Understanding the Zodiac Signs

There are 12 different zodiac signs, and they have to do with the sun and the consultations. The movement of the sun and the constellations will sometimes align and as they do, it is what makes the zodiac signs. This has been around since the Babylonian time, and it is what influences the way that people behave. There are different traits to the different signs.

Here are the 12 zodiac signs:

• Aries.
• Taurus.
• Gemini.
• Leo.
• Virgo.
• Libra.
• Scorpio.
• Sagittarius.
• Capricorn.
• Aquarius.
• Pisces.

All of the elements of the zodiac are associated with one of the four different elements of water, fire, air, or earth. The signs have different characteristics that fit most people in the signs.

Understanding Zodiac Signs

Zodiac signs are based on the alignment of the stars and the time that the person was born. There are different kinds of astrology and some of it will have to do with Western or Chinese astrology. These also use horoscopes. 

Horoscopes will go over a certain amount of days and they will have to do with when the person was born and what sign they are in. Each of the signs are attached to one of the elements and this is when they can understand the characteristics of people.

Each sign has different characteristics but some of them will overlap. You can see the horoscope and see how it helps you to know who you are and to understand what benefits you in your life.

Aries

If you were born between March 21^st and April 19^th, you are an Aries. This is a person that is goal oriented, and they do what they can to meet their goals. They are confident and they have strong characteristics that attract others. They are bold and sometimes command too much, but this is just a downfall of their traits. This sign is compatible with Aquarius, Sagittarius, and Gemini.

Traits of the Aries

Here are some traits of the Aries:

• Fire element.
• Ruled by Mars.
• Determined.
• Takes action.
• Leaders.
• Great public speakers.
• Attractive.

Compatibility of Aries

When getting into a romantic relationship, they are going to be very passionate. They are not compatible with:

• Cancer.
• Virgo.
• Pisces.
• Scorpio.

This sign is most compatible with:

• Leo.
• Geminis.
• Aquarius.
• Sagittarius.
• Capricorn.

Taurus

If you were born between April 20^th and May 19^th, then you are a Taurus. This is someone that is going to be stubborn, and they have strong emotions. They are very smart, and they love to be at home and enjoy spending time with people that they are close to, like family or friends. 

Traits of the Taurus

This sign is one that is stubborn and strong in their emotions, and they love to have their own comforts. They are also:

• Homebodies.
• Love to be around people they care about.
• Earth element.
• Ruled by planet Venus.
• Stubborn.
• Arrogant.
• Won’t change.
• Grounded.
• Practical.

Compatibility of the Taurus

They want to be in relationships with friends and they will attract those that are opposite of them. Since they love to be home, they are not very compatible with the Aquarius sign. They are most compatible with the Scorpio.

Gemini

Anyone born between May 20^th and June 20^th are considered Gemini. These are the twins and each one has a different side. They are reliable and the yare good at creating things. They love to have fun and are devoted. 

Traits of the Gemini

This sign is one that has a good temperament. They understand others but they often show a different personality depending on who they are talking to. Here are more traits:

• Air element.
• Ruled by Mercury.
• Great communicators.
• Life of the party.

Compatibility of the Gemini

This sign is likely compatible with a Leo or other fire signs because they match the energy and personality of the Gemini. The need to avoid relationships with Scorpios because they are conflicting. They don’t like to get into deep conversations, and they are proud of focusing on being happy and avoid deep problems.

Cancer

If you were born between June 21^st and July 22^nd, you are considered a Cancer. This is a sign that makes great teachers and nurses because they are caring and sensitive. Sometimes they are thought to be too emotional, but they are strong int heir spirit.

The Cancer is a homebody and they like to be around people that care for them. 

Traits of the Cancer

Here are some traits of the Cancer:

• Ruled by the Moon.
• Have strong emotions.
• Overemotional at times.
• Strong in their spirit.
• Don’t get taken advantage of.

Compatibility of the Cancer

The Cancer is most compatible with water signs and they care about friendships and about relationships. They will get along and understand other people and they are sensitive.

The least compatible sign for the Cancer is Aries because they are trouble and defensive and this doesn’t work well with an empath.

Leo

Being born between July 3^rd and August 21^st makes you a Leo. This is a person that is brave like a lion, and they make good leaders. They get something on their mind, and they go through with it, so they are best with people that are peaceful.

Traits of the Leo

Here are some signs of Leo:

• Fire sign.
• Good leaders.
• Courageous.
• Brave.
• Loving.
• Passionate.
• Outgoing.
• Ruled by the Sun.
• Love themselves.
• Have power.
• Struggle with being patient.

Compatibility of the Leo

Leo is most compatible with other fire signs. They understand the passion and they make mistakes and so they don’t judge others when they do. They are a vain type of sign, and they struggle to be the center of attention. 

A poor match for Leo would be the Scorpio because they also want to be the center of attention.

Virgo

If you are born between August 22^nd and September 22^nd then you are a Virgo. They are people that are perfectionists and very organized. They work well in a team, and they want to be stable and have order. They don’t like it when things don’t go as planned.

Traits of the Virgo

This sign is a perfectionist sign, and they like to be around people that are collective. They are ruled by the planet Mercury and are an earth sign. They scare off other signs sometimes because of their organization and order.

A Virgo will have a meltdown when things don’t go their way and they will be critical of others.

Compatibility of the Virgo

Virgo’s need to be able to do what they want without someone fussing at them and so they work well with Libras. The Scorpios are also another good match for them.

Virgos don’t like to compromise, and they make a bad match with Leos because of this.

Libra

Being born between September 23^rd and October 22^nd makes you a Libra. The Libra is a great friend, and they are very loyal and dependable. They want justice in life, and they don’t like favoritism or discrimination.

Traits of the Libra

Here are some traits of Libra:

• Loyal.
• Dependable.
• Air sign.
• Don’t play favorites.
• Don’t discriminate.
• Ruled by Venus.
• Love sign.

Compatibility of the Libra

The best sign for a Libra is the Gemini, Aquarius, and Leo. This works because they are all air signs. They like to be attracted to those that want to be good friends. 

Scorpios are a sign that won’t be compatible with the Libra and the Cancer as well because they are too demanding.

Scorpio

If you are born between October 23^rd and November 21^st, you are considered a Scorpio. This is someone that is ambitious and someone that will do what it takes to get what they want no matter what. They will reach their goals. They are protective of who they are close to, and they want friends that are trustworthy.

Traits of the Scorpio

Here are some traits of the Scorpio:

• Strong willed.
• Independent.
• Goal reaches.
• Work hard in relationships and careers.
• Headstrong.
• Ruled by Mars and Pluto.
• Determined.
• Powerful.
• Water element.
• Deceitful to get their wants.
• Critical.
• Overly aggressive.

Compatibility of the Scorpio

The Scorpio is one that will match well with the Taurus, and they are grounded and make a good pair with the Virgo and the Capricorns as well.

They love to be private, and they have a hard time dealing with Leos and Geminis because they like to tell everyone about their personal lives.

Sagittarius

If you were born between November 22^nd and December 21^st, you are a Sagittarius. This is a sign that is very mindful of others and people that like to think deeply. They have strong intuition and are very intelligent.

Traits of the Sagittarius

Sagittarius are deep thinkers, highly emotional and intelligent and they are fun. They are easy to get along with. They are ruled by the planet Jupiter and are part of the fire element. They have short tempers, and they sometimes are restless.

Compatibility of the Sagittarius

This sign is most compatible with other fire signs such as the Aries and Leo. They have a hard time with Virgos because they clash with their pickiness.

Capricorn

If you were born between December 22^nd and January 20^th, you are a Capricorn. These are people that are very smart, and they are able to make good decisions when the times are heard. Sometimes people think that they are void of emotions. They like to focus their energies on important things and don’t like people that don’t care about them.

Traits of the Capricorn

Here are some traits of Capricorn:

• Great business people.
• Intelligent.
• Level-headed.
• Fearful.
• Ruled by Saturn.
• Like to be high in their career.
• Part of the Earth element.
• Emotionally cold.

Compatibility of the Capricorn

This sign is most compatible with Cancer, Pisces, and Scorpios. They are also a great match with Virgos. They have a hard time with Aries because they are stubborn, and they don’t like to compromise. 

Aquarius

Those that are born between January 21^st and February 19^th are Aquarius’. These are people that are honest, and they will tell everything about themselves to friends and family. They don’t like people that play games, and they are often too independent.

Traits of the Aquarius

Here are some traits of Aquarius’:

• They aren’t complicated.
• Honest.
• Don’t play games.
• Self-assured.
• Independent.
• Don’t like people being manipulative.
• Air sign.
• Ruled by Uranus.
• Distant.
• Aloof.
• Unpredictable.
• Impulsive.

Compatibility of the Aquarius

This sign is most comparable with Libras, Aries, and Sagittarius. They are great at romance, and they like to do the same things that Aquarians do. They are not compatible with water signs like Cancer and Pisces.

Pisces

People born between February 20^th and March 20^th are Pisces. These are people that are sensitive and emotional. They don’t like to pay attention to themselves, and they like to live an honest life. They love the feelings of being loved by others. 

Traits of the Pisces

Pisces are people that are sensitive and honest. They are considered to be romantic and charming. They are ruled by Neptune and are dreamy and creative. They often have low self-esteem because they put other people ahead of themselves. They need to be reassured.

Compatibility of the Pisces

This sign is most compatible with Cancer, Aquarians and Taureans. They are least compatible with Sagittarius and Gemini and the Sag is going to be the most opposite because they are so blunt.

Believing the Zodiacs

It is a good idea to know the different zodiacs and to find out the traits and who you might be compatible with. This chart doesn’t mean that you can’t find someone outside of your chart that you are connected with. Relationships take work rather you are compatible or not.

The zodiac signs and horoscopes shouldn’t be the only thing that you believe. People have been looking at these things for years and when you take the suggestions of the zodiac you will see that you can understand relationships more.