Bharani is nakshatra number 2 of 27. Ruled by Venus; deity Yama, lord of dharma and restraint.
| Nakshatra | Bharani (भरणी) |
| Position | 2 of 27 |
| Ruling planet (Vimshottari dasha) | Venus (20-year mahadasha) |
| Deity | Yama, lord of dharma and restraint |
| Symbol | the yoni, a symbol of creation |
| Span in the zodiac | Aries 13°20′ to 26°40′ |
| Themes | endurance, responsibility, transformation |
Bharani spans Aries 13°20′ to 26°40′, so it lies in Aries. Every nakshatra is split into four padas, and each pada belongs to a navamsa sign:
| Pada | Degrees in the sign | Navamsa sign |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13°20′ – 16°40′ (Aries) | Leo |
| 2 | 16°40′ – 20°00′ (Aries) | Virgo |
| 3 | 20°00′ – 23°20′ (Aries) | Libra |
| 4 | 23°20′ – 26°40′ (Aries) | Scorpio |
If the Moon was in Bharani at birth, this is your birth nakshatra and the Vimshottari dasha begins with the Venus mahadasha, which lasts 20 years. Traditionally the Venus period is associated with relationship, comfort and refining what you value.
Traditional themes of this nakshatra: endurance, responsibility, transformation. These are general pointers for one nakshatra and should be read together with the planets in the whole chart.
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Bharani is ruled by Venus and its deity is Yama, lord of dharma and restraint.
Bharani spans Aries 13°20′ to 26°40′.
The traditional symbol of Bharani is the yoni, a symbol of creation.
· Source: KaalChakra Jyotish’s own astronomical calculation (Vedic sidereal method, Lahiri ayanamsa).
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