Here are some more Rasi classifications. Please memorize this list. When we come to Rasi chapter, I will explain what they mean, but to understand then, you must know these by heart.
I haven’t covered re: Grahas and Directions(For Vasthu) We will deal with them as we progress in the coming weeks.
4.27: Rasis according to Matter is of three types:
Dhatu/Lifeless: All Chara Rasis are Dhatu category. They are Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn.
Moola/Plant. All Sthira Rasis are Moola category. They are Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius.
Jeeva/Life. All Dvishva Rasis are Jeeva category. They are Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces.
4.28: According to the shape they have given to the signs, they have classified them as with four, two, or multiple legged signs.
Chatushpada signs (with four legs – animals): Aries, Taurus, Leo, Sagittarius, Capricorn.
Dwipada signs (two legged – human beings) : Gemini, Virgo, Libra, Aquarius.
Jalachara signs (Aqua/marine): Cancer, Pisces
Bahupada signs (Multi legged signs – insects): Scorpio.
4.29: Signs are classified also according to how they arise – called Prushtodaya, Shirshodaya, Ubhayodaya.
Prushtodaya (rising from hind) : Aries, Taurus, Cancer, Sagittarius, Capricorn.
Shirshodaya (rising from head) : Gemini, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Aquarius.
Ubhayodaya (rising from both): Pisces.
4.30: Rasis are allotted with Vata, Pitha, kapha, the trigunas (as in Ayurveda). There are two opinions here..2nd opinion in brackets.
Vata Signs (windy): Taurus, (Libra,) Capricorn, (Aquarius), Virgo.
Pitha signs (bile): Aries, Leo, Sagittarius.
Kapha Signs (phlegm): Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces.
All the trigunas: Gemini. (Prashara include Libra and Aquarius here.)
4.31: Rasis have their vulnerabilities of body parts as follows:
Blind signs (kuruda rashi): Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo
Deaf signs (kiwudu rashi): Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn
Limp signs (padaheena rashi): Aquarius, Pisces.
Dumb signs( Mooka): Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces.
4.32: Rasi’s ability for progeny to these signs.
Barren signs (bhanja rashi): Aries, Gemini, Leo, Virgo.
Half barren signs (ardha bhanja rashi): Taurus, Libra, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius.
Fertile signs (phala bharitha rashi): Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces.
4.33: Alternating Classifications:
All Odd numbered Rasis are considered Male signs. They are also +ve/positive signs. They are: Aries, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius, Aquarius.
All Even numbered Rasis are considered Female signs. They are also -ve/negative signs. They are Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn, Pisces.
Please draw a table and note down all the Rasi characteristics and qualities. This is very crucial before we move ahead. Do the same for Grahas.
Whenever we beckon a Graha, we activate it in our lives and so we have to be very careful. Hence we will do that with more care and respect it deserves. But for now, you know what to learn and memorise.