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Simha (Leo) Rashi: Lord Sun, Nakshatras, Name Letters and Moon Dates
What is Simha rashi?
Simha (Leo) is the 5th of the 12 sidereal rashis, spanning 120°–150° of the zodiac. Its lord is Sun, its element fire (agni) and it is a sthira (fixed) sign.
The Moon is next in Simha from 3 November 2026, 3:46 AM IST to 5 November 2026, 9:34 AM IST. In 2026 the Sun is in Simha from 17 August 2026, 7:58 AM IST to 17 September 2026, 7:52 AM IST.
Which planet rules Simha rashi?
Sun rules Simha. The table lists the sign's fixed facts.
| Rashi | Simha (Leo) |
| Number in the zodiac | 5 |
| Sidereal span | 120°–150° |
| Lord (swami) | Sun |
| Element (tattva) | Fire (Agni) |
| Nature | Sthira (fixed) |
| Symbol | a lion |
| Nakshatras | Magha padas 1–4, Purva Phalguni padas 1–4, Uttara Phalguni pada 1 |
Which nakshatras are in Simha?
Magha padas 1–4, Purva Phalguni padas 1–4, Uttara Phalguni pada 1.
Which letters do Simha rashi names start with?
Ma, Mi, Mu, Me, Mo, Ta (ट), Ti (ट), Tu (ट), Te (ट). Baby names by nakshatra
When is the Moon in Simha next?
| Moon enters | Moon leaves | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 53 h 48 min | ||
| 53 h 16 min | ||
| 51 h 32 min |
When does the Sun enter Simha?
The Sun's entry into a sidereal sign is the Simha 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 Simha rashi?
- Sun is the lord of Simha (Leo).
- Which nakshatras fall in Simha?
- Magha padas 1–4, Purva Phalguni padas 1–4, Uttara Phalguni pada 1.
- What are the name letters for Simha rashi?
- Ma, Mi, Mu, Me, Mo, Ta (ट), Ti (ट), Tu (ट), Te (ट).
- When is the Moon in Simha?
- The Moon is next in Simha from 3 November 2026, 3:46 AM IST to 5 November 2026, 9:34 AM IST.
- When is the Sun in Simha in 2026?
- In 2026 the Sun is in Simha from 17 August 2026, 7:58 AM IST to 17 September 2026, 7:52 AM IST.
- Is Simha the same as Leo 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 Simha about three weeks later than Western Leo 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