| Sanskrit name | Mithuna |
|---|---|
| Ruling planet | Mercury |
| Element | Air |
| Modality | Dual |
| Symbol | The twins |
Strengths
Wit, versatility, communication, and rapid learning.
Challenges
Restlessness, superficiality, and a scattered attention that dilutes depth.
Gemini as your Lagna
With Gemini rising, Mercury becomes the ruler of your chart — its condition colours everything else. The nakshatras beginning inside Gemini are Ardra and Punarvasu.
Which planet rules Gemini?
Gemini, or Mithuna rashi, is ruled by Mercury. It is a dual air sign, and when it rises as your Lagna, Mercury becomes the ruler of your whole chart.