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The 12 Rashis (Moon Signs): Lords, Nakshatras and Sun Dates
Which rashi is the Moon in today?
On 2 November 2026 the Moon is in Karka until 3 November 2026, 3:46 AM IST. The Sun is in sidereal Tula until 16 November 2026, 7:43 PM IST.
What are the 12 rashis?
| Rashi | Span | Lord | Element | Sun enters (2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesha (Aries) | 0°–30° | Mars | Fire (Agni) | |
| Vrishabha (Taurus) | 30°–60° | Venus | Earth (Prithvi) | |
| Mithuna (Gemini) | 60°–90° | Mercury | Air (Vayu) | |
| Karka (Cancer) | 90°–120° | Moon | Water (Jala) | |
| Simha (Leo) | 120°–150° | Sun | Fire (Agni) | |
| Kanya (Virgo) | 150°–180° | Mercury | Earth (Prithvi) | |
| Tula (Libra) | 180°–210° | Venus | Air (Vayu) | |
| Vrishchika (Scorpio) | 210°–240° | Mars | Water (Jala) | |
| Dhanu (Sagittarius) | 240°–270° | Jupiter | Fire (Agni) | |
| Makara (Capricorn) | 270°–300° | Saturn | Earth (Prithvi) | |
| Kumbha (Aquarius) | 300°–330° | Saturn | Air (Vayu) | |
| Meena (Pisces) | 330°–360° | Jupiter | Water (Jala) |
Frequently asked questions
- Which rashi is the Moon in today?
- On 2 November 2026 the Moon is in Karka until 3 November 2026, 3:46 AM IST. The Sun is in sidereal Tula until 16 November 2026, 7:43 PM IST.
- How is my rashi found?
- In Indian astrology your rashi is the sidereal sign the Moon occupied at your birth. It needs the date, time and place of birth; a free Kundli shows it.
- Why do Indian and Western sun signs differ?
- Indian astrology uses the sidereal zodiac fixed to the stars (here with the Lahiri ayanamsa); Western astrology uses the tropical zodiac fixed to the equinox. The two are now about 24° apart.
Positions: sidereal (nirayana) zodiac, Lahiri (Chitrapaksha) ayanamsa, Swiss Ephemeris with its data files. Times are Indian Standard Time (IST, UTC+05:30), the moment the Moon or Sun crosses the boundary, truncated to the minute; the same instant holds everywhere, only the clock time differs. Lords and elements: Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, chapter 4. How we calculate