Zodiac Dates & Elements
Quick reference to the 12 zodiac signs, their date ranges, and elemental groups — Fire, Earth, Air, and Water.
Zodiac Chart
Aries
Mar 21 – Apr 19 • Fire
Taurus
Apr 20 – May 20 • Earth
Gemini
May 21 – Jun 20 • Air
Cancer
Jun 21 – Jul 22 • Water
Leo
Jul 23 – Aug 22 • Fire
Virgo
Aug 23 – Sep 22 • Earth
Libra
Sep 23 – Oct 22 • Air
Scorpio
Oct 23 – Nov 21 • Water
Sagittarius
Nov 22 – Dec 21 • Fire
Capricorn
Dec 22 – Jan 19 • Earth
Aquarius
Jan 20 – Feb 18 • Air
Pisces
Feb 19 – Mar 20 • Water
Note: Border dates can vary slightly depending on the year and time zone.
The Four Elements
Each zodiac sign belongs to one of four elements, which describe core energies and tendencies:
- Fire (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius): Passion, action, enthusiasm.
- Earth (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn): Stability, practicality, structure.
- Air (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius): Intellect, ideas, communication.
- Water (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces): Emotion, intuition, sensitivity.
Why Zodiac Dates Vary
The Sun doesn’t move into each sign at exactly the same time every year. Variations occur because of leap years, time zones, and the Earth’s orbit. That’s why people born on “cusp dates” should check a full birth chart calculator to confirm their true Sun sign.
Elements & Compatibility
Astrologers often use elements to understand relationship dynamics:
- Fire + Air: Dynamic, stimulating, adventurous.
- Earth + Water: Grounded, nurturing, emotionally safe.
- Fire + Water: Intense and creative, but can clash.
- Air + Earth: Thoughtful, practical, balanced.
While elements are a useful starting point, compatibility is best judged by the full birth chart.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do zodiac dates shift slightly?
Because the Sun enters each sign at different times depending on the year and location. This page uses conventional ranges.
What is a cusp?
A cusp is when someone is born near the transition between two signs. They may feel traits from both, but the true Sun sign depends on the exact birth time and place.
Which element is the strongest?
No element is stronger — each has unique qualities. Balance of elements across your chart matters most.
Do elements affect career or love life?
Yes. Fire may excel in leadership, Air in communication, Earth in planning, and Water in healing fields. In love, elements shape emotional compatibility and values.