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Mithuna Rashi

Gemini · Moon sign · also written Mithun, Mithunam

Curious, communicative and quick-witted, ruled by Mercury.

English name
Gemini
Ruling planet
Mercury
Element
Air
Symbol
Twins

Mithuna rashi in English

Mithuna is Gemini 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 Gemini is often not a Vedic Mithuna, and the reverse — only your birth chart settles it.

Nature and traits

Mithuna natives are often described as curious, communicative, adaptable and witty. As a Mercury-ruled air sign, it works through ideas, communication and a wide network of contacts, and its expression is shaped by Mercury's placement in the full birth chart.

Nakshatras in Mithuna rashi

Career, relationships and money

Career
As a Mercury-ruled sign, Mithuna often suits communication, commerce, writing, teaching and analysis.
Relationships
In love, Mithuna 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 Mithuna rashi in English?
Mithuna rashi is Gemini 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 Gemini sun sign.
Which planet rules Mithuna rashi?
Mithuna (Gemini) is ruled by Mercury, and belongs to the Air element.
What are the traits of Mithuna rashi?
Mithuna natives are often curious, communicative, adaptable and witty. Curious, communicative and quick-witted, ruled by Mercury.
Which nakshatras fall in Mithuna rashi?
Mrigashira (padas 3–4), Ardra (all 4 padas), Punarvasu (padas 1–3). 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.