Bharani nakshatra: meaning in Vedic astrology
Bharani nakshatra meaning
- Bharani
- nakshatra
- Venus
- Yama
- transformation
Bharani is the second nakshatra, in sidereal Aries. It is ruled by Venus, its deity is Yama and its symbol is the womb. It is the nakshatra of transformation, responsibility and strong will.
Where is Bharani in the zodiac?
Bharani spans 13°20' to 26°40' of sidereal Aries. On the full zodiac circle that is 13°20' to 26°40', the 2nd of the 27 nakshatras.
Bharani: ruling planet and deity
It is ruled by Venus (Shukra). Its deity is Yama, the Vedic lord of death and of law. Here he stands less for fear than for responsibility and respect for the cycle of life.
Bharani: the symbol and its meaning
The symbol of Bharani is the yoni, the womb: birth, capacity and the power to carry and grow something new.
Bharani personality traits
Bharani people have strong will and deep feelings. They go all the way and do not look away from life's hard subjects.
- Willpower and endurance
- Passion and depth
- A pull toward extremes
What is Bharani good for?
Traditionally Bharani supports work that takes effort and courage: closing an old chapter and taking a decisive step.
- Ending an old cycle
- Creative work
- Projects that need patience