Astrological Sign

Definition

In Western astrology, the zodiac consists of twelve astrological signs that are associated with specific periods of the year. These signs are based on the Earth's orbit around the Sun and the division of the ecliptic (the apparent path of the Sun) into twelve equal parts, each spanning 30 degrees.

The twelve signs of the Western zodiac are Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces. Each sign is believed to have certain characteristics and traits associated with it, which are said to influence the personality, behavior, and destiny of individuals born under that sign.

The dates associated with each sign in the Gregorian calendar are as follows:

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

These dates may vary slightly from year to year due to the irregularities in Earth's orbit, but they provide a general guideline for determining an individual's zodiac sign based on their birth date. It's important to note that astrology is a belief system and its interpretations can vary among individuals and astrologers.