Astrology is a subject that has been studied for thousands of years in all parts of the world. It is based on the idea that by studying the positions in the sky of certain constellations of stars, it is possible to predict events here on earth.
Many people believe that astrology is a false science and a fraud. If they are right in saying that, then it is indeed very remarkable how astrology could have lasted for such a long time, even into our own age. This fact alone suggests that astrology cannot be lightly dismissed.
We said that it is is based on the positions of constellations, but it would be more accurate to say it is based on the study of which ever planet, including the Sun, is in a particular constellation at any given time. Of course, the planets are not IN the constellation. We are talking about the APPARENT position of the heavenly bodies as, from the point of view of the observer on earth, they appear to move across the sky. The reason they appear to move in relation to the stars is that they are relatively close to us while the stars are almost unimaginably far away. The ancients believed that the stars were fixed in place.
Because the planets of the solar system are arranged in more or less the same plane in space around the Sun, this means that from earth, they all appear to travel along a line or band across the sky. This band is called the ecliptic. It is this ecliptic area that contains those constellations that give their names to the 12 signs of astrology. The names of the constellations were originally given as a fanciful way of describing what they looked like.
The 12 signs are Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces. In its apparent motion across the sky, the Sun enters each of these constellations once a year and stays there for a month before moving on to the next one. Most people know what their star sign is, even if they do not believe in astrology. A person's star sign is actually the constellation that the Sun was occupying on the day that they were born. Astrologers believe that the Sun sign, as it is called, gives a general indication of someone's personality type. For many people, this is all they know of astrology.
If it was that simple however, astrology would never have got off the ground. It would be absurd to say that there are only 12 types of people. The Sun sign gives only a broad indication. It is the unique positions of the other planets that astrologers believe reflects the infinite variety of different people that are living on earth. Note that astrologers do NOT believe the stars or planets control a person, but that they reflect, in some way, their personality.
The planets that are used as indicators in astrology are those that were known to the ancient world. They are Mercury, Venus, the Moon, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. The planet Neptune was not discovered until 1781 by William Herschel, however many astrologers include Neptune in their calculations. Some have even included the planet Pluto, which was only discovered in 1930, although others believe that it is too small and far away to be of much influence. Interestingly, there have recently been moves among the scientific community to demote Pluto from its planetary status.
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Daily Astrology For the Week of August 18, 2008 - General Tendencies For All Sun Signs
By Janet Moon
Mon 8/18/08 Sensitive and Compassionate
The morning (wee hours of the morning west coast) could begin a little hectic or there may be some upsetting family issues to deal with. After we get past the morning challenges, we may find we want to do some cleaning and organizing today. It will also be a great day to help others or to get the help we need. People will be sensitive, and for the most part, compassionate today. There could be a sudden emotional upset this evening (late afternoon west coast), but the rest of the night should be calmer.
Major Planetary Events Today: None
Tue 8/19/08 Bring Our Lives into Balance
Those of us up early could be dealing with some major emotional upsets, but around 7:30 AM eastern time (4:30 pacific) our moods should flatten as the moon goes void of course. Around mid morning (early morning west coast) we will ready to begin anew. We are going to be thinking about ourselves today under the influence of the Aries Moon, and we are going to be ready to bring balance and beauty into our lives. We should find we have a lot of energy today, and we should find that people are cooperative. There could be some emotional reacting late tonight (this evening west coast), but all in all, it should be a very productive day.
Major Planetary Events Today: Mars Enters Libra
Wed 8/20/08 Ready to Initiate Changes
People are going to be pleasant today, and we are going to be ready to initiate some changes in our lives. There could be some bad luck (or over eating) happening around mid morning (early morning west coast), but the rest of the day is going to be ideal. We will have plenty of energy, and we may want to start a new project.
Major Planetary Events Today: None
Thu 8/21/08 Slow Down the Pace
We may want to start a few more new changes in our lives this morning, but by early afternoon (mid morning west coast) we may lose our focus. People will be polite and friendly, and business meetings will go well today, but we may decide to slow down the pace around mid afternoon (late morning west coast) after the Moon enters Taurus. Social events will go very well today, and we may want to take in a show or watch a video tonight.
Major Planetary Events Today: Sun Trine Pluto, Mercury Conjunct Venus
Fri 8/22/08 No Big Rush, but Underlying Tension
We may not be in a big rush today under the Taurus Moon, but we are going to want to do things and talk to people as the Sun enters Virgo. The day could begin very nice, and step by step, we will accomplish our goals. But, there could also be an underlying current of tension and moodiness in the air, and as the day goes on this tension could increase. Some of us may get overly defensive or paranoid tonight, and there could be some sudden outbursts to deal with.
Major Planetary Events Today: Sun Enters Virgo
Sat 8/23/08 Unexpected Upsets
There could be some unexpected upsets today as Uranus comes to a showdown with Venus and Mercury. We may find ourselves dealing with sudden arguments with loved ones, and if we have any travel plans, there could be delays and detours. And, we may not feel like dealing with any of it until this evening (mid afternoon west coast). We should find that tonight brings more focus and energy. It will be a great night for conversations, friendly competition, and maybe even a little romance.
Major Planetary Events Today: Mercury Oppose Uranus, Venus Oppose Uranus
Sun 8/24/08 Fast and Restless
Its going to be a fast and restless day under the Gemini Moon. We will be in the mood for games, conversations, and 2 of everything. People will be alert and talkative, and the phone may not stop ringing. There could be some emotional abuse around late morning (mid morning west coast), but all in all, a great day to share your personal messages.
Major Planetary Events Today: None
Astrology Forecast for February 2008 - General Tendencies for All Sun Signs
By Janet Moon
February is going to be a month for changes with two eclipses and Mercury in retrograde... and so many holidays! We'll be ready for parties, we'll be ready for endings and beginnings, and we may run into many old friends along the way. The planets will be getting along well this month. There won't be any planetary squares and only one opposition towards the end of the month. There may be changes ahead, but most of them will not be too painful.
The month begins with Venus and Jupiter snuggling in Capricorn, and that could bring some unexpected pregnancies. It could also bring some financial prosperity.
Mercury and Neptune will also be singing together with Mars doing a little backup for them on Groundhog Day. We may have some very creative ideas, and the energy to make them real through Sunday, February 3rd.
Mercury will be in retrograde through the 18th, and this will definitely be a time for old friends -- some living, some gone. Always Mercury's retrograde is good for ghost hunting, but with Mercury doing the back swim in Aquarius, it will also be a time for hunting old friends. It will be a great time to reconnect with everybody, so if you are thinking of an old friend, go ahead and look them up.
We may really feel like dancing on Fat Tuesday, February 5th, with Venus and Uranus holding hands. The sun will also be moving to conjunct Mercury and the Moon for the solar eclipse. There could be all kinds of opportunities in love, money, science, travel, and just plain new ideas through the Chinese New Year (the year of the rat) on February 7th.
Our imaginations will be active and some of us may be quite inspired the weekend of February 9th with the Sun crossing Neptune. And, we will probably be ready to follow-through with some of those ideas through Thursday, February 14, Valentine's Day, as the Sun then moves to radiate Mars. We will be feeling very frisky for Valentine's Day, so get out and have some fun! It will be a great day for meeting new people.
Venus will be leaving Capricorn and crossing into Aquarius over the weekend of February 16th. We may be feeling like getting out of our caves and maybe visiting some friends.
Mercury will be at direct station on Monday, February 18th, Presidents' Day, the Sun will enter Pisces on Tuesday, and on Wednesday, February 20th, many of us will witness a full moon lunar eclipse in Virgo. Mercury will cause transportation and communication problems from the 17th through the 19th. The Sun will be winking at Pluto as it enters Pisces on the 19th. We will be feeling a deeper part of ourselves, and community groups could make some positive changes. Then the Full Moon Lunar Eclipse comes, making us wonder what really is important. Get ready! Some of us will be breaking up, and some of us will be making up. Some of us will be making money, some of us will be quitting our jobs. It will be a time for changes.
The weekend of February 23rd could bring some problems with authority figures with the Sun and Saturn at a standoff. Or, we may find ourselves back at the office working this weekend. But, things will become more artistic and pleasant by Tuesday, February 26th as Venus crosses Mercury. Things should be smooth sailing all the way through Leap Day, February 29th!
Janet (Sparrow) Moon is a professional psychic and astrologer. You can visit her web site for more articles about upcoming events in astrology, and to read her daily astrology general tendencies forecast. (This article can be reprinted freely online, as long as the entire article and this bio is included.) http://www.sparrowmoon.com/
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Discover the Zodiac Reading and Crystals for Sun in Capricorn
Capricorns have always been portrayed as head strong, sure footed in their personal life and their business life; they tend to be success orientated; very organized; they can tend to be serious and have high principals and can expect that also from others.
They like to have recognition and feel the right to be in control and getting respect, with that little edge of being insensitive to others feelings and when these feelings go wrong and/or they do not get what they feel they are due. They may become defensive and critical.
This does not make them all cold and no fun, they do come with a strong sense of humor and enjoy social and public affairs; and you can find them in professions and situations that demand and/or require organizational skills and high principals. They can usually juggle more that two things at once and do them effectively and efficiently.
Ask a person with Sun in Capricorn to do a task and it will get done, however, they are not champion team players, they can be on a team, but they like to work individually for their own accomplishments.
Crystals that compliment Sun in Capricorn individual are:
Garnet: It brings lightness into their life and keeps it balanced so that it is not all work and no play; it can also even out the constant striving to be the best, which can get very tiring.
Azurite: Opens up your intuition, helps your spiritual being to unfold and encourages inner wisdom.
Sodalite: Helps you relinquish control and bring the shadow side of ones personality up to recognize it and allows acceptance of it. Sun in Capricorn people tend to have a dark and moody side and this helps balance that out.
These are crystals that you can carry with you and they will help balance out the energies that flow in from your birth chart and will enhance your mind, body, and spirit essence. Amulet Basket Necklaces are perfect for carrying crystals in so the energies of the crystals can be with you daily.
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