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The 12 Zodiac Signs in Vedic Astrology
The zodiac consists of twelve signs or Rashis, each covering 30 degrees of the 360-degree zodiac. A sign provides the environment through which a planet expresses its qualities.
A person's complete character should not be inferred merely from a Sun sign or Moon sign. The Ascendant, planetary placements, houses, aspects, strengths and other horoscope factors must also be considered.
The twelve Rashis
- Fire · Movable · Mars
Aries — Mesha
Aries represents initiative, action, courage and independence — a fiery, movable sign with a pioneering quality.
Read the sign → - Earth · Fixed · Venus
Taurus — Vrishabha
Taurus represents stability, material security, comfort and persistence — building and preserving rather than changing.
Read the sign → - Air · Dual · Mercury
Gemini — Mithuna
Gemini is associated with communication, curiosity, learning and adaptability.
Read the sign → - Water · Movable · Moon
Cancer — Karka
Cancer is traditionally associated with emotion, nurturing, family and security, with the Moon as its ruler.
Read the sign → - Fire · Fixed · Sun
Leo — Simha
Leo represents individuality, leadership, confidence, creativity and recognition.
Read the sign → - Earth · Dual · Mercury
Virgo — Kanya
Virgo represents analysis, organisation, practical intelligence, service and attention to detail.
Read the sign → - Air · Movable · Venus
Libra — Tula
Libra represents balance, relationships, diplomacy, aesthetics and cooperation.
Read the sign → - Water · Fixed · Mars
Scorpio — Vrishchika
In classical Vedic astrology Scorpio is ruled by Mars, and is associated with intensity, depth, determination, secrecy and transformation.
Read the sign → - Fire · Dual · Jupiter
Sagittarius — Dhanu
Sagittarius represents knowledge, philosophy, exploration, principles and higher learning.
Read the sign → - Earth · Movable · Saturn
Capricorn — Makara
Capricorn is associated with responsibility, structure, persistence, organisation and long-term achievement.
Read the sign → - Air · Fixed · Saturn
Aquarius — Kumbha
In classical Vedic astrology Aquarius is ruled by Saturn, representing systems, communities, ideas and long-term thinking.
Read the sign → - Water · Dual · Jupiter
Pisces — Meena
Pisces represents sensitivity, imagination, compassion, spirituality and introspection.
Read the sign →
Signs are only one part of the horoscope
A common mistake is to describe an individual entirely by one zodiac sign. Vedic astrology uses a considerably broader framework.
For meaningful interpretation, an astrologer may examine the Lagna, Moon, Sun, planetary placements, house lords, aspects, conjunctions, Nakshatras, Dashas and relevant divisional charts. The zodiac sign therefore provides an important layer of interpretation — but not the complete story.
Astrological interpretations are traditional guidance frameworks and should not replace professional medical, legal, financial or other specialist advice.