Introducing The 12 Zodiac Signs in German
Just like other Western cultures and languages, German also features the 12 zodiac signs. The word for star signs in German is die Sternzeichen (the star signs).
While English tends to use Latin based words like Taurus and Pisces, zodiac signs in German are solely Germanic words, and actually make a lot more sense than the English Latin versions.
The zodiac signs in German (das Tierkreiszeichen = animal circle sign) are far more simple than the English versions, and are generally animals or objects. For example Taurus is Stier (bull) and Pisces is Fisch (fish).
So if you’re curious to know what your zodiac sign in German is, the literal translation and typical character traits, read on…
Aquarius – Wassermann
Translation: Water man
20. Januar – 18. Februar (20th January – 18th February)
Charakterzüge (Character traits):
- Einfallsreich (imaginative)
- Kompromisslos (uncompromising)
- Urtypisch (original)
Pisces – Fische
Translation: Fish
19. Februar – 20. März (19th February – 20th March)
Charakterzüge (Character traits):
- Liebevoll (affectionate)
- Weise (wise)
- Künstlerisch (artistic)
Aries – Widder
Translation: Ram
21. März -19. April (21st March – 19th April)
Charakterzüge (Character traits):
- Eifrig (eager)
- Schnell (quick)
- Wettstreitend (competitive)
Taurus – Stier
Translation: Bull
20. April – 20. Mai (20th April – 20th May)
Charakterzüge (Character traits):
- Stark (strong)
- Zuverlässig (dependable)
- Kreativ (creative)
Gemini – Zwillinge
Translation: Twins
21. Mai – 22. Juni (21st May – 22nd June)
Charakterzüge (Character traits):
- Vielseitig (versatile)
- Neugierig (curious)
- Nett (kind)
Cancer – Krebs
Translation: Cancer / Crab
21. Juni – 22. Juli (21st June – 22nd July)
Charakterzüge (Character traits):
- Sentimental (sentimental)
- Mitfühlend (compassionate)
- Beschützend (protective)
Leo – Löwe
Translation: Lion
23. Juli – 22. August (23rd July – 22nd August)
Charakterzüge (Character traits):
- Kontaktfreudig (outgoing)
- Feurig (fiery)
- Selbstbewusst (self assured)
Virgo – Jungfrau
Translation: Virgin
23. August – 22. September (23rd August – 22nd September)
Charakterzüge (Character traits):
- Praktisch (practical)
- Ergeben (loyal)
- Zart (gentle)
Libra – Waage
Translation: Scales
23. September – 23. Oktober (23rd September – 22nd October)
Charakterzüge (Character traits):
- Gesellig (social)
- Gerecht (fair minded)
- Diplomatisch (diplomatic)
Scorpio – Skorpion
Translation: Scorpion
23. Oktober – 21. November (23rd October – 21st November)
Charakterzüge (Character traits):
- Leidenschaftlich (passionate)
- Stur (stubborn)
- Mutig (brave)
Sagittarius – Schütze
Translation: Shooter
22. November – 21. Dezember (22nd November – 21st December)
Charakterzüge (Character traits):
- Optimistisch (optimistic)
- Lustig (funny)
- Großzügig (generous)
Capricorn – Steinbock
Translation: Ibex
22. Dezember – 19. Januar (22nd December – 19th January)
Charakterzüge (Character traits):
- Seriös (serious)
- Unabhängig (independent)
- Selbstdiszipliniert (disciplined)
So now you’ve worked out which zodiac sign in German you are, why not have a try at reading your monthly horoscope (das Horoskop) in German.
