Rashi 3 of 12 · मिथुन राशि
Mithun rashi (Gemini Moon sign): nature, letters and lucky number
Mithun rashi in English is Gemini. It is an air sign ruled by Mercury, and its name letters are Ka, Ki, Ku, Gha, Na (ङ), Chha, Ke, Ko, Ha.
Mithun (Mithuna) is the third rashi, an air sign ruled by Mercury. With the Moon here, the mind is curious, talkative and quick to pick up new ideas.
Mithun rashi at a glance
| In English | Gemini (the same sign read in the sidereal zodiac) |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | Mithuna (मिथुन) |
| Number | 3 of 12 |
| Symbol | ♊︎ a couple (the twins) |
| Element | Air (Vayu) |
| Quality | Dwiswabhava (dual) |
| Lord (swami) | Mercury (बुध) |
| Exalted here | None |
| Debilitated here | None |
| Nakshatras | Mrigashira (मृगशिरा), Ardra (आर्द्रा), Punarvasu (पुनर्वसु) |
| Name letters | Ka, Ki, Ku, Gha, Na (ङ), Chha, Ke, Ko, Ha |
Mithun rashi nature
People with the Moon in Mithun are often bright, witty and sociable. They enjoy conversation, reading, short trips and learning a little about many things, and they can see two sides of most questions.
A busy mind can also be a restless one. They may change plans often or feel bored by repetition, and they can overthink a feeling instead of resting with it. Writing things down and finishing one task at a time helps them.
Strengths
- quick learning
- clear speech and writing
- humour and friendliness
- adaptability
- skill with numbers and trade
Things to watch
- restlessness and scattered focus
- changing decisions too often
- overthinking feelings
- nervous tiredness from doing too much
Fields commonly linked with Mithun rashi: writing, media and journalism, teaching and training, trade, sales and marketing, accounts and commerce, communication and technology, travel and transport.
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 Mithun rashi
Mithun 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 Mithun | Span in the sign | Name letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrigashira मृगशिरा | 3, 4 | 0°00′ to 6°40′ | Ka, Ki (का, की) |
| Ardra आर्द्रा | all 4 | 6°40′ to 20°00′ | Ku, Gha, Na (ङ), Chha (कू, घ, ङ, छ) |
| Punarvasu पुनर्वसु | 1, 2, 3 | 20°00′ to 30°00′ | Ke, Ko, Ha (के, को, हा) |
See the baby naming tables and the name meanings for names that start with these letters.
Mithun 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.
Mithun rashi in relationships and matching
A Mithun Moon wants a partner who is also a friend: someone to talk with, laugh with and learn with. They show care through words and attention. Boredom is harder for them than conflict, so shared interests and fresh plans keep a relationship alive.
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 Mithun, the rashis that score full Bhakoot and have a lord friendly to Mercury are Singh (Leo) and Kanya (Virgo).
| With | Bhakoot | Maitri | Of 12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesh (Aries) | 7: 3/11 | 0.5 | 7.5 |
| Vrishabh (Taurus) | 0: Dwi-dwadash (2/12) | 5 | 5 |
| Kark (Cancer) | 0: Dwi-dwadash (2/12) | 1 | 1 |
| Singh (Leo) | 7: 3/11 | 4 | 11 |
| Kanya (Virgo) | 7: 4/10 | 5 | 12 |
| Tula (Libra) | 0: Nav-pancham (5/9) | 5 | 5 |
| Vrishchik (Scorpio) | 0: Shadashtak (6/8) | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Dhanu (Sagittarius) | 7: 1/7 | 0.5 | 7.5 |
| Makar (Capricorn) | 0: Shadashtak (6/8) | 4 | 4 |
| Kumbh (Aquarius) | 0: Nav-pancham (5/9) | 4 | 4 |
| Meen (Pisces) | 7: 4/10 | 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 Mithun rashi now
On 27/10/2026, Mithun rashi has neither sade sati nor dhaiya. Its next sade sati runs from 08/08/2029 to 27/08/2036.
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.
Mithun rashi and the Gemini 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 Mithun rashifal (in Hindi) for your Moon sign. The English Gemini horoscope on this site is by Western sun sign, a different system: use it only if your sun sign is Gemini. The Gemini 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 Mithun rashi
What is Mithun rashi in English?
Gemini. Mithun (Mithuna, मिथुन) is the 3rd sign of the zodiac. Vedic astrology reads it in the sidereal zodiac, so a person with Mithun rashi is not always Gemini by Western sun sign.
Who is the lord of Mithun 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 Mithun rashi?
Ka, Ki, Ku, Gha, Na (ङ), Chha, Ke, Ko, Ha (का, की, कू, घ, ङ, छ, के, को, हा), 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 Mithun?
Singh and Kanya score full Bhakoot points with Mithun and have lords friendly to Mercury. A real match also needs the nakshatras of both people: use Kundli milan by name or by date of birth.
Is Mithun rashi in sade sati now?
On 27/10/2026, Mithun rashi has neither sade sati nor dhaiya. Its next sade sati runs from 08/08/2029 to 27/08/2036. The sade sati calculator gives every phase with dates.
How do I know if my rashi is Mithun?
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.