A Nakshatra is one of the 27 lunar mansions that divide the zodiac. Your Janma Nakshatra is the star the Moon occupied at your birth. Each Nakshatra spans 13 degrees 20 minutes and is divided into four Padas (quarters).

What is a Rasi (moon sign)?

A Rasi is one of the 12 zodiac signs. In Vedic astrology your Rasi usually refers to your Janma Rasi, the sign the Moon occupied at birth — this drives Rasi Palan, muhurtham and match-making.

Rasi & Nakshatra Finder — Find Your Star, Pada, Rasi & Lagna by Date of Birth

Q: How do I find my Nakshatra and Rasi?

Enter your date of birth, time of birth and place of birth. The tool computes the Moon's exact sidereal position at that moment and returns your Janma Nakshatra (birth star) with its Pada, your Rasi (moon sign) and your Lagna (ascendant).

Q: What is Lagna (Ascendant)?

Lagna, or Ascendant, is the zodiac sign rising on the eastern horizon at your moment of birth. It needs an accurate birth time and place, and forms the first house of your horoscope.

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Rasi, Nakshatra & Padam — a quick guide

Nakshatra (birth star)

The zodiac is divided into 27 Nakshatras (lunar mansions), each spanning 13°20′. Your Janma Nakshatra is the star the Moon occupied at your birth. It underpins naming, marriage matching (porutham), dasha periods and muhurtham.

Rasi (moon sign)

The 12 signs of the zodiac are the Rasis. In Vedic astrology your Rasi usually means your Janma Rasi — the sign the Moon occupied at birth. It drives Rasi Palan, muhurtham and match-making.

Padam (Pada)

Each Nakshatra is split into four equal quarters called Padas, each 3°20′ — 108 Padas in all. The Pada refines your birth star, determines your Navamsa, and fixes the exact Rasi for stars that span two signs.

Lagna (Ascendant)

Lagna (Ascendant) is the zodiac sign rising on the eastern horizon at your birth. It needs an accurate birth time and place, and forms the first house of your horoscope.

Once you know your Nakshatra & Rasi, use them in our Match Making, Chandrashtamam, Rasi Palan and Tarabalam tools.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find my Nakshatra and Rasi?

Enter your date, time and place of birth. The tool computes the Moon's exact sidereal position at that moment and returns your Janma Nakshatra (with Pada), Rasi (moon sign) and Lagna (ascendant).

What is a Nakshatra?

A Nakshatra is one of the 27 lunar mansions dividing the zodiac. Your Janma Nakshatra is the star the Moon occupied at birth. Each spans 13°20′ and has four Padas.

What is a Pada (Padam)?

Each Nakshatra is divided into four equal quarters called Padas, each 3°20′ — 108 in total. The Pada determines your Navamsa and your exact Rasi for stars spanning two signs.

What is Lagna (Ascendant)?

Lagna is the sign rising on the eastern horizon at your birth. It needs an accurate birth time and place and forms the first house of your horoscope.