Category:Zodiac
Theme Analysis
The Vedic cosmological and astrological systems utilize the zodiac as the grand wheel of time measuring the passage of days, months, and epochs throughout the universe. Composed of twelve specific signs, or rāśis, the zodiac serves as the celestial background through which the sun and other planets continuously rotate. By studying the sun's position relative to the zodiac—such as entering Makara (Capricorn) or Karkaṭa (Cancer)—one determines exact solstices like makara-saṅkrānti, which are vital for performing sacred rituals. Furthermore, the alignment of the planets within these zodiac signs forms the basis for calculating highly auspicious astrological configurations, famously noted during the divine appearances of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu and Mahārāja Parīkṣit.
- The Wheel of Cosmic Time: The sun travels through the twelve signs of the zodiac over twelve months, marking the passage of the year and governing the changing lengths of days and nights.
- Sacred Solstices: The exact moments the sun enters specific zodiac signs—such as Makara and Karkaṭa—create highly auspicious saṅkrāntis, dictating the proper timing for vital Vedic ceremonies.
- Auspicious Astrological Configurations: The positions of the moon and planets within specific zodiacal constellations dictate the astrological conditions at the time of birth, highlighting the appearance of exalted personalities.
- Distinct Planetary Orbits: Planets such as Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn each travel at their own distinct pace through the celestial sphere, taking varying amounts of time to cross each sign of the zodiac.
- Explore the synthesized essence of this category in this Vanipedia article: The Astrological Significance of the Zodiac.
Subcategories
This category has the following 4 subcategories, out of 4 total.
Pages in category "Zodiac"
The following 16 pages are in this category, out of 16 total.
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- Situated 1,600,000 miles above Jupiter, or 12,000,000 miles above earth, is the planet Saturn, which passes through one sign of the zodiac in thirty months and covers the entire zodiac circle in thirty Anuvatsaras
- Situated 1,600,000 miles above Mars, or 10,400,000 miles above earth, is the planet Jupiter, which travels through one sign of the zodiac within the period of a Parivatsara
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- The first day when the sun begins to move north and enter the zodiacal sign of Capricorn is called Makara-sankranti, and the first day when the sun begins to move south and enter the sign of Cancer is called Karkata-sankranti
- The moon was in Leo (the figure of the lion in the zodiac), Leo was the ascendant, several planets were strongly positioned, and the sad-varga and asta-varga showed all-auspicious influences
- The sun and planets, however, are seen in different signs and constellations at different times. This indicates that their motion is different from that of the zodiac and the wheel of time itself
- The sun moves across the zodiac day and night and crosses the oceans between the seven islands one after the other
- The supremely powerful sun-god travels around Dhruvaloka with both Dhruvaloka and Mount Sumeru on his right. Yet at the same time the sun-god faces the signs of the zodiac and keeps Sumeru and Dhruvaloka on his left
- Thereupon, when all the good signs of the zodiac gradually evolved, the heir apparent of Pandu (Pariksit), who would be exactly like him in prowess, took birth