ELI5: What are zodiac signs and what do they mean?

Zodiac signs are like birthday categories that some people believe tell you about your personality and what might happen to you.

Imagine everyone gets a special sticker when they're born, and the sticker depends on when they were born. These stickers are your zodiac signs. There are twelve different stickers, like Aries, Taurus, Gemini, and so on, each linked to a different part of the year.

• Aries (March 21 - April 19) might be seen as energetic and eager, like a puppy that loves to play fetch.
• Taurus (April 20 - May 20) might be known for being calm and reliable, like a sturdy tree.
• Gemini (May 21 - June 20) might be seen as chatty and curious, like a little bird hopping from branch to branch.

Some people also read horoscopes, which are like daily or weekly forecasts for each zodiac sign. They're like little stories about what might happen, like "Today, a Taurus might find a surprise gift!" or "This week, a Gemini should focus on making new friends!"

It's important to remember that zodiac signs and horoscopes are for fun. They're like reading a fictional book; some parts might feel true, and some might not. They shouldn't be used to make big decisions, like what job to take or who to be friends with. Just like not everyone who likes pizza is exactly the same, not everyone born under the same zodiac sign is exactly the same either. Everyone is unique!