Zodiac Signs or Rashis. The Zodiac is made up of 12 different sun signs, wherein the date of birth of a person determines the zodiac sign he/she belongs to. It represents the Sign of the Zodiac that the Sun was in at the time of the birth of an individual. It shows the core of the potential and uniqueness as an individual. The Sun Sign represents the main direction and focus one wants to take up in life and the determination to accomplish what one sets out to do.

1. Aries
Sanskrit name: Mesha
Zodiac Symbol - Ram. Ruled by the planet Mars.
Aries is the first sign of the Zodiac and associated with fresh vigor and new beginnings. Lasting from March 21st - April 20th.

2. Taurus
Sanskrit name: Vrishabha
Zodiac Symbol - Bull. Ruled by the planet Venus.
Taurus is the second sign of the Zodiac and associated with material pleasure. Lasting from April 21st to May 21st.

3. Gemini
Sanskrit name: Mithuna
Zodiac Symbol - Twins. Ruled by the planet Mercury.
Gemini is the third sign of the Zodiac and associated with youth and versatility. Lasting from May 22nd to June 21st.

4. Cancer
Sanskrit name: Karka
Zodiac Symbol - Crab. Ruled by the planet Moon.
Cancer is the fourth sign of the Zodiac and associated with family and domesticity. Lasting from June 22nd to July 22nd.

5. Leo
Sanskrit name: Simha
Zodiac Symbol - Lion. Ruled by the planet Sun.
Leo is the fifth sign of the Zodiac and is associated with creativity and drama. Lasting from July 23rd to August 21st.

6. Virgo
Sanskrit name: Kanya
Zodiac Symbol - Virgin. Ruled by the planet Mercury.
Virgo is the sixth sign of the Zodiac and associated with purity and service. Lasting from August 22rd to September 23st.

7. Libra
Sanskrit name: Tula
Zodiac Symbol - Scales. Ruled by the planet Venus.
Libra is the seventh sign of the Zodiac and associated with justice. Lasting from September 24th to October 23rd.

8. Scorpio
Sanskrit name: Vrishchika
Zodiac Symbol - Scorpion. Ruled by the planet Mars.
Scorpio is the eighth sign of the Zodiac and associated with intensity, passion, and power. Lasting from October 24 to November 22.

9. Sagittarius
Sanskrit name: Dhanus
Zodiac Symbol - Archer. Ruled by the planet Jupiter.
Sagittarius is the ninth sign of the Zodiac and associated with travel and expansion. Lasting from November 23rd to December 22nd.

10. Capricorn
Sanskrit name: Makara
Zodiac Symbol - Goat. Ruled by the planet Saturn.
Capricorn is the tenth sign of the Zodiac and associated with hard work and business affairs. Lasting from December 23rd to January 20th.

11. Aquarius
Sanskrit name: Kumbha
Zodiac Symbol - Water Carrier. Ruled by the planet Saturn.
Aquarius is the eleventh sign of the Zodiac and associated with future ideas and the unusual. Lasting from January 21st to February 18th.

12. Pisces
Sanskrit name: Meena
Zodiac Symbol - Fish. Ruled by the planet Jupiter.
Pisces is the twelfth and last sign of the Zodiac and associated with human emotions. Lasting from February 19th to March 20th.