The 12 Zodiac Signs
Dates, elements, personality traits and compatibility for every sign — from bold Aries to dreamy Pisces.
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The four elements
Fire signs
Passionate, energetic and action-oriented. Fire signs lead with enthusiasm and courage.
Earth signs
Grounded, practical and reliable. Earth signs build steadily and value what is real and lasting.
Air signs
Intellectual, social and communicative. Air signs live in ideas, conversation and connection.
The three modalities
Cardinal
Cardinal signs begin each season. They are initiators — quick to start and eager to lead.
Aries · Cancer · Libra · Capricorn
Fixed
Fixed signs fall mid-season. They are stabilisers — steady, determined and loyal.
Taurus · Leo · Scorpio · Aquarius
Mutable
Mutable signs close each season. They are adapters — flexible, versatile and open to change.
Gemini · Virgo · Sagittarius · Pisces
Zodiac sign dates
| Sign | Dates |
|---|---|
| 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 |
What Are Zodiac Signs?
In Western (tropical) astrology, the zodiac begins at the March equinox and divides the ecliptic into twelve 30° sectors. Each sector is a sign with a distinct style of expressing planetary drives. Signs don’t cause events; they describe how energy moves.
- Element = basic fuel (fire action, earth building, air ideas, water feeling).
- Modality = operating mode (cardinal initiate, fixed stabilize, mutable adapt).
- Ruler = planetary “manager” of the sign (see rulerships).
- Your full picture comes from all placements in your astrology charts—not Sun alone.
Elements & Modalities
The Four Elements
Fire — Aries, Leo, Sagittarius
- Keywords: courage, enthusiasm, immediacy.
Earth — Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn
- Keywords: practicality, structure, craft.
- Keywords: ideas, dialogue, networks.
Water — Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces
- Keywords: sensitivity, intuition, depth.
The Three Modalities
Cardinal — Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn
- Initiate, kick off cycles, set direction.
Fixed — Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius
- Stabilize, deepen, persist.
Mutable — Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces
- Adapt, edit, transition.
Planetary Rulerships & Exaltations
Each sign has a classical ruler. Some have modern co-rulers. Exaltation marks a planet’s “sweet spot.” Learn more in Planets.
Signs & House Echoes
Sun, Moon, and Rising (Ascendant)
- Sun sign: core vitality and style of becoming.
- Moon sign: comfort system and emotional needs.
- Rising sign: how life starts for you; the lens others meet first.
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All 12 Signs — Quick Reference
Dates are approximate (tropical). If born on a cusp, check your exact chart.
| Sign | Dates | Element | Modality | Ruler | House Echo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aries | Mar 21–Apr 19 | Fire | Cardinal | Mars | 1st |
| Taurus | Apr 20–May 20 | Earth | Fixed | Venus | 2nd |
| Gemini | May 21–Jun 20 | Air | Mutable | Mercury | 3rd |
| Cancer | Jun 21–Jul 22 | Water | Cardinal | Moon | 4th |
| Leo | Jul 23–Aug 22 | Fire | Fixed | Sun | 5th |
| Virgo | Aug 23–Sep 22 | Earth | Mutable | Mercury | 6th |
| Libra | Sep 23–Oct 22 | Air | Cardinal | Venus | 7th |
| Scorpio | Oct 23–Nov 21 | Water | Fixed | Mars (trad.), Pluto | 8th |
| Sagittarius | Nov 22–Dec 21 | Fire | Mutable | Jupiter | 9th |
| Capricorn | Dec 22–Jan 19 | Earth | Cardinal | Saturn | 10th |
| Aquarius | Jan 20–Feb 18 | Air | Fixed | Saturn (trad.), Uranus | 11th |
| Pisces | Feb 19–Mar 20 | Water | Mutable | Jupiter (trad.), Neptune | 12th |
Advanced: Decans, Polarities, Triplicity
- Decans: each 30° sign splits into three 10° decans with sub-rulers that tweak tone.
- Polarity: signs alternate “outward” (fire/air) and “inward” (earth/water) emphasis.
- Triplicity: elemental support networks; by day/night, triplicity lords add nuance.
- Aspects: how planets talk; see Aspects (e.g. Sun-trine-Moon).
Your Sun sign is just the beginning
Your Moon, Rising sign and every planet in your chart shape who you are. Get your free natal chart and AI-powered compatibility reports with friends on Skygram.
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What are the 12 zodiac signs in order?
In order, the zodiac signs are Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces. The zodiac year begins with Aries at the spring equinox around March 21.
How do I find my zodiac sign?
Your Sun sign is based on where the Sun was on the day you were born. Use the finder above with your birthday. If you were born on the first or last day of a sign, your exact birth time decides it — your full natal chart on Skygram will tell you for certain.
What are the four zodiac elements?
The zodiac is divided into four elements: Fire (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius), Earth (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn), Air (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius) and Water (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces). Each element describes a core temperament.
Is my Sun sign all that matters?
No. Your Sun sign describes your core identity, but your Moon sign (emotions), Rising sign (how others see you) and the positions of Venus, Mars and the other planets add essential detail. That's why two people with the same Sun sign can be very different.