The Moon in Bharani

The Moon in Bharani endows a person with strong, concentrated feelings and the ability to withstand heavy loads. The mind tends towards extremes, but in maturity this strength turns into responsibility and the ability to see difficult things through to the end.

About the nakshatra Bharani

• Position: 13°20′–26°40′ Aries (the 2nd of the 27 nakshatras); for the Moon in the sign, see Moon in Aries.
• Ruler: Venus.
• Deity: Yama, the god of death and justice.
• Symbol: the yoni (the womb).
• Gana: manushya (human).
• Full description: the nakshatra Bharani.

Mind and emotions

Bharani is a nakshatra that tradition links with Yama, the keeper of order and just retribution, and with the image of the womb in which new life ripens. The Moon here takes everything seriously: emotions do not glide over the surface but accumulate and demand an outlet. Venus as the ruler gives sensuality and a love of beauty and pleasure. The mind understands well the price of commitments and reacts painfully to injustice.

Strengths and difficulties

The strengths are endurance, determination and the ability to take on what others back away from. The person can carry the cares of a family or a team, knows how to wait for results and does not abandon what was begun halfway. Bharani supports creative work, work with resources and valuables, and professions that need the courage to look at the hard sides of life: medicine, psychology, law.

The difficulties are connected with extremes: from complete abstinence to excess, from silent patience to a sudden outburst. Sometimes the Moon in Bharani takes on someone else's burden and then feels unappreciated. An honest conversation about one's own boundaries and the ability to say no in good time both help.

Relationships

In love this Moon is passionate and devoted and values physical and emotional closeness. Superficial relationships are hard for her; at the same time it is important not to turn love into control and jealousy. A partner who respects her strength and is not afraid of depth gains a very reliable companion.

The four padas

• 1st pada (13°20′–16°40′ Aries). Leo navamsha: pride, generosity, a wish for recognition; feelings are expressed vividly and openly.
• 2nd pada (16°40′–20° Aries). Virgo navamsha: diligence and neatness; emotions are directed into service and practical help.
• 3rd pada (20°–23°20′ Aries). The Libra navamsha, connected with Venus: the emphasis is on relationships, taste, aesthetics and finding a balance between desires.
• 4th pada (23°20′–26°40′ Aries). Scorpio navamsha: the most intense pada, deep experiences and willpower; working through resentments is important.

The first mahadasha

The Moon in Bharani opens the Vimshottari cycle with the mahadasha of Venus, whose full length is 20 years; at birth only the part of it remains that corresponds to the stretch of the nakshatra the Moon has not yet travelled. It is followed by the period of the Sun (6 years). The Venus period in childhood and youth usually brings attention to beauty, art, comfort and friendship; much depends on the strength of Venus itself in the chart.

The page The Sun in Bharani describes how this nakshatra colours character and life goals. You can find out your Moon nakshatra and follow the sequence of dashas in the chart calculation on the site.