Astrology really helps you to get to know yourself and the ones around you better. Real or not, astrology operates with sophisticated meanings and symbols. And, if you read the characteristics or your zodiac sign and you reach to the conclusion that some, or many of them, describe you, it’s a step to self-knowledge. Finding out which are your strongest and your weakest points is something that might have a significant impact on your life. Also, astrology and horoscopes help you relate with the ones around you. There are compatibilities and conflicts between zodiac signs. Astrology can teach you to avoid people that have a malefic influence on your life. However, you shouldn’t treat astrology like an exact science and you shouldn’t make important decisions relying on it. Just take it like a tool that helps you get in touch with your spirituality and inner wisdom.

Do you want to find out more about astrology, zodiacs or horoscopes? Well, there are many books, magazines and websites ready to teach you. All you have to do is keep your mind opened. For centuries, people relied on horoscopes to acquire some sort of perspective over their lives. Well, you can use some perspective too.

Sun is the planet of Leo and transmits vitality, vibrancy and action. Moon governs Cancer, and naturally means mystery, intuition and emotion. Mercury rules Gemini and Virgo, and the special meanings of this planet are communication, intellectual strength and good communication. Venus conducts Libra and Taurus and symbolizes beauty, harmony and equilibrium. Mars governs Aries and it’s the planet of determination, energy and initiative. Jupiter is the ruling planet for the Sagittarius zodiac sign and brings spirituality, belief and expansion. Saturn controls Capricorn and it’s the planet of wise people. Being governed by Saturn means that you are controlled, studious and concentrate. Uranus conducts Aquarius, and the meanings of this planet and the zodiac sign are permanent change, innovation and revolution. Neptune, the planet of Pisces, stands for intuition, unconscious, spiritual power and dreaming. Pluto is associated with Scorpio and brings to its natives the power of reinventing, rebirth and transformation.

If you were born under a certain planet, you are entrusted with the qualities and the meanings that the planet has and your actions are governed by its characteristics. However, not only the planet guides you. Sun and Moon come in conjunction with all those planets, bringing subtle, yet essential influences to your existence.

Otter (Jan 20 – Feb 18) is unconventional and a little sneaky, but always gets the job done. Wolf (Feb 19 – Mar 20) is both passionate and independent, being the perfect lover. Falcon (Mar 21 – Apr 19) has a powerful will, being the ideal leader. Another characteristic of Falcon is that it never wastes time. Beaver (Apr 20 – May 20) is adaptable, takes charge of the situation and solves it. Practical sense is its main quality. Deer (May 21 – Jun 20) is a creator and also an inspiration to other. Woodpecker (Jun 21 – Jul 21) are empathic, nurturing and, in the same time, practical and organized. They make great friends and amazing parents. Salmon (Jul 22 – Aug 20) is energetic and enthusiastic, motivating others to take action. Salmon is also focused and very determined to reach its goals. Bear (Aug 22 – Sep 21) is practical and pragmatic. People born in this sign are good negotiators and they can make successful diplomats or businessmen. Raven (Sep 22 – Oct 22) is smart and habile, being a great entrepreneur. People governed by Raven can teach you a lot, but they can also be demanding and even vindictive. Snake (Oct 23 – Nov 22) is the sign of spirituality and great psychic powers. Many Native American shamans were born in this sign. Owl (Nov 23 – Dec 21) is friendly, out going and enthusiastic. Owls are great friends and you have a lot of fun every time when you are around one. Goose (Dec 22 – Jan 19) is perseverant and ambitious. Gooses always get what they want and reach their goals.

Aries, or the Ram, is the sign of great creators. People from this sign are intuitive, spontaneous and extremely sociable. The sign of Taurus, or the Bull, governs people that are strong minded, practical, and have a very powerful will. Gemini (The Twins) are dual, moody people, but they can also be flexible, adaptable and great negotiators. Cancer (the Crab) is the sign of traditionalist, loving-family people. They take all their responsibilities very serious. You can always count on them. Leo, or the Lion, is governed by Sun, and people born in this zodiac sign are passionate, vibrant and powerful. They are natural leaders in all groups, so they make great bosses. Virgo (the Virgin) is the sign of delightful, seductive people. Still, they can be quite analytical and they are great in finding and interpreting information. The zodiac sign of Libra (the Scale) is, as the name clearly says, populated with people that are all about balance and stability. They are intuitive, and they love harmony and balance in all their forms, including arts, architecture and decorations. Scorpio (the Scorpion) is the sign of bold, daring people. They are very outspoken and they tend to make rush judgments and decisions. However, they are very generous and, if you need to borrow some money, talk to a Scorpio. Sagittarius, or the Centaur, brings us the true philosophers. People governed by Sagittarius have a tremendous capacity to focus, thus achieving their goals pretty rapidly. Capricorn (the Goat) is the sign of very smart, practical people. They are great inventors and have a big influence on those around them. Aquarius (The Water Bearer) governs honest, practical people, who love to help others. Pisces (The Fish) is the sign of generous, gentle and trustworthy people.

Most people know their zodiac sign in western astrology. But, if you are truly interested in astrology, you can start finding out more about Indian astrology and Chinese astrology. The basic idea is the same: the planets above govern our lives. Indian astrology is very much like the western one – in fact, they are two branches that grow from the same tree. The 12 signs from Indian astrology are direct correspondents of the 12 zodiac signs from western astrology. When it comes to Chinese zodiac signs, there are important differences. There are also 12 signs, but each of them is an animal that corresponds to a certain type of personality. Not only the date when you were born is important to find out your astrological sign, but also the year.

Whether you are interested in western astrology, Indian or Chinese one, you get in touch with old knowledge. How much truth hide inside that knowledge is very hard to say and it’s something that each person decides. However, finding out more about astrological signs an their meanings is fun, insightful and can be a great method to find out more about you and about the ones around you.

The horoscope is an instrument that based on your zodiac signs and the movements of planets, sun and moon, tell you how your life will be during a determined period of time. Astrologists calculate horoscopes for periods like a day, a week, a month or even an entire year. The horoscopes are general, made for all the people from the same zodiac sign. But, if you want, an astrologist can calculate you a very detailed horoscope, based not only on the date you were born, but also the hour.

Astrology was extremely important during the Antiquity, Middle Ages and Renaissance, until modern times. People sere paying a lot of attention to what planets told them and they were even making important decision based on astrological signs and their meaning. Astrological signs and the horoscope are still very popular today. Most people know their zodiac sign and they enjoy a lot reading the characteristics for their sign. Also, reading or listening to the radio the daily horoscope is, for many of us, just the right way to start the day. Even if you don’t entirely believe what the horoscope tells you, hearing that you’ll get lucky, you’ll make money or that you’ll you’re your true love makes you start your day in a positive way.

Not only that astrology gives you details about your personality and anticipates what will happen to you, but it’s also a guide on how you relate with other people. The zodiac signs have compatibilities and conflicts between them. People who are passionate about this old science use those compatibilities when it comes to relating with people from their lives. If you are interested in astrology, there are many websites with all the details you have to know. You can even contact an astrologist and ask her or him to make your personalized horoscope.

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