Zodiac Dates and Characteristics: Astrology Signs, Ruling Planets and Personality Traits
Zodiac Signs and Dates
This page explains zodiac sign dates, ruling planets, gender associations, and fundamental personality characteristics of each astrological sign.
Zodiac Dates Overview
- Aries: March 21 - April 20
- Taurus: April 21 - May 21
- Gemini: May 22 - June 22
- Cancer: June 23 - July 22
- Leo: July 23 - August 22
- Virgo: August 23 - September 22
- Libra: September 23 - October 22
- Scorpio: October 23 - November 21
- Sagittarius: November 22 - December 21
- Capricorn: December 22 - January 21
- Aquarius: January 22 - February 19
- Pisces: February 20 - March 20
Aries [March 21 - April 20]
Your ruling planet: Mars (represents attraction, war, and energy)
Element: Fire, positive
Gender classification: Masculine
Greatest ability: Vitality and action
Main trait: Initiative, courage, and boldness
Desire: Leadership and guidance
Goal: Success and victory
Weakness to overcome: Impatience
Taurus [April 21 - May 21]
Your ruling planet: Venus (represents beauty, love, and arts)
Element: Earth, negative
Gender classification: Feminine
Greatest ability: Warm-heartedness and determination
Main trait: Protective and loyal nature
Note: Taurus is often called the "Wealth Sign"
Desire: Continuous progress
Goal: Wealth, luxury, and material success
Keyword: Stability
Weakness to overcome: Sensitivity, possessiveness, and material attachment
Gemini [May 22 - June 22]
Your ruling planet: Mercury (represents intelligence and communication)
Element: Air, positive
Gender classification: Masculine
Greatest ability: Intelligence
Main trait: Helpfulness and cheerfulness
Desire: Journalism and writing
Goal: Fame and recognition
Keyword: Continuity
Weakness to overcome: Excessive talking
Cancer [June 23 - July 22]
Your ruling planet: Moon (represents emotions)
Element: Water, negative
Gender classification: Feminine
Greatest ability: Patience
Main trait: Compassion and kindness
Desire: Financial success
Goal: Continuous progress
Keyword: Protection
Weakness to overcome: Carelessness
Leo [July 23 - August 22]
Your ruling planet: Sun (represents supreme power)
Element: Fire, positive
Gender classification: Masculine
Greatest ability: Planning
Main trait: Generosity
Desire: Rising to the top
Goal: Achieving abundance
Keyword: Creativity
Weakness to overcome: Pride and self-centeredness
Virgo [August 23 - September 22]
Your ruling planet: Mercury (intelligence, communication)
Element: Earth, negative
Gender classification: Feminine
Greatest ability: Discipline and structured life
Main trait: Attention to detail
Desire: Social recognition
Goal: Continuous improvement and success
Keyword: Analysis
Weakness to overcome: Shyness and lack of courage
Libra [September 23 - October 22]
Your ruling planet: Venus (beauty, love, arts)
Element: Air, negative
Gender classification: Masculine
Greatest ability: Balance and moderation
Main trait: Respect and elegance
Desire: Mature friendships
Goal: Wealth and a stable life
Keyword: Balance
Weakness to overcome: Love of showiness
Scorpio [October 23 - November 21]
Your ruling planet: Mars and Pluto (attraction, transformation, power)
Element: Water, negative
Gender classification: Feminine
Greatest ability: Intuition
Main trait: Determination and analysis
Desire: Wealth
Goal: Lifelong prosperity
Keyword: Passion
Weakness to overcome: Lack of forgiveness and neglect
Sagittarius [November 22 - December 21]
Your ruling planet: Jupiter (abundance and expansion)
Element: Fire, positive
Gender classification: Masculine
Greatest ability: Self-confidence
Main trait: Optimism and entrepreneurship
Desire: Fame and recognition
Goal: Travel and discovery
Keyword: Exploration
Weakness to overcome: Underestimating others
Capricorn [December 22 - January 21]
Your ruling planet: Saturn (discipline and structure)
Element: Earth, negative
Gender classification: Feminine
Greatest ability: Determination and endurance
Main trait: Honesty
Desire: Rising to the top
Goal: Leadership and stability
Keyword: Caution
Weakness to overcome: Excess curiosity
Aquarius [January 22 - February 19]
Your ruling planet: Uranus (change and innovation)
Element: Air, positive
Gender classification: Masculine
Greatest ability: Common sense
Main trait: Humanitarian and strong will
Desire: Creating progress opportunities
Goal: Advancement and helping others
Keyword: Independence
Weakness to overcome: Neglect and undervaluing money
Pisces [February 20 - March 20]
Your ruling planet: Neptune (represents dreams)
Element: Water, negative
Gender classification: Feminine
Greatest ability: Compassion and care for others
Main trait: Vitality and sensitivity
Desire: Peace
Goal: Wealth and happiness
Keyword: Imagination
Weakness to overcome: Undervaluing self-worth
