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==Why should I believe in these astrology signs?==
For me, astrology makes a lot of sense. I see it very much as symbolism and I truly believe that other planets influence our lives unconsiously. It's just like how the moon influences tides, planets influence our soul vibrations. I don't believe in astrology in magazines, we're talking about millions of people relying on that little statement? No way... but generally looking at zodiacs it gives an insight to yourself.
N.B When looking through the zodiacs, some things may apply to you, some may not. It also helps to look at the symbols for the planets (below) and the "elements" page.
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==Explanation of the symbols==
The Sun~ The symbol for the sun is a circle with a dot in the middle. The circle signifies infinity with no beginning and no end. The dot in the centre of the circle signifies the heart of humanity, like an inner light.
The Moon~ The symbol for the moon is a cresent made up loosely from two semi-circles. This semi-circle represents half the sun which means it isn't the sun but it still gives off light (which is true- the moon reflects the light from the sun)It is also the representation of the waxing moon.
Mercury~ The symbol for mercury is made up of a semi-circle/crescent, circle and a cross. The circle represents the sun and moon but with the crescent on top of it, this light is open to the universe. The cross beneath it is a symbol of Earth and is there to support the circle and semi-circle. It combines physical (earth) with consciousness (the circle and crescent) which often links it with communication.
Venus~ The symbol for venus is the same as mercury except it doesn't have the crescent sitting on top of the circle. This symbol is related to the Egyptian symbol for life the Ankh. It represents the Earth and Sun.
Earth~ The symbol for earth is the cross inside the circle. This could represent literally the earth, the circle and the centre of earth. It could also mean that the circle of infinity and spirit surrounds humanity and their body.
Mars~ A circle and a cross lying slightly slanted to the right on top of it is the symbol for mars. It is like the opposite of the symbol for venus. As the cross is pointing outwards zodiacs ruled by mars tend to look for new experiences whereas zodiacs ruled by venus tend to try and create new experiences for themselves.
Jupiter~ The symbol for jupiter is a crescent resting on and to the left of a cross. It signifies that it struggles to reach that higher state of mind, starting from the physical cross to the crescent. It represents that some situations are often beyond conscious experiences.
Saturn~ This symbol is made up of a cross with a crescent to the right and at the bottom of it. This is like the opposite of jupiter, where zodiacs ruled by saturn have to look inside of themselves to find answers to questions beyond conscious recognition.
Uranus~ This symbol is made up of a cross sitting on top of a circle with a straight line either side of the cross. This shows that the soul/spirit is deep within the body (the cross) which is often lead by intellect but often without many emotions.
Neptune~ A crescent resting on top of the cross. It sort of looks like a trident. Each 'prong' to the symbol represents a form of human consciousness. It is like a battle between body and mind. It is also closely associated with water a lot fo the time since it is called the trident.
Pluto~ A crescent sits on top of a cross and the crescent cradles a circle in the middle of it. It almost is the sign of humanity, with the body at the bottom, the mind and then the spirit. Both body and mind are together cradling in it the soul.
==Zodiacs==
Aries
(March 21 - April 20) Fire Element.
More in-depth "analysis" of the sign Aries
Symbol: The Ram (simply put like a straight line with a crescent to each side of it) The straight line shows intellect but with the two crescents at the top it is like they pour out emotions and feeling easily. This shows that Aries appear to be unemotional thinkers (straight line) but when they warm to someone they are emotional extroverts (the crescents)
Ruling Planet: Mars
Birthstone: Diamond, Ruby
Day: Tuesday
Flower/Plant: Sweet Pea, Sage, Garlic
Colours: Red, Orange, Black
Clothes: Sporty style
Lucky Numbers: 6 and 7
Animals associated: Ram, Eagle, Hawk
Characteristics of a typical Aries:
- slim, upright, strained, have a springy way of walking and a firm step.
- jaw leaves an impression of great energy and gives the whole face a determined expression.
- forehead is inclined backwards and the nose is a bit crooked.
- lips are usually thin and pressed together, and the eyes bright and transparent
Suited Professions: Aries are a sign of great energy and working capacity, but they sometimes lack discipline and persistence. Therefore careers with energy suit them; sport, military posts, mechanical, engineering in general, and in the medical field, surgery and psychiatry.
Taurus
(April 21 - May 21) Earth Element.
Symbol: The Bull, like a crescent resting on top of a circle. This shows that the soul is supporting the mind, there is no straight lines showing rational thoughts etc. so Taurus's tend to be more emotional rather than rational.
Ruling Planet: Venus
Birthstone: Emerald, Sapphire
Day: Friday
Flower/Plant: Lily of the Valley, Rose, Violet, Olive, Myrtle
Colours: Natural, Red, Black, Violet, Pink, Pale Blue, Pastel colours
Clothes: A groomed appearance
Lucky Numbers: 1 and 9
Animals associated: Cattle, Lamb, Pheasant, Nightingale, Rabbit, Swan, Swallow
Characteristics of a typical Taurus:
- strong legs and bullnecked
- movements are heavy and they walk slowly
- on top of a thick neck there is usually a chubby face, looking at the world around through large, melancholic eyes.
- forehead is usually wide and lips thick and sensual
Suited Professions: There are two types of Taurus people: those interested in economics and finances and who are successful in subjects such as history, economy, marketing and in professions regarding trading, culinary art, civil engineering, agriculture and veterinary medicine. The others are artistic types who will prefer professions in the field of music, painting, design, fashion and architecture.
Gemini
(May 22 - June 21) Air Element.
More in-depth "analysis" of the sign Gemini
Symbol: The Twins. Looks like the roman numeral 2 (II) Straight lines show intellect, which are the two 'pillars' of the symbol. Dual lines of intellect/mentality. Since there are no curves, Gemini's tend to be detached and looks as though they show no emotions.
Ruling Planet: Mercury
Birthstone: Emerald, Topaz, Agate
Day: Wednesday
Flower/Plant: Lily of the Valley, Daisy, Carnation, Parsley, Orchid, Rose
Colours: Yellow, Sky Blue, Bright colours: White, Black
Clothes: Since they are more interested in ideas than fashion they wear comfortable clothes that are easy to wear
Lucky Numbers: 3 and 4
Animals associated: Parrot, Ibis, Squirrel, Fox, Hyena, Butterfly
Characteristics:
- long legs, arms and neck, and are of a somewhat gentle constitution
- chest is narrow and the movements are restless
- sort of a jumpy way of walking
- a face that always looks somehow younger than their true age
- beautiful eyes, but restless
- talk quickly and very often unintelligibly
Suited Professions: Excellent in the field of media and communications, trade and tourism. Are eloquent and skillful, and prefer subjects such as mathematics, information sciences, languages and literature, tourism and most of the sports. Very often have two jobs or they seriously pursue a hobby apart from their job.
Cancer
(June 22 - July 22) Water Element.
More in-depth "analysis" of the sign Cancer
Symbol: The Crab/Moon. Looks like crabs claws or simply put two circles with crescents hanging onto them. The circles are on the inside of the symbol showing spiritualism in Cancerians. It is responsive and emotive.
Ruling Planet: Moon
Birthstone: Moonstone, Pearl, Opal
Day: Friday
Flower/Plant: White flowers, Forget-me-not, Poppy, Marshmallow, Willow Tree, Water Melon, Cucumber, Larkspur
Colours: Sea green, Silver, White, Grey, Blue, Black
Clothes: Muted, smart and traditional styles
Lucky Numbers: 8 and 3
Animals associated: Shellfishes, Crabs, Frogs, Jellyfish
Characteristics:
- are of large constitution and plump, rather flabby, and have a lazy way of walking
- face is usually round like a full moon, with a small, straight nose, small, trusting eyes and they are very often of dark complexion
- usually have a high forehead, and hair growing deep into their face
Suited professions: Will lovingly indulge in literature and poetry, and they will find history, archeology, dead languages and ethnology especially interesting. Also good at professions of general social and government interest, such as industry, electrical engineering.
Leo
(July 23 - August 23) Fire Element.
Symbol: The Sun/Lion. Made up of a circle and two crescents. It means that love and power are brought both to earth. It is like the point where life force and energy must flow through (like the heart)
Ruling Planet: Sun
Birthstone: Diamonds, Ruby, Sardonyx
Day: Sunday
Flower/Plant: Orange, Lemon, Sunflower, Rosemary, Corn, Palm, Gladioli
Colours: Gold, fiery/sunny colours, Violet
Clothes: Loves expensive clothes but even if they don't have the right finances they will buy bright clothes from high street which look as though they had cost thousands!
Lucky Numbers: 9 and 5
Animals associated: Cats, Eagle, Rooster, Peacock, Hawk, Crocodile
Characteristics:
- behave in a dignified manner, walk level-headedly, upright and with ease
- face is square-like, and with their usually gray eyes they look always straight ahead, clearly
- talk slowly and naturally, a bit snappishly
- nose is protruding and biggish, and the head almost as a rule bigger than the average
Suited professions: They love to expose themselves, so that many are active in entertainment, acting and show business. Like professions of professors, politicians, managers and managing posts in general, and love subjects such as literature, history, foreign languages. For their study they may choose the humanities, economics, trade, political sciences or art academy.
Virgo
(August 24 - September 22) Earth Element.
Symbol: Fertility Goddess with a sheaf of corn. Made up of three straight lines and a curve this represents three levels of consciousness in Virgos. As the last line starts curving outwards, another line breaks through it so that the line never reaches out. It shows that Virgos keep thing to themselves and can be materialistic and introverted.
Ruling Planet: Mercury
Birthstone: Sapphire, Sardonyx
Day: Wednesday
Flower/Plant: Aster, Calendula, Daisy, Lavender, Corn
Colours: Natural, White, Brown, Green
Clothes: Up-to-date, classic, clothes with small, detailed patterns
Lucky Numbers: 8 and 4
Animals associated: Chicken, Turtle, Dog
Characteristics:
- give the impression of being cold and diplomatic
- body is bony, arms long and they are claimed to be the prettiest out of all the zodiac signs
- head is usually round and bony, skin soft and look cold
- voice is thin, and the expression of the whole face seems to give the impression of resignation
Suited professions: Virgo are excellent in mathematics and grammar, some like languages, philosophy, chemistry, and physics, and many choose professions that require precision and hard work. They like secretarial work, electrical engineering and precise mechanics, various crafts (sawing), biology, medicine, psychology and diplomacy.
Libra
(September 23 - October 23) Air Element.
Symbol: The Scales. A crescent resting on top of two horizontal lines. The bottom lines meaning the physical, the second line meaning the metaphysical with the crescent meaning love and justice. Like the scales of justice.
Ruling Planet: Venus
Birthstone: Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Opal
Day: Friday
Flower/Plant: Ash-tree, Rose, Water Lily, Cyclamen, Lemon, Calendula
Colours: Peacock blue, Pink, Sapphire blue, Sky colours, Purple
Clothes: Clothes which compliment each other, fashionable
Lucky Numbers: 6 and 9
Animals associated: Camels, Donkey, Deer, Elephant, Cat, Swan
Characteristics:
- slim and elegant- have a sort of a swing in their walk
- skin is smooth and soft, face oval
- complexion is pale and transparent, and the neck is either thick or very thin
- eyes wide opened sincerely questioning
- give a natural impression, without affectation and they are the most charming of the zodiac signs
Suited professions: They don't like coarse jobs and those that require physical efforts. They prefer professions related to law, diplomacy, aesthetics, art and culture, everything that has to do with beauty. They can be often seen at the Faculty of Law. Many wish to try their luck in the media, especially as TV-hosts.
Scorpio
(October 24 – November 22) Water Element.
Symbol: The Scorpion. Three lines with the last line curving outwards. Three levels of consciousness - the lower mind, the higher mind and the regenerating line but is alwas helf back by earthly desires.
Ruling Planet: Mars, Pluto
Birthstone: Turquoise, Ruby, Topaz, Jade
Day: Tuesday
Flower/Plant: Cactus, Ivy, Oak, Chrysanthemum
Colours: Dark water colours, dark red
Clothes: They 'act' on instinct so there is never a definite style
Lucky Numbers: 5 and 3
Animals associated: Wold, Lizard, Wild boar, Spider, Scorpion
Characteristics:
- are of medium height, but with quite a lot of muscles
- give the impression of being stubborn and strong, just as their way of walking
- usually have dark hair and dark complexion
- head is bony, and nose elegantly thin
- can be recognized by their dark, sort of stiff, penetrating look
- hair is unmanageable and they have a penetrating voice
Suited professions: Are attracted by everything that includes danger and risk (army, police, espionage, surgery) or that is difficult to "digest", such as pathology, forensic medicine, criminology etc. They are interested in chemistry and physics, psychiatry, press, politics and research activities.
Sagittarius
(November 23 – December 21) Fire Element.
Symbol: Archer, Centaur. Looks like a cross (an "X") The lower part siginifies the half-horse, half-man whereas the line breaking through it shows indecisiveness.
Ruling Planet: Jupiter
Birthstone: Ruby, Emerald, Amethyst, Sapphire, Turquoise
Day: Thursday
Flower/Plant: Eucalyptus, Nutmeg, Oak, Violet, Apple, Pear, Narcissus
Colours: Fiery reds, Blue, White, Purple
Clothes: Sport and outgoing style
Lucky Numbers: 9
Animals associated: Horse, Dog, Zebra
Characteristics:
- most often of normal height, and a light and easy way of walking
- forehead is high, eyes calm and trustworthy
- nose is straight but a bit longish
- give the impression of confidence, supported by their calm and composed manner of speaking
Suited professions: Keen on excitements and traveling, the Sagittarius will choose a profession of a maritime type, researcher, pilot, sales representative, diplomat, trader, missionary. They learn foreign languages with ease, but their own mother tongue with most difficulty. They love geography, law, philosophy, they are interested in religion and other cultures, and very often work in tourism, and catering, or are professionally active in sports.
Capricorn
(December 22 – January 20) Earth Element.
Symbol: The Goat. This is the only zodiac which has a straight line, a circle and a crescent all in one. It integrates intellect, spiritualism and self-consiousness.
Ruling Planet: Saturn
Birthstone: Black Onyx, Garnet
Day: Saturday
Flower/Plant: Sage, Elm-tree, Ivy, Cypress, Carnation
Colours: Dark colours
Clothes: Traditional sometimes even old-fashioned
Lucky Numbers: 7 and 3
Animals associated: Goat, Bear
Characteristics:
- have stressed nose and protruding chin
- face is twisted, eyes gray, skin rough
- look is icy, almost ugly
- move with caution, they are tall, bony, of a strong skeleton
- complexion is of earthy color, and they talk to other people in a kind of a snappish tone
Suited professions: Serious and systematic Capricorn is attracted by all the managing functions, medicine, politics, law, banking, civil engineering and architecture, and they are not afraid of severe physical activities. They love history, literature, physics.
Aquarius
(January 21 – February 18) Air Element.
More in-depth "analysis" of the sign Aquarius
Symbol: The Water Carrier. Two horizontal lines, more traditional versions are two wavy lines, like water lines. Detachment because the two lines never meet and intellect because straight lines represent intellect.
Ruling Planet: Uranus
Birthstone: Sapphire, Amethyst
Day: Wednesday
Flower/Plant: Myrtle, Rosemary, Cypress, Birch, Violet
Colours: Electric blue, Wild, Turquoise, Blue, Black
Clothes: A zany wacky style, very individual and original
Lucky Numbers: 8 and 4
Animals associated: Dog, Rabbit, Stork, Ostrich, Seagull
Characteristics:
- There are two types of Aquarians- one is the “divine” and the other “demonic”
- divine Aquarians are handsome, gentle, their nose is small, eyes clear and wide open
- demoniac Aquarians are ugly, stubborn people, with hooked or saddle nose, little piggy, but piercing eyes
Suited professions: They prefer best mathematics and information sciences. They are not interested in history nor in the past, they are futurists who are not afraid of challenges and want to be different from the others. They are attracted by the technology, aviation, and are also interested in astronomy, photography, art.
Pisces
(February 19 – March 20) Water Element.
Symbol: Two fish or a crescent either side of a straight line. This shows the opposing emotional forces (the crescents) are kept together by intellect/the straight line.
Ruling Planet: Neptune
Birthstone: Bloodstone, Moonstone, Turquoise
Day: Friday
Flower/Plant: Jonquil, Algae, Water Lily, Sugar Cane
Colours: Violet, Lavender, Purple, Green, Ocean colours, Silver
Clothes: Soft, floaty style. Light materials
Lucky Numbers: 8 and 5
Animals associated: Fish
Characteristics:
- have round and chubby faces
- look is somehow fish-like, they give the impression of being harmless and calm
- movements are soft, they walk silently and pensively
- clothes are often baggy and untidy
- whole appearance seems somehow indolent
- pale and of delicate complexion.
Suited professions: Few are the Pisces who have talent for practical things and who love routine jobs with little or no creativity. They love to work with people and for their benefit (medicine, education, social institutions, religion). They are interested in art and culture and jobs related to the sea (tourism, maritime affairs, fishing, shipbuilding), literature, psychology and philosophy.
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