Bharani Nakshatra भरणी

Nakshatra 2 of 27 · 13°20′ Aries to 26°40′ Aries

Strong-willed and intense, Bharani carries things to their end. It is linked with birth and change, and with the capacity to bear responsibility.

Ruling planetVenus
DeityYama, lord of dharma
SymbolThe yoni, the womb
RashiAries (Mesha)
GanaManushya
Yoni (animal)Elephant
NadiMadhya

The four padas and baby name letters

PadaRashiSpanName starts with
1Aries13°20′ – 16°40′ Li ली
2Aries16°40′ – 20°00′ Lu लू
3Aries20°00′ – 23°20′ Le ले
4Aries23°20′ – 26°40′ Lo लो

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Bharani in a birth chart

Your birth nakshatra (janma nakshatra) is the one the Moon was in when you were born. With Bharani, the Moon is in Aries (Mesha), and Venus rules the first dasha of your life in the Vimshottari system, which is why your Mahadasha sequence starts with Venus. In Kundli matching, its Manushya gana, Elephant yoni and Madhya nadi count for 18 of the 36 points.

Frequently asked questions

Which planet rules Bharani nakshatra?

Venus. People born with the Moon in Bharani begin life in the Venus Mahadasha.

Which rashi is Bharani nakshatra in?

Bharani spans 13°20′ Aries to 26°40′ Aries, so its rashi is Aries (Mesha).

What are the name letters for Bharani nakshatra?

By pada: Li, Lu, Le, Lo. Names for a child are traditionally begun with the sound of the birth pada.

What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Bharani?

Manushya gana, Elephant yoni and Madhya nadi. These are compared in Kundli matching.

Who is the deity of Bharani?

Yama, lord of dharma; its symbol is the yoni, the womb.