Tula Rashi (Libra)
Tula is rashi 7 of 12, spanning 180° to 210° of the sidereal zodiac. Balance, partnership and a sense of fairness.
Tula (Libra) at a glance
| Ruling planet | Venus |
|---|---|
| Element | Air |
| Modality | Movable (chara) |
| Nature | Masculine (odd sign) |
| Symbol | a pair of scales |
| Body part (Kalapurusha) | the lower abdomen |
| Exalted planet | Saturn (20°) |
| Debilitated planet | the Sun (10°) |
Nakshatras in Tula
A rashi is 30° and a nakshatra pada is 3°20′, so Tula holds nine padas: Chitra (pada 3, 4), Swati (all four padas), Vishakha (pada 1, 2, 3).
Moon sign and Lagna
If the Moon was in Tula at your birth, Tula is your Janma Rashi. If Tula 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 Tula rashi?
Venus is the lord of Tula (Libra).
Which nakshatras fall in Tula?
Tula contains Chitra (pada 3, 4), Swati (all four padas), Vishakha (pada 1, 2, 3).
Is Tula 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 Tula?
In Tula, Saturn (20°) is exalted and Sun (10°) is debilitated.