STARS SIGNS 2006

Aries (Mars), Taurus (Venus), Gemini (Mercury), Cancer (Moon), Leo (Sun), Virgo (Mercury), Libra (Venus), Scorpio (Mars), Sagittarius (Jupiter), Capricorn (Saturn), Aquarius (Saturn), Pisces (Jupiter)
The Zodiac ("Circle of Animals") is the name given to the band of the ecliptic encircling the earth. It is like a belt in space, about 15 degrees wide, across which the planets move and form their geometrical relationships. The Zodiac forms the stellar backdrop for the apparent path of the Sun, called the plane of the ecliptic.
Astrologers divide the circle of the ecliptic into twelve parts, each subdivided into 30 degrees, making 360 degrees in all. The twelve divisions are called the Signs of the Zodiac. These signs are related (but not exactly identical) to the constellations (star groups) of the same name.

The Signs of the Zodiac
Aries, the Ram (march/april)
Taurus, the Bull (april/may)
Gemini, the Twins (may/june)
Cancer, the Crab (june/july)
Leo, the Lion (july/august)
Virgo, the Virgin (august/sept.)
Libra, the Scales (sept./oct.)
Scorpio, the Scorpion (oct./nov.)
Sagittarius, the Centaur (nov./dec.)
Capricorn, the Sea-Goat (dec./jan.)
Aquarius, the Water-Bearer (jan./feb.)
Pisces, the Fishes (feb./mar.)

Classification
Each sign is associated with one of the classical elements (fire, earth, air, or water) and one of the three modalities (cardinal, fixed, or mutable). It is also associated with an area of concern: personal, social, or universal.

Fire signs are associated with action, passion, and energy. In combination with the other elements, fire feels that earth will smother it, water will drown it, but air will fan and enliven it.
Earth signs are associated with sensation, stability, and practicality. In combination with the other elements, earth feels that air will dry it, fire will parch it, but water will refresh and nourish it.
Air signs are associated with thought and communication. In combination with the other elements, air feels that water will obscure it, earth will suffocate it, but fire will inspire and uplift it.
Water signs are associated with art and emotion. In combination with the other elements, water feels that fire will make it boil, air will evaporate it, but earth will shape and channel it.
Cardinal signs are associated with initiation and creativity.
Fixed signs are associated with stability and determination.
Mutable signs are associated with resourcefulness and adaptability.

Signification
The energies associated with each planet are affected by the sign in which they fall in the following way. (Though due consideration will also be given to other conditions within the astrological chart such as the effect of aspects to other planets, the house in which each planet falls, and the classical element in which the particular sign belongs to)

- Aries (cardinal, fire, personal): assertively, impulsively, regretful, energetic, head down.
- Taurus (fixed, earth, personal): resourcefully, thoroughly, devotedly, patiently, indulgently.
- Gemini (mutable, air, personal): logically, inquisitively, superficially.
- Cancer (cardinal, water, personal): protectively, sensitively, clingingly.
- Leo (fixed, fire, social): generously, proudly, theatrically.
- Virgo (mutable, earth, social): practically, efficiently, critically.
- Libra (cardinal, air, social): co-operatively, fairly, lazily.
- Scorpio (fixed, water, social): passionately, sensitively, anxiously.
- Sagittarius (mutable, fire, universal): freely, straightforwardly, carelessly.
- Capricorn (cardinal, earth, universal): prudently, cautiously, suspiciously.
- Aquarius (fixed, air, universal): democratically, unconventionally, detachedly.
- Pisces (mutable, water, universal): imaginatively, sensitively, distractedly.

Phrases, keywords and concepts associated with each astrological sign
Aries -- "I am," assertive, "me" first, enthusiasm, pioneering, leader, competitive, action-oriented, selfish, passionate head/brain
Taurus -- "I have," sensual, affectionate, possessive, cautious, acquisitive, musical, artistic, stubborn, patient, throat/neck
Gemini -- "I think," curious, two-faced, talkative, sociable, duality, mercurial, whimsical, intelligent, superficial, hands/arms
Cancer -- "I feel," sensitive, tenacious, family and home oriented, helpful, nurturing, moody, stomach/breasts
Leo -- "I rule," passionate, bossy, loves attention, dramatic, independent, noble, creative, leader, egoistic, heart/back
Virgo -- "I serve," practical, work and service oriented, critical, common sense, intelligent, health conscious, fussy, intestines/digestion
Libra -- "We are," partnerships, balance, grace, charm, debative, open-minded, cooperative, social, ideas, lazy, kidneys/lumbar
Scorpio -- "I desire," intense, controlling, sexual, compulsive, deep, secretive, mysterious, obsessive, genitals
Sagittarius -- "I seek," philosophic, fun-loving, arrogant, adventurous, blundering, wanderlust, scattered, hips/thighs
Capricorn -- "I build," ambitious, cautious, rigid, authoritative, cunning, competent, saturnine, loves politics/business, knees/skeleton
Aquarius -- "I know," friendships, humanitarian, cause-oriented, the group, society, progressive, eccentric, aloof, calves/ankles
Pisces -- "I believe," feeling, duality, sensitive, dreamy, spirituality, soul growth, suffering, artistic, overly emotional, compassionate, feet