Vedic Rashi Calculator
Instantly calculate your Vedic Moon Sign (Chandra Rashi) based on your birth details. Discover your Rashi Lord, element, and core personality traits according to Jyotish.
Birth Details
Enter your date, time, and timezone of birth
Accurate birth time is crucial as the Moon changes signs every ~2.5 days.
Enter your birth timezone offset (e.g., +5.5 for India, +0 for UK, -5 for EST).
Rashi Estimation
Vedic Moon Sign and personality traits
Enter your birth details above, then click Calculate Rashi to find your Moon Sign.
The 12 Rashis & Their Rulers
The 12 zodiac signs (Rashis) in Vedic astrology, along with their ruling planets (Grahas) and elemental nature (Tattva).
| Rashi (Sanskrit) | English Name | Lord (Graha) | Element (Tattva) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesha | Aries | Mars (Kuja) | Fire (Agni) |
| Vrishabha | Taurus | Venus (Shukra) | Earth (Prithvi) |
| Mithuna | Gemini | Mercury (Budha) | Air (Vayu) |
| Karka | Cancer | Moon (Chandra) | Water (Jala) |
| Simha | Leo | Sun (Surya) | Fire (Agni) |
| Kanya | Virgo | Mercury (Budha) | Earth (Prithvi) |
| Tula | Libra | Venus (Shukra) | Air (Vayu) |
| Vrischika | Scorpio | Mars (Kuja) | Water (Jala) |
| Dhanu | Sagittarius | Jupiter (Guru) | Fire (Agni) |
| Makara | Capricorn | Saturn (Shani) | Earth (Prithvi) |
| Kumbha | Aquarius | Saturn (Shani) | Air (Vayu) |
| Meena | Pisces | Jupiter (Guru) | Water (Jala) |
Rashi & Moon Sign FAQ
Everything you need to know about your Vedic Moon Sign, Rashi Lords, and how Jyotish interprets your birth chart.
Rashi is the Vedic term for the zodiac sign. In Vedic astrology (Jyotish), the term ‘Rashi’ almost always refers to the Moon Sign (Chandra Rashi), which is determined by the exact position of the Moon at the time of your birth. It is considered more important than the Sun sign for predicting mental makeup, emotions, and daily horoscopes.
No, Rashi (Moon sign) is usually different from your Sun sign. Western astrology primarily uses the Sun sign (Surya Rashi), which is based on the Sun’s position and changes roughly every 30 days. The Moon moves much faster, changing signs every 2.5 days, making the Moon sign highly specific to your exact birth time.
The Moon moves quickly, changing zodiac signs approximately every 2.5 days. If you were born on a day when the Moon was transitioning from one Rashi to another, even a difference of a few minutes in birth time can change your Rashi entirely. Accurate birth time is crucial for borderline cases.
Nakshatras are the 27 lunar mansions in Vedic astrology, while Rashis are the 12 zodiac signs. Each Rashi is divided into 2 and 1/4 Nakshatras. While Rashi gives a broad overview of your emotional nature, Nakshatra provides a much deeper, more nuanced layer of your psychological and spiritual makeup.
The Moon takes about 27.3 days to complete one orbit around the Earth, passing through all 12 Rashis. On average, it stays in each Rashi for about 2.5 days (roughly 60 hours).