Signs can be said to symbolize "the How" of astrology. How does the celestial energy of the planets manifest itself? Through what means does the planetary energy express itself?
Aries - fire - 'I am'
energetic, impatient, egocentric, pioneering, spontaneous, adventuresome, short-tempered, feisty, competitive, leaders, courageous, self centered.
Taurus - earth - 'I have' patient, loyal, likes status quo, doesn't like change, stubborn, dependable, materialistic, possessive, calm, determined, security oriented, artistic, appreciate beauty.
Gemini - air - 'I think' versatile, communicative, witty, curious, nervous energy, changeable, superficial, likes freedom, salesperson, easily bored, data collectors, sociable.
Cancer - water - 'I feel' caring, nurturing, moody, dependent, shy, receptive, intuitive, emotional, very protective, pack rat, sentimental, worries, creative, sensitive, need security.
Leo - fire - 'I will' leaders, flamboyant, inspiring, likes attention, dramatic, generous, warm, optimistic, playful, performers, teachers, need recognition, arrogant, proud.
Virgo - earth - 'I analyze' organized, neat, conservative, efficient, attention to detail, studious, practical, perfectionist, logical, dependable, analytical, concerned with health, critical, a need to be of service.
Libra - air - 'I balance' refined, artistic, diplomatic, vacillating, social, believes in fairness, tactful, peace-loving, sees both sides, concerned for other person, seeks relationship, indecisive, superficial.
Scorpio - water - 'I desire' secretive, psychic, manipulative, passionate, resourceful, intense, stubborn, well organized, perfectionist, self intent, likes mysterious, hypnotic, black and white-thinking, strong willed and determined.
Sagittarius - fire - 'I see' outspoken, optimistic, philosophers, freedom-loving, inspiring, likes outdoors, travelers, salesperson, opportunist, teachers, knowledge seekers, adventurer, truth seekers, honest.
Capricorn - earth - 'I use' practical, status minded, patient, loners, managerial, organized, dry humor, efficient, time oriented, respondsible, serious, dependable, likes boundaries, need respect, disciplined, cautious.
Aquarius - air - 'I know' intuitive, Intelligent, futuristic, eccentric, likes the unusual, revolutionary, unconventional, erratic, cool, detached, ingenious, impersonal, likes groups, easily bored, inventive, humanitarian.
Pisces - water - 'I believe' intuitive, psychic, imaginative, compassionate, dreamer, impressionable, impractical, goes with flow, creative, victim or martyr, need to be of service to others, chameleon, escapist tendencies, mystical, doesn't see boundaries, blends in with others.