Secrets of Bharani

 Secrets of Bharani Nakshatra

 

Bharani (13°20'- 26°40' Aries ♈️) 

"Powers of Death and Creation" 

Meaning: She Who Bears 

Name: The Star of Restraint 

Star Name: 35, 39, 41 Arietes

Symbol: Yoni (Female Sex Organ)

Presiding Deity: Yama (god of Death & Karma)

Planetary Association: Shukra (Venus) 

Purushartha: Artha (Material Security) 

Gana: Humanushya  

Varna: Mleccha (Outcast) 

Element: Prithvi (Earth) 

Gender: Female

Nadi: Pitta (Fire and Water)

Guna: Rajasic (Material Desire) 

Nature: Urga (Fierce) 

Activity: Balanced

Trimurti: Vishnu (Sustenance) 

Yoni: Male Elephant 

Yoni Consort: Revati (Female Elephant) 

Shakti: Power to Renew 

Direction: West (Death) 

Color: Blood Red

Direction of Head: Downward 

Most Compatible: 

Ashwini (0°- 13°20' Aries), 

Swati (6°40'- 20° Libra), 

Punarvasu (20° Gemini- 3°20' Cancer), 

Uttarashadha 

(26°40' Sagittarius- 10° Capricorn) 

Least Compatible: 

Chitra (23°20' Virgo- 6°40' Libra), 

Jyestha (16°40'- 30° Scorpio), 

Mula (0°- 13°20' Sagittarius), 

Dhanishta (23°20' Capricorn- 6°40' Aquarius), 

Uttara Bhadrapada (3°20'- 16°40' Pisces)

Padas (Quarters of Bharani 

(Luck, Marriage, Microscopic View)

Pada 1: 13°20'- 16°40' Aries 

Navamsa: Leo 

Focus: Egocentric, Creative, Dynamic

Pada 2: 16°40'- 20° Aries

Navamsa: Virgo 

Focus: Healing, Supportive, Service 

Pada 3: 20°- 23°20' Aries 

Navamsa: Libra 

Focus: Harmony, Success, Relationships

Pada 4: 23°20'- 26°40' Aries 

Navamsa: Scorpio 

Focus: Chaotic, Forceful, Extreme

    Bharani is positioned from 13°20'- 26°40' of Vedic Sidereal Aries. It can also be found in Western Tropical Taurus. Bharani means "She Who Bears" and is known as The Star of Restraint. Its symbol is the yoni or vagina. The deity of Bharani is Yama, the god of Death. Bharani is also ruled by Venus. Mars is associated with it because Bharani falls entirely within the sign of Aries. 

    "The Bearer" depicts the overall meaning of Bharani. Bharani is the star of childbirth. It is even symbolized by the vagina. A symbol that comes from the stars of this Nakshatra forms a triangle. The triangle is typically associated with the shape of the female reproductive organ. This is a sacred sexual symbol across many cultures. For its divine ability to procreate. Keep in mind that Bharani is entirely in Aries. This is where the self is born. This is one of the most sacred expressions of creativity that a woman possesses. So, creativity can be seen through this Nakshatra. Many individuals with prominent placements in Bharani have creative talent. Whether that be in music, drama, art, etc... We can also see this because Venus is the planet associated. Venus is also connected to material pleasure and enjoyment. Bharani can be very concerned with their finances and can even become wealthy. However, on the negative side, they can also become jealous of others. 

    However, childbirth is not an enjoyable or pretty experience. It even says in the Bible that Eve was to suffer for giving into temptation in the Garden of Eden. Birth is both a painful process for the mother and the baby. It requires a great amount of force and restraint. Hence, this is The Star of Restraint. This highlights the intensity of this Nakshatra. Even though Bharani is a very creative and often strikingly attractive Nakshatra. Many born under Bharani are very beautiful people. Their eyes can be piercing and magnetic. Bharani individuals are also known for having sensual lips and an infectious smile. Their personalities can also come off as very charming and cheerful. Sometimes very sexual and exotic. Yet, there are extremes to Bharani. So, they can be just as beautiful as they can be dangerous. They can overindulge in material pleasure and can get into trouble by taking the wrong path in life. There tends to be an eagerness to act without thinking or to agree without knowing if they want to commit. Bharani is in Aries. So, there is still an impulsive and strong-willed nature to this Nakshatra. They are also very honest, ambitious, courageous, and have tremendous stamina. On the negative side, they can become harsh, controlling, sarcastic, emotionally intense, foul-tongued, and even violent. There are unpredictable emotional extremes to Bharani, that can lead to a complete loss of control. For many with strong placements in Bharani, discipline or supervision is needed to avoid going to these extremes. Sometimes they are very disciplined and practice abstinence. This is also why Bharani is known as The Star of Restraint.   

    Yama is the presiding deity of Bharani. He is the god of death who carries souls to the astral plane. This goes back to the yoni being seen as a triangle. The triangle is a symbol of good fortune. This is because a triangular structure can withstand a great amount of pressure. Just like how childbirth requires a lot of pressure. The triangle is also seen as a portal. In this sense of childbirth, it is a portal for the child to transport from the womb to the world. So, the yoni holds the power of birth and death. The transition point from which we enter this world. This shows the influence of Yama on Bharani. Bharani individuals tend to go through many ups and downs in life. It is easy for them to take the wrong path or to fall off of their path. There is destructive energy associated with this Nakshatra. However, death isn't just destruction. It is also rebirth. Bharani is said to have the shakti or power to renew. So, it's about cleansing and purifying the impurities. Individuals with strong Bharani placements tend to go through many transformations in their life. They can let their lower nature die away and become renewed. The triangular portal can also be associated with Venus being the ruler. Venus is the teacher of the asuras (demons). In Vedic stories, the demons were very wise in lower or darker knowledge. Also known as esoteric and metaphysical subjects. So, there is a deep occult understanding found in Bharani. Some with this placement might have a great interest in Astrology, tarot, the Vedas, tantra, alternative healing, etc... They can also be drawn to mysteries. Bharani individuals can be mysterious themselves. A womb is a dark place. Childbirth and procreation are also done in secret. So, these are very private people.  

Depiction of Lord Yama

Tyler Hoechlin 

Bharani Moon in 4th 

Jupiter Retrograde in 4th (Ashwini) 

Mars in 8th (Purva Phalguni) 

Venus in 8th (Uttara Phalguni) 

Dhanishta Ascendant (Capricorn)

Sun in 8th (Purva Phalguni)

Queen Latifah 

Bharani Ascendant 

Saturn in 1st (Ashwini) 

Mars in 1st (Bharani) 

Venus in 12th (Revati) 

Moon in 4th (Pushya) 

Sun in 12th (Uttara Bhadrapada)

Mariah Carey

Bharani Ascendant 

Venus Retrograde in 1st (Ashwini) 

Saturn in 1st (Aswini) 

Mars in 8th (Jyeshta) 

Moon in 3rd (Punarvasu) 

Sun in 12th (Uttara Bhadrapada)