Tula Rashi (Libra)
Written & reviewed by Ravi Prajapati Luhaniwal · Founder, Kundli.me · Vedic astrologer with 5 years of practice
Tula rashi is the seventh sign of the zodiac — Libra — spanning 180°–210° of the sidereal circle. Ruled by Venus and symbolised by the scales, it is an air sign of balance, beauty and relationship. A Moon here makes the mind gracious, fair and partnership-minded — always weighing, always seeking harmony.
What Tula rashi is
Tula (तुला) is the seventh rashi of the zodiac — Libra — occupying 180° to 210° of the sidereal circle. It is an air sign and a chara (movable / cardinal) one, ruled by Venus (Shukra). Its name means "the balance" — the scales, the only zodiac symbol that is an object, not a creature. It marks the zodiac's turn from self to other: the sign of relationship, fairness and equilibrium. In transliteration you will see it as tula rashi or Libra.
In Vedic astrology you are "Tula rashi" when the Moon occupied Libra at your birth — your Chandra rashi (Moon sign). Find yours with the free janam kundli generator. For today's forecast, see the Libra daily Rashifal; this guide is about what the rashi is.
Tula rashi at a glance
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Order | 7th rashi |
| Range | 180° – 210° (sidereal) |
| English sign | Libra |
| Ruling planet (lord) | Venus (Shukra) |
| Element | Air (Vayu) |
| Modality | Chara (movable / cardinal) |
| Symbol | The scales / balance |
| Body part (Kalapurusha) | Lower abdomen & kidneys |
| Nakshatras | Chitra (3–4), Swati, Vishakha (1–3) |
| Lucky day / colour / number | Friday · pastel blue · 6 |
The symbolism of the scales
Tula's symbol is the scales — the balance that weighs one thing against another. It is the only inanimate symbol in the zodiac, and that is the point: Libra is about judgement, fairness and equilibrium rather than instinct. The scales seek the level point between extremes, between self and other, between competing goods. So does Tula — forever weighing, harmonising, and looking for what is just.
Personality of Tula natives
Tula people are charming, fair and relationship-oriented. Ruled by Venus, they seek harmony and beauty, dislike conflict, and are natural diplomats who see every side. Gracious and sociable, they thrive in partnership and in balanced, aesthetic surroundings — and can struggle when forced to choose or to face discord.
Strengths
- Diplomacy — fair, tactful, good at mediating.
- Charm & grace — pleasant, sociable, well-liked.
- Sense of justice — they weigh things fairly.
- Aesthetic sense — refined taste and love of beauty.
Challenges
- Indecision — endless weighing, slow to decide.
- Conflict-avoidance — peace at the cost of honesty.
- Dependence — over-reliance on partnership.
- People-pleasing — losing themselves to keep the peace.
These are tendencies, not a verdict: the house the Moon occupies, its nakshatra, aspects and the running dasha decide how strongly each shows.
Career and work
Venus's air sign flourishes where harmony, fairness and beauty meet: law and the judiciary, diplomacy and HR, design, fashion and the arts, luxury and hospitality, counselling and mediation, and any partnership-based work. Tula natives do their best in balanced, aesthetic, collaborative environments and struggle in harsh, cut-throat ones.
Love, marriage and compatibility
Partnership is central to a Tula native's life. They are romantic, considerate and want equality, and they bloom with a fair, affectionate partner — relationship is where they feel most complete. Traditionally, air-sign grace pairs well with the fire signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) and fellow air signs (Gemini, Aquarius). But sign-to-sign rules are only a first sketch: real matching weighs both full charts — Moon-sign harmony, Mangal Dosha, nadi dosha and each partner's running dasha. Run a proper Kundli Milan (Gun Milan) before drawing conclusions.
Venus, the ruling planet
Tula's lord is Venus (Shukra) — the planet of love, beauty, harmony, art and relationships. Venus gives Tula its charm, its sense of fairness and its need for partnership and beauty. The Venus mahadasha runs 20 years — when it comes, the house and nakshatra of your Tula Moon set a long chapter of relationships, art, comfort and social life. The Vimshottari dasha guide shows when it runs.
The nakshatras within Tula
Three nakshatras colour different degrees of Libra, and your Moon's exact nakshatra refines everything above:
- Chitra (padas 3–4, ruled by Mars, deity Tvashtar) — the "bright jewel"; artistic, precise, the divine craftsman.
- Swati (ruled by Rahu, deity Vayu) — the "independent" wind star; self-reliant, adaptable, business-minded.
- Vishakha (padas 1–3, ruled by Jupiter, deity Indra-Agni) — the "forked" star of goal-driven ambition; determined, purposeful.
These guides publish as the nakshatra pillar grows; explore them on the 27 nakshatras hub.
Remedies for a troubled Tula / Venus
If Venus or the Tula Moon is afflicted, the remedies are Venus's, and they support honest effort rather than replace it.
- Practise fairness and harmony honestly — mediate, beautify and treat others justly; Venus strengthens through balance.
- Honour relationships and women — grace toward partners and the feminine is a direct Venus remedy.
- Friday practices — worship of Lakshmi/Shukra, the mantra "Om Dram Drim Draum Sah Shukraya Namah", and charity (white items, sweets) done consistently.
- Decide and commit — practising decisiveness counters Tula's endless weighing.
Diamond or white sapphire is Venus's gemstone — advised only after a full chart reading. The Lal Kitab tradition offers gentler low-cost measures worth trying first.
Related reading
- Libra (Tula) daily Rashifal — today's forecast for this sign
- Kanya Rashi (Virgo) — the previous rashi
- Vrishchika Rashi (Scorpio) — the next rashi
- Vimshottari Dasha — when your 20-year Venus period runs
- Kundli Milan (Gun Milan) — match rashis and nakshatras the complete way
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Ravi Prajapati Luhaniwal· Founder, Kundli.me
Ravi Prajapati Luhaniwal is the founder of Kundli.me and a Vedic astrologer with 5 years of practice. He oversees the classical accuracy of every reading and article on the site.
More about us →Frequently asked questions
What is Tula rashi?
Tula rashi is the seventh sign of the Vedic zodiac — Libra — spanning 180° to 210° of the sidereal circle. Its symbol is the scales (a balance), its element is air, its modality is chara (movable/cardinal) and its lord is Venus (Shukra). You are 'Tula rashi' when the Moon sat in Libra at your birth, making it your Chandra rashi (Moon sign).
Who is the lord of Tula rashi?
Venus (Shukra) rules Tula rashi, as it also rules Vrishabha (Taurus) — and Saturn is exalted in Libra, giving it a fair, principled streak. Venus governs love, beauty, harmony and relationships, so Tula natives tend to be charming, diplomatic, fair and partnership-oriented. Venus's mahadasha runs 20 years.
Is Tula rashi the same as the Libra sun sign?
They share the name Libra but differ. Western astrology uses your sun sign on the tropical zodiac; Tula rashi is your Moon sign on the sidereal (Vedic) zodiac, currently about 24° behind. Because of that ayanamsha gap, many people born in 'Libra season' are a different Vedic Moon rashi — Tula is found from a real birth chart, not the calendar.
Which nakshatras fall in Tula rashi?
Three nakshatras cover Libra: the last two padas of Chitra (ruled by Mars), all of Swati (ruled by Rahu), and the first three padas of Vishakha (ruled by Jupiter). Your Moon's exact nakshatra within Tula refines its meaning and sets your Vimshottari dasha sequence.
What does the Moon in Tula (Libra) mean?
A Libra Moon gives a charming, fair and relationship-oriented emotional nature. Such natives seek harmony and beauty, weigh every side carefully, and feel most themselves in partnership; they are gracious and diplomatic but can be indecisive or conflict-averse. Balance — inner and outer — is their lifelong theme.
What are the remedies for a weak Tula rashi or afflicted Venus?
Because Venus rules Tula, its remedies are Shukra remedies: cultivate fairness, art and harmony honestly, honour relationships and women, Friday practices, and the mantra 'Om Dram Drim Draum Sah Shukraya Namah'. Diamond or white sapphire is Venus's stone but should only be worn after a full chart reading.