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Beginners guide to

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Astrology is the study of the influence that distant cosmic objects, usually stars and planets, have on human lives.

The position of the sun, stars, moon and planets at the time of people’s birth (not their conception) is said to shape their personality, affect their romantic relationships and predict their economic fortunes, among other divinations.The stars and planets have always inspired a sense of wonder.

Astrology is an incredible tool of self-discovery, no matter how far you decide to take it.

At first, the pieces of the puzzle may not seem to fit. But if you stick with it, at a certain point it “clicks” and the orchestrations of the cosmic dance make sense.

If life seems like a series of meaningless events, astrology can be a comforting sign that perhaps things happen for a reason.

Many cultures look skyward and see the face of the divine there. There’s a cosmic dance on the grand scale, and one on the intimate scale, going on for each of us. Astrology is the study of patterns and relationships — of planets in motion, our birth chart, synastry with others, the make-up of elements — and using that knowledge as a tool to find meaning.

What most people know about astrology is their "sign," which refers to one of the 12 constellations of the zodiac. This is a form of sun-sign astrology, which is the astrology upon which newspaper horoscopes are based.

It is probably the simplest form, because nothing more than the date of someone's birthday is needed to generate a sun sign horoscope.

What is astrology?

The Sun sign is the essence of the basic nature in the broadest possible strokes. The rest of the chart fills in the details. Hold the Sun sign in your mind, as you go on to learn about the Moon. What kind of Cancer am I? The rest of your chart tells the story. Astrology provides cosmic clues as to why you’re attracted to, repelled by or indifferent to those you meet. It helps you take personality clashes less to heart, but also show potential red flags to watch out for.

Some connections are sparked by friction, and astrology helps you take the long view, and see them as challenges that cause you both to grow. Astrology can give you a deeper understanding of all your relationships — with bosses, siblings, parents, children, friends, and partners.

Comparing a couple’s birth charts alerts them to areas where their natures could come into conflict. Known as “synastry,” this kind of analysis points out areas to challenge and support each other to fulfill your individual destinies. Astrology shows where karma is being played out, with hard but necessary lessons, and the potential for an alchemical miracle to take place over time.

Many astrologers will tell you that this form of astrology is so simplistic that it produces very limited results. It falls more in the category of metaphysics, the study of that which is beyond the physical. It’s similar to other fields that are founded on ancient theories of energy patterns, like feng shui, acupuncture, and yoga. Astrology at high levels is a mastery of its particular science and the intuitive arts. As the earliest known ordering of existence, long before recorded history, it’s been called the “Mother of all Sciences.”

It can shine a light on inner contradictions and natural strengths. As a map of the psyche, the birth chart is a guide to selfunderstanding that never stops revealing new layers of insight.

It’s said that there’s truth in stereotypes, and that’s where they come from in the first place. The essence of each sign’s energy has built up a reputation. Gemini is chatty, gossipy, a bright wit.

Scorpio is sultry, intense. Virgo is a purist, a neat-freak, and so on.

Hold those stereotypes loosely as you make your own observations.

planetary symbols The Sun is the universal symbol of Spirit the most Divine, pure and fundamental essence which creates everything. This is Super consciousness. It is the most powerful and positive planers in astrology with the most organized and evolved energies hence the higher and most evolved Divine beings affect us from this realm. A strong Sun in the horoscope for example, someone born during sunrise with good aspects, makes the most noticeable, inspired and intelligent people who have direct Divine protection, Light and highest order in their life.

The Moon represents the individual Soul and consciousness, while the Sun is the Spirit connecting all the separate souls into One. The Crescent is connected to the angelic realms and the individual human soul. And lastly is the cross: the symbol of planet Earth: the disorganized and crude matter of the material world. It is the raw and most unrefined element, which needs to be spiritualized in order to evolve. Now from these three basic symbols all the other planets’ are derived.

Mercury is composed of the half circle sitting on top of the circle, on top of the cross, this means that the mind is ruling the Divine impulse and trying to organize matter. The individual consciousness in put above the Divine one, so using Mercury reason, often creates mistakes it is not the ultimate truth, but it can still be used to manage and rule over the lower impulses and matter. Hence the neutral nature of Mercury: human reason can be used for good or bad, but it is ultimately a tool for management, organizing and sorting things out!

Venus is the Spirit rules over matter, hence Venus realm beings (they do not live on Venus, but are energetically connected to Venus realm and the influence of Venus delivers to us their vibrations) are highly evolved, they have use divine wisdom to organize their world(spiritual dimension) and have full control over matter and their lower nature. Love is the higher manifestation of Spirit so Venus rules love in our life. We are all united into one via love.

Mars has the opposite arrow on the top, is in fact a cross. The energies and beings connected to the Mars realm are such, which put disorganized matter before Divine Spirit-so the lower is above the Higher. They stimulate the lower animalistic energies in humans: sexual desires, gluttony, fondness for unnatural and unhealthy foods and substances and going after one’s desires with no consideration for higher principles or order.

Mars is the planet of the animal world, in which the matter rules and spirit is not yet conscious.

Jupiter is mind rising slightly above matter. So the beings of this Realm have gained control over the cruder matter and have subdued their lower nature to the mind and soul. The Angelic realms are strongly connected to the influence of this planet, hence it is a highly auspicious planet. It rules wisdom, morality and higher knowledge in astrology, because indeed the mind and soul is rising above the lower nature. People with a strong and positive Jupiter in their horoscope tend to become law makers, teachers, Gurus, advisers, leaders who help others put order and meaning in their lives.

Saturn is considered a malefic planet. In its symbol the cross of the spiritualized matter is above the half circle of the human mind.

Negativity, depression and feeling of disconnection is the usually effect of Saturn, because the beings from the Saturn realm have highly materialistic consciousness and are affecting us in the same direction: to feel like we are all separate, to disorganize our minds and bring darkness there. Actually, God uses even the negative for growth and positive ends, hence Saturn in astrology is said to be the most effective teacher.

Uranus is indicated by two half circles, a cross and a circle below: The mind/soul symbol-the crescent, is doubly enfolding matter, so the entities and beings are doubly more intelligent and evolved spiritually than those from Jupiter realm, hence Uranus is the planet of geniuses and big reformers. Uranus wants to stimulate us to use our mind and inspiration to radically transform and uplift the disorganized matter and life on Earth. Matter is enclosed by the mind from two sides.

Neptune is similar to Jupiter mind/ soul(crescent)over matter(cross), but in this case it is even more so because the soul has fully subdued the matter, the crescent is not just slightly raised above the cross. It is a total transcendence. Neptune is affiliated with the higher Angelic hierarchies those of the Seraphims (Jupiter is connected with the lower angelic hierarchies), these are the angels of Unconditional love and they inspire humanity towards compassion, charity, sacrifice and devotion in the name of love and higher ideals.

Pluto has another symbol in which the human Mind/Soul is transcending matter to reach for Divine Spirit. Indeed the dark and difficult influences associated with Pluto bring crisis in the life of people which can lead them to a total transformation from the pain and chaos of the lower mind to the higher consciousness of divine bliss and wisdom. Only some tragic or very deep suffering can bring a sudden and total awakening of the human mind into an exalted state of super consciousness.

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The first house begins the zodiac, and covers the all “firsts”: first impressions, the self and appearance, leadership, new initiatives, fresh starts and beginnings. The sign on the cusp, or starting edge, of this house, is referred to as your rising sign or ascendant. (Ruled

by Aries)

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The second house covers all matters related to your immediate material and physical environment taste, smells, sound, touch, sights.

The second house also rules income, money, and self-esteem.

(Ruled by Taurus)

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The third house rules all forms of communication talking, thinking, gadgets and devices (cell phones, Instant Messenger, etc.). The third house also covers siblings, neighborhoods, local travel, libraries, schools, teachers and community affairs. (Ruled

by Gemini)

Astrological Houses

Each house is associated with a set of traits, beginning from the self, and expanding outward into society and beyond. At the moment you were born, the planets were all in specific signs and houses. When an astrologer interprets your chart, she blends the meaning of each planet, the house it’s in, and the sign it’s in, to map the obstacles or gifts you’ll face in this lifetime.

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The fourth house sits at the very bottom of the zodiac wheel, and thus, rules the “foundation” of all things. This includes your home, privacy, your basic security, your parents (particularly your mother), children, your own mothering abilities, nurturing, and TLC. (Ruled by Cancer)

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The fifth house is ruled by dramatic Leo, and it governs self-expression, drama, creativity, color, attention, romance, fun and play. (Ruled

by Leo)

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The sixth house is the domain of health and service. It rules schedules, organization, routines, fitness, diet and exercise, natural and healthy living, helpfulness and being of service to others. (Ruled by Virgo)

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The seventh house is the sector of relationships and other people.

It governs all partnerships, both business and personal, and relationship-associated matters, like contracts, marriage, and business deals. (Ruled by Libra)

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The eighth house is a mysterious sector that rules birth, death, sex, transformation, mysteries, merged energies, and bonding at the deepest level. The eighth house also rules other people’s property and money (real estate, inheritances, investments, et. al.

(Ruled by Scorpio)

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The ninth house covers the higher mind, expansion, international and long-distance travel, foreign languages, inspiration, optimism, publishing, broadcasting, universities and higher education, luck, risk, adventure, gambling, religion, philosophy, morals and ethics. (Ruled by Sagittarius)

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The tenth house is at the very top and most public part of the chart. The tenth house governs structures, corporations, tradition, public image, fame, honors, achievements, awards, boundaries, rules, discipline, authority, fathers and fatherhood. The cusp, or border, of the tenth house is also called the midheaven, and it clues astrologers into your career path.

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The eleventh house rules teams, friendships, groups, society, technology, video and electronic media, networking, social justice, rebellion, and humanitarian causes. It also rules originality, eccentricity, sudden events, surprises, invention, astronomy, science fiction and all things futuristic. (Ruled by Aquarius)

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The zodiac completes with the twelfth and final house, which rules endings. This house covers the final stages of a project, tying up loose ends, completions, the afterlife, old age, and surrender.

It’s also associated with separation from society, institutions, hospitals, jails, hidden agendas, and secret enemies.

Aries Element: Fire Quality: Cardinal Color: Red Day: Tuesday Ruler: Mars Compatibility: Libra, Leo Lucky Numbers: 1, 8, 17 Date range: Mar. 21 - Apr. 19 Strengths: -

Courageous Determined Confident Enthusiastic Optimistic,

- Honest

Weaknesses: -

Impatient Moody Short Tempered Impulsive Aggressive

As the first sign in the zodiac, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire, Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.

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The Sun in such high dignity gives them excellent organizational skills, so you’ll rarely meet an Aries who isn’t capable of finishing several things at once, often before lunch break! Their challenges show when they get impatient, aggressive and vent anger pointing it to other people. Strong personalities born under this sign have a task to fight for their goals, embracing togetherness and teamwork through this incarnation. Aries rules the head and leads with the head, often literally walking head first, leaning forwards for speed and focus. Its representatives are naturally brave and rarely afraid of trial and risk. They possess youthful strength and energy, regardless of their age and quickly perform any given tasks.

Aries - the Flying Ram Guided by the story of the Golden Fleece, an Aries is ready to be the hero of the day, fly away and carry many endangered, powerless people on their back. The power of the ram is carried on his back, for he is the gold itself, shiny and attractive to those ready for betrayal. The story of glory that isn’t easy to carry is in these two horns, and if this animal doesn’t get shorn, allowing change and giving someone a warm sweater, they won’t have much to receive from the world.

Aries likes:

- Comfortable clothes - Taking on leadership - Physical challenges - Individual sports

Aries dislikes:

- Inactivity - Delays - Work that does not use one’s talents

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The cusp of a house

Your life purpose is to find your place within the group while at the same time asserting your own unique vision. An ideal of social equality may form an important foundation.

People with planets in this sign usually march to the beat of their own drum.

Planets here tend to show a cool detachment in their expression.

You are likely to approach this area of your life from an alternative or highly individual perspective, forming your own ideas and flouting conventions.

The sun Your life purpose is to find your place within the group while at the same time asserting your own unique vision. An ideal of social equality may form an important foundation.

your planets People with planets in this sign usually march to the beat of their own drum.

Planets here tend to show a cool detachment in their expression.

The cusp of a house You are likely to approach this area of your life from an alternative or highly individual perspective, forming your own ideas and flouting conventions.

Practical and well-grounded, Taurus is the sign that harvests the fruits of labor. They feel the need to always be surrounded by love and beauty, turned to the material world, hedonism, and physical pleasures.

People born with their Sun in Taurus are sensual and tactile, considering touch and taste the most important of all senses.

Stable and conservative, this is one of the most reliable signs of the zodiac, ready to endure and stick to their choices until they reach the point of personal satisfaction.

Taurus is an Earth sign, just like Virgo and Capricorn, and has the ability to see things from a grounded, practical and realistic perspective. They find it easy to make money and stay on same projects for years, or until they are completed. What we often see as stubbornness can be interpreted as commitment, and their ability to complete tasks whatever it takes is uncanny. This makes them excellent employees, great long-term friends and partners, always being there for people they love. Earthly note makes them overprotective, conservative, or materialistic at times, with views of the world founded on their love of money and wealth.

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The ruler of Taurus is Venus, the planet of love, attraction, beauty, satisfaction, creativity and gratitude. This tender nature will make Taurus an excellent cook, gardener, lover, and artist. They are loyal and don’t like sudden changes, criticism or the chase of guilt people are often prone to, being somewhat dependable on other people and emotions they seem to be unable to let go of.

Still, no matter their potential emotional challenge, these individuals have the ability to bring a practical voice of reason in any chaotic and unhealthy situation.

The Wandering Bull Being the one who betrayed their best friend, goddess Hera herself, this is an unfortunate being that has to wander the Earth in order to find freedom. As if something was always poking them behind their back, reminding them of happiness that once was, stinging and pushing forwards, they close up in their own worlds, lonely and separated from their core.

Element: Earth Quality: Fixed Color: Green, Pink Day: Friday, Monday Ruler: Venus Compatibility: Scorpio, Cancer Lucky Numbers: 2, 6, 9, 12, 24 Date range: April 20 - May 20 Strengths: - Reliable - Patient - Practical - Devoted - Responsible - Stable

Weaknesses:

- Stubborn - Possessive - Uncompromising

Taurus likes:

- Gardening - Cooking - Music - Romance - High quality clothes - Working with hands

Taurus dislikes:

- Sudden changes - Complications - Insecurity of any kind - Synthetic fabrics

Element: Air Quality: Mutable Color: Light-Green, Yellow Day: Wednesday Ruler: Mercury Compatibility: Sagittarius Lucky Numbers: 5, 7, 14, 23 Date range: May 21 - June 20 Strengths: - Gentle - Affectionate - Curious - Adaptable - Ability to learn quickly

Weaknesses: - Nervous - Inconsistent - Indecisive

Gemini likes:

- Music - Books - Magazines - Chats with nearly anyone - Short trips

Gemini dislikes: - Being alone - Being confined - Repetition - Routine

Expressive and quick witted, Gemini represents two different personalities in one and you will never be sure which one you will face. They are sociable, communicative and ready for fun, with a tendency to suddenly get serious, thoughtful and restless.

They are fascinated with the world itself, extremely curious, with a constant feeling that there is not enough time to experience everything they want to see.

The sign of Gemini belongs to the element of Air, accompanying Libra and Aquarius, and this connects it to all aspects of the mind. It is ruled by Mercury, the planet that represents communication, writing, and movement. People born under this Sun sign often have a feeling that their other half is missing, so they are forever seeking new friends, mentors, colleagues and people to talk to.

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Gemini’s changeable and open mind makes them excellent artists, especially writers and journalists, and their skills and flexibility make them shine in trade, driving and team sports. This is a versatile, inquisitive, fun loving sign, born with a wish to experience everything there is out there, in the world. This makes their character inspiring, and never boring.

Gemini is the Caring Twins There is so much childish innocence in the nature of Gemini, telling their tale of brotherhood, love between best friends and relatives who are entirely different by character, circumstances, physical appearance or upbringing. They are in this world to mend differences and make them feel right, ready to give their life for a brother or a friend. Gemini Love and Sex Fun and always

The sun Your life purpose is to find your place within the group while at the same time asserting your own unique vision. An ideal of social equality may form an important foundation.

your planets People with planets in this sign usually march to the beat of their own drum.

Planets here tend to show a cool detachment in their expression.

The cusp of a house You are likely to approach this area of your life from an alternative or highly individual perspective, forming your own ideas and flouting conventions.

The sun

your planets

The cusp of a house

Your life purpose is to find your place within the group while at the same time asserting your own unique vision. An ideal of social equality may form an important foundation.

People with planets in this sign usually march to the beat of their own drum.

Planets here tend to show a cool detachment in their expression.

You are likely to approach this area of your life from an alternative or highly individual perspective, forming your own ideas and flouting conventions.

Being ruled by the Moon, phases of the lunar cycle deepen their internal mysteries and create fleeting emotional patterns that are beyond their control. As children, they don’t have enough coping and defensive mechanisms for the outer world, and have to be approached with care and understanding, for that is what they give in return.

Lack of patience or even love will manifest through mood swings later in life, and even selfishness, self pity or manipulation.

They are quick to help others, just as they are quick to avoid conflict, and rarely benefit from close combat of any kind, always choosing to hit someone stronger, bigger, or more powerful than they imagined.

When at peace with their life choices, Cancer representatives will be happy and content to be surrounded by a loving family and harmony in their home. Cancer, the Brave Crab Sent to this Earth by something they believe in, only to mess with someone bigger than they are, this isn’t an animal aware of their strength.

Deeply intuitive and sentimental, Cancer can be one of the most challenging zodiac signs to get to know. They are very emotional and sensitive, and care deeply about matters of the family and their home.

Cancer is sympathetic and attached to people they keep close. Those born with their Sun in Cancer are very loyal and able to empathize with other people’s pain and suffering. The sign of Cancer belongs to the element of Water, just like Scorpio and Pisces.

Guided by emotion and their heart, they could have a hard time blending into the world around them.

Cancer

Element: Water Quality: Cardinal Color: Blue and Smokey gray Day: Monday, Thursday Ruler: Moon Compatibility: Capricorn, Taurus Lucky Numbers: 2, 3, 15, 20 Date range: June 21 - July 22 Strengths: - Tenacious - Highly imaginative - Loyal - Emotional - Sympathetic - Persuasive

Weaknesses: - Moody - Pessimistic - Suspicious - Manipulative - Insecure

Cancer likes:

- Art - Home - Based hobbies - Relaxing near or in water - Helping loved ones - A good meal with friends

Cancer dislikes:

- Strangers - Any criticism of Mom - Revealing of personal life

Element: Fire Quality: Fixed Color: Gold, Yellow Day: Sunday Ruler: Sun Compatibility: Aquarius, Gemini

Lucky Numbers: 1, 3, 10, 19 Date range: July 23 - August 22 Strengths: - Creative - Passionate - Generous - Warm-hearted - Cheerful - Humorous

Weaknesses:

- Arrogant - Stubborn - Self-centered - Lazy - Inflexible

Leo likes:

- Theater - Taking holidays - Being admired - Expensive things - Bright colors - Fun with friends

Leo dislikes:

- Being ignored - facing difficult reality

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Leo belongs to the element of Fire, just like Aries and Sagittarius. This makes them warmhearted, in love with life, trying to laugh and have a good time.

Able to use their mind to solve even the most difficult problems, they will easily take initiative in resolving various complicated situations.

Ruled by the Sun, Leo worships this fiery entity in the sky, quite literally as well as metaphorically.

They are in search for self-awareness and in constant growth of ego.

Aware of their desires and personality, they can easily ask for everything they need, but could just as easily unconsciously neglect the needs of other people in their chase for personal gain or status.

People born under the sign of Leo are natural born leaders. They are dramatic, creative, selfconfident, dominant and extremely difficult to resist, able to achieve anything they want to in any area of life they commit to. There is a specific strength to a Leo and their “king of the jungle” status. Leo often has many friends for they are generous and loyal. Self-confident and attractive, this is a Sun sign capable of uniting different groups of people and leading them as one towards a shared cause, and their healthy sense of humor makes collaboration with other people even easier.

Leo the Lion in the Cave The story of the Lion always speaks of bravery.

This is an animal fearless and impossible to challenge, hurt or destroy, their only weaknesses being fear and aggression towards those they confront. Living in a cave, a Lion always needs to have one, nesting and finding comfort in hard times.

The sun Your life purpose is to find your place within the group while at the same time asserting your own unique vision. An ideal of social equality may form an important foundation.

your planets People with planets in this sign usually march to the beat of their own drum.

Planets here tend to show a cool detachment in their expression.

The cusp of a house You are likely to approach this area of your life from an alternative or highly individual perspective, forming your own ideas and flouting conventions.

virgo Virgos are always paying attention to the smallest details and their deep sense of humanity makes them one of the most careful signs of the zodiac. Their methodical approach to life ensures that nothing is left to chance, and although they are often tender, their heart might be closed for the outer world. This is a sign often misunderstood, not because they lack the ability to express, but because they won’t accept their feelings as valid, true, or even relevant when opposed to reason. The symbolism behind the name speaks well of their nature, born with a feeling they are experiencing everything for the first time.

Virgo, the Disappointed Goddess Seeking goodness in humankind is the story of Virgo, and disappointment seems to be inevitable from their point of view. The first time they came from their cloud and jumped onto planet Earth, it felt like their mission is to use their existence for good, discovering ways of justice and purity in other people.

The sun

your planets

Your life purpose is to find your place within the group while at the same time asserting your own unique vision. An ideal of social equality may form an important foundation.

People with planets in this sign usually march to the beat of their own drum.

Planets here tend to show a cool detachment in their expression.

Virgo is an Earth sign, fitting perfectly between Taurus and Capricorn. This will lead to a strong character, but one that prefers conservative, wellorganized things and a lot of practicality in their everyday life. These individuals have an organized life, and even when they let go to chaos, their goals and dreams still have strictly defined borders in their mind.

Constantly worried that they missed a detail that will be impossible to fix, they can get stuck in details, becoming overly critical and concerned about matters that nobody else seems to care much about.

Element: Earth Quality: Mutable Color: Grey, Beige, Pale-Yellow Day: Wednesday Ruler: Mercury Compatibility: Pisces, Cancer Lucky Numbers: 5, 14, 15, 23 Date range: August 23 – September 22

Strengths:

- Loyal - Analytical - Kind - Hardworking - Practical

The cusp of a house You are likely to approach this area of your life from an alternative or highly individual perspective, forming your own ideas and flouting conventions.

Weaknesses:

- Shyness - Worry - Overly critical of self - All work and no play

Virgo likes:

- Animals - Healthy food - Books - Nature - Cleanliness

Virgo dislikes:

- Rudeness - Asking for help - Taking center stage

Element: Air Quality: Cardinal Color: Pink, Green Day: Friday Ruler: Venus Compatibility: Aries, Sagittarius

Lucky Numbers: 4, 6, 13, 15, 24

Date range: September 23 - October 22

Strengths:

- Cooperative - Diplomatic - Gracious - Fair-minded - Social

Weaknesses:

- Indecisive - Avoids confrontations - Will carry a grudge - Self-pity

Libra likes:

- Harmony - Gentleness - Sharing with others - The outdoors

Libra dislikes: - Violence - Injustice - Loudmouths - Conformity

The sun

your planets

The cusp of a house

Your life purpose is to find your place within the group while at the same time asserting your own unique vision. An ideal of social equality may form an important foundation.

People with planets in this sign usually march to the beat of their own drum.

Planets here tend to show a cool detachment in their expression.

You are likely to approach this area of your life from an alternative or highly individual perspective, forming your own ideas and flouting conventions.

People born under the sign of Libra are peaceful, fair, and they hate being alone. Partnership is very important for them, as their mirror and someone giving them the ability to be the mirror themselves.

These individuals are fascinated by balance and symmetry, they are in a constant chase for justice and equality, realizing through life that the only thing that should be truly important to themselves in their own inner core of personality.

This is someone ready to do nearly anything to avoid conflict, keeping the peace whenever possible.

The sign of Libra is an Air sign, set between Gemini and Aquarius, giving these individuals constant mental stimuli, strong intellect and a keen mind. They will be inspired by good books, insurmountable discussions and people who have a lot to say.

Each Libra representative has to be careful when talking to other people, for when they are forced to decide about something that is coming their way, or to choose sides, they suddenly realize that they might be in the wrong place and surrounded by wrong people. No partner should make them forget that they have their own opinion.

Libra is the Measure of Our Souls The shortest myth of them all seems to present a good analogy to the shortest constellation in the sky, you might even say that it is non-existent, presented by the pliers of Scorpio. Libra is one dot of balance in the sea of different extremes, manifested only through the fifteenth degree of this magnificent sign, an object among animals and people. There is something awfully insecure about Libra, as if they were unsure which plate to burden next, aware that things pass and teach us to be careful around other people. Whatever we do in our lifetimes, only serves to point the way for our Souls towards that “higher power” to finally measure our existence.

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Scorpio-born are passionate and assertive people. They are determined and decisive, and will research until they find out the truth.

Scorpio is a great leader, always aware of the situation and also features prominently in resourcefulness.

Scorpio is a Water sign and lives to experience and express emotions.

Although emotions are very important for Scorpio, they manifest them differently than other water signs. In any case, you can be sure that the Scorpio will keep your secrets, whatever they may be.

Pluto is the planet of transformation and regeneration, and also the ruler of this zodiac sign. Scorpios are known by their calm and cool behavior, and by their mysterious appearance.

People often say that Scorpio-born are fierce, probably because they understand very well the rules of the universe.

Some Scorpio-born can look older than they actually are.

Element: Water Quality: Fixed Color: Scarlet, Red, Rust Day: Tuesday Ruler: Pluto, Mars Compatibility: Taurus, Cancer They are excellent leaders because they are very dedicated to what they do. Scorpios hate dishonesty and they can be very jealous and suspicious, so they need to learn how to adapt more easily to different human behaviors.

Scorpios are brave and therefore they have a lot of friends.

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The sun

your planets

The cusp of a house

Your life purpose is to find your place within the group while at the same time asserting your own unique vision. An ideal of social equality may form an important foundation.

People with planets in this sign usually march to the beat of their own drum.

Planets here tend to show a cool detachment in their expression.

You are likely to approach this area of your life from an alternative or highly individual perspective, forming your own ideas and flouting conventions.

Lucky Numbers: 8, 11, 18, 22

Date range: October 23 November 21

Strengths:

- Resourceful - Brave - Passionate - Stubborn - A true friend

Weaknesses: - Distrusting - Jealous - Secretive - Violent

Scorpio likes:

- Truth - Facts - Being right - Longtime friends - Teasing - A grand passion

Scorpio dislikes: - Dishonesty - Revealing secrets - Passive people

Element: Fire Quality: Mutable Color: Blue Day: Thursday Ruler: Jupiter Compatibility: Gemini, Aries

Lucky Numbers: 3, 7, 9,

The sun

your planets

The cusp of a house

Your life purpose is to find your place within the group while at the same time asserting your own unique vision. An ideal of social equality may form an important foundation.

People with planets in this sign usually march to the beat of their own drum.

Planets here tend to show a cool detachment in their expression.

You are likely to approach this area of your life from an alternative or highly individual perspective, forming your own ideas and flouting conventions.

Curious and energetic, Sagittarius is one of the biggest travelers among all zodiac signs. Their open mind and philosophical view motivates them to wander around the world in search of the meaning of life. Sagittarius is extrovert, optimistic and enthusiastic, and likes changes. Sagittarius-born are able to transform their thoughts into concrete actions and they will do anything to achieve their goals.

Like the other fire signs, Sagittarius needs to be constantly in touch with the world to experience as much as possible.

The ruling planet of Sagittarius is Jupiter, the largest planet of the zodiac. Their enthusiasm has no bounds, and therefore people born under the Sagittarius sign possess a great sense of humor and an intense curiosity.

Freedom is their greatest treasure, because only then they can freely travel and explore different cultures and philosophies.

Because of their honesty, Sagittarius-born are often impatient and tactless when they need to say or do something, so it’s important to learn to express themselves in a tolerant and socially acceptable way.

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Date range: Nov. 22 - Dec. 21

Strengths:

- Generous - Idealistic - Great sense of humor

Weaknesses:

- Promises more than can deliver - Very impatient - Will say anything

Sagittarius likes: - Freedom - Travel - Philosophy - Being outdoors

Sagittarius dislikes: - Clingy people - Being constrained - Off the wall theories - Details

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Capricorn is a sign that represents time and responsibility, and its representatives are traditional and often very serious by nature.

These individuals possess an inner state of independence that enables significant progress both in their personal and professional lives.

They will learn from their mistakes and get to the top based solely on their experience and expertise.

Belonging to the element of Earth , like Taurus and Virgo, this is the last sign in the trio of practicality and grounding. Not only do they focus on the material world, but they have the ability to use the most out of it.

Unfortunately, this element also makes them stiff and sometimes too stubborn to move from one perspective or point in a relationship.

They have a hard time accepting differences of other people that are too far from their character, and out of fear might try to impose their traditional values aggressively.

capricorn The sun

your planets

The cusp of a house

Your life purpose is to find your place within the group while at the same time asserting your own unique vision. An ideal of social equality may form an important foundation.

People with planets in this sign usually march to the beat of their own drum.

Planets here tend to show a cool detachment in their expression.

You are likely to approach this area of your life from an alternative or highly individual perspective, forming your own ideas and flouting conventions.

Element: Earth Quality: Cardinal Color: Brown, Black Day: Saturday Ruler: Saturn Compatibility: Taurus, Cancer

Lucky Numbers: 4, 8, 13, 22

Date range: Dec. 22 - Jan. 19 Strengths: - Responsible - Disciplined - Self-control - Good managers

Weaknesses:

- Know-it-all - Unforgiving - Condescending - Expecting the worst

Capricorn likes:

- Family - Tradition - Music - Understated status - Quality craftsmanship

Capricorn dislikes:

- Almost everything at some point

Element: Air Quality: Fixed Color: Light-Blue, Silver Day: Saturday Ruler: Uranus, Saturn Compatibility: Leo, Sagittarius Lucky Numbers: 4, 7, 11, 22, 29 Date range: Jan 20 - Feb 18 Strengths: - Progressive - original - independent - humanitarian Weaknesses: - Runs from emotions - temperamental - uncompromising - aloof Aquarius likes: - Fun with friends - helping others - fighting for causes - intellectual conversation - a good listener Aquarius dislikes: - Limitations - broken promises - being lonely - dull or boring situations - Disagreements

Aquarius born are shy and quiet , but on the other hand they can be eccentric and energetic. However, in both cases, they are deep thinkers and highly intellectual people who love helping others. They are able to see without prejudice, on both sides, which makes them people who can easily solve problems.

The biggest problem for Aquarius-born is the feeling that they are limited or constrained.

Because of the desire for freedom and equality for all, they will always strive to ensure freedom of speech and movement.

Aquarius-born have a reputation for being cold and insensitive persons, but this is just their defence mechanism against premature intimacy.

Although they can easily adapt to the energy that surrounds them, Aquarius born have a deep need to be some time alone and away from everything, in order to restore power.

People born under the Aquarius sign, look at the world as a place full of possibilities.

Aquarius is an air sign, and as such, uses his mind at every opportunity. If there is no mental stimulation, they are bored and lack a motivation to achieve the best result.

The cusp of a house

your planets People with planets in this sign usually march to the beat of their own drum.

Planets here tend to show a cool detachment in their expression.

Aquarius

You are likely to approach this area of your life from an alternative or highly individual perspective, forming your own ideas and flouting conventions.

The sun Your life purpose is to find your place within the group while at the same time asserting your own unique vision. An ideal of social equality may form an important foundation.

The sun Your life purpose is to offer service to a higher principle, a journey that may involve the sacrifice of personal desires.

Developing artistic imagination is a key dimension of your life.

Pisces are very friendly, so they often find themselves in a company of very different people.

Pisces are selfless, they are always willing to help others, without hoping to get anything back.

Pisces is a Water sign and as such this zodiac sign is characterized by empathy and expressed emotional capacity.

your planets Planets here tend to be unfocused in their expression, moved by subtle feelings rather than practical considerations and lacking in boundaries.

Pisces Their ruling planet is Neptune, so Pisces are more intuitive than others and have an artistic talent.

Neptune is connected to music, so Pisces reveal music preferences in the earliest stages of life. They are generous, compassionate and extremely faithful and caring.

People born under the Pisces sign have an intuitive understanding of the life cycle and thus achieve the best emotional relationship with other beings.

The cusp of a house Pisces brings the lens of imagination to this area of your life. Here, you might be inspired to acts of devotion or find your best strategy is to follow your intuition.

Pisces-born are known by their wisdom, but under the influence of Uranus, Pisces sometimes can take the role of a martyr, in order to catch the attention. Pisces are never judgmental and always forgiving. They are also known to be most tolerant of all the zodiac signs.

Element: Water Quality: Mutable Color: Mauve, Lilac, Purple, Violet, Sea green Day: Thursday Ruler: Neptune, Jupiter Compatibility: Virgo, Taurus Lucky Numbers: 3, 9, 12, 15, 18, 24 Date range: Feb 19th- march 20th Strengths: - Compassionate - artistic - intuitive - gentle - wise - musical Weaknesses: - Fearful - overly trusting - sad - desire to escape reality Pisces likes: - Being alone - sleeping - music - romance - visual media Pisces dislikes: - Know-it-all - being criticized - the past coming back to haunt - cruelty of any kind

What are birth charts?

A natal chart or birth chart is a map of the sky including the positions of the planets for the time that you were born. Where you are born has an impact on what is seen in the sky, if two people were born on the same day and at the same time but in a different city and country, what is seen overhead would be different. This would mean that their natal charts showing planetary placements would be different from each other. So, to cast a birth chart, birthdate, time and place are all needed.

A birth chart, also known as a natal chart, is a map of where all the major planets and astral bodies were located at the time you were born. Most people are aware of their Sun sign, however, there are multiple aspects of astrology governing our lives. All of the astral bodies were moving through different zodiac signs and houses at your time of birth, and their positions will have different effects on your personality and life. (For example, the position of the Moon will determine your emotions and inner self.) We can look to these placements in order to further understand our strengths, weaknesses, and purpose in life.

An astrology birth chart—also called an astrology natal chart— is a map of where all the planets were in their journey around the Sun (from our vantage point on earth) at the exact moment you were born. An astrology chart reading can reveal your strengths and weaknesses, your opportunities for soul growth, the best timing for your most important moves. To calculate your astrology birth chart, you’ll need your time, date and place of birth. Some people don’t know their birth time. If you can’t find it on your birth certificate, you can try contacting the Vital Records office in your state or area of birth. And if that still doesn’t work, make as close of an estimate as you can or enter 12:00 noon.

What does your chart say?

Astrology charts can turn up surprising insight about your patterns and preferences. They’re an excellent way of understanding your own “blind spots” and using that knowledge for personal growth and self-improvement. You can learn which talents to develop and where you may have weak spots to develop.

Typically, an astrologer looks for a few key things in the birth chart: - What zodiac sign and which of the 12 houses each planet in the chart is in Venus, Mars and the moon’s zodiac sign and house for love - Saturn for where you may need to work harder, Jupiter for where you could be lucky - The “aspects” or angles formed between any two planets - If there’s a “stellium” (3 or more planets in one sign), which creates a heavy concentration of one specific energy for the person - The balance of elements (planets in fire, earth, air and water signs) in the chart - The balance of qualities in the chart (planets in cardinal, mutable or fixed signs) - The pattern formed by the planets (there are 7 classical chart “shapes”)

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