posted February 28, 2003 07:24 AM              

Aries

Cardinal, fire, ruler Mars
Aries people are born leaders. They take initiative and take action. They have a lot of energy and vitality. They are very good at starting new things although there might be a problem with seeing projects through to completion. They enjoy challenges and will not be easily discouraged. They can overcome odds that most of us will not even think to attempt. They will often break new ground venturing into the unknown and exploring new things. They are a lot like their symbol, the Ram. They can be too forceful steamrolling others and forcing their ideas on people. They do not like to admit they were wrong and will stick to their opinions. They can be too blunt appearing tactless. They will say what they mean and will not try to spare your feelings. Essentially being a leader in whatever they do is what makes them tick. They are go-getters and are very positive. They will not be discouraged and will pursue their goals relentlessly.

Jobs: Firefighter, surgeon, entrepreneur, salesperson, optometrist, neurologist, producer, director, butcher, coach.
Famous: Elton John, Bette Davis, Anne Heche, Diana Ross, Timothy Dalton, Dorris Day, Spike Lee, Hans Christian Anderson, Vincent Van Gogh, Marlon Brando.

Taurus

Fixed, earth, ruler Venus
Taureans like the finer things in life. They appreciate beauty in their surroundings. They like art and also culinary delights. They need harmony and beauty around them to feel at home. They are also like the bull though in the sense that they are stubborn. It is a fixed sign after all. They will dig in their heels once they have made up their minds and it will take a lot to make them change it. Venus is the goddess of love and beauty and these things are central to the natives of this sign. They value their relationships highly and will always try to make their partner happy. Stability and practicality is part of the personality. They tend to be quite conservative and do not like far-fetched ideas or schemes. They prefer the down-to–earth approach to most things in life. They are loyal and committed and will stick with what they have started and see it through to the end. Your practical side also gives you the ability to work with money. You don not get emotional about it so you can make good, informed decisions regarding money and finance.

Jobs: banker, architect, real estate agent, dancer, decorator, fund raiser, auctioneer, florist, confectioner, designer, musician.
Famous: Fred Astraire, Dennis Hopper, Shakespeare, Cher, Adolf Hitler, Al Pacino, Sigmund Freud, Johannes Brahms, George Clooney.

Gemini

Mutable, air, ruler Mercury.
Gemini’s enjoy a mental challenge. They are good communicators and are quite sociable. The twins, as they are also known, is a very good symbol for this sign. They always seem to have a couple of things happening at the same time and they are quite capable of handling this. You can sometimes see it in their eyes: they will not focus on one thing for a long time. Instead their eyes will dart around (just like their minds)! As a mutable sign, they are adaptable. They take change in their stride embracing the challenge and making the best of the situation. It may be difficult to know what they will do next, usually they do not know themselves! They change their minds and their moods quite often. They like to talk and will use their intellectual abilities to a great extent. They are never boring although they are generally rational they do enjoy excitement and are often the life of the party.

Jobs: Ad writer, author, broker, correspondent, mimic, librarian, journalist, cartoonist, driver, narrator, reporter, spokesperson, courier, bookseller, auto dealer.
Famous: Tim Allen, Marilyn Monroe, Joan Collins, JFK, Drew Barrymore, Paul McCartney, Donald Trump, Yeats, Bob Dylan, Paul Gauguin.

Cancer

Cardinal, water, ruler the moon.
Cancerians are sensitive and they are affected by their surroundings. They are the mothers and nurturers. They are ruled by their emotions and will follow this much rather than their intellect. They can pick up on the emotions of others and will see through them. It is difficult to hide your emotions from them. They usually have a very strong connection with their mother or the person who played a maternal role in their lives. The home is of great importance to cancerians. Their roots have to be strong so that they can feel emotionally secure. Family traditions and sentimentality are strong features in their lives. They are generally collectors and they do not like to throw anything away. They keep all type of things incase they need it for a rainy day. And they worry (very often needlessly) about what might go wrong. This is a very strong motivation for their actions as they are always planning for emergencies.

Jobs: Dietitian, chef, farmer, baker, builder, gardener, midwife, sailor, shopkeeper, lifeguard, hotel worker, plumber, landowner, collector, producer.
Famous: Dan Aykroyd, Estee Lauder, Bill Cosby, Louis Armstrong, Meryl Streep, princess Diana, Nelson Mandela, George Bush, Pamela Anderson.

Leo

Fixed, fire, ruler the sun.
Leo’s are dramatic and they like to be quite extravagant in their actions. They are generally warm and giving. They are also ambitious and creative. They are often performers, as they like to show off. They are strong and this gives them the ability to get things done. They can be overbearing but are natural leaders. As a fixed sign they are set in their ways and stick to their ideas. Their ideas are often quite original and often fun and this makes them popular with people. They do see themselves as the center of the universe, similar to the sun, which is their ruler. The world seems to revolve around them and this is due their confidence and go-getter nature. Pride is very important to them. They will go to great lengths to keep their dignity. They are also very loyal and make great friends. They can be depended upon to help you out in any situation. On the other hand their own comfort is very important to them. They like to spend money and will ensure that they are surrounded by luxury.

Jobs: Athlete, COE, artist, teacher, director, educator, comedian, performer, talk show host, goldsmith, celebrity announcer, marketer, tour guide, actor professor.
Famous: Alfred Hitchcock, Robert Redford, Fidel Castro, Napoleon, Andy Warhol, Bill Clinton, Sandra Bullock, Ben Affleck, Gillian Anderson, Roman Polansky.

Virgo

Mutable, earth, ruler Mercury.
Virgo’s are born to serve. They are hard workers. They are precise and methodical and will complete any task with meticulous detail. They have a great sense of responsibility. They might appear modest but they consider this an asset. They will take on any task with great enthusiasm and they will do it right the first time, every time. They will not overlook any detail and they enjoy research. Finding facts is a great challenge to them. Their minds are always busy. They also have quite a lot of physical energy. Neatness and tidiness come natural to them. They like their environment to be organized and clean. They will probably also be quite meticulous about their appearance as well. They will have the same attitude about their health probably to the point of hypochondria. This makes them take very good care of their health. They will be health gurus with a lot of knowledge about different aspects in the field. They may even choose a career in the healthcare field.

Jobs: Cleaner, healer, engineer, doctor, clerk, housekeeper, technician, janitor, file clerk, proofreader, dressmaker, inspector, volunteer, porter, dietitian, copy writer.
Famous: Cameron Diaz, Ricki Lake, Sean Connory, Richards Gere, Micheal Jackson, Keanu Reeves, Stephen King, Tommy Lee Jones, Roger Waters, Claudia Schiffer.

Libra

Cardinal, air, ruler Venus.
Harmony and balance are very important to Librans. They want this in their environment as well as internally. This is the reason they are not fond of conflict. Anything that disturbs the balance is not welcome. They are also very concerned with partnerships. Relationships with romantic or business partnerships are very important to them. They look at all things from various angles to determine the best outcome. They apply this to most aspects in their lives. They enjoy being sociable and spending time with people. They can be very charming and always say the right things at the right time. They enjoy going to things like the ballet and art exhibitions. They are at their happiest when surrounded by beauty. Being an air sign they do enjoy mental challenges. Although they don’t like conflict they do enjoy reasoning and discussing topics with others. They are always fair and diplomatic though.

Jobs: Graphic artist, art dealer, writer, hairdresser, designer, architect, host, mediator, sculptor, painter, engraver, negotiator, agent, lawyer, landscaper, model.
Famous: Julie Andrews, John Lennon, Sting, Michael Douglas, Ernie Els, Roger Moore, Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow, Paul Simon, Will Smith, Ralph Lauren.

Scorpio

Fixed, water, ruler Pluto/ mars
Scorpio’s are generally quite serious people. They do not take things lightly. Getting to the bottom of anything is their mission in life. They love to probe secrets and make very good investigators. They often have strong intuition as well. They are very determined and will often get their way. They are very intense and do not take things lightly. When they fail they have the ability to transform themselves and start over. Inner power and transformation is what this sign is all about. You might find it difficult to understand their motivation and this is due to their secretive nature. They are not afraid of anything and will see opportunities that a lot of others may miss. Once they have made up their minds they will not let anyone get in their way. They have quite a temper so try to give them their space. They are passionate, loyal, determined and highly motivated.

Jobs: Doctor, scientist, detective, plumber, hypnotist, security guard, biochemist, analyst, surgeon, undertaker, lab technician, distiller, diver, psychiatrist.
Famous: Grace Kelly, Winona Rider, Demi Moore, Pablo Picasso, Art Garfunkel, Sally Field, Billy Graham, Leonardo Dicaprio, Bill Gates, Tim Rice, Dylan Thomas.

Sagittarius

Mutable, fire, ruler Jupiter
The purpose of life for Sagittarians is to find the meaning of life. They are interested in religion and philosophy. Travel is also a favorite pass time and they use this to explore various aspects of life. They are quite intellectual but not in a small way. They see the bigger picture and will use this insight wisely. They are good listeners and communicators although at times they may be blunt. They value their freedom highly and if this is restricted they will become very difficult. They are eternal optimists. They always try to see the good side. Knowledge is very important to them and they will try to absorb as much as possible. They are often outspoken and their views are often quite liberal. These people like adventure and excitement in their lives. Don’t give them the run of the mill 9 to 5 jobs. They want something that is different and won’t infringe on their freedom of movement and thought.

Jobs: Clergy, lawyer, diplomat, editor, judge, professor, forecaster, editor, bishop, publisher, minister, explorer, marketer, lecturer, guide, horse trainer, jockey.
Famous: Walt Disney, Frank Sinatra, Stephen Spielberg, Bruce Lee, Tina Turner, Mark Twain, Jimi Hendrix, Kim Bassinger, Jane Fonda.

Capricorn

Cardinal, earth. Ruler Saturn.
Capricorns are practical and hard working. They are ambitious and will work hard to reach their goals. They are very determined and will look at most things from a business perspective. They are good leaders but might upset others with their focused vision. They usually not settle for second best and will work until they reach the top of their chosen field. Money, fame and status are quite important to these people. They are known for their conservative, practical approach to life. They will plan most things to the last detail and will stick to this. Although they are ambitious and determined they are also patient and will wait for their hard work and planning to pay off. Capricorns are all about business and work. No way out schemes or excitement and adventure for this goat of the earth. They need things to be practical and predictable. Their own dignity is also of great importance to them. They do like sport as long as they get to win.

Jobs: Accountant, office manager, CEO, manger, rock climber, mayor, leader, president, event planet, economist, dentist, coach, geologist, astronomer, premier.
Famous: Elvis Presley, Edgar Alan Poe, Nostradamus, JRR Tolkien, Anthony Hopkins, Mary Tylor Moore, Al Capone, Rod Steward, Kate Moss, Kevin Costner.

Aquarius

Fixed, air, ruler Uranus.
Aquarians are visionaries. They are often way ahead of their time in their thinking. Their ideas are often revolutionary. They are humanitarians at heart and social welfare is very important to them. They are often involved in improving social structures. They enjoy sharing their ideas with anyone who will listen and they are quite opinionated. Bearing in mind that this is a fixed sign, they stick to their ideas and will not be easily swayed. They do get slightly impatient and upset when faced with opposition. They are very open-minded though and will not be easily shocked. Individuality is of great importance to them. They do not take kindly to strict authority figures and will rebel against any restrictions being placed in them. Trying to restrict them will just force them further into obscurity. They can often be eccentric and very original in their image and ideas. Friends are very important to them. They consider almost everyone their friend though. They are very sociable and need to interact with groups often to be happy.

Jobs: Consultant, pilot, airline personnel, electrician, aviator, senator, astrologer, inventor, market researcher, mechanic, science fiction writer, academic, and humanitarian.
Famous: Oprah Winfrey, James Dean, Phil Collins, Thomas Edison, Lewis Carol, Yoko Ono, Peter Gabriel, Bob Marley, Ronald Reagan, Charles Darwin, Mozart.

Pisces

Mutable, water, ruler Neptune.
Pisceans are ruled by their emotions. Spirituality and inner growth is very important to them. They are idealistic and are often seen as dreamers. The two fish that symbolize Pisces are representative of their ability to swim with the flow. It also points to the dual nature of the sign: the male and female aspect as well as the reality and dreams. The unconscious and the hidden aspects of life are what concern the Pisces. They are often quite intuitive, at times to the extent of being psychic. The needs of others are felt intensely by these individuals. They are caring and sympathetic and will often put the needs of others ahead of their own. The fact that they are so caught up in the nether world makes it difficult for them to grasp reality at times. When they cannot realize their dreams they can become very pessimistic. They can lean towards depression. Drugs and alcohol could prove to be a problem when they lapse into depression. The need for creative expression is strong with these folks. Art is a way to bring their dreams into reality and will help them cope with feelings of being isolated or misunderstood.

Jobs: Designer, illustrator, musician, counselor, dancer, poet, illusionist, actor, costume designer, spiritualist, art critic, curator, secret agent, painter, and photographer.
Famous: Liz Taylor, Liza Minelli, Galileo, John Steinbeck, L. Ron Hubbard, Anais Nin, Michealangelo, Albert Einstein, Jerry Lewis, Douglas Adams, Jon Bon Jovi.

posted March 03, 2003 12:44 PM            

Thanks Moonshadow
Sue

posted March 04, 2003 04:09 PM              

Although I know all about my Sun sign, I enjoyed reading about it anyway I must say most of it is about right, except for the mother-connection part and collecting things (I used to do that when I was little, though), but I'm one bleedin' afflicted Cancer anyway
AND I just hate family tradition and tradition in general - but I think this is due to my Uranus squaring my Sun.

Moonshadow, that's a heck of a lot of typing there

posted March 05, 2003 11:11 PM              

I'm fish, and it seems to be as good a sun sign sum-up as I've ever seen. Wonderful, wonderful.

posted March 11, 2003 06:26 AM              

Just a quick note: Your sun sign is the center of your personality BUT there are so many other factors to consider. This is what the rest of the course is about. So if your sun doesn't make perfect sense there might be an aspect to it or a placement that will bring our some other elements. This is why I do not agree with the newspaper type of astrology, it is just too simplified.

posted March 14, 2003 03:17 PM              

An astrologer friend of mine (who's quite into Liz Greene) says that sun signs are what our soul has chosen to become in a particular lifetime, and so we're learning to be who we really are along the way. Would you agree with that?

posted June 03, 2003 09:11 PM              

THE SUN

Image courtesy of NASA

What is the sun?

Put simply, the sun is a huge ball of hydrogen gas burning at a surface temperature of between 11,000 28,000 and degrees C.

How huge? Put simply the sun makes up 99.86% of the entire solar systems' mass.