The 12 Zodiac Signs (Rashis)
In Vedic astrology, the sidereal zodiac is divided into twelve 30-degree signs. The Sun, Moon and other planets each occupy a sign; the ascendant is the sign rising at birth. Explore each sign's ruler, element, nakshatras and planetary placements.
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Aries (Mesha)
Fire sign · Ruled by Mars
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Taurus (Vrishabha)
Earth sign · Ruled by Venus
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Gemini (Mithuna)
Air sign · Ruled by Mercury
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Cancer (Karka)
Water sign · Ruled by Moon
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Leo (Simha)
Fire sign · Ruled by Sun
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Virgo (Kanya)
Earth sign · Ruled by Mercury
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Libra (Tula)
Air sign · Ruled by Venus
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Scorpio (Vrishchika)
Water sign · Ruled by Mars
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Sagittarius (Dhanu)
Fire sign · Ruled by Jupiter
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Capricorn (Makara)
Earth sign · Ruled by Saturn
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Aquarius (Kumbha)
Air sign · Ruled by Saturn
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Pisces (Meena)
Water sign · Ruled by Jupiter
Zodiac signs by birth date: which system?
Birthday ranges usually refer to Western tropical Sun signs. The table gives approximate conventional ranges; exact boundaries vary with the year and birth time. These ranges do not calculate a Vedic Moon sign.
| Sign | Approximate tropical Sun dates |
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| Aries | Mar 21 – Apr 19 |
| Taurus | Apr 20 – May 20 |
| Gemini | May 21 – Jun 20 |
| Cancer | Jun 21 – Jul 22 |
| Leo | Jul 23 – Aug 22 |
| Virgo | Aug 23 – Sep 22 |
| Libra | Sep 23 – Oct 22 |
| Scorpio | Oct 23 – Nov 21 |
| Sagittarius | Nov 22 – Dec 21 |
| Capricorn | Dec 22 – Jan 19 |
| Aquarius | Jan 20 – Feb 18 |
| Pisces | Feb 19 – Mar 20 |
These ranges are a general birthday guide, not a calculation for a particular birth moment. To use AstroVeena's Moon-sign forecasts, calculate your birth Rashi instead. The sign guides above explain the Vedic framework.