Mesha
मेष (Aries)
Fire, cardinal sign. Ruled by Mars. Symbolizes beginning, initiative, and action.
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Rashi Calculator — Find Your Vedic Moon Sign
Your rashi is your Vedic moon sign by date of birth — explore all 12 rashis of the sidereal zodiac, from Mesha to Meena.
Rashi (Sanskrit: राशि) are the 12 signs of the sidereal zodiac in Vedic astrology. Your primary sign here is your janma rashi — the moon sign, the rashi the Moon occupied at your birth — rather than the Sun sign of Western astrology.
What are Rashis?
Rashi (Sanskrit: राशि) are the 12 signs of the sidereal zodiac in Vedic astrology. Your primary sign here is your janma rashi — the moon sign, the rashi the Moon occupied at your birth — rather than the Sun sign of Western astrology.
Each rashi occupies 30 degrees and has its ruler (grahapati), element and quality. The Moon stays about two and a quarter days in each rashi, so most birth dates give one clear moon sign — on boundary days the exact birth time decides.
The 12 Rashis — Mesha to Meena
Vrishabha
वृषभ (Taurus)
Earth, fixed sign. Ruled by Venus. Symbolizes stability and material values.
Mithuna
मिथुन (Gemini)
Air, mutable sign. Ruled by Mercury. Symbolizes communication and intellect.
Karka
कर्क (Cancer)
Water, cardinal sign. Ruled by Moon. Symbolizes emotions and nurturing.
Simha
सिंह (Leo)
Fire, fixed sign. Ruled by Sun. Symbolizes power and creativity.
Kanya
कन्या (Virgo)
Earth, mutable sign. Ruled by Mercury. Symbolizes service and analysis.
Tula
तुला (Libra)
Air, cardinal sign. Ruled by Venus. Symbolizes balance and partnership.
Vrishchika
वृश्चिक (Scorpio)
Water, fixed sign. Ruled by Mars. Symbolizes transformation and depth.
Dhanu
धनु (Sagittarius)
Fire, mutable sign. Ruled by Jupiter. Symbolizes wisdom and expansion.
Makara
मकर (Capricorn)
Earth, cardinal sign. Ruled by Saturn. Symbolizes discipline and achievement.
Kumbha
कुम्भ (Aquarius)
Air, fixed sign. Ruled by Saturn. Symbolizes innovation and humanism.
Meena
मीन (Pisces)
Water, mutable sign. Ruled by Jupiter. Symbolizes spirituality and compassion.
Key Concepts
Sidereal Zodiac
Unlike the tropical zodiac of Western astrology, the sidereal zodiac accounts for the precession of Earth's axis and shows the actual position of planets relative to stars. The difference is about 24 degrees (Ayanamsha).
Rashi Rulers
Each rashi has its ruler (grahapati) - a planet that is most harmonious with the energy of that sign. The position of the ruler in the chart is crucial for interpretation.
Rashi Qualities
Rashis are divided into three qualities: Chara (movable), Sthira (fixed), and Dwisvabhava (dual). This determines the nature of actions and the way the sign's energy manifests.
Rashi Compatibility
In Vedic astrology, partner compatibility is analyzed through the Kuta system (Ashtakuta), which considers the Moon's position in the rashis of both partners and gives a score from 0 to 36.
Frequently asked questions
What is my rashi by date of birth?
Your rashi is the sidereal sign the Moon occupied when you were born — also called your chandra rashi or Vedic moon sign. The Moon spends about 2¼ days in each sign, so the date alone usually narrows it to one or two candidates; adding the birth time and place fixes it exactly.
What is the difference between a moon sign and a sun sign?
Your sun sign is where the Sun stood at birth — it changes monthly and defines Western horoscopes; your moon sign (rashi) is where the Moon stood, changing every 2¼ days. Vedic astrology reads temperament, dashas and daily predictions primarily from the Moon, which is why your rashi rarely matches your familiar sun sign.
Why is the moon sign more important in Vedic astrology?
Because the Moon rules the mind (manas) in Jyotish, and the core timing tools are built on it: the Vimshottari dasha starts from the Moon's nakshatra, gochara (transit) results are counted from the Moon sign, and sade sati is defined by Saturn's passage around it. The Sun matters too, but the Moon carries the predictive weight.
What are the 12 rashis in order?
In order: Mesha (Aries), Vrishabha (Taurus), Mithuna (Gemini), Karka (Cancer), Simha (Leo), Kanya (Virgo), Tula (Libra), Vrishchika (Scorpio), Dhanu (Sagittarius), Makara (Capricorn), Kumbha (Aquarius) and Meena (Pisces). Each spans 30 degrees of the sidereal zodiac and has a fixed planetary lord.
Can I find my chandra rashi without a birth time?
Often, yes. The Moon stays in one sign for about 2¼ days, so unless it changed signs on your birth date, the date and place alone determine the rashi. If the Moon did switch signs that day, only the birth time can settle which side of the boundary you fall on — a calculator will flag such dates.
Is rashi the same as a zodiac sign?
A rashi is a zodiac sign, but measured on the sidereal zodiac — and in everyday Indian usage "your rashi" means your Moon sign, not your Sun sign. So your rashi can differ from your Western sign twice over: sidereal versus tropical measurement, and Moon versus Sun as the reference point.
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