Characteristics of Cancer
Cancer is taken as the fourth among 12 zodiac signs, in Vedic astrology. It is ruled by Moon. It features three nakshatras. The last quarter of Punarvasu, all four quarters of Pushya and all four quarters of Ashlesha nakshatra fall in this sign. This sign features 9 navamshas ranging from Cancer to Pisces. Cancer navamsha is ruled by Punarvasu, Leo to Scorpio navamshas are ruled by Pushya and Sagittarius to Pisces navamshas are ruled by Ashlesha nakshatra. Cancer represents water element and it is taken as a feminine sign.
Looking at characteristics of Cancer; it is a loving, caring, nurturing, serving, emotional, sensitive, moody, creative and intuitive sign. It also exhibits characteristics like psychic perception and forgiveness. Natives under its influence may be good at embracing the people they love; despite their flaws. They are generally concerned with home and everything related to the concept of making and running it. They may be good at finding pleasure in small things or mattes of day to day. Due to being emotional and sensitive; they may get hurt relatively easily though they may not take long to forgive. They are some of the most caring type of people and they may go to any lengths to protect the ones they love.
Though Cancer represents a number of characteristics; different planets may embrace different characteristics when placed in this sign. Moon and Jupiter may utilize most of its characteristics. Hence they may be very strong or strong in Cancer; depending on their nakshatra and navamsha placements within this sign. Ketu may be strong or it may have significant strength in Cancer; depending on its nakshatra and navamsha placements within this sign. Sun, Venus, Mercury, Saturn and Rahu may perform well or poorly in Cancer; depending on their nakshatra and navamsha placements within this sign. Mars finds maximum discomfort in this sign and hence it is debilitated in Cancer.
Within this sign, various planets may have different strengths based on their nakshatra and navamsha placements. Taking an example, Jupiter may be very strong when placed in Cancer navamsha of Punarvasu nakshatra within the sign of Cancer whereas it may be strong but not very strong when placed in Capricorn navamsha of Ashlesha nakshatra within the same sign. Taking another example, Ketu may perform poorly when placed in Virgo navamsha of Pushya, it may perform well when placed in Sagittarius navamsha of Ashlesha and it may perform very well when placed in Pisces navamsha of Ashlesha nakshatra; within the sign of Cancer.
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Characteristics/Traits of Zodiac Signs
This section features content which discusses the characteristics/traits of 12 zodiac signs, from Aries to Pisces.
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Characteristics of Gemini
Gemini is taken as the third among 12 zodiac signs, in Vedic astrology. It is ruled by Mercury. It features three nakshatras. The last two quarters of Mrigashira, all four quarters of Ardra and the first three quarters of Punarvasu nakshatra fall in this sign. This sign features 9 navamshas ranging from Libra to Gemini. Libra to Scorpio navamshas are ruled by Mrigashira, Sagittarius to Pisces navamshas are ruled by Ardra and Aries to Gemini navamshas are ruled by Punarvasu nakshatra. Gemini represents air element and it is taken as a masculine sign.
Looking at characteristics of Gemini; it is a flexible, witty, intelligent, outgoing, impulsive, unreliable and indecisive sign. Natives under its strong influence may love to interact and they generally mean well for everyone. They may be chatty as well as interesting and they may engage in long conversations. They may be comfortable with both genders and they tend to make friends from all genders, races and classes. They may love adventures, travel and tourism whereas they may lack commitment as well as maturity. They may be more like teenagers who are full of life as well as adventures but who may not be relied upon due to lack of commitment and maturity.
Though Gemini represents a number of characteristics; different planets may embrace different characteristics when placed in this sign. Mercury and Rahu may utilize most of its characteristics and hence they may be very strong or strong in Gemini; depending on their nakshatra and navamsha placements within this sign. Saturn and Venus may be strong or they may have significant strength in Gemini; depending on their nakshatra and navamsha placements within this sign. Sun, Moon, Jupiter and Mars may perform very well, well or poorly in Gemini; depending on their nakshatra and navamsha placements within this sign. Ketu is not comfortable in Gemini and hence it may perform poorly or very poorly in this sign.
Within this sign, various planets may have different strengths based on their nakshatra and navamsha placements. Taking an example, Mercury may be very strong when placed in Gemini navamsha of Punarvasu or Capricorn navamsha of Ardra nakshatra within the sign of Gemini whereas it may be strong but not very strong when placed in Pisces navamsha of Ardra nakshatra within the same sign. Taking another example, Moon may perform poorly when placed in Scorpio navamsha of Mrigashira, it may perform well when placed in Pisces navamsha of Ardra and it may perform very well when placed in Taurus navamsha of Punarvasu nakshatra; within the sign of Gemini.
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Characteristics of Taurus
Taurus is taken as the second among 12 zodiac signs, in Vedic astrology. It is ruled by Venus. It features three nakshatras. The last three quarters of Krittika, all four quarters of Rohini and the first two quarters of Mrigashira nakshatra fall in this sign. This sign features 9 navamshas ranging from Capricorn to Virgo. Capricorn to Pisces navamshas are ruled by Krittika, Aries to Cancer navamshas are ruled by Rohini and Leo to Virgo navamshas are ruled by Mrigashira nakshatra. Taurus represents earth element and it is taken as a feminine sign.
Looking at characteristics of Taurus; it is a materialistic, ambitious, hard-working, goal-oriented, stable, consistent, practical, honest, life-loving and romantic sign. Natives under strong influence of this sign may be good at working hard and long in order to achieve their goals; and they may also be good at celebrating and enjoying once they reach such goals. These natives may love luxuries as well as comforts; and they may have fine taste in foods, wines, arts and many other things. They may be gentle and civilized in general but they may become aggressive when provoked or when needed. They may be too materialistic, too practical, and stubborn at times.
Though Taurus represents a number of characteristics; different planets may embrace different characteristics when placed in this sign. Moon, Venus and Rahu may utilize most of its characteristics. Hence they may be very strong or strong in Taurus; depending on their nakshatra and navamsha placements within this sign. Saturn and Mercury may be strong or they may have significant strength in Taurus; depending on their nakshatra and navamsha placements within this sign. Sun, Jupiter and Mars may perform very well, well or poorly in Taurus; depending on their nakshatra and navamsha placements within this sign. Ketu finds maximum discomfort in this sign and hence it is debilitated in Taurus.
Within this sign, various planets may have different strengths based on their nakshatra and navamsha placements. Taking an example, Venus may be very strong when placed in Taurus navamsha of Rohini nakshatra within the sign of Taurus whereas it may be strong but not very strong when placed in Virgo navamsha of Mrigashira nakshatra within the same sign. Taking another example, Jupiter may perform poorly when placed in Capricorn navamsha of Krittika, it may perform well when placed in Pisces navamsha of Krittika and it may perform very well when placed in Cancer navamsha of Rohini nakshatra; within the sign of Taurus.
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Characteristics of Aries
Aries is taken as the first among 12 zodiac signs, in Vedic astrology. It is ruled by Mars. It features three nakshatras. All four quarters of Ashwini, all four quarters of Bharani and the first quarter of Krittika nakshatra fall in this sign. This sign features nine navamshas ranging from Aries to Sagittarius. Aries to Cancer navamshas are ruled by Ashwini, Leo to Scorpio navamshas are ruled by Bharani and Sagittarius navamsha is ruled by Krittika nakshatra. Aries represents fire element and it is taken as a masculine sign.
Looking at characteristics of Aries; it represents energy, fire, initiative, impulsiveness, strong-headedness, courage, bravery, direct approach, honesty, beginnings, adventures, competitive spirit and a number of other characteristics. Natives under strong influence of this sign are brave as well as courageous and they may not be afraid of taking risks; no matter how big such risks may be. They’re natural fighters and most of them may be dominant or very dominant. They may not be easily shaken by threats or troublesome events and they may keep moving forward; even in the worst circumstances. They may be stubborn, over-confident, rash, impulsive and reckless at times.
Though Aries represents a number of characteristics; different planets may embrace different characteristics when placed in this sign. Sun may utilize most of its characteristics and hence it is very strong in this sign. Mars may also do the same and it may also be very strong in Aries. Ketu and Jupiter may utilize many of its characteristics and they may be strong in this sign. Venus, Mercury and Rahu may perform well, very well or poorly; depending on their nakshatra and navamsha placements within this sign. Moon may perform well or poorly; depending on its nakshatra and navamsha placements within this sign.
Saturn finds maximum discomfort in this sign. Aries is all fire whereas Saturn is a cold and dry planet. Aries is all about speed whereas Saturn is the slowest to move. Aries is impulsive and quick to act as well as react whereas Saturn is the most patient planet among navagraha. Hence Saturn wishes to take due time in order to reach a decision and then execute it. Apart from these; there are a number of differences between characteristics of Saturn and those of Aries. Hence Saturn feels very uncomfortable in this sign and so it gets debilitated here. As a result, the general as well as specific significances of Saturn may suffer in a horoscope, when it is placed in Aries.
Within this sign, various planets may have different strengths based on their nakshatra and navamsha placements. Taking an example, Sun may be the strongest when placed in Aries navamsha of Ashwini nakshatra within the sign of Aries whereas it may be strong but not very strong when placed in Libra navamsha of Bharani nakshatra within the same sign. Taking another example, Saturn may be the weakest when placed in Aries navamshas of Ashwini nakshatra within the sign of Aries whereas it may be weak but not very weak when placed in Libra navamsha of Bharani nakshatra.
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