THE TWELVE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC
ARIES TAURUS GEMINI CANCER LEO VIRGO LIBRA SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS , CAPRICORN, AQUARIUS, PISCES
ARIES
ELEMENT: Fire
RULING PLANET: Mars SYMBOL: T
QUALITY: Cardinal
SYMBOL: The Ram
The Sun enters Aries on March 20/21
Aries is symbolized by a ram which is by nature rash, combative, lascivious, springy, and hardy. With Mars ruling this sign, people born under the sign of Aries are active, ambitious, bold, confident, courageous, and impulsive. Arians are always challenged and, once they have achieved their goals, they move on to the next project. They possess a childlike naivet and Arians must learn to cultivate patience and to think before they act. They have an abundant amount of physical vitality which should never be suppressed. If it is not released, this energy is likely to emerge as aggression, anger, and hostility.
TAURUS
ELEMENT: Earth
QUALITY: Fixed
RULING PLANET: Venus SYMBOL: The Bull
The Sun enters Taurus on April 19/20.
is stable, conservative, and sensual, embodying all the characteristics of fixity and the Earth element. This sign values a comfortable, safe, and unchanging environment, and likes to hold on to the past. Taurus is down to earth and practical, and is also one of the most productive of signs. The bull is an ancient fertility symbol, and Taureans like to be engaged in producing things that can be of practical use. A fine appreciation of beauty and form is combined with creative power, and Taureans often have artistic skills. Often they may become good singers (Taurus rules the throat), but they may also be potters, sculptors, or gardeners, or work with the earth in other ways. Traditionally, Taureans are said to be of short, stocky stature, with strong shoulders and large necks. Being sensualists, many Taureans are fond of smart clothes, jewelry, and perfume, but their desire for a comfortable and leisured lifestyle can mean quite the opposite — that they prefer their old and comfortable clothes.
GEMINI
ELEMENT: Air
QUALITY: Mutable
RULING PLANET: Mercury SYMBOL: The Twins
The Sun enters Gemini on May 20/21.
Gemini is an Air sign and is ruled by Mercury, so it’s preeminently the sign of rational, logical thought,
intellectual inquiry, and the gathering of knowledge. The combination of Air with Gemini’s mutable
quality renders this sign almost impossible to pin down; Geminian thought must have its freedom.
Geminians are often maddeningly inconsistent; they can argue one point of view one day and the
completely opposite view on the next. It is the actual process of thinking and communicating that is
important to Gemini, not the end result. A firm conclusion is not necessary so long as the mind is kept
well exercised. Geminian types often become writers, orators, journalists, teachers, secretaries, lawyers,
or computer programmers, or take up other activities in which their mental skills can be exercised.
They might also work in the communications industry in other ways – as telephone operators, postal
workers, or bus drivers. Their smooth way with words can make them fine salespeople as well.
CANCER
ELEMENT: Water
RULING PLANET: The Moon
QUALITY: Cardinal
SYMBOL: The Crab
The Sun enters Cancer on June 21/22.
This sign is symbolized by a crab. The ruling planet, the Moon, provides Cancerians with a fertile imagination, an emotional disposition, and a tendency toward moodiness and introversion. They are drawn to artistic media and they are extremely retentive. Due to extreme sensitivity, there may be nervous irritability and, at times, meaningless chatter which compensates for their general insecurity and shyness.
LEO
ELEMENT: Fire
RULING PLANET: The Sun
QUALITY: Fixed
SYMBOL: The Lion
The Sun enters Leo on July 22l2J.
A Fire sign, ruled by the Sun and symbolized by the lion, the king of the jungle, this is the most
egotistical, proud, and ostentatious of all the signs.. At its best, Leo is creative, artistic, colorful,
generous, honest, warmhearted, and a natural leader, but can easily cross the line and become
excessively vain, flamboyant, extravagant, and selfish. Leos require an audience – and even quiet ones
contrive to make an impression, judging their own behavior as reflected in the mirror of audience
response. If other people approve, they are happy. Perhaps, though, this indicates a deep insecurity
hidden within Leonine confidence; maybe the sign depends too much on others’ opinions.
VIRGO
ELEMENT: Earth
RULING PLANET: Mercury
QUALITY: Mutable
SYMBOL: The Virgin
The Sun enters Virgo on August 22/22
Signified by the virgin, Virgos search for purity through cleanliness, good health, proper diet, and exercise. They are sensitive,reserved, self-conscious, critical, and fastidious. Ruled by rest-
less Mercury, Virgos are prone to change, whether it be through multiple residences, jobs, or points of view. They are conscientious and methodical workers, capable of functioning under any adversity and also make excellent secretaries, organizers, and editors. Mercury’s rulership brings to this practical sign the gift of analysis, which is crucial if it is to achieve its practical objectives: thinking a problem through, assessing the facts, and reaching a conclusion
LIBRA
ELEMENT: Air
RULING PLANET: Venus
QUALITY: Cardinal
SYMBOL: The Scales
The Sun enters Libra on September 22/23.
This sign is ruled by Venus, and one of its major priorities is to establish harmonious and balanced
partnerships. Librans’ artistic qualities enable them to create beautiful and pleasing environments, so
they can be cordial company both at home and at work. The importance of successful friendships is
such that Librans will conceal those parts of their character that they imagine might offend other
people, such as displays of anger. They thrive in social groups, being born diplomats, bringing enemies
together to make them friends. The sign is always reasonable in the face of criticism and will face
prolonged provocation before its good nature cracks.
SCORPIO
ELEMENT: Water
QUALITY: Fixed
RULING PLANET: Mars (with Pluto as co-ruler)
SYMBOL: The Scorpion
The Sun enters Scorpio on October 23/24.
Scorpios are tireless workers, as well as incredible extremists. They work hard-sometimes too hard-trying to control their emotions. They know that admitting their true feelings means that, in addition to expressing love, they must also confront the accompanying jealousy, pain, and anger. !$corpios are amazing workaholics and the more challenges they accept, the more outlets they will have for all their energy. They are extremely determined, business-oriented, and possess a fertile imagination and
sharp intelligence. Their need to communicate and form relationships is expressed not only through Business dealings but through their sometimes insatiable sexuality.This sign’s great weakness is its inflexibility and reluctance to change; its strength is its powerful commitment to its goals.
SAGITTARIUS
ELEMENT: Fire
QUALITY: Mutable
RULING PLANET: Jupiter SYMBOL: The Archer
The Sun enters Sagittarius on November 22/23.
Sagittarius takes its nature from the flying arrow – and the fact that it can be more important to travel than to arrive. This sign is marked by long journeys, whether of the mind, spirit or body. As it is the sign of Jupiter, the ruler of wisdom, Sagittarian journeys are often idealistic experiments in religion, philosophy, or the arts, where the desire is to elevate the human spirit. Sometimes the journeys are physical; Sagittarians are often possessed by wanderlust. The purpose is the search for truth. The lesson to be learned by Sagittarians is that, like the arrow in motion, truth is difficult to pin down. When Sagittarius forgets that it is on an endless quest for the truth and imagines that it has arrived at the final answer, it can retreat behind simple dogma.
CAPRICORN
ELEMENT: Earth
RULING PLANET: Saturn
QUALITY: Cardinal
SYMBOL: The Goat (or Goat with Fish Tail)
The Sun enters Capricorn on December 21/22.
Capricorns have immense organizational skills and an overwhelming desire and ability to achieve goals at any cost. Whatever Capricorns set out to do will be followed through to completion, despite any obstacles encountered along the way. They are economical, frugal, cautious, and very rarely proceed without planning in advance.
AQUARIUS
ELEMENT: Air
QUALITY: Fixed
RULING PLANET: Saturn (with Uranus as co-ruler)
SYMBOL: The Water Carrier
The Sun enters Aquarius on January 20/21.
Aquarius, an air sign, is often mistaken for a water sign, since it is symbolized by the angel carrying the water of humanity and pouring it over the Earth. The element ai;: represents the desire to communicate brotherhood and freedom to the rest of the world. Aquarians have inventive minds and are always seeking innovative projects in which they may become involved. They are very socially conscious and are identified with groups fighting social and political injustices. Interest:< range from technology to astrology to social work. They lovl: meeting new people with whom they can exchange ideas arid always enjoy surrounding themselves with others dedicated to the same causes.They have difficulty being intimate with clne person because of their involvement with groups and caus.
PISCES
ELEMENT: Water
QUALITY: Mutable
RULING PLANET: Jupiter (with Neptune as co-ruler)
SYMBOL: The Two Fishes
The Sun enters Pisces on February 18/19.
Pisces is the most unworldly of all the signs. Of its two planetary rulers, Jupiter rules religion, Neptune
mysticism. This is hardly a combination to encourage success in worldly pursuits: Pisceans often
withdraw from the world into a safe refuge.