Have you ever been told that you’re a water sign by someone? Astrology is full of convoluted terms like cardinal signs, rising signs and even water signs. We’re here to demystify all the different signs and their meanings, so if you’ve ever wondered ‘What are water signs?’, then keep reading.
What are water signs?
All 12 of the zodiac signs are divided up into the four elements – water, fire, earth and air. The corresponding element to your sun sign is supposed to give you a deeper understanding of your personality and aspirations. The zodiacs who make up water signs are:
- Pisces
- Cancer
- Scorpio
What are the traits of water signs?
- Emotional
- Intuitive
- Compassionate
- Nurturing
- Sensitive
- Imaginative
- Deeply empathetic
Where earth signs tend to be logical, pragmatic and fire signs are likely to be magnetic and spontaneous, a water sign is deeply emotional. While there’s a misconception that water signs are mostly just sad, this is anything but true. They’re the feelers of the Zodiacs. They’re loaded with soulful wisdom and intuitiveness that makes them excellent pals and romantic partners.
Cancer
Element: Water
Ruling Planet: Moon
Symbol: The Crab
Dates: June 21 – July 22
Famous Alumni: Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, Robin Williams, Princess Diana, Harrison Ford, Tom Cruise, Patrick Stewart, Sylvester Stallone, Lindsay Wagner, Helen Keller.
Cancer is the first of the water signs. They’re ruled by the emotional and intuitive Moon but they’re also cardinal signs which makes them natural leaders. This combination means that Cancers are by nature protective and empathetic people. They’ll often take on caregiving roles in their personal and professional lives because of this.
Cancer’s natural emotional prowess serves them in every aspect of life, allowing them to connect deeply with others by providing unwavering support and understanding.
Pisces
Element: Water
Ruling Planet: Neptune
Symbol: The Fish
Dates: February 19 – March 20
Famous Alumni: Albert Einstein, Drew Barrymore, Bruce Willis, Elizabeth Taylor, Steve Jobs, Sharon Stone, Kurt Cobain, Glenn Close, Daniel Craig, Cindy Crawford.
Pisces is the last of the water signs. Not only is this sign ruled by Neptune, which is the planet of dreams and intuition, they’re also mutable signs – making them adaptable and versatile people.
This potent combination means that Pisces are a melting pot of emotion and intuition, often able to just sense the feelings and needs of everyone around them.
As far as water signs go, Pisces are the dreamers and artists of the water sign trio. You’ll often find them expressing their unabashed creativity and imagination through art, music, or writing. From Kurt Cobain to George Harrison, the Pisces alumni is full of incredibly talented and emotionally deep artists.
Scorpio
Element: Water
Ruling Planet: Pluto
Symbol: The Scorpion
Dates: October 23 – November 21
Famous Alumni: Julia Roberts, Leonardo DiCaprio, Hillary Clinton, Bill Gates, Whoopi Goldberg, Joni Mitchell, Jodie Foster, Ryan Gosling, Marie Curie, Matthew McConaughey.
Scorpio is the second of the water signs. Scorpions are ruled by Pluto, the planet of transformation and rebirth. As well as this, they’re also fixed signs – which makes them determined and persistent. This combination means that, as a Scorpio, you are intensely passionate, mysterious, and highly intuitive.
As far as water signs go, Scorpios are the powerhouses. Much like the Aries is of the fire signs. Scorpions are known for their incredible depth of feeling and their ability to delve into life’s mysteries. Scorpios have an intensely magnetic presence and a strong will which means they’re often pursuing their goals with an unwavering focus. Their intense nature and ability to regenerate from life’s challenges make them resilient and formidable people that can be quite divisive but will be some of the best people in your social circle.
