Nakshatra Bharani
The nakshatra Bharani (2nd of the 27 nakshatras, 13° 20′ — 26° 40′ of Aries) consists of three faint stars to the east of Ashwini, forming a triangle in the constellation of Aries. Bharani — is a «manushya», an «earthly» star of a bad nature. The influence of this star — is restraining, limiting. People born under the influence of this star live a life full of struggle and suffering. This nakshatra is ruled by Yamaraj — the god of death and justice.
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The Moon in Bharani speaks of a person successful in work, capable, truthful, free from illnesses and sorrows.
The symbol of this nakshatra is the vulva. The ruling deity is Yama, the god of death, who in India is called the king of dharma. The womb symbolism of Bharani indicates changes taking place within, often ripening covertly, in order then suddenly to come into the world and demand a place under the sun for themselves. In this sense Bharani signifies impulses of the soul, often being the harbingers of physical violence and therefore needing to be ennobled by means of self-control, will-power and discipline. This nakshatra carries within it the possibility of idealistic or puritanical revolutions and social transformations, or else may simply signify an extremely flexible, unprincipled morality. The womb cleanses itself through menstruation, and Bharani rules similar processes, including such extreme manifestations of purity as personal holiness or social utopia. Inner resoluteness can allow people marked by the influence of Bharani to make up enormous handicaps in order to defeat some affliction, for example a serious illness.
However those born with the ascendant or the Moon in Bharani often have an inclination to jealousy, or else they themselves are the objects of tiresome jealousy on the part of others. Being a symbol of birth, Bharani indicates support in life, especially maternal love and help, and rules food and hospitality. As a significator of development, it governs growth, mass, volume and large quantities; but, since its symbol is the womb, it also signifies limitation and constraint. New life developing inside the womb is closely connected with the wider system ensuring its growth. Bharani, according to its position in the horoscope, or the position of planets within it, rules both subordinates and those lower in rank, and people who are highly placed and invested with power. It also signifies the strain and injuries that often accompany childbirth, and sometimes bodily damage below the waist. Every birth is a death, and every death a birth; these two forces are paradoxically both complementary and antagonistic, just as the nakshatra itself and its deity Yama (death). When birth and death complement each other, then the result is calm and progressive changes; but when antagonism shows through in their interaction, then the outcome becomes destructive wars and revolutions.
Physiology and diseases: The head, the lower part of the legs.
Professions, people and places of habitation: Professions with elements of creativity. Earnings from the arts, the entertainment industry, sport, amusement events. The film industry. Everything connected with children and childbirth. The hotel business, including suppliers of provisions, cooks, hotel personnel. People connected with the production, processing and distribution of foodstuffs. The tobacco, coffee and tea branches. Slaughterhouses. Knowledge in the field of legislation, politics and other secular subject matter. People invested with power and occupying high positions, such as judges and ministers.
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Characteristics of the nakshatra Bharani
«The ferocious Bharani has the head of an elephant and a body the colour of collyrium. Dressed in red, she rides upon a buffalo, gripping in her hands a staff and a noose» («Chaturvarga-chintamani» of Hemadri).
Zodiac: 13° 20′ — 26° 40′ of Aries
Ruling planet: Venus
Gender: female
Quality: fear
Symbol: the elephant, the yoni, the boat
Ayurvedic constitution: pitta
Deity: Yamaraj (the god of death)
Element: earth
Varna: none (mlechchha)
Direction: east, south-east, south
Goal: artha
Body parts: the head, the soles of the feet
Origin: human
Animal: the elephant
Temper: ferocious, cruel (ugra)
Sounds: li, lu, le, lo
Guna: rajas
Enemy: Anuradha
The key concept of the nakshatra Bharani
Bharani is the birth of the new, struggle, hidden events, difficulties.
The essence and mode of action of Bharani can be described in one word — extremes. It swings between puritanism and bohemianism, naivety and wisdom, maturity and infantilism, life and death. Bharani is the most «thirsting» nakshatra. Its representatives more often act instinctively than for some reason, they want to try out everything that surrounds them, studying things, people and places with childlike spontaneity. This same childlikeness, so useful for research and learning, can turn into unheard-of cruelty. The reason for this is a lack of responsibility for their actions.
The emotions and desires of Bharani personalities are usually so strong that only a few manage to suppress or quieten them. Those who are at a high level of development direct their colossal energy towards positive and useful pursuits. The less developed are like moths, darting chaotically from one little flame to another. In the modern chaotic epoch it is very difficult to unfold the potential of Bharani correctly.
A need for creativity is inherent in this nakshatra. For women it is characteristic to realise it in the birth of children. Men create on other levels.
In Bharani an interaction of the masculine and feminine principles takes place, which makes it one of the most sexual nakshatras. Passionate and prone to falling in love, it personifies nature itself, creating attraction between opposites. Then again, the developed type of Bharani natives understands that this attraction has far more in common with love, harmony and conscious union than with physiology.
Usually Bharani natives are energetic, full of enthusiasm and thirsting for adventure. They can attain their goal only under the constant guidance of someone more mature and wise. People born under this nakshatra are often pioneers in their field. They are not afraid of difficulties, strive to win a leading position in any group, possess a strong character and are able to withstand the vicissitudes of fate. They may look serene, even if they are tormenting themselves within. Because of their non-acceptance of other people's decisions and views they are often deprived of support from those around them. They are very egocentric, intolerant of those with whose point of view they do not agree.
Bharani endows a person with heightened sensitivity. They note the slightest manifestations of kindness and care, but at the same time forgive offences with difficulty, are often restless, impatient, cannot bear things and people that do not correspond to their ideals, and live in their own world, striving to build a paradise on earth.
Taking everything to extremes is the chief shortcoming of Bharani. If they engage in yoga, they become severe ascetics, and if they give themselves up to sexual delights, to which they are very disposed, then in this too they know no measure.
This is a star that teaches self-restraint, control, discipline. The nakshatra is excellently suited to meditation. In life a person with a vividly expressed Bharani may lose certain significant things, in order to create the illusoriness of matter in this world. People with a strong Moon are able to survive crises in their life and to create something new and positive out of the crises. If the Moon is weak, then the person may follow the lead of their mind, and there is a probability of despondency. Such qualities as impatience, resentment, judging other people, insolence, arrogance, extremeness in actions, secretiveness may be inherent in people with this nakshatra. Bharani in the 1st house can give pride, strength, few children, a long life. If Venus and Mars are strong — this can assist prosperity.
General characteristics of people born under the influence of Bharani
Bharani men
Bharani men most often have average height. On the face bright eyes and a broad forehead attract attention, and, when smiling, they show beautiful healthy teeth. A reddish complexion is possible. If the owner of the horoscope was born at midday — then their height will be very tall.
Men born under the influence of Bharani are open-hearted; they say openly what they think, without caring how those around them take it, and therefore they are often disliked. They are honest, and never go against their conscience. They often quarrel over trifles with close people; they lack tact and are haughty. They usually receive a good education. They possess the qualities of a leader and are inclined to rivalry. Their life is full of ups and downs. They love sport, cars, and have commercial abilities. They can become good surgeons or judges. Frequent changes in life lead to an absence of long bad and good periods; success and happiness most often come to Bharani men after 33 years, and positive changes in life are observed.
They usually marry at about 27 years. They have an attractive spouse, who is moreover an excellent housekeeper. Diseases of the brain, headaches, fevers or epilepsy are possible. There is danger from water.
Birth in the first or second quarters of Bharani speaks of danger for the father.
Bharani women
In the appearance of Bharani women the main thing is a beautiful figure. They are modest and attractive. Independent. Stubbornness and independence do not allow them to accept other people's advice, and self-confidence gives them the ability to provide themselves with everything necessary. They themselves bring dreams and ideas to life, and seek and find ways to carry out personally what they have conceived. These abilities lead to success in professional activity.
They respect elders and parents. In the family they are leaders. They submit only to a strong man whom they admire; others they suppress. If the partner is weaker, then the Bharani woman strives to take up the leading position. Since these women are a little aggressive, the husband must be patient and indulgent.
They usually possess robust health.
Birth in the first and second quarters speaks of danger for the mother.
The padas (quarters) of the nakshatra Bharani
The 1st pada of the nakshatra Bharani (13° 20′ — 16° 40′ of Aries) falls into the navamsha of Leo, ruled by the Sun. It gives an emphasis on creativity and self-absorption — planets placed in it may concentrate all attention on themselves. The enthusiasm and will inherent in the pada can be directed towards attaining positive goals, if the native is so disposed. Strongest in this quarter are the Sun, Mars and Jupiter.
The 2nd pada of the nakshatra Bharani (16° 40′ — 20° 00′ of Aries) falls into the navamsha of Virgo, ruled by Mercury. The chief manifestation of this pada is a spirit of service and a certain organisation. Mercury, Mars and Rahu give good results.
The 3rd pada of the nakshatra Bharani (20° 00′ — 23° 20′ of Aries) falls into the navamsha of Libra, ruled by Venus. It is characterised by an ability to harmonise opposites, and also does not accept restrictions in sex and relationships, which, depending on the level of development of the soul, may manifest in both a positive and a negative key. Since the third pada is a pushkara-navamsha, this assists the fulfilment of the native's desires. Mercury, Venus and Rahu are best suited to using the energies of this pada.
The 4th pada of the nakshatra Bharani (23° 20′ — 26° 40′ of Aries) falls into the navamsha of Scorpio, ruled by Mars. Its energy is extreme in every sense of the word. Planets here have an unbridled character. The Sun, Mars and Ketu are strong, but do not always give favourable results. Only Jupiter and Venus help the native to use the potential of the pada not to their own harm, but wisely.
Destructive degrees in the nakshatra Bharani
- The Sun — 20° of Aries
- Mars — 19° of Aries
- Mercury — 15° of Aries
- Jupiter — 19° of Aries
- Rahu — 14° of Aries
The presence of planets in their destructive degrees shortens the length of life of the owner of the horoscope (if there is no aspect of Venus to them) or brings much suffering in life. A person with the fateful degrees engaged must be careful every time the above-mentioned planets pass through them in transit.
Those who are born in the nakshatra Bharani, that is, who have the Moon in this nakshatra, are not recommended to engage in any important affairs when the Moon is passing through Rohini, Pushya, Ashlesha, Ardra or Jyeshtha, and it is better to avoid people born in these nakshatras.
The ruling planet of the nakshatra Bharani
Bharani experiences the influence of two planets — Mars (since it is placed in the constellation of Aries) and Venus. The latter is the chief ruler of the nakshatra.
Venus is closely connected with life and renewals. Mars, through owning the sign of Scorpio — with death. Thus the pair Venus-Mars symbolises the universal cyclical process of birth and destruction on all levels of being. First of all on the biological level, since the said planets are responsible for the relations of the sexes.
A conjunction of Mars and Venus in the natal chart creates an energy similar to the energy of Bharani. In this nakshatra Saturn reaches the lowest point of debilitation. Bharani is the warming space of creativity and fertility, whereas Saturn is the cold planet of obstacles and delays. It is obvious that it is extremely difficult for them to get along. Other planets are quite comfortable in Bharani provided that Venus is favourably placed in the horoscope.
Professions of the nakshatra Bharani
All professions connected with children, goods for children, birth (gynaecologist, obstetrician and so on). Professions connected with death: a worker in a morgue, a funeral parlour, a notary, a civil servant dealing with records of the death and birth of citizens, a detective investigating murders. A dancer. A worker in the tobacco, coffee or tea industry. Businessmen, financial consultants, lawyers, entrepreneurs. Professions in the food industry, the hotel trade. A slaughterman, a veterinarian, a firefighter, a surgeon. Professions of the film and entertainment industry. A photographer, a model. Professions connected with the use of sexuality. A geophysicist, a biologist, a microbiologist, an agronomist and a worker in the industry producing seeds and fertilisers. Occultists, hypnotists, clairvoyants, astrologers, psychologists.
Places connected with Bharani
Extreme and exotic ones, connected with volcanic activity. Agricultural districts. Kindergartens and parks, maternity homes and children's wards in hospitals. Intensive-care and gynaecological wards. Morgues, cemeteries, premises for civil funeral services. Places of entertainment, photo and video studios, unusual night clubs. Streets and roads with intensive traffic. All places connected with the above-mentioned professions.
Favourable activity under the nakshatra Bharani
Creative, merciless, cruel, destructive, competitive and warlike activity, connected with children, with the use of fire. Activity of a sexual and amorous character. The conducting of ceremonies connected with fertility and agricultural work. The settling of postponed affairs. The performance of any actions requiring spontaneity. Activity connected with asceticism, self-discipline, the observance of fasting and the conducting of purificatory rituals.
Unfavourable activity under the nakshatra Bharani
Slow activity, requiring calm, tenderness and serenity. Any beginnings.
Bharani is extremely unfavourable for travel (the nakshatra is connected with «traffic jams» and road accidents).
Illnesses connected with the nakshatra Bharani
Problems with the reproductive organs, venereal diseases, problems with the face and eyesight, head injuries.
Results of the planets in the nakshatra Bharani
The Ascendant in Bharani
Bravery, a pioneering spirit, pride, self-confidence, renown. Good health, much energy. The rendering of help to friends and family. A love of the family, few children of their own.
Well-known personalities with the ascendant in Bharani: George Lucas, John Denver, Swami Muktananda
The Moon in Bharani
Attractiveness, charisma, leadership qualities, diligence, professionalism, brilliance in public life. Good health. The study of occult knowledge. Success in writing and publishing activity. Life improves substantially after 33 years.
If the Moon is placed in Bharani and aspected by:
- the Sun — cruelty. If the Moon is combust[1] — being taken to court is possible;
- Mars — danger from fire. Poisonings and eye diseases are possible. Material dependence on others;
- Mercury — extensive knowledge, respect from others and wealth;
- Venus — a good wife and children, a happy life;
- Saturn — weak health, cruelty.
The Moon in the 1st quarter of Bharani, 13° 20′ — 16° 40′ of Aries
Wealth, persistence, boldness, a strong temperament. They do not think about tomorrow, and may lose their fortune by investing money unsuccessfully.
The Moon in the 2nd quarter of Bharani, 16° 40′ — 20° 00′ of Aries
A good education, happiness, intelligence, religiosity.
The Moon in the 3rd quarter of Bharani, 20° 00′ — 23° 20′ of Aries
Balance, responsiveness, the respect of those around them, pride. Two marriages are possible.
The Moon in the 4th quarter of Bharani, 23° 20′ — 26° 40′ of Aries
An enigmatic, unusual character. Pride, stubbornness, bravery, an unkind attitude towards people.
Well-known personalities with the Moon in Bharani: Carl Gustav Jung, Karl Marx, Elton John, Oliver Stone, Edgar Cayce, James Braha, Carlos Castaneda, Monica Lewinsky, Grigori Rasputin, Anna Akhmatova, Vera Kholodnaya, Yekaterina Dashkova, Marina Tsvetaeva, Yevgeny Vakhtangov.
The Sun in Bharani
Intelligence, tactfulness, fame, the respect of those around them, being well provided for, creativity. Problems with anger and pride, belligerence.
If the Sun is placed in Bharani and aspected by:
- the Moon — kindness, responsiveness;
- Mars — cruelty, materialism;
- Jupiter — wealth, a high position in society;
- Venus — a weakness for the other sex, the treachery of friends;
- Saturn — weak health, laziness.
The Sun in the 1st quarter of Bharani, 13° 20’ — 16° 40’ of Aries (birth from 28 April to 1 May)
Attractiveness, pleasant manners, a good education, abilities in astrology. The presence of the Sun between the 15th and 16th degrees of Aries gives good fortune in business.
The Sun in the 2nd quarter of Bharani, 16° 40’ — 20° 00’ of Aries (birth from 2 to 5 May)
A love marriage, happiness in the family, good children. Unexpected wealth, winnings. Income from shipping, oil, the sea is possible.
If the Sun is placed between the 18th and 19th degrees of Aries, venereal diseases or cataracts are possible.
The Sun in the 3rd quarter of Bharani, 20° 00’ — 23° 20’ of Aries (birth from 5 to 8 May)
An unfavourable position for the Sun: it gives aggression, haughtiness, irritability. If there is an aspect of Mars, then income from work with real estate is possible. The destructive degree for the Sun is 20° of Aries. The presence of planets in their destructive degrees shortens the length of life of the owner of the horoscope (if there is no aspect of Venus to them) or brings much suffering in life. A person with the fateful degrees engaged must be careful every time the above-mentioned planets pass through them in transit.
The Sun in the 4th quarter of Bharani, 23° 20’- 26° 40’ of Aries (birth from 9 to 12 May)
Suffering in childhood is possible, since they lose their father early.
Well-known personalities with the Sun in Bharani: Sigmund Freud, Jack Nicholson, Saddam Hussein, Nikolai Zabolotsky, Pyotr Tchaikovsky, Catherine the Second, Alexander the Second, Inessa Armand, Alexander Kerensky, Marina Vlady, Bulat Okudzhava
Mars in Bharani
If Mars is placed in Bharani and aspected by:
- the Sun — respect for the parents, a high intellect, a respectable position and wealth;
- the Moon — service in the police, cruelty and heartlessness, extramarital relations;
- Mercury — thievish inclinations, a striving to act for show, with pomp, a partiality for women. If there is no aspect of Jupiter — the owner of the horoscope may become a famous thief or smuggler;
- Jupiter — headship in the family, wealth, hot-temperedness;
- Venus — socially useful labour. Extramarital relations, but the efforts of the owner of the horoscope are directed towards the good of their family;
- Saturn — cold and hostile relations with the members of their family, being deprived of maternal love.
Mars in the 1st quarter of Bharani, 13° 20’ — 16° 40’ of Aries
Danger from bladed weapons and sharp objects. It is recommended not to drive vehicles oneself. Death may come abroad, from a sudden illness, at the age of 50 years.
Mars in the 2nd quarter of Bharani, 16° 40’ — 20° 00’ of Aries
Leucoderma or allergy are possible, but despite weak health, the owner of the horoscope will work much and persistently and will attain recognition. They may become an athlete or engage in business connected with silver or stainless steel. A partiality for women should be noted, and the possibility of venereal diseases. The destructive degree for Mars is 19° of Aries. The presence of planets in their destructive degrees shortens the length of life of the owner of the horoscope (if there is no aspect of Venus to them) or brings much suffering in life. A person with the fateful degrees engaged must be careful every time the above-mentioned planets pass through them in transit.
Mars in the 3rd quarter of Bharani, 20° 00’ — 23° 20’ of Aries
This position of Mars will bring destitution and failures right up to 50 years, but after this age — success will come. The owner of the horoscope will obtain real estate connected with the sphere of entertainment and will live comfortably to 85 years.
Mars in the 4th quarter of Bharani, 23° 20’ — 26° 40’ of Aries
A person whose Mars occupies such a position will attain a high position in their own country, but they should be careful in other countries, since death may come as a result of an accident abroad. The owner of the horoscope may become a skilful doctor specialising in venereal diseases.
Mercury in Bharani
If Mercury is placed in Bharani and aspected by:
- the Moon — musical, artistic or acting abilities, success and profits through them, the possession of vehicles and a good house, and also servants;
- Mars — quarrelsomeness, association with highly placed people;
- Jupiter — happiness, a good wife and children;
- Venus — virtuousness, the love of those around them, the company of the beautiful;
- Saturn — cruelty, low morals, contentiousness.
Mercury in the 1st quarter of Bharani, 13° 20’ — 16° 40’ of Aries
A short length of life, death in childhood is possible. With the presence of neutralising aspects — on the contrary, a very long life. The owner of the horoscope earns their means of subsistence as a builder or mechanic, but devotes all their free time to writing various works or researches. The destructive degree for Mercury is 15° of Aries. The presence of planets in their destructive degrees shortens the length of life of the owner of the horoscope (if there is no aspect of Venus to them) or brings much suffering in life. A person with the fateful degrees engaged must be careful every time the above-mentioned planets pass through them in transit.
Mercury in the 2nd quarter of Bharani, 16° 20’ — 20° 00’ of Aries
Madhyaya — an average length of life. The owner of the horoscope tries to do several things at once, but does not achieve good results. They are kind, they help the needy, but they have difficult relations with their father. The destructive degree for Jupiter is 19° of Aries. The presence of planets in their destructive degrees shortens the length of life of the owner of the horoscope (if there is no aspect of Venus to them) or brings much suffering in life. A person with the fateful degrees engaged must be careful every time the above-mentioned planets pass through them in transit.
Mercury in the 3rd quarter of Bharani, 20° 00’ — 23° 20’ of Aries
Longevity. The person earns their living as a builder or mechanic. Their wife, whose character and ability to adapt to circumstances are simply amazing — is a true gift of God for them.
Mercury in the 4th quarter of Bharani, 23° 20’ — 26° 40’ of Aries
The owner of the horoscope may become a government employee, and enjoy life up to 45 years; after this age their means of subsistence will be moderate. On their body there will be a scar left after a wound or an operation.
Jupiter in Bharani
If Jupiter is placed in Bharani and aspected by:
- the Sun — truthfulness, happiness, fame and great public activity;
- the Moon — respect for elders, virtuousness and fame;
- Mars — cruelty, prodigality;
- Mercury — an inclination to lying, to quarrels, to several love infatuations at once;
- Venus — the possession of jewels, vehicles, a good house, servants, the company of beautiful women;
- Saturn — cruelty, an absence of happiness from wife and children. It is recommended not to follow the advice of this person, since it leads to a negative result.
Jupiter in the 1st quarter of Bharani, 13° 20’ — 16° 40’ of Aries
Truthfulness, good oratorical abilities, unshakeable authority, the love and respect of those around them. The owner of the horoscope will love their father very much, and may become the head of an enterprise or a banking institution. More than one marriage is possible, and a danger of falling ill with meningitis or other diseases connected with a disorder of the brain.
Jupiter in the 2nd quarter of Bharani, 16° 20’ — 20° 00’ of Aries
Religiosity, a large family, earnings from owning real estate or entertainment establishments. The classical texts note that the owner of the horoscope will live to 55 years.
Jupiter in the 3rd quarter of Bharani, 20° 00’ — 23° 20’ of Aries
Much travel, happiness and good fortune come after 32 years, success in competition, hedonism. A person whose Jupiter is placed in this part of Bharani will several times miraculously escape death. They may become a lawyer, an expert, a jeweller or an athlete.
Jupiter in the 4th quarter of Bharani, 23° 20′ — 26° 40′ of Aries
Cunning, a striving to exploit other people. However, the owner of the horoscope may become a perfect tantric or attain mantra-siddhi .
Venus in Bharani
If Venus is placed in Bharani and aspected by:
- the Sun (in the navamsha) — excellent organisational abilities and encouragement from the government, much suffering from the behaviour of their wife;
- the Moon — a high position in society, but sharp criticism because of extramarital relations;
- Mars — a suppressed personality, an absence of wealth, respect and domestic comfort;
- Mercury — many obstacles, dissatisfaction with life;
- Jupiter — an attractive appearance, family happiness;
- Saturn — authority, respect, much money obtained by illegal means.
Venus in the 1st quarter of Bharani, 13° 20’ — 16° 40’ of Aries
The owner of the horoscope has a scar above the eye, is eloquent, ascetic, but is an inveterate smoker. They are keen on sport, love pleasures, earn by trading in musical instruments, and may themselves become a skilful musician.
Venus in the 2nd quarter of Bharani, 16° 40’ — 20° of Aries
A scar or mark above the eyes, poor eyesight are possible. The owner of the horoscope will be excessively keen on women and will suffer from venereal diseases. They may become a brilliant gynaecologist.
Venus in the 3rd quarter of Bharani, 20° 00’ — 23° 20’ of Aries
Wounds or bruises in the area around the eyes are also possible. A person with such a position of Venus in the horoscope will be of short stature, of corpulent body and will engage in the advertising business. Their wife will be extraordinarily beautiful.
Venus in the 4th quarter of Bharani, 23° 20’ — 26° 40’ of Aries
Life abroad. According to the classical texts, a person whose Venus in the horoscope is placed in the 4th quarter of Bharani becomes a pujari in a temple (a representative of the highest varna, engaged in serving the deities and conducting sacred rites, living on the offerings of the congregation).
We may draw the conclusion that the owner of such a horoscope in the modern Western world may enjoy great respect and live at the expense of other people or receive a good inheritance.
Saturn in Bharani
If Saturn is placed in Bharani and aspected by:
- the Sun — socially useful activity and earnings connected with horned cattle or with agriculture;
- the Moon — poverty, cruelty and bad deeds;
- Mars — a weak character, low morals, a multitude of obstacles;
- Mercury — mendacity, an inclination to theft, a lack of success with the opposite sex;
- Jupiter — a high position in political circles, wealth, the possession of vehicles, houses and servants;
- Venus — many business trips and journeys, a partiality for women, great sexual potency, an unattractive appearance.
Saturn in the 1st quarter of Bharani, 13° 20’ — 16° 40’ of Aries
The owner of the horoscope will suffer from severe headaches, and an operation on the head is possible. They will be keen on research in the field of religion, will win honour and respect from well-known people, and will also receive considerable wealth as a result of these labours.
Saturn in the 2nd quarter of Bharani, 16° 40’ — 20° of Aries
A person whose Saturn occupies this position will be happy, very reasonable, but inconsistent in their actions. They will be able to become a government adviser. Insomnia, furunculosis and other inflammatory diseases with a high temperature are possible. In a female horoscope this position of Saturn speaks of menstrual disorders and abortions.
Saturn in the 3rd quarter of Bharani, 20° 00’ — 23° 20’ of Aries
An early separation from or the death of one of the parents and being brought up by a stepmother or stepfather.
Saturn in the 4th quarter of Bharani, 23° 20’ — 16° 40’ of Aries
Perhaps, the death of the father or mother and being brought up by a stepmother or stepfather. A dependent life right up to 35 years, later — service in the army or the police. If Mars aspects Saturn in this quarter — the owner of the horoscope may become a thief or a terrorist.
Rahu in Bharani
Rahu in the 1st quarter of Bharani, 13° 20′ — 16° 40’ of Aries
A strong personality, great renown and wealth. The death of the owner of the horoscope becomes scandalously well known thanks to a court case. The destructive degree for Rahu is 14° of Aries. The presence of planets in their destructive degrees shortens the length of life of the owner of the horoscope (if there is no aspect of Venus to them) or brings much suffering in life. A person with the fateful degrees engaged must be careful every time the above-mentioned planets pass through them in transit.
Rahu in the 2nd quarter of Bharani, 16° 40’ — 20° of Aries
Rahu in this position also brings recognition and respect, but unlike the previous one — the owner of the horoscope does not lose their wealth. They engage in activity connected with cars. Skin diseases are possible.
Rahu in the 3rd quarter of Bharani, 20° 00’ — 23° 20′ of Aries
Notwithstanding that a person with such a position of Rahu in the horoscope does not receive a good education, they become well known and move in the society of scholars and educated people thanks to an innate poetic gift. Good policemen or military officers may also have Rahu in this part of Bharani.
Rahu in the 4th quarter of Bharani, 23° 20’ — 26° 40’ of Aries
The owner of the horoscope will earn their living through trade in or the production of dairy products. Being responsive and helping others, in their married life they will experience problems.
Ketu in Bharani
Ketu in the 1st quarter of Bharani, 13° 30’- 16° 40’ of Aries
If there is no aspect of a benefic planet to Ketu in this quarter, then an early death is possible.
Ketu in the 2nd quarter of Bharani, 16° 40′ — 20° 00’ of Aries
Cataracts, poor eyesight, diseases of the brain, head injuries are possible. The owner of the horoscope may serve in the army or the police, will live to 63 years, and their death will be caused by infectious diseases.
Ketu in the 3rd quarter of Bharani, 20° 00’ — 23° 20’ of Aries
Healing and occult abilities, earnings through medicinal plants. If Jupiter is placed in Ashlesha, then people will consider the owner of the horoscope a messiah.
Ketu in the 4th quarter of Bharani, 23° 20’ — 26° 40’ of Aries
A long length of life, blood diseases or poor eyesight are possible. The owner of the horoscope will have musical abilities, and will also be able to become a good architect. They will own a large house.
based on the material of the books «Vedic Astrology of Matrimony» (Indubala)
and «Nakshatras. Life under a Lucky Star» (R. Blekt)
The nakshatra Bharani is ruled by Venus and Mars (Mars as the ruler of the sign Aries) simultaneously, which already gives a certain colouring, a certain mood to the nakshatra itself, and, consequently, this is transmitted to the character, the psyche, the emotional structure of the person who was born under this star. The symbol of the combination of Mars and Venus is unusual – this is a combination of passion, a combination of the sexual energy of man and woman, in essence, and the symbol of this star, of this nakshatra Bharani, is unusual too. Its symbol is the female reproductive organ, the female genitals — as a symbol of reproduction, as a symbol of birth.
This star is often called the star of limitation, the star of decisions, and its very name indicates that in one way or another the character of the nature of this star reflects the worldly desires of a person and those illusions in which they dwell because of their desires. Because of the combination of Venus and Mars this star gives a strong sexual attraction, if in one way or another it is manifested in a person's chart. Also Bharani is translated as «she who carries», that is, to carry a certain burden, to make some serious effort, which indicates the person's need for patience, hard labour and a certain self-discipline.
The animal symbol or totem of Bharani and, consequently, of the people who were born under this star is taken to be the elephant, which symbolises the ability to carry a heavy load which falls on the shoulders of a person in society, a heavy load connected with the state of affairs in society; therefore very often people who are public activists, people who campaign for well-being in society, who try to solve the problems of the masses, the problems of various strata of the population and so on, often have a quite vividly manifested star Bharani in their horoscope. «Manifested» means that the Moon is in it, or the rising sign, or the Sun, or some significant planet is in this constellation, a strong planet, a planet ruling the first sign, for example. All this should be considered signs of the manifestation, of the vividness of the nakshatra in a person's destiny.
This nakshatra is connected with the deity of death Yamaraj, who may be considered as it were the chief manager of such a difficult transformation in the life of every person and of all living beings as death. According to the Vedic conception he is a representative of Lord Shiva.
«Yama» is translated as «god of death». «Yama» is translated as «the binding one» and this term is also connected with various Vedic practices, such as, for example, the control of breathing, the control of the daily regimen, the control of nutrition and so on — that is, certain prescriptions. Yama leads the soul on the astral plane, where the soul experiences certain results of its deeds performed in this life, naturally after its end, and prepares it for its further incarnation.
Thus, in this way, Yamaraj — the king of death — is the person responsible for seeing that all living beings duly and in good time perform sacrifices and are able to exercise a certain self-control, to impose certain disciplinary measures on themselves, that is, to perfect themselves. Therefore the quality of truthfulness, the quality of self-sacrifice and the understanding of one's duty are also connected with the nakshatra Bharani, with this star.
Spiritual depth and a capacity for Vedic practices are also under the rulership or sponsorship of the energy of this nakshatra.
In order to cope with this primordial energy of creation, reproduction, birth — this energy — a certain asceticism is of course needed. The main energy of this star, the central, key one, on account of which it lost all its other qualities, is — Apa Bharani Shakti, this kind of energy inherent in the star Bharani, which assists the purification and removal of everything, of all impurities. Apa Bharani Shakti means that a person has the possibility both of perfecting themselves, and, in the process of perfecting, of being purified of those negative qualities which they possess.
So too a person's role in society may often be connected precisely with performing rather dirty work of purification (the social sphere of purification), possibly with the execution of punitive functions — therefore Bharani people are often engaged in the military sphere, in the sphere of the police, the militia and other bodies connected with punishment, connected with the suppression of offences and so on.
Besides, this star (especially if the Sun turns out to be in this star) — gives a person the possibility of leadership, of acquiring authority and might. Since the star Bharani is in the sign of Aries, by now many of you have followed this thread and connected together the facts that, being in the star Bharani, the Sun is in the constellation of Aries, that is, at the point of its exaltation; consequently through this star the Sun realises its most vivid qualities — that is, leadership, authority, might, power. This gives a person a very active nature, a nature, a motive to act in a sphere which has not yet been explored, a certain talent of the researcher, a spirit of pioneering – these qualities are also inherent in this star.
It is also connected with such a sphere of human life as material well-being. Let me remind you that Vedic knowledge considers only 4 spheres: these are — the performance of duties or the performance of religious duty, the second — is material maintenance, that is, the creation of the necessary material goods so that one can perform one's duty, then the satisfaction of one's desires — Kama, and Moksha — the fourth kind of activity — the striving for liberation, the striving away from the sufferings of material existence.
The nakshatra Bharani is responsible for the category Artha — prosperity, material prosperity, and therefore the Sun, when it turns out to be in this star in a person's chart, — can practically bring the person fame, success, renown, material well-being.
The shadow side of Artha (the star also has its negative sides) — is the constant sensation, the presence in a person's consciousness, that nothing happens in their life without struggle, that is, a sensation of constant struggle and suffering may be present in a person's consciousness from their very birth, as an inalienable attribute of the influence of the nakshatra Bharani.
As has already been said, this star is called the star of rejection or the star of renunciation. It belongs to the category of ugra. The stars are divided into several categories, which describe their character more precisely. The category ugra is translated as «severe» or even in some cases «ferocious». And this category of stars is often connected with imprisonment or other forms of restriction and isolation, and therefore the result of all these influences taken together may be a nature which is restless, irritable and patient. A person may be inclined to moralising, may be inclined to draw hasty conclusions or to condemn people and to take everything to extremes.
Arrogance, haughtiness and malevolence towards people may also be a result of the influence of this star, if the person does not purify their nature with the help of spiritual knowledge. Also an inclination to abuse sexual energies, an inclination to well-known debaucheries. Idleness, narcissism may also be negative manifestations of this star.
With regard to career these people are suited to any kind of work; they possess the qualities of patience and the ability to endure. They may be especially successful in administrative work, in business, sport, in music, they may be successful in the field of dissemination in the sphere of art, in the popularisation of art, in the trade in cars, or in any interaction with motor vehicles and cars, or in the restaurant business — all these are spheres in which people born under the influence of the nakshatra Bharani may be most effective.
Also these people make successful surgeons or judges — that is, they are quite successful in jurisprudence [Yamaraj]. Besides, if a person born under the star Bharani turns out to be involved, justly or unjustly, in court proceedings, then they withstand any lawsuits and any claims with honour, very worthily and with great self-possession.
In practice, speaking of the sphere of employment of both men and women born under the nakshatra Bharani, or studying the horoscopes of well-known great people, one can see a large number of people engaged in publishing activity who have the Moon or other important aspects of the horoscope in this star. Writers, people engaged in the film industry, engaged in the occult sciences, psychotherapists, hypnotists, astrologers, psychologists, people who act as imprinters in the sphere of entertainment, in show business, successful in business as such, consultants in the sphere of finance, lawyers, and also people who act as contractors in construction.
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Yamaraj
Samajna, the wife of Vivasvat, the sun god, gave birth to the Manu named Shraddhadeva, and also to the twins Yamaraj and the river Yamuna.
Yamaraj is one of the mahajanas, the twelve personalities authorised to be the pillars of human civilisation. These twelve include Brahma, Narada, Lord Shiva, the Kumaras, Manu, Lord Kapila, Bhishma, Prahlada, Janaka, Bali and Shukadeva Goswami (Vaisaki).
Yamaraj is also «dharma-vit», a knower of dharma. He is called Dharmarajam, since he knows how to punish people in accordance with religious principles. He is also called Antaka and Mrityu.
Yamaraj or Dharmaraj, being the lord of the kingdoms of the dead, is obliged to judge the living beings who have sinned. Accordingly, deep knowledge in matters of jurisprudence is expected of Yamaraj.
Yamaraj, the Lord of the pitris (ancestors) resides in Pitriloka with his personal associates, the yamadutas. Under his charge is the southern or lower part of the universe, called Patala. The abode of Yamaraj, Samyamani, is located to the south of Mount Sumeru. It is said that at the entrance to the «underground» world of Yamaraj (sometimes he is also identified with Pluto) flows the river Vaitarani. Another name for the abode of Yamaraj is Yamasadana.
The son of Dharmaraj Yamaraj was Maharaja Yudhishthira. The mother of Yudhishthira, Kunti, possessed the ability to summon any demigod. She received such a blessing from the sage Durvasa. Accordingly, Maharaja Yudhishthira was born of Dharmaraj, Arjuna – of Indra, and Bhima – of Varuna.
Maharaja Marutta, a great devotee of Yamaraj, was a mighty emperor. He ruled Bharata long before Maharaja Yudhishthira.
At the request of Lord Brahma, Prajapati Daksha, also known as Prachetasa, begot sixty daughters in the womb of his wife Asikni. All the daughters loved their father very much. Ten of them were given to Dharmaraj (Yamaraj). They were named Bhanu, Lamba, Kakud, Yami, Vishva, Sadhya, Marutvati, Vasu, Muhurta and Sankalpa.
Yamaraj carries a sceptre known as the Yama-danda. Before reaching the abode of Yamaraj, the living being meets Jara, old age, the sister of Yamaraj. A person who performs sinful deeds becomes the victim of Yavana-raja (Yamaraj) and his sister.
Usually Yamaraj, since he is formidable and severe, is depicted as black in colour. On the one hand, this is quite appropriate; on the other – Yamaraj is not only a judge, but also a mahajana-Vaishnava. Therefore he is handsome and fair-faced.
Since Yamaraj is a great devotee of the Supreme Lord, other pure devotees invite him to their assemblies. Thus, the great sages headed by Shaunaka invited Yamaraj to take part in the sacrificial ceremony at Naimisharanya.
The servant of Yamaraj is called Yavana. When Yamaraj, the yamadutas and Yavana lead a living being to the place of judgement, then life itself, the vital air and the desires accompany the person.
When the vital air leaves the body, then the clot of matter consisting of five elements – earth, water, air, fire and ether – disintegrates into its components. Then the living being finds itself in the court of Yamaraj, and he decides what body it should receive in the future.
This process is not known to modern Western science. The living being is responsible for the deeds performed during its life, and after death it comes to the world of Yamaraj, where it is decided what its next body will be. Although the gross material body disintegrates, the living being and its desires, and also the accumulated consequences of its past activity, are preserved.
An incarnation of Yamaraj was Vidura. He was begotten by Vyasadeva in the womb of the maidservant Ambika, the mother of Maharaja Pandu. In his time Manduka Muni cursed Yamaraj to be born a shudra, as a result of which he was born as Vidura, a shudra, the brother of Dhritarashtra and Maharaja Pandu.
However Bhishmadeva, the eldest in the Kuru dynasty, made no distinction between Vidura and his other nephews. In due course Vidura married a girl who was also born of a brahmana and a shudrani.
Although Vidura did not inherit the property of his father (the brother of Bhishmadeva), Dhritarashtra, Vidura's elder brother, nevertheless gave him sufficient property. Vidura was very attached to his elder brother and constantly tried to guide him onto the true path. During the fratricidal war at Kurukshetra Vidura repeatedly asked his elder brother to act justly with the sons of Pandu, however Duryodhana did not like his uncle's interference, and therefore he insulted Vidura. This incident resulted in Vidura, on the advice of Maitreya, leaving home and becoming a pilgrim.
When Yamaraj left Yamaloka in order to become Vidura, his post was taken by Aryama, one of the numerous sons of Kashyapa and Aditi. There are twelve Adityas, the sons of Aditi. Aryama is one of them. He performed the duties of Yamaraj during the time when for a hundred years Yamaraj lived on earth in the form of Vidura.
In modern astronomy, Bharani is comprised of three stars in the constellation of Aries: 35-Arietes, 39-Arietes, and 41-Arietes. Bharani is an extremely hot star, containing a tremendous amount of fire energy. In the Vedic tradition, there are several qualities of the fire element, and Bharani is the sacred quality that is initially present when fire is first ignited.Those born under this star have the potential to rule due to their fire-burning energy. Bharani is extreme in nature,exploring any direction it chooses, either puritanical or sinful. Therefore, those born under this star oscillate between opposite ends of the spectrums. Bharani is the foundation of Venusian energy among the nakshatras, giving it tremendous occult knowledge.The main symbol for this star is the yoni or female sexual organs, which signify creativity, sexuality and the cycle of birth and death. Just like the womb, Bharani is a sacred place of nurturing and growth with the power to quickly manifest. Bharani natives have a strong character and can withstand the transformations of life. Their naive exuberance enables them to learn and gather information, but it may distract them from finishing what they begin.This nakshatra is one of the most enthusiastic and eager, yet can be challenging to understand.
General Characteristics: Capable, truthful,and successful in work or profession; free from diseases and grief.
Translation: «The Woman who Bears»
Symbol: The Yoni, Female Reproductive Organs
Animal Symbol: The Elephant
Presiding deity: Yama, the God of Death
Controlling Planet: Venus
Ruling Deity of Venus: Lakshmi
Nature: Manushya (Human)
Mode: Balanced
Number: 2 (relates to feminine qualities)
Gender: Female
Dosha: Pitta
Guna: Rajas
Element: Earth
Disposition: Fierce
Bird: Crow
Tree:
Common Name: Amla
Botanical Name: Emblica officinalis
Seed Sounds: Lee, Lu, Lay, Lo (see Padas of Bharani)
Also related to Planets: Mars, as ruler of the Aries
Each Nakshatra is divided into four quarters called padas that contain more specific characteristics of a person born during the pada of Bharani:
Padas:
| First Pada: | 13°20′ – 16°39′ of Aries Ruled by Sun Soul Sound: Lee Keyword: Will Power |
| Second Pada: | 16°40′ – 19°59′ of Aries Ruled by Mercury Soul Sound: Lu Keyword: Altruism |
| Third Pada: | 20°00′ – 23°19′ of Aries Ruled by Venus Soul Sound: Lay Keyword: Harmonize |
| Fourth Pada: | 23°20′- 26°39′ of Aries Ruled by Mars Soul Sound: Lo Keyword: Uninhibited |
Favorable: Clever; creative, artistic, materialistic, able to perform tasks quickly; delights in new experiences; dutiful; loyal to family and friends; courageous approach; spontaneous; good health and longevity; talented in profession; leadership – successful in public life; satisfied.
Unfavorable: Overburdened; restless; amoral; fickle; too clever; resists control and restraint; stubborn; childlike; vulnerable; vigor troubles others; needs discipline; irritable; impatient; potential to burnout; has too much to do; unable to pace themselves; sexually indulgent; vane; moralist.
Professions: Working with children (teaching, child-care, etc.), gynecologist, midwife, fertility specialist, fields associated with death, mortician, estate planning, homicide detective, obituary writers, funeral services, fields related to sexuality, entertainment, models, exotic or sex workers, judges, hotel industry, catering, veterinarian, fire fighter, surgeons, photographers, occultists, judges, positions of extreme secrecy, geophysics, earthquake and volcano experts.
Famous Bharanis: Carl Jung, Edgar Cayce, Elton John, Karl Marx, Zachary Taylor, James A. Garfield, Imelda Marcos
Favorable Activities: Creative and spontaneous activities,austerities, spiritual practices, filing a lawsuit/divorce,activities requiring severe action, fertility studies, activities requiring fire, competition, campaigning.
Unfavorable Activities: Business transactions, signing contracts, negotiations, doctor appointments, beauty treatments, shopping, travel, gentle activities.
Sacred Energy Vortex: Nalladai Sri Agneeswarar Temple
The temple in India that resonates with the Bharani star is located in a village called Mayiladuthurai in Tamil Nadu, India. It is called as «Sri Agneeswarar» temple referring to a form of Lord Shiva. «Sri» is a mantra giving respect and good fortune and «Agneeswarar» means Lord of fire. People born under the Bharani star should visit this sacred energy vortex during their lifetime.
Incredible blessings come to those people born under Bharani who perform a fire ritual at the Bharani energy vortex of Nalladai Sri Agneeswarar Temple. The Siddhas say that if the fire ritual is conducted without the assistance of matchstick, but started instead with pure pipal wood, the person would be able to gain the divine blessings. This type of fire is known as Bharani Arani as it originates from the world of the Fire God.
Saint Mirugandu conducted a fire ritual on Bharani star day and formed this sacred fire of Bharani Arani. The ashes of this fire, along with the silk clothes of the King were presented to Sri Agneeswarar at this sacred shrine. It is said that if a fire ritual is performed on Bharani star day, with the grace of the guru, benefic effects will manifest a thousand fold. This will invoke the divine blessings of Goddess Lakshmi.
People born under all stars would gain the maximum benefits of wealth and power by conducting a fire ritual here on the Bharani star day, but Bharani natives in particular, could ignite their capacity to rule.
Bharani natives, your incense is made with the herb Aonla/aamla as prescribed by the Vedas.