Written in the Stars
September 26, 2019
According to the New York Times, while astrology—“looking for answers, signs and predictions in the movements of the celestial bodies”—isn’t a science, it has still captivated human beings since the beginning of time. The zodiac consists of 12 constellations, one for each month, that lie on or around the ecliptic: the apparent path of the sun across the sky. Each sign is said to have its own specific personality traits and are used to predict likes and dislikes, strengths and weaknesses. However, many factors, such as the exact location of the plants and the sun during your birth, will influence the specifics of your sign. While the horoscopes may not always be accurate, no one can deny the urge to take a peek.
The descriptions of each sign were compiled from “Astrology” by Julia and Derek Parker, “The Complete Book of Birthdays: Personality Predictions for Every Day of the Year” by Clare Gibson, and “Astrology and Fortune Telling” by Sally Morningstar.
Aries
March 21–April 20
Symbol: Ram
Ruling Planet: Mars (God of War)
Element: cardinal fire
Colors: white, red
Physical Correspondence: head, brain
Stones: amethyst, ruby, diamond
Flowers: hollyhock, carnation, poppy, thistle, geranium
Keywords: urgent and assertive
Positive traits: enthusiastic, generous, quick-thinking
Negative traits: impatient, impulsive, headstrong
Taurus
April 21–May 20
Symbol: Bull
Ruling Planet: Venus (Goddess of Love)
Element: fixed earth
Colors: pale blue, lilac, pink
Physical Correspondence: neck, ears, throat
Stones: alabaster, topaz, rose quartz, emerald
Flowers: lily, lilac, daisy, mallow, poppy, violet
Keywords: determined and honourable
Positive traits: reliable, strength, patient, practical
Negative traits: stubborn, relentless, resistant to change
Gemini
May 21–June 21
Symbol: Twins
Ruling Planet: Mercury (The Messenger)
Element: mutable air
Colors: red, yellow, orange
Physical Correspondence: lungs, shoulders, arms, hands
Stones: beryl, garnet, citrine, amber, agate
Flowers: verbena, balm, tansy, yarrow, orchid, myrtle
Keywords: versatile and expressive
Positive traits: entertaining, intelligent, amusing, good communicator
Negative traits: opinionated, restless, indecisive
Cancer
June 22–July 22
Symbol: Crab
Ruling Planet: the Moon (Goddess of Emotions)
Element: cardinal water
Colors: cream, white, silver-blue, smoky gray
Physical Correspondence: stomach, breasts
Stones: pearl, moonstone, peridot
Flowers: lily, lily of the valley, water lily, white rose
Keywords: intuitive and emotional
Positive traits: kind, sympathetic, loyal,
Negative traits: sensitive, over-emotional, insecure, temperamental
Leo
July 23–August 22
Symbol: Lion
Ruling Planet: Sun (King of the Universe)
Element: fixed fire
Colors: golden yellow, orange
Physical Correspondence: spine, back, heart
Stones: ruby, yellow topaz, tiger’s eye, amber, cat’s eye
Flowers: sunflower, chamomile, marigold, celandine
Keywords: powerful and dramatic
Positive traits: creative, enthusiastic, energetic, courageous
Negative traits: vanity, egotism, dramatic
Virgo
August 23–September 22
Symbol: Virginal Woman
Ruling Planet: Mercury (The Messenger)
Element: mutable earth
Colors: indigo, navy blue
Physical Correspondence: intestines, abdomen, spleen
Stones: sapphire, amethyst, carnelian, peridot
Flowers: jasmine, wintergreen, sage, narcissus, cornflower
Keywords: discriminating and analytical
Positive traits: tidy, organized, meticulous, modest
Negative traits: critical, fussy, narrow-minded
Libra
September 23–October 22
Symbol: Scales
Ruling Planet: Venus (Goddess of Love)
Element: cardinal air
Colors: pink, blue, lavender
Physical Correspondence: kidneys
Stones: quartz, opal, jade, emerald, sapphire
Flowers: rose, pansy, foxglove, daisy, hydrangea
Keywords: harmony and diplomacy
Positive traits: calm, rational, romantic
Negative traits: frivolous, flightiness
Scorpio
October 23–November 21
Symbol: Scorpion
Ruling Planet: Pluto (planet of regeneration and change)
Element: fixed water
Colors: red, maroon
Physical Correspondence: genitals, bladder
Stones: topaz, agate, ruby, garnet, carnelian, amber
Flowers: heather, thistle, geranium, chrysanthemum
Keywords: passion and power
Positive traits: passionate, creative, discerning, driven
Negative traits: obsessive, jealous, brooding, moody
Sagittarius
November 22–December 21
Symbol: Centaur/Archer
Ruling Planet: Jupiter (planet of wisdom and vision)
Element: mutable fire
Colors: blue, purple
Physical Correspondence: liver, hips, thighs
Stones: garnet, turquoise, amethyst citrine, topaz
Flowers: wallflower, dandelion, narcissus, lime flower, carnation
Keywords: freedom and optimism
Positive traits: adaptable, friendly, wise, joviality
Negative traits: impatient, impulsive
Capricorn
December 22–January 19
Symbol: Goat-fish
Ruling Planet: Saturn (planet of practicality and lessons to be learned)
Element: cardinal earth
Colors: indigo, gray, dark green
Physical Correspondence: bones, joints, teeth, knees
Stones: onyx, beryl, white sapphire, black diamond, jet, amethyst
Flowers: coltsfoot, black poppy, pansy
Keywords: duty and discipline
Positive traits: determined, relentless, ambitious, reliable
Negative traits: pessimistic, complainers, lacks self-confidence
Aquarius
January 20–February 18
Symbol: Water-carrier
Ruling Planet: Uranus (planet of elimination)
Element: fixed air
Colors: violet and blue
Physical Correspondence: blood vessels, circulation
Stones: sapphire, onyx, amethyst, black pearl, hematite
Flowers: myrtle, rosemary, dandelion, orchid, goldenrod
Keywords: independent and compassion
Positive traits: friendly, inventive, intellectual, kind
Negative traits: aloofness, impulsive, private, unpredictable
Pisces
February 19–March 20
Symbol: Two Fish
Ruling Planet: Neptune (watery god of the depths)
Element: mutable water
Colors: white, mauve, red
Physical Correspondence: feet
Stones: coral, jasper, bloodstone, white opal, pearl, amethyst, moonstone
Flowers: poppy, water lily, pink, thyme
Keywords: nebulous and receptive
Positive traits: kind, receptive, charitable
Negative traits: restless, lack self-confidence, emotional instability
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