Astrology basics

Zodiac signs and meanings

The twelve tropical signs, with element, modality, traditional rulership, and dignities.

• Aries

  Aries is cardinal fire, ruled by Mars, and the exaltation of the Sun. A plain-language guide to the first tropical sign.

• Taurus

  Taurus is fixed earth, ruled by Venus, and the exaltation of the Moon. A plain-language guide to the second tropical sign.

• Gemini

  Gemini is mutable air, ruled by Mercury. A plain-language guide to the third tropical sign, the twins, and the craft of exchange.

• Cancer

  Cancer is cardinal water, ruled by the Moon, and the exaltation of Jupiter. A plain-language guide to the fourth tropical sign.

• Leo

  Leo is fixed fire, ruled by the Sun. A plain-language guide to the fifth tropical sign, the heart, and the craft of being seen.

• Virgo

  Virgo is mutable earth, ruled by Mercury, and the exaltation of Mercury. A plain-language guide to the sixth tropical sign and the craft of sorting.

• Libra

  Libra is cardinal air, ruled by Venus, and the exaltation of Saturn. A plain-language guide to the seventh tropical sign and the craft of the pair.

• Scorpio

  Scorpio is fixed water, traditionally ruled by Mars. A plain-language guide to the eighth tropical sign, depth, and what is shared or sealed.

• Sagittarius

  Sagittarius is mutable fire, traditionally ruled by Jupiter. A plain-language guide to the ninth tropical sign, the far road, and the aim.

• Capricorn

  Capricorn is cardinal earth, ruled by Saturn, and the exaltation of Mars. A plain-language guide to the tenth tropical sign and the long climb.

• Aquarius

  Aquarius is fixed air, traditionally ruled by Saturn. A plain-language guide to the eleventh tropical sign, the circle, and the cold sky.

• Pisces

  Pisces is mutable water, traditionally ruled by Jupiter, and the exaltation of Venus. A plain-language guide to the twelfth tropical sign.

Also in this library: Planets in astrology · The 12 houses in astrology · Astrology aspects for beginners.