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I'm doing a project and I was wondering... what zodiac sign are you?

Taurus OR pisces? i resent being lumped with them :mad:

taurens rule, and we seem to get on well with each other (based on the experiences of a whole three people!)

i don't generally put much (if any) stock in any of this nonsense, apart from that... that and i don't seem to get on well with cancers


edit: born in the chinese year of the (Wood) Ox, too... so i'm doubly bullish :D

I'm doing a project and I was wondering... what zodiac sign are you?

Ophiuchus. Not my problem that many astrologists ignore it - though it does nicely show how "accurate" their "precise computations based on the exact position of the constellations" are.

(Where for the sake of argument we will ignore that many stars would be quite surprised to learn they are part of a constellation)

I refuse to be lumped in with a tampon brand.

I'm doing a project and I was wondering... what zodiac sign are you?
What is your project about?

Capricorn

Leo. Careful, I bite.

Tiger.

I used to work for a psychic hotline, so I know that while it says that I am supposed to be a sag. according to my birthday that the year I was born the sun was actually in Capricorn, because I was born on the 21st, since both of my girls were born on the 22nd they are also a sign before what is generally accepted because of when the switch was their particular birth year.

Although I am assuming that you are talking about sun signs;)

Scorpios = teh good sexin'

I'm technically a Sag, but I was due during Scorp and came out 3 weeks late, so I have influences from both. And yes, the signs have moved over one space so to speak, so that was was Scorp is now Sag, but astrology still seems to be accurate for the established signs, not the current placement of the signs.

Leo.
Did you know that a doctor's head, at a distance of 50cm (just under 2'), exerts a greater gravitational influence than any astronomical body at the time of birth? In other words, astrology = bollocks.

Whoo, Gemini in the lead.

Leo.
Did you know that a doctor's head, at a distance of 50cm (just under 2'), exerts a greater gravitational influence than any astronomical body at the time of birth? In other words, astrology = bollocks.

No - the notion that those distant suns, which have no relation to eachother except that our ancestors iked to draw lines between them, directly influence everyones daily life is bollocks. There may be some truth in stating that the period of the year you were born in has some impact on your later development. But I do not know of any serious study on that subject.

I'm a Pisces and am greatly offended that you put Pisces and Taurus on the same poll line. At least put it beside the sign which either preceeds or proceeds it.

Aries.

I don't hold much to horoscopes but I have had one based on my exact time of birth which was amazingly accurate and my parents have a book which splits into groups of 36 rather than 12 and it's accurate for everyone we know well who we've looked up. I'm still cynical but if it was utter bullshit, it'd be totally random and each horoscope could apply equally to anyone but they don't seem to.

taurens rule, and we seem to get on well with each other (based on the experiences of a whole three people!)
I agree. I demand that Taurus gets its own option slot. Taurus is one of the greatest constellations: Aldebaran and the Pleiades rule!

Yeah, why the hell did you dump us with those stinking fishes? Taurus deserves its own slot :p :D

Many forums I've seen limit polls to 10 options. The paired signs should have been signs that are next to each other, though. Or perhaps they had a reason for putting Taurus and Pisces together for the purposes of their project. Either way. *Shrug*

Someone explain the much purported characteristics of Aquarius and I'll tell you how many of those categories I fall into. I'll try to be honest, although if anyone says "Magnificent lover" I'll assume I don't need to try anymore :p

Someone explain the much purported characteristics of Aquarius and I'll tell you how many of those categories I fall into. I'll try to be honest, although if anyone says "Magnificent lover" I'll assume I don't need to try anymore :p
The categories (signs) are determined entirely by birthdate, not by what characteristics fit you.

Capricorn:)

The categories (signs) are determined entirely by birthdate, not by what characteristics fit you.
Yeah but every one pound piece of tat bought, by various people, for me suggests that Aquarians (or is that Aquariums?:p ) show certain characteristics. I used to have a fridge magnet and a mug that told me this. *nods*

Yeah but every one pound piece of tat bought, by various people, for me suggests that Aquarians (or is that Aquariums?:p ) show certain characteristics. I used to have a fridge magnet and a mug that told me this. *nods*
Ah, while fridge magnets have been known to be wrong, mugs do not lie.

Aquarius is the water-bearer, a divine servant of the gods. The symbol represents a social or group mentality, which includes flocking, migration and mobbing. :)

Aquarius is the radical fighting for equal rights, the politician lobbying against the administration, the hippy speaking up against the establishment, the rally monger forming a civil union dockside, and the participant in the Sunday afternoon Church muffin bake-off who flies in the face of conformity by using coloured sprinkles instead of chocolate ones.

Aquarius stretches itself to think in terms of more than one, more than the individual, embracing humanity, but at the same time recognizes itself as the individual and a part of the whole. That duality is the significant trait of Aquarius.

Virgo


does that mean i'm crazy?

Virgo


does that mean i'm crazy?
Why would it?

Why would it?


i've been told that virgo's are crazy. but then again i've been told many things.

i've been told that virgo's are crazy. but then again i've been told many things.
Doesn't mean you're crazy. Don't get me wrong, you still are, but not because of your sign.

i've been told that virgo's are crazy. but then again i've been told many things.There's a real simple rule for these things: if you believe it, you are crazy.
;)

Doesn't mean you're crazy. Don't get me wrong, you still are, but not because of your sign.


:D

Ah, while fridge magnets have been known to be wrong, mugs do not lie.

Aquarius is the water-bearer, a divine servant of the gods. The symbol represents a social or group mentality, which includes flocking, migration and mobbing. :)

Aquarius is the radical fighting for equal rights, the politician lobbying against the administration, the hippy speaking up against the establishment, the rally monger forming a civil union dockside, and the participant in the Sunday afternoon Church muffin bake-off who flies in the face of conformity by using coloured sprinkles instead of chocolate ones.

Aquarius stretches itself to think in terms of more than one, more than the individual, embracing humanity, but at the same time recognizes itself as the individual and a part of the whole. That duality is the significant trait of Aquarius.
Heh. I like that one. I was sort of expecting something along the lines of "Aquarius is the water bearer, but only because they won't let anyone else do it. The biggest bunch of arrogant wankers you will ever meet, they tend to get bit self-righteous and belittle others when they do not know things. Using any skill in comedy only for evil (and, lets face it, comedic skills examples include "Hur hur you're a shithead") they also tend to be a bit wierd, often leading to an inability to properly communicate with newer friends of the opposite sex. They find dirty jokes hilarious and tend to push the boundaries when it comes to saying disgusting things." :D

i've been told that virgo's are crazy. but then again i've been told many things.
Oh, no. Virgos are some of the nicest people around. :)

Aquarius is the water-bearer, a divine servant of the gods. The symbol represents a social or group mentality, which includes flocking, migration and mobbing.

Aquarius is the radical fighting for equal rights, the politician lobbying against the administration, the hippy speaking up against the establishment, the rally monger forming a civil union dockside, and the participant in the Sunday afternoon Church muffin bake-off who flies in the face of conformity by using coloured sprinkles instead of chocolate ones.

Aquarius stretches itself to think in terms of more than one, more than the individual, embracing humanity, but at the same time recognizes itself as the individual and a part of the whole. That duality is the significant trait of Aquarius.
Heh. I like that one. I was sort of expecting something along the lines of "Aquarius is the water bearer, but only because they won't let anyone else do it. The biggest bunch of arrogant wankers you will ever meet, they tend to get bit self-righteous and belittle others when they do not know things. Using any skill in comedy only for evil (and, lets face it, comedic skills examples include "Hur hur you're a shithead") they also tend to be a bit wierd, often leading to an inability to properly communicate with newer friends of the opposite sex. They find dirty jokes hilarious and tend to push the boundaries when it comes to saying disgusting things." :D
Hmm, let's see...
"biggest bunch of arrogant wankers you will ever meet" = proudly individualistic group
"tend to get a bit self-righteous" = the radical and the politician, who know their way is better, and maybe the Church lady who knows the colored sprinkles are better
"tend to be a bit weird" = the hippy and the Church lady, going up against the establishment
"inability to communicate with the opposite sex" = flocking mentality, boys-only ;)
"pushing the boundaries" = the radical and the union organizer
"saying disgusting things" = the individualism again

Sounds like a suitable symbol to me.

Aries.

I don't hold much to horoscopes but I have had one based on my exact time of birth which was amazingly accurate and my parents have a book which splits into groups of 36 rather than 12 and it's accurate for everyone we know well who we've looked up. I'm still cynical but if it was utter bullshit, it'd be totally random and each horoscope could apply equally to anyone but they don't seem to.
hooray... i get on well with aries :D
may dad is one for a start :)
and i knew you were one already but...so... meh... have fluffles! :fluffle:

hooray... i get on well with aries :D
may dad is one for a start :)
and i knew you were one already but...so... meh... have fluffles! :fluffle:
Well, obviously :rolleyes: :p
and my mum is taurus so really, you should get on...
any excuse for fluffles! :fluffle:

Well, obviously :rolleyes: :p
and my mum is taurus so really, you should get on...
any excuse for fluffles! :fluffle:
:eek: Do I detect romance? (excuse my ignorance)

:eek: Do I detect romance?
:eek: Huw, someone else has seen past our vast layers of deception and subtlety!!

By which, of course, I mean.... uh, no, of course not.... :p

I couldn't care less about this, but I like scorpio, so I'll pick it :D

:eek: Huw, someone else has seen past our vast layers of deception and subtlety!!

By which, of course, I mean.... uh, no, of course not.... :p
oh noes!! but we're the masters of sublety (see like this)

no, no romance here... move along now... nothing to see here
(now they're gone... its fluffle time! :fluffle: :D )

Scorpios = teh good sexin'
Seconded

born in the chinese year of the (Wood) Ox, too... so i'm doubly bullish :D Me too - so yeah, twice the good things but also twice the negative characteristics. Er, not that we have any, of course *cough*.

And I can't believe he lumped us together with the fishies! Isn't taurus and pisces pretty much diametrically opposed, character-wise? Me thinks so.



Scorpios = teh good sexin'Seconded
Thirded. Most decidedly. ;)

Scorpio. Yay-uh.

Me too - so yeah, twice the good things but also twice the negative characteristics. Er, not that we have any, of course *cough*.

yeah i certainly don't have any *cough*
*whistles nonchalantly*

And I can't believe he lumped us together with the fishies! Isn't taurus and pisces pretty much diametrically opposed, character-wise? Me thinks so.
well i know nothing about all this astrology crap. i intended to do some research inspired by this thread tonight, but am kinda too tired/lazy to bother now :(

what negative characteristics were they again? :confused: ;)

am kinda too tired/lazy to bother now :(
same here...
Which, of course, already answers part of this question:
what negative characteristics were they again? :confused: ;)
Off the top of my head: lazy (duh), complacent, not spontaneous, materialistic, greedy, holding a grudge for a long time, very fond of food.
But that's just what they say - obviously, it's all blatant lies and fishie-propaganda! :p






PS: For the record, I don't really know anything about pisces or whatever sign. Except that pisces tend to be a liiiiiittle bit high-strung. And psychotic. Just like virgos. And that's The Truth! Obviously.

PPS: Actually, the only thing that definitely is true is the one about scorpios being good in bed. But I bet there's lots of specimens out there who could disprove that in, say, under two minutes.:D

Scorpio...born in the year of the Ox.

People born in the Year of the Ox are patient, speak little, and inspire confidence in others. They tend, however, to be eccentric, and bigoted, and they anger easily. They have fierce tempers and although they speak little, when they do they are quite eloquent. Ox people are mentally and physically alert. Generally easy-going, they can be remarkably stubborn, and they hate to fail or be opposed. They are most compatible with Snake, Rooster, and Rat people.
Determined Scorpio can be rather stubborn and resistant to imposed changes. In many ways this is a plus, for it gives you the stamina to accomplish things in life, due to your tenacity. On the surface you may seem easy-going, congenial, and gregarious, but you are also extremely tenacious with a need to manipulate and control your situations.

Keys to your success are a strong will and the ability to get to the bottom of things. You want answers and will doggedly persist until you get them.

The fiery energy of Mars shines out when you are enthusiastic; it attracts and inspires others. Your intensity can be overwhelming, but also subtle, for your considerable energy is not aroused or employed just to have something to do — as is often the case with Aries, the other Mars-ruled personality. Unlike Aries, Scorpio is not openly combative, unless it becomes necessary. Your privacy is tightly protected, so others only get to know you up to a point. You may not show any sign of inner struggle, but when you are after something (or someone) your determination is fierce — and should you not be favoured in the outcome, you are neither a willing nor a gracious loser. Nevertheless, you are not arrogant, being genuinely interested in others and what they have to say, although you often exhibit a self-sufficiency which implies there isn't much you don't already know.

Whatever...:rolleyes:

Symbol: The Fish Ruling Planet: Neptune/ Jupiter
Element: Water Cross/Quality: Mutable
Group: Theoretical House Ruled: Twelfth
Polarity: Negative Opposite Sign: Virgo
Favorable Colors: Sea Green
& Lavender Lucky Gem: Aquamarine
Key Body Part: Feet & Immune System Period: Feb.19 - March 20


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Basic Profile:
Sensitive, imaginative, multitalented, multifaceted, intuitive, compassionate, people oriented, sympathetic, receptive, big-hearted, generous, but can be escapist, unpredictable, irrational, gullible, passive, indecisive, weak, uncertain, clueless, vague, lethargic, vindictive, lazy, self-indulgent
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Famous Pisces:
Cindy Crawford, George Washington, John Steinbeck, Rudolf Nureyev, Victor Hugo, Frederic Chopin, Michelangelo, Albert Einstein, Elizabeth Taylor, Glen Close, Anais Nin, Elizabeth Barret Browning, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Ralph Nader, Kurt Cobain, Roger Daltry, Bobby Fischer, Pierre Renoir


Dude, Pieces are beast, and it actually decribes me, the rest can be found at www.horoscope.com

November 23

Which makes me a Sagittarius. The 23rd is, however, on the Scorpio-Sagittarius Cusp. :)

Off the top of my head: lazy (duh), complacent, not spontaneous, materialistic, greedy, holding a grudge for a long time, very fond of food.
But that's just what they say - obviously, it's all blatant lies and fishie-propaganda! :p


Bah, those aren't negative qualities!

Lazy? We know when to do hard work and when not to do it
Complacent? We're just eager to please, unlike some people
Not spontaneous? Much safer because of it
Materialistic? Greedy? Nothing wrong with holding on to something that's your own
Holding a grudge? Well, that must've deserved it

And how can loving food be anything but good?

:D

Leo... Chinese Sign is Dog.

so there are times when I chase myself up a tree. :D

Pfft, star signs are a waste of time... but I voted anyway just for you... you should be grateful *shakes fist*:p

Oh yeah, i'm Gemini...

Sagittarius here. I don't put much stock into this sort of thing but I have been told by several people that I'm a dead ringer for a Sag.

Scorpio.

Secondary: Serpantis

Chinese: Dragon

Navajo: Snake (Sidewinder)

Sagittarius, which means, according to my keyring:

You are enthusiastic and optimistic. You rely on luck since you have no talent. The majority of Sagittarians are drunks and pushers. Most people laugh at you a lot because you are always fucked.

oh noes!! but we're the masters of sublety (see like this)

no, no romance here... move along now... nothing to see here
(now they're gone... its fluffle time! :fluffle: :D )
All hail the masters of subtlely. I rarely say this, but you two make a damn cute couple.

off that horoscopes.com site: (apologies: my curiosity has been piqued)

Welcome to the year of the Ox
Element: Earth Heading: North-North-East Color: Violet Yin/Yang: Yin/Yang balanced Chinese Name: NIU Meaning: Industry Sign Order: Second Season: Winter Favorable Month: January Counterpart: Capricorn Friend: Rooster, Snake Foe: Goat

Positives: Honest, Loyal, Sincere, Steadfast, Popular, Reliable, has Integrity
Negatives: Stolid, Stubborn, Inflexible, Impatient, Narrow-minded
Famous Oxen: Meryl Streep, Margaret Thatcher, Bach, Warren Beaty, Napoleon, Charlie Chaplin, Jackie Collins, W.B. Yeats
(:eek: margaret thatcher! noooes!!)


Taurus People born under the sign of Taurus generally make good partners and companions. They are willing to share both the good and the bad in any relationship, and are good at taking responsibility rather than leaving everything for someone else to do.

The Taurus personality is typically straightforward and assertive, qualities that make it possible to accomplish a great deal and still have the time and energy to thoroughly enjoy the leisure hours. For the most part, other people are positively influenced by the Taurus character, which can serve as an encouragement to be tenacious about the issues that matter most in life. The Taurus man or woman can often be identified by clearly defined facial features and a dynamic personality.

Taurus is ruled by the planet Venus, symbolizing romantic love and artistic pursuits. These qualities reflect the fun- loving side of the Taurus character and provide an excellent balance for its more pragmatic qualities.

Patient and reliable
Warmhearted and loving
Persistent and determined
Placid and security loving

Jealous and possessive
Resentful and inflexible
Self-indulgent and greedy



They are stable, balanced, conservative good, law-abiding citizens and lovers of peace, possessing all the best qualities of the bourgeoisie

this one's just insulting me! :mad: :p

but wait "May 05, 1818 - Karl Marx"
can't be all bad then! ;)

whether their characters are positive or negative, they need someone to stroke their egos with a frequent, "Well Done!" Most Taureans are not this extreme though.

haha i am :( :headbang:

...ordinarily excessively faithful. In the main, they are gentle, even tempered, good natured, modest and slow to anger, disliking quarreling and avoiding ill-feeling

sounds a fair bit like me too. i wonder if there's any truth in this nonsense? :confused:

last one...
They are said to be at risk of -snip- abscesses... Because their body type has an inclination to physical laziness, Taureans can be overweight.

hmm... i had an abscess in May and i'm both overweight and lazy. haha!

All hail the masters of subtlely. I rarely say this, but you two make a damn cute couple.
awww *blushes* :P thank you woot

All hail the masters of subtlely. I rarely say this, but you two make a damn cute couple.
:D hehe, thank you - I think so too!

Uh, and, to stay on-topic....

(March 21 - April 19)
Symbol: The Ram Ruling Planet: Mars
Element: Fire Cross/Quality: Cardinal
Group: Emotional House Ruled: First
Polarity: Positive Opposite Sign: Libra
Favorable Colors: White & Red Lucky Gem: Diamond
Key Body Part: Head Period: March 21 - April 19

Basic Profile:
Outgoing, Extravert, Energetic, Dynamic, Courageous, Generous, Strong, Extravagant but sometimes can be arrogant, insecure, jealous, concerned with looks and others' opinion

Famous Arians:
Warren Beatty, Marlon Brando, Harry Houdini, Gloria Steinem, Tennessee Williams, Thomas Jefferson, Elton John, Celine Dion, Diana Ross, Leonard Nimoy, Aretha Franklin, Joseph Campbell, Camille Paglia, Rosie O'Donnell, Francis Ford Coppola, Vincent Van Gogh, Al Gore, Johann Sebastian Bach, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar


Welcome to the year of the Horse

Element: Fire Heading: South Color: Flame Orange Yin/Yang: more Yang Chinese Name: MA Meaning: Elegance Sign Order: Seventh Season: Summer Favorable Month: June Counterpart:Gemini Friend: Tiger, Dog Foe: Rat

Positives: Vivacious, Witty, Independent, Cheerful, Refined, Friendly, has Stamina
Negatives: Selfish, Volatile, Impatient, Vain, Reckless
Famous Horses: Rita Hayworth, Mike Tyson, Billie Graham, Boris Yeltsin, Chopin, Cindy Crawford, Calvin Klein, Travolta

www.horoscope.com

Traditional Aries Traits

Adventurous and energetic
Pioneering and courageous
Enthusiastic and confident
Dynamic and quick-witted

On the dark side...

Selfish and quick-tempered
Impulsive and impatient
Foolhardy and daredevil

...

The spring equinox, March 21, is the beginning of the new zodiacal year and Aries, the first sign, is therefore that of new beginnings. The young ram is adventurous, ambitious, impulsive, enthusiastic and full of energy. The Arian is a pioneer both in thought and action, very open to new ideas and a lover of freedom [indeed]. They welcome challenges and will not be diverted from their purpose except by their own impatience, which will surface if they don't get quick results.

Aries subjects are courageous leaders with a genuine concern for those they command [very true], being responsible people, it is rare that they will use their subordinates to obtain their own objectives as leaders, but occasionally it does happen. They do not make very good followers because they are too "take charge". They may be unwilling to obey or submit to directions for which they can see no reason, or with which they disagree. [hehe, yup....] They are much concerned with self, both positively and negatively - self-reliant but also self centered (sometimes) and concerned with their own personal advancement and physical satisfaction. Their immense energy makes them aggressive and restless, argumentative occasionally, headstrong, quick tempered, easily offended and capable of holding grudges if they feel themselves affronted [hmm... kinda true....].

As the first sign in the zodiac, you, as an Arian (as you are referred to), is to simply "get something started and lead the way". The Sun in this zodiac position gives your will free rein to express itself. You could be doing this in the form of some leadership role, or by forcing others to look at themselves in a new way. You can accomplish this by knowingly carrying out a deliberate act in the name of some cause that moves you. A negative effect of this sun sign is that you could sometimes unknowingly make it hard for others to relate to you, as you really are.

In your personal relationships Arians are frank, direct and candid, and make enthusiastic and generous friends. You are liable to have a high sex drive [true... hehe] and make passionate but fastidious lovers. There is, however, a negative side to your associations with other people. You can easily be irritated by slowness or moderation in your companions and, though yourselves sensitive, ride roughshod over the sensitivities of others. The intensity of your sexual urges can drive you to promiscuity and a Don Juan-like counting of conquests of the opposite sex. It can also trick you into early unwise marriage which may end disastrously. Arians are highly devoted to their children, even to the point of laying down their own lives, so that they might live. You will not find a more defensive and loving parent in all the zodiac.

It is preferable to be aware of your pioneering spirit and not disregard it. For in acknowledging it you not only enjoy life more, but you avoid being pushed around by others. Your nature is usually push or be pushed, with little middle ground. This can at times be objectionable to others, but you must have the freedom to act, rather then just thinking about it, getting pent-up in the process. At all costs you need to avoid negative emotions such as resentment, regret and self-pity, for they would deny you what is essential to your nature: straightforwardness [very true].

Mentally Arians are intellectual and objective, but can be in rare situations bigoted and extremist in religion and politics. They are good champions of lost causes and last-ditch resistance. They are quick-witted but sometimes foolhardy and over optimistic, lacking thoroughness and the ability to evaluate difficulties in the undertakings into which they often rush impulsively. The great need of Aries natives is to exercise an iron self-control, to discipline the qualities and tendencies of their character to the advantage, not the detriment, of the society in which they move [very very true].

As an Arian, you like a challenge that will stir you to action. This challenge may just be frustration; or at a more controlled level, you may have clear direction and know what or whom you're fighting for. If your direction is not clear, then ask yourself and listen to your inner voice. You will come up with an answer. An Arian without a direction in which to go, or a without a cause to fight for, would be against your nature and make you more a "sheep" then a ram!

Arian, do not be afraid to be forceful, for this is the very core of your nature. If you feel fear in your heart, then look for a history of negative events in you personal history, such as violence or abuse from others. Being fearful may also indicate a household in childhood that negated independence and personal initiative in you. This could have inhibited your natural urge to go forward into life as the leader and champion you were born to be. Conversely, such bad influences could also have led you to be overly forceful, or to be unsympathetic to your own need and sensitivity.

You make good athletes [hahaha] and climbers, doctors, explorers (of new ideas as well as uncharted territory, the latter in these days including adventuring into outer space), soldiers, sailors and airmen, and leaders, though awkward subordinates, in industry and politics.

Much as you are the Ram, there is still the little lamb in you, which means that at times you would attain your goals more easily by gently giving in without resistance to the demands of a given social situation, rather than getting your horns entangled in something larger and more powerful than yourself. This is a talent akin to knowing the difference between what you can change, and what you cannot. This of course takes patience, the acquiring of which is definitely your greatest achievement, along with your sense of your own inner softness.

Possible Health Concerns...

Aries governs the head and brain, and Arians are said to be prone to headaches, particularly migraines, sunstroke, neuralgia and depression. Indigestion and nervous disorders are also threats to you [definitly all things I get regularly], and your rashness, impetuosity and wholesale physical commitment make you liable to accidents and physical injuries.

You like extremes. Physical, emotional and mental, and benefit profoundly by experiencing them; but if your extremism goes too far beyond social acceptability, then expect to be extremely lonely.


http://www.astrology-online.com/aries.htm

Hmm... I'm fairly doomed to be aggressive, impatient and selfish unless I exercise that self-control...

I tend not to really believe in astrology, but I must admit that I definitely do exhibit many of the typical characteristics of my star sign, which is Scorpio (though I am on the cusp of Sagittarius).

whether their characters are positive or negative, they need someone to stroke their egos with a frequent, "Well Done!" Most Taureans are not this extreme though.

haha i am :( :headbang:

yeah, me too... though I have to say an occasional (doesn't have to be that frequent, really) "Well Done!" doesn't exactly scream extremeness now, does it? Maybe we're just really, really insecure? Poor li'l tauruses (tauri?) :( !


sounds a fair bit like me too. i wonder if there's any truth in this nonsense? :confused:
Yes, I think so. I don't believe in that daily horoscope bullshit at all, but as for the basic characteristics of the zodiac signs, there often seems to be at least some truth to them. A lot of taurus specifics do fit me - and though others do definitely not (e.g. all the negative ones ;)), I'm still closer to a taurus than pretty much any other sign.
Then again, if all people born in one month had the same characteristics, the world would be a pretty boring place. And everybody knows someone of the same sign who's just completely unlike themselves.








PS: Well done, PM! :D

whether their characters are positive or negative, they need someone to stroke their egos with a frequent, "Well Done!" Most Taureans are not this extreme though.

haha i am :( :headbang:
You know I'm always willing to stroke your "ego"... ;) :fluffle:

you have an email... and highlight the whole thing if you haven't already!

Yes, I think so. I don't believe in that daily horoscope bullshit at all, but as for the basic characteristics of the zodiac signs, there often seems to be at least some truth to them. A lot of taurus specifics do fit me - and though others do definitely not (e.g. all the negative ones ;)), I'm still closer to a taurus than pretty much any other sign.

Then again, if all people born in one month had the same characteristics, the world would be a pretty boring place. And everybody knows someone of the same sign who's just completely unlike themselves.
That's because star-signs don't make you who you are, your life experiences do.

The purpose of the zodiac signs is not to define who you are, rather it defines one part of humanity.

yeah, me too... though I have to say an occasional (doesn't have to be that frequent, really) "Well Done!" doesn't exactly scream extremeness now, does it? Maybe we're just really, really insecure? Poor li'l tauruses (tauri?) :( !

yeah poor us :(
well i don't know about you but i just like to know when i've done a good job - its more feedback than ego stroking, really...


Yes, I think so. I don't believe in that daily horoscope bullshit at all, but as for the basic characteristics of the zodiac signs, there often seems to be at least some truth to them. A lot of taurus specifics do fit me - and though others do definitely not (e.g. all the negative ones ;)), I'm still closer to a taurus than pretty much any other sign.
Then again, if all people born in one month had the same characteristics, the world would be a pretty boring place. And everybody knows someone of the same sign who's just completely unlike themselves.

quite... i can quite see how, with these signs and all that being so ancient, that any general personality characteristics assigned to a particular zodiac sign will have been honed and made more accurate as much as possible - which is why, as generalisations, they seem to work.
its kinda like pop psychology for the ages before we had actual, you know, psychology (and real insight into thinking patterns, behavioural science and all that junk). the whole 'astrology' thing was probably tacked on for reasoning for these personality and behavioural traits, in leu of that modern psycological knowledge...
i mean as generalisations they work in that maybe 50% of the characteristics for your sign seem to kind-of fit, so there's still plenty of room within a month for diversity. plus, of course, the personality generalisations are so vague that they can apply to different people in different ways (and varying levels of extremity).

i suppose what i'm trying to say is that there is probably some truth to them, but a) its vague, b) don't take it seriously, c) ignore the astrology BS, and d) "real" psychology (such as the jung-myers-briggs (http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes1.htm)test (i'm ISFP (http://www.personalitypage.com/ISFP.html)) or the enneagram test (http://www.eclecticenergies.com/enneagram/test.php) (type 4 (http://www.eclecticenergies.com/enneagram/type4.php))) are much more accurate. (more good stuff (http://similarminds.com/))



PS: Well done, PM! :D
haha thank you ;)

You know I'm always willing to stroke your "ego"... ;) :fluffle:

you have an email... and highlight the whole thing if you haven't already!
hehehehehe :D
my "ego" might quite like that and i'll enjoy teasing your own... ego... too *wink*
oh and email received (and soon to be replied)... in another dirty mood are we? lol *winkwinknudgenudge*

i suppose what i'm trying to say is that there is probably some truth to them, but a) its vague, b) don't take it seriously, c) ignore the astrology BS, and d) "real" psychology (such as the jung-myers-briggs (http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes1.htm)test (i'm ISFP (http://www.personalitypage.com/ISFP.html)) or the enneagram test (http://www.eclecticenergies.com/enneagram/test.php) (type 4 (http://www.eclecticenergies.com/enneagram/type4.php))) are much more accurate. (more good stuff (http://similarminds.com/))
I couldn't agree more. If all you want is a personality analysis there are far better tools than looking at your sun sign.

hehehehehe :D
my "ego" might quite like that and i'll enjoy teasing your own... ego... too *wink*
oh and email received (and soon to be replied)... in another dirty mood are we? lol *winkwinknudgenudge*
;) You're teasing me enough now!
What do you mean?! ...... I'm always in a dirty mood! :P
I'll look forward to your email

To go back to the topic...

Here's my horoscope from the 36 types I mentioned before:

TWO of ARIES March 21-30

Activity, resourcefulness, enthusiasm and adaptability, are the basic factors in this personality. The conflict lies between the urge to action and a desire for inner equilibrium, or peace.

There is a stimulating, vitalizing quality in the nature of Aries TWOS. They are always eager to take the lead, willing to accept responsibility. They are courageous, positive and direct in their approach to life. Their emotions are powerful; they are deeply affectionate and passionately loyal. They are attractive to, and attracted by, the opposite sex. They have an instinctive human tolerance; they adapt themselves with ease to any social or intellectual level. They are very generous, sharing not only their possessions but their vitality with others.

They are over-positive and dominating. Their initiative turns wrong side out to impetuosity, their courage to recklessness and a disregard to consequences. They start many more things than they can finish and leave a trial of uncompleted gestures. They are indecisive; unable to make up their minds between two courses of action. Tolerance reverts to lack of discrimination in the choice of friends and of channels of activity; their strong personal emotions get out of control and run riot. They develop a self-willed obstinacy which functions entirely without reason. When negative, they are easily hurt, over-sensitive to impressions, and unforgiving.

High ideals, self-control, patience, and unfailing discrimination, are the best balancing factors for this highly-strung personality. Self-discipline is always demanded by the Mars frequency, and here the need for it is doubled by the dynamic force of the Fire quality in the personality. Equilibrium of mind and body, which is so greatly desired by every Aries TWO, can best be achieved from the inside out-beginning with simple self-control in the small things of everyday life, and working up to rigorous control of the emotions, especially of jealousy and anger.

The people born during this first spring cycle are found to have great difficulty in maintaining sufficiently even keel to hold their course-even after they have overcome the initial difficulty of every TWO, which is to make up the mind what course to follow. They are not naturally logical; they see both sides of a question with equal clarity, and one of the hardest jobs on earth for an Aries TWO is to reach a logical decision between two alternatives.

It has been found that their best decisions are made through intuition, rather than by “thinking things through”. They have a keen, instinctive understanding of people and conditions that is a far more reliable guide than their restless, volatile minds. When self-control and discrimination are developed, and the personality well-balanced, the intuitive faculty grows so strong that is almost a sixth sense, just as available for use as any of the other five. And it has been found that the opposite is true: when an Aries TWO loses control of the emotions, or relaxes the standards of ethics and behaviour, this intuitive gift disappears and is lost.

The most successful outlet for the energies of the Aries TWOs seems to lie in socialized activities. They work best, and are healthiest and happiest, when they are with other people, and have plenty of scope for physical energy. Working alone, or in sedentary occupations, they become highly nervous, and their negatives tendencies of impatience, anger, and instability tend to dominate.

They are notable for their courage and enthusiasm, for their quick reactions. The resourcefulness makes them good in emergencies under stress, their intuition functions quickly, and there is no lag between decision and action. Out of control, of course, this very faculty makes them impetuous, impulsive and careless of consequences, but under control, the innate combination of courage and initiative makes the Aries TWO a fine and splendid character, with qualities of true heroism.

In personal relationships, they are successful as long as they guard against their tendency to sit always in the driver’s seat. This tendency to take the initiative at all times has been found to break up homes and partnerships, ruin friendships, and create rifts between parents and children. When balanced, however, Aries TWO are charming companions, good parents and devoted friends. They have an inherent capacity for practical achievement-the Tarot promise them “strength, dominion, harmony of rule, and justice,” and names their card “Dominion,” implying control over life.

It's basically all accurate; the parts which I think are definitly true, I've highlighted..

Welcome to the year of the Snake

Element: Fire Heading: South-South-East Color: Red Yin/Yang: More Yang Chinese Name: SHE Meaning: Foresight Sign Order: Sixth Season: Spring Favorable Month: May Counterpart: Taurus Friend: Ox, Rooster Foe: Pig

Sagittarius

Symbol: The Archer Ruling Planet: Jupiter
Element: Fire Cross/Quality: Mutable
Group: Theoretical House Ruled: Ninth
Polarity: Positive Opposite Sign: Gemini
Favorable Colors: Purple & Blue Lucky Gem: Turquoise
Key Body Part: Hips & Thighs Period: Nov.22 - Dec.21

Sagittarius About Your Sign...

Sagittarians have a positive outlook on life, are full of enterprise, energy, versatility, adventurousness and eagerness to extend experience beyond the physically familiar. They enjoy travelling and exploration, the more so because their minds are constantly open to new dimensions of thought. They are basically ambitious and optimistic, and continue to be so even when their hopes are dashed. Their strongly idealistic natures can also suffer many disappointments without being affected. They are honorable, honest, trustworthy, truthful, generous and sincere, with a passion for justice. They are usually on the side of the underdog in society they will fight for any cause they believe to be just, and are prepared to be rebellious. They balance loyalty with independence.

Sagittarians are usually modest and are often religious, with a strong sense of morality, though they tend to overemphasize the ethical codes they follow and worship beliefs about God rather than God Himself. This means that, negatively, they regard rigid, unloving, intolerant adherence to ritual and conventional codes as more important than the truths they symbolize or embody. They sometimes pay lip service to religions and political parties in which they have ceased to believe because the outward forms satisfy them, yet they may not hesitate to switch allegiance in politics or change their system of belief if they see personal advantage to themselves in doing so.

They have both profound and widely ranging minds, equipped with foresight and good judgement, and they can be witty conversationalists. They love to initiate new projects (they make excellent researchers) and have an urge to understand conceptions that are new to them. they think rapidly, are intuitive and often original, but are better at adapting than inventing and are at their best when working with colleagues of other types of character that compliment their own. They are strong-willed and good at organizing, a combination that gives them the ability to bring any project they undertake to a successful conclusion. Their generosity can be balanced by their extreme care at handling their resources.

Sagittarians are ardent, sincere and straightforward in love, normally conventional and in control of their sexual natures. Yet if thwarted, they may easily allow their failure to embitter their whole lives or they may revenge themselves upon the opposite sex by becoming cynically promiscuous. They are more apt then the average to make an uncongenial alliance. If their marriages are successful, they will be faithful spouses and indulgent parents; but their innate restlessness will inspire them to use even the most satisfying ménage as a base from which to set out on their travels. They need to fell free and are often faced with the choice of allowing their careers to take over their lives at the expense of the love of their spouse and family. Sagittarian women are the counterparts of their men; even if they have no career to rival their love, they find it difficult to express affection and may run the risk of being thought frigid.

In other personal relationships they are reliable, seldom betraying any trust given to them. They can, however, be impulsively angry and both male and female Sagittarians know how to be outspoken and exactly what expressions will hurt their adversaries most. On the other hand they are magnanimous in forgiving offenses and are responsible when looking after the elderly in the family.

Their gifts fit Sagittarians for a number of widely differing professions. They are natural teachers and philosophers with a talent for expounding the moral principles and laws which seem to explain the universe. This gift enables them to be successful churchmen on the one hand and scientists on the other. The law and politics also suit them, as does public service, social administration, public relations and advertising. Travel and exploration naturally appeal to such restless souls and, if their opportunities are limited, they may find something of travel and change of scene in the armed forces or through working as a travelling salesman. Others may make fine musicians and, in the days before automobiles, they were said to be successful at horse trading and all activities, including sporting ones, concerning horses. This has been translated in modern terms into an interest in cars and aircraft - and again with emphasis on the sporting side racing, rallying etc. They are said to make good sports coaches, but their tastes in this direction may lead them into imprudent gambling, though the gambling instinct may be sublimated by carrying it out professionally as a bookmaker.

The vices to which Sagittarians are prone are anger they tend to flare up over trifles; impatience - they want to rush every new project through immediately and demand too much of colleagues who cannot work at the pace they require; and scorn of the inadequacies of others while expecting fulsome recognition of their own efforts. They may in one sense deserve recognition, because in completing a major project they will sacrifice their health and family relationships; in their family's eyes they may merit condemnation.

They can be exacting, domineering and inconsiderate in the work place; and boastful, vulgar and extravagant in their private lives. Their restlessness, if excessive, can jeopardize more than their own stability. some Sagittarians risk becoming playboys, wasting their lives away in frivolous pursuits. Others can develop a moralizing, religious fanaticism or else turn into hypocrites, their inner prudishness disguised by an outward appearance of joviality. Another side of the religiosity which is a danger in Sagittarians is superstition.
Possible Health Concerns...

Sagittarius governs the hips, thighs and sacral area; subjects suffer from ailments of the hips and thighs and are liable to sciatica and rheumatism. An alleged deficiency of silicon in their physiques can give them poor skin, nails and hair.

As they are often sportsmen indulging in dangerous pursuits, they are prone to accidents which arise from these. The ancient astrologers mention falls from horses and hurts from them and other four-footed beasts. The taking of risks in other sports is a danger to the modern Sagittarian, and he is also liable to accidents with fire and heat.



* LIKES Traveling
* getting to the heart of the matter
* Freedom
* Laws and meanings
* the general 'feel' of things

* DISLIKES Off the wall theories
* being tied down domestically
* Being constrained
* cooling your heels
* bothered with details



The color of choice for Sagittarius is RICH PURPLE

Your Starstone is the TOPAZ

I also did some Numerological number crunching with the help of this site (http://www.astrology-numerology.com/num-expression.html#3) and discovered that I am a 3.

An Expression of 3 produces a quest for destiny with words along a variety of lines that may include writing, speaking, singing, acting or teaching; our entertainers, writers, litigators, teachers, salesmen, and composers. You also have the destiny to sell yourself or sell just about any product that comes along. You are imaginative in your presentation, and you may have creative talents in the arts, although these are more likely to be latent. You are an optimistic person that seems ever enthusiastic about life and living. You are friendly, loving and social, and people like you because you are charming and such a good conversationalist. Your ability to communicate may often inspire others. It is your role in life to inspire and motivate; to raise the spirits of those around you.

The negative side of number 3 Expression is superficiality. You may tend to scatter your forces and simply be too easygoing. It is advisable for the negative 3 to avoid dwelling on trivial matters, especially gossip.

*snip*
But what does all that mean to you?

But what does all that mean to you?

A whole lot of it is eerily and convincingly accurate (especially the honesty to the point of tactlessness part. That rung some bells here…) and some of it just drew blanks with me. *shrug*

Like I said before, I don’t put much stock into this sort of thing but eh… some if it aligns well enough to warrant legitimate consideration.

I'm an Aquarius, but only by a couple of days, if I had been born a few days earlier I'd be a Capricorn.

A whole lot of it is eerily and convincingly accurate (especially the honesty to the point of tactlessness part. That rung some bells here…) and some of it just drew blanks with me. *shrug*

Like I said before, I don’t put much stock into this sort of thing but eh… some if it aligns well enough to warrant legitimate consideration.
Alright; what if I told you that it wasn't supposed to align with you? That, instead, it is just a symbol that represents a portion of what it is to be a human, and that all humans have these things in some portion... Would that make more sense?

Alright; what if I told you that it wasn't supposed to align with you? That, instead, it is just a symbol that represents a portion of what it is to be a human, and that all humans have these things in some portion... Would that make more sense?

Yeah, I suppose so that does make more sense.

Yeah, I suppose so that does make more sense.
Thank you.

Of course, I can't blame people for not seeing it. Trying to talk sensibly about astrology is considered bad form. Astrology sites (and books) themselves tend to push more in the other direction, simply because playing to people's titilations is better for business. Things like, referring to the sign as a "personality".

My rant for the day.

I'm doing a project and I was wondering... what zodiac sign are you?
What was your project?

Scorpio!