Astrology in Action

Sudhanshu Raaj asked:


The classification of astrology sign plays major role in horoscope reading, but before talking about this classification one should come to know about Zodiac, its parts and division, impact on astrology reading.

The circle of space surrounding the earth and measuring 360 degrees of celestial longitude is known as the zodiac. It is an imaginary belt in the Heavens that is 15 degrees wide in which the planets of the Zodiac travel. It is the path in the middle of shish; the sun appears to more around the earth, called Ecliptic.

The zodiac is divided into 12 equal parts. They are

 

1. Aries-Mesha 

 2. Taurus-Rishaba    

3. Gemini-Mithuna

4. Cancer-Karaka   

5. Leo-Simha        

 6. Virgo- Kanni

7. Libra-Thulam    

8. Scorpil-Vrischika

9. Sagittarius-Dhanus

10. Capricorn-Makara

11. Aquarius-Kumba

12. Pisces-Meena

 While studying Indian (vedic) astrology, we come to know, Each of these astrology sign is a solar mansion otherwise called an astrology sign or a rasi and each extends to exactly 30 degrees. Each astrology sign has derived its name from its resemblance to the group of constellations found in and around the zodiac. These astrology sign may be classified broadly into thirteen groups depending on their influences on animate and inanimate objects.

 

They are classified as following.   



Positive and Negative Signs

Northern &southern Equinoctial, Tropical Signs

Fiery, Earthy, Airy & Watery signs

Movable, fixed & Common signs

Fruitful or Barren signs

Mute signs

Violent signs

Human signs

Voice signs

Bestial or Four legged signs

Dual signs

Bicorporal or double bodied

short & Long ascension signs



 

 My next article you read the detailed about all the Vedic Astrology signs as the given above.

In the Astrology all the signs have the signifies their own importance