PosituneBharani Nakshatra
Nakshatra number 2 of 27. Bharani is ruled by Venus and its presiding deity is Yama. Its symbol is: yoni.
Ruling planetVenus
DeityYama
SymbolYoni
SignMesha
When the Moon is in Bharani
Naming sounds by Pada
Bharani runs from 13°20′ to 26°40′ of Mesha, a span of 13°20′. It splits into four Padas, and a child born while the Moon is in a Pada is traditionally given a name starting with that Pada's sound.
| Pada | Name starts with | Rashi | Degrees in sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Li | Mesha (Aries) | 13°20′ to 16°40′ |
| 2 | Lu | Mesha (Aries) | 16°40′ to 20°00′ |
| 3 | Le | Mesha (Aries) | 20°00′ to 23°20′ |
| 4 | Lo | Mesha (Aries) | 23°20′ to 26°40′ |
Find your own Pada
The Pada depends on the exact birth time. Use the birth-chart calculator to find the Nakshatra and Pada from a date and time.
Deity names and symbols differ slightly between traditions and sources. Where two readings are common, both are shown.