Mithun rashi (मिथुन) in English is Gemini. It is the third sign of the zodiac, its symbol is the twins and its ruling planet is Mercury (Budh).
So if someone says “my rashi is Mithun”, in English they mean their zodiac sign is Gemini. Mithun is also spelled Mithuna, Mithunam (Tamil, Malayalam).
Mithun Rashi in English: Quick Facts
Mithun rashi | |
|---|---|
Hindi name | Mithun (मिथुन) |
English name | Gemini |
Symbol | Twins (a man and a woman) — Yugal (pair) |
Ruling planet (swami) | Mercury (Budh) |
Element (tattva) | Air |
Nature | Dual (Dwiswabhava) |
Western (sun sign) dates | 21 May – 20 June |
Vedic sun dates | about 15 June – 16 July |
Nakshatras | the last two padas of Mrigashira, Ardra and the first three padas of Punarvasu |
Name letters (namakshar) | Ka, Ki, Ku, Gha, Ng, Chha, Ke, Ko, Ha |
Lucky day | Wednesday |
Gemstone | Emerald (Panna) |
Body part ruled | shoulders, arms and lungs |
Is Mithun Rashi the Same as Gemini?
Yes — Mithun and Gemini are the same sign of the zodiac. But your Vedic rashi and your Western zodiac sign may not match. In Indian (Vedic) astrology, your rashi usually means your moon sign — the sign the Moon was in when you were born. Western astrology uses your sun sign, which depends only on your birth date (Gemini: 21 May – 20 June).
That is why a person born in, say, the Gemini date range may still have a different rashi in their kundli. To find your real rashi, use our free moon sign (rashi) calculator with your date, time and place of birth.
Mithun Rashi Name Letters
In the Hindu naming system, names for a Mithun rashi baby traditionally start with these syllables: Ka, Ki, Ku, Gha, Ng, Chha, Ke, Ko, Ha. They come from the nakshatras that fall in Mithun: the last two padas of Mrigashira, Ardra and the first three padas of Punarvasu.
Mithun Rashi (Gemini) Personality Traits
Curious, witty and talkative
Learns fast and likes variety
Good with words, numbers and people
Can be restless or change their mind often
Because Mithun is ruled by Mercury and belongs to the air element, these qualities show up strongly when the Moon or Lagna (ascendant) is in Mithun. Read the full Gemini zodiac sign guide for love, health and remedies.
Career for Mithun Rashi
Mithun rashi people shine in media, writing, sales, marketing, teaching, IT and trading — work that needs communication and quick thinking.
Best Match for Mithun Rashi
Mithun rashi usually gets along best with Tula (Libra), Kumbh (Aquarius), Mesh (Aries) and Singh (Leo). For marriage, astrologers compare the full kundli, not just the rashi — try our kundli matching calculator for a detailed guna milan.
All 12 Rashi in English
See the complete list of all 12 rashi names in English, or read the previous and next signs: Vrishabha rashi in English and Kark rashi in English.
Want a personal reading for your Mithun rashi? Get your free kundli or check today's Gemini daily horoscope.
