Bharani

Bharani is the second nakshatra in Hindu astrology, one of the 27 lunar mansions that divide the zodiac. It occupies 13°20′ to 26°40′ of the sign Aries. In some systems, Bharani is also considered within a 28-nakshatra framework. The nakshatra is associated with themes of life, birth, and transformation, reflecting a focus on cycles, endings, and beginnings.

The presiding deity of Bharani is Yama, the god of death and cosmic order, whose influence is linked to discipline, accountability, and moral boundaries. The symbolic emblem of Bharani is the yoni, representing creation, fertility, and the potential for new forms of life or circumstance arising from transformation. The ruling planet is Venus, which colors Bharani with energy related to reverence, relationships, and beauty, often expressed through a serious or committed approach rather than light romance.

People born under Bharani are described in traditional astrology as having strong will, responsibility, and resourcefulness. They may approach life with focus and endurance, capable of managing difficult tasks and guiding changes through to completion. Bharani’s influence can bring a tendency toward intensity and deep involvement in personal or professional affairs, along with a capacity for healing, reform, or organizational work. Potential challenges for Bharani natives include possessiveness, rigidity, or carrying heavy burdens without adequate rest or delegation.

In practice, Bharani's themes center on transformation, ethical action, and the constructive use of life’s energy to create new forms from what has ended. See also nakshatras, Aries, and Yama.