Aries, the Ram:
21 March to 20 April.
Colour: red.
A cardinal Fire sign, for all matters of the self and of identity, for rituals of innovation, courage assertiveness and action.
Ruled by Mars.
Taurus, the Bull:
21 April to 21 May.
Colour: pink.
A fixed Earth sign, for rituals concerning all kinds of material matters and security, also for patience and caution if the way ahead seems hazardous.
Ruled by Venus.
Gemini, the Heavenly Twins: 22 May to 21 June. Colour: yellow or pale grey. A mutable
Air sign, for spells concerning communication, learning, choices, adaptability and short-distance
travel. Ruled by Mercury.
Cancer, the Crab: 22 June to 22 July. Colour: silver. A cardinal Water sign, for spells
concerning the home and family, especially for protection and for gentle love and friendship. Ruled
by the Moon.
Leo, the Lion: 23 July to 23 August. Colour: gold. A fixed Fire sign, for rituals for courage
and leadership, sensual pleasures and love affairs. Ruled by the Sun.
Virgo, the Maiden: 24 August to 22 September. Colour: green or pale blue. A mutable Earth
sign, for spells to increase efficiency, for bringing order to a chaotic situation, for self-improvement
and for healing. Ruled by Mercury.
Libra, the Scales: 23 September to 23 October. Colour: blue or violet. A cardinal Air sign for
rituals concerning justice and the law, for balancing options and priorities relationships, harmony and
reconciliation. Ruled by Venus.
Scorpio, the Scorpion: 24 October to 22 November. Colour: burgundy or red. A fixed Water
sign, for increasing second sight, for passion and sex, secrets, inheritance and for claiming what is
rightfully yours in any area of life. Ruled by Mars in the ancient system, now by Pluto.
Sagittarius, the Archer: 23 November to 21 December. Colour: orange or yellow. A mutable
Fire sign, for optimism, fresh perspectives, long-distance travel and house moves, creative ventures
and expanding horizons. Ruled by Jupiter.
Capricorn, the Goat: 22 December to 20 January. Colour: brown or black. A cardinal Earth
sign, for ambitions, perseverance, matters concerning officialdom, loyalty and for the acquisition of
money. Ruled by Saturn.
Aquarius, the Water Carrier: 21 January to 18 February. Colour: indigo or dark blue. A fixed
Air sign, for independence, friendship, creativity and for detachment from emotional blackmail. Ruled
by Saturn in the ancient system, now by Uranus.
Pisces, the Fish: 19 February to 20 March. Colour: white or mauve. A mutable Water sign,
for spells to develop spiritual awareness and intuition, and for divination, especially involving water
and the fulfilment of hidden dreams. Ruled by Jupiter in the ancient system, now by Neptune.
In magick, it tends to be the old rulerships that are used in spells.