Earth signs: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn
Earth is associated with practical work, stability and tangible results. Taurus maintains resources; Virgo refines methods; Capricorn organizes long-term goals.
Elements are symbolic categories in Western astrology. They do not measure physical composition or establish personality scientifically.
| Sign | Typical dates | Modality | Ruler |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taurus | Apr 20 – May 20 | Fixed | Venus |
| Virgo | Aug 23 – Sep 22 | Mutable | Mercury |
| Capricorn | Dec 22 – Jan 19 | Cardinal | Saturn |
One element, three modalities
Each element contains one cardinal sign (initiating), one fixed sign (sustaining) and one mutable sign (adapting). Taurus is fixed; Virgo is mutable; Capricorn is cardinal. This is how the tradition distinguishes signs that share an element.
Does sharing an element mean compatibility?
The three earth signs are 120° apart in the zodiac: a trine by sign. Astrology traditionally associates that geometry with ease, but a Sun-sign pairing cannot predict a relationship. Compare the actual birth charts with the synastry calculator or browse the compatibility chart.
Is my whole chart earth?
A Sun sign describes one placement. Your Moon, Ascendant and planets may be in other elements. The birth chart calculator shows those placements individually.
Explore the other elements
Astrology is a symbolic and cultural tradition. The planetary positions on this site are calculated with astronomical accuracy; the interpretations describe what astrologers associate with them and are not scientifically validated predictions about personality, relationships or the future.