Aries

Taurus

Gemini

Cancer

Leo

Virgo

Libra

Scorpio

Sagittarius

Capricorn

Aquarius

Pisces

 

 

Air Signs

 

In astrology, the air signs consist of Gemini, Libra and Aquarius. They are often called "sweet" in comparison with the "bitter" fire signs.

  

Characteristics

According to astrological theory, air signs are the talkers and communicators of the zodiac. Typically they are supposed to be intellectual, analytical, articulate, and versatile – able to discuss just about any topic.

 

Air signs are also seen as the masters of social graces because they enjoy socializing and are very good at "small talk." They are often seen as so objective that they are unable to be practical and realistic.

 

Some believe that air signs are supposed to be so changeable they will not stay anywhere for any length of time, and so restless they have trouble with serious concentration on any single job they might be required to carry out, but when need be are capable tapping into a reserve of willpower to get their negative obligations over with.

 

Air signs' role is seen as providing the ideas that make the future different from the past, whereas fire signs carry out the actions necessary for this. Air signs continually thirst for interaction and view every experience as a potential opportunity for fun, education and growth as a person.

  

In human relationships, air signs are said to be gregarious and extroverted, often attracting friends very willingly and easily with their charm and ability to communicate. However, air signs are believed to be lacking in passion and unable to form strong, lasting relationships; astrologers believe few air sign people are able to have a single marriage, for they are said to be as apt to try out new people as new ideas.

 

On the other hand, they're usually good at compromising time and space, and given enough leeway from their partners, this helps to keep them from feeling 'trapped' in an old relationship.

 

They are also thought to be extremely lacking in emotional depth because they tend to intellectualise their feelings and generally want to avoid difficult obstacles that might be needed to hold a partnership together.

 

Air is generally good and societally decent, but can be crafty, underhanded and ingenious when it comes to evil -- though not prone to physical violence. Chief fault is trickery, when need be, they can become very convincing liars in order to get what they want.

 

At their worst, Air can be fault-finding, mean-spiritedness, gossipy and grudging. Air is swift to express opinions and is more opinionated than most. Air is slow to verbally express anger and physical violence is not generally a first choice in terms of an attack.

Libra - Relations With

Other Element Signs

Air signs are seen as complementary to fire signs because they provide the ideas that allow the fire signs to carry out their action. However, it is often thought that fire signs are too flagrant and impatient for the air signs to tolerate permanently.

 

Air signs more or less understand earth signs because they share the same basic rational and objective nature. However, whilst air signs admire earth signs' will to achieve, they find them too timid, pessimistic, undemonstrative, and cautious; the earth signs, though attracted by the air signs' unique thoughts, find them overwhelmingly unrealistic and flippant.

 

Water signs are believed to be much too passionate and emotionally deep for air signs' flighty, flirtatious nature; indeed, astrology suggests that air signs hate water signs for being too subjective, secretive, illogical and lose respect for them when they come to the belief that the Water signs are unintelligent, and later become astounded by their deductive powers.

 

For their part, water signs supposedly deride air signs as emotionally shallow, excessively concerned with worldly pleasure, and uncaring towards others, though sometimes an air sign can balance out the traits of a water sign (thus creating a great friendship).

 

Air signs will find themselves most compatible with fire signs, who share similar traits of being positive, extroverted, outgoing, and fun-loving.

 

Fire signs may not be as objective as air signs, as air signs may not be as passionate as fire signs, but they can generally adapt to each other's ways, and find they have a lot of different traits to offer in fulfilling one another.

 

The Cardinal Zodiac Signs

The four cardinal signs are: 

Aries -  the Sun's passage through which begins the spring in the northern hemisphere, and the autumn in the southern hemisphere; Aries (a Fire Sign) is said to be the Sign in which the Cardinal Quality is best-expressed since it is the first sign of the Zodiac and strongly associated with energy, enterprise and new beginnings. Aries is the most fiery of the fire signs. 

Cancer -  which begins the summer in the northern hemisphere, and the winter in the southern hemisphere; In Cancer (a Water Sign) the Cardinal Quality is said to be most expressed in the desire to nurture, mother and protect.

Libra - which begins the autumn in the northern hemisphere, and the spring in the southern hemisphere; According to astrology, Libra individuals (associated with the element of Air) tend to express their authoritative Cardinal Quality in a subtle and charming fashion.

Capricorn - which begins the winter in the northern hemisphere, and the summer in the southern hemisphere. Being an Earth Sign, Capricorn is thought to have somewhat more perseverance than the other three Cardinal Signs.

 

I think all this talk about age is foolish.

Every time I'm one year older,

everyone else is too.

Gloria Swanson

What would life be

if we had no courage to attempt anything?

Vincent Van Gogh

I am never afraid of what I know.

Anna Sewell

It is not enough to have a good mind.

The main thing is to use it well.

René Descartes

Perfection is such a nuisance

that I often regret

having cured myself of using tobacco.

Emile Zola

Where words fail, music speaks.

Hans Christian Anderson

One may have a blazing hearth in one's soul

and yet no one ever come to sit by it.

Vincent Van Gogh

 

pioneering, independent, impulsive, self-reliant, direct

 

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 'Aries' by JOHFRA Bosschart

 

  is the first astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Aries.  In astrology it is considered a "masculine", positive (extrovert) sign.  It is also considered a fire sign, and is one of four cardinal signs.  The ruling planet of Aries is Mars - the planet of energy, assertiveness and aggression.  Under the tropical zodiac, the Sun is in Aries roughly from March 21 to April 20 whereas under the sidereal zodiac, it is there roughly from April 19 to May 19.

 

Being the first sign of the zodiac it is associated with new beginnings and creativity.  The Aries individual loves new challenges and likes to take risks and find new adventures. Mars is the ruler of this sign and Aries people are natural leaders and often regard life as a battle. They are always competitive, brave and confident. 

 

Aries individuals are superb at beginning projects but will often fail to carry them through and delegation is their speciality.  Many great leaders and pioneers were born under this sign. They very often excel in sports too and, as they are not afraid to court danger, they are very accident prone.  

 

Aries individuals do need to work very hard at seeing another's point of view.  Their tempers are furious and they find it almost impossible to compromise on issues about which they feel strongly. They are helpless at dealing with the mundane and unpleasant tasks of life. Naturally undemanding and aggressive, Aries needs to work at developing a few of the qualities of its opposite sign, Libra which is so good at gracious compromise.

 

Many astrologers associate various things with zodiac signs e.g. gems, colours etc. For Aries, some of the associations are:

 

 

Associated Traits

 

Equivalents in Other Zodiac Systems

 

 

Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci (April 15, 1452)

Italian Mathematician, Engineer, Inventor,

Anatomist, Painter, Sculptor, Architect,

Botanist, Musician, Writer

René Descartes (March 31, 1596)

French Philosopher, Mathematician, Scientist

Jean-Honoré Fragonard (April 5, 1732)

French Rococo Painter

Thomas Jefferson (April 13, 1743)

Political Philosopher, President of the USA

Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (March 30, 1746)

Spanish Master Painter

William Wordsworth (April 7, 1770)

English Romantic Poet

Hans Christian Andersen (April 2, 1805)

Danish Fairy Tale Author, Poet

Anna Sewell (March 30, 1820)

English Author

Charles Baudelaire (April 9, 1821)

French Poet, Social Critic

William Morris (March 24, 1834)

English Painter, Designer, Poet, Social Critic

Emile Zola (April 2, 1840)

 French Author, Journalist

Vincent Van Gogh (March 30, 1853)

Dutch Artist

A. E. Housman (March 26, 1859)

English Poet

Harry Houdini (April 6, 1874)

Hungarian-American Escapologist, Magician

Lon Chaney (April 1, 1883)

American  Actor

Charlie Chaplin (April 16, 1889)

English Comedy Actor, Director

Gloria Swanson (March 27, 1897)

American Actress

Joan Crawford (March 23, 1903)

American Actress

Samuel Beckett (April 13, 1906)

Irish Author, Playwright

Bette Davis (April 5, 1908)

American Actress

Tennessee Williams (March 26, 1911)

American Novelist, Playwright

Gregory Peck (April 5, 1916)

American Actor

Sarah Vaughan (March 27, 1924)

American Jazz Singer

Marlon Brando (April 3, 1924)

American Actor

Maya Angelou (April 4, 1928)

American Poet

Leonard Nimoy (March 26, 1931)

American Actor, Director

Warren Beatty (March 30, 1937)

American Film Actor, Director

Colin Powell (April 5, 1937)

American Secretary of State; Former Secretary of Defence

Francis Ford Coppola (April 7, 1939)

American Film Director

Emmylou Harris (April 2, 1947)

American Songwriter, Musician

Baron Andrew Lloyd Webber (March 22, 1948)

English Composer

Elton John (March 25, 1948)

English Singer, Songwriter

Emma Thompson (April 15, 1959)
English Actress, Comedian, Screenwriter

Eddie Murphy (April 3, 1961)

American Actor

Elle Macpherson (March 29, 1963)

Australian Model Actress

Celine Dion (March 30, 1968)

Canadian Singer

Mariah Carey (March 27, 1970)

American Singer

Victoria Beckham (April 17, 1974)

English Singer-Songwriter, Actress, Author, Fashion Designer

Sarah Michelle Gellar (April 14, 1977)

American Actress

Kate Hudson (April 19, 1979)

American Actress