The signs of the zodiac help to know the nature, strengths, weaknesses and talents of each person. Knowing them allows you not only to better understand yourself and others, but also to predict what will happen in the future. You only need dates of birth to get this knowledge. In addition to the well-known zodiac twelve, we can also distinguish Chinese zodiac signs. What characterizes each of them? What signs of the zodiac suit each other? What are the signs of the zodiac in English? Check!
1. What are the signs of the zodiac?
The zodiac is a belt on the celestial sphere on which the sun moves. Even in antiquity, this belt was divided into 12 parts, probably by the Babylonians, although in fact it was the Greeks who shaped it in the way we know it today.
Astrology consists of 12 zodiac signs , each within 4 weeks. The individual signs of the zodiac are characterized by specific features of character and temperament.
There are people who, after getting to know a person, almost immediately ask about their date of birth to find out what kind of person they are dealing with. Although there is no scientific basis to claim that the arrangement of the stars on the day of birth has any influence on a person and his character, many people still believe in the horoscope and take it seriously.
2. Signs of the zodiac – birthdays
What are the signs of the zodiac in the western horoscope ? These are:
- Aries: March 21 – April 19;
- Taurus: April 20 – May 22;
- Gemini: May 23 – June 21;
- Cancer : June 22 – July 22;
- Leo: July 23 – August 23;
- Virgo: August 24 – September 22;
- Libra: September 23 – October 22;
- Scorpio: October 23 – November 21;
- Sagittarius: November 22 – December 21;
- Capricorn: December 22 – January 19;
- Aquarius: January 20 – February 18;
- Pisces: February 19 – March 19.
3. Zodiac signs dates – characteristics
Below we present a short description of each sign of the zodiac . However, it is worth treating it with a slight grain of salt.
3.1. Zodiac signs: Aries
Aries is the first astrological sign of the zodiac. Its patron is Mars. He is independent, courageous and impulsive . Has a strong will, persistently pursues the chosen goal. Demonstrates leadership, entrepreneurship and independence. He can be crooked, impatient and uncomfortable. He requires a lot from himself and from others.
3.2. Zodiac signs: Taurus
Taurus is heavily influenced by Venus. He is mild -mannered, sensual, economical and persistent . He has a big heart, and can be artistically gifted. He can be careless and stubborn.
3.3. The signs of the zodiac: Gemini
Gemini is the third astrological sign of the zodiac. Its patron is Mercury. People under this sign are great at communicating with people, are flexible and versatile , have diplomatic skills. They like discussions very much, often intellectuals with a great sense of humor. They can also be fickle, sarcastic and irritable.
3.4. Zodiac signs: Cancer
Cancer is strongly influenced by its patron – the Moon. He is imaginative, good memory and caring . Cancer is emotional, tender and romantic, and is sympathetic. He can be fickle, shy and shy, prone to withdraw in difficult situations.
3.5. Zodiac signs: Leo
Leo is the fifth astrological sign of the zodiac. Its star is the sun, and its element is fire. Demonstrates leadership skills, is proud, independent and ambitious . He loves to play, is full of optimism, and at the same time he is frugal. He can be conceited and vain. He likes to be the center of attention.
3.6. Zodiac signs: Virgo
Virgo, like the Bliznieta, is subject to Mercury. A person of this sign is sensible, methodical, sober, intelligent and rational . She is a perfectionist, she has a love for order. She loves to be adored. Virgo is also meticulous, self-interested, and is characterized by criticism.
3.7. Zodiac signs: Libra
Seventh astrological sign of the zodiac – Libra is a sociable, tactful and loyal person. Her element is air, her guardian planet – Venus. Has artistic abilities. She is also hesitant and vulnerable to environmental influences. She can be possessive.
3.8. Zodiac signs: Scorpio
Scorpio is the eighth astrological sign of the zodiac. His element is water, the planet Mars and Pluto. A person of this sign is energetic and has strong feelings. She is wise, sensual and has good intuition . She is also suspicious, keen and inquisitive. He loves money.
3.9. Zodiac signs: Sagittarius
Sagittarius – the ninth astrological sign of the zodiac is fiery and changeable. Its patron is Jupiter. Sagittarius is faithful, generous and enthusiastic . Honest, straightforward, cheerful. He is also impatient, independent and distracted.
3.10. Zodiac signs: Capricorn
The zodiacal Capricorn is cautious and timid by nature, very responsible. Its patron is Saturn. She is characterized by persistence, strictness and patience . Walks on the ground, is extremely faithful to family and friends. He can be ruthless and stiff.
3.11. Zodiac signs: Aquarius
The eleventh astrological sign of the zodiac is Aquarius. His guardian planet is Saturn, and also Uranus today. A person born under this sign is honest, independent and has a lot of personal charm . He is altruistic and has many friends. She is also chaotic, unreliable and nervous.
3.12. Zodiac signs: Pisces
Pisces is the twelfth and final astrological sign of the zodiac. Its patron is Jupiter, and nowadays also Neptune. A person born under this sign is gentle, understanding and loving, dreamy and sentimental . She can also be shy, sensitive and lazy.
4. Signs of the zodiac – matching
What signs of the zodiac suit each other?
- Aries best communicate with Leo, Scorpio, Libra and the Scarves ;
- Taurus will do best with Libra, Scorpio and Capricorn ;
- Twins like to be with Pisces, Libra and other Scarves ;
- Cancer feels best with Scorpio, Pisces and Aquarius ;
- Leo feels good in the company of people born under the sign of another Leo, Scorpio, Capricorn and Gemini ;
- Virgo is best with the Scarlets, Taurus and Pisces ;
- Libra loves being in the company of Gemini, Aries and Aquarius ;
- Scorpio communicates best with Capricorn, Pisces, Cancer and Leo ;
- Sagittarius feels good in the company of Virgo, Gemini, Taurus and Aries ;
- Capricorn likes to be with Cancer, Taurus, Leo, Virgo and other Capricorns ;
- Aquarius feels best in the company of Aries, Libra and Twins ;
- Pisces feels great in the company of Aquarius, Scorpio and Cancer .
5. Chinese zodiac signs
The Chinese zodiac is completely different from the Western one. In the case of this horoscope, the signs do not change in the monthly but in the annual cycles. Each year a different animal rules.
The year begins with the second new moon after the winter solstice of the sun, therefore this date is not constant. The Chinese zodiac cycle lasts 12 years , therefore Chinese and Western signs cannot be compared with each other.
The animals that rule the Chinese zodiac change every 12 years. However, each year they take on the color of one of the five Chinese elements, therefore the complete cycle of the Chinese calendar lasts 60 years.
What are the Chinese zodiac signs known to us and which years were their reigns?
- Rat (1900, 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020)
- Wol (1901, 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021);
- Tiger (1902, 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010);
- Zajac (1903, 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011);
- Dragon (1904, 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012);
- Waz (1905, 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013);
- Kon (1906, 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014);
- Koza (1907, 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015);
- Malpa (1908, 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016);
- Rooster (1909, 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017);
- Dog (1910, 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018);
- Pig (1911, 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019).
