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Topic: The Horoscopes
From: http://www.horoscope-horoscopes-astrolo ... ology2.htm

Astrology is the art of interpretation of the stars. For more than 3000 years, people have observed the heavens and assigned meaning to the constellations above. In the beginnings, they thought of the planetary movements as messages from the gods.

"As above, so below" - this is the principle which astrology follows. The constellations of the stars and planets reflect atmospheres, events and zeitgeist on the Earth.

Astrologers use the solar system as a frame of reference for their interpretations. All planets of the solar system, including the Sun and Moon, symbolize forces within us. These are expressed in every individual on Earth as well as in events of global significance.

The Horoscope - a map of the psyche

For individuals the horoscope is a kind of "psychological map" which shows certain patterns of their personality. In order to be able to read this map, you have to know its components. A horoscope is made up of planets, signs, houses, and aspects between the planets.

Planets are our inner actors

The planets represent forces within ourselves. You can imagine them as being something like actors who perform on our inner stage. The Moon, for example, acts as your feeling nature and your inner child, Mercury represents your thinking, and Mars the fighter within you. These forces are at work within all of us, but every individual enacts them in their unique way.

Signs of the zodiac - the costumes

Each planet is placed in a particular sign of the zodiac, in Aries, Libra or Skorpio, for example. The signs give a certain colour or teint to the inner force. They show the way in which this part of the personality is expressed. You could compare the signs to the costumes or the behaviour of your inner actors. A person with Mars in Cancer will assert themselves in a completely different way than one with Mars in Aries. While the Cancerian Mars would choose psychological weapons and a round-about way to reach their goal, the Mars in Aries person will go for it directly and without hesitation.

Houses - positions on the stage

The individual forces are placed in certain houses which represent different areas of life. If we stick to the analogy of the theatre, the houses symbolise different places or positions on the stage of life. The fourth house, for example, stands for one's origin, one's roots and everything connected with them. The seventh house is the area of relationships, and planets placed in this house will express themselves particularly strongly in partnerships of all kinds. If you find, for example, Mars in the seventh house, this person will express their activity and pioneering spirit mainly in relationships.

Aspects - communication between the actors

The planets are inter-related with each other in a particular way. These inter-relations are called "aspects". Aspects express some kind of connection between the different forces of our personality. They reflect the relationships between the actors. For example, if Moon and Mercury are in Square (90° apart), the feeling nature and the thinking nature of this person are related in a particular way. You might perceive some aspects as harmonious, others appear to be more difficult

Questions:

1.What's your sign? Do you like it? If you were to choose it again, what would you choose?

2.Which signs would you like to choose to be your parents/ boyfriends/
girlfriends/ pets....... etc?

3.Do you read your daily/weekly/monthly horoscope? Do you believe it?

4.Do you have any preconceptions about some horoscopes? (ex: Virgos are paranoids; Leos are arrogant....etc.)




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The Horoscope - Fire Signs

Aries -
March 20th to April 20th

Leo -
July 23rd to August 22nd

Sagittarius -
November 23rd to December 22nd


The Horoscope - Earth Signs

Taurus -
April 21st to May 21st

Virgo -
August 23rd to September 22nd

Capricorn -
December 23rd to January 21st


The Horoscope - Air Signs

Gemini -
May 22nd to June 22nd

Libra -
September 23rd to October 22nd

Aquarius -
January 22nd to February 20th



The Horoscope - Water Signs

Cancer -
June 23rd to July 22nd

Scorpio -
October 23rd to November 22nd

Pisces -
February 21st to March 19th

Aries -
March 20th to April 20th

The ram is used to describe the sign of Aries because it is always full of energy and life, always on the move, and always looking for a challenge.
A person with a dominance of Aries in the horoscope is usually full of vitality and courage. He enjoys challenge, and can often be found excelling at sports and other competitive games. He will try anything if there is a chance to win. Many people who have the Sun in Aries, or perhaps some of the other planets in Aries, are natural leaders. They have plenty of new, creative ideas. They may get impatient when they must follow a routine, or do what they think are boring things. The Aries person does not like being told what to do. He likes to make his own way in life.
Aries people have a fiery, impulsive quality. They tend to be outgoing and sometimes have hot tempers, but they forgive easily as well. They are optimistic and rarely remain sad for long.
Aries feel good when they are first at something, and when they can invent new ideas or activities which their friends enjoy.

Leo -
July 23rd to August 22nd

The lion is called the King of the Beasts. This animal is a good symbol to represent the kind of personality which seems to belong to most Leos. If you watch a lion you will see that he is always dignified, proud looking, and relaxed. He seems to know that he is king.
Sometimes he also enjoys being lazy and lying around in the sun. All this means that if you are a Leo you probably need plenty of time and opportunity in your life to do the things you want, things that give you joy and allow you to express yourself in a pleasurable way. Leos always like to think big, and do not enjoy things which are too detailed, or too dull. They also like to lead, and don't like being ordered around.
There is another thing which is important to a Leo, and that is love. People with a Leonian horoscope need plenty of love and attention. They can feel hurt if they are ignored, or if someone else takes the credit for something they have done. They love to have an audience, and even a fairly shy, quiet Leo might secretly look to see if anyone is watching when he is doing something.
Leos like to create something which is uniquely theirs, something artistic or something exciting like a new invention, which everyone admires and which also brings pleasure to other people.

Sagittarius -
November 23rd to December 22nd

The centaur is an imaginary creature who is half horse and half man. In the stories of mythology he is full of adventure and will gallop to the ends of the earth just for the joy of finding something new. In his hands he carries a bow and arrow. He shoots his arrow at some distant goal, gallops off in pursuit, and when he finds his arrow shoots it again, always keeping on the move. Sagittarians generally love travelling, seeing new places and meeting new people. They are always ready for a new adventure and always ready to learn something new.
Sagittarius people need plenty of freedom, because they want to experience as much of life as they can. They are unhappy when tied down to a routine, and happiest when starting off on something new. Walking is a favourite Sagittarian pastime, and many excel at sports. Sagittarians also have restless, adventurous minds, and like to take up new studies. Many Sagittarians are keenly interested in philosophy and the world of ideas, and they also love to have a good time and are fun to be with.
Sagittarius has a lively and inquiring mind, and will always be asking questions about everything. Above all, they have great faith in themselves, and their special and unique gift is this ability to wish upon a lucky star and believe their dreams really will come true.

Taurus -
April 21st to May 21st

The bull is used to describe the sign of Taurus because he usually is plodding and peaceful in his movements. He is deliberate and relaxed and enjoys his food.
A typical Taurus person likes comfort, and is willing to work hard for the things that make him happy. Like a bull he does not easily lose his temper, but when he does get angry it is best to stay out of his way!
The most important thing to Taurus is stability. Many with a horoscope dominated by Taurus people love beautiful things. They may also love the land, and be happiest in the country. Some Taurus people have fine voices and a talent for music, or they may be good at sculpture or woodwork. Others are practical and can be excellent accountants or bookkeepers. But sometimes Taurus people take a long time to decide what they are best at, because this is a patient sign and Taurus people are in no hurry.
Taurus people have a solid, reliable quality which reminds them of the earth itself. Their special gifts are their reliability, and their ability to bring peace and stability into other people's lives.

Virgo -
August 23rd to September 22nd

The symbol of Virgo the Maiden represents a cool, clear quality to the way that a typical Virgo person thinks.
Virgo people are usually very gentle and quiet, and love small animals and growing things. Many Virgos love to do detailed things and are talented at crafts like dressmaking. They will work hard to create something which is beautiful and useful at the same time. People born under the sign of Virgo are often happy to be alone, providing they know that they are needed and appreciated by others. In fact, the most important thing to people with a strong Virgo influence in their horoscope is service. They are always ready to help others, and are very sympathetic to their friend's problems. Often they are shy and sensitive, but deep down are generous with their love and their talents.
Virgo people need to feel that they are contributing something worthwhile to life. Their special gentleness and quietness is much needed in this world.

Capricorn -
December 23rd to January 21st

The mountain goat is always climbing higher and higher toward the summit. He is sure-footed and never falls, and knows where he is going. Other animals cannot catch him because he simply climbs higher and looks out over the world from a safe and secure place on the mountain top.
Capricorns are the type of people who have a goal towards which they will work hard and long. They usually have plenty of self-discipline and are successful in what they do.
The most important thing to a Capricorn is achievement. He will tend to take life seriously, and it is important for him to be good at something. He needs to feel that he has a skill, something he can do better than anyone else. Capricorn people are hard workers and many of them make excellent teachers, lawyers and statesmen. They are also quiet and diplomatic and know how to be subtle and tactful in their dealings with others. It may take a long time for you to get to know a Capricorn person, because he is often serious and shy by nature.
Work is very important to people with a Capricornian horoscope. Family life is equally important, and they may have a love of history and tradition. Their special and unique gift is their inner determination to succeed at what they want in life, and that means they probably will.

Gemini -
May 22nd to June 22nd

The twins are used to describe the sign of Gemini because typical Gemini people love to share ideas with someone else. The most important thing for a Gemini is communication. Gemini people are almost always curious about lots of different things. A person with strong Gemini influence in their horoscope usually enjoys being with other people, and loves to talk about the latest thing he is doing. People usually like their Gemini friends, because they have something interesting to share with everybody.
Many Gemini people are talented at writing, teaching and public speaking. Some are gifted dancers. Many of them work in the fields of radio, television and newspapers because they love to be around when news is being created. It is especially important for Gemini people to travel and meet new people.
Gemini people have a sparkling, changeable, light quality which makes them think of the light and refreshing breeze of a spring day.
Geminians feel good when they are right in the middle of exciting things and can tell their friends their own story of what happened. They can brighten up a whole room full of people, and teach them something new at the same time.

Libra -
September 23rd to October 22nd

When you use a pair of scales you must get exactly the right amount on each side to make them balance. If there is too much on one side, or too little on the other, the scales will tip.
Libra people seem to need equal amounts of everything in their lives to be happy. They need to keep a balance between work and play, and between their thoughts and their emotions. Sometimes they seem to have trouble making decisions, but this is because they must consider all sides of a question first. They are always striving for perfection and balance, and love beauty and harmony around them.
The most important thing for a Libra person is this idea of harmony. Libra people love to have people about them and to feel that they are appreciated. They usually get very interested in relationships early in life, because they need love and companionship. Lots of Libra people are artistic and appreciate beautiful things. Sometimes they are talented at music or singing, and often dress well. But they may also be good at mathematics and science, because there is a clear, logical quality to the way they think. Usually Libra people are well liked because they are charming and easy to get along with. When a Libra person argues or behaves badly, it is usually because he feels that something is unfair.
Libra feels when everything in their life seems to be harmonious and well-balanced, and when they have friends to go places or do things with.

Aquarius -
January 22nd to February 20th

The man who carries the pitcher of water freely shares his water with all those who are thirsty. This is a good symbol for people who have a horoscope with one or more planets in Aquarius, because they are generous in sharing their gifts with other people.
Aquarians are often humanitarians. This means that they are interested in people and will feel concern for people as a group. They believe that everyone is their friend, whether they are black or white, rich or poor, beautiful or ugly. Aquarius is a friendly sign.
Many Aquarians have excellent minds. They are very clever at science and are especially interested in anything which can help people. They are often fascinated by gadgets and inventions, and some Aquarians become great inventors themselves. Others may support political movements concerned with questions of freedom and justice. Aquarius people, are often not very emotional, because they are more interested in exchanging ideas and helping others.
Aquarius' special and unique gift is their tolerance and understanding of other people. They have the gift of being able to perceive what people really think and feel, no matter how they are dressed, or what walk of life they come from, and people feel they are their friend because they are truly interested in them. They can help people to make the best out of their own lives.