Here is a detailed explanation of the 12 Rashis (Zodiac Signs) in Vedic astrology, covering their nature, elements, odd/even classification, gender, prakriti (Kaph, Pitta, Vata), caste, direction, strength (Divabali/Ratribali), type (Dwipad/Chatushpad), and their connection to the Kaal Purush:
Rashi | Nature | Element | Odd/Even | Gender | Prakriti | Caste | Direction | Strength | Type | Kaal Purush Body Part |
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Aries | Movable | Fire | Odd | Male | Pitta | Kshatriya | East | Divabali | Chatushpad | Head |
Taurus | Fixed | Earth | Even | Female | Kapha | Vaishya | South | Ratribali | Chatushpad | Face |
Gemini | Dual | Air | Odd | Male | Vata | Shudra | West | Divabali | Dwipad | Arms |
Cancer | Movable | Water | Even | Female | Kapha | Brahmin | North | Ratribali | Chatushpad | Chest |
Leo | Fixed | Fire | Odd | Male | Pitta | Kshatriya | East | Divabali | Chatushpad | Stomach |
Virgo | Dual | Earth | Even | Female | Vata | Vaishya | South | Ratribali | Dwipad | Waist |
Libra | Movable | Air | Odd | Male | Vata | Shudra | West | Divabali | Dwipad | Lower Abdomen |
Scorpio | Fixed | Water | Even | Female | Kapha | Brahmin | North | Ratribali | Chatushpad | Genitals |
Sagittarius | Dual | Fire | Odd | Male | Pitta | Kshatriya | East | Divabali | Dwipad | Thighs |
Capricorn | Movable | Earth | Even | Female | Vata | Vaishya | South | Ratribali | Chatushpad | Knees |
Aquarius | Fixed | Air | Odd | Male | Vata | Shudra | West | Divabali | Dwipad | Calves |
Pisces | Dual | Water | Even | Female | Kapha | Brahmin | North | Ratribali | Chatushpad | Feet |
Explanation of Key Terms:
- Nature (Movable, Fixed, Dual): Indicates the flexibility or rigidity of the Rashi’s energy.
- Element (Fire, Earth, Air, Water): Represents the fundamental nature of the Rashi.
- Odd/Even: Odd signs are active, while even signs are passive.
- Gender (Male/Female): Reflects the masculine or feminine energy of the Rashi.
- Prakriti (Kapha, Pitta, Vata): Represents the dosha or constitution associated with the Rashi.
- Caste: Indicates the societal role or inclination of the Rashi.
- Direction: Shows the directional strength of the Rashi.
- Strength (Divabali/Ratribali): Divabali Rashis are strong during the day, while Ratribali Rashis are strong at night.
- Type (Dwipad/Chatushpad): Dwipad (two-legged) signs are human-like, while Chatushpad (four-legged) signs are animal-like.
- Kaal Purush Body Part: Each Rashi corresponds to a specific body part of the cosmic being, Kaal Purush.
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