Janma Rashi and Nakshatra

Moon Sign / Nakshatra Finder

Find the sidereal Moon sign, Janma Nakshatra, Pada, naming syllables, Vimshottari birth lord, lunar phase context, and interpretation notes from birth date, time, and place.

Searches the locally bundled GeoNames city database and fills coordinates plus the date-aware timezone offset.
Auto-filled from selected birthplace when possible. India is +5.5.

Moon profile

Moon

Snapshot

Nakshatra profile

Interpretation notes

Precision and boundaries

Lunar timing

Generated report

Done

Moon Sign / Nakshatra Finder

The Moon Sign / Nakshatra Finder calculates Vedic birth Moon details from a person’s birth date, time, and place. It uses birthplace lookup, coordinates, timezone offset, and local ephemeris-based Sun-Moon positions to find the sidereal Janma Rashi, Janma Nakshatra, Pada, and lunar phase.

The useful idea is to turn precise birth timing into a structured cultural astrology report with naming syllables, Nakshatra attributes, Mahadasha balance, and boundary warnings.

How to Use This App

  • Enter the name if needed, then choose the birth date and exact birth time
  • Search for the birth place, then select the matching city or town from the suggestions
  • Review the auto-filled latitude, longitude, and timezone offset, or enter them manually
  • Choose the ayanamsa, reading mode, precision warning option, and light or dark theme
  • Click Find Moon Details to calculate the Janma Rashi, Nakshatra, Pada, and Mahadasha details
  • Open the Overview, Nakshatra, Timing, and Export tabs to review the full report
  • Copy, download, or print the generated report for personal reference

Examples and Use Cases

Example uses:

  • Birth Moon lookup: Enter a birth date, exact birth time, and birthplace such as Delhi, India to find the sidereal Janma Rashi, Moon degree, Janma Nakshatra, and Pada.
  • Baby naming reference: Use the Nakshatra and Pada result to view traditional starting syllables, such as sounds linked with Ashwini, Rohini, Pushya, or Revati.
  • Vimshottari birth period: Check the birth Mahadasha lord and approximate balance remaining at birth based on the Moon’s progress through the Janma Nakshatra.
  • Boundary-sensitive births: For a birth close to a Rashi, Nakshatra, or Pada transition, review the warning notes before relying on the result.
  • Personal report export: Generate a Moon and Nakshatra report, then copy it, download it as TXT or JSON, or print it for study and family reference.

Helpful Details

Key Terms Used in the Report

  • Janma Rashi: The sidereal zodiac sign where the Moon is placed at the time of birth.
  • Janma Nakshatra: One of 27 lunar mansions based on the Moon’s sidereal longitude.
  • Pada: One of four divisions inside each Nakshatra, often used for naming syllables and finer interpretation.
  • Vimshottari Mahadasha: A traditional planetary period system that starts from the birth Nakshatra lord.

Accuracy and Boundary Notes

Small changes in birth time, timezone, coordinates, or ayanamsa can affect the result when the Moon is close to a Rashi, Nakshatra, or Pada boundary. Use the boundary warning section to check whether the placement is stable or sensitive.

For official rituals, matching, or detailed chart judgement, compare the result with a trusted Panchang, astrologer, or full horoscope calculation method.

Privacy and Offline Use

The app is designed to work mostly in the browser using local app-folder assets, including the birthplace dataset and astronomy calculations when available. Export options let you copy, print, or download the report without needing to create an account.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Moon Sign / Nakshatra Finder calculate?

It calculates the sidereal Moon sign, also called Janma Rashi, along with the Janma Nakshatra, Pada, naming syllables, lunar phase, and Vimshottari birth Mahadasha details.

What birth details do I need to use this app?

You need the birth date, exact birth time, and birth place. The app can search a local city dataset to fill latitude, longitude, and timezone offset, but you can also enter coordinates manually.

Why does the app show boundary warnings?

Boundary warnings appear when the Moon is close to a Rashi, Nakshatra, or Pada transition. In these cases, a small change in birth time, timezone, coordinates, or ayanamsa may change the result.

What are naming syllables in the report?

Naming syllables are traditional starting sounds linked to the Janma Nakshatra and Pada. They are often used as cultural references when choosing baby names.

Does this app work offline?

The app works mostly offline when its local assets are available, including the bundled birthplace data and local astronomy file. A CDN fallback may be used only if the local astronomy file is unavailable.

Is this a full birth chart calculator?

No. This app focuses on Moon sign, Nakshatra, Pada, lunar phase, and birth Mahadasha details. For a full horoscope, divisional charts, houses, aspects, and detailed chart interpretation, use a complete Kundli or birth chart tool.