Key attributes
| Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord) | Venus (20-year dasha) |
| Rashi span | Mesha |
| Gana (temperament) | Manushya |
| Nadi | Madhya |
| Yoni (symbol) | Elephant |
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Bharani Nakshatra (2 of 27)
Bharani nakshatra (#2 of 27): ruling planet Venus, Manushya gana, Madhya nadi, Elephant yoni. Personality, strengths and matching guide.
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Overview
Bharani is the 2nd of 27 lunar mansions, spanning Mesha, ruled by Venus with Manushya gana and Madhya nadi.
The 4 padas of Bharani
| Pada | Degrees | Navamsa (D9) | Pada lord | Name syllable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 13°20′–16°40′ | Simha | Sun | Li |
| Pada 2 | 16°40′–20°00′ | Kanya | Mercury | Lu |
| Pada 3 | 20°00′–23°20′ | Tula | Venus | Le |
| Pada 4 | 23°20′–26°40′ | Vrischika | Mars | Lo |
Each pada is exactly one navamsa (3°20′), so the pada sets the D9 sign that refines a reading. The name syllable (akshar) is the traditional avakahada-chakra starting sound for a baby born in that pada — see baby names for Bharani →.
Essence of Bharani
Bharani bears and transforms: a star of creative endurance. You carry responsibilities that would bend others, and you turn endings into beginnings.
People born in Bharani carry the Manushya temperament and Elephant yoni symbolism. In marriage matching, Madhya nadi pairings need a careful check for nadi dosha and its classical cancellations — never a verdict from the nakshatra name alone.
Compatibility shortlist
Nakshatras often cross-checked with Bharani in classical gun milan (starting points — always verify with the full 36-gun calculator):
Matching notes
In kundli milan, Bharani's Manushya gana, Madhya nadi and Elephant yoni each enter the 36-gun count. Same-nadi pairings create nadi dosha (with classical cancellations); yoni compatibility follows the traditional animal-friendship grid. The only reliable way to read it is the full ashtakoota — run one free below.
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FAQ
What is Bharani nakshatra good for?
Bharani (Manushya gana, Madhya nadi) is classically associated with Bharani bears and transforms: a star of creative endurance. You carry responsibilities that would bend others, and you t — read in the context of the full birth chart, not in isolation.
Which nakshatras match well with Bharani?
In gun milan, Bharani's Manushya gana and Elephant yoni are compared koota-by-koota. Classical shortlists often include Rohini, Ardra, Purva Phalguni — but the full 36-gun score is the only reliable check.
What is the ruling planet of Bharani?
Venus rules Bharani in the vimshottari dasha system (20 years in the 120-year cycle).
What are the name letters (akshar) for Bharani nakshatra?
Babies born in Bharani are traditionally named starting with Li, Lu, Le, Lo — one syllable per pada (1–4), from the avakahada chakra. See our Bharani baby-name list for examples.