Capricorn – The tenth astrological sign of the zodiac
Written by psychiclineadmin on December 5, 2008
Capricorn is the tenth sign of the zodiac. It gets it’s name from the constellation Capricornus, but due to the precession of the equinoxes it’s no longer in alignment with it. Capricorn is ruled by the Sun. If your birthday falls between December 21 and January 20, your astrological sign is Capricorn.
Capricorn is a feminine / introverted or negative sign. This implies a sense of caution and a more reserved facet of the Capricorn’s life. They also tend to be sensitive and somewhat distant.
It’s also an Earth sign, which means that it’s associated with a realistic and practical approach to things, while maintaining a strong sense of stability within their lives.
As one of the four cardinal signs, Capricorn signals a change. This change takes the form of autumn to winter in the northern hemisphere, and spring to summer in the southern hemisphere.
In Greek mythology, Capricorn was thought to be the goat that provided milk or ambrosia to Zeus when he was a baby. To show his gratitude, Zeus placed the goat in the sky which became the constellation Capricornus.
People that are born under the Capricorn sign tend to be very practical and hard working individuals. Ambition and persistence are a couple of their hallmark traits. They’re rational, disciplined, and career driven individuals that take a very serious, yet somewhat overly focused approach to their careers. They tend to be in positions of authority, where responsibility and strength is a requirement. It’s best to not stand in the way of a Capricorn and their goals since they’re very competent at what they choose to do.
Some typical career choices for the Capricorn include anything that involves a position of authority. Or anything that requires a methodical approach to things. Lawyers, government officials, managers, politicians, engineers, doctors, and teachers are a few great matches for a Capricorn.
Some famous Capricorns include Howard Hughes, Anwar Sadat, Mao Tse Tung, Louis Pasteur, J. Edgar Hoover, Barry Goldwater, J.R.R. Tolkein, Walter Mondale, Elvis Presley, Richard Nixon, Muhammad Ali, and Dolly Parton to name a few. Tags: astrology, cardinal sign, carpricorn, earth sign, feminine sign, goat, introverted, sun, zeus, zodiac
Virgo – The sixth astrological sign of the zodiac
Written by psychiclineadmin on November 28, 2008
Virgo, the Virgin. The sixth astrological sign of the zodiac
Virgo, commonly known as the virgin, is the sixth astrological sign of the zodiac. If your birthday falls between August 23 to September 22, then your sign is Virgo.
Like most of the other signs, Virgo is no longer in line with the constellation of the same name due to the precession of the equinoxes. Virgo is also an Earth sign, meaning that Virgos can be very stable and rational. They’re also hard working and realistic individuals.
Virgo is a negative introverted feminine sign. It’s also one of the mutable signs which means that it straddles two seasons. Because of this duality, Virgos tend to be versatile and adaptable and are very good with change.
Virgo is ruled by the planet Mercury, and interestingly is the only female that’s used in the zodiac.
From Greek mythology, the constellation Virgo comes from the the virgin daughter of Zeus and Themis. Her name was Astrea, and she was known as the goddess of justice until she became so disillusioned and disgusted with the ways of mankind that she returned to the heavens.
Virgos are typically very analytical people, with great insight and reasoning skills. They tend to be very precise and methodical, paying close attention to the most minute details. They’re highly intelligent, and are often very clever and witty. They strive for perfection in most of their endeavors. In social situations, Virgos are very refined. Politeness and good manners are a hallmark of the Virgo.
Good career choices for Virgos are those that require attention to detail and are methodical in their pursuit. Some great occupations for them are scientists, doctors, technicians, teachers, and lawyers.
Famous Virgos include Lyndon Johnson, Leo Tolstoy, Prince Albert, Richard Gere, Alan Dershowitz, William H. Taft, Dr. Joyce Brothers, Stephen King, and Yasser Arafat to name a few Tags: earth sign, female, feminine sign, horoscope, introverted, mercury, mutable sign, negative sign, virgin, virgo, zeus, zodiac
