Mystikaleidoscopes

Colorful Sun Sign Profiles

When someone is born, the stars are in a certain position. They follow an unchanging yearly pattern and return to the same place each time that person has a birthday. Actually, it's the Earth that returns to the same spot each year. The path that the Earth takes around the sun is called the Zodiac. There are twelve positions or signs (Aries, Taurus, etc.). The position of the stars at your time and place of birth represents characteristics of your personality, good and bad traits. There are also 4 elements associated with each sign. The four Elements are the building blocks of life: the solid Earth upon which we stand, the running Water we use as a resource, the Air we breathe and the Fire which keeps us warm. I have described each sign with characteristics and its element.

Aries , the ram, is the first sign of the zodiac and symbolizes a new beginning. They are endlessly creative, but never completes a task. They are not very sympathetic, and hates weakness. It is the sign of the eternal warrior. Element: fire

Taurus , the sign of the bull, is the sign of purposeful determination and productivity. Very resourceful, perceptive and alert for good business opportunities, this sign maximizes profit through reliance on its own talents. It can generate great wealth, but can be very materialistic, and can be quite cruel to those who stand in its way. Element: earth

Gemini , the twins, represents curiosity and the urge to learn and communicate. They are quick witted, restless and mentally brilliant, but lack depth--it is the jack of all trades and master of none. They adjust quickly to new situations, and can juggle many things at once. Element: air

Cancer , the crab, introduces personal meanings and values. This sign represents the urge to build a home and is the nurturing sign. It is very intuitive, imaginative, and illogical. It always seeks to preserve life and protect the rights of individuals and property. They are talented at managing others. Element: water

Leo , the lion, is the sign of confidence and power. Those with Leo traits radiate warmth to all and love to be the center of adoration and affection. They love to give and receive love. They are dramatic, great organizers and leaders -- others always feel great confidence in them. They are also stubborn, egotistic and sometimes overbearing. Element: fire

Virgo , the virgin, is the sign of work and duty. They take care of all the details. Their desire for perfection and order makes them prudish, and obsessed with efficiency. It has a strong need to help the poor and the sick. Element: earth

Libra , the scales, is the most cultured, refined, artistic and musical of the signs. They have a strong sense of justice and balance, and they demand agreement through negotiation. Libras are constantly evaluating and able to see both sides of an issue, though they can be quite indecisive. It is the sign of war as well as peace. Element: air

Scorpio , the scorpion, is the most passionate and strong- willed sign. It seeks to penetrate beneath the surface, solve the mysteries, and discover what is hidden. Aware of vulnerability and death, it has iron determination, and is steadfast in its struggles with its enemies and for fulfillment of its desires. It is the sign of spiritual rebirth. Element: water

Sagittarius , the centaur, is the sign of philosophy, the higher mind, knowledge, the will to show others, and tactfulness. Well adjusted, it insists on freedom for itself and others. It thinks big, and speaks openly regardless of the outcome. Sagittarians are daring risk takers and tend to exaggerate achievements. Element: fire

Capricorn, the goat, is ambitious and has the aim to achieve status. Capricorns are very good organizers, and can be persistent and focused, never settling for less than perfect. They tend to be conscientious, realistic and possess a high integrity which can be relied upon, until they decide to use others for their own needs. Element: earth

Aquarius , the water bearer, challenges authority and seeks the new and unfamiliar. It stands for knowledge and friendship toward all. Aquarians are charismatic leaders, non-conformists who try to understand the world as it is and reinvent it. They are unemotional and can be detached. They are original, unpredictable, intellectual and independent. Element: air

Pisces , the fishes, the twelfth and last sign of the zodiac,seeks to understand and identify with the whole of creation and find ultimate redemption. It wishes to be part of all, but not to enclose itself. Does not adjust well to authority. Can be deceptive to selves and others. Element: water

What's your Sun Sign?

Aries (Mar 23-Apr 19)

Taurus (Apr 20-May 20)

Gemini (May 21-Jun 20)

Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22)

Leo (Jul 23-Aug 22)

Virgo (Aug 23-Sept 22)

Libra (Sept 23-Oct 22)

Scorpio (Oct 23-Nov 21)

Sagittarius (Nov 22-Dec 21)

Capricorn (Dec 22-Jan 19)

Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb 18)

Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20)