The 12 Zodiac Signs (Rashis)
Explore the twelve Rashis of Vedic astrology, their ruling Grahas, elements, qualities, symbols, and traditional meanings.
Explore the Rashis
Discover the traditional identity and symbolism of all twelve Vedic zodiac signs.
Aries
Mesha
Taurus
Vrishabha
Gemini
Mithuna
Cancer
Karka
Leo
Simha
Virgo
Kanya
Libra
Tula
Scorpio
Vrishchika
Sagittarius
Dhanu
Capricorn
Makara
Aquarius
Kumbha
Pisces
Meena
Understanding the Vedic Zodiac
What Is a Rashi?
In Vedic astrology, the zodiac is divided into twelve equal segments called Rashis. Each Rashi spans 30 degrees of the ecliptic and acts as an environment that filters and colors the expression of the planets (Grahas) moving through it.
Unlike a generic sun-sign approach, a Rashi represents a deep, archetypal field of consciousness. Your Moon Rashi (where the Moon was when you were born) is considered the most vital indicator of your mind and emotional nature.
Sidereal Zodiac vs Tropical Zodiac
Vedic astrology relies on the Sidereal (Nirayana) zodiac, which calculates planetary positions against the actual, fixed background of stars. Due to the precession of the equinoxes, the Sidereal zodiac is currently about 24 degrees behind the Tropical (Sayana) zodiac used in the West.
This fundamental difference means that your Vedic Sun and Moon signs are often the preceding sign compared to your Western astrological chart.
Find Your Vedic Moon Sign
Your Vedic Moon Sign is calculated from the Moon's sidereal position at your birth. Discover your true emotional and psychological foundation.