Virgo · Kanya
Kanya is ruled by Mercury and is traditionally read as analytical, precise and service-minded.
Ruling planet
Mercury
Element
Earth
Modality
Dual
Symbol
The Maiden
Traditional associations
These are the qualities classical texts associate with the sign itself. They are not a statement about any individual: a real reading depends on the whole chart.
- Analytical
- Precise
- Helpful
- Self-critical
Sidereal dates
The Sun is traditionally in Kanya from roughly 17 September – 16 October. These dates differ from Western ones by about three weeks because Vedic astrology measures against the fixed stars rather than the equinox.