What are the 12 zodiac signs in Vedic astrology?

The 12 zodiac signs (rashis) in Vedic astrology are: Aries (Mesha), Taurus (Vrishabha), Gemini (Mithuna), Cancer (Karka), Leo (Simha), Virgo (Kanya), Libra (Tula), Scorpio (Vrishchika), Sagittarius (Dhanu), Capricorn (Makara), Aquarius (Kumbha), and Pisces (Meena). Each spans 30 degrees of the sidereal zodiac.

How are Vedic zodiac signs different from Western zodiac signs?

Vedic astrology uses the sidereal zodiac (based on actual star positions), while Western astrology uses the tropical zodiac (based on seasons). Due to the precession of equinoxes, there is approximately a 23-24 degree difference. This means your Vedic sign may differ from your Western sign.

What are the four elements of the zodiac signs?

The 12 signs are grouped into four elements: Fire (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) representing energy and action; Earth (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn) representing stability; Air (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius) representing intellect; and Water (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces) representing emotions and intuition.

12 Zodiac Signs (Rashis)

The 12 Signs of the Vedic Zodiac

The zodiac is divided into 12 rashis (signs), each spanning 30 degrees. Each rashi has a unique element, quality, ruling planet, and personality. Understanding your rashi is the foundation of Vedic astrology.

12 Signs4 Elements3 Qualities9 Ruling Planets

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