The Twelve Zodiac Signs in Vedic Astrology

The zodiac is divided into twelve signs (Rashis), each with unique characteristics, elements, and qualities that influence personality and life events.

The Signs

Aries (Mesha) - Fire, Cardinal

• Ruler: Mars
• Characteristics: Bold, impulsive, leadership qualities
• Element: Fire
• Quality: Cardinal (initiating)

Taurus (Vrishabha) - Earth, Fixed

• Ruler: Venus
• Characteristics: Stable, materialistic, sensual
• Element: Earth
• Quality: Fixed (stable)

Gemini (Mithuna) - Air, Mutable

• Ruler: Mercury
• Characteristics: Communicative, curious, adaptable
• Element: Air
• Quality: Mutable (flexible)

Cancer (Karka) - Water, Cardinal

• Ruler: Moon
• Characteristics: Emotional, nurturing, protective
• Element: Water
• Quality: Cardinal

Leo (Simha) - Fire, Fixed

• Ruler: Sun
• Characteristics: Confident, creative, proud
• Element: Fire
• Quality: Fixed

Virgo (Kanya) - Earth, Mutable

• Ruler: Mercury
• Characteristics: Analytical, practical, perfectionist
• Element: Earth
• Quality: Mutable

Libra (Tula) - Air, Cardinal

• Ruler: Venus
• Characteristics: Balanced, diplomatic, relationship-oriented
• Element: Air
• Quality: Cardinal

Scorpio (Vrishchika) - Water, Fixed

• Ruler: Mars
• Characteristics: Intense, secretive, transformative
• Element: Water
• Quality: Fixed

Sagittarius (Dhanu) - Fire, Mutable

• Ruler: Jupiter
• Characteristics: Philosophical, adventurous, optimistic
• Element: Fire
• Quality: Mutable

Capricorn (Makara) - Earth, Cardinal

• Ruler: Saturn
• Characteristics: Ambitious, disciplined, practical
• Element: Earth
• Quality: Cardinal

Aquarius (Kumbha) - Air, Fixed

• Ruler: Saturn
• Characteristics: Independent, innovative, humanitarian
• Element: Air
• Quality: Fixed

Pisces (Meena) - Water, Mutable

• Ruler: Jupiter
• Characteristics: Intuitive, compassionate, dreamy
• Element: Water
• Quality: Mutable

Understanding your sign and its placement in your chart provides deep insights into your nature and life path.