Saina Nehwal
First Indian to reach world badminton No.1, Olympic bronze 2012 London, six World Superseries
With the Sun in Pisces (Western) and the Moon in Vrischika (Vedic Rashi), Saina Nehwal combines the water energy of Pisces with the jala (water) depth of Vrischika, ruled by Mangal (मंगल). Their Life Path 3 — the The Creative — guided by Jupiter, brings expressive, optimistic, social, and artistic. natural commun to everything they do.
About Saina Nehwal
Saina Nehwal is an iconic Indian badminton player who became the first shuttler from India to win an Olympic medal. Born in Hisar, Haryana, to state badminton champions, she was raised in Hyderabad where she began rigorous training under Pullela Gopichand. Nehwal announced her arrival on the world stage by winning the BWF World Junior Championships in 2008, showcasing her aggressive playing style. She made history at the 2012 London Olympics, securing the bronze medal in the women’s singles category. Continuing her historic streak, she clinched gold medals at the 2010 and 2018 Commonwealth Games and claimed a silver medal at the 2015 World Championships. In 2015, Nehwal achieved the world number one ranking, becoming the only Indian female player to reach the pinnacle of the sport. Her extraordinary rise dismantled the traditional dominance of East Asian powerhouses in global badminton. Nehwal's historic achievements transformed the sports landscape, paving the way for future generations of Indian athletes to dominate the international arena.
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Saina Nehwal — Birthday & Personal Facts
| Full Name | Saina Nehwal |
|---|---|
| Profession | Athlete |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | March 17, 1990 |
| Age | 36 years old |
| Chinese Zodiac | 🐎 Metal Horse |
| Sun sign (Western) | ♓ Pisces |
| Moon sign (Rashi) | Vrischika |
| Nakshatra | Vishakha or Anuradha (depends on birth time) |
| Life Path Number | 3 — The Creative |
A genuine Vedic Kundli for Saina Nehwal would need their exact birth time and place, and those are not in the public record. The Ascendant (Lagna), house placements, Nakshatra and Dasha timeline all change with just a few minutes' difference — so we don't invent a time or quietly default to noon. This profile therefore shows only what the birth date can honestly support: Sun sign, Moon sign (Rashi), Chinese zodiac and Life Path.
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Astrological Profile
Pisces ♓ — The Water Sign
Pisces is the most empathetic and spiritually attuned sign. Ruled by Neptune, they live with one foot in the material world and one in the realm of spirit. Their creativity and compassion are boundless gifts to the world.
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Career: Born artists and healers who excel in music, film, writing, medicine, and spiritual service. Extraordinary empathy allows connection at a level other signs cannot reach.
Saina Nehwal's Age on Other Planets
| Planet | Age (planet years) | Orbit (Earth years) |
|---|---|---|
| ☿ Mercury | 152 | 0.2 |
| ♀ Venus | 59 | 0.6 |
| ♂ Mars | 19 | 1.9 |
| ♃ Jupiter | 3 | 11.9 |
| ♄ Saturn | 1 | 29.4 |
| ♅ Uranus | 0 | 84 |
| ♆ Neptune | 0 | 164.8 |
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When is Saina Nehwal's birthday?
Saina Nehwal was born on March 17, 1990.
How old is Saina Nehwal?
Saina Nehwal is 36 years old.
What is Saina Nehwal's zodiac sign?
Saina Nehwal's Western zodiac (Sun) sign is Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20), an element of Water ruled by Neptune.
What is Saina Nehwal's Moon sign (Rashi)?
Saina Nehwal's Moon sign (Vedic Rashi) is Vrischika: the sidereal Moon stayed in Vrischika for the whole of March 17, 1990, so it does not depend on the birth time. This is different from the Western Sun sign (Pisces).
What is Saina Nehwal's Chinese zodiac sign?
Saina Nehwal was born in the Year of the Horse (Metal Horse) — Animated, active, energetic.
What is Saina Nehwal known for?
Saina Nehwal is an Indian athlete known for: First Indian to reach world badminton No.1, Olympic bronze 2012 London, six World Superseries
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