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Mesha (Aries) Rashi: Lord Mars, Nakshatras, Name Letters and Moon Dates
What is Mesha rashi?
Mesha (Aries) is the 1st of the 12 sidereal rashis, spanning 0°–30° of the zodiac. Its lord is Mars, its element fire (agni) and it is a chara (movable) sign.
The Moon is next in Mesha from 22 November 2026, 5:55 AM IST to 24 November 2026, 7:24 AM IST. In 2026 the Sun is in Mesha from 14 April 2026, 9:32 AM IST to 15 May 2026, 6:22 AM IST.
Which planet rules Mesha rashi?
Mars rules Mesha. The table lists the sign's fixed facts.
| Rashi | Mesha (Aries) |
| Number in the zodiac | 1 |
| Sidereal span | 0°–30° |
| Lord (swami) | Mars |
| Element (tattva) | Fire (Agni) |
| Nature | Chara (movable) |
| Symbol | a ram |
| Nakshatras | Ashwini padas 1–4, Bharani padas 1–4, Krittika pada 1 |
Which nakshatras are in Mesha?
Ashwini padas 1–4, Bharani padas 1–4, Krittika pada 1.
Which letters do Mesha rashi names start with?
Chu, Che, Cho, La, Li, Lu, Le, Lo, A. Baby names by nakshatra
When is the Moon in Mesha next?
| Moon enters | Moon leaves | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 49 h 29 min | ||
| 50 h 38 min | ||
| 52 h 30 min |
When does the Sun enter Mesha?
The Sun's entry into a sidereal sign is the Mesha Sankranti. Dates are for the sidereal (Lahiri) zodiac used in Indian calendars, not the Western tropical zodiac.
| Year | Sun enters | Sun leaves |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ||
| 2027 |
The other rashis
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the lord of Mesha rashi?
- Mars is the lord of Mesha (Aries).
- Which nakshatras fall in Mesha?
- Ashwini padas 1–4, Bharani padas 1–4, Krittika pada 1.
- What are the name letters for Mesha rashi?
- Chu, Che, Cho, La, Li, Lu, Le, Lo, A.
- When is the Moon in Mesha?
- The Moon is next in Mesha from 22 November 2026, 5:55 AM IST to 24 November 2026, 7:24 AM IST.
- When is the Sun in Mesha in 2026?
- In 2026 the Sun is in Mesha from 14 April 2026, 9:32 AM IST to 15 May 2026, 6:22 AM IST.
- Is Mesha the same as Aries in Western astrology?
- It is the same twelfth of the zodiac by name, but Indian astrology measures it in the sidereal zodiac, which is now about 24° behind the tropical zodiac of Western astrology, so the Sun enters Mesha about three weeks later than Western Aries begins.
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. Lord, element and nature: Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, chapter 4. How we calculate