12 Zodiac Signs: Dates, Traits & Compatibility
This is your complete quick reference to the 12 zodiac signs. You’ll find each sign’s dates, element, modality, ruling planet, core traits, and high‑level compatibility guidance. For best results, compare not just Sun signs but also Moon (emotions) and Rising/Ascendant (first‑impression style).
Elements and Modalities
- Elements: Fire (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius), Earth (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn), Air (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius), Water (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces)
- Modalities: Cardinal (initiators), Fixed (stabilizers), Mutable (adapters)
Element shows temperament; modality shows how a sign acts. Fire + Air blend well; Earth + Water support each other. Cardinal starts, Fixed sustains, Mutable adapts.
Sign‑by‑Sign Cheatsheet
Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 19)
- Element/Modality: Fire, Cardinal; Ruler: Mars
- Traits: Bold, competitive, fast to act
- Pairs Well: Air signs (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius) that channel momentum
Taurus (Apr 20 – May 20)
- Element/Modality: Earth, Fixed; Ruler: Venus
- Traits: Steady, comfort‑loving, loyal
- Pairs Well: Water signs (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces) for emotional balance
Gemini (May 21 – Jun 20)
- Element/Modality: Air, Mutable; Ruler: Mercury
- Traits: Curious, talkative, quick to pivot
- Pairs Well: Fire signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) that enjoy pace
Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22)
- Element/Modality: Water, Cardinal; Ruler: Moon
- Traits: Caring, protective, intuitive
- Pairs Well: Earth signs (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn) for stability
Leo (Jul 23 – Aug 22)
- Element/Modality: Fire, Fixed; Ruler: Sun
- Traits: Confident, creative, spotlight‑ready
- Pairs Well: Air signs for strategy and social balance
Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22)
- Element/Modality: Earth, Mutable; Ruler: Mercury
- Traits: Precise, helpful, optimization‑minded
- Pairs Well: Water signs that value care and nuance
Libra (Sep 23 – Oct 22)
- Element/Modality: Air, Cardinal; Ruler: Venus
- Traits: Diplomatic, aesthetic, partnership‑oriented
- Pairs Well: Fire signs that decide quickly and keep flow
Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21)
- Element/Modality: Water, Fixed; Ruler: Mars/Ketu (traditional/vedic lens)
- Traits: Intense, strategic, loyal
- Pairs Well: Earth signs for structure; Pisces for depth
Sagittarius (Nov 22 – Dec 21)
- Element/Modality: Fire, Mutable; Ruler: Jupiter
- Traits: Adventurous, philosophical, expansive
- Pairs Well: Air signs for ideas; Aries/Leo for momentum
Capricorn (Dec 22 – Jan 19)
- Element/Modality: Earth, Cardinal; Ruler: Saturn
- Traits: Ambitious, disciplined, long‑game focus
- Pairs Well: Water signs that support sustained effort
Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 18)
- Element/Modality: Air, Fixed; Ruler: Saturn/Rahu (vedic)
- Traits: Innovative, independent, community‑minded
- Pairs Well: Fire signs that execute bold ideas
Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20)
- Element/Modality: Water, Mutable; Ruler: Jupiter/Neptune (modern)
- Traits: Empathic, imaginative, adaptive
- Pairs Well: Earth signs for grounding; Cancer/Scorpio for flow
Sun vs Moon vs Rising
- Sun: Identity and will; what you grow into
- Moon: Emotional needs; what feels safe and nourishing
- Rising (Ascendant): How you start things; your first‑impression style
Compatibility improves when Moons get along (shared comfort) and when one partner’s rising complements the other’s Sun/Moon. For team chemistry, cross‑check Moons and Mars placements for conflict style.
Quick Compatibility Rules
- Fire + Air = dynamic and fast‑moving
- Earth + Water = stable and supportive
- Cardinal + Fixed + Mutable mix = healthiest team composition
For a deeper team/relationship view, see our detailed guide: “Cosmic Gaming Compatibility” (multiplayer synergy by sign).
FAQs
- Do cusp birthdays change my sign? Not in Vedic astrology; accurate time/place clarifies Ascendant and Moon.
- Why do some pairs clash? Modality conflicts (e.g., two Fixed signs) can create stalemates.
- What matters most for dating? Moon and Venus/Mars interplay often matters more than Sun alone.
Next Step
Generate your free birth chart to see your Sun, Moon, and Rising—then revisit this guide for nuanced compatibility beyond basic Sun‑sign pairings.
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