Zodiac sign is Sun Sign used by western astrologers, whereas Rashi is Moon Sign used by Jyotish or Vedic Astrology. Lately the terms have been seen to be used interchangeably, hence the title. Sun Sign is sign where your Sun is placed in birth chart and Moon Sign is placement of Moon. One important point to remember here is that Sun transit to Aries on April 14th in Vedic Astrology but on March 21st in western astrology.
Each Sign has some basic characteristics, which reflects in individual's personality. For understanding life patterns or unfulfilled karma, complete birth chart needs to be analyzed, only after which we can get a true picture.
The details below are for Rashi or Ascendant of birth chart, and NOT for sun signs.
For example - One with Aries as ascendant or Moon in Aries will show qualities of Aries mentioned below.
Sign Attributes - Masculine, Kshtriya, Movable, Fiery Element*, East Direction** and Rises from Hind*** (Prishtodaya)
Lord - Mars (Mangal); Sun Exalts and Saturn Debilitates in Aries
Body Part of KalaPursha - Head
Zodiac Symbol - Ram
Nakshatra - Aswini, Bharani and Kritika (First Pada)
Taurus (Vrishabh) - Creative, Laid-back, Stubborn, Determined, Stable, Loyal, Artistic, Down to Earth, Seek Luxury, Comforts and Pleasures....Sign Attributes - Feminine, Vaishya, Fixed, Earthy Element*, South Direction** and Rises from Hind*** (Prishtodaya)
Lord - Venus (Shukra); Moon Exalts and Ketu (South Node) Debilitates in Taurus
Body Part of KalaPursha - Face and Throat
Zodiac Symbol - Bull
Nakshatra - Kritika (Last three Pada), Rohini and Mrigasira (First and second Pada)
Gemini (Mithun) - Multi-taskers,
Intelligent, Confused, Inquisitive, Wavering Mind, Dreamy, Good
Negotiators, Open Minded,Witty, Fun Loving, Charming, Pleasant
personality, Adventurous...
Gemini (Mithun) - Multi-taskers,
Intelligent, Confused, Inquisitive, Wavering Mind, Dreamy, Good
Negotiators, Open Minded,Witty, Fun Loving, Charming, Pleasant
personality, Adventurous...Sign Attributes - Masculine, Shoodra, Dual, Airy Element*, West Direction** and Rises both ways*** (Ubhayodaya)
Lord - Mercury (Budh); No planets exalts or debilitates in Gemini
Body Part of Kalapursha - Shoulders, arms and chest
Zodiac Symbol - Twins
Nakshatra - Mrigasira (Third and forth Pada),Ardra and Punarvasu (First three Pada)
Cancer (Kark) - Devoted, Insecure, Sensitive, Vulnerable, Creative, Nurturing, Tenacious, Clingy and Touchy, Possessive...
Cancer (Kark) - Devoted, Insecure, Sensitive, Vulnerable, Creative, Nurturing, Tenacious, Clingy and Touchy, Possessive... Sign Attributes - Feminine, Brahmin, Movable, Watery Element*, North Direction** and Rises from Hind*** (Prishtodaya)
Lord - Moon (Chandra); Jupiter Exalts and Mars Debilitates in Cancer
Body Part of Kalapursha - Heart
Zodiac Symbol - Crab
Nakshatra - Punarvasu (Forth Pada), Pushya and Aslesha
Leo (Simha) - Generous,
Judge-mental, Dramatic, good Organizers, Proud, stubborn, Enthusiastic,
Confident, Dynamic, Fearless, Extroverts, Center of attraction,
Devoted, Jealous Souls, royal, ambitious...
Leo (Simha) - Generous,
Judge-mental, Dramatic, good Organizers, Proud, stubborn, Enthusiastic,
Confident, Dynamic, Fearless, Extroverts, Center of attraction,
Devoted, Jealous Souls, royal, ambitious...Sign Attributes - Masculine, Kshtriya, Fixed, Fiery Element*, East Direction** and Rises from Head*** (Sirshodaya)
Lord - Sun (Surya); No planets exalts or debilitates in Gemini
Body Part of Kalapursha - Upper Abdomen
Zodiac Symbol - Lion
Nakshatra - Makha, Poorva Phalguni and Uttara Phalguni (First Pada)
Virgo (Kanya) - Practical,
Perfectionists, Diplomatic, lack confidence and self-esteem,
Trustworthy, great counselors, Methodical, Mystic in appearance,
Intelligent, extremely judgmental, Nervous, Grounded...
Virgo (Kanya) - Practical,
Perfectionists, Diplomatic, lack confidence and self-esteem,
Trustworthy, great counselors, Methodical, Mystic in appearance,
Intelligent, extremely judgmental, Nervous, Grounded... Sign Attributes - Feminine, Vaishya, Dual, Earthy Element*, South Direction** and Rises from Head*** (Sirshodaya)
Lord - Mercury (Budh); Mercury Exalts and Venus Debilitates in Virgo
Body Part of Kalapursha - Lower Abdomen and Intestines
Zodiac Symbol - Virgin Girl
Nakshatra - Uttara Phalguni (Last three Pada), Hasta and Chitra (First and second pada)
Libra (Tula) - Driven,
Team Players, Artistic, promote justice and harmony, great strategists,
positive attitude and avoid confrontations, Sympathetic, womanizers and
flirts, direct, good managers, Cheerful and fun loving.
Libra (Tula) - Driven,
Team Players, Artistic, promote justice and harmony, great strategists,
positive attitude and avoid confrontations, Sympathetic, womanizers and
flirts, direct, good managers, Cheerful and fun loving.Sign Attributes - Masculine, Shoodra, Movable, Airy Element*, West Direction** and Rises from Hind*** (Prishtodaya)
Lord - Venus (Shukra); Saturn Exalts and Sun Debilitates in Libra
Body Part of Kalapursha - Genitalia
Zodiac Symbol - Balance
Nakshatra - Chitra (Third and forth Pada), Swati and Visakha (Last three pada)
Scorpio (Vrischik) - Intriguing,
psychic, curious, excellent investigators, intuitive, passionate,
fearless, stubborn, sensual and secretive, natural psychologists, possessive, jealous, resilient, competitive with revenge attitude, Charismatic, Sensitive.
Scorpio (Vrischik) - Intriguing,
psychic, curious, excellent investigators, intuitive, passionate,
fearless, stubborn, sensual and secretive, natural psychologists, possessive, jealous, resilient, competitive with revenge attitude, Charismatic, Sensitive.Sign Attributes - Feminine, Brahmin, Fixed, Watery Element*, North Direction** and Rises from Head*** (Sirshodaya)
Lord - Mars (Mangal); Ketu Exalts and both Moon and Rahu (North Node) Debilitate in Scorpio
Body Part of Kalapursha - Waist and Hips
Zodiac Symbol - Scorpion
Nakshatra - Visakha (Forth pada), Anuradha and Jyeshta
Sagittarius (Dhanu) - Materialistic,
Smart, Fun Loving, Pride, Optimistic, cheerful, adventurous, impatient,
curious, impulsive, enthusiastic, intelligent, philosophical and
religiously inclined, driven..
Sagittarius (Dhanu) - Materialistic,
Smart, Fun Loving, Pride, Optimistic, cheerful, adventurous, impatient,
curious, impulsive, enthusiastic, intelligent, philosophical and
religiously inclined, driven..
Sign Attributes - Masculine, Kshtriya, Dual, Fiery Element*, East Direction** and Rises from Hind*** (Prishtodaya)
Lord - Jupiter (Guru); No planet Exalts or Debilitates in Sagittarius
Body Part of Kalapursha - Thighs
Zodiac Symbol - Bow
Nakshatra - Moola, Poorva Shada and Uttara Shada (First Pada)
Capricorn (Makara) - Practical, generous, slightly insensitive and self-centered, Loyal but careless partner, stubborn, organized, considerate, ambitious with laid-back attitude and pessimistic approach, down to earth, caring and loving but realistic and unromatic, cautious, responsible, stable ...
Capricorn (Makara) - Practical, generous, slightly insensitive and self-centered, Loyal but careless partner, stubborn, organized, considerate, ambitious with laid-back attitude and pessimistic approach, down to earth, caring and loving but realistic and unromatic, cautious, responsible, stable ...
Sign Attributes - Feminine, Vaishya, Movable, Earthy Element*, South Direction** and Rises from Hind*** (Prishtodaya)
Lord - Saturn (Shani); Mars Exalts and Jupiter Debilitates in Capricorn
Body Part of Kalapursha - Knees
Zodiac Symbol - Sea Goat
Nakshatra - Uttara Shada (Last three Pada), Sravana and Dhanishta (First and second pada)
Aquarius (Kumbha) - Intelligent, Visionary, humanitarian, kind, compassionate, loners, charismatic, impatient, temperamental, strong willed, mystical and intuitive, rational, logic-driven, independent, leaders, unpredictable, stubborn, detached, egoist, opinionated... Sign Attributes - Masculine, Shoodra, Fixed, Airy Element*, West Direction** and Rises from Head*** (Sirshodaya)
Lord - Saturn (Shani); No planet Exalts or Debilitates in Aquarius
Body Part of Kalapursha - Ankles
Zodiac Symbol - Pitcher
Nakshatra - Dhanishta (Third and forth pada) , Satabhishak and Poorva Bhadra (First three pada)
Pisces (Meena) - Compassionate, creative, dreamy, impractical, flexible and impressionable, somewhat irrational, receptive, artists, easy-going, loyal and home-loving, imaginative and versatile.
Pisces (Meena) - Compassionate, creative, dreamy, impractical, flexible and impressionable, somewhat irrational, receptive, artists, easy-going, loyal and home-loving, imaginative and versatile.Sign Attributes - Feminine, Brahmin, Dual, Watery Element*, North Direction** and Rises both ways*** (Ubhayodaya)
Lord - Jupiter (Guru); Venus Exalts and Mercury Debilitates in Pisces
Body Part of Kalapursha - Feet
Zodiac Symbol - Fish pair (yin yang)
Nakshatra - Poorva Bhadra (Last pada), Uttara Bhadra and Revati
