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Astrology In Practice - The Signs Of Zodiac
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The Signs Of Zodiac

Keywords describing signs of the zodiac are mnemotehnic aid for any horoscope interpretation.

No Symbol Name
1. Aries Mar 21 - Apr 20
"I am," assertive, individualistic, enthusiasm, pioneering, leader, competitive, action-oriented, defensive, aggressive, intemperate, violent, fiery, powerful, extreme, arrogant, uncontrolled and unrestrained, quick, passionate, determined, fresh, head/skull
Compatible with: Leo, Sagittarius, Aquarius, Gemini and Libra.
Ruling Planet: Mars
Birth stone: Diamond
Lucky number: Seven (7 series)
Lucky day: Tuesday
Color: Red, White and Rose pink
Flower: Wild Rose/ Thistle
Animal: Ram/Tiger
Metal: Iron
Zodiacal Mate: Libra
2. Taurus Apr 21 - May 20
"I have," sensual, affectionate, possessive, cautious, acquisitive, musical, artistic, stubborn, solid, earthly, strong, patient, sturdy, slow, kind, just, throat/neck
Compatible with: Virgo, Capricorn, Cancer, Pisces, and Scorpio.
Ruling Planet: Venus
Birth stone: Emerald
Lucky number: Six ( 6 series)
Lucky day: Friday
Color: Red, Green and lemon yellow
Flower: Violets
Animal: Bull
Metal: Copper
Zodiacal Mate: Scorpio
3. Gemini May 21 - Jun 20
"I think," "I know," curious, multi-tasking, talkative, sociable, duality, mercurial, whimsical, intelligent, restless, quick, informed, hands/lungs
Compatible with: Libra, Aquarius, Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius.
Ruling Planet: Mercury
Birth stone: Agate, Pearl
Lucky number: Five (5 series)
Lucky day: Wednesday
Color: Yellow
Flower: Snapdragon
Animal: Dog
Metal: Quicksilver
Zodiacal Mate: Sagittarius
4. Cancer Jun 21 - Jul 21
"I feel," sensitive, tenacious, family and home oriented, helpful, nurturing, moody, watery, protective, emotional, crabby, moody, loving, stomach/breasts
Compatible with: Scorpio, Pisces, Virgo, Taurus, and Capricorn.
Ruling Planet: Moon
Birth stone: Pearl, Ruby
Lucky number: Two (2 series)
Lucky day: Monday
Color: Silver
Flower: Poppy
Animal: Seal
Metal: Silver
Zodiacal Mate: Capricorn
5. Leo Jul 22 - Aug 21
"I rule," passionate, bossy, loves attention, dramatic, independent, noble, creative, leader, egotistic, sunny, bright, kingly, powerful, heart/back
Compatible with: Sagittarius, Aries, Libra, Gemini, and Aquarius.
Ruling Planet: Sun
Birth stone: Ruby, Peridot
Lucky number: Four (4 series)
Lucky day: Sunday
Color: Gold, Orange and Red
Flower: Marigold
Animal: Lion
Metal: Gold
Zodiacal Mate: Aquarius
6. Virgo Aug 22 - Sep 21
"I analyze," practical, work and service oriented, critical, common sense, modest, intelligent, health conscious, fussy, helpful, loving, flexible, intestines/digestion
Compatible with: Taurus Capricorn, Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces.
Ruling Planet: Mercury
Birth stone: Sapphire
Lucky number: Five (5 series)
Lucky day: Wednesday
Color: Gold, Yellow and Dark Blue
Flower: Madona Lilly
Animal: Squirrel
Metal: Platinum
Zodiacal Mate: Pisces
7. Libra Sep 22 - Oct 22
"We are," partnerships, balance, grace, charm, debative, open-minded, cooperative, social, ideas, lazy, kidneys/lumbar
Compatible with: Gemini, Aquarius, Leo, Sagittarius, and Aries.
Ruling Planet: Venus
Birth stone: Opal
Lucky number: Eight (8 series)
Lucky day: Friday
Color: Crimson and Blue
Flower: Violet
Animal: Hare
Metal: Copper
Zodiacal Mate: Aries
8. Scorpio Oct 23 - Nov 21
"I desire," intense, controlling, sexual, confrontative, deep, skeptical, mysterious, obsessive, death, transformation, genitals/reproductive organs
Compatible with: Cancer, Pisces, Capricorn, Virgo, and Taurus.
Ruling Planet: Pluto
Birth stone: Topaz
Lucky number: Nine (9 series)
Lucky day: Tuesday
Color: Burgundy and Black
Flower: Chrysanthemums
Animal: Wolf
Metal: Iron
Zodiacal Mate: Taurus
9. Sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 20
"I seek," philosophic, fun-loving, arrogant, adventurous, expansive, optimistic, blundering, believer, scattered, hips/thighs
Compatible with: Leo, Aries, Libra, Aquarius, and Gemini.
Ruling Planet: Jupiter
Birth stone: Turquoise
Lucky number: Three (3 series)
Lucky day: Thursday
Color: Purple
Flower: Carnation
Animal: Horse
Metal: Tin
Zodiacal Mate: Gemini
10. Capricorn Dec 21 - Jan 19
"I use," ambitious, cautious, rigid, authoritative, cunning, competent, saturnine, inclined to politics/business, knees/skeleton
Compatible with: Virgo, Taurus, Scorpio, Pisces, and Cancer.
Ruling Planet: Saturn
Birth stone: Garnet
Lucky number: Three (3 series)
Lucky day: Saturday
Color: Brown
Flower: Rue
Animal: Elephant
Metal: Lead
Zodiacal Mate:Cancer
11. Aquarius Jan 20 - Feb 18
"I know," friendships, humanitarian, cause-oriented, the group, society, progressive, eccentric, elitist, sophisticated, objective, nervous system/ankles
Compatible with: Gemini, Libra, Aries, Sagittarius, and Leo.
Ruling Planet: Uranus
Birth stone: Amethyst
Lucky number: Two (2 series)
Lucky day: Saturday
Color: Pink, Violet and Green
Flower: Snowdrop
Animal: Dog
Metal: Platinum
Zodiacal Mate: Leo
12. Pisces Feb 19 - Mar 20
"I believe," feeling, duality, idealistic, spirituality, acceptance, undiscriminating, soul growth, martyrdom, artistic, neglectful, surrender, compassionate, feet/immune system
Compatible with: Cancer, Scorpio, Capricorn, Taurus, and Virgo.
Ruling Planet: Neptune
Birth stone: Aquamarine
Lucky number: Six (6 series)
Lucky day: Thursday
Color: Sea-green and White-pink
Flower: Carnation
Animal: Ox
Metal: Tin
Zodiacal Mate: Virgo


Classification of the Signs of Zodiac


Cardinal Fixed Common
initiation, creativity focus, individuality, determination resourcefulness, holism, adaptability
Aries Taurus Gemini
Cancer Leo Virgo
Libra Scorpio Sagittarius
Capricorn Aquarius Pisces

Fire Earth Air Water
action, passion, energy sensation, stability, practicality thought, perspective, communication growth processes, identification, emotion
Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer
Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio
Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces



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