What is the Zodiac?
The zodiac is a belt-shaped region of the sky that extends about 8 degrees past the ecliptic, which is the circle that represents the path of the sun during the year. The sky is divided into 12 different zodiac signs and each with their own interpretations and meanings. Each planet moves throughout each sign and this makes up your own, personal birth chart. Though the sun does not move, Astrology is seen from our viewpoint on Earth, so as the Earth moves, we can see the Sun moving into different signs. The planets are like actors and the signs are like characters or roles. As the planets move into different signs, it changes how that planet expresses itself. Now that we understand how Astrology works, here is a brief description of each zodiac sign.
Aries
Dates: March 21 - April 19
Element: Fire
Modality: Cardinal
Symbol: The Ram
Polarity: Positive
Planetary Ruler: Mars
If you were born between March 21st to April 19th, then your sun sign is in Aries. Aries are the first of the zodiac and they are often seen as the fearless warriors. Aries come to this life to learn how to be courageous, confident, bold, and unapologetically themselves. They lead with passion and always stand up for what they believe in. Due to being the first of the zodiac, they tend to jump head first into things and can sometimes get themselves in trouble with their impulsiveness, but Aries are energetic and bring the light wherever they go.
Taurus
Dates: April 20 - May 20
Element: Earth
Modality: Fixed
Symbol: The Bull
Polarity: Negative
Planetary Ruler: Venus
If you were born between April 20th to May 20th, then your sun sign is in Taurus. Taurus are the second sign of the zodiac and are seen as the peacemakers. Taurus come to this life to learn how to be grounded, nurturing, calm, and peaceful. They live through the five senses and often have wonderful taste when it comes to music, art, and food. They seek stability, peace, and comfort in this life and enjoy the finer luxuries in life. They tend to move slower than others and take their time with things, but they are gifted with consistency and patience. They bring peace and strength wherever they go.
Gemini
Dates: May 21 - June 20
Element: Air
Modality: Mutable
Symbol: The Twins
Polarity: Positive
Planetary Ruler: Mercury
If you were born between May 20th to June 20th, your sun sign is in Gemini. Gemini's are the third sign of the zodiac and are known as the student's of the zodiac. They are great communicators, listeners, and seek to learn EVERYTHING this world has to offer. Given the gift of duality, they seek to understand both sides of every story but this can lead to them having a difficult time making decisions. Gemini's are not stubborn to one opinion, they change their minds often and find comfort in having alternative thoughts and ideas. They are intellects who constantly stimulate their minds through adventure. They are built for change and transitions and learn how to flow through life with acceptance. They are here to connect, communicate, and learn.
Cancer
Date: June 21 - July 22
Element: Water
Modality: Cardinal
Symbol: The Crab
Polarity: Negative
Planetary Ruler: The Moon
If you were born between June 21st and July 22nd, your sun sign is in Cancer. Cancer is the 4th sign in the zodiac and is known as the nurturer. Cancers goal in this lifetime is to explore the inner realms of emotions, sensitivity, and imagination. They are constantly move inwards. Cancer's are nurturing, sensitive, compassionate, healing, and intuitive. They are perfectly symbolized by the crab because they need a hard shell to protect their soft inside world. They are usually empaths and can feel the emotions of others to the point where they can get confused with their own emotions. They seek to create safety in their homes and Cancer's seek healing within themselves so they can maintain healthy, emotional connections within their relationships.
Leo
Dates: July 23 - August 22
Element: Fire
Modality: Fixed
Symbol: The Lion
Polarity: Positive
Planetary Ruler: The Sun
If you were born between July 23rd and August 22nd, your sun sign is in Leo. Leo is the fifth sign in the zodiac and is known as the performer. Ruled by the sun, Leo placements tend to be the center of attention. They live for creativity and self expression and they long to be unconditionally loved and accepted by others. They come into this world to learn how to accept themselves and how to shine for their uniqueness and individuality regardless of what others think. They have an inner fire and shine light everywhere they go, not only do they strive to make themselves feel accepted but they accept others for who they are. They are deeply loyal to their friends and family and are dedicated to living a passionate life.
Virgo
Dates: August 23 - September 22
Element: Earth
Modality: Mutable
Symbol: The Maiden
Polarities: Negative
Planetary Ruler: Mercury
If your birthday is between August 23rd and September 22nd, your sun sign is in Virgo. Virgo is the 6th sign of the zodiac and is known as the perfectionist. Virgos are constantly evolving towards self improvement and they are always aiming to reach their highest potential, they focus on the details of life such as health and daily routines, they want to dissect every part of life and aim to master their habits. They believe that the magic of life happens when they focus on the details. They are constantly growing and bettering themselves and while this is good, it can cause them to always want more and have a difficult time being content with where they are at. They are intelligent, practical, reliable, organized, and they are always willing to give a helping hand to those in need. If a Virgo comes into your life, that means it's time to level up.
Libra
Dates: September 23 - October 22
Element: Air
Modality: Cardinal
Symbol: The Scale
Polarities: Positive
Planetary Ruler: Venus
If your birthday is between September 23rd and October 22nd, then your sun sign is in Libra. Libra is the 7th sign in the zodiac and is known as the mediator. They come to this lifetime to find balance, harmony, peace and they find the beauty in everything. As an air sign, they are here to connect with others, and highly value their interpersonal, one on one relationships. They have the gift of balance and this can translate into any and everything, they have an eye for art and design because they know how to create something appealing to the eye. They are great at compromising and finding a middle ground but because they tend to avoid confrontation, this can cause them some undesirable outcomes for the sake of someone else's comfortability. It's important for Libras to learn how to compromise while still being true to themselves.
Scorpio
Dates: October 23 - November 21
Element: Water
Modality: Fixed
Symbol: The Scorpion
Polarities: Negative
Planetary Rulers: Mars (Traditional Ruler), Pluto
If your birthday is between October 23rd and November 21st, then your sun sign is in Scorpio. Scorpio is the eighth sign of the zodiac and is known for their intensity and passion. Scorpios tend to dive deep into life and the unknown. They walk with mystery and magnetism and they take an interest in the taboos and the areas of life that people may fear. Scorpio is ruled by Pluto the planet of death, destruction, and transformation, all things that can make people uncomfortable. Scorpio is comfortable with the uncomfortable and they transform a thousand times in this life time. They are the friend that people lean on when going through difficult times because of their ability to work with others through pain. They have the gift of the healer and are on a constant journey going within.
Sagittarius
Dates: November 22 - December 21
Element: Fire
Modality: Mutable
Symbol: The Archer
Polarities: Positive
Planetary Rulers: Jupiter
If your birthday is between November 22nd and December 21st, then your sun sign is in Sagittarius. Sagittarius is the ninth sign of the zodiac and is known as the traveler and teacher. Sagittarius comes to this world to synthesize everything they learn and find the meaning of life. Sagittarius are optimistic, energetic, and they value freedom above anything else. Life is an adventure and a quest to the Sagittarius, they seek learning in books, schools, and long-distance travel. They are here to share their message and their voice with the world. They are incredibly abundant and always find opportunities for growth and success.
Capricorn
Dates: December 22 - January 19
Elements: Earth
Modalities: Cardinal
Symbol: The Sea-Goat
Polarities: Positive
Planetary Ruler: Saturn
If your birthday is between December 22nd and January 19th, then your sun sign is in Capricorn. Capricorn is the tenth sign of the zodiac and is known as the timeless one. Capricorns are grounded and practical, they are an Earth sign and will work hard for what they desire in this world. Capricorn is fascinated with what is difficult in life and is always ready to accept a new challenge, as long as it involves character development and pushes them to the limits of their potential. They are always focused on what is true and what is necessary, they are providers and are always there to take care of the people they love. They are incredibly reliable and dependable people.
Aquarius
Dates: January 20 - February 18
Element: Air
Modality: Fixed
Symbol: The Water Bearer
Polarities: Positive
Planetary Rulers: Saturn (Traditional), Uranus
If your birthday is between January 20th and February 18th, then your sun sign is in Aquarius. Aquarius is the eleventh sign of the zodiac and is known as the rebel of the zodiac. Aquarius rebels against the conventional ways of living and typically chooses the path of life that goes against society. Aquarius is here to embrace what makes them unique and encourage others to embrace their uniqueness. Aquarius is all about community and connecting with others on a larger scale, however they tend to be shy when it comes to intimacy. They naturally sway against society and are always thinking outside the box. They are the the revolutionaries and they stand for the people and what they believe in.
Pisces
Dates: February 19 - March 20
Element: Water
Modality: Mutable
Symbol: The Fish
Polarities: Negative
Planetary Rulers: Jupiter (Traditional), Neptune
If your birthday is between February 19th and March 20th, then your sun sign is in Pisces. Pisces is the 12th and last sign of the zodiac and is known as the wisest sign in the zodiac. This sign is powerful and typically has the gift of psychic or supernatural abilities. Pisces sees all and loves all, they are the unconditional lovers of the zodiac and they know no boundaries. They have a deep understanding that everything in the universe is connected and are highly sensitive to the energies around them. Sometimes they may feel like an outcast to this world and can choose to live within the realm of creativity and their imagination. They are artistic, intuitive, and creative souls. They spread kindness and deep nurture to those around them.