Complete Guide to Explore Your Zodiac Signs and Their Meanings

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Zodiac

The zodiac is one of the oldest universal symbolical languages. It comes from the Greek Zôè (life) and diakos (the wheel). It can thus be translated as the “Wheel of Life”.

The first zodiacs were based on the Moon, divided into 28 sectors corresponding to the 28 steps of the Moon’s path around the Earth. The Moon was the most easily observed, due to its proximity to the Earth. Afterward, the zodiac became Sun-based, divided into 12 sectors, one for each step of the Sun’s path around the Earth.

Little is known about the specific origins of the zodiac, but once again its symbolical representation (a wheel divided into 12 equal parts that all have a different name) can be found in every corner of the planet (Egypt, Judea, Persia, India, Tibet, China, North and South America, Scandinavian countries, Muslim countries). For example, the Chinese Zodiac, Sheng Xiao, is based on a twelve-year cycle, where every year of the lunar calendar in the cycle corresponds to an animal sign. Every person, from the day they are born, has a unique animal sign accompanying them throughout life, according to Askastrology.

The Elements

Each of the 12 horoscope signs belongs to one of the four elements – Air, Fire, Water, and Earth. These elements represent an essential type of energy that acts in each of us. Astrology aims to help us focus these energies on the positive aspects and to gain a better understanding of our potential and our positive traits and deal with negative ones.

These four elements help describe the unique personality types associated with astrological signs. The four zodiac elements exhibit profound influence on basic character traits, emotions, behavior, and thinking.

Water Signs

Water signs are exceptionally emotional and ultra-sensitive. They are highly intuitive and they can be as mysterious as the ocean itself. Water signs love profound conversations and intimacy. They rarely do anything openly and are always there to support their loved ones. The Water Signs are Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces.

Fire Signs

Fire signs tend to be passionate, dynamic, and temperamental. They get angry quickly, but they also forgive easily. They are adventurers with immense energy. They are physically very strong and are a source of inspiration for others. Fire signs are intelligent, self-aware, creative, and idealistic people, always ready for action. The Fire Signs are Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius.

Earth Signs

Earth signs are “grounded” and the ones that bring us down to earth. They are mostly conservative and realistic, but they can also be very emotional. They are connected to our material reality and can be turned into material goods. They are practical, loyal, and stable and they stick by their people through hard times. The Earth Signs are Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn.

Air Signs

Air signs are rational, social, and love communication and relationships with other people. They are thinkers, friendly, intellectual, communicative, and analytical. They love philosophical discussions, social gatherings, and good books. They enjoy giving advice, but they can also be very superficial. The Air Signs are Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius reported Astrology Zodiac Signs.

The 12 Zodiac Signs & Meanings

1. Aries (21st March – 20th April): the Ram

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Ruling Planet: Mars

Ruling House: First House of Self

Key Traits: Competitive, energetic, impulsive, fearless

Best compatible with: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius

Least compatible with: Scorpio, Virgo

The cardinal fire sign is known for being dynamic, athletic, and has an insatiable appetite for winning. For this reason, they take great pride in being early adopters of anything and everything from the hottest new sneaker drop to the latest iPhone. And they pretty much live to compete and argue. Ram people tend to have the makings of a pro athlete, trend-setting influencer, or lawyer (former prosecutor and now Vice President Kamala Harris was born with her moon in Aries).

2. Taurus (21st April – 21st May): the Bull

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Ruling Planet: Venus

Ruling House: Second House of Income

Key Traits: Resolute, grounded, tenacious, sensual

Best compatible with: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn

Least compatible with: Libra, Sagittarius

Taurus is the second sign of the zodiac, symbolized by the bull and ruled by planet Venus. Taureans are extremely patient, practical, loving, and reliable. Their determination and practicality make them very successful in life. Peculiarly, Taureans can be both, very extravagant for their love for luxury or can be worshipers of simplicity. Negative traits of Taurus include extreme inflexibility, stubbornness, and laziness reported Astrologybay.

3. Gemini (22nd May – 21st June): the Twins

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Ruling Planet: Mercury

Ruling House: Third House of Communication

Key Traits: Witty, curious, charming, flighty

Best compatible with: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius

Least compatible with: Scorpio, Capricorn

Those born under the Gemini zodiac sign enjoy socializing and love surrounding themselves with people. They are ruled by the planet Mercury, and so they are never happier than when they are sharing their ideas and communicating with the people around them. They enjoy chit-chat and tend to have expression and communication very high on their list of priorities. Sometimes their love for sharing themselves with others, and their never-ending list of ideas can make them seem nervous, excited, and sometimes even manic, Labyrinthos cited.

4. Cancer (22nd June – 22nd July): the Crab

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Ruling Planet: Moon

Ruling House: Fourth House of Home Life

Key Traits: Compassionate, giving, sentimental, nurturing

Best compatible with: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces

Least compatible with: Sagittarius, Aquarius

Cancer is a water sign, the star sign of Cancer covers the dates of June 21 to July 22. The element of water plays a very significant role over here, as it makes this sun sign one of the most flexible ones. Just like water can take the shape of any container it is put in; these people can adapt to any situation they are put in.

This is why it does not really matter what kind of living conditions they have or what facilities they get at a place; they can make peace with anything life throws at them. Their ruling planet is the moon.

5. Leo (23rd July – 23rd August): the Lion

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Ruling Planet: Sun

Ruling House: Fifth House of Romance and Self-Expression

Key Traits: Charismatic, generous, optimistic, dramatic

Best compatible with: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius

Least compatible with: Capricorn, Pisces

Roll out the red carpet because Leo has arrived. Leo is represented by the lion and these spirited fire signs are the kings and queens of the celestial jungle. They’re delighted to embrace their royal status: Vivacious, theatrical, and passionate, Leos love to bask in the spotlight and celebrate themselves, Allure noted.

6. Virgo (23rd August – 23rd September): the Virgin

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Ruling Planet: Mercury

Ruling House: Sixth House of Wellness and Daily Routine

Key Traits: Health-conscious, analytical, service-oriented, detail-focused

Best compatible with: Virgo, Taurus, Capricorn

Least compatible with: Aries, Aquarius

The mutable earth sign might very well be mistaken as an air sign given the influence of Mercury, which means their minds are pretty much going nonstop. Lovers of lists, spreadsheets, and blank journals, Virgos are the go-to researchers, organizers, and pretty much A students of the zodiac. They're also perfectionists who adore working hard to make the end result of any pursuit "just right" — whether that's a recipe, a professional project, or a search for a partner. (Or in the case of Beyonce, whose sun is in the earth sign, the entertainment and art we can’t get enough of.) Speaking of partners and loved ones, they'll often bend themselves into knots to help and be of service to their nearest and dearest.

7. Libra (24th September – 24th October): the Scales

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Ruling Planet: Venus

Ruling House: Seventh House of Partnership

Key Traits: Romantic, artistic, indecisive, diplomatic

Best compatible with: Libra, Gemini, Aquarius

Least compatible with: Taurus, Pisces

The zodiac sign Libra has thrived when their needs of balance, justice, and stability are met. They are charming creatures that somehow always surround themselves with a sense of beauty and harmony. Admittedly, some of them can go to extremes searching for that harmony - which can make their situations unreasonable or unhealthy. Their ruling planet is Venus meaning that Libras are nurturing, caring, and they can make great defenders of the downtrodden. Sometimes, they can be shy if they find difficulties in coming out of their shell and letting their guard down. Despite their more introverted side they still love a good debate.

8. Scorpio (24th October – 22nd November): the Scorpion

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Ruling Planets: Pluto and Mars

Ruling House: Eighth House of Emotional Bonds and Sexual Intimacy

Key Traits: Mysterious, magnetic, power-seeking, spiritual

Best compatible with: Scorpio, Pisces, Cancer

Least compatible with: Aries, Gemini

If there is one zodiac sign that is loyal and knows the true value of friendship, it is the star sign of Scorpio. People born between October 23 and November 21 belong to this horoscope sign. They belong to the element of water, which favors being flexible and adaptable. It also goes on to show that a Scorpio person can make a place for themselves in any situation and slide out of anything by making their own path, just like water does so. It is an inherent property of flowing water that it makes its own path, and just like that, the astrological sign of Scorpio does so too, Askastrology wrote.

9. Sagittarius (23rd November – 21st December): the Archer

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Ruling Planet: Jupiter

Ruling House: Ninth House of Adventure and Higher Learning

Key Traits: Philosophical, free-spirited, unfiltered, wanderlust

Best compatible with: Sagittarius, Aries, Leo

Least compatible with: Cancer, Taurus

The Sagittarius is the ninth zodiac sign, ruled by planet Jupiter and symbolized by the archer. Sagittarius is adventurous, fun-loving, easygoing, and intelligent. They are also very ambitious, extremely optimistic, and strangely, philosophical. On the other hand, carelessness, impatience, and lack of tact are some of their negative traits.

10. Capricorn (22nd December – 20th January): the Goat

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Ruling Planet: Saturn

Ruling House: Tenth House of Career and Public Image

Key Traits: Traditional, down-to-earth, industrious, disciplined

Best compatible with: Capricorn, Taurus, Virgo

Least compatible with: Gemini, Leo

The Capricorn is the tenth sign of the zodiac, symbolized by the goat and ruled by planet Saturn. Representing their sign, Capricorn individuals are very often reserved, serious, and cautious. However, beneath their modest exterior, they are very determined, strong-willed individuals who can be shrewd and ruthlessly practical. But then, Capricorns are also very conservative, miserly, and can be very bitter, when hurt, according to Astrologybay.

11. Aquarius (21st January – 19th February): the Water Carrier

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Ruling Planet: Uranus

Ruling House: Eleventh House of Networking

Key Traits: Humanitarian, eccentric, individualistic, cool

Best compatible with: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra

Least compatible with: Cancer, Virgo

Aquarius often comes off as an oddball - they have quirky personalities and quietly go about accomplishing their goals in quiet, and unorthodox ways. Oftentimes, just because Aquarius chooses to take the path less traveled, the results of their eccentric methods are surprisingly effective. They are the humanitarians of the zodiac, taking up banners for the greater good of humanity. Many of them are also easy going and their peculiarity alongside their curious nature makes them fast friendships. Sometimes, if they don't strive to motivate themselves, they can succumb to laziness. Many are often gifted with a strong sense of art and poetry, Labyrinthos cited.

12. Pisces (20th February – 20th March): the Fishes

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Ruling Planets: Neptune

Ruling House: Twelfth House of Spirituality

Key Traits: Empathic, artistic, psychic, dreamy

Best compatible with: Pisces, Cancer, Scorpio

Least compatible with: Leo, Libra

Pisces, a water sign, is the last constellation of the zodiac. It's symbolized by two fish swimming in opposite directions, representing the constant division of Pisces' attention between fantasy and reality. As the final sign, Pisces has absorbed every lesson — the joys and the pain, the hopes and the fears — learned by all of the other signs, Allure wrote.

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