Mesha Rashi (Aries)
मेष · sign 1 of 12
The first sign of the zodiac, a movable fire sign ruled by Mangal. Mesha is associated with initiative, courage and leadership. The Sun is exalted here.
Attributes
| Lord | Mangal (Mars) |
|---|---|
| Element | Fire |
| Nature | Movable |
| Gender | Masculine |
| Span | 0° – 30° sidereal |
| Varna (matchmaking) | Kshatriya |
| Vashya (matchmaking) | Chatushpada |
| Exalted here | Surya (Sun) |
| Debilitated here | Shani (Saturn) |
Mesha as the rising sign (lagna)
The lagna is the sign rising in the east at birth. It sets the first house and, with the Moon sign, is the most-read placement in a kundli.
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Nakshatras in Mesha
Frequently asked questions
Who is the lord of Mesha rashi?
Mesha (Aries) is ruled by Mars.
Which nakshatras fall in Mesha?
Mesha spans 0° to 30° of the sidereal zodiac and contains Ashwini, Bharani, Krittika. A sign holds nine padas in total.
Is Mesha the same as Aries?
Mesha corresponds to Aries, but Vedic astrology measures it in the sidereal zodiac. Because of the ayanamsa (about 24° today), the Sun enters sidereal Mesha roughly three weeks after it enters tropical Aries.
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