Bharani Nakshatra is the second among the twenty seven lunar mansions in Vedic astrology. It represents nourishment, creation transformation and the laws of karma. The word Bharani means the one who carries. It symbolises feminine power, birth nurturing and the cycle of life and death. Its ruling planet is Venus and its presiding deity is Yama the lord of justice, righteousness and karmic results. It spans Aries from thirteen degrees twenty minutes to twenty six degrees forty minutes. Its symbol is the yoni representing creation and new life.

Core astrological attributes

Element	Description
Nakshatra Order	2 second
Zodiac Sign	Aries
Degree Range	13°20' to 26°40'
Ruling Planet	Venus
Deity	Yama lord of justice and dharma
Symbol	Yoni
Element	Earth
Guna	Rajasic
Gana	Manushya
Nadi	Madhya
Syllables	Li Lu Le Lo
Tree	Amla
Bird	Swan
Color	Red

Mythological and spiritual significance

The origin of Bharani is associated with Daksha’s daughter Bharani who was married to the Moon. The presiding deity Yama represents discipline, justice rebirth and karmic balance. Bharani mirrors the journey of the soul from one body to another. It stands between the beginning and end of life containing birth growth transformation and closure.

The four padas of Bharani in deep analysis

Each pada influences the personality, thought pattern, career path and life purpose of the native. Padas define the subtle inner tendencies that shape an individual’s nature.

Yam Devta: The Vedic Lord of Death, Dharma and Justice

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Bharani Nakshatra First Pada

13°20' to 16°40' Leo Navamsa ruled by Sun

Pada table

Attribute	Description
Navamsa Sign	Leo
Ruling Planet	Sun
Primary Traits	Ambition confidence leadership creativity
Dominant Nature	Independent strong willed ambitious occasionally self focused
Career Inclination	Administration politics dance arts performance sports

Key qualities

• Strong ambition
• Powerful leadership
• Creative expression
• Tendency to overlook emotions of others
• Strong risk taking energy

Challenges

• Ego and stubbornness
• Conflicts in relationships

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Bharani Nakshatra Second Pada

16°40' to 20°00' Virgo Navamsa ruled by Mercury

Pada table

Attribute	Description
Navamsa Sign	Virgo
Ruling Planet	Mercury
Primary Traits	Hard working analytical practical service oriented
Dominant Nature	Disciplined organised patient
Career Inclination	Education medicine writing administration social work

Key qualities

• Analytical clarity
• Practical discipline
• Strong sense of service
• Calm approach during difficulties

Challenges

• Overly critical by nature
• Hesitation in expressing emotions

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Bharani Nakshatra Third Pada

20°00' to 23°20' Libra Navamsa ruled by Venus

Pada table

Attribute	Description
Navamsa Sign	Libra
Ruling Planet	Venus
Primary Traits	Harmony attraction beauty sense justice
Dominant Nature	Social artistic balanced
Career Inclination	Music arts fashion justice counselling business

Key qualities

• Charismatic presence
• Strong sense of harmony
• Interest in beauty and luxury
• Relationship balance

Challenges

• Overindulgence in desires
• Instability in relationships

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Bharani Nakshatra Fourth Pada

23°20' to 26°40' Scorpio Navamsa ruled by Mars

Pada table

Attribute	Description
Navamsa Sign	Scorpio
Ruling Planet	Mars
Primary Traits	Intensity depth exploration courage
Dominant Nature	Investigative secretive passionate
Career Inclination	Research medicine defence psychology occult studies

Key qualities

• Intense inner energy
• Attraction toward research and occult studies
• Courage and productivity
• Deep analytical thinking

Challenges

• Misplaced energy may cause loss
• Emotional intensity and relationship turbulence

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Summary table

Pada	Navamsa Sign	Ruling Planet	Traits	Career Inclination
First	Leo	Sun	Ambition leadership	Administration arts sports
Second	Virgo	Mercury	Discipline service analysis	Medicine education service
Third	Libra	Venus	Harmony beauty charm	Arts justice business
Fourth	Scorpio	Mars	Depth exploration intensity	Research defence medicine

Bharani padas influence life direction, personality and purpose with remarkable clarity. Leo brings leadership Virgo brings service and discipline Libra brings harmony and beauty while Scorpio brings depth exploration and inner transformation.

FAQs

• Why are the four padas of Bharani important
Because padas define the inner tendencies, career, direction and personality patterns of the native.

• What distinguishes the first pada
Strong ambition, leadership and creative power.

• Which careers suit the second pada
Education, medicine, writing analysis and social work.

• What is the nature of the third pada
Balanced artistic, attractive and justice oriented.

• Which fields suit the fourth pada
Research medicine, defence psychology and occult studies.