Rashi 5 of 12
Simha (Leo)
Warm, proud and generous: the rashi that wants to lead and to be seen doing it well.
Rashi traits describe tendencies, not fixed fate. Your full kundli, lagna and dasha say much more about you.
Nature
The Simha temperament
Simha is a fixed fire sign ruled by Surya, and it carries the Sun's dignity. People with Simha strong in their chart tend to take responsibility, protect those around them and bring warmth into a room.
Its lesson is ego. Simha shines brightest when the light is used to lift others, and struggles when recognition becomes the goal.
- Western sign
- Leo
- Symbol
- the lion
- Element
- Fire (Agni)
- Quality
- Sthira (fixed)
- Lord
- Surya (the Sun)
- Nakshatras
- Magha, Purva Phalguni and the first quarter of Uttara Phalguni
- Sun in this rashi
- about 17 August to 16 September
- Lord's day
- Sunday
Strengths
- Leadership and presence
- Generosity and loyalty
- Creative confidence
- Courage to stand by principles
What to watch
- Pride that finds apology hard
- Needing appreciation
- Dominating decisions
- Taking criticism as an insult
Simha in love
Simha is romantic, loyal and openly affectionate. It wants to be admired by its partner and gives grand, heartfelt care in return.
Love astrology →Simha at work
Suits government and administration, management, politics, performing arts, entertainment, and any role with authority and visibility.
Career astrology →Tradition
A simple practice for Simha
Surya rules Simha. Traditionally, people strengthen a sign's lord on its day, Sunday, with its mantra: Om Suryaya Namah. Keep it simple and regular; no purchase is needed.
Compatibility
Simha with every rashi
Read by tattva, the classical element relationship. Your moon signs and full charts say more.
FAQ
Questions people ask
What are the dates for Simha rashi?
In Vedic astrology your rashi is usually your moon sign, which has no fixed dates: the Moon changes sign every two and a half days. The Sun passes through sidereal Simha about 17 August to 16 September. A free kundli tells you your moon sign exactly.
Which planet rules Simha?
Surya (the Sun). Its placement in your chart says a lot about how Simha expresses itself for you.
Which nakshatras fall in Simha?
Magha, Purva Phalguni and the first quarter of Uttara Phalguni.
Is Simha the same as Leo?
They share a symbol and meaning, but Vedic Simha is measured against the stars and sits about 24 degrees behind tropical Leo. Many people who read as Leo in a Western horoscope have a different Vedic rashi.
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