Rashi 6 of 12 · कन्या राशि
Kanya rashi (Virgo Moon sign): nature, letters and lucky number
Kanya rashi in English is Virgo. It is an earth sign ruled by Mercury, and its name letters are To (ट), Pa, Pi, Pu, Sha (ष), Na (ण), Tha (ठ), Pe, Po.
Kanya is the sixth rashi, an earth sign ruled by Mercury. With the Moon here, the mind is careful, practical and happiest when things are in order.
Kanya rashi at a glance
| In English | Virgo (the same sign read in the sidereal zodiac) |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | Kanya (कन्या) |
| Number | 6 of 12 |
| Symbol | ♍︎ a maiden |
| Element | Earth (Prithvi) |
| Quality | Dwiswabhava (dual) |
| Lord (swami) | Mercury (बुध) |
| Exalted here | Mercury |
| Debilitated here | Venus |
| Nakshatras | Uttara Phalguni (उत्तरा फाल्गुनी), Hasta (हस्त), Chitra (चित्रा) |
| Name letters | To (ट), Pa, Pi, Pu, Sha (ष), Na (ण), Tha (ठ), Pe, Po |
Kanya rashi nature
People with the Moon in Kanya are often thoughtful, modest and hard-working. They notice details others miss, like to be useful and quietly take care of the practical side of life for the people around them.
A sharp eye for detail can turn inward as self-criticism or worry. They may hesitate until everything feels perfect, or fuss over small things. Accepting "good enough" now and then, and resting the mind, helps them a lot.
Strengths
- attention to detail
- a practical, helpful nature
- good analysis and planning
- modesty and reliability
- care for health and routine
Things to watch
- worry and overthinking
- being too critical of self or others
- waiting for perfection before acting
- nervous strain from overwork
Fields commonly linked with Kanya rashi: accounts, audit and finance, medicine, pharmacy and nutrition, research and data work, editing and writing, teaching, service and administration.
These are tendencies of the Moon sign as commonly described, not predictions. The lagna, the other planets and the running dasha shape each person far more than the rashi alone.
Nakshatras and name letters of Kanya rashi
Kanya covers 30° of the sidereal zodiac, which holds nine nakshatra padas. Each pada gives a first letter traditionally used for a baby’s name.
| Nakshatra | Padas in Kanya | Span in the sign | Name letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uttara Phalguni उत्तरा फाल्गुनी | 2, 3, 4 | 0°00′ to 10°00′ | To (ट), Pa, Pi (टो, पा, पी) |
| Hasta हस्त | all 4 | 10°00′ to 23°20′ | Pu, Sha (ष), Na (ण), Tha (ठ) (पू, ष, ण, ठ) |
| Chitra चित्रा | 1, 2 | 23°20′ to 30°00′ | Pe, Po (पे, पो) |
See the baby naming tables and the name meanings for names that start with these letters.
Kanya rashi lucky day, colour, number and stone
| Lucky day | Wednesday |
|---|---|
| Lucky colour | Green |
| Lucky number | 5 (the number of Mercury in numerology) |
| Ratna of the lord | Emerald, पन्ना (Panna); common substitutes Peridot, Green Tourmaline |
All four follow the rashi lord, Mercury. A gemstone is worn only after the full Kundli is checked, never from the rashi alone: see which gemstone should I wear and the gemstone calculator.
Kanya rashi in relationships and matching
A Kanya Moon shows love through practical care: remembering, helping, fixing. They can be shy about words of love and need time to trust. A partner who notices their quiet efforts and gently eases their worries brings out their warmth.
In Kundli milan two of the eight kootas depend on the rashis alone: Bhakoot (7 points, counted from one sign to the other) and Graha Maitri (5 points, the friendship of the two lords). For Kanya, the rashis that score full Bhakoot and have a lord friendly to Mercury are Mithun (Gemini).
| With | Bhakoot | Maitri | Of 12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesh (Aries) | 0: Shadashtak (6/8) | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Vrishabh (Taurus) | 0: Nav-pancham (5/9) | 5 | 5 |
| Mithun (Gemini) | 7: 4/10 | 5 | 12 |
| Kark (Cancer) | 7: 3/11 | 1 | 8 |
| Singh (Leo) | 0: Dwi-dwadash (2/12) | 4 | 4 |
| Tula (Libra) | 0: Dwi-dwadash (2/12) | 5 | 5 |
| Vrishchik (Scorpio) | 7: 3/11 | 0.5 | 7.5 |
| Dhanu (Sagittarius) | 7: 4/10 | 0.5 | 7.5 |
| Makar (Capricorn) | 0: Nav-pancham (5/9) | 4 | 4 |
| Kumbh (Aquarius) | 0: Shadashtak (6/8) | 4 | 4 |
| Meen (Pisces) | 7: 1/7 | 0.5 | 7.5 |
Bhakoot dosha has well-known cancellations, and the other six kootas (36 points in all) come from the nakshatras, so no pair of rashis decides a marriage match on its own.
Sade sati and Kanya rashi now
On 27/10/2026, Kanya rashi has neither sade sati nor dhaiya. Its next sade sati runs from 27/08/2036 to 30/08/2044.
Sade sati is a time that asks for patience and steady work, not a time to fear; how it is felt depends on the whole chart. The sade sati calculator lists every phase for a Moon sign.
Kanya rashi and the Virgo sun sign
Your rashi is the sign the Moon was in at birth, in the sidereal zodiac used in India (Lahiri ayanamsa). The Western sun sign is the sign the Sun was in, in the tropical zodiac. The Moon changes sign about every two and a quarter days, so a rashi has no fixed dates and cannot be read from the birthday alone, and most people’s rashi differs from their sun sign.
Read the daily Kanya rashifal (in Hindi) for your Moon sign. The English Virgo horoscope on this site is by Western sun sign, a different system: use it only if your sun sign is Virgo. The Virgo zodiac sign page explains that Western sign, its dates and traits.
How to find your rashi
- By date of birth: the rashi calculator works out the Moon’s sign, nakshatra and pada from your date, time and place of birth.
- By name: the rashi by name calculator gives the rashi linked with the first letter of a name.
- Your full chart: the Janam Kundli shows the Moon sign together with the lagna and every planet.
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Lord, element, quality, dignities, padas and letters follow the standard tables; the traits are as commonly given and differ a little between texts.
Questions about Kanya rashi
What is Kanya rashi in English?
Virgo. Kanya (Kanya, कन्या) is the 6th sign of the zodiac. Vedic astrology reads it in the sidereal zodiac, so a person with Kanya rashi is not always Virgo by Western sun sign.
Who is the lord of Kanya rashi?
Mercury (बुध). From the lord come the lucky day (Wednesday), colour (green) and number (5) given on this page.
What are the name letters of Kanya rashi?
To (ट), Pa, Pi, Pu, Sha (ष), Na (ण), Tha (ठ), Pe, Po (टो, पा, पी, पू, ष, ण, ठ, पे, पो), one for each nakshatra pada in the sign. The pada comes from the exact time of birth, which the baby name calculator works out.
Which rashi is a good match for Kanya?
Mithun scores full Bhakoot points with Kanya and has a lord friendly to Mercury. A real match also needs the nakshatras of both people: use Kundli milan by name or by date of birth.
Is Kanya rashi in sade sati now?
On 27/10/2026, Kanya rashi has neither sade sati nor dhaiya. Its next sade sati runs from 27/08/2036 to 30/08/2044. The sade sati calculator gives every phase with dates.
How do I know if my rashi is Kanya?
Your rashi is the sign the Moon was in when you were born. The rashi calculator finds it from your date, time and place of birth; the rashi by name tool gives the rashi of a name from its first letter.