Rashi 12 of 12
Meen rashi (Pisces)
मीन राशि
Meen (Pisces) is the twelfth and last rashi, shown as two fish. Rashi in Vedic astrology means the sign the Moon occupied at birth, so a Meen Moon describes the heart and imagination first. It tends to be gentle, intuitive and moved by faith, music and the unseen.
Classical reference, by the Astex Astro team.
At a glance
- Lord
- Jupiter (Guru)
- Element and quality
- Water, Dual (dwiswabhava)
- Exalted here
- Venus
- Debilitated here
- Mercury
- Body (Kalapurusha)
- Feet
- Sun-sign dates (Western)
- 19 Feb to 20 Mar
- Name letters
- दी, दू, थ, झ, ञ, दे, दो, चा, ची
- Nakshatras
- Purva Bhadrapada (pada 4), Uttara Bhadrapada (all 4 padas), Revati (all 4 padas)
How Meen people think and feel
Meen is the last sign, and its Moon often feels like the end of a long journey: gentle, imaginative and open to what cannot be seen. Jupiter rules the sign and brings faith and compassion. The mind takes in the moods of others as water takes the colour of its vessel.
Dual water sends feelings in two directions at once, towards the world and away from it. A Meen Moon may be moved to tears by a bhajan and an hour later want to be alone. Venus is exalted in this sign, which adds a love of beauty, music and art.
Strengths and blind spots
A Meen Moon sits beside a grieving relative and needs no words. Kindness, intuition and a gift for forgiving are its strengths. It feeds the stray at the gate, gives without keeping count and can turn a dull task into a story. Children usually adore it.
The softness has a cost. A Meen Moon may drift into daydream when a decision is due, lend what it cannot spare or find it hard to say no. Escape can look like patience. Clear dates, written promises and one practical friend help it stay grounded.
Work and money
Care, art and imagination: that is where Meen finds work it can love. Music, poetry, cinema, design, teaching, counselling, charity, temples, hospitals and work in or with foreign lands all fit. Jupiter's wisdom suits advisory roles too, once the person has trained and built a steady routine.
Money flows out as easily as it flows in. Meen may give to family, pilgrimages and causes before saving, and a strict budget can feel like a burden. The twelfth sign relates to expenses, so spending on others comes naturally. Earnings often improve through creative work or work abroad.
Love, marriage and family
Love, for Meen, is devotion. It idealises, forgives and gives of itself, and tends to see the best in a partner even when others see flaws. This can be moving and can also lead to disappointment. A Meen Moon needs a partner who is steady and kind.
The seventh sign from Meen is Kanya, ruled by Mercury, which can bring a practical, precise partner who grounds its dreams. In a full household, the Meen spouse is the soft-hearted one who takes in the guest, the stray and the relative in trouble. Clear limits keep generosity from becoming a burden.
Meen horoscope
Questions people ask
Who is the lord of Meen rashi?
Jupiter (Guru) rules Meen (Pisces). Meen is a water sign of the dual kind.
What are the name letters for Meen rashi?
Names beginning with दी, दू, थ, झ, ञ, दे, दो, चा, ची fall in Meen rashi. They come from the padas of Purva Bhadrapada, Uttara Bhadrapada, Revati.
Which rashi is best for a Meen partner?
Jupiter is a friend of the Sun, Moon and Mars, so Singh, Kark, Mesh and Vrishchik suit Meen by lord. Water signs Kark and Vrishchik share its depth of feeling, and Dhanu shares the lord. Only the two full charts, read together, can settle it.
What is the lucky day for Meen?
Thursday, the day of Guru (Jupiter), lord of Meen. It is a quiet day for prayer, charity, study, music and any matter involving teachers or elders. A traditional pointer only: the running dasha and full kundli say more about your timing than the weekday.