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Astrology was considered a science in man's
early history. Some people still have this view.
Horoscopes do not tell you your future in
full. They only tell us our predilections, our personality and predict
probable events in our life. It also suggests remedies that might stave
off a negative effect of astrological combination.
The Dates of the
Astrological Signs, the "Zodiac"
In the middle of the eighteenth century
that it was decided that the year should begin on January 1st. Earlier
December 25 marked the beginning of the year, and after the Conquest of
the Normans, March 25 became New Year's Day. It was this way until 1752.
The first sign of the zodiac, Aries, was placed at the beginning of the
year from the spring equinox, March 21. The others were assigned
accordingly as shown below. Each sign was given characteristics of its
own.
The dates assigned to the signs of the
zodiac are as follows, although different "astrologers" assign
slightly different dates, the ones who use the constellations use
significantly different dates. The table below gives the dates and the
most usual variations of each sign. The approximate dates between which
the sun appears in the constellation each year are shown. Neither the
signs nor the constellations change places at exactly midnight sharp GMT
on the dates given below, so at the beginning or end of each period you
may see a variation of up to a day.
An individual born into the main portion
of any of the periods below, can say with safety that they are a Gemini
or a Leo, etc. But if your nativity took place on one of the borderline
dates (know as a "cusp") you will need to know the exact time
and latitude/longitude of the event to be certain what your exact Sun
sign is (as it is called).
| Name
of Sign |
Dates
of Sign |
Dates
of Constellation |
| Aries |
March 21 to April 20 |
March 21 to April 18 |
| Taurus |
April 21 to May 20 |
21 April 19 to May 10 |
| Gemini |
May 21, 22 to June 21 |
May 11 to June 18 |
| Cancer |
June 22 to July 22 |
June 19 to July 21 |
| Leo |
July 23 to August 22, 23 |
July 22 to August 10 |
| Virgo |
August 23, 24 to September 22, 23 |
August 11 to September 17 |
| Libra |
September 23, 24 to October 22, 23 |
September 18 to November 3 |
| Scorpio |
October 23, 24 to November 22 |
November 4 to November 16 |
| Sagittarius |
November 23 to December 21, 23 |
November 17 to December 13 |
| Capricorn |
December 22, 24 to January 20 |
December 14 to January 21 |
| Aquarius |
January 21 to February 19 |
January 22 to February 14 |
| Pisces |
February 20 to March 20 |
February 15 to March 21 |
Characteristics of the
Signs
The sun signs depict certain
characteristics of mankind. Each is assigned one of the four principle
elements of nature namely, (1) FIRE (lively and aggressive), (2)AIR
(lively in mind and fluent in expression), (3)EARTH (matter-of-fact and
controlled), and (4)WATER (sensitive and intuitive). These are known as
the triplexes. Fire, Air, Earth and Water. Triplicity? There are four
not three? "Triplicity" meaning triplicate or three, because
there are three zodiac signs for each element. Each sign is cardinal,
fixed or mutable (the quadruples because there are four zodiac signs to
each one). The qualities of cardinal, fixed and mutable are initiative
(cardinal), steadfastness (fixed), and changeableness/adaptability
(mutable) respectively.
| Sign |
Triplicity |
Quadruplicate |
Ruler |
| Aries |
Fire |
Cardinal |
Mars |
| Taurus |
Earth |
Fixed |
Venus |
| Gemini |
Airv |
Mutable |
Mercury |
| Cancer |
Water |
Cardinal |
Moon |
| Leo |
Fire |
Fixed |
Sun |
| Virgo |
Earth |
Mutable |
Mercury |
| Libra |
Air |
Cardinal |
Venus |
| Scorpio |
Water |
Fixed |
Mars |
| Sagittarius |
Fire |
Mutable |
Jupiter |
| Capricorn |
Earth |
Cardinal |
Saturn |
| Aquarius |
Air |
Fixed |
Uranus |
| Pisces |
Water |
Mutable |
Jupiter |
ZODIAC SIGNS AND THEIR
CHARACTERISTICS
ARIES - Courageous; Energetic;
Impulsive; Optimistic
Ruling Planet: Mars
Animals Ruled by Aries: Rams & Sheep
TAURUS - Affectionate: Dependable;
Patient; Stable
Ruling Planet: Venus
Animals Ruled by Taurus: Cattle
GEMINI - Adaptable; Intellectual;
Lively; Versatile
Ruling Planet: Mercury
Animals Ruled by Gemini: Birds & Butterflies
CANCER - Imaginative; Loyal;
Receptive; Sensitive
Ruling Planet (Satellite): Moon
Animals Ruled by Cancer: Animals with Shell Covers
LEO - Creative; Exuberant;
Generous; Powerful
Ruling Planet (Star): Sun
Animals Ruled by Leo: Felines
VIRGO - Analytical; Conscientious;
Modest; Practical
Ruling Planet: Mercury
Animals Ruled by Virgo: Small Domestic Pets
LIBRA - Artistic; Charming;
Diplomatic; Easygoing
Ruling Planet: Venus
Animals Ruled by Libra: Lizards & Snakes
SCORPIO - Idealistic; Passionate;
Persistent; Subtle
Ruling Planet: Pluto
Animals Ruled by Scorpio: Crustaceans & Insects
SAGITTARIUS - Clever; Explorer;
Lady Luck's Companion; Philosophical
Ruling Planet: Jupiter
Animal Ruled by Sagittarius: Horse
CAPRICORN - Determined;
Disciplined; Patient; Steady
Ruling Planet: Saturn
Animals Ruled by Capricorn: Cloven-Hoofed Animals
AQUARIUS - Friendly; Independent;
Inventive; Original
Ruling Planet: Uranus
Animals Ruled by Aquarius: Large Birds
PISCES
- Compassionate; Emotional;
Romantic; Mystical
Ruling Planet: Neptune
Animals Ruled by Pisces: Fish
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