Rasis

There are 12 rasi as per vedic astrology. Rasis are group of star in various shapes

Rasi	Star Pattern
Aries	Sheep
Taurus	Bull
Gemini	Couple
Cancer	Crab
Leo	Lion
Virgo	Girl
Libra	Man holding the balance
Scorpio	Scorpion
Sagittarius	Man holding bow
Capricrn	Crocodile
Aquarius	Pot on the head of man
Pisces	Two fish

 

Further classification of rasis are as under:

1. On the basis of movement. 

    a. Movable - Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn

     b. Fixed - Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius.

     c. Dual - Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces.

2. On the basis of element present.

    a. Fire- Aries, Leo, Sagittarius.

    b. Earth - Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn.

     c. Air - Gemini, Libra, Aquarius.

     d. Water - Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces,.

3. On the basis of gender.

      a. Male - Aries, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius, Aquarius.

      b. Female - Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn, Pisces.

4. On the basis of rising.

      a. Hear Rising - Gemini, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Aquarius.

      b. Back Rising - Aries, Taurus, Cancer, Sagittarius, Capricorn.

      c. Both Rising - Pisces.