♈ Aries
Mar 21 - Apr 19
Energetic, courageous, impulsive. Leader, pioneer, warrior. Initiates action.
Western
Zodiac Signs
12 signs of the tropical zodiac
Zodiac signs are 12 equal segments of the ecliptic, 30 degrees each. Western astrology uses the tropical zodiac, tied to the seasons of the year.
What are zodiac signs?
Zodiac signs are 12 equal segments of the ecliptic, 30 degrees each. Western astrology uses the tropical zodiac, tied to the seasons of the year.
Each sign has its element (fire, earth, air, water), quality (cardinal, fixed, mutable), and ruler.
12 Zodiac Signs
♉ Taurus
Apr 20 - May 20
Stable, sensual, stubborn. Builder, enjoys comfort and beauty. Values security.
♊ Gemini
May 21 - Jun 20
Curious, communicative, versatile. Thinker, messenger. Loves variety and learning.
♋ Cancer
Jun 21 - Jul 22
Emotional, nurturing, protective. Caretaker, values home and family. Intuitive.
♌ Leo
Jul 23 - Aug 22
Confident, creative, generous. Performer, leader. Seeks recognition and self-expression.
♍ Virgo
Aug 23 - Sep 22
Analytical, practical, perfectionist. Healer, servant. Attention to detail and improvement.
♎ Libra
Sep 23 - Oct 22
Diplomatic, harmonious, indecisive. Peacemaker, values relationships and beauty. Seeks balance.
♏ Scorpio
Oct 23 - Nov 21
Intense, passionate, secretive. Transformer, investigator. Depth and power.
♐ Sagittarius
Nov 22 - Dec 21
Optimistic, philosophical, adventurous. Explorer, teacher. Seeks truth and freedom.
♑ Capricorn
Dec 22 - Jan 19
Ambitious, disciplined, responsible. Achiever, manager. Builds lasting structures.
♒ Aquarius
Jan 20 - Feb 18
Independent, innovative, humanitarian. Reformer, visionary. Values freedom and progress.
♓ Pisces
Feb 19 - Mar 20
Compassionate, imaginative, sensitive. Mystic, artist. Dissolves boundaries, spiritual.
Key Concepts
Tropical Zodiac
Western astrology uses tropical zodiac based on seasons. Aries begins at spring equinox. Differs from sidereal zodiac by ~24°.
Elements
4
Qualities (Modalities)
3 qualities: Cardinal (initiation), Fixed (stability), Mutable (adaptation).
Polarities
Opposite signs (Aries-Libra, Taurus-Scorpio, etc.) are complementary. They balance each other and share similar lessons.