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Astrology For Dummies 2!

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This week in our Astrology series we bring you Astrology for Dummies #2 and we go in depth with all the twelve signs of the zodiac; Aries – Taurus – Gemini – Cancer – Leo – Virgo – Libra – Scorpio – Sagittarius – Capricorn – Aquarius – Pisces. We believe the knowledge of our qualities and disadvantages will put us in a good road to positive interactions with each other. Astrology is one of the few studies we think can bring us to that very reachable dream of self consciousness and self realization.

Aries (March 21 - April 19)

This first sign of the zodiac is associated with new beginnings and creativity. The Aries individual strives for challenges and likes to find new adventures. Mars is the ruler of this sign and Aries people are likely to be leaders. They are always competitive, brave and confident. Aries individuals are excellent at starting up projects but will often fail in seeing these projects through. A lot of great leaders and pioneers were born under this sign. Aries individuals do need to work very hard at seeing another’s point of view. Like the true fire sign, their tempers are furious and they find it almost impossible to compromise on issues about which they feel strongly. They are helpless at dealing with the mundane and unpleasant tasks of life, whilst naturally undemanding and most often aggressive.

Taurus (April 20th - May 20th)

This sign appreciates and works at developing harmony and peace, as we might expect of a sign ruled by the planet Venus. They enjoy the comforts of life, but of course, the comforts of life cost money and they understand this and plan to achieve financial security, to afford and they may be quite materialistic at times. They have a talent for creating a happy, comfortable, peaceful and luxurious home. They are affectionate and warm with children and friends. They must periodically examine themselves and their lives and avoid falling into an unchanging and sometimes boring way of life. They sometimes miss out on opportunities because they are unwilling to take risks and feel threatened by change.

Gemini (May 21st - June 20th)

Ruled by Mercury, this is an intellectual, rational sign. In direct contrast with the previous sign of Taurus, Gemini finds it difficult to commit. They prefer fast changing circumstances, constant stimulation and ever new experiences for they are intimidated by responsibility. The wit and charm of these people makes them popular socially, though they can be cool and lacking in sympathy in more intimate situations. In love, these people are flirtatious and excitable but they can quickly move on to someone who is more superficially attractive. They will not tolerate possessiveness in a long term partner. Gemini people are easily bored. Their minds are constantly on the go and looking for something new to order and analyze. They are ideally suited to journalism, the legal profession, the transport industry or any work in which their mind can be constantly stimulated and they can use their excellent communicative abilities. Gemini must beware of flitting constantly from one situation to another and avoiding commitment and its rewards forever. They must also resist the urge to deceive others - Mercury is also associated with thieving and lying! They also need to come to an acceptance that they cannot be young and irresponsible forever.

Cancer (June 21st - July 22nd)

Those born under this sign are the most sensitive in the zodiac. Well aware of their vulnerability, they are most concerned to build around them a secure family and domestic life. Home life is sacred and the Cancer individual will be devoted, sympathetic and loyal to his or her loved ones. As they have so much invested in other people, they can be very clinging and possessive. These people are quite demanding of others and will resort to manipulation to get their own way. Ruled by the Moon, Cancer is a moody and changeable sign. They may find it difficult in facing up to the harsh realities of life, preferring to live in the world of their imagination. They also love reminiscing for they have wonderful memories and are very sentimental about them.

Leo (July 23rd - August 23rd)

Leos have a natural ability to command respect and love from others. It is their generosity, warmth and heroism which is so attractive. Their integrity is absolute and because of this they lack the ability to manipulate. They are always open and frank, rather naïvely thinking that it is best to tell the truth. There is an innocence and playfulness in Leos which comes from their love of life and their zest for getting the most out of every experience. Leos have huge hearts and can be easily hurt by rejection. They always feel that they have excellent advice to give others but this will often be misinterpreted as arrogance and can alienate people. The trust and respect that Leo can arouse in others makes them born leaders.

Virgo (24th August - 23rd September)

Virgo people set themselves almost impossibly high standards. They will always do their best to achieve perfection and they expect the same level of commitment from family and colleagues. They have clear, rational minds which they apply to solve practical problems and success on this practical level brings them their greatest happiness. Virgos are not afraid to perform humble tasks and they are so careful and persistent that often they will succeed far beyond everybody’s expectations. Virgos plan everything to the last detail as they have a genuine fear of disorder. Virgos may alienate others through their nit-picking criticisms of all around them who constantly fail to live up to their high standards. Many Virgo people choose to live alone as they are not good at surrendering themselves to passion. They must remember not to drive their loved ones away from them with ruthless criticism.

Libra (23rd September - 22nd October)

Libra is the sign of marriage and partnership. Above all in life, they seek harmony. Their approach to life is essentially intellectual and they are capable of great mental detachment. Librans are always charming and popular socially. These people always want to please other people and be liked by them. It is quite easy for Librans to put their own opinions, needs and ambitions on hold in order to fit in with those around them. They are constantly trying to find a balance in life and do this by means of their associations with others. Their ability to see both sides of an issue and their strong sense of justice make it very difficult for Librans to actually make a decision or commit themselves. Their ability to be a friend to everyone can sometimes smack of hypocrisy. They value tact more than honesty. They can also be totally indecisive and their love of the good things in life can make them self-indulgent. Librans may also be attracted to careers in the arts or selling luxury goods where they can use their strong sense of salesmanship.

Scorpio (23rd October – 23rd November)

This is a powerful sign which has a great ability to follow through on plans in a determined way. The intense passion and energy of these individuals makes it imperative that they act from the highest and purest motives as once set on a course, they will almost always succeed. But they will also be capable of influencing others enormously as their charisma and sense of commitment is overwhelming. They are more vulnerable than they immediately appear. They are extremely sensitive and quite easily hurt. And their hurts are remembered for a long time. They are very good at behind the scenes work and in research. Some are attracted to detective work and healing professions and some to work in which they deal with financial resources. They are often concerned at some point in their lives in what is hidden - hence their association with sexuality, money, death and the occult. They are the most resentful sign of the zodiac and very easily jealous.

Sagittarius (24th November - 21st December)

Those born under this sign are extremely broad minded, optimistic and confident. They are generous and understanding and totally uninterested in petty jealousies. These people always have faith that things will turn out right in the end, no matter how bad things may be. Their positive thought patterns tend to attractive positive experiences to them. These people are honest to a fault but rarely talk about it. It is essential for them to be independent as freedom is the staff of life to them. They certainly value contact with foreign cultures as they consider this to be a valuable way of broadening the mind. They are often motivated to pass on their learning to others and can make very gifted teachers. Infidelity is often an issue in a Sagittarius marriage as, for these people, there is always a new adventure beckoning around the corner. Sagittarians need to develop some of the cool logic of the opposite sign of Gemini, to balance their lofty idealism.

Capricorn (22nd December - 19th January)

The sign of Capricorn is ruled by the stern planet Saturn and those born under this sign often find life laborious and demanding. They pit themselves against life, working in a determined, careful way until they reach the top of the mountain. Only then do they feel secure and fulfilled. The Capricorn path is often a very lonely one as they have no time, even when they long, for pleasure and relaxation. Capricorns can endure any hardship and deprivation if they feel they are nearing their goals. Often they achieve their greatest success later in life. These individuals are never afraid of responsibility, domestically or professionally. For whatever reason, they are likely to attract far greater responsibilities than other people. Family members may feel neglected as the Capricorn relentlessly requires possessions and status. Whichever professional arena they choose, and they can excel in any, they will undertake their duties with great seriousness. Capricorn individuals must beware that they do not miss out on life’s joys because they always have their nose to the hustle of trying to work hard.

Aquarius (20th January - 18th February)

Aquarians are gifted thinkers. Aquarians are humanitarian and motivated in all they do by the desire to make the world a better place. These individuals love to work in a group. They love their work if it gives them the opportunity to express original ideas. Sometimes, they are seen as rebellious - this occurs when they do not have an appropriate outlet for their original ideas. They are quite stubborn about having their own time and territory and for this reason they can be difficult to live with. They do need to remember that their loved ones want to be treated in a special way, rather than with the same tolerance and affection as anyone who comes into their orbit. They are likely to have friends from all walks of life and enjoy sharing their interests and ideas with them. They are often inclined to get involved in campaigns to alleviate suffering, inequality or pollution.

Pisces (19th February - 20th March)

People who are born under this sign are gentle, dreamy people who often prefer to avoid the realities of everyday life. It is sometimes not easy for them to be their own person. They are so sensitive to the moods and needs of other people that they will automatically adapt to fulfil those. They have limitless sympathy for the human condition. They are so changeable that they cannot always be relied on. They can be quite economical with the truth at times. These individuals are not robust and have little resistance to illness. They can quite often fall victim to addiction in an attempt to escape from reality.

Love and marriage is often the most important thing to them. They enjoy all aspects of domestic life and display their affections easily. They can succeed in the arts, in music or in the healing professions. They must avoid dishonesty and their tendency to become caught up in worry, even paranoia. Their almost ever present feeling of discontent can drain their energy and encourage them to dream away the time and miss valuable opportunities.

Next week we’ll bring you the third article on our Astrology for Dummies series. With any question with Astrology and or me Mordecai III, please send me a message. Thanx…