Understanding the Zodiacs

Your zodiac sign is determined by the position of the sun on the day you were born. For thousands of years, people have looked to the stars to understand themselves and the world around them better. Your sign is like a cosmic fingerprint: a starting point for understanding your energy, your strengths, and the way you move through the world. Each sign has two pages, and a chart at the back of this book contains all the information for each sign. Here’s a glimpse into the different aspects of the astrological world:

Zodiac: 

Your sign! There are 12 signs in total, each with its own unique energy and personality.

Dates: 

The stretch of days each year that belong to each sign. 

Find your birthday to discover your sign!

Element: 

Each sign belongs to one of four elements: fire, earth, air, or water. Fire signs are passionate and bold. Earth signs are grounded and practical. Air signs are intellectual and communicative. Water signs are emotional and intuitive.

Planet: 

Every sign is ruled by a planet whose energy shapes and influences their personality. Mars rules action. Venus rules love. Mercury rules the mind. The Sun and Moon rule identity and emotion. Jupiter rules expansion. Saturn rules discipline. Uranus rules innovation. Neptune rules dreams. Pluto rules transformation.

Symbol:

Each zodiac sign is represented by a "glyph," a simple symbol based on ancient constellations and mythology, such as the ram for Aries or the scales for Libra.

Traits:

The qualities each sign is most known for. Look yours up and see what resonates!