Zodiac Signs in Tamil: Rasi Names, Lords & Stars
The 12 Rasis: Tamil and English names
In Tamil astrology your Rasi is your Moon sign. The "star sign" in Western astrology is your Sun sign by birth date, which is usually different. Use the form above to find your correct Rasi.
| # | Rasi | Tamil | English zodiac | Lord | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mesham | (மேஷம்) | Aries | Mars | Ashwini, Bharani, Krithigai pada 1 |
| 2 | Rishabam | (ரிஷபம்) | Taurus | Venus | Krithigai 2-4, Rohini, Mirugasirisham 1-2 |
| 3 | Mithunam | (மிதுனம்) | Gemini | Mercury | Mirugasirisham 3-4, Thiruvathirai, Punarpoosam 1-3 |
| 4 | Kadagam | (கடகம்) | Cancer | Moon | Punarpoosam 4, Poosam, Ayilyam |
| 5 | Simmam | (சிம்மம்) | Leo | Sun | Magam, Pooram, Uthiram 1 |
| 6 | Kanni | (கன்னி) | Virgo | Mercury | Uthiram 2-4, Hastham, Chithirai 1-2 |
| 7 | Thulam | (துலாம்) | Libra | Venus | Chithirai 3-4, Swathi, Visakam 1-3 |
| 8 | Viruchigam | (விருச்சிகம்) | Scorpio | Mars | Visakam 4, Anusham, Kettai |
| 9 | Dhanusu | (தனுசு) | Sagittarius | Jupiter | Moolam, Pooradam, Uthiradam 1 |
| 10 | Magaram | (மகரம்) | Capricorn | Saturn | Uthiradam 2-4, Thiruvonam, Avittam 1-2 |
| 11 | Kumbam | (கும்பம்) | Aquarius | Saturn | Avittam 3-4, Sathayam, Poorattathi 1-3 |
| 12 | Meenam | (மீனம்) | Pisces | Jupiter | Poorattathi 4, Uthirattathi, Revathi |
Each star is divided into 4 padams. Each Rasi holds 9 padams, which is two and a quarter stars.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Rasi in Tamil astrology?
In Tamil astrology, your Rasi is the sign the Moon was in when you were born (your Moon sign). There are 12 Rasis, from Mesham to Meenam.
Is my Tamil Rasi the same as my English zodiac sign?
Usually not. Western astrology uses your Sun sign from your birth date. Tamil astrology uses your Moon sign, so your Tamil Rasi is usually different.
How do I find my Rasi from my date of birth?
The date alone is not enough. The Moon changes Rasi about every two and a half days, so you need your date, time and place of birth. Enter them in our free tool to see your Rasi, Natchathiram and Lagnam instantly.
What is the difference between Rasi, Natchathiram and Lagnam?
Rasi is the sign the Moon was in at birth. Natchathiram is the star the Moon was in (one of 27). Lagnam is the sign rising in the east at the time of birth.
How many stars are in each Rasi?
Each Rasi holds two and a quarter stars, which is 9 padams. Some stars are split across two Rasis.
Reviewed by the AstroTamil astrologer panel with 40+ years of experience. Last updated: 22 October 2026.