In Indian Astrology, How Many Constellations Make Up The Zodiac?

Ancient Indian astronomy, also known as Vedic astrology, is divided into 27 nakshatras or sectors along the ecliptic. These nakshatras are lunar constellations that cover 13 degrees and 20 minutes, with the first one being Ashwini Nakshatra at 0 degrees of ecliptic. The calculation of Nakshatras begins with Ashwini Nakshatra at 0 degrees of ecliptic.

The zodiac comprises a total of 360 degrees, with each constellation accounting for 13 degrees. The 12 zodiac signs (Rashis) in Vedic astrology are similar to those in Western astrology, with the twelve zodiacal signs beginning with Aries and the twelve astrological places beginning with the Aries.

There are 27 constellations in Vedic astrology, which are made up of 12 zodiac signs, 9 planets, and 12 houses. Each house and planet represents some of the zodiac signs. The western zodiac, consisting of 12 constellations: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and others, is a belt around the sky extending 9° on either side of the ecliptic.

The 12 zodiac signs of Vedic astrology are classified based on their ruling element, and the qualities of these elements are reflected in the Sun’s apparent annual path. Predictive analysis is done in Hindu Astrology based on the positioning of Nakshatras at the time of birth.