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Kumbha (Aquarius) Rashi: Lord Saturn, Nakshatras, Name Letters and Moon Dates
What is Kumbha rashi?
Kumbha (Aquarius) is the 11th of the 12 sidereal rashis, spanning 300°–330° of the zodiac. Its lord is Saturn, its element air (vayu) and it is a sthira (fixed) sign.
The Moon is next in Kumbha from 17 November 2026, 3:30 PM IST to 20 November 2026, 12:50 AM IST. In 2026 the Sun is in Kumbha from 13 February 2026, 4:08 AM IST to 15 March 2026, 1:03 AM IST.
Which planet rules Kumbha rashi?
Saturn rules Kumbha. The table lists the sign's fixed facts.
| Rashi | Kumbha (Aquarius) |
| Number in the zodiac | 11 |
| Sidereal span | 300°–330° |
| Lord (swami) | Saturn |
| Element (tattva) | Air (Vayu) |
| Nature | Sthira (fixed) |
| Symbol | a man carrying a water pot |
| Nakshatras | Dhanishta padas 3–4, Shatabhisha padas 1–4, Purva Bhadrapada padas 1–3 |
Which nakshatras are in Kumbha?
Dhanishta padas 3–4, Shatabhisha padas 1–4, Purva Bhadrapada padas 1–3.
Which letters do Kumbha rashi names start with?
Gu, Ge, Go, Sa, Si, Su, Se, So, Da. Baby names by nakshatra
When is the Moon in Kumbha next?
| Moon enters | Moon leaves | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 57 h 19 min | ||
| 58 h 37 min | ||
| 59 h 5 min |
When does the Sun enter Kumbha?
The Sun's entry into a sidereal sign is the Kumbha 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 Kumbha rashi?
- Saturn is the lord of Kumbha (Aquarius).
- Which nakshatras fall in Kumbha?
- Dhanishta padas 3–4, Shatabhisha padas 1–4, Purva Bhadrapada padas 1–3.
- What are the name letters for Kumbha rashi?
- Gu, Ge, Go, Sa, Si, Su, Se, So, Da.
- When is the Moon in Kumbha?
- The Moon is next in Kumbha from 17 November 2026, 3:30 PM IST to 20 November 2026, 12:50 AM IST.
- When is the Sun in Kumbha in 2026?
- In 2026 the Sun is in Kumbha from 13 February 2026, 4:08 AM IST to 15 March 2026, 1:03 AM IST.
- Is Kumbha the same as Aquarius 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 Kumbha about three weeks later than Western Aquarius 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