Based on ancient philosophy, western-style astrology describes a 360 degree circle in the sky and divides it into 12 sections of 30 degrees. Each of these sections is allocated to one of the constellations that fall across the Ecliptic, which corresponds to Planet Earth’s yearly orbit around the Sun (the Sun’s apparent path around Earth).

The Zodiac is symbolic rather than scientific. The heavens above earth are not really divided into 12 neat, equal sections. The origins of the 12 astrological signs and their characteristics are hidden in the mists and myths of long-forgotten times. But somehow they continue to describe human events, archetypes and behaviours with extraordinary accuracy!

Many astrologers believe that as Cosmic Beings we incarnate on Planet Earth in all 12 of the zodiac signs to help us evolve our experience, knowledge and awareness and improve our creative powers.

Maybe this is why some souls seem more wise, tolerant and compassionate than others. Perhaps it’s because they have walked at least one life path in each of the 12 signs!

• Aries begins at the March Equinox. It is the sign of motivation, drive, independence and initiative.
• Aries’ element is FIRE
• Aries’ quality is CARDINAL (goal-oriented)
• Aries is the 1st Zodiac Sign
• Aries is associated with the 1st Horoscope House

• Taurus is the sign of natural resources, talents & ability and of values & principles.
• Taurus element is EARTH
• Taurus quality is FIXED (controlled)
• Taurus is the 2nd Zodiac Sign
• Taurus is associated with the 2nd Horoscope House

• Gemini is the sign of education, information, communication and community.
• Gemini element is AIR
• Gemini quality is MUTABLE (flexible)
• Gemini is the 3rd Zodiac Sign
• Gemini is associated with the 3rd Horoscope House

• Cancer starts at the June Solstice. It is the sign of creativity, ancestry, home and family.
• Cancer element is WATER
• Cancer quality is  CARDINAL (goal-oriented)
• Cancer is the 4th Zodiac Sign
• Cancer is associated with the 4th Horoscope House

• Leo is the sign of Self, of playfulness, romance and parenthood.
• Leo element is FIRE
• Leo quality is FIXED (controlled)
• Leo is the 5th Zodiac Sign
• Leo is associated with the 5th Horoscope House

• Virgo is the sign of organisation, work and service, health and wellbeing.
• Virgo element is EARTH
• Virgo quality is MUTABLE (flexible)
• Virgo is the 6th Zodiac Sign
• Virgo is associated with the 6th Horoscope House

• Libra begins at the September Equinox. It is the sign of partnership, negotiation, harmony and balance.
• Libra element is AIR
• Libra quality is  CARDINAL (goal-oriented)
• Libra is the 7th Zodiac Sign
• Libra is associated with the 7th Horoscope House

• Scorpio is the sign of asset management, inheritance, occult energy and intimate relationships.
• Scorpio element is WATER
• Scorpio quality is FIXED (controlled)
• Scorpio is the 8th Zodiac Sign
• Scorpio is associated with the 8th Horoscope House

• Sagittarius is the sign of adventure, expansion, exploration and discovery.
• Sagittarius element is FIRE
• Sagittarius quality is MUTABLE (flexible)
• Sagittarius is the 9th Zodiac Sign
• Sagittarius is associated with the 9th Horoscope House

• Capricorn starts at the December Solstice. It is the sign of worldly ambition and achievement, authority & expertise.
• Capricorn element is EARTH
• Capricorn quality is  CARDINAL (goal-oriented)
• Capricorn is the 10th Zodiac Sign
• Capricorn is associated with the 10th Horoscope House

• Aquarius is the sign of change and innovation, humanity and the future.
• Aquarius element is AIR
• Aquarius quality is FIXED (controlled)
• Aquarius is the 11th Zodiac Sign
• Aquarius is associated with the 11th Horoscope House

• Pisces is the sign of unseen energies, imagination & inspiration, dreams & visions.
• Pisces element is FIRE
• Pisces quality is MUTABLE (flexible)
• Pisces is the 12th Zodiac Sign
• Pisces is associated with the 12th Horoscope House