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Signification of Signs
Posted October 12, 2007 by Astrology Consultancy in Signification of Signs. 12 Comments

Signification of Signs
Briefly, the significations of the various signs are discussed here:
ARIES : It is a fiery sign ruled by Mars, the significator of energy. The Sun, the
significator of vitality, is exalted in this sign. Saturn, the planet of lethargy,
becomes debilitated in this sign. These factors render the Arians most active,
strong, aggressive and healthy in case Mars is strong. If Aries rises as the
ascendant, the Ishta Devata (form of god for worshipping and meditation) would
be mother divine, Goddess Durga. Worshipping the Ishta Devata would help in
spiritual evolution and in maintaining mental peace. This sign rules head (cranium
and forehead) and brain. If Mars and Mercury are strong, the Arians enjoy good
health. Otherwise, they have a sickly constitution, suffer from wounds, headache,
mental tension, fevers, short-temperedness, insomnia, diseases of impure blood,
bilious diseases, inflammatory disorders, constipation, stammering, etc. Aries is
the mooltrikona sign of Mars.
Aries is a moveable, positive, rajasic, pitta, male, violent, barren and quadruped
sign and has strong preferences. Depending on the influences on the ascendant
and/or Mars, the sign Aries usually renders their natives independent, adventurous
and skilful in what they do, becoming leaders, with initiative, industrious, ambitious,
impetuous, fighters, authoritative, brave, courageous, heroic, competitive,
energetic, enterprising, mentally clear, visionary and strong-willed or headstrong,
argumentative, offensive, impatient, irritable, impulsive and self-centered. If Aries
rises as the ascendant, the influence of Saturn turns them towards construction
and makes them entrepreneurs. They earn lot of wealth by persistent efforts.
Depending upon the strength of Mars being prime determinant for profession, the
Sun ruling intelligence and being general significator for success in profession and
the Moon ruling education, Arians become commanders-in-chief, dentists,

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executives, executioners, gangsters, manufacturers, military and para-military

forces, police, project erectors, surgeons, vocations employing fire and metals,
etc. The influence of other planets on the tenth, first or second houses changes
the professional pursuits.
TAURUS:- It is an earthy sign ruled by Venus, the significator for materialistic
pursuits and comforts. The Moon, the significator for caring, tenderness and
affluence, is exalted in this sign. Ketu, the significator of spiritual pursuits, is
debilitated in this sign. These factors render the Taureans materialistic, motherly
and sensual, enjoying comfort, beauty and luxury around them, being convinced
that in all circumstances they are correct. If Taurus rises as the ascendant, the
Ishta Devata (form of god for worshipping and meditation) would be Lord Vishnu.
This sign rules face and its organs (nose, throat, mouth, teeth and eyes), neck,
cervical region and bones, cerebellum and facial bones. If Venus, as lord of the
sixth house, is strong the Taureans enjoy good health. Otherwise, they have a
sickly constitution, suffer from poor digestion, disorders of the throat, eyes, teeth,
etc., and diseases mainly arising out of a weak venous system. Over-indulgence
can be a cause for ill health. Taurus is a fixed, negative, rajasic, vata, female,
mild, semi-fruitful and quadruped sign and has a precise and temperate nature.
Depending on the influences on the ascendant, the sign Taurus usually renders
their natives cautious, prudent stable, enduring, fixed in their ways, adaptable and
gentle, becoming good planners, good communicators, analytical, straightforward,
persevering, refined, attractive, patient, romantic, kind, sentimental, devotional
and charming or forceful, possessive, jealous, stubborn, obstinate, resentful,
passionate, lethargic and pleasure seekers. Depending upon the strength of
Saturn being prime determinant for profession, the Sun ruling education and being
general significator for success in profession and the Moon ruling entrepreneurial
nature, Taureans become businessmen, designers, engineers, technocrats,
administrators, industrialists, house keeping, etc. The influence of other planets on
the tenth, first or second houses changes the professional pursuits.
GEMINI:- It is an airy sign ruled by Mercury, the significator of communication and

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confidence. These factors render the Geminians with excellent powers of speech
and communication. They have an energetic nature and are always looking for
change, interchange, motion and invention. If the mind is turned inwards, the native
has the ability to progress far in the spiritual field. If Gemini rises as the
ascendant, the Ishta Devata (form of god for worshipping and meditation) would
be mother divine, Goddess Lakshmi. This sign rules ears, lower neck, shoulders,
arms, hands, respiratory and nervous systems, bronchial tubes, shoulder and
collar bones, bones of arms and hands. As both the ascendant and the sixth
house do not contain a mooltrikona sign then the Sun, the significator for vitality,
would be considered as the prime determinant of health for Geminians. If the Sun
is strong, they enjoy good health. Otherwise, Geminians have a sickly constitution
and suffer from hypertension, headaches, congestion and respiratory diseases,
asthma, imbalances in the nervous system, depression resulting in partial
paralysis, stammering, shoulder pain, etc. Gemini is a dual, positive, tamasic,
tri-dosha i.e. vata, pitta and kapha, male, talkative, barren and biped sign and
gives an ambitious nature with imaginative ideas. They usually love knowledge and
like much movement, change and initiative. Depending on the influences on the
ascendant, the sign Gemini usually renders their natives with a sharp intellect and
conscious mind, spontaneous, adaptable, analytical, educated, learned, helpful,
with teaching abilities, humor, wit and imagination or talkative, nervous, restless,
agitated and indecisive. Depending upon the strength of Mercury ruling education,
the Moon being prime determinant for profession and the Sun ruling
entrepreneurial nature and being general significator for success in profession,
Geminians become accountants, auditors, advisory roles, authors, writers,
communicators, business men, computer programmers, engineers, experts in
analytical work, intellectuals, journalists, lawyers, poets, publishers, salesmen,
secretaries, software engineers, state services, etc. The influence of other
planets on the tenth, first or second houses changes the professional pursuits.
CANCER:- It is a watery sign, generally weak, ruled by the Moon, which is
changeable in nature and tender. Jupiter, the significator of knowledge and

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fortune, is exalted in this sign. Mars, the significator of energy, is debilitated in this
sign. These factors render the Cancerians caring and nurturing, highly emotional,
intuitive, gentle and considerate. If Cancer rises as the ascendant, the Ishta
Devata (form of god for worshipping and meditation) would be Lord Shiva. This
sign rules the rib cage, chest, heart, lungs and breasts. If the Moon and Jupiter
are strong, the Cancerians enjoy good health. Otherwise, they have a sickly
constitution and unpleasant appearance and suffer from mental maladies, physical
ailments of breast, chest, heart and epigastric region, lymphatic and circulatory
congestion, jaundice and other liver complaints, etc. Under the Systems
Approach, Cancer is treated as the mooltrikona sign of the Moon.Cancer is a
moveable, negative, satvic, kapha, female, mute, fruitful and multiped sign and
signifies grace and cleverness. Depending on the influences on the ascendant
and/or the Moon, the sign Cancer usually renders their natives good hosts,
capable of receptivity and adaptability, generous, peace loving, with humor, wit
and imagination or overly emotional, sensitive, shy, moody, attached and
dependent. As the Moon is of volatile nature and becomes weak quite often either
in pakshabala or by going to malefic houses from the ascendant or by being in
infancy or old age or by going to its sign of debilitation, either in rasi or in
navamsa, or by occupying the mooltrikona sign of any weak planet, the
Cancerians are changeable to inconstant in their behavior. Depending upon the
strength of Mars and the Sun being prime determinants of profession and the
Moon for a stable profession, Cancerians become administrators, public relations
managers, healers, nurses, house keepers, hoteliers, restaurant owners, catering
professionals, cooks, eating-establishment owners, professionals dealing with
liquids, etc. The influence of other planets on the tenth, first or second houses
changes the professional pursuits.
LEO:- It is a fiery sign ruled by the Sun, the significator of vitality, intelligence,
male progeny, social status and magnificence. These factors render the Leos
noble hearts, with character and will power. If Leo rises as the ascendant, the
Ishta Devata (form of god for worshipping and meditation) would be mother divine,

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Goddess Durga. This sign rules upper belly, stomach, spine, spinal cord, back,
liver, gall bladder, spleen and pancreas. If the Sun is strong, the Leos enjoy good
health. Otherwise, they are vulnerable to the diseases of heart, spine, back,
bones, spleen, pancreas, liver, stomach, weak digestion, fevers, etc., and lack
stamina and will power. This is the mooltrikona sign of the Sun.Leo is a fixed,
positive, satvic, pitta, male, benevolent, barren and quadruped sign and, when
rising in the ascendant with a strong Sun, makes the person noble, generous and
gives majestic appearance. They prefer to be the centre of attention. Depending
on the influences on the ascendant and/or the Sun, the sign Leo gives intelligence,
strong will, initiative, awareness of authority and decisiveness, making their
natives visionary, patient listeners, rulers, aristocratic, persevering, dramatic and
bold or authoritative, dominant, ambitious, jealous, impatient, stubborn,
demanding, irritable and impulsive. As Mercury is prime determinant for
professional affairs, the Sun is general significator for success in profession and
Venus rules entrepreneurial nature, depending upon their strength, Leos may join a
high service in government which offers security and fixed income, may earn
through entertainment, sport, medicine, speculation or scientific pursuits, or may
head large organizations, becoming organizers, administrators, contractors,
corporators, leaders, politicians, etc. They will like to be self employed and will
not like subordination. The influence of other planets on the tenth, first or second
houses changes the professional pursuits.
VIRGO:- It is an earthy sign ruled by Mercury, the governor of nervous system.
Mercury, the significator of analytical faculties, is exalted in this sign and Venus,
the significator for materialistic pursuits and comforts, is debilitated. These factors
render the Virgos a discriminating nature and deep sensuality. If Virgo rises as the
ascendant, the Ishta Devata (form of god for worshipping and meditation) would
be Lord Vishnu. This sign rules the waist, abdominal umbilical region, nervous
system, small intestine, upper part of large intestine, appendix and kidneys. If
Mercury and Saturn are strong, the Virgos enjoy good health. Otherwise, they
become hypochondriac and are vulnerable to overexertion, nervous breakdown,

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appendicitis, constipation, etc. This is the mooltrikona sign of Mercury.Virgo is a

dual, negative, tamasic, vata, female, barren and biped sign and, if Mercury is
strong, it gives the power of analysis and discrimination. Depending on the
influences on the ascendant and/or Mercury, the sign Virgo usually makes their
natives communicative, attractive, charming, prudent, cautious, protective,
analytical, dependable, honest, truthful, practical, sincere and detailed or critical,
neurotic, distant, resentful, indecisive and nit pickers with a fault finding tendency.
As Mercury transits in a band of 28 degrees on either side of the Sun, for quite
some time in the year it remains combust and weak. Then it goes to its sign of
debilitation once a year for about a month and goes to infancy and old age about
twelve times a year besides coming under the close influence of Rahu, Ketu and
other functional malefic planets in a natal chart. The usual weakness of Mercury
makes Virgo-born people feel insecure in life. They are generally worried and
need support for maintaining self-confidence. If natal Mercury is weak, the person
has prominent veins, lacks witticism and has no charm. Depending upon the
strength of Venus, the Sun and Mercury, Virgos become accountants, artists,
craftsmen, draftsmen, teachers, mathematicians, engineers, traders, writers, etc.
They will be good at jobs that involve detailed work. The influence of other planets
on the tenth, first or second houses changes the professional pursuits.
LIBRA:- It is an airy sign ruled by Venus, the significator for materialistic pursuits
and comforts. Saturn, the planet of hard work and discipline, is exalted in this sign
and the Sun, the significator of vitality and status, is debilitated. If the Sun which
rules the soul is involved in this sign which rules luxuries and pleasures, the
spiritual development of the person is obstructed and that is why the Sun gets
debilitated in this sign. If Saturn is placed in this sign it gets exalted because
Saturn ruling servants occupies the sign of luxuries and pleasures. These factors
render the Libras a magnetic personality, if Venus is strong. If Libra rises as the
ascendant, the Ishta Devata (form of god for worshipping and meditation) would
be mother divine, Goddess Lakshmi. This sign rules lumbar region and lumbar
bones, skin, lower part of large intestine, bladder and inner sexual organs such as

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ovaries, uterus, testicles and prostate gland. If Venus is strong, the Libras enjoy
good health. Otherwise, they are vulnerable to diseases connected with parts
ruled by this sign, skin diseases, diabetes, venereal diseases, renal problems,
urination problems, arthritis, gout pains, etc. This is the mooltrikona sign of
Venus.Libra is a moveable, positive, rajasic, tri-dosha, male, talkative, semi-fruitful
and biped sign and signifies sense of justice, clarity, strong will-power, optimism
and is highly sensitive. Depending on the influences on the ascendant and/or
Venus, the sign Libra usually gives their natives a strong sense of harmony,
justice, balance, charm and aesthetic sense, making them spontaneous, artistic,
charismatic, harmonizing, humanitarian, independent, adaptable, idealistic,
talkative, thinker and able of considering different aspects of standpoint and
judgment or offensive, inconstant, changeable and indecisive. They can attune
themselves to the love of truth and thereby quickly learn to transcend the world.
Depending upon the strength of the Moon, the Sun and Venus, Libras become
actors, actresses, financial advisors, hoteliers, legal advisors, managers,
musicians, physicians, etc. They like public professions. The influence of other
planets on the tenth, first or second houses changes the professional pursuits.
SCORPIO:- It is a watery sign ruled by Mars, the significator of energy, and it is
weak. Ketu, the planet of secrecy and intuition, is exalted in this sign and the
Moon, the significator of change and tenderness, is debilitated. These factors
render the Scorpios intuitive and rigid. If Scorpio rises as the ascendant, the Ishta
Devata (form of god for worshipping and meditation) would be Lord Shiva. This
sign rules outer sexual organs, scrotum, rectum, anus, nasal organs and pelvic
bones. If Mars, as lord of the sixth house, is strong the Scorpios are of short
stature, well built and enjoy good health. Otherwise, they have a sickly constitution
and suffer from piles, fissure, urinary infections, boils, and operations, etc., in the
parts ruled by Scorpio.Scorpio is a fixed, negative, rajasic, kapha, female, mute,
violent, fruitful and multiped sign and signifies severe sentiments. Depending on
the influences on the ascendant, the sign Scorpio usually renders their natives
determined, disciplined, self-restrained, fearless, persevering, energetic, intense,

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dynamic, decisive, self-centered, straightforward and tough or very sensitive,

introverted, secretive, stubborn and ready to defend themselves. Depending upon
the strength of the Sun and Jupiter, Scorpios become administrators, advocates,
chemists, detectives, officers in the Armed Forces, policemen, politicians,
surgeons, traders in metals and chemicals, etc. The influence of other planets on
the tenth, first or second houses changes the professional pursuits
SAGITTARIUS:- It is a fiery sign ruled by Jupiter, the significator of fortune and
knowledge. These factors render the Sagittarians ambitious, eager to learn and
with good judgment. If Sagittarius rises as the ascendant, the Ishta Devata (form
of god for worshipping and meditation) would be mother divine, Goddess Durga.
This sign rules hips and thighs, arterial system, nerves and ear/hearing. If Jupiter
is strong, the Sagittarians enjoy good health. Otherwise, they are vulnerable to
anemia, poor digestion, flatulence, disorders of liver/gall bladder, jaundice, high
fevers, diabetes, rheumatism and troubles in hips and thighs, etc. The native may
also face troubles due to his tendency to overindulge in food and drink. This is the
mooltrikona sign of Jupiter. Sagittarius is a dual, positive, satvic, pitta, male,
semi-fruitful, first half biped and second half quadruped sign and signifies
impressive personality. The first half of Sagittarius is human and the second half is
quadruped. Depending on the influences on the ascendant and/or Jupiter, the sign
Sagittarius usually makes their natives nature lovers, goal-oriented, clever,
generous, cheerful, quick-witted, organized, philosophical, self-righteous or nit
pickers, impatient, easily irritated and impulsive. The persons born under this sign
are best suited for training or advisory roles due to their pleasant nature and
analytical bent of mind. Depending upon the strength of Mercury, Jupiter and
Saturn, Sagittarians play advisory roles and become businessmen, trainers for
jobs, financial advisors, lawyers, legal advisors, teachers, physicians, religious
leaders, etc. The influence of other planets on the tenth, first or second houses
changes the professional pursuits.
CAPRICORN:- It is an earthy sign ruled by Saturn, the significator of dutifulness
and responsibility. Mars, the significator of energy and ambition, is exalted in this

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sign and Jupiter, the significator of fortune and knowledge, is debilitated. These
factors render the Capricornians ambitious, hardworking and selfish if not having a
spiritual practice. It is the sign of practical realization. If Capricorn rises as the
ascendant, the Ishta Devata (form of god for worshipping and meditation) would
be Lord Vishnu. This sign rules knees and kneecaps, skin, bones and joints. As
both the ascendant and the sixth house do not contain a mooltrikona sign then the
Sun, the significator for vitality, would be considered as the prime determinant of
health for Capricornians. If the Sun is strong, they enjoy good health. Otherwise,
Capricornians have a sickly constitution and suffer from joint pains/inflammation,
arthritis, general weakness, emaciated body, skin diseases and allergies, etc. The
native may also have troubles resulting from over work and nervous
disorders.Capricorn is a moveable, negative, tamasic, vata, female, semi-fruitful,
first half quadruped and second half footless sign and signifies tact, cheating,
lethargy and melancholic nature if Saturn is weak in the nativity. Capricorn rising
gives good looks if Saturn is strong. The aspect of natural benefics to the
ascendant provides charm to the personality. The negative influences on weak
Saturn, as lord of the second house, gives an appearance of a person advanced
in age, sunken eyes, wrinkled body, etc. The first half of Capricorn is watery and
the second half is earthy. Depending on the influences on the ascendant, the sign
Capricorn usually combines diligence and commitment with flexibility and
adaptability and renders their natives traditional, level-headed, cautious, thrifty,
conservative, methodical, social, practical, with organizing ability, faithful, prudent,
protective, dependable and persevering or selfish, rigid and resentful. Depending
upon the strength of Venus, the Sun and Saturn, Capricornians become
businessmen, agriculturists, lawyers, leaders, politicians, etc. They are careful
with their money. The influence of other planets on the tenth, first or second
houses changes the professional pursuits.
AQUARIUS:- It is an airy sign ruled by Saturn, the significator of dutifulness and
responsibility. These factors render the Aquarians independent and prepared to
go against the established ways of behavior, if they feel that in doing so they are

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morally correct. If Aquarius rises as the ascendant, the Ishta Devata (form of god
for worshipping and meditation) would be mother divine, Goddess Lakshmi. This
sign rules shanks, calves, ankles, shin bone, blood circulation, etc. If Saturn and
the Moon are strong, the Aquarians enjoy good health. Otherwise, they are
susceptible to colds and infections, and suffer from fractures in lower legs,
cancerous diseases and wounds, etc., in the parts ruled by Aquarius. Rheumatism
and arthritis are also indicated with age. This is the mooltrikona sign of
Saturn.Aquarius is a fixed, positive, tamasic, tri-dosha, male, fruitful, talkative and
biped sign and signifies characteristics like honesty, ideals and sensitiveness, etc.,
according to the strength of its lord. The body description resembles Saturn i.e.
long stature, thin body and with prominent veins if Saturn is strong. Depending on
the influences on the ascendant and/or Saturn, the sign Aquarius usually makes
their natives willingly to serve, helpful, with initiative, persevering and concentrated
in work, active, courteous, deliberate, full of new ideas, decisive, humane,
industrious, intuitive, scientific, studious, sympathetic, talented and unconventional
or stubborn, rigid and impractical. Depending upon the strength of Saturn, the Sun
and Mars, Aquarians become industrialists, leaders of the underdog, servants,
thinkers, writers, religious teachers, etc. The influence of other planets on the
tenth, first or second houses changes the professional pursuits.
PISCES:- It is a watery sign ruled by Jupiter, the significator of fortune and
knowledge. Venus, the significator for materialistic pursuits and comforts, is
exalted and Mercury, the significator of intellect, is debilitated in this sign. These
factors render the Pisceans romantic, imaginative, compassionate and generous.
If Pisces rises as the ascendant, the Ishta Devata (form of god for worshipping
and meditation) would be Lord Shiva. This sign rules feet and toes, lymphatic
system, bones of the feet and toe. If the Sun, as lord of the sixth house, is strong
the Pisceans are healthy. Otherwise, they have a sickly constitution, suffer from
gout pains, joint pains, and disorders related with blood circulation, lymphatic
system, feet, toes, bones of the feet/toes, etc. Pisces is a dual, negative, satvic,
kapha, female, mute, fruitful and footless sign and signifies enjoyments,

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sensitiveness, etc. Depending on the influences on the ascendant, the sign Pisces
usually renders their natives gentle, cheerful, empathetic, caring, devoted to duty,
emotional, enthusiastic, idealistic, impressionable, intuitive, with moral values,
mystical, philosophical, sentimental and tolerant or timid, vulnerable, indolent and
ease loving. Depending upon the strength of Jupiter, the Sun and Mars, the
Pisceans join the professions of commerce, development, financial advisor, legal
advisor, training, etc. The person rises well in his profession and is generous. The
influence of other planets on the tenth, first or second houses changes the
professional pursuits.

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