In Vedic astrology (Jyotish), the zodiac is divided into 12 Rashis — lunar zodiac signs based on the Moon's position at birth (rather than the Sun, as in Western astrology). Each Rashi has a ruling planet, element, and characteristic temperament. Click any sign for full details.
Aries
Bold, ambitious, and dynamic. Aries loves to be number one and dives headfirst into even the most challenging situations.
Taurus
Grounded and sensual. Taurus values stability, beauty, and comfort, and works steadily toward lasting security.
Gemini
Quick-witted and versatile. Gemini thrives on variety, communication, and mental stimulation.
Cancer
Deeply emotional and nurturing. Cancer is the caretaker of the zodiac, valuing home and family above all.
Leo
Dramatic and confident. Leo loves the spotlight and leads with warmth and charisma.
Virgo
Meticulous and service-oriented. Virgo seeks perfection and finds purpose in helping others.
Libra
Balance-seeking and sociable. Libra strives for harmony in relationships and beauty in surroundings.
Scorpio
Intense and transformative. Scorpio delves deep into life's mysteries and emerges stronger.
Sagittarius
Freedom-loving and philosophical. Sagittarius seeks truth, adventure, and meaning.
Capricorn
Ambitious and disciplined. Capricorn builds lasting success through patience and hard work.
Aquarius
Innovative and humanitarian. Aquarius thinks ahead and cares for the collective.
Pisces
Dreamy and empathetic. Pisces feels deeply and often channels creativity and spirituality.
A Rashi (राशि) is one of the twelve sectors of the zodiac, each spanning 30° of the celestial sphere. In Vedic astrology, your “Rashi” almost always refers to the Janma Rashi — the sign occupied by the Moon at the moment of your birth. This differs from Western astrology, which uses the Sun's position.
The 12 Rashis are arranged in four elemental groups — Fire (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius), Earth (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn), Air (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius), and Water (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces) — and each is ruled by one of the seven classical planets, with Mars and Venus, Mercury, Jupiter, and Saturn each ruling two signs, while the Sun and Moon each rule one.
Bhakti5 computes Rashi from the sidereal Moon longitude at birth, applying the Lahiri Ayanamsa (calibrated to the Indian Astronomical Ephemeris). All calculations run from astronomical first principles — no API lookups.
The Vedic Rashi is based on the sidereal zodiac, fixed against the stars. The Western zodiac sign is based on the tropical zodiac, fixed to the equinoxes. Because of precession, the two systems currently differ by roughly 24 degrees, so your Vedic Rashi is often one sign earlier than your Western Sun sign.
In Vedic astrology, the Janma Rashi (Moon sign) is considered the primary indicator of personality and life events because the Moon governs the mind. Daily rashifal predictions almost always use the Moon sign. Western astrology, by contrast, uses the Sun sign.
Rashi is calculated by determining the sidereal longitude of the Moon at the exact moment of birth. The 360-degree zodiac is divided into 12 equal Rashis of 30 degrees each, starting from Mesha (Aries). Bhakti5 uses the astronomy-engine library with Lahiri Ayanamsa correction.
Western horoscopes use the tropical zodiac and the Sun sign. Vedic horoscopes use the sidereal zodiac and the Moon sign. The two will only rarely agree.