The Twelve Astrological Signs of the Zodiac

The twelve astrological signs of the zodiac correspond with the earth's cyclic relationship with the sun. Just as the tides and hours of the day follow the patterns of the zodiac, so do the twelve basic personality types of all people.

To be born under a different sign from another person is to be born at a different stage in the sun and earth's natural cycle, and this means that your personality type will be correspondingly different from the other person's personality type. Our personalities and behaviour are shaped by the wider movements of the universe.

Even though we have individual personality characteristics as people, our fundamental way of interacting with the world and each other is shaped by our astrological sun sign.

The Twelve Astrological Signs

In astrological order, these are the twelve sun signs of the zodiac and the corresponding calendar dates. Depending on the year and the position of the sun during that year, these dates may slightly change from year to year by one day.

For example, in some years the period and sign of Virgo will end on September 22, while other years it will end on September 23, depending on the sun's position at that time.

ARIES 21 March - 19 April

TAURUS 20 April - 20 May

GEMINI 21 May - 20 June

CANCER 21 June - 22 July

LEO 23 July - 22 August

VIRGO 23 August - 22 September

LIBRA 23 September - 22 October

SCORPIO 23 October - 21 November

SAGITTARIUS 22 November - 21 December

CAPRICORN 22 December - 19 January

AQUARIUS 20 January - 18 February

PISCES 19 February - 20 March


Personality Types of the Zodiac

In broad brushstrokes, these are the most commonly found personality traits which correspond with the twelve astrological signs:

ARIES, the Ram: Often assertive, a leader, energetic, welcomes challenges, inner focus on control and winning, open and honest

TAURUS, the Bull: careful outlook on life, very loving, can be materialistic and possessive, organized, tenacious, thorough

GEMINI, the Twins: communicators, instinctive, the experiencers of life, youthful, restless, quickly bored, versatile

CANCER, the Crab: sensitive, domesticated, sentimental, tenacious, possesses a strong memory, moody, easily hurt, caring

LEO, the Lion: honest, loyal, dominating, lively, accepting of others, may use others for personal gain, risk takers, creative

VIRGO, the Virgin: cautious, tidy, worries needlessly, hygenic, organized, knowledgable, witty, committed, charming

LIBRA, the Scales: refined, elegant, consummately stylish, indecisive, artistic, excellent communicators, romantic

SCORPIO, the Scorpion: self critical, protective of others, passionate, financially strong, unshockable, self destructive

SAGITTARIUS, the Archer: intellectual, philosophical, generous, honest and open, optimistic, loves to travel, always plans ahead

CAPRICORN, the Seagoat: determined, wise, authoritative, egotistical, often status-seeking, fearless, good organisers

AQUARIUS, the Water Carrier: analytical, eccentric, courteous, kind, can become self-obsessed, creative, humorous, friendly

PISCES, the Fish: intuitive, shy, helpful, compassionate, psychic, mediumistic, creative, vivid dreamers, romantic

Your astrological sign shapes who you are, how you react to people and new situations and how you approach life, whether you do this cautiously or prefer to tackle opportunities head-on.

By studying more about your basic sun sign you can learn much about why you think and act the way you do and how you can maximise your inner potential to achieve your goals in life.

Our moods often shift with the planets, but an awareness of your sun sign helps you to overcome temporary mood changes which hold you back and limit your success, enabling you to triumph over mood fluctuations to achieve your deepest ambitions and dreams.


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