Indian astrology is made up of twelve
astrological zodiac signs. Read on to know about the zodiacal signs
& symbols in Indian astrology.
Indian Astrology Signs
| Sign/Rashi |
Symbol |
Element |
Basic Quality |
English Name |
| Mesha |
Ram |
Tejas (Fire) |
Cara |
Aries |
| Vrishabha |
Bull |
Prithivi (Earth) |
Sthira |
Taurus |
| Mithuna |
A Pair |
Vayu (Air) |
Dvisvabhava |
Gemini |
| Karka |
Crab |
Jal (Water) |
Cara |
Cancer |
| Singha |
Lion |
Tejas (Fire) |
Sthira |
Leo |
| Kanya |
Girl |
Prithivi (Earth) |
Dvisvabhava |
Virgo |
| Tula |
Balance |
Vayu (Air) |
Cara |
Libra |
| Vrashchik |
Scorpion |
Jal (Water) |
Sthira |
Scorpio |
| Dhanus |
Bow |
Tejas (Fire) |
Dvisvabhava |
Sagittarius |
| Makara |
Sea-Goat |
Prithivi (Earth) |
Cara |
Capricorn |
| Kumbha |
Pitcher |
Vayu (Air) |
Sthira |
Aquarius |
| Matsya |
Fish |
Jal (Water) |
Dvisvabhava |
Pisces |
An imaginary belt or band of constellations, the
sidereal zodiac of the Indian astrology is of 360 degrees and stands
divided into twelve equal parts. Each of the twelve parts, made of 30
deg, is known as an astrological sign or rashi. The twelve zodiacal
signs in Indian astrology, along with their symbols and western names,
are:
Basic Qualities
Cara (Cardinal)
The personality traits reflected by Cara quality are vigor, dynamism,
energy and leadership quality.
Sthira (Fixed)
The personality traits reflected by Sthira quality are determination,
power, steadiness, faithfulness, confidence, flexibility and
stubbornness.
Dvisvabhava (Mutable)
The personality traits reflected by Dvisvabhava quality are
adaptability, innocence, kind nature, eloquence, originality,
inconsistency, vacillation and recklessness.
