Which planet rules Bharani nakshatra?

Bharani nakshatra is ruled by Venus in the Vimshottari dasha system, so a Venus Mahadasha often carries extra significance for people born under it.

What are the symbol and deity of Bharani nakshatra?

The symbol of Bharani is the yoni (female organ), and its presiding deity is Yama. These carry the core themes of the nakshatra.

How do I know if my Moon is in Bharani nakshatra?

Your janma (birth) nakshatra is the one the Moon occupied at your exact birth time — it depends on your real birth chart, not your sun sign. Compute your chart to find it precisely.

Bharani Nakshatra

A nakshatra of creative and transformative force, governed by Yama, lord of dharma and endings.

Number: 2 of 27
Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord): Venus
Presiding deity: Yama
Symbol: Yoni (female organ)

Nature and traits

People associated with Bharani are often described as intense, creative, disciplined and enduring. As a Venus-ruled nakshatra under Yama, its themes tend to surface most strongly during a Venus planetary period — but how they actually express depends on the whole birth chart, not the nakshatra alone.

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Frequently asked questions

Which planet rules Bharani nakshatra?: Bharani nakshatra is ruled by Venus in the Vimshottari dasha system, so a Venus Mahadasha often carries extra significance for people born under it.
What are the symbol and deity of Bharani nakshatra?: The symbol of Bharani is the yoni (female organ), and its presiding deity is Yama. These carry the core themes of the nakshatra.
How do I know if my Moon is in Bharani nakshatra?: Your janma (birth) nakshatra is the one the Moon occupied at your exact birth time — it depends on your real birth chart, not your sun sign. Compute your chart to find it precisely.