Mesha Rashi (Aries)
Mesha is rashi 1 of 12, spanning 0° to 30° of the sidereal zodiac. The first sign: initiative, courage and a pioneering drive.
Mesha (Aries) at a glance
| Ruling planet | Mars |
|---|---|
| Element | Fire |
| Modality | Movable (chara) |
| Nature | Masculine (odd sign) |
| Symbol | a ram |
| Body part (Kalapurusha) | the head |
| Exalted planet | the Sun (10°) |
| Debilitated planet | Saturn (20°) |
Nakshatras in Mesha
A rashi is 30° and a nakshatra pada is 3°20′, so Mesha holds nine padas: Ashwini (all four padas), Bharani (all four padas), Krittika (pada 1).
Moon sign and Lagna
If the Moon was in Mesha at your birth, Mesha is your Janma Rashi. If Mesha was rising on the eastern horizon, it is your Lagna (ascendant) and sets the house numbering of your Kundali. Both need your exact birth time and place.
Frequently asked questions
Which planet rules Mesha rashi?
Mars is the lord of Mesha (Aries).
Which nakshatras fall in Mesha?
Mesha contains Ashwini (all four padas), Bharani (all four padas), Krittika (pada 1).
Is Mesha rashi my Sun sign?
Only by coincidence. Vedic astrology calls the sign your Moon occupied at birth your rashi, and it uses the sidereal zodiac, about 24° behind the tropical zodiac used for Western Sun signs. Your Kundali shows your Moon sign exactly.
Which planets are exalted or debilitated in Mesha?
In Mesha, Sun (10°) is exalted and Saturn (20°) is debilitated.