The deity of this Nakshatra is Yama. Bharana means to bear and support weight and responsibility. Therefore, Bharani Nakshatra involves discipline of self-control, duty and responsibility.
Bharani Nakshatra indicates the serious nature of bearing a child, and the responsibility it brings, this aptly depicts the nature of this Nakshatra. The disciplined woman who is carrying the child should act responsibly and must also show utmost restraint and also bear down in labour so that she can deliver the child. Bharani is like a child cramped within the womb.
It is a difficult Nakshatra of struggle and restrictions. The lord of this Nakshatra is Yama who is the God of death. Death is the most inescapable restriction. Therefore, the Nakshatra represents the difficulties we must face before we can prosper. The advice it gives is to live with self-control.
Nakshatra Lord: Venus
Sign Lord: Mars
Deity: Yama
Symbol: Yoni (female reproductive organ)
Generally, natives of this Nakshatra are responsible people who are on this planet to protect and preserve important principles and things. They must curb all irresponsibility in themselves and others.
When Bharani Nakshatra is afflicted in the horoscope, the native may feel heavy, burdened and restricted by responsibility. They can also become overly serious, negative, discouraging and of over controlling nature.
When Bharani Nakshatra has good planetary influence, the native may be serious, disciplined, hard-working, and they are able to tackle evil both from within as well as from the world. They avoid telling lies.
Bharani natives excel in fields where solemn power of discipline, sobriety and restraint are needed. They do not do well in work where forgiveness, empathy, leniency, and recreation are needed.
With the maturity and sincerity, they possess they can make excellent counsellors and also nurses.
The natives of Bharani sign have zest for life, they are intelligent, and have scientific bent of mind. They are quite energetic and willing to work long hours to complete a project. They also have good organizational skills, and they do not like any sort of clutter in their environment. However, they may appear selfish to other people.
The lord of the Nakshatra is Venus. Hence, the native may indulge in love, may have comfort, beauty, good luck and creativity. The role of Venus lordship on this Nakshatra and Mars influence on the sign, gives them passion, enthusiasm and also energy. The natives of the birth Nakshatra can also be extremely sexual.
However, at times they can become strong-willed and stubborn. They need someone to calm them up when needed. When they love someone, they will have no problems in sharing whatever they possess with them. However, their likes and dislikes change very fast. When they get angry, they may also take back what they have given or offered.
It is the management of finance which generally puts them in trouble. They may spend their money on showoffs. They will also burn their money on unnecessary things. They can also prove to be intelligent investors as they are able to find good opportunities.
However, it is the patience which they lack which doesn’t allow them to reap maximum returns from their investments. If they learn to have patience, they will be able to do excellent with respect to finance.
Bharani also rules over the head region of Lord Shiva as Vamana Purana. Hence, issues related to the head are possible if this Nakshatra is afflicted.
It also represents the head of Lord Vishnu. If this Nakshatra is afflicted the native may be prone to headache. In cases of severe afflictions, mental illness is also likely.
The natives of Bharani may be prone to cough and cold, body pain, weakness, lethargy and low level of efficiency if this Nakshatra gets afflicted. They generally would have good health and are prosperous. They have a steady mind.
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