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From Cellbe

Introduction:

This article covers the basics of Astrology and how they are inter-connected. Astrology is defined as 'the art or practice of figuring out the supposed influences of the planets and their motions on human affairs and human disposition'. From this practice a horoscope can be made - a diagram (or chart) of the relative positions of planets and indicators of the Zodiac at a certain time, typically the time of birth. A forecast can then be created.

The Zodiac:

Western Astrology originated way back, close to 500 BC, with a notion called the Zodiac getting created. This comprised of an imaginary sphere surrounding the earth, which followed the path of the Sun via the constellations for the duration of the year. The Zodiac was split into twelve sections, each and every named following the specific constellation noted in that location.

Elements:

A lot of ancient philosophies utilized a set of classical components to explain the way nature behaved. Every sign was connected to 1 of the classical components (fire, earth, air, or water) and was also connected to a region of concentrate social, personal or universal.

• Water signs are associated to growth processes, identification and emotion. In tandem with the other elements, water feels that fire will make it boil, air will evaporate it, but earth will shape and channel it.

• Fire indicators are associated to action, passion, and power. In tandem with the other components, fire feels that earth will smother it, water will drown it, but air will fan and enliven it.

• Air indicators are associated to believed, perspective and communication. In tandem with the other components, air feels that water will obscure it, earth will suffocate it, but fire will inspire and uplift it.

• Earth signs are associated to sensation, stability, and practicality. In tandem with the other elements, earth feels that air will dry it, fire will dry it, but water will refresh and nourish it.

Modalities:

Every sign is connected to a single of three modalities cardinal (sometimes referred to as movable), fixed, and mutable.

There are 4 quadrants following the order of the zodiacal signs, with three signs in every single. Every single quadrant describes a season, beginning with a cardinal sign, continuing to a fixed sign, and ending with a mutable sign.

Modalities and Associated Zodiac Signs:

• Mutable indicators are associated to adaptability, resourcefulness and holism. They are Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces.

• Fixed signs are related to determination, concentrate and individuality. They are Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius.

• Cardinal indicators are related to creativity and initiation. They are Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn.

Summary of Zodiac Sign Characteristics:

• Aries (cardinal, fire, personal): defensive, energetic, head down, assertive, impulsive.

• Taurus (fixed, earth, personal): patient, indulgent, resourceful, thorough, devoted.

• Gemini (mutable, air, private): speedy, logical, inquisitive.

• Cancer (cardinal, water, individual): clinging, protective, sensitive.

• Leo (fixed, fire, social): theatrical, generous, proud.

• Virgo (mutable, earth, social): critically, sensible, productive.

• Libra (cardinal, air, social): lazy, co-operative, fair.

• Scorpio (fixed, water, social): anxious, passionate, sensitive.

• Sagittarius (mutable, fire, universal): careless, no cost, straightforward.

• Capricorn (cardinal, earth, universal): suspicious, prudent, cautious.

• Aquarius (fixed, air, universal): detached, democratic, unconventional.

• Pisces (mutable, water, universal): distracted, imaginative, sensitive.