All Zodiac Signs: Your Complete Astrology Guide
Welcome to your guide to astrology and the zodiac. Here you can explore all zodiac signs, learn about the zodiac system, and discover what the constellations reveal about personality and compatibility. Whether you want to understand your sun sign, moon sign, or rising sign, we have everything you need.
The Twelve Zodiac Signs and Sign Dates
The zodiac is divided into twelve astrological signs, each representing different personality traits and characteristics. Every sign spans about 30 days, and the sign dates below show when the sun travels through each zodiac sign. Find your sign based on your birthday to read your horoscope and learn more about yourself.
Aries
Mar 21 – Apr 19 ♉Taurus
Apr 20 – May 20 ♊Gemini
May 21 – Jun 20 ♋Cancer
Jun 21 – Jul 22 ♌Leo
Jul 23 – Aug 22 ♍Virgo
Aug 23 – Sep 22 ♎Libra
Sep 23 – Oct 22 ♏Scorpio
Oct 23 – Nov 21 ♐Sagittarius
Nov 22 – Dec 21 ♑Capricorn
Dec 22 – Jan 19 ♒Aquarius
Jan 20 – Feb 18 ♓Pisces
Feb 19 – Mar 20Understanding the Zodiac System
The zodiac system is built around the zodiac constellations that line the path the sun appears to travel through the sky each year. Ancient astronomers mapped these constellations and noticed that people born during different times showed different traits. This became the foundation of astrology as we know it today.
Your sun sign is the zodiac sign where the sun was located on your birthday. Sun signs are what most people mean when they ask "what's your sign?" But there's more to your chart than just your sun sign. Your moon sign shows your emotional nature, while your rising sign (also called your ascendant) shows how others see you when they first meet you.
The Four Elements: Fire, Earth, Air, and Water
Every zodiac sign belongs to one of four elements. The elements reveal core personality traits and help explain compatibility between signs.
Fire Signs
Passionate, energetic, and dynamic. Fire signs are natural leaders full of enthusiasm.
- ♈ Aries
- ♌ Leo
- ♐ Sagittarius
Earth Signs
Practical, grounded, and reliable. Earth signs value stability and hard work.
- ♉ Taurus
- ♍ Virgo
- ♑ Capricorn
Air Signs
Intellectual, communicative, and social. Air signs love ideas and connection.
- ♊ Gemini
- ♎ Libra
- ♒ Aquarius
Water Signs
Emotional, intuitive, and deep. Water signs feel things intensely.
- ♋ Cancer
- ♏ Scorpio
- ♓ Pisces
The Three Modalities: How Your Sun Sign Takes Action
Beyond elements, each sign has a modality that describes how it approaches life and takes action.
Cardinal Signs
Leaders and initiators. Cardinal signs start each season and love to begin new things.
- ♈ Aries — Spring Equinox
- ♋ Cancer — Summer Solstice
- ♎ Libra — Autumn Equinox
- ♑ Capricorn — Winter Solstice
Fixed Signs
Stable and determined. Fixed signs hold the middle of each season and see things through.
- ♉ Taurus — Mid-Spring
- ♌ Leo — Mid-Summer
- ♏ Scorpio — Mid-Autumn
- ♒ Aquarius — Mid-Winter
Mutable Signs
Flexible and adaptable. Mutable signs end each season and handle change well.
- ♊ Gemini — Late Spring
- ♍ Virgo — Late Summer
- ♐ Sagittarius — Late Autumn
- ♓ Pisces — Late Winter
What Is Your Rising Sign in Astrology?
While your sun sign shows your core self, your rising sign shows the face you present to the world. The rising sign was on the eastern horizon at the exact moment you were born. To find your rising sign, you need to know your birth time and location.
Many astrologers believe the rising sign is just as important as your zodiac sign for understanding your full personality. Together, your sun, moon, and rising signs create a complete picture of who you are.
The Planetary Rulers of Each Zodiac Sign
Every sign is ruled by a planet that influences its energy. The sun rules Leo, bringing warmth and confidence to that sign.