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Tula (Libra) Rashi: Lord Venus, Nakshatras, Name Letters and Moon Dates
What is Tula rashi?
Tula (Libra) is the 7th of the 12 sidereal rashis, spanning 180°–210° of the zodiac. Its lord is Venus, its element air (vayu) and it is a chara (movable) sign.
The Moon is next in Tula from 7 November 2026, 5:15 PM IST to 10 November 2026, 2:48 AM IST. In 2026 the Sun is in Tula from 17 October 2026, 7:51 PM IST to 16 November 2026, 7:43 PM IST.
Which planet rules Tula rashi?
Venus rules Tula. The table lists the sign's fixed facts.
| Rashi | Tula (Libra) |
| Number in the zodiac | 7 |
| Sidereal span | 180°–210° |
| Lord (swami) | Venus |
| Element (tattva) | Air (Vayu) |
| Nature | Chara (movable) |
| Symbol | a man holding scales |
| Nakshatras | Chitra padas 3–4, Swati padas 1–4, Vishakha padas 1–3 |
Which nakshatras are in Tula?
Chitra padas 3–4, Swati padas 1–4, Vishakha padas 1–3.
Which letters do Tula rashi names start with?
Ra, Ri, Ru, Re, Ro, Ta, Ti, Tu, Te. Baby names by nakshatra
When is the Moon in Tula next?
| Moon enters | Moon leaves | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 57 h 33 min | ||
| 58 h 11 min | ||
| 58 h 13 min |
When does the Sun enter Tula?
The Sun's entry into a sidereal sign is the Tula 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 Tula rashi?
- Venus is the lord of Tula (Libra).
- Which nakshatras fall in Tula?
- Chitra padas 3–4, Swati padas 1–4, Vishakha padas 1–3.
- What are the name letters for Tula rashi?
- Ra, Ri, Ru, Re, Ro, Ta, Ti, Tu, Te.
- When is the Moon in Tula?
- The Moon is next in Tula from 7 November 2026, 5:15 PM IST to 10 November 2026, 2:48 AM IST.
- When is the Sun in Tula in 2026?
- In 2026 the Sun is in Tula from 17 October 2026, 7:51 PM IST to 16 November 2026, 7:43 PM IST.
- Is Tula the same as Libra 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 Tula about three weeks later than Western Libra 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