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Rashi Calculator - Moon Sign

Janma Rashi - Chandra Rashi - Sidereal Moon Sign with Lahiri Ayanamsa

Birth Details

Leave at 00:00 if birth time unknown (noon assumed).

About Moon Sign

  • Moon changes rashi every ~2.25 days
  • Most important sign in Vedic astrology
  • Used for dasha calculation
  • Key to kundali matching

Calculation Details

Enter birth date and time, then click
Find My Rashi

Moon in Each Rashi - Quick Reference

Rashi Finder - Vedic Moon Sign Calculator

In Vedic (Jyotish) astrology, Rashi refers to the moon sign - the zodiac constellation in which the Moon was positioned at the time of birth. Unlike Western astrology, which uses the Sun sign as the primary personality indicator, Vedic astrology places far greater emphasis on the Moon sign (Chandra Rashi) and the Ascendant (Lagna). There are 12 Rashis in the Vedic system: Mesha (Aries), Vrishabha (Taurus), Mithuna (Gemini), Karkataka (Cancer), Simha (Leo), Kanya (Virgo), Tula (Libra), Vrishchika (Scorpio), Dhanu (Sagittarius), Makara (Capricorn), Kumbha (Aquarius), and Meena (Pisces).

How Rashi Affects Daily Life in India

Rashi plays a central role in Indian matrimonial matching (Kundali Milan), where compatibility between a bride's and groom's Rashi, Nakshatra, and Guna points is assessed before marriage. Marriage bureaus, shaadi.com profiles, and horoscope columns in newspapers like Dina Thanthi (Tamil) and Eenadu (Telugu) all reference Rashi. Many Indian families also consult Rashi charts to determine auspicious timings (Muhurta) for house-warming ceremonies, business launches, and vehicle purchases.

Calculation Method

This tool calculates your Chandra Rashi using the Lahiri ayanamsa - the standard recommended by the Indian Government's Rashtriya Panchang - and the Meeus lunar position algorithm. Enter your date, time, and place of birth for the most accurate result. Birth time accuracy to within 30 minutes significantly improves precision.

Frequently Asked Questions

Janma Rashi (birth rashi) is the zodiac sign the Moon occupies at the time of your birth in the sidereal zodiac. It is also called Chandra Rashi. This is the primary sign used for predictions, dasha periods, and matching in Vedic astrology.

The Moon moves approximately 13 degrees per day and changes rashi roughly every 54 hours (2.25 days). Without exact birth time, there is a significant chance your Moon may be in the previous or next rashi. Always provide birth time for accurate results.

In Vedic astrology (Jyotish), Moon sign is more important than Sun sign. The Moon governs the mind (Manas) and inner life, while the Sun governs the soul and ego. Predictions for relationships, health, and career are primarily made from the Moon sign.

This calculator uses Meeus simplified Moon algorithm (accuracy within 0.5 degrees) and Lahiri ayanamsa. For most birth dates and times it produces the correct rashi. For births near rashi-transition times (within 1 hour of the Moon entering a new sign), slight discrepancy may occur - consult a professional astrologer for such cases.