The Zodiac (See below for the star sign personality traits)
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The Zodiac : is an imaginary
belt-shaped region in the heavens, 16[deg] broad, or 18[deg] broad, in the
middle of which is the ecliptic, or sun's path. It is made up of and
divided into 12 constellations or signs for astrological purposes.
In (Western) astrology
it is represented as a circular diagram representing the 12
zodiacal constellations and showing their birth
signs.
There are twelve signs in all and depending upon the date of birth of an
individual, a corresponding sign is allocated to that individual. It
is believed that individuals born under any one of the twelve signs will
exhibit certain character traits which are associated with those signs.
The table below shows the twelve signs of the zodiac (Western) and their
corresponding symbols.
Sometimes the zodiac in conjunction with astrology
is used in the production of a daily,
weekly, monthly or yearly horoscope - this is a method of using the
relative positions of the stars to predict a person's future it is a
method of divination. See also astrology. See
also: birth
signs & Chinese horoscope.
Personality Traits for the Twelve Signs
of the Zodiac
To Find out your Western and Chinese birth signs - click
here!
Aries (Mar 21-
Apr 19) - is the
cardinal/fire sign. Aries people need to keep physically busy. They
accomplish many things simply because of their restless energy. They need
to learn how to make constructive use of their energetic efforts. The
typical Aries urge is to take on more than can be done reasonably well.
Though others may find it difficult to keep pace with an Aries, they are
attracted to their animation and spirited personality.
Taurus (Apr 20
- May 20) - is the
fixed/earth sign. Taureans stubbornly cling to their own ideas and habits
and may fail to take advantage of new ideas or situations, because they
cannot see their practical use. They have to understand that while
tenacity and a stable temperament yield reward in many endeavors,
tolerance and flexibility are the best assets when it comes to personal
relationships.
Gemini (May 21
- Jun 20) - is the
mutable/air sign. Using their communicative skills, Geminis adapt to any
situation they encounter. However, they must learn to speak with candor
instead of simply repeating what others want to hear. Geminis have clever
tongues and develop an amazing ability to obscure the facts with
stimulating and imaginative chatter.
Cancer (Jun 21 - July 22)- is the
cardinal/water sign. Cancerians get things done through the power of their
emotional commitment. Not only do they aggressively work to accomplish the
goals inspired by their own feelings, they also know how to appeal to the
emotions of others. By making other people feel like family members,
Cancerians effectively motivate others to get things done. They have to
learn how to reach an emotional balance since they tend to be overly
sensitive and moody.
Leo (Jul 23 - Aug 22) - is the fixed/fire
sign. Leos stubbornly cling to their pride. They do not readily alter
their opinions or behavior at the request of others. Their stubborn nature
makes it hard for them to accept that there is no virtue in giving what
they want to give, rather virtue means giving what may be wanted or
needed. Neither is there reward in giving misguided loyalty to those who
are not worthy of it, which is another possibility with a Leo Sun sign.
Virgo (Aug 23
-Sep 22) - is the
mutable/earth sign. Virgos adapt to different people and situations by
finding ways to make themselves useful. To hide their vulnerability, they
focus attention on what they're doing rather than who they are. To deflect
attention away from themselves, Virgos will also focus on other people by
praising their talents and virtues, or by criticizing faulty behavior or
personal imperfection.
Libra (Sep 23 - Oct 22) - is the
cardinal/air sign. Librans accomplish things because they intellectually
evaluate what needs to be done, then they charm others into cooperating to
achieve the goal. By unselfishly sharing the success of accomplishment
with those who have assisted them, Librans nurture the cooperative efforts
of others. They have to learn how to deal with confrontation. Their fear
of hurting others and also of hostile situations can keep them from
reaching their goals.
Scorpio (Oct 23 - Nov 21) - is the
fixed/water sign. Scorpios stubbornly cling to emotional attachments. They
rarely forget or forgive emotional rejection. They have to learn that
jealousy and possessiveness are self-defeating. Rechanneling negative
feelings and experiences into constructive activity benefits others, as
well as themselves. No other sign has the emotional strength of Scorpio.
Sagittarius (Nov 22 - Dec 21) - is the
mutable/fire sign. Restless energy and the need for personal independence
keep a Sagittarian moving in many directions. They become experts at
adapting to the culture or climate of their immediate environment. Always
ready to travel for business or pleasure (and sometimes because of an
overwhelming urge to escape) Sagittarians are all too willing to break
free of the confinements of responsibility and work.
Capricorn (Dec
22 - Jan 19) - is the
cardinal/earth sign. Capricorns are natural goal setters. They willingly
handle many tasks when it helps them get what they want. Many things are
accomplished, because Capricorns always strive to reach higher goals. They
need definitive guidelines. Rules and regulations provide the structure
they need to establish their own behavioral patterns. They must learn,
however, that the end never justifies the means.
Aquarius
(Jan 20 - Feb 18) - is the
fixed/air sign. Aquarians are born looking for ideologies to which they
can stubbornly cling. They refuse to budge whenever an issue involves what
they believe to be a matter of principle. As in the case of the Aquarian
Abraham Lincoln, society greatly benefits when these principles are noble.
Pisces (Feb 19 - Mar 20) - is the
mutable/water sign. Pisceans adapt emotionally to their environment. Often
painfully shy, they are adept at imitating the mannerisms of other people
in order to hide their own personalities. A Piscean can too easily become
a victim by identifying with the personality and problems of other people,
because this severely restricts the development of their own personality
and talent.
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