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What are Sun Signs?

When the Sun enters a Zodiac Sign it becomes a Sun Sign and is determined by the
month and day a person enters this world.
Sun Signs will reveal much regarding our essential personality, particularly our inner
self. It reveals the part of our personality that is our basic self, or who we are when we
are not surrounded by other people. In other words our essential personality is our most
basic, broad, inner traits.
Remember that your Sun Sign is just a portion of who you are. Your Moon
Sign and Rising Sign are equally important and must be blended together to get an
accurate description of your true personality.
What begins by examining your Sun Sign and understanding the makeup of your
essential personality can lead to the discovery of your complete astrological makeup and
may allow you to look through a lens and completely understand yourself with
astounding clarity.
What are Moon Signs?

Moon Signs help define our emotional development, or express the unconscious side of
our personality. It explains why we do what we do. This is where we retreat for comfort,
childhood memories, and peace. This can also be the place where anger, hate, jealousy
and fear may be found.
The Moon also influences our senses depending on its placement in the birth chart. Most
people will have their Moon in a Sign that is different from their Sun. This is why many
people with the same Sun Sign can be so different from each other. They may feel that
when they read a description of their Sign, that it is not representative of them. It may
feel incomplete, or even completely inaccurate. Moon Signs may be a much more
accurate description of what a person is like.
If your Moon Sign is the same as your Sun Sign, you may find that it amplifies the traits
of that Sign. This would make you a "double" of your Sign, such as a "double Gemini."
The Moon also governs the heart, stomach, brain, bladder, bowels and the left eye. It has
influence with the glands and fluids of the body.
The Moon is said to represent your instinctual self, which many people keep hidden. On
points where your Sun and Moon Signs are compatible, they will work together to help
you get through the hardships and accomplish your goals. Where they are not
compatible, you will feel conflicting desires or be at odds with yourself in some way. For
example, if your Moon is in Gemini, you may be very changeable emotionally. You may
get stressed out easily, and the more people you discuss your issues with, the more
confused you may become. Scorpio Moons also deal with a lot of stress, but tend to keep
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it all under wraps. Jealousy may be a big problem for a person with a Scorpio Moon.
Aries Moons are headstrong, aggressive and may be difficult to control. They do best if
they can find a physical outlet for their emotions, like sports. Our Moon Sign also offers
insight in how to reach our inner child.
What are Midheaven Signs? MC

Your Midheaven Sign is the Zodiac Signthat was at the southern highest point above the
horizon at the moment you were born. This southern highest point is also known as the
Medium Coeli, or MC for short.
The Midheaven is the entrance to the tenth house and relates to your career, reputation
and social standing. These are your most visible achievements in the eyes of the world.
This will guide you to your professional achievements and responsibilities. Your life's
purpose, if you will. Your highest aspirations in life.
Your Midheaven Sign should give you some insight into what you need to realize your
full place in life. You also must consider any planets that may be found in your ninth and
tenth houses; they will modify the end results and make a difference in what career you
ultimately choose and how successful you will be.
Of course, sometimes one must work at a job that isn't right, and it can wreak havoc upon
you, spiritually, mentally and emotionally. By focusing on your MC, you can refocus on
your ideal. Coupled with your natural talents and inclinations, you should eventually find
your place in the world and become re-energized.
You can also use your Midheaven Sign to understand your personal and spiritual goals.
You can gain insight into why you react the way you do to stressful situations. Being
social is different for everyone. The MC can help you learn to trust your best social
qualities to cultivate. It will show you how others perceive you. This can help you
ascertain if your public "face" is helpful to you or not.

What are Rising Signs?

Your Rising Sign, otherwise known as an Ascendant, is the Zodiac Sign that was rising
on the eastern horizon at the moment you were born. It can be abbreviated on a birth
chart as ASC or AS. When you know the time you were born, your Ascendant Sign can
be calculated to the exact degree.
It is believed that if the Ascendant falls closer to the beginning of the Sign, the stronger
the effects will be felt in the individual. This is also held to be true if the Sun is in a weak
position in the birth chart (such as if the individual was born at night). It s also thought
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to be weaker when the individual is born towards the end of the Sign's Ascendancy, just
before the next Sign appears.
Because the Ascendant Sign is specific to the time and place of the individual birth, it
represents the environment and conditioning a person may be influenced by during their
childhood and is considered as important and significant as the Sun and Moon Signs,
because all other aspects on the chart are filtered through this Sign.
The Ascendant is said to be the mask one wears in public it is the first impression we
make when we meet new people. Often, if you are confused at how others have described
you, it is because they are describing this aspect of your personality. The Ascendant
takes part in your appearance and personality, going as far as influencing physical
characteristics sometimes. The Sign becomes expressed in your image, style and
mannerisms. It is also expressed in how you act. Some astrologists theorize that the Sign
becomes weaker after a person reaches 30 years of age, as their confidence grows in who
they are.
Your Rising Sign appears as the first personality traits you exhibit. It is your autopilot
it responds to your environment. Your Sun Sign gradually becomes more noticeable over
time. The two Signs will eventually blend, creating an outer layer and an inner layer,
enclosing the Moon Sign deep inside.
Like other Signs of the Zodiac, Rising Signs fall into fire, earth, air or water categories.
Fire Signs like Aries, Leo and Sagittarius appear energetic, optimistic and enthusiastic.
They usually appear friendly and non-critical, and they generally do well with others in
social gatherings. Earth Signs like Taurus, Capricorn and Virgo come off as practical and
secure. They may appear a bit shy, or cautious and serious. Air Signs like Gemini, Libra
and Aquarius are good at communication. They are perceived as sociable and friendly, if
a little independent or detached. The Water Signs of Pisces, Scorpio and Cancer are seen
as emotional, intuitive and feeling. These people will usually hide their true feelings and
feel a need to protect themselves from the world. How they present themselves to the
world is done for effect so they do not feel they are at risk.
What are VENUS Love Signs?

A Love Sign is the Zodiac Sign that Venus was in at the time of your birth. Venus is
famously known as the Goddess of Love, hence the name.
Venus represents the qualities of love, romance, sensuality, culture, beauty, affection and
social appeal. The Planet Venus is therefore very prominent in aspects of love;
influencing how you attract love as well as how you act in a relationship.
Sometimes a persons Venus Sign will be the same as their Sun Sign, but it may also be
different. Your Venus Love Sign is never more than two signs away from your Sun Sign.
By reading your Love Sign interpretation you may find answers to why you act so
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differently than your Sun Sign dictates when you are in love. You'll notice when you fall
in love that these attributes become more noticeable.
Each of the four elements found in the Zodiac will also influence your Venus Sign.
Aries, Leo and Sagittarius are all Fire Signs, Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn are Earth
Signs, Gemini, Libra and Aquarius are Air Signs and Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces are
Water Signs. Each Sign in an Element takes a different angle on the general ways we
interact with others. For example, Fire Signs all seem to have a dramatic flair, tend to
initiate things, and are demonstrative. Earth Signs, on the other hand, seem to be more
possessive, focused and steady. Air Signs tend to be intellectual, poetic and versatile,
while Water Signs tend to be sensitive, sentimental and idealistic. Each individual Sign
within these elements take these generalized characteristics and put their own twist to
them. Take a look at how you behave when you're in love you'll see aspects of
yourself you may not have understood before.
You may think that all the characteristics for your Venus love Sign do not fit you.
Perhaps that is true. Remember, each of your Signs is tempered by the others. If you
really look at yourself and how you behave, you are sure to find at least some of the
characteristics for your Love Sign that describes you to a tee and hopefully you ll
understand why you do the things you do in the name of love.
What are Mercury Signs?

Mercury Signs are connected to communication, reasoning, intellect and awareness. Due
to its affect on brain power, Mercury will show short term planning, observation and
deductive reasoning abilities.
Unemotional and curious; Mercury looks for opportunity to act. It inspires ideas, thought
processes and the unconscious mind, which all must be coordinated. Analytical ability,
sorting and grouping and other methods of making sense of things all come from this
planet.
Mercury expresses thoughts effectively to others depending on how this planet is
represented in the birth chart. The senses are also in this planet s domain, and that is
why we learn so well using our senses. Mercury is willing to charge into the unknown,
and in the process, may be able to learn something more than his more timid peers. Many
detectives, spies and other daring seekers of knowledge have a prominent Mercury; while
some with a negative aspect may resort to intellectual trickery to get ahead.
Your Mercury Sign may indicate whether you enjoy large groups of friends around you
and if youre fond of children. It may also show your love of books and writing, and if
you enjoy putting pen to paper. Natural study habits are also bestowed by Mercury. If
study comes hard, your Mercury Sign may not be found in a positive aspect. While you
can learn better study habits, you may find out that no matter what you do, they will
always be a chore. However, this planet is nothing if not adaptive. It can appreciate the
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opposition s viewpoint, and due to this ability, often gets what it wants using the art of
diplomacy. It has a great knack for problem solving and with its short rotation around the
sun, is known for its quick thinking, quick wit and brilliance.
Mercury also goes into retrograde, which can affect even those with a positive angle to
this planet. This can challenge all attempts at communication. When your natal Mercury
is shown as retrograde, you may find some challenges of your own in communicating,
learning and other areas
What are Mars Signs?

While Venus Love Signs are in charge of romance, Mars Signs take charge of basic
sexual attraction, tempered only by the astrological houses they are placed in. They will
influence how sex is approached, from cool detachment to hot intensity and everything in
between. Mars makes us assertive, forthright and adventurous. It can also make us
impulsive, rash, impatient and forceful. Success or frustrationthey can both be
products of your Mars Sign s influence.
Mars is energy, action and desire; the animal instinct. Unlike the Sun, which is the
embodiment of creative energy, Mars is raw energy. It s divisive, scattering energy in
an outward direction. It represents how a person goes after their goals, their drive and
energy, their initiative, courage, and combativeness. It s aggressive and aids our
survival. Angry? That is Mars coming through.
Mars takes risks, even if they may cause divisions or feuds. Courage belongs to Mars,
and Mars revels in lively competition. Associated with masculine energies, Mars is the
life force, the chi. It fights to survive and rises to meet any challenges along the way.
On the negative side your Mars Sign can spell trouble. It can show areas where you may
be argumentative, pick fights, and even get violent. When positive, your Mars Sign
energizes the passions so you can meet your goals. This planet gives momentum and
flow. Given a good outlet, Mars can accomplish anything. When stifled, Mars will boil
under the surface until it finally breaks free as anger, temper tantrums or constant
irritability.
Mars is often described as passionate, determined, motivated, impulsive, angry, intense
and ambitious. These attributes can come in every range of the spectrum, from mild to
extremely intense. This is what fuels Mars to succeed, to put themselves first, and to
achieve their goals. Mars drives a person to do almost everything, from getting up in the
morning to getting that promotion to the person lost in the snowy mountains who finds
the fortitude to find a way to civilization. Often attached to the ego, Mars is fairly
straightforward and simple. It wants what it wants, and goes out to get it, end of story.
Mars goes into retrograde for approximately 11 weeks every 25 months or so, and when
this occurs in a chart, there can be problems. Instead of sending energy outwards to
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achieve their goals, Mars in retrograde must turn inwards to find their motivation. A
good example of this phenomena is Sigmund Freud, the father of modern
psychoanalysis. He was born with Mars retrograde in Libra. This lent passion to his
lifelong study of his own and others' motivations and sexuality.
What are Jupiter Signs?

In the overall scheme of things, Jupiter Signs are associated with luck and good fortune.
Jupiter is optimistic, has a great sense of humor and is full of good will and mercy.
Generous and tolerant, Jupiter helps improve one's life.
Take your clues from your Jupiter Sign on when to trust fate and when to rely on your
own devices. Just as the physical planet gives off more heat than it absorbs from the Sun,
a person favored with Jupiter can be inspired by their own internal source. Wealth of all
kinds emanates from Jupiter.
If you find Jupiter is not favorable to you, you may find yourself making your own luck.
Words used to describe Jupiter may be generosity, blessings, prosperity, optimism, lucky
breaks, hope, honor, gratitude, morality and expansion.
Jupiter Signs colors how we absorb new ideas, cultures, people and passions. Jupiter
rules higher learning. Both spiritual and intellectual ideas appeal to Jupiter, and they are
happy to jump right in and explore them.
Philosophers and religious gurus have a prominent Jupiter. This planet likes to think, and
abstract concepts may come more easily. Those who are willing to go to the ends of the
earth for answers are following Jupiter's path, for long distance travel also falls under this
planet's influence. Jupiter assesses our ethical and moral values, and helps us create our
own ideologies.
Jupiter is the planet of Sagittarius, and thus covers many of this sign's attributes. For
those who were born during the rest of the year, it may highlight your own personal spirit
quest.
Optimism, faith and adventure may await you if you learn to understand your Jupiter
Sign s call. Jupiter would like nothing better than to help you find your highest
fulfillment and happiness in life. The trick is to understand how to spot your
opportunities and when to take advantage of them for the best results. Sports and leisure
is Jupiter's other passion, as well as games of chance and relaxation. Possible Jupiter
occupations include doctors, healers, lawyers, judges, politicians and the civil service.
On the negative side, Jupiter can cause one to become lazy and prone to gaining weight.
Usually, however Jupiter would rather help you than hinder you.
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If you learn how to work with your Jupiter Sign, you should get the feeling that your life
is unfolding as it is destined to, and you should find your happiness along the way. This
planet can be very beneficial if you know where to look in yourlife.
What are Saturn Signs?

Saturn Signs present challenges to us which make us grow up. Saturn represents
restrictions, limitations, delays and authority. If you've ever heard your parents tell you
they were doing something for your own good, well, that's Saturn.
Just like listening to your parents, our Saturn Sign is out to teach us mastery over our
lives. And, as usual, that means plain hard work and practice, practice, practice. Saturn is
a big fan of the schools of trial and error and hard knocks. What better way is there to
learn, right? For some of us, that means being ridiculed for our errors, feeling inadequate
and inferior. Feeling like you need to measure up to a standard is part of your Saturn
Sign s lesson.
Saturn Signs help us mature. It takes almost 30 years for Saturn to return to the place it
was when you were bornis it any wonder there is a big difference in those under 30
and those over that age? Later it's in opposition to our natal Saturn at just about the time
the proverbial middle age crisis sets in. This is the age where decisions are made that can
result in a vibrant, active older life or one of disappointment and depression.
Structure and discipline are needed for life and society to succeed. Saturn keeps
reminding us how true that is and makes sure we learn it. Saturn energy also affects our
body's growth. Too much Saturn energy can cause overgrowth, such as calcifications
appearing where they shouldn't. In our culture, too much Saturn energy is reflected in the
rule of tyrants and dictators.
Even with all this negativity, Saturn is also in control of cultural achievement. CEOs and
government officials often have a strong Saturn influence. Rigid cultural systems of
behavior are very Saturnine in their development.
Those people who are described as having a Saturnine disposition are usually rather grim
and without humor. Those with a strong Saturn influence may feel overwhelmed by the
challenges they face in life and may proceed with excessive caution. On the other hand,
someone with a prominent Saturn may achieve quite a bit, overcoming their adversity
with sheer determination. These achievements may be material, financial or spiritual. It is
how we react to our challenges that determine the outcome.
Saturn Signs seriousness keeps us on the straight and narrow, forcing us to go through
lessons we may otherwise wish to avoid. This balances out the optimism given by
Jupiter. This planet will define your sense of responsibility by bringing definition and
setting limits and rules. Depending on your outlook, your Saturn Sign can actually be
helpful in guiding your achievements and focus in life.
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What are Neptune Signs?

A bridge to all things mysterious, Neptune Signs slowly guide each generation to its
destiny.
Your Neptune Sign s influence reaches further than the ordinary senses, so there may be
aspects of extrasensory perception at work. Illusion, fantasy and dreams are the playing
field here, and the spirit is the primary force.
Named for the Roman God of the Sea, Neptune's watery depths are associated with
dreams, visions, and the imagination.
Is it reality or is it an illusion? With Neptune, it is hard to tell. Those with a prominent
Neptune may be drawn towards mysticism and spiritual pursuits. Ruler of Pisces, this is
especially true if these two are paired in your chart. Your Neptune Sign also holds
influence over many forms of entertainmentit usually puts on an illusion, after all.
On the negative side, Neptune may drag its followers into the depths of drugs, alcohol,
delusion, hypochondria and abnormality. It may resort to trickery, deceit, deception, and
guilt.
On the positive side, Neptune is compassionate, and the planet of divine Love, as
opposed to Venus' personal love. Words that may be used to describe Neptune would be
delusion, illusion, dreamy, psychic, sensitivity, bondage, obligation, fog. If there is no
sacrifice, there is no joy. Neptune makes the sacrifice joy itself, as the love knows no
restrictions or boundaries. Neptune works subtly, and suddenly you find yourself
enveloped in the mystery.
Known as a generational planet, it takes 14 years for Neptune to move from one Sign to
the next. It is interesting to look back and see the effects on a generation that Neptune
created. An example would be the 1960s, when Neptune was in Scorpio. The '60s saw
lots of drug experimentation, trance-like music, and moreinterest in the occult.

What are Uranus Signs?

Uranus Signs represent change. Associated with innovation, technology and discovery,
Uranus helps bring about progressive change in all aspects of our lives. This Planet takes
us into the future; tradition is made to be broken.
Uranus Signs also represent enlightenment, novelty and ingenuity. Uranus is intuitive
and sometimes ahead of its time when you are in tune with its energies. This intuition
may cause you to research or investigate a new angle.
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If you do not develop your Uranus energy, it can react. You may experience sudden
chaos in your life, or get a serious disruption in your everyday life. Uranus basically
gives the Sign it's in a cosmic two by four to the head. You may be in for more than you
bargained for. Sometimes it can feel amazingly liberating, and at others you are totally
overwhelmed.
Since Uranus moves so slowly, an entire generation can share the same Uranus Sign.
Wherever it falls in your chart will give you a clue to areas of your life where you will
stand out and refuse to blend in. You may find areas where life will be erratic and
unpredictable. It takes about 40 years for Uranus to get to the opposite position that it
was at your birth, hence the mid-life crisis. Uranus can give people the courage to make
the changes they need to, or follow their dreams instead of the status quo.
Words used to describe Uranus' effects are: independence, invention, surprise, disruption,
awakening, liberation or rebellion. Uranus can affect the entire world, a country, or an
individual equally. Uranus sets us free when we become too rigid. It often takes
something drastic to break us out of our patterns, and Uranus is the impetus for these
surprises to happen. This planet can help wake us up, sharpen our focus and remind us
what we really want. Uranus rules Aquarius, and this Sign is used to feeling ahead of its
time. Uranus Signs are destined to shake things up for all of us.
What are Pluto Signs?

Pluto Signs are connected to transformation and life challenges. Pluto's energy is subtle,
yet strong. The results may slam you against the wall. While Pluto doesn't wrap it all up
in a nice neat package, things happen when this planet is around. Its motto is "out with
the old and in with the new.
Pluto is all about secret and undercover information. When it all comes to light, your
world is changed. It is often considered to rule the masses more than the individual.
Pluto may bring an end to things that need to be let go of. This could be a job, a
relationship or anything else that is dragging you down. It may not be easy to do, but you
need to pick up the pieces and go on with your life. The psyche can't hold on to
everything and remain healthy. While it is scary to let things go, it will be better in the
long run.
Pluto Signs also deal with social and personal power and powerlessness. Old hurts can
build up, leaving us feeling powerless and victimized. This is Pluto at work. It attempts
to compensate and pushes us to re-evaluate painful events and feelings. Once we do, we
can attain a higher level of enlightenment and happiness.
A good example of Pluto in action would be the book The Secret . It has a Pluto name
for starters, and this tiny book literally transformed the masses. If we as individuals heed
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the book s significance, we will undeniably empower our personal lives. An interesting
point to note is the fact that Pluto was in Sagittarius when the book was first published;
and of course Sagittarius rules over publishing.
The message of your Pluto Sign is Self Empowerment. Look inward and examine what
is there. Pluto will continue to push your buttons until you examine yourself and deal
with what you find. It wants you to evolve andbecome more than what you are.

asteroids
There are many asteroids in the belt between Mars and Jupiter as well as other bodies
traveling through our solar system. Some of them are large enough to make a difference
as they pass through the signs of the zodiac. Many astrologers use them in their charts to
add extra knowledge to the signs they are influencing.
The primary asteroids that are used in a birth chart include Ceres, Juno, Pallas Athena
and Vesta. Another cometary body that is large enough to be used in birth charts is
Chiron, which is found between Saturn and Uranus.
The asteroids were all named after the female family of Jupiter. Ceres his sister, Juno his
wife, Pallas Athena his daughter and Vesta another sister. Much of the feminine is left
out of astrology aside from Venus and the Moon. The asteroids help add the feminine
back into the astrological chart.
Chiron was a centaur in Greek mythology who was known as a great healer and the most
significant of the "centaur" asteroids.