The possible reasons behind the signs and names the Zodiac (Rashi)


Aries - Ram
At this time (Mar 21- Apr 20) the sheep produce their babies

Taurus - Bull
At this time (Apr 21- May 20) of agriculture the bull cultivates the land

Gemini - Twins
At this time (May 21- June20) domestic goats generally produce twins

Cancer - Crab
At this time (June 21- July 20) Sun turns back towards equator like the crab crawls backwards

Leo - Lion
At this time (July 21- Aug 21) Sun is right overhead & with full strength like a Lion

Virgo - Virgin
At this time (Aug 22- Sep22) of harvest season young girls gleans it.

Libra - Scales
At this time (Sep23- Oct 22) the day & night are equal like a balanced scale.

Scorpio - Scorpion
At this time (Oct 23- Nov 22) Sun goes back to its position & diseases rise due to poisonous climate

Sagittarius - Archer
This time (Nov 23- Dec 22) is the favourite for hunting

Capricorn - Wild Goat
At this time (Dec 21- Jan19) the Sun begins to rise like Wild goat

Aquarius - Water pot
This (Jan 20- Feb 18) is the time for irrigation denoting water

Pieces - Fish
At this time (Feb 20- Mar 20) the fishes pass gently hence great time for fishing