In astrology, a fire sign refers to any of the three signs Aries, Leo or Sagittarius. Western astrology is the system of astrology most popular in Europe and the United States. ... Aries (♈) is one of the constellations of the zodiac, and its name is Latin for Ram. ... Leo (Latin for lion) is a constellation of the zodiac. ... Sagittarius (♐, and Latin for Archer) is a constellation of the zodiac, commonly depicted as a centaur drawing a bow. ...

According to astrological theory, fire signs represent the life-giving and vital force of the zodiac. The fire signs are terned positive and extroverted, and are supposed to be active, dynamic and highly energetic. They are seen as the inventors, leaders and pioneers within humanity, possessing an assertive quality that allows them to act upon the thoughts of others extremely quickly. This article is about the astrological concept. ... In astrology, a positive or masculine sign refers to any of the six odd-numbered signs of the zodiac: Aries, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius or Aquarius. ...

The worst qualities of fire signs are seen as their tendency to be irresponsible, overbearing, impatient and boastful. They can also supposedly find it very hard to deal with detail because of their quest for the "big picture". Because astrology holds that fire signs are frequently highly outspoken, they can prove too much for more sensitive types of people. They are supposedly by nature emotional rather than intellectual and quick to anger if they disapprove, but, unlike water signs, very quick to forgive and not sensitive to criticism.

In relationships, fire signs are supposed to be generally extremely outgoing and passionate friends, but typically they are seen as requiring a great deal of love from their partner because of their assertive quality, and not liking their partner to control. Though said to be more passionate and committed under the right circumstance than air signs, fire signs are said to be barren signs. This is probably because their focus on being centre stage or on searching for truth intensely, combined with their often gregarious and friendly nature, means fire signs have trouble committing themselves to a lifelong marriage because they supposedlyalways want to be free from this type of burden. In the field of astrology a barren sign is a sign in the zodiac that is not likely to procreate. ...

People with few or no planets in fire signs are believed by astrology to generally lack self-confidence and often to be over-pragmatic and to have trouble acting when required to. Those with most planets in fire signs are seen by astrology as self-centred and often with very little empathy for others and unable to believe that they have the same rights as the individual.

See also

• triplicity