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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