Do you believe in astrology  (the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies and their influence on human affairs and the natural world)? If you do, then you must have heard of zodiac rings. If not, then this article is going to introduce you to the world of the stars and what they mean.

You may take this seriously, or consider this as one of those “aha” moments that come upon learning something new, weird, or strange.

For example, if you were born between February 19 to March 20 your zodiac sign is Pisces. And someday in the distant future when you get engaged,  your engagement ring may be influenced by what a Piscean is – artistic, romantic, and ultra-sensitive. Though you may love diamonds, a Piscean ring would look more adorable with blue sapphire, like the one in this Gordons Jewelers review, for accent stones set on gold or platinum.

Why? Because it’s all in the stars.

Cool Zodiac Rings to Mark a Fantastic Engagement

Shakespeare wrote that your destiny is not written on the stars but on yourself. But ancient Babylonians believed otherwise. They believed that Man’s destiny is in the stars. So did India, China, Egypt, Mesopotamia, and the Inca and Mayan cultures. These ancient cultures believed in astrology and used the zodiac signs to formulate their world views – and of men.

And what is the zodiac, you may wonder? In its simplest interpretation, the zodiac is a chart or diagram used by astrologers to represent the positions of the planets and the stars relative to the Sun. It has twelve sections with corresponding names and symbols. Ancient astrologers used their zodiac “calendar” to calculate the influence of the stars and planets on the future of their kingdoms.

What are the Zodiac Signs

Zodiac signs have corresponding blocks of time in the Julian calendar. How they came about requires a tiny bit of astronomy.

You very well know that the Earth revolves around the Sun. One complete revolution makes one year. But ancient people thought otherwise – that the Sun moves around Earth. And when it does, it reveals its relative position against a constellation behind it. This positional relationship is the basis of the zodiac. And the stars or constellations nearest the Sun at a specific time of the year became the zodiac signs.

That being said, here are the zodiac signs and their meanings:

Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 19)

This is the first sign of the zodiac and its symbol is the Ram. Characteristically, Aries people are competitive. They are bold and ambitious and will immediately dive headfirst into challenging situations. And they will make sure they will always come out on top.

Taurus (Apr 20 – May 20)

The Bull is the zodiac sign for Taurus. And typical of bulls, Taureans enjoy relaxing in serene, bucolic environments, surrounded by soft and soothing sounds and aromas. Taureans love an affluent lifestyle such as long baths, followed by a luxurious massage then a hearty and luxurious meal.

Gemini (May 21 – June 20)

Gemini has the Twins as its zodiac symbol. People born under the sign of Gemini have the insatiable urge to clone themselves to get everything done. They are spontaneous, playful, yet erratic in a humorous kind of way. They are also extremely curious.

Cancer (June 21 – Jul 22)

Crab is the zodiac sign for cancer. And if you’ve seen crabs in their natural habitat, you would notice that they are at their best either in the sea or on the shore. This underscores people born under this sign, having a good balance between their emotional and material realms. But just like the hard-shelled crabs, they are willing to do whatever it takes to protect themselves emotionally. To achieve this, they have the compulsion to establish trust in others.

Leo (Jul 23 – Aug 22)

Leos are passionate, loyal, and very dramatic. Just like their zodiac sign,  the Lion, they love to embrace royal status; to bask in the limelight. Hence, they are vivacious, theatrical, and fiery.

Virgo (Aug 23- Sept 22)

People born under the sign of Virgo, the Virgin, are busy people. They are logical, practical, and systematic in their approach to life.

As an earth sign, Virgo represents the goddess of wheat and agriculture—an association of its deep-rooted connection with the material world. In this connection, Virgoans are perfectionists at heart but are not afraid to improve their skills through diligent and consistent practice.

Libra (September 23 – Oct 22)

Just like its symbol, Balance, people under Libra exude balance and justice. Represented by the scales, it is the only inanimate symbol in the zodiac. And this is to reflect Libra’s fixation on establishing equilibrium.

People under the sign of Libra are obsessed with symmetry; they strive to create balance in all areas of life—especially on matters of the heart (see zodiac rings libra featured image).

Scorpio (Oct 23- Nov 21)

Elusive and mysterious—that’s what describes people born under this zodiac sign. With the Scorpion as its symbol, it signifies emotional courage as its source of power. They cultivate powerful wisdom through both physical and unseen realms. In fact, Scorpians get their extraordinary courage from their psychic abilities.

Sagittarius (Nov 22 – Dec 21)

Sagittarius comes with the Archer as a symbol. And for a good reason. Like blazing arrows, Sagittarians are always on the move on their quest for knowledge and constantly chase after their geographical, intellectual, and spiritual adventures.

Capricorn (Dec 22 – Jan 19)

Time is valued most by people born under this symbol, which is represented by the sea goat—a mythological creature having the body of a goat and tail of a fish.

People who are Capricorns, possess a high level of patience, perseverance, and dedication to the task at hand. They are skillful in navigating both their material and emotional realms.

Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 18)

Aquarius goes by the Water Carrier zodiac sign. If you are an Aquarian, you are innovative, progressive, and ultra-revolutionary.

The Water Carrier is a mystical healer, bestowing water upon the land. This is also considered the most humanitarian zodiac sign and is dedicated to making the world a better place.

Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20)

Pisces is symbolized by two fish swimming in opposite directions to represent its constant attention between reality and fantasy.

It is the last of the zodiac signs and embodies every lesson, the joys, and pains, hopes, and fears of all the other signs. Pisceans are considered intuitive to the point of being psychics. They are sensitive and emphatic.

So what is your zodiac sign? If you can’t find it among the twelve, then you must be on the zodiac cusp. The cusp is the time when the Sun leaves one zodiac sign and enters another. People born on a cusp have characteristics that straddle both the previous and coming zodiacs.

Is a zodiac cusp rare? Yes, it is rare but not the rarest. Ophiuchus is the zodiac sign rarest. 

Ophiuchus is a large constellation that means “Serpent-bearer,” discovered by Ptolemy in the second century. It is not included in the astrological calendar not only because people are already used to the old one, and the fact because it is a fairly new discovery. The astrological calendar, as people know it, was developed a long, long time ago—before the birth of astronomy.

Cool Zodiac Ring Ideas for an Engagement

Searching for an engagement ring that suits your unique character is a formidable task. You can refer to the wisdom of the ages (your elders, perhaps), your friends, or your partner. Or you can turn inwards and examine your personality traits according to your zodiac symbol.

But before proceeding any further, you may wonder, “are there stones for zodiac signs?” The answer is “Yes.” But don’t be confused by birthstones and zodiac rings. The former signifies your birth month, while the latter expresses your personality based on your sign’s characteristics.

That leads to the question, “what are zodiac rings?” They are rings that embody or express your zodiac sign characteristics. And the following cool zodiac engagement ring ideas underscore the point.

Aries

People born under the sign of Aries are confident, brave, and march to the beat of their own drums. And what better way to show this than the dynamic shape of the marquise-cut diamond?

Besides, it is less common than other diamond shapes, thereby showing your individuality.

Taurus

Taureans are known to be practical, responsible, and reliable. They have a taste for simplicity, design, and value.

For this reason, a princess-cut diamond in a solitaire setting would best to express those Taurean characteristics.

Gemini

Those born Gemini are enthusiastic, versatile, and flexible. But they also have two sides to their personality, hence, their famed indecision.

A pear-cut diamond is perfect for Geminis. And to make it look more adorable set it in rose gold.

Cancer

Cancer people are very emotionally-driven. They are creative and compassionate. They love to spend their time close to the water and loved ones.

And the perfect engagement ring for people born under this sign is a cathedral setting with thick prongs on opposite sides to make the center stone appear to be floating—which is perfect for the imaginative Cancer

Leo

Leo is fiery and confident; warm-hearted and humorous. And he loves being in the spotlight.

To express these Leo characteristics, an emerald-cut engagement ring, (just like the one in this Natalie Diamonds review) with a halo of accent stones will get the maximum attention.

Virgo

A Virgo is known to be practical, analytical, and very loyal. They are hardworking, albeit perfectionists. They want things simple, yet clean.

Hence, she would adore the simplicity of round-cut diamonds in a solitaire setting. Use the standard and classic settings like yellow gold, white gold, or platinum. Virgos follow tradition.

Libra

Libra people are romantic and caring. They strive to seek balance in their lives. Yet, they strive not to conform to the norms.

To fit that personality profile, it is best to have a three-stone engagement ring. Pink tourmaline with opal center stones set in white gold or platinum would be perfect.

Scorpio

People born under this sign love being original. They are brave and complex; intensely emotive.

As an expression of this character trait, a pear-cut diamond engagement ring would be appropriate for Scorpians. This shape is complex and brave. Pear-cut diamonds are not common for an engagement ring center stone, making your engagement ring unique.

If you want to scale back a little bit for budgetary reasons, a solitaire light blue topaz or any member of the blue gemstone variety, set on rose gold will be a sight to behold.

Sagittarius

Sagittarians are free-spirited, enthusiastic, and overly curious. And they have a great sense of humor; love adventures.

Hence, an engagement ring of oval-cut diamond in an east-west setting would not only be beautiful but unusual, as well. And if you want to be different and unique, you may opt for tanzanite or blue opal instead of a diamond.

Capricorn

Capricorn is the New Year’s star sign. People under this sign are practical, ambitious, and disciplined. They appreciate sophistication and craftsmanship, as well as family and tradition.

Hence, an engagement ring for Capricorns will be something that bespeaks of the art-deco period like an Asscher-cut diamond. And with brown honey garnet for side stones, it will really feed a Capricorn’s hunger for sophistication.

Aquarius

Aquarians are free-spirited, creative, and non-conformists. They love originality and can be very unpredictable at times.

Hence, an Aquarian’s engagement ring (zodiac rings Aquarius),  would be a blue sapphire set on platinum. It will be an apt symbol of her need for originality and creativity.

Pisces

People born under the Pisces sign are creative, compassionate, imaginative, and caring. They are also very romantic and would often display strong feelings of affection.

To exemplify these characteristics for the world to see, a heart-shaped engagement ring surrounded by smaller accent stones would be profoundly astounding.

What is Your Zodiac Engagement Ring?

Zodiac rings are very popular among people who want to reflect their personality types through the engagement rings they wear around their dainty little fingers. They may not be as fancy like those sold in branded stores but minimalists like the zodiac rings, Pandora.

Buying one may require spending a little time surfing the Net. And getting good quality zodiac rings need extra care in reviewing the supplier you are buying them from. Always remember that they are not household brands. If you are lucky, you can get one that is worth the buy.

Now that you know what zodiac engagement rings are, perhaps you’ll be interested in birthstones. Read our in-depth article “60 Interesting Birthstones Facts and Myths.”