12 Signs & their Significations

After houses and planets, how about the signs?

Firstly a few things to note about signs.

(I) There are 3 types of signs by Flexibility- Movable, Fixed & Dual.

Movable signs – Aries, Cancer, Libra & Capricorn {these represent Activity,
Movement, Adaptability, Change, Quickness, Reform, Independence, moving on,
Flexibility, Dissatisfaction (leading to rapid change0}

Fixed signs – Taurus, Leo, Scorpio & Aquarius { these represent Steadiness, Rigidity,
Headstrong nature, Fixed, Slow but steady, Accumulation, Steady/ Calm, Resolute,
Determined, My way or highway sort of nature, Loving to remain in one place/ job for
a long time, Fixed opinions on spirituality/ religion, Persistent)

Dual signs – Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces [ these represent a mix of both the
above and hence their ‘dual’ nature, learning oriented, Pedantic, Philosophical,
inclined to reading/ writing, inclined to communicate/ preach/ teach, Open to ideas/
learning, Multitasking, Exploring different options all the time}

(II) There are 4 types of signs by element – Fire, Earth, Wind, Water

Fire signs – Aries, Leo, Sagittarius { Energy, Passion, Aggression, Decisiveness,

Leadership, Dominance, Frank, Outspoken, Extrovert, Brilliance, Anger, Hot
temperament, Fast Metabolic rate, Active, Pioneering, Separating, Spontaneous,
Inspiring, Self-centred, Motivated, Visionary, Enthusiastic, Lovers of activity and
movement/ exploration, My way or highway traits, Impatient, Impulsive}

Earth signs – Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn { Practical, Methodical, Analytical, Slow and
steady, Persevering, Rising to top slowly but surely, Patient, Building/ Accumulating,
Practical, Realistic, Down to earth nature, Lover of reality as opposed to fiction/
imagination, Fact oriented, Sluggish, Resilient, Keen business skills, Knows real
materialistic value of things, Good in details, Good Planners, Good Managers/ CEOs/
Directors, Dependable/ trustworthy}

Air signs – Gemini, Libra, Aquarius { Quick thinking, Intellectual, Abstract thought,
Communicative, Eager to learn, Good writers/ orators/ spokesmen, Quick in physical
movement, Love Travel & exploration, Journey more important than destination
nature, Great social skills, Great friends, Pleasant, Philosophical attitude, Sponge like
nature for knowledge, Flexible nature, Harmony loving, Beauty loving}

Water signs – Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces { Emotional, Intuitive, Sensitive, Learning,

Passionate, Collectors/ hoarders – collect memories/ articles, Hard to detach,
Nurturing/ caring, Motherly attitude, Forgiving, Imaginative, Introvert nature, Secretive,
Psychic, Dreamy, Lesser physical energy, Detached from practical facts- go on
intuition as opposed to facts, Natural meditation skills if developed, Tendency to gain
weight}

Now there are multiple other ways to categorize signs. But pause here a bit. Now
I am going to post the list of sign rulership by planets, which I posted earlier too.
Here is a good exercise to start making these things intuitive. You know the
planet significations; you know the sign characteristics. BLEND them in your
mind. That’s what each rashi signifies. A good exercise to do.

here is an example – Mars rules Aries and Scorpio (but from above you know
Aries is a Fire sign and movable whereas Scorpio is Water & Fixed). So what is
Mars?

You know that too from the planet significations. It is Energy, aggression,
passion, competitive nature, ambition, activity etc. So, in Aries it will manifest
as Quick thinking, Brilliant, pioneering, extrovert, outwardly aggressive, frank,
outspoken, quick moving and thinking etc. But Scorpio is a watery sign which
is introvert and emotional. So here the aggressive energy of Mars will take the
form of passive aggressive! They will have all that energy Internalized to give
them strong determination, unyielding and very passionate with strong likes/
dislikes. Unlike Aries, they are not outwardly aggressive, but will not forget and
forgive easily and keep grudges/ jealousies easily. If they learn to control their
internal energy, can be constructive and penetrating like no other giving them
deep charisma and control of their senses)

Sign characteristics as per Gender of sign

All Odd signs are Male – Aries, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius, Aquarius

All Even signs are Female – Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn, Pisces

The Male signs will tend be to more Extrovert, Pushy, Aggressive, Communicative,
Destructive when negative, Assertive, Dominating

The Female signs will tend to be more Calm, Intuitive, Nurturing, Protective, Quiet,
Introverted, Gentle and Emotional

Besides colouring the depositing planets with the above shades, these demarcations
also come in handy much later on when determining gender of children/ siblings etc.

(IV) ‘Guna’ (inherent nature) of Rajasic, Sattvic & Tamasic

This is a deeper topic but to briefly touch it now-

Sattvic signs – Cancer, Leo, Sagittarius & Pisces – These are related to Higher
spiritual thinking and behaviour, seeking out higher wisdom and truth, Meditating,
Focussing, Worshipping God or Nature, Universality and Altruism in Thoughts and
actions, Pure, Learned/ Wise, etc. [Houses ruled by Sun, Moon & Jupiter]

Rajasic signs – Taurus, Gemini, Virgo, Libra- These are related to Action and
adventure, Passions/ desires, Energy, seeking power/ Money / Fame, Ambitious and
Materialistic (vs. spiritual) [Houses ruled by Mercury & Venus]

Tamasic signs – Aries, Scorpio, Capricorn and Aquarius – These are related to
Pleasing the senses, Seeking lower order gratification of senses in form of intoxicants/
drugs/ Heavy food, Seeking pleasure in Carnal desires, Also when negative Tantric or
lower order deity worship and Satanic practices, Loving occult and misusing power,
Cruel in nature, Ignorant, etc. [Houses ruled by Mars & Saturn]

(V) Some other Misc. Significations

— Violent Signs – Aries, Scorpio & Capricorn [These signs ruled by Mars & Saturn
tend to be destructive and Tamasic in nature and when afflicted in a horoscope will
manifest violent characteristics

— Barren Signs – In terms of female fertility (for conception) Aries, Gemini, Leo, Virgo
are considered Barren (not be fruitful for conception).

— Fruitful Signs – For conception are Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces (the water element
signs)

— Shirshodaya Signs – Rising head first – Gemini, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio,
Aquarius – Planets in these signs will tend to give results in the First half of their
‘Dashas’ (don’t worry about dashas or planetary periods for now. It’s a predictive tool
for later)

— Prishtodaya Signs – Rising with Back – Aries, Taurus, Cancer, Sagittarius,

Capricorn – Planets in these signs will tend to give results in the Second half of their
dashas

— Ubabodaya Signs – Rising both side – Pisces – Planets in this sign tend to give
results in the Middle half of their dashas

12 Houses

Aries – Active, Pioneering, Bold, Independent, Charismatic, Entrepreneurial,

Inspirational, Impatient/ restless, Good at starting new initiatives/ projects but bad at
sustaining energy in long projects, Aggressive, Dominant, Leadership skills,
Outspoken, Bold/ fearless, Loves movement, Loves Speed and fast paced activity,
Frank and direct- holds no punches, Confident, Always serving self-interests, Selfish
to some extent.

Taurus – Loyal, Sensual, Slow and steady, Down to earth, Stable, Practical,
Determined, Perseverant, Reliable/ faithful, Loves wining/ dining/ fine arts, Romantic
but discreetly, Easy going, Diplomatic, Secretive, Passionate, Loves material
possessions, Conservative, Dedicated to home and relationships, Loyal to loved ones,
Mostly calm and extremely agitated when pestered too much, Stubborn/ adamant.

Gemini – Communicative, Intellectual, Think/ talk/ walk fast, Pedantic nature, Loves
learning, Good writing/ reading skills, Clever, Versatile, Able to multitask, Can have
different personalities under different conditions, Argumentative and oration skills,
Adaptable/ flexible, Witty/ humorous, Good in information related fields, Loves change
and diversity in day to day life

Cancer – Emotional, Intuitive, Protective, Motherly, Nurturing, Good memory, Saves

memories/ objects, Sympathetic, Caring, Loves travelling as long as a stable home to
come back to, Loves home life/ finds security in home environment, Hospitable, Timid
mostly but aggressive if loved ones threatened in any manner, Good business instinct,
Ability to learn strong, Honest and Impressionable.

Leo – Leadership abilities, Royal, Noble, Proud, Wanting attention, Cat when loved
and a Lion when ignored, Outspoken, Extroverted, Frank, Honest, Intense, Brilliant,
Innovative, Stubborn, Independent, Confident, Ambitious, Dynamic, Loves to be
complimented, Helpful to friend and family, Protective or fatherly, Fearless &
Energetic, Pushy in an aggressive way.

Virgo – Analytical, Quantitative, Intelligent, Research oriented, Practical, Down to

earth, Lover of hygiene, Lover of order, Perfectionist, Anal retentive, Critical of
problems/ people, Good trade/ business instinct, Good Mathematics, instinct, Orderly
and Methodical, Economical and prudent, Efficient, always working, always analysing,
Worrying tendency, Hard working.

Libra – Pleasant, Balanced, Co-operative, Perfect, Social, Friendly, Loves justice,

Loves harmony, Creative, Lover of arts/ music/ beauty/ literature, Loves social
settings, Charming, Smiling, Diplomatic, Good judgment of both people and situations,
Quick thinker, Extravagant, Loves luxuries, Adaptable, Popular and liked in friends
and people, Good people dealing skills, Good organization skills, Pushy in a pleasant
way.

Scorpio – Secretive, Passionate, Intense, Focused, Determined, Obsessive,

Unyielding, Strong likes & dislikes, Outwardly calm with inner turmoil, Strong emotions,
Complex imagination, Moody, Temperamental, Does not forget or forgive easily,
Cunning, Good skills to remain hidden – e.g. detectives, spies, etc., Selfish, Psychic,
Penetrating, Can cling to Jealousy and Revengeful feelings, Charismatic, Magnetic,
Self-made, Stubborn

Sagittarius – Outspoken, Bold, Optimistic, Idealistic, Loves travel, Spiritual or

religious, Strong faith, Determined, Pushy to some extent, Jovial, Business like
behaviour, Just, Humane, Friendly, Loves making friends, Promises more than ability
to deliver, Ambitious, Expansive, Outspoken, Blunt in speech to a fault, Cheerful,
Loves to preach and teach, Internal tendency to fields of Law. Medicine, Teaching and
Religion.
Capricorn – Practical, Intelligent, Down to earth, Serious, Reserved, Orthodox, Likes
to travel, Perseverant, Rising to the top slowly but surely, Keen business skills,
Managerial ability, Organizational skills, Thoughtful, Patient, Tolerant of others but
Conservative, Hardworking, Self-made, Not easily trusting others.

Aquarius – Abstract thinker, Deep thinker, Socially conscious, Serious like Capricorn
but more communicative, Stubborn, Rigid in thinking, Unlike Capricorn – does not like
moving and changing situations, Scientific and research minded, Intellectual,
Inventive, Thinking ahead of time, Creative, Great in making friends, Highly Altruistic,
Unselfish, Rebellious, Loves to Preach change (but themselves reserved to some
extent), Great self-control

Pisces – Emotional, Sensitive, Impressionable, Kind, Giving and forgiving, Dreamy,

Romantic, Likes music/ arts, Detached to reality, Somewhat weak in physical and
mental activity, Easily trusts others, Moody and temperamental, Spiritual, Meditative,
Likes being alone, Reflective, Forgetful nature, Charitable, Tendency to Psychic
visions and dreams, Inspirational, Softly magnetic and friendly, Happy go lucky,
Liberal, Lacking confidence, Lacking determination to some extent, Intuitive,
Indecisive.