Virgo Ascendant

Rashi

Virgo

Element

Earth

Ruler

Mercury

Kanya Lagna is the Virgo Ascendant, the lagna being the sign rising on the eastern horizon at the moment of birth.

Physical Appearance

The native (the jataka, the person whose chart this is) is generally tall, with a certain radiance to the face and a somewhat feminine cast to the appearance. The arms and shoulders are small, and the nose is straight.

Temperament

By nature the native is truthful, devoted to justice, patient, affectionate, and compassionate. He is skilled at keeping confidences, capable and courageous in his work, and fond of the company of learned people. He takes a particular interest in sensual pleasures and the company of women.

Life

The native knows very well which task to undertake and when, having an excellent sense of timing, and is clever at getting work done through others. He tends to be successful in business and similar ventures.

Ailments

The native is prone to stomach-related complaints, the root cause of which is mental unease. He should therefore avoid needless worry and keep to a proper diet.

House Lords (Bhavesha)

For this lagna the rulerships of the bhavas (the twelve houses, each a domain of life) fall as follows:

• Surya (the Sun): lord of the 12th
• Chandra (the Moon): lord of the 11th
• Mangal (Mars): lord of the 3rd and the 8th
• Budh (Mercury): lord of the lagna itself (the 1st) and the 10th
• Guru (Jupiter): lord of the 4th and the 7th
• Shukra (Venus): lord of the 2nd and the 9th (the bhagya, the house of fortune)
• Shani (Saturn): lord of the 5th and the 6th

For natives of this lagna, Shukra and Budh are especially auspicious, bestowing favourable results. Shani too is benefic. Guru, Chandra, Surya, and Mangal, however, prove inauspicious.

Notable Persons Born Under Kanya Lagna

The American Presidents Harry Truman and Kennedy, Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the singer Mukesh, Aparna Sen, and the present Dalai Lama.