Zodiac of 360 degree is divided into 12 equal divisions of 30 degree and each division is treated as one house. Thus the 12 divisions or Rasis are named as follows; Aries or Mesha ;Taurus or Rishaba; Gemini or Mithuna; Cancer or Kataka Leo or Simha; Virgo or Kanya; Libra or Thula; Scorpio or Vrichika ;Sagittarius or Dhanur Capricorn or Makara ; Aquarius or Kumbha ; Pisces or Meenam. The first star


Aswini is the starting point of first rasi Aries.

Aries is a fiery sign, movable, having the symbol of Ram. This Agni Tatwa sign is owned by Mars. Sun is in exaltation. We need not go into the degrees in which a particular planet is exalted, since it may not be required to have a fundamental knowledge. Advanced students (astrology can know it from a detailed study of this work. In my view a layman should know at least the elements of Astrology).

Taurus is an earthy sign, representing Bull. This is owned by Venus. Moon and Rahu are in exaltation. Earth and water co-exist in nature. Moon is a cool planet. In natural form we see rivers and ocean over earth. In the ordinary natural stage the proportion of earth and water is so accurate, in the creation of the Lord. When Dharma goes down, water proportion increases, indicating Pralaya.

Gemini is a twin sign, owned by Mercury. This is an airy sign. Mercury has much to do with the mental development of an individual. It is also noted for its qulck changes.

Cancer is represented by crab. This sign is owned by Moon, and Jupiter is in exaltation. This sign is a watery one. The crab is always cautious and fond of hiding when. danger is ahead. The combination of Moon and Jupiter gives the clue regarding their mutual relationship.

Leo is represented by Lion and a fiery sign. This is owned by Sun. This sign indicates majesty. Sunshine ii welcome in the early hours and during evening. But we like to keep indoors during mid-day on account of over-heat This natural feeling of everyone of us shows that Sun is useful to give best spirit only at certain stages. But to be heat of the mid-day is intended for other natural things tin trees, fields, etc. Further we can also observe that some people work the whole day in the fields and they are not affected by heat. This fundamental principle is essential for us to know how far Sun is beneficial to each.

Virgo is represented as VIrgin. A virgin is noted for purity. When there is purity the life span increases. This sign is earthy and ruled by Mercury. Thus Mercury rules earth and airy sign. From Mantra Sastra it is seen that, Vayu Akshara is used for Mercury.