How much do you know about astrology? Is it limited to you checking your horoscope everyday in your local newspaper? Or do you delve into the meanings of your sun and rising signs, house placements and elemental characteristics? No matter what level you're on it doesn't hurt to get down to the basics and understand more about the meaning of astrology, as well as take a look at the definitions of the 12 sun signs of the zodiac. So if you want to know more about astrology, I encourage you to read on!
What is Astrology?
Astrology is defined as "the study of correlations of celestial events with behavior on earth, particularly correlations which cannot be explained by gravitation, magnetism, or other forces that are well-established in physics or other sciences." In other words, astrology looks at the planets (including the Sun and Moon, and excluding Earth) and their positions in relation to each other and Earth to determine the behavioral tendencies of the people and events of this planet.
Some people believe that the very essence of who we are and what we are inclined to do in life have already been predetermined by the specific alignment of the planets at the specific time, date and location of our births. Even more, specific generations born under certain planetary alignments may have a tendency to collectively act in accordance with a pre-determined guideline. Astrology is said to have a huge influence on humankind and is only able to be overridden by our free wills, but this is not easy as we are born with certain influences. To understand more about how we are affected by planetary alignment, let's look at the 12 sun signs of the zodiac.
The First Six of the 12 Sun Signs
Aries (March 21 - April 19) is the considered to be the first sign of the zodiac and is filled with fire and motivation. This sign is a self-starter and has no problem taking on a leadership role, but can actually be very explosive when provoked. They are traditionally aggressive and assertive, tending to be Type A personalities, so you can count on one of these fiery characters to stand up to an unreasonable boss or even parent. While they can be overbearing with a touchy temperament, when they love you, they will always stick by your side.
Taurus (April 20 - May 20) is considered to be one of the more grounded sun signs in the zodiac. Typically pretty passive and calm, minding their own business just like a bull grazing in a pasture, when the Taurus is provoked, you will see another very striking side of this sign - they won't hesitate to get you out of their pasture. Ironically, once the tussle is over and you're done waving your red flag, they will go back to grazing, no offense taken and no grudges held - back to business as usual. It is because of this personality trait that the Taurus is viewed as a more stable sign. They like security, and as long as that is guaranteed, you will not have any problems out of them.
Gemini (May 21 - June 21) is one of the communication sun signs. They love their intelligence and enjoy spreading the word - not so much in an arrogant way, but just to inform the world of what they'll learned. Gemini is represented by twin souls, which means you can normally find two distinct personalities coming from this one unique person - ironically, neither is very emotional and both are rather unattached. So if you're one of the more emotional signs, you might have a difficult time understanding this creature.
Cancer (June 22 - July 22) is one of the more emotional sun signs. They are naturally very caring, sensitive, emotional, and nurturing - even the men. They love taking care of (and sometimes possessing) their loved ones and have a tendency to smother some of the more emotionless sun signs. But their heart is always in a good place; they just want to be loved and want to feel secure that those they love feel the same way - that's not too much to ask, is it?
Leo (July 23 - August 22) is a natural leader among the sun signs, represented by the strong lion. Leos are very individualist and have a self-centered attitude - but why not, they are the "kings of the jungle." Sometimes they can feel that the world is against them, and maybe it is - but Leos get over this quickly because essentially they are the center of this world, so somebody has to be against them. They can be very honorable and confident, creatively starting projects and seeing them through with great fervor. And if they can watch their sometimes quick temper and "step on others" attitude, they tend to be very successful in life.
Virgo (August 23 - September 22) is probably one of the most recognizable sun signs in the zodiac. It's not hard to distinguish this loner from the other signs. They typically have very unique habits that will push them to do things others won't do - in short, they don't do ANYTHING for social purposes. They act on their own time and of their own will in every area of their lives. And if this means they will be social outcasts, so be it. In turn, this time alone typically means they are very good at whatever they choose to do (typically technical, scientific, or mathematical work), but they can often confuse others because they don't need people around to make them happy. They are very neat and precise and don't want others coming in to mess things up. But if they do let you in, you are likely to have a very loyal friend.
Learning about the incredible nature of sun signs is always beneficial because it can answer nagging questions about the personality of someone who is emotionally untouchable - and it can even help you learn more about yourself। If you are truly interested in learning more about astrology, I suggest you reference the many Edgar Cayce books available on the topic, in addition to other astrologers who specialize in sun signs and astrological charts. You might find yourself entering into a new and exciting realm of self discovery.
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