| Nakshatras |
|---|
| Ashvinī |
| Bharanī |
| Kṛttikā |
| Rohinī |
| Mrigashīrsha |
| Ārdrā |
| Punarvasu |
| Pushya |
| Āshleshā |
| Maghā |
| Pūrva Phalgunī |
| Uttara Phalgunī |
| Hasta |
| Chitrā |
| Svātī |
| Vishākhā |
| Anurādhā |
| Jyeshtha |
| Mūla |
| Pūrva Ashādhā |
| Uttara Ashādhā |
| Shravana |
| Dhanistha |
| Shatabhisha |
| Pūrva Bhādrapadā |
| Uttara Bhādrapadā |
| Revatī |
Bharani (Devanagari: भरणी) is the second nakshatra in Hindu astronomy, corresponding to 35, 39, and 41 Arietis. [1] In Jyotiṣa, Bharani is ruled by Shukra (the planet Venus). Also, it is classified as a Cruel or Active nakshatra, meaning that, under electional astrological beliefs, works of a harmful or deceptive nature are best conducted while the moon is Bharani.[2]
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Symbolism
Typically, Bharani is seen as being under the domain of Yama, the god of death or Kālī. [3] The symbol of Bharani is the Yoni, a representation of the female sexual organ.[4]
Characteristics
Jyotiṣa states that the constellation through which the moon is passing during the time of a person’s birth has an effect on the personality traits later in life.[5] The moon in Bharani indicates a person who suffers struggles and restraint and obstacles in life. They can be resentful of these restrictions and jealous of the good fortune of others. They will inflict oppression on others, or else fight to liberate themselves and others from oppression. They are intelligent and witty and love the fine things of life, but they can also be fanatical in their beliefs, which can lead to ups and downs in life.
Naming Practices
Under the ancient traditional Hindu principle of naming individuals according to their birthstar (see Jyotisha), the following Sanskrit syllables correspond with this Nakshatra, and would belong at the beginning of a first name:
- Li (pronounced as in "little")
- Lu (pronounced as in "look")
- Le (pronounced as in "levity")
- Lo (pronounced as in "local")
References
- ^ http://www.indianastrology2000.com/astrology-clues/bharani.php
- ^ Hart De Fouw, Robert Svoboda. ‘’Light on Life: An Introduction to the Astrology of India.’’ 2003: pg. 204. ISBN 0940985691
- ^ Amaresh Datta. ‘’Encyclopaedia of Indian literature vol. 1.’’ 1987: pg. 447
- ^ Dennis M. Harness. ‘’ The Nakshatras: The Lunar Mansions of Vedic Astrology’.’ Lotus Press, 1999. ISBN 0914955837. pg. 7
- ^ K.S. Charak. ‘’Elements of Vedic Astrology’’, Uma Publications, New Delhi, India, ISBN 81-901008-0-7 pg. 58
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