Zodiac Symbols
& their Meanings

This page lists the 12 zodiac symbols, also known as glyphs, that are well known in astrology and in use today.

Aries Zodiac Symbol, March 21 to April 19

zodiac symbol aries

The glyph or symbol for the zodiac sign of Aries represents the ram's horns. Aries is one of the constellations of the zodiac, located between Pisces to the west and Taurus to the east.

The birthstone for Aries is diamond

Taurus Zodiac Symbol, April 20 to May 20

zodiac symbol taurus

The glyph or symbol for the zodiac sign of Taurus represents the bull's face and horns.Taurus is one of the constellations of the zodiac. Taurus is a large and prominent constellation in the northern hemisphere's winter sky.

The birthstone for Taurus is emerald

Gemini Zodiac Symbol, May 21 to June 20

zodiac symbol gemini

The glyph or symbol for the zodiac sign of Gemini represents twins. Gemini is one of the constellations of the zodiac. The Sun resides in Gemini from 21 June to 21 July each year. The best time to observe Gemini at night is overhead during the months of January and February.

The birthstone for Gemini is pearl

Cancer Zodiac Symbol, June 21 to July 22

zodiac symbol cancer

The glyph or symbol for the zodiac sign of Cancer represents motherhood. Cancer is one of the twelve constellations of the zodiac.

The birthstone for Cancer is ruby

Leo Zodiac Symbol, July 23 to August 22

zodiac symbol leo

The glyph or symbol for the zodiac sign of Leo represents the lion. Leo is one of the constellations of the zodiac. Leo was one of the earliest recognized constellations, as there is archaeological evidence that the Mesopotamians had a similar constellation as early as 4000 BC.

The birthstone for Leo is peridot

Virgo Zodiac Symbol, August 23 to September 22

zodiac symbol virgo

Virgo is one of the constellations of the zodiac. Lying between Leo to the west and Libra to the east, it is the second largest constellation in the sky (after Hydra). It can be easily found through its brightest star, Spica.

The birthstone for Virgo is sapphire

Libra Zodiac Symbol, September 23 to October 22

zodiac symbol libra

Libra is a constellation of the zodiac. It is fairly faint, with no first magnitude stars, and lies between Virgo to the west and Scorpius to the east.

The birthstone for Libra is opal

Scorpio Zodiac Symbol, October 23 to November 21

zodiac symbol scorpio

Scorpio, is one of the constellations of the zodiac. It is a large constellation located in the southern hemisphere near the center of the Milky Way.

The birthstone for Scorpio's is topaz

Sagittarius Zodiac Symbol, November 22 to December 21

zodiac symbol sagittarius

Sagittarius is a constellation of the zodiac. Sagittarius is commonly represented as a centaur drawing a bow. It lies between Ophiuchus to the west and Capricornus to the east.

The birthstone for Sagittarius is turquoise

Capricorn Zodiac Symbol, December 22 to January 19

zodiac symbol capricorn

Capricorn is one of the constellations of the zodiac. Under its modern boundaries it is bordered by Aquila, Sagittarius, Microscopium, Piscis Austrinus and Aquarius.

The birthstone for Capricorn is garnet

Aquarius Zodiac Symbol, January 20 to February 18

zodiac symbol aquarius

Aquarius is a constellation of the zodiac, situated between Capricornus and Pisces.

The birthstone for Aquarius is amethyst

Pisces Zodiac Symbol, February 19 to March 20

zodiac pisces symbol

Pisces is a constellation of the zodiac. Its name is the Latin plural for fish.

The birthstone for Pisces is aquamarine

The Zodiac signs fall into 4 elements. These elements can influence our basic character traits, emotions, behaviour and thinking.

What's Your Element

Fire Water Earth Air
Aries Pisces Taurus Aquarius
Leo Cancer Virgo Gemini
Sagittarius Scorpio Capricorn Libra
       
       
strong emotion refreshing dependable powerful
enthusiastic charming grounded creativity
passionate mysterious reliable fun
tempermental private materialistic ideas
achiever sensitive loyal adventurous
interesting emotional practical exciting