The Signs
Let’s get to know the zodiac wheel and the archetypes that correlate with each sign.
The signs consist of four elements…
and three modes…
Aries is a cardinal fire sign, ruled by the planet of passion, Mars.
The constellation of Aries is seen as the Ram. As Aries is the first sign of the zodiac, its nature truly aligns with the energy of the activator, the initiator, the action-taker and the warrior.
It is the first to step on the path and brings a sense of fiery momentum and the will to push through anything.
Any placements in this sign will seek challenge in order to fully activate its power.
Aries
Taurus
Taurus is a fixed earth sign, ruled by the planet of sensuality, being Venus.
The constellation of Taurus is seen as the bull. However, this sign is better understood as the bull for its true nature. The bull that stands solid and strong in the meadow. The bull that is able to experience nature more presently in its steadiness and sense of harmony with its surroundings.
Taurus is the sensualist, the stylist and the naturalist.
Gemini
Gemini is a muteable air sign, ruled by the planet of communication, Mercury.
The constellation of Gemini are the twins. The curious sign of Gemini symbolises the nature of one mind becoming two in order to better know itself. This can further relate to polarity or yin & yang energy evident in nature.
Any placements in the sign of Gemini have a desire to learn and study in an area of desire. For Gemini, it is not about the accumulation of knowledge or beliefs, but more so about the process of learning in which Gemini is most activated.
The archetype is best associated with the student and the teacher. As you cannot be one without the other.
Cancer is a cardinal water sign, ruled by the moon, being the planet of the heart.
The constellation of cancer is recognised as the crab. The crab moves from the ocean to dry land as both are its habitat. It has a hard exterior shell and a soft, delicate and translucent body.
Cancers are extremely emotional and sensitive on the inside, but can have a hard exterior on the outside as they aim to to protect what is closest to their heart.
Placements in the sign of Cancer are here to function as the nurturer, the healer and the mother.
Cancer
Leo is a fixed fire sign, ruled by the planet of gifts and purpose, the sun.
The constellation of Leo is recognised as the lion. The lion is fierce in its pride and is here to assert itself in their full expression.
Leo relates to the archetypes of the performer, the entertainer and the leader. Leo is all about putting on a show, leading by example and requires an audience to do so.
Leo placements can show areas of your life that desire to be seen and shared with the world.
Leo
Virgo is a muteable earth sign, also ruled by the planet of communication, Mercury.
The constellation of Virgo can be recognised as the virgin, the goddess or the maiden. Virgo has two key archetypes, being the perfectionist and the realist. Both of these cannot function without the other.
Virgo placements need to have a perfected vision and the process of working towards this is its function. It is not about achieving perfection, it is about taking practical and realistic steps towards this vision in order to feel activated and accomplished in this motion.
Virgo placements are flavoured with this sense of practicality and desire to achieve a goal.
Virgo
Libra is a cardinal air sign, also ruled by the planet of sensuality, Venus.
The constellation of libra can be recognised as the scales. Libra is all about undertaking a journey of creating balance and harmony in the areas of life as directed by the birth chart.
Libra is known as the peace-keeper and leads with its heart. Libra learns a lot from relating to others and being in friendships, relationships and partnerships and can be specified by an area of life directed by the birth chart.
Libra
Scorpio is a fixed water sign, ruled by the planet of death and rebirth, Pluto.
The constellation of Scorpio can be recognised as the scorpion. Scorpio is a deep water sign full of mystery and personal transformation. Scorpio is all about transcendental embodiment and diving into the unknown or taboo aspects of life in order to experience death and rebirth of the self.
Scorpio placements can find use for embodying the shaman or the detective archetype. Scorpios are able to dive deep within into dark crevices to find the alchemical gold.
Scorpio
Sagittarius
Sagittarius is a muteable fire sign, ruled by the planet of expansion, Jupiter.
The constellation of Sagittarius can be recognised as the archer. Optimistic Sagittarius aims high with their bow and arrow of fire as they seek horizons beyond what they can imagine now. They have a desire to seek new learning opportunities through travel and cultural experiences. They are also open to new belief systems or religion in order to elevate their consciousness and look at the world from the most expanded point of view possible.
Capricorn is a cardinal earth sign, ruled by the planet of discipline, Saturn.
The constellation of Capricorn can be recognised as the sea goat. Capricorn is a social climber, a hard worker and is a natural leader due to its ability to see things from a large-scale perspective and its natural determination to achieve its goals.
The archetypes of Capricorn are the CEO, the Prime Minister and the entrepreneur. When we have planets in the sign of Capricorn, this can indicate what part of us is here to mature through self-discipline and embody a father-like energy in order to build something worthwhile or simply guide others.
Capricorn
Aquarius
Aquarius is a fixed air sign, ruled by the planet of awakening, Uranus.
The constellation of Aquarius can be recognised as the water bearer. Aquarius energy acts as a fountain of innovative ideas and futuristic visions for the greater sake of humanities evolution.
Aquarius is here to align with its unique gifts and vision, even if it is without social reciprocation. They are the pattern interrupt and will attract like-minded community in this process.
Any planet in the sign of Aquarius can show us which part of you has the desire to follow its embody its unique individual calling despite its current conditioning.
Pisces is a muteable water sign, ruled by the planet of dreams, Neptune.
The constellation of Pisces can be recognised as the two fish swimming in opposite directions. One fish swims towards reality, while the other swims towards the dream world, both
Pisces archetypes can be demonstrated as the dreamer, the mystic and the artist as it collaborates with its subconscious mind to create new realities. Pisces is an extremely spiritual sign as fish live only in the ocean of consciousness, therefore are fluid with their emotion and intuition.
Any placements in the sign of pisces require a level of flow state and surrender to your soul in order to see what emerges from this state of being.
It is from this sign that we are able to create new worlds aligned with our soul calling and begin to take action on them as we re-enter Aries to start a new cycle.