Meaning=Stellar constellation In Indian lunar calendar, there are twelve stellar constellations. The influential rashi according the period in a year is as given below:
Division of year and influential rashi
| Ayana | Season | Indian Months | Influential Rashi | English Months | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samvatsara | Uttarayana | Shishira (Late Winter) | Magha(Tapa) and Phalguna(Tapasya) | Makara and Kumbha | Mid-January to Mid-March |
| Vasanta (Spring) | Chaitra(Madhu) and Vaishakha(Madhava) | Meena and Mesha | Mid-March to Mid-May | ||
| Grishma (Summer) | Jaishtha(Shuchi) and Ashadha(Shukra) | Vrishabha and Mithuna | Mid-May to Mid-July | ||
| Dakshinayana | Varsha (Rainy Season) | Shravana(Nabha) and Bhadrapada(Nabhasya) | Karka and Simha | Mid-July to Mid-September | |
| Sharada (Autumn) | Ashvina(Isha) and Kartika(Urja) | Kanya and Tula | Mid-September to Mid-November | ||
| Hemanta (Early Winter) | Margasirsha(Saha) and Paumsha(Sahasya) | Vrishchika and Dhanu | Mid-November to Mid-January |