Vedic Astrology
The 12 rashis
The rashis are the twelve signs of the zodiac, each ruled by a planet and carrying its own temperament. The dates below are the Vedic ones, measured against the visible constellations, so they run about 23 days later than the Western dates most people know. Many readers find their rashi is the sign before the one they grew up calling theirs.
- 1Aries
Mesha · April 14 to May 14 · Mars · Fire
- 2Taurus
Vrishabha · May 15 to June 14 · Venus · Earth
- 3Gemini
Mithuna · June 15 to July 16 · Mercury · Air
- 4Cancer
Karka · July 17 to August 16 · Moon · Water
- 5Leo
Simha · August 17 to September 16 · Sun · Fire
- 6Virgo
Kanya · September 17 to October 17 · Mercury · Earth
- 7Libra
Tula · October 18 to November 15 · Venus · Air
- 8Scorpio
Vrishchika · November 16 to December 15 · Mars · Water
- 9Sagittarius
Dhanu · December 16 to January 14 · Jupiter · Fire
- 10Capricorn
Makara · January 15 to February 12 · Saturn · Earth
- 11Aquarius
Kumbha · February 13 to March 14 · Saturn · Air
- 12Pisces
Meena · March 15 to April 13 · Jupiter · Water