Zodiac Signs Paintings & Their Traits

Zodiac denotes an annual cycle of twelve stations along the ecliptic, the apparent path of the sun across the heavens through the constellations that divide the ecliptic into twelve equal zones of celestial longitude. The zodiac is recognized as the first known celestial coordinate system. There are two independently-created zodiacs from which the modern Western world derived its understanding of zodiac systems. Babylonian astrology, inherited by astrology, developed the zodiac of twelve signs familiar in the West. The etymology of the term zodiac is that it comes from the Latin zōdiacus, from the Greek ζῳδιακός [κύκλος], meaning "circle of animals", derived from ζῴδιον, the diminutive of ζῷον "animal". However, the classical Greek zodiac also includes signs (also constellations) that are not represented by animals (e.g., Libra, Virgo and Gemini). Another suggested etymology is that the Greek term is cognate with the Sanskrit sodi, denoting "a path", i.e., the path through which the Sun travels.
The zodiac also means a region of the celestial sphere that includes a band of eight arc degrees above and below the ecliptic, and therefore encompasses the paths of the Moon and the naked eye planets (Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn). The classical astronomers called these planets wandering stars to differentiate them from the fixed stars of the celestial sphere (Ptolemy). Astrologers understood the movement of the planets and the Sun through the zodiac as a means of explaining and predicting events on Earth.

Aries Positive Traits

Loves adventure, very energetic
Inventive with lots of courage
confident and Enthusiastic
Sharp and quick-minded
Fiery and warm, passionate and expressive. Possessing a strong sense of urgency.

Aries Negative Traits

Can be self-centered at times and prone to being quick-tempered,
Impulsive and impatience
takes unnecessary risks
A procrastinator at times

Taurus Positive Traits

Reliable with lots of patience
Extremely kind and loving
Strong determination
Very security minded

Taurus Negative Traits

Prone to jealousy
Can be Resentful and Rigid
Greed and self indulgence issues

Gemini Positive Traits

Very versatile and can adapt to anything
Talkative and quick-witted
Smart and polite
Energetic

Gemini Negative Traits

Prone to nervousness and tense
inconsistent &Superficial
Inquisitive & Cunning

Cancer Positive Traits

Loving and Emotional
Shrewd and cautious
Sensitive and nurturing
Intuitive as well as imaginative
Sympathetic and Protective

Cancer Negative Traits

Indecisive and moody
Over-emotional and sensitive
Clinging and possessive

Leo Positive Traits

Generous and warmhearted
Creative and enthusiastic
Broad-minded and expansive
Faithful and loving

Leo Negative Traits

Pompous and patronizing
Bossy and interfering
Dogmatic and intolerant

Virgo Positive Traits

Modest and shy
Meticulous and reliable
Practical and diligent
Intelligent and analytical

Virgo Negative Traits

Fussy and a worrier
Overcritical and harsh
Perfectionist and conservative

Libra Positive Traits

Diplomaitic and urbane
Romantic and charming
Easygoing and sociable
Idealistic and peaceable

Libra Negative Traits

Indecisive and changeable
Gullible and easily infuenced
Flirtatious and self-indulgent

Scorpio Positive Traits

Determined and forceful
Emotional and intuitive
Powerful and passionate
Exciting and magnetic

Scorpio Negative Traits

Jealous and resentful
Compulsive and obsessive
Secretive and obstinate

Sagittarius Positive Traits

Optimistic and freedom-loving
Jovial and good-humored
Honest and straightforward
Intellectual and philosophical

Sagittarius Negative Traits

Blindly optimistic and careless
Irresponsible and superficial
Tactless and restless

Capricorn Positive Traits

Practical and prudent
Ambitious and disciplined
Patient and careful
Humorous and reserved

Capricorn Negative Traits

Pessimistic and fatalistic
Miserly and grudging

Aquarius Positive Traits

Friendly and humanitarian
Lively, Honest and loyal
Original and inventive
Independent and intellectual
Like to be different

Aquarius Negative Traits

Intractable and contrary
Perverse and unpredictable
Unemotional and detached
Chaotic and rebellious

Pisces Positive Traits

Imaginative and sensitive
Compassionate and kind
Selfless and unworldly
Intuitive and sympathetic

Pisces Negative Traits

Escapist and idealistic
Secretive and vague
Weak-willed and easily led