Kumbha Rashi (Aquarius)
Kumbha is rashi 11 of 12, spanning 300° to 330° of the sidereal zodiac. Networks, innovation and humanitarian ideals.
Kumbha (Aquarius) at a glance
| Ruling planet | Saturn |
|---|---|
| Element | Air |
| Modality | Fixed (sthira) |
| Nature | Masculine (odd sign) |
| Symbol | a water pot |
| Body part (Kalapurusha) | the calves and ankles |
| Exalted planet | None |
| Debilitated planet | None |
Nakshatras in Kumbha
A rashi is 30° and a nakshatra pada is 3°20′, so Kumbha holds nine padas: Dhanishtha (pada 3, 4), Shatabhisha (all four padas), Purva Bhadrapada (pada 1, 2, 3).
Moon sign and Lagna
If the Moon was in Kumbha at your birth, Kumbha is your Janma Rashi. If Kumbha 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 Kumbha rashi?
Saturn is the lord of Kumbha (Aquarius).
Which nakshatras fall in Kumbha?
Kumbha contains Dhanishtha (pada 3, 4), Shatabhisha (all four padas), Purva Bhadrapada (pada 1, 2, 3).
Is Kumbha 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 Kumbha?
No planet is exalted or debilitated in Kumbha.