Spirit of Astrology

Scorpio is a recognized zodiacal power of some magnitude.

If you are born under this sign, or have it Rising at your time of birth, you will feel that there is an unknown or mysterious influence that seems to pervade your life.

If you can accept this Scorpio gift somewhat as the Good Fairies bless the child in the Sleeping Princess fable, and translate its energy wisely, it will help create great success in your constructive undertakings and in your personal understanding of life. It can equally be devastatingly successful in its employment in negative actions and be capable of creating inner turmoil and drama in your personal psyche (and relationships) should your choose unwisely.

It is a matter of recognizing your inherent power that you have – as a potential, or as a tool if you already have a current channel for its energy in your life. But to remember the responsibility that is always attendant to this gift and to temper your sense of ego and power with the gentleness that you also possess, is important. Others may not have come to know you well.

Be kind to yourself, and to others.

Other factors in your chart will always add to the mix of your character traits but rarely does a Scorpio fail to possess intensity, whether it is interest in sexual expression of their emotions, ambition in their enterprises, or a capacity to research the depths of human nature, or to investigate the higher truths of the heavens.

To moderate your inner intensity is necessary for your inner peace.

Meditation helps you to realise how to best use your will and find the truth you seek.

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A Libra born person has an innate desire to share with others.  In family life this is first obvious in a child’s behaviour as is their strong sense of fair play.

Libra has the sign of the scales symbolizing this focus upon balance and justice and many who are attracted to the legal profession or in an environment where they can satisfy their refined aesthetic sense of decoration and proportion.

Each Libra dominated personality will have a romantic streak and a need to share in marriage or in friendships, on an equal footing in social life. Their strong values about marriage usually result in idealistic hopes of a faithful and trusting relationship that will last ‘for ever and ever’. This wonderful love relationship that endures may be rare but is most likely to involve members of Libra’s starry influence.

Love, balance and beauty are the harmonious gifts from the planet Venus that rules this sign.

It is hoped that all who are blessed by these wonderful qualities will find plentiful planetary energies to fulfil them or be able to maintain them by withstanding any influence that threatens their expression, both in the outer material world as well as the inner being.

Libra ruled people have the opportunity to channel love, peace and harmony and so make a quiet but positive contribution towards our future state of peace and brotherhood of our planet.

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Clear minded, accurate on detail and very practical as well as idealistic in accenting quality of life in all things makes a Virgo- born individual, or one who has it as a Rising Sign in the chart, is somewhat demanding and also very much in demand in the community.

Providing their critical ability is reserved for self improvement and is moderated regarding the efforts of others, a Virgo person is successful in helping create order and also adding aesthetic properties and improvements by making practical aspects of life also decorative. In a female this often leads to interior design, fashion, and many tend to find work in writing and reporting, including the scientific sphere if this is their chosen interest and males can excel in architecture and the exact sciences.

Virgo children are not devious and usually show a high degree of integrity and intelligence at an early age and have a natural interest in hygiene – a characteristic that perhaps was once instrumental in directing many girls towards a career in nursing!  Health remains a focus in Virgo people of any age throughout their lives – health of both body and mind.

Others have to remind these wonderful people to take the pressure off themselves and not to expect too much from others who will show resentment if they are not diplomatically persuaded to co-operate in any venture or goal. Family life presents ample opportunity to exercise understanding.

Virgo is usually very discriminating in choice of friends or lovers and although not externally seen as warm in their affections, are often passionate and faithful in their private life and relationships.

All the qualities of such a perfectionist influence from the stars are decreased, magnified or modified by the other zodiacal energies show in the birth chart unique to each person.

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Those born under Leo or those who have Leo dominant in their Chart will recognize some of the well known characteristics in their nature – generosity, command, certain charisma, self confidence, good fortune, leadership, optimism and abundant energy and affection.

As the important Sun Sign or birth sign under which you come into the world influences your approach to life, so the Leo nature looks at things from a royal or dignified position. This is the tendency, whether deserved or not, as the focus of the personality is centred and derives from an innate conviction in self worth, identification with inner power and appreciation of the powerful energy that flows out to others through his magnanimity and affection.

Like the sun, the nature of a Leo born person is at its finest when bestowing upon others the sunny energies and attitudes that are associated with the Sun itself.  However, as all positive life expressions depend upon emotional stability, circumstances that provide opportunity as well as appropriate choices in career and in life, the best of this sign is evident when a Leo is firmly established in a career or lifestyle that is in accord with the finest principles.

Then the wonderful benign qualities and expansive outlook on life will benefit others around without the trappings of personal ego that sometimes are apt to become inflated when we realise our inner power and capability to rule.

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One of the greatest influences of the zodiacal sign Cancer is the great talent of imagination and sensitivity. This encourages heightened creativity and freedom of mind.

However, because its Ruler is the Moon, there are fluctuating periods of expression. Bring a watery Sign it also is capable of displaying all the moods of this Water Element, ranging from quietude of lakes and still waters to the raging of floods and tempestuous oceans.

Feelings and emotions are finely tuned and it takes little to encourage a positive mood and confidence as a few spoken negative words can plunge a Cancerian into depression because of a hyper-sensitive ego. But perhaps others would not be aware of this on account of the nature being somewhat private or even secretive.

It is understood that there are two types of Cancerians – one the gentle, sensitive, lazier introvert and the other with hidden fire that is sparked to great activity when emotionally moved by greater or nobler issues beyond the personal.

The greatest discipline would seem to be to channel emotions and creativity into constructive or productive channels. This requires breaking free of the security of home and safety and gently loosening any of the tighter maternal attachments that are common in both males and females of this sign.

The influences that are exerted by Cancer and the Moon incline towards spontaneous relationships that require little mental analysis or compromise and many flow into marriages and partnerships of convenience rather than deliberate, more passionate associations.

Blessed with a fine and responsive memory, there is little of their life experience that cannot be brought to mind or applied when required. Their best application is evident in practical skills or learning, often related to the arts. In females the finest qualities flourish in motherhood and tending those who need protection as a male is comfortable in a career or work involving a protective element.

 As we all have complex natures, and the zodiacal indications that have become known through long observation and passed on by tradition may be helpful in self discovery, and identification of some certain features, it must always be remembered that these characteristics will be heightened, modified or negated by other factors such as planetary configurations at the moment of your birth.

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This is a zodiacal sign ruled by the planet Mercury. Its quality is of the Element Air and it is Mutable.

You are a natural mediator, nervous, witty but regrettably often inconsistent or inconstant in thought and in emotional life. You have a natural interest in life, in people, and thoughts and ideologies and your friendships are likely to be multiple and somewhat superficial, rather than close commitments to a single partner.

Your personality seeks communication and contact with people and ideas. It places great importance upon ease of self expression and takes pleasure in speech and conversation, writing and all things new and exciting.

The life of a Gemini is usually directed towards dual interests, preferring to have several interests on the go at the one time. You tend also to be dual in love, and this tends to require an unnatural secretive element in your nature.

You have an exceedingly active, adaptable mind, often too fast for others to grasp. Your spontaneous nature seeks change constantly and ‘being in two minds’ is an expression that could apply to you.

Habits are characteristic but somewhat light hearted and flirtatious in matters of the heart and can often possess a certain superficiality in nature. Friendships are often tainted by a restlessness that can be conveyed to others who find a certain sense of insecurity in your changeability.

Usually multi skilled in some manual hobbies or crafts.

Your keen wit and desire for travel, when combined, will make of you an interesting, and interested traveller with skills in communication as teachers, or in travel agencies, news reporting, or involvement in publishing houses.

Lacking concentration because of diversion of interests, the mind needs to be confined and cultivated to retain strength in your chosen areas of the intellectual pursuit.

Health is generally affected by sensitivity of the nervous system. It is important to pay attention to your lungs – breathing exercises – inhaling perfumes, controlled exercise and focus upon self discipline.

A fine trait is that you will be inclined to undertake any burdensome responsibilities with a good spirit, if this is what is needed in a harmonious partnership or a friendship or when seeking the approval of others.

Remember: All these features relate to your Sun Sign, your inner nature, and are modified or intensified by the qualities inherent in your Rising Sign as well as the planetary aspects.

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You are likely to understand your general character very well. One strong feature is a response to beauty, with any artistic aptitude favouring singing and sometimes pottery and sculpturing attracting your creative skills. But you like things to be easy to come by so you will probably find that your choices are affected by this and you will tend to develop an already present personal talent. You appreciate and accumulate what others have created and tend to limit your own creativity.

In life you have a strong sense of  ‘when you’re on a good thing, stick to it’ mentality. You will be firm and reliable and will sometimes stay firm to a point of stubbornness that earns you this reputation. But because you like to build rather than destroy, most of your decisions will be made in a positive fashion in business enterprises, management, government and in personal relationships.

In regard to the latter, however, you are fixed in your attitudes, morals and ideas of fidelity whether this is in marriage or in friendships.

Change is not considered always a good idea to you. It often causes you a sense of disturbance rather than advancement.

Security is a large issue and this applies in all departments of your life. It is enhancement to have material possessions to assure you of stability, wealth and to satisfy your aesthetic sense.

Taureans tend to move slowly but are conscious of their personal power and influence. Strong and heavy as their symbol of the Bull, they have great inner powers to unleash when needed. This strength can be expressed in your nature as physical strength, emotional constancy, mental power to resist negative thoughts and ideas, or in your own unique application to a cause or commitment.

Your basic recipe may include some of the obvious features detailed above, but only by your personal horoscope will all the features that accent or detract from these inclinations, be determined.

We are reminded that each of us has the potential to develop any of the universal energies and qualities symbolized in the zodiacal signs. We have the seeds of them inherent in our human nature, destined to be cultivated by our free will.

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If we are true ourselves we will be accepting ancient wisdom through the words of classical sages. To be true sounds easy enough. To know ourselves though is always a challenge. It is here that Astrology offers assistance.

However it must be always that we allow that free will is the magical tool whereby we change and that any indication of astrological ingredients in our make-up, is made more plastic by the use of it.

Basically the psychological insights are threefold, namely your strong birth sign qualities that are perceived through the personality; then the deeper inner marriage of the sun influences and those of the moon – these represent your inner nature of the soul; and finally the spiritual purpose and quality of your present life or incarnation.

Remembering these factors we can describe the classic Aries person as being rash, impetuous, adventurous, quick tempered, impatient, forceful, direct, self confident, fearless, and vital.

Adding the deeper constructive qualities that motivate creative efforts and the capability to be engaged in fighting for right or just meeting the challenges of life that give you satisfaction . But care that you are not insensitive to others.

Then the spiritual influence which tends to mould you as heroic, a warrior, a defender of goodness,  an energetic protector of the weak, and a powerful active influence upon others – if you choose to develop this energy positively.

You will seem outwardly very self confident, but strong sense of ethics or faith brings you self doubt that you do not choose to share with others, but balances you, to remind you of humility. Your natural courage can be focussed physically in warfare, sport, or facing difficulties to achieve in your career or your goal seeking or perhaps upon the subtler aspects of life that require a different kind of courage. This can allow you to overcome pain, emotional disappointment, rejection in relationships, to keep dominant the more important issues and avoid the emotional eddies of passing consequence.

Whatever other factors in your chart you must feel confident that you have inherent qualities that make a hero or heroine but this must be first, that you become your own hero and use discrimination in fighting larger issues that you feel are worthy.

You are a thinker and a doer rather than an emotional person unless planetary energies influence you otherwise.

Perhaps you will find a few words ring true here and there. It is not advisable to anticipate more than this.  Your personal chart will modify or confirm your knowledge of the self to which you must befriend and remain true.

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The finest starting point to begin the absorbing journey towards self understanding is at the comforting weigh station where at least 12th of the world’s population begin their travels – at the signpost indicated by Astrology.

The 12 human virtues or qualities have been sung repeatedly by many followers of various philosophies and each can be interpreted somewhat differently – some of the 12 requiring several words to describe their influence. Each sign is complex with many facets so we approach self examination with care.

Courage, is a quality generally related to Aries -Strength, to Taurus- Creativity, to Gemini- Kindness, to Cancer- Power or Confidence, to Leo – Work, to Virgo – Justice, to Libra -Concentration, to Scorpio – Humour, to Sagittarius – Perseverance, to Capricorn – Friendliness, to Aquarius –Humility, to Pisces.

Now if you happen for instance to be born under Aries …..

It may be apparent that the traits attributed to this sign are obvious but not always.

A person born under the Sun Sign Aries will usually demonstrate great inner courage and sense of adventure or may not yet have learned to express these qualities which points to a need to strengthen them. The powers and talents are latent in each sign, awaiting us to utilize and express these energies according to our programmed self image , ideals and aims in life.

If you are born under Taurus ….

You may have great inner strength and fortitude and be known for your stability and reliability but if you have not given attention to the use of these traits, it is possible that you may demonstrate the negative side and must consider a need to deliberately focus upon exercising latent and available characteristics.

Providing we study the astrological indications from a reliable source other than the popular newspaper columns, we will find potent and exciting clues as to the most evident of our weaknesses and strengths. Furthermore, after a detailed reading of our personal birth chart, it is possible to receive clear signs of our most suitable employment and career path. There are many useful applications.

I cannot speak too highly of the science and art of Astrology.  There is nothing light hearted nor flippant about this most ancient of the sciences.  It is to be regretted that there is so little known of its serious value. In antiquity and for many centuries it has been considered as the twin science of Astronomy. They were known as the sacred sciences.

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