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So you want to talk about zodiac signs in Korean?
NOTE | We are not talking about the Chinese zodiacs used in the Korean culture, but the western Astrological zodiac signs in Korean.
In this article, we’ll be giving a breakdown of the western zodiac signs in Korean.
We’ll also include lots of new BONUS vocabulary to help you explain your star sign in Korean.
| Chinese Zodiac | 중국 별자리 | [jungguk byeoljari] |
| Western Zodiac | 서양 별자리 | [seoyang byeoljari] |
Each Zodiac Sign has a corresponding element and planet. Here is a breakdown of the elements:
| Fire | Earth | Air | Water |
|---|---|---|---|
| 불 | 지구 | 공기 | 물 |
| bul | jigu | kong-gi | mul |
Aries in Korean (March 21 – April 19)
Aries 양자리 [yangjari]
- Symbol: The Ram 숫양 [sunyang]
- Element: Fire 불 [bul]
- Ruling planet: Mars 화성 [hwaseong]
| Strengths | Weaknesses |
|---|---|
| Determined 단호한 [danhohan] | Impatient 짜증난 [jjajeung nan] |
| Confident 자신감 있는 [jasingam inneu] | Impulsive 충동적인 [chungdongjeogin] |
| Honest 솔직한 [soljikan] | Aggressive 공격적인 [gonggyeokjeogin] |
Taurus in Korean (April 20 – May 20)
Taurus 황소자리 [hwangso jari]
- Symbol: The Bull 황소 [hwangso]
- Element: Earth 지구 [jigu]
- Ruling planet: Venus 금성 [geumseong]
| Strengths | Weaknesses |
|---|---|
| Reliable 믿을 수 있는 [mid-eul su inneun] | Stubborn 완고한 [wangohan] |
| Patient 인내심있는 [innaesim-inneun] | Possessive 소유욕이 강한 [soyuyogi ganghan] |
| Practical 현실적인 [hyeonsiljeogin] | Uncompromising 단호한 [danhohan] |
Gemini in Korean (May 21 – June 20)
Gemini 쌍둥이자리 [ssangdung-i jari]
- Symbol: The Twins 쌍둥이 [ssangdungi]
- Element: Air 공기 [gong-gi]
- Ruling planet: Mercury 수성 [suseong]
After learning all the zodiac signs in Korean be sure to check them out in both Chinese and Japanese.
| Strengths | Weaknesses |
|---|---|
| Gentle 온화한 [onhwahan] | Nervous 불안해하는 [buranhaehaneun] |
| Affectionate 다정한 [dajeonghan] | Inconsistent 앞뒤가 맞지 않는 [apdwiga matji anneun] |
| Curious 궁금한 [gunggeumhan] | Indecisive 우유부단한 [uyubudanhan] |
Cancer in Korean (June 21 – July 22)
Cancer 게자리 [ge jari]
- Symbol: The Crab 게 [ge]
- Element: Water 물 [mul]
- Ruling planet: The Moon 달 [dal]
| Strengths | Weaknesses |
|---|---|
| Tenacious 집요한 [jibyohan] | Pessimistic 비관적인 [bigwanjeogin] |
| Imaginative 창의적인 [changuijeogin] | Suspicious 의심스러운 [uisimseureoun] |
| Loyal 충실한 [chungsilhan] | Manipulative 교묘한 [gyomyohan] |
Leo in Korean (July 23 – August 22)
Leo 사자자리 [saja jari]
- Symbol: The Lion 사자 [saja]
- Element: Fire 불 [bul]
- Ruling planet: The Sun 태양 [taeyang]
| Strengths | Weaknesses |
|---|---|
| Creative 창의적인 [changuijeogin] | Arrogant 오만한 [omanhan] |
| Passionate 정열적인 [jeongyeoljeogin] | Stubborn 완고한 [wangohan] |
| Humorous 재미있는 [jaemiinneun] | Lazy 게으른 [ge-euleun] |
Virgo in Korean (August 23 – September 22)
Virgo 처녀자리 [cheonyeo jari]
- Symbol: The Virgin 처녀 [cheonyeo]
- Element: Earth 지구 [jigu]
- Ruling planet: Mercury 수성 [suseong]
| Strengths | Weaknesses |
|---|---|
| Loyal 충실한 [chungsilhan] | Shy 부끄러워 하는 [bukkeureowo haneun] |
| Kind 다정한 [dajeonghan] | Worry 걱정하다 [geokjeonghada] |
| Hardworking 근면한 [geunmyeonhan] |
Libra in Korean (September 23 – October 22)
Libra 천칭자리 [cheonching jari]
- Symbol: The Scales 저울 [jeo-ul]
- Element: Air 공기 [gong-gi]
- Ruling planet: Venus 금성 [geumseong]
| Strengths | Weaknesses |
|---|---|
| Cooperative 협력하는 [hyeomnyeokaneun] | Indecisive 우유부단한 [uyubudanhan] |
| Gracious 자애로운 [ja-aeroun] | Avoids confrontations 대립(대결)을 피하다 [daerip(daegyeol)eul pihada] |
| Social 사회의 [sahoeui] | Will carry a grudge 원한을 품다 [wonhaneul pumda] |
Scorpio in Korean (October 23 – November 21)
Scorpio 전갈자리 [jeon-gal jari]
- Symbol: The Scorpion 전갈 [jeon-gal]
- Element: Water 물 [mul]
- Ruling planet: Pluto 명왕성 [myeong-wangseong]
| Strengths | Weaknesses |
|---|---|
| Resourceful 지략있는 [jiryaginneun] | Distrusting 불신하는 [bulsinhaneun] |
| Brave 용감한 [yong-gamhan] | Jealous 질투하는 [jiltuhaneun] |
| Passionate 정열적인 [jeongyeoljeogin] | Secretive 비밀스러운 [bimilseureoun] |
Sagittarius in Korean (November 22 – December 21)
Sagittarius 궁수자리 [gungsu jari]
- Symbol: The Archer 궁수 [gungsu]
- Element: Fire 불 [bul]
- Ruling planet: Jupiter 목성 [mokseong]
| Strengths | Weaknesses |
|---|---|
| Generous 관대한 [gwandaehan] | Boring 지루한 [jiluhan] |
| Idealistic 이상주의적인 [isangjuuijeogin] | Shallow 얕은 [yateun] |
| Humorous 재미있는 [jaemiinneun] | Rebel against those in authority 권위에 반항하다 [gwonwie banhanghada] |
Capricorn in Korean (December 22 – January 19)
Capricorn 염소자리 [yeomso jari]
- Symbol: The Sea Goat 염소 [yeomso]
- Element: Earth 지구 [jigu]
- Ruling planet: Saturn 토성 [toseong]
| Strengths | Weaknesses |
|---|---|
| Responsible 책임이 있는 [chaegimi inneun] | Know-it-all 뭐든지 아는 [mwodeunji aneun] |
| Disciplined 규율이 있는 [gyuyuri inneun] | Unforgiving 용서할 수 없는 [yongseohal su eomneun] |
Aquarius in Korean (January 20 – February 18)
Aquarius 물병자리 [mulbyeong jari]
- Symbol: The Water Bearer 물병 [mulbyeong]
- Element: Air 공기 [gong-gi]
- Ruling planet: Uranus 천왕성 [cheon-wangseong]
| Strengths | Weaknesses |
|---|---|
| Original 원래의 [wollaeui] | Temperamental 변덕스러운 [byeondeokseureoun] |
| Independent 독립적인 [dongnipjeogin] | Uncompromising 단호한 [danhohan] |
| Humanitarian 인도주의적 인 [indojuuijeogin] | Aloof 냉담한 [naengdamhan] |
Pisces in Korean (February 19 – March 20)
Pisces 물고기자리 [mulgogi jari]
- Symbol: The Fish 물고기 [mulgogi]
- Element: Water 물 [mul]
- Ruling planet: Neptune 해왕성 [haewangseong]
| Strengths | Weaknesses |
|---|---|
| Compassionate 연민 어린 [yeonmin eorin] | Fearful 무서운 [museo-un] |
| Artistic 예술적인 [yesuljeogin] | Overly trusting 지나치게 신뢰하는 [jinachige silloehaneun] |
| Intuitive 직관적인 [jikgwanjeogin] | Sad 슬픈 [seulpeun] |
What is your Zodiac Sign in Korean? Let us know in the comments and reply using Hangul!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How do you say Zodiac in Korean?
Chinese Zodiac: 중국 별자리 [jungguk byeoljari]
Western Zodiac: 서양 별자리 [seoyang byeoljari]
How do you say Pisces in Korean?
Pisces in Korean is 물고기자리 [mulgogi jari]
How do you say Virgo in Korean?
Virgo in Korean is 처녀자리 [cheonyeo jari]
How do you say Cancer in Korean?
Cancer in Korean is 게자리 [ge jari]
What’s the difference between Chinese zodiacs and Western zodiacs?
Both Chinese and Western zodiacs have 12 signs. There are 2 similar signs between the Western and Chinese the Ox/Bull and the Goat/Ram.
Chinese zodiacs are based on a person’s birth year and Western zodiacs are based on a person’s birth month.
Another similarity between Chinese and Western zodiacs is the use of elements associated with the zodiac.
Western zodiacs have a fixed element per zodiac while the Chinese go through a cycle.
Both Chinese and Western zodiacs use fire, earth, air, and water. Chinese zodiacs have an additional element, metal.
What are the Chinese zodiac signs?
The 12 Chinese zodiac signs are:
Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig.
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