Astrological signs are divided evenly into four main categories or 'elements' which are fire, earth, air and water. These are also known as 'triplicies' because each element rules three of twelve Zodiac signs. Knowing which element you belong helps you understand certain basic characteristics of your personality.

A laziness exists nowadays regarding the use of the words 'sign' and 'star sign'. Each tends to refer to a person's Sun sign. Simply speaking, your Sun sign is the one occupied by the Sun at your time of birth. It is because the Sun is the centre of our universe, the bringer of life and the fact that all other planets revolve around it that it is given the the most attention but it is equally important to know where each of the other planets were when compiling a chart.

Fire signs represent light, power and all forms of energy. They are the natural leaders of the Zodiac. Fire signs are Aries, Leo and Sagittarius. [more]

Earth signs are concerned with providing form, structure and foundation. They are the Zodiac's builders. Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn are the three Earth elements. [more]

Air signs represent movement, communication and things intellectual. These are the Zodiac's thinkers and innovators. Air signs are Gemini, Libra and Aquarius. [more]

Water signs represent imagination, creativity and sensitivity. They are soulful, intuitive people. Water signs are Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces. [more]