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The science of Indian astrology is based on evolution of time. Astrology is simple indication of physical, moral and mental action of pat incarnations. As life went through various incarnations our deeds in process brought into present life ” Planet indicates result of our past actions through our future which is divined by the science of astrology” -B.V Raman

Major Elements of India Astrology are 12 signs of Zodiacs, 9 Planet, 27 Nakshatra’s and 12 houses (Bhava’s). Interplay of these element indicate past, present and future of Human being.

The Zodiacs

S.No Sanskrit Sanskrit Transliteration Western name
1 मेष Meṣa Aries
2 वृषभ Vṛṣabha Taurus
3 मिथुन Mithuna Gemini
4 कर्कट Karkaṭa Cancer
5 सिंह Siṃha Leo
6 कन्या Kanyā Virgo
7 तुला Tulā Libra
8 वृश्चिक Vṛścika Scorpio
9 धनुष Dhanus Sagittarius
10 मकर Makara Capricorn
11 कुम्भ Kumbha Aquarius
12 मीन Mīna Pisces

Planets (Graha)

Sanskrit Name English Name Abbreviation
Surya (सूर्य) Sun Sy or Su
Chandra (चंद्र) Moon Ch or Mo
Mangala (मंगल) Mars Ma
Budha (बुध) Mercury Bu or Me
Brihaspati (बृहस्पति) Jupiter Gu or Ju
Shukra (शुक्र) Venus Sk or Ve
Shani (शनि) Saturn Sa
Rahu (राहु) North Lunar Node Ra
Ketu (केतु) South Lunar Node Ke

Nakshatra and Bhava will be treated later in another Post