Initiative and expression
Fire signs of the zodiac
Aries, Leo and Sagittarius are the fire signs of the zodiac. Fire is the element of enthusiasm, action, courage and creative drive.
The three fire signs
What fire means in astrology
Fire is the element of initiative and self-expression. Astrologers associate it with enthusiasm, courage, confidence and creative drive: fire signs are pictured as acting first and warming up everyone around them. The shadow side in traditional descriptions is impatience, impulsiveness and burning out.
Aries is the spark (cardinal fire), Leo the steady blaze (fixed fire) and Sagittarius the spreading wildfire (mutable fire).
The fire signs compared
Fire sign compatibility
Fire is traditionally compatible with air, which feeds it, and with other fire signs.
Traditional pairings: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius are said to understand each other’s basic temperament. Compare any two signs.
Fire signs zodiac months
Fire signs cover parts of March, April, July, August, November, December. Aries runs from March 21 to April 19. Leo runs from July 23 to August 22. Sagittarius runs from November 22 to December 21.
Fire sign questions
What are the fire signs?
The fire signs are Aries (March 21 to April 19), Leo (July 23 to August 22) and Sagittarius (November 22 to December 21).
Which months are fire signs?
Fire sign birthdays fall in parts of March, April, July, August, November, December.
What are fire signs like?
Astrologers associate it with enthusiasm, courage, confidence and creative drive: fire signs are pictured as acting first and warming up everyone around them.
Which elements are compatible with fire?
Fire is traditionally compatible with air, which feeds it, and with other fire signs.
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