The 12 zodiac signs
From bold Aries to dreamy Pisces, each of the twelve zodiac signs has its own element, rhythm and ruling planet. Choose a sign to explore its personality, love life, career strengths and best matches.
Aries21 March – 19 April
Taurus20 April – 20 May
Gemini21 May – 20 June
Cancer21 June – 22 July
Leo23 July – 22 August
Virgo23 August – 22 September
Libra23 September – 22 October
Scorpio23 October – 21 November
Sagittarius22 November – 21 December
Capricorn22 December – 19 January
Aquarius20 January – 18 February
Pisces19 February – 20 MarchSigns by element
How the twelve signs are organised
The zodiac is a band of sky divided into twelve equal sections of 30 degrees. Each sign is named after a constellation the Sun appears to pass through during the year, and each one has its own element, modality and ruling planet.
Because the signs follow the seasons, they also follow a story. Aries begins the cycle with fresh energy at the spring equinox, while Pisces closes it with reflection and compassion. Reading the signs in order shows how each one builds on the last.
Your Sun sign is only the start. Most people have planets spread across several signs, which is why two people born a week apart can feel very different.
Further reading: the zodiac.
Zodiac signs: your questions answered
How many zodiac signs are there?
There are twelve zodiac signs, from Aries to Pisces. Each covers 30 degrees of the zodiac and roughly one month of the year.
How do I know my zodiac sign?
Your Sun sign is set by your birth date. If you were born on the first or last day of a sign, use our Sun sign calculator to check.
What are the four zodiac elements?
Fire (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius), Earth (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn), Air (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius) and Water (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces).
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