Simha Rashi (Leo)
Simha is rashi 5 of 12, spanning 120° to 150° of the sidereal zodiac. Authority, confidence and a wish to lead.
Simha (Leo) at a glance
| Ruling planet | the Sun |
|---|---|
| Element | Fire |
| Modality | Fixed (sthira) |
| Nature | Masculine (odd sign) |
| Symbol | a lion |
| Body part (Kalapurusha) | the heart and upper abdomen |
| Exalted planet | None |
| Debilitated planet | None |
Nakshatras in Simha
A rashi is 30° and a nakshatra pada is 3°20′, so Simha holds nine padas: Magha (all four padas), Purva Phalguni (all four padas), Uttara Phalguni (pada 1).
Moon sign and Lagna
If the Moon was in Simha at your birth, Simha is your Janma Rashi. If Simha 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 Simha rashi?
Sun is the lord of Simha (Leo).
Which nakshatras fall in Simha?
Simha contains Magha (all four padas), Purva Phalguni (all four padas), Uttara Phalguni (pada 1).
Is Simha 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 Simha?
No planet is exalted or debilitated in Simha.