Horoscope Signs

What is a horoscope?

A horoscope is the forecast astrologers make based on a chart showing the relative positions of the stars and planets at a specific time. The word horoscope comes from the Greek word horoskopos, which literally means hour watcher.

What does a horoscope chart look like?

It's a wagon wheel divided into twelve parts, with symbols drawn in for the planets and stars.

Summary of Horoscope signs:

How are Horoscope Signs different?

Sun Sign – Aries
Symbol – the Ram
Ruling planet – Mars
Element – Fire
Quality – Cardinal
Anatomy – Head
Color – Red
Gems- Ruby
Flower or Essences – Tobacco

Sun Sign – Taurus
Symbol – the Bull
Ruling planet – Venus
Element – Earth
Quality – Fixed
Anatomy – Throat
Color – Green
Gems- Topaz
Flower or Essences – Flax

Sun Sign – Gemini
Symbol – the Twins
Ruling planet – Mercury
Element – Air
Quality – Mutable
Anatomy – Lungs
Color – Light blue
Gems- Emerald
Flower or Essences – Yarrow

Sun Sign – Cancer
Symbol – the Crab
Ruling planet – the Moon
Element – Water
Quality – Cardinal
Anatomy – Stomach
Color – Silver
Gems- Pearl
Flower or Essences – Water lily

Sun Sign – Leo
Symbol – the Lion
Ruling planet – the Sun
Element – Fire
Quality – Fixed
Anatomy – Heart
Color – Yellow
Gems- Gold
Flower or Essences – Daffodil

Sun Sign – Virgo
Symbol – the Virgin
Ruling planet – Mercury
Element – Earth
Quality – Mutable
Anatomy – Hands
Color – Navy
Gems- Jasper
Flower or Essences – Corn Flower

Sun Sign – Libra
Symbol – the Scales
Ruling planet – Venus
Element – Air
Quality – Cardinal
Anatomy – Kidneys
Color – Pink
Gems- Opal
Flower or Essences – Violets

Sun Sign – Scorpio
Symbol – the Scorpion
Ruling planet – Mars/Pluto
Element – Water
Quality – Fixed
Anatomy – Reproductive System
Color – Dark Red
Gems- Bloodstone
Flower or Essences – Wormwood

Sun Sign – Sagittarius
Symbol – the Archer
Ruling planet – Jupiter
Element – Fire
Quality – Mutable
Anatomy – Thighs and Hips
Color – Purple
Gems- Turquoise
Flower or Essences – Mallow

Sun Sign – Capricorn
Symbol – the Goat
Ruling planet – Saturn
Element – Earth
Quality – Cardinal
Anatomy – Knees
Color – Black
Gems- Onyx
Flower or Essences – Black Poppy

Sun Sign – Aquarius
Symbol – the Water Bearer
Ruling planet – Uranus/Saturn
Element – Air
Quality – Fixed
Anatomy – Circulatory System
Color – Bright Blue
Gems- Sapphire
Flower or Essences – Myrrh

Sun Sign – Pisces
Symbol – Two Fishes
Ruling planet – Neptune/Jupiter
Element – Water
Quality – mutable
Anatomy – Feet
Color – Sea-Green
Gems- Amethyst
Flower or Essences – Ferns