Rasi (Rashi) is the Sanskrit word for a zodiac sign — one of the twelve 30-degree divisions of the sky. In Vedic astrology your most important Rasi is your Moon Rasi: the sign the Moon occupied at birth. It is the anchor for prediction, timing and matching, which is why Vedic readings feel more personal than Sun-sign columns. Here are the twelve and what they carry.
The Twelve Rashis and Their Rulers
- Mesha (Aries) — Mars · Vrishabha (Taurus) — Venus · Mithuna (Gemini) — Mercury
- Karka (Cancer) — Moon · Simha (Leo) — Sun · Kanya (Virgo) — Mercury
- Tula (Libra) — Venus · Vrishchika (Scorpio) — Mars · Dhanu (Sagittarius) — Jupiter
- Makara (Capricorn) — Saturn · Kumbha (Aquarius) — Saturn · Meena (Pisces) — Jupiter
Why the Moon Rasi Leads
The Moon changes Rasi about every 2.25 days, so your Moon Rasi is far more individual than the slow-moving Sun sign. Vedic prediction reads the Dasha timeline and transits primarily from the Moon, and the Moon sign page explains why this matters more than the Sun sign.
Rasi, Nakshatra and the Finer Layer
Each Rasi contains parts of the lunar mansions, so your Rasi pairs with a Nakshatra for a finer reading — two people with the same Rasi but different Nakshatras can differ noticeably. To find your exact Moon Rasi and Nakshatra, generate a free Kundli or ask the BhagyaX AI astrologer.
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Begin Free ReadingWhat is Rasi?
Rasi (Rashi) is a zodiac sign — one of the twelve 30-degree divisions of the sky. In Vedic astrology your Moon Rasi, the sign the Moon was in at birth, is the most important one.
What are the 12 Rashis?
Mesha, Vrishabha, Mithuna, Karka, Simha, Kanya, Tula, Vrishchika, Dhanu, Makara, Kumbha and Meena — Aries through Pisces, each ruled by a planet such as Mars, Venus, Mercury, the Moon or the Sun.
Is Rasi the same as my Sun sign?
Not usually. Your most important Rasi in Vedic astrology is the Moon Rasi, which changes every 2.25 days and is far more personal than the Western Sun sign.
How do I find my Rasi?
Generate a free Kundli or ask the BhagyaX AI astrologer with your date, exact time and place of birth — it calculates your Moon Rasi and Nakshatra precisely.