Nakshatra 2 of 27
Bharani Nakshatra
The birth star of Yama. Ruled by Venus, symbolized by the elephant (male).
Deity
Yama
Planetary Lord
Venus
Shakti (Power)
Apabharani Shakti — power to cleanse and carry away
Symbolic Animal
Elephant (Male)
Gana (Temperament)
Manushya
Tattva (Element)
Prithvi
What is Bharani Nakshatra?
Bharani is the 2nd of the 27 Nakshatras (lunar mansions) in Vedic astrology. Spanning 13°20′ of the zodiac, it is ruled by Venus and presided over by Yama. Its symbolic animal, the elephant (male), reveals core temperament patterns.
The shakti (power) of Bharani is Apabharani Shakti — power to cleanse and carry away. This defines the primary karmic theme and life purpose for those born under this star.
As a manushya-gana nakshatra with prithvi tattva, Bharani natives expressbalanced, practical, and adaptive nature.
Common questions
What is Bharani Nakshatra?
Bharani is the 2nd of the 27 Nakshatras in Vedic astrology. It spans 13°20′ of the zodiac, is ruled by Venus, and presided over by Yama. Its symbolic animal is the elephant (male).
What are the personality traits of Bharani Nakshatra?
As a manushya-gana nakshatra with prithvi tattva, Bharani natives express balanced, practical, and adaptive nature. The shakti (power) of Bharani is Apabharani Shakti — power to cleanse and carry away.
Which deity rules Bharani Nakshatra?
Bharani is presided over by Yama. The deity shapes the spiritual energy and karmic purpose of those born under this star.