Western Astrology - Zodiac

AQUARIUS 

January 20 - February 18

Element: Air

Quality: Fixed

Colour: Light-Blue, Silver

Day: Saturday

Ruler: Uranus, Saturn

Archetypes: The Humanitarian,  Reformer, Global One

Greatest Overall Compatibility: Leo, Sagittarius

Lucky Numbers: 4, 7, 11, 22, 29

Date range: January 20 - February 18

Strengths: Liberal, innovative, independent, humanitarian

Weaknesses: Runs from emotional expression, temperamental, uncompromising, aloof

Aquarius likes: Hanging out with friends, helping people, fighting for special causes, having intellectual conversation, a good listener

Aquarius dislikes: being limited, broken promises, being lonely, tedious, or boring situations, people who argue with them

Aquarians are shy and quiet but are seen as deep thinkers and highly intellectual. They are people who love to help others. They are known as eccentrics and highly energetic with a love for helping people.

They are known as problem solvers and like to see both sides of a problem making them people who can solve problems easily and well. Although Aquarians can easily adapt to the energy that surrounds them. They have a deep need to spend some time alone and away from everything and everyone to re-energize themselves. Aquarians tend to look at the world as a place of possibilities. 

Aquarius is an air sign and therefore need lots of mental stimulation to stay motivated. They use their mind at every opportunity. The ruling planet of Aquarius is Uranus. Uranus has a timid, abrupt and sometimes destructive nature and they are able to plan and visualize what they want to do years into the future. Uranus also gives the power of quick and easy transformation and therefore they are known as progressive deep thinkers and humanists. 

They function well in a group and strive to be surrounded by others. Sometimes Aquarians feel like they are limited and constrained because of their desire for equality and freedom. They can have a reputation as being cold or insensitive but this is not their true nature. They need to learn to trust people and express their emotions in a healthy way without being overly sensitive.   

PISCES 

February 19 – March 20

Element: Water

Quality: Mutable

Colour: Mauve, Lilac, Purple, Violet, Sea green

Day: Thursday

Ruler: Neptune, Jupiter

Archetypes: The Compassionate One, Mystic, Dreamer

Greatest Overall Compatibility: Virgo, Taurus

Lucky Numbers: 3, 9, 12, 15, 18, 24

Date range: February 19 - March 20

Strengths: Compassionate, artistic, intuitive, gentle, wise, musical

Weaknesses: Anxious, naive, sad, wants to escape the everyday, can act like a victim

Pisces likes: Being alone, resting, music, romance, movies, swimming, spiritual topics

Pisces dislikes: Know-it-all, being judged, the past being brought up, cruelty 

Pisces are a water sign in western astrology and as such they are full of empathy and emotion. They are very friendly sign. They often find themselves surrounded by different people. They are generous, compassionate and extremely faithful and caring. Pisces signs are selfless people who love helping others. The ruling planet of Pisces is Neptune. This gives a Piscean artistic and intuitive qualities. Pisces can reveal a connected to music early in life because of Neptune. 

Pisceans are intuitive and have a great understanding of the life cycle and thus achieve a great balanced relationship with living things. Pisceans are wise, very forgiving and not very judgmental.  ARIES

March 21 – April 19

Element: Fire

Quality: Cardinal

Colour: Red

Day: Tuesday

Ruler: Mars

Greatest Overall Compatibility: Libra, Leo

Lucky Numbers: 1, 8, 17

Date range: March 21 - April 19

Archetypes: The Initiator, Pioneer, Warrior

Strengths: Courageous, determined, confident, enthusiastic, optimistic, honest, passionate

Weaknesses: Impatient, moody, short-tempered, impulsive, aggressive

Aries likes: Comfortable clothes, taking on leadership roles, physical challenges, individual sports

Aries dislikes: Inactivity, delays, work that does not use one's talents

Aries is the first sign of the horoscopes, and the presence of Aries usually signifies the beginning of something turbulent and energetic. Aries are continuously looking for dynamic competition and love being the first at everything. Ruled under Mars and the element of fire Aries tends to be the most active zodiac sign. Aries have great organizational skills, so you rarely meet an Aries person who can’t finishing several things at the same time or earlier than expected. 

Aries are challenged by several things. Impatience, aggressiveness, and venting anger to name a few. Therefore, Aries are known as strong personalities who fight for their goals, embrace togetherness and teamwork through this incarnation. Aries rules the head and often literally walking into any situation headfirst by leaning forward with full focus. Aries people are brave and rarely afraid of trial and risk.   

TAURUS

April 20 – May 20

Element: Earth

Quality: Fixed

Colour: Green, Pink

Day: Friday, Monday

Ruler: Venus

Greatest Overall Compatibility: Scorpio, Cancer

Lucky Numbers: 2, 6, 9, 12, 24

Date range: April 20 - May 20

Archetypes: The Earth Spirit, Manifester, Builder

Strengths: Reliable, patient, practical, devoted, responsible, stable

Weaknesses: Stubborn, possessive, uncompromising

Taurus likes: Gardening, cooking, music, romance, high quality clothes, working with hands

Taurus dislikes: Sudden changes, complications, insecurity of any kind, synthetic fabrics

A person born under Taurus is well grounded and hard workings. They feel the need to surround themselves with love and beauty. They are often focused on the material world and physical world needs. People born with the sun in Taurus are sensual and tactile. 

The Taurus sign is stable and conservative and one of the most reliable signs of the zodiac. They endure and stick to their choices until they are personally satisfied. Taurus is an earth sign like Virgo and Capricorn. They have the ability to see things from a grounded perspective with practical and realistic perspectives.

They find it easy to make money and can stay focused on the same project for years until they complete their task. What can limit them is stubbornness, but this gives them the ability to complete tasks easily making them excellent employees, great long-term friends and partners. The ruler of Taurus is Venus, the planet of love, attraction, beauty, creativity and gratitude. There tender nature will make Taurus an excellent cook, gardener, lover and artist. 

They are loyal and don’t like sudden changes or criticism. They are somewhat dependable on other people and emotions they can’t seem to let go of and they have the ability to bring a practical voice of reason in any chaotic and unhealthy situation.

GEMINI 

May 21 – June 20

Element: Air

Quality: Mutable

Colour: Light-Green, Yellow

Day: Wednesday

Ruler: Mercury

Greatest Overall Compatibility: Sagittarius, Aquarius

Lucky Numbers: 5, 7, 14, 23

Date range: May 21 - June 20

Archetypes: The Communicator, Networker, Student

Strengths: Gentle, affectionate, curious, adaptable, ability to learn quickly and exchange ideas

Weaknesses: Nervous, inconsistent, indecisive

Gemini likes: Music, books, magazines, chats with nearly anyone, short trips around the town

Gemini dislikes: Being alone, being confined, repetition and routine

The Gemini is expressive and quick-witted. Gemini represents two different personalities in one and you will never be sure which personality you will face. They are sociable, communicative and ready for lots of fun. The Gemini is fascinated with all aspects of the world with extreme curiosity and have a tendency to get serious and restless as they want to experience everything at once.   

Along with Libra and Aquarius, Gemini belongs to the element of air connecting it to all aspects of the mind. 

Ruled by Mercury the planet that represents communication, writing and movement people born under this sun sign often feel like their other half is missing and sometimes feel like they are forever trying to find new friends and mentors to fill this expectation. 

Gemini is an inquisitive, fun-loving sign born with a desire to experience everything and anything there is out there in the world. This makes their character never boring. They are exciting and passionate and are faithful and determined to always treasure their own heart.    

CANCER 

June 21 – July 22

Element: Water

Quality: Cardinal

Colour: White

Day: Monday, Thursday

Ruler: Moon

Greatest Overall Compatibility: Capricorn, Taurus

Lucky Numbers: 2, 3, 15, 20

Date range: June 21 - July 22

Archetypes: The Nurturer, Mother, Water Child

Strengths: Tenacious, highly imaginative, loyal, emotional, sympathetic, persuasive

Weaknesses: Moody, pessimistic, suspicious, manipulative, insecure

Cancer likes: Art, home-based hobbies, relaxing near or in water, helping loved ones, a good meal with friends

Cancer dislikes: Strangers, any criticism of Mom, revealing of personal life

Deeply intuitive and sentimental Cancer signs can be one of the most challenging signs to get to know. They are highly emotional and sensitive. Family orientated they care deeply for all who makes up their family. They are very sympathetic and care deeply for their loved ones. Those born under Cancer are very loyal and show vast empathy for other people and their pain.    

Cancer belongs to the element of water just like Scorpio and Pisces. Guided by emotions they sometimes have a hard time blending into the modern world. Holding their heart on their sleeve they create fleeting emotional patterns that they sometimes can not control. As children they don’t have the emotional abilities to cope with what they feel and should be approached with care and compassion. 

Lack of love and or patience will manifest through numerous mood swings, selfishness, self-pity and manipulation as adults. A person born under the cancer sign is quick to help and avoids conflict. They are quick to help others and quick to avoid conflict. When at peace with their life choices they are happy and content.        

LEO 

July 23 - August 22

Element: Fire

Quality: Fixed

Colour: Gold, Yellow, Orange

Day: Sunday

Ruler: Sun

Greatest Overall Compatibility: Aquarius, Gemini

Lucky Numbers: 1, 3, 10, 19

Date range: July 23 - August 22

Archetypes: The Leader, Golden Child, Performer

Strengths: Creative, passionate, generous, warm-hearted, cheerful, humorous

Weaknesses: Arrogant, stubborn, self-centered, lazy, inflexible

Leo likes: Theater, taking holidays, being admired, expensive things, bright colors, fun with friends

Leo dislikes: Being ignored, facing difficult reality, not being treated like a king or queen

Those born under the sign of Leo often have leadership qualities. They are sometimes dramatic, self-confident, dominant and resistant. When they put their mind to it, they can achieve anything they want. There is an immense strength to Leo the Lion. They often have many friends as they are very generous in nature and loyal as a friend. Self-assured and with a healthy sense of humor attractive they are capable of uniting many different people towards a shared cause.  

Like Aries and Sagittarius, Leo holds the element of fire and means they are warm hearted and like having a good time. They are able to use their mind to solve difficult problems and easily take initiative in resolving various complicated situations. In search for self-fulfillment and constant growth of ego.   

Leo is in search for self-awareness and in constant growth of ego. They are aware of their desires and personality, and they can easily ask for everything they need from others and because of this they easily and sometimes unconsciously neglect the needs of other people in their chase for personal gain or status.

VIRGO

August 23 – September 22

Element: Earth

Quality: Mutable

Colour: Grey, Beige, Pale-Yellow

Day: Wednesday

Ruler: Mercury

Greatest Overall Compatibility: Pisces, Cancer

Lucky Numbers: 5, 14, 15, 23, 32

Date range: August 23 – September 22

Strengths: Loyal, analytical, kind, hardworking, practical

Archetypes: The Server, Healer, Worker, Humble One

Weaknesses: Shyness, worry, overly critical of self and others, all work and no play

Virgo likes: Animals, healthy food, books, nature, cleanliness

Virgo dislikes: Rudeness, asking for help, taking center stage

A Virgo always pays attention to the smallest details, and their deep sense of empathy and humanity makes them one of the most caring signs of the zodiac. They are precise operators and try to ensure that nothing is left to chance. 

They are kindhearted and generally spiritually evolved with a knack for closing themselves off to negative influences in the world. This sign is often misunderstood as they sometimes don’t accept their true feelings to things. The symbolism behind the name Virgo speaks true to their nature. They tend to e born with a feeling they are experiencing things for the first time.  

Virgos are an earth sign along with Taurus and Capricorn. This creates a strong character but one who is reserved and conservative in nature. A Virgo is well organized, practical and constantly fixing things to make sure they don’t encounter chaos. 

They worry that they have missed the slightest detail and that this will be impossible to fix. When they get stuck on the details, they can become overly critical and concerned about something that others do not even notice or care about. Since Mercury is the ruling planet of a Virgo, they tend to have well developed speech and writing and therefore are great communicators.    

LIBRA 

September 23 – October 22

Element: Air

Quality: Cardinal

Colour: Pink, Green

Day: Friday

Ruler: Venus

Greatest Overall Compatibility: Aries, Sagittarius

Lucky Numbers: 4, 6, 13, 15, 24

Date range: September 23 - October 22

Archetypes: The Harmoniser,  Diplomat, Relater

Strengths: Cooperative, diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded, social

Weaknesses: Indecisive, avoids confrontations, will carry a grudge, self-pity

Libra likes: Harmony, gentleness, sharing with others, the outdoors

Libra dislikes: Violence, injustice, loudmouths, conformity

Libra signs are peaceful, fair and love company therefore having a partner is very important to them. Libra like balance and are constantly in pursuit for balance in everything they do. They are constantly chasing fairness, justice and equality. 

The Libra person often realizes that the only things that are truly important to them are inside and try to do everything and anything to avoid conflict and keep the peace. Libra are air signs like Gemini and Aquarius and therefore the people born under these signs require mental stimuli, strong intellect and a quick mind to keep their attention. 

The are inspired by good books, deep discussions and people who have a lot to share and say. Librans need to be careful when talking to others as they sometimes get caught in the middle of situations feeling like they are in the wrong place at the wrong time. Being ruled by Venus makes Librans desire expensive material things and desire a life rich with music, art and travel.   

SCORPIO 

October 23 – November 21

Element: water

Quality: Fixed

Colour: Scarlet, Red, Rust

Day: Tuesday

Ruler: Pluto, Mars

Greatest Overall Compatibility: Taurus, Cancer

Lucky Numbers: 8, 11, 18, 22

Date range: October 23 - November 21

Archetypes: The Transformer, Seeker, Psychologist

Strengths: Resourceful, brave, passionate, stubborn, a true friend

Weaknesses: Distrusting, jealous, secretive, violent

Scorpio likes: Truth, facts, being right, longtime friends, teasing, a grand passion

Scorpio dislikes: Dishonesty, revealing secrets, passive people

Scorpio people are passionate and assertive. They are strong willed and determined in life and therefore make great leaders. They are always aware of the situations around them and importantly are resourceful. 

Those born under the Scorpio sun sign are a water sign and therefore emotional. They are great at keeping secrets and have a calm and cool demeanor. Pluto is their ruling planet and therefore Scorpio people are seen as mysterious and captivating.

People often think a Scorpio person is fierce and they hate dishonesty and can get very jealous and suspicious in relationships. Some Scorpio people can look older than they actually are. They are dedicated to what they do and they are natural leaders who are brave with lots of friends.     

SAGITTARIUS 

November 22 – December 21

Element: Fire

Quality: Mutable

Colour: Blue

Day: Thursday

Ruler: Jupiter

Greatest Overall Compatibility: Gemini, Aries

Lucky Numbers: 3, 7, 9, 12, 21

Date range: November 22 - December 21

Archetypes: The Philosopher, Explorer, Wise Teacher

Strengths: Generous, idealistic, great sense of humor

Weaknesses: Promises more than can deliver, very impatient, will say anything no matter how undiplomatic

Sagittarius likes: Freedom, travel, philosophy, being outdoors

Sagittarius dislikes: Clingy people, being constrained, off-the-wall theories, details

A Sagittarian person is very curious and energetic. They love travelling and have a very philosophical mindset that lets them wander through life and the world searching for fulfillment and wisdom. 

The Sagittarian is and extrovert who loves to transform their thoughts into concrete actions and therefor they feel they can do anything they put their minds to when achieving their goals. They are very optimistic and enthusiastic and like to change what they do all the time therefore freedom is what they desire the most. 

They need to be in constant touch with the world and experience as much as possible anywhere they can. The love exploring different cultures and philosophies and are honest in their relationships. Like other fire signs the Sagittarius has lots of enthusiasm and therefore they are funny and have an intense curiosity. They can be impatient and tactless when they speak and sometimes don’t express themselves in a way that others find tolerable or socially acceptable.   

CAPRICORN 

December 22 – January 19

Element: Earth

Quality: Cardinal

Colour: Brown, Black

Day: Saturday

Ruler: Saturn

Greatest Overall Compatibility: Taurus, Cancer

Lucky Numbers: 4, 8, 13, 22

Date range: December 22 - January 19

Archetypes: The Purposeful One, Father, Time Lord

Strengths: Responsible, disciplined, self-control, good managers

Weaknesses: Know-it-all, unforgiving, condescending, expecting the worst

Capricorn likes: Family, tradition, music, understated status, quality craftsmanship

Capricorn dislikes: Almost everything at some point

Capricorns are the most traditional sign and often are very serious in nature. They posses an inner state of independence that allows them significant progress through their personal and professional life. This sign is a master of self-control and they are therefore great under pressure and often lead the way making solid and realistic plans. 

They manage people well and they learn from their mistakes climbing to the top through experience and expertise. The Capricorn is an earth sign like Taurus and Virgo and therefore are practical and grounded. 

Often seen as stiffs and stubborn in relationships this sign has a hard time accepting the differences in people that are far removed from their own character and often may try to impose their traditional values on others. Saturn is the ruling planet of Capricorns, and this creates restrictions of all kinds. Saturn's influence makes Capricorns practical and responsible but cold and distant. They can be unforgiving and prone to feeling guilty from past actions. For a Capricorn person to thrive they need to learn to forgive their past mistakes.