Rashis
Rashis in Vedic astrology: the twelve Moon signs
Each rashi guide covers personality, career, love, health and the nakshatras that fall inside it. Written in plain English, without predictions.
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A rashi describes a temperament and a set of tendencies. It does not predict a specific event. Read your Moon rashi first, then the nakshatra, then the current phase.
All 12 rashis
Mesha (Aries)
Mesha is the first rashi, ruled by Mars. It is fast, direct and built to start things. The work of this sign is…
Read more → 15 May – 14 JuneVrishabha (Taurus)
Vrishabha is the second rashi, ruled by Venus. It is steady, sensory and slow to change. The work of this sign is…
Read more → 15 June – 15 JulyMithuna (Gemini)
Mithuna is the third rashi, ruled by Mercury. It is curious, quick and social. The work of this sign is learning to…
Read more → 16 July – 16 AugustKarka (Cancer)
Karka is the fourth rashi, ruled by the Moon. It is protective, emotional and memory-driven. The work of this sign is…
Read more → 17 August – 16 SeptemberSimha (Leo)
Simha is the fifth rashi, ruled by the Sun. It is proud, warm and built to lead. The work of this sign is learning that…
Read more → 17 September – 16 OctoberKanya (Virgo)
Kanya is the sixth rashi, ruled by Mercury. It is precise, useful and self-critical. The work of this sign is learning…
Read more → 17 October – 15 NovemberTula (Libra)
Tula is the seventh rashi, ruled by Venus. It is fair, social and partnership-focused. The work of this sign is…
Read more → 16 November – 15 DecemberVrischika (Scorpio)
Vrischika is the eighth rashi, ruled by Mars. It is intense, private and investigative. The work of this sign is…
Read more → 16 December – 13 JanuaryDhanu (Sagittarius)
Dhanu is the ninth rashi, ruled by Jupiter. It is optimistic, philosophical and freedom-loving. The work of this sign…
Read more → 14 January – 12 FebruaryMakara (Capricorn)
Makara is the tenth rashi, ruled by Saturn. It is disciplined, ambitious and slow to trust. The work of this sign is…
Read more → 13 February – 12 MarchKumbha (Aquarius)
Kumbha is the eleventh rashi, ruled by Saturn. It is original, principled and socially distant. The work of this sign…
Read more → 13 March – 13 AprilMeena (Pisces)
Meena is the twelfth rashi, ruled by Jupiter. It is imaginative, compassionate and boundary-less. The work of this sign…
Read more →Why the Moon sign matters
In Vedic astrology, the rashi most people use is the Moon sign. The Moon moves through one rashi in about two and a half days, so the date and time of birth matter. Your Sun sign is a different reading, based on a different zodiac.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find my rashi?
Your rashi comes from the Moon's position at birth. Add your date of birth to the Tara chat. Birth time helps, but the Moon rashi can often be found from the date alone.
Is my rashi the same as my zodiac sign?
Usually not. Western zodiac signs are Sun signs. The Vedic rashi is normally the Moon sign. The two use different zodiac systems, so the dates and meanings differ.
Can my rashi change?
No. Your birth rashi is fixed. What changes is the dasha and the transits, which decide the timing of events.
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This page is jyotish-based guidance, not medical, legal or financial advice. It describes patterns and timing, not guarantees. For health, legal or money decisions, speak to a qualified professional.