Intro to The 12 Zodiac Signs

• Posted on 11 October 2022
• By Cody Coyotee
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Now that we have discussed some of the common misconceptions about Astrology, we figure we should lay down some basics. There are 12 Signs, and there are 12 Houses in the Zodiac as well. Because of this, everyone actually has all 12 signs in their birth chart! Chart placement is everything, and try to remember that while reading these descriptions. You may have a shy and quiet Aries friend or a wildly adventurous Pisces friend!


Here, we will list the 12 Zodiac Signs and their associations.

1. Aries (The Ram, Fire Sign, Cardinal Sign) Represents: New beginnings, adventurer, courage, part of the body is the 'head'. Aries' Tarot Card: The Emperor

1. Taurus (The Bull, Earth sign, Fixed sign) Represents: Possessive, calm, relaxed, materialistic, loves creature comforts, part of the body is the 'neck and throat'. Taurus' Tarot Card: The Hierophant
   

1. Gemini (The Twins, Air Sign, Mutable) Represents: Communications, impulsive, changeable, inquiring, intelligent, exploring, part of the body is the 'lungs,arms, and hands'. Gemini's Tarot Card: The Lovers
   

1. Cancer (The Crab, Water Sign, Cardinal) Represents: The home, shy, emotional, intuitive, protective, domestic, part of the body is 'stomach and breasts'. Cancer's Tarot Card: The Chariot

1. Leo (The Lion, Fire sign, Fixed) Represents: Ownership, pride, ego, power, children, passion, works well alone, part of the body is the 'heart and spine’. Leo's Tarot Card: Strength
   

1. Virgo (The Virgin, Earth sign, Mutable) Represents: Attention to details, worrying, practical, analytical, discriminating,clean, a perfectionist, part of the body is the 'colon'. Virgo's Tarot Card: The Hermit
   

1. Libra (The Scale, Air sign, Cardinal) Represents: Marriage and union, partnerships, diplomatic, compassionate,balanced, part of the body is the 'kidneys'. Libra's Tarot Card: Justice
   

1. Scorpio (The Scorpion or Eagle, Water sign, Fixed) Represents: Intense, death, rebirth, responsibility, genuine, purification, the mafia of the zodiac, the part of the body that is the 'sexual organs'. Scorpio's Tarot Card: Death
   

1. Sagittarius (The Archer, Fire sign, Mutable) Represents: Truth, religion, philosophy, generous, frank, enthusiastic, reason rather than emotion, adventurer, part of the body is 'lower back and thighs'. Sagittarius' Tarot Card: Temperance
   

1. Capricorn (The Goat, Earth sign, Cardinal) Represents: Practical vision, unemotional, sober, orderly, control, manipulating, power, dependable, part of the body is the 'knees'. Capricorn's Tarot Card: The Devil
   

1.  Aquarius (The Water Bearer, Air sign, Fixed) Represents: Detached, team work, friends, unconventional, humane, independent, warm, part of the body is the 'legs and hips'. Aquarius' Tarot Card: The Star
   

1. Pisces (The Fishes, Water sign, Mutable) Represents: Intuitive, accepting, understanding, impressionable, part of the body is the 'feet and ankles'. Pisces' Tarot Card: The Moon

You'll notice that each sign is given an element. Each of the 4 elements will relate to three different signs. The basic gist of the elemental associations is:

1. Fire signs are passionate, dynamic, and spontaneous.
2. Earth signs are grounded, loyal, and determined.
3. Air signs are often intelligent, curious, and talkative.
4. Water signs are emotional, compassionate, and very sensitive.

Another aspect that may be new to some is the concept of Fixed, Mutable, and Cardinal signs. This is because the Zodiac mirrors the yearly change in seasons! Each of these aspects will relate to four signs. While this is another complex Astrology concept, the basic gist is:

1. Cardinal zodiac signs start a season. These signs are often leaders.
   
2. Fixed zodiac signs fully embody each season. These signs often have high endurance.
   
3. Mutable zodiac signs end a season and transition into the next. These signs are often highly adaptable.