Raasi

Raasi is a concept found in Vedic astrology, also known as Jyotisha. It refers to the zodiac sign that the Moon occupies at the time of a person's birth. In Vedic astrology, the Moon is considered a highly influential celestial body, representing the mind, emotions, intuition, and subconscious. Therefore, the Rasi the Moon is in is believed to have a significant impact on an individual's personality, temperament, and overall life experiences.

There are twelve Rasis, which correspond to the twelve zodiac signs of Western astrology: Aries (Mesha), Taurus (Vrishabha), Gemini (Mithuna), Cancer (Karka), Leo (Simha), Virgo (Kanya), Libra (Tula), Scorpio (Vrishchika), Sagittarius (Dhanu), Capricorn (Makara), Aquarius (Kumbha), and Pisces (Mina). Each Rasi is associated with specific characteristics, elements, and ruling planets, which further influence the interpretation of the Moon's placement.

The Rasi, along with other astrological factors like the Ascendant (Lagna) and the Sun sign, forms the basis of a person's birth chart (Janma Kundali). Astrologers analyze the position of the Moon in a particular Rasi to understand a person's emotional nature, mental disposition, and their inherent strengths and weaknesses. The Rasi is a fundamental element in understanding an individual's psyche and their journey through life according to Vedic astrological principles.