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Kanya (Virgo) Rashi: Lord Mercury, Nakshatras, Name Letters and Moon Dates
What is Kanya rashi?
Kanya (Virgo) is the 6th of the 12 sidereal rashis, spanning 150°–180° of the zodiac. Its lord is Mercury, its element earth (prithvi) and it is a dwiswabhava (dual) sign.
The Moon is next in Kanya from 5 November 2026, 9:34 AM IST to 7 November 2026, 5:15 PM IST. In 2026 the Sun is in Kanya from 17 September 2026, 7:52 AM IST to 17 October 2026, 7:51 PM IST.
Which planet rules Kanya rashi?
Mercury rules Kanya. The table lists the sign's fixed facts.
| Rashi | Kanya (Virgo) |
| Number in the zodiac | 6 |
| Sidereal span | 150°–180° |
| Lord (swami) | Mercury |
| Element (tattva) | Earth (Prithvi) |
| Nature | Dwiswabhava (dual) |
| Symbol | a maiden |
| Nakshatras | Uttara Phalguni padas 2–4, Hasta padas 1–4, Chitra padas 1–2 |
Which nakshatras are in Kanya?
Uttara Phalguni padas 2–4, Hasta padas 1–4, Chitra padas 1–2.
Which letters do Kanya rashi names start with?
To (ट), Pa, Pi, Pu, Sha, Na (ण), Tha (ठ), Pe, Po. Baby names by nakshatra
When is the Moon in Kanya next?
| Moon enters | Moon leaves | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 55 h 40 min | ||
| 56 h 3 min | ||
| 55 h 9 min |
When does the Sun enter Kanya?
The Sun's entry into a sidereal sign is the Kanya Sankranti. Dates are for the sidereal (Lahiri) zodiac used in Indian calendars, not the Western tropical zodiac.
| Year | Sun enters | Sun leaves |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ||
| 2027 |
The other rashis
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the lord of Kanya rashi?
- Mercury is the lord of Kanya (Virgo).
- Which nakshatras fall in Kanya?
- Uttara Phalguni padas 2–4, Hasta padas 1–4, Chitra padas 1–2.
- What are the name letters for Kanya rashi?
- To (ट), Pa, Pi, Pu, Sha, Na (ण), Tha (ठ), Pe, Po.
- When is the Moon in Kanya?
- The Moon is next in Kanya from 5 November 2026, 9:34 AM IST to 7 November 2026, 5:15 PM IST.
- When is the Sun in Kanya in 2026?
- In 2026 the Sun is in Kanya from 17 September 2026, 7:52 AM IST to 17 October 2026, 7:51 PM IST.
- Is Kanya the same as Virgo in Western astrology?
- It is the same twelfth of the zodiac by name, but Indian astrology measures it in the sidereal zodiac, which is now about 24° behind the tropical zodiac of Western astrology, so the Sun enters Kanya about three weeks later than Western Virgo begins.
Positions: sidereal (nirayana) zodiac, Lahiri (Chitrapaksha) ayanamsa, Swiss Ephemeris with its data files. Times are Indian Standard Time (IST, UTC+05:30), the moment the Moon or Sun crosses the boundary, truncated to the minute; the same instant holds everywhere, only the clock time differs. Lord, element and nature: Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, chapter 4. How we calculate