In Vedic astrology, your Rashi (Moon sign) reveals your emotions, personality, and karmic blueprint. It’s not the same as your Sun sign in Western astrology. Your Rashi is determined by the position of the Moon at your time of birth.

Want to know which Rashi you belong to? Here’s a breakdown of the 12 Rashis by name, along with their traits, ruling planets, and remedies to balance their energy.

1. Mesh Rashi (Aries)

• Element: Fire

• Ruling Planet: Mars

• Traits: Bold, energetic, competitive, impulsive

• Famous For: Leadership, quick decisions

• Ritual: Light a diya at dawn and chant Hanuman Chalisa every Tuesday

2. Vrishabh Rashi (Taurus)

• Element: Earth

• Ruling Planet: Venus

• Traits: Loyal, comfort-loving, patient

• Famous For: Steady growth and aesthetic taste

• Remedy: Offer white flowers to Goddess Lakshmi on Fridays

3. Mithun Rashi (Gemini)

• Element: Air

• Ruling Planet: Mercury

• Traits: Curious, witty, talkative

• Famous For: Quick thinking and adaptability

• Ritual: Feed birds and recite “Om Budhaya Namah” on Wednesdays

4. Kark Rashi (Cancer)

• Element: Water

• Ruling Planet: Moon

• Traits: Emotional, nurturing, intuitive

• Famous For: Deep empathy and memory

• Remedy: Donate milk or white rice on Mondays

5. Singh Rashi (Leo)

• Element: Fire

• Ruling Planet: Sun

• Traits: Confident, passionate, authoritative

• Famous For: Natural leadership

• Ritual: Offer water to the rising sun daily

6. Kanya Rashi (Virgo)

• Element: Earth

• Ruling Planet: Mercury

• Traits: Analytical, perfectionist, practical

• Famous For: Eye for detail

• Remedy: Donate green moong dal on Wednesdays

7. Tula Rashi (Libra)

• Element: Air

• Ruling Planet: Venus

• Traits: Balanced, charming, peace-loving

• Famous For: Harmony and fairness

• Ritual: Light a rose-scented diya on Friday evenings

8. Vrishchik Rashi (Scorpio)

• Element: Water

• Ruling Planet: Mars

• Traits: Intense, secretive, emotional depth

• Famous For: Resilience and transformation

• Remedy: Meditate near water and chant “Om Mangalaya Namah” on Tuesdays

9. Dhanu Rashi (Sagittarius)

• Element: Fire

• Ruling Planet: Jupiter

• Traits: Optimistic, philosophical, adventurous

• Famous For: Wisdom and wanderlust

• Ritual: Donate yellow sweets on Thursdays

10. Makar Rashi (Capricorn)

• Element: Earth

• Ruling Planet: Saturn

• Traits: Disciplined, determined, practical

• Famous For: Hard work and long-term goals

• Remedy: Offer mustard oil under a Peepal tree on Saturdays

11. Kumbh Rashi (Aquarius)

• Element: Air

• Ruling Planet: Saturn

• Traits: Innovative, unconventional, visionary

• Famous For: Social service and intellect

• Ritual: Donate black clothes or shoes to the needy

12. Meen Rashi (Pisces)

• Element: Water

• Ruling Planet: Jupiter

• Traits: Dreamy, empathetic, spiritual

• Famous For: Deep emotional and spiritual connect

• Remedy: Meditate near a temple and light a ghee diya every Thursday

Why Should You Know Your Rashi?

Knowing your Rashi helps you:

• Understand your emotional reactions

• Navigate your relationships better

• Make career and health choices that align with your nature

• Time your important decisions with favorable planetary transits

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Confusing Sun sign with Moon sign

• Relying only on personality traits and ignoring planetary aspects

• Ignoring retrograde or combust planetary effects

• Not checking the Nakshatra (lunar mansion) of your Moon sign

Still unsure about your exact Rashi or how to calculate it from your birth chart?

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