Moon Sign / Janma Rashi — the most important astrological factor in Vedic astrology. It is the zodiac sign in which the Moon was placed at the time of your birth. Sun sign is primary in Western astrology, but Moon sign holds more significance in Vedic astrology — Moon is the karaka of emotions, mind, intuition, and nature.
Moon sign affects a person's nature, career, marriage, health, and entire life path. Daily horoscope, transit predictions, muhurat-determination — all based on Moon sign. In this article, we will study 12 Moon signs in detail — ruling planet, nature, favorable activities, favorable partner, health tendencies, and gemstone-remedies.
✦ Computation of Moon Sign
For Moon sign determination, birth date, time (accurate to minute), and place are required. The Moon moves approximately 13° forward every 24 hours — stays in one sign (30°) for 2.25 days. Two people born on the same day may have different Moon signs if their birth times differ by 12+ hours.
Computation method: 1) Birth date, time, place's longitude-latitude. 2) Calculate Moon's tropical longitude. 3) Convert to sidereal longitude using Lahiri Ayanamsa. 4) Divide by 30° — integer quotient = sign (1=Aries, 2=Taurus, etc.).
Example: 28 April 2026, 12:00 PM IST, Delhi. Moon sidereal longitude ≈ 220° = Scorpio sign (220/30 = 7.33; 8th sign = Scorpio). Our calculator does this automatically — based on Jean Meeus algorithms.
✦ 12 Moon Signs
Aries (Mars ruled): Courageous, outspoken, leadership-loving, angry. Auspicious color: red. Auspicious gemstone: Coral. Auspicious number: 9. Career: Military, police, sports, entrepreneurship.
Taurus (Venus ruled): Stable, patient, artistic, material-loving. Auspicious color: white, green. Auspicious gemstone: Diamond. Auspicious number: 6. Career: Art, music, fashion, banking.
Gemini (Mercury ruled): Intelligent, restless, communication-skilled, dual-natured. Auspicious color: green. Auspicious gemstone: Emerald. Auspicious number: 5. Career: Education, writing, media, business.
Cancer (Moon ruled): Emotional, family-loving, introverted, sensitive. Auspicious color: white, silver. Auspicious gemstone: Pearl. Auspicious number: 2, 7. Career: Medicine, motherhood-work, sea trade.
Leo (Sun ruled): Self-confident, proud, generous, leadership-loving. Auspicious color: golden, orange. Auspicious gemstone: Ruby. Auspicious number: 1. Career: Politics, government service, entertainment.
Virgo (Mercury ruled): Analytical, hardworking, service-minded, perfection-loving. Auspicious color: green. Auspicious gemstone: Emerald. Auspicious number: 5. Career: Medicine, editing, research, service.
Libra (Venus ruled): Balanced, beauty-loving, diplomatic, indecisive. Auspicious color: white, pink. Auspicious gemstone: Diamond. Auspicious number: 6. Career: Law, fashion, diplomacy, art.
Scorpio (Mars ruled): Deep, mysterious, emotional, strong willpower. Auspicious color: red, maroon. Auspicious gemstone: Coral. Auspicious number: 9. Career: Research, intelligence, medicine, astrology.
Sagittarius (Jupiter ruled): Optimistic, philosophical, travel-loving, independent. Auspicious color: yellow. Auspicious gemstone: Yellow Sapphire. Auspicious number: 3. Career: Teaching, religion, philosophy, travel.
Capricorn (Saturn ruled): Hardworking, disciplined, ambitious, serious. Auspicious color: blue, black. Auspicious gemstone: Blue Sapphire. Auspicious number: 8. Career: Engineering, administration, politics, business.
Aquarius (Saturn ruled): Independent, humanitarian, intellectual, unique. Auspicious color: blue. Auspicious gemstone: Blue Sapphire. Auspicious number: 8. Career: Science, social service, technology, research.
Pisces (Jupiter ruled): Emotional, spiritual, artistic, sensitive. Auspicious color: yellow, white. Auspicious gemstone: Yellow Sapphire. Auspicious number: 3. Career: Art, religion, medicine, marine.
✦ Moon Sign and Marriage
Moon sign is extremely important in marriage. Out of 8 kootas of kundali milan, 5 kootas are directly based on Moon sign and nakshatra. Graha Maitri Koota on Moon-ruling planets. Bhakoot Koota directly on the distance between Moon signs.
Moon sign-compatible marriage: Best compatible signs — Aries: Leo, Sagittarius. Taurus: Virgo, Capricorn. Gemini: Libra, Aquarius. Cancer: Scorpio, Pisces. Leo: Aries, Sagittarius. Virgo: Taurus, Capricorn. Libra: Gemini, Aquarius. Scorpio: Cancer, Pisces. Sagittarius: Aries, Leo. Capricorn: Taurus, Virgo. Aquarius: Gemini, Libra. Pisces: Cancer, Scorpio.
Bhakoot Dosha — 6-8 or 2-12 Moon sign-position. Both Moon signs are 6th or 8th from each other — dosha. Example: Aries-Virgo (6th) or Aries-Scorpio (8th).
✦ Moon Sign and Daily Life
Daily horoscope: Complete forecast based on Moon sign. View today's transit in panchang for daily tendencies for your sign. Accurate Moon sign-based daily horoscope on our site.
Moon Mahadasha and Antardasha: In Vimshottari system, Moon Mahadasha is 10 years long. If your Moon Mahadasha is favorable — special auspicious-period. Effect of Moon's current position.
Transit predictions: Planets' relationship to Moon sign — Sade Sati (Saturn 1 sign before Moon sign, on Moon sign, or 1 sign after = 7.5 year period), Ashtam Shani (Saturn in 8th sign from Moon sign), etc.
Mantra-japa and remedies: Worship of Moon sign's ruling planet extremely effective. Example: Aries → Mars worship, Coral gemstone, "Om Am Angarakaya Namah" mantra.
📚Sources & References
Content in this article is verified against the following classical and modern authoritative sources. Readers may independently verify against the original sources.
- ▪Surya Siddhanta — classical Sanskrit astronomical text (~5th century CE)
- ▪Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra — foundational text on Vedic astrology by Maharishi Parashara
- ▪Muhurta Chintamani by Ram Daivajna (16th century) — standard reference for muhurat selection
- ▪Astronomical Algorithms by Jean Meeus (Willmann-Bell, 1998) — basis for all astronomical computations on this site
- ▪Lahiri Ayanamsa — standard sidereal reference adopted by the Indian Calendar Reform Committee (1955)
✦ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Sun sign and Moon sign?▼
Sun sign (Western): Sign in which Sun was at your birth-time. Moon sign (Vedic): Sign in which Moon was at your birth-time. In Vedic astrology, Moon sign (mind, emotions, nature) is more important. In Western astrology, Sun sign (ego, energy) is primary. Both can be different.
Does Moon sign change throughout life?▼
No. Janma Moon sign is fixed — it will remain throughout life. However, "transit Moon sign" changes every 2.25 days — the sign Moon is currently in. In daily panchang, this is "today's Moon".
Should career be chosen according to Moon sign?▼
Moon sign is a reference — not entirely decisive. Gives understanding of natural tendency. If Moon sign Leo (leadership-loving) — then management-leadership work favorable. However, also view lagna, Sun sign, planetary dasha. Personal preference and talent are also important.
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