Signs of the Zodiac

The signs of the Zodiac. Nearly as old as history itself is mankind’s attempt to unravel the mysteries of the universe by looking to the stars. Imbedded deeply within our subconscious is a strong desire, if not longing to understand the deeper meaning of life and how it affects us on a day to day level.

The history of the Zodiac dates back to antiquity, and has played a part in human history spreading across all cultures. Evidence of this can be seen in the fact that even today many believe that events within the heavens have a direct impact on our own affairs.

So where exactly did this belief come from? We should start with the word itself. Zodiac can be translated literally as “circle of animals.” There are 12 sings as follows:

Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces.

The sign in which the sun is present on your date of birth is your Zodiac sign. According to belief, your Zodiac sign provides you with a glimpse of your inherent personality. While this does not mean that all individuals within a specific sign will be identical, it is used as a guideline.

Each of these Zodiac Signs is also classified into one of four elements:

Aries, Leo and Sagittarius are Fire Signs
Gemini, Libra and Aquarius are Air Signs
Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces are Water Signs
Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn are Earth Signs

Since it is believed that the sign to which one belongs can be used as a good starting point for gaining insight into one's true nature, it was only a matter of time before these signs were used to chart potential compatibility.

The idea was that if you can know in advance what personality traits tend to mesh well together, then it would stand to reason that a persons Zodiac sign would be a great shortcut to identifying a potential partner.

Here is a brief overview of the potentially compatible signs:

Aries: Leo, Sagittarius, Aquarius, Gemini, and Libra
Taurus: Virgo, Capricorn, Cancer, Pisces, and Scorpio
Gemini: Libra, Aquarius, Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius
Cancer: Scorpio, Pisces, Virgo, Taurus, and Capricorn
Leo: Sagittarius, Aries, Libra, Gemini, and Aquarius
Virgo: Taurus Capricorn, Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces
Libra: Gemini, Aquarius, Leo, Sagittarius, and Aries
Scorpio: Cancer, Pisces, Capricorn, Virgo, and Taurus
Sagittarius: Leo, Aries, Libra, Aquarius, and Gemini
Capricorn: Virgo, Taurus, Scorpio, Pisces, and Cancer
Aquarius: Gemini, Libra, Aries, Sagittarius, and Leo
Pisces: Cancer, Scorpio, Capricorn, Taurus, and Virgo

This list is based off of an extensive analysis of personality traits such as passion, loyalty, aggressive, energetic, creative, and much more. It is believed that by following the guidelines of the Zodiac, you will lead a fuller, happier an ultimately more successful life.

So where does that leave us in this modern age? While it is not our place to judge the merits of such widely held beliefs, certain facts are undeniable. For instance, relationships are dynamic, complex and ever evolving. Certain guidelines can be applied, but there are no absolutes in today’s society.

Study, enjoy, and practice the fun and sometimes mysterious Zodiac. But ultimately, identifying a truly compatible partner will be up to you and your application of due diligence and common sense.