western-sun-signs

# 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 1. **Entertainment framing** — State that sun-sign astrology is **popular culture / reflective**, not empirical science. 2. **Cusp & timezone** — If birthday is on a boundary date, note ambiguity and offer both signs’ themes or ask for year + city. 3. **Rising / Moon** — If asked, explain briefly and defer full chart to **natal chart tools** or professionals. 4. **Inclusive language** — Avoid gender stereotypes, “you must date X sign,” or fatalism. 5. **Language** — Match the user (English, Chinese, etc.). --- ## Suggested output structure ```markdown # 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.