Zodiac signs for dummies
A deeper look into the 12 horoscope signs
May 2, 2019
Though zodiac signs have been proven to not be real, they’re still interesting to learn about. From Aries to Pisces, there are 12 possible zodiac signs you could have. People learn about zodiac signs to better understand choices they make, or why they act a particular way. Zodiac signs give insight into who you are or aspire to be. Don’t know much about your sign? Here’s a beginner’s guide to each one.
Aries (March 21-April 19): Fire sign, the ram
Strengths: Ambitious, playful, confident, optimistic, honest
Weaknesses: Seen as the most childish and immature of all the signs, stubborn (like a ram), impatient, impulsive, aggressive
Taurus (April 20-May 20): Earth sign, the bull
Strengths: Patient, stable, practical, devoted, reliable
Weaknesses: Stubborn, possessive, has trouble respecting authority, greedy, inflexible
Gemini (May 21-June 21): Air sign, the twins
Strengths: Confident, witty, lively, intellectual, versatile
Weaknesses: Two-faced, sassy, tense, superficial, cunning
Cancer (June 21-July 23): Water sign, the crab
Strengths: Kind-hearted, loving, imaginative, protective, empathetic
Weaknesses: Emotional, moody, touchy, clingy, resentful
Leo (July 23-August 23): Fire sign, the lion
Strengths: Outgoing, generous, enthusiastic, faithful, creative
Weaknesses: Overconfident, attention-seeking, bossy, intolerant, condescending
Virgo (August 23-September 23): Earth sign, the maiden
Strengths: Responsible, mature, practical, modest, analytical
Weaknesses: overcritical, harsh, fussy, traditional, commitment issues
Libra (September 23-October 23): Air sign, the scales
Strengths: Flirtatious, charming, sociable, idealistic, cultured
Weaknesses: Indecisive, gullible, selfish, hard to please, perfectionist
Scorpio (October 23-November 22): Water sign, the scorpion
Strengths: Loyal, loving, reserved, intuitive, passionate, exciting
Weaknesses: Overemotional, stubborn, forceful, secretive, obsessive
Sagittarius (November 22-December 22): Fire sign, the centaur
Strengths: Ambitious, straightforward, philosophical, witty, optimistic
Weaknesses: Sassy, careless, selfish, irresponsible, lazy
Capricorn (December 22-January 20): Earth sign, the goat
Strengths: Responsible, good with money, successful, extremely ambitious, practical
Weaknesses: Boring, conceited, pessimistic, grudging, brutally honest
Aquarius (January 20-February 18): Air sign, the waterbearer
Strengths: Unique, independent, humanitarian, intellectual, honest
Weaknesses: Easily persuaded, detached, uncompromising, erratic, unpredictable
Pisces (February 18-March 20): Water sign, the fish
Strengths: Creative, kind, playful, easily excitable, compassionate
Weaknesses: Emotional, plays victim, fearful, shy, hard to pin down