The stars along the apparent path of the Sun are said to form the Zodiacal constellations. The zodiac is divided into 12 parts, each of which is called a zodiacal sign or Rasi.
The names of the 12 signs (& their Sanskrit equivalents) are:
| English |
Sanskrit |
| Aries |
Mesha |
| Taurus |
Rishaba |
| Gemini |
Mithuna |
| Cancer |
Kataka |
| Leo |
Simha |
| Virgo |
Kanya |
| Libra |
Tula |
| Scorpio |
Vrischika |
| Sagittarius |
Dhanus |
| Capricorn |
Makara |
| Aquarius |
Kumbha |
| Pisces |
Meena |
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