Astrology Symbols – Signs
The following are the symbols, or glyphs, that astrologers use for the signs of the zodiac.
You can refer to this list to help you read your natal chart to determine the sign position of each planet and luminary. With a little study, the glyphs are generally easy to commit to memory. The following video may help you memorize the sign glyphs – it comes in handy to know them!
Aries
The Ram. This symbol is easier to recognize than many because it actually resembles a ram’s horns.
Taurus
The Bull. This symbol resembles a bull’s head and horns.
Gemini
The Twins. Two lines joined together represents Gemini’s symbol — the twins.
Cancer
The Crab. Some consider Cancer’s glyph as representing breasts, demonstrating the nurturing quality of Cancer.
Leo
The Lion. Leo’s glyph may represent the two valves of the heart, since Leo rules the heart; alternatively, it can be considered the mane of the lion.
Virgo
The Virgin. This symbol is similar to that of Scorpio, except instead of the tail pointing outward, it curls up into itself.
Libra
The Scales. This glyph can represent the setting sun, or scales for weighing.
Scorpio
The Scorpion. This symbol is similar to that of Virgo, except that its “tail” points outward.
Sagittarius
The Archer. A simple-to-remember symbol that resembles an arrow.
Capricorn
The Goat. Perhaps the most odd-looking of the group, this glyph can be thought of as the twisted horns of a goat.
Aquarius
The Water Bearer. This symbol resembles waves in the ocean, making it easy to associate with the Aquarian Water Bearer.
Pisces
The Fish. This glyph represents two fish, joined together.
See our Astrology Symbols & Glyphs page for a more comprehensive symbol table.
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