ZODIAC
The 12 Zodiac Signs
Zodiac signs help us to understand the characteristics related to each person. Each zodiac sign has some unique traits that are present in every individual belonging to a specific sun sign. Every person has his or her own personality, but all share some common traits that are unique to their zodiac sign. For example, Aries are known to be strong-willed and Librans are known to be the most charming and seductive people. There are many such common characteristics of zodiac signs that all members of the specific sun sign share. This article will help you know more about these zodiac characteristics and personality.
There are 12 signs of zodiac, based on the concepts inherited by Hellenistic astronomy and Babylonian astronomy of the Chaldean period. The term zodiac is derived from the Latin word zodiacus that means the circle of animals. This is a fact that half of the zodiac signs are represented by animals or mythological hybrids. These zodiac signs are divided into four elements; earth, air, fire and water. The compatibility of each sign depends on the compatibility of each element in their natural state. Therefore, zodiac signs of the opposite elements are mostly known to have incompatible relationships in their personal lives. The 12 zodiac sign characteristics are as follows:
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Aries
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Taurus
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Gemini
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Cancer
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Leo
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Virgo
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Libra
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Scorpio
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Sagittarius
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Capricorn
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Aquarius
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Pisces
Zodiac Characteristics and Personality
Zodiac Characteristics and Personality
The following explanation on personality characteristics of signs of zodiac will help you understand the basic traits of each sun sign in short. Read on to know the common zodiac characteristics that you share with fellow members of your star sign.
Aries Characteristics
Zodiac Date: March 21 - April 20
Latin Name: Aries
English Translation: The Ram
Symbol: ♈
Ruler Planet: Mars
Element: Fire. It is a cardinal sign.
Characteristics and Personality
The Aries zodiac sign is the 1st sign of the zodiac. The Aries people are willful, feisty, self-centered, courageous, bold, foolhardy, independent and straightforward.
Career
The career suited for Aries people includes any work in the supervisory or leader position. They need to be in control and therefore will not shy from taking the lead.
Love
They tend to be a bit aggressive in love and very intent. They are extremely faithful with their partner if they are happy in a relationship.
Negative Traits
They are cold hearted, reckless and ruthless.
Compatible Signs
Leo and Sagittarius
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Taurus Characteristics
Zodiac Date: April 21 - May 21
Latin Name: Taurus
English Translation: The Bull
Symbol: ♉
Ruler Planet: Venus
Element: Earth. It is included in the fixed signs.
Characteristics and Personality
The Taurus zodiac sign is the 2nd sign of the zodiac. The Taurus people are practical, creative, loyal, possessive, temperamental, sensually indulgent, down-to-earth, dependable, persistent and practical.
Career
The career suited for Taurus people is any routine job with a stable boss as they are dutiful employees.
Love
The Taurus people are loyal partners, affectionate, possessive and love to demonstrate their love physically.
Negative Traits
They are really jealous, inflexible and resentful people.
Compatible Signs
Capricorns and Virgos
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Gemini Characteristics
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Zodiac Date: May 22 - June 21
Latin Name: Gemini
English Translation: The Twins
Symbol: ♊
Ruler Planet: Mercury
Element: Air. It is included in the mutable signs.
Characteristics and Personality
The Gemini zodiac sign is the 3rd sign of the zodiac. The Gemini people are curious, elusive, unpredictable, changeable, versatile, childlike, romantic, playful, friendly, talkative and have a keen intellect.
Career
The career suited for Gemini people are writer, communicator, etc. They hate to follow routines, while jobs with incentives give them a kick. They tend to change jobs frequently as they get bored easily and need challenges in their jobs.
Love
The Gemini people are supportive partners and are found to be independent, creative and inventive in bed.
Negative Traits
They are known to have two personalities and can turn out to be confusing and intriguing at the same time.
Compatible Signs
Libra, Aquarius and Gemini.
Cancer Characteristics
Zodiac Date: June 22 - July 22
Latin Name: Cancer
English Translation: The Crab
Symbol: ♋
Ruler Planet: Moon
Element: Water. It is included in the cardinal signs.
Characteristics and Personality
The Cancer zodiac sign is the 4th sign of the zodiac. The Cancer people are cautious, protective, nurturing, secretive, instinctive, needy, sensitive, funny, empathetic and deeply complex people.
Career
Cancer people are suited for the business world. They excel in family businesses and like to serve others and take care of others. They do not like working alone.
Love
The Cancer people love deeply, like to please their partners with their all-consuming love.
Negative Traits
They are moody and too needy people. They have lot of mood swings as their characteristics are based on emotions.
Compatible Signs
Scorpio and Pisces