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Kanya Rashi — Virgo Moon Sign
कन्या राशि
| Number | 6 of 12 |
|---|---|
| Span (sidereal zodiac) | 150° – 180° |
| Sign lord | Mercury |
| Element | Earth |
| Quality | Dual (Dwiswabhava) |
| Varna (used in Guna Milan) | Vaishya |
| Nakshatras | Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Chitra |
| Name syllables (namakshar) | टो पा पी पू ष ण ठ पे पो |
Nature and traits
Kanya (Virgo) is a dual earth sign ruled by Mercury. People with the Moon in Kanya are often practical, analytical, modest and helpful, with an eye for detail and a wish to make things work properly. They show care through service — fixing, organising and looking after the small things others overlook. Emotionally they can be reserved, but they are deeply dependable. Medicine, accounting, research, editing, nutrition, teaching and any precise craft often suit them. Their growth lies in self-acceptance: being as kind to their own imperfections as they are patient with other people's needs.
In Vedic astrology "rashi" usually means the Moon sign — the sign the Moon occupied at birth, in the sidereal zodiac. It is often different from a Western sun sign.
The nine nakshatra padas in this sign
| Nakshatra | Pada | Degrees in sign | Syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uttara Phalguni | 2 | 0°00′ – 3°20′ | टो To |
| Uttara Phalguni | 3 | 3°20′ – 6°40′ | पा Pa |
| Uttara Phalguni | 4 | 6°40′ – 10°00′ | पी Pi |
| Hasta | 1 | 10°00′ – 13°20′ | पू Pu |
| Hasta | 2 | 13°20′ – 16°40′ | ष Sha |
| Hasta | 3 | 16°40′ – 20°00′ | ण Na |
| Hasta | 4 | 20°00′ – 23°20′ | ठ Tha |
| Chitra | 1 | 23°20′ – 26°40′ | पे Pe |
| Chitra | 2 | 26°40′ – 30°00′ | पो Po |
All 12 rashis
- Mesh · Aries
- Vrishabh · Taurus
- Mithun · Gemini
- Kark · Cancer
- Simha · Leo
- Kanya · Virgo
- Tula · Libra
- Vrishchik · Scorpio
- Dhanu · Sagittarius
- Makar · Capricorn
- Kumbh · Aquarius
- Meen · Pisces