There are 12 different types of zodiac signs: Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, and Capricorn.

What are zodiac signs?

Zodiac signs are named after whatever position the sun was in the month you were born. Each zodiac sign represents an animal. The ancient Greeks called zōidiakòs kýklos which means a circle of little animals. Ancient astronomers named each zodiac sign that was formed in the sky by stars that resemble animals and people. 

Dates 

Your zodiac sign depends on what month you were born on. The dates for Aquarius are January 20 – February 18. To be an Aquarius, you have to be born anywhere between January 20 – February 18. Pisces dates are February 19 – March 20. Next is Aries, which is from March 21 to April 19. Taurus dates are April  20 -May 20. The Gemini dates are May 21 – June 20. The zodiac sign Cancer is  June 22- July 22. Leo’s dates are July 23 – August 22.  The dates for  Virgo are  August 23 – September 22. Libra is September 23 – October 22. The dates for Scorpio are October 23 – November 21. Sagittarius dates are anywhere from November 22 – December 21. Lastly, Capricorn is December 22 – January 19.

Traits 

Every Zodiac sign has its own traits. Aquarius has 5 main traits: Advanced, self-reliant, clever, exceptional, optimistic, and Aquarians are either active or calm. Pisces traits are emotionally sensitive, gracious, emotionally aware, creative, they always make sure everyone around them is happy, and Pisces are the most sympathetic out of all of the zodiac signs. Aries are ambitious, honest, brave, optimistic, confident, good at organizing, and can easily win someone over romantically. The traits for Taurus are graceful, diligent laborers, stubborn, great listeners, and very dependable. Geminis are flexible, extroverted, clever, fun to be around, indecisive, not reliable, loud, and impulsive. Geminis aren’t very good at keeping secrets. Traits for the zodiac sign Cancer are Loyal, protective, intuitive, caring, sensitive, moody, and vindictive. Leo’s have compassion, consciousness, leadership, they’re kind, respectful, confident, generous, and driven. Virgo’s traits are humble, self-effacing, industrious, practical, kind, sympathetic, quick thinkers, natural, and Virgo’s can also be stressed out easily. The different traits of Libra are extroverted, friendly, intelligent, Libra’s comfort others, like peace and justice in the world, and attain balance. Scorpios are mysterious, fearless, creative, passionate, determined, bold, and fiercely loyal. The traits for Sagittarius include Adventurous, emotionally intelligent, independent, risk-takers, able to connect with others, and having a business mentality. Lastly, Capricorns are ambitious, persistent, sensitive, practical, realistic, disciplined, hard-working, and responsible. 

Symbols & Elements

Each zodiac sign has different symbols and elements as well. Here are the symbols of each zodiac sign and elements listed below.       

Zodiac Signs	Symbols	Elements
Aquarius	Bearer ♒	Air
Pisces	Fish ♓	Water
Aries	Ram ♈	Fire
Taurus	Bull ♉︎	Earth
Gemini	Twin ♊	Air
Cancer	Crab ♋	Water
Leo	Lion ♌	Fire
Virgo	Maiden ♍	Earth
Libra	Scales ♎	Air
Scorpio	Scorpion ♏	Water
Sagittarius	Archer ♐	Fire
Capricorn	Sea-Goat ♑	Earth