Order

Number

 
Symbol

   Name

001 Aries  3/21-4/19
The Ram. This symbol is easier to recognize than many because it actually resembles a ram's horns.
 
 
002 Taurus  4/20-5/20
The Bull. This symbol resembles a bull's head and horns.
 
 
003 Gemini 5/21-6/21
The Twins. Two lines joined together represents Gemini's symbol -- the twins.
 
 
004 Cancer 6/22-7/22
The Crab. Some consider Cancer's glyph as representing breasts, demonstrating the nurturing quality of Cancer.
 
 
005 Leo 7/23-8/22
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.
 
 
006 Virgo  8/23-9/22
The Virgin. This symbol is similar to that of Scorpio, except instead of the tail pointing outward, it curls up into itself.
 
 
007 Libra  9/23-10/22
The Scales. This glyph can represent the setting sun, or scales for weighing.
 
 
008 Scorpio 10/23-11/21
The Scorpion. This symbol is similar to that of Virgo, except that its "tail" points outward.
 
 
009 Sagittarius 11/22-12/21
The Archer. A simple-to-remember symbol that resembles an arrow.
 
 
010 Capricorn 12/22-1/19
The Goat. Perhaps the most odd-looking of the group, this glyph can be thought of as the twisted horns of a goat.
 
 
011 Aquarius 1/20-2/18
The Water Bearer. This symbol resembles waves in the ocean, making it easy to associate with the Aquarian Water Bearer.
 
 
012 Pisces  2/19-3/20
The Fish. This glyph represents two fish, joined together.