Rashi 5 of 12 · Fire · Fixed
सिंह Simha, the lion
The royal sign: dignity, generosity, creativity and a steady light.
Simha is a fire sign ruled by the Sun and a fixed sign: its fire is steady rather than flickering. Its symbol is the lion, the king of the forest, at ease with its own strength. Leo is the Sun's own sign and its moolatrikona, where Surya acts most purely as itself.
Leo holds Magha, the throne of the ancestors, Purva Phalguni and the first pada of Uttara Phalguni. It is warm, proud, generous and creative, with a strong sense of honour. Its gift is leadership that protects; its test is pride.
Two and a quarter lunar mansions fall in every sign. The filled circles mark the padas, quarters of 3°20′, that lie in Leo.
With the Moon in Simha, feelings are warm, open and generous, and you need to feel respected and appreciated. You give loyalty fully and expect it back. Being ignored hurts more than criticism. Creative work and people to care for bring out the best of this Moon.
Simha rising gives a dignified, confident presence that people notice. The Sun rules the chart, so its placement shows your path to purpose. You lead naturally and do well in roles of responsibility, government, management, the arts or anything with an audience.
