Zodiac sign helps to understand the nature and behavior of ourselves and people around us. So it would be essential to know the meaning of zodiac sign. Once in a year sun travels around the earth and it moves through all zodiac signs. It spends approximately one month in each sign. At the time of your birth, the sign where the Sun transit is your zodiac sign. The sun is the most prominent characteristic in Astrology. There are 12 zodiac signs, and mythical or animal figure symbolizes each sign. It reflects the nature of zodiac sign. These are as following:

Aries (March 21- April 19)

It is the first sign of Zodiac; Aries contains a restless energy that results in vibrant excitement. They are straight forward in nature, and they live for today, thinking about tomorrow is too far for them. They are very enthusiastic and optimistic in life.

Taurus (April 20- May 20)

People born with Taurus sun sign are known for their patience, perseverance and dependability and these qualities help them to achieve their goals. Its master planet is Venus and element is earth.

Gemini (21 May-20 June)

Gemini's planet is Mercury and element is Air. The people born with Gemini are very curious about anything. They are intelligent and adaptive by nature and like to communicate and share their ideas.They are curious and restless by nature and focus on many projects rather than focusing on one.

Cancer June 21- July 22

The people born with Cancer zodiac come under the moon and their element is water. Cancer's don't prefer changes and adventure. Cancers are likely kind, patient listeners & sympathetic. Their astrological sign is a crab.

Leo (July 23- August 22)

Their planet is Sun and element are fire. Leos do quick work and don't waste energy. It is Leo's nature to advice and manages others.

Virgo (August 23- Sept 22)

Its planet is Mercury and element are earth. People born in Virgo are reliable, attentive, caring and loyal. They love harmony.

Libra (Sept 23- Oct 22)

Its planet is Venus and element is air. It is the sign of partnership. They are born diplomats and love harmony.

Scorpio (Oct 23- Nov 21)

Its planet is Pluto and element is water. Scorpions are very emotional and take everything seriously.

Sagittarius (Nov 22- Dec 21)

Its planet is Jupiter and element is fire. They are independent and prize their freedom above all.

Capricorn (Dec 22- Jan 19)

They are ruled by planet Saturn and element Earth. They are very careful and self-disciplined.

Aquarius (Jan 20- Feb 18)

They are ruled by planet Uranus, and its element is Air. They are dreamers and great visionaries.

Pisces (Feb 19- March 20)

They are ruled by planet Neptune, and its element is water. It is the last zodiac sign and resembles eternity.