Kanya Rashi (Virgo)
Kanya is rashi 6 of 12, spanning 150° to 180° of the sidereal zodiac. Analysis, service and attention to detail.
Kanya (Virgo) at a glance
| Ruling planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Element | Earth |
| Modality | Dual (dwiswabhava) |
| Nature | Feminine (even sign) |
| Symbol | a maiden |
| Body part (Kalapurusha) | the stomach and waist |
| Exalted planet | Mercury (15°) |
| Debilitated planet | Venus (27°) |
Nakshatras in Kanya
A rashi is 30° and a nakshatra pada is 3°20′, so Kanya holds nine padas: Uttara Phalguni (pada 2, 3, 4), Hasta (all four padas), Chitra (pada 1, 2).
Moon sign and Lagna
If the Moon was in Kanya at your birth, Kanya is your Janma Rashi. If Kanya was rising on the eastern horizon, it is your Lagna (ascendant) and sets the house numbering of your Kundali. Both need your exact birth time and place.
Frequently asked questions
Which planet rules Kanya rashi?
Mercury is the lord of Kanya (Virgo).
Which nakshatras fall in Kanya?
Kanya contains Uttara Phalguni (pada 2, 3, 4), Hasta (all four padas), Chitra (pada 1, 2).
Is Kanya rashi my Sun sign?
Only by coincidence. Vedic astrology calls the sign your Moon occupied at birth your rashi, and it uses the sidereal zodiac, about 24° behind the tropical zodiac used for Western Sun signs. Your Kundali shows your Moon sign exactly.
Which planets are exalted or debilitated in Kanya?
In Kanya, Mercury (15°) is exalted and Venus (27°) is debilitated.