A zodiac sign refers to one of the twelve divisions of the celestial belt or zodiac, which is an imaginary band in the sky through which the Sun, Moon, and planets move. In astrology, the zodiac signs are believed to influence people’s personalities, behaviors, and life events based on their birth date. These twelve zodiac signs are associated with specific time periods in the year, and each sign has its own set of traits, strengths, and weaknesses.
The 12 Zodiac Signs and their Dates:
- Aries (March 21 – April 19)
- Taurus (April 20 – May 20)
- Gemini (May 21 – June 20)
- Cancer (June 21 – July 22)
- Leo (July 23 – August 22)
- Virgo (August 23 – September 22)
- Libra (September 23 – October 22)
- Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)
- Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)
- Capricorn (December 22 – January 19)
- Aquarius (January 20 – February 18)
- Pisces (February 19 – March 20)
Zodiac Signs and Elements
Each zodiac sign belongs to one of the four elements:
- Fire signs: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius (associated with passion and energy)
- Earth signs: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn (practical and grounded)
- Air signs: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius (intellectual and communicative)
- Water signs: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces (emotional and intuitive)
Astrology and Zodiac Signs
In astrology, your Sun sign is determined by the position of the Sun at the time of your birth. It is believed to represent your core identity and ego. However, astrology also takes into account the positions of the Moon and planets, which create a more detailed birth chart and can influence different aspects of life.
Zodiac signs are often used for horoscopes, which offer predictions or insights based on the alignment of celestial bodies.