Overview of Zodiac, Solar, and Lunar Months
The zodiac consists of 12 signs (Rashi) that complete the zodiac cycle over 12 months. The months reflect the motion of the sun and the moon, and they are divided into two types:
Solar Month: Reflects the period when the sun enters a new sign, starting from Aries and moving through all the signs.
Lunar Month: Typically begins with Amavasya (New Moon) and ends with the next month's Amavasya. However, some regions consider the lunar month from Purnima (Full Moon) to the next Purnima.
Each Rashi has its own unique characteristics influencing different aspects of life, while the solar and lunar months reflect the outer personality and emotions of a person.
Most Indian festivals are calculated based on the lunar month. Below is a chart that shows the connection between the Rashi, lunar months, and solar months.
Connection Between Rashi, Lunar, and Solar Months
Rashi Name | Lunar Month (Moon Month) | Solar Month (Sun Month) |
Mesha (Aries) | Vaishakh | 15th April - 15th May |
Vrishabh (Taurus) | Jyestha | 15th May - 15th June |
Mithun (Gemini) | Asadha | 15th June - 15th July |
Kark (Cancer) | Sravan | 15th July - 15th August |
Sinha (Leo) | Bhadrapada | 15th August - 15th September |
Kanya (Virgo) | Ashwin | 15th September - 15th October |
Tula (Libra) | Kartik | 15th October - 15th November |
Vrischik (Scorpio) | Margshirsha | 15th November - 15th December |
Dhanu (Sagittarius) | Paush | 15th December - 15th January |
Makar (Capricorn) | Maagh | 15th January - 15th February |
Kumbh (Aquarius) | Phalgun | 15th February - 15th March |
Meena (Pisces) | Chaitra | 15th March - 15th April |
This table provides a clear mapping of the zodiac signs (Rashi) with both lunar and solar months, which helps understand the connection between personality traits and astrological cycles.
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