A SHORT PRIMER ON JYOTISH
THE 12 RASHIS—ASTROLOGICAL SIGNS
In the Maharishi Jyotish program, the whole universe is seen in the form of a person. The body of the universe consists of the 12 Rashis, which can be roughly translated as “astrological signs.” Each Rashi represents a part of the body. The nine Grahas or planets govern this universal body. The 12 Rashis are represented in the Maharishi Jyotish program as 12 equal segments of a circle, each covering 30 degrees. The sequence of the 12 Rashis begins with Mesha as the first Rashi.
The Circle of 12 Rashis with Reference to the Earth