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Zodiac Symbols

Shown below are the shorthand glyphs (or zodiac symbols) representing the astrological signs. Each glyph symbolises one or more particular functions of the chart factor represented. The glyphs are shown in pairs, indicating each sign and its polar opposite.

For more illustrations of the zodiac symbols (Ram, Bull etc) for each sign, see our Sun Sign and Relationship interpretations via the StarGuide. There are some other nice ones on our Weekly Teen Horoscopes and scattered around the site.

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NOTE: Critical degrees strengthen any planet placed within an orb of 3 degrees of the critical degree. Azimene degrees are those which are traditionally considered deficient or "weak", revealing a tendency to lameness, deformity, or other disability such as blindness.
Some of the exaltations and rulerships are not traditional, but are widely accepted by astrologers today.
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Astrological Signs of the Zodiac

Aries, the Ram AriesAries, the Ram
Cardinal Fire
Masculine (+) Yang
Key: "I Am"
Symbol: The Ram
Ruler: Mars
Exaltation: Sun
Detriment: Venus
Fall: Saturn
Critical Degrees: 0 - 13 - 26
Azimene Degrees: 0

Taurus, the Bull TaurusTaurus, the Bull
Fixed Earth
Feminine (-) Yin
Key: "I Have"
Symbol: The Bull
Ruler: Venus
Exaltation: Moon
Detriment: Mars
Fall: no traditional fall
Critical Degrees: 9 & 21
Azimene Degrees: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Gemini, the Twins GeminiGemini, the Twins
Mutable Air
Masculine (+) Yang
Key: "I Think"
Symbol: The Twins
Ruler: Mercury
Exaltation: Dragon's Head
Detriment: Jupiter
Fall: Dragon's Tail
Critical Degrees: 4 & 17
Azimene Degrees: 0

Cancer, the Crab CancerCancer, the Crab
Cardinal Water
Feminine (-) Yin
Key: "I Feel"
Symbol: The Crab
Ruler: Moon
Exaltation: Jupiter
Detriment: Saturn
Fall: Mars
Critical Degrees: 0 - 13 - 26
Azimene Degrees: 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15

Leo, the Lion Leo   Leo, the Lion
Fixed Fire
Masculine (+) Yang
Key: "I Will"
Symbol: The Lion
Ruler: Sun
Exaltation: no traditional exaltation
Detriment: Saturn
Fall: no traditional fall
Critical Degrees: 9 & 21
Azimene Degrees: 18, 27, 28

Virgo, the Virgin VirgoVirgo, the Virgin
Mutable Earth
Feminine (-) Yin
Key: "I Analyse"
Symbol: The Virgin
Ruler: Mercury
Exaltation: Mercury
Detriment: Jupiter
Fall: Venus
Critical Degrees: 4 & 17
Azimene Degrees: 0

Libra, the ScalesLibraLibra, the Scales
Cardinal Air
Masculine (+) Yang
Key: "I Balance"
Symbol: The Scales
Ruler: Venus
Exaltation: Saturn
Detriment: Mars
Fall: Sun
Critical Degrees: 0 - 13 - 26
Azimene Degrees: 0

Scorpio, the ScorpionScorpio Scorpio, the Scorpion
Fixed Water
Feminine (-) Yin
Key: "I Desire"
Symbol: The Scorpion
Rulers: Mars [+ New Age: Pluto]
Exaltation: Uranus
Detriment: Venus
Fall: Moon
Critical Degrees: 9 & 21
Azimene Degrees: 19, 28

Sagittarius, the ArcherSagittarius Sagittarius, the Archer
Mutable Fire
Masculine (+) Yang
Key: "I See"
Symbol: The Archer
Ruler: Jupiter
Exaltation: Dragon's Tail
Detriment: Mercury
Fall: Dragon's Head
Critical Degrees: 4 & 17
Azimene Degrees: 1, 7, 8, 18, 19

Capricorn, the GoatCapricorn Capricorn, the Goat
Cardinal Earth
Feminine (-) Yin
Key: "I Use"
Symbol: The Sea-Goat
Ruler: Saturn
Exaltation: Mars
Detriment: Moon
Fall: Jupiter
Critical Degrees: 0 - 13 - 26
Azimene Degrees: 26, 27, 28, 29

Aquarius, the Water BearerAquarius Aquarius, the Water-bearer
Fixed Air
Masculine (+) Yang
Key: "I Know"
Symbol: The Water-Bearer
Rulers: Saturn [+ New Age: Uranus]
Detriment: Sun
Fall: no traditional fall
Critical Degrees: 9 & 21
Azimene Degrees: 18, 19

Pisces, the FishesPisces Pisces, the Fish
Mutable Water
Feminine (-) Yin
Key: "I Believe"
Symbol: The Fishes
Rulers: Jupiter [+ New Age: Neptune]
Exaltation: Venus
Detriment: Mercury
Fall: Mercury
Critical Degrees: 4 & 17
Azimene Degrees: 0


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