Sign Interpretations
Cancer – Sign Interpretation
Cancer is the fourth astrological sign in the Zodiac originating from the constellation of Cancer. It is a yin sign or alternatively ‘feminine’ or ‘negative’ sign, meaning it is more introverted. It is considered a water sign, and is one of four cardinal signs.
Those born under this sign are the most sensitive in the zodiac. Well aware of their vulnerability, Cancerians are most concerned to build around them the secure shell of family and domestic life. Nurturing others is the raison d’être of this sign. Home life is sacred and the Cancer individual will be devoted, sympathetic and absolutely loyal to his or her loved ones. As they have so much invested in other people, they can be very clinging and possessive. These people are quite demanding of others and will resort to manipulation to get their own way.
Ruled by the Moon, Cancer is the most moody and changeable sign. They find it difficult to face up to the harsh realities of life, preferring to live in the world of their imagination. Cancerians are also very good at living in the past. They have wonderful memories and are very sentimental about them. Their roots – family, community and country – are extremely important. The study of history is very appealing and Cancerians will often be avid collectors of antiques. They do need to avoid living in the past and fretting over every unpleasant old memory. Worry is very disruptive to a Cancerian as emotional upsets lead to stomach problems almost immediately.
If it is, for whatever reason, possible for a Cancerian to establish a family life, all of their nurturing qualities will be used in the outside world to great effect in medicine, therapy, hotel work or cooking. Their considerable creative energy may be used in music, art or literature. Cancerians would do well to develop some of the qualities of the opposite sign of Capricorn – self-reliance and practical determination.
Water Signs
In astrology a water sign refers to any of the signs Cancer, Scorpio, or Pisces.
Characteristics
Water signs are believed to often possess a much more penetrating insight into the true nature of other people than other zodiac signs; they are supposed to be remarkable in their ability to judge people.
Water signs are seen as sensitive (often hypersensitive) people, and to possess a great desire to help others. Although they are not seen as intellectually weak, water signs are occasionally referred to as mute signs because they supposedly rely so much on nonverbal communication rather than direct discussion.
At their worst, water signs are supposed to be withdrawn, secretive, overly vague, possessive, and pessimistic, often withdrawing into their own private world rather than facing difficulties.
They can also be greatly empathic, sensitive to the feelings & needs of others, and masterful healers due to their awareness of energy, feeling & intuitive natures. They are often considered the psychic signs.
Cancer – Relations With Other Element Signs
Water signs are seen as being complementary to the earth signs who provide them with the stability that they need to develop, whilst the water signs allow the earth signs to work more effectively.
Although water signs are often, according to astrological theory, attracted to fire signs because of their ardent, passionate character, in general water signs will eventually find fire signs much too rude or outspoken to be comfortable with them.
Water signs are supposed to have strong adversity, even hatred, for air signs, whose personalities they regard as shallow, uncaring, cold, and excessively worldly, and air signs often find water signs as being weak and overly judgemental.
The Cardinal Zodiac Signs
The four cardinal signs are:
Aries – the Sun’s passage through which begins the spring in the northern hemisphere, and the autumn in the southern hemisphere; Aries (a Fire Sign) is said to be the Sign in which the Cardinal Quality is best-expressed since it is the first sign of the Zodiac and strongly associated with energy, enterprise and new beginnings. Aries is the most fiery of the fire signs.
Cancer – which begins the summer in the northern hemisphere, and the winter in the southern hemisphere; In Cancer (a Water Sign) the Cardinal Quality is said to be most expressed in the desire to nurture, mother and protect.
Libra – which begins the autumn in the northern hemisphere, and the spring in the southern hemisphere; According to astrology, Libra individuals (associated with the element of Air) tend to express their authoritative Cardinal Quality in a subtle and charming fashion.
Capricorn – which begins the winter in the northern hemisphere, and the summer in the southern hemisphere. Being an Earth Sign, Capricorn is thought to have somewhat more perseverance than the other three Cardinal Signs.
Notable Cancerians
Julius Caesar (July 12, 102 BCE) – Emperor of Rome
Charles VIII (June 30, 1470) – King of France
Henry VIII (June 28, 1491) – King of England
Dr. John Dee (July 13, 1527) – English Mathematician, Inventor, Astrologer to Queen Elizabeth I
Robert Dudley (June 24, 1533) – Earl of Leicester
Saint John of the Cross (June 24, 1542) – Spanish Priest and Mystic
Jean Jacques Rousseau (June 28, 1712) – French Philosopher
John Singleton Copley (July 3, 1738) – American Colonial Painter
Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot (July 16, 1796) – French Landscape Painter
George Sand (Amandine Aurore Lucie Dupin) (July 1, 1804) – French Novelist
Phineas T. “PT” Barnum (July 5, 1810) – Showman & Circus Master
Henry David Thoreau (July 12, 1817) – American Author, Naturalist,Transcendentalist, Philosopher
Camille Jacob Pissarro (July 10, 1830) – Danish Antillean/French Impressionist Painter
Ferdinand Maximilian (July 6, 1832) – Austrian-born Emperor of Mexico
James Abbott McNeill Whistler (July 10, 1834) – American Etcher, Painter
Hilaire Germain Edgar Degas (July 19, 1834) – French Impressionist Painter
Max Liebermann (July 20, 1847) – German Painter
Gustav Mahler (July 7, 1860) – Austrian Composer & Conductor
Gustav Klimt (July 14, 1862) – Austrian Painter
Helen Keller (June 27, 1880) – American Educator
Edward Hopper (July 22, 1882) – American Realist Painter
Franz Kafka (July 3, 1883) – Austro-Hungarian Author
Marc Chagall (July 7, 1887) – Russian-Belarusian-French Painter
Jean Cocteau (July 5, 1889) – French Author, Painter, Film Director
Rose Kennedy (July 22, 1890) – American Matriarch
Duke of Windsor (June 23, 1894) – King of England (Abdicated)
Ernest Hemingway (July 21, 1898) – American Author
James Cagney (July 17, 1899) – American Film Actor
Louis Armstrong (July 4, 1900) – American Musician & Band Leader
George Orwell (June 25, 1903) – English Author
Pablo Neruda (July 12, 1904) – Chilean Nobel Poet, Ambassador
Jean-Paul Sartre (June 21, 1905) – French Author, Playwright, Dramatist, Exponent of Existentialism
Frida Kahlo (July 6, 1907) – Mexican Painter
Andrew Wyeth (July 12, 1917) – American Painter
Ingmar Bergman (July 14, 1918) – Swedish Film Director, Screenwriter
Nelson Mandela (July 18, 1918) – South African Political Prisoner & Human Rights Activist
Sir Edmund Hillary (July 20, 1919) – New Zealand Mountaineer & Explorer
Yul Brynner (July 11, 1920) – Russian-born Actor
John Glen (July 18, 1921) – American Astronaut and Senator
Pierre Cardin (July 7, 1922) – French Fashion Designer
Bob Fosse (June 23, 1927) – American Dancer, Choreographer
Neil Simon (July 4, 1927) – American Playwright
Tenzin Gyatso, XIV Dalai Lama (July 6, 1933) – Tibetan Spiritual Leader
Georgio Armani (July 11, 1934) – Italian Fashion Designer
Donald Sutherland (July 17, 1935) – Canadian Actor
Dame Enid Diana Elizabeth Rigg (July 20, 1938) – English Actress
Ringo Starr (July 7, 1940) – English Musician, Drummer for The Beatles
Tom Jones (July 7, 1940) – Welsh Singer
Harrison Ford (July 13, 1942) – American Actor
Yusuf Islam formerly Cat Stevens (July 21, 1948) – English singer-songwriter, Educator, Philanthropist
Sylvester Stallone (July 6, 1946) – American Actor
Meryl Streep (June 22, 1949) – American Actress
Robin Williams (July 21, 1952) – Canadian Comedian, Actor
Tom Hanks (July 7, 1956) – American Actor
Nick Faldo (July 18, 1957) – English Golfer
Diana, Princess of Wales (July 1, 1961) – Former wife of Prince Charles
Tom Cruise (July 3, 1962) – American Actor
George Michael (June 25, 1963) – English Singer, Songwriter
Sign Interpretations
Taurus – Sign Interpretation
Taurus is considered a negative, ‘feminine’ sign and as with Libra it is ruled by the planet Venus.
We can associate this sign with sublime simplicity. This sign appreciates and works at developing harmony, peace and love, as we might expect of a sign ruled by the planet Venus. Those born under this sign are the most sensuous of the zodiac. They are supremely comfortable in the physical world and enjoy all of its delights – good food, good wine, tender hugs from a loved one, the smell of new mown grass are the staff of life to them. Of course, the comforts of life cost money and Taureans understand this and plan carefully to achieve financial security. They value fine possessions and will work hard to ensure that they can have them. Quite often, hard work is not necessary for them – they will attract towards them the best in life quite easily because this is what they expect. Taureans have a very highly developed sense of beauty and texture and love to collect beautiful things.
Taureans have a talent for creating a happy, comfortable, peaceful and luxurious home. They very often prefer to live in the country, amidst beautiful scenery. They cope with the practicalities of life almost effortlessly. This sign is associated with cattle and fruit and very often, country-dwelling Taureans will become involved in the nurturing of one or the other. They love to create beautiful gardens, and will patiently nurture plants for years. This sign creates devoted marriage partners and love is central to them. They are affectionate, warm and loving with children and friends.
Earth Signs
In traditional Western astrology an earth sign is considered to be one of the earth triplicity, which is Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn.
Characteristics
Earth signs are traditionally associated with stability, solidarity, and practicality. According to astrological theory, they are realistic, cautious, hard-working, and dependable people with the ability to rise steadily to positions of power and control. However, at their worst, they are said to be highly materialistic, limited in outlook, and inhibited.
They are seen as negative, introverted, and not very sociable, owing to their focus on their own work and goals that tend to move them away from an active social life with others.
On a more positive note, earth signs are the most down-to-earth and reasonable out of all of the signs. They are not easily upset, and are good at using emotional self-control.
They are calm, cool and sane – which at times can make them very likeable among others. Astrologers say if the person’s moon or ascendant is in a fire or air sign, earth signs will produce a very well-liked personality that adds an easygoing and sociable charm to the down-to-earth and calm quality of the earth sign.
In judgement of friends, earth signs are said to be generally reserved and cautious yet fairly passionate, always committed to friends and partners. It is said earth signs tend to be most satisfied when they have accumulated material possessions rather than knowledge (air signs), personal security (water signs), or power (fire signs). Chief fault is fraud.
Earth is not normally prone to physical violence but, as in any given situation, there will be exceptions. Earth is mildly vengeful, liable to hold a grudge and tends to have a “my time will come” attitude. In general, revenge is apt to be by way of a “hit” in the pocketbook of the offender.
When angered, Earth is quick to express such in a verbal fashion with physical violence being used only as a last resort.
Taurus – Relations With Other Element Signs
Earth signs are said to be attracted to water signs because the two share qualities of acquisitiveness, retentiveness, and self-protectiveness.
The earth signs supposedly feel that the water signs will nourish them, whilst water signs supposedly feel that the earth signs offer them the emotional security they desperately want.
Whilst water is considered compatible with earth, water signs supposedly do not share much of the earth signs’ practicality and the earth signs supposedly often view water signs’ idealism as quite unrealistic, sometimes even fanciful.
Earth signs supposedly find air signs fascinating because they can be attracted by their strange thoughts and share their intellectual tendencies. However, earth signs supposedly believe air signs to be “up in the clouds” and trying to put forward ideas that never will work in practice.
Moreover, the severe detachment and insensitivity of the air signs are qualities the earth signs will eventually find tiresome and offensive. They will be drawn to fire signs, but soon view fire signs as simply too careless and forceful to be of any use to them.
The Fixed Zodiac Signs
In astrology, there are four fixed signs.
Fixed Signs are at the height of the four seasons and are associated with stamina, perseverance and strength and said to be, by nature, inert. However, they are also associated with inflexibility.
Individuals born under the four Fixed Signs of the Zodiac are thought to be determined, powerful, natural leaders, purposeful, reliable, loyal and self-confident but also occasionally stubborn and immovable, with a tendency to get stuck in ruts. They supposedly pursue their goals with dogged persistence and have a great power of concentration.
According to astrologers, Fixed Signs tend to direct their energies inward rather than outward.
The four Fixed Signs of the Zodiac are:
Taurus: Being an Earth sign it is said to be the most stable, patient and determined of all the Fixed Quality Signs.
Leo: As a Fixed Fire sign Leo individuals are said to burn with a greater intensity than the other two Fire Signs. They are supposedly much less impulsive than Aries natives and not as prone to “wanderlust” as Sagittarius subjects.
Scorpio: A Water sign, of the Fixed Quality, Scorpio is thought to deeply internalise emotions and pursue goals with keen insights, perception and much willpower.
Aquarius: An Air sign, while generally considered to be a spontaneous and erratic Sign, many astrologers also agree there is also a distinct lack of flexibility in Aquarius character due to their Fixed Quality.
Notable Taureans
Dante Alighieri (May 21, 1265) – Italian Philosopher-Poet
Niccolò Machiavelli (May 11, 1469) – Italian Political Strategist, Author
William Shakespeare (April 23, 1564) – English Bard, Playwright
Oliver Cromwell (April 25, 1599) – English Soldier & Statesman
William Lilly (April 30, 1602) – English Astrologer
David Hume (April 26, 1711) – Scottish Historian, Philosopher: Political Discourses
John James Audubon (May 5, 1780) – French-American Artist, Naturalist
Eugène Delacroix (April 26, 1798) – French Romantic Painter
Honoré de Balzac (May 20, 1799) – French Innovative Novelist
Robert Browning (May 7, 1812) – English Poet
Sören Kierkegaard (May 5, 1813) – Danish Philosopher, Forerunner of Existentialism
Anthony Trollope (April 24, 1815) – English Novelist
Charlotte Bronte (April 21, 1816) – English Novelist
Karl Marx (May 5, 1818) – German Philosopher, Economist,
Florence Nightingale (May 12, 1820) – English Nurse & Reformer
Dante G. Rossetti (May 12, 1828) – English Painter, Member of the Pre-Raphaelites
Johannes Brahms (May 7, 1833) – German Composer
Sigmund Freud (May 6, 1856) – Austrian Founder of Psychoanalysis
Frank Baum (May 15, 1856) – American Novelist
William Randolph Hearst (April 29, 1863) – American Newspaper Publisher
Harry Truman (May 8, 1884) – American President
Irving Berlin (May 11, 1888) – Russian-American Composer
Martha Graham (May 11, 1894) – American Dancer
Rudolph Valentino (May 6, 1895) – Italian-American Actor
Vladimir Nabokov (April 23, 1899) – Russian Poet, Novelist: Lolita
Gary Cooper (May 7, 1901) – American Actor
Bing Crosby (May 2, 1904) – American Singer, Comedian
Salvador Dali (May 11, 1904) – Spanish Surrealist Painter
John Wayne (April 26, 1907) – American Actor
Daphne DuMaurier (May 13, 1907) – English Novelist
María Eva Duarte de Perón (May 7, 1908) – Argentine First Lady
Joe Lewis (May 13, 1914) – American Boxing Champion
Orson Welles (May 6, 1915) – American Actor, Film Director
Ella Fitzgerald (April 25, 1917) – American Jazz Singer
Satyajit Ray (May 2, 1921) – Indian Film Director
Elizabeth II (April 21, 1926) – Queen of England
Ernesto ‘Che’ Guevara (May 14, 1928) – Argentine Revolutionary
Audry Hepburn (May 4, 1929) – Belgian Actress
James Brown (May 3, 1933) – American Rhythm & Blues Singer
Shirley MacLaine (April 24, 1934) – American Actress, Dancer, Writer
Al Pacino (April 25, 1940) – American Actor
Barbara Streisand (April 24, 1942) – American Singer, Actress, Director
George Lucas (May 14, 1944) – American Film Director
Cher (Cherilyn Sarkisian) (May 20, 1946) – American Singer, Actress
Stevie Wonder (May 13, 1950) – American Musician, Singer, Songwriter
Tony Blair (May 6, 1953) – British Prime Minister
Daniel Day-Lewis (April 29, 1957) – British-Irish Actor
Randy Travis (May 4, 1959) – American Country & Western Singer, Actor
Paul David Hewson ‘Bono’ (May 10, 1960) – Singer, Songwriter
George Clooney (May 6, 1961) – American Actor
Janet Jackson (May 16, 1966) – American Singer, Actress
Catherine ‘Cate’ Élise Blanchett (May 14, 1969) – Australian Actress
Penélope Cruz Sánchez (April 28, 1974) – Spanish Actress
David Beckham (May 2, 1975) – English Footballer
Sign Interpretations
Sagittarius – Sign Interpretation
Sagittarius is the ninth astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Sagittarius. Classed as a positive/masculine, extrovert sign its element is fire and its quality is mutable. Sagittarius is ruled by the planet Jupiter which is not only one of the most important gods in Roman mythology (ruler of the heavens) but also the planet that signifies good fortune in astrology.
The astrological symbol for Sagittarius has a dual meaning. The first and most common is that of a bow and arrow. The second and less well-known is that of an arrow lifting up a cross-shaped burden, representing the struggle the Sagittarius faces.
Those born under this sign are extremely broad minded, optimistic and confident. They are generous and understanding and totally uninterested in petty jealousies. Under this sign are born the philosophers of the zodiac. These people always have faith that things will turn out right in the end, no matter how bad things may be. Their positive thought patterns tend to attractive positive experiences to them. These people are honest to a fault, their outspokenness often alienates others.
It is essential for them to be independent as freedom is the staff of life to them. Travel and constant variety of activity is essential. Very often, Sagittarians will live abroad for a while or certainly value contact with foreign cultures as they consider this to be a valuable way of broadening the mind. The same motivation lies behind their desire to constantly expand their academic knowledge. They are often motivated to pass on their learning to others and can make very gifted teachers.
Other areas in which they can find success are in journalism, lecturing, politics or commercial enterprises in which they deal with other countries. It is not easy for a Sagittarius to settle down to marital and domestic routine. Infidelity is often an issue in a Sagittarius marriage as, for these people, there is always a new adventure beckoning around the corner. Sagittarians need to develop some of the cool logic of the opposite sign of Gemini, to balance their lofty idealism.
Fire Signs
In earlier astrology, the fire signs were often called bitter, in contrast with the “sweet” air signs. The three fire signs are Aries, Leo and Sagittarius.
Characteristics
Fire signs represent the life-giving and vital force of the zodiac and are termed positive, extroverted, and are supposed to be active, creative, ingenious, dynamic, and highly energetic.
They are seen as the inventors, leaders, and pioneers within humanity, possessing an assertive quality that allows them to act upon the thoughts of others extremely quickly.
The worst qualities of the fire signs are seen as their tendency to be irresponsible, overbearing, impatient, and boastful to the point of hurting others’ feelings. They can also supposedly find it very hard to deal with detail because of their quest for the “big picture.”
Because astrology holds that fire signs are frequently highly outspoken, they can prove too much for more sensitive types of people who resist the criticism they can produce.
They are supposedly by nature emotionally intense and quick to anger if they disapprove but, unlike water signs, are also very quick to forgive and not sensitive to criticism.
In relationships, fire signs are generally considered to be extremely outgoing and passionate friends, but typically they are seen as requiring a great deal of love from their partner because of their assertive quality, and do not like their partner to have control over their romantic life and/or career.
Although highly extroverted, they do not possess the air signs’ ability to relate to varying viewpoints or different types of people, because they supposedly often see differences as conflicting with their own (often self-centred) desires.
Though said to be more passionate and committed under the right circumstance than air signs, fire signs are said to be barren signs. This is probably because their focus on being centre stage or on searching for truth intensely, combined with their often gregarious and friendly nature, means that they may have trouble committing themselves to a lifelong marriage.
Their quest for freedom is said to make fire signs supposedly always want to be freed from this type of burden.
In ancient times Mars, ruler of Aries & the Sun, ruler of Leo also were described to be sterile in nature because of their associations with heat, anger & masculinity. Chief fault is deceit.
Fire is determined, spiteful, short-tempered and vengeful. When angered, Fire will go to almost any extreme necessary to get revenge…and such revenge will, more often than not, be at the moment of the anger, after which it is soon forgotten with no harbouring of any grudge.
Fire is prone to deliberately and openly do things which will irritate others to the point of anger. Fire is straight-forward and has no reservations about hurting the feelings of others…prone to inflict both physical and mental pain.
Sagittarius – Relations With Other Element Signs
Fire signs are supposedly impatient with less extroverted people, especially earth signs, who they believe are extremely manipulative and will smother the fire of life.
They are believed to resent the earth signs’ slowness, plotting and preoccupation with detail, and hate the way they pin others down.
They supposedly can be attracted to water signs’ passion and intensity, but generally find water signs too secretive – in fact to the point of seeing the water signs’ sensitivity as utterly dishonest and deliberately deceitful.
They might envy the water signs’ ability to summon strength from emotions rather than through effort, their general means of acquiring power.
Air signs, on the other hand, are seen by the fire signs as able to provide them with concrete ideas to help them develop their ideals. Because air signs share their gregarious, extroverted quality, fire signs are comfortable with them. However, they supposedly do not have the patience to analyse as many possibilities as the air signs would like, so they supposedly act more quickly than air signs might wish.
The Mutable Zodiac Signs
In astrology, the mutable signs (also called common signs or bicorporal or double-bodied signs) are a subgroup of the zodiac.
They are Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces. The mutable signs straddle two temperate zone seasons, encompassing an inherent duality in its symbolism.
Gemini: – between the spring and summer seasons. As an air sign of the mutable quality, Gemini individuals are said to have the best communication skills of all the signs of the Zodiac. Many astrologers also believe Gemini to be the sign in which the duality associated with the mutable quality is most clearly defined. Gemini, because its symbol is that of the twins, indicates an individual who quite often has a duality of purpose, feeling that he or she has two separate destinies that must be pursued before feeling fulfilled as a human being.
Virgo: – between the summer and autumn seasons. A mutable sign of the element of Earth, Virgo is strongly associated with precision, detail, research and the preservation of health. The mutable metaphor may seem to fall short when applied to Virgo, which does not appear to be a sign with much duality at all. This may be because it is viewed from a literal sense as “The Virgin” in the sense of having not actually had sexual intercourse, rather than in the sense of a Maiden; some one who is ready for sexual intercourse, adult romantic relationships, marriage etc. (relationships beyond the self being a core concern of the following sign Libra.
Virgo is considered mutable because of their flexibility in filling for other people, their reliability, and ability to work and think in the spur of moment. Also, there is a distinct lack of stubbornness in Virgo in comparison to the other earth signs. They are happy and can adapt well into most positions, without necessarily wanting leadership. As such Virgo represents an archetype of transition, and its bicorporal forms are based more on age/initiation rather than across species as per Sagittarius, or in two bodies or paths as with Pisces and Gemini; The Child/Adult; Innocence/Experience etc. Virgos are said to rule the earth best, with the most grace, as compared with the other mutable signs
Sagittarius: – between the autumn and winter seasons. A fiery mutable quality sign, Sagittarius is associated with travel and learning. Sagittarius is half-man, half-animal, although this definition tended to overlap into the areas of human signs vs. bestial signs. Nevertheless, Sagittarius’ lofty and intellectual nature, deriving from its ruler, Jupiter, does co-exist with a Zeus-like moral short-sightedness when it comes to fidelity in relationships.
Pisces: – between the winter and spring seasons. Pisces individuals are said to express their mutable duality in an emotional manner characteristic of water signs, fluctuating from one emotional extreme to the other. The symbol of Pisces is that of two fish swimming in opposite currents to one another. Quite often individuals who are strongly influenced by Pisces feel a deep frustration in their lives because they are being pulled in two opposing directions at the same time. Some individuals will try to stick with one path and others will try to maintain both paths, which is often unrealistic. Others try to maintain one path, but periodically veer onto the other path.
Notable Sagittarians
Agnolo di Cosimo ‘Bronzino’ (November 27, 1503) – Italian Mannerist Painter
Michel de Nostredame ‘Nostradamus’ (December 14, 1503) – French Apothecary, Seer, Astrologer, Author
Akbar the Great (December 3, 1542) – Ruler, Moghal Empire
John Milton (December 9, 1608) – English Poet, Essayist
William Blake (November 28, 1757) – English Poet, Artist, Visionary
Ludwig von Beethoven (December 16, 1770) – German Music Composer
Jane Austen (December 16, 1775) – English Author
Friedrich Engles (November 28, 1820) – German Social Scientist, Philosopher
Christina Rossetti (December 5, 1830) – English Poet
Mark Twain (November 30, 1835) – American Author, Satirist, Humorist
Joseph Conrad (December 6, 1856) – English Author
Edvard Munch (December 12, 1863) – Norwegian Artist
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (November 24, 1864) – French Impressionist Artist
Edith Louisa Cavell (December 4, 1865) – English WWI Nurse, Humanitarian
Johan Julian ‘Jean’ Sibelius (December 8, 1965) – Finnish Composer
Sir Winston Churchill (November 30, 1874) – English Prime Minister
Padraic Colum (December 8, 1881) – Irish Poet, Author
Khalil Gibran (December 6, 1883) – Lebanese Author, Poet
Charles De Gaulle (November 22, 1890) – French President, Military Leader, Politician
C S Lewis (November 28, 1898) – English Author, Scholar
Aleksander Solzhenitsyn (December 11, 1918) – Russian Author, Dramatist, Historian
Maria Callas (December 4, 1923) – American-Greek Opera Singer
Walt Disney (December 5, 1901) – American Animator
Frank Sinatra (December 12, 1915) – American Singer, Actor
Kirk Douglas (December 9, 1916) – American Actor, Director
Sammy Davis Jr. (December 8, 1925) – American Singer, Actor
Jane Fonda (December 21, 1937) – American Actress
Tina Turner (November 26, 1938) – American Singer, Actress
Lee Trevino (December 1, 1939) – American Golfer
James Galway (December 8, 1939) – Irish Musician
Bruce Lee (November 27, 1940) – Chinese Martial Arts Master, Actor
Richard Pryor (December 1, 1940) – American Comedian, Actor
Jimi Hendrix (November 27, 1942) – American Guitarist, Singer/Songwriter
Billy Jean King (November 22, 1943) – American Tennis Player
Jim Morrison (December 8, 1944) – American Singer
Bette Midler (December 1, 1945) – American Singer, Actress
Steven Spielberg (December 18, 1946) – American Film Director
Caroline Kennedy (November 27, 1956) – Author, Daughter of President, John F Kennedy
Donny Osmond (December 9, 1957) – American Singer, Actor
John F. Kennedy Jr. (November 25, 1960) – Publisher, Son of President, John F Kennedy
Kenneth Branagh (December 10, 1960) – Irish Film Director, Actor
Brad Pitt (December 18, 1963) – American Actor
Sinead O’Connor (December 8, 1967) – Irish Singer/Songwriter
Sign Interpretations
Leo – Sign Interpretation
Leo is the fifth astrological sign of the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Leo, and is found in the eastern sky. It is a “masculine”, positive (extrovert) sign and is also considered a fire sign. It is one of the four fixed signs and is ruled by the Sun.
Leos are majestic. They have a natural ability to command respect and love from others. It is their generosity, warmth and innate heroism which is so attractive. A Leo will have a natural command of any situation and is therefore very talented in an executive position. Their integrity is absolute and because of this they lack the ability to manipulate. They are always open and frank, rather naïvely thinking that it is best to tell the truth. Their frankness can annoy others.
There is an innocence and playfulness in Leos which comes from their love of life and their zest for getting the most out of every experience. It is important for a Leo to have children and also to be creative on the mental plain. Their own children adore their ready sense of fun. Leos have huge hearts and can be easily hurt by rejection or rebuffs. Their main drive is to share their affection and love with other people. They are fiery and passionate in love and capable of inspiring those around them to great heights.
Leos always feel that they have excellent advice to give others but this will often be misinterpreted as arrogance and can alienate people. They are very trusting and will be immensely faithful and loyal once they have chosen a partner. Betrayal is devastating for them because they give themselves so completely. Leos also adore pleasure for its own sake; any kind of entertainment or celebration makes them feel really alive.
Fire Signs
In earlier astrology, the fire signs were often called bitter, in contrast with the “sweet” air signs. The three fire signs are Aries, Leo and Sagittarius.
Characteristics
Fire signs represent the life-giving and vital force of the zodiac and are termed positive, extroverted, and are supposed to be active, creative, ingenious, dynamic, and highly energetic.
They are seen as the inventors, leaders, and pioneers within humanity, possessing an assertive quality that allows them to act upon the thoughts of others extremely quickly.
The worst qualities of the fire signs are seen as their tendency to be irresponsible, overbearing, impatient, and boastful to the point of hurting others’ feelings. They can also supposedly find it very hard to deal with detail because of their quest for the “big picture.”
Because astrology holds that fire signs are frequently highly outspoken, they can prove too much for more sensitive types of people who resist the criticism they can produce.
They are supposedly by nature emotionally intense and quick to anger if they disapprove but, unlike water signs, are also very quick to forgive and not sensitive to criticism.
In relationships, fire signs are generally considered to be extremely outgoing and passionate friends, but typically they are seen as requiring a great deal of love from their partner because of their assertive quality, and do not like their partner to have control over their romantic life and/or career.
Although highly extroverted, they do not possess the air signs’ ability to relate to varying viewpoints or different types of people, because they supposedly often see differences as conflicting with their own (often self-centred) desires.
Though said to be more passionate and committed under the right circumstance than air signs, fire signs are said to be barren signs. This is probably because their focus on being centre stage or on searching for truth intensely, combined with their often gregarious and friendly nature, means that they may have trouble committing themselves to a lifelong marriage.
Their quest for freedom is said to make fire signs supposedly always want to be freed from this type of burden.
In ancient times Mars, ruler of Aries & the Sun, ruler of Leo also were described to be sterile in nature because of their associations with heat, anger & masculinity. Chief fault is deceit.
Fire is determined, spiteful, short-tempered and vengeful. When angered, Fire will go to almost any extreme necessary to get revenge…and such revenge will, more often than not, be at the moment of the anger, after which it is soon forgotten with no harbouring of any grudge.
Fire is prone to deliberately and openly do things which will irritate others to the point of anger. Fire is straight-forward and has no reservations about hurting the feelings of others…prone to inflict both physical and mental pain.
Leo – Relations With Other Element Signs
Fire signs are supposedly impatient with less extroverted people, especially earth signs, who they believe are extremely manipulative and will smother the fire of life.
They are believed to resent the earth signs’ slowness, plotting and preoccupation with detail, and hate the way they pin others down.
They supposedly can be attracted to water signs’ passion and intensity, but generally find water signs too secretive – in fact to the point of seeing the water signs’ sensitivity as utterly dishonest and deliberately deceitful.
They might envy the water signs’ ability to summon strength from emotions rather than through effort, their general means of acquiring power.
Air signs, on the other hand, are seen by the fire signs as able to provide them with concrete ideas to help them develop their ideals. Because air signs share their gregarious, extroverted quality, fire signs are comfortable with them. However, they supposedly do not have the patience to analyse as many possibilities as the air signs would like, so they supposedly act more quickly than air signs might wish.
The Fixed Zodiac Signs
In astrology, there are four fixed signs.
Fixed Signs are at the height of the four seasons and are associated with stamina, perseverance and strength and said to be, by nature, inert. However, they are also associated with inflexibility.
Individuals born under the four Fixed Signs of the Zodiac are thought to be determined, powerful, natural leaders, purposeful, reliable, loyal and self-confident but also occasionally stubborn and immovable, with a tendency to get stuck in ruts. They supposedly pursue their goals with dogged persistence and have a great power of concentration.
According to astrologers, Fixed Signs tend to direct their energies inward rather than outward.
The four Fixed Signs of the Zodiac are:
Taurus: Being an Earth sign it is said to be the most stable, patient and determined of all the Fixed Quality Signs.
Leo: As a Fixed Fire sign Leo individuals are said to burn with a greater intensity than the other two Fire Signs. They are supposedly much less impulsive than Aries natives and not as prone to “wanderlust” as Sagittarius subjects.
Scorpio: A Water sign, of the Fixed Quality, Scorpio is thought to deeply internalize emotions and pursue goals with keen insights, perception and much willpower.
Aquarius: An Air sign, while generally considered to be a spontaneous and erratic Sign, many astrologers also agree there is also a distinct lack of flexibility in Aquarius character due to their Fixed Quality.
Notable Leos
Giorgio Vasari (July 30, 1511) – Italian Painter and Architect
John Dryden (August 9, 1631) – English Poet, Playwright, Essayist
Marie-Jeanne Bécu, Comtesse du Barry (August 18, 1743) – French Courtesan
Napoleon Bonaparte (August 15, 1769) – Emperor of France
Simon Bolivar (July 23, 1783) – South American Revolutionary Liberator
Percy Bysshe Shelly (August 4, 1792) – English Romantic Poet
Alexandre Dumas (July 24, 1802) – French Author
Alfred, Lord Tennyson (August 6, 1809) – English Poet Laureate
Emily Brontë (July 30, 1818) – English Author
Helena Blavatsky (August 12, 1831) – Russian Mystic, Founder of Theosophy
George Bernard Shaw (July 26, 1856) – Irish Writer, Playwright
Alan Leo (August 7, 1860) – English Astrologer
Henry Ford (July 30, 1863) – American Inventor, Automotive Pioneer
Beatrix Potter (July 28, 1866) – English Children’s’ Author
Hilaire Belloc (July 27, 1870) – English Writer
Orville Wright (August 19, 1871) – American Inventor, Pioneer of Aviation
Carl G. Jung (July 26, 1875) – Swiss Psychologist and Author who endorsedthe credibility of Astrology
George Llewellyn (August 17, 1876) – Prominent English Astrologer
Cecil B. de Mille (August 12, 1881) – American Film Producer
Gabrielle Bonheur “Coco” Chanel (August 19, 1882) – French Fashion Designer
Rupert Brooke (August 3, 1887) – English Poet
Mae West (August 17, 1893) – American Actress, Comedian
Robert Graves (July 24, 1895) – English Author, Poet particularly famous for his War Poems of WWI
Amelia Earhart (July 24, 1898) – American Aviation Pioneer
Alfred Hitchcock (August 13, 1899) – English Film Director
Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon (August 4, 1900) – Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother
Alexandre Dumas (July 24, 1902)- French Writer
Deng Xiaoping (August 22, 1904) – Chinese Premier
Lucille Ball (August 6, 1911) – American Actress, Comedienne
Ray Bradbury (August 22, 1920) – American Science Fiction Author
Tony Bennett (August 3, 1926) – American Singer
Sydney Omarr (August 5, 1926) – American Astrologer
Fidel Castro (August 13, 1927) – Cuban Revolutionary, Premier
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis (July 28, 1929) – American First Lady
Neil A. Armstrong (August 5, 1930) – American Astronaut and the first man to walk on the Moon
Peter O’Toole (August 2, 1933) – Irish Film & Stage Actor
Donald Sutherland (July 17, 1935) – Canadian Actor
Yves Saint Laurent (August 1, 1936) – French Fashion Designer
Robert Redford (August 18, 1937) – American Actor, Director, Producer
Mick Jagger (July 26, 1943) – English Lead Singer of the Rolling Stones
Bill Clinton (August 19, 1946) – ex-President of the United States
Arnold Schwarzenegger (July 30, 1947) – Austrian-American Film Actor and former Governor of California
Patrick Swayze – (August 18, 1952) – American Actor
Melanie Griffith (August 9, 1957) – American Acress
Madonna Louise Ciccone Ritchie (August 16, 1958) – American Singer, Actress
José Antonio Domínguez Banderas (August 10, 1960) – Spanish Actor & Singer
Wesley Snipes (July 31, 1962) – American Actor
Christian Slater (August 18, 1969) – American Actor
Jennifer Lopez (July 24, 1970) – American Actress, Singer
Ben Affleck (August 15, 1972) – American Actor
Sign Interpretations
Aries – Sign Interpretation
Being the first sign of the zodiac it is associated with new beginnings and creativity. The Aries individual loves new challenges and likes to take risks and find new adventures. Mars is the ruler of this sign and Aries people are natural leaders and often regard life as a battle. They are always competitive, brave and confident.
Aries individuals are superb at beginning projects but will often fail to carry them through and delegation is their speciality. Many great leaders and pioneers were born under this sign. They very often excel in sports too and, as they are not afraid to court danger, they are very accident prone.
Aries individuals do need to work very hard at seeing another’s point of view. Their tempers are furious and they find it almost impossible to compromise on issues about which they feel strongly. They are helpless at dealing with the mundane and unpleasant tasks of life. Naturally undemanding and aggressive, Aries needs to work at developing a few of the qualities of its opposite sign, Libra which is so good at gracious compromise.
Fire Signs
In earlier astrology, the fire signs were often called bitter, in contrast with the “sweet” air signs. The three fire signs are Aries, Leo and Sagittarius.
Characteristics
Fire signs represent the life-giving and vital force of the zodiac and are termed positive, extroverted, and are supposed to be active, creative, ingenious, dynamic, and highly energetic.
They are seen as the inventors, leaders, and pioneers within humanity, possessing an assertive quality that allows them to act upon the thoughts of others extremely quickly.
The worst qualities of the fire signs are seen as their tendency to be irresponsible, overbearing, impatient, and boastful to the point of hurting others’ feelings. They can also supposedly find it very hard to deal with detail because of their quest for the “big picture.”
Because astrology holds that fire signs are frequently highly outspoken, they can prove too much for more sensitive types of people who resist the criticism they can produce.
They are supposedly by nature emotionally intense and quick to anger if they disapprove but, unlike water signs, are also very quick to forgive and not sensitive to criticism.
In relationships, fire signs are generally considered to be extremely outgoing and passionate friends, but typically they are seen as requiring a great deal of love from their partner because of their assertive quality, and do not like their partner to have control over their romantic life and/or career.
Although highly extroverted, they do not possess the air signs’ ability to relate to varying viewpoints or different types of people, because they supposedly often see differences as conflicting with their own (often self-centred) desires.
Though said to be more passionate and committed under the right circumstance than air signs, fire signs are said to be barren signs. This is probably because their focus on being centre stage or on searching for truth intensely, combined with their often gregarious and friendly nature, means that they may have trouble committing themselves to a lifelong marriage.
Their quest for freedom is said to make fire signs supposedly always want to be freed from this type of burden.
In ancient times Mars, ruler of Aries & the Sun, ruler of Leo also were described to be sterile in nature because of their associations with heat, anger & masculinity. Chief fault is deceit.
Fire is determined, spiteful, short-tempered and vengeful. When angered, Fire will go to almost any extreme necessary to get revenge…and such revenge will, more often than not, be at the moment of the anger, after which it is soon forgotten with no harbouring of any grudge.
Fire is prone to deliberately and openly do things which will irritate others to the point of anger. Fire is straight-forward and has no reservations about hurting the feelings of others…prone to inflict both physical and mental pain.
Aries – Relations With Other Element Signs
Fire signs are supposedly impatient with less extroverted people, especially earth signs, who they believe are extremely manipulative and will smother the fire of life.
They are believed to resent the earth signs’ slowness, plotting and preoccupation with detail, and hate the way they pin others down.
They supposedly can be attracted to water signs’ passion and intensity, but generally find water signs too secretive – in fact to the point of seeing the water signs’ sensitivity as utterly dishonest and deliberately deceitful.
They might envy the water signs’ ability to summon strength from emotions rather than through effort, their general means of acquiring power.
Air signs, on the other hand, are seen by the fire signs as able to provide them with concrete ideas to help them develop their ideals. Because air signs share their gregarious, extroverted quality, fire signs are comfortable with them. However, they supposedly do not have the patience to analyse as many possibilities as the air signs would like, so they supposedly act more quickly than air signs might wish.
The Cardinal Zodiac Signs
The four cardinal signs are:
Aries – the Sun’s passage through which begins the spring in the northern hemisphere, and the autumn in the southern hemisphere; Aries (a Fire Sign) is said to be the Sign in which the Cardinal Quality is best-expressed since it is the first sign of the Zodiac and strongly associated with energy, enterprise and new beginnings. Aries is the most fiery of the fire signs.
Cancer – which begins the summer in the northern hemisphere, and the winter in the southern hemisphere; In Cancer (a Water Sign) the Cardinal Quality is said to be most expressed in the desire to nurture, mother and protect.
Libra – which begins the autumn in the northern hemisphere, and the spring in the southern hemisphere; According to astrology, Libra individuals (associated with the element of Air) tend to express their authoritative Cardinal Quality in a subtle and charming fashion.
Capricorn – which begins the winter in the northern hemisphere, and the summer in the southern hemisphere. Being an Earth Sign, Capricorn is thought to have somewhat more perseverance than the other three Cardinal Signs.
Notable Aries
Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci (April 15, 1452) – Italian Mathematician, Engineer, Inventor, Anatomist, Painter, Sculptor, Architect, Botanist, Musician, Writer
René Descartes (March 31, 1596) – French Philosopher, Mathematician, Scientist
Jean-Honoré Fragonard (April 5, 1732) – French Rococo Painter
Thomas Jefferson (April 13, 1743) – Political Philosopher, President of the USA
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (March 30, 1746) – Spanish Master Painter
William Wordsworth (April 7, 1770) – English Romantic Poet
Hans Christian Andersen (April 2, 1805) – Danish Fairy Tale Author, Poet
Anna Sewell (March 30, 1820) – English Author
Charles Baudelaire (April 9, 1821) – French Poet, Social Critic
William Morris (March 24, 1834) – English Painter, Designer, Poet, Social Critic
Emile Zola (April 2, 1840) – French Author, Journalist
Vincent Van Gogh (March 30, 1853) – Dutch Artist
E. Housman (March 26, 1859) – English Poet
Harry Houdini (April 6, 1874) – Hungarian-American Escapologist, Magician
Lon Chaney (April 1, 1883) – American Actor
Charlie Chaplin (April 16, 1889) – English Comedy Actor, Director
Gloria Swanson (March 27, 1897) – American Actress
Joan Crawford (March 23, 1903) – American Actress
Samuel Beckett (April 13, 1906) – Irish Author, Playwright
Bette Davis (April 5, 1908) – American Actress
Tennessee Williams (March 26, 1911) – American Novelist, Playwright
Gregory Peck (April 5, 1916) – American Actor
Sarah Vaughan (March 27, 1924) – American Jazz Singer
Marlon Brando (April 3, 1924) – American Actor
Maya Angelou (April 4, 1928) – American Poet
Leonard Nimoy (March 26, 1931) – American Actor, Director
Warren Beatty (March 30, 1937) – American Film Actor, Director
Colin Powell (April 5, 1937) – American Secretary of State; Former Secretary of Defence
Francis Ford Coppola (April 7, 1939) – American Film Director
Emmylou Harris (April 2, 1947) – American Songwriter, Musician
Baron Andrew Lloyd Webber (March 22, 1948) – English Composer
Elton John (March 25, 1948) – English Singer, Songwriter
Emma Thompson (April 15, 1959) – English Actress, Comedian, Screenwriter
Eddie Murphy (April 3, 1961) – American Actor
Elle Macpherson (March 29, 1963) – Australian Model Actress
Celine Dion (March 30, 1968) – Canadian Singer
Mariah Carey (March 27, 1970) – American Singer
Victoria Beckham (April 17, 1974) – English Singer-Songwriter, Actress, Author, Fashion Designer
Sarah Michelle Gellar (April 14, 1977) – American Actress
Kate Hudson (April 19, 1979) – American Actress
Updates
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Updates
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Despite the niggles, I hope you enjoy it!
Sign Interpretations
Aquarius – Sign Interpretation
Aquarians are gifted thinkers and their intuitions place them way ahead of their time. They are humanitarian and motivated in all they do by the desire to make the world a better place. These individuals love to work in a group and they love their work if it gives them the opportunity to express original ideas.
Sometimes, Aquarians are seen as eccentric and rebellious – this occurs when they do not have an appropriate outlet for their original ideas. Aquarians need to feel free to do what they want to do whenever they wish. They are quite stubborn about having their own time and territory and for this reason they can be difficult to live with. Nevertheless, in family life they are loyal and always live up to their responsibilities. They do need to remember that their loved ones want to be treated in a special way rather than with the same tolerance and affection as anyone who comes into their orbit.
Friendship is the Aquarian’s great talent. They are likely to have friends from all walks of life and enjoy sharing their interests and ideas with them. Aquarians are often attracted to working for themselves as it gives them immense satisfaction to attain their own ideals.
Their work must be creative and yet of use to others. They are often inclined to get involved in campaigns to alleviate suffering, inequality or pollution. The detached Aquarius would benefit from adopting some of the passion and loving warmth of the opposite sign of Leo.
Air Signs
In astrology, the air signs consist of Gemini, Libra and Aquarius. They are often called “sweet” in comparison with the “bitter” fire signs.
Characteristics
According to astrological theory, air signs are the talkers and communicators of the zodiac. Typically they are supposed to be intellectual, analytical, articulate, and versatile – able to discuss just about any topic.
Air signs are also seen as the masters of social graces because they enjoy socializing and are very good at “small talk.” They are often seen as so objective that they are unable to be practical and realistic.
Some believe that air signs are supposed to be so changeable they will not stay anywhere for any length of time, and so restless they have trouble with serious concentration on any single job they might be required to carry out, but when need be are capable tapping into a reserve of willpower to get their negative obligations over with.
Air signs’ role is seen as providing the ideas that make the future different from the past, whereas fire signs carry out the actions necessary for this. Air signs continually thirst for interaction and view every experience as a potential opportunity for fun, education and growth as a person.
In human relationships, air signs are said to be gregarious and extroverted, often attracting friends very willingly and easily with their charm and ability to communicate. However, air signs are believed to be lacking in passion and unable to form strong, lasting relationships; astrologers believe few air sign people are able to have a single marriage, for they are said to be as apt to try out new people as new ideas.
On the other hand, they’re usually good at compromising time and space, and given enough leeway from their partners, this helps to keep them from feeling ‘trapped’ in an old relationship.
They are also thought to be extremely lacking in emotional depth because they tend to intellectualise their feelings and generally want to avoid difficult obstacles that might be needed to hold a partnership together.
Air is generally good and societally decent, but can be crafty, underhanded and ingenious when it comes to evil — though not prone to physical violence. Chief fault is trickery, when need be, they can become very convincing liars in order to get what they want.
At their worst, Air can be fault-finding, mean-spiritedness, gossipy and grudging. Air is swift to express opinions and is more opinionated than most. Air is slow to verbally express anger and physical violence is not generally a first choice in terms of an attack.
Aquarius – Relations With Other Element Signs
Air signs are seen as complementary to fire signs because they provide the ideas that allow the fire signs to carry out their action. However, it is often thought that fire signs are too flagrant and impatient for the air signs to tolerate permanently.
Air signs more or less understand earth signs because they share the same basic rational and objective nature. However, whilst air signs admire earth signs’ will to achieve, they find them too timid, pessimistic, undemonstrative, and cautious; the earth signs, though attracted by the air signs’ unique thoughts, find them overwhelmingly unrealistic and flippant.
Water signs are believed to be much too passionate and emotionally deep for air signs’ flighty, flirtatious nature; indeed, astrology suggests that air signs hate water signs for being too subjective, secretive, illogical and lose respect for them when they come to the belief that the Water signs are unintelligent, and later become astounded by their deductive powers.
For their part, water signs supposedly deride air signs as emotionally shallow, excessively concerned with worldly pleasure, and uncaring towards others, though sometimes an air sign can balance out the traits of a water sign (thus creating a great friendship).
Air signs will find themselves most compatible with fire signs, who share similar traits of being positive, extroverted, outgoing, and fun-loving.
Fire signs may not be as objective as air signs, as air signs may not be as passionate as fire signs, but they can generally adapt to each other’s ways, and find they have a lot of different traits to offer in fulfilling one another.
The Fixed Zodiac Signs
In astrology, there are four fixed signs.
Fixed Signs are at the height of the four seasons and are associated with stamina, perseverance and strength and said to be, by nature, inert. However, they are also associated with inflexibility.
Individuals born under the four Fixed Signs of the Zodiac are thought to be determined, powerful, natural leaders, purposeful, reliable, loyal and self-confident but also occasionally stubborn and immovable, with a tendency to get stuck in ruts. They supposedly pursue their goals with dogged persistence and have a great power of concentration.
According to astrologers, Fixed Signs tend to direct their energies inward rather than outward.
The four Fixed Signs of the Zodiac are:
Taurus: Being an Earth sign it is said to be the most stable, patient and determined of all the Fixed Quality Signs.
Leo: As a Fixed Fire sign Leo individuals are said to burn with a greater intensity than the other two Fire Signs. They are supposedly much less impulsive than Aries natives and not as prone to “wanderlust” as Sagittarius subjects.
Scorpio: A Water sign, of the Fixed Quality, Scorpio is thought to deeply internalise emotions and pursue goals with keen insights, perception and much willpower.
Aquarius: An Air sign, while generally considered to be a spontaneous and erratic Sign, many astrologers also agree there is also a distinct lack of flexibility in Aquarius character due to their Fixed Quality.
Notable Librans
Sir Francis Bacon (February 1, 1561) – English Philosopher, Statesman, Essayist
Christopher Marlowe (February 6, 1564) – English Poet, Playwright
Emanuel Swedenborg (February 8, 1688) – Swedish Scientist, Philosopher, Theologian
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (January 27, 1756) – Austrian Composer
Robert Burns (January 25, 1759) – Scottish Poet
Lord Byron (January 22, 1788) – English Poet
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (February 7, 1807) – American Poet & Educator
Charles Darwin (February 12, 1809) – English Naturalist & Author
Abraham Lincoln (February 12, 1809) – American President
Charles Dickens (February 7, 1812) – English Author & Social Campaigner
John Ruskin (February 8, 1819) – English Author, Art Critic
Jules Verne (February 8, 1828) – French Science Fiction Novelist
Edouard Manet (January 23, 1832) – French Painter
Lewis Carroll (January 27, 1832) – English Author
Thomas Alva Edison (February 11, 1847) – American Inventor
Beatrix Potter (January 22, 1858) – English Author, Illustrator
Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette (January 28, 1873) – French Autho: La Fin de Cheri
Somerset Maugham (January 25, 1874) – English Author
Gertrude Stein (February 3, 1874) – American Autho
Virginia Woolf (January 25, 1882) – English Author & Essayist
Franklin Delano Roosevelt (January 30, 1882) – American President
James Joyce (February 2, 1882) – Irish Author
Boris Pasternak (February 10, 1890) – Russian Author
Humphrey Bogart (January 23, 1900) – American Actor
Clark Gable (February 1, 1901) – American Actor
Charles Lindbergh (February 4, 1902) – American Aviator
Christian Dior (January 21, 1905) – French Fashion Designer
Ronald Reagan (February 6, 1911) – American President
William S. Burroughs (February 5, 1914) – American Author
Norman Mailer (January 31, 1923) – American Author
Paul Newman (January 26, 1925) – American Actor
James Dean (February 8, 1931) – American Actor
Vanessa Redgrave (January 30, 1937) – English Actress
Tom Selleck (January 29, 1945) – American Actor, Screenwriter, Film Producer,
Mikhail Baryshnikov (January 27, 1948) – Russian Ballet Dancer, Actor
Mark Spitz (February 10, 1950) – American Swimmer
Oprah Winfrey (January 29, 1954) – American Talk Show Hostess, Actress
John Travolta (February 18, 1954) – American Actor
John Grisham (February 8, 1955) – American Author
Janice Dickinson (February 15, 1955) – American Model, Fashion Photographer, Actress, Agent
Geena Davis (January 21 1956) – American Actress
Garth Brooks (February 7, 1962) – American Country Western Singer
Bridget Fonda (January 27, 1964) – American Actress
Lisa Marie Presley (February 1, 1968) – American Singer-Songwriter
Jennifer Aniston (February 11, 1969) – American Actress
Justin Timberlake (January 31, 1981) – American Singer, Songwriter, Actor, Dancer
Sign Interpretations
Gemini – Sign Interpretation
Geminis prefer fast changing circumstances, constant stimulation and ever new experiences. The wit and charm of these people makes them popular socially, though they can be cool and lacking in sympathy in more intimate situations.
In love, these people are flirtatious and excitable but they can be fickle and quickly move on to someone who is more superficially attractive. They will not tolerate possessiveness in a long term partner. Gemini people are easily bored. Their minds are constantly on the go and looking for something new to order and analyse. They are ideally suited to journalism, the legal profession, the transport industry or any work in which their mind can be constantly stimulated and they can use their excellent communicative abilities.
Mercury, the ruling planet of Gemini, rules everything relating to our mental skills, communication, thinking patterns, reasoning, intelligence, adaptability and variability. Mercury also governs schooling and education; the immediate environment of neighbours, siblings and cousins; transport over short distances; messages and forms of communication such as post, email and telephone, newspapers, journalism and writing, information gathering skills, and physical dexterity.
Air Signs
In astrology, the air signs consist of Gemini, Libra and Aquarius. They are often called “sweet” in comparison with the “bitter” fire signs.
Characteristics
According to astrological theory, air signs are the talkers and communicators of the zodiac. Typically they are supposed to be intellectual, analytical, articulate, and versatile – able to discuss just about any topic.
Air signs are also seen as the masters of social graces because they enjoy socializing and are very good at “small talk.” They are often seen as so objective that they are unable to be practical and realistic.
Some believe that air signs are supposed to be so changeable they will not stay anywhere for any length of time, and so restless they have trouble with serious concentration on any single job they might be required to carry out, but when need be are capable tapping into a reserve of willpower to get their negative obligations over with.
Air signs’ role is seen as providing the ideas that make the future different from the past, whereas fire signs carry out the actions necessary for this. Air signs continually thirst for interaction and view every experience as a potential opportunity for fun, education and growth as a person.
In human relationships, air signs are said to be gregarious and extroverted, often attracting friends very willingly and easily with their charm and ability to communicate. However, air signs are believed to be lacking in passion and unable to form strong, lasting relationships; astrologers believe few air sign people are able to have a single marriage, for they are said to be as apt to try out new people as new ideas.
On the other hand, they’re usually good at compromising time and space, and given enough leeway from their partners, this helps to keep them from feeling ‘trapped’ in an old relationship.
They are also thought to be extremely lacking in emotional depth because they tend to intellectualise their feelings and generally want to avoid difficult obstacles that might be needed to hold a partnership together.
Air is generally good and societally decent, but can be crafty, underhanded and ingenious when it comes to evil — though not prone to physical violence. Chief fault is trickery, when need be, they can become very convincing liars in order to get what they want.
At their worst, Air can be fault-finding, mean-spiritedness, gossipy and grudging. Air is swift to express opinions and is more opinionated than most. Air is slow to verbally express anger and physical violence is not generally a first choice in terms of an attack.
Gemini – Relations With Other Element Signs
Air signs are seen as complementary to fire signs because they provide the ideas that allow the fire signs to carry out their action. However, it is often thought that fire signs are too flagrant and impatient for the air signs to tolerate permanently.
Air signs more or less understand earth signs because they share the same basic rational and objective nature. However, whilst air signs admire earth signs’ will to achieve, they find them too timid, pessimistic, undemonstrative, and cautious; the earth signs, though attracted by the air signs’ unique thoughts, find them overwhelmingly unrealistic and flippant.
Water signs are believed to be much too passionate and emotionally deep for air signs’ flighty, flirtatious nature; indeed, astrology suggests that air signs hate water signs for being too subjective, secretive, illogical and lose respect for them when they come to the belief that the Water signs are unintelligent, and later become astounded by their deductive powers.
For their part, water signs supposedly deride air signs as emotionally shallow, excessively concerned with worldly pleasure, and uncaring towards others, though sometimes an air sign can balance out the traits of a water sign (thus creating a great friendship).
Air signs will find themselves most compatible with fire signs, who share similar traits of being positive, extroverted, outgoing, and fun-loving.
Fire signs may not be as objective as air signs, as air signs may not be as passionate as fire signs, but they can generally adapt to each other’s ways, and find they have a lot of different traits to offer in fulfilling one another.
The Mutable Zodiac Signs
In astrology, the mutable signs (also called common signs or bicorporal or double-bodied signs) are a subgroup of the zodiac.
They are Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces. The mutable signs straddle two temperate zone seasons, encompassing an inherent duality in its symbolism.
Gemini: – between the spring and summer seasons. As an air sign of the mutable quality, Gemini individuals are said to have the best communication skills of all the signs of the Zodiac. Many astrologers also believe Gemini to be the sign in which the duality associated with the mutable quality is most clearly defined. Gemini, because its symbol is that of the twins, indicates an individual who quite often has a duality of purpose, feeling that he or she has two separate destinies that must be pursued before feeling fulfilled as a human being.
Virgo: – between the summer and autumn seasons. A mutable sign of the element of Earth, Virgo is strongly associated with precision, detail, research and the preservation of health. The mutable metaphor may seem to fall short when applied to Virgo, which does not appear to be a sign with much duality at all. This may be because it is viewed from a literal sense as “The Virgin” in the sense of having not actually had sexual intercourse, rather than in the sense of a Maiden; some one who is ready for sexual intercourse, adult romantic relationships, marriage etc. (relationships beyond the self being a core concern of the following sign Libra.
Virgo is considered mutable because of their flexibility in filling for other people, their reliability, and ability to work and think in the spur of moment. Also, there is a distinct lack of stubbornness in Virgo in comparison to the other earth signs. They are happy and can adapt well into most positions, without necessarily wanting leadership. As such Virgo represents an archetype of transition, and its bicorporal forms are based more on age/initiation rather than across species as per Sagittarius, or in two bodies or paths as with Pisces and Gemini; The Child/Adult; Innocence/Experience etc. Virgos are said to rule the earth best, with the most grace, as compared with the other mutable signs
Sagittarius: – between the autumn and winter seasons. A fiery mutable quality sign, Sagittarius is associated with travel and learning. Sagittarius is half-man, half-animal, although this definition tended to overlap into the areas of human signs vs. bestial signs. Nevertheless, Sagittarius’ lofty and intellectual nature, deriving from its ruler, Jupiter, does co-exist with a Zeus-like moral short-sightedness when it comes to fidelity in relationships.
Pisces: – between the winter and spring seasons. Pisces individuals are said to express their mutable duality in an emotional manner characteristic of water signs, fluctuating from one emotional extreme to the other. The symbol of Pisces is that of two fish swimming in opposite currents to one another. Quite often individuals who are strongly influenced by Pisces feel a deep frustration in their lives because they are being pulled in two opposing directions at the same time. Some individuals will try to stick with one path and others will try to maintain both paths, which is often unrealistic. Others try to maintain one path, but periodically veer onto the other path.
Notable Librans
Plato (427BC – 347BC) – Greek Philosopher & Author
Ben Jonson (June 11, 1572) – English Dramatist, Poet & Actor
Alexander Pope (May 21, 1688) – English Poet & Author
Marquis de Sade (June 2, 1740) – French Author
Thomas Moore (May 28, 1779) – Irish Poet
Aleksandr Pushkin (June 6, 1799) – Russian Poet, Playwright, Novelist
Ralph Waldo Emerson (May 23, 1803) – American Essayist, Poet
Richard Wagner (May 22, 1813) – German Composer
Queen Victoria (May 24, 1819) – English Monarch
Walt Whitman (May 31, 1819) – American Poet
Jean D. Gustave Courbet (June10, 1819) – French Realist Painter
Thomas Hardy (June 2, 1840) – English Poet, Novelist
Henri Rousseau (May 21, 1844) – French Artist
Eugène Henri Paul Gaugin (June 7, 1848) – French Post-Impressionist Painter
Sir Arthur Conan-Doyle (May 22, 1859) – Scottish Author
William Butler Yeats (June 13, 1865) – Irish Writer, Poet Read three poems by Yeats
Douglas Fairbanks Sr. (May 23, 1883) – American Film Actor
Federico García Lorca (June 5, 1899) – Spanish Poet and Dramatist
Bob Hope (May 29, 1904) – Amercian Stage & Film Comedian
Laurence Olivier (May 22, 1907) – English Actor, Producer, Director
Ian Fleming (May 28, 1908) – English Author: The James Bond Series
Jacques-Yves Cousteau (June 11, 1910) – French Naval Officer, Marine Explorer, Ecologist, Filmmaker, Scientist, Photographer and Researcher
John Fitzgerald Kennedy (May 29, 1917) – President of the United States
Judy Garland (June 10, 1922) – American Singer, Actress
Henry Kissinger (May 27, 1923) – Political Analyst, US Secretary of State
Tony Curtis (June 3, 1925) – American Film Actor
Marilyn Monroe (June 1, 1926) – American Film Actress
Anne Frank (June 12, 1929) – German/Jewish Child Diarist
Clint Eastwood (May 30, 1930) – American Film Actor, Director
Alexei Leonov (May 30, 1934) – Russian Cosmonaut, First person to walk in space
Sir Ian McKellen (May 25, 1939) – English Actor of Stage & Film
Tom Jones (June 7, 1940) – Welsh Singer, Performer
Bob Dylan (May 24, 1941) – American Singer, Songwriter
Sir Paul McCartney (June 18, 1942) – English Musician, Songwriter
Liam Neeson (June 7, 1952) – Northern Irish Actor
Bjorn Borg (June 6, 1956) – Swedish Tennis Player
Kristin Scott-Thomas (May 24, 1960) – English Actress
Michael J Fox (June 9, 1961) – Canadian Actor
Johnny Depp (June 9, 1963) – Amercian Actor and Musician
Elizabeth Hurley (June 10, 1965) – English Model, Actress, Beachwear Designer
Helena Bonham Carter (May 26, 1966) – English Actress
Nicole Kidman (June 20, 1967) – Australian Actress
Kylie Minogue (May 28, 1968) – Australian Actress, Singer
Angelina Jolie (June 4, 1975) – American Actress
Sign Interpretations
Libra – Sign Interpretation
Libra is the sign of marriage and partnership and above all a person born under this sign seeks harmony.
A Libran’s approach to life is essentially intellectual and they are capable of great mental detachment yet they are always charming and popular socially. These people always want to please other people and be liked by them. It is quite easy for Librans to put their own opinions, needs and ambitions on hold in order to fit in with those around them. They are constantly trying to find a balance in life and do this by means of their associations with others. Their ability to see both sides of an issue and their strong sense of justice make it very difficult for Librans to actually make a decision or commit themselves.
Librans are very suited to careers in law, public relations and diplomacy. In these areas, they can use their considerable intellect and analytical ability and are capable of making judgements in a detached and objective way.
Librans may also be attracted to careers in the arts or selling luxury goods where they can use their strong sense of colour and form. In marriage, the Librans’ natural ability to mediate and compromise is a great virtue. They will create a gracious home.
Cultivation of some of the qualities of their opposite sign, Aries, like decisive action and courage, would enable Librans to approach life with a greater sense of purpose and deal with themselves and others more honestly.
Air Signs
In astrology, the air signs consist of Gemini, Libra and Aquarius. They are often called “sweet” in comparison with the “bitter” fire signs.
Characteristics
According to astrological theory, air signs are the talkers and communicators of the zodiac. Typically they are supposed to be intellectual, analytical, articulate, and versatile – able to discuss just about any topic.
Air signs are also seen as the masters of social graces because they enjoy socializing and are very good at “small talk.” They are often seen as so objective that they are unable to be practical and realistic.
Some believe that air signs are supposed to be so changeable they will not stay anywhere for any length of time, and so restless they have trouble with serious concentration on any single job they might be required to carry out, but when need be are capable tapping into a reserve of willpower to get their negative obligations over with.
Air signs’ role is seen as providing the ideas that make the future different from the past, whereas fire signs carry out the actions necessary for this. Air signs continually thirst for interaction and view every experience as a potential opportunity for fun, education and growth as a person.
In human relationships, air signs are said to be gregarious and extroverted, often attracting friends very willingly and easily with their charm and ability to communicate. However, air signs are believed to be lacking in passion and unable to form strong, lasting relationships; astrologers believe few air sign people are able to have a single marriage, for they are said to be as apt to try out new people as new ideas.
On the other hand, they’re usually good at compromising time and space, and given enough leeway from their partners, this helps to keep them from feeling ‘trapped’ in an old relationship.
They are also thought to be extremely lacking in emotional depth because they tend to intellectualise their feelings and generally want to avoid difficult obstacles that might be needed to hold a partnership together.
Air is generally good and societally decent, but can be crafty, underhanded and ingenious when it comes to evil — though not prone to physical violence. Chief fault is trickery, when need be, they can become very convincing liars in order to get what they want.
At their worst, Air can be fault-finding, mean-spiritedness, gossipy and grudging. Air is swift to express opinions and is more opinionated than most. Air is slow to verbally express anger and physical violence is not generally a first choice in terms of an attack.
Libra – Relations With Other Element Signs
Air signs are seen as complementary to fire signs because they provide the ideas that allow the fire signs to carry out their action. However, it is often thought that fire signs are too flagrant and impatient for the air signs to tolerate permanently.
Air signs more or less understand earth signs because they share the same basic rational and objective nature. However, whilst air signs admire earth signs’ will to achieve, they find them too timid, pessimistic, undemonstrative, and cautious; the earth signs, though attracted by the air signs’ unique thoughts, find them overwhelmingly unrealistic and flippant.
Water signs are believed to be much too passionate and emotionally deep for air signs’ flighty, flirtatious nature; indeed, astrology suggests that air signs hate water signs for being too subjective, secretive, illogical and lose respect for them when they come to the belief that the Water signs are unintelligent, and later become astounded by their deductive powers.
For their part, water signs supposedly deride air signs as emotionally shallow, excessively concerned with worldly pleasure, and uncaring towards others, though sometimes an air sign can balance out the traits of a water sign (thus creating a great friendship).
Air signs will find themselves most compatible with fire signs, who share similar traits of being positive, extroverted, outgoing, and fun-loving.
Fire signs may not be as objective as air signs, as air signs may not be as passionate as fire signs, but they can generally adapt to each other’s ways, and find they have a lot of different traits to offer in fulfilling one another.
The Cardinal Zodiac Signs
The four cardinal signs are:
Aries – the Sun’s passage through which begins the spring in the northern hemisphere, and the autumn in the southern hemisphere; Aries (a Fire Sign) is said to be the Sign in which the Cardinal Quality is best-expressed since it is the first sign of the Zodiac and strongly associated with energy, enterprise and new beginnings. Aries is the most fiery of the fire signs.
Cancer – which begins the summer in the northern hemisphere, and the winter in the southern hemisphere; In Cancer (a Water Sign) the Cardinal Quality is said to be most expressed in the desire to nurture, mother and protect.
Libra – which begins the autumn in the northern hemisphere, and the spring in the southern hemisphere; According to astrology, Libra individuals (associated with the element of Air) tend to express their authoritative Cardinal Quality in a subtle and charming fashion.
Capricorn – which begins the winter in the northern hemisphere, and the summer in the southern hemisphere. Being an Earth Sign, Capricorn is thought to have somewhat more perseverance than the other three Cardinal Signs.
Notable Librans
Virgil (October 15, 70 B.C.E.) – Roman Philosopher Poet: The Aeneid
Miguel de Cervantes (October 9, 1547) – Spanish Poet, Novelist
Carravaggio (September 29, 1571) – Italian Painter
Horatio Nelson (September 29, 1758) – English Naval Officer
Samuel Taylor Coleridge (October 21, 1772) – English Poet
Elizabeth Gaskell (September 29, 1810) – English Author
Franz Liszt (October 22, 1811) – Hungarian Composer
Guiseppe Verdi (October 10, 1813) – Italian Composer
Aleksis Kivi (October 10, 1834) – Finnish Poet, Novelist, Playwright
Friedrich Nietzsche (October 15, 1844) – German Philosopher, Author: Beyond Good and Evil
Sarah Bernhardt (October 22, 1844) – American Actress
Arthur Rimbaud (October 20, 1854) – French Symbolist Poet: Les Illuminations
Oscar Wilde (October 16, 1854) – Irish Author and Humorist
Mohandas Gandhi (October 2, 1869) – Indian Leader, Philosopher, Pacifist
Aleister Crowley (October 12, 1875) – English Magician, Author: The Equinox
Eleanor Roosevelt (October 11, 1884) – American First Lady, Social Reformer
Isak Dinesen (Karen Blixen) (October 17, 1885) – Danish Author
S. Eliot (September 26, 1888) – English Poet
Eugene O’Neill (October 16, 1888) – American Playwright
Scott Fitzgerald (September 25, 1897) – American Author
William Faulkner (September 24, 1896) – American Author
Pope Paul VI (September 26, 1897) – Roman Catholic Pontiff
Groucho Marx (October 2, 1898) – American Vaudeville/Film Comedian
George Gershwin (September 26, 1898) – American Composer
Thor Heyerdahl (October 6, 1914) – Norwegian Explorer
Arthur Miller (October 17, 1915) – American Playwright
Frank Herbert (October 8, 1920) – American Science Fiction Author
Mario Puzo (October 15, 1921) – American Novelist
Charleton Heston (October 4, 1923) – American Actor
Italo Calvino (October 15, 1923) – Cuban-Italian Author
Truman Capote (September 30, 1924) – American Author
Gore Vidal (October 3, 1925) – American Playwright, Author
Richard Harris (October 1, 1930) – Irish Film & Stage Actor
Desmond Tutu (October 7, 1931) – Archbishop of South Africa
John Le Carré (October 19, 1931) – English Author
Bridget Bardot (September 29, 1934) – French Actress, Animal Rights Campaigner
Dame Julie Andrews (October 1, 1935) – English Actress & Author
Luciano Pavarotti (October 12, 1935) – Italian Opera Singer
Vaclav Havel (October 5, 1936) – Czech Playwright and President
Ricky Tomlinson (September 26, 1939) – English Actor
John Lennon (October 9, 1940) – English Singer/Songwriter
Pele (October 23, 1940) – Brazilian Footballer
Jackie Collins (October 4, 1941) – English Author
Jesse Jackson (October 8, 1941) – American Politician & Civil Rights Leader
Ian McShane (September 29, 1942) – English Actor
Michael Crichton (October 23, 1942) – American Author
Julio Iglesias (September 23, 1943) – Spanish Singer
Lech Walesa (September 29, 1943) – Polish Political Activist andFirst President of Post-Communist Poland
Catherine Deneuve (October 22, 1943) – French Actress
Michael Douglas (September 25, 1944) – American Actor
Ann Robinson (September 26, 1944) – English TV Presenter, Author
Baron Andrew Lloyd-Webber (March 22, 1948) – English Composer of Musical Theatre
Bruce Springsteen (September 23, 1949) – American Musician, Songwriter
Armand Assante (October 4, 1949) – American Actor
Sting – Gordon Sumner (October 2, 1951) – English Musician-Singer-Songwriter
Bob Geldolf (October 5, 1951) – Irish Musician-Singer, Organizer of ‘Live Aid’
Viggo Mortenson (October 20, 1958) – American Actor, Poet, Painter, Photographer
Heather Locklear (September 25, 1961) – American Actress
Will Smith (September 25, 1968) – American Actor, Singer
Jim Caviezel (September 26,1968) – American Actor
Catherine Zeta Jones (September 25, 1969) – Welsh Singer, Actress
Gwyneth Paltrow (September 28, 1972) – American Actress
Hilary Duff (September 28, 1987) – American Actress