Bharani Nakshatra
Bharani is the 2nd of the 27 nakshatras. Transformation and restraint. It is ruled by Venus and lies in Mesha (Aries).
Bharani at a glance
| Ruling planet | Venus |
|---|---|
| Deity | Yama, lord of dharma and restraint |
| Symbol | the yoni |
| Element | Earth |
| Quality | Fixed |
| Zodiac span | 13°20′ Mesha to 26°40′ Mesha |
| Rashi | Mesha (Aries) |
The four padas of Bharani
Each pada covers 3°20′ and corresponds to one Navamsha sign.
| Pada | Zodiac span | Navamsha |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13°20′ Mesha – 16°40′ Mesha | Simha (Leo) |
| 2 | 16°40′ Mesha – 20°00′ Mesha | Kanya (Virgo) |
| 3 | 20°00′ Mesha – 23°20′ Mesha | Tula (Libra) |
| 4 | 23°20′ Mesha – 26°40′ Mesha | Vrishchika (Scorpio) |
Bharani and the Venus Dasha
In the Vimshottari system Venus rules Bharani, so a person born with the Moon here begins life in a Venus Mahadasha. A full Venus Mahadasha lasts 20 years; how much of it remains at birth depends on how far the Moon had moved through Bharani. The other nakshatras ruled by Venus are Purva Phalguni and Purva Ashadha.
Frequently asked questions
Which planet rules Bharani nakshatra?
Venus is the Vimshottari lord of Bharani. A person born with the Moon in Bharani starts life in a Venus Mahadasha, and the part still left at birth depends on how far the Moon has travelled through the nakshatra. A full Venus Mahadasha lasts 20 years.
Which rashi is Bharani in?
Bharani spans 13°20′ Mesha to 26°40′ Mesha of the sidereal zodiac, which lies in Mesha (Aries).
What are the deity and symbol of Bharani?
The deity of Bharani is Yama, lord of dharma and restraint. Its symbol is the yoni.
How do I find my birth nakshatra?
It is the nakshatra the Moon occupies at the moment of birth, measured in the sidereal zodiac. Enter your date, time and place of birth in Shiv Parashara to see it, together with your pada.