The 12 Zodiac Signs
Each of the 12 zodiac signs — from Aries through Pisces — covers a roughly month-long window of the year and carries its own element, ruling planet, and personality traits. Find your sign below for its dates, core traits, and today's live horoscope reading.
Aries
Mar 21 - Apr 19
Bold and impulsive, Aries leads with instinct and thrives on new challenges. As the first sign of the zodiac, they bring pioneering energy and rarely shy away from competition.
Element
Fire
Ruler
Mars
Quality
Cardinal
Taurus
Apr 20 - May 20
Grounded and steady, Taurus values comfort, loyalty, and the finer things in life. Patient but stubborn, they build things that last.
Element
Earth
Ruler
Venus
Quality
Fixed
Gemini
May 21 - Jun 20
Curious and quick-witted, Gemini loves conversation, variety, and learning. Adaptable by nature, they can see multiple sides of any situation.
Element
Air
Ruler
Mercury
Quality
Mutable
Cancer
Jun 21 - Jul 22
Deeply intuitive and protective, Cancer leads with emotion and forms strong attachments to home and family. Their empathy runs deep.
Element
Water
Ruler
Moon
Quality
Cardinal
Leo
Jul 23 - Aug 22
Warm, confident, and generous, Leo loves to be seen and to make others feel special. Natural performers, they lead with heart and charisma.
Element
Fire
Ruler
Sun
Quality
Fixed
Virgo
Aug 23 - Sep 22
Precise and thoughtful, Virgo notices what others miss. Practical and hardworking, they find satisfaction in improving things around them.
Element
Earth
Ruler
Mercury
Quality
Mutable
Libra
Sep 23 - Oct 22
Diplomatic and fair-minded, Libra seeks balance and harmony in relationships. They have a natural eye for beauty and connection.
Element
Air
Ruler
Venus
Quality
Cardinal
Scorpio
Oct 23 - Nov 21
Intense and perceptive, Scorpio isn't afraid of depth or transformation. Fiercely loyal, they value honesty above all else.
Element
Water
Ruler
Mars
Quality
Fixed
Sagittarius
Nov 22 - Dec 21
Adventurous and philosophical, Sagittarius craves freedom and new horizons. Optimistic and blunt, they say what they think.
Element
Fire
Ruler
Jupiter
Quality
Mutable
Capricorn
Dec 22 - Jan 19
Disciplined and ambitious, Capricorn plays the long game. Responsible and patient, they build success step by step.
Element
Earth
Ruler
Saturn
Quality
Cardinal
Aquarius
Jan 20 - Feb 18
Independent and original, Aquarius marches to its own beat. Idealistic and forward-thinking, they care deeply about community and progress.
Element
Air
Ruler
Saturn
Quality
Fixed
Pisces
Feb 19 - Mar 20
Compassionate and imaginative, Pisces feels the world deeply. Dreamy and intuitive, they connect through empathy and creativity.
Element
Water
Ruler
Jupiter
Quality
Mutable
Common Questions About Zodiac Signs
The 12 zodiac signs are Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces — each covering a roughly month-long window of the calendar year.
Your zodiac sign (sun sign) is determined by your date of birth. Check the date range for each sign below to find yours.
Your sun sign (what most people mean by 'zodiac sign') reflects your core identity. Your moon sign reflects your emotional nature, and your rising sign (ascendant) reflects how others perceive you — both are based on your exact birth time and location, not just your birth date.
Fire, Earth, Air, and Water. Each of the 12 signs belongs to one element, which shapes its core temperament — fire signs are energetic, earth signs are grounded, air signs are communicative, and water signs are intuitive.
Yes — every sign's daily, weekly, and monthly horoscope is free to read for anyone. Many readers check a partner's or friend's sign too.