THE TWELVE SIGNS The twelve signs of the Zodiac form the basic clock relating to the journey of the Sun through the heavens, a cycle that takes a year to complete. This astrological year starts in the late March at the time when the Sun enters Aries. Thereafter the signs change at monthly intervals. The Zodiac is divided into twelve Signs or Rashis. Theoretically each sign is of 30 degrees. Aries is the first sign of the Zodiac followed by Taurus and the others . THE ZODIAC CHART The Zodiac chart is the map of the heavens at the time of the event is under reference. Hence the birth chart is the map of the heavens at the time of the birth at the given place of birth of the child and is known as the “Birth Chart” or the Horoscope. THE RISING SIGN OR ASCENDANT The rising sign at the time of the birth is known as the Ascendant and signifies the East direction and is also the 1 st house of the horoscope. The sign opposite the ascendant is known as the desce...