When it comes to the Zodiac, each astrological sign has its own traits & signatures. Whether it’s being known as the king of the Zodiac, the cry baby, the stubborn-head, or even the workaholic, each sign is unique & all seem to have their own personality entirely. But it’s not just personality that the signs contribute to, it actually goes much deeper than that.
The most amazing thing about the Zodiac is that it shows us how the astrological sign we’re born other can shape us into who we are; strengths, weaknesses, passions, relationships & more. Not only that, but it can tell you exactly where the planets were, your ruling element, moon sign, & how these all shape your reality on a level out of our control. But most of all, these are all things that contribute to the life we live & something we can analyze to better understand who we are, the choices we make, & where to direct our future.
So for today, we’re going to give you an in-depth look into each of the Zodiac signs individually, their strengths, weaknesses, talents & compatibility, & maybe even teach you a thing or two about yourself. So, if you’re ready to get a little astrophysical, lets dive in.
Aries (March 21st – April 19th)
- Element: Fire
- Planetary Ruler: Mars
- Best Compatability Match: Leo or Libra
To start, the Aries sign is full of fire, energy, & movement, making them a sign that is continuously turbulent. Because of Mars as their ruling planet, they have a constant need to be doing something. Have you ever heard of the term, “think before you act” or “think before you speak”? That term is for you, Aries, as you tend to not do much thinking before taking action.
Alternatively, they enjoy being first, & love the attention they get for it (just as the Leo). Although, this isn’t necessarily a bad thing. This makes them an exceptionally strong sign that fights for their goals & doesn’t give up. They are very strong-willed with a strong personality, & with that also comes an extreme temper.
Because of that fire within, they can get very heated & aggressive towards others, even over little things, which they will struggle with their entire lives. On the other hand, with this fire comes immense passion, confidence, & enthusiasm unlike any other, making them a great lover & someone to get tangled up with if you’re in need of a night of passion.
Taurus (April 20th – May 20th)
- Element: Earth
- Planetary Ruler: Venus
- Best Compatability Match: Scorpio & Cancer
Next, because the Taurus is an earth Zodiac sign, they are a very well-grounded & practical soul. They are naturally responsible & reliable, & tend to keep jobs for a long time. This is because they are considered to be very hard workers & trustworthy. For this reason, also, they are naturally long-term & dependable friends.
In addition to that, because of their ruling planet, Venus, the Taurus enjoys the simple pleasures, such as gardening, music, & creative arts that involve their hands. And because Venus is the ruler of love & relationships, they are quite a hopeless romantic & will pamper & smother their true love entirely with passion & sentimental moments. On the other hand, they strongly dislike change, are very stubborn, & hate complications when it comes to emotions. This can make them somewhat challenging to work with through an argument, but ultimately they are very loyal & well-balanced & would make a great partner if you can see past this.
Gemini (May 21st – June 20th)
- Element: Air
- Planetary Ruler: Mercury
- Best Compatability Match: Aquarius & Saggitarius
Moving onto the social butterfly, AKA the Gemini. This Zodiac sign, being influenced by the air element, is very expressive, spontaneous, & quick-witted. The Gemini, also influenced by its ruler planet, Mercury, representing communication, makes them quite the conversationalist. They love to talk to just about anyone & everyone. They make friends naturally, & love to constantly be doing something new or meeting someone new.
Because they are open-minded & quick thinkers, these signs are typically creative & often get involved in music, art, or writing & excel significantly at it. Many look up to this sign for this ability, & for their natural enthusiast & chipper outlook on life.
Although despite all the good traits this sign has to offer, their negative features can include impulsive behavior, inconsistency, nervousness, & the fear of being alone. But ultimately, given all their great quality, that’s not so bad, is it?
Cancer (June 21st – July 22nd)
- Element: Water
- Planetary Ruler: Moon
- Best Compatability Match: Taurus & Capricorn
Moving onto a sign quite the opposite of the Gemini, & that’s the Cancer. Cancer is a water sign, making them naturally very intuitive, empathetic, & emotional. Ruled by the moon, this sign goes through emotional changes constantly, which may come off as moody & overly sensitive. This sign feels things more profound than any other sign, & while that can be good, it can be too much for some to handle.
Because they are so connected to their emotions, the Cancer is highly creative & tend to gravitate towards the arts, just as the Gemini does. They are also very caring, & will give their all to those they care for without a second thought. This makes them great mothers, nurses, & partners in relationships overall.
Cancer is also quite a loner, & prefers to spend most of their time alone or at home away from others. They don’t have many friends, but the friends they do have are cherished more than anything. Overall, Cancer is a beautiful & caring soul, but sometimes you just have to look past their tears to see that.
Leo (July 22nd – August 22nd)
- Element: Fire
- Planetary Ruler: Sun
- Best Compatability Match: Gemini or Aquarius
Moving onto the luxurious & powerful lion, aka the Leo. The Leo is a sign notorious for thinking they’re the king, making them very confident, secure, & natural-born leaders. Typically those that fall under this fire sign are very passionate, generous & highly creative, making them quite a powerful soul indeed.
The Leo, ruled by the sun, is very clear in what they want in their life & has quite the ego because of it. They enjoy the more glamorous side of life & can often be found chasing after expensive clothing, bright colors, & frequent vacations or spa days. Self-care is huge for them, & a lot of times, Leo is the best-dressed in the room.
Despite all the positive sides to Leo, they are also arrogant, full of themselves, & stubborn, which can sometimes make it difficult to be around them too much. This, in turn, may be why they struggle in relationships. Overall, Leo is a mighty sign, & definitely one that won’t go unnoticed in your life.
Virgo (August 23rd – September 22nd)
- Element: Earth
- Planetary Ruler: Mercury
- Best Compatability Match: Pisces or Cancer
Moving onto the next sign is the Virgo. Ruled by the element of earth, the Virgo is the most very strong-willed, organized & cautious sign of the Zodiac. Because of their obsession with detail, Virgos tend to be overthinkers & perfectionists, which isn’t always bad but can be when taken to the extreme such as in this case. This, combined with Mercury as their ruling planet (which is the planet of communication), makes them naturally expressive & energetic when it comes to their passions, such as writing (which they are a natural at).
The Virgo also has a deep sense of justice & are very hardworking. Often times, they tend to put their work above having a break or relaxing. This gives them the perfect drive & self-control for being entrepreneurs, self-employed workers, or business owners. They are also very driven by helping people, so they will often go above & beyond to help someone else before helping themselves.
Alternatively, the Virgo is very shy & tend to worry & critique themselves, which can bring them into a depressed state. Overall, as long as the Virgo makes time to smell the roses & slow down a little, they can find the perfect balance of work & play easily.
Libra (September 23rd – October 22nd)
- Element: Air
- Planetary Ruler: Venus
- Best Compatability Match: Sagittarius & Aries
Next, we have perhaps the most peaceful Zodiac sign; the Libra. Libra, ruled by the air, is a very practical, fair, & diplomatic sign. Think of them as the police of the Zodiac, as Libra is motivated by justice, & is always trying to find the perfect balance of anything & everything in their life. This is not a sign for arguments or conflict, & will avoid so whenever possible.
Although this sign seems well-grounded, they have a draw for the more material things in life, such as money, glamor, or luxury. This is the sign you could find going out for fine-dining or a luxury vacation every week. These impulses are something that the Libra will have to gain control over.
The Libra is also very intellectual, & can be found digging their nose in a good book frequently. These are inspired by motivational speakers, influencers, & anyone who can get their mind turning. With their ruling planet is Venus, which is responsible for love & romance, Libra is the most passionate, gentle, & harmonious lover of all of the Zodiac.
Scorpio (October 23rd – November 21st)
- Element: Water
- Planetary Ruler: Pluto
- Best Compatability Match: Cancer & Taurus
Next, the Scorpio is a water sign, & that makes them highly passionate & expressive. Although, they aren’t quite as emotional as other water signs & tend to direct that energy more towards their leadership & goals. Scorpios are naturally self-driven & are an inspiration to those around them. This makes them great at any job they do, but especially a self-driven business.
Scorpio is driven by Pluto’s planet, which represents regeneration & transformation, which ties in easily to the Scorpios calm & driven manor. Although Scorpio tends to struggle with jealousy & secrecy, which can make them difficult in relationships, even if they mean well, they are intense & caring souls unlike any other. With that said, as long as a Scorpio is willing to grow & be more trusting, they are an excellent friend or partner to have around at all times.
Saggitarius (November 22 – December 21st)
- Element: Fire
- Planetary Ruler: Jupiter
- Best Compatability Match: Aries or Gemini
Up next is the powerful Saggitarius. This sign is known for it’s enthusiastic, adventurous, & genuine demeanor. They are very driven when it comes to their goals & tend to keep a robust & optimistic attitude, which naturally draws people in.
Because of their ruling planet is Jupiter, Sagittarius is a curious cat, & dreams of travel & adventure. They are overjoyed by experiencing new places, new people, & new cultures & feed off of it soulfully. They also have a deep love & appreciation for philosophy, which contributes to passion.
Although, the Saggitarius has a difficult time expressing themself, & often gets too caught up in their emotions to the point of frustration. They are also very impatient, so when they want something, they feel that they have to have it. This is something that the Saggitarius struggle with all their life & will need to overcome.
Capricorn (December 22nd – January 19th)
- Element: Earth
- Planetary Ruler: Saturn
- Best Compatibility Match: Taurus & Cancer
And lastly, Capricorn is a very smart, disciplined, & responsible Zodiac sign. Because they are ruled by the earth, they tend to keep to the traditional & have a very educated & realistic approach to everything in their life. This sign is incredibly independent, stable & self-driven, which can make it challenging to find a companion that matches this.
Because Capricorn is ruled by Saturn (which typically has to do with difficulties & restrictions), they have a tough time when it comes to differences in traits or opinions of others, & may come off rude or aggressive when discussing it. And because of their traditional values, they tend to come off as a know-it-all & very stubborn, keeping only to the path they’ve created for themselves. Overall, the Cap will face many challenges but perhaps the biggest one will be learning to go with the flow.
Aquarius (January 20th – February 18th)
- Element: Air
- Planetary Ruler: Uranus
- Best Compatability Match: Saggitarius or Leo
Next, those with an Aquarius Zodiac sign are anything but boring. Aquarius’s, because they are air signs, go past the surface area of life & relationships. They also tend to be naturally highly intelligent as well as very deep thinkers. The Aquarius loves to be right & can become bored quickly with people & situations that do not stimulate or challenge their mental capabilities. Although, this doesn’t necessarily mean they like it when people disagree with them & can actually become quite heated when they do.
The Aquarius sign is also sometimes a bit of a loner & can come off aggressive due to its ruling planet, Uranus. But they can also be very energetic, calm, & mindful. And tapping into their emotions better is an absolute must for a balanced life.
Ultimately, they require freedom of expression, speech, & action in order to be truly happy, & do not do well under controlled or constrained relationships.
Pisces (February 19th – March 20th)
- Element: Water
- Planetary Ruler: Neptune
- Best Compatability Match: Taurus or Virgo
And lastly, being a water sign, the Pisces is a compassionate, creative, & friendly sign to be around. They are self-less & will naturally help others.
Because their ruling sign is Neptune, they have a deep love for creativity, & more specifically, music. Often times, those under this sign are artistic & naturally gravitate towards the more creative aspects, as well as careers where they can help people. They are also quite the romantic at heart.
Alternatively, perhaps the Pisces’ biggest fault is that they are overly trusting, fearful, & doubtful. The Pisces, because they are so emotional like the Cancer, tend to overthink & worry about unnecessary stressors & problems & create their own negative reality. This is something they will have to grow out of & overcome to achieve a peaceful life.