Rashi - Basic Information
Biped Rashis (Human): These rashis are symbolized by humans and are known for their adaptability and intelligence. They are not as physically strong as quadruped rashis but excel in using their intellect to overcome challenges. Biped rashis are primarily interested in matters of the 1st house, such as health, thinking, and finding their true nature. They are less interested in 7th house matters like partnerships and relationships. The biped rashis are Gemini, Virgo, Libra, the first half of Sagittarius (15 degrees), and Aquarius.
Quadruped Rashis (Four-Footed): Symbolized by four-legged animals, these rashis are strong, powerful, and capable of carrying heavy burdens and accomplishing great tasks. They are less adaptable than biped rashis but are more focused on action and achievement. Quadruped rashis are particularly interested in 10th house matters, such as work, command, and power. They are less interested in 4th house matters like emotions and psychology. The quadruped rashis are Aries, Taurus, Leo, the second half of Sagittarius (15 degrees), and the first half of Capricorn.
Footless Rashis: These rashis are represented by creatures that move in water, like fish. Their strength lies in their ability to surrender and merge with something greater than themselves. Footless rashis are interested in 4th house matters, such as emotions, psychology, and inner peace. They are less interested in 10th house matters like work and authority. The footless rashis are the second half of Capricorn and Pisces.
Aries
- ElementFire
- QualityWillful
- GunaRajas
- CasteKshatriya
- DirectionEast
- SymbolRam
- Planetary RulerMars
- Planetary ExaltationSun
- Day/Night StrengthNight-strong
- RisingBack-rising
- BodyQuadruped
- ColorRed
- MotivationAdventure and excitement
- House Interests10th house matters (work, command, power)
- House Disinterests4th house matters (emotions, psychology)
- DevelopmentThrough healthy competition
- MentalityIntuitive
- IntuitionHelps people intuit concepts to understand the concepts behind things and the natural order behind things
- Additional Information:
- Motivated by the thrill of striving towards a goal, not just achieving it.
- Individuals are often full of ideas but may lack the maturity to implement them effectively.
Taurus
- ElementEarth
- QualityGrounded, Solid, Stable, Practical, Logical
- GunaRajas
- CasteVaishya
- DirectionEast
- SymbolBull
- Planetary RulerVenus
- Planetary ExaltationMoon
- Day/Night StrengthNight-strong
- RisingBack-rising
- BodyQuadruped
- ColorWhite
- MotivationThe desire to take care of things and to own things
- House Interests10th house matters (work, command, power)
- House Disinterests4th house matters (emotions, psychology)
- DevelopmentThrough guidance from books, texts, and teachers
- MentalityRational
- RationalityUses reason and logic to see how it can put to use what it has to fulfill the goal it needs to fulfill. It also has the good sense to understand how much it has and how much it needs and how much to ration out on a daily allowance.
- Additional Information:
- Enjoys being part of the whole machine and showing up. Its life has worth because it develops some aspect of itself or provides services for others.
- Individuals know what they want and need but may lack the skills to acquire them easily.
Gemini
- ElementAir
- QualityIntellectual and Curious
- GunaRajas
- CasteSudra
- DirectionNortheast
- SymbolTwins
- Planetary RulerMercury
- Day/Night StrengthNight-strong
- RisingFront-rising (unique combination)
- BodyBiped
- ColorGreen
- MotivationTrivia and interests
- House Interests1st house matters (health, thinking, true nature)
- House Disinterests7th house matters (partnerships, relationships)
- DevelopmentThrough freedom of exploration and creativity
- MentalityIntellectual
- IntellectUses its intellect to understand processes and concepts and to develop new techniques and skills to satisfy a particular requirement based on its perceptions.
- Additional Information:
- Motivated by interest, entertainment, and games.
- Individuals are inventive and capable of both dreaming and achieving.
Cancer
- ElementWater
- QualityYielding
- GunaSattva
- CasteBrahmin
- DirectionNorth
- SymbolCrab
- Planetary RulerMoon
- Day/Night StrengthNight-strong
- RisingBack-rising
- BodyMany-footed (arachnid)
- ColorPink
- MotivationTo create harmony and goodness
- House Interests7th house matters (partnerships, public, self-discovery)
- House Disinterests1st house matters (health, thinking, true nature)
- DevelopmentThrough a good environment, love, and care
- MentalityFeeling-based
- FeelingFeels itself and, by being aware of itself, can become aware of all things
- Additional Information:
- Naturally aspires towards realization, knowledge, and goodness.
- Individuals are in touch with their feelings and adaptable but may lack consistent focus.
Leo
- ElementFire
- QualityWillful
- GunaSattva
- CasteKshatriya
- DirectionNorth
- SymbolLion
- Planetary RulerSun
- Day/Night StrengthDay-strong
- RisingFront-rising
- BodyQuadruped
- ColorViolet
- MotivationTo uplift people
- House Interests10th house matters (work, command, power)
- House Disinterests4th house matters (emotions, psychology)
- DevelopmentThrough healthy competition
- MentalityIntuitive
- IntuitionCapable of intuiting the divine self
- Additional Information:
- Naturally aspires towards realization, knowledge, and goodness.
- Individuals are consistent, steadfast, and managerial, maintaining the status quo.
Virgo
- ElementEarth
- QualityGrounded, Solid, Stable, Practical, Logical
- GunaTamas
- CasteVaishya
- DirectionNorthwest
- SymbolYoung girl
- Planetary RulerMercury
- Day/Night StrengthDay-strong
- RisingFront-rising
- BodyBiped
- ColorClear/colorless
- MotivationTo overcome physical ills and liabilities and physical or material suffering
- House Interests1st house matters (health, thinking, true nature)
- House Disinterests7th house matters (partnerships, relationships)
- DevelopmentThrough guidance from books, texts, and teachers
- MentalityRational
- RationalityUses reason to understand problems and develop strategies to improve or overcome them
- Additional Information:
- Motivated to do a good job to avoid repercussions of doing a bad job.
- Individuals are skilled, adaptable, and receptive to fulfilling duties.
Libra
- ElementAir
- QualityIntellectual and Curious
- GunaRajas
- CasteSudra
- DirectionWest
- SymbolHuman figure
- Planetary RulerVenus
- Planetary ExaltationSaturn
- Day/Night StrengthDay-strong
- RisingFront-rising
- BodyBiped
- ColorBlue
- MotivationOpportunities
- House Interests1st house matters (health, thinking, true nature)
- House Disinterests7th house matters (partnerships, relationships)
- DevelopmentThrough freedom of exploration and creativity
- MentalityIntellectual
- IntellectAbility to derive knowledge through intellect to make choices
- Additional Information:
- Motivated by passion and making choices.
- Individuals are full of worldly wisdom and practical knowledge.
Scorpio
- ElementWater
- QualityYielding
- GunaTamas
- CasteBrahmin
- DirectionWest
- SymbolScorpion
- Planetary RulerMars
- Day/Night StrengthDay-strong
- RisingFront-rising
- BodyMany-footed (arachnid)
- ColorOrange
- MotivationTo remove itself from fears, vulnerabilities, emotional suffering, and trauma
- House Interests7th house matters (partnerships, public, self-discovery)
- House Disinterests1st house matters (health, thinking, true nature)
- DevelopmentThrough a good environment, love, and care
- MentalityFeeling-based
- FeelingAware of feeling what's hidden
- Additional Information:
- Develops a goal of spirituality, knowledge, understanding, and wisdom due to the trouble in life.
- Individuals succeed through tenacity and perseverance.
Sagittarius
- ElementFire
- QualityWillful
- GunaSattva
- CasteKshatriya
- DirectionSouthwest
- SymbolCentaur (half human, half horse)
- Planetary RulerJupiter
- Day/Night StrengthNight-strong
- RisingBack-rising
Body: Biped (first half), quadruped (second half) - ColorYellow
- MotivationTo search for truth and dispense knowledge
- House Interests10th house matters (work, command, power) in the second half, 1st house matters (health, thinking, true nature) in the first half
- House Disinterests4th house matters (emotions, psychology) in the second half, 7th house matters (partnerships, relationships) in the first half
- DevelopmentThrough healthy competition
- MentalityIntuitive
- IntuitionTowards truth and purpose
- Additional Information:
- Naturally aspires towards realization, knowledge, and goodness.
- Leads by envisioning goals others want to reach.
- Individuals are goal-oriented but can be idealistic and impractical.
Capricorn
- ElementEarth
- QualityGrounded, Solid, Stable, Practical, Logical
- GunaTamas
- CasteVaishya
- DirectionSouth
- SymbolCrocodile
- Planetary RulerSaturn
- Planetary ExaltationMars
- Day/Night StrengthNight-strong (first half)
- RisingBack-rising (first half)
- BodyQuadruped (first half), footless (second half)
- ColorMulticolored
- MotivationTo manage problems and lead others through difficulties
- House Interests10th house matters (work, command, power) in the first half, 4th house matters (emotions, psychology) in the second half
- House Disinterests4th house matters (emotions, psychology) in the first half, 10th house matters (work, command, power) in the second half
- DevelopmentThrough guidance from books, texts, and teachers
- MentalityRational
Rationality: Uses reason and logic to see possibilities and prepare against them - Additional Information:
- Motivated by the trouble in life and the desire to gain to avoid falling behind.
- Individuals are aware of their duties and responsibilities but may worry too much, leading to delays.
Aquarius
- ElementAir
- QualityIntellectual and Curious
- GunaTamas
- CasteSudra
- DirectionSouth
- SymbolHuman figure
- Planetary RulerSaturn
- Day/Night StrengthDay-strong
- RisingFront-rising
- BodyBiped
- ColorBrown
- MotivationTo fulfill the immediate in order to rid itself of trouble, misery, and suffering
- House Interests1st house matters (health, thinking, true nature)
- House Disinterests7th house matters (partnerships, relationships)
- DevelopmentThrough freedom of exploration and creativity
- MentalityIntellectual
- IntellectUses intellect to understand the self and find peace
- Additional Information:
- Seeks immediate fulfillment for lacks and emptiness.
- Individuals succeed through stubbornness and perseverance, often driven by a sense of purpose.
Pisces
- ElementWater
- QualityYielding
- GunaSattva
- CasteBrahmin
- DirectionSoutheast
- SymbolFish
- Planetary RulerJupiter
- Day/Night StrengthDay-strong
- RisingBoth front and back-rising
- BodyFootless
- ColorBlack
- MotivationTo desire truth
- House Interests4th house matters (emotions, psychology)
- House Disinterests10th house matters (work, command, power)
- DevelopmentThrough a good environment, love, and care
- MentalityFeeling-based
- FeelingCan feel the presence of God
- Additional Information:
- Naturally aspires towards realization, knowledge, and goodness.
- Individuals are capable but may struggle with knowing when to let go or hold on.