Zodiac Sign: The Prevalent Decision Maker

Vedic Astrology believes that the planetary combination as formed at a particular time impacts the way of life of different people in different ways. The difference in the nature of impact depends upon the Zodiac Sign of a person. Zodiac as depicted through its literal meaning refers to ‘circle of life’. Vedic Astrology considers the existence of twelve Zodiac Signs which have been segmented at an equal angle of 30 degree of celestial longitude from each other, starting from the Zodiac Sign of Aries. Indian Astrology associates Zodiac Signs on the basis of constellations. The twelve Zodiac Signs as considered by astrology in the established order are Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces.

Deciding Zodiac Sign

Zodiac Sign of a person is determined on the basis of the time, day, and date of the birth of a person. Vedic Astrology believes existence as something which is constantly changing, and thus dynamic in nature. Each moment which passes through holds a certain set of planetary combination, which is decisive in deciding the Zodiac Sign as well as fate of a person.

Different Aspects of Zodiac Sign

Zodiac Sign as drawn for a person is ruled by an astrological planet. The astrological planet ruling a Zodiac Sign is considered as the ruler of the Zodiac Sign. Other than this, different astrological planets pass through each Zodiac Sign and reside there for a certain time. The nature association as developed in between the Zodiac Sign and the planets results in creating either a good impact or an ill effect. Also, each of the Zodiac Signs is associated to a certain time period, and all those born within that time period is considered to be allied with the relative Zodiac Sign. Take a look at the below table to get a precise view of the twelve Zodiac Signs, their Sanskrit names, their ruling planet, and the time period of birth with which they are associated.

Zodiac Sign	Sanskrit Name (Zodiac Sign)	English Name (Zodiac Sign)	Ruling Planet	Period of Birth
Aries	Meṣa	The Ram	Mars	March 21 – April 20
Taurus	Vṛṣabha	The Bulls	Venus	April 21 – May 20
Gemini	Mithuna	The Twins	Mercury	May 21 – June 21
Cancer	Karkaṭa	The Crab	Moon	June 22 – July 22
Leo	Siṃha	The Lion	Sun	July 23 – August 23
Virgo	Kanyā	The Maiden	Mercury	August 24 – September 22
Libra	Tulā	The Scales	Venus	September 23 – October 22
Scorpio	Vṛścika	The Scorpion	Mars	October 23 – November 22
Sagittarius	Dhanus	The Archer	Jupiter	November 23 – December 21
Capricorn	Makara	The Sea-Goat	Saturn	December 22 – January 20
Aquarius	Kumbha	The Water Carrier	Saturn	January 21 – February 19
Pisces	Mīna	The Two Fish	Jupiter	February 20 – March 20

Elements of Zodiac Signs

Apart from this, each Zodiac Sign is also associated with a certain element of its own which defines the basic nature of the Zodiac nature. A total of four elements have been defined in the form of Fire (Tejas), Earth (Prithvi), Air (Vayu), and Water (Jala). This concept of four elements of Zodiacs Signs was formerly given by the great Greek philosopher, Empedocles, who belonged to the fifth century BCE. Each of these four elements is defined to be of equal age, and equal significance, but different in nature, and character. As per Indian astrology, one more element is considered and accepted apart from the above mentioned four elements. The fifth elements is of space. Fire element belongs to the Zodiac Signs of Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius. Earth element belongs to the Zodiac Signs of Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn. Air element belongs to the Zodiac Signs of Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius. Water element belongs to the Zodiac Signs of Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces.

Significance of Zodiac Sign

Each of the twelve Zodiac Signs as identified and accepted by Vedic Astrology, defines for a certain specific characteristic or trait, which is reflective in the nature of the people belonging to that particular Zodiac Sign. Zodiac Sign is also the decisive factor for determining Sun Sign and Moon Sign of a person. Zodiac Sign is also a reflection of what all intrinsic qualities, features, nature, character, and persona, a person of a particular Zodiac Sign is destined to possess. In more general aspects, Zodiac Sign of a person also impacts the day to day life of a person, the way of life, and the different aspects of one’s life. Zodiac Sign of a person is also the base of Horoscope Matching or Gun Milan, which is an intrinsic ritual needed to be performed, more prominently before taking decisions on marriage, in order to determine compatibility and thus the probable aspect of success of relationship of two individuals. Of later, Zodiac Sign compatibility test has also gain a lot of significance in love relationships and romantic relationships as well. As a part of one’s routine life, going through the daily or weekly horoscope is nothing, but the picture of what one’s Zodiac Signs and planetary combinations depict for one’s life.