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Introduction:

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

The Zodiac:

Western Astrology originated way back, about 500 BC, with a idea known as the Zodiac becoming developed. This comprised of an imaginary sphere surrounding the earth, which followed the path of the Sun via the constellations throughout the year. The Zodiac was split into twelve sections, each and every named following the particular constellation noted in that region.

Components:

Many ancient philosophies used a set of classical elements to explain the way nature behaved. Every single sign was connected to one particular of the classical components (fire, earth, air, or water) and was also related to a region of concentrate social, private or universal.


 * Water indicators are related to growth processes, identification and emotion. In tandem with the other components, water feels that fire will make it boil, air will evaporate it, but earth will shape and channel it.


 * Fire indicators are related to action, passion, and energy. In tandem with the other elements, fire feels that earth will smother it, water will drown it, but air will fan and enliven it.


 * Air indicators are connected to believed, viewpoint 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 indicators are related 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 single sign is connected to one of 3 modalities cardinal (often referred to as movable), fixed, and mutable.

There are 4 quadrants following the order of the zodiacal signs, with 3 signs in each. Each and every quadrant describes a season, starting with a cardinal sign, continuing to a fixed sign, and ending with a mutable sign.

Modalities and Related Zodiac Indicators:


 * Mutable indicators are connected to adaptability, resourcefulness and holism. They are Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces.


 * Fixed signs are connected to determination, concentrate and individuality. They are Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius.


 * Cardinal indicators are associated to creativity and initiation. They are Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn.

Summary of Zodiac Sign Traits:


 * Aries (cardinal, fire, private): defensive, energetic, head down, assertive, impulsive.


 * Taurus (fixed, earth, individual): patient, indulgent, resourceful, thorough, devoted.


 * Gemini (mutable, air, individual): speedy, logical, inquisitive.


 * Cancer (cardinal, water, personal): 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, free of charge, straightforward.


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


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


 * Pisces (mutable, water, universal): distracted, imaginative, sensitive. star motorcycles