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Zodiac signs
The 12 zodiac signs and the representing basic four elements are shared
by the Western, Indian and Chinese astrological calendars. Western and
Indian astrology associate the signs with constellations whereas the Chinese
signs are based on the equator divided into twelve equal segments. The
Chinese astrological calendar begins with the appearance of the Rat and
also use different elements.
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Sign
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Dates
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Western
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Element
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Symbol
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Indian
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Chinese
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Aries
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March 21 - April 19
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Ram
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Fire
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Mesha
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Dragon/wood
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Taurus
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April 20 - May 20
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Bull
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Earth
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Vrishabha
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Snake/fire
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Gemini
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May 21 - June 20
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Twins
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Air
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Mithuna
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Horse/fire
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Cancer
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June 21 - July 22
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Crab
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Water
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Karka
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Sheep/fire
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Leo
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July 23 - August 22
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Lion
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Fire
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Simha
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Monkey/metal
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Virgo
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August 23 - September 22
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Virgin
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Earth
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Kanya
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Rooster/metal
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Libra
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September 23 - October 22
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Scales
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Air
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Tula
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Dog/metal
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Scorpio
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October 23 - November 21
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Scorpion
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Water
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Vrishchika
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Pig/water
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Sagittarius
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November 22 - December 21
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Archer
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Fire
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Dhanus
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Rat/water
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Capricorn
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December 22 - Januray 19
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Horned/Sea goat
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Earth
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Makara
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Ox/water
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Aquarius
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January 20 - February 18
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Water bearer
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Air
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Kumbha
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Tiger/wood
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Pisces
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February 19 - March 20
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Fish
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Water
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Meena
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Rabbit/wood
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