Aries

The Ram

Bold and assertive, rushing in where others fear to tread. Ruling planet: Mars

Taurus

The Bull

Steady and loyal, values the good things in life – food, music and living well. Ruling planet: Venus

Gemini

The Twins

Chatty and intelligent, usually on their mobiles organising their social life. Ruling planet: Mercury

Cancer

The Crab

Caring and home-loving, hard exterior but gentle and understanding. Ruling planet: Moon

Leo

The Lion

Boisterous and generous, a bit self-centred but great fun at parties. Ruling planet: Sun

Virgo

The Virgin

Precise and analytical, can be picky but brilliant planners. Ruling planet: Mercury

Libra

The Scales

Helpful and fair, hates arguments and loves relationships. Ruling planet: Venus

Scorpio

The Scorpion

Secretive and deep, values loyalty, oozes sexuality and can be jealous. Ruling planet: Pluto / Mars

Sagittarius

The Archer

Outgoing and expansive, loves travelling, not always good at keeping appointments. Ruling planet: Jupiter

Capricorn

The Goat

Hard working and cautious, good with money, can be wary in new relationships. Ruling planet: Saturn

Aquarius

The Water Carrier

Rebellious and independent, sometimes seems distant but usually involved in good causes, often eccentric. Ruling planet: Uranus / Saturn

Pisces

The Fish

Sensitive and gentle, often rather mystical or psychic and easily hurt. Ruling planet: Neptune / Jupiter