12 Rasi Names in Tamil: Complete Order, Symbols, Ruling Planets & Elements
A detailed reference guide to the 12 zodiac signs in Tamil Vedic astrology, their elemental classifications, Adhipathi planets, and character traits.
In Vedic astronomy and Tamil astrology, the 360-degree celestial ecliptic is divided into 12 equal arcs of 30 degrees each. Each 30-degree division constitutes one Rasi (ராசி).
| No. | Tamil Name | English / Sanskrit | Symbol | Ruling Planet (அதிபதி) | Element (பூதம்) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | மேஷம் (Mesham) | Aries | Ram (ஆடு) | செவ்வாய் (Mars) | Neruppu (Fire) |
| 2 | ரிஷபம் (Rishabam) | Taurus | Bull (காளை) | சுக்கிரன் (Venus) | Nilam (Earth) |
| 3 | மிதுனம் (Midhunam) | Gemini | Twins (இரட்டையர்) | புதன் (Mercury) | Kaatru (Air) |
| 4 | கடகம் (Kadagam) | Cancer | Crab (நண்டு) | சந்திரன் (Moon) | Neer (Water) |
| 5 | சிம்மம் (Simmam) | Leo | Lion (சிங்கம்) | சூரியன் (Sun) | Neruppu (Fire) |
| 6 | கன்னி (Kanni) | Virgo | Maiden (கன்னிப்பெண்) | புதன் (Mercury) | Nilam (Earth) |
| 7 | துலாம் (Thulaam) | Libra | Balance Scales (தராசு) | சுக்கிரன் (Venus) | Kaatru (Air) |
| 8 | விருச்சிகம் (Viruchigam) | Scorpio | Scorpion (தேள்) | செவ்வாய் (Mars) | Neer (Water) |
| 9 | தனுசு (Dhanusu) | Sagittarius | Archer / Bow (வில்) | குரு (Jupiter) | Neruppu (Fire) |
| 10 | மகரம் (Magaram) | Capricorn | Crocodile (முதலை) | சனி (Saturn) | Nilam (Earth) |
| 11 | கும்பம் (Kumbam) | Aquarius | Water Pot (குடம்) | சனி (Saturn) | Kaatru (Air) |
| 12 | மீனம் (Meenam) | Pisces | Two Fishes (இரட்டை மீன்) | குரு (Jupiter) | Neer (Water) |
The 12 Rasis are grouped into four fundamental elemental categories that deeply influence an individual's behavioral patterns:
Neruppu Rasis (Fire - மேஷம், சிம்மம், தனுசு): Characterized by initiative, leadership, high physical vitality, assertiveness, and quick decision-making.
Nilam Rasis (Earth - ரிஷபம், கன்னி, மகரம்): Grounded, realistic, pragmatic, financially prudent, and methodical in execution.
Kaatru Rasis (Air - மிதுனம், துலாம், கும்பம்): Highly communicative, intellectually agile, adaptable, social, and prone to analytical thinking.
Neer Rasis (Water - கடகம், விருச்சிகம், மீனம்): Deeply intuitive, empathetic, emotionally perceptive, artistic, and sensitive to environmental changes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do some planets rule two different Rasis?
In classical Vedic astrology, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, and Saturn each rule two signs — one active/masculine and one receptive/feminine. Only the Sun (Simmam) and Moon (Kadagam) rule a single sign each.
What is the difference between Rasi and Lagna?
Rasi is the zodiac sign where the Moon was positioned at birth (governing emotions and perception). Lagna is the rising sign on the eastern horizon at the precise minute of birth (governing physical appearance, vitality, and life path).