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Moon sign vs Sun sign: which one should you follow?

Short answer: in Vedic (Indian) astrology your daily horoscope is read from your Moon sign, called rashi. Your Sun sign is what Western horoscopes use.

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The difference

  • Sun sign: the sign the Sun was in at your birth. It changes about once a month, so everyone born in the same month shares it.
  • Moon sign (rashi): the sign the Moon was in at your birth. The Moon changes sign about every two and a half days, so it is more personal.
  • In Jyotish the Moon stands for the mind and feelings, which is why rashi is used for daily horoscopes.

Why your Vedic Sun sign may differ

Vedic astrology uses the sidereal zodiac, which sits about 24 degrees behind the Western one. So for many people the Vedic Sun sign is one sign earlier than the Western one: a Western Leo is often a Vedic Cancer.

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Moon sign calculator · Sun sign calculator · today's horoscope by Moon sign

Questions people ask

Which sign should I read my horoscope by?

Your Moon sign, if you follow Indian astrology. Our daily horoscopes are by Moon sign.

What do I need to find my Moon sign?

Your date, time and place of birth. The time matters because the Moon moves quickly.

Is my ascendant (lagna) the same thing?

No. The lagna is the sign rising in the east at your birth. It changes about every two hours and sets up your whole chart.

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