THE WESTERN ZODIAC

The Wheel of the Sun

Twelve signs ride the golden ecliptic around the sun. Scroll to meet them all, their elements and planets, and the aspects that draw them together or apart.

Follow the ecliptic

UNDERSTANDING THE WHEEL

Reading the Aspects

In western astrology every sign answers to the others through four aspects, the angles between them on the wheel. Best Match is the trine you share inside one element, while Favorable is the sextile that reaches to a friendly one.

Best MatchTrine one hundred twenty degrees

Signs of your own element, a trine of one hundred twenty degrees. The easiest and deepest rapport on the wheel.

FavorableSextile sixty degrees

A sextile of sixty degrees to a complementary element. Supportive and easy, it opens doors and lifts the mood.

TroublesomeSquare ninety degrees

A square of ninety degrees. Real friction that pushes and provokes, yet the tension is what forces growth.

OppositeOpposition one hundred eighty degrees

Your opposite across the wheel, a full one hundred eighty degrees. Not a clash but a polarity, two halves that complete each other, pulling together like magnet to magnet.

The twelve signs

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Fire ElementCardinal
Ruling planetMars
Sun inMarch 21 to April 19

First of twelve

Aries

Bold and ambitious, Aries dives headfirst into challenges. A natural pioneer driven by passion and a fearless will to lead.

Nature

BoldEnergeticCourageousPassionateDetermined

Aspects on the wheel

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Earth ElementFixed
Ruling planetVenus
Sun inApril 20 to May 20

Second of twelve

Taurus

Grounded and dependable, Taurus values stability and comfort. Patient and devoted, they build lasting security with quiet determination.

Nature

ReliablePatientDevotedGroundedSensual

Aspects on the wheel

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Air ElementMutable
Ruling planetMercury
Sun inMay 21 to June 20

Third of twelve

Gemini

Curious and quick thinking, Gemini thrives on ideas and conversation. Adaptable communicators who love variety and mental stimulation.

Nature

CuriousAdaptableWittyExpressiveSociable

Aspects on the wheel

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Water ElementCardinal
Ruling planetMoon
Sun inJune 21 to July 22

Fourth of twelve

Cancer

Deeply intuitive and nurturing, Cancer leads with the heart. Loyal protectors who cherish home, family, and emotional connection.

Nature

NurturingIntuitiveLoyalProtectiveEmpathetic

Aspects on the wheel

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Fire ElementFixed
Ruling planetSun
Sun inJuly 23 to August 22

Fifth of twelve

Leo

Radiant and confident, Leo shines wherever they go. Generous and charismatic leaders who love to inspire and be admired.

Nature

ConfidentGenerousCharismaticWarmCreative

Aspects on the wheel

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Earth ElementMutable
Ruling planetMercury
Sun inAugust 23 to September 22

Sixth of twelve

Virgo

Precise and practical, Virgo perfects everything they touch. Analytical and helpful, they find meaning in service and fine details.

Nature

AnalyticalPracticalDiligentModestPrecise

Aspects on the wheel

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Air ElementCardinal
Ruling planetVenus
Sun inSeptember 23 to October 22

Seventh of twelve

Libra

Graceful and diplomatic, Libra seeks balance and harmony. Charming peacemakers who value partnership, beauty, and justice.

Nature

DiplomaticCharmingFairSociableRefined

Aspects on the wheel

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Water ElementFixed
Ruling planetPluto
Sun inOctober 23 to November 21

Eighth of twelve

Scorpio

Intense and magnetic, Scorpio feels everything deeply. Passionate and resourceful, they pursue truth with unwavering focus.

Nature

IntensePassionateMagneticResourcefulDetermined

Aspects on the wheel

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Fire ElementMutable
Ruling planetJupiter
Sun inNovember 22 to December 21

Ninth of twelve

Sagittarius

Adventurous and optimistic, Sagittarius chases freedom and truth. Philosophical explorers with boundless curiosity and honesty.

Nature

AdventurousOptimisticHonestFreePhilosophical

Aspects on the wheel

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Earth ElementCardinal
Ruling planetSaturn
Sun inDecember 22 to January 19

Tenth of twelve

Capricorn

Ambitious and disciplined, Capricorn climbs steadily toward mastery. Responsible achievers who build success through patience and grit.

Nature

AmbitiousDisciplinedResponsiblePatientResilient

Aspects on the wheel

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Air ElementFixed
Ruling planetUranus
Sun inJanuary 20 to February 18

Eleventh of twelve

Aquarius

Original and visionary, Aquarius marches to their own beat. Independent humanitarians driven by big ideas and a better future.

Nature

InnovativeIndependentVisionaryHumanitarianOriginal

Aspects on the wheel

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Water ElementMutable
Ruling planetNeptune
Sun inFebruary 19 to March 20

Twelfth of twelve

Pisces

Dreamy and compassionate, Pisces feels the world through intuition. Imaginative and gentle souls with deep empathy and artistry.

Nature

CompassionateImaginativeIntuitiveGentleArtistic

Aspects on the wheel

Every aspect can flourish with awareness. The sun favors no sign forever.