Predictions in astrology can be done based on a different type
of systems and methods. Two systems are most commonly used. Sayan System (tropical
system) and Niryan System (sidereal system). In Western astrology, mostly used
Sayan system to do predictions. Whereas
in Vedic astrology or Indian astrology often used Niryan System to do
future predictions. Both systems have their own differences, but we do not go
ahead in deep. Let’s concentrate on the Sun sign and the Moon sign.
Most people believe that the Sun sign comes only in Western
astrology, but actually, Sun sign also comes in Vedic astrology. In the same
way, the Moon sign is also in both Western and Vedic astrology. If we understand
the Sun sign and the Moon sign in simple language.
Sun sign - means - in which zodiac sign the Sun was
positioned at the time of birth
Moon sign - means - in which zodiac sign the Moon was positioned
at the time of birth
Now we understand according to Nirayan System, how can we know Sun Sign and Moon Sign from date of birth?
Sun Sign (Sury Rashi)
According to Nirayan System of astrology, the sun changes
zodiac signs around the 14th and 15th day of each month. It is said
that a difference of 1 day comes after every 72 years. Sun completed it’s
360-degree circle in 12 zodiac signs from Aries to Pisces throughout the year.
The Sun stays in each zodiac sign for about 30 days. The change of Sun from one
zodiac to another is called Sankranti. For this reason, the Hindu calendar
month is also determined on the movement of the Sun.
To know the Sun sign, look at the date of birth and the month
of birth according to the table given below.
|
Birth Dates In Between |
Sun Sign |
Sun Sign (In Hindi) |
|
14/15 Jan - 13/14 Feb |
Capricorn |
Makar |
|
13/14 Feb - 14/15 Mar |
Aquarius |
Kumbh |
|
14/15 Mar - 13/14 Apr |
Pisces |
Meen |
|
13/14 Apr - 14/15 May |
Aries |
Mesh |
|
14/15 May - 15/16 Jun |
Taurus |
Vrushabh |
|
15/16 Jun - 16/17 Jul |
Gemini |
Mithun |
|
16/17 Jul - 16/17
Aug |
Cancer |
Kark |
|
16/17 Aug - 16/17
Sep |
Leo |
Simh |
|
16/17 Sep - 17/18
Oct |
Virgo |
Kanya |
|
17/18 Oct - 16/17
Nov |
Libra |
Tula |
|
16/17 Nov - 15/16
Dec |
Scorpio |
Vrushik |
|
15/16 Dec - 15/16 Jan |
Sagittarius |
Dhanu |
For Example: If you are born on 22 - 04 - 1990 (22 April 1990),
then according to the table mentioned above, your Sun will be in Aries zodiac
sign of the Horoscope. Is it easy? Then now check-in your horoscope, where the sun
is positioned and what number is written on? The same number means the same
zodiac sign as your sun sign.
Moon Sign (Chandr Rashi / Janm Rashi)
Similarly, knowing the Moon sign is also very easy. To know
the moon sign, You will need your birth date, the geographic location of where
you were born and the time of your birth to know your exact moon sign. The Moon
sign is also called the birth sign (Janm Rashi). In India, most people name
themselves from the Moon sign. Each of the zodiac signs has its own letters
above which names are kept.
The moon stays in any zodiac sign for about 2.5 days. Now it
can also happen that on the day when the Moon transit zodiac sign, in one day
moon can also be in two different zodiac signs. If we know the exact time of
birth, then we can know the correct Moon sign. Let us take an example.
For Example: If a person born on 22 - 04 - 1990 (22 April 1990),
10: 00 AM in Morning, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, then according to that the birth
horoscope / Janm Kundli showing below in the picture. In which you can see that the
place/house where the Moon is written is number 11. According to the 12
zodiac signs, the 11th zodiac is Aquarius and here is the Moon sign/birth
sign is Aquarius (Kumbh).
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