SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC |
HOUSE |
RULERS |
Glyph: Sign: |
MODE |
ELEMENT |
Glyph: Planet |
 |
Aries
The Ram. This symbol is easier to recognize than many because it actually resembles a ram's horns.
|
Cardinal |
Fire |
1 |
 |
Mars |
 |
Taurus
The Bull. This symbol resembles a bull's head and horns. |
Fixed |
Earth |
2 |
 |
Venus |
 |
Gemini
The Twins. Two lines joined together represents Gemini's symbol -- the twins. |
Mutable |
Air |
3 |
 |
Mercury |
 |
Cancer
The Crab. Some consider Cancer's glyph as representing breasts, demonstrating the nurturing quality of Cancer. |
Cardinal |
Water |
4 |
 |
Moon |
 |
Leo
The Lion. Leo's glyph may represent the two valves of the heart, since Leo rules the heart; alternatively, it can be considered the mane of the lion. |
Fixed |
Fire |
5 |
 |
Sun |
 |
Virgo
The Virgin. This symbol is similar to that of Scorpio, except instead of the tail pointing outward, it curls up into itself. |
Mutable |
Earth |
6 |
|
Mercury |
 |
Libra
The Scales. This glyph can represent the setting sun, or scales for weighing. |
Cardinal |
Air |
7 |
|
Venus |
 |
Scorpio
The Scorpion. This symbol is similar to that of Virgo, except that its "tail" points outward. |
Fixed |
Water |
8 |
 |
Pluto |
 |
Sagittarius
The Archer. A simple-to-remember symbol that resembles an arrow. |
Mutable |
Fire |
9 |
 |
Jupiter |
 |
Capricorn
The Goat. Perhaps the most odd-looking of the group, this glyph can be thought of as the twisted horns of a goat. |
Cardinal |
Earth |
10 |
 |
Saturn |
 |
Aquarius
The Water Bearer. This symbol resembles waves in the ocean, making it easy to associate with the Aquarian Water Bearer. |
Fixed |
Air |
11 |
 |
Uranus |
 |
Pisces
The Fish. This glyph represents two fish, joined together. |
Mutable |
Water |
12 |
 |
Neptune |
