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Knowing Your Zodiac Sign

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UAB chapter.

Zodiac Signs: Traits and Compatibility

 

Zodiac Signs are something that people have been interested in for a while now. If you are interested to know what sign you are, the traits that go with you sign, and who you are compatible with, then this is the article for you.

 

  1. Aquarius: January 20th-February 19th and Air Sign

                     Strengths: They are friendly and humanitarian. They are known to be honest and extremely loyal. Aquarii love to be independent and are thinkers that live outside of the box.

                      Weakness: Many might find that aquarii are unemotional and detached, making it hard to see what they are truly thinking and how they feel about you. They can also be unpredictable and rebellious.

                      Compatible: Sagittarius, Gemini, Aries

                      Not Compatible: Cancer, Taurus, Scorpio

                      Famous Aquarius: The Weeknd and Shakira

 

2. Taurus: April 21th-May 20th and Earth Sign

                  Strengths:  A person that is a taurus is probably the most patient and warm-hearted person you know. They are dedicated when it comes their work, family, and relationships. They are known to be caring and loving people.

                  Weakness: Taurii can be stubborn and tend to be a lazy and greedy. They also are possessive and jealous.

                  Compatible: Virgo, Capricorn, and Scorpio

                  Not Compatible: Leo and Aquarius

                  Famous Taurus: Dwayne Johnson aka The Rock and Gigi Hadid

 

3. Aries: March 21th-April 20th and Fire Sign

                     Strengths: Aries are known to be courageous and adventurous people. People are drawn to their magnetic energy. They are also generous and optimistic people.

                     Weakness: They can be moody and impulsive sometimes. They are also not the most patient people in the world since they are known to also have a short temper.

                     Compatible: Gemini, Leo, Sagittarius, and Aquarius

                     Not Compatible: Cancer and Capricorn

                     Famous Aries: Lady Gaga and Big Sean

 

4. Gemini: May 22-June 21 and Air Sign

                     Strengths:  Geminis are energetic and talkative people. They are known to be witty and extremely clever.  Gemini’s have a youthful and lively personality when you meet them and they are far from being shy. Also, they are adaptable people and have a unique imagination.

                     Weakness: They can be superficial and cunning. They can also be indecisive about certain things and can be restless as well.

                     Compatible: Aries, Leo, Libra, and Aquarius

                     Not Compatible: Virgo and Pisces

                     Famous Geminis: Angelina Jolie and Tupac Shakur

 

5. Virgo: August 22-September 23 and Earth Sign

                    Strengths: Virgos are reliable and helpful people. They are precise and organized when it comes down to any type of task. They also are observant and intelligent people.

                    Weakness: They can often be worriers and fuss over a lot of things. Virgos can be harsh and blunt when it comes to people’s feelings sometimes. They can be perfectionists, which can make it difficult to work with them.

                    Compatible: Taurus, Cancer, Scorpio and Capricorn

                     Not Compatible: Gemini and Sagittarius

                     Famous Virgos: Beyonce Knowles and Prince Harry

 

6. Libra: September 24- October 23 and Air Sign

                  Strengths: Libras are peaceful and hospitable people. They are romantic and charming. Libras can be sociable and are always looking their best, no matter where they are going. They are idealistic people, as well.

                  Weakness: They can be gullible and indecisive. They are also very flirtatious, which usually gets them into a lot of trouble- especially if they are in a relationship.  Libras can also be vain and superficial.

                Compatible: Gemini, Leo, Sagittarius, Aquarius

                Not Compatible: Cancer and Capricorn

                Famous Libras: Kim Kardashian and Bruno Mars

 

      7. Cancer: June 22-July 22 and Water Sign

                Strengths: Cancers can be loyal and dependable people. They are also extremely caring and nurturing towards others. They are known to be sympathetic when it comes to other people, as well. They are basically the mothers of the zodiac signs.

                Weakness: They can be overly emotional, which makes they sensitive people. Cancers can be clingy when it comes to relationships, and are sometimes are unable to let go of certain things. Also, they can be moody and self-absorbed.

                Compatible: Taurus, Virgo, Scorpio and Pisces

                Not Compatible: Aries and Libra

                Famous Cancers: Selena Gomez and Kevin Hart

 

8. Pisces: February 20-March 20 and Water Sign

                  Strengths: Pisces can be compassionate and devoted people. They are selfless and unworldly. Also, they can be seductive and artistic. Pisces are also known for being intuitive and introverted.

                  Weakness: The main weakness of a pisces is that they can be careless and impractical. They can also be escapists and not deal with any of their problems. Also, they can be hurt by certain things very easily.

                  Compatible: Taurus, Cancer, Scorpio, and Capricorn

                  Not Compatible: Gemini and Sagittarius

                  Famous Pisces: Rihanna and Justin Bieber

 

9. Capricorn: December 23-Janurary 20 and Earth Sign

                  Strengths: Capricorns are known to be practical people, and have a great sense of humor- even though it might be a dry sense of humor. They are also disciplined and ambitious.

                  Weakness: One of their weaknesses is holding grudges for a long time; once you lose their trust, it is hard to gain it back. They also are conceited and sometimes distrusting.

                  Compatible: Taurus, Virgo, Scorpio, and Pisces

                  Not Compatible: Aries and Libra

                  Famous Capricorns: Kate Moss and John Legend

 

10. Sagittarius: November 23-December 22 and Fire Sign

               Strengths: Sagittarius are known for wanting their independence. They are freedom-loving people who are honest and straightforward. They are intellectual. Also they are known for being optimistic in any type of situation.

               Weakness: They can be quite narcissistic and are blunt. Sagittarius also want immediate results when it comes to certain things, and can be temperamental.

               Compatible: Aries, Leo, Libra, and Aquarius

               Not Compatible: Virgo and Pisces

               Famous Sagittarius: Miley Cyrus and Brad Pitt

 

11. Leo: July 23-August 21 and Fire Sign

           Strengths: Leos are known for being ambitious and encouraging. They are natural-born leaders. They are confident in themselves, and they are not afraid to display this confidence. Also, they are great listeners and are great team players.

          Weakness: They are full of pride and can be bossy. Leos are known to patronizing and narrow-minded.

          Compatible: Aries, Gemini, Libra and Sagittarius

           Not Compatible: Taurus and Scorpio

           Famous Leos: Kylie Jenner and Chris Hemsworth

 

12. Scorpio: October 24-November 22 and Air Sign

           Strengths: They are loyal and passionate people. Scorpios can be resourceful and determined. They can be charming and trustworthy people. Also, they are great problem solvers. Scorpios are also tough and goal-oriented.

          Weakness: They can be jealous and obsessive. They are known to be manipulative and also are known to be very secretive.

          Compatible: Cancer, Virgo, Capricorn, and Pisces

          Not Compatible: Leo and Aquarius

          Famous Scorpios: Drake and Katy Perry

 

 

 

 

 

Jessica.Virgo.Dog Lover. Struggling College Student
HCUAB