Indian Zodiac System – The Sun Sign Astrology

Indian Zodiac System – The Sun Sign Astrology

The word zodiac is derived from the Greek ζωδιακός (zodiakos), which means "a circle of animals," or, as some believe, "little animals."

Rig Veda refers to the 12 parts of the wheel and 12 lunar months. Astrologers divided zodiac into 12 equal parts.  Earth orbits around the sun in the ecliptic line, the band that extends 8 degrees on either side of the line is zodiac.

Each sun sign is assigned one of the principle elements of nature: fire, earth, air and water.

•         Fire - These signs tend to be lively, impetuous, aggressive, bright, and enthusiastic. They are self-sufficient and can become forceful and demanding with those around them.
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•         Air - These signs have quick minds and are gifted in abstract concepts, communications, reasoning, and intellect. They express themselves well and demonstrate good logic reasoning. They can sometimes be cold and impractical.
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•         Earth - These signs are matter of fact and controlled. The earth is solid matter, it is stable and can be built upon.
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•         Water - Sensitive and intuitive, these signs have deep emotional feelings. They are receptive and in tune with the environment in which they live, like a flowing water current.

Each sign has a quality assigned to it.

•      Cardinal - initiative, movement, vitality
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•     Fixed - steadfastness, stability, earthiness
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•    Mutable - adaptable to changes in life, capable of guiding and influencing circumstances
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