Zodiac sign dates: Aries 21 Mar–19 Apr, Taurus 20 Apr–20 May, Gemini 21 May–20 Jun, Cancer 21 Jun–22 Jul, Leo 23 Jul–22 Aug, Virgo 23 Aug–22 Sep, Libra 23 Sep–22 Oct, Scorpio 23 Oct–21 Nov, Sagittarius 22 Nov–21 Dec, Capricorn 22 Dec–19 Jan, Aquarius 20 Jan–18 Feb, Pisces 19 Feb–20 Mar.
In Western astrology your zodiac sign is the sign the Sun was in on your birthday (the dates below). In Vedic astrology your rashi is usually your Moon sign, the sign the Moon was in when you were born. Our horoscopes use the Moon sign. Not sure of yours? Use the free Moon sign calculator or Sun sign calculator.
| Sign | Sun sign dates (Western) | Sun in the rashi (Vedic, about) | Element | Ruling planet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aries (Mesha) | 21 Mar – 19 Apr | 14 Apr – 14 May | Fire | Mars |
| Taurus (Vrishabha) | 20 Apr – 20 May | 15 May – 14 Jun | Earth | Venus |
| Gemini (Mithuna) | 21 May – 20 Jun | 15 Jun – 15 Jul | Air | Mercury |
| Cancer (Karka) | 21 Jun – 22 Jul | 16 Jul – 16 Aug | Water | Moon |
| Leo (Simha) | 23 Jul – 22 Aug | 17 Aug – 16 Sep | Fire | Sun |
| Virgo (Kanya) | 23 Aug – 22 Sep | 17 Sep – 16 Oct | Earth | Mercury |
| Libra (Tula) | 23 Sep – 22 Oct | 17 Oct – 15 Nov | Air | Venus |
| Scorpio (Vrishchika) | 23 Oct – 21 Nov | 16 Nov – 15 Dec | Water | Mars |
| Sagittarius (Dhanu) | 22 Nov – 21 Dec | 16 Dec – 13 Jan | Fire | Jupiter |
| Capricorn (Makara) | 22 Dec – 19 Jan | 14 Jan – 12 Feb | Earth | Saturn |
| Aquarius (Kumbha) | 20 Jan – 18 Feb | 13 Feb – 13 Mar | Air | Saturn |
| Pisces (Meena) | 19 Feb – 20 Mar | 14 Mar – 13 Apr | Water | Jupiter |
Bold, quick, pioneering
You act first and think on the move. You love a challenge, lead naturally and get bored by slow routines; patience is your lifelong lesson.
Steady, loyal, comfort-loving
You build slowly and keep what you build. You value security, good food and beauty, and once you decide, you rarely change your mind.
Curious, witty, adaptable
Your mind is always busy. You learn fast, talk well and enjoy variety, but scattered focus can leave plans half done.
Caring, protective, intuitive
Home and family come first for you. You feel deeply, remember everything and look after others, though moods can rise and fall like the tides.
Confident, generous, proud
You shine when you are trusted to lead. You are warm and loyal, and you need respect; letting others share the stage makes you stronger.
Practical, precise, helpful
You notice what others miss. You like order, solve problems well and work hard for others, but you can be too hard on yourself.
Fair, charming, diplomatic
You want balance and good relationships. You see both sides, have good taste and keep the peace, though big decisions can take you a long time.
Intense, private, determined
You feel everything strongly and keep it to yourself. You are loyal, research deeply and never give up, but your trust takes time to earn.
Optimistic, honest, freedom-loving
You look for meaning, travel and big ideas. You are frank and cheerful and you teach well, though you may promise more than you can deliver.
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
You climb step by step, and success often comes later but lasts. You are responsible and practical; remember to rest and enjoy the climb.
Original, humane, independent
You think ahead of your time and care about people as a whole. You value friendship and freedom, and can seem distant when you are only thinking.
Gentle, imaginative, spiritual
You sense what others feel and give freely. You are creative and kind, and you need quiet time and clear limits to stay strong.
In Western astrology it is the sign the Sun was in on your birthday, for example Aries if you were born between 21 March and 19 April. In Vedic astrology your rashi is usually your Moon sign, which our free Moon sign calculator works out from your date, time and place of birth.
Western astrology uses the tropical zodiac, tied to the seasons, while Vedic astrology uses the sidereal zodiac, tied to the stars. The two are now about 24 degrees apart, so the Sun enters each Vedic sign roughly three weeks later; for example, Vedic Aries begins around 14 April instead of 21 March.
Our daily, weekly, monthly and yearly horoscopes use the Vedic Moon sign (rashi) and the real positions of the planets for each day.
Traditionally, signs of the same element get along easily, and fire signs pair well with air signs, and earth signs with water signs. For a real match between two people, use kundli matching, which compares both birth charts.
Your sun sign shows your core self, your moon sign your mind and emotions, and your rising sign, or lagna, how you meet the world. Western horoscopes are written for the sun sign; Indian horoscopes and baby-name letters use the Moon sign, and Vedic astrology gives the most weight to Moon and lagna.
Aries is Mesh, Taurus Vrishabh, Gemini Mithun, Cancer Kark, Leo Simha, Virgo Kanya, Libra Tula, Scorpio Vrishchik, Sagittarius Dhanu, Capricorn Makar, Aquarius Kumbh and Pisces Meen. In Indian astrology your rashi is usually the sign the Moon was in at birth, which is often different from your Western Sun sign.
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