Aries
Fire
Dates: 21/3 – 19/4
Ruling Planet: Mars
Key Traits: Courageous, energetic, bold
Taurus
Earth
Dates: 20/4 – 20/5
Ruling Planet: Venus
Key Traits: Patient, reliable, determined
Gemini
Air
Dates: 21/5 – 21/6
Ruling Planet: Mercury
Key Traits: Adaptable, curious, witty
Cancer
Water
Dates: 22/6 – 22/7
Ruling Planet: Moon
Key Traits: Intuitive, compassionate, protective
Leo
Fire
Dates: 23/7 – 22/8
Ruling Planet: Sun
Key Traits: Creative, generous, confident
Virgo
Earth
Dates: 23/8 – 22/9
Ruling Planet: Mercury
Key Traits: Analytical, practical, diligent
Libra
Air
Dates: 23/9 – 23/10
Ruling Planet: Venus
Key Traits: Diplomatic, fair-minded, social
Scorpio
Water
Dates: 24/10 – 21/11
Ruling Planet: Pluto
Key Traits: Passionate, resourceful, brave
Sagittarius
Fire
Dates: 22/11 – 21/12
Ruling Planet: Jupiter
Key Traits: Optimistic, adventurous, honest
Capricorn
Earth
Dates: 22/12 – 19/1
Ruling Planet: Saturn
Key Traits: Responsible, disciplined, ambitious
Aquarius
Air
Dates: 20/1 – 18/2
Ruling Planet: Uranus
Key Traits: Progressive, original, independent
Pisces
Water
Dates: 19/2 – 20/3
Ruling Planet: Neptune
Key Traits: Empathetic, artistic, intuitive
Star Signs
Look up Western zodiac signs by date. Enter a birthday to find the corresponding sign, or browse all 12 signs with their symbols, elements, and ruling planets.
FAQ
Q: What is the Western zodiac?
A: The Western zodiac divides the year into 12 signs based on the position of the sun at birth. Each sign spans roughly 30 days and is associated with certain personality traits.
Q: What is the difference between sun sign and moon sign?
A: Your sun sign (most commonly referred to) is based on your birthday. Your moon sign is based on the moon's position at birth and reflects your emotional inner world.
Q: What are the four elements?
A: Fire (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius), Earth (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn), Air (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius), Water (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces).