Mesh rashi (मेष) in English is Aries. It is the first sign of the zodiac, its symbol is the ram and its ruling planet is Mars (Mangal).
So if someone says “my rashi is Mesh”, in English they mean their zodiac sign is Aries. Mesh is also spelled Mesha, Mesham, Medam (Malayalam).
Mesh Rashi in English: Quick Facts
Mesh rashi | |
|---|---|
Hindi name | Mesh (मेष) |
English name | Aries |
Symbol | Ram — Medha (ram) |
Ruling planet (swami) | Mars (Mangal) |
Element (tattva) | Fire |
Nature | Movable (Chara) |
Western (sun sign) dates | 21 March – 19 April |
Vedic sun dates | about 14 April – 14 May |
Nakshatras | Ashwini, Bharani and the first pada of Krittika |
Name letters (namakshar) | Chu, Che, Cho, La, Li, Lu, Le, Lo, A |
Lucky day | Tuesday |
Gemstone | Red Coral (Moonga) |
Body part ruled | head and face |
Is Mesh Rashi the Same as Aries?
Yes — Mesh and Aries are the same sign of the zodiac. But your Vedic rashi and your Western zodiac sign may not match. In Indian (Vedic) astrology, your rashi usually means your moon sign — the sign the Moon was in when you were born. Western astrology uses your sun sign, which depends only on your birth date (Aries: 21 March – 19 April).
That is why a person born in, say, the Aries date range may still have a different rashi in their kundli. To find your real rashi, use our free moon sign (rashi) calculator with your date, time and place of birth.
Mesh Rashi Name Letters
In the Hindu naming system, names for a Mesh rashi baby traditionally start with these syllables: Chu, Che, Cho, La, Li, Lu, Le, Lo, A. They come from the nakshatras that fall in Mesh: Ashwini, Bharani and the first pada of Krittika.
Mesh Rashi (Aries) Personality Traits
Bold, energetic and quick to act
Natural leaders who like to start new things
Honest and direct, sometimes impatient
Competitive and courageous under pressure
Because Mesh is ruled by Mars and belongs to the fire element, these qualities show up strongly when the Moon or Lagna (ascendant) is in Mesh. Read the full Aries zodiac sign guide for love, health and remedies.
Career for Mesh Rashi
Mesh rashi people do well where speed and courage matter: defence, police, sports, surgery, engineering and running their own business.
Best Match for Mesh Rashi
Mesh rashi usually gets along best with Singh (Leo), Dhanu (Sagittarius), Mithun (Gemini) and Kumbh (Aquarius). For marriage, astrologers compare the full kundli, not just the rashi — try our kundli matching calculator for a detailed guna milan.
All 12 Rashi in English
See the complete list of all 12 rashi names in English, or read the previous and next signs: Meen rashi in English and Vrishabha rashi in English.
Want a personal reading for your Mesh rashi? Get your free kundli or check today's Aries daily horoscope.
