Astrology 101 – Astrology Nature
Greetings to the realm of astrology. Astrology 101 acts as your guide through the labyrinth of the celestial world, so you can navigate through the fundamental terminologies of the zodiac with clarity.
By giving you the info you need about the zodiac, Astrology 101 empowers you to comprehend the stars, aiding you in gaining a better understanding of your own being swiftly.
Astrology 101 – 12 Zodiac Dates

The most basic principle to understand about astrology, is to recognize that the constellations consist of 12 zodiac signs.
The following zodiac date chart will help you to:
- Find your zodiac sign by using your birth date (or someone else’s you want to discover).
- See any zodiac sign that piques your curiosity and find the corresponding date that the constellation represents.
Zodiac Dates Table
You can click on your own zodiac sign (or any zodiac sign you are interested in) in the zodiac dates table, and you can see a more detailed introduction.
ZODIAC SIGN | DATE |
---|---|
Aries | MAR 21 – APR 19 |
Taurus | APR 20 – MAY 20 |
Gemini | MAY 21 – JUN 20 |
Cancer | JUN 21 – JUL 22 |
Leo | JUL 23 – AUG 22 |
Virgo | AUG 23 – SEP 22 |
Libra | SEP 23 – OCT 22 |
Scorpio | OCT 23 – NOV 21 |
Sagittarius | NOV 22 – DEC 21 |
Capricorn | DEC 22 – JAN 19 |
Aquarius | JAN 20 – FEB 18 |
Pisces | FEB 19 – MAR 20 |
Astrology 101 – Zodiac Classifications

Now that we better understand the 12 Zodiacs, we can proceed to delve into their classifications.
By learning these classifications, we can better know the differences between each constellation and more clearly understand their unique attributes.
These classifications are a crucial foundation in astrology!
The most common classification methods include the following three types:
- The Two Polarities : Positive and Negative
- The Three Modes : Cardinal, Fixed, and Mutable Signs
- The Four Elements : Fire, Earth, Air, and Water
The most important and most common classification methods are The three modes and The four elements. Understanding these provides a foundation for the significance of the star signs.
Astrology 101 – The Two Polarities

The Two Polarities : Positive and Negative
The idea behind polarity is to classify the twelve zodiacs into positive and negative. Each category has six constellations.
The positive signs include fire and air signs; the negative signs include earth and water signs.
The Positive Zodiac Signs
The Positive Signs : Aries, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius, Aquarius
Positive signs are all in odd-numbered order of the zodiacs, for example, the first sign is Aries, the third is Gemini, the fifth is Leo, and so on.
Positive signs have extroverted, optimistic, positive, and pioneering qualities.
The Negative Zodiac Signs
The negative signs : Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn, and Pisces
Negative signs are all in even-numbered order of the zodiacs, for example, the second sign is Taurus, the fourth is Cancer, the sixth is Virgo, and so on.
Negative signs have introverted, pessimistic, negative, and conservative qualities
When a person’s birth chart has a greater number of positive signs, their personality tends to be extroverted, vibrant, and dynamic.
And if there are more negative signs present in the chart, it can indicate an introverted and conservative personality.
Astrology 101 – The Three Modes

The Three Modes : Cardinal, Fixed, and Mutable Signs
Modes divide the 12 zodiacs into three groups, each with four zodiac signs. Cardinal, fixed, and mutable.
- Cardinal signs : Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn
- Fixed signs : Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius
- Mutable signs : Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces
Cardinal Signs
Cardinal signs are the beginning of the four seasons, Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn respectively represent the coming of the four seasons of spring, summer, autumn and winter.
Cardinal signs represent the beginning and creation.
Fixed Signs
Fixed signs are the most stable time of the four seasons. Taurus is the stage of spring, Leo is the hottest time of the year, Scorpio is the season of autumn leaves and Aquarius is the coldest time of the year.
Fixed signs represent conservative, persistent, and stable.
Mutable Signs
The mutable sign is the end of the four seasons, and it is the time of change when the previous season welcomes the next season.
Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces represent the end of the seasons and the transition to the following ones.
Mutable signs represent change, diversity, and strong adaptability.

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Astrology 101 – The Four Elements

The Four Elements : Fire, Earth, Air, and Water
Elements divide the 12 zodiacs into four groups based on the four elements of fire, earth, air, and water, and each group has three zodiacs.
Fire Signs
Fire gives people a warm and bright feeling, and fire also burns upwards, so all fire signs are high-spirited, enthusiastic, and full of self-confidence, they will not shrink back easily even if they encounter setbacks.
What Are Fire Signs?
The fire signs are Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius. You can find that these three signs have the characteristics of being active and outgoing, and like being a leader.
Earth Signs
Earth is a place that nourishes all things, giving people a sense of reliability and solidity. The earth sign knows the importance of materials and money, so they will work hard to pursue a high-quality material life.
What Are Earth Signs?
The earth signs are Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn. You can find that these three signs all have characteristics of the earth sign, which is stable, practical, and values traditional values and norms.
Air Signs
Air has no shape and can flow up, down, left, and right. All sounds and music are transmitted through the air. Therefore, air signs attach great importance to communication and social skills.
What Are Air Signs?
The air signs are Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius. You can find that these three zodiac signs are calm, objective, and willing to share and communicate with everyone.
Water Signs
Water can change into various shapes, and colors, and always flows downward. Therefore, water signs can easily accept the emotions of people around them and be easily influenced.
What Are Water Signs?
The water signs are Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces. You can find that these three signs all have the characteristics that are sensitive and considerate, and are easily influenced by people and things around them.
Astrology 101 Summary

ZODIAC SIGN | MODE | ELEMENT |
---|---|---|
Aries | Cardinal | Fire |
Leo | Fixed | Fire |
Sagittarius | Mutable | Fire |
Capricorn | Cardinal | Earth |
Taurus | Fixed | Earth |
Virgo | Mutable | Earth |
Libra | Cardinal | Air |
Aquarius | Fixed | Air |
Gemini | Mutable | Air |
Cancer | Cardinal | Water |
Scorpio | Fixed | Water |
Pisces | Mutable | Water |
Aries
- ARIES DATES : MAR 21 – APR 19
- POLARITY : Positive
- MODE + ELEMENT : Cardinal Fire
“Fire of the stars”.
The initial flame, bright and full of power.
Taurus
- TAURUS DATES : APR 20 – MAY 20
- POLARITY : Negative
- MODE + ELEMENT : Fixed Earth
“Land of the valley”.
Where the rocks of the mountains collapse into the river, and they are stably being washed away by the stream.
Gemini
- GEMINI DATES : MAY 21 – JUN 20
- POLARITY : Positive
- MODE + ELEMENT : Mutable Air
“Big and small wind”, sometimes stopping and sometimes blowing, incomprehensible and unpredictable.
Cancer
- CANCER DATES : JUN 21 – JUL 22
- POLARITY : Negative
- MODE + ELEMENT : Cardinal Water
“Stream”, with gentle and lingering ripples everywhere.
Leo
- LEO DATES : JUL 23 – AUG 22
- POLARITY : Positive
- MODE + ELEMENT : Fixed Fire
“Fire of coal”.
After the flames gather, a fire is formed, which burns steadily and continuously.
Virgo
- VIRGO DATES : AUG 23 – SEP 22
- POLARITY : Negative
- MODE + ELEMENT : Mutable Earth
“Land of the beach”.
The stones become finer and finer after being washed and become fine sand that flutters in the wind.
Libra
- LIBRA DATES : SEP 23 – OCT 22
- POLARITY : Positive
- MODE + ELEMENT : Cardinal Air
“Breeze blowing on the earth“, which makes people feel cozy.
Scorpio
- SCORPIO DATES : OCT 23 – NOV 21
- POLARITY : Negative
- MODE + ELEMENT : Fixed Water
“Swamp”, is mysterious, deep, complex, and unpredictable.
Sagittarius
- SAGITTARIUS DATES : NOV 22 – DEC 21
- POLARITY : Positive
- MODE + ELEMENT : Mutable Fire
“Fire of the forest”.
The fire is fueled by strong winds and continues to spread and burn everywhere.
Capricorn
- CAPRICORN DATES : DEC 22 – JAN 19
- POLARITY : Negative
- MODE + ELEMENT : Cardinal Earth
“Land of the plateau”,
It is located in a high place, and has been tested by the cold and strong winds for many years.
Aquarius
- AQUARIUS DATES : March 21 – April 20
- POLARITY : Positive
- MODE + ELEMENT : Fixed Air
“Typhoon blown by the collection of breezes“, which is stable and continuous.
Pisces
- ARIES DATES : FEB 19 – MAR 20
- POLARITY : Negative
- MODE + ELEMENT : Mutable Water
“Sea”, is vast and inclusive of everything.