Western Sign	Indian Sign	Astrological dates		Astronomical dates (as of AD 1977)
		Tropical zodiac	Sidereal zodiac
Aries	Mesha	March 21 (Spring equinox) – April 20	April 14 – May 14	April 19 – May 14
Taurus	Vrishabha	April 21 – May 21	May 15 – June 14	May 14 – June 21
Gemini	Mithuna	May 22 – June 21	June 15 – July 16	June 21 – July 21
Cancer	Karka	June 22 (Summer solstice) – July 23	July 17 – August 16	July 21 – August 11
Leo	Simha	July 24 – August 23	August 17 – September 16	August 11 – September 17
Virgo	Kanya	August 24 – September 23	September 17 – October 17	September 17 – October 31
Libra	Tula	September 24 (Autumn equinox) – October 23	October 18 – November 16	October 31 – November 23
Scorpio	Vrishchika	October 24 – November 22	November 17 – December 15	November 23 – November 30
Sagittarius	Dhanus	November 23 – December 21	Decemzer 16 – January 14	December 18 – January 19
Capricorn	Makara	December 22 (Winter solstice) – January 20	January 15 – February 12	January 19 – February 16
Aquarius	Kumbha	January 21 – February 19	February 13 – March 14	February 16 – March 12
Pisces	Meena	February 20 – March 20	March 15 – April 13	March 12 – April 19

The “tropical” zodiacal dates (those that divide the zodiac starting with the northern hemisphere) are used primarily in the United States and western Europe. The “sidereal” dates (those that divide the zodiac starting with the alignment of the Sun with a distant star in Aries) are used primarily in India.

Zodiac symbolism

Sign	English name	Element	Quality
Aries	The Ram	Fire	Cardinal
Taurus	The Bull	Earth	Fixed
Gemini	The Twins	Air	Mutable
Cancer	The Crab	Water	Cardinal
Leo	The Lion	Fire	Fixed
Virgo	The Virgin	Earth	Mutable
Libra	The Scales	Air	Cardinal
Scorpio	The Scorpion	Water	Fixed
Sagittarius	The Archer	Fire	Mutable
Capricorn	The Sea-goat	Earth	Cardinal
Aquarius	The Water Carrier	Air	Fixed
Pisces	The Fishes	Water	Mutable

Characteristics

• - Aries (The Ram)(cardinal, fire, personal): Keyword: “I am”. Assertive, individualistic, , selfish, impulsive, energetic, headstrong, pioneering, leader, competitive, action-oriented, aggressive, intemperate, violent, fiery, extreme, arrogant, quick, passionate, powerful, loner, freedom-loving. Part of body: head/skull

• - Taurus (The Bull) (fixed, earth, personal): Keyword: “I have”. Resourceful, thorough, devotedly, patient, indulgent, sensual, affectionate, possessive, cautious, acquisitive, musical, artistic, stubborn, solid, earthy, strong, sturdy, slow, kind, just. Part of body: throat/neck

• - Gemini (The Twins)(mutable, air, personal): Keyword: “I think”. Logical, inquisitive, lively, active, curious, multi-tasking, talkative, sociable, duality, mercurial, whimsical, restless, informed. Part of body: hands/lungs,

• - Cancer (The Crab) (cardinal, water, personal): Keyword: “I feel”. Protective, sensitive, clinging, tenacious, family and home oriented, helpful, nurturing, moody, watery, emotional, crabby, loving. Part of body: stomach/breasts

• - Leo (The Lion)(fixed, fire, social): Keyword: “I will”. Generous, proud, theatrical, passionate, bossy, loves attention, dramatic, arrogant, independent, noble, creative, leader, egotistic, sunny, bright, kingly, powerful. Part of body: heart/back

• - Virgo (The Virgin) (mutable, earth, social): Keyword: “I analyze”. Practical, efficient, critical, work and service oriented, common sense, modest, health conscious, mentally active, fussy, helpful, loving, flexible. Part of body: intestines/digestion

• - Libra (The Scales) (cardinal, air, social): Keyword: “I balance”. Co-operative, diplomatic, urbane, fair, lazy, partnerships, refined, balance, grace, charm, debative, just, open-minded, social, ideas. Part of body: kidneys/lumbar

• - Scorpio (The Scorpion) (fixed, water, social): Keyword: “I desire”. Passionate, secretive, powerful, keenly perceptive, deep, complex, analytical, inquisitive, resourceful, evolutionary, magnetic, intense, hypnotic, perspicacious, creative, vigorous, untameable, cunning, ambitious, aggressive, tyrannical, sadistic, mysterious, transformation. Part of body: Pelvis/reproductive organs

• - Sagittarius (The Archer) (mutable, fire, universal): Keyword: “I perceive”. Free, straightforward, careless, tactless, philosophic, intellectual, fun-loving, arrogant, adventurous, expansive, optimistic, blundering, believer, scattered. Part of body: hips/thighs

• - Capricorn (The Sea-goat) (cardinal, earth, universal): Keyword: “I use”. Prudent, cautious, suspicious, ambitious, rigid, authoritative, cunning, competent, saturnine. Part of body: knees/skeleton

• - Aquarius (The Water Carrier) (fixed, air, universal): Keyword: “I know”. Democratic, unconventional, detached, friendships, humanitarian, cause-oriented, the group, society, progressive, eccentric, elitist, sophisticated, objective. Part of body: nervous system/ankles

• - Pisces (The Fishes)(mutable, water, universal): Keyword: “I believe”. Imaginative, sensitive, distracted, feeling, duality, idealistic, spirituality, acceptance, undiscriminating, soul growth, martyrdom, artistic, neglectful, surrender, escapist, lazy, compassionate. Part of body: feet/immune system

The four elements

• Fire signs–Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius–are associated with action, passion, and energy. In combination with the other elements, fire feels that earth will smother it, water will drown it, but air will fan and enliven it.

• Earth signs–Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn–are associated with sensation, stability and practicality. In combination with the other elements, earth feels that air will dissipate it, fire will parch it, but water will refresh and nourish it.

• Air signs–Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius–are associated with thought, perspective and communication. In combination with the other elements, air feels that water will obscure it, earth will suffocate it, but fire will inspire and uplift it.

• Water signs–Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces–are associated with growth processes, identification and emotion. In combination with the other elements, water feels that fire will make it boil, air will evaporate it, but earth will shape and channel it.

The Three Qualities

• Cardinal signs -Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn- are associated with initiation and creativity. In the trinity, it is the creator, god the father.

• Fixed signs -Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius- are associated with focus, individuality and determination. In the trinity, it is christ, god the son, god incarnated. The church san miniato al monte contains abundant symbolism of the fixed signs.

• Mutable signs -Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces- are associated with resourcefulness, holism and adaptability. In the trinity, it is the holy spirit

Additional Classifications

• Personal Signs - Aries, Taurus, Gemini, and Cancer - Describe signs that are principally aware of and concerned with the self. They tend to be earnest as fabricating a lie would be like lying to themselves. They are concerned with: Energy, Competition; Earthly pleasures, simplicity; Communication, Wit; Moody, Shy/Attention Craving.

• Interpersonal Signs - Leo, Virgo, Libra, and Scorpio - Describe signs that are principally aware of and concerned with others, and sociality. Here we see signs that represent various aspects of society and how humans relate: Ruling, Stardom, creativity; Ideals, Justice, Organized War; Order, cleanliness, logic; Deeper meaning, Religion, Occult.

• Transpersonal Signs - Capricorn, Sagittarius, Aquarius, Pisces - Describe signs that are principally aware of and concerned with humanity the represent: Professionalism, Executiveship, Material Accumulation; Philosophy, Travel, Culture; Equality, Technology, Democracy; Art, Psychic,and Universal Love. People with these signs are more enigmatic.

You see all this research work done by me on the net about the zodiac signs and their effects and behaviors. Even if you find that some characteristics do match with yourself, I can assure you these things are all just bogus as you can change yourself by trying a little. So, please don’t believe in all these. They can never affect your life unless and until you start believing in them. Just believe in your own self and try to improve your will power, that will help.

This write up issued in public interest by shubhobroto.