Rashi Calculator

In Vedic astrology, your Rashi (Moon sign) is the zodiac sign in which the Moon was placed at the time of your birth. Unlike Western astrology, which primarily uses the Sun sign, Vedic astrology gives the Moon sign central importance because the Moon governs the mind, emotions, and subconscious patterns that shape daily experience.

Your Rashi determines your Vimshottari Dasha sequence (the planetary period system), your birth Nakshatra, and how planetary transits affect you. When Vedic astrologers speak of predictions for “Aries” or “Scorpio” in transit forecasts, they are referring to the Moon sign, not the Sun sign. This is why knowing your accurate birth time and place is essential — the Moon changes signs roughly every 2.25 days.

The Moon sign also plays a crucial role in Kundli matching for marriage compatibility, where the Nakshatras of both partners (derived from their Moon positions) are compared using the Ashtakoot system. For a complete understanding of how your Moon sign interacts with the rest of your chart, consider getting a full life report.