Libra – The seventh astrological sign of the zodiac
Written by psychiclineadmin on November 29, 2008
Libra, the scales of balance. The seventh sign of the zodiac
Libra, commonly known as the scales or balance, is the seventh sign of the zodiac. If your birthday falls between September 23 – October 22, then your astrological sign is Libra. It’s origins are that of the constellation that shares its name. But, much like the other signs of the zodiac, Libra is no longer aligned with its constellation due to the precession of the equinoxes. Libra, like Taurus, is ruled by the planet Venus.
Libra is a positive, or masculine / extroverted air sign. It’s also one of the four cardinal signs. These signs are hinge signs in that they mark the change of seasons. Libra marks the change of summer into autumn.
Common traits of the air signs are leadership abilities including the tendency to be forceful and dynamic. At the same time, the air sign also implies the possibility of stubbornness, selfishness, and a somewhat controlling element to them.
From Greek Mythology, Libra got its name from the Greek Goddess of Justice Themis, and her daughter Astraea. Astraea went to the heavens and became the constellation Virgo. She carried with her the scales of justice, which became the neighboring constellation Libra. Interestingly, Libra is the only zodiac symbol that’s based on an inanimate object instead of a living being.
Because Libra represents the time of the year when people reap the rewards of harvest, or the apex of the year it’s often considered the most desirable symbol of the zodiac.
Libras tend to be very sociable and charming individuals. They’re very diplomatic and possess a great ability to compromise in the most difficult situations. They’re cooperative and sensitive to the needs of others. Like the scales themselves, Libras are very fair and balanced. Much of this is due to their logical and analytical thought processes, and the fact that they don’t let their own opinions get in the way of the facts. Typically they tend to be very refined and artistic. They’re also extremely romantic and flirty. If anything, Libras can have a tendency to be too pleasure driven.
Suitable careers for Libras include anything that requires a high degree of impartiality, logic, and analytical abilities. Also, anything related to the arts or refinement and taste. Artists, Entertainers, Designers, decorators, Lawyers, Judges, and Accountants are all some good choices.
Some famous Libras Include John Lennon, Jimmy Carter, Johnny Cochran, Dwight Eisenhower, Dizzy Gillespie, Jim Henson, Timothy Leary, Annie Liebovitz, William Rehnquist, Al Sharpton, and Bruce Springsteen to name a few
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Leo – The fifth astrological sign of the zodiac
Written by psychiclineadmin on November 27, 2008
Leo - The Lion. The fifth astrological sign of the zodiac.
Leo the Lion is the fifth sign of the zodiac. If your birthday falls between July 23 and August 22, then your sign is Leo.
Leo is a fire sign and also one of the positive or extroverted masculine signs. Much like other signs of the zodiac, Leo is no longer aligned with the constellation that shares its name due to the precession of the equinoxes.
Leo is ruled by the sun, and along with Taurus, Scorpio, and Aquarius is one of the fixed signs. Because of this, Leos tend to be strong, possessing great strength and stamina. Conversely though, they tend to be slightly stubborn and inflexible.
From Greek Mythology, the constellation was created when Hercules, as one of his twelve labors, set out to slay the Nemean Lion. After he killed the lion, it was sent to the heavens by Zeus where it is visible today as the constellation Leo.
Leo’s tend to be very creative and passionate about most things. They love attention and the spotlight, and are very passionate about things they deem important in their lives. They can be very faithful to others, and at the same time quite protective of them. They’re noble and are known to have magnetic personalities. One of their less desirable traits is being overly dramatic. This is directly related to their love of attention. They can also be very bossy and argumentative. Along with these,
they’re often associated with being dogmatic; a direct correlation to the fact that they’re one of the fixed signs.
If you’re a Leo, some potentially good careers for you include anything related to fashion, politics, law, business, or entertainment and the arts.
Some famous Leos include, Aldous Huxley, Mick Jagger, Queen Elizabeth, Andy Warhol, Herbert Hoover, Jerry Falwell, Alfred Hitchcock, Bill Clinton, Napoleon, and Yassar Arafat to name a few. Tags: aquarius, astrology, extroverted, fire sign, greek mythology, Leo, lion, masculine, positive sign, scorpio, taurus, zodiac
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Cancer – The fourth astrological sign of the zodiac
Written by psychiclineadmin on November 26, 2008
Cancer - The Crab. The fourth astrological sign of the zodiac
If your birthday falls between June 22 – July 23, your astrological sign is Cancer, or the crab. Cancer is the fourth sign of the zodiac and is said to be ruled by the moon. Like other astrological signs, it’s no longer associated with the constellation of the same name due to the precession of the equinoxes.
It is one of the six even numbered feminine or negative signs of the zodiac. Because of this, Cancers tend to be more introverted. It’s also a water sign and one of the cardinal signs. This implies that the cancer is often a person with dynamic people with leadership skills that often initiate things. Alternatively, a Cancer can often be rude, selfish, stubborn, and demanding.
The constellation Cancer got it’s name from Greek Mythology. In the 12 labors or Hercules, when Hercules himself was fighting the multi-headed Hydra, his nemesis Hera sent a crab to distract him. The crab heroically bit Hercules on the toe, but was soon crushed as Hercules stepped on him. In honor of the crab’s valiant, yet inconsequential effort, the gods named a constellation after him. Since the crab lost, the constellation has no bright stars in it.
On the plus side, Cancers are typically warm, sympathetic, loving and generous individuals that exhibit a cautious and protective demeanor. They’re resourceful, loyal, intuitive, and often times generous to a fault. THey tend to be more conservative individuals with a deep sense of sentimentality and patriotism. They’re kind, sincere, and often very romantic. On the negative side, they can be gloomy and moody. In order to achieve what they want, they can often be very devious. Their indecisive and insecure nature can often be the cause of their downfall.
Jobs that are well suited for Cancers are those that involve giving care; nursing, counselors, social workers, and those that involve working with children. Cancers are also great at making money and do well in the financial services sector.
Some famous Cancers are – Ann Landers and Abigail VanBuren, Thurgood Marshall, Princess Diana, Tom Cruise, Henry Thoreau, Gerald Ford, George Orwell, and O.J. Simpson to name a few Tags: astrology, cancer, crab, feminine, greek mythology, introverted, negative sign, water sign, zodiac
