Modes

Mutable

These signs are changeable and flexible. Pisces, Gemini, Pisces, Sagittarius, Virgo

Fixed

Dependability is their defining trait. Aquarius, Scorpio, Leo, Taurus

Cardinal

They are forceful by nature. Capricorn, Libra, Cancer, Aries

Elements

There are four elements in astrology, with three signs out of the 12, belonging to each element.

Water - Pisces, Scorpio, Cancer

Air - Aquarius, Libra, Gemini

Earth - Capricorn, Virgo, Taurus

Fire - Sagittarius, Leo, Aries

Cusps

They form the peripheral fringes of your signs in your horoscope. If you are born in a cusp- i.e. at the junction of 2 consecutive signs, you tend to have the influence of both signs. For e.g. if you are born on November 22nd you are a Scorpio Sagittarius cusp sign.

Ascendant, Sun Sign, Moon Sign

Apart from sun signs, moon signs and rising sign i.e. the ascendant are important factors which influence your nature. You can find your ascendant at the 9 o - clock position in your horoscopic chart.

It will determine your surface personality, how you present yourself to others and how others perceive you. Sun sign, on the other hand, determines your core personality - what you are actually inside.

If the sun sign brings out your individuality, then the moon sign governs your personality or your emotional being.

Aries

21st March-19th April

Ruling Planet: Mars

Symbol: Ram

Qualities: determination, assertiveness, forthrightness, hasty, enterprising, aggression, leadership qualities, intrepidity, impatience, impulsive, selfishness, foolhardy, daredevilry, lacking in foresight, judgment, logic, leaving things half-done

Gemini

21st May - 21st June

Ruling Planet: Mercury

Symbol: The Twins

Qualities: duality, adaptability, restlessness, great communication skills, inquisitive, garrulous, flighty, changeable, social butterflies, double-faced, superficial, shallow, insincere, selfish, ambivalent, unfaithful, prone to divorce

Virgo

22nd August - 22nd September

Symbol: Virgin

Qualities: bundle of contradictions, emotionally reserved and detached, innocent, methodical, practical, level-headed, grounded, materialistic, gullible, honest, diligent, meticulous, analytic, extremely hardworking, sensitive, deep and tireless thinkers, perfectionist, fickle minded, classy

Libra

23rd September - 23rd October

Ruling Planet: Venus

Symbol: The Balance

Qualities: an incorrigible romantic with an artistic bent of mind, balanced, fond of dressing up, sensual, classy, and imaginative

Scorpio

24th October - 22nd November

Ruling Planet: Pluto

Symbol: The Scorpion

Qualities:mysterious, secretive, investigative, calm and self-controlled on the outside; restless, very emotional and susceptible to pain inside; magnetic personality, leadership qualities, independent, strong, intelligent, passionate, intense, popular, jealous, obsessive, dominating

Sagittarius

23rd November - 21st December

Ruling Planet: Jupiter

Symbol: The Archer

Qualities: untiring seekers of wisdom, knowledge, greater truth, sublime experiences; adventurous, fond of freedom, liberty; intellectual, liberal, lighthearted, optimistic, sociable, fun-loving, flirtatious, changeable, restless, superficial, irresponsible, careless, fond of gambling

Capricorn

22nd December - 20th January

Ruling Planet: Saturn

Symbol: Goat / Sea-Goat

Qualities: introverted, shy, stoical, level-headed, grounded, practical, materialistic, sensual, hardworking, ambitious, deeply loyal, melancholic, dominating, achievers, honest

Aquarius

Qualities: fond of experimentation, innovation, exploration; playful, fond of liberty, superficial, unconventional, insecure, rebellious, uninhibited