Acharya Dharmender Kumar Sharma (DK)

Though there are similarities and advantages to both Vedic and Western astrology, the Vedic method is believed to be more sophisticated. Western System is based on Sun sign and Vedic Astrology is based on Moon Sign and serves as the foundation for all forecasts. Because the Moon changes signs every two and a half days, it is difficult to determine a person's Moon Sign based just on their birthdate. All horoscopes and forecasts are based on Moon Sign, which makes use of the date, place, and time to provide more accuracy. While the overall interpretation of planetary movements is the same in both systems, Vedic astrology provides a very advanced calculating method that yields fine information.

Vedic Astrology: 12 Zodiac Signs and Personality Traits

Each zodiac sign has some qualities that determine various aspects of an individual’s personality, such as attitude, intelligence, relationships, emotional tendencies,strengths and weaknesses.

Aries / Mesha

Ambitious, focused and extremely motivated people. They are vocal, emotional, and very passionate in their relationships. They are incredibly empathetic, brave, self-assured, and open-hearted due to the fire element's natural warmth. They can however sometimes offend other unintentionally because of their sharp tongue. Being impulsive and stubborn can be few negative traits of Ariens.

Taurus / Vrishabha

People born under this sign tend to have grounded personalities because it is ruled by earth element. They are loyal, patient, understanding, dependable, strong willed and close to family and friends. Despite having a sharp mind and superior decision-making skills, they prefer to stay in their comfort zone and are a little reluctant to change. Taurus people are easy-going and stable people who move slowly but steadily in life.

Gemini / Mithun

Gemini people are highly imaginative, full of energy, and intelligent. They may easily form an engaging and diverse friendship group since they are skilled communicators. Geminis are versatile and adaptable and can fit into any scenario because they are ruled by the element of air. However, sometimes they can be unpredictable, confused and have a tendency of mood swings.

Cancer / Karka

Ruled by Water element Cancerians possess the same soft and compassionate characteristics of water. They are incredibly intuitive, caring, forgiving, sensitive, and enthusiastic. They are direct, honest, loyal, and smart in their interactions. They cherish their love and family relationships. On the other hand, being lazy and not coming out of the comfort zone may keep them backwards in their career pursuits. Cancerians need to work on their punctuality and time management skills to become successful.

Leo / Simha

Leo people are bold, confidant, fiercely independent, and dominant. Ruled by fire element they have strong personalities which makes them unique in the group of people. As they are focused on their own talent and viewpoints which makes some Leo people arrogant and selfish. However, they can be best of best friends and good life partners.

Virgo / Kanya

Virgos are peace loving and grounded people who value simple things done well being ruled by earth element. They are self-aware, intelligent, reflective, and sensible. Their pursuit of perfection may cause individuals to be judgmental of others as well as themselves, which may reduce life's joy. Virgos should think and understand that no one is perfect in the world so no need to stress too much about things which do not matter.

Libra / Tula

Libras possess a highly inventive mental and intellectual capacity, which is indicative of the air element. They are level-headed and respect fairness and balance in life. This balanced attitude can make people a little too realistic, which can express as pessimism, even when life is pleasant. They are fond of luxury and good lifestyle.

Scorpio / Vrishchika

The intense emotions of Scorpio, a sign associated with the element of water. They are true, fair, honest, and kind, yet they are also sometimes secretive. They might easily irritate others due to their unexpected behavioural changes. Although scorpions are capable of forgiving, they might not forget people who have harmed them or a loved one. It is sometimes hard to understand what is in their mind.

Sagittarius / Dhanus

People born under the sign of Sagittarius have a positive outlook on life. They are frank, fun-loving explorers who enjoy going on adventures. Sagittarians have a strong sense of leadership and are honourable, imaginative, and creative people. They tend to behave without much consideration beforehand, therefore they may act recklessly. They do well for themselves and for the society. Sagittarius people like to live in big houses and give comfortable life to their family as they hate to depend on others.

Capricorn / Makara

People born under the sign of Capricorn are steady, collected, dependable, goal-oriented, and pragmatic. A Capricorn's primary focus is their work, and they are renowned for upholding the highest standards of ethical behaviour in the workplace. Since they are earthly beings by nature, they look for security and stability in their lives.

Aquarius / Kumbha

Aquarians are self-assured, witty, imaginative, and skilled communicators. They have a strong personality and cherish their independence. They can make new friends quite easily. Being governed by air element they like to travel at different places and experiences life however do not want to spend money for comfortable experiences and become money minded sometimes.

Pisces / Meena

As a sign of the water element, Pisces people possess the same adaptable, versatile quality of water. Some attributes of all other signs can be seen in them. Depending on the circumstances, they can be sensible or intolerant, loving or domineering, brave or timid, faithful, and not dependable in some situations. Even though they typically lack motivation for demanding jobs, when they are enthusiastic about something, they can work incredibly hard. They have a tendency to get depressed soon so reading positive books and staying with motivated people help them to achieve their goals in life.

Destiny vs. Free Will

Based on Vedic wisdom, our destiny and free will determine our future. Situations we face in life are referred to as destiny, but our response to them—both in terms of thought and behaviour—is determined by our free will. Additional karma is created by our reactions, and this karma then dictates the circumstances we will inevitably encounter in the future. Put differently, we have the power to choose our own fate. The Vedas recognize four goals of human life, Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha. A person's preferred way of living that promotes spiritual development is known as Dharma. Doing our duty with honour and righteousness is our Dharma.

Kama, which means "desire" in the literal sense, describes the need for both emotional and sensory fulfillment. All creatures seek happiness in one way or another, and they ought to do so without doing harm to others or themselves. Although Artha translates to "goal" or "purpose," it has a more focused meaning that has to do with obtaining wealth or feeling secure. An individual needs wealth to provide the resources needed to achieve their goals and experience the happiness that comes with doing so. Moksha, the ultimate aim, signifies "liberation" and is associated with a person's spiritual growth leading up to their ultimate release from the cycle of birth and death and attain Moksha.

Vedic astrology is our karma's map. It helps us navigate our lives in order to achieve these four goals by providing us with a more precise understanding of our own nature and destiny. But in the end, it is all about assisting us in reaching the ultimate objective of moksha through our spiritual growth. By examining our horoscopes, we can gain a deeper understanding of the energies that impact us and learn the most effective ways to respond to them. These ways often involve spiritual practices like Chanting and Meditation which aid in our spiritual development.