Posts Tagged ‘zodiac sign’

The Elements of Astrology

Monday, May 11th, 2009

In astrology, each zodiac sign is associated with the elements. There are four classic elements: water, fire, earth and air.

Fire signs are said to be positive or extrovert masculine signs. Fire represents desires and creative energies. Zodiac signs associated with fire are Aries, Leo and Sagittarius.

Earth signs are also positive masculine. Earth represents material resources, possessions and environment. Zodiac signs classified under the Earth element includes Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn.

Air signs are negative, introvert feminine signs. Air stands for the intellect and the ability to reason and communicate. Signs under this element include Gemini, Libra and Aquarius.

Water signs like Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces are also introvert feminine signs. Water corresponds to imagination, human feelings and the ability to love and sustain.

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Different Ways to Get Your Daily Dose of Horoscopes

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009

For some people, horoscopes are their guilty pleasure. Having an insight into how your day may turn out is quiet enjoyable. It is also entertaining to find out how the stars can affect some aspects of your life.

There are different ways to access your horoscope. It takes skill to plot out the true astrological interpretation behind your birthdate. But for those who seek the daily dose of their zodiac sign readings, it may come in a variety of channels:

SMS Horoscope – If you’re a mobile and always on-the-go, why not opt to get your daily readings via text message. It goes right to your phone and most services will only ask you to register once and indicate your zodiac sign during the registration process.

Email Horoscope – Receive your horoscope reading right in your email inbox with a subscription. Make sure you whitelist your email provider or at least check your spam box for your first email horoscope reading.

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Taurus: The Steady. Reliable and Persistent

Monday, May 4th, 2009

Taurus is the second astrological sign in the zodiac. It is symbolized by the bull. Strangely, it is considered a feminine, negative sign. It is ruled by the planet Venus (along with the zodiac Libra).

People whose birthdays fall between April 21 and May 20 are said to be born under this horoscope star sign. Taurus is also considered an earth sign. As such, they are very much in touch with their senses. They enjoy those they can see, feel, smell, hear and taste. They are very warm-hearted and loving people. Taureans are compatible with Capricorns and Virgos.

They are often described as those who play it cool and are always calm. They are patient and reliable, but can also be persistent and determined. Sometimes, that persistence is translated into being bull-headed and stubborn.

As a negative sign, they tend to be introverts. They keep their feelings well hidden. This makes them seem somewhat aloof or even snobby. They can sometimes be self-indulgent, and in extreme cases, greedy.

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Astrological Angles: Constructing the Horoscope

Monday, April 6th, 2009

People have varied ways of understanding what a horoscope is. Some think it is just what they read in magazines and newspapers as anecdotes related to zodiac signs. Others take it more seriously and believe in its power of divination. Others relate the word to the Chinese horoscope that bases predictions on your year of birth and your animal sign.

Traditionally speaking, a horoscopes is a chart of the celestial bodies during a certain event and as seen from a certain place on Earth. The geocentric reading of the stars is most often related to the moment of a person’s birth.

Today, the word horoscope is loosely used to refer to the interpretation behind the charting. The star sign is as important as the process of creating the horoscope itself.

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Eastern vs Western Horoscopes

Friday, April 3rd, 2009

Western astrology is significantly different from Eastern astrology. Western astrology relies heavily on the 12 signs of the horoscope and plotting the birth chart. Some concepts you may come across when studying Western astrology include the native, celestial spheres, the plane of the equator, the plane of the ecliptic, the plane of the horizon, angles, houses and much more.

When constructing horoscope using Western Astrology, one has to base the analysis on the birth of the subject. For a more detailed analysis, a natal chart can be generated using the exact time and place of birth. This is then translated as Universal Time and converted into local sidereal time. The ephemeris determines the positions of certain celestial bodies during the time of birth. Mathematical equations are used to measure angles.

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Natal Chart and Your Personalized Horoscope

Thursday, April 2nd, 2009

Horoscopes are commonly associated with your zodiac sign, which then corresponds to a specific range of dates. If you are looking for a astrology or psychic reading that is more is customized to you, one way is to get your natal chart. This is an astrological mapping based on the exact time of a person’s birth at a particular place on Earth.

For a more accurate horoscope, birth time may also be included in the calculation. This helps the reader plot more precise primary chart angles. If the time of birth is not readily available, a solar chart may be used instead. For this type of horoscopes generation, the position of the sun at midnight or at noon can be sued as the time of birth.

A natal chart is unique to you. It is extremely rare for two people to have the same birth charts – even twins are have different ones due to one child being born before the other.

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Aries: The First Astrological Sign

Wednesday, April 1st, 2009

Originating from the constellation of Aries, this zodiac sign is symbolized by the ram. It is considered a masculine, positive sign. This zodiac is ruled by the planet Mars and is considered a fire sign. Aries’s natural house is the first house of the horoscope.

People whose birthdays fall from March 21st to April 19th are said to be born under this  tropical zodiac. Traditional Aries traits include being adventurous, confident, energetic, courageous, enthusiastic and witty.

They can also have a child-like wonder to them; they can be zestful and humorous. They keep a certain youthfulness despite their age. Arians also have an affinity for games, a characteristic that makes them rather charming.

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The 12 Houses of the Horoscope

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

Most people have heard of the 12 signs of zodiac, but few have knowledge about the 12 houses. An astrological signs chart for determining the horoscope, begins with a framework of 12 houses.

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The position of the houses depends on time and location rather than on dates. It is said to represent the spheres of life. These are divisions of the path of the sun across the sky (also called the ecliptic plane) as seen form the earth. They are numbered counter-clockwise from the eastern horizon. The first six houses are below the horizon, while the next six sit above it.

The Babylonians are said to be the first to use the twelve houses. The 12 houses are as follows:

1.Vita – The House of Self is usually associated with beginnings.
2.Lucrum – The House of Value pertains to both material and immaterial things, and also pertains to self-worth.
3.Fratres – The House of Communications represents the childhood environment as well as family such as siblings. The English translation of the word is “brothers”
4.Genitor – House of Home and Family, this can represent ancestry and heritage. In English, it means “parents”
5.Nati – House of Pleasure is associated with things for enjoyment, it may include leisure activities or passion and love.

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Pisces: The Last of the Zodiacs

Friday, March 20th, 2009

Pisces - Last of the zodiacs

Pisces is the twelfth and the last of the zodiac signs. This water sign originates from the Pisces constellation and is ruled by the planet Jupiter. Some modern astrologers contest that Neptune is the rightful planetary ruler of this star sign.

It is represented by a pair of fish facing opposite directions. As it is a watery astrological sign, it is associated with both positive and negative traits. Pisces born individuals are said to be imaginative, sensitive, compassionate and kind. However, they can also be unrealistic, secretive and easily swayed. The opposing directions of the fish can signify a sense of duality.

Pisceans are generally gentle, charitable and patient. It is the zodiac sign of the good-natured. They are said to be selfless and spiritual. They symbolic fish can also suggest that they go with the flow and are easy-going.

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Finding Love Through the Stars

Monday, March 16th, 2009

There are nights when the stars shine bright and the moon is round and full. Often, the lonely and brokenhearted veer away from such romantic sights. If you are one such fool, maybe you should think twice before looking away.

In ancient times, just as the stars were able to foretell fortunes and events of a person via the positioning of the zodiacs, these celestial bodies were also said to bring news about love.

Love horoscopes can tell you how your day or week will fare based on your zodiac sign. The love advice is based on simple astrology that takes your birthday and relates it with one of the zodiac signs. The zodiac sign is then compared to the current position of other celestial bodies such as the sun, the moon and the stars.

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