Earth sign · ruled by Mercury
Virgo
Kanya कन्या
Kanya rashi in English is Virgo. Craft and discernment. Associated with attention to detail, usefulness, analysis and quiet service to others.
- Western Sun sign dates
- 23 Aug – 22 Sep
- Vedic Sun sign dates
- 17 Sep – 17 Oct
- Element
- Earth
- Ruling planet
- Mercury
- Symbol
- A maiden
- Name letters
- To, Pa, Pi, Pu, Sha, Na, Tha, Pe, Po
Traditional associations
Kanya rashi at a glance
- English name
- Virgo
- Sanskrit name
- Kanya (कन्या)
- Quality
- Dual (dwiswabhava)
- Direction
- South
- Body part (Kalapurusha)
- Waist and abdomen
- Exalted planet
- Mercury
- Debilitated planet
- Venus
- Lucky day
- Wednesday
- Lucky colours
- Green
- Lucky number
- 5
- Gemstone (of its lord)
- Emerald
Lunar mansions within Kanya
Nakshatras in Virgo
- Uttara Phalguni उत्तरा फाल्गुनीPada 2, 3, 4 · ruled by SunSymbol: the back legs of a bed. Deity: Aryaman, of friendship. Themes of kindness, commitment and support.
- Hasta हस्तPada 1, 2, 3, 4 · ruled by MoonSymbol: an open hand. Deity: Savitr, the sun’s light. Themes of skill, craft and making things real.
- Chitra चित्राPada 1, 2 · ruled by MarsSymbol: a bright jewel. Deity: Tvashtar, the divine architect. Themes of design, form and brilliance.
Traditional associations for reflection, not predictions. Dates are approximate and can shift by a day from year to year.
Kanya rashi: questions people ask
What is Kanya rashi in English?
Kanya rashi (Kanya, कन्या) is Virgo in English. Its symbol is a maiden and its ruling planet is Mercury.
What are the name letters of Kanya rashi?
The name letters (namakshar) of Kanya rashi are To, Pa, Pi, Pu, Sha, Na, Tha, Pe, Po. They come from the padas of Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Chitra nakshatra.
Which nakshatras are in Kanya rashi?
Kanya rashi (Virgo) holds padas of Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Chitra nakshatra.
Who is the lord of Kanya rashi?
Mercury rules Kanya rashi. Its traditional lucky day is Wednesday, its colours green and its number 5.
Which gemstone is for Kanya rashi?
Tradition links Kanya rashi with emerald, the stone of its lord Mercury. Astrologers check the whole birth chart, not only the rashi, before any stone is worn.