To find your proper astrological sun sign, have a chart done or look up your birth date in an ephemeris to see when the sun sign changed. The dates used in the information below are general or approximate dates. Each year the sun sign time span changes.
By having a chart done for yourself, you will discover the 10 planets and which ones are of positive and negative polarity -- this helps form your personality and responses to circumstances. Are you more introverted or extroverted? Are you more spiritual or material minded? You must know your birth time, birth date and location (city, state, country) for an accurate chart. Check out the astrology reports for an affordable way of having a chart done to see where all of your planets are in your chart! If you are not interested in a report and know how to read a chart, you may just order a birth chart for a few dollars.
Negative and Positive Polarities
One is not better than the other. Negative does not mean that the sun sign native is always negative, nor does the Positive sun sign native mean that she is always positive.
Negative generally means that the sun sign native is more compassionate, giving, caring, loving, kind, nurturing, home and family oriented, and security (money) minded. These people need to work on their self-confidence and self esteem issues as they are never quite sure of how good their abilities and talents are - (although others tell them how good they are all of the time).
Positive generally means that the sun sign native is more of a leader, adventurous, a risk taker, good conversationalist, extroverted and people oriented. They are great thinkers and inventors and do things on large scales. They don’t mind being the center of attention and like the attention from their accomplishments. (Sometimes positive signs think they can accomplish anything because many of them are fearless and enjoy a challenge).
Aries - The Ram of the Mountains
First Sign
Ruled by Mars
Sun in sign approximately March 20 - April 20
Element: Fire Sign
Quality: Cardinal
Polarity: Positive/Masculine
Season: Spring
Direction: EAST
General Personality Traits:
Frequently called the baby of the zodiac, Arians "want what they want when they want it!" It is the first sign, which signifies the beginning. It is self-expression. It charges ahead to get its goals and ambitions. It is an adventurous sign, courageous and sometimes blunt. This sign does not like rules, restrictions or limitations. Arians move to new projects and many times do not complete old ones when they get bored with them. It can be egotistical and selfish. Always a trailblazer and interesting companion, this sign will keep you on your toes.
Never tell an Arian they can’t do something, as they will go out of their way to do it and prove you wrong. Basically, never TELL an Arian anything, always ask or suggest.
Rulerships:
| Actors | Actresses |
Architects | | Artists |
Banks and all forms of banking | Beauty |
| Cattle | Caution |
Culture |
| Dancers/dancing |
Loans | Money |
| Perseverance | Practicality |
Singers/singing |
| Slow Learner |
Stability | Stubbornness |
| Thyroid Gland | Trustworthiness |
Vocal chords,the voice |
| Wheat/wheat fields |
Taurus - The Bull of the Plains
Second Sign
Ruled by Venus
Sun in sign approximately April 21 - May 20
Element: Earth Sign
Quality: Fixed
Polarity: Negative/Feminine
Season: Spring
General Personality Traits:
This practical earth sign has the ability to be stubborn, determined and can persevere easily through hard times. It is difficult for a Taurean to do many things at once, as they like to be perfectionists in their accomplishments and want time to concentrate on all aspects of a given project or circumstance. They are very affectionate, loving and family oriented. This sign needs money in the bank for security of the family. They are strongly rooted in their opinions and it would take someone of great conviction to try to change their minds. These natives are usually patient, kind and very giving to family and friends.
Once you lose the trust of a Taurean, you will never regain it.
Rulerships:
| Ambition | Baldness |
Caps,Hat | | Eyes |
Face | Fire |
| Firemen | Fireplaces |
Head |
| Headaches |
Heat | Insomnia |
| Iron, steel leaders | Manufacturers |
Materialism |
| Mechanical engineers |
Military | Operations |
| Physical activity | Pioneers |
Temperament |
| Tools |
Gemini - The Twins of the Night Sky
Third Sign
Ruled by Mercury
Sun in sign approximately May 20 - June 20
Element: Air Sign
Quality: Mutable
Polarity: Positive/Masculine
Season: Spring
General Personality Traits:
The Castor and Pollux twins rule this sun sign. Many think that the twins rule two sides of the personality, but in my research, it seems that each twin has six personalities thus allowing them to be very accomplished in many fields. They can multitask easily and are usually one step ahead of everyone else. They do everything quickly; this includes responding to others without thinking first which may cause hurt feelings along the way. Generally, a rather fun sign that loves travel, conversation and logic. They have a lot of nervous energy; can be restless, inconsistent and superficial. The mature Gemini finishes everything they start.
Never ask a Gemini a question unless you really have the time to hear the whole story.
Rulerships:
| Advertising | Arms |
Asthma |
| Bicycling |
Books/bookstores | Breathing |
| Brothers/Sisters | Computers.computer related items |
Cousins |
| Education |
Handwriting | Information |
| Intellect | Journalists |
Journeys |
| Lectures |
Libraries | Literature |
| Mail,mailboxes,mail carriers | Nervous System |
Printers/printing |
| railroads |
Relatives | Schools(elementary |
| Teachers/teaching | Writers/Writing |
Cancer - The Crab of the Ocean
Fourth Sign
Ruled by the Moon
Sun in sign approximately June 20 - July 20
Element: Water Sign
Quality: Cardinal
Polarity: Negative/Feminine
Season: Summer
Direction: NORTH
General Personality Traits:
This moonchild can be unstable, emotionally immature and much too sensitive. This is the ideal Mother sign which is nurturing and caring of the family despite her dreams and ambitions. The water element may allow the Cancerian to have many secrets and they can be evasive of direct questioning. Over protective of family, Cancerian children want independence and freedom to do what they want. They are kind, sympathetic, resourceful, cautious shrewd and moody. They tend to hide within their shells when they are not sure about how to handle a particular situation. Confrontation is not their strong suit.
If you want to get closer to a Cancerian, do not ask personal questions until you get to now her much better and have earned her trust.
Rulerships:
| Agriculture | Bakers/bakeries |
Baths/Bathrooms |
| Boats/Boating |
Breasts | Collectors/collections |
| Cooks/cooking | Crying |
Digestion |
| Fishing |
Fluids/Liquids | Gardens/Gardeners |
| Groceries | Home/home life |
Hotels/inns |
| Kitchens |
Laundries | Nurses/nursing |
| Plumbers | Restaurants |
Sailing/sailors |
| Sea/seamen/matters of the sea |
Water | |
Leo - The Lion of the Jungle
Fifth Sign
Ruled by the Sun
Sun in sign approximately July 21 - August 22
Element: Fire Sign
Quality: Fixed
Polarity: Positive/Masculine
Season: Summer
General Personality Traits:
This enthusiastic sign is one of the most powerful and expressive of all the signs. They are ruled by the Sun, the center of our universe. They also need to feel as if they are the center of their loved ones’ lives as well as with friends. They are creative, graceful, dignified, determined and dramatic. They tend to be very generous, good natured and helpful to others. They are also intolerant, can be conceited, snobbish and pompous. They have tremendous sources of love and encouragement to others.
A Leo may forgive you, but will never forget what you have done to them.
Rulerships:
| Amusement Parks | Brokers |
Children |
| Circuses |
Creativity | Entertainment |
| Gambling | Games |
Government and all related to it |
| Heart |
Independence | Jewels |
| Parties | Speculation |
Spine |
| Sports/sporting events and stadiums |
Sunny/disposition | Theaters |
Virgo - The Virgin of the Homeland
Sixth Sign
Ruled by the Mercury
Sun in sign approximately August 21 - September 21
Element: Earth Sign
Quality Mutable
Polarity: Negative/Feminine
Season: Summer
General Personality Traits:
Introverted like Taurus, but can be a little more freedom loving and adaptable by it’s mutable nature. Virgo is addicted to practicality, material objects and perfectionism. They need everything to be perfect - even themselves. A young Virgo should learn that nothing but God is perfect, just to take some of the pressure off of this native. They are the nags of the zodiac, criticizing everything wherever they go. Most of the time they are unaware of this bad habit, but others immediately recognize it. Worrisome, negative, fearful and overwhelmed easily, this sign can drive anyone crazy. They need to lighten up and take one day at a time and not worry so much about the future. Virgos are wonderful at detailed work and can focus on any given issue until its completion. Virgos need to work hard, feel useful and be of service to others.
Don’t get into a debate with a Virgo. They will have all the evidence needed to change your mind or to prove you wrong. You will probably concede the argument just so they will shut up!
Rulerships:
| Accounts/accounting | Administration |
Animals |
| Charts/Maps |
Civil Service | Clerks |
| Clothing | Critics |
Dairies |
| Diets/nutrition |
Employment | Food |
| Health | Labor |
Libraries |
| Navy/naval officers and all related subjects |
Sanitation | Service to others/volunteer work |
| Teachers/teaching | |
Libra - The Scales of Balance
Seventh Sign
Ruled by the Venus
Sun in sign approximately September 21 - October 21
Element: Air Sign
Quality: Cardinal
Polarity: Positive/Masculine
Season: Autumn
Direction: WEST
General Personality Traits:
This compromising sign needs total balance in their life or it is impossible to make decisions and move forward. Legendary for their procrastination, Librans need people who can make choices for them. They are comfortable with having life run them instead of taking control of their own life. This is also the sign of open warfare. Librans will take a lot of negativity until they can’t handle it anymore and then they simply explode. They thrive in a harmonious relationship or environment filled with beautiful things and kind words. They are idealistic, easy going, romantic and usually have a very refined appearance. Being gullible, naive and flirtatious (sometimes without knowing it) can get them into trouble.
Do yourself a favor and make decisions for the Libran in your life - they will thank you for it in the long run.
Rulerships:
| Actors/Actress | Affection |
Arbitration |
| Art/Artist and all related topics |
Beauty | Companionship |
| Compromise | Decorators |
Endocrine System |
| Fashion |
Justice | Indecision |
| Kidneys | Marriage/your spouse/your mate |
Music/musicians |
| Social affairs/gatherings |
Unions | |
Scorpio - The Scorpion, Eagle and Phoenix of Many Destinations
Eighth Sign
Ruled by the Pluto
Sun in sign approximately October 22 - November 21
Element: Water Sign
Quality: Fixed
Polarity: Negative/Feminine
Season: Autumn
General Personality Traits:
This sign is set in its ways, can be very opinionated and thinks that they are the only ones who know what is right for everyone. This sun sign has a very responsive nature and is very giving and loving to those she trusts. Loyalty means everything to a Scorpion native. They have powerful feelings and emotions and a strong sense of purpose. Family is important, as with all of the water signs. Providing for that family is their major task to accomplish in this lifetime. They are imaginative, subtle, persistent and determined. Whatever they wish to accomplish, they usually do it well. This sign represents regeneration and often-through self-destructive behavior. They have a great deal of personal magnetism and healing power.
Never double cross a Scorpio or you will unfortunately be out of her life forever.
Rulerships:
| Butchers | Bluntness |
Cesspools |
| Cremation |
Cruelty | Death/the dead |
| Executions | Genitals |
Hate |
| Insurance of all types |
Legacies | Pharmacies |
| Pubic Area | Regeneration |
Reincarnation |
| Reptiles |
Sewers | Sexual Intercourse |
| Urine | Venereal Disease |
Vices |
Sagittarius - The Archer of Philosophy
Ninth Sign
Ruled by the Jupiter
Sun in sign approximately November 22 - December 21
Element: Fire Sign
Quality: Mutable
Polarity: Positive/Masculine
Season: Autumn
General Personality Traits:
The Archer aims for great aspirations and heights. They cover a lot of ground, even more than its opposite sign, Gemini. They love foreign travel, need to be on the go and sometimes enjoy being the clowns of the zodiac. They are the luckiest of all of the sun signs. Sag are philosophers and teachers and are very friendly, versatile, sincere, outgoing, dependable, open minded, and extremely optimistic. They can be tactless, irresponsible and capricious. Their arrogance seems to be their greatest flaw. Sag is a freedom loving sign, which needs room to grow and find adventure.
Don’t suggest local vacation trips for this sign or you may be vacationing alone.
Rulerships:
| Abundance | Aliens |
Altars |
| Archery |
Banks/Banking | Ceremonies |
| Churches | College/college students |
Education(higher) |
| Foreign affairs and countries |
Hips and thighs | Horses,horsemen,races |
| Hunting | Journeys/voyages |
Judges |
| Law/lawyers |
Philospohy/philosophers | Prayers/praying |
| Publishing/writings that are published |
Religion/theologians | Wisdom |
Capricorn - The Goat of the Hills
Tenth Sign
Ruled by the Saturn
Sun in sign approximately December 21 - January 20
Element: Earth Sign
Quality: Cardinal
Polarity: Negative/Feminine
Season: Winter
Direction: SOUTH
General Personality Traits:
This businessman sign is one of practicality and logic. It can reach any goal it can imagine. This native perseveres and overcomes obstacles at a slow, steady pace. They are reliable, ambitious, efficient, organized, persistent, patient and have a good but dry sense of humor. This goat can be pessimistic and very conventional. They are often slow to develop, but later in life, find their fortune through hard work and determination. They are so business oriented because of their need to provide stability and security for their family or children. Very accomplished in many areas, Capricorns are true entrepreneurs.
It is often very hard to pin down a Capricorn who will always be just a little out of reach by climbing the challenging hills ahead.
Rulerships:
| Bones | Business |
Caves |
| Cemeteries |
Chiropractors | Clocks |
| Colds | Coal |
Concentration |
| Conservation |
Credit | Crystals |
| Depression | Farms/farming |
Grain |
| Honors |
Integrity | Land/land speculation |
| Leather/leather goods | Lumber |
Mines |
| Profession |
Senior Citizens | Time |
Aquarius - The (Water) Bearer of Knowledge
Eleventh Sign
Ruled by the Uranus
Sun in sign approximately January 21 - February 20
Element: Air Sign
Quality: Fixed
Polarity: Positive/Masculine
Season: Winter
General Personality Traits:
This outgoing, and knowledgeable sign is the humanitarian of all the signs. It wishes to help everyone in the world and many times is taken advantage of by those who want something for nothing. They are original thinkers, inventive, intellectual, friendly, independent, idealistic and always wanting to be unconventional or "different" than the rest. Aquarius can be in a loving significant other relationship; however, it is more comfortable for them to be helping the masses. They volunteer for everything and are always rooting for the underdog. They must have freedom and close personal relationships are too confining, so you see them helping friends a great deal - sometimes to get out of the house or just to feel the freedom they so desperately need.
Never try to pin down an Aquarian, as they will be gone faster than a piece of straw in a tornado.
Rulerships:
| Airplanes/Airports | Astrology/astrologers
|
Aviation
|
| Electricity
|
Electronics | Friends
|
| Inventions/inventors
| Motors
|
Photography/photographers |
| Psychology/psychiatry |
Radio/Television | Revolutions |
| Reforms | Science |
Social affairs/social functions |
| Socialism |
Societies | X-ray/x-ray technicians |
Pisces - The Fish of the Seas
Twelfth Sign
Ruled by the Neptune
Sun in sign approximately February 20 - March 20
Element: Water Sign
Quality: Mutable
Polarity: Negative/Feminine
Season: Winter
General Personality Traits:
This sign can drift through changes and life easily. They are the most fluid of all the zodiac signs although their introverted nature makes them the most sensitive as well. These natives have deep and strong emotions and are much too impressionable and susceptible to outside influences - they often need to escape. This is why many Pisceans are actors/actresses as they find it easier to be someone else. They operate on an intuitive level so many may find it difficult to understand them. Pisceans are self sacrificing, compassionate, and full of sympathy for mankind. They are often kind, receptive and intuitive. They can also be vague about important issues. Pisceans are indecisive, secretive, careless, and not very adept at dealing with the physical world.
Never ask a Piscean a direct question as you won’t remember the original question once you are confused by their vagueness and creative imagination.
Rulerships:
| Abstract
| Alcohol/alcoholic beverages/alcoholism |
Anesthetics
|
| Asylums
|
Bartenders
| Charity |
| Cheating | Clairvoyance |
Clouds/fog |
| Confinement |
Disappointments | Divers/diving |
| Drugs | Enemies/secrets |
Fish/fishing/fishermen |
| Gasoline |
Hospitals | Imprisionment |
| Institutions of all kinds | Lymphatic system |
Mediums(spirit guides) |
| Navy/naval personnel |
Occult | Oceans/oceanographers
|
Oil/oil wells | |
