Rashi 11 of 12 · Water pot
Aquarius (Kumbha) Rashi
The humanitarian sign: ideas, society, science and innovation.
Kumbha is fixed air ruled by Saturn. Natives are independent, inventive and community-minded, interested in ideas, science and causes larger than themselves.
- Lord
- Saturn
- Element
- Air
- Quality
- Sthira
- Sun here
- 13 Feb – 13 Mar
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Vedic astrology reads your Moon sign (rashi) for daily predictions and your Lagna for the birth chart. Both use the sidereal zodiac, so they often differ from your Western Sun sign.
At a glance
Aquarius (Kumbha) rashi facts
| Sanskrit name | Kumbha (meaning: water pot) |
|---|---|
| Span | 300° – 330° sidereal |
| Ruling planet | Saturn (Shani) |
| Element | Air |
| Quality | Sthira (fixed) |
| Gender | Masculine (odd sign) |
| Exalted here | None |
| Debilitated here | None |
| Moolatrikona here | Saturn (0°–20°) |
| Body (Kalapurusha) | Calves, ankles and circulation |
| Direction | West |
| Sun in this sign | About 13 Feb – 13 Mar (sidereal) |
| Lucky colour | Black, dark blue |
| Lucky day | Saturday (Shanivar) |
| Gemstone (of the lord) | Blue sapphire (Neelam). Choose only after studying the whole chart. |
Lunar mansions
Nakshatras in Aquarius (Kumbha)
Personality
Aquarius (Kumbha) traits
Strengths
- Original and inventive
- Humanitarian
- Independent thinker
- Loyal friend
Challenges
- Emotionally detached
- Stubborn about ideas
- Rebellious
Aquarius (Kumbha) as your Moon sign
A Kumbha Moon processes feelings through ideas and friendship and can seem detached. Purpose and community bring it peace.
Aquarius (Kumbha) as your Lagna
Kumbha rising gives a distinctive, friendly presence. Saturn as Lagna lord brings perseverance and a reformer's outlook; Venus is the yoga karaka.
Careers that suit Aquarius (Kumbha)
Relationships
Aquarius (Kumbha) in love and compatibility
Friendly and unconventional, Kumbha wants a partner who is a friend first and respects its independence.
Same element
Gemini, Libra
Shared air temperament
6th / 8th (shadashtaka)
Cancer, Virgo
Traditionally the harder pairing in Bhakoot
Wellbeing
Health
Rules the calves, ankles and circulation: nerves and circulation benefit from movement and rest from screens.
Traditional associations, not medical advice.
Common questions
Aquarius (Kumbha) rashi FAQs
Who is the lord of Aquarius (Kumbha) rashi?
Saturn (Shani) rules Aquarius (Kumbha). The condition of Saturn in your chart colours how Aquarius (Kumbha) qualities express themselves.
Which nakshatras fall in Aquarius (Kumbha)?
Dhanishta (padas 3, 4), Shatabhisha (padas 1, 2, 3, 4), Purva Bhadrapada (padas 1, 2, 3). Every rashi holds nine padas, or two and a quarter nakshatras.
Is Aquarius (Kumbha) my Sun sign or Moon sign?
In Vedic astrology "rashi" usually means your Moon sign: the sign the Moon occupied at birth. Your Sun is in sidereal Aquarius roughly 13 Feb – 13 Mar, which differs from Western dates by about 24 days.
Which signs are compatible with Aquarius (Kumbha)?
Signs of the same element (Gemini and Libra) usually understand Aquarius (Kumbha) easily. Cancer and Virgo sit 6th and 8th from it (shadashtaka), traditionally the harder pairing in Kundli matching. A full match uses both charts.
What is the lucky gemstone for Aquarius (Kumbha)?
Blue sapphire (Neelam), the gem of its lord Saturn. Gemstones should only be worn after studying the whole chart, not chosen from the sign alone.
