Your Moon sign
the rashi
In Jyotish the Moon is the reference, not the Sun. This gives your rashi, your nakshatra and its pada from the minute you were born, using sidereal positions on the Lahiri ayanamsa.
- The rashi the Moon was in, with its lord and element
- Its nakshatra — deity, symbol, quality and lord
- The pada, and the degree inside the rashi
- All twelve rashis, with yours marked
Example22 November 1988, 10:30 AM · Mumbai, Indiaenter your own birth details
A rashi is 30 degrees and the Moon crosses one in about two and a quarter days. A nakshatra is 13°20′ and a pada a quarter of that. Your nakshatra decides which graha your Vimshottari dasha starts with, and how far the Moon has gone through it decides how much of that dasha is left at birth. The nakshatra page reads it on its own.
Where yours sits
the whole set, with yours markedOne reading on its own is just a statement. Seen beside the whole set, you can judge it for yourself, and you can see whether your answer is a common one or an unusual one.
| Sign | Rashi | Lord | Element |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aries | Mesha | Mars | Fire |
| Taurus | Vrishabha | Venus | Earth |
| Gemini | Mithuna | Mercury | Air |
| Cancer | Karka | Moon | Water |
| Leo | Simha | Sun | Fire |
| Virgo | Kanya | Mercury | Earth |
| Libra | Tula | Venus | Air |
| Scorpio | Vrishchika | Mars | Water |
| Sagittarius | Dhanu | Jupiter | Fire |
| Capricorn | Makara | Saturn | Earth |
| Aquarius | Kumbha | Saturn | Air |
| Pisces | Meena | Jupiter | Water |
From the same chart
one birth time answers all of theseEvery one of these reads the same kundli. If you have entered your details once here, the rest are the same question asked differently.
Common questions
3 questionsWhat is Moon Sign (Rashi)?
Your Moon sign, called Rashi in Vedic astrology, is the zodiac sign where the Moon was placed at the exact time of your birth. Unlike Western astrology which emphasises the Sun sign, Vedic astrology considers the Moon sign as the primary indicator of personality, mind, and emotional nature. The Moon changes signs approximately every 2.5 days, which is why an accurate birth time is essential for determining your correct Rashi.
Why is Moon Sign Important in Vedic Astrology?
The Moon governs the mind (Manas) in Vedic astrology. Your Rashi determines your daily horoscope, planetary transits (Gochar), Vimshottari Dasha periods, and compatibility matching (Kundali Milan). All major Vedic astrology predictions — from career to relationships to health — are primarily analyzed from the Moon sign. The Nakshatra (lunar mansion) within your Moon sign adds another layer of specificity, dividing each sign into 2.25 Nakshatras for more precise personality analysis.
How to Calculate Your Moon Sign
Calculating the Moon sign requires the exact date, time, and place of birth. The Moon's position is computed using the Swiss Ephemeris with the Lahiri Ayanamsa (the standard sidereal correction used in Indian astrology). The sidereal longitude of the Moon determines which of the 12 Rashis it falls in: Aries (Mesha), Taurus (Vrishabha), Gemini (Mithuna), Cancer (Karka), Leo (Simha), Virgo (Kanya), Libra (Tula), Scorpio (Vrishchika), Sagittarius (Dhanu), Capricorn (Makara), Aquarius (Kumbha), and Pisces (Meena).
One answer, or the whole chart.
This page pulls a single reading out of your kundli. The kundli itself is free too, and has the rest of it.