Rashi 7 of 12 · ♎
Tula Rashi (Libra)
Tula is the 7th sign of the sidereal zodiac — a air sign ruled by Venus, containing the nakshatras Chitra (padas 3–4), Swati, Vishakha (padas 1–3). In Vedic astrology your rashi usually means your Moon sign: the sign the Moon occupied at your birth.
Lord
Venus
Element
Air
Western sign
Libra
Exalted here
Saturn
Debilitated here
Sun
Nakshatras
Chitra (padas 3–4), Swati, Vishakha (padas 1–3)
Personality
Tula natives are the diplomats, charming, fair-minded, refined, and naturally drawn to balance and partnership. Ruled by Venus (Shukra), they have an artistic sensibility, hate conflict, and want everyone to feel heard. They are the social glue of any group. The shadow side is indecisiveness (weighing every option forever), people-pleasing, and avoiding hard truths to keep the peace.
Career
Tula shines in fields that reward judgement, aesthetics, and people skills, law, judiciary, diplomacy, public relations, fashion, interior design, art curation, counselling, mediation, hospitality, and any partnership-based business. They make excellent lawyers and judges (the scales of Tula = the scales of justice). They are also gifted artists, musicians, and event planners. They struggle in cut-throat, lonely-warrior roles.
Love & Relationships
In love, Tula is romantic, considerate, and deeply partnership-oriented; they often feel incomplete without a relationship. They court with thoughtfulness, beauty, and conversation. They struggle to express anger directly and may grow resentful when unspoken needs go unmet. Their best partners draw them out of agreement-mode and value their honest opinion.
Health
Tula rules the kidneys, lower back, and reproductive organs in Vedic medical astrology. Common concerns include kidney issues, lower-back pain from poor posture, blood sugar imbalance, and hormonal disturbances. Hydration, restorative yoga, and regular kidney-supporting diet (limited salt, plenty of water) maintain Tula health.
Compatibility
Most compatible with Mithuna (Gemini) and Kumbha (Aquarius), fellow air signs that share the mental and social orientation. Strong matches also with Simha (Leo) and Dhanu (Sagittarius). Most challenging with Karka (Cancer) and Makara (Capricorn), whose emotional or sober styles can feel heavy to Tula's lighter touch.
Lucky Attributes & Remedies
Lucky day
Friday
Colours
White, Pastel Blue, Light Pink
Gemstone
Diamond (Heera) or White Sapphire
Metal
Silver
Number
6
Direction
West
Remedy for Venus
Worship: Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Shiva
Beej mantra: Om Dram Drim Draum Sah Shukraya Namah
Nakshatras in Tula
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which planet rules Tula Rashi?
Tula (Libra) is ruled by Venus. The Saturn is exalted in Tula, while Sun is debilitated here. The lord's condition in a birth chart strongly colours how Tula traits express.
Which nakshatras fall in Tula Rashi?
Tula contains Chitra (padas 3–4), Swati, Vishakha (padas 1–3). Your Janma Nakshatra is the one occupied by the Moon at birth, and it refines the broader Tula Moon-sign portrait.
What is the lucky day, colour and gemstone for Tula?
For Tula: lucky day Friday, colours White, Pastel Blue, Light Pink, number 6, direction West, metal Silver. The gemstone of its lord Venus is Diamond (Heera) or White Sapphire — wear only after a proper chart consultation.
Is Tula my Moon sign or Sun sign?
In Vedic astrology "your rashi" normally means your Chandra (Moon) Rashi — the sidereal sign the Moon occupied at birth. Because the sidereal zodiac differs from the Western tropical zodiac by about 24°, your Vedic rashi is often one sign earlier than your Western sun sign. Use the free Kundali or Moon Sign calculator to find yours precisely.