Kanya (Virgo) (कन्या)
- Ruling planet
- Mercury
- Element
- Earth
- Quality
- Dvisvabhava (dual)
- Symbol
- Maiden
- Span
- 150° to 180° of the sidereal zodiac
Nakshatras in Kanya
- Uttara Phalgunilord Sun · Manushya · Adi nadi
- Hastalord Moon · Deva · Adi nadi
- Chitralord Mars · Rakshasa · Madhya nadi
Questions people ask
Who is the lord of Kanya rashi?
Kanya is ruled by Mercury. Mercury also rules Mithuna, so these signs get full Graha Maitri points with Kanya.
Which nakshatras are in Kanya?
Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Chitra. Signs and nakshatras don’t line up exactly, so some nakshatras are split between two signs.
Which Moon signs give Bhakoot dosha with Kanya?
Bhakoot dosha happens when the Moon signs are 2/12, 5/9 or 6/8 apart. For Kanya that is Tula, Simha, Makara, Vrishabha, Kumbha, Mesha. It is traditionally cancelled when the sign lords are the same or friends.
Astrology is a traditional system of interpretation, offered here for reflection. It is not a scientifically proven way to predict events or decide relationships.