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Nakshatra #2 · भरणी
Bharani
13.33° – 26.67° sidereal · in Aries
The bearer — Bharani natives carry significant burdens in life and emerge with deep wisdom. Yama rules. The yoni symbol points to creation and birth, but also the death-passage of dharma. Bharani natives are often passionate, willing to face hard truths, and bring transformative force to relationships.
Lord
venus
Deity
Yama (god of death and dharma)
Symbol
Yoni / female sexual organ
Gana
Manushya
Nature
Dreadful
Yoni (compatibility)
Elephant
Gender
female
Positive traits
- •Passion
- •Willingness to face hard truths
- •Loyalty
- •Creative force
Shadow traits
- •Jealousy
- •Possessiveness
- •Tendency toward extremes
Suited professions
- Birth work
- Creative arts (especially intense)
- End-of-life care
- Justice-related work