It is the second lunar mansion (nakshatra) and ruled by Venus, while Aries itself is ruled by Mars.
The union of masculine and feminine reflects the creative power of this lunar mansion.
Bharani can be a divine conduit for artistic gifts and talent.
This lunar mansion is also known as the "star of restraint" .
Endurance, discipline and hard work are needed in order to stay focused and not become tangled in the maya of desire or illusion.
The primary motivation is wealth and prosperity (artha).
Yama, the god of death is the deity of this lunar mansion.
Yama shakti is the power or capacity to practice the five yamas or yogic observances of non-violence, truthfulness, control of sexual energy, non-stealing and non-possessiveness. (ahimsa, satya, bramacharya, asteya, and aparigraha).
A focus on mastery of our capacity to direct our will inward, master our vital impulses and redirect them.
The shadow side of Bharani may be experienced as a sense of struggle or suffering. Moralistic attitudes or a restless, irritable and impatient nature may be observed. It can also be expressed in shadow as narcissism or vanity.
Finding the balance in expressing our sexual and creative nature without overindulgence and abuse can keep us from being entangled in the lesser aspects of this energy.
Embodying the five yamas helps us to master our own energies and realign with higher will and our higher selves.
xoxo Andie