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Sun and moon move among the stars
along a belt, and they do not go beyond a certain width on
either side of the central line of motion. All the planets
confine their lateral movements to this belt. This belt is
known as the Zodiac. |
The Zodiac is circular in shape, and the circumference
of the Zodiacal belt contains 360 degrees; consequently
each house or sign contains thirty degrees. The twelve
equal parts, called signs of the Zodiac, are represented,
by imaginary figures, and they affect the body, the
character, the disposition and the mental and moral
attributes, as well as possibilities for success
or failure of a human being. The twelve signs, which
are also called houses, describe the environment
and circumstances, the possibilities and limitations
of every phase of destiny with which each individual
is confronted in his voyage through life!
The houses of the Zodiac are represented by the
chart in a horoscope. In order to determine the importance
and strength of any particular house, it is necessary
to examine, first, the lord of that house and his
aspects. Secondly, any planets that may be present
in that house, and their aspects. Thirdly, and of
the greatest importance, is to examine whether the
nature of the sign is itself sympathetic to that
of the house. In the Hindu system of Astrology, the
chart is in the form of square of oblong whereas
in the Western system the chart is drawn in the form
of a circle.
The names of the twelve signs in the Hindu system,
as well as the western system and their symbols are as follows:- |
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MESHA - ARIES
VRISHABHA - TAURUS
MITHUNA - GEMINI
KARKATA - CANCER
SIMHA - LEO
KANYA - VIRGO
TULAM - LIBRA
VRISCHIKA - SCORPIO
DHANU - SAGITTARIUS
MAKARA - CAPRICORN
KUMBHA - AQUARIUS
MEENAM - PISCES
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