12 Carnatic Ragas with 12 Zodiac Signs ~ Be Like Dharma Dispatcher

Carnatic Raagas are associated with Zodiac signs.

There are certain Carnatic ragas that are assigned with Zodiac signs in the olden days, as we knew there are 12 zodiac signs as per Astrology. we will discuss the ragas with zodiac signs. SUN and Moon occupy one zodiac sign like the sun has taken the Leo sign and Moon has taken the Cancer sign. Mars portrays two signs as Aeries and Scorpio, Mercury has taken Virgo and Gemini, Venus has taken Libra and Taurus,

Jupiter has taken Sagittarius and Pisces, and finally, Saturn picks up Capricorn and Aquarius.

With each nakshatra having a planetary lord, the placement of the same (planetary lord) determines the initial dasa or 'phase' in the horoscope of a native. Nakshatra lords also play an important role in determining the essential quality of a person besides helping to assess the focal points of his energy and ambition.

Let us assume the Zodiac Lords with its star Lords together for better understanding like,

Ashwini 1-4 (Ketu), Bharani 1-4 (Venus ), and Krittika -1 (Sun) stars are covered inside the Aeries sign and ruled by Mars.

Rohini 1-4 (Moon), Mrighasira - 1,2(Mars), and Krittika-2,3,4 (Sun) stars are covered inside the Taurus sign and ruled by Venus.

Mrighasira 3,4(Mars), Ardra 1-4(Rahu), and Punarvasu 1,2,3(Jupiter) are stars covered inside the Gemini sign and ruled by Mercury.

Punarvasu-4(Jupiter), Pushya 1-4 (Saturn), and Ashlesha1-4 (Mercury) stars are covered inside the Cancer sign and ruled by Moon.

Magha 1-4(Ketu), Purva Phalguni 1-4(Venus ), Uttara Phalguni-1(Sun), stars covered inside Leo sign and ruled by SUN.

Uttara Phalguni 2,3,4(Sun), Hasta 1-4(Moon), and Chitra 1,2 (Mars) are stars covered inside the Virgo sign and ruled by Mercury.

Chitra 3,4(Mars), Swati 1-4 (Rahu), and Vishaka1,2,3(Jupiter) are stars covered inside the Libra sign and ruled by Venus.

Vishaka-4(Jupiter), Anuradha1-4(Saturn), and Jyestha 1-4(Mercury) are stars covered inside the Scorpio sign and ruled by Mars.

Moola 1-4(Ketu), Purvashada 1-4 (Venus), and Uttarashada -1(Sun) are stars covered inside the Saggitarius sign and ruled by Jupiter.

Uttarashada -2,3,4(Sun), Sharavan 1-4 (Moon), and Dhanishta 1,2(Mars) are stars covered inside the Capricorn sign and ruled by Saturn.

Dhanishta 3,4(Mars), Shatabisha 1-4 (Rahu), Purvabhadra 1,2,3 (Jupiter), stars covered inside Aquarius sign and ruled by Saturn.

Purvabhadra -4 (Jupiter), Uttarabhadra 1-4 (Saturn), and Revati 1-4 (Mercury).stars covered inside the Pisces sign and ruled by Jupiter.

Pick your Zodiac sign and star and find whether you are aware of that specific raga,Probably you would have heard this raaga before and you may love it. You can search for that raaga on Youtube, Google, or any other musical platform.

Now we will see the raagas assigned to each zodiac sign and will sort the matching zodiac sign lords with their respective star lords.

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Leo in tamil called as சிம்மம் Assingned raaga is Kalyani raga ,

stars covered in Leo ->Magha, Purva Phalguni, Uttara Phalguni

About raaga : The word Kalyani means who generates auspicious things, In South Indian weddings it is a very prominently played raga.Kalyani has many janya ragams.

Kalyani is considered one of the "major" ragams of Carnatic music along with Sankarabharanam, Todi and Kharaharapriya. there are many compositions available with this raga in Tamil cinema.

How we feel: Makes us feel a positive beginning, enormous confidence, and a devotional feel.

Arohana : S R₂ G₃ M₂ P D₂ N₃ Ṡ

Avarohana: Ṡ N₃ D₂ P M₂ G₃ R₂ S

The Zodiac Information: Sun is the head of the rest planets and the Sun gives us countless confidence to perform any work, maintain ownership, and make positive plans. Therefore these all qualities are matching with the raga and planet.

Cancer in tamil called as கடகம் Assigned raaga is Hemavati raga ,

Stars covered in Libra ->Punarvasu, Pushya, and Ashlesha.

About raaga: It is called Simhāravam or Deshi Simhāravam in the Muthuswami Dikshitar school of Carnatic music. It is beloved, especially by nadaswaram vidwans.The word Hemavati means goddess who offers luck and auspicious things in life.

How we feel: Creation of complex plans in our ideas, a new beginning of work, Motherly feel and also hearing this raga treated as Good for joint and back pain

Arohana : S R₂ G₂ M₂ P D₂ N₂ Ṡ

Avarohana: Ṡ N₂ D₂ P M₂ G₂ R₂ S

The Zodiac Information :There is a river called Hemavathi in Karnataka, and waterbodies generally portray a planet, Moon. Before starting any work or in the middle we may feel complex mindsets that are ruled by the moon as per astrology and finally, the motherly feel matched with the planet moon.

Aeries in tamil called as மேஷம் , Assingned raaga is Latangi raaga , Stars covered in Aeries -> Ashwini, Bharani , Krittika.

About raaga :Lathangi raaga , It is called Geetapriya or Gitapriya in the Muthuswami Dikshitar school of Carnatic music.This is a ragam in Carnatic music (musical scale of South Indian classical music). It is the 63rd Melakarta rāgam in the 72 melakarta rāgam system of Carnatic music.

How we feel: we can feel the combination of 'Sweet & soar' the major note raises our happiness and the minor note gives us mild sadness.

Latangi ragam :

Arohana S R₂ G₃ M₂ P D₁ N₃ Ṡ

Avarohana: Ṡ N₃ D₁ P M₂ G₃ R₂ S

Scorpio in tamil called as விருச்சிகம் , Assingned raaga is Natabairavi raaga ,

Stars covered in Scorpio ->Vishaka, Anuradha, Jyestha.

About raaga : It is the 20th melakarta rāgam in the 72 melakarta rāgam system ,

How we feel: Natabhairavi is known to be a ragam that prompts feelings of brilliance and devotion in the listeners. other uses like, it cures headaches, low blood pressure, and relief from mental stress.

Natabhairavi raga :

Arohana : S R₂ G₂ M₁ P D₁ N₂ Ṡ

Avarohana: : Ṡ N₂ D₁ P M₁ G₂ R₂ S

Zodiac Information : Aeries and Scorpio signs are ruled by Mars, As we knew the characteristics of Mars include strong Love and desire towards one. It rules qualities like courage, confidence, blood, and leadership. the above-mentioned two raagas are connected with the zodiac nature. Mars plays a major role in one's horoscope holding with Love, Affection, and other physical activities regarding relationships.

Taurus in tamil called as ரிஷபம், Assingned raaga is Vachaspathi raaga , Stars covered in Aeries -> Rohini,Mrighasira, Krittika.

About raaga Vachaspathi raaga ,Vachaspati is the 4th raga in the 11th Chakra- the Rudra Chakra. It is known as Bhushāvati according to the Muthuswami Dikshitar school, This scale uses the notes chathusruthi rishabham, antara gandharam, prati madhyamam, chathusruthi dhaivatham and kaisiki nishadham.

How we feel: Vachaspati offers an interesting mix of emotions, the primary bhava being Sringara. The raga is addressed as a high-energy raga as it invokes a sudden rush of energy flow in the mind of listeners, capable of removing fatigue and promoting relaxation.

Vachaspathi raaga :

Arohana : S R2 G3 M2 P D2 N2 Ṡ

Avarohana: Ṡ N2 D2 P M2 G3 R2 S

Libra in tamil called as துலாம் Assingned raaga is Ragavardhini raga ,

stars covered in Libra ->Chitra,Vishaka, Swati.

About raaga: It is called Rāgachudāmani in the Muthuswami Dikshitar school of Carnatic music, Ragavardini has a few minor janya rāgas (derived scales) associated with it

How we feel: Gives us Higher thoughts, initiative ideas, and building sophisticated plans to resolve issues.

Ragavardhini raga :

Arohana : S R₃ G₃ M₁ P D₁ N₂ Ṡ

Avarohana: Ṡ N₂ D₁ P M₁ G₃ R₃ S

Zodiac Information: Taurus and Libra are ruled by Venus,Seriously the mixed emotions takes a vital role in everyone's life. we knew how sukra (Venus) is associated with our personal life therefore mixed emotions match with this zodiac sign and it may differ with the respective star lord and current dasa.

Gemini in tamil called as மிதுனம் Assigned raaga is Kirwani raga ,

Stars covered in Gemini -> Mrighasira, Ardra, and Punarvasu

About raaga : This raga is said to have been borrowed from the Carnatic music raga Keeravani. It is similar to an ancient version of Pilu and It is a sampoorna raga.

How we feel: moods with love, sadness, and Delivering emotions to others.

Kirwani raaga:

Arohana : S R g m P d N S'

Thus: C D E-flat F G A-flat B c

Avarohana : S' N d P m g R S

Virgo in tamil called as கன்னி Assigned raaga is Shanmukhapriya raga ,

Stars covered in Virgo -> Uttara Phalguni , Hasta, and Chitra

About raaga: It is called Chāmaram in the Muthuswami Dikshitar school of Carnatic music and Many compositions on Lord Murugan and Lord Shiva are based on this raga, We can go for mindblowing songs with the melody or block-blustering rap music confidentially in this raga.

How we feel: This raga has the effect of sharpening the intellect of the singer as well as that of the listener.

Shanmukhapriya raga :

Arohana : S R₂ G₂ M₂ P D₁ N₂ Ṡ

Avarohana: Ṡ N₂ D₁ P M₂ G₂ R₂ S

The Zodiac Information :Above mentioned two signs are ruled by planet Mercury, as we knew he is responsible for creative thoughts, expressing emotional feelings to others and discovering new ideas, and highly gaining intellectual ideas hence the raga is connected with the Zodiac sign lord's trait.

Sagittarius in tamil called as தனுசு Assigned raaga is Dharmavathi raga ,

stars covered in Sagittarius -> Moola, Purvashada, and Uttarashada

About raaga : It is called Dhaamavati in the Muthuswami Dikshitar school of Carnatic music. We can notice the Minor changes between Kalyani and this raaga,it represents the 10 chakras. 8 asthatik palagas and 2 natural ends. and it is also used in many compositions in Tamil cinema.

How we feel: Helps us to get rid of fears and critical issues, Refreshes ourselves from stressful surrounding, provides us loads of happiness, cures stomach disorders, and finally provides us the Universal knowledge.

Dharmavathi raga :

Arohana : S R₂ G₂ M₂ P D₂ N₃ Ṡ

Avarohana : Ṡ N₃ D₂ P M₂ G₂ R₂ S

Pisces in tamil called as மீனம் Assigned raaga is Charukesi raga ,

Stars covered in Pisces -> Purvabhadra, Uttara Bhadra, and Revati

About raaga: It is called Tarangini in the Muthuswami Dikshitar school of Carnatic music. The specialty of this raga is to incite feelings of pathos and devotion in the listener.

How we feel: Helps for self-realization, we can express our philosophy, devotion, and sadness the research has shown it transforms one to a meditative mode naturally and it represents the Liver, kidney, and pancreas in our body.

Charukesi raga :

Arohana S R₂ G₃ M₁ P D₁ N₂ Ṡ

Avarohana:Ṡ N₂ D₁ P M₁ G₃ R₂ S

The Zodiac Information :

Above mentioned two signs are ruled by the planet Jupiter, As raga shows it can let us offer philosophy to others, Happiness devotion, and meditation it proves the zodiac sign's trait is matching with these two ragas.

Capricornus in tamil called as மகரம் Assigned raaga is Ganamurti raga ,

Stars covered in Capricornus -> Uttarashada(Sun), Sharavan(Moon), and Dhanishta(Mars)

About raaga : It is called Gānasāmavarali in the Muthuswami Dikshitar school of Carnatic music. The notes used in this scale are shuddha rishabham, shuddha gandharam, shuddha madhyamam, shuddha dhaivatham, kakali nishadham.

How we feel: This raaga lets us think about a particular thing in multiple dimensions, finding the solutions to our problems, and showing us the way to work.

Ganamurti raga :

Arohana :S R₁ G₁ M₁ P D₁ N₃ Ṡ

Avarohana :Ṡ N₃ D₁ P M₁ G₁ R₁ S

Aquarius in tamil called as கும்பம் Assigned raaga is Sarasangi raga ,

Stars covered in Aquarius -> Dhanishta(Mars), Shatabisha(Rahu), Purvabhadra(Jupiter)

About raaga :

Sarasangi raga:It is called Sowrasena in Muthuswami Dikshitar school of Carnatic music.The name Sarasangi means "Surrendered", one can resolve the problem without anyone's help and makes a new path to let others know.

How we feel: we can feel devotion, feel peace, understand the current situation with perfect instinct, and cures physical weakness, joint pain, arthritis, and muscle pains.

Sarasangi raga:

Arohana :S R₂ G₃ M₁ P D₁ N₃ Ṡ

Avarohana:Ṡ N₃ D₁ P M₁ G₃ R₂ S

The Zodiac Information :Above mentioned two signs are ruled by the planet Saturn, An amazing fact is that these disorders arise when we get Saturn aspects or Saturn is weak in the horoscope and even you can connect the zodiac's trait with the raaga which offers and applies to all 12 zodiac signs. Though Saturn is malefic, the truth we should be aware of is that Saturn is not malefic always he is the ambassador of the work we do and also portrays, penance, self-discipline, and conscientious work.Saturn helps us to offer the presence of mind and handle the current situation without loss.

Now we find the raagas liked by Rahu and Ketu as they dont have separate houses, they stay in other planets' houses and will see the zodiac houses from the zodiac sign they associated with.