Signs of the Zodiac

Introduction

I have included this page to help explain some of main influencial factors available to us from astrological study. I must mention that I am also guided by my psychic intuition when developing my horoscopes.

The Zodiac is divided into 12 sections, called 'signs' by astrologers. Each sign is identified by its’ unique characteristics. The Sun in astrology is said to represent a person’s personality, their identity, ego or basic mode of expression. It is one of the most important factors in a persons chart and most people will identify with their sun sign descriptions to some extent. The strength of each person’s Sun can only be determined by looking at chart as a whole.

Aries

Commences on March 21st, coming into full power seven days later. It begins losing power from May 14th as it becomes overlapped by the "cusp" of the incoming sign -Taurus.

People born in this part of the year have strong will power and great purpose. Born fighters in every sense of the word, they are also good organisers. Many are industry leaders, politicians, leaders in their field. They resent criticism, placated only by reason, and proof.

Aries are independent in everything they do. It is essential they do things their own way. Because of this independent streak long term relationships with the opposite sex are not always easy to find, even though Aries crave affection and comfort.

As far as material success or power is concerned, they are high achievers, although sometimes that success does not always fulfil them. Impulsive in thought and actions, Aries can make enemies of people who lack the same ambition.

They are strict disciplinarians, unbending in everything they expect from others. Aries have a strong desire to peer into the future, perhaps because they are impatient for things to develop. They are inclined to prophecies and are often successful in pin-pointing what the future will bring.

As a general rule, the men born in this part of the year struggle with relationships. Indeed, both sexes, can be happier when success is found in their working life.

Taurus

Commences on April 20th, coming into full power seven days later. It begins losing power from May 20th as it becomes overlapped by the "cusp" of the incoming sign -Gemini.

Taurus is the sign of practicality and possessions. They are patient, practical and dedicated people. With those characteristics comes caution when dealing with people, life and money. They have a curious power of dominating others, even when not conscious of trying to do so.

But at the same time they are extremely faithful, with a strong desire for security and routine. Taurus are down to earth people who, paradoxically, are highly romantic and sensitive when it comes to love.

They have great power of endurance, both physical and mental, and can pass through enormous strain relatively untouched.

They are great hosts and hostesses, and they have a great taste for food, and they are very house proud. Good businessmen and women they tend to exude class even if they are not as wealthy as their appearance makes out.

Taurus are governed by their sensations and by their loving nature, but affection has a greater hold on them than passion.

Such people are also warm and sensual, with an appreciation of the fine things in life. Taurus is motivated by a need for security; this sign is good for business matters and can be trusted to carry things through with absolute care. These people are often quite creative. The Moon is exalted in Taurus, giving success with matters to do with the public and, combined with the influence of Venus, they hold a passionate nature endowed with a strong sense of loyalty and fidelity. They are kind and generous with friends, with whom they develop an unspoken rapport.

If they love, they are generous to the last degree, and will consider no sacrifice too great for the person they love; if they are enemies, they will fight with the most determined obstinacy. But Taurus always fights in the open, hating trickiness, double-dealing, and deceit. Maybe that is because they are easily misled by their emotions, sensations, or affections.

As a rule both sexes are jealous in their disposition. At their best they are strong and silent, but can appear to others ignorant and obstinate. They have an innate sense of harmony, rhythm and colour, and they are often successful in music, poetry and art. Those born in this sign have an ability to become the most faithful, loyal friends. They also make good, patient nurses and healers, and almost all have a keen love of gardening and flowers.

Gemini

Commences on May 21st, coming into full power seven days later. It begins losing power from June 27th as it becomes overlapped by the "cusp" of the incoming sign - Cancer.

The people born in this period are widely known for their dual personalities and ability to change mood from moment to moment. Although they hate to be tied down, they make lively, entertaining and romantic partners, even if they can be rather fickle if bored or unhappy.

The twin sides of their nature are perpetually pulling in opposite directions. Their brains are subtle and brilliant but they usually lack continuity of purpose.

In some ways they can be difficult to understand; in temperament they are hot and cold. One side of their nature is loving, the other critical, while their wit and observation is sharp. Such people can excel in diplomacy. At heart they are socially ambitious but can quickly move on in search of something else.

Being natural communicators they will spend time chatting to anyone about every subject under the sun, just to keep feeding their ever active and inquisitive mind.

If taken as they are, in their own moods, Gemini are the most delightful people imaginable, but they can be unpredictable.

These people have an ability to see quickly the weak points in those they meet, and can reduce all to nothing by wit, sarcasm, or mimicry.

Almost all of them are great talkers and usually very much in demand socially because they are so entertaining. Gemini is the life and soul of the party.

They are successful in money but can fair better in areas where diplomacy, tact, and finesse are required. In matters of affection they are puzzles.

Gemini can love passionately and yet be inconsiderate at the same moment, and it is only their shield of diplomacy and exquisite tact that keeps them being loved.

Cancer

Commences on June 21st, coming into full power seven days later. It begins losing power from July 27th as it becomes overlapped by the "cusp" of the incoming sign - Leo.

Cancer are sensitive, complex people, sometimes appearing extremely strong, other times vulnerable.

They are remarkably good at accumulating things; indeed, they can be unwilling to throw anything out, even relationships that have passed their use-by date.

Cancer likes to bring in money and keep it. Their enormous sensitivity is a great source of strength, their intellect and imagination brings success in almost anything they undertake.

They must be cautious and not allow the powerful, turbulent emotions of the moment cloud out rational judgment. Cancer’s intuition is reliable and should be trusted.

Imagination is another strong point. Many go on to become artists, writers, composers, or musicians. At heart they are romantic and of a very loving and affectionate disposition but need constant attention themselves otherwise unhappiness follows.

Their deep sensitivity presents them with valuable and illuminating intuitions, especially regarding those they care for. Cancer often make excellent psychics, and usually have a yearning after the mysterious.

People born in this part of the year often reach very high exalted positions.

Such people have deep love for what they call "their own people," for family customs and for tradition.

Leo

Commences on July 21st, coming into full power seven days later. It begins losing power from August 20th as it becomes overlapped by the "cusp" of the incoming sign - Virgo.

Leo is fired by enthusiasm, energy, and optimism. Happy, lucky people, they do not like change but will stick to things until they are done.

People born in this period always aim to get above the common herd of humanity, and they themselves in turn are naturally attracted to strong personalities – in fact, they will forgive any fault in the people they like so long as they have individuality and purpose.

Leo is usually generous, kind, and openhearted, they find it hard to believe ill of others. If injured, they strike back quickly, but they also forgive easily and never hold a grudge.

The bright side of Leo is very attuned to the life giving properties of our Sun itself. The typical Leo is flamboyant and generous with tremendous charm and a magnanimous spirit.

The Sun is the single most important planet, because it represents a Leo's ego and individuality. It shows their ambitions and deepest character traits, where they have the ability to shine. Such people represent what might be described as the heart force of humanity.

They are overflowing with sympathy, and are generally generous to a fault. They are usually lucky in money matters, often having money given to them from unthought-of sources; but they crave love above all even if they are not always successful.

Such people have the power to inspire others, and as leaders like Napoleon, born in this Sign. They have an ability to lead with an extremely independent spirit; they detest control or being dictated to.

They have great tenacity of purpose and will power and if once they put their mind on some plan, purpose or position, they usually reach their goal in spite of every difficulty or obstacle.

Leo is usually very patient and long-suffering, but if once roused, they know no fear and do not even know when they meet defeat, or acknowledge it when they do.

Virgo

Commences on August 21st, coming into full power seven days later. It begins losing power from September 20th as it becomes overlapped by the "cusp" of the incoming sign - Libra.

The Virgo emblem is a virgin holding sheaves of wheat in her hands symbolizing wisdom, garnered in the fields of experience.

Like the true virgin, most Virgos are shy and, like a virgin tend to wait to give herself to the perfect lover, Virgo is also idealistic.

With a Mercury as the ruling planet, people born under this sign are quick thinking and observant. They define pure modesty; they can't bear to be taken care of - they prefer to take care of others.

People who were born in this period are as a rule generally successful in life. They have keen, good intellects, are very discriminating about those with whom they associate, and in all business matters they have good judgment, and are not easily imposed upon or deceived.

They are usually materialistic in their views of life, and analyze and reason everything from their own way of thinking outwards.

These people are only attracted to knowledge that can be applied usefully. They will happily share this information with anyone, if it confirms their own usefulness in the world, and brings them out of their Virgo shells.

Virgos are extremely fond of harmony in their surroundings, have excellent taste about their house and dress, and always want things in good taste. Virgos are usually fastidious about their personal appearance, have a great respect for rank and position, and are great supporters of the law.

They usually develop this skill to improve themselves and their surroundings as they place great pride in tangible achievements. These people may spend part of their lives heading off on detours and then suddenly emerge as someone with a remarkable sense of direction. They can adjust easily to change once they find a way of fitting the new situation into their routine.

These people are more capable of going to extremes in good and evil than any other type.

In love they are the most difficult to understand. Love is not dramatic, emotional, or sentimental. Love for them is devotion and will include love of family, friends, and those less fortunate than he or she. There is no pretence involved in how they act or what they say. Marriage is a major commitment; they value their union as both a love relationship and a working partnership. A warm relationship brings out the best in anyone born under this sign because basically they are kind, devoted and very loyal.

Libra

Commences on Septenber 21st, coming into full power seven days later. It begins losing power from October 20th as it becomes overlapped by the "cusp" of the incoming sign - Scorpio.

The sign of Libra is represented in symbolism as The Balance. The Sun, the ruler of our inner nature, falls in Libra, the exaltation of Saturn. Their love of justice, combined with the need to be fair and even-handed contributes to their characteristic difficulty in making quick decisions.

Libra’s are rarely lazy. They work hard, and also demand that their partners work just as hard. They have a strong sense of justice and fair play. It is pretty unusual for them to express anger, but when they do it is usually a storm.

They are extremely positive and decisive in all their thoughts and actions. They have great foresight and intuition, and are generally seen at their best when acting on first impressions.

Good natured and loving, they enjoy talking to people, yet can also be very attentive listeners. They are often very psychic and make devout spiritualists. They are often very successful as speculators, but they have little regard for the value of money, and have as a rule great ups and downs in their careers.

Libra is a sign that values peace at all costs, and is very fair minded. People like being around Librans, for in the event of a dispute they will seek a compromise.

People born in this time symbolize a "balance." They are often found in public life, but it is with their innate desire to adjust the balance of things by making laws for the betterment of others. This people graciously accept praise for their achievements and will gladly give praise to others, when they deserve it.

Libra is the zodiac sign of Partnership and is focussed on melding and combining with others; they are at their best in personal relationships.

Born under the sign of the Scales, they strive for balance and harmony and are happiest when their environment is ordered and serene.

On the other hand representatives of this sign are not the most reliable people, either in what they should do, or in maintaining any particular view point.

As lovers these people are the most quintessential romantics among the zodiac. Venus ruling, they have an idealistic view of love and togetherness. Once these people fall in love, they start thinking of marriage. But in affection they appear to weigh and balance matters too much. In relationships generally, they invariably give back in kind what they have been given.

Scorpio

Commences on October 21st, coming into full power seven days later. It begins losing power from November 20th as it becomes overlapped by the "cusp" of the incoming sign - Sagittarius.

Scorpio is the scorpion, a ground-dwelling killer with a poisonous sting in its tail and the eagle, a far-seeing predator soaring above petty problems into the spiritual sky.

People born in this section of the year seem to be filled with inherent contradiction.

They are usually virtuous, and religious, but once their nature is roused they are often found to swing in the opposite direction. At the same time the greatest saints are Scorpio.

They have magnetic power, and as speakers appeal to the emotions and sentiments of their public more than to logic, but they sway their audiences as they choose. They are the searchers of the Zodiac and have an insatiable desire for knowledge on every level. From spiritual and intellectual revelations, they want the edge on everybody else.

In dangerous situations and in sudden crises they remain cool and very determined. Many of the very best surgeons are Scorpio. They drive themselves hard, and usually drive others unmercifully. They despise weakness in themselves and in others.

In business and politics they have clever ideas, but they are best as advisers of others. Such people usually excel in settling other people's quarrels and bringing enemies together to shake hands. But they can procrastinate.

Sex plays a vital part in their lives. The women attract men and the men attract women; Never the less, relationships are a kind of mystery for them so anyone involved with them must prepare for profound changes in themselves.

Usually these people are interested in marriage and long-term commitment. The average Scorpio, sees love as an intensely passionate and enduring emotion that can be directed at one person only.

In general they need to dominate relationships and rarely display their true feelings even at the most open and communicative moments. Scorpio hates being crossed or manipulated, and can react to such treatment with sarcasm and vengefulness.

In their home life the men are inclined to be dogmatic, and expect to rule; but their influence over women is so great that they are almost always forgiven.

Sagittarius

Commences on November 21st, coming into full power seven days later. It begins losing power from December 20th as it becomes overlapped by the "cusp" of the incoming sign - Capricorn.

Sagittarius is the hunter and the Centaur, a mythical half-man, half-horse.

This sign symbolizes the search for wisdom; this is the sign of the philosopher and the explorer. They have an appetite for learning and travel.

Sagittarius are footloose and fancy free, however should they become involved in a relationship they make it as enjoyable and as much fun as possible. They are very gregarious, but they will be glad to find the time for that special relationship.

They are great workers; and will work until they drop, but prefer to learn on their own, through travel and experience.

Sagittarius are usually successful in business, With an open mind and intellectual curiosity they are willing to learn about other people in an effort to understand them, while being trusting and open. High spirited and congenial, they are a gifted conversationalist, a wonderful storyteller, and a born entertainer.

Sagittarius are inclined to go to extremes in all things, and make sudden decisions, or change their minds rapidly. If they have regrets they are too proud to acknowledge them.

As a result the men of this sign nearly always marry on impulse and regret it afterwards, but never admit it.

The women born in this Sign are, as a rule, the nobler of the two sexes; they love to make their husbands successful and will sacrifice everything to that end.

They refuse to let the relationship get stale and always look for ways to bring excitement into the relationship.

Sagittarius will always give an honest opinion, which can be misconceived as tactless. They are always better people when they are fully active.

Capricorn

Commences on December 21st, coming into full power seven days later. It begins losing power from January 20th as it becomes overlapped by the "cusp" of the incoming sign - Aquarius.

People who were born between January 20th and the 27th take on the characteristics of both Capricorn and Aquarius.

These people are usually ambitious and the lives of those born under this sign are marked by a purposeful pursuit of their destiny.

People born in January are usually mentally strong, but they are not always understood by other people. They are thinkers, people of reason, and usually successful in business or any form of government work. Capricorn is a pushy Cardinal Earth sign ruled by Saturn, the planet of adversity.

They are independent and high-minded in all what they do, and detest being under the restraint of others.

Beneath their reserve there is a sensitive and sympathetic person and anyone who needs a strong shoulder to lean on needn't look further than Capricorn. One of their more striking characteristics is their subtle sense of humour.

Capricorn’s basic concern is for security and to understand the feelings and needs of other people. They have a great sense of pride and will not forgive anyone who belittles or slights them.

They are often excellent speakers, but not because they are good orators, but because they are great planners of a speech. Although sometimes they might seem cold, they have warm hearts towards suffering, and as a rule they give away very much, but subscribe more generously when giving to institutions than when giving to a person.

They worship intellectual, clever people; they rarely interfere with the affairs of others, but they will never stand interference from others.

On the other hand they respond well to domestic life because it provides stability. Once they fall in love and commit, the typical Capricorn is unlikely to jeopardize the union. They place great importance on personal happiness.

There is often a fondness for the earth and agriculture present in Capricorn.

Aquarius

Commences on January 21st, coming into full power seven days later. It begins losing power from February 19th as it becomes overlapped by the "cusp" of the incoming sign – Pisces.

Aquarius are tireless workers and are willing to work for what they want, and do not demand more than their fair share. They read character instinctively, and for this reason they see through people.

People who were born in February are not demonstrative in affection, but feel very deeply. They are usually highly-strung.

They are generally very active for the public good, and often give all they have to relieve the distress of others. Aquarius are good thinkers, and are very successful when it comes to debate and argument, and are difficult to convince.

They are excellent in business and finance when they apply their minds to such things, but usually they are more successful for others, and make more money for other people than for themselves. Such people are seekers of knowledge, rational, open-minded, gifted with breadth of vision.

If people born in this sign overcame their sensitiveness and develop their will-power, there is no position they would not be able to attain. They are usually successful in some large sphere of action, where they can feel their responsibilities for others.

Aquarian’s are idealists and want to see everybody happy and their ambition is to do something important and meaningful.

They take a great interest in public meetings, gatherings of people, and public ceremonies. In spite of the fact that such people love theatres and concerts, and like to be where crowds of people congregate, they can sometimes feel lonely.

As lovers these people are full of surprises. They simply cannot be happy or fulfilled unless they are free to do as they like. No matter how deeply in love these people may be, they are never willing to sacrifice their autonomy, but they always put honesty ahead of romance.

Those with the Sun in Aquarius are sometimes one set against many.

Pisces

Commences on February 20th, coming into full power seven days later. It begins losing power from March 20th as it becomes overlapped by the "cusp" of the incoming sign – Aries.

This gentle sign cannot hurt your directly, it is their weaknesses that can hurt you. The majority of Pisces people are kind.

Young Pisces are adventurous, ambitious, impulsive, enthusiastic and full of energy. The Pisces are pioneers both in thought and action, very open to new ideas and lovers of freedom. These people possess a curiously natural understanding, which they do not obtain from books or study. They easily acquire, or rather absorb, knowledge, especially of the history of countries.

Although by nature generous, they are usually over-anxious about money matters, and inclined to worry about what their future position in life may be.

This state of mind is largely due to their dislike and dread of being dependent on others more than from any love of money.

People born in this period often go back on their promises, especially on questions of money. They promise to give, on the impulse of the moment, but if they have time for reflection then the tear of future poverty forces them, as rule, to break their promise.

From that point of view people born in this period should try to exercise self-control. These people are also more mentally ambitious than others. They may know their subject well in their mind, but they will hesitate and undervalue their own individuality if they find they have to put it to a test in any public manner.

Many artists, musicians and literary people are born in this period, but they need great encouragement to make the best of themselves.

These people are very devoted to their friends or to any cause they take up, provided they feel they are trusted or looked up to. They are generally successful in ail positions of responsibility, but at the same time they are not inclined to push themselves forward, and usually wait to be asked before giving their opinions.

Pisceans are shy. Other people think they are mysterious, or just confused, but a Pisces can sort out other people's troubles. All people who were born in this sign are highly emotional. Their emotional nature can lift them up to any height.

They love to search out or investigate the unknown, the philosophical, or the mysterious. They don't like to be alone too much.