How to refer western style wheel of patrika ? part II

Zodiac signs

divided into three qualities, Cardinal, mutable and fixed.^[10]

Sign			Dates (Sun sign)
	Aries	(The Ram)	March 21 to April 20.
	Taurus	(The Bull)	April 21 to May 20.
	Gemini	(The Twins)	May 21 to June 20.
	Cancer	(The Crab)	June 21 to July 21.
	Leo	(The Lion)	July 22 to August 22.
	Virgo	(The Virgin)	August 23 to September 22.
	Libra	(The Scales)	September 23 to October 22.
	Scorpio	(The Scorpion)	October 23 to November 21.
	Sagittarius	(The Archer)	November 22 to December 21.
	Capricorn	(The Fish-Tailed Goat)	December 22 to January 20.
	Aquarius	(The Water Bearer)	January 21 to February 19.
	Pisces	(The Fish)	February 20 to March 20.

Note: these are only approximations and the exact date on which the sign of the sun changes varies from year to year.

Classical & Modern Planets

• - Sun: Ruler of the zodiac sign Leo.
• - Moon: Ruler of the zodiac sign Cancer.
• - Mercury: Ruler of the zodiac sign Gemini and Virgo.
• - Venus: Ruler of the zodiac signs Libra and Taurus.
• - Mars: Classical ruler of the zodiac signs Aries and Scorpio.
• - Jupiter: Classical ruler of the zodiac sign Sagittarius and Pisces.
• - Saturn: Classical ruler of the zodiac sign Capricorn and Aquarius.
• - Uranus: Modern ruler of the zodiac sign Aquarius.
• - Neptune: Modern ruler of the zodiac sign Pisces.
• - Pluto: Modern ruler of the zodiac sign Scorpio.
• - Ceres: Some astrologers consider this planet the modern ruler of the zodiac sign Virgo 

Moon's Nodes

• - North or ascending. Also the ruler of Pathways and Choices.Node.
• - South or descending. Also the ruler of Karma and the Past.Node.

Interpretation

How to refer western style wheel of patrika ? part I- Nakshatras & signs

Shown below is a sample of the Nakshatra Wheel from SIRIUS:

A brief description of each of the Nakshatra symbols are provided below:

	1. Ashvini: This symbol mimics the traditional sign for Ashvini, a horse's head. This Nakshatra represents the "head", or the beginning of the zodiac. This symbol also resembles the female reproductive system. Ashvini relates to all initiations and beginnings.
	2. Bharani: Bharani is the Nakshatra of birth, death and transformation. It's symbol is the yoni. The triangle references the three stars which compose this asterism. These three stars, also known as "the Buckle of Isis" where perceived by ancient astrologers as portal between worlds.
	3. Krittika: Krittika, "the one who cuts", is traditionally denoted by a blade or a flame. This symbol combines the two motifs, expressing this nakshatra's sharp, fiery and proactive nature.

How to Learn Astrology.. 10 Easy steps.. !

How to Learn Astrology.. 10 Easy steps.. !

1. Read about Rashi = Moon Signs. Enjoy learning ; identifying people with a peculiar characteristic of every rashi. If you enjoy this, then only move ahead.
2. Learn & Read more about - Raashi swami . A planet ruling particular raashi. Good, Bad effects, impacts of planets , factors affecting on etc etc...everything about a planet.
3. Study 12 houses of patrika very well.
4. Study Bhav-Bhavishyatwa.
5. Learn making of Kundali your own by calculations without help of computer.
6. Learn nakshatra in very very very in details
7. Then you have entered in playgroup of astrology ; which is a huge deep sea of knowledge based on maths, logic, astrophysics , log tables.......... ! :)
8. Keep swimming till your patience ends & mind rotates ! :) You will discover every new thing every time even in same patrika.
9. At this stage: You should get more Qs in you mind & try seeking answers of those via astrological explanation in Patrika.
10. When you can answer these Qs; you are starting to crawl. Keep it Up !

Tips: 

1.Study patrika of a known person which helps in relating real & planetary positions.
2. Don't predict & counsel any body unless your teacher allows.