Indian Astronomy and Astrology

In Hindu astrology (jyotisha), Vrushchika is the Sanskrit name for Scorpio. Dhanu corresponds to Sagittarius. Vrishabha is Taurus. Kanya represents Virgo.

In Vedic astrology and the Hindu zodiac system, the zodiac sign Sagittarius is known as Dhanu, which translates to bow. Mithuna represents Gemini, Tula represents Libra, and Kanya represents Virgo.

In Hindu astrology, Karka (meaning 'crab') is the Sanskrit name for Cancer. Vrushchika is Scorpio. Dhanu is Sagittarius. Mina corresponds to Pisces.

In Hindu astrology, Simha (meaning 'lion') is the Sanskrit equivalent of Leo. Kanya is Virgo. Mina is Pisces. Vrushchika is Scorpio.

In Hindu astrology, Mithuna (meaning 'pair' or 'twins') is the Sanskrit name for Gemini. Mina is Pisces. Dhanu is Sagittarius. Tula is Libra.

The Indian equivalent of the zodiac sign Aries is Mesha. In Hindu astrology (Jyotisha), the zodiac signs are called Rashis, and Mesha is the first Rashi representing a ram. It spans from about mid-April to mid-May.

The Indian equivalent of the zodiac sign Taurus is Vrishabha. In Hindu astrology, Vrishabha (meaning bull) is the second Rashi and corresponds exactly to the Western zodiac sign Taurus. It spans from about mid-May to mid-June.

The zodiac sign Virgo translates to 'Kanya' in Hindu astrology (Jyotisha). The 12 zodiac signs have Sanskrit equivalents: Mesha (Aries), Vrishabha (Taurus), Mithuna (Gemini), Karka (Cancer), Simha (Leo), Kanya (Virgo), Tula (Libra), Vrishchika (Scorpio), Dhanu (Sagittarius), Makara (Capricorn), Kumbha (Aquarius), and Meena (Pisces).

In Jyotisha (Hindu astrology), Shukra is identified with Venus. Shukra is the planet of love, beauty, wealth, and prosperity, similar to Venus's associations in Western astrology. The other planets are: Brihaspati (Jupiter), Shani (Saturn), while Neptune is not part of traditional Jyotisha's seven classical planets.

Libra translates to 'Tula' in Hindu astrology (Jyotisha). Tula means 'balance' or 'scales' in Sanskrit, directly corresponding to Libra's symbol of scales. Remember the zodiac sequence in Sanskrit to avoid confusion with other signs.

In the Indian zodiac system (Vedic astrology), Dhanu is the Sanskrit name for Sagittarius, the ninth sign. The Indian zodiac uses the same 12-sign framework as Western astrology but with Sanskrit names. Mithuna is Gemini, Tula is Libra, and Kanya is Virgo.

Makara is the Sanskrit name for Capricorn in the Indian zodiac system, representing the tenth sign. Makara is often depicted as a crocodile-like creature in Indian mythology. Tula is Libra, Mithuna is Gemini, and Kumbha is Aquarius.

Kumbha is the Sanskrit name for Aquarius, the eleventh sign of the zodiac in Indian astrology. Kumbha means 'water pot' or 'pitcher' in Sanskrit, symbolizing the water-bearer. Mina is Pisces, Vrushchika is Scorpio, and Mithuna is Gemini.

Mina is the Sanskrit name for Pisces, the twelfth and final sign of the zodiac in Indian astrology. Mina means 'fish' in Sanskrit, representing the fish symbol of Pisces. Dhanu is Sagittarius, Vrushchika is Scorpio, and Vrishabha is Taurus.

Kamal Haasan is an Indian actor and filmmaker born on November 7, 1954, which places his zodiac sign under Scorpio.