In Vedic astrology, the 12 zodiac signs are evenly divided among 4 elements (Fire, Earth, Air, Water), with 3 signs belonging to each element. This creates a balanced system where Aries, Leo, Sagittarius are Fire signs; Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn are Earth signs; Gemini, Libra, Aquarius are Air signs; and Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces are Water signs.