The 12 Zodiac Signs

Western astrology divides the year into 12 signs, each with unique personality traits, elements, and ruling planets.

SignDatesElementTraitsRuled By
AriesMar 21 - Apr 19FireBold, energetic, competitiveMars
TaurusApr 20 - May 20EarthReliable, patient, sensualVenus
GeminiMay 21 - Jun 20AirCurious, witty, adaptableMercury
CancerJun 21 - Jul 22WaterEmotional, nurturing, loyalMoon
LeoJul 23 - Aug 22FireCharismatic, confident, generousSun
VirgoAug 23 - Sep 22EarthAnalytical, practical, kindMercury
LibraSep 23 - Oct 22AirDiplomatic, charming, fairVenus
ScorpioOct 23 - Nov 21WaterPassionate, resourceful, bravePluto
SagittariusNov 22 - Dec 21FireAdventurous, optimistic, honestJupiter
CapricornDec 22 - Jan 19EarthDisciplined, ambitious, patientSaturn
AquariusJan 20 - Feb 18AirInnovative, independent, humanitarianUranus
PiscesFeb 19 - Mar 20WaterCompassionate, artistic, intuitiveNeptune

The Four Elements

  • Fire (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius): Passionate, energetic, action-oriented. Compatible with Air and other Fire signs.
  • Earth (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn): Grounded, practical, stable. Compatible with Water and other Earth signs.
  • Air (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius): Intellectual, social, communicative. Compatible with Fire and other Air signs.
  • Water (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces): Emotional, intuitive, empathetic. Compatible with Earth and other Water signs.

Best Compatibility Matches

SignBest MatchChallenging Match
AriesLeo, SagittariusCancer, Capricorn
TaurusVirgo, CapricornLeo, Aquarius
GeminiLibra, AquariusVirgo, Pisces
CancerScorpio, PiscesAries, Libra
LeoAries, SagittariusTaurus, Scorpio
VirgoTaurus, CapricornGemini, Sagittarius
Your sun sign is just the beginning. A full natal chart includes your moon sign, rising sign, and planetary placements for a much deeper reading.