Bharani Nakshatra
Intense and creative, with rare endurance — they carry responsibility others put down. Bharani is the 2nd of the 27 nakshatras, ruled by Venus, with Yama as its deity and yoni as its symbol.
The four padas
| Pada | Moon sign | Navamsa | Naming syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bharani pada 1 | Mesha (Aries) | Simha | Li |
| Bharani pada 2 | Mesha (Aries) | Kanya | Lu |
| Bharani pada 3 | Mesha (Aries) | Tula | Le |
| Bharani pada 4 | Mesha (Aries) | Vrishchika | Lo |
Each pada is also one navamsa, the ninth-division sign astrologers read for marriage.
Compatibility
Best-scoring pairings in Guna Milan: Revati (30), Mula (29), Magha (27), Uttara Phalguni (26), Rohini (25). Lowest: Pushya (14), Dhanishta (15), Anuradha (16).
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Baby names
Names for a child born under Bharani traditionally begin with Li, Lu, Le, Lo, one syllable per pada. Baby names for Bharani nakshatra →
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What is Bharani nakshatra known for?
Intense and creative, with rare endurance — they carry responsibility others put down. Its ruling planet is Venus, its deity Yama, its symbol Yoni, and it belongs to the Manushya gana.
Which rashi is Bharani nakshatra in?
All four padas of Bharani fall in Mesha (Aries).
Which nakshatras are most compatible with Bharani?
In TrueSaath's Guna Milan, the highest-scoring pairings for Bharani are Revati (30/36), Mula (29/36), Magha (27/36) and Uttara Phalguni (26/36). See the compatibility page for all 27.
What syllables do Bharani nakshatra baby names start with?
Li, Lu, Le, Lo — one for each pada. Names beginning with Li for the first pada, Lu for the second, and so on.
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