Glossary · ராசி · राशि

What is Moon sign (Rashi)?

Your Moon sign, or Rashi, is the zodiac sign the Moon occupied at your birth. Indian astrology uses it for daily, monthly and yearly predictions, Sade Sati and Chandrashtama.

The name

English: "Sign" (of the zodiac)Tamil: ராசி (Raasi)Hindi: राशि (Rāśi)

How it differs from your star sign

Western star signs follow the Sun and a season-based zodiac. Indian astrology follows the Moon and a star-based (sidereal) zodiac, about 24 degrees behind, so your Rashi often differs from the sign you know.

The twelve Rashis

Mesha (Aries), Vrishabha (Taurus), Mithuna (Gemini), Kataka (Cancer), Simha (Leo), Kanya (Virgo), Tula (Libra), Vrischika (Scorpio), Dhanus (Sagittarius), Makara (Capricorn), Kumbha (Aquarius) and Meena (Pisces).

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More terms

Sade Sati Rahu Kalam Yamagandam Gulika Kalam (Kuligai)Abhijit Muhurta Nakshatra Tithi Panchangam Gowri Nalla Neram and Choghadiya Chandrashtama Ashtama and Ardhashtama Shani Gochara (transits)Retrograde (Vakra)

Questions people ask

Can I find my Rashi without a birth time?

Usually yes; the Moon spends about two and a half days in each sign. Only births near a sign change need the time.

Calculated by ChiChakra from real planetary positions (Astronomy Engine, sidereal zodiac with a Lahiri-style setting) · How we calculate · About ChiChakra. Solar timings use the geometric solar centre at 0° altitude without atmospheric refraction; upper-limb almanacs can differ by several minutes. Rahu and Ketu use mean nodes. Traditional guidance, not a guarantee or professional advice.