![]() Since astrologers use different fixed stars to determine the first point of Sidereal Aries, we have different Ayanamshas. In regards to Rasis or Signs, the Sidereal Zodiac is made up of 30 degree portions beginning with the Nakshatra of Aswini as measured from certain fixed stars. Thus, the Tropical Zodiac is based upon the Sun’s longitudinal relationship to the Earth. The same principle of measurement is applied to all the planets. If a person has their Sun at 24 degrees of Leo, then their Sun is 54 degrees South of the Tropic of Cancer and 36 degrees north of the equator. For example, if one has a Sun positioned at 12 degrees of Taurus, that means that one’s Sun is 42 degrees north of the celestial equator. When the Sun is at its farthest northern point and begins to move South, then it is the Summer Solstice and the Sun is at 0 degrees of Cancer. Thus, a portion of 30 degrees was given to Aries, 30 degrees to Taurus, 30 degrees to Gemini and so on for 12 Signs until 360 degrees are covered. This is the first day of Spring and is 0 degrees Aries. The Vernal Equinox is the point where the Sun crosses the equator on its way North. The Tropical Zodiac measures 12 portions of 30 degrees each beginning from the Vernal (Spring) Equinox. In America, Europe and in ancient Greece, Persia and Egypt, the Tropical Zodiac is and was always used. “Of Rasis” is stated because it is quite clear that the Sidereal Zodiac is to be used when delineating Nakshatras. I am writing this article with the purpose of giving valid and logical reasons why the Tropical Zodiac of Rasis (Signs) is to be used instead of the Sidereal Zodiac of Rasis. This novel way of delineating the horoscope is gaining momentum and validity within the Hindu Astrological community. To many this is very close to sacrilege and a contradiction in terms. I am a Vedic Astrologer and I use the Tropical Zodiac. “Rasi” is the Sanskrit word for Sign as used in the Brihat Parasara Hora Sastra and utilized in the context of zodiacal signs. This article uses interchangeable terms of “Rasi” and “Sign”. ![]()
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