Moon Sign (Rashi) Calculator
Your Moon sign (Chandra Rashi) is the sign your Moon occupied at birth. In Vedic astrology the Moon — your manas, or mind — is considered more central than the Sun, so your Rashi is the sign most daily predictions and Dasha readings are based on.
ShivAstro's free Moon sign calculator gives you your sidereal Rashi, your Nakshatra, and the emotional nature your Moon describes — computed accurately from your exact birth details.
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Why the Moon sign matters most
Your Sun sign is your core identity, but your Moon sign governs your feelings, instincts, comfort and inner world. Indian Rashifal (horoscopes) are read from the Moon sign, not the Sun sign.
Sidereal vs tropical
Vedic astrology uses the sidereal zodiac, tied to the actual stars and offset about 24° from the Western tropical zodiac — which is why your Vedic Moon sign can differ from a Western one. ShivAstro shows both systems.
Moon sign and your Nakshatra
Within your Moon sign sits your Nakshatra, which sharpens the reading and starts your Dasha clock. The calculator gives you both together.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸How do I find my Moon sign?
Enter your date, exact time and place of birth. ShivAstro calculates your sidereal Moon sign (Rashi) and Nakshatra.
▸Why is my Moon sign different from my Sun sign?
The Moon moves through a sign in about 2.25 days, so its sign is usually different from your Sun sign and needs your birth date and time to pin down.
▸Is the Moon sign more important than the Sun sign?
In Vedic astrology, yes — the Moon governs the mind and emotions and is the basis for most predictions and Dasha timing.
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