Vedic Astrology · Glossary
Janma Rashi
जन्म राशि
Moon sign — the zodiac sign the Moon was in at the moment of birth.
Janma Rashi (birth Moon sign) is the zodiac sign occupied by the Moon at your exact moment of birth. In Vedic astrology, Janma Rashi is even more significant than the Sun sign used in Western astrology. Predictions for daily life, dasha periods, Sade Sati, Mangal dosha, and most predictive techniques are calculated from the Janma Rashi. The Moon changes signs approximately every 2.5 days, making Rashi specific to your birth timing. Hindu names, nakshatra-based name syllables, and puja timing recommendations all use the Janma Rashi.
Examples
- ◆If the Moon was in Taurus at your birth, your Janma Rashi is Vrishabha (Taurus)
- ◆Sade Sati begins when Saturn enters the sign before your Janma Rashi
- ◆Daily horoscope predictions in Indian astrology are based on Janma Rashi, not Sun sign
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Janma Rashi?
Janma Rashi is your Moon sign in Vedic astrology — the zodiac sign the Moon occupied at your birth. It is distinct from the Western Sun sign. In Vedic astrology, the Moon sign is primary for predictions, daily horoscopes, Sade Sati calculations, dasha timing, and naming conventions.
How is Janma Rashi different from Sun sign?
Sun sign (used in Western astrology) is determined by the Sun's position, which changes monthly. Janma Rashi (Moon sign, used in Vedic astrology) is determined by the Moon's position, which changes every 2–3 days. Indian daily horoscopes, marriage compatibility, and most life predictions are based on Janma Rashi.
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