Zodiac signs and their dates
The twelve Western zodiac signs, each with its date range, element and ruling planet. Pick a sign for its traits, birthstone and best matches, or use the birth profile tool to find yours.
Aries
March 21 to April 19
Taurus
April 20 to May 20
Gemini
May 21 to June 20
Cancer
June 21 to July 22
Leo
July 23 to August 22
Virgo
August 23 to September 22
Libra
September 23 to October 22
Scorpio
October 23 to November 21
Sagittarius
November 22 to December 21
Capricorn
December 22 to January 19
Aquarius
January 20 to February 18
Pisces
February 19 to March 20
The zodiac by element
Every sign belongs to one of four elements, and signs that share an element tend to share a temperament. This grouping is the backbone of zodiac compatibility.
Fire: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius.
Earth: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn.
Water: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces.
The signs in order
| ♈ Aries | March 21 to April 19Fire · Cardinal |
| ♉ Taurus | April 20 to May 20Earth · Fixed |
| ♊ Gemini | May 21 to June 20Air · Mutable |
| ♋ Cancer | June 21 to July 22Water · Cardinal |
| ♌ Leo | July 23 to August 22Fire · Fixed |
| ♍ Virgo | August 23 to September 22Earth · Mutable |
| ♎ Libra | September 23 to October 22Air · Cardinal |
| ♏ Scorpio | October 23 to November 21Water · Fixed |
| ♐ Sagittarius | November 22 to December 21Fire · Mutable |
| ♑ Capricorn | December 22 to January 19Earth · Cardinal |
| ♒ Aquarius | January 20 to February 18Air · Fixed |
| ♓ Pisces | February 19 to March 20Water · Mutable |
Frequently asked questions
What are the twelve zodiac signs in order?
Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces. The order follows the sun's path through the year, beginning at the spring equinox.
How do I find my zodiac sign?
Your sign is set by your birth date. Use the birth profile tool to enter your birthday and see your sign, or read our guide to what a zodiac sign is.
Which signs are most compatible?
Signs sharing an element, or the complementary fire-air and earth-water pairings, tend to match most easily. Explore any pair on the zodiac compatibility pages.
Is this the same as the Chinese zodiac?
No. This page covers the Western zodiac, which is set by your birth month and day. The Chinese zodiac uses a twelve-year cycle of animals tied to your birth year instead, so the two are separate systems.
Last updated 2 July 2026.