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Whether you want to gain insight into your destiny in life or understand why you act the way you do, knowing a little about astrology, your zodiac signs and the zodiac signs of others can help. Your sin sign represents parts of your core self and can play a pivotal role in helping to shape your life path and your personality and even help you find perfect matches.
The Twelve Zodiac Signs
In Western astrology, there are twelve zodiac signs. Each sign brings its own personality and power to the table. Here are the twelve zodiac signs, their dates and their associated symbols.
- Aries: March 21 - April 19 - The Ram
- Taurus: April 20 - May 20 - The Bull
- Gemini: May 21 - June 20 - The Twins
- Cancer: June 21 - July 22 - The Crab
- Leo: July 23 - August 22 - The Lion
- Virgo: August 23 - September 22 - The Maiden
- Libra: September 23 - October 22 - The Scales
- Scorpio: October 23 - November 21 - The Scorpion
- Sagittarius: November 22 - December 21 - The Archer
- Capricorn: December 22 - January 19 - The Goat
- Aquarius: January 20 - February 18 - The Water Bearer
- Pisces: February 19 - March 20 - The Fish
Characteristics of Each Zodiac Sign
Aries (March 21 - April 19)
Key Traits: Competitive, energetic, impulsive
Ruling Planet: Mars
Aries are known for being competitive, energetic, and impulsive. With Mars as their ruling planet and their stature as a fire sign, they are always ready for action and driven by ambition, which is how they always achieve their dreams.
Taurus(April 20 - May 20)
Key Traits: Grounded, tenacious, sensual.
Ruling Planet: Venus.
Taurus are known for being grounded, tenacious and sensual. They are an earth sign ruled by Venus. This blend gives them a steady beat of the heart but also means that they love beauty, hedonism, luxury and touch. Taurus can be a strong-willed sign, and this can sometimes come across as hardworking, or it can bring a hint of stubbornness.
(May 21 - June 20)
Key Traits: Witty, curious, adaptable.
Ruling Planet: Mercury.
Gemini is known for being witty, curious, and adaptable. They are a flighty air sign ruled by the planet Mercury, which gives them the gift of the gab. They are sociable and often surrounded by friends. Gemini can be prone to gossip and sometimes come across as a little flaky or indecisive, but their easy-going nature is sure to encourage forgiveness.
Cancer (June 21 - July 22)
Key Traits: Compassionate, nurturing, sentimental.
Ruling Planet: Moon.
Cancer is known for being compassionate, nurturing, and sweetly sentimental. It is a water sign ruled by the Moon, which means that it tends to feel everything very deeply. Cancers can be a little moody and reclusive but are big on family and home and a close-knit circle of friends with whom they can explore their emotional discourse.
Leo (July 23 - August 22)
Key Traits: Charismatic, generous, dramatic.
Ruling Planet: Sun.
Leos are known for being charismatic, generous, and a little dramatic. They are a fire sign ruled by the Sun, which means they radiate heat in every single way. People are always drawn to Leos, and they come across as bold and courageous along with being protective and entertaining. A Leo always wants to be the star of a show, and they know how to command a room.
Virgo (August 23 - September 22)
Key Traits: Analytical, meticulous, service-oriented.
Ruling Planet: Mercury.
Virgo is known for being analytical, meticulous, and highly service-orientated folk. They are an earth sign ruled by Mercury, which makes them thoughtful, hardworking, steady, and dedicated to getting the details just right. Virgo’s also take their responsibilities seriously which makes them very reliable. They are known for their big heart and being adept at problem solving.
Libra (September 23 - October 22)
Key Traits: Diplomatic, artistic, indecisive.
Ruling Planet: Venus.
Libras are known for being diplomatic, artistic, and, dare we say – a little indecisive. They are an air sign ruled by the planet Venus, which gives them a love of all things beautiful and intellectual. Libras are also very romantic and have big flirt energy. Even though Libra's love harmony and balance they aren't to be walked all over and will go their own way.
Scorpio (October 23 - November 21)
Key Traits: Mysterious, passionate, powerful.
Ruling Planets: Pluto and Mars.
Scorpios can be intense. They are one of the most personal and private star signs, and they nurse their deep wounds undercover. They are spiritual and passionate, and their powerful energy can truly turn heads. Scorpios are a water sign which also adds emotional depth and intuition. They can have a sensitive side, and rather than wear their hearts on their sleeve, they stash their secrets deep. Being ruled by Pluto and Mars gives them big transformative action energy.
Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21)
Key Traits: Philosophical, adventurous, optimistic.
Ruling Planet: Jupiter.
Sagittarians are one of the astrological signs with itchy feet. They are adventurous, highly independent, and have a fun-loving side that makes them so much fun to be around. With Jupiter as their ruling planet, it's no surprise that they are always looking to expand their minds and their horizons. They are optimistic and idealistic, which gives them that big positive energy, but they can also slip into the habit of overpromising and are also known for their lack of tact in communication matters.
Capricorn (December 22 - January 19)
Key Traits: Disciplined, practical, ambitious.
Ruling Planet: Saturn.
Capricorns are the final earth sign of the zodiac and are ruled by Saturn. They are known for being disciplined, practical, and highly ambitious. Capricorns are known for being climbers and are always heading up whatever hill they have set their sights on. They are loyal and wise and always looking to channel their strong energy into whatever goal they have their eye on, and for sure, they will succeed. Capricorns are known for having a certain sense of humor, but outside of this, they can come across as very serious and a little bit stubborn.
Aquarius (January 20 - February 18)
Key Traits: Innovative, humanitarian, independent.
Ruling Planet: Uranus.
Aquarius astrological signs are innovative, independent, and have a strong sense of community, which lends them a big humanitarian appeal. They are always thinking about the future and looking for ways to make the world a better place by pouring knowledge into it (like the water bearer symbol). Aquarius signs can be one of the most eccentric of all the zodiacs; they love to forge their own path and will do all they can to ensure fairness and freedom for all. As they often have their eye on the bigger picture, Aquarians can come across as distracted and a little aloof.
Pisces (February 19 - March 20)
Key Traits: Empathic, artistic, intuitive.
Ruling Planets: Neptune.
One of the most sensitive and intuitive signs, Pisces is a water element ruled by Neptune. They are known for being empathetic, artistic, and intuitive. They are a mutable sign, which makes them adaptable, but that doesn't mean they always have an easy flow of life. Pisces signs feel things very deeply, and this makes them highly compassionate people to the point where they can become a little sensitive or energy sponges soaking up the vibes of those around them. Pisces are also known for having strong psychic powers.
Elements and Modalities
The twelve zodiac signs belong to one of the four elements: Fire, Earth, Air, and Water. Whichever element your zodiac sign falls under, you may also have those elemental traits as part of your personality, communication style, or when dealing with others.
- Fire signs are Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius.
- Earth signs are Taurus, Capricorn, and Virgo.
- Air signs are Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius.
- Water signs are Pisces, Cancer, and Scorpio.
Each zodiac sign will also belong to one of three modalities. They will either be fixed signs, cardinal signs, or mutable signs. Each of these modalities can symbolize one of the universal life conditions. You have the cardinal signs (the creators), the fixed signs (the preservers), and the mutable signs (the transformers).
- Cardinal signs are Aries, Libra, Capricorn, and Cancer.
- Fixed signs are Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius.
- Mutable signs are Gemini, Virgo, Pisces, and Sagittarius.
Zodiac Compatibility
Zodiac compatibility takes into account different signs and how they may interact in relationships. Some signs in the tropical zodiac may be a better fit as they have traits that echo each other or balance each other out. Most zodiac signs tend to be drawn to those who share the same element - for example, water signs and water signs are a good fit, but there is also room for crossover. For example, a Gemini and Libra can be a highly compatible couple as they are both air signs that love to be sociable and can mentally stimulate each other. A challenging couple could be an Aries and a Pisces as fire and water can be complicated elements together as Pisces may be too sensitive for the impulsive charge ahead nature of an Aries.
History of Astrology
Astrology is an ancient practice with many branches, from Vedic to Chinese, animal signs, and Western. Many cultures have turned to the stars to garner meaning and to see how cosmic movements in the celestial sphere impact their personality and life path.
How Do Zodiac Signs Work?
Imagine the sky as a wheel, with each segment broken down into twelve sections, each representing one of the twelve zodiac signs. The position of the sun in this wheel during your time of birth determines your main zodiac sign (also known as your sun sign). As each sun sign brings its own set of personality traits, you will naturally inherit some of these as part of your own makeup.
How to Interpret Your Own Birth Chart
Astrology goes so much deeper than your sun sign; in fact, there's a whole host of cosmic information that goes into it. From your moon sign to your rising sign, and even which of the twelve astrological houses were occupied, you can find all of this information in your natal chart. To discover your birth chart you will need your exact birth time, your exact birth date and your birthplace. Typing this into an online natal chart calculator will give you a snapshot of exactly what was happening in the sky at this time.
Conclusion
Understanding zodiacal signs can provide guidance, illumination and deeper insights into one's life path. While many things make us who we are, your zodiac and birth chart also add color to this mix and help us understand ourselves better and even others better, too. Whether you want to do a deep dive into your natal chart or simply want to skim your horoscope, there are many ways you can utilize the ancient power of astrology. Hope this article is helpful for you. If yes please comment below to share your thoughts and experiences with us.