What's Your Sign?
Updated: Aug 23, 2020
Of course everyone knows their typical sun sign. For example, Taurus, the stubborn bull. The qualities of these signs come from the position of the planets when they are in their natural "house". Typically, the equinox alignment along the equator of the Earth. Some of these properties can have a significant affect on your life, while other may be considerate distant traits. Sometimes your sign may even hang on by a cusp; when the planet is extremely close to entering a different position. Geminis must be the house of cusps. LOL! A lot of particular details can be concluded by the alignment of the skies. Here I quickly go over each sign and a few of their traits, including which house it is determined to rule.

"The Ram"
ARIES (1st House Ruler)
1st Sign of the Zodiac
Modality: Cardinal
Element: Fire
Ruler: Mars
Season: Spring
Metal : Iron
Stone: Amethyst, Diamond
Color: Red
Anatomy: Head, Face
Flower: Honeysuckle, Tiger Lily
Keywords: Active, Initiating, Leading, Independent, Aggressive, Impatient, Combative, Energetic, Pioneering, Naive, Assertive
Constellation: Hamal, Sheraton, Mesarthim, 41 Arietis
"The Bull"
TAURUS (2nd House Ruler)
2nd Sign of the Zodiac
Modality: Fixed
Element: Earth
Ruler: Venus
Season: Spring
Charge: Negative
Metal: Copper
Stone: Emerald
Color : Green
Anatomy: Neck, Throat
Flower: Rose, Poppy
Key Phrases: "I Have..."
Keywords: Persevering, Down-To-Earth, Stable, Stubborn, Possessive, Prosperous, Dependable, Physical, Sensual
Constellation: Only constellation crossed by the galactic equator, celestial equator, and ecliptic.
"The Twins"
GEMINI (3rd House Ruler)
3rd Sign of the Zodiac
Modality: Mutable
Element: Air
Ruler: Mercury
Season: Spring
Charge: Positive
Metal: Mercury
Stone: Agate
Color: Yellow
Anatomy: Hands and Arms, Lungs
Polarity: Yang
Flower: Lily of the Valley, Lavender
Key Phrase: "I Think..."
Keywords: Talk, Mental, Adaptive, Flexible, Changeable, Responsive, Sociable, Superficial, Versatile, Inquisitive, Witty
Constellation: Pollux, Castor
"The Crab"
CANCER (4th House Ruler)
4th Sign of the Zodiac
Modality: Cardinal
Element: Water
Ruler: The Moon
Season: Summer
Metal: Silver
Stone: Pearl, Opal
Color: White, Yellow
Anatomy: Breast, Stomach
Keywords: Gentle, Conservative, Feeling, Nurturing, Defensive, Contemplative
"The Lion"
LEO (5th House Ruler)
5th Sign of the Zodiac
Modality: Fixed
Element: Fire
Ruler: The Sun
Season: Summer
Metal: Gold
Stone: Ruby
Color: Orange, Gold
Anatomy: The Heart
Keywords: Magnanimous, Generous, Hospitable, Caring, Warm, Authoritative, Active, Open
"The Virgin"
VIRGO (6th House Ruler)
6th Sign of the Zodiac
Modality: Mutable
Element: Earth
Ruler: Mercury
Season: Summer
Metal: Mercury
Stone: Sapphire
Color: Blue, Beige
Anatomy: Intestines, The Nervous System,
Flower: Morning Glory, Aster, Chrysanthemum
Keywords: Analytical, Intelligent, Reserved, Critical, Helpful, Conscientious
Constellation: Spica
"The Scales"
LIBRA (7th House Ruler)
7th Sign of the Zodiac
Modality: Cardinal
Element: Air
Ruler: Venus
Season : Fall
Metal: Copper
Stone: Diamond, Quartz, Marble
Color: Pastel Green
Anatomy: Kidneys
Flower: Rose, Narcissus
Keywords: Just, Sociable, Refined, Accommodating, Kind, Fair, Diplomatic, Likable, Indecisive, Respectful, Artistic
Constellation: Beta Librae
"The Eagle/ The Scorpion"
SCORPIO (8th House Ruler)
8th Sign of the Zodiac
Modality: Fixed
Element: Water
Ruler: Pluto, Mars
Season: Fall
Metal: Steel, Iron
Stone: Topaz, Opal
Color: Gold , Purple
Anatomy: Genital Organs, Bladder, Bowels
Flower: Chrysanthemum, Geranium, Rhododendron
Keywords: Passionate, Perceptive, Resourceful, Possessive, Psychological, Prowling, Determined, Probing, Fixed, Focused
Constellation: Antares
"The Archer"
SAGITTARIUS (9th House Ruler)
9th Sign of the Zodiac
Modality: Mutable
Element: Fire
Ruler: Jupiter
Season: Fall
Metal: Tin
Stone: Topaz
Color: Turquoise
Flower: Carnation, Hydrangea, Peony
Anatomy: Hips, Thighs, Muscles
Keywords: Optimistic, Restless, Enthusiastic, Adventurous, Honest, Irresponsible, Outspoken, Independent
"The Goat"
CAPRICORN (10th House Ruler)
10th Sign of the Zodiac
Modality: Cardinal
Element: Earth
Ruler: Saturn
Season: Winter
Metal: Lead
Stone: Amber, Onyx
Color: Purple, Brown
Anatomy: The Knees, Bones, Skeleton
Flower: Pansy, Lotus
Keywords: Tenacious, Conservative, Resourceful, Disciplined, Wise, Ambitious, Prudent, Constant
Constellation: Denab Algedi
"The Water Barrier"
AQUARIUS (11th House Ruler)
Modality: Fixed
Element: Air
Ruler: Uranus
Season: Winter
Charge: Positive
Metal : Uranium
Stone: Amethyst
Color: Sky Blue
Flower: Orchid, Gladiolus
Anatomy: Ankle, Shins, Circulation
Key Phrase: "I Know..."
Keywords: Individualistic, Assertive, Independent, Humanitarian, Inventive, Original, Eccentric, Opinionated, Intellectual, Idealistic, Cool, Friendly, Detached
Constellation: Beta Aquarii in the "Sea" Region
"The Fish"
PISCES (12th House Ruler)
12th Sign of the Zodiac
Modality: Mutable
Element: Water
Ruler: Neptune
Season: Winter
Metal: Tin
Stone: Jade, Coral
Color: Sea Green
Flower: Water Lily, Violet, Orchid
Anatomy: Feet, Veins
Keywords: Intuitive, Dreamy, Artistic, Humane, Sympathetic, Sensitive, Compassionate, Perceptiv) is the zodiac sign over which it has rulership
In astrology, a planet's domicile (or less commonly house) is the zodiac sign over which it has rulership. A planet is considered to be in domal dignity when it is positioned in the sign it rules. This is the strongest of the five essential dignities of a planet.
The assignments of the ruling planets appear to be based upon the Northern Hemisphere seasons, as the sun (Sol) and the moon, the principal bearers of light and heat, were awarded to Leo and Cancer, respectively, since the months the sun passed through these signs (in ancient times) were the warmest and had the longest days.
Conversely, Saturn, the most distant (and hence the "coldest") of the planets known to ancients, was accorded the rulership of Aquarius and Capricorn, the signs opposite Leo and Cancer, respectively.
Jupiter, being next farthest away, was given the signs on either side of Aquarius and Capricorn (Pisces and Sagittarius), and Mars, next in order, received the next two (Aries and Scorpio).
Since Mercury never appears more than one sign from the sun in either direction, it was deemed to rule the two signs on either side of Leo and Cancer (Virgo and Gemini), and since Venus can never be found more than two signs from the Sun, it obtained the rulership of Libra and Taurus.
Some modern astrologers assign what is called "natural" rulership of each house of the horoscope to a different planet, in the same way as the zodiac signs are said to have rulers. Traditionally, however, the rulership of houses was understood to apply only in the individual birth-chart, in what is called "accidental" rulership. This understanding is followed by most astrologers. In this case, the rulership of a house in the "native's" horoscope is associated with the planets that rule the sign on the cusp of the house and with any planets found on or near the house cusp. The ruling planet guides the expression of the planets occupying that house, similar to the way a planet on the ASC expresses and mediates the expression of planets throughout the chart as they filter through one's personality (symbolized by the ASC and 1st house.)