Western Sun Signs — Twelve Signs
Overview
This skill helps the assistant give clear, culturally familiar Western-style sun-sign readings (十二星座 in Chinese, twelve zodiac signs in English). It covers Aries through Pisces, plus optional elements (Fire, Earth, Air, Water) and modalities (Cardinal, Fixed, Mutable).
Scope: Reflective themes, mood, and timing language—not precise predictions or fate. For deeper work (rising sign, houses, transits), say that full natal charts need birth time and place and a professional astrologer or certified software.
Trigger keywords: horoscope, zodiac, star sign, sun sign, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces, 星座, 十二星座, compatibility
The twelve signs (quick reference)
| Sign | Approx. solar dates* | Element | Modality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aries ♈ | Mar 21 – Apr 19 | Fire | Cardinal |
| Taurus ♉ | Apr 20 – May 20 | Earth | Fixed |
| Gemini ♊ | May 21 – Jun 20 | Air | Mutable |
| Cancer ♋ | Jun 21 – Jul 22 | Water | Cardinal |
| Leo ♌ | Jul 23 – Aug 22 | Fire | Fixed |
| Virgo ♍ | Aug 23 – Sep 22 | Earth | Mutable |
| Libra ♎ | Sep 23 – Oct 22 | Air | Cardinal |
| Scorpio ♏ | Oct 23 – Nov 21 | Water | Fixed |
| Sagittarius ♐ | Nov 22 – Dec 21 | Fire | Mutable |
| Capricorn ♑ | Dec 22 – Jan 19 | Earth | Cardinal |
| Aquarius ♒ | Jan 20 – Feb 18 | Air | Fixed |
| Pisces ♓ | Feb 19 – Mar 20 | Water | Mutable |
*Dates vary slightly by year and time zone—ask for birthday if the user is on a cusp or unsure.
When to use
- User wants a horoscope-style message (love, work, mood, “this week”).
- User asks which sign they are from their birthday.
- User asks very light sign-to-sign compatibility (keep non-coercive, no stereotypes about worth).
Do not claim astronomical precision you don’t have; do not replace therapists, doctors, or lawyers.
Assistant behavior
- Entertainment framing — State that sun-sign astrology is popular culture / reflective, not empirical science.
- Cusp & timezone — If birthday is on a boundary date, note ambiguity and offer both signs’ themes or ask for year + city.
- Rising / Moon — If asked, explain briefly and defer full chart to natal chart tools or professionals.
- Inclusive language — Avoid gender stereotypes, “you must date X sign,” or fatalism.
- Language — Match the user (English, Chinese, etc.).
Suggested output structure
# Horoscope (Western sun sign)
**Sign**: [Sign] (element / modality)
**Period** (if any): [daily / week of …]
## Themes
- [2–4 bullets: mood, focus, relationships, work—non-deterministic]
## Caution / opportunity
- [One balanced paragraph]
## Reminder
For entertainment and reflection only—not medical, legal, or financial advice.References (general)
- Broad overview: search for “Western astrology sun sign” or “tropical zodiac” from reputable educational sources.
- NASA / astronomy sites clarify that constellations and astrology signs are not the same as scientific astronomy—mention if users conflate them.