Astrology: What Is Your Zodiac Sign?

The planets travel around the sun every day and the sun appears to circle the globe. The background of stars for this journey is the zodiac. It has 12 constellations that were mainly described as animals in ancient times, hence the reference to the zoo. From the time humans first noticed the zodiac, each sign has represented characteristics that may help guide anyone’s life choices according to the location of the sun, moon, and planets at the moment of the person’s birth.

The Sun Sign

The first thing to consider is your sun sign. What was the background constellation of the sun when you were born? Was it in Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, or Pisces? This is the order of the zodiac signs because the ancient’s new year started in the spring or Aries from March 21st to April 19th.

The Seven Planets

Each of these seven planets has a place in the sky when you were born. Counting the sun as a planet along with the inner planets Mercury, Venus, and Mars and the moon represent personal characterizes. Jupiter and Saturn represent social characteristics.

The Main Characteristics

Your sun sign may help you recognize personality traits in you and others, which is why horoscopes are so popular even today. When you know the basic characteristics of your sun sign, you can better deal with the negative ones and enhance the positive ones. Here are the sun signs and the main characteristics that may look familiar.

Aries

This sign is a ram and represents active and energetic people who are adventurous and generous. Usually cheerful and hopeful, they can be a bit self-willed and impulsive. They may be a little quarrelsome.

Taurus

This sign is a bull from April 20th to May 20th and represents hard work, loyalty, passion, and patience. The tendency to be prejudice may make this person stubborn. They are logical and patient as well as kind and artistic.

Gemini

This sign represents the twins Castor and Pollux from May 21st to June 20th. These people are smart and cheerful, charming, and quick-witted. They may tend to be gossipy and jump from one thing to another.

Cancer

This sign is a crab from June 21st to July 22nd. Cancers are homebodies that love to create a welcoming environment. They tend to be a bit possessive and greedy, but they are kind and gentle.

Leo

This sign is a lion from July 23rd to August 22nd. Leos are the rulers and they are proud of it, even to the point of arrogance. They are loyal and charitable and provide enthusiasm to any group.

Virgo

This sign is the modest virgin from August 23rd to September 22nd. A Virgo may be elegant but practical and very perceptive. Other characteristics include helpful, nosey, and fussy.

Libra

This sign is balancing scales from September 23rd to October 22nd. It always looks for balance and harmony and is very reasonable. Sometimes Libra may be idealistic and a bit freewheeling, but these qualities are supported by strong social skills.

Scorpio

This sign is a scorpion from October 23rd to November 21st. It is a very strong, reliable sign that is intuitive and rational. It can be arrogant and self-willed, but also sensible and insightful. Scorpios may have an air of mystery.

Sagittarius

This sign is an archer from November 22nd to December 21st. It represents bravery and adventure with a lively and optimistic outlook. It may be rash and impulsive at times, but this is tempered with rational thinking.

Capricorn

This sign is a goat from December 23rd to January 19th. The characteristics include intelligence, reliability, and optimism. They are very persistent even to the point of stubbornness, but they are endearing.

Aquarius

This sign is the water bearer from January 20th to February 18th. Charitable and independent, you can count on the water bearer to be calm and practical. Always unique, there will be times of disobedience and haste.

Pisces

This sign is the fish from February 19th to March 20th. The constellation is two fish on a line, and this sign is a peacemaker. With its good temper, the fish is friendly to everyone. It may become indecisive and retreat from society at times.

These are just a few of the most common characteristics of each sun sign. You may recognize some of them in yourself and in your friends and family.