The 12 rashis of Vedic astrology
The zodiac is divided into twelve rashis of 30° each. Each has a ruling planet, an element and a modality, and together they hold the 27 nakshatras.
All twelve rashis
| # | Rashi | Ruling planet | Element | Modality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mesha (Aries) | Mars | Fire | Movable (chara) |
| 2 | Vrishabha (Taurus) | Venus | Earth | Fixed (sthira) |
| 3 | Mithuna (Gemini) | Mercury | Air | Dual (dwiswabhava) |
| 4 | Karka (Cancer) | the Moon | Water | Movable (chara) |
| 5 | Simha (Leo) | the Sun | Fire | Fixed (sthira) |
| 6 | Kanya (Virgo) | Mercury | Earth | Dual (dwiswabhava) |
| 7 | Tula (Libra) | Venus | Air | Movable (chara) |
| 8 | Vrishchika (Scorpio) | Mars | Water | Fixed (sthira) |
| 9 | Dhanu (Sagittarius) | Jupiter | Fire | Dual (dwiswabhava) |
| 10 | Makara (Capricorn) | Saturn | Earth | Movable (chara) |
| 11 | Kumbha (Aquarius) | Saturn | Air | Fixed (sthira) |
| 12 | Meena (Pisces) | Jupiter | Water | Dual (dwiswabhava) |
Frequently asked questions
What is a rashi?
A rashi is one of the 12 signs of the zodiac, each 30° wide. In Vedic astrology your rashi usually means the sign your Moon occupied at birth (Janma Rashi).
Is my rashi the same as my Sun sign?
Not usually. Vedic astrology uses the sidereal zodiac, which is about 24° behind the tropical zodiac used in Western astrology, and it names your rashi from the Moon, not the Sun.
How do I find my rashi?
It depends on your exact birth time and place. Generate your Kundali on Shiv Parashara to see your Moon sign, Lagna and nakshatra.