The Twelve Signs
Zodiac Signs
Each zodiac sign (rashi) in Vedic astrology carries an element, a modality, a ruling planet, and a distinctive temperament. These profiles describe tendencies and themes — useful for self-understanding, not fixed verdicts. Read your sign's deeper Vedic portrait below.
Aries (March 21 – April 19)
Element: Fire · Modality: Cardinal · Ruler: Mars. courage, initiative, independence.
Taurus (April 20 – May 20)
Element: Earth · Modality: Fixed · Ruler: Venus. steadfast, sensual, practical.
Gemini (May 21 – June 20)
Element: Air · Modality: Mutable · Ruler: Mercury. curious, adaptable, communicative.
Cancer (June 21 – July 22)
Element: Water · Modality: Cardinal · Ruler: Moon. nurturing, intuitive, protective.
Leo (July 23 – August 22)
Element: Fire · Modality: Fixed · Ruler: Sun. radiant, generous, proud.
Virgo (August 23 – September 22)
Element: Earth · Modality: Mutable · Ruler: Mercury. analytical, precise, helpful.
Libra (September 23 – October 22)
Element: Air · Modality: Cardinal · Ruler: Venus. harmonious, fair, diplomatic.
Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)
Element: Water · Modality: Fixed · Ruler: Mars. intense, transformative, perceptive.
Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)
Element: Fire · Modality: Mutable · Ruler: Jupiter. optimistic, adventurous, philosophical.
Capricorn (December 22 – January 19)
Element: Earth · Modality: Cardinal · Ruler: Saturn. ambitious, disciplined, responsible.
Aquarius (January 20 – February 18)
Element: Air · Modality: Fixed · Ruler: Saturn. original, independent, humane.
Pisces (February 19 – March 20)
Element: Water · Modality: Mutable · Ruler: Jupiter. compassionate, imaginative, intuitive.
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