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Contributor: Morgan Haney. Lesson ID: 13340
The zodiac signs as we know them are 3000 years old, and each has a rich mythological history. Discover the stories behind each zodiac sign, and learn what astrologists believe our signs say about us!
The twelve zodiac signs are pictured above, along with the dates associated with each. You use your birthday to find your zodiac sign.
Beside each sign is the personality traits attributed to it, such as wisdom, creativity, and courage. These traits and subsequent horoscopes, predicting what the coming day or month will bring for each sign, are created by astrologists.
It is important to remember that astrology is not a science. However, while these traits and horoscopes are fictional, they are based on man's longstanding fascination with the stars.
In this lesson, explore the fire and earth signs and dive into the mythological stories behind some of the most well-known constellations.
Along the way, you'll discover what astrology says about your personality!
The Greek zodiac dates back to 500 BC, almost 3,000 years ago. The classical elements of earth, air, fire, and water as we know them also date back to around the same time.
While these elements existed before, it was in 450 BC when the Greeks proposed that all matter was made of these four elements. Later, Aristotle agreed with and added to this theory.
(Of course, we know today that atoms make up all matter.)
Naturally, the Greeks assigned each zodiac to one of these all-important four elements. Since there are twelve zodiac signs; each element contains three signs.
This lesson will explore the mythology connected to the fire and earth signs. (Check out our lesson under Related Lessons in the right-hand sidebar for air and water.)
Along the way, you will encounter heroes, gods, and monsters, as well as the traits and talents astrologists assign to these zodiac signs!
The Fire Signs: Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius
The fire signs are courageous, strong, combative, and charismatic.
The Earth Signs: Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn
The earth signs are generally characterized as dependable, grounded, materialistic, and practical.
Each zodiac sign has its roots in rich and unique mythology.
Move to the Got It? section to see if you can remember the stories behind each of these constellations!
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