Posts Tagged ‘zodiac’

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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