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The Signs of the ZodiacEverybody is familiar with the Zodiac, at least in passing. When someone asks you “what’s your sign,” they want to know what zodiac constellation the Sun was passing through when you were born. The zodiac is actually a ring of constellations that form a band around the earth's horizon. Each constellation is thought to represent a particular form of energy, which is projected through people born in each sign. It should be noted that the energy of each sign is simply energy. This means that you must take responsibility for how you use that energy. In other words, a Sun in Aries does not make you angry and a Sun in Taurus does not make you pig-headed stubborn. Each constellation has a positive and negative interpretation to it. You task is to use the energy of the sign in the most constructive way. A Sun in Aries can use pent up energy to courageously pioneer a new path. A Sun in Taurus can persevere to accomplish great tasks, yet know when to release a project. The Sun sign is what you read in your daily newspaper horoscope. Although the Sun is the very important life-giving force in your life, there are many other influences in an astrology chart. In actuality, you are made up of all twelve zodiac signs, eleven planets (including the Sun and Moon), and their placement in the twelve houses of the chart. If you seem to take issue with people who are of a particular zodiac sign, that is a clue as to where you are having a problem within yourself. Look to the house placement of that sign in your chart to show you where you need to do some self-improvement. If you want to get more out of the daily horoscope, read your Sun sign as relating to why you get out of bed each day. Read the sign the Moon was in when you were born as your feelings and emotions about the day. Lastly, read the sign of your Ascendant (also called a Rising Sign) as to how you are going to project yourself into the world each day. The meanings of the planets and Ascendant are located elsewhere in this web site. In reading information on the signs below, please keep in mind that it is necessary to look at the entire birth chart to gain a comprehensive understanding of the person. Aries | Taurus | Gemini | Cancer
| Leo | Virgo | Libra 
Aries, March 20 to April 19
Aries is headstrong, assertive, enterprising, and adventurous. The sign of the Ram is ready to pioneer a new path. When you want to travel to uncharted territory, call upon an Aries. Their strong will power can help them through difficult challenges. Their passionate approach to life can be both their strength and their weakness. The problem comes when it is time to follow through on a project. Many Aries become enamored with a new challenge, then leave the unfinished project to go on to new adventures. An example would be an Aries who has ten books on the coffee table, having read a couple of chapters out of each one. On the spiritual level, Aries helps people to burst through membranes of inertia. Aries stimulates you to try something new. Aries represents athletics, pioneers, and courage. Parts of the body include the head and the blood. Back to top | Go to Aries Jewelry 
Taurus, April 19 to May 20
As a fixed sign, Taureans don't like change; they'll think things through before acting. But at the same time, sometimes they need to learn to let go rather than hanging on to a losing situation. And when working with a Taurus, avoid approaching them with a philosophy that says "my way or the highway," unless of course you want to hit the road. The second house is Taurus's "natural" location, and in their homes Taurean people like beautiful and luxurious items, especially well-made possessions of long-term value and durability. Through Venus, Taurus brings beauty and earthly healing to the world. It is not uncommon to see artists, singers, and massage therapists with a Taurean influence in their chart. Taurus rules the throat, thyroid gland, wealth, beauty, and wheat fields. Back to top | Go to Taurus Jewelry 
Gemini, May 20 to June 21
Geminis are excellent at clearly articulating abstract ideas into words, although sometimes they can chatter incessantly without saying anything of significance. On the spiritual level, Gemini helps open people to new ideas and concepts. They help people to see beyond their own limiting beliefs and concepts. Geminis must avoid fickleness and superficiality. With so many brilliant ideas running through their head, it may become difficult to follow one to completion. Gemini rules transportation, communication, the media, shoulders, arms, lungs, and the nervous system. Back to top | Go to Gemini Jewelry 
Cancer (Moonchild), June 21 to July 22
They tend to be highly intuitive, sensitive, and possess empathic healing abilities. Cancers must learn to honor their own boundaries, meaning that they should not pick up every stray animal or person - or at least let them go after they are nourished and healed. On a spiritual level, Cancer helps people to know that they are loved and cared for. The people who fall through the cracks of society or have unmet emotional needs fall into Cancer's domain. Never insult the family of a Cancer person, as family is sacred to them. Cancer rules the breasts, stomach, ulcers, the disease cancer, children, and milk. The United States has its Sun in Cancer. Back to top | Go to Cancer Jewelry 
Leo, July 22 to August 22
Leo likes to have fun. Leos have a flair for drama, but can get lost in the melodrama. They can stand with pride, or have an excessively prideful ego. Surprisingly, though, Leos are senstive and their feelings can be easily hurt. As the tribal leader, father, or coach, Leos make sure that those in their charge have their needs met. They make wonderful organizers and work with passion. Leo's spiritual task is to infuse people with the enthusiasm that radiates from the great central Sun. The color and metal gold are associated with the bright Leo sunshine. Leo rules games, gambling, romantic affairs, and theaters. In the body, Leo rules the heart, chest, and spine. Watch out for sunstroke, and heartburn! Back to top | Go to Leo Jewelry 
Virgo, August 22 to September 22
Virgo wants to be of service to the world. They can always see how the world can be a better place, and they have the patience for all the little details. They are excellent editors, organizers, and purifiers. Virgo must learn that not everything can be fixed, that not everything has a neat little category to fit into, and that there is time to play. While many people think Virgos can be overly critical, they are even harder on themselves. The Virgo part of your chart will tell you where you need to simplify and organize your life. Back to top | Go to Virgo Jewelry 
Libra, September 22 to October 23
Libra also represents beauty and grace; the Venus de Milo statue comes to mind. They tend to be cheerful, optimistic, and artisitic. Relationships, romance, and cooperation are important to Libras. Speaking in a crude or unrefined way may be a turn-off to someone with strong Libra influence in her or his natal chart. An out-of-balance Libra may have problems making decisions or communicating what needs to be said in a relationship. Many learn that living under the false belief that "peace at all costs" or "don't rock the boat" will help them find harmony. They find out that speaking their truth sooner, even though it will rock the boat, creates greater harmony in the long run. Libras can also have trouble with indecisiveness, since both sides of an argument frequently seem perfectly reasonable to them. It is interesting to note that many great military leaders, like Dwight Eisenhower, were in the peacekeeping sign of Libra. Libra rules the kidneys, adrenal glands, cosmetics, fashion, marriage, divorce, clear air, fine arts, and weddings. Back to top | Go to Libra Jewelry 
Scorpio, October 23 to November 22
When a Scorpio learns a lesson, they learn it at the very core of their being. There may be lessons in jealousy, envy, right use of power, and the transformation called death. Scorpios make excellent detectives, knowing who is telling the truth or hiding a secret. At the same time, a Scorpio with a healthy attitude can keep your secret. They help you through issues of emotional abuse, listen non-judgmentally to your dark thoughts, or counsel you through the grieving process. Many jokes have been made about Scorpio's sexual prowess. Intense energy combined with deep emotion certainly lends itself to the birth cycle! Scorpio's spiritual task is to be what might be called a world disciplinarian. They see energy being used that is not in harmony with the cosmic flow of the Universe, and then they speak up to put the situation or person in order. To do this in a non-manipulative way, they must be vibrating at a high soul frequency that is represented by the eagle. Scorpio rules sex, death, and taxes. It rules dentists, reproductive organs, and venereal diseases. Back to top | Go to Scorpio Jewelry 
Sagittarius, November 22 to December 21
A Sagittarian makes for a good friend, as they are honest, generous, and optimistic. Integrity is critical to them. Sag's are very forthright and may have a bawdy sense of humor. In terms of the higher mind, Sagittarians are here to help us go beyond self-limiting thoughts and beliefs. You can often find them coaching or encouraging people to achieve their dreams and goals. Sagittarius rules the legal system, abundance, banks, wild animals, and big things (not just any pet, but a horse or Great Dane). In the body, Sagittarius rules the upper legs, hips, and the liver. Back to top | Go to Sagittarius Jewelry 
Capricorn, December 21 to January 20
Those born in the sign of the Goat tend to have a good sense of humor, although it is often expressed as a dry wit. Capricorn understands the value of what has been tried and true - they lean towards conventional wisdom. At the same time, they excel at seeing what's not working in a given situation, and you can depend on them to come up with a plan that will make a difference. Caps respect tradition and the elders of the culture. In esoteric or spiritual astrology, Capricorn rules initiation. An example would be when ancient Egyptians entered the pyramid: they let their lower self die in order to be initiated into embodying a higher form of their Divine Essence. Negative traits associated with Capricorn include inflexibility, pessimism, mean-spiritedness, and a tendency to be a stick-in-the-mud. Capricorn rules antiques, big business, government, the skeletal structure of the body, teeth, clocks, mountains, and depression. Back to top | Go to Capricorn Jewelry 
Aquarius, January 20 to February 19
Aquarius helps humanity to understand group consciousness and community. They remind us that we are all One at the core essence of our Being. At the same time, Aquarius honors independence, freedom, and individuality. They teach people that you can be a unique individual and still play nicely with everyone and everything else on planet earth. An out-of-balance Aquarius may listen to good advice while smiling, then go off and do what they please as if never hearing a word. Aquarians like to spend their time fantasizing about what can be, rather than accept what they see in front of them. As a result, they sometimes get a reputation for being a little flaky. Aquarians cherish constant change. They'll either make constructive changes to revolutionize the world, or they can make change for the sake of change. Watch out not to stub your toe when they rearrange the furniture...yet again. If you are in a relationship with an Aquarius, you want to establish a strong friendship with your Aquarian, but give them the space they need to express their individuality. Back to top | Go to Aquarius Jewelry 
Pisces, February 19 to March 20
The sign of the fish is considered to be highly intuitive. Pisceans often need to spend time alone to separate their own intuitive feelings from the environment around them. Because of this, it is especially important for Pisces to choose friends and activities that are in harmony with their energy field, or they can become insecure. Until Pisceans learn to ground themselves, they can get lost in escapist activities like addictive behavior, unrealistic goals, or relationships that drain energy rather than enhance. Pisces rules the film industry, photography, the ocean, psychics, monasteries, mystics, dreams, and spiritual practices. In the body, Pisces rules the feet, alcohol/drug/chocolate addictions, and the immune system. Back to top | Go to Pisces Jewelry Adapted from writings by Mark Dodich. Mark Dodich has been providing astrology and intuitive consultations since 1980. He holds a certificate as a Certified Astrological Professional (CAP). Mark provides consultations internationally from his office in Portland, Oregon. Mark is past president of the Oregon Astrological Association, is viewed regularly in the media, and publishes his own newsletter, ASTROMARK. He can be reached at mardo@europa.com or check out his website at http://www.astromark.us/. |
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