Bharani Nakshatra (भरणी)
Bharani is the 2nd of the 27 nakshatras. Tradition associates it with responsibility, endurance, creativity and handling life’s big transitions.
- Zodiac span
- 13°20′ to 26°40′ Mesha (Aries)
- Ruling planet
- Venus
- Deity
- Yama (lord of dharma)
- Symbol
- Yoni (womb)
- Gana
- Manushya
- Nadi
- Madhya
- Yoni
- Elephant
- Moon sign(s)
- Mesha (Aries)
Guna Milan with other nakshatras
Typical Ashtakoot scores, using the middle of each nakshatra. Your real score depends on the exact Moon degree (and Manglik needs full charts), so use the free calculator for an exact answer.
Bharani boy, best matches
| Ashwini अश्विनी | 33/36 | |
| Swati स्वाति | 29.5/36 | |
| Uttara Ashadha उत्तराषाढ़ा | 29.5/36 | |
| Bharani भरणी | 28/36 | |
| Ardra आर्द्रा | 27/36 | |
| Shravana श्रवण | 27/36 | |
| Punarvasu पुनर्वसु | 26/36 | |
| Purva Bhadrapada पूर्वा भाद्रपद | 25/36 |
All 27 scores for a Bharani boy
| Ashwini अश्विनी | 33/36 | |
| Swati स्वाति | 29.5/36 | |
| Uttara Ashadha उत्तराषाढ़ा | 29.5/36 | |
| Bharani भरणी | 28/36 | |
| Ardra आर्द्रा | 27/36 | |
| Shravana श्रवण | 27/36 | |
| Punarvasu पुनर्वसु | 26/36 | |
| Purva Bhadrapada पूर्वा भाद्रपद | 25/36 | |
| Revati रेवती | 24.5/36 | |
| Rohini रोहिणी | Bhakoot | 24.5/36 |
| Ashlesha आश्लेषा | 23.5/36 | |
| Vishakha विशाखा | 22.5/36 | |
| Pushya पुष्य | Nadi | 21.5/36 |
| Uttara Phalguni उत्तरा फाल्गुनी | 21.5/36 | |
| Shatabhisha शतभिषा | 21/36 | |
| Hasta हस्त | Bhakoot | 20/36 |
| Krittika कृत्तिका | 20/36 | |
| Mula मूल | 20/36 | |
| Purva Ashadha पूर्वाषाढ़ा | 20/36 | |
| Magha मघा | 19.5/36 | |
| Mrigashira मृगशिरा | Nadi | 19/36 |
| Jyeshtha ज्येष्ठा | 17.5/36 | |
| Purva Phalguni पूर्वा फाल्गुनी | 17.5/36 | |
| Uttara Bhadrapada उत्तरा भाद्रपद | 15.5/36 | |
| Anuradha अनुराधा | 14.5/36 | |
| Chitra चित्रा | Nadi | 14.5/36 |
| Dhanishta धनिष्ठा | Nadi | 11/36 |
Questions people ask
Who is the ruling planet of Bharani nakshatra?
Bharani is ruled by Venus. People born with the Moon here begin life in Venus Mahadasha in the Vimshottari dasha system.
What is the gana and nadi of Bharani?
Bharani belongs to Manushya gana and Madhya nadi. Its yoni (animal symbol) is the elephant.
Which nakshatras match best with Bharani?
Using each nakshatra’s mid-point, the highest traditional Guna Milan scores for a Bharani boy are with Ashwini (33), Swati (29.5), Uttara Ashadha (29.5). Real results depend on the exact Moon degree and the other koota rules, so always check both full birth charts.
Does Bharani have Nadi dosha with Mrigashira?
Bharani shares Madhya nadi with Mrigashira, Pushya, Purva Phalguni, Chitra, Anuradha, Purva Ashadha, Dhanishta, Uttara Bhadrapada, so the Nadi koota scores 0 with them. Tradition cancels this in several cases (for example the same nakshatra in different charans). See the Nadi dosha page for the rules.
Astrology is a traditional system of interpretation, offered here for reflection. It is not a scientifically proven way to predict events or decide relationships.