Personality of the 12 zodiac signs: according to the elements and more!

Jennifer Sherman

21-02-2023 Astrology
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Jennifer Sherman

What is the personality of the zodiac signs?

The best known zodiac signs are the solar signs, which define the personality of each person. They are determined according to the position of the Sun related to the Earth on the day the person was born. There are 12 signs in total, which - together with the Moon and Ascendant - leave a clear mark on how someone will act throughout life.

Understand better what each sign has as the main characteristics of its personality, whether they are positive or negative tendencies. See also what is the relationship of the four elements with the personality of each sign, understanding how to use each one to your advantage - whether in a relationship with others or with yourself.

Personality of the signs according to the element

One of the most important ways to understand the personality of the sign is to know what its corresponding element is. Earth, water, air and fire have different characteristics and reactions to various situations. In the same way, the corresponding signs are different from each other, presenting some similarities in each group of elements. Understand it better below!

Earth

Signs: Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn.

Earth element signs are much more settled, more realistic and extremely hard working. They like comfort, in general, but don't need much to be happy.

In relationships, they may not be the most romantic, but they are faithful and great partners - in life and in bed - for as long as the relationship lasts. Committed workers, they do not tire easily and are always ready to start the day.

Water

Signs: Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces.

Emotional, caring and dreamers, water signs are extremely adaptable to any situation. This can be a good thing because of their resilience and empathy, but it can also lead to an annulment of their own wills. They like to be comfortable, with a certain stability, but they adapt to any reality and see the positive sides of it. At work, they are creative, communicative and aggregative.

Air

Signs: Gemini, Libra and Aquarius.

Rationality, organization and communication are the main words to define the Air signs. Although they like to live in comfort, they can adapt well to other not so comfortable situations. This leads them to fight even harder for the conquest of their goals. Communicative, they are great teachers, leaders or artists.

Fire

Signs: Aries, Leo and Sagittarius.

Strong, achievers and pure energy, fire signs are related to transmutation, change and redirection. They can be temperamental and have an inherent pride in their actions, but they will stand by you at that time when everyone else is moving away. They are not afraid of the new and as workers, they are always ahead, being excellent leaders.

Personality of the sign of Aries

Born between March 21 and April 20, the ruling planet of the Aries sign is Mars, which confers a certain impatience, but strength to fight. See other positive and negative tendencies of this sign.

People of the sun sign of Aries tend to be passionate about what they do, be it a job, a sport, art or of course, a relationship. In this way, they are extremely self-motivated and inspire others to do the same, showing why, not only with words, but mainly with their own attitude.

In the same way that they invest their best in a purpose, the Aryan also protects their own. Cheerful and outgoing, they can appear - and be - great people, but don't mess with those in the circle of friends and loved ones of an Aries sign, as their fighting side will come out.

It's when you hurt an Aryan or a loved one that you know the worst side of his personality. He can be extremely temperamental and get into a fight with the same passion and aggressiveness with which he fights for his goals. In other words, you don't want an Aryan as your enemy.

What could be an Aquarius' best quality - his passion for a theme, goal or person - can also be his greatest flaw. This is because he can be extremely stubborn about an idea or situation, even if the logical scenario is not the most positive. He is also not one to listen much to other people's opinions.

Personality of the Taurus Sign

Those born between April 21 and May 20 are Taurus whose ruling planet is Venus, which gives them a greater perception of beauty but also greater jealousy and possessiveness. See other positive and negative tendencies of this sign.

With their feet on the ground, like all signs related to the earth element, Taureans are tireless workers and fight to achieve their goals. They are loyal people and faithful to their principles, being excellent friends and partners - to carry for the rest of their lives. They are always available to help their own, as long as it does not hinder their plans.

In addition to being great professionals, if commitment and attachment to what's real also makes the Taurus person a great choice for friendship. They're usually not extremely outgoing, but among those you trust, they're lovable - not to mention the center of discussions and the party.

In the same way that they work hard and try not to deviate from their goals until they reach them, the Taurus tends to be very stubborn in their decisions. It is really difficult to make someone of the sign of Taurus change their mind about any decision made, even more if it is made in public or has other people who already know.

This doesn't only happen because of your ego, which isn't the biggest in the zodiac - but it's not far behind either. In general, it's pure stubbornness and the need to prove yourself right, which leads to a certain intransigence, which can lead to problems, both in the affective and professional fields.

Personality of the sign of Gemini

Born between May 21 and June 20, Gemini people have Mercury as ruling planet, which gives them a great capacity to adapt and can also lead to a certain lack of personality. See other positive and negative tendencies of this sign.

Extremely communicative, Gemini people love to be in the center and interact with people - known or not. Naturally outgoing, they tend to be always looking for new challenges, avoiding routine, which consumes their patience and energy like no other.

In addition, people of the sign of Gemini like to be adventurous, being open and vulnerable to the most diverse types of stimuli and novelties. In this way, they can get to know a little bit of everything, having started several projects in different areas. Of course, this only reinforces their sociable character, leading them to have affairs with the most diverse groups.

Gemini people can be impulsive, temperamental and rancorous, and can even lead to aggressiveness in case of intense stress or anxiety. They also tend to start and abandon projects, even if it costs them financial losses, given this need for novelty and adventure. This can also have a reflection on their fidelity in a relationship.

Another negative tendency of people of the sun sign of Gemini is to become depersonalized, given the need to please and impress others. This can also lead to a need to be in the know about everything that happens, being part of dense networks of gossip.

Personality of the sign of Cancer

Born between June 21 and July 21, Cancerians have the Moon as ruling star, which gives them sensitivity but also mood swings. See other positive and negative tendencies of this sign.

People of the Cancer sun sign tend to be very loving and kind, always caring for the other person. They love to listen to their friends and are romantic and dedicated partners in relationships. They are usually docile, caring, empathetic and great companions for life, if you can handle their affective demand.

Cancerians can be great companies for a good, relaxed, debauched and non-committal conversation or even to let off steam in the heaviest moments. This is because they are gifted with a lot of empathy, good taste, intelligent humor, and they try to really help, even if it is by offering a friendly shoulder.

As listeners, Cancer people are open and calm, trying to help, but then they dwell on the problem and try to find solutions, carrying the weight of the world on their backs. This leads to more anxiety and a greater propensity to develop diseases such as depression.

When they are in an environment that does not understand their need for affection and can meet this demand, they tend to be very demanding. After all, in their point of view, if there is complete self-giving, they must have the other complete in return. This can generate a lot of frustration, which can lead to isolation.

Leo Personality

Those born between July 22 and August 22 are ruled by the Sun, which gives them initiative but also a certain aggressiveness. See other positive and negative tendencies of this sign.

If you have a friend who is extremely outgoing, getting laughs out of a crowd of people with the greatest of ease, they are probably Leo. Communicative, cheerful, energetic and confident, Leo people are the center of the party - and they love it!

Extremely confident, they pass respect and security in their work environment, being usually excellent leaders. This happens not only by their communication skills, charm or self-confidence, but mainly by their easiness to be in the center of things and to command, through the inspiration in their attitude and energy.

With a certain tendency to be self-centered, the Leo can be little empathetic and think much more of themselves than of the collectivity. Of course, this is sometimes necessary, but for this sign, it is the golden rule. For this reason, they can also appear arrogant and that they don't care about the opinion of those around them.

Extremely friendly, they can also become somewhat superficial, trying to please everyone. With a strong tendency to drama - with unreasonable reactions to controversial situations in everyday life - the Leo sign can become difficult to live with, and a time to talk about these points is needed.

Personality of the Virgo Sign

Born between August 23 and September 22, Virgoans have Mercury as ruling planet, which gives them the ability to solve problems, but leads them to carry the world on their backs. See other positive and negative tendencies of this sign.

Organized, disciplined and aware of their role in life processes, Virgos know very well how to put things in perspective. From this, they organize steps, flows, activities and concrete actions - even to go to the corner bakery. Their mind works in a structured way, rationalizing even their feelings.

Logical and analytical, Virgoans have the ability to find several solutions to the same question. After all, it's not because their logical thinking is preponderant that they are not creative too. They just direct the creative flow towards the problem itself. They are practical partners and not very romantic.

With so much planning and visualization of possibilities, the Virgoans tend to be somewhat pessimistic, because they can draw from the most terrible scenarios to the positive ones, always preparing for the worst. This way, they end up being more stressed than other people, and when it's time to solve something important they get deeply irritated with those who "don't take it seriously" like them.

They can also have difficulty relating to very extroverted people and enjoying the subtleties of life, so they can always seem rather serious and avoid accepting invitations to have fun with their loved ones. Resentment is also a constant in the life of the Virgoan and can greatly damage their mental health.

Personality of the sign of Libra

Those born between September 23 and October 22 are ruled by Venus, the ruling planet of Libra, which confers great communication, with a certain need for control. See other positive and negative tendencies of this sign.

Those who have Libra as their sun sign tend to always seek tranquility through rational pondering and diplomacy. They do everything to avoid unnecessary fights, always trying to maintain harmony. Just, they do not accept lack of honesty and tend to lose irreversibly trust in cases of betrayal.

Librians are sincere in their statements, they know how to give their opinion without hurting or showing superiority, with balance and common sense. In fact, diplomacy is one of their strong points, exercised through their empathy and notion of justice. For this reason, they always ponder before deciding, analyzing all possibilities.

People of the sun sign of Libra tend to be somewhat indecisive, and when they reach a conclusion, they are not always sure that it was the best choice. This can make them end up postponing some actions, in search of a perfectionism that will not exist, causing procrastination and frustration for not having done what should have been done.

Because they always seek the best way out, they can become controlling, doing what they think is right and not necessarily what others expect. In this way, they tend to centralize decisions, even though they listen to what others have to say. They can also get upset in cases where they can't keep everything organized or someone messes up something they've fixed.

Personality of the sign of Scorpio

Born between October 23 and November 21, the Scorpio signs have Pluto as ruling planet, which gives them greater intuition but also a more critical personality.

Extremely self-confident, those who are from the solar sign of Scorpio are extremely friendly, being surrounded by loved ones and admirers. Just like the Leo, they know how to shine and love to be the center of attention. Intelligent, they know very well how to deal with groups of diverse people, having a great vocation for leadership.

Extremely independent, they don't like to feel trapped, be it in a situation, a place or even a relationship. They are passionate about what they do and when they are with someone, it's for real. However, they don't accept being trapped or prevented from continuing their other relationships, with friends, work and family - what everyone should do.

Their unique intelligence and communication skills, combined with a preponderant ego, can lead a Scorpio person to become manipulative in situations that may favor them or someone they care about. They also do not forget an offense easily, and may even seek some kind of revenge.

Another factor which can be considered negative in the personality of someone of the sign of Scorpio is jealousy. If the person has this trait more marked, because of their experiences and other points in their birth chart, then living together can be very complicated. They also tend to be obsessed by something or someone from time to time.

Personality of the sign of Sagittarius

Sagittarians born between November 22 and December 21 have Jupiter as ruling planet, which gives them an adventurous air, but impulsiveness. See other positive and negative tendencies of this sign.

Sagittarians love freedom, more than any other sign of the zodiac. So much so that they can have difficulties in maintaining long term relationships, even if they love the person they are living with. A relationship based on freedom and honesty is the best way to go.

Intelligent, spontaneous and full of life, Sagittarians love a good party and always motivate those around them. Intelligent, they can develop various talents throughout life and always aim to act in a fair, free and very well rationalized way.

As they are very knowledgeable, the Sagittarian may be misunderstood and seen as arrogant, sometimes even haughty. Their humour borders on irony, using sarcasm a lot as a tool to communicate or joke - which may displease the most varied types of public.

In addition, they are known for not having much patience - either with themselves or with others. They want everything quickly, becoming frustrated when they have to wait for some result or response. Despite their free spirit, they may have a tendency to be rigid, either with themselves or with expected results.

Personality of the sign of Capricorn

Born between December 22 and January 21, the Capricornians have Saturn as ruling planet, which gives them a good argumentation, with a tendency to be authoritarian. See other positive and negative tendencies of this sign.

Extremely responsible, rational and methodical, Capricornians are hardworking and very industrious. When they take on something to do, they are not satisfied until it is finished and the quality is at the highest level. Perfectionist, yet practical, they are great at leading projects and finishing them on time.

Ambitious, they always want more, using mainly reason to find ways to get what they want. And they usually succeed, because they are absolutely determined, persisting in their goal until it is within reach, always with tranquility in their countenance.

Stubbornness is a simple and delicate word in face of the exacerbated persistence of those who have Capricorn as a sun sign. This is because, even if they know they are wrong or that the chances of getting what they want or are looking for are slim, they will keep persisting, and it is really hard to let go.

Besides, their rationality and practicality can make the Capricorn person seem very cold and distant. This can be bad in professional relationships, causing disagreements and miscommunication. But it is even worse in affective relationships, for example, family, with friends or in love.

Personality of the sign of Aquarius

Born between January 22 and February 19, Aquarius members have Uranus as ruling planet, which gives them agility but also rebelliousness. See other positive and negative trends for this sign.

Another sign of the zodiac that cannot imagine its life without such freedom, the Aquarian is rational and idealistic, always trying to find the sense and meaning in everything he does. Consequently, he embraces his projects with consistency, always finding new ways to find the right outlets.

An agent of transformation, he likes to get things moving and does not accept comfort. As a result, he naturally plays the role of leader, even if informally, of his group - whether at work or among friends. Creative and practical, he uses his rationality to find solutions and seek new approaches to everyday things.

The Aquarian may find it difficult to stay in one place for a long time. Because he is so attached to his freedom, he ends up avoiding situations that lead to a very rigid routine, leading to the abandonment of projects, work and even relationships.

Unpredictability ends up being one of your negative characteristics, and you can be seen as indifferent, individualistic and even selfish. Normally your detachment is a good thing, but it can become problematic in some areas of life.

Pisces Sign Personality

Born between February 20th and March 20th, the sign of Pisces has Neptune as ruling planet, which confers creativity, but also an escape from reality. See other positive and negative tendencies of this sign.

People of the sign of Pisces have the positive tendency to be great listeners, with empathy and always an advice at hand. They care a lot about the other, being born caretakers, being helpful and reliable.

The intuition of the Piscean is powerful and does not usually fail. If he is connected with you, he tends to have great insights, with great creativity and capacity for abstraction. They are eternal dreamers and can create a thousand worlds within their minds.

Extremely emotional, people of the sun sign of Pisces, can be extremely temperamental and explosive, when they can no longer stand the accumulated load. They are too sensitive, and can be hurt by the simplest comment.

Their dreamy and creative aspect can lead to a lack of sense of reality, leading to distorted and unrealistic scenarios. They tend to be distracted, spiteful, indecisive and also too innocent.

Can knowing the personality of the signs help me in relationships?

By knowing the personality inherent in the sign of the person with whom you are in a relationship, it is easier to understand some attitudes and find more effective ways out. In addition, it can show you the main points where clashes are likely to happen between you.

It is important to remember that personality is also influenced by the environment in which you were raised, the type of upbringing and other factors in your birth chart. So, the best way to help a relationship work out - for any combination of zodiac signs - is still good, honest and empathetic dialogue.

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