In the science of astrology, your Zodiac sign is the main indicator of your personality along with your nakshatra. There are twelve signs in the Zodiac, beginning with Aries, and ending with Pisces. You can read summaries for each sign below. Or if you want to take a deep dive, we also have in-depth guides, including a general horoscope with strengths, weaknesses, compatibility, and more.
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Learn More about Your Sign
Read our guide on your birth sign to learn more about your horoscope, including your personality traits, careers, strengths, and more!
| Aries | Taurus | Gemini |
| Cancer | Leo | Virgo |
| Libra | Scorpio | Sagittarius |
| Capricorn | Aquarius | Pisces |
The 12 Signs of the Zodiac
Here is a list of the 12 signs of the Zodiac along with their basic traits:
Aries
Planetary Ruler: Mars.
Symbol: The ram.
Element: A fire sign.
Polarity: Positive / Masculine.
Modality: A movable sign (chara).
Rising: Rear-rising (prushtodaya).
Substance: Mineral (dhatu).
Varna: Administrator / warrior (kshatriya).
Ayurvedic Dosha: Pitta.
Mode of Nature: Passion (rajas).
Part of the body: The head.
Movement: Four-legged (chatushpada).
Taurus
Planetary Ruler: Venus.
Symbol: The bull.
Element: An earth sign.
Polarity: Negative / Feminine.
Modality: A fixed sign (sthira).
Rising: Rear-rising (prushtodaya).
Substance: Vegetable (moola).
Varna: Entrepreneur / merchant (vaishya).
Ayurvedic Dosha: Vata.
Mode of Nature: Passion (rajas).
Part of the body: The face.
Movement: Four-legged (chatushpada).
Gemini
Planetary Ruler: Mercury.
Symbol: Twins.
Element: An air sign.
Polarity: Positive / Masculine.
Modality: A dual sign (dvisvabhava).
Rising: Head-rising (sirshodaya).
Substance: Animal (jiva).
Varna: Artisan / laborer (shudra).
Ayurvedic Dosha: Tridoshic.
Mode of Nature: Ignorance (tamas).
Part of the body: The neck.
Movement: Two-legged (dvipada).
Cancer
Planetary Ruler: Mars.
Symbol: The ram.
Element: A water sign.
Polarity: Negative / Feminine.
Modality: A movable sign (chara).
Rising: Rear-rising (prushtodaya).
Substance: Mineral (dhatu).
Varna: Intellectual / healer (brahmana).
Ayurvedic Dosha: Kapha.
Mode of Nature: Goodness (sattva).
Part of the body: The shoulders.
Movement: Aquamarine (jalachara).
Leo
Planetary Ruler: Mars.
Symbol: The ram.
Element: A fire sign.
Polarity: Positive / Masculine.
Modality: A fixed sign (sthira).
Rising: Head-rising (sirshodaya).
Substance: Vegetable (moola).
Varna: Administrator / warrior (kshatriya).
Ayurvedic Dosha: Pitta.
Mode of Nature: Goodness (sattva).
Part of the body: The chest and heart.
Movement: Four-legged (chatushpada).
Virgo
Planetary Ruler: Mars.
Symbol: The ram.
Element: An earth sign.
Polarity: Negative / Feminine.
Modality: A dual sign (dvisvabhava).
Rising: Head-rising (sirshodaya).
Substance: Animal (jiva).
Varna: Entrepreneur / merchant (vaishya).
Ayurvedic Dosha: Vata.
Mode of Nature: Passion (rajas).
Part of the body: The abdomen and stomach.
Movement: Two-legged (dvipada).
Libra
Planetary Ruler: Mars.
Symbol: The ram.
Element: An air sign.
Polarity: Positive / Masculine.
Modality: A movable sign (chara).
Rising: Head-rising (sirshodaya).
Substance: Mineral (dhatu).
Varna: Artisan / laborer (shudra).
Ayurvedic Dosha: Tridoshic.
Mode of Nature: Passion (rajas).
Part of the body: The hips.
Movement: Two-legged (dvipada).
Scorpio
Planetary Ruler: Mars.
Symbol: The ram.
Element: A water sign.
Polarity: Negative / Feminine.
Modality: A fixed sign (sthira).
Rising: Head-rising (sirshodaya).
Substance: Vegetable (moola).
Varna: Intellectual / healer (brahmana).
Ayurvedic Dosha: Kapha.
Mode of Nature: Ignorance (tamas).
Part of the body: The reproductive organs.
Movement: Multi-legged (bahupada).
Sagittarius
Planetary Ruler: Mars.
Symbol: The ram.
Element: A fire sign.
Polarity: Positive / Masculine.
Modality: A dual sign (dvisvabhava).
Rising: Rear-rising (prushtodaya).
Substance: Animal (jiva).
Varna: Administrator / warrior (kshatriya).
Ayurvedic Dosha: Pitta.
Mode of Nature: Goodness (sattva).
Part of the body: The thighs.
Movement: Four-legged (chatushpada).
Capricorn
Planetary Ruler: Mars.
Symbol: The ram.
Element: An earth sign.
Polarity: Negative / Feminine.
Modality: A movable sign (chara).
Rising: Rear-rising (prushtodaya).
Substance: Mineral (dhatu).
Varna: Entrepreneur / merchant (vaishya).
Ayurvedic Dosha: Vata.
Mode of Nature: Ignorance (tamas).
Part of the body: The knees.
Movement: Four-legged (chatushpada).
Aquarius
Planetary Ruler: Mars.
Symbol: The ram.
Element: An air sign.
Polarity: Positive / Masculine.
Modality: A fixed sign (sthira).
Rising: Head-rising (sirshodaya).
Substance: Vegetable (moola).
Varna: Artisan / laborer (shudra).
Ayurvedic Dosha: Tridoshic.
Mode of Nature: Ignorance (tamas).
Part of the body: The ankles.
Movement: Two-legged (dvipada).
Pisces
Planetary Ruler: Jupiter.
Symbol: The fishes.
Element: A water sign.
Polarity: Negative / Feminine.
Modality: A dual sign (dvisvabhava).
Rising: Dual-rising (ubhayodaya).
Substance: Animal (jiva).
Varna: Intellectual / healer (brahmana).
Ayurvedic Dosha: Kapha.
Mode of Nature: Goodness (sattva).
Part of the body: The foot.
Movement: Aquamarine (jalachara).
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I calculated my zodiac sign and it's Virgo and I know nothing about it
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