🔥Fire
Archetype
The Fearless Trailblazer & Main Character of the Zodiac
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Aries
March 21 - April 19
The 12 Zodiac Signs: Dates, Meanings & Personality Traits
Explore the astrological archetypes from Aries to Pisces. Discover each Sun sign's personality, elemental power, and cosmic identity in our complete astrology guide.
Explore the 12 Zodiac Archetypes
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🌿Earth
Archetype
The Ultimate Architect of the Soft Life
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Taurus
April 20 - May 20
💨Air
Archetype
The Ultimate Social Chameleon & Master of Lore
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Gemini
May 21 - June 20
💧Water
Archetype
The Intuitive Powerhouse & Keeper of the Inner Circle
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Cancer
June 21 - July 22
🔥Fire
Archetype
The Cosmic Royalty & Ultimate Hype-Man
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Leo
July 23 - August 22
🌿Earth
Archetype
The Elite Optimizer & Architect of Chaos Control
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Virgo
August 23 - September 22
💨Air
Archetype
The Aesthetic Architect & Master of Soft Power
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Libra
September 23 - October 22
💧Water
Archetype
The Human Lie Detector & Master of Rebirth
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Scorpio
October 23 - November 21
🔥Fire
Archetype
The Cosmic Philosopher & Ultimate Plot Twist
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Sagittarius
November 22 - December 21
🌿Earth
Archetype
The Ultimate CEO & Architect of Generational Wealth
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Capricorn
December 22 - January 19
💨Air
Archetype
The Cosmic Rebel & Architect of the Future
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Aquarius
January 20 - February 18
💧Water
Archetype
The Cosmic Empath & Master of Manifestation
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Pisces
February 19 - March 20
The Astrological Blueprint
Understanding elements and modalities is key to reading the cosmic language.
The 4 Elements
The building blocks of nature. Each element represents a fundamental type of energy.
Fire
Passion, energy, impulse
Earth
Stability, groundedness
Air
Intellect, communication
Water
Emotion, intuition
The 3 Modalities
Modalities describe how signs express their energy and navigate the world.
Cardinal
Initiators & Leaders
Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn
Fixed
Stabilizers & Builders
Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius
Mutable
Adaptable & Flexible
Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces
More Than a Sun Sign
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the zodiac signs and astrology.
The 12 zodiac signs in order are: Aries (Mar 21 - Apr 19), Taurus (Apr 20 - May 20), Gemini (May 21 - Jun 20), Cancer (Jun 21 - Jul 22), Leo (Jul 23 - Aug 22), Virgo (Aug 23 - Sep 22), Libra (Sep 23 - Oct 22), Scorpio (Oct 23 - Nov 21), Sagittarius (Nov 22 - Dec 21), Capricorn (Dec 22 - Jan 19), Aquarius (Jan 20 - Feb 18), and Pisces (Feb 19 - Mar 20).
Aquarius and Capricorn are often considered the rarest zodiac signs because fewer babies are born during their date ranges (late December through February). Additionally, Ophiuchus, the 13th constellation, is sometimes debated but is not part of traditional Western astrology.
Your zodiac sign is determined by the position of the Sun relative to the constellations at the moment of your birth. Western astrology uses the Tropical zodiac, which is based on the seasons and the vernal equinox, not the actual star positions.
No, NASA did not change the zodiac signs. In 2016, NASA clarified the difference between astronomy and astrology. Western astrology uses the Tropical zodiac system, which is fixed to the seasons, not the stars. Your zodiac sign remains the same.
Signs of the same element (Fire, Earth, Air, Water) tend to get along well. Fire signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) often have great chemistry. However, true compatibility depends on the full birth chart, including Moon signs and Venus placements.