Have you ever read your horoscope and thought, "Wow, that’s so me," or felt like it matched your mood that day?

According to astrologer Aliza Kelly (via Allure), that's no coincidence.

Every human being has a zodiac sign based on the month, date, and time they were born. Your zodiac sign (or sun sign) reveals details about when you were born, but also tells a story about who you are as a person, including your fears, flaws, strengths, weaknesses, and how compatible you are with others.

"Over the centuries, each sign has developed its own associations, including myths, animals, and colors, and its own characteristics. Every sign is illuminated by its point of view, complete with powerful strengths and exhausting weaknesses," Kelly explained.

Your sign is determined by "the position the sun occupied at your exact moment of birth" and "represents your core personality, sense of self, basic preferences, romantic compatibility, and how you move through the world."

In astrology, your sun sign is only the beginning. Your birth date also connects you to one of the four elements, Earth, Fire, Air, or Water, which offers further insight into your personality. On top of that, each sign has a modality, Cardinal, Fixed, or Mutable, that unveils even more about your behavior and how you navigate the world.

Now that we know the basics, let's get into the personality traits correlated with your zodiac sign.

Aries (March 20-April 19) (Cardinal Fire Sign):

Loves to be number one
Very competitive
Faces difficult situations directly

Taurus (April 19-May 20) (Fixed Earth Sign):

Prioritizes self-care
Enjoys relaxation
Immerses themselves in soothing environments

Gemini (May 20-June 20) (Mutable Air Sign):

Spontaneous and playful
Extremely curious
Interested in multiple things at once

Cancer (June 20-July 22) (Cardinal Water Sign):

Highly intuitive
Requires a foundation of trust to really open up
Has the capacity to navigate both emotional and practical aspects of life

Leo (July 22-Aug. 22) (Fixed Fire Sign):

Passionate dramatic, and theatrical
Loyal
Embraces the spotlight

Virgo (Aug. 22-Sept. 22) (Mutable Earth Sign):

Logical, practical, systematic
Perfectionist
Diligent and consistent

Libra (Sept. 22-Oct. 22) (Cardinal Air Sign):

Balanced
Strong desire to maintain equilibrium
Seeks harmony and justice whenever possible

Scorpio (Oct. 22-Nov. 21) (Fixed Water Sign) :

Elusive and mysterious
Misunderstood
Wise, courageous, complicated

Sagittarius (Nov. 22–Dec. 21) (Mutable Fire Sign):

Constantly on a quest for knowledge
Chases adventure
Goes after what they want

Capricorn (Dec. 21-Jan. 19) (Cardinal Earth Sign):

Prioritizes time
Patient and dedicated
Successfully balances practicality with emotion

Aquarius (Jan. 19-Feb. 18) (Fixed Air Sign):

Innovative and revolutionary
Prioritizes making the world a better place
Extremely progressive

Pisces (Feb. 18-March 20) (Mutable Water Sign):

Intuitive, sensitive, empathetic
Prioritizes learning
Struggles to find balance between fantasy and reality

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Theresa Lucas