The 12 Zodiac Signs (Rashi) and Their Nature

The Bhachakra (the belt of constellations/stars) in the sky spans 360 degrees, or 108 parts. This entire Bhachakra is divided into 12 Rashis (zodiac signs), so each Rashi is 30 degrees, or 9 parts. ✨ Every Rashi has its own nature - let's understand each one: 1. Aries (Mesha): Masculine gender, of the Chara (Cardinal) type, of the fire element, lord of the east direction, represents the head, rises back-first, of fierce nature, red-yellow in colour, lacking lustre, of the Kshatriya caste, of evenly proportioned limbs, and gives few offspring. It's a karaka of Pitta (bile) nature; its natural temperament is courageous, proud, and gracious toward friends. 2. Taurus (Vrishabha): Feminine sign, of the Sthira (Fixed) type, of the earth element, of a cool disposition, lacking lustre, mistress of the south direction, of Vata (wind) nature, strong at night, four-footed, white in colour, loud-voiced, rises sideways, gives moderate offspring, auspicious, of the Vaishya caste, and of a languid body. It's called a half-watery sign. Its natural temperament is self-interested, deliberate in action, and skilled in worldly affairs. From it, one reads the throat, face, and cheeks. 3. Gemini (Mithuna): Mistress of the west direction, of the air element, green in colour like a parrot, a masculine sign, of the Dwiswabhava (Dual) type, rises sideways, warm, of the Shudra caste, loud-voiced, smooth, strong by day, gives moderate offspring, and of a languid body. Its natural temperament is studious and skilled in craft. From it, one reads the hands, and the shoulders and arms of the body. 4. Cancer (Karka): Of the Chara type, feminine gender, gentle and of Kapha nature, moves through water, rises upright, strong at night, mistress of the north direction, of a mixed red-white colour, many-footed, and gives many offspring. Its natural temperament points to diligence in worldly progress, modesty, steadiness in work, and punctuality. From it, one reads the chest and the kidneys. 5. Leo (Simha): Masculine gender, of the Sthira type, of the fire element, strong by day, of Pitta nature, yellow in colour, of a warm disposition, mistress of the east direction, of a stout body, of the Kshatriya caste, gives few offspring, fond of wandering, and a waterless sign. Its natural form is similar to Mesha, yet a special love of independence and generosity is present in it besides. From it, one reads the heart. 6. Virgo (Kanya): Tawny in colour, feminine gender, of the Dual type, mistress of the south direction, strong at night, of Vata and cool nature, of the earth element, and gives few offspring. Its natural temperament is similar to Mithuna, except that it takes special care to keep its full attention on its own progress and reputation. From it, one reads the abdomen. 7. Libra (Tula): Masculine gender, of the Chara type, of the air element, mistress of the west direction, gives few offspring, dark in colour, rises head-first, of the Shudra caste, strong by day, of a cruel disposition, and a quarter-watery sign. Its natural temperament is thoughtful, fond of knowledge, an accomplisher of tasks, and statesman-like. From it, one reads the organs below the navel. 8. Scorpio (Vrishchika): Sthira type, bright in colour, feminine gender, water element, mistress of the north direction, strong at night, of Kapha nature, gives many offspring, of the Brahmin caste, and a half-watery sign. Its natural temperament is proud, stubborn, firm in resolve, outspoken, and pure-hearted. From it, one reads the genitals. 9. Sagittarius (Dhanu): Masculine gender, golden in colour, of the Dual type, of a cruel disposition, of Pitta nature, strong by day, mistress of the east direction, of a firm body, of the fire element, of the Kshatriya caste, gives few offspring, and a half-watery sign. Its natural temperament is fond of authority, compassionate, and desirous of propriety. From it, one reads the joints of the legs and the thighs. 10. Capricorn (Makara): Of the Chara type, feminine gender, of the earth element, of Vata nature, tawny in colour, strong at night, of the Vaishya caste, of a languid body, and mistress of the south direction. Its natural temperament craves high rank. From it, one reads the knees. 11. Aquarius (Kumbha): Masculine gender, of the Sthira type, of the air element, of a variegated colour, rises head-first, a half-watery sign, of Tridoshic nature, strong by day, mistress of the west direction, of a warm disposition, of the Shudra caste, cruel, and gives moderate offspring. Its natural temperament is thoughtful, calm-minded, righteously brave, and an inventor of new things. From it, one reads the internal parts of the abdomen. 12. Pisces (Meena): Of the Dual type, feminine gender, of Kapha nature, of the water element, strong at night, of the Brahmin caste, mistress of the north direction, and tawny in colour. Its natural temperament is excellent, kind, and charitable. It is a wholly watery sign. From it, one reads the feet. As described above for the twelve Rashis, Men and women born under each of these signs generally share that same nature. In a birth chart, results are read only through the combined influence of the Rashi and the placement of the planets. This Rashi-nature is also useful in judging the compatibility, or mutual match of temperament, between two people - or between a prospective bride and groom. ✨ Your Rashi isn't a newspaper-column blurb - it's the lens your mind has looked through since birth. Recognise it, and you'll understand not just its effect on your life, even why it happens as well.