Coming from the ancient Greek words Zodiakos Kyklos, the zodiac refers to the circle of animals. The twelve sun signs of the zodiac are broken down into month-long periods. Each zodiac sign has specific personality traits, strengths, weaknesses, and other qualities unique to that particular sign. In this article, we will cover the qualities and attributes of the winter's zodiac signs Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces.

Capricorn - The Goat

December 22 - January 19

Element: Earth
Quality: Cardinal
Color: Brown, Grey, Black
Stone: Garnet
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

Organized and intelligent, those born under this sign tend to be high achievers. Considered to be the most serious of all of the zodiac signs, Capricorns are planners and leaders. They are always pursuing their next dream and their active minds produce new ideas constantly. Sympathetic and caring, a Capricorn friend will always have your back.

Their self-discipline can come off to others as coldness. Capricorns crave structure and may be overly assertive in forcing their structure on others. They see things as only black and white, with no room for gray areas. This can lead them to be stubborn and unwilling to compromise.

A deep thinker, your Capricorn woman is not one to rush into love. She needs to be romanced and courted and will not easily share her thoughts with you. She is loyal by nature and likes to take the lead in her relationships. Be patient with her, as she is worth the wait.

Your Capricorn man is down-to-earth and practical. He may not consider love as a high priority, but when he finds it, he will nurture it. He demands monogamy and has no tolerance for lies and games. Gold diggers and lazy women are huge turn-offs for the Capricorn man.

Aquarius - The Water Bearer

January 20 – February 18

Element: Air
Quality: Fixed
Color: Blue, Grey, Black
Stone: Amethyst
Day: Saturday, Sunday
Ruler: Uranus
Greatest Overall Compatibility: Libra, Gemini
Best for Marriage and Partnerships: Leo
Lucky Numbers: 4, 8, 13, 17, 22, 26

The humanitarians of the zodiac, Aquarians are deeply passionate about their causes. They dance to the beat of their own drummer and will not be tied down by traditional constraints. Constantly in search of a deeper wisdom, Aquarians are driven by their intellect, not their emotions. They make unconventional and spontaneous friends who are loyal to the end.

Rebellious to a fault, an Aquarian will buck the system just because they can. Boredom is a no-no for the Aquarian. They crave stimulation and can be reckless, as a result. Aquarians look for the shock value in any situation, which can be off-putting to those who do not know them well.

Aquarian women are independent to a fault. They refuse to be bound by the rules of traditional relationships, preferring to move from one lover to the next. Always afraid of losing her identity, your Aquarian partner will keep you at arm’s length. Give her space and she will give you her heart if the mood strikes her.

Intellectual stimulation is the key to winning an Aquarian man’s affection. He is an excellent communicator who is looking for someone to share his innermost thoughts with. He may seem unemotional, but that is simply because he is wrapped up in the many things swirling around his head. Become his friend first and you will earn his trust, respect, and love.

Pisces - The Fish

February 19 – March 20

Element: Water
Quality: Mutable
Color: Mauve, Lilac, Purple, Violet, Sea green
Stone: Bloodstone
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

Selfless and caring, Pisces will often put the needs of others before his own. They are social and deeply enjoy connecting with other people. Pisces are creative people, who are drawn to acting, music, and other forms of artistic expression. Highly intuitive, Pisces has the most psychic abilities of any zodiac sign. They have a deep compassion for all things and empathize with the hardships or losses of those around them.

Pisces has a hard time finding the motivation to achieve financial success. They are often overwhelmed by their emotions and get distracted. Their eternal search for deeper meaning can lead some Pisces to stray to drug and alcohol addiction. They are very sensitive and suffer deep emotional scars.

Gentle and kind, a Pisces woman is extremely insightful. She craves connection, both physical and spiritual. Treat her with respect and honesty and she will prove to be a passionate and loyal partner.

The Pisces man is a true romantic. Any woman looking for a sensitive man will find what she desires in a Pisces. He is a dreamer who needs a grounded partner to balance him. Laughter and generosity are important to a Pisces man. Nurture him and he will nurture you in return.

The 12 signs of the zodiac provide us with a fascinating insight into our behaviors and motivations. If you are interested in connecting with your zodiac sign more deeply, consider wearing a zodiac bracelet. Burning a zodiac candle anointed with zodiac oil is another way to focus your intentions on the sign you were born under. Wearing the color of your zodiac sign or carrying the stone associated with your astrological symbol can also be connected.