CHANCES are at some point you’ve been asked about your star sign.
After all, they are considered to affect your romantic behaviour, friendships, and even hobbies and interests.
What are the star signs?
The 12 astrological signs reflect the position of the sun at the time you were born.
In order, they are:
- Aries
- Taurus
- Gemini
- Cancer
- Leo
- Virgo
- Libra
- Scorpio
- Sagittarius
- Capricorn
- Aquarius
- Pisces
It is a belief in astrology that a person's star sign can reveal important traits about them.
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How do I work out my star sign?
The dates used by Mystic Meg for each sign are below.
- Capricorn: December 22 – January 20
- Aquarius: January 21 – February 18
- Pisces: February 19 - March 20
- Aries: March 21 - April 20
- Taurus: April 21 – May 21
- Gemini: May 22 – June 21
- Cancer: June 22 – July 22
- Leo: July 23 – August 23
- Virgo: August 24 – September 22
- Libra: September 23 – October 23
- Scorpio: October 24 – November 22
- Sagittarius: November 23 – December 21
Each of the 12 horoscope signs belongs to one of the four elements - Air, Water, Fire and Earth.
Aries, Leo and Sagittarius are Fire signs, while Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces are water signs.
Meanwhile, Libra, Aquarius and Gemini are considered to be Air signs, while Earth signs are Capricorn, Taurus and Virgo.
What are the characteristics of each star sign?
Aries ♈︎
Ruling planet: Mars
Element: Fire
Zodiac symbol: The Ram
As the first sign in the zodiac, Aries loves to be number one.
Naturally, this fire sign is no stranger to competition.
They are bold and ambitious, and it is in their nature to take action.
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As born leaders, they'll make sure they always come out on top, but this can make for a lot of internalised pressure and stress.
Sometimes they need to learn to chill out and take life less seriously.
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Taurus ♉︎
Ruling planet: Venus
Element: Earth
Zodiac symbol: The Bull
Taurus is ruled by Venus, which is the planet of beauty and love, making them romantic and supportive.
They are known for being stable and conservative, making them one of the most dependable signs of the zodiac
Being a bull, they can be one of two paces - slow and steady, or ready to charge.
This star sign can be gentle or fierce but they don't like to be pushed.
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Gemini ♊︎
Ruling planet: Mercury
Element: Air
Zodiac symbol: The Twins
Spontaneous, playful, and erratic, Gemini is driven by its insatiable curiosity.
Gemini is a zodiac sign that represents two different personalities in one, making them expressive and quick-witted.
They are sociable, intelligent, communicative, and always ready for fun, but do have a serious side to them.
They like keeping their options open and being in the know about anything, everyone and everything.
Geminis are generally kind but can detach themselves on occasion as well.
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Cancer ♋︎
Ruling planet: The Moon
Element: Water
Zodiac symbol: The Crab
People born as Cancer are highly intuitive, emotional and sensitive.
They are guided by their emotions and heart, and can have difficulty fitting into the world around them.
Cancerians demand your total loyalty and undivided attention but they will give the same back.
But even after they learn to trust you, they are also willing to do whatever it takes to protect themselves emotionally.
They often avoid conflict and do not benefit from direct confrontation.
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Leo ♌︎
Ruling planet: The Sun
Element: Fire
Zodiac symbol: The Lion
Passionate, loyal, and infamously dramatic, Leos are always up for a good time.
They are capable of achieving anything they set their minds to in all aspects of their lives.
Leos consider themselves "king or queen of the jungle" because they are strong leaders and extremely dominant.
They are charming, warm, protective, funny, welcoming and great company.
At their worst, this star sign can be jealous, controlling and possessive.
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Virgo ♍︎
Ruling planet: Mercury
Element: Earth
Zodiac symbol: The Virgin
Virgos are known for their logical, practical, and systematic approach to life.
They are also said to be attractive, smart and sophisticated.
Virgos standards are extremely high, especially for themselves, and they have an obsessive nature.
This sign is often misunderstood because they don't always trust their feelings and tend to prioritize reason over emotions.
Their drawbacks are the desire to take centre stage and getting obsessed over every detail.
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Libra ♎︎
Ruling planet: Venus
Element: Air
Zodiac symbol: The Scales
Libra are known for their peaceful and fair nature, and they generally dislike being alone.
They are intelligent, which charms others and makes them good company.
They are often perfectionists, who thrive off order and balance.
Libras are willing to go to great lengths to avoid any form of conflict and maintain peace.
They often self-indulge and have a taste for the finer things in life.
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Scorpio ♏︎
Ruling planet: Pluto/Mars
Element: Water
Zodiac symbol: The Scorpion
Scorpio is one of the most misunderstood signs of the zodiac.
They are natural-born leaders and, as a Water sign, they like to experience and express their emotions.
Scorpios magnetic nature means they constantly intrigue others and, when they turn on the charm, they can be almost impossible to resist.
They are extremely clever and cunning so they are hard to dupe and can be sceptical about everything.
These inherent tendencies can make Scorpios distrustful and jealous.
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Sagittarius ♐︎
Ruling planet: Jupiter
Element: Fire
Zodiac symbol: The Archer
Known for their curiosity and energy, Sagittarius are natural travellers.
As extroverts, they are optimistic, enthusiastic, and always ready for change.
They value freedom and honesty and find it difficult to settle down.
Sagittarius have a great sense of humour, love the outdoors, and thrive on new opportunities.
However, they can sometimes be too outspoken, say things no matter how undiplomatic, and can also be impatient.
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Capricorn ♑︎
Ruling planet: Saturn
Element: Earth
Zodiac symbol: The Goat
Capricorns are extremely dedicated to their goals, and although stubborn, are willing to be patient and work hard to get there.
They are typically traditional and serious in nature, possessing an inner sense of independence.
This star sign tends to be organised, reliable, motivated, family orientated and modest.
However, they often hold grudges and can be stubborn, unoptimistic and ego-centric.
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Aquarius ♒︎
Ruling planet: Uranus
Element: Air
Zodiac symbol: The Water-Bearer
Aquarius are natural thinkers and visionaries, so will often spend a lot of time contemplating projects and plans.
They are deep thinkers and highly intellectual people who love to fight for idealistic causes.
A childlike element of Aquarius is they get bored quite quickly and need constant stimulation.
They hate the feeling of being restricted, freedom and independence is a big deal for this sign.
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Pisces ♓︎
Ruling planet: Neptune
Element: Water
Zodiac symbol: Two fish swimming in opposite directions
Pisces are typically able to immerse themselves into a group very easily and are extremely emotional.
They are very dreamy and creative and are often interested in the arts
While they show enormous amounts of compassion and empathy for others, they often overlook themselves.
They are said to have a healing quality that can help others but could see you getting lost if it becomes too overwhelming.
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What is astrology?
Astrology is the study of the influence stars and planets have on human lives
The position of the sun, stars, moon and planets at the time of people's birth is said to shape their personality and romantic relationships.
What is my moon sign?
Your moon sign represents what zodiac sign the moon was in when you were born.
The moon sign represents your hidden inner world, the subconscious emotional side that others rarely get to see.
To calculate it, you need to know your birth date, time and place.
The more exact these are, the more accurate your natal chart will be.
Generally, people whose moon is in Water signs are more emotional, whereas Earth signs are more stable and grounded.
Fire signs are quick to act, while Air signs are objective and cautious.
What is my rising sign?
Your rising sign helps complete the "Big Three" parts of your horoscope, along with the sun and moon signs.
It denotes which sign was rising in the east at your birth time.
The rising sign can also determine how others see you.
Your birth time is the key to determining your rising sign, as the sign that's rising in the east changes every two hours.
You can find your rising sign here.
What zodiac signs am I most compatible with?
Aries - in a relationship, they work best with their fellow Fire signs - Sagittarius and Leo, as well as air signs - especially Gemini.
Taurus - they are most compatible with other Earth signs - Virgo and Capricorn, or Water signs - Cancer, Pisces, and Scorpio.
Gemini - their most compatible signs are Aries, Aquarius, Libra and Leo.
Cancer - make a great match with Taurus, Virgo, Pisces and Scorpio - people who understand and appreciate their emotional nature.
Leo - best matched with other Fire signs, Sagittarius and Aries are the only ones who can keep up with Leo's fiery, explosive nature.
Virgo - their best matches are Taurus, Cancer and Pisces, and they should avoid relationships with Gemini and Sagittarius.
Libra - most compatible with Gemini, Taurus, Sagittarius and Aquarius.
Scorpio - tend to be picky about their personal relationships and get along best with their fellow water signs – Cancer, Pisces and Scorpio.
Sagittarius - their active, sociable energy needs to be matched, so Sagittarius is most compatible with Aries and Leo.
Capricorn - best matches are Taurus, Virgo and Pisces.
Aquarius - in a relationship, they are most compatible with Gemini, Libra and Sagittarius, as they need someone clever and opinionated.
Pisces - the perfect match for these emotional creatures is Scorpio, Cancer and Capricorn.