What are the 12 zodiac signs and what do they mean?
GeneralClass 10CBSEAnswered 25 May 2026
Answer
The 12 zodiac signs are constellations along the ecliptic (the Sun's apparent path through the sky). Western astrology assigns a sign based on the Sun's position at birth.
| Sign | Dates (approx.) | Symbol | Element | General Traits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aries | Mar 21 – Apr 19 | Ram | Fire | Bold, competitive, independent, impulsive |
| Taurus | Apr 20 – May 20 | Bull | Earth | Patient, reliable, stubborn, sensual |
| Gemini | May 21 – Jun 20 | Twins | Air | Curious, adaptable, communicative, indecisive |
| Cancer | Jun 21 – Jul 22 | Crab | Water | Nurturing, emotional, intuitive, protective |
| Leo | Jul 23 – Aug 22 | Lion | Fire | Confident, generous, dramatic |
| Virgo | Aug 23 – Sep 22 | Maiden | Earth | Analytical, detail-oriented, practical |
| Libra | Sep 23 – Oct 22 | Scales | Air | Diplomatic, fair-minded, social |
| Scorpio | Oct 23 – Nov 21 | Scorpion | Water | Intense, passionate, secretive, determined |
| Sagittarius | Nov 22 – Dec 21 | Archer | Fire | Adventurous, optimistic, philosophical |
| Capricorn | Dec 22 – Jan 19 | Goat | Earth | Ambitious, disciplined, responsible |
| Aquarius | Jan 20 – Feb 18 | Water-bearer | Air | Innovative, humanitarian, eccentric |
| Pisces | Feb 19 – Mar 20 | Fish | Water | Empathetic, artistic, intuitive, dreamy |
Four elements:
- Fire (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) energy, passion, enthusiasm
- Earth (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn) practicality, stability
- Air (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius) intellect, communication
- Water (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces) emotion, intuition, depth
Note: Zodiac signs are part of astrology, not science. No empirical evidence supports birth date as a determinant of personality.
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