Mithuna Rashi (Gemini)
Mithuna is rashi 3 of 12, spanning 60° to 90° of the sidereal zodiac. Curiosity, speech and quick exchange of ideas.
Mithuna (Gemini) at a glance
| Ruling planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Element | Air |
| Modality | Dual (dwiswabhava) |
| Nature | Masculine (odd sign) |
| Symbol | a pair of twins |
| Body part (Kalapurusha) | the shoulders and arms |
| Exalted planet | None |
| Debilitated planet | None |
Nakshatras in Mithuna
A rashi is 30° and a nakshatra pada is 3°20′, so Mithuna holds nine padas: Mrigashira (pada 3, 4), Ardra (all four padas), Punarvasu (pada 1, 2, 3).
Moon sign and Lagna
If the Moon was in Mithuna at your birth, Mithuna is your Janma Rashi. If Mithuna 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 Mithuna rashi?
Mercury is the lord of Mithuna (Gemini).
Which nakshatras fall in Mithuna?
Mithuna contains Mrigashira (pada 3, 4), Ardra (all four padas), Punarvasu (pada 1, 2, 3).
Is Mithuna 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 Mithuna?
No planet is exalted or debilitated in Mithuna.