Introduction
Meena is the twelfth sign of the zodiac, covering 330°–360° of the sidereal zodiac. Meena's symbol is a pair of fish, and tradition links it with compassion, imagination and faith. Its lord is Jupiter, its element is water, its nature is dual, and it is an even (female) sign. It holds Purva Bhadrapada 4, Uttara Bhadrapada 1,2,3,4 and Revati 1,2,3,4 (nakshatra padas).
In North India, when someone says "my rashi is Meena", they mean the Moon sign (chandra rashi): the sign the Moon was in at birth. The first letter of a name, daily rashifal and kundli matching are all read from this Moon sign.
Note that sidereal Meena does not match the Western Pisces dates; the FAQ below explains why.
Nature
As a water sign of dual nature ruled by Jupiter, Meena is seen by tradition as gentle, kind and imaginative. People with the Moon here are thought to feel others' pain quickly, find their heart in music, art or devotion, and be ready to help without being asked.
Still, this is only a tendency, not a verdict on any person. Two people with the same Moon sign can be very different, because the lagna, nakshatra, houses and dasha all shape the picture.
Strengths and things to keep in mind
Strengths: tradition associates this sign with compassion, imagination, faith, and accepting others without conditions.
Things to keep in mind: Great sensitivity can let other people's words weigh heavily, and dreaming can push practical tasks aside. Setting gentle boundaries, and keeping a simple daily structure, helps.
Both sides belong to the same temperament; neither is a flaw.
Work and interests
Tradition associates Meena with themes such as work that involves imagination, service or compassion: music, art and writing, service and counselling, spiritual or religious work, and fields where understanding others' feelings is important. This does not fix one profession; for work, the 10th house, the dasha and the whole chart are read.
Relationships
Tradition sees Meena as a tender, devoted way of connecting. People with this Moon sign are thought to understand a partner's feelings deeply and give their whole heart to the bond. Stating one's own needs clearly keeps it balanced on both sides. The real picture of relationships comes from the 7th house, its lord, Venus and the whole chart, not from the sign alone.
When Meena is the lagna
The lagna and the Moon sign are different things. The lagna is the sign rising on the eastern horizon at the moment of birth. It changes about every two hours, so it needs an accurate birth time and place, while the Moon stays in one sign for about two and a quarter days.
When Meena is the lagna, Jupiter becomes the lagna lord, and its placement matters for the whole chart. Tradition links a Meena lagna with a gentle, imaginative outlook rooted in faith. Your Moon sign and lagna can be the same or different; each says its own thing.
Name syllables
In the avakahada chakra tradition, Meena has nine name syllables: दी, दू, थ, झ, ञ, दे, दो, चा, ची. Each belongs to one nakshatra pada:
- Purva Bhadrapada: pada 4: दी
- Uttara Bhadrapada: pada 1: दू, pada 2: थ, pada 3: झ, pada 4: ञ
- Revati: pada 1: दे, pada 2: दो, pada 3: चा, pada 4: ची
At a naming, the syllable is chosen from the nakshatra pada of the Moon at birth. Use the name-letter calculator to find yours.