Sun, Moon & Rising Sign Calculator
Your “big three” are the Sun sign (core self), Moon sign (emotions) and rising sign or ascendant (how you meet the world). This calculator gives all three in Western (tropical) and Vedic (sidereal) astrology.
Sun, Moon & Rising
Aarav Sharma · 1994-08-15 07:30 · New Delhi (UTC+5:30)
Western (tropical)
Core self: warm, proud and generous, with a natural presence.
Emotional needs: optimistic, adventurous and philosophical.
First impression: practical, precise and helpful.
Vedic (sidereal)
What your big three mean
- Sun sign: your core identity, will and life purpose.
- Moon sign: your emotional needs, instincts and inner life.
- Rising sign (ascendant): the sign rising on the eastern horizon at birth; your outer style and first impression.
Why you need birth time and place
The Sun stays in a sign for a month and the Moon for about two days, but the rising sign changes roughly every two hours and depends on where you were born. Choose the closest city and enter the exact time from your birth certificate for an accurate ascendant.
Western or Vedic?
Western astrology uses the tropical zodiac; Vedic astrology uses the sidereal zodiac, about 24° behind. Your Western rising sign may therefore fall one sign later than your Vedic Lagna. Both are shown so you can compare.
Frequently asked questions
What is a rising sign?
The rising sign, or ascendant, is the zodiac sign on the eastern horizon at the moment of birth. In Vedic astrology it is called the Lagna.
Can I find my rising sign without birth time?
No. The rising sign changes every two hours or so, so an accurate birth time is essential.
Why are my Vedic signs different?
Vedic astrology uses the sidereal zodiac, which is currently about 24° behind the tropical zodiac used in the West.
Which matters more, Sun or Moon?
Western astrology emphasises the Sun; Vedic astrology emphasises the Moon and the Lagna.