Aries

March 21 - April 20

The Ram Aries is the first sign of the Zodiac and concerned with the 'I' and the ego. It is the cardinal fire sign, and has all the fiery qualities of impulsiveness and optimism combined with the cardinal tendency to lead and to initiate. Aries born people have a buoyant active energy, negatively, unsophisticated egotism and a tendency to irritability and impatience. A powerful energy.

Ruler: Mars - symbol of energy and power. Mars is the masculine principle and gives determination, energy ambition and power. It brings willpower and an active pursuit of goals.

TAURUS

April 21 - May 20

The Bull Taurus is the fixed earth sign. People born under this sign are steady, patient, reliable and determined. However in common with all earth signs Taurus also has a practical creativity. which Taurus gets straight from the source, its ruling planet, Venus the creator. Taurean energy is consistent and long-lasting, like the beating of the heart. .

Ruler: Venus - symbol of love and harmony Venus was ancient goddess of Love and after the Moon is the feminine principle. This planet governs love, affection, art, creativity and physical beauty.

GEMINI

May 21 - June 21

The Twins Ruled by the planet Mercury, Gemini is quick, verbal and intellectual. Its element is air, its quality mutable. People born under Gemini are like the restless wind. They are ethereal and hard to pin down. They are also changeable and inconstant. Gemini energy is bright and breezy but also superficial and inconsiderate - Mercury the Trickster never let anyone's feelings stop him telling a good joke. A subtle but flighty energy.

Ruler: Mercury - symbol of communication. In ancient times Mercury was believed to be the messenger of the gods. This planet governs intellect, communication, wit, writing and diplomacy. In a horoscope it shows the way you think and express yourself.

CANCER

June 22 - July 21

 The Crab Cancer is the first of the water signs. It is associated with the mysterious Moon. Cancerian energy is emotional, sensitive and giving. Cancer is also the cardinal water sign, and there can be a good deal of tough self-assertiveness in the Cancerian make-up. Like a Crab these people are hard on the outside but soft in the middle. A profound energy that can be hard to use effectively in day-to-day situations.

Ruler: Moon -symbol of the emotions and instincts The Moon represents the feminine principle. It governs change, sensitivity, feelings, memory and maternal instincts..