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The 12 Zodiac Signs: Complete Guide to Personality Traits & Compatibility

The zodiac is divided into 12 signs, each with unique characteristics. In Vedic astrology (Jyotish), these signs are called Rashis and play a fundamental role in understanding your cosmic makeup.

Aries (Mesha) – March 21 to April 19

Ruled by Mars. Natural leaders with boundless energy and courage.

Strengths: Courageous, determined, confident | Challenges: Impatient, short-tempered

Taurus (Vrishabha) – April 20 to May 20

Venus-ruled. Known for love of beauty, comfort, and stability.

Strengths: Patient, reliable, devoted | Challenges: Stubborn, possessive

Gemini (Mithuna) – May 21 to June 20

Mercury’s air sign. Communication, curiosity, and adaptability.

Strengths: Adaptable, curious, communicative | Challenges: Inconsistent, indecisive

Cancer (Karka) – June 21 to July 22

Ruled by Moon. Most nurturing and emotional sign.

Strengths: Nurturing, intuitive, loyal | Challenges: Moody, overly sensitive

Leo (Simha) – July 23 to August 22

Sun rules Leo. Natural performers with magnetic personalities.

Strengths: Creative, passionate, generous | Challenges: Arrogant, attention-seeking

Virgo (Kanya) – August 23 to September 22

Mercury’s earth sign. Analytical, detail-oriented perfectionists.

Strengths: Analytical, practical, diligent | Challenges: Overly critical, worrying

Libra (Tula) – September 23 to October 22

Venus-ruled. Seeks balance, harmony, and partnership.

Strengths: Diplomatic, fair, social | Challenges: Indecisive, conflict-avoidant

Scorpio (Vrishchika) – October 23 to November 21

Co-ruled by Mars. Intense, passionate, and transformative.

Strengths: Resourceful, passionate, intuitive | Challenges: Jealous, secretive

Sagittarius (Dhanu) – November 22 to December 21

Jupiter-ruled philosopher and explorer of the zodiac.

Strengths: Optimistic, honest, adventurous | Challenges: Tactless, restless

Capricorn (Makara) – December 22 to January 19

Saturn-ruled. Ambitious, disciplined, and responsible.

Strengths: Disciplined, responsible, ambitious | Challenges: Pessimistic, rigid

Aquarius (Kumbha) – January 20 to February 18

Co-ruled by Saturn and Uranus. Innovative and humanitarian.

Strengths: Progressive, independent, humanitarian | Challenges: Detached, unpredictable

Pisces (Meena) – February 19 to March 20

Jupiter-ruled. Most spiritual and intuitive sign.

Strengths: Compassionate, artistic, intuitive | Challenges: Escapist, overly trusting

Your Sun sign is just one part of your astrological profile. Consult our experts for a complete reading.

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