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Meena (Pisces) Rashi: Lord Jupiter, Nakshatras, Name Letters and Moon Dates
What is Meena rashi?
Meena (Pisces) is the 12th of the 12 sidereal rashis, spanning 330°–360° of the zodiac. Its lord is Jupiter, its element water (jala) and it is a dwiswabhava (dual) sign.
The Moon is next in Meena from 20 November 2026, 12:50 AM IST to 22 November 2026, 5:55 AM IST. In 2026 the Sun is in Meena from 15 March 2026, 1:03 AM IST to 14 April 2026, 9:32 AM IST.
Which planet rules Meena rashi?
Jupiter rules Meena. The table lists the sign's fixed facts.
| Rashi | Meena (Pisces) |
| Number in the zodiac | 12 |
| Sidereal span | 330°–360° |
| Lord (swami) | Jupiter |
| Element (tattva) | Water (Jala) |
| Nature | Dwiswabhava (dual) |
| Symbol | two fish |
| Nakshatras | Purva Bhadrapada pada 4, Uttara Bhadrapada padas 1–4, Revati padas 1–4 |
Which nakshatras are in Meena?
Purva Bhadrapada pada 4, Uttara Bhadrapada padas 1–4, Revati padas 1–4.
Which letters do Meena rashi names start with?
Di, Du, Tha, Jha, Nya, De, Do, Cha, Chi. Baby names by nakshatra
When is the Moon in Meena next?
| Moon enters | Moon leaves | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 53 h 4 min | ||
| 54 h 44 min | ||
| 56 h 10 min |
When does the Sun enter Meena?
The Sun's entry into a sidereal sign is the Meena 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 Meena rashi?
- Jupiter is the lord of Meena (Pisces).
- Which nakshatras fall in Meena?
- Purva Bhadrapada pada 4, Uttara Bhadrapada padas 1–4, Revati padas 1–4.
- What are the name letters for Meena rashi?
- Di, Du, Tha, Jha, Nya, De, Do, Cha, Chi.
- When is the Moon in Meena?
- The Moon is next in Meena from 20 November 2026, 12:50 AM IST to 22 November 2026, 5:55 AM IST.
- When is the Sun in Meena in 2026?
- In 2026 the Sun is in Meena from 15 March 2026, 1:03 AM IST to 14 April 2026, 9:32 AM IST.
- Is Meena the same as Pisces 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 Meena about three weeks later than Western Pisces 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