Moon sign
Moon Sign (Rashi) Calculator
Find your Vedic moon sign (rashi) free from your date, time and place of birth. Accurate astronomical calculation, with sign lord and nakshatra.
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What is a moon sign?
Your moon sign (rashi) is the zodiac sign the Moon occupied at your exact birth time. In Vedic astrology this is what daily, weekly and yearly horoscopes are built on, unlike Western astrology, which uses the sun sign.
The Moon changes sign roughly every two and a half days, far faster than the Sun (which stays in one sign for about a month). That is why an accurate birth time matters for a moon sign, and why panchang-based predictions always start from it.
The moon sign reflects the mind, emotions and temperament, while the ascendant (rising sign) reflects personality and body. Both are part of the same birth chart, not two separate ones.
All 12 moon signs
Every rashi has its own ruling planet, element and temperament. Find yours below, or compare them all in the table.
| Sign | Lord | Element | Traits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesha (Aries) | Mars | Fire | Courageous, Energetic, Leader, Confident |
| Vrishabha (Taurus) | Venus | Earth | Patient, Reliable, Practical, Artistic |
| Mithuna (Gemini) | Mercury | Air | Intelligent, Curious, Witty, Communicative |
| Karka (Cancer) | Moon | Water | Emotional, Empathetic, Family-oriented, Intuitive |
| Simha (Leo) | Sun | Fire | Ambitious, Generous, Proud, Charismatic |
| Kanya (Virgo) | Mercury | Earth | Analytical, Hardworking, Service-oriented, Precise |
| Tula (Libra) | Venus | Air | Balanced, Fair-minded, Diplomatic, Graceful |
| Vrishchika (Scorpio) | Mars | Water | Intense, Mysterious, Determined, Deep |
| Dhanu (Sagittarius) | Jupiter | Fire | Optimistic, Freedom-loving, Philosophical, Adventurous |
| Makara (Capricorn) | Saturn | Earth | Ambitious, Disciplined, Responsible, Practical |
| Kumbha (Aquarius) | Saturn | Air | Humanitarian, Progressive, Independent, Intellectual |
| Meena (Pisces) | Jupiter | Water | Sensitive, Compassionate, Imaginative, Spiritual |
FAQ
Questions about your moon sign
What is the difference between a moon sign and a sun sign? +
A sun sign (the kind printed in Western newspapers) depends only on your birth month and stays fixed for weeks. A moon sign depends on your exact birth time and changes roughly every two and a half days. Vedic horoscopes and naming conventions are both based on the moon sign.
Can I find my moon sign without an exact birth time? +
The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, so most of the time the sign does not change within a single day. But if your birth fell close to a sign change, an inexact time can give the wrong rashi. The more precise the time, the more reliable the result.
What is my moon sign used for? +
Your moon sign is the basis for your daily, weekly, monthly and yearly rashifal. It also underlies the traditional first-letter-of-name recommendation and the Moon-based kootas used in kundli matching.
Is this moon sign calculator free? +
Yes, completely free. Your moon sign is a basic astrological fact, not a paid service. Our paid services cover the full birth chart and kundli matching.