Bharani Nakshatra

Information on Bharani Nakshatra Characteristics in Vedic Astrology


Bharani is the second nakshatra of Indian Vedic Astrology which corresponds to 35, 39 and 41 arietis. It is ruled by Shukra or the planet Venus and is also classified as a cruel or active nakshatra. This means that under electional astrological beliefs, works of a harmful or deceptive nature are best conducted while the moon is Bharani. This nakshatra remains under the domain of Yama, who is the Hindu god of death. It is symbolically represented by the Yoni which is the female sexual organ.

Number : 2
Gender : Female
Translation : The Woman who Bears
Symbol : The Yoni, Female Reproductive Organs
Animal Symbol : The Elephant
Presiding Deity : Yama - the God of Death
Ruling Planet / Ruling Lord : Venus
Nature : Manushya (Human)
Dosha : Pitta
Guna : Rajas
Element : Earth
Disposition : Fierce (Ugra)

Bharani Nakshatra Physical Appearance

People who are born under this Nakshatra are of medium size, have less hair with large forehead and bright eyes and beautiful teeth. They will have a ruddy complexion with a long neck and a face. Those born during mid day under this nakshatra are usually very tall, with a head broad at their temples and narrow at the chin. They will also have bushy eyebrows.

Bharani Nakshatra Personality Traits

People born under this nakshatra are not very popular or liked by all, even though they have a pure heart and mean no harm to anybody. They are very frank and sincere about their opinion and do not bother about anyone when they have to say something. They speak their heart out. They do not believe in buttering people for the sake of getting their work done and rarely give importance to others opinion on them. They will not compromise with their conscience under any circumstance. They don't follow the path as prescribed by others as right or wrong. Their attitude will bring along their way lots of resistance and failures but they will not be shaken. They do not care about anyone when they take their stand and are ready to spoil their relationship with their near and dear ones even on small matters. However when they realize their mistake they will never hesitate to apologize.

These individuals are not very tactful. Obedience, subordination is not their cup of tea. When they have to bow down to others, they become very pensive. They are also quite arrogant which leads them to lots of miseries. Advice and encouragement does not work well with them. They are very knowledgeable and intelligent and have the capacity to go deep into any matter. They usually tend to shine well in public life but will also face a lot of criticism and loss of wealth.

Bharani Nakshatra Positive & Negative Traits

They like to be in command and have access to supremacy. They will face hurdles and obstacles in almost every sphere of life and will face stiff completion from everywhere. As a result failures and set backs are more common to them. They appear to be arrogant from outside but in truth they are very pure hearted. Their life is full of ups and downs. It is always advisable for them to stay away from unnecessary arguments and competition. Their strong adherence to their principles may not be so easy for them to sustain. They will keep getting into trouble. However the bad periods in their life will not last long. They will eventually come to an end. They are very good in taking care of others but will also need someone to take care of them. Is it very difficult for them to establish a permanent relationship with other as most of the time their beneficiaries will turn against them.

The good or bad times are never permanent in their life. However after the age of 33, things will start turning around for them. They will experience positive changes in their life and surroundings. They are good at any kind of job but are mostly suitable for jobs in the administration, business with positive mindset, sports with enthusiastic character, music, art advertisement, automobile or restaurants. They can also be a good surgeon or a judge. For their business to be successful they need to start it from the eastern direction first.

Bharani Nakshatra Compatibility

The natives of this nakshatra are highly compatible with the natives of other nakshatras like Revati, Hasta, Swati, Shravana and Purva Ashadha. They are incompatible with natives of other naksatra like Chitra, Dhanishta, Purva Bhadrapada and Vishakha.

Bharani Nakshatra Male Characteristics

The male natives of Bharani nakshatra will be of medium size with less hair and large forehead, bright eyes and beautiful teeth. He will have a ruddy complexion with a long neck and face. He is not very popular among people and not liked by all. He is adamant about his principles and conscience and will never change them for anyone. He will not mind souring his relationships with his near and dear ones for the sake of what he believes in. He is not the one butter up people for getting his things done. He has strong belief in his abilities and believes that he will be able to do things on his own. His attitude might not always be of help as he faces lots of resistance and even failures in life, but he never gives up. His determination is as strong and solid as a rock. People consider him arrogant and stubborn but when it is his mistake he will never hesitate to apologize and will try his best to connect with the person he has offended or hurt. He is also very knowledgeable and intelligent and has information about a lot of things.

Bharani Nakshatra Female Characteristics

- the female natives of Bharani has a very beautiful appearance and figure. She is very admirable and has a very modest and clean character. She respects the people around her, be it her elders or younger. She is a master of her own will and her actions are all driven by her own wishes. She is not very good at following orders or subordinating. She likes keeping her life under her control. She is an independent and confident woman who is not dependent on anyone. She earns her own livelihood and can do well as a receptionist, guide or a sales woman. She never waits for opportunities to come knocking at her doorstep but believes in making her own opportunities. In marriage and relationship she will always have an upper hand and enjoys full confidence of her husband but does not get too well with her in-laws. This is probably due to her non confirming nature and stubborn attitude. Most of the time she will over power her husband and their husbands needs to have lots of patience.

Famous People Born Under Bharani Nakshatra


Bharani Nakshatra Female Famous Personalities : Rosalynn Carter, Monica Lewinsky, Asha Bhosle, Savitri Kommareddy, Christina Aguilera, Ekta Kapoor, Meryl Streep, Anjeze Gonxhe Bojazhiu (Mother Teresa), Demi Moore, Ivian Sarcos, Lindsay Lohan, M S Subbalakshmi, Maria Gabriela Isler, Imelda Marcos

Bharani Nakshatra Male Famous Personalities : Ellison Onizuka, Rudolf Diesel, Ian Fleming, Carl G Jung, Edger Casey, Emmanuel Macron, Ronald Reagan, Swami Sivananda, Chris Brown, Dharmendra Singh Deol, Karl Marx, Orson Welles