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THE HOROSCOPE AND ITS SECRETS
THE ZODIAC SIGNS
The circle of the zodiac is defined by the 12 constellations that the sun passes through on its astrological path.
Each of the 12 zodiac signs has symbolic characteristics linked to the time of year and to the previous and following signs. Understanding the symbols linked to each sign is the job of an astrologer!
The zodiac signs are divided into FOUR ELEMENTS, which give them some important characteristics:
THE FIRE SIGNS—ENERGETIC AND EXTROVERTED: ARIES, LEO, AND SAGITTARIUS
THE EARTH SIGNS—CONCRETE AND STABLE: TAURUS, VIRGO, AND CAPRICORN
THE AIR SIGNS—CREATIVE AND SOCIABLE: GEMINI, LIBRA, AND AQUARIUS
THE WATER SIGNS—SENSITIVE AND INTROVERTED: CANCER, SCORPIO, AND PISCES
The zodiac signs follow a precise order: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces.
AQUARIUS PISCES
ARIES TAURUS
SUIRATTIGAS
ARIES
MARCH 21 – APRIL 20
Aries begins the circle of the zodiac. So does a circle have a beginning? No, but you have to start somewhere, and Aries is the sign that initiates spring because its first day coincides with the spring equinox.
What element is never missing in the representation of Aries? The horns! An Aries takes everything head on and usually not half-heartedly.
As a FIRE sign, Aries is very good at starting something without fear, putting new things to the test, and imposing themself with strength. To pursue this result they will deploy all their energy and self-confidence.
Don’t be fooled by this explosive liveliness; those born under the sign of Aries love to be reassured and pampered all the time!
VIRGO
AUGUST 23 — SEPTEMBER 22
It is best to be very attentive to detail when talking about Virgo because this sign will certainly have something to say!
This is the most fussy sign of the zodiac, but on the other hand, it is also the most intelligent! Virgo knows, studies, asks, delves deeper...they always keep the dictionary handy because they want to be sure to use the correct term.
Virgo is a calm, thoughtful, connected to the EARTH element, and therefore also very particular; in short it doesn’t get lost in too much frivolous chatter!
Virgo’s favorite place might be the scientist’s laboratory with well-catalogued experiments and a microscope in which to get lost for hours observing. We must not forget, however, that Virgo wants to be useful to others and therefore will be extremely faithful and sincere; but they won’t think twice before lying just to make others happy.
SAGITTARIUS
NOVEMBER 22 – DECEMBER 21
The word “journey” immediately makes an astrologer think of the sign of Sagittarius! The ninth sign of the zodiac always wants to leave their territory to discover the world and loves to do so with an adventurer’s attitude, optimistic and open to anything new.
This sign is very curious and always positive: Sagittarius (almost) never gets down! Teaching us what they have learned is their passion!
They love being around friends and people in general, but even more so, guiding them. Caught up in all this enthusiasm and the desire to always overcome their limits, Sagittarius often demands a little too much from others, indulging in unsolicited advice or unsympathetic criticism.
The great frankness of the fire signs could play some tricks on them.
PISCES
FEBRUARY 19 - MARCH 20
This is the last sign of the Zodiac. But are we sure that it can be defined as “last”? Obviously not. As we have seen, the zodiac tells us about the passing of the seasons, which follow one another and repeat themselves with the rhythm of nature. This is why the sign of Pisces is never defined by great astrologers as the last, but rather as the one before the first. This cycle is continually renewed and begins again with the arrival of spring and the sign of Aries.
Pisces is a real softie, and great imagination is their main characteristic; they often have their head in the clouds and gets lost in their vivid imagination.
Pisces likes the idea of escape and escapism without even realizing it.
It is an extremely sensitive and caring, romantic and poetic water sign and will always be ready to take care of you when you need it, without having to ask!
MERCURY
Mercury is the planet of thought and dialogue, just like the god with the same name who, with wings on his feet, carried messages with great speed, connecting all three worlds: that of the gods, humans, and the underworld.
MERCURY IS FAST, FRIENDLY, AND SOCIAL. IT NEEDS TO BE IN A GROUP AND TO CONTINUOUSLY EXCHANGE INFORMATION.
àMERCURY IN THE BIRTH CHART
In our birth chart Mercury is very important. It describes our relationship with knowledge: Are we more nerdy or more poetic? Do we continually ask ourselves the why of things, or do we abandon ourselves to imagination? Are we talkative or quiet?
MERCURY ANSWERS ALL THESE QUESTIONS AND MANY MORE!
àFAVORABLE MERCURY
If Mercury is favorable, it will be decidedly easier to meet new people, chat, and be friendly right away.
STUDYING ON THOSE DAYS WILL ALSO BE MUCH LIGHTER AND MORE FUN!
àMERCURY IN OPPOSITION
If it happens that Mercury is in opposition, the good news is that the situation will not last very long, two or three days at most, during which thoughts will have a really hard time reaching the brain and, above all, we will seem to only say obvious and banal things.
OBVIOUSLY ALL DISCUSSIONS SHOULD BE AVOIDED BECAUSE IT WILL BE REALLY EASY TO BE KNOCKED DOWN.
PLUTO
So distant and small that it was recently downgraded to a dwarf planet, Pluto is very powerful in astrology and can turn your life upside down!
PLUTO IS THE UNDISPUTED LORD OF ALL THAT IS HIDDEN, UNEXPLANABLE, AND OVERWHELMING.
àPLUTO IN THE BIRTH CHART
Within our birth chart, Pluto is considered above all in relation to the other planets because, being “slow” (it takes 248 years to complete the entire revolution around the sun), it doesn’t really represent the individual personality, even if it still indicates enormous sensitivity and depth.
àFAVORABLE PLUTO
Pluto in favor is also rare in a horoscope, but when (and if) we have it, a big party must be organized!
PLUTO IN FAVOR DRIVES US CRAZY BECAUSE IT MAKES US FEEL MORE ALIVE THAN EVER!
àPLUTO IN OPPOSITION
Having Pluto opposite in our horoscope is something that rarely happens!
When (and if) it does happen, it will likely indicate the need to finally quit something and start over.
PLUTO INDICATES WINTER, THAT PERIOD OF THE YEAR AND OF LIFE WHERE WE APPEAR ASLEEP AND STILL, BUT IN REALITY WE ARE PREPARING FOR SPRING.
WHAT IS THE RISING SIGN?
We have explored the sun, the moon, and the planets, but what about Earth?
Our planet is also important in defining our characteristics because it determines our rising sign.
THIS IS A VERY WELL-KNOWN ASTROLOGICAL TERM. YOU MAY HAVE HEARD OF IT, WITHOUT KNOWING WHAT IT IS.
SO HERE IS SOME INFORMATION!
ACCORDING TO ASTROLOGY, AT THE MOMENT OF BIRTH, THE PLANETS IN THE CIRCLE OF THE ZODIAC SIGNS ARE IN A CERTAIN POSITION, AND BY CROSS-REFERENCING THIS INFORMATION WITH THE TIME OF BIRTH, WE CAN IDENTIFY WITH EXTREME PRECISION WHICH ZODIAC SIGN IS APPEARING IN THE BIRTH CHART AT THAT VERY MOMENT. THE RISING SIGN REPRESENTS THE SIGN THAT ADDS CHARACTERISTICS TO OUR PERSONALITY. LET’S SEE THEM TOGETHER, SIGN BY SIGN
THE BIRTH CHART
All the planets we have encountered in the previous pages have a close constant bond with those defined by their birth chart (called RADIX).
When moving, even at different speeds, the planets interact with the radix in two different ways.
FAVORABLE and LUCKY interaction is
TO VIEW THE INTERACTIONS BETWEEN THE PLANETS, ASTROLOGERS PREPARE SCHEMES, WHICH APPEAR EXTREMELY COMPLICATED, BUT THEY ARE ABLE TO SUMMARIZE ALL THE NEEDED INFORMATION BEFORE INTERPRETING THE INTERACTIONS BETWEEN THE PLANETS AND PROCEEDING WITH THE PREPARATION OF THE HOROSCOPE
