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Mithuna (Gemini) Rashi: Lord Mercury, Nakshatras, Name Letters and Moon Dates
What is Mithuna rashi?
Mithuna (Gemini) is the 3rd of the 12 sidereal rashis, spanning 60°–90° of the zodiac. Its lord is Mercury, its element air (vayu) and it is a dwiswabhava (dual) sign.
The Moon is next in Mithuna from 26 November 2026, 7:11 AM IST to 28 November 2026, 7:22 AM IST. In 2026 the Sun is in Mithuna from 15 June 2026, 12:53 PM IST to 16 July 2026, 11:39 PM IST.
Which planet rules Mithuna rashi?
Mercury rules Mithuna. The table lists the sign's fixed facts.
| Rashi | Mithuna (Gemini) |
| Number in the zodiac | 3 |
| Sidereal span | 60°–90° |
| Lord (swami) | Mercury |
| Element (tattva) | Air (Vayu) |
| Nature | Dwiswabhava (dual) |
| Symbol | a man and a woman |
| Nakshatras | Mrigashira padas 3–4, Ardra padas 1–4, Punarvasu padas 1–3 |
Which nakshatras are in Mithuna?
Mrigashira padas 3–4, Ardra padas 1–4, Punarvasu padas 1–3.
Which letters do Mithuna rashi names start with?
Ka, Ki, Ku, Gha, Nga, Chha, Ke, Ko, Ha. Baby names by nakshatra
When is the Moon in Mithuna next?
| Moon enters | Moon leaves | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 48 h 11 min | ||
| 47 h 7 min | ||
| 47 h 31 min |
When does the Sun enter Mithuna?
The Sun's entry into a sidereal sign is the Mithuna 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 Mithuna rashi?
- Mercury is the lord of Mithuna (Gemini).
- Which nakshatras fall in Mithuna?
- Mrigashira padas 3–4, Ardra padas 1–4, Punarvasu padas 1–3.
- What are the name letters for Mithuna rashi?
- Ka, Ki, Ku, Gha, Nga, Chha, Ke, Ko, Ha.
- When is the Moon in Mithuna?
- The Moon is next in Mithuna from 26 November 2026, 7:11 AM IST to 28 November 2026, 7:22 AM IST.
- When is the Sun in Mithuna in 2026?
- In 2026 the Sun is in Mithuna from 15 June 2026, 12:53 PM IST to 16 July 2026, 11:39 PM IST.
- Is Mithuna the same as Gemini 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 Mithuna about three weeks later than Western Gemini 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