Monday, July 21, 2008

Aries - Mar 21 to Apr 19



Aries, the ram, is the first astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Aries. In western astrology, this sign is no longer aligned with the constellation as a result of the precession of the equinoxes. In astrology, Aries is considered a "masculine", positive (extrovert) sign. It is also considered a fire sign, and is one of four cardinal signs.[3] Aries is ruled by the planet Mars. Being the first sign in the zodiac, Aries is associated with the astrological 1st house.

Individuals born when the Sun was in this sign are considered Aries individuals. Under the tropical zodiac, the Sun is in Aries roughly from March 21 to April 19,by definition beginning at vernal equinox. Under the sidereal zodiac, it is currently there roughly from April 19 to May 19.

Zodiac Symbol : Ram
Birth Dates : (Tropical) March 21 - April 19
Birth Dates : (Sidereal) April 15 - May 15
Constellation : Aries
Zodiac Element : Fire
Zodiac Quality : Cardinal
Domicile : Mars
Detriment : Venus
Exaltation : Sun
Fall : Saturn

Taurus - Apr 20 to May 20



Taurus is the second astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Taurus. In western astrology, this sign is no longer aligned with the constellation as a result of the precession of the equinoxes. In astrology, Taurus is considered a "feminine", negative sign. It is also considered an earth sign and is one of four fixed signs.Taurus is ruled by the planet Venus (which also rules Libra). Being the second sign of the zodiac, Taurus has been associated with the astrological second house. The glyph is also the alchemical symbol for rocksalt.
Individuals born when the Sun was in this sign are considered Taurus individuals. Under the tropical zodiac, the Sun is in Taurus from April 20 to May 20. Under the sidereal zodiac, it is currently there roughly from May 15 to June 15. An astrological chart must be plotted to ascertain the exact position of the Sun around these juncture dates.
Zodiac Symbol : Bull
Birth Dates : (Tropical) April 20 - May 20
Birth Dates : (Sidereal) May 15 - June 16
Constellation : Taurus
Zodiac Element : Earth
Zodiac Quality : Fixed
Domicile : Venus
Detriment : Mars(ancient) / Pluto(modern)
Exaltation : Moon
Fall : Uranus

Gemini - May 21 to Jun 21



Gemini is the third astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Gemini. In western astrology, this sign is no longer aligned with the constellation as a result of the precession of the equinoxes. In astrology, Gemini is considered a "masculine", positive (extrovert) sign. It is also considered an air sign, and is one of four mutable signs. Gemini has been closely associated with the planet Mercury and is considered to be ruled by it.
Individuals born when the Sun was in this sign are considered Gemini individuals. Under the tropical zodiac, the Sun is in the sign of Gemini roughly from May 21 to June 21. Under the sidereal zodiac, it is currently there roughly from June 15 to July 15.

Zodiac Symbol : Twins
Birth Dates : (Tropical) May 21 - June 21
Birth Dates : (Sidereal) June 16 - July 15
Constellation : Gemini
Zodiac Element : Air
Zodiac Quality : Mutable
Domicile : Mercury
Detriment : Jupiter
Exaltation : None as yet
Fall : None as yet

Cancer - Jun 21 to Jul 22



Cancer is the fourth astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Cancer. In western astrology, this sign is no longer aligned with the constellation as a result of the precession of the equinoxes. In astrology, Cancer is considered a yin sign or alternatively feminine or negative sign, meaning it is more introverted. It is considered a water sign, and is one of four cardinal signs. Cancer is ruled by the Moon. Being the fourth sign in the zodiac, Cancer has been associated with the astrological 4th house.

Individuals born when the Sun was in this sign are considered Cancer individuals. Under the tropical zodiac, the Sun is in Cancer roughly from June 21 to July 22 and under the sidereal zodiac, it is currently roughly from July 21 to August 15.

Zodiac Symbol : Crab
Birth Dates : (Tropical) June 21 - July 22
Birth Dates : (Sidereal) July 16 - August 15
Constellation : Cancer
Zodiac Element : Water
Zodiac Quality : Cardinal
Domicile : Moon
Detriment : Saturn
Exaltation : Jupiter (ancient)/ Neptune (modern/disputed)
Fall : Mars

Leo - Jul 23 to Aug 22



Leo is the fifth astrological sign of the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Leo. In western astrology, this sign is no longer aligned with the constellation as a result of the precession of the equinoxes. In astrology, Leo is considered to be a "masculine", positive (extrovert) sign. It is also considered a fire sign and is one of four fixed signs. Leo is ruled by the Sun.
Individuals born when the Sun was in this sign are considered Leo individuals. Under the tropical zodiac, the Sun is in Leo roughly from July 23 to August 22.Under the sidereal zodiac, it is currently there roughly from August 17 to September 16.

Zodiac Symbol : Lion
Birth Dates : (Tropical) July 23 - August 22
Birth Dates : (Sidereal) August 16 - September 15
Constellation : Leo
Zodiac Element : Fire
Zodiac Quality : Fixed
Domicile : Sun
Detriment : Uranus (modern)/Saturn
Exaltation : Neptune/Pluto (modern/disputed)
Fall : None

Virgo - Aug 23 to Sep 22



Virgo is the sixth astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Virgo. In western astrology, the sign is no longer aligned with the constellation as a result of the precession of the equinoxes. In astrology, Virgo is considered a "feminine", negative (introvert) sign. It is also considered an earth sign and is one of four mutable signs.Virgo is ruled by the planet Mercury.

Individuals born when the Sun was in this sign are considered Virgo individuals. Under the tropical zodiac, the Sun is in Virgo roughly from August 23 to September 22.Under the sidereal zodiac, it is currently there roughly from September 17 to October 17.

Virgo is the only zodiac sign represented by a female

Zodiac Symbol : Virgin
Birth Dates : (Tropical) August 23 - September 22
Birth Dates : (Sidereal) September 16 - October 15
Constellation : Virgo
Zodiac Element : Earth
Zodiac Quality : Mutable
Domicile : Mercury
Detriment : Neptune/Jupiter
Exaltation : Mercury
Fall : Venus

Libra - Sep 23 to Oct 23



Libra is the seventh astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Libra. In western astrology, this sign is no longer aligned with the constellation as a result of the precession of the equinoxes. In astrology, Libra is considered a "masculine", positive (extrovert) sign. It is also considered an air sign and is one of four cardinal signs. Libra is ruled by the planet Venus (Which also rules Taurus). It is governed by the 7th House (House of Love & Relationships).

Individuals born when the Sun was in this sign are considered Libra individuals. Under the tropical zodiac, the Sun enters Libra around September 23 - 24 and exits around October 22 - 23. Under the sidereal zodiac, it ends on November 15.

Libra, (The Scales of Balance), is the only symbol of the zodiac that is inanimate (it is not represented by an animal or person).

Zodiac Symbol : Golden Scales
Birth Dates : (Tropical) September 23 - October 23
Birth Dates : (Sidereal) October 18 - November 16
Constellation : Libra
Zodiac Element : Air
Zodiac Quality : Cardinal
Domicile : Venus
Detriment : Mars
Exaltation : Saturn (Modern astrology)
Fall : Sun