JyotiMitra

Simha Rashi

Leo · Moon sign · also written Singh, Simh, Simham

Confident, generous and dignified, ruled by the Sun.

English name
Leo
Ruling planet
Sun
Element
Fire
Symbol
Lion

Simha rashi in English

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

Nature and traits

Simha natives are often described as confident, generous, proud and warm. As a Sun-ruled fire sign, it works through initiative, momentum and a taste for bold moves, and its expression is shaped by Sun's placement in the full birth chart.

Nakshatras in Simha rashi

Career, relationships and money

Career
As a Sun-ruled sign, Simha often suits authority, administration, government and leadership.
Relationships
In love, Simha tends to be generous and loyal, wanting to be admired and to admire.
Money
With money, the pattern is steady earning through position and authority.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is Simha rashi in English?
Simha rashi is Leo 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 Leo sun sign.
Which planet rules Simha rashi?
Simha (Leo) is ruled by Sun, and belongs to the Fire element.
What are the traits of Simha rashi?
Simha natives are often confident, generous, proud and warm. Confident, generous and dignified, ruled by the Sun.
Which nakshatras fall in Simha rashi?
Magha (all 4 padas), Purva Phalguni (all 4 padas), Uttara Phalguni (pada 1). 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.