Have you ever wondered what someone really means when they use their zodiac sign to describe their personality? One person may say, “omg, I’m such an Aries.” Another person’s dating app profile may be filled with anti-Scorpio jokes. Whatever the case, the reason could be because knowing someone’s sun sign can tell you a lot about them.
According to western astrology, your sun sign represents the core values of who you are. Some people don’t relate to their zodiac sign’s traits quite as much as others, and this can be because there’s just so much more to astrology than your sun sign. For example, in addition to a sun sign, you also have a moon sign, the parts of you which live beneath the surface and turn inward, and a rising sign, the parts that you share outwardly.
As we go through some interesting facts about each zodiac sign, remember that it’s just one of the many facets of your full birth chart.
Here, you’ll learn all the important zodiac facts, including your zodiac-sign element, the symbol and planet associated with your sign, and the astrological house your sign rules. Whether you want to dive in or just skim the basics, this overview of zodiac-sign traits can help you do some self-reflection and maybe even learn a bit more about yourself.
Before we dive too far into each specific sign, though, here are some quick things to know about the zodiac in general.