No matter what your Sun sign, we are all affected by the 12 signs of the zodiac, as the Sun and other planets cycle through the horoscope over the course of a year. Browse through the signs of astrology here to learn their deeper meaning—and how you can use their powers to your advantage.
Zodiac Sign Dates and Meanings
Sign: Aries
Dates: March 21 – April 19
Element: Fire
Planet: Mars
Sign Characteristics: Active, Demanding, Determined, Effective, Ambitious. Very clever and resourceful when motivated. Leans towards making impetuous choices. Would rather leap before looking if there is a lure of excitement or adventure. Uncomfortable with stagnation; hates to be bored. Requires deep belief or passion in order to avoid tendency to be selfish. read more
Sign: Taurus
Dates: April 20 – May 20
Element: Earth
Planet: Venus
Sign Characteristics: Security, Subtle strength, Appreciation, Instruction, Patience. Tends to be possessive. Finds it difficult to let go of ‘the way things are’ and consequently resistent to change. Requires a home-base, this is especially true with the family unit. Finds identity within the home. Appreciates hard work and the value that comes from it. read more
Sign: Gemini
Dates: May 21 – June 20
Element: Air
Planet: Mercury
Sign Characteristics: Communication, Indecision, Inquisitive, Intelligent, Changeable. A jack of all trades, but a master of very few of them. Hence, able to generate surface communication about virtually any subject. Quick intelligence, good at multi- tasking. Requires stimulation, variety and enjoys fast-paced situations. Logical, rational and usually a masterful instructor. read more
Sign: Cancer
Dates: June 21 – July 22
Element: Water
Planet: Moon
Sign Characteristics: Emotion, Diplomatic, Intensity, Impulsive, Selective. Difficulty letting go. Often feels the target of sabotage from others. Highly imaginative and emotional. Very intuitive. Follows senses rather than physical evidence. Imagines problems where there are none, therefor tends to worry without cause. Gifted with instinct and creativity. read more
Sign: Leo
Dates: July 23 – August 22
Element: Fire
Planet: Sun
Sign Characteristics: Ruling, Warmth, Generosity, Faithful, Initiative. Confidence and charisma often leads to natural opportunity. Takes great pride in accomplishment. Appreciates accolades and compliments for work well done. May have tendency to vanity. Recognizes the good things in life and wants them. Expressive and prefers dominant life-positions. read more
Sign: Virgo
Dates: August 23 – September 22
Element: Earth
Planet: Mercury
Sign Characteristics: Analyzing, Practical, Reflective, Observation, Thoughtful. Can be scrutinizing and critical. Appreciates the high integrity. Understand the true definition of value and quality. Disdains waist and excess. Prefers to work with small details and may sometimes become lost in them. Often relied upon to manage effectively. Highly intelligent and deft at problem-solving. read more
Sign: Libra
Dates: September 23 – October 22
Element: Air
Planet: Venus
Sign Characteristics: Balance, Justice, Truth, Beauty, Perfection. Easily sees both sides of an argument. Highly skilled at problem-solving and decision making. Knows how to be unbiased while offering spirited debates on beliefs, knowledge, politics, etc. Appreciates sharing amongst family, friends co-workers etc. Finds it difficult to be alone; works best in partnerships. read more
Sign: Scorpio
Dates: October 23 – November 21
Element: Water
Planet: Mars
Sign Characteristics: Transient, Self-Willed, Purposeful, Unyielding. Not easy to pin down or predict. Prone to jealousy and possessivness. Highly amorous with impressive sex drive. This drive can be expressed in vocation, beliefs sport, or relationships. Tends to be competitive, especially with themselves. Can be very critical with themselves. Very creative, artistic and imaginative. read more
Sign: Sagittarius
Dates: November 22 – December 21
Element: Fire
Planet: Jupiter
Sign Characteristics: Philosophical, Motion, Experimentation, Optimism. Uneasy with routine and stagnation. Requires stimulation. Imaginative and creative. Appreciates accumulation of knowledge and philosophy. Enjoys exploration and travel. Tends to be unabashedly honest. Hesitant to commitment, or finds it difficult to complete promised goals. read more
Sign: Capricorn
Dates: December 22 – January 19
Element: Earth
Planet: Saturn
Sign Characteristics: Determination, Dominance, Perservering, Practical, Willful. Easily accepts obligation and responsibility. Lives by a moral code which is often traditional and conventional. Skilled strategic thinker, able to easily problem solve. Often achieves success by sheer hard work. Finds difficulty with change, especially changing perspective if committed to a certain ideal. read more
Sign: Aquarius
Dates: January 20 – February 18
Element: Air
Planet: Uranus
Sign Characteristics: Knowledge, Humanitarianism, Serious, Insightful, Duplicitous. Original thinker, able to deftly move around problems with unorthodox solutions. Idealistic, and prefers equal opportunity for all. Tends to be the defender of underdogs. Philosophical and appreciates high spirited debates with others of equal intelligence. Can be unpredictable, highly opinionated and remote. read more
Sign: Pisces
Dates: February 19 – March 20
Element: Water
Planet: Neptune
Sign Characteristics: Fluctuation, Depth, Imagination, Reactive, Indecisive. Deeply intuitive, often lives and thinks in a different world than others. Dreamer on multiple levels (in goals and in imagination). Finds difficulty facing reality. Highly artistic and easily expressive. This is especially true in song and written word such as poetry. read more