The names of the signs of the zodiac given to them by the ancient Sanskrit authors, in their exoteric or literal sense in
1. Mesha - Ram, or Aries.
2. Rishabha - Bull, or Taurus.
3. Mithuna - Gemini (male and female).
4. Karkataka - Crab, or Cancer.
5. Simcha - Leo.
6. Kanya - Virgo. *
7. Tula - Libra.
8. Vrishchika - Scorpio.
9. Dhanus - Archer, or Sagittarius.
10. Makara - Crocodile, or Capricorn.
11. Kumbha - Water carrier or Aquarius.
12. Mina - Fish, or Pisces.