Bharani is ruled by Yama, the lord of dharma and death. It is the star of carrying and bearing — intense, creative and responsible, with strong appetites and convictions.
| Pada | Sign | Span | Navamsa | Name letter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aries | 13° 20′ 00″ – 16° 40′ 00″ | Leo | Li |
| 2 | Aries | 16° 40′ 00″ – 20° 00′ 00″ | Virgo | Lu |
| 3 | Aries | 20° 00′ 00″ – 23° 19′ 59″ | Libra | Le |
| 4 | Aries | 23° 20′ 00″ – 26° 40′ 00″ | Scorpio | Lo |
Venus. People born with the Moon in Bharani begin life in the Venus Mahadasha of the Vimshottari system.
The four padas of Bharani correspond to the syllables Li, Lu, Le, Lo. Traditionally a baby's name starts with the syllable of the Moon's pada at birth.
Bharani is Manushya gana and Madhya nadi with Elephant yoni — the factors used in Kundli Milan.