Rashi 11 of 12 · कुंभ राशि
Kumbh rashi (Aquarius Moon sign): nature, letters and lucky number
Kumbh rashi in English is Aquarius. It is an air sign ruled by Saturn, and its name letters are Gu, Ge, Go, Sa, Si, Su, Se, So, Da.
Kumbh (Kumbha) is the eleventh rashi, an air sign ruled by Saturn. With the Moon here, the mind is independent, thoughtful and concerned with people as a whole.
Kumbh rashi at a glance
| In English | Aquarius (the same sign read in the sidereal zodiac) |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | Kumbha (कुंभ) |
| Number | 11 of 12 |
| Symbol | ♒︎ a water pot (a man holding a pot) |
| Element | Air (Vayu) |
| Quality | Sthira (fixed) |
| Lord (swami) | Saturn (शनि) |
| Exalted here | None |
| Debilitated here | None |
| Nakshatras | Dhanishta (धनिष्ठा), Shatabhisha (शतभिषा), Purva Bhadrapada (पूर्वा भाद्रपद) |
| Name letters | Gu, Ge, Go, Sa, Si, Su, Se, So, Da |
Kumbh rashi nature
People with the Moon in Kumbh are often original, fair-minded and friendly to all. They think for themselves, enjoy ideas and groups, and care about causes and the wider community as much as their own circle.
They can seem detached when they are really thinking a feeling through, and they may resist being told what to do. Letting close people in, and sharing feelings as well as ideas, brings warmth to their independence.
Strengths
- independent thinking
- fairness and a sense of service
- friendliness and a wide circle
- new ideas and problem solving
- patience with long work
Things to watch
- seeming distant or cool
- stubborn views
- restlessness with rules
- neglecting their own needs for a cause
Fields commonly linked with Kumbh rashi: science and technology, research and engineering, social work and non-profits, teaching and training, networks, groups and organisations, astrology and the healing arts.
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 Kumbh rashi
Kumbh 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 Kumbh | Span in the sign | Name letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhanishta धनिष्ठा | 3, 4 | 0°00′ to 6°40′ | Gu, Ge (गू, गे) |
| Shatabhisha शतभिषा | all 4 | 6°40′ to 20°00′ | Go, Sa, Si, Su (गो, सा, सी, सू) |
| Purva Bhadrapada पूर्वा भाद्रपद | 1, 2, 3 | 20°00′ to 30°00′ | Se, So, Da (से, सो, दा) |
See the baby naming tables and the name meanings for names that start with these letters.
Kumbh rashi lucky day, colour, number and stone
| Lucky day | Saturday |
|---|---|
| Lucky colour | Dark blue, black |
| Lucky number | 8 (the number of Saturn in numerology) |
| Ratna of the lord | Blue Sapphire, नीलम (Neelam); common substitutes Amethyst, Iolite (Neeli) |
All four follow the rashi lord, Saturn. 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.
Kumbh rashi in relationships and matching
A Kumbh Moon wants a partner who is also a true friend and respects their freedom and ideas. They are loyal once committed, though they may show care in practical or unusual ways rather than through open emotion. Trust, space and good conversation suit them best.
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 Kumbh, the rashis that score full Bhakoot and have a lord friendly to Saturn are Vrishabh (Taurus).
| With | Bhakoot | Maitri | Of 12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesh (Aries) | 7: 3/11 | 0.5 | 7.5 |
| Vrishabh (Taurus) | 7: 4/10 | 5 | 12 |
| Mithun (Gemini) | 0: Nav-pancham (5/9) | 4 | 4 |
| Kark (Cancer) | 0: Shadashtak (6/8) | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Singh (Leo) | 7: 1/7 | 0 | 7 |
| Kanya (Virgo) | 0: Shadashtak (6/8) | 4 | 4 |
| Tula (Libra) | 0: Nav-pancham (5/9) | 5 | 5 |
| Vrishchik (Scorpio) | 7: 4/10 | 0.5 | 7.5 |
| Dhanu (Sagittarius) | 7: 3/11 | 3 | 10 |
| Makar (Capricorn) | 0: Dwi-dwadash (2/12) | 5 | 5 |
| Meen (Pisces) | 0: Dwi-dwadash (2/12) | 3 | 3 |
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 Kumbh rashi now
On 27/10/2026, Kumbh rashi is in the third phase (setting) of its sade sati, which runs from 24/01/2020 to 23/02/2028. Saturn in the 2nd sign from your Moon. Family, savings and speech come into focus as things gradually settle.
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.
Kumbh rashi and the Aquarius 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 Kumbh rashifal (in Hindi) for your Moon sign. The English Aquarius horoscope on this site is by Western sun sign, a different system: use it only if your sun sign is Aquarius. The Aquarius 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 Kumbh rashi
What is Kumbh rashi in English?
Aquarius. Kumbh (Kumbha, कुंभ) is the 11th sign of the zodiac. Vedic astrology reads it in the sidereal zodiac, so a person with Kumbh rashi is not always Aquarius by Western sun sign.
Who is the lord of Kumbh rashi?
Saturn (शनि). From the lord come the lucky day (Saturday), colour (dark blue, black) and number (8) given on this page.
What are the name letters of Kumbh rashi?
Gu, Ge, Go, Sa, Si, Su, Se, So, Da (गू, गे, गो, सा, सी, सू, से, सो, दा), 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 Kumbh?
Vrishabh scores full Bhakoot points with Kumbh and has a lord friendly to Saturn. A real match also needs the nakshatras of both people: use Kundli milan by name or by date of birth.
Is Kumbh rashi in sade sati now?
On 27/10/2026, Kumbh rashi is in the third phase (setting) of its sade sati, which runs from 24/01/2020 to 23/02/2028. Saturn in the 2nd sign from your Moon. Family, savings and speech come into focus as things gradually settle. The sade sati calculator gives every phase with dates.
How do I know if my rashi is Kumbh?
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.