The zodiac signs- simple yet mysterious

Aren't we all intrigued by the zodiac signs? Not only ours but of everyone around us and the traits and signs they exhibit.

The 12 zodiac signs have their own strengths and weaknesses, some properties and some skills.

We here throw some light on a few aspects of them to help you understand them better.

Read on!

1. Aries

Strengths: Brave, determined, confident, enthusiastic, optimistic, honest, passionate

Weaknesses: Impatient, moody, short-tempered, impulsive, aggressive

Aries likes: Comfortable clothes, taking on leadership roles, physical challenges, individual sports

Aries dislikes: Inactivity, delays, work that does not use one's talents

Element: Fire

Color: Red

Day: Tuesday

Ruler: Mars

Greatest Overall Compatibility: Leo, Sagittarius

Best for Marriage and Partnerships: Libra

Lucky Numbers: 1, 9

2. Taurus

Strengths: Trustworthy, calm, practical, devoted, responsible, stable

Weaknesses: Stubborn, possessive, uncompromising

Taurus likes: Gardening, cooking, music, romance, high quality clothes, working with hands

Taurus dislikes: Sudden changes, complications, insecurity of any kind, synthetic fabrics

Element: Earth

Color: Blue, Pink, Green

Day: Friday, Monday

Ruler: Venus

Greatest Overall Compatibility: Virgo, Capricorn

Best for Marriage and Partnerships: Scorpio

Lucky Numbers: 2, 4, 6, 11, 20, 29, 37, 47, 56

3. Gemini

Strengths: Gentle, affectionate, curious, adaptable, ability to learn quickly and exchange ideas

Weaknesses: Nervous, inconsistent, indecisive

Gemini likes: Music, books, magazines, chats with nearly anyone, short trips around the town

Gemini dislikes: Being alone, being confined, repetition and routine

Element: Air

Color: Green, Yellow

Day: Wednesday

Ruler: Mercury

Greatest Overall Compatibility: Libra, Aquarius

Best for Marriage and Partnerships: Sagittarius

Lucky Numbers: 3, 8, 12, 23

4. Cancer

Strengths: Tenacious, highly imaginative, loyal, emotional, sympathetic, persuasive

Weaknesses: Moody, pessimistic, suspicious, manipulative, insecure

Cancer likes: Art, home-based hobbies, relaxing near or in water, helping loved ones, a good meal with friends

Cancer dislikes: Strangers, any criticism of Mom, revealing of personal life

Element: Water

Color: Orange, White

Day: Monday, Thursday

Ruler: Moon

Greatest Overall Compatibility: Scorpio, Pisces

Best for Marriage and Partnerships: Capricorn

Lucky Numbers: 2, 7, 11, 16, 20, 25

5. Leo

Strengths: Creative, passionate, generous, warm-hearted, cheerful, humorous

Weaknesses: Arrogant, stubborn, self-centered, lazy, inflexible

Leo likes: Theater, taking holidays, being admired, expensive things, bright colors, fun with friends

Leo dislikes: Being ignored, facing difficult reality, not being treated like a king or queen

Element: Fire

Color: Gold, Orange, White, Red

Day: Sunday

Ruler: Sun

Greatest Overall Compatibility: Aries, Sagittarius

Best for Marriage and Partnerships: Aquarius

Lucky Numbers: 1, 4, 10, 13, 19, 22

6. Virgo

Strengths: Loyal, analytical, kind, hardworking, practical

Weaknesses: Shyness, worry, overly critical of self and others, all work and no play

Virgo likes: Animals, healthy food, books, nature, cleanliness

Virgo dislikes: Rudeness, asking for help, taking center stage

Element: Earth

Color: White, Yellow, Beige, Forest Green

Day: Wednesday

Ruler: Mercury

Greatest Overall Compatibility: Taurus, Capricorn

Best for Marriage and Partnerships: Pisces

Lucky Numbers: 5, 14, 23, 32, 41, 50

7. Libra

Strengths: Cooperative,diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded, social

Weaknesses: Indecisive, avoids confrontations, will carry a grudge, self-pity

Libra likes: Harmony, gentleness, sharing with others, the outdoors

Libra dislikes: Violence, injustice, loudmouths, conformity

Element: Air

Color: Blue, Green

Day: Friday

Ruler: Venus

Greatest Overall Compatibility: Gemini, Aquarius

Best for Marriage and Partnerships: Aries

Lucky Numbers: 6, 15, 24, 33, 42, 51, 60

8. Scorpio

Strengths: Resourceful, brave, passionate, stubborn, a true friend

Weaknesses: Distrusting, jealous, secretive, violent

Scorpio likes: Truth, facts, being right, longtime friends, teasing, a grand passion

Scorpio dislikes: Dishonesty, revealing secrets, passive people

Element: Water

Color: Scarlet, Red, Rust

Day: Tuesday

Ruler: Pluto

Greatest Overall Compatibility: Cancer, Pisces

Best for Marriage and Partnerships: Taurus

Lucky Numbers: 9, 18, 27, 36, 45, 54, 63, 72, 81, 90

9. Sagittairus

Strengths: Generous, idealistic, great sense of humor

Weaknesses: Promises more than can deliver, very impatient, will say anything no matter how undiplomatic

Sagittarius likes: Freedom, travel, philosophy, being outdoors

Sagittarius dislikes: Clingy people, being constrained, off-the-wall theories, details

Element: Fire

Color: Violet, Purple, Red, Pink

Day: Thursday

Ruler: Jupiter

Greatest Overall Compatibility: Aries, Leo

Best for Marriage and Partnerships: Gemini

Lucky Numbers: 3, 12, 21, 30

10. Capricorn

Strengths: Responsible, disciplined, self-control, good managers

Weaknesses: Know-it-all, unforgiving, condescending, expecting the worst

Capricorn likes: Family, tradition, music, understated status, quality craftsmanship

Capricorn dislikes: Almost everything at some point

Element: Earth

Color: Brown, Grey, Black

Day: Saturday

Ruler: Saturn

Greatest Overall Compatibility: Taurus, Virgo

Best for Marriage and Partnerships: Cancer

Lucky Numbers: 1, 4, 8, 10, 13, 17, 19, 22, 26

11. Aquarius

Strengths: Progressive, original, independent, humanitarian

Weaknesses: Runs from emotional expression, temperamental, uncompromising, aloof

Aquarius likes: Fun with friends, helping others, fighting for causes, intellectual conversation, a good listener

Aquarius dislikes: Limitations, broken promises, being lonely, dull or boring situations

Element: Air

Color: Blue, Blue-green, Grey, Black

Day: Saturday, Sunday

Ruler: Uranus

Greatest Overall Compatibility: Gemini, Libra

Best for Marriage and Partnerships: Leo

Lucky Numbers: 4, 8, 13, 17, 22, 26

12. Pisces

Strengths: Compassionate, artistic, intuitive, gentle, wise, musical

Weaknesses: Fearful, overly trusting, sad, desire to escape reality, can be a victim or a martyr

Pisces likes: Being alone, sleeping, music, romance, visual media, swimming, spiritual themes

Pisces dislikes: Know-it-all, being criticized, the past coming back to haunt, cruelty of any kind

Element: Water

Color: Mauve, Lilac, Purple, Violet, Sea green

Day: Thursday, Monday

Ruler: Neptune

Greatest Overall Compatibility: Cancer, Scorpio

Best for Marriage and Partnerships: Virgo

Lucky Numbers: 3, 7, 12, 16, 21, 25, 30, 34, 43, 52