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The zodiac is the imaginary area in the sky in which the sun, moon and planets appear to lie, and which has been divided into twelve equal parts,
The zodiac is divided along the ecliptic into 12 equal parts ("signs"), each occupying 30° of celestial longitude.
These signs roughly correspond to the astronomical constellations with the following modern names: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces.
Lets dig deeper and see what each zodiac sign stands for and its characteristics:
Aries (March 21 - April 19)
Element: Fire
Modality: Cardinal
Symbol: The Ram
Ruling Planet: Mars
Traits: Aries are known for their energetic and adventurous nature. They are natural leaders, enthusiastic, confident, and bold. However, they can also be impatient and impulsive.
Taurus (April 20 - May 20)
Element: Earth
Modality: Fixed
Symbol: The Bull
Ruling Planet: Venus
Traits: Taureans are reliable, patient, and practical. They enjoy the finer things in life and have a strong desire for stability and security. They can be stubborn and resistant to change.
Gemini (May 21 - June 20)
Element: Air
Modality: Mutable
Symbol: The Twins
Ruling Planet: Mercury
Traits: Geminis are adaptable, outgoing, and intelligent. They are curious and love to communicate. Their dual nature can make them seem inconsistent or indecisive.
Cancer (June 21 - July 22)
Element: Water
Modality: Cardinal
Symbol: The Crab
Ruling Planet: Moon
Traits: Cancerians are intuitive, sentimental, and compassionate. They are deeply connected to their family and home. They can be moody and overly sensitive.
Leo (July 23 - August 22)
Element: Fire
Modality: Fixed
Symbol: The Lion
Ruling Planet: Sun
Traits: Leos are charismatic, confident, and generous. They love being the center of attention and have a natural flair for drama and creativity. They can be arrogant and self-centered.
Virgo (August 23 - September 22)
Element: Earth
Modality: Mutable
Symbol: The Virgin
Ruling Planet: Mercury
Traits: Virgos are analytical, practical, and meticulous. They have a keen eye for detail and are highly organized. They can be overly critical and perfectionistic.
Libra (September 23 - October 22)
Element: Air
Modality: Cardinal
Symbol: The Scales
Ruling Planet: Venus
Traits: Libras are diplomatic, fair-minded, and social. They value harmony and balance in all aspects of life. They can be indecisive and prone to avoiding confrontations.
Scorpio (October 23 - November 21)
Element: Water
Modality: Fixed
Symbol: The Scorpion
Ruling Planet: Pluto (and traditionally Mars)
Traits: Scorpios are passionate, resourceful, and determined. They are known for their intensity and depth of emotions. They can be secretive and prone to jealousy.
Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21)
)Element: Fire
Modality: Mutable
Symbol: The Archer
Ruling Planet: Jupiter
Traits: Sagittarians are adventurous, optimistic, and independent. They love exploring new ideas and places. They can be tactless and impatient.
Capricorn (December 22 - January 19)
Element: Earth
Modality: Cardinal
Symbol: The Goat
Ruling Planet: Saturn
Traits: Capricorns are disciplined, ambitious, and responsible. They are hardworking and goal-oriented. They can be rigid and pessimistic.
Aquarius (January 20 - February 18)
)Element: Air
Modality: Fixed
Symbol: The Water Bearer
Ruling Planet: Uranus and traditionally Saturn
Traits: Aquarians are innovative, humanitarian, and independent. They think outside the box and value freedom. They can be detached and unpredictable.
Pisces (February 19 - March 20)
Element: Water
Modality: Mutable
Symbol: The Fish
Ruling Planet: Neptune and traditionally Jupiter
Traits: Pisceans are empathetic, artistic, and intuitive. They have a rich inner life and are highly compassionate. They can be escapist and overly idealistic.
Astrology Basics
Sun Sign: The main zodiac sign is determined by the Sun's position at birth. Represents core personality and ego.
Moon Sign: Reflects emotions and inner self, based on the Moon's position at birth.
Rising Sign (Ascendant): The zodiac sign rising on the eastern horizon at the time of birth, influencing outward behavior and appearance.
