The 12 Zodiac Signs
Explore the traits, compatibility, and cosmic wisdom of each sign
Aries
March 21 - April 19
Taurus
April 20 - May 20
Gemini
May 21 - June 20
Cancer
June 21 - July 22
Leo
July 23 - August 22
Virgo
August 23 - September 22
Libra
September 23 - October 22
Scorpio
October 23 - November 21
Sagittarius
November 22 - December 21
Capricorn
December 22 - January 19
Aquarius
January 20 - February 18
Pisces
February 19 - March 20
Fire Signs
Aries
March 21 - April 19
Aries is the first sign of the zodiac, and that's pretty much how those born under this sign see themselves: first. Aries are the leaders of the pack,...
Leo
July 23 - August 22
Leo is represented by the lion and embodies the spirit of royalty. These theatrical fire signs are known for their passionate creativity and cinematic...
Sagittarius
November 22 - December 21
Sagittarius is represented by the archer, a mythological creature that launches arrows at targets. This sign is always on a quest for knowledge. The l...
Earth Signs
Taurus
April 20 - May 20
Taurus is an earth sign represented by the bull. Like their celestial spirit animal, Taureans enjoy relaxing in serene, bucolic environments surrounde...
Virgo
August 23 - September 22
Virgo is an earth sign historically represented by the goddess of wheat and agriculture. This symbolism speaks to Virgo's deep-rooted presence in the ...
Capricorn
December 22 - January 19
Capricorn is the last earth sign of the zodiac, represented by the sea-goat, a mythological creature with the body of a goat and the tail of a fish. T...
Air Signs
Gemini
May 21 - June 20
Gemini is represented by the celestial twins, an appropriate symbol for this sign that is known for its dual nature. Expressive and quick-witted, Gemi...
Libra
September 23 - October 22
Libra is an air sign represented by the scales, a symbol of balance and justice. Libras are obsessed with symmetry and strive to create equilibrium in...
Aquarius
January 20 - February 18
Aquarius is the second-to-last sign of the zodiac, represented by the water bearer. Despite the 'aqua' in its name, Aquarius is actually an air sign. ...
Water Signs
Cancer
June 21 - July 22
Cancer is a cardinal water sign represented by the crab. Cancers are highly intuitive and their psychic abilities manifest in tangible spaces. They ar...
Scorpio
October 23 - November 21
Scorpio is a water sign that derives its strength from the psychic and emotional realm. Like their celestial spirit animal, the scorpion, Scorpios lie...
Pisces
February 19 - March 20
Pisces is the twelfth and final sign of the zodiac, represented by two fish swimming in opposite directions. This symbolizes the constant division of ...
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Understanding the Zodiac Signs
The zodiac is divided into 12 signs, each spanning 30 degrees of the celestial circle. Your Sun sign, determined by your birth date, represents your core identity and ego. However, your complete astrological profile includes the Moon sign (emotions), Rising sign (appearance and first impressions), and the positions of all planets in your birth chart.
The Four Elements
Each zodiac sign belongs to one of four elements, which describes its fundamental energy:
- Fire Signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius): Passionate, dynamic, and action-oriented
- Earth Signs (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn): Practical, grounded, and material-focused
- Air Signs (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius): Intellectual, social, and communication-driven
- Water Signs (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces): Emotional, intuitive, and deeply feeling
The Three Modalities
Signs are also classified by modality, indicating their approach to change:
- Cardinal (Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn): Initiators who start new projects
- Fixed (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius): Stabilizers who maintain and persist
- Mutable (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces): Adapters who embrace change