The Twelve Rashis (Zodiac Signs)
The zodiac is divided into 12 equal signs of 30 degrees each. Each rashi has a ruling planet, element, and quality that define its characteristics and influence on those born under it.
Mesha
Aries • Mar 21 - Apr 19
The first sign, representing new beginnings, pioneering spirit, and raw energy. Mesha natives are natural leaders with courage and enthusiasm.
Vrishabha
Taurus • Apr 20 - May 20
The sign of stability and material comfort. Vrishabha natives value security, beauty, and sensory pleasures with steadfast determination.
Mithuna
Gemini • May 21 - Jun 20
The sign of communication and duality. Mithuna natives are intellectually curious, versatile, and skilled communicators.
Karka
Cancer • Jun 21 - Jul 22
The sign of nurturing and emotional depth. Karka natives are protective, intuitive, and deeply connected to home and family.
Simha
Leo • Jul 23 - Aug 22
The sign of royalty and self-expression. Simha natives possess natural leadership, creativity, and a generous heart.
Kanya
Virgo • Aug 23 - Sep 22
The sign of analysis and service. Kanya natives are detail-oriented, practical, and devoted to improvement and health.
Tula
Libra • Sep 23 - Oct 22
The sign of balance and relationships. Tula natives seek harmony, fairness, and meaningful partnerships in all areas of life.
Vrishchika
Scorpio • Oct 23 - Nov 21
The sign of transformation and depth. Vrishchika natives possess intense emotional power, investigative minds, and regenerative abilities.
Dhanu
Sagittarius • Nov 22 - Dec 21
The sign of expansion and higher truth. Dhanu natives are philosophical, optimistic, and drawn to adventure and wisdom.
Makara
Capricorn • Dec 22 - Jan 19
The sign of ambition and structure. Makara natives are disciplined, hardworking, and focused on long-term achievement.
Kumbha
Aquarius • Jan 20 - Feb 18
The sign of innovation and collective consciousness. Kumbha natives are progressive, humanitarian, and value freedom and originality.
Meena
Pisces • Feb 19 - Mar 20
The sign of spirituality and dissolution. Meena natives are intuitive, compassionate, and drawn to the mystical and transcendent.
Elements & Qualities
Elements (Tattva)
Energy, action, enthusiasm, leadership, transformation
Stability, practicality, material focus, persistence
Intellect, communication, social connection, ideas
Emotion, intuition, sensitivity, depth, healing
Qualities (Guna)
Initiative, new beginnings, dynamic change, activity. These signs start each season and initiate action.
Stability, persistence, determination, consolidation. These signs occur mid-season and maintain energy.
Adaptability, flexibility, transition, versatility. These signs end each season and prepare for change.