Bharani Nakshatra
भरणी
Bharani is ruled by Venus and presided over by Yama, the lord of dharma and transitions. It carries the power of bearing, restraint and transformation — creativity disciplined by responsibility.
Ruling PlanetVenus (शुक्र)
DeityYama (god of dharma & death)
SymbolYoni (female organ)
GanaManushya
ZodiacAries 13°20′–26°40′
Star No.2 of 27
Personality & Traits
Strong-willed, passionate, creative and enduring; capable of great discipline and bearing heavy responsibility.
Best Careers
Arts and entertainment, law and justice, midwifery and gynaecology, management, and work involving transformation.
Mantras for Bharani Nakshatra
Strengthen your ruling planet Venus and honour your deity Yama (god of dharma & death) with these mantras.
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#2
Mahalakshmi Ashtakam
Deepens Venus blessings of beauty and abundance
नमस्तेऽस्तु महामाये श्रीपीठे सुरपूजिते।
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Mahamrityunjaya Mantra
Honours Yama and removes fear of difficult transitions
ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्।
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ruling planet of Bharani Nakshatra?▼
Bharani is ruled by Venus (Shukra) and its deity is Yama, the god of dharma. Its symbol is the yoni and it spans 13°20′–26°40′ of Aries.
All 27 Nakshatras
Ashwiniअश्विनीBharaniभरणीKrittikaकृत्तिकाRohiniरोहिणीMrigashiraमृगशिराArdraआर्द्राPunarvasuपुनर्वसुPushyaपुष्यAshleshaआश्लेषाMaghaमघाPurva Phalguniपूर्व फाल्गुनीUttara Phalguniउत्तर फाल्गुनीHastaहस्तChitraचित्राSwatiस्वातिVishakhaविशाखाAnuradhaअनुराधाJyeshthaज्येष्ठाMulaमूलPurva Ashadhaपूर्वाषाढ़ाUttara Ashadhaउत्तराषाढ़ाShravanaश्रवणDhanishtaधनिष्ठाShatabhishaशतभिषाPurva Bhadrapadaपूर्व भाद्रपदUttara Bhadrapadaउत्तर भाद्रपदRevatiरेवती