Vedic astrology employs traditional sign Rulerships:
Mars rules Aries and Scorpio, Venus rules Taurus and Libra, Mercury rules Gemini and Virgo, the Moon rules Cancer, the Sun rules Leo, Jupiter rules Sagittarius and Pisces, and Saturn rules Capricorn and Aquarius.
Planets are strong and stable in the signs they rule. A planet is strong and almost always favorable when in its own positive Constellation and slightly less strong and favorable when in its own negative Constellation.
While this discussion of House Rulerships may seem daunting, it actually becomes quite easy to apply. If the ruler of a challenging house is strong (and in a house other than one it owns) then the themes of house occupied by it become significantly obstructed.
For example, if the 6th house lord (indicating adversaries and illness) is strong, then one’s opponents or illnesses are likely to be significant.
Knowing where the Ruler of a particular house has gone is gives indication of the planets strength and likely influence.
Example: If the lord of the 4th house of property vehicles and mother is in the 1st house, a Trikona, you will be endowed with learning, virtues, ornaments, lands, conveyances, and maternal happiness
Traits of the Rashis
Each Rashi has a symbol associated with it. The symbol is a visualization of the nature of the sign, and helps in understanding the qualities and tendencies of the sign in question. The symbols are chosen by the ancient rishis to represent the qualities of the signs as closely as possible. The qualities of the sign are not derived from the symbols, the symbols are based on the qualities! Therefore, do not try to over-interpret the meaning of the symbols.
In the classical Vedic Astrology literature, the zodiac is depicted as the body of Shri Vishnu, the
personification of time, also referred to as the kalapurusha. Each Rashi represents one of the bodyparts.
Each sign is ruled by one of the Grahas. This relationship between a sign and it’s planetary ruler is extremely important, and plays a prime role in. the analysis of the chart. The odd signs are male, and the even signs are female. .
Male signs represent a more masculine, bold and assertive quality, while female
signs are more feminine, gentle and supportive in nature.
Sanskrit
name
English
name
Limb of
Kalapurusha
Ruler Gender classification
Mesha Aries Head Mangal Male Movable
Vrishabh Taurus Face and
throat
Shukra Female Fixed
Mithuna Gemini Neck,
shoulders,
arms
Budha Male Dual
Karka Cancer chest Chandra Female Movable
Simha Leo Upper part of
the abdomen
Surya Male Fixed
Kanya Virgo Middle part
of the
abdomen
Budha Female Dual
Tula Libra Lower part of
the abdomen
Shukra Male Movable
Vrischika Scorpio Anus and
genitals
Mangal Female Fixed
Dhanu Sagittarius Thighs Guru Male Dual
Makara Capricorn Knees Shani Female Movable
Kumbha Aquarius Calves Shani Male Fixed
Meena Pisces feet Guru Female Dual Click here to buy
We will now give an introduction to each sign individually, along with Parashara’s description of the sign.
Do not get overwhelmed with any terminology you do not understand yet, it will all be explained later.
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