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Simha rashi (Leo)
Simha rashi (Leo, सिंह) is the fire moon sign ruled by Sun (Surya), symbolised by the lion. It is a fixed (sthira) sign spanning the nakshatras Magha, Purva Phalguni, Uttara Phalguni. Your rashi is the sign the Moon occupied at your birth — the anchor of Chandra Bala in every muhurat.
Simha at a glance
| Sanskrit name | Simha (सिंह) |
|---|---|
| Western sign | Leo |
| Symbol | The Lion |
| Ruling planet | Sun (Surya) |
| Element (tattva) | Fire |
| Modality | Fixed (Sthira) |
| Gana | Rakshasa / Manushya — via this sign's nakshatras. In match-making, gana belongs to the birth nakshatra, not the rashi. |
| Lucky day | Sunday (Sun's weekday) |
| Lucky colour | Gold, orange |
| Lucky gemstone | Ruby (Manik) |
| Lucky number | 1 |
| Kalapurusha limb | Stomach and upper back (classical body correspondence) |
The character of Simha
The Sun's sign — sovereignty, dignity and creative fire. A Sthira fire sign, Simha is proud, generous and commanding. A Leo Moon lends firmness to acts of authority and ceremony; the classics prefer it for works needing visibility and staying power.
Nakshatras in Simha rashi
A rashi spans 30° and holds two-and-a-quarter nakshatras. The Moon passes through each of these mansions while it transits Simha — the pada within the rashi decides the navamsa.
| Nakshatra | Span in Simha | Class | Lord |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magha | 0°00′–13°20′ Simha | Fierce (Ugra) | Ketu |
| Purva Phalguni | 13°20′–26°40′ Simha | Fierce (Ugra) | Venus |
| Uttara Phalguni | 26°40′–30°00′ Simha | Fixed (Sthira) | Sun |
Moon in Simha — August–September 2026
Days in the current Delhi panchang window whose sunrise nakshatra lies in Simha rashi — the classical convention for the day's Moon sign:
- 14 August 2026
- 15 August 2026
- 10 September 2026
- 11 September 2026
- 12 September 2026
The Moon may cross into the next rashi later the same day; the exact nakshatra end times are on the Delhi panchang. Chandra Bala — whether the day's Moon supports your rashi — is checked per profile in the Bela app.