Astro Secrets & K P (Part 9 ) By K. Subramaniam

TWELVE BHAVAS

THEIR CLASSIFICATION AND THEIR INFLUENCE

The circle of space surrounding the earth and measuring 360 degrees of celestial longitude is referred to as the Zodiac. It is an imaginary belt in the Heavens. It is 15 degrees wide in which the planets travel. It is the path in the middle of which the Sun appears to move around the earth, called Ecliptic.

The Zodiac is divided into 12 equal parts. They are 1.Aries - Mesha, 2. Taurus - Rishaba 3. Gemini - Mithuna, 4. Cancer - Kataka, 5. Leo - Simha, 6. Virgo - Kanni. 7. Libra - Thulam, 8. Scorpio - Vrischika, 9. Sagittarius - Dhanus, 10. Capricorn - Makara, 11. Aguarius - Kumba 12. Pisces - Meena

Each of these is a solar mansion otherwise called a sign or a rasi and each extends to exactly 30 degrees. Each sign has derived its name from its resemblance to the group of constellations found in and around the Zodiac. These signs may be classified broadly into thirteen groups depending on their influence on animate and inanimate objects. They are:

(1) Positive and Negative Signs.

(2) Northern & Southern Equinoctial, Tropical Signs.

(3) Fiery, Earthy, Airy & Watery Signs

(4) Movable, Fixed & Common signs

(5) Fruitful or barren signs

(6) Mute signs

(7) Violent signs