Bharani nakshatra
भरणी2 of 27- Lord: Venus
- Deity: Yama
- Where it sits: Aries
The Moon in this nakshatra
- 29-09-2026, 9:04 AM to 7:37 AM, 30 Sep
- 26-10-2026, 5:41 PM to 3:39 PM, 27 Oct
- 23-11-2026, 4:16 AM to 2:02 AM, 24 Nov
Times are IST. The Moon changing nakshatra is a single instant — the same in every city, so there is no separate time for yours.
At a glance
- LordVenus
- DeityYama
- SymbolThe yoni
- GanaManushya
- YoniElephant
- ElementFire
- MotivationArtha
- DoshaPitta
- GenderFemale
- Where it sits13°20' – 26°40' Aries
About Bharani nakshatra
Bharani's devata is Yama, who keeps the account of right and wrong. This nakshatra is about bearing and changing. People born here are strong inside and know how to carry a load.
What they are like
- Very strong inside
- Does what they decide to do
- A firm sense of right and wrong
- Does not step back from hard work
- Feels things deeply
- A creative mind
- Takes responsibility on
- Holds firm in trouble
Strong side / Weak side
Strong side
- Keeps their word
- Does not break under pressure
- Not afraid to say the truth
- Does a great deal for family
Weak side
- Holds on to stubbornness
- Keeps things bottled up
- Judges others quickly
- Does not know how to rest
Padas and name syllables
| Pada | Syllable | Navamsa rashi |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Li (ली) | Leo |
| 2 | Lu (लू) | Virgo |
| 3 | Le (ले) | Libra |
| 4 | Lo (लो) | Scorpio |
Work that suits
- Law and justice
- Art, film, music
- Women's health and midwifery
- Farming and land
- Managing and supervising
Watch in health
- Head and eyes
- Reproductive organs
- Lower abdomen
Nakshatra mantra
ॐ यमाय नमः
Chant it 108 times a day. Best day: Friday.
Remedies
- Worship Maa Durga on Friday
- Chant 'Om Shum Shukraya Namah'
- Wear white and pink
- Feed young girls
- Donate sesame in Yama's name
Nakshatra matching
A nakshatra settles 21 of the 36 gunas — Tara, Yoni, Gana and Nadi. The other 15 need both Moon rashis, which a nakshatra does not fix.
Matches best with
Matches least with
Do the full guna milanCommon questions
Which planet rules Bharani nakshatra?
Bharani is ruled by Venus. That is why the Vimshottari dasha begins with Venus for someone born in Bharani.
Which rashi does Bharani nakshatra fall in?
All of Bharani sits in Aries — from 13°20' to 26°40'.
Which syllable should a baby born in Bharani nakshatra be named with?
Li, Lu, Le or Lo, depending on the pada. The syllable comes from the pada the Moon stood in at birth.
What are the gana and yoni of Bharani nakshatra?
Bharani's gana is Manushya and its yoni is Elephant. In marriage matching, gana settles 6 points and nadi 8.