The Twelve Signs:

Aries (March 21st-April 20th): is a Cardinal Sign, the first Sign of the Zodiac. Those born under an Aries Sun have a ton of initiative, that get-up-and-go quality that's essential to kick-start any new undertaking. Their ruling element, Fire, lends them that characteristic fiery nature, and like their symbol, the Ram, an Aries likes to charge headfirst into anything and everything, be it a problem, an adventure, a love affair, a brick wall ... If you're an Aries, you're probably used to being the leader of the pack, whether in team sports (which you love, especially contact sports like football and soccer), business or just your group of friends and family. It's likely that you're quite impulsive, impatient and sometimes combative or overbearing; you're not above using your Ram's horns to get what you want. This can get you into trouble at times, though the people that know and love you tolerate and even appreciate this quality about you. Life with you is never dull, after all! You would do well, however, to remember the old adage, "Look before you leap.

Taurus (April 21st-May 21st): the second Sign of the Zodiac is all about reward. Unlike the Aries love of the game, Taurus loves the rewards of the game. Think physical pleasures and material goods, for those born under this Sign revel in delicious excess. They are also a tactile lot, enjoying a tender, even sensual, touch. Taureans adore comfort and like being surrounded by pleasing, soothing things. Along these lines, they also favour a good meal and a fine wine. The good life in all its guises, whether it's the arts or art of their own making (yes, these folks are artistic as well), is heaven on Earth to the Taurean-born. It's the Bull that serves as the Taureans mascot and along with that comes the expectation that these folks are bull-headed and stubborn. Yes, they are. Hey, this Sign has a Fixed Quality attached to it after all, so expect that things will occasionally grind to a halt. That said, Taureans don't start out with the intention of getting stuck. They simply want to get things done, and it's that steady, dogged persistence that winds up being viewed as stubbornness. Bulls are actually among the most practical and reliable members of the Zodiac, and they are happy to plod along, as it were, in pursuit of their goals. The good news for Bulls is that once they get to the finish line, they'll swaddle themselves in material goods. A self-indulgent beast? Perhaps, but if you toiled as laboriously as these folks do, you'd need some goodies, too.

Gemini (May 22nd-June 22nd): the Sign of the Twins, is a Mutable Air Sign. Gemini's possess a famously flexible nature that often borders on indecision. Gemini's are the Intellectuals of the Zodiac; if you're a Gemini, you're most likely talkative and brainy in the extreme. Your idea of a good time is to go out with a group of friends and have a great discussion or better yet, a friendly debate. You're bright, witty and love to be the life of the party. You tend to rely on your verbal and intellectual gifts and can become uncomfortable when faced with matters of a more emotionally intimate nature. You can also be somewhat indecisive. That's the Twins' influence sometimes you feel split in two directions and don't know what to do!

Cancer (June 23rd-July 23rd): is a Cardinal Water Sign. Cancer has a great deal of initiative that is sometimes overridden by the deeply emotional and intuitive nature that characterises this Sign. If you're a Cancer, your first interest and concern is likely to be your family; they're one of the most important influences in your life, whether you're close or estranged. You may be something of a homebody, preferring to stay in rather than going out on the town. You're quite sensual, loving to cook rich foods for your friends and loved ones. You tend to be somewhat moody and, like your symbol, the Crab, will withdraw into your protective shell if things get too intense around you. Your intense emotions often overwhelm you and make it difficult for you to communicate on a verbal or rational level. Your greatest struggle is learning to be more open and less sensitive.

Leo (July 24th-August 23rd): is a Fixed Fire Sign. This Lion is stubborn and rather inflexible, but also impulsive, a characteristic of that fiery nature. If you're a Leo, you're likely to be quite showy and dramatic. You have a happy, sunny demeanour and love to be the centre of your loved ones' adoration. You might make a great actor; in fact, many actors are born under a Leo Sun. Like the proud King of the Jungle, your pride and ego are tremendously important to you and can be damaged easily by a careless comment from an unthinking loved one. You also may be somewhat vain; your hair is likely one of your best features and you take very good care of it.

Earthy Virgo (August 24th-September 23rd): is flexible and willing to follow another's lead, content to remain in the background. A true Virgo is more concerned with improving things behind the scenes than with being a star onstage. The Sign of the Virgin possesses a practical, grounded nature and can be quite the perfectionist. If you're a Virgo you probably love organisation, lists and anything that puts your logical, analytical mind to use. You're great at analysing facts and figures. Virgo is also the Sign of Service; often Virgo's feel and operate best in a position in which they can help others. One of your favourite ways to "help" others is to criticise their faults -- but you hold yourself to the same high standards.

Libra (September 24th-October 23rd): is a Cardinal Air Sign. Libra's are impulsive and love to get things going, but may lack the follow-through to see things to the finish. Libra's are great intellectual thinkers but, unlike Gemini, their fellow Air Sign, a true Libra will avoid an argument, even an impersonal debate over an intellectual matter. Libra's symbol is the Scales, after all, and a Libra's first concern is balance and harmony. Almost equally important to a Libra is love and romance; if you're a Libra you're most likely happiest when you're in a harmonious love relationship. In fact, you don't really like to be alone, period. You're a true romantic and need to enhance your life with beauty, be it in art, literature, relationships ... Even your home is likely to be as lovely as an art gallery. One of your greatest assets is your ability to solve disputes. Since you abhor conflict, you have a highly developed sense of objectivity and conflict resolution. If the tension continues, however, you can become indecisive anything to avoid having to take a tough stand.

Scorpio (October 24th-November 22nd): is a Fixed Sign, symbolised by the Scorpion. Scorpio is all depth and intensity, stubbornness and inflexibility; as a Water Sign, Scorpio tends to be incredibly emotionally sensitive. Scorpio is also the Sign of Sex. If you're a Scorpio, you're most likely highly attractive and magnetic to other people. You project a mysterious, enigmatic persona, which is a large part of your allure; people often feel like they just can't figure you out! Often, they really can't; you keep your secrets well hidden, though you love to learn others' secrets. You also tend to keep your emotions inside -- for a time. You yearn for emotional intimacy in your love relationships and if you feel that things aren't going as well as you'd like, your Scorpion instinct sometimes kicks in -- and you sting your loved one with sudden malice. You're not malicious at all, however, just sensitive and defensive in the extreme. You have a hard time getting over it once someone hurts you; you can also be manipulative when it serves your purposes. Your task is to learn to be emotionally open, honest and direct. If you can do so, the world will be your oyster!

Sagittarius (November 23rd-December 21st): is the Philosopher of the Zodiac. Their characteristic fiery natures are softened by the Mutable Quality that influences Sagittarians to be flexible and amenable to change. In fact, a true Sagittarius thrives on change: In scenery or location or lovers, the Sign of the Archer loves anything (or anyone) new. If you're a Sagittarius you most likely love to travel, as it involves constant change and exposure to new foods, people, landscapes and things to do. If things start to stagnate in your life you can become intensely bored and unhappy. You may have trouble settling down, whether that means in a city, with a lover, whatever. You're always up for learning something new, however. You are a truth-seeker, and will go to the ends of the earth to find answers to your questions about religion, philosophy and the meaning of life.

Capricorn (December 22nd-January 20th): is a, symbolised by the Goat. Capricorn has a ton of initiative, which comes in handy -- this Sign is the worker bee of the Zodiac, always intent on getting ahead. That Earthy quality lends a Capricorn a steady, grounded determination. If you're a Capricorn, you're probably both practical and thrifty. You see no need to take unnecessary risks or spend any more money than is strictly necessary. Career is a major concern for you; advancement and recognition for your accomplishments are alluring concepts. You are ambitious and determined, but also somewhat conservative. While others are out "letting their hair down" and having fun, you're most likely in the office, hard at work -- and disapproving of others' cavalier attitudes toward life. If you can learn to loosen up a bit, you may find life to be quite a bit more fun than you thought.

Aquarius (January 21st-February 19th): is a Fixed Air Sign, symbolised by the Water Bearer. While Aquarius is the rebel of the Zodiac with a truly progressive mind and quick intellect, this Sign can also be quite stubborn and inflexible. If you're an Aquarius, you're a forward-thinker whose mind is always on possibilities for improvement of the status quo. The original environmentalist (or philanthropist or humanitarian or animal rights activist), you're concerned with the world as a whole as well as its inhabitants; you abhor social and political injustices and love to put your quick mind to use in figuring out a way to better the system. You love keeping up with all the latest trends, be they in technology, fashion or health care. You also have quite a distinguished palate, as you love to try all kinds of new foods the more exotic the flavour, the better. You have a ton of friends but you tend not to get too intimate with any one person, as emotional displays tend to make you rather uncomfortable.

Pisces (February 20th-March 20th): is a Mutable Sign, symbolised by the Fish, which swim in the waters of the unconscious. Pisces is quite flexible, even passive, possessing an intensely deep, emotional and intuitive nature. If you're a Pisces, you rely heavily on your intuitions to help you navigate your way through the world. In fact, you experience things almost completely subjectively; you have trouble staying removed (objective) from a person or situation. You tend to be daydreamy and somewhat unfocused; you're much more impressionistic than direct. Your emotions are strong and your interests lean toward the spiritual. Much like the Water that characterises your Sign, you go with the flow. You're also extremely empathetic; you would make a great healer, whether as a counsellor, a medical doctor or something more esoteric. Your main trial in life is maintaining your personal boundaries, as you're apt to become so absorbed in another person and their problems that you end up neglecting yourself.

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