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Have you ever read your horoscope and thought, "Wow, that’s so me," or felt like it matched your mood that day?
According to astrologer Aliza Kelly (via Allure), that's no coincidence.
Every human being has a zodiac sign based on the month, date, and time they were born. Your zodiac sign (or sun sign) reveals details about when you were born, but also tells a story about who you are as a person, including your fears, flaws, strengths, weaknesses, and how compatible you are with others.
"Over the centuries, each sign has developed its own associations, including myths, animals, and colors, and its own characteristics. Every sign is illuminated by its point of view, complete with powerful strengths and exhausting weaknesses," Kelly explained.
Your sign is determined by "the position the sun occupied at your exact moment of birth" and "represents your core personality, sense of self, basic preferences, romantic compatibility, and how you move through the world."
In astrology, your sun sign is only the beginning. Your birth date also connects you to one of the four elements, Earth, Fire, Air, or Water, which offers further insight into your personality. On top of that, each sign has a modality, Cardinal, Fixed, or Mutable, that unveils even more about your behavior and how you navigate the world.
Now that we know the basics, let's get into the personality traits correlated with your zodiac sign.
Aries (March 20-April 19) (Cardinal Fire Sign):
- Loves to be number one
- Very competitive
- Faces difficult situations directly
Taurus (April 19-May 20) (Fixed Earth Sign):
- Prioritizes self-care
- Enjoys relaxation
- Immerses themselves in soothing environments
Gemini (May 20-June 20) (Mutable Air Sign):
- Spontaneous and playful
- Extremely curious
- Interested in multiple things at once
Cancer (June 20-July 22) (Cardinal Water Sign):
- Highly intuitive
- Requires a foundation of trust to really open up
- Has the capacity to navigate both emotional and practical aspects of life
Leo (July 22-Aug. 22) (Fixed Fire Sign):
- Passionate dramatic, and theatrical
- Loyal
- Embraces the spotlight
Virgo (Aug. 22-Sept. 22) (Mutable Earth Sign):
- Logical, practical, systematic
- Perfectionist
- Diligent and consistent
Libra (Sept. 22-Oct. 22) (Cardinal Air Sign):
- Balanced
- Strong desire to maintain equilibrium
- Seeks harmony and justice whenever possible
Scorpio (Oct. 22-Nov. 21) (Fixed Water Sign) :
- Elusive and mysterious
- Misunderstood
- Wise, courageous, complicated
Sagittarius (Nov. 22–Dec. 21) (Mutable Fire Sign):
- Constantly on a quest for knowledge
- Chases adventure
- Goes after what they want
Capricorn (Dec. 21-Jan. 19) (Cardinal Earth Sign):
- Prioritizes time
- Patient and dedicated
- Successfully balances practicality with emotion
Aquarius (Jan. 19-Feb. 18) (Fixed Air Sign):
- Innovative and revolutionary
- Prioritizes making the world a better place
- Extremely progressive
Pisces (Feb. 18-March 20) (Mutable Water Sign):
- Intuitive, sensitive, empathetic
- Prioritizes learning
- Struggles to find balance between fantasy and reality
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