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Find Your Rashi & Nakshatra (Vedic Moon Sign)

In Vedic Astrology, your Moon Sign (Janma Rashi) and Birth Star (Janma Nakshatra) define your true identity, emotional nature, and destiny. Unlike Western Sun signs, these are highly specific to your birth time. Use our free calculator below to find yours instantly.

A colorful chart showing the 27 Nakshatras and 12 Rashis

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Tip: Accurate birth time helps in finding the correct 'Pada' (Quarter), which is essential for detailed horoscope readings.

Why is knowing your Nakshatra important?

In Indian tradition, the Nakshatra is the "Star of Destiny." It is used for:

Naming Your Baby

The starting sound of a baby's name is chosen based on the Nakshatra Pada to resonate with their cosmic energy.

Marriage Matching

The compatibility of minds (Mahendra Koota, Nadi Koota) is checked using the Nakshatras of the bride and groom.

Rashi vs. Sun Sign

Many people confuse Rashi with Sun Sign. While your Sun Sign represents your ego (how you shine), your Rashi represents your mind (how you feel). Since we live in our minds most of the time, Vedic Astrology considers Rashi to be the primary sign for predictions.



Astrologer Santhosh Kumar Sharma

About the Calculator: This tool uses the Swiss Ephemeris with Lahiri Ayanamsha for maximum precision. It was developed under the guidance of Sri Santhosh Kumar Sharma, a Vedic Astrologer with 31+ years of experience.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Glossary

In Indian culture and Vedic astrology, the **Moon (Chandra)** represents your mind, emotions, and temperament. While the Western **Sun Sign** changes only once a month, the **Moon Sign (Rashi)** changes every 2.25 days, making it far more precise and personal to you. That is why predictions for marriage (Gun Milan) and daily horoscopes are always based on your Rashi.

A **Nakshatra (Birth Star)** is a smaller, more specific division of the zodiac. There are 27 Nakshatras. Your Birth Star determines:
  • Your Name: The starting letter of your name (Namakaran) is decided by the Nakshatra Pada.
  • Marriage Compatibility: Most "Kootas" in matchmaking are based on Nakshatras.
  • Mahadasha: Your life's planetary cycles (Vimshottari Dasha) start based on your birth star.

For the most accurate result (especially for Nakshatra Pada), birth time is crucial because the Moon moves fast. However, if you don't have the time, you can use our Name to Rashi Calculator, which approximates your sign based on the first letter of your name.

Each Nakshatra is divided into 4 quarters called **Padas**. This is very important because even if two people have the same Star, being in different Padas can mean they belong to different Navamsha signs, leading to different characteristics.

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