The 12 Zodiac Signs
Explore the unique traits, elements, and ruling planets of each zodiac sign.
Quick Meaning
The zodiac has 12 signs divided by elements (Fire, Earth, Air, Water) and modalities (Cardinal, Fixed, Mutable). Each sign has unique traits, a ruling planet, and represents different life themes. Your Sun sign is determined by your birth date.
What are the 12 zodiac signs?
The 12 zodiac signs are Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces. Each sign occupies 30 degrees of the celestial ecliptic and is associated with specific personality traits, an element (Fire, Earth, Air, Water), a modality (Cardinal, Fixed, Mutable), and a ruling planet.
The zodiac is divided into 12 signs, each with unique personality traits, strengths, and challenges. Signs are grouped by element (Fire, Earth, Air, Water) which describes their core nature, and modality (Cardinal, Fixed, Mutable) which describes how they express energy. Understanding your Sun sign is just the beginning — your full birth chart reveals how all 12 signs influence different areas of your life.
Aries
March 21 - April 19 • Fire
Represents courage, enthusiasm, and initiative. Rules beginnings and ventures, often associated with leadership qualities.
Taurus
April 20 - May 20 • Earth
reliability, practicality, and determination. Influences matters of finance, comfort, and physical pleasures.
Gemini
May 21 - June 20 • Air
Associated with communication, intellectual curiosity, and versatility. Represents dual nature and adaptability.
Cancer
June 21 - July 22 • Water
Emphasizes emotion, nurturing, and intuition. Rules home and family, focuses on caring and protective traits.
Leo
July 23 - August 22 • Fire
Governs self-confidence, creativity, and drama. Symbolizes leadership, pride, and theatrical traits.
Virgo
August 23 - September 22 • Earth
Represents practicality, analytical abilities, and attention to detail. Associated with service, meticulousness, and modesty.
Libra
September 23 - October 22 • Air
Rules balance, harmony, and partnerships. Focused on justice, diplomacy, and relationships.
Scorpio
October 23 - November 21 • Water
transformation, mystery, and intensity. Influences themes of sexuality, death, and rebirth.
Sagittarius
November 22 - December 21 • Fire
Associated with exploration, freedom, and philosophy. Represents optimism, love for freedom, and adventurous spirit.
Capricorn
December 22 - January 19 • Earth
Emphasizes discipline, structure, and ambition. Rules career, determination, and careful planning.
Aquarius
January 20 - February 18 • Air
Represents innovation, individuality, and humanitarianism. Focuses on unconventional thinking, community, and idealism.
Pisces
February 19 - March 20 • Water
empathy, compassion, and intuition. Associated with mysticism, spirituality, and sensitivity.
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Understanding the Zodiac
Elements
- Fire: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius
- Earth: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn
- Air: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius
- Water: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces
Modalities
- Cardinal: Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn
- Fixed: Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius
- Mutable: Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces
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Fire signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) are passionate and energetic. Earth signs (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn) are practical and grounded. Air signs (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius) are intellectual and communicative. Water signs (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces) are emotional and intuitive.
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