The second Nakshatra in the zodiac belt, Bharani Nakshatra manifests the qualities of Venus and normally is attributed with the feminine characteristics like the creation and nurturing. Being associated with Venus, the Nakshatra also holds the quality of adapting and taking extreme measures whenever necessary. You can call it a Nakshatra of desire, jealousy, sacrifice, and fear. Natives of this Nakshatra believe in the actions more than the words. They are the epitome of the transformation and always willing to commit towards the change. It is also represented as the ‘bearing star’ because the natives are believed to exhibit vulnerability and desires in an overwhelming manner. It is, after all, the star of passion and desires. If you spot someone with expressive eyes and a smile to die for, chances are, they are the natives of Bharani Nakshatra! However, despite all these turbulences, they have the unmatchable talent of hiding it all and behave in a calm and composed manner.

Moreover, as this nakshatra is influenced by the planet Venus, this nakshatra carries feminine characteristics like nurturing, caring, creation, etc. This nakshatra also embeds in the human some striking sensual features that make these people desirable and very difficult to get over. However, on the other hand, people born under Bharani nakshatra find it tough to develop a likeness for someone or simply commit too soon. There are sometimes too occupied in their own world.

Another Bharani nakshatra characteristic is that people born under this nakshatra are said to be the go-getters. They have a passion for what they believe in and would be the last ones to give up. These people are also very adaptive and patient. They believe in the practicality of the situation rather than pacifying themselves with words. People born under Bharani nakshatra are likely to be the most jealous humans out there. However, over time, they learn to use the jealousy factor for their good and thus become highly competitive. 

Bharani is called the “star of restraint” and this means that you will do best when you exercise self-control. Although you have the ability to do this, you can also be overly indulgent. The influence of Venus means you love to enjoy, and you must be careful not to let your desires for the world’s pleasures consume you. Mars also exerts a strong influence over you as an Aries. The combination of Venus and Mars means you can become vain and narcissistic, and are especially prone to indulge excessively in sex.

The interplay of restraint and a strong desire for pleasure can result in a kind of tug-of-war in Bharani natives. You could become very judgemental, taking your moralism to an extreme. You could also become amoral, indulging in the very behaviors that the moralist might judge you for. Your tendency to take things to extremes has to be—like all things for Bharanis—restrained.

Action: Violent, nefarious activities, entering a cave, tunnel; reconcilement, swindling, killing, poisoning others, distilling poisonous medicines, work related to weapons, fire .

Nature: Masculine, outcast, material, looking downward, sight average, lunar, ordinary, no. of stars 3, ruled by demigod/deva Yamaraj, shaped like female sex organ, violent, Akul.

Places: Ponds, wells.

Direction: Looking downward

BHARANI is Manushya or earthly star with a dreadful nature.  It is the star of restraint.  It is symbolized by the womb, indicating that this star can hide or eclipse things.  It carries the ideas of struggle and suffering.  It is ruled by Yamaraja, the lord of death, and indicates a person who is entangled in the material world.  Its animal symbol is the elephant and it represents the worker class.

When this star is on the ascendant, we find a fickle-minded person, addicted to the opposite sex, proud, courageous and with good longevity.  The native is fond of kinsmen, helpful to friends and usually having few children.  This is a vital character who is easily led by others, with questionable moral behaviour and troubled by others’ jealousy. When the Moon is in the star of Bharani, the person is free from disease, clever in doing work, happy and dutiful.

Bharani rules those who feed off flesh and blood, cruel men, those men engaged in killing, torture, incarceration, the lowborn, cereals, and those devoid of courage and nobility.

1st Pada: THE MOON AT:  13-20 degrees to 16-40 degrees Aries:
  Having a strong temper; of reddish hair; able to defeat one’s enemies; broad-minded, valorous and perseverant.
2nd Pada: THE MOON AT:  16-40 degrees to 20 degrees Aries:
Lazy, clever, weakness for the opposite sex, having scriptural knowledge and a religious mind.
3rd Pada: THE MOON AT:  20 degrees to 23-20 degrees Aries:
Lean and tall appearance with broad eyes; much pride but with wisdom and a balanced temper.
4th Pada: THE MOON AT:   23-20 degrees to 26-40 degrees Aries:
 Courageous, cruel, proud, obstinate, keeping bad company, with few good qualities.

Doshas/Blemishes in the nakshatras found at:
BHARANI:
1^st Pada: Good
2nd Pada: Good
3rd Pada: Affects father & mother of native
4th Pada: Good.

Remedial Upaay to be performed:
Give meals to the brahmana