Hello you Stargazers and Welcome ........
.... to my Astrology web page where we will be looking at the characteristics of the Zodiac signs.
First of all, allow me to start from the very beginning.
There are four elements which are:
FIRE
EARTH
AIR
WATER
with signs belonging to each element and the planets that rule them.
Characteristics of the 12 signs of the Zodiac
Traditionally the first sign of the zodiac.
Aries: 21 March – 20 April
Symbol: The Ram
Classification:
Cardinal – Fire Positive
Ruler: Mars
Opposite Sign: Libra
Characteristics.
Extremely impulsive, self assertive, restless, always wanting quick results and giving the impression of urgency. Wants everything, NOW! THIS MINUTE! Tomorrow simply will not do. Always afraid of missing something. An enterprising and pioneering adventurous spirit. Seems naturally courageous and fearless. Attitude is ‘Me First’ rather than being naturally individualistic. Honest and direct. A go-getter, freedom lover. Mentally quick thinking, quick witted, though not always reflective or philosophical. Often initiates the start and finish of a project, but overlooks the finer details or possible snags that lie between.
Traditionally
the second sign of the zodiac
Taurus: 21 April – 21 May
Symbol: The Bull
Classification:
Fixed – Earth Negative
Ruler: Venus
Birthstone: Emerald
Opposite Sign: Scorpio
Characteristics.
Practical, reliable, steadfast. Must have security. Good powers of endurance and patience. Instinctively conserves, withholds. Needs to possess. Sound sense of material values. Likes money and what it can buy. Appreciates art, beauty, and harmony. Love of good food, luxuries and home comforts. Productive, industrious, cautious nature. Fixed ways and opinions. Strong feelings. Mentally stable and methodical. Deliberate and constructive. Stubborn. Sometimes gets into a rut, can stay there for too long if comfortable. Needs a strong supportive partner in order to achieve ambitions and goals. Likes something and someone to work for and share with. Trustworthy.
Traditionally
the third sign of the zodiac.
Gemini: 22 May – 21 June
Symbol: The Twins
Classification:
Mutable - Air Positive
Ruler: Mercury
Birthstone: Agate
Opposite Sign: Sagittarius
Characteristics.
Easily adaptable, communicative, versatile. Always on the go, restless, inquisitive. Needs variety and constant change. Ingenious methods for transmitting anything from here to there. Good middle man, mediator, diplomatic. Witty, chatty, never dull. Party animal. Mentally agile and intelligent. Learns quickly, good at languages. Can be light hearted, fickle. Coolly affectionate, flirtatious. Likely to have a second string to their bow. Not always faithful. Enjoys drama and intrigue. Dislikes routine. Easily bored. Can cut ties with the past easily once their new life is in place. Often puts their own feelings first before considering others.
Traditionally
the fourth sign of the zodiac
Cancer: 22 June – 21 July
Symbol: The Crab
Classification:
Cardinal – Water Negative
Ruler – The Moon
Birthstone: Pearl
Opposite Sign: Capricorn
Highly sensitive. Easily hurt within, but outwardly giving the impression of self-assurance and toughness. Resourceful, tenaciously protective and loyal to their family and loved ones. Needs security. Sympathetic, imaginative, sentimental, moody. Loves to collect things. Creative, good at interior design. Home makers. Love children. Clings to the past. Mentally shrewd, intuitive, receptive and retentive. Good memory. Romantic, maternal, compassionate. Sharp tongued when angry. Survivors
Traditionally
the fifth sign of the zodiac.
Leo: 22 July – 21 August
Symbol: The Lion
Classification:
Fixed - Fire Positive
Ruler: The Sun
Birthstone: Ruby
Opposite Sign: Aquarius
Generous, warm hearted. A born leader. Enthusiastic, dignified, broad minded and outspoken. Excellent organiser. Likes doing things in a Big Way’ and cant be bothered with details. Dramatic and loud. Mentally seeks power. Direct in speech and gets to the point. Endeavours to bring sunshine into peoples lives. Can be overbearing and too fixed in opinions, Intolerant and autocratic. Pompous and bombastic, sensual, yet snobbish. Snazzy dressers. King of the Jungle types. Posers.
Traditionally the sixth sign of the zodiac.
Virgo: 22 August – 21 September
Symbol: The Virgin
Classification:
Mutable – Earth Negative
Ruler: Mercury
Birthstone: Peridot
Opposite Sign: Pisces
Critical, discriminating, practical, evaluating life by facts and logic. Must analyse, take to pieces, and sift the minutest details for before making a commitment. Methodical, reserved. Mentally intelligent, shrewd, discerning, a scholastic mind. Easy to educate. Pedantic, fastidious, hypocritical. Interfering. When in love, caring, protective and a good provider. Hard working. Competitive, good at sports. Likes fair play. Good team worker. Technical minded. Likes to keep up to date with new ideas. Their friends are there for years and years. Don’t like living in other people’s pockets.
Traditionally
the seventh sign of the zodiac.
Libra: 22 September – 21 October
Symbol: The Scales
Classification:
Cardinal – Air Positive
Ruler : Venus
Birthstone: Opal
Opposite Sign: Aries
Charming, kind, easy going. Will do anything for peace and harmony and is completely unsettled in an environment if discord and conflict.
Forever balancing the pro’s and con’s of a situation. Good mediators and diplomats. Can be overly flowery and sometimes very sarcastic. Appreciates art and beauty. Theatre, cinema and literature. Can be too dependent on other people. Mentally very intelligent, good at fiddly handicrafts. Creative thinking and good company. Very romantic in love and sentimental. Needs lots of reassurance. Emotionally insecure as a result of difficulties relating to the past.
Traditionally the eighth sign of the zodiac
Scorpio: 22 October – 21 November
Symbol: The Scorpion
Classification:
Water – Negative
Ruler: Mars and Pluto
Birthstone: Topaz
Opposite Sign: Taurus
Deep thinking, intensity of expression. Direct and straightforward. Does not suffer fools at all. Mentally agile, quick to learn new skills and techniques. Dislikes emotional confrontation. Likes to reason and listen to both sides of a conversation. Loves literature and people associated with this field. Good at writing and languages. Retentive memory. Loyal. Refuses to forgive or forget if slighted. Hard working. Not easily swayed. Single minded. Hard working. Loners. Home loving. Not at all airy-fairy. Realists and prefer their friends to be that way. Can mentally switch off if a situation isn’t suiting them.
Traditionally
the ninth sign of the zodiac.
Sagittarius: 22 November – 21 December
Symbol: Half man, half horse
Classification:
Mutable - Fire Positive
Ruler: Jupiter
Birthstone: Turquoise
Opposite Sign: Gemini
Seeks freedom and personal space. Charming when in love but reluctant to make any kind of long term commitment. Sometimes breaks promises. Cannot bear to feel cornered in any way. Traditionally known as the ‘Playboy’ type. Emotional, Restless Straightforward will give an honest answer, but sometimes secretive and devious. Mentally sometimes locked in a time warp. Refuses to let go of past hurts. Has a great sense of adventure and likes to experiment with new ideas. Good fun and has a wicked sense of humour. Enjoys travel and sports. Likes to move house often.
Traditionally the tenth sign of the zodiac
Capricorn: 22 December – 21 January
Symbol: The Goat
Classification:
Cardinal – Earth Negative
Ruler: Saturn
Birthstone: Garnet
Opposite Sign: Cancer
Patient and persevering, cautions, methodical and resourceful. Prudent, good planners and teachers. Prepared to plod on, grinding slowly but surely towards achieving their goals. Generous with loved ones, cool and anti social even with people they have not affinity or respect for. Unforgiving. Sensitive and long suffering. Responsible. Born middle aged. Late in life achievers. Easily irritated. Dislikes ignorance and bad manners. Mentally agile, highly intelligent and creative at the same time. Good homemakers and entertainers.
Traditionally
the eleventh sign of the zodiac
Aquarius: 22 January – 21 February
Symbol: The Water Carrier
Classification
Fixed – Air Positive
Ruler: Uranus and Saturn
Birthstone: Amethyst
Opposite Sign: Leo
Characteristics
Humanitarian that supports the underdog in any argument. Original and progressive thinker. Puts intense energy into any good cause. Scientifically inclined. Mentally. Dislikes routine. Can be eccentric. Loves good selective company. Dislikes people getting to know them too deeply. Family orientated. Loners. Needs more than average personal space. Loyal and can be deeply hurt if relationships go wrong. Believes in compromising in order to achieve results. Good talkers. Enjoys books, concerts, wining and dining.
Traditionally the twelfth sign of the zodiac
Pisces: 22 February – 20 March
Symbol: The Fishes
Classification
Mutable – Water Negative
Ruler: Neptune and Jupiter
Birthstone: Sapphire
Opposite Sign: Virgo
Characteristics
Emotionally sensitive, compassionate. Tend to be quickly moved to tears. Cannot bear to see suffering. Become overly involved with troubled types. Impractical, careless and sometimes gullible. Mentally. Artistic and talented. Creative thinkers and good company. Need encouragement to reach their goals. Good listeners. Like their own way and will stop at nothing to make sure they get it. A tendency to cling to apron strings years after leaving the nest. Family loyalties mean everything.