A rashi is one of the 12 equal 30° divisions of the zodiac — the sidereal signs used in Vedic astrology. Each rashi has a ruling graha (its lord) and belongs to one of the four classical elements (fire, earth, air, water), which cycle in order.
These rulerships and elements are fixed and form the grammar of chart reading: the lord of a sign carries that sign's affairs wherever the lord is placed.
- Count
- 12 rashis of 30° each
- Elements
- Fire, earth, air, water (repeating)
- Zodiac
- Sidereal (Lahiri ayanamsa)
The 12 rashis, lords and elements
| # | Rashi | Lord | Element | Exalted graha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aries / मेष | Mars | fire | Sun |
| 2 | Taurus / वृषभ | Venus | earth | Moon |
| 3 | Gemini / मिथुन | Mercury | air | — |
| 4 | Cancer / कर्क | Moon | water | Jupiter |
| 5 | Leo / सिंह | Sun | fire | — |
| 6 | Virgo / कन्या | Mercury | earth | Mercury |
| 7 | Libra / तुला | Venus | air | Saturn |
| 8 | Scorpio / वृश्चिक | Mars | water | — |
| 9 | Sagittarius / धनु | Jupiter | fire | — |
| 10 | Capricorn / मकर | Saturn | earth | Mars |
| 11 | Aquarius / कुम्भ | Saturn | air | — |
| 12 | Pisces / मीन | Jupiter | water | Venus |
सामान्य प्रश्न · FAQ
How many rashis are there in Vedic astrology?
There are 12 rashis, each a 30° division of the sidereal zodiac.
Which planet rules Aries (Mesha)?
Aries (Mesha) is ruled by Mars.
Related concepts
The 9 Grahas (planets) of Vedic astrology The 27 Nakshatras and their ruling planets Vimshottari Dasha — the 120-year planetary timeline
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Definitions are computed from the BDA jyotish engine's canonical tables (Lahiri ayanamsa). This page explains the concept; personal outcomes depend on the full birth chart, dasha, location and current Panchang.