Andromeda DavisIf you’re new to astrology, here is a quick guide to get you up to speed the most basic facts in astrology.
And even if you are not new, this guide provides a quick reference or cheat sheet whenever you need to look something up!
The 12 Signs of the Zodiac
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Positive traits: Practical, hard-working, ambitious, high standards, responsible, loyal, fearless.
Negative traits: Impulsive, argumentative, impatient, brash, bossy, self-centered.
Ruler: Mars
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Positive traits: Affectionate, creative, warmhearted, determined, persistent, loyal.
Negative traits: Stubborn, argumentative, opinionated, self-centered, materialistic.
Ruler: Venus
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Positive traits: Communicative, kind, open-minded, cheerful, quickwitted, imaginative.
Negative traits: Indecisive, noncommittal, two-faced, gossipy, restless.
Ruler: Mercury
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Positive traits: Caring, kind, devoted, supportive, protective, dependable.
Negative traits: Overly-emotional, clingy, needy, moody.
Ruler: Moon
Leo (July 23-August 22)
Positive traits: Strong leader, confident, warmhearted, generous, encouraging, loyal.
Negative traits: Arrogant, bossy, overambitious, vain, jealous.
Ruler: Sun
Virgo (August 23-September 22)
Positive traits: Kind, creative, reliable efficient, analytical.
Negative traits: Critical, irritable, argumentative, perfectionists, always worrying.
Ruler: Mercury
Libra (September 23-October 22)
Positive traits: Easy-going, communicative, idealistic, fair, balanced.
Negative traits: Flirtatious, gossipy, self-indulgent, manipulative.
Ruler: Venus
Scorpio (October 23-November 21)
Positive traits: Passionate, tenacious, intuitive, brave, protective, loyal.
Negative traits: Suspicious, obsessive, volatile, secretive, lustful.
Ruler: Pluto (modern), Mars (classical)
Sagittarius (November 22-December 21)
Positive traits: Enthusiastic, optimistic, generous, open, honest and fair.
Negative traits: Impulsive, careless, restless, frivolous and domineering.
Ruler: Jupiter
Capricorn (December 22-January 19)
Positive traits: Practical, hard-working, ambitious, high standards, responsible, loyal, fearless.
Negative traits: Stubborn, skeptical, pessimistic, never satisfied, holds a grudge.
Ruler: Saturn
Aquarius (January 20-February 18)
Positive traits: Idealistic, open-minded, impartial, interested in others.
Negative traits: Unemotional, insensitive, elitist, unpredictable, rebellious.
Ruler: Uranus (modern), Saturn (classical)
Pisces (February 19-March 20)
Positive traits: Kind, compassionate, imaginative, intuitive, wise.
Negative traits: Secretive, escapist, gullible, overly sensitive, overly emotional.
Ruler: Neptune (modern), Jupiter (classical)
The 12 Planets
Sun: Ambition, drive, passion, ego, and all main personality traits.
Moon: Unconscious and subconscious mind, instincts, intuitions, True self, hidden self, mood, emotions and feelings.
Mercury: Communications
Venus: Love, romance, seduction, desire, beauty, harmony, friendships, passions.
Mars: Energy, action, motivation, ambition and determination.
Jupiter: Luck, good fortune, optimism, enthusiasm and positivity, leaps of faith.
Saturn: Discipline, authority, boundaries, restrictions and limitations.
Uranus: influences individuality, awakening, breakthroughs, change, surprises, disruption, liberation, independence, rebellion, sometimes referred to as the “divine awakener.”
Neptune: influences intuition, healing, Spiritualism and mysticism, quest for the meaning of life, imagination, dreams and spiritual visions, creativity in the arts, music, dance and more.
Pluto: transformation, power, personal power, unveils core truths, the releasing of your hidden powers.
Chiron: Healing, healing powers, suffering, trauma, our deepest wounds, greatest weakness and insecurities.
Ceres: Femininity, nurturing, family relationships, food and agriculture.
The 12 Houses
First house: Identity, impressions, appearances and how others see you. Ruled by Aries
Second house: Resources, material and physical things, finances and abilities. Ruled by Gemini.
Third house: Communication, mind, intellect, and social connections.
Fourth house: Home and family. Ruled by cancer.
Fifth house: Pastimes, self-expression, romance, play and fund. Ruled by Leo.
Sixth house: Work, career, organization, rules, routines and systems. Ruled by Virgo.
Seventh house: Relationships, partnerships, marriage, all connections to other people, contracts and business. Ruled by Libra.
Eighth house: The unknown, fate, birth, death, bloodlines, things you can’t control. Ruled by Scorpio.
Ninth house: Luck, adventure, risk, travel, philosophy, wisdom, education, religion, morals and ethics. Ruled by Sagittarius.
Tenth house: Career, social status, public image, tradition, discipline, fathers and fatherhood, long term goals. Ruled by Capricorn.
Eleventh house: Ideals, social awareness, humanitarianism, community, friends, groups, teams in society. Ruled by Aquarius.
Twelfth house: Self-sacrifice, healing, aging, closure, Indians, tying up loose ends, completion. Ruled by Pisces.
Shea Lee
