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answered 25 May 2026What are the 12 zodiac signs and what do they mean?
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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.