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Introduction to the Signs of the Zodiac
by Astrology Junction

A brief introduction to each of the 12 signs of the zodiac.

When a person says, "I am a Leo" or "I am a Capricorn," he or she is speaking of their "Sun sign" -- so called because it is the sign of the zodiac where the Sun was found on the day they were born. Although a complete astrological interpretation also takes into account the positions of the Moon, the planets, and several other factors, a number of major personality traits can be deduced simply from this position of the Sun on the birthday. This is because the Sun in astrology represents the essential core of a person's being -- the qualities with which he or she most identifies.

This series of articles from Astrology Junction presents a brief overview of each of the twelve signs of the zodiac in terms of what it means when it is your Sun sign. This is an excellent introduction to the meanings of the various signs and how they are used in astrology.

Aries (March 21 - April 19)
Taurus (April 20 - May 20)
Gemini (May 21- June 20)
Cancer (June 21 - July 22)
Leo (July 23 - August 22)
Virgo (August 23 - September 22)
Libra (September 23 - October 22)
Scorpio (October 23 - November 21)
Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21)
Capricorn (December 22 - January 19)
Aquarius (January 20 - February 18)
Pisces (February 19 - March 20)

Astrology Junction provides accurate astrology meanings and tarot readings. Astrology Junction mixes tarot and astrology to create the "tarotscope."