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Bharani Nakshatra

The Star of Yama • Ruled by Venus

Astrological Overview

Zodiac Range 13°20' Aries — 26°40' Aries

Planetary Ruler Venus

Presiding Deity Yama

Symbol Yoni (Female Sexual Organ)

Shakti (Cosmic Power)

Apabharani Shakti — Power to cleanse and remove impurities

Transformation, birth, death, and intense creative or karmic struggles.

The Four Padas (Quarters)

Each Nakshatra is divided into four equal parts of 3°20', known as Padas. These determine the elemental alignment (Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha) and the placement in the Navamsha (D9) chart.

Pada 1

13°20' - 16°40' Aries

Aligns with Dharma (Duty & Identity). Highly spiritual and creative impulse.

Pada 2

16°40' - 20°00' Aries

Aligns with Artha (Wealth & Security). Practical, grounded, and productive energy.

Pada 3

20°00' - 23°20' Aries

Aligns with Kama (Desire & Relationships). Intellectual, communicative, and artistic exploration.

Pada 4

23°20' - 26°40' Aries

Aligns with Moksha (Liberation & Healing). Deeply intuitive, emotional, and transformative qualities.

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