Sun in signs

ARIES

TAURUS

GEMINI

CANCER

LEO

VIRGO

LIBRA

SCORPIO

SAGITTARIUS

CAPRICORN

AQUARIUS

PISCES

The 12 Signs

In contemporary Western astrology, the zodiac signs are thought to symbolize twelve fundamental personality archetypes or modes of expression. These twelve signs are categorized into four elements: fire, earth, air, and water. Fire and air signs are associated with masculinity, while water and earth signs are linked to femininity. Additionally, the twelve signs are further classified based on three qualities: cardinal, mutable, and fixed.

The table below presents the zodiac names in Latin along with their English translations and corresponding individuals. It also provides information on the associated element and quality for each sign. Keep in mind that the starting and ending dates of each sun sign are approximate, as they can vary slightly from year to year due to the Earth’s non-synchronous orbit around the sun (a year doesn’t precisely align with a whole number of days). For precise sign entrance and exit dates and times (which correspond to the 12 “mid-climates” within the Chinese lunisolar calendar), specialized software or an ephemeris is required.

SYMBOL
SIGN
ENGLISH NAME
ELEMENT
QUALITY
POLARITY
RULER
RULING PLANET
PERIOD OF SUN SIGN
Aries
The Ram
Fire
Cardinal
Positive
Mars
Vernal Equinoxe - the day before Corn Rain (March 21)
Taurus
The Bull
Earth
Fixed
Negative
Venus
Corn Rain - the day before Corn Forms (April 20)
Gemini
The Twins
Air
Mutable
Positive
Mercury
Corn Forms - the day before Summer Solstice (May 21)
Cancer
The Crab
Water
Cardinal
Negative
Moon
Summer Solstice - the day before Great Heat (June 21)
Leo
The Lion
Fire
Fixed
Positive
Sun
Great Heat - the day before End of Heat (July 23)
Virgo
The Maiden
Earth
Mutable
Negative
Mercury
End of Heat - the day before Autumnal Equinox (August 23)
Libra
The Scales
Air
Cardinal
Positive
Venus
Autumnal Equinox - the day before First Frost (September 23)
Scorpio
The Scorpion
Water
Fixed
Negative
Pluto (Mars)
First Frost - the day before Light Snow (October 23)
Sagittarius
The Archer
Fire
Mutable
Positive
Jupiter
Light Snow - the day before Winter Solstice (November 23)
Capricorn
The Mountain Sea-Goat
Earth
Cardinal
Negative
Saturn
Winter Solstice - the day before Great Cold (December 22)
Aquarius
The Water-Bearer
Air
Fixed
Positive
Uranus (Saturn)
Great Cold - the day before Vernal Showers (January 20)
Pisces
The Fish
Water
Mutable
Negative
Neptune (Jupiter)
Vernal Showers - the day before Vernal Equinox (February 19)

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