Bharani Nakshatra
13°20′–26°40′ Aries
Ruling Planet
Venus
Deity
Yama
Symbol
Yoni (womb)
Degrees
13°20′–26°40′ Aries
Number
2
Padas
4
Four Padas of Bharani
Pada 1
Aries
Navamsa: Aries
Pada 2
Taurus
Navamsa: Taurus
Pada 3
Gemini
Navamsa: Gemini
Pada 4
Cancer
Navamsa: Cancer
Classical Significance
Bharani is the 2nd nakshatra in the Vedic lunar zodiac. Its presiding deity is Yama and its ruling planet is Venus, which colours the psychological disposition, life themes, and karmic patterns of anyone born with significant planetary placements here.
The symbol of Yoni (womb) encapsulates the essential nature of this nakshatra. Planets placed in Bharani express the qualities of Venus filtered through the archetypal energy of Yama.
In Parashari astrology, the pada (quarter) in which a planet falls determines its navamsa sign — a critical refinement used in timing, relationship analysis, and divisional chart interpretation.
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