THE RAM
March 21st – April 20th
Element – Fire
Quality – Cardinal
Planet – Mars
Chakra – Solar Plexus (3rd)
Rules – Head + Face; 1st House
Strengths – Vigorous, determined, ambitious, on the move, honest, courageous
Weaknesses – Argumentative, short tempered, egotistic, becomes easily bored and irritable
Likes – Leadership roles, physical challenges, individual sports
Dislikes – inactivity, delays, work that does not use one’s talents
THE BULL
April 21st – May 20th
Element – Earth
Quality – Fixed
Planet – Venus
Chakra – Heart (4th)
Rules – Neck, Throat, Cervical Vertebrae; 2nd House
Strengths – Stable, responsible, patient, reliable, sensual, efficient
Weaknesses – Stubborn, possessive, uncompromising, materialistic, suspicious
Likes – Material world, romance, music, art, working with hands, sensual things
Dislikes – Sudden changes, complications, insecurities
THE TWINS
May 21st – June 21st
Element – Air
Quality – Mutable
Planet – Mercury
Chakra – Throat (5th)
Rules – Hands, Arms, Lungs, Nervous System; 3rd House
Strengths – Flexible, sociable, communicative, alert, quick-witted, ambitious, versatile
Weaknesses – Restless, changeable, inconsistent, cynical, moody, cunning, indecisive
Likes – Music, communicating, adventures
Dislikes – Solitude, feeling confined, repetition, routine
THE CRAB
June 22nd – July 22nd
Element – Water
Quality – Cardinal
Planet – Moon
Chakra – Sacral (2nd) + Third Eye (6th)
Rules – Breast, Stomach, Digestive System; 4th House
Strengths – Emotional, reserved, sympathetic, security-conscious, domestic, maternal, protective, creative, highly imaginative, deeply intuitive
Weaknesses – Introverted (extremely), moody, devious, inclined to self-pity, controlled by feelings + urges
Likes – Art, home hobbies, bodies of water, connecting with loved ones
Dislikes – Strangers, any criticism from mother, revealing personal life
THE LION
July 23rd – August 22nd
Element – Fire
Quality – Fixed
Planet – Sun
Chakra – Solar Plexus (3rd)
Rules – Heart, Back, Spinal Cord; 5th House
Strengths – Passionate, generous, cheerful, trusting, ambitious
Weaknesses – Egotistical, domineering, lazy, self-centered, need for attention
Likes – Being admired, expensive things, bright colors, attention, humor
Dislikes – Feeling ignored and criticism
THE VIRGIN
August 23rd – September 22nd
Element – Earth
Quality – Mutable
Planet – Mercury
Chakra – Throat (5th)
Rules – Intestines, Abdomen, Female Reproductive system; 6th House
Strengths – Logical, fair, reliable, perfectionist, sensitive to others, charming, analytical
Weaknesses – Cynical, big critic, all work no play
Likes – Cleanliness, nature, romance, health, animals
Dislikes – Asking for help, being the center of attention
THE SCALES
September 23rd – October 22nd
Element – Air
Quality – Cardinal
Planet – Venus
Chakra – Heart (4th)
Rules – Lower Back + Diaphragm; 7th House
Strengths – Peacemaker, sociable, creative, happy, optimistic, pleasure-loving
Weaknesses – Shallow, indulgent, impatient, indecisive
Likes – Harmony, gentleness, nature, sharing
Dislikes – Violence, injustice, loudmouths, conformity
THE SCORPION
October 23rd – November 21st
Element – Water
Quality – Fixed
Planet – Mars + Pluto
Chakra – Solar Plexus (3rd) + Sacral (2nd)
Rules – Sexual organs, Rectum, Reproductive System; 8th House
Strengths – Intense, powerful, courageous, mysterious, self-reliant, emotional, passionate, psychic
Weaknesses – Extremists, body, cruel, suspicious, readily angered, impatient, bossy
Likes – Truth, longtime friends, deep conversations, conspiracies, occult, magic, the ocean (bodies of water)
Dislikes – Revealing secrets, passive people, dishonesty, insecurities
THE ARCHER
November 22nd – December 21st
Element – Fire
Quality – Mutable
Planet – Jupiter
Chakra – Sacral (2nd)
Rules – Hips, Thighs, Liver + Hepatic System; 9th House
Strengths – Extroverted, optimistic, fun-loving, loyal, honest, without prejudices
Weaknesses – Impulsive, unrealistic, superficial
Likes – Freedom, travel, philosophy, nature
Dislikes – Clingy people, being constrained
THE GOAT
December 22nd – January 19th
Element – Earth
Quality – Cardinal
Planet – Saturn
Chakra – Root (1st)
Rules – Knees, Skin + Bones; 10 House
Strengths – Realistic, sensible, meticulous, organized, productive
Weaknesses – Pessimistic, self-centered, bossy, misery, emotionally blocked.
Likes – Family, tradition, music
Dislikes – Discomfort
THE WATER BEARER
January 20th – February 18th
Element – Air
Quality – Fixed
Planet – Saturn + Uranus
Chakra – Root (1st)
Rules – Ankles, Shins, Circulatory System; 11th House
Strengths – Sensible, observant, sociable, high imagination, inventive, intuitive
Weaknesses – Impersonal, distant, extremely eccentric, abusive, detached
Likes – Fun with friends, helping others, intellectual conversations
Dislikes – Limitations, solitude, boredom
THE FISH
February 19th – March 20th
Element – Water
Quality – Mutable
Planet – Jupiter + Neptune
Chakra – Sacral (2nd)
Rules – Feet + Toes (externally); Lymphatic System (internally); 12 House
Strengths – Compassionate, artistic, intuitive, gentle, wise, musical
Weaknesses – Fearful, overly trusting, desire to escape reality, victim mentality
Likes – Solitude, sleeping, music, visual media, spirituality, bodies of water
Dislikes – Know-it-all’s, criticism, cruelty
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