Reference tables
Zodiac Reference Tables
Reusable tables for the 12 signs, 30° sectors, elements, modalities, rulers and opposite-sign relationships, with the system assumptions stated clearly.
Quick answer: These tables summarize the structural relationships used across ZodiacCalendar.com. Unless stated otherwise, date ranges and degree sectors refer to the tropical zodiac.
All 12 signs
| Sign | Standard dates | Degrees | Element | Modality | Opposite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aries | Mar 21–Apr 19 | 0°–30° | Fire | Cardinal | Libra |
| Taurus | Apr 20–May 20 | 30°–60° | Earth | Fixed | Scorpio |
| Gemini | May 21–Jun 20 | 60°–90° | Air | Mutable | Sagittarius |
| Cancer | Jun 21–Jul 22 | 90°–120° | Water | Cardinal | Capricorn |
| Leo | Jul 23–Aug 22 | 120°–150° | Fire | Fixed | Aquarius |
| Virgo | Aug 23–Sep 22 | 150°–180° | Earth | Mutable | Pisces |
| Libra | Sep 23–Oct 22 | 180°–210° | Air | Cardinal | Aries |
| Scorpio | Oct 23–Nov 21 | 210°–240° | Water | Fixed | Taurus |
| Sagittarius | Nov 22–Dec 21 | 240°–270° | Fire | Mutable | Gemini |
| Capricorn | Dec 22–Jan 19 | 270°–300° | Earth | Cardinal | Cancer |
| Aquarius | Jan 20–Feb 18 | 300°–330° | Air | Fixed | Leo |
| Pisces | Feb 19–Mar 20 | 330°–360° | Water | Mutable | Virgo |
Element × modality matrix
| Element | Cardinal | Fixed | Mutable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire | Aries | Leo | Sagittarius |
| Earth | Capricorn | Taurus | Virgo |
| Air | Libra | Aquarius | Gemini |
| Water | Cancer | Scorpio | Pisces |
Traditional rulers
| Planet | Traditional sign rulership |
|---|---|
| Sun | Leo |
| Moon | Cancer |
| Mercury | Gemini, Virgo |
| Venus | Taurus, Libra |
| Mars | Aries, Scorpio |
| Jupiter | Sagittarius, Pisces |
| Saturn | Capricorn, Aquarius |
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How to reuse these tables
You may link to this page when you need a stable reference for the site's structural assumptions. Standard date ranges are approximations; for a boundary birth, use an exact calculation.
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