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- Easy explanation of each sign characteristics including positive and negative
- Explanations of what each sign likes and dislikes
- Compatibility with other signs
- The Gift Guide including Colors, Gemstones, Metals, and Perfume
- Healthy Foods
- Ideal Careers and Countries
- Zodiac Information
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Table of Contents
Characteristics of the Twelve Signs of the Zodiac:
March 21 to April 20 - Aries (The Ram)
April 21 to May 21 - Taurus (The Bull)
May 22 to June 23 - Gemini (The Twins)
June 24 to July 22 - Cancer (The Crab)
July 23 to August 22 - Leo (The Lion)
August 23 to September 22 - Virgo (The Virgin)
September 23 to October 23 - Libra (The Scales)
October 24 to November 21 - Scorpio (The Scorpion)
November 22 to December 21 - Sagittarius (The Archer)
December 22 to January 19 - Capricorn (The Sea-goat)
January 20 to February 18 - Aquarius (The Water Carrier)
February 19 to March 20 - Pisces (The Fishes)
Characteristics of the Four Elements: Fire | Earth | Air | Water
Characteristics of the Three Qualities: Cardinal | Fixed | Mutable
Appendix:
A-Z Index
Guide to Western Astrology: Introduction | The Zodiac | The Planets | The Horoscope
Planets: Introduction | History | Classical planets | Modern Planets
Horoscope: Introduction | Concepts | Construction of a Horoscope | Astrological Symbols
Houses: Introduction | Interpretation | Systems of Division | Early Forms of House Division | Quadrant House Systems | Rulership
Aspects: Introduction | Approach | Major Aspects | Minor Aspects | Ternary Aspects
Example Page: Aries (March 21 - April 19)
Keyword: "I am". Freedom-loving, assertive, individualistic, independent, intellectual, pioneering, leader, action-oriented, fiery, straightforward, passionate, powerful. Can be extreme, arrogant, intemperate, violent, headstrong, impulsive.
Compatibility
Sagittarius; Leo
Likes
Action, challenge, spontaneity, championing causes and coming in first
Dislikes
Waiting, tyranny, failure, lack of opposition and the advice of others
Gift Guide
Gifts should suit their adventurous nature: a trekking kit, travel book, samurai sword, drum set, or tickets to a sporting event. Important: wrap the gift in bright red paper.
Women love standing out from the crowd and getting noticed. Look out for gifts that have the exclusive tag on them, funky, or designer accessories, jewelry, sunglasses and utility items like stylish organizers.
Colors, Gemstones, and Metals
Colors: Red, Amber, Gold, Crimson,
Gemstones: Fire Opal, Jasper, Ruby, Carnelian and Agate
Metal: Gold and Brass
Perfume
Men: Kenzo, Green Jens, M. Jordan, One Men Show
Women: Allure, Coco, Opium, Chanel 5, Magic Noire
Healthy Foods
Fish, different cheeses, including cottage cheese, bananas and raisins, almonds and pistachios
Ideal Careers
The military, salesperson, firefighter, professional athlete, stock broker, director, producer, entrepreneur
Ideal Countries
England, France, Germany and Poland
Zodiac Information
Constellation: Aries
Zodiac Element: Fire
Zodiac Quality: Cardinal
Planet: Mars
Numbers: Nine
Day: Tuesday
Aries, the ram, is an astrological sign that originated from the constellation Aries, and is the first sign of the zodiac. Aries is considered a "masculine", positive (extrovert) sign; its Element is Fire and its Quality is Cardinal. Traditionally in astrology Aries is ruled by the planet Mars. The opposite sign to Aries is Libra. Under the tropical zodiac, Aries is occupied by the Sun roughly from March 21 to April 19, by definition beginning at vernal equinox. Under the sidereal zodiac, it is currently roughly from April 19 to May 19. Aries is associated with the astrological 1st house. The corresponding month in the Babylonian calendar is Arax Nisânu, dedicated to Anu and Bel.
Mythology
In mythology Aries is often associated with the Greek myth of the ram which carried Athamas's son Phrixus and daughter Helle to Colchis to escape their stepmother Ino, as well as the mythological figure of Theseus, from the Greek myth of the Minotaur.
The astrological symbol for Aries is said to represent the head and horns of the ram, and originates from the cluster of stars which constitute the head of the Aries (constellation), according to the work of Doctor Acacandam dating from 1592. The head of Aries is given the name of Aluathay or Salhay, and it consists of four stars.
Characteristics
The following traits are widely associated with this sign: self-confidence; courage; impatience; impulsivity; enthusiasm; initiative; leadership; opinionated; forceful; irritable; straightforward.
Equivalent in Chinese Astrology
Confident Dragon, whose lunar month is from 5 April - 5 May.
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