Zodiac Symbols and Dates

Astrology determines that there is celestial activity that determines human activity based on when you were born. There are 12 zodiac signs according to astrology with every sign reflecting one personality type. There are specific zodiac symbols and dates for each of the zodiac signs and a person born in that zodiac sign tends to show some inherent traits typical to the sun sign. As mentioned zodiac sign dates determine what your sun sign is. For example, if you are born between December 22nd and January 19th, then you would be a Capricorn. In this article, we tell you all about zodiac signs, zodiac symbols and their dates as determined by astrology.

List of Zodiac Signs

All the 12 zodiac signs are represented by different zodiac symbols, representing an inherent characteristic of the sign. In the table given below we give you a list of the zodiac signs, their characteristics, zodiac symbols and dates. Zodiac signs and dates as we know are closely related, since each of the sign is prevalent for a specific period of time.

The 12 Signs of the Zodiac
Zodiac Sign	Zodiac Symbol	Zodiac Dates	Zodiac Characteristics
Aries		March 21 - April 19	The characteristics that best determine an Arian are forthrightness, impulsiveness, and stubbornness. Generally extroverts, people of this sign are also occasionally self-absorbed. They are also known for their love to fight for the underdog.
Taurus		April 20 - May 20	Taurus is an earth sign and like other earth signs, they too tend to be practical and grounded. They have great organizational skills and tend to steer towards the traditional. Taureans are romantics at heart and have an inherent love for things which are stylish and beautiful. They are also extremely faithful friends who can be trusted.
Gemini		May 21 - June 20	Versatility and wit probably defines this zodiac sign the best. They are good and intelligent communicators who have a zest for life. They do, though, have a habit of worrying too much and forming opinions too fast.
Cancer		June 21 - July 22	Probably the most sentimental of all zodiac signs, Cancerians tend to be homebodies who are loving and caring. They tend to be moody but these mood swings last for a short period of time. Cancerians tend to be creative people with a natural flair for the arts.
Leo		July 23 - August 22	As the symbol of the sun sign, Leos are natural leaders who have a dominant personality. They could be bossy at times and also tend to be short tempered. The best part about Leos is that they are extremely open minded.
Virgo		August 21 - September 22	Virgos are intelligent people who tend to analytical, sometimes a little overtly so. All their decisions are taken after a lot of thought. They can be overcritical of people at times but this is because of their purist nature.
Libra		September 23 - October 22	The most diplomatic of the zodiac signs, Librans are the only sun sign which is denoted by a material symbol. They are serene people who maintain their cool very well. They tend to be gullible and find it difficult to be expressive. They also tend be indecisive.
Scorpio		October 23 - November 21	Vehement about their opinions, Scorpions have magnetic personalities. They are also extremely passionate and possessive by nature. Most scorpions tend to have a vengeful personality due to the extreme emotions that they feel.
Sagittarius		November 22 - December 21	At any party the person who will be the center of attention will generally be the Sagittarian. Extrovert, friendly and intelligent most people of this sun sign have an excellent sense of humor. Their extreme sense of optimism though sometimes make them behave without thought.
Capricorn		December 22 - January 19	Practical, cautious, and ambitious, Capricorns plan their life in detail. It is difficult to get close to a Capricorn because they tend to be rigid and come across as stern. But once you have befriended a person from this sign, you will have a friend for life.
Aquarius		January 20 - February 18	Aquarians like attention and know how to get it. They are intelligent, have a great sense of humor and are deep thinkers. They are excellent friends who are loyal to their relationships. They may seem indifferent but that is just superficial.
Pisces		February 19 - March 20	Sensitive and helpful, Pisces go out of their way to help a person. They are easily influenced by others and are generally not very determined. They can be vague at times. But their best quality is that they are extremely idealistic.

Zodiac signs and meanings are the subject of many studies and there are many viewpoints held. Many cynics tend to dismiss these theories as superstitious but most people have varying degrees of belief in the study of zodiac signs, zodiac symbols and dates. Hopefully, this article has helped you understand some of the traits that are determined by your zodiac sign.