| Sanskrit name | Kanya |
|---|---|
| Ruling planet | Mercury |
| Element | Earth |
| Modality | Dual |
| Symbol | The maiden |
Strengths
Precision, analysis, service, and genuine practical competence.
Challenges
Perfectionism, worry, and criticism turned inward as harshly as outward.
Virgo as your Lagna
With Virgo rising, Mercury becomes the ruler of your chart — its condition colours everything else. The nakshatras beginning inside Virgo are Hasta and Chitra.
Which planet rules Virgo?
Virgo, or Kanya rashi, is ruled by Mercury. It is a dual earth sign, and when it rises as your Lagna, Mercury becomes the ruler of your whole chart.