The 27 signs of Asterian astrology overlay and modify the traditional Sun signs of astrology. For example, there are three distinct types of Aries: a Dioscuri Aries, a Hades Aries, and a Vesta Aries. As a result, the Asterian signs and the traditional Sun signs interact and influence each other. Much has already been written about the traditional signs in a multitude of astrology books. Therefore, they will be covered only in brief here, for the purpose of a quick reference.

  • Aries

    April 14 - May 15

    Vedic Astrology: Mesha

    Aries is the first sign of the zodiac. It is a Fire sign and is ruled by Mars. Its symbol is the ram.

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  • Taurus

    May 16 - June 14

    Vedic Astrology: Vrishabha

    Taurus is the second sign of the zodiac. It is an Earth sign and is ruled by Venus. Its symbol is the bull.

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  • Gemini

    June 15 - July 15

    Vedic Astrology: Mithuna

    Gemini is the third sign of the zodiac. It is an Air sign and is ruled by Mercury. Its symbol is the twins, or a couple.

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  • Cancer

    July 16 - Aug 16

    Vedic Astrology: Karkata

    Cancer is the fourth sign of the zodiac. It is a Water sign and is ruled by the Moon. Its symbol is the crab.

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  • Leo

    Aug 17 - Sept 16

    Vedic Astrology: Simha

    Leo is the fifth sign of the zodiac. It is a Fire sign and is ruled by the Sun. Its symbol is the lion.

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  • Virgo

    Sept 17 - Oct 16

    Vedic Astrology: Kanya

    Virgo is the sixth sign of the zodiac. It is an Earth sign and is ruled by Mercury. Its symbol is a virgin or a young girl.

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  • Libra

    Oct 17 - Nov 16

    Vedic Astrology: Tula

    Libra is the seventh sign of the zodiac. It is an Air sign and is ruled by Venus. Its symbol is the scales or balance.

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  • Scorpio

    Nov 17 - Dec 15

    Vedic Astrology: Vrischika

    Scorpio is the eighth sign of the zodiac. It is a Water sign and is ruled by Mars (and Pluto in Western astrology). Its symbol is the scorpion.

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  • Sagittarius

    Dec 16 - Jan 13

    Vedic Astrology: Dhanu

    Sagittarius is the ninth sign of the zodiac. It is a Fire sign and is ruled by Jupiter. Its symbol is the centaur or archer.

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  • Capricorn

    Jan 14 - Feb 12

    Vedic Astrology: Makara

    Capricorn is the tenth sign of the zodiac. It is an Earth sign and is ruled by Saturn. Its symbol is the goat or the crocodile.

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  • Aquarius

    Feb 13 - Mar 14

    Vedic Astrology: Kumbha

    Aquarius is the eleventh sign of the zodiac. It is an Air sign and is ruled by Saturn (and Uranus in Western astrology). Its symbol is the water bearer.

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  • Pisces

    Mar 15 - Apr 13

    Vedic Astrology: Meena

    Pisces is the twelfth sign of the zodiac. It is a Water sign and is ruled by Jupiter (and Neptune in Western astrology). Its symbol is the fish.

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