Nakshatra 2 · भरणी नक्षत्र
Bharani nakshatra: traits, lord, deity and padas
Bharani spans 13°20′ to 26°40′ Mesha of the sidereal zodiac. It is ruled by Venus, its deity is Yama and its symbol is the yoni, a symbol of birth.
Bharani at a glance
| Number | 2 of 27 |
|---|---|
| Span | 13°20′ to 26°40′ Mesha |
| Rashi | Mesha (मेष) |
| Lord | Venus (शुक्र) |
| Deity | Yama, lord of dharma (यम) |
| Symbol | the yoni, a symbol of birth |
| Meaning of the name | She who bears, or the bearer |
| Nature | Ugra (fierce) (उग्र) |
| Gana | Manushya |
| Yoni | Elephant (Gaja) |
| Nadi | Madhya (Pitta) |
| Tree | Amla (Indian gooseberry) (आंवला) |
Bharani nakshatra traits
Bharani natives are often described as strong-willed, honest and able to carry heavy responsibility. They tend to face hard facts directly and stay with a commitment once they have made it.
They usually feel things deeply and enjoy life’s pleasures, from food to art. Strong likes and dislikes can make them stubborn at times, so patience with other people’s pace helps them.
Fields commonly linked with Bharani: law and justice, arts and entertainment, food and hospitality, finance and banking.
The four padas of Bharani
| Pada | Span | Rashi | Navamsa | Baby name letter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13°20′ to 16°40′ | Mesha | Simha | Li ली |
| 2 | 16°40′ to 20°00′ | Mesha | Kanya | Lu लू |
| 3 | 20°00′ to 23°20′ | Mesha | Tula | Le ले |
| 4 | 23°20′ to 26°40′ | Mesha | Vrishchika | Lo लो |
Names starting with these letters are traditionally chosen for a baby born in each pada. See the baby naming tables and the name meanings. About the rashi: Mesh rashi.
What a Bharani day suits
On a day when the Moon is in Bharani, muhurta texts traditionally favour:
- tasks that need courage
- clearing out or demolishing old structures
- work with fire or metal
- facing a competition or a dispute
Today’s nakshatra and its end time are on the panchang; whether a day suits you personally is the tarabalam.
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Lord, padas and letters follow the standard tables; meaning, symbol, tree and traits are as commonly given and differ a little between texts.
Questions about Bharani
Who is the lord of Bharani nakshatra?
Venus (शुक्र). In the Vimshottari dasha, a person born with the Moon in Bharani starts life in Venus’s mahadasha.
What are the baby name letters for Bharani?
Li, Lu, Le, Lo for the four padas (ली, लू, ले, लो). The pada comes from the exact time of birth: the baby name calculator finds it.
Which rashi is Bharani in?
All four padas are in Mesha (मेष).
Is Bharani a good nakshatra?
Every nakshatra has its strengths. Bharani is a Ugra nakshatra, traditionally suited to tasks that need courage and clearing out or demolishing old structures; for a person, the whole chart matters more than the nakshatra alone.
How do I find my nakshatra?
From the Moon’s position at birth: the nakshatra calculator works it out from your date, time and place of birth.