Complete Guide to the 12 Zodiac Signs: What is Your Zodiac Sign?

Here are the zodiac sign dates in order, so discover which one is yours by looking at your birth month and date.

• Dates: March 21- April 19
• Element: Fire
• Ruling Planet: Mars
• Zodiac Symbol: Ram
• Fall: Saturn
• Birthstones: Heliotrope, Diamond, Jasper, Topaz, Sapphire, Aquamarine
• Color: Red
• Key Traits: Innovative, passionate, competitive, courageous, optimistic

Aries is the first birth sign in the zodiac, so these signs enjoy being number one. They are considered the most active sign in astrology.

They are competitive, ambitious, driven into most challenging situations, and take over leadership roles. Even, they show the ability to complete any task at once.

They always seek to be first no matter what in every phase of life, either work or social life.

However, these fire signs are impatient, impulsive, moody, and bold.

Compatibility

Aries are more of a match with the fire and air signs like Sagittarius, Leo, Aquarius, and Gemini, per Today.

These signs are less compatible with Taurus, Pisces, Cancer, and Capricorn.

• Dates: April 20 - May 20
• Element: Earth
• Ruling Planet: Venus
• Zodiac Symbol: Bull
• Birthstones: Diamond, Sapphire, Rose, Garnet, Emerald, Quartz
• Fall: Uranaus
• Color: Green
• Key Traits: Ambitious, loyal, determined, grounded, sensual

The 2nd astrological sign, Taurus, is chill in nature. They love luxurious life, so you can mostly see them spending on messages and vacations.

These earth signs mostly share their passion for arts. They even work smartly, which helps them to succeed in their career goals.

While it's about their heart, they are loyal but must feel secure to commit, according to Shape.

As long these signs are not taken for granted, they stick with the same person for the long term.

Compatibility

Taurus does not want to involve in unexpected relationships, as they need financial security and stability. So, the best signs that match this sign are Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces.

Taurus is less compatible with Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius. Taurus is jealous, so it's hard for them to maintain a stable relationship with these three signs.

• Dates: May 21 - June 20
• Element: Air
• Ruling Planet: Mercury
• Zodiac Symbol: Twin
• Birthstones: Emerald, Pearl
• Fall: South Node
• Spirit Color: Yellow
• Key Traits: Communicative, curious, outgoing, impulsive, and funny

The third birth sign in the zodiac, Gemini, is playful and curious.

In terms of love, they are called 'players of the zodiac.' They keep their option open until they find the one.

As twin stars, they possess the capability to handle the work of two people at once.

They loved being busy with work while handling various projects together.

However, these signs get easily bored, so they enjoy the different friend's circle and love to wander between social networks.

Compatibility

Gemini is attracted to the one who fulfills their fascinating conversation need.

They are more compatible with air signs Aquarius and Libra. These air signs understand the Gemini nature.

Gemini is energetic like the fire signs Aries, Sagittarius, and Leo. So, these signs are also suitable for each other.

However, Gemini shares a less common feature with Cancer, Pisces, and Scorpio.

• Dates: June 21 - July 22
• Element: Water
• Ruling Planet: The Moon
• Zodiac Symbol: Crab
• Fall: Mars
• Birthstones: Moonstone, Ruby, Pearl, Emerald
• Key Traits: Loyal, caring, friendly, helpful, emotional

The fourth astrological sign, Cancer, is sensitive and emotional and mainly focuses on their family.

This sign has guided by their heart and emotion, and they feel challenged to fit in the world.

This sign is good listeners and is good at keeping all your secrets.

Nonetheless, they have trust issues, and they overthink 24/7.

Compatibility

Cancer is most consistent with the water signs Scorpio and Pisces. These signs understand the emotional language of Cancer.

Besides this, the earth sings like Taurus, Capricorn, and Virgo share similar significance with Cancer.

This sign is least matchable with Aquarius, Aries, and Gemini.

• Dates: July 23 - August 22
• Element: Fire
• Ruling Planet: Sun
• Zodiac Symbol: Lion
• Birthstones: Peridot
• Key Traits: Creative, courteous, funny, passionate

The fifth birth sign, Leo, has a heart of gold. This sign is acknowledged for their natural leadership skills as they seek to solve challenging problems.

They are ambitious and a good leader with creative and artistic thinking.

They are confident, and when they set their minds on anything, they can achieve it. Also, they are funny and outgoing and like to enjoy their life.

On the other hand, Leos are bossy, competitive, and overdramatic.

Compatibility

Leos are a good match for the fire sings Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius. These signs share the same passion.

This fire sign is also well-matched with the air signs Libra, Gemini, and Aquarius.

Leos are less compatible with Capricorn, Virgo, or Cancer, as they possess distinct traits.

• Dates: August 23 - September 22
• Element: Earth
• Ruling Planet: Mercury
• Zodiac Symbol: Maiden
• Fall: Venus
• Birthstones: Sapphire
• Spirit Color: Green and Brown
• Key Traits: Logical, caring, responsible, intelligent

The sixth birth sign, Virgos, is the most caring person as they share a deep sense of humanity.

This sign gives priority to reason rather than emotion. They have a good eye for detail and are worried if they miss anything.

Being the ruling planet Mercury, Virgos are good at speech and writing. So, they mainly choose their career as writers, artists, and journalists.

However, they are extremely picky, nervous, and too hard on themselves.

Compatibility

Virgos are caring people, so they are a good match for any zodiac sign.

However, Scorpio, Capricorn, Taurus, and Cancer are the most compatible signs for them.

This sign is least compatible with Gemini and Sagittarius, as they don't tend to like the can-do attitude of Virgos.

• Dates: September 23 - October 22
• Element: Air
• Ruling Planet: Venus
• Zodiac Symbol: Scales
• Fall: Sun
• Birthstones: Opal Gemstone
• Spirit Color: Pink and Blue
• Key Traits: Friendly, extroverted, clever

Libras are likable, charming, and the social butterflies of astrology. They see the good in everything, and they have good social skills.

These signs enjoy being with people and love to have a wide network of friends. They have an active sense of humor and are eager about the topics that shift their interests.

They pride themselves on being fair-minded, and you can see them walking into the fight and working it out between them, as they are peace-oriented people.

Overall, this sign has great taste, and they relish the beautiful things in life.

Compatibility

Libras are most consistent with air signs and fire signs, Gemini, Leo, Aquarius, and Sagittarius.

These signs get along with Libras, as they are social and relationship oriented.

These signs are less agreeing with the earth and water signs, mainly Capricorn.

• Dates: October 23 - November 21
• Element: Water
• Ruling Planet: Mars
• Zodiac Symbol: Scorpion
• Birthstones: Topez
• Spirit Color: 'Black'
• Key Traits: Powerful, passionate, brave, resourceful, resilient, intuitive

Scorpios are passionate, committed, and sensitive nature.

This sign's level of dedication is unmatched by any other zodiac sign in astrology.

When Scorpios set their mind to something, nothing can stop them from achieving it. If they consider anything important, they investigate deeply to find the truth as they are fact lovers.

They have strong personality, and they see right through people. Besides, they never open up about their feelings and cannot forgive someone easily.

Their loving side comes out when they feel comfortable, but they take time to cope with new people and situations.

Compatibility

Scorpios are more compatible with water signs Cancer, Pisces, and Scorpios. These signs understand each other emotional language.

They are also well-fitted with the earth signs Capricorn, Taurus, and Virgo, as they value their groundedness.

Scorpio's bond is complicated with Gemini, Aquarius, Leo, and Sagittarius, so they are not a good match for each other.

• Dates: November 22 - December 21
• Element: Fire
• Ruling Planet: Jupiter
• Zodiac Symbol: Archer
• Birthstones: Topaz, Turquoise, Tanzanite, Zircon, Citrine
• Spirit Color: Purple
• Key Traits: Optimistic, adventurous, humorous, smart

Sagittarius is fun-loving, and they never give up on anything. They are curious and enjoy discovering and traveling.

They are the most optimistic and adventurous people out there. These signs enjoy bringing the most out of life and enjoying epic nights out. They spend life chasing their dreams to the end of the earth or devoting their life to what they believe.

If they are passionate about something, they tend to do it in a great way. They also take on risky challenges that others felt hard to achieve.

Although they have a great sense of humor, they sometimes become overbearing.

Compatibility

Sagittarius mostly shares an emotional relationship with the fire signs Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius.

Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius are also well matched with Sagittarius, as they possess common dynamism.

Nonetheless, Sagittarius and Taurus are the least compatible astrological signs.

• Dates: December 22 - January 19
• Element: Earth
• Ruling Planet: Saturn
• Zodiac symbol: Sea-Goat
• Birthstone: Garnet 
• Key traits: Hardworker, honest, persistent, loyal

Capricorns are known as the focused signs of the zodiac. They are acknowledged for their hard work and dedication.

These signs are the masters at reaching big goals through small but successful steps. They tend to be dedicated to something noteworthy for people, whether they share their goals or not.

They also know how to shut out undeserved distractions. Meanwhile, they love to spend time in nature and refresh in peaceful settings.

They are loyal to their friends and know how to build a lifestyle that suits them.

Compatibility

Virgo, Taurus, and Capricorn are the three earth sign most compatible with Capricorn, as they understand each other emotional level.

This sign also has a good bond with Cancer, Scorpion, and Pisces.

However, they are inconsistent with Gemini, Libra, Aries, and Aquarius.

• Date: January 20 - February 18
• Element: Air
• Ruling planet: Uranus
• Zodiac symbol: Water-Bearer
• Birthstone: Amethyst, Opal, Sugilite, Garnet, Jasper
• Key traits: Clever, innovative, analytical, technical, truthful

The eight astrological signs, Aquarius, are deep thinkers known for high intellectual skills.

They are freedom-loving people who do not care what others think, as they share a unique and original vibe.

This sign is not afraid of change, and they do not depend on others. They don't like when people tell them what to do.

Also, they are good at hiding their feelings. They are kind of social birds but won't force themselves to be involved unless they want to.

Compatibility

Libra, Gemini, and Aquarius are the three air signs they are highly compatible with Aquarius, as they share the same intellectual level.

Capricorn and Taurus are two signs they don't match with Aquarius.

• Dates: February 19 - March 20
• Element: Water
• Ruling planet: Neptune
• Zodiac symbol: fish
• Birthstone: Aquamarine
• Key traits: creative, compassionate, helpful, intuitive, imaginative, artistic

Pisces are a very creative and imaginative person with a good sense of humor. They are a bit psychic and caring for others at the extreme.

They are very thoughtful and warm-hearted and love to help people. On the other hand, they neglect their own needs.

Compatibility

Capricorn and Taurus are a perfect match for Pisces.

On the other hand, Gemini is the worst match for this sign. Although Virgo seems to have some match with Pisces, Cancer can be their best friend.

There are four elements Air, Fire, Water, and Earth. Three signs fall under each of the components.

• Air Sign: Gemini, Aquarius, and Libra
• Fire Sign: Aries, Sagittarius, and Leo
• Water Sign: Cancer, Pisces, and Scorpio
• Earth Sign: Taurus, Capricorn, and Virgo

Additionally, these elements are controlled by these three qualities.

Cardinal

The Cardinal sings includes each sign from each element in astrology, Aries, Libra, Cancer, and Capricorn. These signs indicate a new beginning as they are good thinkers who initiate new ideas.

If you come under the Cardinal sign, you are innovative and full of new ideas.

Fixed

The fixed signs come in the middle of the season, Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius. If you are one of them, you are a loyal and artistic person.

Mutable

The four Mutable signs in astrology are Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces. These signs indicate the end of the season and change is coming, per Cosmopolitan.

If your signs come under Mutual, you are open-minded and withhold judgment until they know the fact.