Zodiac Sign Reference
Twelve Zodiac Signs
Compare each sign by element, modality, ruling planet, date range and core meaning.
How to use this zodiac list
Read your Sun sign first if you are new, then compare Moon and Ascendant signs. In a full chart, every planet expresses through a sign.
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Fire signs
- ElementFireA
Aries
Modality: Cardinal / Ruler: MarsThe initiator of the zodiac — bold, direct, and wired to act before others finish thinking.
Learn more - ElementFireL
Leo
Modality: Fixed / Ruler: SunThe performer of the zodiac — generous, creative, and driven by a need to be seen and appreciated.
Learn more - ElementFireS
Sagittarius
Modality: Mutable / Ruler: JupiterThe philosopher of the zodiac — expansive, adventurous, and seeking meaning beyond the immediate.
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Earth signs
- ElementEarthT
Taurus
Modality: Fixed / Ruler: VenusThe builder of the zodiac — patient, sensual, and committed to creating lasting value.
Learn more - ElementEarthV
Virgo
Modality: Mutable / Ruler: MercuryThe analyst of the zodiac — precise, service-oriented, and devoted to continuous improvement.
Learn more - ElementEarthC
Capricorn
Modality: Cardinal / Ruler: SaturnThe strategist of the zodiac — disciplined, ambitious, and building legacy through sustained effort.
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Air signs
- ElementAirG
Gemini
Modality: Mutable / Ruler: MercuryThe communicator of the zodiac — curious, adaptable, and perpetually gathering perspectives.
Learn more - ElementAirL
Libra
Modality: Cardinal / Ruler: VenusThe harmonizer of the zodiac — diplomatic, aesthetic, and committed to fairness in relationships.
Learn more - ElementAirA
Aquarius
Modality: Fixed / Ruler: Uranus (Saturn)The visionary of the zodiac — independent, humanitarian, and committed to collective progress.
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Water signs
- ElementWaterC
Cancer
Modality: Cardinal / Ruler: MoonThe nurturer of the zodiac — emotionally intelligent, protective, and deeply connected to home.
Learn more - ElementWaterS
Scorpio
Modality: Fixed / Ruler: Pluto (Mars)The transformer of the zodiac — intense, perceptive, and unafraid of depth.
Learn more - ElementWaterP
Pisces
Modality: Mutable / Ruler: Neptune (Jupiter)The mystic of the zodiac — intuitive, compassionate, and dissolving boundaries between self and universe.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are zodiac signs the same as houses?
No. Signs describe style. Houses describe life areas. A planet in Aries in the 10th house is read differently from Aries in the 4th house.
Which sign should I read first?
Start with your Sun sign, then Moon and Ascendant. After that, read the sign placement of each planet.
Do elements matter?
Yes. Fire, Earth, Air and Water show the basic energetic tone behind groups of signs.