Nakshatra 2 of 27
Bharani Nakshatra
The bearer. Ruled by Venus, presided over by Yama, keeper of death and dharma.
Quick Answer
Bharani is the 2nd of the 27 nakshatras. It spans 13°20' Aries to 26°40' Aries in the sidereal zodiac, is ruled by Venus, presided over by Yama, keeper of death and dharma, and its symbol is the yoni, a womb.
Bharani at a Glance
- Sidereal span
- 13°20' Aries to 26°40' Aries
- Tropical span in 2026
- 7°34' Taurus to 20°54' Taurus
- Ruling planet
- Venus
- Deity
- Yama, keeper of death and dharma
- Symbol
- The yoni, a womb
- Name means
- The bearer
The Quality of Bharani
Bharani carries things to term. Ruled by Venus and presided over by Yama, it holds the full span of life, from appetite and pleasure to endings and responsibility. Its strength is the capacity to hold intensity without dropping it, and to let go when something has run its course.
What are you carrying right now, and is it yours to carry?
The Four Padas of Bharani
Each pada is a quarter of 3°20' and sets the navamsa (D9) sign.
| Pada | Sidereal Span | Navamsa |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13°20' Aries to 16°40' Aries | Leo |
| 2 | 16°40' Aries to 20°00' Aries | Virgo |
| 3 | 20°00' Aries to 23°20' Aries | Libra |
| 4 | 23°20' Aries to 26°40' Aries | Scorpio |
When the Moon Is in Bharani
The Moon passes through every nakshatra once a sidereal month, about every 27.3 days. Lahiri ayanamsa.
| Enters (ET) | Leaves (ET) | Enters (IST) | Leaves (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 8:11 AM ET | Oct 27, 6:09 AM ET | Oct 26, 5:41 PM IST | Oct 27, 3:39 PM IST |
| Nov 22, 5:45 PM ET | Nov 23, 3:32 PM ET | Nov 23, 4:15 AM IST | Nov 24, 2:02 AM IST |
| Dec 20, 4:25 AM ET | Dec 21, 2:38 AM ET | Dec 20, 2:55 PM IST | Dec 21, 1:08 PM IST |
| Jan 16, 1:08 PM ET | Jan 17, 12:12 PM ET | Jan 16, 11:38 PM IST | Jan 17, 10:42 PM IST |
The Sun in Bharani, 2027
The Sun enters Bharani on April 27, 2027 at 9:52 PM ET (7:22 AM IST on April 28) and stays until May 11, 2027 at 3:56 PM ET (1:26 AM IST on May 12). It returns to the same nakshatra on nearly the same dates every year.
Neighboring Nakshatras
Before Bharani: Ashwini, ruled by Ketu. After it: Krittika, ruled by the Sun. See all 27 nakshatras.
Questions About Bharani
What Is the Lord of Bharani Nakshatra?
Venus rules Bharani, the 2nd of the 27 nakshatras. In the Vimshottari dasha system, someone born with the Moon in Bharani begins life in the Venus period.
Where Is Bharani Nakshatra in the Zodiac?
Bharani spans 13°20' Aries to 26°40' Aries in the sidereal zodiac, 13°20' of arc. With the Lahiri ayanamsa in 2026, that corresponds to 7°34' Taurus to 20°54' Taurus in the tropical zodiac.
What Are the Deity and Symbol of Bharani?
The presiding deity of Bharani is Yama, keeper of death and dharma. Its symbol is the yoni, a womb. The name means "the bearer".
What Are the Four Padas of Bharani?
Pada 1 runs 13°20' Aries to 16°40' Aries (navamsa Leo); Pada 2 runs 16°40' Aries to 20°00' Aries (navamsa Virgo); Pada 3 runs 20°00' Aries to 23°20' Aries (navamsa Libra); Pada 4 runs 23°20' Aries to 26°40' Aries (navamsa Scorpio).
When Is the Moon in Bharani Next?
The Moon is next in Bharani from October 26, 2026 at 8:11 AM ET (5:41 PM IST) until October 27, 2026 at 6:09 AM ET (3:39 PM IST). It returns about every 27.3 days.
When Is the Sun in Bharani in 2027?
The Sun enters Bharani on April 27, 2027 at 9:52 PM ET (7:22 AM IST on April 28) and leaves on May 11, 2027 at 3:56 PM ET (1:26 AM IST on May 12), using the Lahiri ayanamsa.
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