Want to know more about what your star sign really means? Read Sarah Bartlett's zodiac guide and have your questions answered.
Aries - The Ram.
The 1st sign of the zodiac. Element: Fire. Ruled by Mars, Aries people are feisty, willful, self-centred, courageous, brave, foolhardy, independent and ready to fight for their beliefs.
Taurus - The Bull.
The 2nd sign of the zodiac. Element: Earth. Ruled by Venus, Taurus people are practical, down-to-earth, creative, loyal, possessive, temperamental and sensually indulgent.
Gemini - The Twins.
The 3rd sign of the Zodiac. Element: Air. Ruled by Mercury, Gemini people are curious, unpredictable, elusive, changeable, versatile, childlike, romantic and freedom-loving.
Cancer - The Crab.
The 4th sign of the zodiac. Element: Water. Ruled by the Moon, Cancer people are instinctive, cautious, needy, protective, nurturing, sensitive, secretive and deeply complex.
Leo - The Lion.
The 5th sign of the zodiac. Element: Fire. Ruled by the Sun, Leo people are distinctive, self-made, provocative, loyal, demanding, goal-oriented, flashy, flamboyant show-offs.
Virgo - The Virgin.
The 6th sign of the zodiac. Element: Earth. Ruled by Mercury, Virgo people are discriminating, obsessive, realistic, analytical, self-contained, reliable, predictable and incredibly knowledgeable.
Libra - The Scales.
The 7th sign of the zodiac. Element: Air. Ruled by Venus, Librans are civilised, harmonious, creative, intellectual, sophisticated, seductive, elegant and witty people-pleasers.
Scorpio - The Scorpion.
The 8th sign of the zodiac. Element: Water. Ruled traditionally by Mars, but more recently assigned Pluto, Scorpios are intense, magnetic, erotic, broody, challenging, secretive, powerful.
Sagittarius - The Archer.
The 9th sign of the zodiac. Element: Fire. Ruled by Jupiter, Sagittarians are adventurous, hilarious, extrovert, romantic, enthusiastic, spirited and unstoppable crusaders.
Capricorn - The Goat.
The 10th sign of the zodiac. Element: Earth. Ruled by Saturn, Capricorns are organised, efficient, conventional, respectful, devoted, classy, materialistic and successful entrepreneurs.
Aquarius - The Water Bearer.
The 11th sign of the zodiac. Element: Air. Ruled by Uranus but traditionally by Saturn, Aquarians are original, idealistic, intellectual, zany, rebellious, independent, inventors.
Pisces - The Fish.
The 12th sign of the zodiac. Element: Water. Ruler by Neptune, but traditionally by Jupiter, Pisceans are elusive, dreamy, erratic, creative, romantic, emotional, compassionate and soulful.
