Nature of Zodiac Signs

The zodiac is a belt around the sky extending 9° either side of the ecliptic, the Sun’s apparent path is divided into 12 constellations or zodiac signs of 30° each. These 12 signs are known as:

1. Aries or Mesha

2. Taurus or Vrishabh

3. Gemini or Mithun

4. Cancer of Karka

5. Leo or Simha

6. Virgo or Kanya

7. Libra or Tula

8. Scorpio of Vrishchik

9. Sagittarius or Dhanu

10. Capricorn or Makar

11. Aquarius or Kumbh

12. Pisces or Meen

Based on multiple parameters, these zodiac signs can be categorized into various categories based on elements, gender, varna, etc as given in the table below:

Now let’s look at what each of these categories means:

Gender

In astrology, this gender division is not about gender, it’s more about the two polarities, each having their own traits, and these traits are not linked to biological gender, but it’s more of a spiritual concept. All human beings are divided into male or female based on their biological gender, but when it comes to the spiritual or astrological realm, we all are situated somewhere in between the spectrum of masculine or feminine energies.
Based on various factors including the horoscope, a man can have a nurturing quality, which is a trait of feminity, and a woman can have aggression which is a masculine trait.

In astrology, gender has always been a spectrum between two essential polarities - masculine and feminine. These two polarities are neutral mechanisms of nature, which we divided into two separate concepts to explain the larger mechanism at play.

Masculine Zodiac Sign

All the odd zodiac signs are masculine, i.e. Aries (1), Gemini (3), Leo(5), Libra (7), Sagittarius (9) & Aquarius (11). These zodiac signs are associated with traits like leadership, initiative, directness, action-oriented behaviour, independence, and a strong sense of self.

The negative traits of masculine energies are aggression, narcissism, isolation, stubbornness, overthinking etc.

Feminine Zodiac Signs

All the even signs are feminine, i.e. Taurus (2), Cancer (4), Virgo (6), Scorpio (8), Capricorn (10), Pisces (12). The feminine energies are more about inner-self, quiet contemplation, and nurturing, it’s a soothing energy. People governed by these signs don’t care much about recognition, they are ok with working in the background and letting someone else take the limelight, this trait becomes more pronounced if one’s Sun or Moon is in a feminine sign.

The negative traits associated with feminine signs are emotional dependency on others, manipulation, obsessions, emotional burnout etc.

Relationship between Elements and Gender in Zodiac Signs

The Zodiac Signs are divided into four types of energies, which are Fire, Earth, Air and Water. Out of these Fire and Air elements have masculine energies and Earth and Water have feminine energies. If you observe, zodiac signs from a given element always sit in trine.

Fire Zodiac Signs

The fire signs represent passion, courage, impulsiveness, and adventure. They are like performers who light up the stage but can burn anything if they go uncontrolled. Fire signs also depict anger and people who are ready to take a leap of faith. They make one dynamic, energetic, and fearless. People driven by fire signs are the doers; they are action-oriented.

They are brash people and can sometimes bring chaotic, disruptive energy to the table. One would be hard-pressed to find a Leo who isn’t charming a crowd with their effervescent personality, a Sagittarius who isn’t telling it like it is, or an Aries who isn’t so passionate about their interests that they can’t convince even the most hesitant person in the room to join in¹ .

Air Zodiac Signs

The air signifies freedom, liberation, and curiosity. These signs are deeply connected to the mind. People born under air signs are curious, adventurous and ever-changing. People governed by air signs are thinkers, ideators and communicators.

Naturally analytical, they can pick apart a concept, a project, or a person without too much effort. It’s second nature for them to tinker, and they usually make great doctors, lawyers, writers, scientists, speakers, business owners, and comedians. Finding an air sign that isn’t constantly evolving with their work is rare.

Water Zodiac Signs

Water signs are all about emotions, dreams, vision and intuition. If you know who’s very good at intuition, and premonition and can guess the future with reasonable accuracy then its quite possible that they are governed by one of the water sign.

These are also the people who like to hold on to past, memories, or hold on to people and items long past their expiration dates. These are people with deep emotions and can go to any extent to save their loved once. If you need loyalty and a person who will always have your back then look no further than a person governed by one of the water sign.