Bharani Nakshatra
Lunar mansion 2 of 27 -- Deity: Yama, Ruler: Venus
Quick Facts
- Number
- 2 of 27
- Sanskrit Name
- Bharani
- Deity
- Yama
- Ruling Planet
- Venus (Ve)
- Zodiac Range
- 13.33° -- 26.67°
- Padas
- 4 (3°20' each)
Ruler: Venus
- Vimshottari Period
- 20 years
- Planet Key
- Ve
Four Padas of Bharani
Each nakshatra is divided into 4 padas (quarters) of 3°20' each. The pada determines the subtle variation in the nakshatra's energy based on its position within the constellation.
Pada 1
13.33° -- 16.67°
Pada 2
16.67° -- 20.00°
Pada 3
20.00° -- 23.33°
Pada 4
23.33° -- 26.67°
About Bharani Nakshatra
Bharani is the 2nd of the 27 Nakshatras (lunar mansions) in Vedic astrology. It spans from 13.33° to 26.67° in the sidereal zodiac.
The presiding deity of Bharani is Yama, and it is ruled by the planet Venus in the Vimshottari dasha system. Natives born under this nakshatra are influenced by the characteristics of both the deity and the ruling planet.
Each pada (quarter) of Bharani falls in a different Navamsa sign, giving subtle variations in the expression of this nakshatra's energy. Understanding your birth nakshatra and pada provides deep insight into your personality, strengths, and life path.