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The 12 Zodiac Signs: Dates, Elements and Rulers
The zodiac is the band of sky the Sun, Moon and planets travel through, divided into twelve signs of 30°. Western astrology measures it from the March equinox (tropical); Vedic astrology measures it against the stars (sidereal). The two now differ by about 24°, which is why your Vedic sign is often the one before your Western sign.
- Aries (Mesha)
Symbol: the Ram · Sanskrit name: Mesha · Element: Fire · Modality: Cardinal
- Taurus (Vrishabha)
Symbol: the Bull · Sanskrit name: Vrishabha · Element: Earth · Modality: Fixed
- Gemini (Mithuna)
Symbol: the Twins · Sanskrit name: Mithuna · Element: Air · Modality: Mutable
- Cancer (Karka)
Symbol: the Crab · Sanskrit name: Karka · Element: Water · Modality: Cardinal
- Leo (Simha)
Symbol: the Lion · Sanskrit name: Simha · Element: Fire · Modality: Fixed
- Virgo (Kanya)
Symbol: the Maiden · Sanskrit name: Kanya · Element: Earth · Modality: Mutable
- Libra (Tula)
Symbol: the Scales · Sanskrit name: Tula · Element: Air · Modality: Cardinal
- Scorpio (Vrishchika)
Symbol: the Scorpion · Sanskrit name: Vrishchika · Element: Water · Modality: Fixed
- Sagittarius (Dhanu)
Symbol: the Archer · Sanskrit name: Dhanu · Element: Fire · Modality: Mutable
- Capricorn (Makara)
Symbol: the Sea-goat · Sanskrit name: Makara · Element: Earth · Modality: Cardinal
- Aquarius (Kumbha)
Symbol: the Water-bearer · Sanskrit name: Kumbha · Element: Air · Modality: Fixed
- Pisces (Meena)
Symbol: the Fish · Sanskrit name: Meena · Element: Water · Modality: Mutable
Background: Western astrology — the guide.
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