In Vedic Astrology, every Rashi (zodiac sign) has an inherent Swabhav (Guna) — a natural quality that defines the core essence of a person’s mind, behavior, emotions, actions, and spiritual inclinations.
These three Gunas — Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas — are the fundamental forces of nature, described in the Bhagavad Gita and Sankhya philosophy, and are deeply integrated into Jyotish (Vedic astrology).
🌿 What Are the Three Gunas?
| Guna | Meaning | Attributes |
|---|---|---|
| Sattva | Purity, harmony | Knowledge, peace, virtue, balance, wisdom |
| Rajas | Activity, passion | Desire, ambition, action, attachment, restlessness |
| Tamas | Inertia, darkness | Ignorance, laziness, confusion, illusion |
Every human being has all three Gunas in varying proportions. However, one Guna tends to dominate, especially based on your Moon sign, Ascendant, and Rashi.
🔁 Gunas Assigned to Rashis in Vedic Astrology
| Rashi (Sign) | Swabhav (Guna) | Element (Tatva) | Quality (Gati) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aries | Rajasik | Fire | Chara (Movable) |
| Taurus | Tamasik | Earth | Sthira (Fixed) |
| Gemini | Rajasik | Air | Dwiswabhav (Dual) |
| Cancer | Sattvik | Water | Chara (Movable) |
| Leo | Sattvik | Fire | Sthira (Fixed) |
| Virgo | Rajasik | Earth | Dwiswabhav (Dual) |
| Libra | Rajasik | Air | Chara (Movable) |
| Scorpio | Tamasik | Water | Sthira (Fixed) |
| Sagittarius | Sattvik | Fire | Dwiswabhav (Dual) |
| Capricorn | Tamasik | Earth | Chara (Movable) |
| Aquarius | Tamasik | Air | Sthira (Fixed) |
| Pisces | Sattvik | Water | Dwiswabhav (Dual) |
🕊️ 1. Sattvik Rashi – Signs of Purity and Wisdom
Signs: Cancer, Leo, Sagittarius, Pisces
Key Qualities:
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Calm, wise, content, balanced
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Spiritually inclined and emotionally intelligent
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Think of higher purpose, service, dharma
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Tend toward non-violence, compassion, sattvic lifestyle
Personality Traits:
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Peace-loving, emotionally sensitive, intuitive
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Make decisions from heart and ethics
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Less materialistic, more philosophical or spiritual
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Natural healers, teachers, advisors, counselors
Sattvik Professions:
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Teachers, priests, healers, spiritual leaders, yoga instructors, philosophers
Spiritual Path:
They grow through devotion, meditation, selfless service (Seva) and following dharma.
🔥 2. Rajasik Rashi – Signs of Desire and Action
Signs: Aries, Gemini, Virgo, Libra
Key Qualities:
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Energetic, ambitious, passionate, restless
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Always seeking achievement, growth, stimulation
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Strong desires, driven by goals and recognition
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Competitive, charismatic, sociable
Personality Traits:
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Talkative, persuasive, multitaskers
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Need variety, stimulation, and movement
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Often feel dissatisfied or seek more power/status
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Creative, analytical, logical
Rajasik Professions:
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Businessmen, politicians, actors, media, sales, IT, marketing professionals
Spiritual Path:
Rajasik individuals evolve through karma yoga, ethical action, discipline, and gradually learning to detach from desires.
🌑 3. Tamasik Rashi – Signs of Depth and Mystery
Signs: Taurus, Scorpio, Capricorn, Aquarius
Key Qualities:
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Deep, intense, mysterious, inward
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Resistant to change, prefer routine and control
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May struggle with laziness, fear, negativity
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Emotionally strong but may suppress feelings
Personality Traits:
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Practical, survival-oriented, security-focused
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Tendency for secrecy, intensity, long memory
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Not easily influenced by others
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Can be possessive or controlling when imbalanced
Tamasik Professions:
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Mining, agriculture, construction, secret services, occult, heavy industries
Spiritual Path:
They grow through introspection, renunciation, and transformation of darkness into light. Practices like shadow work, tantra, and grounding sadhanas help.
📊 Comparison Table of Gunas and Personality Effects
| Aspect | Sattvik | Rajasik | Tamasik |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Vibration | High, clear | Medium, passionate | Low, dense |
| Decision-Making | Intuitive, dharmic | Logical but desire-driven | Habitual or reactive |
| Emotional Nature | Stable, nurturing | Expressive, reactive | Suppressed or intense |
| Career Focus | Service, knowledge, upliftment | Growth, ambition, fame | Control, wealth, material survival |
| Lifestyle | Minimalist, sattvic diet, clean | Busy, stylish, multitasking | Heavy, comfort-seeking |
| Spiritual Potential | Easily connects with divine path | Evolves through effort and discipline | Needs cleansing, deep inner work |
🧘♂️ Gunas and the Mind (Manas Swabhav)
According to Ayurveda and Vedic psychology:
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Sattvik mind: clear, meditative, full of compassion
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Rajasik mind: busy, distracted, goal-oriented
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Tamasik mind: confused, negative, dull or lazy
Our dominant guna shapes our thoughts, speech, and even health.
How to Evolve:
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Too much Rajas? → Slow down, meditate, simplify life
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Too much Tamas? → Add movement, detox, remove addictions
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Need more Sattva? → Eat light, meditate, chant, serve others
🌌 Gunas and Karma
Each Guna also reflects a karmic pattern:
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Sattva → Karma of wisdom, past good deeds, closer to moksha
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Rajas → Karma of desire, ambition, material pursuits
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Tamas → Karma of attachment, ignorance, unawareness
By increasing Sattva, you purify karma and reduce suffering.
🪔 Conclusion: Know Your Guna, Align Your Life
In Vedic Astrology, knowing your Rashi’s Guna (Swabhav) is not just about personality—it's about understanding your soul's evolutionary journey.
Whether you are:
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A Sattvik Pisces on a path of healing
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A Rajasik Gemini exploring 100 ideas
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Or a Tamasik Scorpio mastering emotional transformation
Your Guna reveals:
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Why you think the way you do
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What your challenges and gifts are
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How you can balance your life and find peace
🌟 Tip:
Astrological remedies, such as mantras, fasting, sattvik diet, and right company (satsang), help shift Tamas and Rajas toward Sattva — the ultimate goal in Vedic living.