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Glossary
Rashi (Moon Sign)
The sidereal sign the Moon was in at birth. In Jyotish it matters more than the Sun sign: it is the mind, the emotions and the basis for daily forecasts.
Definition
Rashi means "sign"; in everyday use it means the Janma Rashi, the Moon's sign at birth. Indian newspaper horoscopes are written by Rashi, not by Sun sign.
What it is used for
- Daily and yearly forecasts (Gochar) are counted from the Rashi
- Sade Sati is timed from it
- Guna Milan matching uses the Moon's Rashi and nakshatra
- The name syllable traditionally chosen for a child comes from the nakshatra pada
Compare with the Western Moon sign. Find yours in the Vedic Birth Chart report.
See it in your own chart
Astrool calculates your full birth chart, not just your sun sign, and writes your daily, weekly and monthly readings against it.
Common questions
How is Rashi different from Sun sign?
Rashi is the Moon's sign; Sun sign is the Sun's. Vedic astrology emphasises the Moon.
Can I know my Rashi without a birth time?
Usually, since the Moon spends about 2.5 days in a sign; on the day it changes sign, the time decides.