The Zodiac And Astrology Charts And Meanings; Western and Chinese Symbols: Zodiac Tattoos, Meanings, And Information

This article will cover many different areas covering zodiac symbols and signs. I will go over the different symbols, signs, and meanings. I will also cover zodiac tattoos and the illustrations are below. Each zodiac sign has a specific meaning, traits, and personalities associated with them. We will also cover them as well.

Zodiac tattoos are a popular choice amongst men and women both for many different reasons. But overall, these tattoos stand for the basic meaning of the zodiac sign that it is associated with. So to understand these tattoos, we have to study each zodiac sign and their meaning in life. The Zodiac refers to the belt of constellations that are centered evenly on the elliptic path of the Earth around the sun. There are 12 constellations and each one is divided equally into 12 separate sections. Each sign and constellation is represented by an image.

The word "Zodiac" comes from the Greek word "zoe". Zoe stands for "life". "Diakos" stands for "wheel". Both zoe and diakos are Greek also. Together, they refer to the wheel of life for animals and humans both. Although the zodiac has Greek origins, it is also believed to be deprived from Egyptian, Arabian, and Babylonian times.

Each zodiac sign is associated with one of the four elements; earth, air, fire, and water. Below are their meanings.

• Air- Pervasive and everywhere. Creation of unity.
• Earth- Use of physical body to make things happen. Hard working and goal achiever.
• Fire- Independent element of self; Expressive of self, fearless
• Water- Self-reflective and fluid; Emotional and sensitive

Most Western cultures use the zodiac signs that are mentioned below. You can read the Chinese zodiac signs and meanings later in this article below.

1. Aries- The ram
2. Taurus- The bull
3. Gemini- The twins
4. Cancer- The crab
5. Leo- The lion
6. Virgo- The virgin
7. Libra- The scales
8. Scorpio- The scorpion
9. Sagittarius- The archer
10. Capricorn- The (sea) goat
11. Aquarius- The water bearer
12. Pisces- The fish

The following dates show what days each zodiac sign is based upon. You would use your birth date as reference. For example, if you were born on June 6th, your zodiac sign would be "Gemini".

• Aries- March 21- April 19
• Taurus- April 20- May 20
• Gemini- May 21- June 20
• Cancer- June 21- July 22
• Leo- July 23- August 23
• Virgo- August 24- September 23
• Libra- September 24- October 22
• Scorpio- October 23- November 21
• Sagittarius- November 22- December 21
• Capricorn- December 22- January 19
• Aquarius- January 20- February 18
• Pisces- February 19- March 20

Aries is the first zodiac sign. It is associated with the constellation of Aries. The symbol of Aries is the ram. Aries is a fire element and it is ruled by the planet Mars. Aries members make good leaders and they have a leadership personality. They can be impatient at times.

Good traits of Aries include outgoing, idealistic, inspirational, active, and courageous. Bad traits associated with Aries include selfish, overbearing, impatient, sarcastic, and jealous.

The body trait for this sign is the head. The color is red. The metal is iron. The flower is buttercup. The gem is opal and sapphire diamond. The food is tomatoes.

Taurus is the 2nd sign of the zodiac. It is associated with the constellation of Taurus. The symbol of Taurus is the bull. The Taurus is an earth element. It is ruled by the planet Venus. Taurus members work well with money and like to eat. They hold anger very well, but when they are mad, stand clear.

Good traits of Taurus include sincere, productive, loyal, and practical. Bad traits include slow, overbearing, violent, and possessive.

The body trait for Taurus is the neck. The color is orange. The metal is copper. The flower is daisy. The gem is amethyst emerald. The food is celery.

Gemini is the 3rd sign of the zodiac. It is associated with the constellation of Gemini. The symbol of Gemini is human twins. The Taurus is an air element. It is ruled by the planet Mercury. Taurus members usually are curious and very adaptable. They also enjoy traveling.

Good traits of Gemini include intellectual, alert, versatile, and instinctive. Bad traits include restless, impatient, unstable, and difficult.

The body trait for Gemini is the shoulders and arms. The color is orange. The metal is mercury. The flower is the Lily-of-the-Valley. The gem is emerald pearl. The food is cauliflower.

Cancer is the 4th sign of the zodiac. It is associated with the constellation of Cancer. The symbol of Cancer is the crab. It has also been the crayfish before. Cancer is a water element. It is ruled by the moon. Cancer members are devoted to family and marriage. They often are collectors.

Good traits of Cancer include emotional, family oriented, romantic, and cautious. Bad traits include living in the past, timid, stubborn, and moody.

The body trait of Cancer is the chest. The color is orange-yellow. The metal is silver. The flower is the moon flower. The gem is aquamarine ruby. The food is watercress, milk.

Leo is the 5th sign of the zodiac. It is associated with the constellation of Leo. The symbol of Leo is the lion. Leo is a fire element. It is ruled by the planet of Saturn. Leo members are drawn to beautiful things. They have difficulty in relationships and are easily hurt.

Good traits of Leo include active, creative, leadership, and generous. Bad traits include demanding, dignified, selfish, and non-inspired.

The body traits of Leo is the heart and spine. The color is yellow. The metal is gold. The flower is marigold. The gem is ruby sardonyx. The food is oranges, plums, and peas.

Virgo is the 6th sign of the zodiac. It is associated with the constellation of Virgo. The symbol of the Virgo is the virtuous maiden. Virgo is an earth element. It is ruled by the planet Mercury. Virgo members are usually balanced. They like balance in their life. Great decision making abilities.

Good traits of the Virgo include clever, intelligent, alert, graceful, and perfectionist. Bad traits include nervous, worries, timid, and critical thinking.

The body trait for Virgo is the abdomen. The color is yellow-green. The metal is mercury. The flower is azalea. The gem is sapphire. The food is lemons.

Libra is the 7th sign of the zodiac. It is associated with the constellation of Libra. The symbol for Libra is scales. Libra is an air element. It is ruled by the planet of Venus. Libra members believe in doing things correctly. They also like balance in their life. Enjoys others well.

Good traits of Libra include orderly, peaceful, gentle, helpful, and spiritual. Bad traits include lazy, dependent, and unorganized.

The body trait of Libra is the lower back. The color is green. The metal is copper. The flower is violet. The gem is diamond opal. The food is strawberries.

Scorpio is the 8th sign of the zodiac. It is associated with the constellation Scorpio. The symbol of Scorpio is the scorpion. It has also been an eagle. Scorpio is a water element. It is ruled by Pluto. Scorpio members make decisions very easily. They have a good memory and are good with money.

Good traits of Scorpio include determination, confident, emotional, and inspirational. Bad traits include cruel, sarcastic, secretive, and selfish.

The body traits for Scorpio is the lower abdomen. The color is green-blue. The metal is iron. The flower is the honeysuckle. The gem is topaz and the food is prunes.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign of the zodiac. It is associated with the constellation of Sagittarius. The symbol of Sagittarius is the archer. It is a fire element. Sagittarius is ruled by the planet Jupiter. Sagittarius members are seekers of peace. They are active and like to travel. They are social also.

Good traits of Sagittarius include independent, honest, loyal, and enthusiastic. Bad traits include over confident, self-indulgent, and conceited.

The body traits for Sagittarius are the thighs and hips. The color is light blue. The metal is tin. The flower is goldenrod. The gem is turquoise. The food is cucumbers and asparagus.

Capricorn is the 10th sign of the zodiac. It is associated with the constellation of Capricorn. The symbol for Capricorn is the goat. It is an earth element. It is ruled by the planet Saturn. Capricorn members are very ambitious and outgoing. They are dependable people.

Good traits of Capricorn include honesty, dependable, patient, trustworthy, and responsive. Bad traits include fearful, selfish, suspicious, and secretive.

The body trait for Capricorn is the knees. The color is deep blue. The metal is lead. The flower is the poppy. The gem is garnet. The food is cabbage and kale.

Aquarius is the 11th sign of the zodiac. It is associated with the constellation of Aquarius. The symbol for Aquarius is a man pouring water into a urn. It is an air element. Aquarius is ruled by the planet Uranus. Aquarius members are lively and have a good attitude. They enjoy helping others.

Good traits of Aquarius include artistic, creative, independent, friendly, and wise. Bad traits include perverse, erratic, emotional, and overly sensitive.

Body traits for Aquarius are the ankles and shins. The color is blue-Violet. The metal is lead. The flower is tulip. The gem is jade amethyst. The food is pomegranates.

Pisces is the 12th and final sign of the zodiac. It is associated with the constellation of Pisces. The symbol of Pisces is two connected fish. It is a water element. Pisces is ruled by the planet Neptune. Pisces members have two sided thoughts. They find it difficult to make decisions. They are open minded and peaceful.

Good traits of Pisces include emotional, artistic, imaginative, poetic, and kind. Bad traits include insecure, lack of energy, unstable, and restless.

The body trait for Pisces is the feet. The color is violet. The metal is tin. The flower is violet. The gem is pearl and jasper bloodstone. Foods include raisins, dates, and cereals.

The Chinese Zodiac is different from the one listed above. The symbols are different as well. To find out which one you are, find your birth date in the proper place. The Chinese Zodiac also has 12 signs that circulate every 12 years.

• Rat- 1900,1912,1924,1936,1948,1960,1972,1984,1996,2008,2020,2032
• Ox- 1901,1913,1925,1937,1949,1961,1973,1985,1997,2009,2021,2033
• Tiger- 1902,1914,1926,1938,1950,1962,1974,1986,1998,2010,2022,2034
• Rabbit- 1903,1915,1927,1939,1951,1963,1975,1987,1999,2011,2023,2035
• Dragon- 1904,1916,1928,1940,1952,1964,1976,1988,2000,2012,2024,3036
• Snake- 1905,1917,1929,1941,1953,1965,1977,1989,2001,2013,2025,2037
• Horse- 1906,1918,1930,1942,1954,1966,1978,1990,2002,2014,2026,2038
• Sheep- 1907,1919,1931,1943,1955,1967,1979,1991,2003,2015,2027,2039
• Monkey- 1908,1920,1932,1944,1956,1968,1980,1992,2004,2016,2028,2040
• Rooster- 1909,1921,1933,1945,1957,1969,1981,1993,2005,2017,2029,2041
• Dog- 1910,1922,1934,1946,1958,1970,1982,1994,2006,2018,2030,2042
• Boar- 1911,1923,1935,1947,1959,1971,1983,1995,2007,2019,2031,2043

These are the following traits that each sign has.

• Rat- Intelligent, charming, and artistic
• Ox- Loyal, strong, and determined
• Tiger- Leader, courageous, and energetic
• Rabbit- Trusting, sincere, and loyal
• Dragon- Lucky, artistic, and imaginative
• Snake- Organized, smart, and intuitive
• Horse- Loyal, ambitious, and adventurous
• Sheep- Warm, calm, and sensitive
• Monkey- Lucky, versatile, and decision maker
• Rooster- Honest, confident, and intelligent
• Dog- Loyal, courageous, and adaptable
• Boar- Determined, optimistic, and sincere