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Kanya Rashi

Virgo · Moon sign · also written Kanya Rasi

Analytical, precise and service-minded, ruled by Mercury.

English name
Virgo
Ruling planet
Mercury
Element
Earth
Symbol
Maiden

Kanya rashi in English

Kanya is Virgo in English. The difference is the zodiac: Vedic astrology uses the sidereal zodiac, which today sits about 24° behind the Western one, and it reads your Moon sign rather than your Sun sign. So a Western Virgo is often not a Vedic Kanya, and the reverse — only your birth chart settles it.

Nature and traits

Kanya natives are often described as analytical, meticulous, practical and helpful. As a Mercury-ruled earth sign, it works through patience, consistency and a focus on tangible results, and its expression is shaped by Mercury's placement in the full birth chart.

Nakshatras in Kanya rashi

Career, relationships and money

Career
As a Mercury-ruled sign, Kanya often suits communication, commerce, writing, teaching and analysis.
Relationships
In love, Kanya tends to be playful and communicative, drawn to a meeting of minds.
Money
With money, the pattern is trade, skills and multiple income streams — clever with numbers.

These are tendencies of the sign alone. Your lagna, the houses Mercury rules for you and your running dasha change how they play out.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Kanya rashi in English?
Kanya rashi is Virgo in English. In Vedic astrology it usually means your Moon sign — where the Moon was at birth — measured in the sidereal zodiac, so it can differ from your Western Virgo sun sign.
Which planet rules Kanya rashi?
Kanya (Virgo) is ruled by Mercury, and belongs to the Earth element.
What are the traits of Kanya rashi?
Kanya natives are often analytical, meticulous, practical and helpful. Analytical, precise and service-minded, ruled by Mercury.
Which nakshatras fall in Kanya rashi?
Uttara Phalguni (padas 2–4), Hasta (all 4 padas), Chitra (padas 1–2). Your exact nakshatra depends on the Moon's degree at birth.
Is rashi the same as sun sign?
In Vedic astrology, your rashi is usually your Moon sign — where the Moon sat at birth — not the Western sun sign. It needs your exact birth chart to determine.
How do I find my rashi?
Enter your birth date, time and place in a free kundli: the chart shows the sign the Moon occupied, which is your rashi, along with your nakshatra and lagna.