The complete wheel
All Zodiac Signs
Twelve signs, each defined by an element, a modality, and a ruling planet. Those three attributes do most of the interpretive work in traditional astrology — the traits follow from them.
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Aquarius is the zodiac's fixed air sign, associated with individuality, innovation, and community ideals; modern astrology assigns it Uranus as ruler while traditional astrology uses Saturn.
- Element
- air
- Modality
- fixed
- Ruling planet
- Uranus (traditional: Saturn)
- independent
- inventive
- humanitarian
- detached
- unconventional
Pisces closes the zodiac year as its mutable water sign, associated with empathy, imagination, and spiritual sensitivity; modern astrology assigns it Neptune as ruler while traditional astrology uses Jupiter.
- Element
- water
- Modality
- mutable
- Ruling planet
- Neptune (traditional: Jupiter)
- empathetic
- imaginative
- dreamy
- adaptable
- compassionate
Aries opens the zodiac year as its first cardinal fire sign, associated in Western tropical astrology with initiative, courage, and a fast-moving, action-first temperament.
- Element
- fire
- Modality
- cardinal
- Ruling planet
- Mars
- bold
- energetic
- direct
- competitive
- impulsive
Taurus is the zodiac's first fixed earth sign, traditionally linked to stability, material security, and a slow, deliberate approach to life shaped by its rulership by Venus.
- Element
- earth
- Modality
- fixed
- Ruling planet
- Venus
- steady
- patient
- grounded
- sensual
- stubborn
Gemini is the zodiac's first mutable air sign, ruled by Mercury and traditionally associated with communication, curiosity, and a dual, quick-shifting nature symbolized by the Twins.
- Element
- air
- Modality
- mutable
- Ruling planet
- Mercury
- curious
- adaptable
- communicative
- witty
- restless
Cancer is the zodiac's first cardinal water sign, ruled by the Moon and traditionally associated with home, emotional depth, and protective attachment to family and close relationships.
- Element
- water
- Modality
- cardinal
- Ruling planet
- Moon
- nurturing
- intuitive
- protective
- emotional
- loyal
Leo is the zodiac's fixed fire sign, ruled by the Sun and traditionally associated with self-expression, leadership, creativity, and a warm, magnetic personal presence.
- Element
- fire
- Modality
- fixed
- Ruling planet
- Sun
- confident
- generous
- dramatic
- warm
- proud
Virgo is the zodiac's mutable earth sign, ruled by Mercury and traditionally associated with precision, service, health-consciousness, and a detail-oriented, improvement-seeking mindset.
- Element
- earth
- Modality
- mutable
- Ruling planet
- Mercury
- analytical
- meticulous
- practical
- modest
- helpful
Libra is the zodiac's cardinal air sign, ruled by Venus and traditionally associated with balance, partnership, fairness, and an appreciation for harmony and beauty.
- Element
- air
- Modality
- cardinal
- Ruling planet
- Venus
- diplomatic
- fair-minded
- sociable
- indecisive
- aesthetic
Scorpio is the zodiac's fixed water sign, associated with intensity, transformation, and emotional depth; modern astrology assigns it Pluto as ruler while traditional astrology uses Mars.
- Element
- water
- Modality
- fixed
- Ruling planet
- Pluto (traditional: Mars)
- intense
- passionate
- secretive
- resilient
- perceptive
Sagittarius is the zodiac's mutable fire sign, ruled by Jupiter and traditionally associated with exploration, optimism, higher learning, and a broad, freedom-seeking outlook.
- Element
- fire
- Modality
- mutable
- Ruling planet
- Jupiter
- adventurous
- optimistic
- philosophical
- blunt
- freedom-loving
Capricorn is the zodiac's cardinal earth sign, ruled by Saturn and traditionally associated with discipline, long-term ambition, structure, and a responsible, achievement-oriented drive.
- Element
- earth
- Modality
- cardinal
- Ruling planet
- Saturn
- disciplined
- ambitious
- responsible
- reserved
- patient