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Aries (March 21 – April 19) – Aries are leaders, who like to know they are number one in their partners lives. They have no problem being the first to try something or to get the project started. Like their symbol the ram, they are driven and are very straightforward which can cause them to trample upon the feelings of others. |
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Taurus (April 20 – May 20) – Taureans are always focused on the big picture and are not afraid to work hard to get what they want. While they are hard workers they know how to relax and reward themselves for a job well done. |
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Gemini (May 21 - June 21) – These people can hold their own in any conversation because they love to talk! They are intellectual and love to learn and share their knowledge with others. Geminis are usually the life of the party and love to socialize. They also have a tendency to be fickle and restless. Geminis are the procrastinators of the zodiac! |
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Cancer (June 22 - July 22)
– These homebodies love familiarity which usually keeps them
close to home. Their loyalty makes them understanding and protective
of their loved ones. Ruled by their emotions they go through many
ups and down’s that can render them loners sometimes. |
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Leo (July 23 - August 22)
– These folks need to be the center of attention. They are
ambitious and are able to accomplish a great deal. Charismatic and
confident, they love the stage. On the flip side, they have a stubborn
nature which can make them overbearing and insensitive. |
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Virgo (August 23 - September
22) – Because Virgos are practical and logical they are
sometimes also picky and critical. They have an incredible sense
of detail which makes them great organizers. They are noble and
modest people who give 100% to everything they do and expect nothing
less from their partners in life. |
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Libra (September 23 - October 22) – Libra has a good sense of partnership and tends to focus on how they relate to others. They like to strategize and organize and pride themselves on a job well done. Their objective nature makes them very uncomfortable with conflict and confrontations. This quality makes them easy compromisers. |
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Scorpio (October 23 - November 21) – Scorpios are serious about being taken seriously. Their keen sense of curiosity and intuition allows them to get to the bottom of things without wasting time. They are persistent and passionate by nature but can be secretive and suspicious of others. |
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Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) – Sagittarians believe that honesty is the best policy. They also love to travel and are very sociable. They don’t like to be tied down or held back from any thing that they want to do and tend to be argumentative when challenged. They have a philosophical or religious nature that always has them searching for the meaning of life. |
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Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) – Capricorns are ambitious and work hard to get what they want. They are practical thinkers that thrive on success and do not mind stepping on whoever may get in the way of their goal. Their egos tend to be big which can make them domineering. They don’t take chances that are not realistic and demand the same diligence and ambition from their partners in life. |
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Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) – These people are the humanitarians of the zodiac. They thrive to make the world around them a better place to live. They are sociable and easy-going therefore making friends very easily. While they are imaginative, inventive, original and very resourceful they do not like criticism. Although they tend to be a little eccentric their heart is usually in the right place. |
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Pisces (February 19 - March 20) – Pisceans possess many qualities of each of the signs of the zodiac. They are selfless and very spiritual people who tend to go on feeling and have a great sense of intuition. Sometimes they can dream so much that they get lost in a thought. Pisceans are compassionate and charitable people who usually put the needs of others ahead of their own. |
Astrology - What's Your Sign?
By Michael Russell
We now get into the meat of astrology. As was mentioned in a previous instalment, it is almost unavoidable that you're going to walk into a bar or go to a party and somebody is going to ask you, "What's your sign?" Most people know their sign even if they don't know anything about astrology. But just in case you don't, we're going to do a brief overview of each sign, the birth date range of each and general characteristics associated with each sign.
The first sign is Aries the ram. People born between March 21 and April 20 are Aries. Aries people have very strong personalities and are usually natural born leaders. They are very straightforward, which means they can be very blunt. An Aries is the kind of person you want to have as a friend as they will fight to the death to defend your honor.
The second sign is Taurus the bull. People born between April 20 and May 21 are Taurians. These people are very sensible, dependable and sensual. A Taurus likes security and stability. When they fall in love, they stay in love. They are also very stubborn, so don't even think of winning an argument with one.
The third sign is Gemini the twins. People born between May 21 and June 22 are Geminis. Geminis are very fickle. Some say they have split personalities. Geminis usually have so many relationships that they can't keep track of them all. Geminis are very charming and charismatic people.
The fourth sign is Cancer the crab. People born between June 22 and July 23 are Cancers. Cancers are very emotional people. They'll cry at Verizon wireless commercials. They also very loving, caring and great parents. They are certainly the most maternal sign. But don't hurt them or you better be prepared to leave the solar system.
The fifth sign is Leo the lion. People born between July 23 and August 22 are Leos. Leos are the life of the party. They're always cracking jokes and are very entertaining. They are also very proud and brave. They are great leaders, just like an Aries. They can be downright ruthless with their enemies but because of bad memories, are quick to forgive.
The sixth sign is Virgo the virgin. People born between August 22 and September 22 are Virgos. Virgos are the most difficult people to read. They can totally fool you. They have very lively minds that are always thinking. They will change their ways to suit the situation. They are probably the most versatile sign, adaptable to most anything.
The seventh sign is Libra the scales. People born between September 22 and October 23 are Libras. Libras demand justice and balance in life. They have very high principals and are always ready to discuss them. Libras go on to make very good lawyers.
The eighth sign is Scorpio the scorpion. People born between October 23 and November 22 are Scorpios. Scorpios are said to be the sexiest people on Earth. They are also very creative and have the worst tempers. Scorpios can be making love to you one minute and tearing your head off the next. Beware of their stinger.
The ninth sign is Sagittarius the archer. People born between November 22 and December 22 are Sagittarians. People born under this sign are very independent and need their freedom. They never get tired of a change in scenery. Their lack of commitment can drive the other signs crazy.
The tenth sign is Capricorn the goat. People born between December 22 and January 21 are Capricorns. The people need structure and organization in their lives. They are very responsible and ambitious. They strive to be at the top of the food chain. They'll step on anyone or anything that gets in their way.
The eleventh sign is Aquarius the water bearer. People born between January 21 and February 19 are Aquarians. These people are idealistic, inventive and very original. They seek to bring all people on Earth together to live in harmony. When the day comes that we have world peace, it will have been an Aquarian responsible for it happening.
The twelfth and last sign is Pisces the fish. People born between February 19 and March 21 are Pisceans. Pisces people are very compassionate and romantic. If you need a sympathetic ear to bend, Pisces are your best bests. They can, however, be very lazy and over talkative. A Pisces can quickly drive you crazy with their little quirks.
Now that you have a basic overview of each sign, next it's time to dive into the next step. How to do an astrological chart.
Michael Russell
Your Independent guide to Astrology
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