Get to Know Your Sign

A deep dive into each sign.

If you read my post on your astrological makeup, then you know I briefly discussed zodiac signs. As promised — though a bit late — here is your deep dive into each zodiac sign.

What Is A Zodiac Sign?

A zodiac is a belt-shaped region of the sky that extends across the Sun’s path which travels across the celestial sphere over the course of a year. Your sign comes from the position of your birth and where the sun was in 12 specific celestial areas (this is where your natal chart comes into play also).

A zodiac sign most often referred to as a sun sign.

Most people are pretty familiar with what a sun sign is; your main sign. But we’re not made of just one sign. We’re made up of two others; a moon sign and a rising sign.

Your sun sign represents your outwardly and earthly appearance. It’s the sign that shows your character, personal identity, or ego. It represents your purpose of life and creative forces. This sign is where most of your personality traits come from.

Your moon sign represents how others perceive you in the world, but what you know about yourself on a soulful level. It’s the sign that shows how we express and deal with our emotions. It reveals your innermost needs and desires. This sign is where your shadow-self exists.

Your rising sign represents your emotionality and how you navigate it. This sign represents or masks the face we show to the world and to our environments. It shows how we cope with and adapt to change. This sign is where all of your emotions and projections exist, deep or shallow.

Your moon and rising signs are still zodiacs, and you can be made up of three of the same zodiacs, or two-three different zodiacs. I’m made up of three separate signs.

ZODIAC DATES

ARIES: March 21 – April 19: you’re independent, passionate, energetic, strong-willed, love tackling new goals and challenges, and enjoy flying solo.

TAURUS: April 20 – May 20: you’re honest, loyal, determined, are a combination of laid-back and hard-working, and have great attention to detail.

GEMINI: May 21 – June 20: you get along well with people (social butterfly qualities), you’re curious, deeply emotional, and love or appreciate tradition and routine.

CANCER: June 21 – July 22: you’re highly intuitive, compassionate, a great socializer even though you may prefer smaller circles, and have a great spirit.

LEO: July 23 – August 22: you’re strong-willed, intimidating, inviting, confident, and have a good assertion for life.

VIRGO: August 23 – September 22: you’re the picture of poise and elegance, you’re organized, focused, you enjoy aesthetics, chasing wisdom and learning, can be highly intellectual.

LIBRA: September 24 – October 22 (me!): you’re open-minded, compassionate, get along with anyone, deep focus on self-care and growth, confident, and like to make a good impression.

SCORPIO: October 23 – November 21: you’ve got a sharp edge but this isn’t negative about you, you live authentically and have a strong sense of independence, not always tough, usually a big softy.

SAGITTARIUS: November 22 – December 21: you’re brave, admirable, a great leader, always ready to take on new adventure and challenges.

CAPRICORN: December 22 – January 19: you have a perfectionism quality about you, a strong-sense of self, a great connecter with and leader of others.

AQUARIUS: January 20 – February 18: more introverted but you still have fun, you’re intelligent and intuitive, able to identity positivity and live more on the optimism side of life.

PISCES: February 19 – Mar 20: you’re empathetic, an asset to any team, supportive, gentle, virtuous, sometimes you struggle with dedicating time to yourself too.

ELEMENTS OF THE ZODIACS

The signs are paired with several elements of space and earth. They do not stand on their own. All three of your zodiac signs can share or hold different elements to them as well. Focus mostly on your sun sign.

Earth’s elements: EARTH, WATER, FIRE or AIR

Earth represents living in a grounded, methodical, practical manner.

(Usually Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn signs).

Air represents living in a quick thinking, communicative, light-hearted manner.

(Usually Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius signs).

Water represents living in an emotional, intuitive, and passive manner.

(Usually Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces signs).

Fire represents living in a bold, creative, and daring manner.

(Usually Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius signs).

Moon’s elements: Moon in [insert your sign here].

House elements: 1 – 12 (you’ll most likely have a combo of several for your own person).

A R I E S

EARTH ELEMENT: Fire
– Represents living boldly, creatively, daringly.

MOON IN ARIES: Independence and Impulse.
– Moon in Aries likely makes you feel like it’s time to take initiative and do things on your own. Aries individuals may want to get more involved in new and exciting experiences. They may also want to take charge of their lives more — tap into the natural pioneering they hold. You may feel creative and inspired. This is a time in which your independency comes out and provides you with more energy. This is a good time to take some charge back in your life.

HOUSE ELEMENT: ONE
– This house represents your core values. It governs what you look like and how you present yourself in the world. It equals first impressions and also covers all your “firsts” in life.

ENERGY ELEMENT: Cardinal
– Represents willpower, strength, preservation, action.
– Cardinals kick off a new season and are known for having drive and taking action.

PLANET: Mars
– Represents your motivations, actions, and power. It reflects your vitality and assertion. Mars is an active planet and does not fear. It provides an Aries individual with an endless supply of strength and vigor. A Mars individual is determined to move ahead in the right direction and requires purpose in their lives. You’re most likely a solo star who likes the spotlight and wants to inspire those around you.

LOVE COMPATIBILITY: Libra (air — sometimes opposites attract) or Sagittarius and Leo (fellow fire signs are those you’d get along with the best)

TRAITS/CHARACTERISTICS:
– Fiery
– Passionate
– Independent
– Impulsive
– Lots of energy
– Domineering
– Confident
– Courageous
– Self-Assertive/Aware
– Bold
– Ambitious
– Great leaders

WEAKNESSES: Can be…
– Headstrong
– Jealous
– Selfish
– Competitive

T A U R U S

EARTH ELEMENT: Earth
– Represents living in a grounded manner; methodical, practical.

MOON IN TAURUS: Intuition and manifestation
– Moon in Taurus brings a quantity of nurturing and fertility capacity. During this time, Taurus individuals will find it easier to get in touch with their fundamental needs. They’re also more easily able to find the pleasures of life and have an uncanny ability to attract them. This is a good time to find a good flow and routine that works for you. Spend some time alone to get fresh perspective. This is a good time to prioritize balance in your life.

HOUSE ELEMENT: TWO
– This house represents finances. It governs your ability to make and relate to money. This is the logical part of you; how you find value in things and how practical you’re living your life. It also covers self-esteem.

ENERGY ELEMENT: Fixed
– Represents feeling more stable and consistent in routine.
– Represents the middle of a season where things feel more steady.

PLANET: Venus
– As the planet of love and beauty, Venus leads Taurus in being earthy, easy to get along with. And she helps a Venus individual with love and money. Taurus individuals tend to live in decadence. They don’t find it hard to feel empowered and with purpose. Taurus’s want to live in a steadfast and loyal nature. They can be stubborn as they want the best things in life — the best foods, experiences, lovers, things, etc. Venus helps the Taurus carry a celestial spirit.

LOVE COMPATIBILITY: Scorpio and Cancer (water) or Gemini and Libra (air). Calmer/similar earth signs can be a good match for Taurus.

TRAITS/CHARACTERISTICS:
– Intelligence
– Hardworking
– Dedicated
– Stubborn
– Sensual
– Reliable
– Loyal
– Heartfelt & strong-loving
– Balanced
– Patience
– Independent
– Laid-back companions

WEAKNESSES: Can be…
– Close-mindedness
– Unadventurous
– Obstinate
– Digging their heels in (too stubborn)

G E M I N I

EARTH ELEMENT: Air
– Represents living in a quick-thinking and highly communicative manner, as well as prioritizing joy and not taking life too seriously.

MOON IN GEMINI: Self-expression and sociality
– Moon in Gemini brings out your curiosity for life. It provides you with a certain active and versatile mind. You might feel more social and in tune with yourself. This is a good time for you to make goals for the month and prioritize your growth and expansion of mind.

HOUSE ELEMENT: THREE
– This house represents communication. It governs your attitude, intellect, and communication abilities.

ENERGY ELEMENT: Fixed
– Represents feeling more stable and consistent in routine.
– Represents the middle of a season where things feel more steady.

PLANET: Mercury
– Mercury represents all aspects of communication and logic. Gemini’s are very communication and reason driven. Famous for its retrogrades, Mercury helps Gemini reflect on their relationships with themselves, their partners, friends, and family. It also helps a Gemini maintain their thought patterns. Mercury helps Gemini tap into the minds of others and thrive in fast-paced environments.

GEMINI COMPATIBILITY: Aquarius and Libra (air) or Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius (fire). Both energetic or calmer matches can be a good thing for Gemini.

TRAITS/CHARACTERISTICS:
– Playful
– Intellectually curious
– Daring
– Social Butterfly
– Adaptable
– Honest
– Creative and Innovative
– Lively
– Active
– Loyal
– Bold
– Outspoken

WEAKNESSES: Can be…
– Indecisive
– Impulsive
– Nosy
– Unreliable

C A N C E R

EARTH ELEMENT: Water
– Represents living in an emotional and intuitive manner.

MOON IN CANCER: Emotion
– Moon in Cancer brings out a strong sense of responsibility and connection to yourself and others. This is a time of amplified feelings and empathy. You’ll be more influenced by emotion and impulse over logic and reason.

HOUSE ELEMENT: FOUR
– This house represents ancestry. It governs where you came from; your home and family. It covers how you feel about your upbringing and your family members. It also covers your sense of security and privacy.

ENERGY ELEMENT: Cardinal
– Represents willpower, strength, preservation, action.
– Cardinals kick off a new season and are known for having drive and taking action.

PLANET: Moon
– That’s right. Your planet is the moon — so it’s possible you have a deep connection with all the phases. The moon represents your emotions and instincts, as well as your habits. It reflects everything about your inner being. You’re most likely to always be in some state of flux where you’re either deeply influenced by either your own emotions, someone else’s emotions, your environment, etc. It may be hard to discern between your own feelings and attitudes over someone else’s. It’s important to prioritize your needs in life.

LOVE COMPATIBILITY: Pisces and Scorpio (fellow water signs) as these signs have a similar emotional capacity, or Virgo, Taurus, and Capricorn (Earth) as Earth signs have similar space-holding energy.

TRAITS/CHARACTERISTICS:
– Nurturing
– Loyal
– Sensitive
– Strong intuition
– Generous
– Affectionate
– Protective
– Creative
– Homebody
– Cheerful
– Warm/Welcoming
– Thoughtful

WEAKNESSES: Can be…
– Moody
– Closed off
– Passive aggressive
– Stuck on the past
– Defensive

L E O

EARTH ELEMENT: Fire
– Represents living in a bold, creative, and daring manner.

MOON IN LEO: Dignity and creation
– Moon in Leo brings out the more generous and fun-loving side of Leo. You’re likely to have a need to approach life in a different and new way. You may want to start approaching challenges and changes from a place of fun, passion, and creative self-expression. You may start to seek outlets to pour your creativity into. This may also be a time of spontaneity and exuberance.

HOUSE ELEMENT: FIVE
– This house represents children. It governs your love affairs, fertility, creative, sex drive, inner child. And vitality. It covers how you feel about dating, romance, drama, and the concept of partnership.

ENERGY ELEMENT: Fixed
– Represents feeling more stable and consistent in routine.
– Represents the middle of a season where things feel more steady.

PLANET: Sun
– The Sun represents your sense of self and your life. It represents how you live in your purpose and aspirations and how you present your characteristics and ego.

LOVE COMPATIBILITY: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius (fellow fire signs), or Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius, (air signs). The calmer signs can be a great match and balance for Leo.

TRAITS/CHARACTERISTICS:
– Confident
– Ambitious
– Loyal
– Fiercely protective
– Generous
– Sunny
– Strong-loving
– Playful
– Determined
– Great leadership
– Passionate
– Consistent

WEAKNESSES: Can be…
– Self-consumed
– Vain
– Needy for attention/recognition
– Overdramatic
– Defensive

V I R G O

EARTH ELEMENT: Earth
– Represents living in a grounded manner; methodical and practical.

MOON IN VIRGO: Structure
– Moon in Virgo brings about the need to be nurtured and find ways in your life in which you feel secure and safe. You might feel your insecurities and impurities more intensely at this time. You’ll have more of an aware mind and you might have more attention to detail. This is a good time to remain curious and open about life’s possibilities. This is a good time to focus in on your thinking processes and organize certain aspects of your life. Take more time to bring more structure back into your life.

HOUSE ELEMENT: SIX
– This house represents organization. It governs your habits and how you live your life. It covers your schedule and how you take care of yourself. It covers the maintenance of your life.

ENERGY ELEMENT: Mutable
– Represents feeling more comfortable and flexible with change.
– Represents the end of a season where things feel calm again.

PLANET: Mercury
– Mercury provides analytical and practical thinking for Virgo individuals. They may feel more rational, methodical and innovative. Mercury provides Virgos with a certain dedication and vigor for life. They’re detail-oriented and like to have control over both their physical and creative aspects of life. These individuals are fiercely reliable for others and for themselves. They’re intellectual and communicate well.

LOVE COMPATIBILITY: Scorpio, Capricorn, Taurus, and Cancer ( as these signs are naturally nurturing and provide a good balance as a partner.

TRAITS/CHARACTERISTICS:
– Hard-working
– Creative
– Reliable
– Patient
– Critical
– Stubborn
– Kind
– Logical
– Systematic
– Charismatic
– Grounded
– Organized

WEAKNESSES: Can be…
– Overly-critical
– Perfectionists
– Too stubborn
– Judgmental

L I B R A (M E !)

EARTH ELEMENT: Air
– Represents living in a well communicative and light-hearted manner.

MOON IN LIBRA: Reflection and Balance
– Moon in Libra brings about a beautiful glow to life for Libra individuals. This is a time where Libra’s love more openly, reflect often, develop a neutral temperament, and appreciate the aesthetic of life. Libra individuals may feel more level-headed around this time and feel more confident about approaching problems or challenges. They may feel more balanced and proactively create more balance in their lives.

HOUSE ELEMENT: SEVEN
– This house represents relationships. It governs our partnership habits with friends, family, and lovers; even our enemies. It covers how we may feel about marriage, business, and the concept of partnership as a whole.

ENERGY ELEMENT: Cardinal
– Represents drive for life and taking more action.
– Represents kicking off a new season in life and taking initiative.

PLANET: Venus
– Venus represents all things love, beauty, relationships, and the luxuries of life. Venus Libra’s carry a certain harmony and sense-of-worth through life with them. Venus is considered a romantic planet and helps Libra individuals maintain balance in life. You may feel a certain need to establish and maintain peace in your life and in the environments you’re in. Libra individuals are more sophisticated and tend to enjoy the little joys of life, but love a good surprise, and never say no to being spoiled and taken care of. They try to carry grace and charm with them throughout their lives. Venus helps Libra’s create equilibrium in life.

LOVE COMPATIBILITY: Gemini, Aquarius, and Libra (fellow air signs) that speak the same language and live life in similar manners.

TRAITS/CHARACTERISTICS:
– Great lovers/partners
– Positive/optimistic
– Natural nurturers
– Balanced
– Idealistic
– Witty/fun/goofy
– Romantic
– Professional
– Cooperative
– Intellectual
– Fair
– Peace-seekers

WEAKNESSES: Can be…
– Non-confrontational
– Indecisive
– Unreliable
– Vain

S C O R P I O

EARTH ELEMENT: Water
– Represents living in an emotional and intuitive manner.

MOON IN SCORPIO: High energy levels
– Moon in Scorpio brings about powerful emotions for Scorpio’s during this time. You might feel like you’re swinging between extremes. There’s a sensitivity and depth to your nature that really comes to life here. You might feel like you’re riding a rollercoaster of emotional peaks and troughs. Your high energy levels at this time is part of your nature. It allows you to allow strong feelings to flow through you without feeling overwhelmed. It might even bring about more clarity for you at this time. Don’t turn away from these levels and extremes. Lean into them.

HOUSE ELEMENT: EIGHT
– This house represents spirituality. It governs your belief systems and how you feel about life, death, and the general journey of your life. It covers your ability to connect with partners and yourself on a deep and soulful level.

PLANET: Mars
– Mars represents motivation and power in life. It’s considered a hot and fiery planet; characteristics that bleed over into Scorpio individuals. Mars brings vitality and assertion out in Scorpio’s. They heir on the dangerous side and have depths of emotional power. These individuals may seem intense and capable of great endurance in every aspect of their lives. They’re powerful, determined, and mesmerizing beings. Fellow water signs can’t help but feel drawn to these loyal and passionate individuals.

ENERGY ELEMENT: Fixed
– Represents feelings of stability and consistency.
– Represents the middle of a season where things feel more steady.

LOVE COMPATIBILITY: Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces (water signs) that speak the same emotional language, or Virgo, Taurus, and Capricorn (earth signs) that appreciate a Scorpio’s stability and groundedness.

TRAITS/CHARACTERISTICS:
– Determined
– Passionate
– Focused
– Honest
– Ambitious
– Loyal
– Brave
– Connected
– Professional
– Respectful
– Supportive
– Secure

WEAKNESSES: Can be…
– Secretive
– Overly-stubborn
– Controlling
– Jealous
– Grudge-holders

S A G I T T A R I U S

EARTH ELEMENT: Fire
– Represents living in a bold, creative, and daring manner.

MOON IN SAGITTARIUS: Power and Status
– Moon in Sagittarius brings about feelings of innate optimism and expansion of perspective. This might be a time of longing for exploration of your world and feel a calling for freedom. The moon at this time provides you with a natural response to things and will help you expand your horizons. You might feel a need at this time for a variety of changes in your life. During this time, you should embrace your “gypsy” of heart and seek situations that allow you to build new perspective and connect with new people and experiences.

HOUSE ELEMENT: NINE
– This house represents philosophy. It governs your higher learning and ethics. It covers your abilities to navigate around the world and how your view of the world is shaped. It covers the opportunities to grow mentally and live on an elevated playing field.

PLANET: Jupiter
– Jupiter represents good fortune and expansion of morals. It’s known for its lovable rogue and not taking life too seriously. Jupiter individuals may also have an experience with luck as Jupiter has a great association with such. Sagittarius individuals should have a familiarity with adventurous, culture, and travel; a love for learning. Jupiter provides these individuals with visionary and optimistic personalities.

ENERGY ELEMENT: Mutable
– Represents feeling more comfortable and flexible with change.
– Represents the end of seasons where things calm down again.

LOVE COMPATIBILITY: Sagittarius, Aries, and Leo (fellow fire signs) or Gemini, Aquarius, and Libra (air signs that have a similar dynamic and approach to life.

TRAITS/CHARACTERISTICS:
– Smart
– Assertive
– Visionary
– Compassionate
– Optimistic
– Fair
– Honest
– Intellectual
– Loyal
– Free-willed/minded
– Fun/witty
– Well-spoken

WEAKNESSES: Can be…
– Blunt
– Careless
– Judgmental
– Unreliable

C A P R I C O R N

EARTH ELEMENT: Earth
– Represents living in a grounded manner; methodical and practical.

MOON IN CAPRICORN: Productivity
– Moon in Capricorn brings about feelings of diving in and getting productive and responsible. This is a time of pragmatics and building systems to better live your life. It’s a time where you might feel inspired to take more action in and seek out resources to improve your state of life. You’ll likely have a nudge to care for others in this time as well. You might be labeled as the capable and nurturing one in which you’ll be able to find realistic soliciting to currently challenges and feelings.

HOUSE ELEMENT: TEN
– This house represents professions. It governs your life calling and purpose; your careers and desires to be recognized for your achievements. It covers your professional direction in life.

ENERGY ELEMENT: Cardinal
– Represents drive for life and taking more action.
– Represents kicking off a new season in life and taking initiative.

PLANET: Saturn
– Saturn is the planet of career and government, obligations, duties, and responsibilities in life. It’s a more serious planet that reflects hierarchy and organization. She’s a great companion for Capricorns if they work with the planet intentionally. Capricorn’s are naturally hardworking and have an innate sense for ambition and long-term plans. Saturn helps Capricorn individuals remain determined, patient, and practical.

LOVE COMPATIBILITY: Taurus, Pisces, and Virgo (fellow earth signs) that compliment each other well.

TRAITS/CHARACTERISTICS:
– Persistent
– Practical
– Sensitive
– Hardworking
– Direct
– Ambitious
– Honest
– Loyal
– Driven
– Realistic
– Relentless
– Goal-oriented

WEAKNESSES: Can be…
– Impatient
– Greedy
– Prideful
– Pessimistic
– Overachievers

A Q U A R I U S

EARTH ELEMENT: Air
– Represents living in a well-communicative and light-hearted manner.

MOON IN AQUARIUS: Sociality
– Moon in Aquarius is a time where you might feel more inclined to see friends, go out, participate in new experiences. Being a social butterfly is your strong-suit. You naturally nurture and support those around you. But you’re not one for drama. Although you’re ok to provide guidance and give logical support, you’d rather be around those who encourage and uplift you. Moon in Aquarius is a time to do just that as you may also feel more passionate and sentimental about the people closest to you.

HOUSE ELEMENT: ELEVEN
– This house represents friendship. It governs your social connections and humanitarian concerns. It covers your ability of evolution and organization and how you get there.

ENERGY ELEMENT: Fixed
– Represents feelings of stability and consistency.
– Represents the middle of a season where things feel more steady.

PLANET: Uranus
– Uranus represents eccentricity and originality. It’s why Aquarius individuals are so social, and why so many are drawn to them and their circles. Uranus is a quirky and off-beat planet that reflects independence and the ability to easily connect with others — it also reflects a little bit of rebellion. Aquarius individuals can be a little chaotic with such an interesting planet, but they’re kind individuals who care deeply for those around them. They can be quite visionary and clever when it comes to solving problems and in approaching challenges. Uranus helps Aquarius thrive on an elevated level.

LOVE COMPATIBILITY: Aquarius, Libra, and Gemini (fellow air signs) that speak the same language and feel alive with you, or Leo, Sagittarius, and Aries (fire signs) that speak the same intellectual language.

TRAITS/CHARACTERISTICS:
– Progressive
– Independent
– Unique
– Social
– Idealistic
– Analytical
– Humanitarian
– Easy-going
– Assertive
– Eccentric
– Intellectual
– Creative

WEAKNESSES: Can be…
– Stubborn
– Aloof
– Self-righteous
– Emotionally distant
– Uncompromising

P I S C E S

EARTH ELEMENT: Water
– Represents living in an emotional and intuitive manner.

MOON IN PISCES: Sensitive and Receptive
– Moon in Pisces is a time where your emotions may feel more pronounced and extreme. This is a time where you may be highly impressionable or strongly influenced. You may feel 10x more compassionate during this time, more creative, romantic, and imaginative. Moon in Pisces is a time of daydreaming and living in your own world. Your feelings about yourself, others, and your environment are likely to immediate, accurate, and intense. This is a good time to prioritize understanding your emotions and where they’re coming from, and why. It’s a good time to learn to recognize the difference between and intuitive response or an emotional response.

HOUSE ELEMENT: TWELVE
– This house represents dreams. It governs your blind spots in life and covers your earliest developmental experiences. It covers your imagination and how you approach life.

ENERGY ELEMENT: Mutable
– Represents feeling more comfortable and flexible with change.
– Represents the end of seasons where things calm down again.

PLANET: Neptune
– Neptune is a planet of mystery and illusion. It reflects everything that’s hidden within your creativity and imagination. It governs how you’re boundless in thinking and dreaming. Neptune allows Pisces individuals to be highly compassionate and caring. They’re pleasant to be around and tend to make others feel just as floaty and creative. Neptune allows a Pisces’ creativity to flow and thrive. It bleeds into their purpose in life. Pisces individuals are highly in tune with themselves and those around them.

LOVE COMPATIBILITY: Pisces, Cancer, and Scorpio (fellow water signs) that speak the same flowy and emotional language, or Virgo, Capricorn, and Taurus (earth signs) that help keep a Pisces grounded.

TRAITS/CHARACTERISTICS:
– Compassionate
– Artistic
– Empathetic
– Caring
– Magical-like
– Wise
– Unselfish
– Highly intuitive
– Adaptable
– Open-minded
– Romantic
– Imaginative

WEAKNESSES: Can be…
– Overthinkers
– Indecisive
– Weak-willed
– Escapist tendencies

Each sign and individual has a mix of houses and moon phases that will be stronger over others. Your natal birth chart has all of this information . Get yours here: CAFEASTROLOGY — this is a site that will provide you with your chart — and it’s free! This allowed me to learn all about my sign and astrological makeup. You’ll need to know the exact time and place of your birth to get the most accurate chart.

You can also get a better sense of the moon phases and what they mean here.

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