Fire sign · ruled by Sun
Leo
Simha सिंह
Singh rashi in English is Leo. Warmth and expression. Associated with generosity, creativity, dignity and a wish to be seen for who you are.
- Western Sun sign dates
- 23 Jul – 22 Aug
- Vedic Sun sign dates
- 17 Aug – 16 Sep
- Element
- Fire
- Ruling planet
- Sun
- Symbol
- Lion
- Name letters
- Ma, Mi, Mu, Me, Mo, Ta, Ti, Tu, Te
Traditional associations
Singh rashi at a glance
- English name
- Leo
- Sanskrit name
- Simha (सिंह)
- Quality
- Fixed (sthira)
- Direction
- East
- Body part (Kalapurusha)
- Heart and upper belly
- Exalted planet
- None
- Debilitated planet
- None
- Lucky day
- Sunday
- Lucky colours
- Red and orange
- Lucky number
- 1
- Gemstone (of its lord)
- Ruby
- Same-element signs
- Sagittarius, Aries
Lunar mansions within Simha
Nakshatras in Leo
- Magha मघाPada 1, 2, 3, 4 · ruled by KetuSymbol: a royal throne. Deity: the Pitris, the ancestors. Themes of lineage, tradition and dignity.
- Purva Phalguni पूर्वा फाल्गुनीPada 1, 2, 3, 4 · ruled by VenusSymbol: the front legs of a bed. Deity: Bhaga, of good fortune. Themes of rest, pleasure and affection.
- Uttara Phalguni उत्तरा फाल्गुनीPada 1 · ruled by SunSymbol: the back legs of a bed. Deity: Aryaman, of friendship. Themes of kindness, commitment and support.
Traditional associations for reflection, not predictions. Dates are approximate and can shift by a day from year to year.
Singh rashi: questions people ask
What is Singh rashi in English?
Singh rashi (Simha, सिंह) is Leo in English. Its symbol is lion and its ruling planet is Sun.
What are the name letters of Singh rashi?
The name letters (namakshar) of Singh rashi are Ma, Mi, Mu, Me, Mo, Ta, Ti, Tu, Te. They come from the padas of Magha, Purva Phalguni, Uttara Phalguni nakshatra.
Which nakshatras are in Singh rashi?
Singh rashi (Leo) holds padas of Magha, Purva Phalguni, Uttara Phalguni nakshatra.
Who is the lord of Singh rashi?
Sun rules Singh rashi. Its traditional lucky day is Sunday, its colours red and orange and its number 1.
Which gemstone is for Singh rashi?
Tradition links Singh rashi with ruby, the stone of its lord Sun. Astrologers check the whole birth chart, not only the rashi, before any stone is worn.