Astro Dictionary From Astrouniverse.com
Astro Dictionary :
1. Nakshatra :
Also known as constellations.
In Hindu astrology, there are 27 Nakshatras.Each nakshatra is divided in quarters or padas of 3°20’. A list of nakshatra and their corresponding modern star names are ….
2. Zodiac signs :
Zodiac signs are the twelve signs assign to each house in Western astrology. The planets and signs which rule the twelve houses are
Aries (Mars), Taurus (Venus), Gemini (Mercury), Cancer (Moon), Leo (Sun), Virgo (Mercury), Libra (Venus), Scorpio (Mars), Sagittarius (Jupiter), Capricorn (Saturn), Aquarius (Saturn), Pisces (Jupiter).
3. Aries (Mars) – First sign of the zodiac. Mars makes one courage, initiative and ambition. In Chinese astrology, Mars is ruled by the element fire.
4. Taurus (Venus), - Second sign of the zodiac. Venus makes to have a taste in music,dance, drama. In Chinese astrology, Venus is associated with the element metal.
5. Gemini (Mercury), - Third sign of the zodiac. Mercury makes one intelligent, dual mind and easily worried. In Chinese astrology, Mercury is ruled by the element water.
6. Cancer (Moon), - Fourth sign of the zodiac. The Moon is said to represent mind. The mental stability of a person depends upon the strength of the moon.
7. Leo (Sun), –Fifth sign of the zodiac. Sun makes one magnetic, bold, stubborn, firm and ambitious. In Chinese astrology, it represents Yang.
8. Virgo (Mercury), -Sixth sign of the zodiac. Mercury makes one sharp, intelligent and practical. In Chinese astrology, Mercury is ruled by the element water.
9. Libra (Venus), - seventh sign of the zodiac.Venus makes one have balance of mind and good judgement. In Chinese astrology, Venus is associated with the element metal.
10. Scorpio (Mars), -Eight sign of the zodiac.Mars makes one cautious, passionate and stubborn.
11. Sagittarius (Jupiter), - Nineth sign of the zodiac –Jupiter makes one success, wealth and honour. In Chinese astrology, Jupiter is ruled by the element wood.
12. Capricorn (Saturn), - Tenth sign of the zodiac –Saturn makes one physical in relationships, too practical. In Chinese astrology, Saturn is ruled by the element Earth.
13. Aquarius (Saturn), - Eleventh sign of the zodiac –Saturn makes one think logical, intuitive, analyse and slow to absorb. In Chinese astrology, Saturn is ruled by the element Earth.
14. Pisces (Jupiter). – Twelfth sign of the zodiac –Jupiter makes one imaginative, intuitive, and honest and lack self confidence. In Chinese astrology, Jupiter is ruled by the element wood.
15. RAHU :
In Hindu mythology, Rahu is a snake that swallows the sun or the moon causing eclipses
In Buddhism Rahu is one of the krodhadevatas (terror-inspriring gods).
Rahu is one of the navagrahas (nine planets). The rahu kala is considered inauspicious
16. KETU :
In Hindu mythology, Ketu is generally referred to as a "shadow" planet.
17. Planet Moon :
In Chinese astrology the moon is typically said to be identified with the feminine – the yin. The woman's menstrual cycle roughly corresponds to one lunar month, approximately 28 or 29 days.
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