Astrology divides the circle of heavens into twelve segments, each corresponding to one of the 12 signs of the Zodiac, thus defining the date of the Zodiac Signs. For Astrology, the sun sign contributes to the characterization of the main astrological personality traits of each one of us. Your sign is then determined by the position the Sun occupied in the sky at the time of your birth.
As you've certainly noticed, people who share the same sign are very different from each other. This is due not only to each one's astrological map or birth chart - each of us has our own map, which for experts, allows the assessment of a series of cosmic influences, life circumstances, behaviors, and blocks (self-imposed or external), which concern, solely and exclusively, that same person. On the other hand, each person shapes their personality as they mature and integrate new experiences and learning. We are all unique.
The personality of the 12 signs of the Zodiac was being defined based on in a series of assumptions that resulted from the esoteric observation and interpretation of the elements of the natural world - the Primordial Qualities , the Elements, the Modes, the Polarities, as Houses and the movements and characteristics attributed to the Planets of our solar system.
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The Zodiac Sign Dates and the Birth Chart
If you are interested in Astrology themes, you have already come across books, newspapers, or magazines with different indications for the dates of the signs. If you were born on transition date, only your astral map can reveal the true astrological influences of your personality. Until then, the date of the signs is taken as a reference. As for other people, there is no doubt when they are born on days clearly positioned within the dates of each of the segments of the Zodiac cycle.
How to Know the Zodiac Sign Dates?
In the list below, you will find a proposal for the date of the signs used in various sources on the subject, which we follow here on AstralGossip:
Aries - March 21st to April 20th
Aries is the first sign of the Zodiac and this is the most important clue to understanding its personality. A typical Aries likes to be first in everything. Ruled by Mars, Aries is the sign of the ego that needs to assert itself and express itself. Patience is not one of their strengths and other people's laziness can make them lose their minds.
Taurus - April 21st to May 21st
Taurus is an Earth sign and is firmly connected to the physical world. It is ruled by Venus, the goddess of love in Roman mythology. A typical Taurus person embodies her attributes: sensual, materialistic, sensitive, and full of appetite. Taurus' behavior is placid, kind, peaceful and sensible. Live and let live, could be her motto and it represents well the way she is in life.
Gemini - May 22nd to June 21st
The Gemini symbol suggests duality, which is a striking feature of this sign. Its planet is Mercury, lord of the domain of communication. The typical Gemini is happy to do more than one thing at the same time. It is the communicator of the Zodiac, loves talking, arguing, eavesdropping. Curious and witty, it is always on the move and can become the person of the seven-crafts.
Cancer - June 22nd to July 22nd
Cancer natives are sensitive, although their tough outer shell cannot always reveal this. The Moon, its ruling planet, regulates their habits and typical Cancer values, above all, the predictability of their routine. It does not like confrontation and, in a situation of direct conflict, it tends to withdraw rather than fight. Patience and tenacity are their greatest resources. The natives of this sign are the best at taking care of others.
Leo - July 23rd to August 23rd
Leo is the only sign ruled by the Sun, and just as this star is at the center of the solar system, so the natives of Leo are the center of their own universe. Like the sun's warm rays, Leo has a brilliant and limitless personality. It values pride and personal dignity. Leo flourishes when recognized and withers, when it doesn't have the recognition or attention it thinks is fair.
Virgo - August 24th to September 23rd
Virgo is the Zodiac perfectionist. Ruled by Mercury, this native can gain a reputation for being overly critical or overly demanding. Virgo is meant to serve. It has a strong work ethic, sometimes at the expense of its personal life. He's picky and a workaholic. At home, they are tidy and organized. Everything has to be in its place.
Libra - September 24th to October 23rd
Balance and harmony. These are two characteristics almost immediately recognizable to the Libra natives. Governed by Venus, Libra is communication, sharing, partnership. The typical native of this sign hates to be alone or to do things without company. Its powers of negotiation, arbitration, and mediation are unbeatable.
Scorpio - October 24th to November 22nd
Scorpio is the sign of the sixth sense and has a hard time dealing with other people's indifference. It is ruled by Pluto, god of the underworld, and has Mars as a corrective planet. Scorpio lives life with great intensity. Their feelings are passionate and deep, despite their difficulty seeing halftones. Everything is black and white. Either loves it or hates it.
Sagittarius - November 23rd to December 21st
Sagittarius is full of energy and enthusiasm. Ruled by Jupiter, this is the sign of the travelers of the Zodiac. Optimistic by nature, the Sagittarius native doesn't waste much time in vague considerations about what might have been. He always looks ahead to the horizon of the future. He seeks meaning and wisdom with the same appetite with which he travels.
Capricorn - December 22nd to January 20th
Capricorn is ruled by Saturn, the planet of frontiers, and they like to know where they are. A typical Capricorn is fearless, firm, grounded and purposeful. They believe in hard work, dedication and planning. The Capricorn child looks like an adult in a small stitch. The sense of duty and responsibility are attributes that are early recognized in the natives of this sign.
Aquarius - January 21st to February 19th
Aquarius is a sign of Air, the element of mind. Your ruling planet is Uranus counting on Saturn as co-ruler. It is the sign of intellect, ideology, political and social concerns, humanitarian and ecological causes. You tend to feel uncomfortable or embarrassed by emotional displays and may disconnect from your feelings. Rational and objective, it needs to be intellectually stimulated.
Pisces - February 20th to March 20th
Pisces is ruled by Neptune, the king of the sea, and it has Jupiter as a current planet. Like the sea, its personality knows no limits and is terrified of being deprived of freedom. Extremely sensitive, they absorb the energetic charges around them like a sponge. The typical Pisces has a great desire to please and will mold itself to what is expected of it. Finding meaning in life is this native's greatest challenge.
The Possibility of a Thirteenth Sign
The basis of astrological knowledge goes back many millennia ago. At that time, the technological limitation prevented a correct observation of the Cosmos, which could have given rise to a 13 sign.
The constellation of Ophiucius, or Serpentarium, for example, was deleted. This one, positioned between Scorpio and Sagittarius, could have given rise to another sign. If so, all signs from October on, would have another date.
On the other hand, Ancient Astrology did not take into account that constellations have different configurations. The Sun takes 45 days to pass through the constellation Virgo, but only 7 days to pass through Scorpio. If these factors were considered, the date of the signs would be:
- Aries - April 19th to May 13th
- Taurus - May 14th to June 21st
- Gemini - June 22nd to July 20th
- Cancer - July 21st to August 10th
- Leo - August 11th to September 16th
- Virgo - September 17th to October 30th
- Libra - October 31st to November 23rd
- Scorpio - November 24th to 29th
- Sagittarius - December 17th to January 20th
- Capricorn - January 21st to February 16th
- Aquarius - February 17th to March 11th
- Pisces- March 12th to April 18th
Your Sun sign is the sign of the Zodiac (Aries, Taurus, etc.) in which the Sun was at the time you were born. The start and end dates for the 12 signs are approximate, as the day of the month when the Sun enters the various signs can change from year to year. On the other hand, it is impossible to pretend that everyone who is born on the same date has the same personality, thinks alike, or has similar relationships and experiences. The star sign is a clue to unveil the nature and the most relevant traits of the personality, while being generic and partial. Only your birth chart will allow you to obtain individualized information about your way of being and potential for development.
