Zodiac Signs - Strength and Weaknesses of each zodiac

Zodiac signs are the group of constellations that, in astrology, are said to vibrate a particular type of energy and exercise effects on humans. Vedic astrology identifies signs of the zodiac as twelve important aspects of human life. 

Note: Only those constellations are taken into consideration that affects human life.

According to the Vedic system of determining a birth-chart or "Kundli", the sign where the Moon is placed is known to be the "Rashi" or the zodiac sign of the native, since it rules over human emotions. Thus, in your Kundli, if Moon is placed in the sign of Cancer; it would mean that your Rashi / zodiac is Cancer sign.

Strength and Weakness of each zodiac sign

Aries

Aries is the first sign of the zodiac. It is denoted by the animal Ram or male sheep and is said to represent the fighting warrior spirit in a man. Ruled by Mars - the God of War, Aries symbolizes the competitiveness in day to day arenas of human life, the go-getter attitude in a man, the sense of self or ego.

Strengths of Aries sign natives are:

• Courage and Conviction
• Action-oriented
• Straightforwardness
• Firm Belief system
• Absence of self-doubt
• Clarity in Thought, Speech, and Action

Weaknesses of Aries are:

• Lack of Tact
• Lack of Patience
• Too much Selfishness
• Instant Anger

Taurus

The sign of Taurus is all about VALUE; how a man values his own self and things (sometimes people too!) around him. It is because of this trait a typical Taurus becomes materialistically indulgent since they are fascinated by the "value at face" of the things. Taurus is ruled by Venus.

Strengths of Taurus sign natives are:

• Self Respecting
• Romantic
• Holding on to beliefs
• Perseverance
• Appreciation of fine things
• Hardworking
• Good Social skills

Weaknesses of Taurus are:

• Self-esteem issues
• Prone to indulgence and addictions
• Resisting change
• Stubborn
• Extremely materialistic (to the point of lacking empathy)
• Jealous (you would observe passive-aggressive behavior)
• Judgemental (they lack understanding and take things at face value)
• Refusing to apologize (they argue even when they know they are wrong!)

Gemini

Gemini sign deals with communication, speech, analytical and computational intelligence, engaging, and leaving an effect over others. Mercury lords over this sign.

Strengths of Gemini are:

• Intelligent
• Courageous
• Convincing speech
• Emotionally intelligent

Weaknesses are:

• Nervous
• Impatient
• Trash talking
• Two-faced (they have a confusing personality that contradicts itself)

Cancer

The sign of Cancer is ruled by the Moon - God of Motherly care and nourishment. Home, Motherland, emotional vulnerability, attachment, food, imagination, artistic creativity, and your Granny! These define the sign of Cancer best.

Strengths of the Cancer sign are:

• Protective
• Creative and artistic
• Intelligent
• Intuitive
• Shrewd
• Purity of emotions
• Self-Content (they generally feel satisfied and don't have big ambitions)

Weaknesses of the Cancer sign are:

• Anxious
• Lazy
• Procrastination
• Too much imaginative (often losing touch with reality)
• Introvert (they don't socialize until familiarized)
• Quick Anger
• Lack of Tact
• Hate to lose face

Leo

Denoted by Lion - king of the jungle, the sign of Leo means Royalty, Ego, and Dominance. In higher astrological understanding, Leo has to do with acknowledging the "child in a man", fun with friends, Sacrifice for the sake of others, and being a righteous leader.

Strengths are:

• Confident
• Self-respecting
• Powerful
• Humour
• Good social skills
• Creative and artistic

Weaknesses are:

• Dominating
• Egoistic
• Display of Power (at times to the point of abuse and bullying)
• Belittling others
• Attention / Validation seekers

Virgo

The sixth sign of the zodiac, Virgo is about discernment, discriminative intelligence, observation, and analysis. In higher astrology, Virgo stands for healing, dealing with enemies, diseases, and debts. Virgos make sure things are in perfect order. They too are ruled by Mercury.

Strengths of Virgos are:

• Analytical and observational
• Emotional intelligence
• Problem solvers
• Good planners
• Good communication skills
• Patience
• Full of Tact
• Hygenic and health-conscious

Weaknesses of Virgos are:

• Judgemental
• Chronic fault finders
• Passively aggressive
• Too much Perfectionism (may lead to OCD)

Libra

Ruled by Venus, Libra means tact, diplomacy, etiquette, sensuality, music, art, romance, charm, and fine things in life. People under the influence of this sign are sweet and harmonious.

Strengths are:

• Intelligence
• Diplomacy
• Can argue logically
• Dignified and graceful
• Creative
• Hardworking
• Self-Respecting

Weaknesses are:

• Prone to indulgence and addictions
• Indecision
• Subtle and fragile ego
• Hypocrisy
• Low on confidence
• Submissive (they hate confrontation)

Scorpio

The sign of Scorpio stands for death, decay, transformation, change, mysteries, secrets, dark things, Control, toxic abuse, and sex (in mundane astrology). Mars, Saturn, and Pluto lord over the specifications of this sign. 

Strengths of Scorpios are:

• Powerful
• Tenacious
• Patient
• Magnetic
• Eccentric (sometimes)
• Intuitive (Their minds are penetrative automatically trespassing other's "sovereignty!")
• Calculative and observational
• Cold and calm under pressure

Weaknesses of Scorpios are:

• Controlling
• Repressed anger causing psychological problems
• Clueless in emergency
• Manipulative
• Hypocrisy
• Prone to sexual indulgence
• Passive aggression

Sagittarius

Sagittarius sign is ruled by Lord Jupiter or Guru - the preceptor of the Gods, in Hindu mythology. Guru Deva represents the spirit of freedom one achieves after attaining spiritual knowledge. The sign of Sagittarius, thus, stands for traveling, excitement, adventure, thrill, pilgrimage, teachers, Books, childlike curiosity, and rising above mundane.

Strengths of Sagittarians are:

• Intelligent
• Knowledgable
• Firm belief system
• Self-evolving (can let go easily)
• Spiritual
• Impressionable personalities
• Have a plan
• Action-oriented
• Courageous
• Humourous 

Weaknesses of Sagittarius are:

• Seek constant thrill & excitement (get bored easily)
• Greedy
• Hypocrisy (twist morals to suit personal benefit)
• Act like Know-it-all
• Unethical
• Jealous
• Can't commit, won't keep promises
• Shallow personalities

Capricorn

Ruled by Saturn - the God of Justice, Capricorn is a sign of hard labor, rising in ranks, and taking action to fulfill one's dreams. It also deals with "public life" i.e how a man is perceived by the public, outside the gate of his home. Natives under the influence of Capricorn sign have a serious outlook.

Strength of Capricorn natives are:

• Practical and pragmatic
• Hardworking
• Responsible
• Perseverance
• Action-oriented
• Argue convincingly
• Tremendously patient
• Emotionally intelligent
• Trustworthy

Weaknesses of Capricorn are:

• Anxious
• Controlling
• Conscious about public image
• Greed for awards, accolades, and recognition
• Feeling shy while expressing true emotions
• Believe in hard work more than smart work

Aquarius

Consecutively ruled by Saturn (Shani Deva), Aquarius is the sign that deals with the fruits of hard labor (what better than wisdom?) gained from its predecessor sign Capricorn. Co-ruled by Uranus, Aquarius stands for originality, pioneer actions, out-of-box ideas, revolutionary thinking, mass movement, beyond taboo things, etc.

Strengths of Aquarius are:

• Smart and Intelligent
• Emotionally intelligent
• Eccentric and original
• Good social network (have a lot of friends)
• Good sense of humor

Weaknesses of Aquarius are:

• Prone to intellectual narcissism
• Emotionally aloof (they rarely bond true)
• Attention seekers
• Vague (at times they oppose just for the sake of opposing)

Pisces

Pisces is the last sign of the zodiac and it deals with dreams, sleep, the astral world, arts, beyond realms, etc. In higher astrology, Pisces stands for the ultimate goal of transcending human existence and achieving 'Moksha' from the material world's petty affairs.

Strengths of Pisces natives are:

• Artistic
• Imaginative
• Compassion
• Highly spiritual
• Deep personalities
• Intuitive
• Accepting (non-judgemental)

Weaknesses of Pisces are:

• Too much imagination (losing touch with reality)
• Prone to addictions
• Escapism