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Bharani
The name Bharaṇī comes from the word bharaṇa, which means, “to maintain, bear”. The vulva is symbol for Bharaṇī because it symbolizes bearing children, which itself summarizes the main characteristic of this star.
Bharani is seen as being under the domain of Yama, the god of death.
Reference in Bhagavad-Gītā (10.29):
पितॄणामर्यमा चास्मि यमः संयमतामहम् ॥ २९॥
“Among enforcers I am Yama.”
In Jyotisha, Bharani is ruled by Shukra (the planet Venus). Also, it is classified as a Cruel or Active nakshatra and under astrological beliefs, works of a harmful or deceptive nature are best conducted while the moon is in Bharani.
Bharani is ruled by Yama, the God of Death. Its basis above is the removal of life from the body. Bharani Nakshatra takes away that which has reached its term of life to a new condition. It shows the movement of the soul away from the body. Yama guides the soul to the astral plane, where it can experience the result of its karma from the present life and prepare for the life to come.
As similar reference from Rig Veda (7.59.12), famous Mahāmrityunjaya Mantra can be effective for dealing with Bharani if one chants it with the intention does not escape one’s difficulties, but to prosper from them.
ॐ त्र्य॑म्बकं यजामहे सु॒गन्धिं॑ पुष्टि॒वर्ध॑नम् ।
उ॒र्वा॒रु॒कमि॑व॒ बन्ध॑नान् मृ॒त्योर्मुक्षीय॒ मा ऽमृता॑त् ।
Explanation : ‘We worship the three-eyed One (Lord Shiva) who is fragrant and who nourishes all beings; may He liberate me from death, for the sake of Immortality, even as the cucumber is severed from its bondage (of the creeper.’
According to a legend, Markandeya was the only one on the earth who knew this mantra. The Moon was once in trouble, when cursed by King Daksha. Markandeya gave the Mahamritryunjaya Mantra to Sati, Daksha’s daughter, for the Moon. This mantra is also called the Rudra mantra, because it is a component of the “life-restoring” practice given to the primordial sage Shukracharya after he had completed an exhausting period of austerity. This mantra is addressed to Shiva for warding off untimely death. It is also chanted while smearing Vibhuti over various parts of the Body and utilized in Japa or Homa (havan) to get desired results.
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Bharani - The Second Nakshatra ruled by Venus.
Symbol: Yoni, the female reproduction organ
Meaning: One (she) who bears
Deity: Yama, the god of death and dharma
Location: 13.20 Aries to 26.00 Aries
Stars: 35, 39, & 41 Arietis
Lord: Venus
Varna (Caste): Mleccha (Outcast)
Guna (Quality): Rajasic (Activity)
Gana (Nature): Manushya (Human)
Yoni (Sexual Type): Elephant
Alphabets: Lee as in Liam, Lu as in Lulu, Lay as in Layla, Lo as in Logan
Part of the body: Parts of head and organs within the head.
Diseases: Injury in the forehead and around the eyes, cold, venereal distemper, mucus, problems due to gratifying one's desires.
Profession: Makes money through sports, entertainment, musical instruments, art, and advertisement, silk, automobile, animal husbandry, veterinary doctor, slaughter houses, tea or coffee estates, hotels, restaurants, leather & skin manufactures, revenue departments, surgeons, venereal experts and opticians.
Bharani - The Second Nakshatra ruled by Venus.
Symbol: Yoni, the female reproduction organ
Meaning: One (she) who bears
Deity: Yama, the god of death and dharma
Location: 13.20 Aries to 26.00 Aries
Stars: 35, 39, & 41 Arietis
Lord: Venus
Varna (Caste): Mleccha (Outcast)
Guna (Quality): Rajasic (Activity)
Gana (Nature): Manushya (Human)
Yoni (Sexual Type): Elephant
Alphabets: Lee as in Liam, Lu as in Lulu, Lay as in Layla, Lo as in Logan
Part of the body: Parts of head and organs within the head.
Diseases: Injury in the forehead and around the eyes, cold, venereal distemper, mucus, problems due to gratifying one's desires.
Profession: Makes money through sports, entertainment, musical instruments, art, and advertisement, silk, automobile, animal husbandry, veterinary doctor, slaughter houses, tea or coffee estates, hotels, restaurants, leather & skin manufactures, revenue departments, surgeons, venereal experts and opticians.
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Bharani “the bearer”- of new life. 13.20 to 26.40 Aries
Symbol: the yoni, the female organ for reproduction.
Deity: Yama, god of death or dharma.
Stars: Almach, a binary star in the left foot of Andromeda, gives honor and artistic ability.
Menkar, placed in the jaw of the Whale, indicates disgrace, dishonor and trouble with legacies.
Mythology: This part of the sky was called Apabharani, which means “the waters that carry things away” and refers to all the souls that transit here when they die. Yama, like Pluto, leads the dead to the other world. Yama was the first mortal man sent to earth and therefore the first man to die.
Indications: The “star of restraint”. This is a difficult nakshatra denoting struggles and obstacles that result in personal breakthroughs. It is symbolic of the birthing process where one has grown out of present conditions and must go through the pain of a new birth. It is about personal transformation. Since Yama was the first to come to earth and the first to die, these people may be the first to try or do things. Social reformers, activist and philosophers are prominent here. There is a tendency towards jealousy or being plagued by the jealousy of others. Because the womb is confining for the fetus, especially in the last trimester, there is a feeling of restriction or confinement for these individuals. They feel oppressed by others, by large groups and by restrictive laws imposed by the government. They can be fanatical, intolerant of others who have different opinions and in turn inflict oppression on others. They are excessive and indulgent sexually. But here is the mystery of life and death. They may be attracted to professions like an OBGYN physician or a mortician. Their inner struggles can become a spiritual transformation leading to enlightenment.
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Bharani Nakshatra in Astrology
Bharani Nakshatra: Range 13° 20 aries - 25° 40 degree aries.
Ruling planet: Venus
Deity: yama, god of death, sakti.
Symbol: yoni (female sex organ).
Gana (nature): manushya (human).
Animal symbol: male elephant.
Sounds: li, lu, ley, lo.
Primary motivation: artha, material prosperity.
Bharani Nakshatra comes under in the domain of planet Mars (Aries) and ruled by Venus.
Bharani is second lunar mansion. This lunar mansion called ‘’the star of restraint’’. Bharani also means ‘’bearing’’ which indicate the need for hard work and discipline. So Bharani Nakshatra shows the quality of Aries that is disciplined, controlled and discipline, enthusiastic and energetic. The animal symbol of this star is male elephant which reflect the ability to carry the burden of humanity. The deity of Bharani is yama, the god of death, the stepbrother of Saturn. He is the agent of lord shiva. The “yama” means “control” refer to yogic practice such as breath control, hatha yoga, and meditation. The deity yama which is god of the soul’s course where it experience the result of its karma from the present life and prepare for the life to come. Yama is the deity of discipline and sacrifice. The story of yama-nachiketa is a particularly an exposition of the hospitality of yama, his sense of dharma and knowledge of it, his superb honesty and great integrity and other divine virtues. The Moon in Bharani is about truthfulness, self-sacrifice, remove impurities, creative and dharmic in approach. They have a strong sense of adventure in the fields they pursue.
The shadow side of Bharani is the person have struggle and suffering in life. The native can be restless, irritable, and impatient. Pride, arrogance, and resentment may be experienced here. Due its Mars and Venus effect the person can be indulgent in sexuality, vanity and narcissism. The native may be moralist, judgmental, and carry everything in extreme. As this Nakshatra ruled by yama the fierce deity, this gives instant result any bad deeds of the person leads to the confinement or punishment instantly.
Bharani is a daughter of daksha and wife of chandra who is a goddess of good luck is often associated with wealth, worldly love and the form of the goddess lakshmi. Bharani natives usually have large, expressive eyes, a prominent head, and medium sized lips and have protruded teeth, have an unpleasant smile.
Bharani pada 1: falls in Leo navamsa ruled by Sun. It relate to creativity, self-centric
And have good drive. Have strong will-power side of the Nakshatra.
Bharani pada 2: falls in Virgo navamsa ruled by Mercury. It relate to service and hard work. Good organizational skill is seen here and restless side of the Nakshatra.
Bharani pada 3: falls in Libra navamsa ruled by Venus. It relate to the ability to interact and harmonize with people. Being a pushkara navamsa pada it allows for fulfillment of one's desires.
Bharani pada 4: falls in Aries navamsa ruled by Mars. It relate to it can be a highly inventive and explosive energy. Uninhibited and excited side of Nakshatra.
Ascendant in Bharani: these people medium height, hardworking, courageous, pioneering, proud, confident, and have good health. They have interested in sports, hunting, and firework,
Sun in Bharani
Sun exalted in aries. These people are intelligent, have leadership quality, authority, militant nature, and power. They are tactful, creative, but have issue with anger and pride. The Sun here bring fame, name and prosperity.
Moon in Bharani
These people are attractive, charismatic, and have leadership quality. They are dutiful, clever in doing their work, have investigative mind, healers and interested in occult science.
Mars in Bharani
These people are passionate, aggressive and have strong sexual desire. They are interested in fashion, design, beauty, and hotel management.
Mercury in Bharani
They people speak in an energetic and passionate way. They can be relationship experts, dating gurus, romance advisors, matchmakers, authors, comedians, and can be actors.
Jupiter in Bharani
This marks a passionate person who seeks knowledge through relationships and sensuality. They are good passionate teachers who teach with passion. They are good at designing and creativity.
Venus in Bharani
These people are passionate, sensual and have strong sexual desire. They are interested in fashion, design, beauty, and food business.
Saturn in Bharani
Saturn is debilitated in Bharani. Saturn is cold planet and Bharani is hot Nakshatra. Saturn not able to perform good it just frustrates the person in career matters. But a person can be good in construction, building, and manufacturing.
Rahu in Bharani
Rahu in Bharani nurturing and caring. The person practicing yama and niyama, the person has capacity to use this power whichever way it wants.
Ketu in Bharani
Ketu is hidden and detached planet. Ketu in Bharani is not interested in sexual activities or this could simply as an inability to express one’s sensuous side or there may have more negative energies.
Bharani career interest
Publisher, writer, film and music industry, oculist, psychic, hypnotist, astrologer, psychologist, entrepreneurs, and building contractor.
Bharani Nakshatra in Astrology
Bharani Nakshatra: Range 13° 20 aries - 25° 40 degree aries.
Ruling planet: Venus
Deity: yama, god of death, sakti.
Symbol: yoni (female sex organ).
Gana (nature): manushya (human).
Animal symbol: male elephant.
Sounds: li, lu, ley, lo.
Primary motivation: artha, material prosperity.
Bharani Nakshatra comes under in the domain of planet Mars (Aries) and ruled by Venus.
Bharani is second lunar mansion. This lunar mansion called ‘’the star of restraint’’. Bharani also means ‘’bearing’’ which indicate the need for hard work and discipline. So Bharani Nakshatra shows the quality of Aries that is disciplined, controlled and discipline, enthusiastic and energetic. The animal symbol of this star is male elephant which reflect the ability to carry the burden of humanity. The deity of Bharani is yama, the god of death, the stepbrother of Saturn. He is the agent of lord shiva. The “yama” means “control” refer to yogic practice such as breath control, hatha yoga, and meditation. The deity yama which is god of the soul’s course where it experience the result of its karma from the present life and prepare for the life to come. Yama is the deity of discipline and sacrifice. The story of yama-nachiketa is a particularly an exposition of the hospitality of yama, his sense of dharma and knowledge of it, his superb honesty and great integrity and other divine virtues. The Moon in Bharani is about truthfulness, self-sacrifice, remove impurities, creative and dharmic in approach. They have a strong sense of adventure in the fields they pursue.
The shadow side of Bharani is the person have struggle and suffering in life. The native can be restless, irritable, and impatient. Pride, arrogance, and resentment may be experienced here. Due its Mars and Venus effect the person can be indulgent in sexuality, vanity and narcissism. The native may be moralist, judgmental, and carry everything in extreme. As this Nakshatra ruled by yama the fierce deity, this gives instant result any bad deeds of the person leads to the confinement or punishment instantly.
Bharani is a daughter of daksha and wife of chandra who is a goddess of good luck is often associated with wealth, worldly love and the form of the goddess lakshmi. Bharani natives usually have large, expressive eyes, a prominent head, and medium sized lips and have protruded teeth, have an unpleasant smile.
Bharani pada 1: falls in Leo navamsa ruled by Sun. It relate to creativity, self-centric
And have good drive. Have strong will-power side of the Nakshatra.
Bharani pada 2: falls in Virgo navamsa ruled by Mercury. It relate to service and hard work. Good organizational skill is seen here and restless side of the Nakshatra.
Bharani pada 3: falls in Libra navamsa ruled by Venus. It relate to the ability to interact and harmonize with people. Being a pushkara navamsa pada it allows for fulfillment of one's desires.
Bharani pada 4: falls in Aries navamsa ruled by Mars. It relate to it can be a highly inventive and explosive energy. Uninhibited and excited side of Nakshatra.
Ascendant in Bharani: these people medium height, hardworking, courageous, pioneering, proud, confident, and have good health. They have interested in sports, hunting, and firework,
Sun in Bharani
Sun exalted in aries. These people are intelligent, have leadership quality, authority, militant nature, and power. They are tactful, creative, but have issue with anger and pride. The Sun here bring fame, name and prosperity.
Moon in Bharani
These people are attractive, charismatic, and have leadership quality. They are dutiful, clever in doing their work, have investigative mind, healers and interested in occult science.
Mars in Bharani
These people are passionate, aggressive and have strong sexual desire. They are interested in fashion, design, beauty, and hotel management.
Mercury in Bharani
They people speak in an energetic and passionate way. They can be relationship experts, dating gurus, romance advisors, matchmakers, authors, comedians, and can be actors.
Jupiter in Bharani
This marks a passionate person who seeks knowledge through relationships and sensuality. They are good passionate teachers who teach with passion. They are good at designing and creativity.
Venus in Bharani
These people are passionate, sensual and have strong sexual desire. They are interested in fashion, design, beauty, and food business.
Saturn in Bharani
Saturn is debilitated in Bharani. Saturn is cold planet and Bharani is hot Nakshatra. Saturn not able to perform good it just frustrates the person in career matters. But a person can be good in construction, building, and manufacturing.
Rahu in Bharani
Rahu in Bharani nurturing and caring. The person practicing yama and niyama, the person has capacity to use this power whichever way it wants.
Ketu in Bharani
Ketu is hidden and detached planet. Ketu in Bharani is not interested in sexual activities or this could simply as an inability to express one’s sensuous side or there may have more negative energies.
Bharani career interest
Publisher, writer, film and music industry, oculist, psychic, hypnotist, astrologer, psychologist, entrepreneurs, and building contractor.
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Vrindavani Briant
Nov. 7, 2019
BHARANI NAKSHATRA: A COMPLETE GUIDE
Overview
Every nakshatra has its own set of fixed attributes. This includes planetary ruler, nakshatra group, zodiac sign, deity, symbol, and power. The features of Bharani are below:
Sanskrit Name: भरणी (Bharani) comes from the Sanskrit word भार (load or burden). One meaning of Bharani is “one who bears,” indicating a strong work ethic, self-sacrifice, and a patient, tolerant nature.
Planetary Ruler: Venus. The Ancient Romans worshipped Venus as the goddess of desire, sex, and sensuality. Venus is associated with material pleasures and prosperity, an enjoying spirit, and the arts.
Nakshatra Group: Human. Nakshatras are divided into three classes — monsters, humans, and gods. Bharani is a human nakshatra. People in this group are generally hardworking and motivated to achieve material success. Although they are generally kind, they can also be vindictive and self-serving.
Zodiac Sign: Aries. Arians are loyal, intelligent, confident, and competitive. They make natural leaders. Bharani natives will possess all these Arian qualities and more.
Deity: Yamaraja. The lord of death and the underworld, Yamaraja determines what happens to souls after they die. He is also known as the lord of dharma, or a person’s duties according to the laws of the universe. Yamaraja is praised for his honesty and virtue.
Symbol: The female sex organ. This represents fertility, rebirth, restraint, struggle, secrecy, and forbearance.
Power: Removal of burdens. Bharani is known as a nakshatra that cleanses impurities and removes burdens. This power is also associated with transporting the soul from one body to the next.
Resonant Syllables: In India, the birth nakshatra is traditionally used as one means of choosing the name of a child. The corresponding syllables for the four quarters (padas) of Bharani are Li (ली), Lu (लू), Le (ले), and Lo (लो). The syllable of a person’s first name is sometimes used when calculating an astrological chart if the time of birth is unknown.
Strengths
Bharanis are very creative and artistic individuals. Your creative abilities will likely require some discipline and austerity in order to be fruitful, but this isn’t a problem. You possess a good deal of forbearance and self-control, so discipline and sacrifice aren’t difficult for you.
You are dutiful, loyal, and self-sacrificing in your relationships. Others generally find you attractive—which is good, because your sex drive is stronger than average.
You possess a keen intellect and can be quite pioneering. Despite your creative and out-of-the-box thinking, you don’t get lost in a world of possibilities. Your efficiency and hard-working nature allow you to work through struggle and difficulty to realize your ideas.
Spirituality is attractive to you, and you have a strong conscience. Your sense of morality leads you to live virtuously. Although the pleasures of the world hold a strong appeal for you, you are capable of being satisfied and self-controlled.
Bharani Careers
Bharanis have an excellent work ethic. In addition to this, their creative thinking and their leadership abilities mean that they are likely to excel in the workplace. However, they should be mindful not to overburden themselves or to sacrifice themselves too much for the sake of their job.
Some ideal professions include:
Obstetrician, midwife, doulla, or childcare professional
Musician, artist, screenwriter, or a career in the film and entertainment industry
Writer, publisher, or lawyer
Entrepreneur, C-level executive, or manager
Psychologist or therapist
Weaknesses
Bharani is called the “star of restraint” and this means that you will do best when you exercise self-control. Although you have the ability to do this, you can also be overly indulgent. The influence of Venus means you love to enjoy, and you must be careful not to let your desires for the world’s pleasures consume you. Mars also exerts a strong influence over you as an Aries. The combination of Venus and Mars means you can become vain and narcissistic, and are especially prone to indulge excessively in sex.
The interplay of restraint and a strong desire for pleasure can result in a kind of tug-of-war in Bharani natives. You could become very judgemental, taking your moralism to an extreme. You could also become amoral, indulging in the very behaviors that the moralist might judge you for. Your tendency to take things to extremes has to be—like all things for Bharanis—restrained.
Because you have a strong desire to succeed, you could become resentful towards those who have what you don’t. You might feel like you are always struggling to gain things that come easily to others. This is difficult for you, as Bharanis are not the most patient of people. Your impatience is understandable, but be careful that it doesn’t lead you to become harsh and irritable with others.
You don’t lack determination and it often serves you well. However, this trait can also result in stubbornness. When combined with your confidence and your desire to succeed materially, your stubbornness can make you overly ambitious. Be careful not to lose yourself in your work and ambitions, or bite off more than you can chew. You might end up feeling overburdened as you struggle to balance all your responsibilities. Balance is key. A tendency to fall into brooding and even depression can result when you don’t achieve a sense of balance. If you are able to slow down and find satisfaction in the present moment, you will be much happier!
Other Personality Traits
You are courageous. The sign of Aries is known to produce brave, courageous individuals. You aren’t afraid to step outside your comfort zone and head in directions no one has gone before. Combined with your innate creativity, this courage could lead you to be described as revolutionary.
You follow your instincts. Your instincts often guide you, and if you are like most Bharani natives, you probably listen to them. Your instincts play a subtle yet vital role in the decisions you make.
Your mind gives you little peace. The dark side of Bharani is a feeling of struggle and suffering. Much of this suffering may come from your own mind. Like many artists you are a deep thinker, and it sometimes feels like your mind is tormenting you. As an Aries, your competitive nature leads you to hold yourself to high standards and you don’t give yourself much slack.
You excel under good guidance. In the contemporary world, we place a high value on our independence and our ability to take care of ourselves. This can lead us to miss the opportunity to take advice from elders and mentors who can use their own experience and knowledge to guide us. Bharanis do best when they receive and follow guidance from others.
You have a hard time deciding who you are. It might be hard for you to pinpoint your personality because it seems to fluctuate. Many people act a little differently in different groups of friends and in different situations, but you may experience this more keenly.
Bharani Compatibility
Bharani sexuality is symbolized by a male elephant. In terms of physical compatibility, this makes them an ideal match for persons born under Revati nakshatra.
Based on holistic matching, Bharanis are most likely to find happiness in long-term partnerships with:
Ashwini
Krittikas in Aries
Magha
Purva-phalguni
Uttara-phalgunis in Leo
Chitras in Libra
Mula
Uttara-shadhas in Sagittarius
Note: Compatibility in relationships is a complex science that looks at many different factors. You should always consult with an experienced astrologer who can carefully analyze the charts of both you and your partner.
Bharani’s Four Quarters (Padas)
Each nakshatra is divided into four quarters, also known as padas, of 3:20 degrees each. These quarters are based on a 1/9th divisional chart, known in Sanskrit as navamsha.
The moon’s position at your time of birth determines the quarter in which you are born.
First Quarter (13:20-16:40 degrees Aries): Leo. Leo is represented by a lion and like the lion you are courageous and a natural leader. You are successful, and your good character earns you respect. However, you also manifest a lion’s aggressive nature. Your confidence can turn to selfishness.
Second Quarter (16:40-20:00 degrees Aries): Virgo. You are clever, logical, and inclined to scholarly and academic pursuits. Your tactical abilities help you achieve your goals, but you may cheat others in the process.
Third Quarter (20:00-23:20 degrees Aries): Libra. You are active and fearless. You impress others with the extent of your knowledge and endear yourself to them with your lovable nature. However, your desire for sensual pleasure makes you weak-willed in the face of sex.
Fourth Quarter (23:20-26:40 degrees Aries): Scorpio. You are comfortable being yourself and don’t see the need to adjust yourself for the sake of others. You are honest and straightforward, and can be too harsh and direct in your speech. You have a critical eye and can be judgemental, narrow-minded, and even mean. Your intensity often inspires others, but it can also turn them off.
Bharani in Electional Astrology
In electional astrology, also known as muhurtha, nakshatras are used to determine favorable days and times for important ceremonies and events, such as weddings, buying a new house or vehicle, commencing a project, or conceiving a child.
The electional nature of Bharani is Krura or Ugra, “fierce” and “harsh.” Bharani is an excellent nakshatra for:
Giving up bad habits
Cutting off toxic relationships
Quitting a job
Any destructive act, such as weeding or demolition
Performing vows or retreats, such as a day of silence
Doing any kind of detox or cleanse
Vrindavani Briant
Nov. 7, 2019
BHARANI NAKSHATRA: A COMPLETE GUIDE
Overview
Every nakshatra has its own set of fixed attributes. This includes planetary ruler, nakshatra group, zodiac sign, deity, symbol, and power. The features of Bharani are below:
Sanskrit Name: भरणी (Bharani) comes from the Sanskrit word भार (load or burden). One meaning of Bharani is “one who bears,” indicating a strong work ethic, self-sacrifice, and a patient, tolerant nature.
Planetary Ruler: Venus. The Ancient Romans worshipped Venus as the goddess of desire, sex, and sensuality. Venus is associated with material pleasures and prosperity, an enjoying spirit, and the arts.
Nakshatra Group: Human. Nakshatras are divided into three classes — monsters, humans, and gods. Bharani is a human nakshatra. People in this group are generally hardworking and motivated to achieve material success. Although they are generally kind, they can also be vindictive and self-serving.
Zodiac Sign: Aries. Arians are loyal, intelligent, confident, and competitive. They make natural leaders. Bharani natives will possess all these Arian qualities and more.
Deity: Yamaraja. The lord of death and the underworld, Yamaraja determines what happens to souls after they die. He is also known as the lord of dharma, or a person’s duties according to the laws of the universe. Yamaraja is praised for his honesty and virtue.
Symbol: The female sex organ. This represents fertility, rebirth, restraint, struggle, secrecy, and forbearance.
Power: Removal of burdens. Bharani is known as a nakshatra that cleanses impurities and removes burdens. This power is also associated with transporting the soul from one body to the next.
Resonant Syllables: In India, the birth nakshatra is traditionally used as one means of choosing the name of a child. The corresponding syllables for the four quarters (padas) of Bharani are Li (ली), Lu (लू), Le (ले), and Lo (लो). The syllable of a person’s first name is sometimes used when calculating an astrological chart if the time of birth is unknown.
Strengths
Bharanis are very creative and artistic individuals. Your creative abilities will likely require some discipline and austerity in order to be fruitful, but this isn’t a problem. You possess a good deal of forbearance and self-control, so discipline and sacrifice aren’t difficult for you.
You are dutiful, loyal, and self-sacrificing in your relationships. Others generally find you attractive—which is good, because your sex drive is stronger than average.
You possess a keen intellect and can be quite pioneering. Despite your creative and out-of-the-box thinking, you don’t get lost in a world of possibilities. Your efficiency and hard-working nature allow you to work through struggle and difficulty to realize your ideas.
Spirituality is attractive to you, and you have a strong conscience. Your sense of morality leads you to live virtuously. Although the pleasures of the world hold a strong appeal for you, you are capable of being satisfied and self-controlled.
Bharani Careers
Bharanis have an excellent work ethic. In addition to this, their creative thinking and their leadership abilities mean that they are likely to excel in the workplace. However, they should be mindful not to overburden themselves or to sacrifice themselves too much for the sake of their job.
Some ideal professions include:
Obstetrician, midwife, doulla, or childcare professional
Musician, artist, screenwriter, or a career in the film and entertainment industry
Writer, publisher, or lawyer
Entrepreneur, C-level executive, or manager
Psychologist or therapist
Weaknesses
Bharani is called the “star of restraint” and this means that you will do best when you exercise self-control. Although you have the ability to do this, you can also be overly indulgent. The influence of Venus means you love to enjoy, and you must be careful not to let your desires for the world’s pleasures consume you. Mars also exerts a strong influence over you as an Aries. The combination of Venus and Mars means you can become vain and narcissistic, and are especially prone to indulge excessively in sex.
The interplay of restraint and a strong desire for pleasure can result in a kind of tug-of-war in Bharani natives. You could become very judgemental, taking your moralism to an extreme. You could also become amoral, indulging in the very behaviors that the moralist might judge you for. Your tendency to take things to extremes has to be—like all things for Bharanis—restrained.
Because you have a strong desire to succeed, you could become resentful towards those who have what you don’t. You might feel like you are always struggling to gain things that come easily to others. This is difficult for you, as Bharanis are not the most patient of people. Your impatience is understandable, but be careful that it doesn’t lead you to become harsh and irritable with others.
You don’t lack determination and it often serves you well. However, this trait can also result in stubbornness. When combined with your confidence and your desire to succeed materially, your stubbornness can make you overly ambitious. Be careful not to lose yourself in your work and ambitions, or bite off more than you can chew. You might end up feeling overburdened as you struggle to balance all your responsibilities. Balance is key. A tendency to fall into brooding and even depression can result when you don’t achieve a sense of balance. If you are able to slow down and find satisfaction in the present moment, you will be much happier!
Other Personality Traits
You are courageous. The sign of Aries is known to produce brave, courageous individuals. You aren’t afraid to step outside your comfort zone and head in directions no one has gone before. Combined with your innate creativity, this courage could lead you to be described as revolutionary.
You follow your instincts. Your instincts often guide you, and if you are like most Bharani natives, you probably listen to them. Your instincts play a subtle yet vital role in the decisions you make.
Your mind gives you little peace. The dark side of Bharani is a feeling of struggle and suffering. Much of this suffering may come from your own mind. Like many artists you are a deep thinker, and it sometimes feels like your mind is tormenting you. As an Aries, your competitive nature leads you to hold yourself to high standards and you don’t give yourself much slack.
You excel under good guidance. In the contemporary world, we place a high value on our independence and our ability to take care of ourselves. This can lead us to miss the opportunity to take advice from elders and mentors who can use their own experience and knowledge to guide us. Bharanis do best when they receive and follow guidance from others.
You have a hard time deciding who you are. It might be hard for you to pinpoint your personality because it seems to fluctuate. Many people act a little differently in different groups of friends and in different situations, but you may experience this more keenly.
Bharani Compatibility
Bharani sexuality is symbolized by a male elephant. In terms of physical compatibility, this makes them an ideal match for persons born under Revati nakshatra.
Based on holistic matching, Bharanis are most likely to find happiness in long-term partnerships with:
Ashwini
Krittikas in Aries
Magha
Purva-phalguni
Uttara-phalgunis in Leo
Chitras in Libra
Mula
Uttara-shadhas in Sagittarius
Note: Compatibility in relationships is a complex science that looks at many different factors. You should always consult with an experienced astrologer who can carefully analyze the charts of both you and your partner.
Bharani’s Four Quarters (Padas)
Each nakshatra is divided into four quarters, also known as padas, of 3:20 degrees each. These quarters are based on a 1/9th divisional chart, known in Sanskrit as navamsha.
The moon’s position at your time of birth determines the quarter in which you are born.
First Quarter (13:20-16:40 degrees Aries): Leo. Leo is represented by a lion and like the lion you are courageous and a natural leader. You are successful, and your good character earns you respect. However, you also manifest a lion’s aggressive nature. Your confidence can turn to selfishness.
Second Quarter (16:40-20:00 degrees Aries): Virgo. You are clever, logical, and inclined to scholarly and academic pursuits. Your tactical abilities help you achieve your goals, but you may cheat others in the process.
Third Quarter (20:00-23:20 degrees Aries): Libra. You are active and fearless. You impress others with the extent of your knowledge and endear yourself to them with your lovable nature. However, your desire for sensual pleasure makes you weak-willed in the face of sex.
Fourth Quarter (23:20-26:40 degrees Aries): Scorpio. You are comfortable being yourself and don’t see the need to adjust yourself for the sake of others. You are honest and straightforward, and can be too harsh and direct in your speech. You have a critical eye and can be judgemental, narrow-minded, and even mean. Your intensity often inspires others, but it can also turn them off.
Bharani in Electional Astrology
In electional astrology, also known as muhurtha, nakshatras are used to determine favorable days and times for important ceremonies and events, such as weddings, buying a new house or vehicle, commencing a project, or conceiving a child.
The electional nature of Bharani is Krura or Ugra, “fierce” and “harsh.” Bharani is an excellent nakshatra for:
Giving up bad habits
Cutting off toxic relationships
Quitting a job
Any destructive act, such as weeding or demolition
Performing vows or retreats, such as a day of silence
Doing any kind of detox or cleanse