Rashi
రాశి
Sanskrit: राशि · Category: Astrology
Quick Definition
Zodiac sign — one of 12 divisions of the ecliptic, each 30°.
Detailed Explanation
The 12 rashis (Mesha, Vrishabha, Mithuna, ...) form the Vedic sidereal zodiac. Each rashi is ruled by a planet and has an associated element (Fire, Earth, Air, Water). The rashi at the Moon's position at birth is your Janma Rashi or Chandra Rashi, used for most predictions. The rashi at the eastern horizon at birth is your Lagna or Ascendant.
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Author & Sources
Compiled by Pandit Ramachandra Sharma, Vedic Astrologer & Panchangam Scholar. Definitions cross-referenced against classical texts: Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, Muhurta Chintamani, Surya Siddhanta, Gṛhya Sūtras. See the full Vedic Glossary for 58 terms across Panchanga, Astrology, Calendar, Dosha, Ritual, and Sanskara categories.