Birth Sign Meanings

STARS OF BIRTH Aries March 21 - April 19 Taurus April 20 - May 20 Gemini May 21 - June 21 Cancer June 22 - July 22 Leo July 23 - August 22 Virgo August 23 - September 22 Libra September 23 - October 22 Scorpio October 23 - November 21 Sagittarius November 22 - December 21 Capricorn December 22 - January 19 Aquarius January 20 - February 18 Pisces February 19 - March 20 STAR SIGN ATTRIBUTES Aries Aries is the first sign of the Zodiac, and marks the official start of Spring. Just like the newborn lambs we see frolicking around at this time of year, Aries is brilliant at creation, sowing the seeds of new ideas. Your sign is a fire sign, so you are an initiator and your watchword is action. Not for you standing still getting itchy feet, you have to be doing something! Your symbol is the powerful Ram, courageously forging ahead into the unknown, strong and sturdy, but you can also be a little lamb, full of enthusiasm and excitement for life, entering uncharted territory with a refreshing innocence! Your ruling planet is feisty Mars, your colour is red and your precious stone the diamond. Men who have Sun in Aries are typically masculine, competitive and virile like Mars himself. Women with strong Arian qualities, while 100% female, also tend to have some of the more competitive, masculine elements of this sign. You won’t find a typical Arian lady wearing a frilly dress, and she will also expect to compete on every level with her male counterparts. If your Sun sign is Aries, you will be the one out in front leading the expedition, inspiring others with your optimism and energy. You have amazing reserves of physical courage and stamina, and are quite fearless, stepping bravely up to the breach while everyone else is quaking in their boots! You are a natural leader, and your confidence that things will work gives you a great quality of bouncebackability. You can take life’s knocks and come back smiling, still absolutely convinced that you are on the right path! You simply keep your chin up and keep moving, butting through obstacles like the determined Ram, ever embracing of new and exciting opportunities. Part of what drives you is an innate need to be first and to prove yourself as the best. Your forthright approach extends to your relationships, you just come right out and say what you think. You can be blunt, even rude at times, you don’t really have time for niceties, and although people certainly know where they stand with you, cultivating a little more sensitivity and tact might be nice! You are also honest and open about your motives, you put your cards on the table and want to see everyone else’s too. The trouble is, because there isn‘t a cunning bone in your body, you can’t possibly imagine how others could behave that way either, so at times you can be a little naïve. Your sheer courage in your convictions can also lead to stubbornness and arrogance. When things are falling apart, rather than retreat and lick your wounds you simply forge ahead determinedly. So it would be fair to say that this courage borders on a little foolish at times. With all that fire in your belly you’re not a big thinker either, and you can be impulsive, reckless even, not thinking of the consequences before you jump. Part of this is a complete intolerance of tardiness, you must have quick and now. Slow drivers, people in queues taking all day about paying, all these things make your blood boil! This impatience makes you short tempered and hot headed at times, and you like a good old argument too, you become especially defensive when criticised. How can they possibly think you could be wrong, can’t they see this is absolutely 100% the way to go?! Self-centred too, perhaps? A little bit! You do tend to get quite absorbed with your own life, after all, the first sign of the Zodiac is Number One! Taurus Taurus is the second sign of the Zodiac, and the first of the earth signs, so there is an innate practicality about all your dealings. Your symbol is the bull, and most people think of bulls as fearsome creatures, charging around tearing red rags to pieces, but in actual fact, until provoked the bull actually cuts a very serene figure, standing for hours in a field, perfectly still, without even a flick of his tail. Ring any bells?! There is something very calm about a Taurean, an inner stability which allows you to keep your head amid all manner of commotion. You are the rock on which everyone else depends. Your patience and determination are second to none, and although methodical and cautious, you will plod on unperturbed until you reach your goal, with amazing willpower. Your ruling planet is Venus, so you are a very romantic, sensual person, you love fine food and drink, and pretty much anything which appeals to your strong senses. Typical Taurean males are usually masculine and rather brooding, the ladies feminine and curvaceous with strong maternal instincts. Both sexes have a strong eye for colour, and like peaceful pastel shades such as lemon and pale blues, and your precious stone is the emerald. Taurus rules the neck, so you may be prone to neck or throat problems too, and you are inclined to put on weight with all that fine dining! You like structure and security, and emotionally, above all else, you need the things you know around you. You may have the same job or home for many years, and in friendships too, you will keep several close friends who you know you can trust. You will return this trust in spades, you are a devoted friend, kind, caring and honourable with great integrity, especially in money matters. It is a rare Taurus who is cunning or conniving with cash. Your practical earthiness also stands you in good stead in business, and you are constructive and like to create things which have a practical use. You can be overly materialistic though in your search for security, and are possessive and jealous with your ‘things’, which can extend to loved ones, of whom you tend to assume ownership! Venus also brings a love of peace and balance, so you really can’t abide fuss, you don’t do drama queens and tantrums. This coupled with your love of familiarity means your favourite place to be is normally your home, where you often prefer to entertain, as you love to cook and care for people. The flip side to this is that sometimes you can get yourself stuck in a rut, some might call you unadventurous or lacking in spontaneity. There is a laziness, even lethargy about you at times too, letting things go because you don’t want to make a fuss. This sometimes gives people the mistaken impression that you are weak or passive, and that’s where the red rag comes in. You can remain unruffled for years by matters that would irk someone more highly strung, but when the heat is turned up, your rage and anger are unleashed like the bull charging towards his target, and can be extremely powerful and destructive! And just one other thing. Try budging that rock when you want to explain your point of view. Not a chance! When Taureans have their mind made up about something, nothing in the world will make them change it. Obstinacy is your middle name, you will stubbornly sit it out, arms folded, even when you know you are in the wrong. It’s true isn’t it?! Go on, admit it! Gemini Gemini is the third sign of the Zodiac, and the first of the three air signs. Air signs are natural thinkers, and have a logical, objective approach to life. Both male and female Geminis usually have attractive, inquisitive faces, and there is something ethereal and elusive about you which interests people. You are prone to fidgeting though, and many of you are nail biters! Not surprising then that nervous ailments and conditions are prominent in people born under this sign, as are problems with the hands and arms. Your colour is silvery grey, or anything shimmery or shiny which reflects the changeability of your character, and your precious stone is agate. You are ruled by Mercury, who in mythology communicated between the mortals and gods, and like your ruler, your watchword is communication. Withhold information from a Gemini at your peril! You absolutely must have a finger in every pie and know what’s happening, and are most commonly seen chatting away on the phone, sharing gossip and scandal! Anything that keeps you in touch with the world is key, televisions, telephones, computers, and you like to have these gadgets up to date too. If unable to make contact with others at the touch of a button, you can actually become rather depressed. Part of your constant need for information is your extremely intelligent and versatile mind, which absorbs and categorises new items within a matter of minutes, filing it in that library of endless details you call a brain! People are often astounded by the snippets of information you know on various subjects. You are alert and inquisitive, curious to find out something new, often just for that buzz it gives you, and logical and analytical too, which makes you good at constructive argument. You need novelty, new places, faces and experiences to stimulate you or you stagnate and can feel extremely restless. Variety really is the spice of a Gemini‘s life. Your symbol is the Twins, for the simple reason that you have two very different sides to your nature. On good days you are a scintillating social butterfly, charming, and interesting, with a witty, flirtatious manner. You can be the person at the party who everyone hopes will walk their way, at the centre of the activity sparkling with charisma. Flick a switch though, and you can quickly become tired and burned out. Suddenly you are moody and depressed, anxious and fidgety. Not really in the mood for anything at all, least of all parties and gossip. Everyone has low times, but with Gemini the significance lies in the speed with which you can change from butterfly to bear. You can become unresponsive extremely quickly, irritability and restlessness setting in as you suddenly lose interest in those around you. This tendency to become easily bored is prominent whatever your mood in fact, you can be quite fickle, constantly craving more exciting experiences. This in turn leads to a scattering of knowledge, so some of you never stick at or really master one subject, making you appear superficial, lacking in depth. You also need to take care that your sharp mind and logical approach doesn’t make you a little unfeeling towards others, as you tend to analyse even your emotions, and this can find an outlet in calculating or scheming behaviour. Your love of gossip can also lead to backbiting. You can‘t help it, it’s just your mind ticking over, trying to find new ways to occupy itself! Using your intelligence in positive ways is really very important for you, if you can do this, you can rule the world! You know it too, don’t you?! Cancer Cancer is the fourth sign of the Zodiac, and the first of the water signs. This means you tend to feel your way through life, and are very intuitive. Your ruler is the Moon, so you are swayed by the tide and have a natural affinity for the sea. Both male and female Cancerians are deeply sensitive, although the men in particular will often hide this under a veneer of coolness. Cancer ladies tend to be less defensive and are usually very feminine. As Cancer rules the chest, problems in this area could arise, and indigestion is also common. Generally in fact your constitution can be delicate and many Cancerians have special dietary needs. Your senses are strong and you like peace and quiet, so the silvery whites and greys of the Moon are your natural colours. Your precious gem is pearl or moonstone. The Cancerian symbol is the crab. What have you got in common with a crab?! Well, he carries his home everywhere on his back, and retreats into it the minute he spots trouble. Tough on the outside, liable to give you a nasty nip with those pincers, inside he has an extremely soft centre and protects his vulnerability at all costs. Sound familiar?! Your home really is your castle, you need the security of your four walls and never stray far from home for long. If you do you miss it terribly. When threatened you also tend to withdraw into your shell, protecting yourself by shutting yourself off, emotionally and sometimes physically, from those who have hurt you. Your reactions are strong and you make decisions based on your feelings, you are sensitive to atmospheres too, and because of this your moods are changeable. Your imaginative mind also leads to wonderful dreams and fantasies and you are very romantic. You are kind and a natural nurturer, you love to look after people and are patient and sympathetic. For Cancer people, connection with the past and family is also strong, you appreciate tradition and love anything historical, and you have an excellent memory and are sentimental about bygone times. You tend to hold on to outworn items because you can’t bear to part with them, and this includes your loved ones! You don’t trust easily but when someone has your heart you are capable of deep devotion and tenacity, clinging to them like the crab in high tides, sometimes to the point of smothering or over protectiveness. You are also very prudent with good business sense, you can live on a shoe string if necessary, cutting corners with great pragmatism. You need to watch this doesn’t lead to meanness or penny pinching however. We need to mention some of the bad things now, so don’t disappear! You can be shy and timid, at times retreating into your shell for long periods, lost in introspective dreams. You can also be over anxious and prone to irrational fears and phobias, pessimistic too when the gloomy mood overcomes you. You worry about pretty much everything, especially the future and what it will bring, and many of you fear old age. You also have lots of trouble keeping your sensitivity in check, you can be touchy and easily hurt at times, imagining slights or rejection where there was none intended, cutting people out of your life in an instant, leaving them unsure what they have done wrong. Then you brood over your anger and sink into a well of self-pity! Your strong memory can be your downfall here, as woe betide anyone who has crossed you, they might forget it but you won’t! That wasn’t too bad was it?! Leo Leo is the fifth sign of the Zodiac and the second of the three fire signs, and fire people are about action, they like to be out there moving, leading the way forward. Just like their symbol, the majestic lion, Leos are natural leaders and expect to be King of the Jungle. Proud and regal, adored by those who love and fear him, that lion can be lazy and playful too, purring like a pussy cat as he revels in the attention of his devotees. Sound like anyone you know?! Leos of both sexes have a commanding presence, they walk with an air of confidence, and Leo males can be a tad arrogant. Hair can be an issue, particularly for lady lions as there is usually something they don’t like about it, and both sexes are rather vain too. Leo rules the heart and as a result, the circulation, so problems in these areas could arise. Your ruler is the Sun, and the colours gold and bright yellow belong to Leos, anything bright enough to reflect your enormous energy. Your gem stone is the ruby. This warmth and vitality are key to your personality, Leos have to take centre stage and always stand out. You love to make a dramatic entrance, and with your natural creative talent, you make good performers. Your instinct is to lead, and no matter where you start in life, people can rest assured you will finish on top. What drives you to this position is your unfaltering ego and absolute conviction in yourself. You have great optimism too, and enormous self-control and courage. But more than this, at the core of your leadership abilities, is a genuine big heartedness which really makes people warm to you, you inspire devotion in them. The pussy cat part of your nature also shows your softer side, you can be spontaneous and great fun to be around, and you have a natural affinity for dealing with children. You are honourable with great integrity and honest in all your dealings, you can’t abide deceit, in fact you are trusting and have implicit faith in humanity. Furthermore, you will defend your beliefs with fervour, and are very loyal. You are also proud, and maintaining your dignity is essential for this reason, you expect to be treated like the important person you are, and enjoy luxury and extravagance of the highest order! But if it all goes pear shaped, we are likely to see that lion’s roar and a fair helping of scary teeth. Some of you do have a slight craving for power, and your self-belief can make you self-centred and arrogant, even tyrannical. You can also be domineering because you become entrenched in your views even when wrong. If you feel someone has dented your dignity you have a quick temper too, and you are prone to sulking - yes, sulking! You can be rather child like and spoilt, especially if you are demoted from your position at the centre of someone’s universe! You can even be prone to tantrums! Some of you also express snobbish behaviour at times, refusing to mix with those you feel are beneath you, and you may encounter problems when you try to apply this self importance to everyday life. A tendency to be wasteful is another issue, over spending on wants without taking care of needs, and a natural leonine laziness also means you constantly try to delegate, even at home, where it probably doesn’t go down too well! And one last thing - vanity! You surely must admit that you are a touch susceptible to flattery? Because you’re so beautiful! Virgo Virgo is the sixth sign of the Zodiac and the second earth sign, so there is an innate practicality about all your dealings. Your symbol the Virgin is probably the most misunderstood of all the Zodiac signs, many people think it stands for a lady who is prudish or afraid of physical contact, and where does the Virgo man fit in?! In actual fact, it is the virginal qualities of purity and perfection that make this symbol fitting for your sign. You are hard workers and have a pureness of vision which you aspire to constantly. Both male and female Virgos are attractive and well groomed, but also modest, although some look permanently worried for no reason! Your health is strong, but you are susceptible to intestinal problems. You also worry constantly about your health, which makes you something of a hypochondriac, and your nerves can let you down too. Your critical eye means you can’t tolerate very bright colours, you prefer pastel shades of pale blue or green, and your stone is the beautiful sapphire. Your ruler is Mercury, planet of communication and intelligence, so your mind is very clever and versatile. You also have excellent analytical judgement, and your powers of discrimination are second to none, you can dissect information, categorise it and file it in the appropriate place with ease. You have a great eye for detail too, and can provide insight into difficult problems by seeing what others have overlooked. Clever eh?! They didn’t know that about you did they? At heart you instinctively serve rather than lead, so you rarely take the credit for your accomplishments, in fact you are can be rather shy and nervous. You are extremely efficient and methodical, loyal too, with a genuine honesty about you and respect for superiors. With bundles of tact to boot, they are lucky to have you. You also have a very caring side, which you show via practical help, and you are level headed when things go pear shaped, in a crisis you quickly and calmly get to the heart of the problem. Despite your analytical approach, there is something very intuitive about you with people who are ill, you seem to know just what to do. You apply your high ideals to all aspects of life, so you are a tidy, organised person with a place for everything, and you may also have a thing about germs and hygiene. Being a perfectionist is tough on you, because you are constantly battling against yourself, and such is your attention to detail that is impossible to achieve that perfect state! You also expect everyone around you to perform to this level, and when they fail you can be critical. Some may see this as fault finding or nit picking, and it is true that you can be fussy and pedantic. This over concentration on minute details can also mean you miss the bigger picture at times. Expressing your feelings is hard for you, because you constantly analyse and rationalise your emotions, so you can come across as rather cool, calculating even, and your practicality also means that you can be lacking in sentiment on occasion. Rather than fly into a rage, you instead become irritable or anxious. Your modesty could also be related to a lack of self worth, you tend to need encouragement, even though you don’t obviously seek it. You tire of others doing a shoddy job sometimes and this can cause you to be reluctant to work as part of a team, perhaps even a touch self-interested. And my word how you worry! You worry so much, that you worry about worrying! Stop it! Libra Libra is the seventh sign of the Zodiac, and the second of the air signs, which means that you are a thinker with an objective, logical mind. Your ruling planet is lovely Venus, so you are probably attractive, Libran ladies in fact can be very beautiful and dress in feminine styles, and both sexes are graceful and amiable with a strong eye for colour. Your colours are really anything which matches, but pastel shades such as lemons and pinks appeal more to your need for harmony and balance. Your stone is the opal. Libra rules the bladder and kidneys so you tend to be prone to ailments in these areas, but many Librans also encounter skin problems, especially in times of stress. Libra’s symbol is the Scales, and people assume this means you are well-balanced and never get your feathers ruffled. This can be true, but the key here is that you strive for balance. Sometimes you achieve it, sometimes you don’t, and in the process the scales can tip rather dramatically! Indecision, for example, is a typical Libran bugbear in all areas of your life, and stems from your strong ability to weigh up all your options. Your Venusian desire for harmony also means you cannot abide discord, seeking peace at all costs. You need your surroundings to be attractive too, and this added to your inventive approach means that many of you are excellent at interior design. Librans are extremely intelligent, with versatile minds and immense talent for impartial judgement. You are fair, and consider all angles before reaching a conclusion, for this reason you will find many Libran people working in or around the law. You also have a wonderful ability to be tactful but truthful, and are extremely diplomatic with excellent negotiating skills. You tend to work best with a partner, as you like to have someone around to discuss things with, and you are extremely kind and affectionate, and romantic and idealistic too, always seeing the best in people. You treat everyone with respect and are elegant and refined in social situations, engaging them with your affable, light hearted approach. Your co-operative, easy going nature makes you tolerant of most people, but you can’t abide coarseness or injustice. The trouble begins when those Scales start to tip. Your indecision and hesitancy at times can make choices so difficult that you go into a state of inertia, unable to decide on anything! This can then lead to apathy, as letting others decide for you becomes easier. You also change your mind constantly and in this respect you can be quite fickle, which is sometimes interpreted as insincerity, because you promise something and don’t do it! If only they knew the fight going on in that brain! Many Librans also experience marked mood swings, changing quickly from fun and frolics to lethargy and laziness, as your energy levels fluctuate. Because of this there is a tendency towards irritability and even depression. Avoiding conflict is another by product of your need for balance, and this can make you overly passive and complacent, taking the easy road through life. You tend to accept things as they are because changing them would cause stress, and you don’t always speak up for yourself, instead preferring to lose yourself in sentimental, idealistic dreams of a world of peace! Like all clever people you also need to take care that your intelligence is not used for manipulative or calculating purposes. And one more thing. Vanity! A legacy of the lovely Venus unfortunately. You can be rather conceited at times, even narcissistic. But you can’t help that, because you’re so lovely! Scorpio Scorpio is the eighth sign of the Zodiac, and the second of the water signs. Your watchword is emotion, you feel your way through life and do things on instinct. You have probably heard big things about this sign, like how passionate and vengeful you are?! Scorpios are certainly hard to ignore, there is a real charisma about you which makes you attractive. Male Scorpios are usually very masculine, and females can be magnetic and seductive. You are ruled by those power balls of energy Pluto and Mars, so you have lots of intensity. You are also secretive and keep your strong emotions hidden, generating a sense of mystery. Your colours are deep reds, your gem stone the topaz, and Scorpio rules the genitals, so you may encounter physical problems here. You can also be prone to ailments with your colon, although generally your constitution is very strong. Symbolised by the Scorpion, the sting in his tail gives rise to your reputation for revenge. This is actually a means of self protection, and in the same way you will retaliate if you feel someone is trying to hurt you. The scorpion is also capable of surviving in extremely harsh conditions, he clings on with tenacity, protected by his tough outer shell. Scorpios are very resilient to life’s knocks too, this is the sign of death and rebirth, so you can come back from situations which should have killed you and start again, an ability which also endows you with great healing ability. You also have will power in spades and stamina to endure against all odds, and although passionate, you contain your feelings well and can be very disciplined. There are also two other symbols for your sign, the second is the eagle. Your experience of the lowest depths can lead to real spiritual highs, you are intuitive and perceptive and very compassionate, at your very best you are the eagle, soaring above selfishness and greed towards enlightenment, with absolute self-control. Responsible, cautious people, you are subtle, secretive and hard working, deeply devoted to those you trust, always keeping what you know around you. You have an investigative mind, and won’t give up until you solve the riddle. This combined with your love of intrigue makes you an excellent detective. Your understanding of life and death can lead you to dark subjects that others fear, so you see more of the bad side of human nature than most, which also makes you naturally suspicious! Your clever mind also brings a sharp wit and gift for rhetoric. The third symbol of your sign represents what can happen when that powerful personality loses its way. The grey lizard, a sly, cunning creature, brings out the very worst Scorpio traits, a calculating mind, suspicious and mistrusting, even bordering on paranoia. Some of you can be manipulative, even wicked, surviving at the expense of others’ misfortune. You can also be moody, and sharp-tongued when hurt. Scorpios can also display destructive, jealous and possessive behaviour, and can be extremists, obsessive and intense or totally cold and disinterested, often fluctuating between extreme self-denial and complete over indulgence. Vengeful too, you can wait years for an opportunity to retaliate, silently brooding, waiting to strike! You are also intolerant sometimes of those weaker than you, and you can’t abide people who fuss, your pre-occupation with taboo topics can lead you to shock these people just to get a reaction. It would also be fair to say, that your obsession with hiding your true persona can make you a touch self-absorbed, revelling in the secrecy and drama of it all. You’ve been rumbled! Sagittarius Sagittarius is the ninth sign of the Zodiac, and the third of the fire signs. You thrive on action and initiative, and like to be out there getting things done. Your ruling planet is Jupiter, the jolly giant of the solar system, and like him, you think big! You do everything on a grand scale, and have enormous generosity of spirit and optimism. Most Sagittarians are athletic, and move their bodies with confidence, both sexes are competitive, but there is a friendly honesty about them which is disarming. Your colour is purple, and your gem stone the turquoise, and health wise Sagittarius rules the hips and thighs so problems here are common. In fact general muscular strains are likely as many of you play competitive sports. You can be quite highly strung too, and probably have problems with or hate your teeth! Your symbol is the archer or centaur, the only symbol of the Zodiac which isn’t real, which fits in well with your belief that anything is possible. The centaur aims his arrows high into the sky, just like you aim for the stars with your courageous plans. He was also a free-spirited traveller and adventurer, galloping into new worlds, confident and unafraid. Ring any bells?! Sagittarians have great enthusiasm for life, you crave new experiences and anything which broadens your mind, such as philosophy, ethics and religion. Many of you are very spiritual. You love to travel and explore the world, and you need freedom to experience life as an adventure. You will also champion other people’s rights to liberty, you can’t abide injustice, and for this reason you may take an interest in legal affairs. You have an open, honest approach to life, deception and underhandedness are simply not words you recognise. Sincere and humane, your warmth and cheeriness brightens a room, and you have a friendly, sociable approach which makes you popular. Broad minded too, you probably have friends from many backgrounds. You love to help people and offer advice, and many of you are sporty, thriving on competition and camaraderie. You also like to be out in the open air and a love of horses and dogs is common. However, it is well known that Sagittarians can be lacking in the tact department, at this very minute Sagittarians everywhere are putting their feet in their mouths at an alarming rate. This is simply your desire to be honest, you are genuinely trying to help and if you find you have hurt someone you are mortified. Because of this you tend to be forgiven for most of your faux pas! You also encounter problems when your implicit faith in your beliefs results in excessive advice giving. You can be something of a moral judge, but preaching to others while having difficulty living up to these ideals yourself can make you seem hypocritical. People can also see you as pompous or patronising, and you can be obstinate and argumentative if you feel your intelligence is being undermined. Your total blind faith and enthusiasm for your next big idea can make you a touch over confident and impulsive too, sometimes overlooking smaller or practical details. When taken to extremes this energy can lead to an undisciplined lack of restraint,some of you are loud and brash with a careless disregard for convention. Many Sagittarians are always on the move, pre-occupied with their own interests and refusing to be held accountable for anything. This is the sign of the true commitment-phobe! You can be a touch naïve at times too, and need to take care that your trusting openness is not abused by those less honourable. Is that good advice?! Capricorn Capricorn is the tenth sign of the Zodiac and last of the three earth signs, which endows you with a very down to earth approach to life. Capricorns are sometimes, inaccurately of course, labelled boring. Your ruler is sombre Saturn, so there is a serious side to your nature, you are cautious and weigh up your options carefully. Saturn’s rings are also thought to represent restriction, so you can be shy and reserved, you don’t like surprises as you like to be in control at all times. Your gem stone is the garnet, and your colours don‘t really help to boost your image, being black and grey. Sorry! There is something very capable and self-assured about Capricorns however, both sexes have an aura of quiet confidence and authority about them, and also a modesty and ability to laugh at themselves which really attracts people. Capricorn rules the knees, and general skin or joint problems are also common. You tend to have weak health in childhood, but your constitution in adult life is very strong. Your symbol is the goat, a sturdy creature, unfaltering in his climb to the top of the hill. Once you get on course, there is no stopping you, you are ambitious and capable of extremely hard work. And the main thing that keeps you moving through all kinds of weather is your implicit faith in yourself. You may not make a big song and dance about it, but you are 100% certain you will get there. Another thing which drives you is a desire for security, in your youth particularly, while others are out having fun you will be working hard somewhere making money, old before your years. You are shrewd with good business sense too. You respect convention and are deeply devoted to your family. There can also be a wonderful gentleness about you, you are caring and patient, especially with elderly relatives, and also tactful. Modest too, you have no time for people who blow their own trumpet constantly, and you are a great imitator with a dry sense of humour, able to laugh at yourself with disarming humility, which helps keep you firmly grounded. Another thing with goats is that as they age their outlook actually becomes more youthful. Having acquired that much sought after financial security, they loosen up considerably, and start doing all the frivolous things they missed! So investing in a Capricorn will really pay off dividends long term! Many Capricorns are also prone to wild imaginings, and are actually very idealistic people. Your serious moods however, can lead to some very black times if you don’t keep them in check. When the gloomies overcome you, you can turn very pessimistic and morbid, unsociable and withdrawn. Your naturally reserved nature also means you can be lacking in spontaneity, and difficulty showing your feelings can be hard on those who love you. In fact, in your search for material security you can be quite calculating and unsympathetic, suspicious about everyone and harsh with those who get in your way. Impatient too with those who don’t adhere to your tough work ethic, some of you are even ruthless or tyrannical. Material greed and selfish, miserly behaviour could also stem from an obsession with money. Your desire to reach the top of the mountain may also lead to excessive ambition, and protection of your public image at all costs. You can even be a little snobbish and some of you even marry for money or status! Oh, and a trait of yours you don’t often show, revenge! Cross a Capricorn at your peril, they can be very unforgiving. Are we still friends? Aquarius Aquarius is the eleventh sign of the Zodiac, and the third of the air signs, making you thinkers and natural observers of human nature. Most Aquarians have a magnetic quality about them, and are attractive with well-defined features. You are friendly, yet at the same time a touch reserved and faraway! Your ruling planet is electric Uranus, who abruptly breaks down the old order in favour of something more progressive. This is the Aquarian‘s way, making changes which you believe will lead to a better world, although your secondary ruler Saturn brings a more serious, pensive side to your nature. Your colours are electric blue and green, also turquoise, and your gem stone is amethyst. Aquarius rules the ankles, so problems in this area could abound, and you are also prone to circulation problems and nervous ailments. Your symbol is the water carrier. What’s that all about?! Well, in mythology he nourished the people with water, giving them the freedom and creativity of life. Freedom is your watchword, and you seek it at all costs. Extremely independent, you are a natural non-conformist, sometimes rebellious, driven by a desire to be totally unique. For this reason many of you dress in a highly individualistic way which can be considered eccentric or quirky. You press for liberty and equality by constantly pushing existing boundaries, and your desire to break the mould makes you innovative and futuristic in your outlook. In fact you can be so original that you touch on genius, and you love gadgets and science fiction as these things give you a whiff of future worlds. You are also compassionate and concerned about humanity and the world‘s problems. Friendly, sincere and generous, you are tolerant too, and accept people on their own terms. You are kind and have a genuine interest in human behaviour, and intuitive with a clever understanding of people‘s motives. Idealistic, intelligent and very objective, you also have the ability to detach yourself and make logical decisions without emotional involvement. Despite your urge for change however, your Saturnine influences bring restraint, and there is actually a serious, emotionally cautious person under that green hair. You are also prone to secret self-doubt and worry or nervousness. Often you alternate between reliable and highly erratic behaviour, and people don’t know what‘s coming next! There is also a tendency to be quite dogmatic in your views, and obstinate, insisting everyone else follows your lead. Sometimes you can‘t see that you are denying them the very freedom you are fighting for! You push the boundaries too far at times too, loving to shock with your rebelliousness, and many may see this as disrespectful of convention or excessive radicalism. Another contradiction in your personality is your need to be around others but at the same time be totally independent. You do need lots of time alone, and as such you aren’t always very good at close personal relationships, there is something detached and aloof about you. You can be distant and quite moody, blowing hot and cold depending on your feelings. You could be lacking in affection or serious commitment too. The need to keep something of yourself back leads some of you to find the middle ground by working with groups or having lots of friends, so you can be with others while still retaining your freedom. Sometimes you are out of touch with reality too, and your ideas so wide-sweeping that they overlook the individual concerns of those involved. You can even be unscrupulous and like all clever people, you need to use your intelligence positively. You can change the world Aquarius, stop worrying about it and go and do it! Pisces Pisces is the last sign of the Zodiac, and consolidates the energies of all the other signs, attempting to unify them. Pisces is also the third water sign, so you are very emotional, intuitive creatures. Your planet is Neptune, God of the sea, and you have an affinity for the ocean, it calms and mystifies you. With your secondary ruler Jupiter, Neptune represents selflessness, compassion and idealism, all these things are your hallmarks. Pisceans are gentle people with an inner vulnerability which is very appealing. Although the males can appear distant, both sexes have extremely soft centres. Your colours are mauve, lavender and sea green, and your gem stones are aquamarine and coral. Pisces rules the feet, so problems in this area are likely, and many of you are fussy about shoes! You are susceptible to chills too, and there can be a tendency to over indulge in food or drink, which needs to be controlled as your personality is highly addictive. Your symbol is two fish, swimming in separate directions, joined by a cord. This represents the fluidity of your nature and ability to absorb influences from many places, so that sometimes you don’t know which path to take. You are extremely kind and sympathetic, you feel the pain of others and want to support those less fortunate. Of all the signs, Pisces is the one most capable of genuinely altruistic behaviour. You can be highly spiritual too, forgiving and making sacrifices for those you love. Your sensitive soul makes you intuitive, and you are probably psychic. Also highly romantic, you search for perfect love and put partners on a pedestal, trusting and always seeing the best in them. Generally you are mild mannered and humble, versatile and receptive to others‘ ideas, happy to go with the flow. You are also extremely creative, probably with musical ability, and capable of great inspiration. Basically, you are beautiful people to know! Regrettably in today’s world of dog eat dog, gentle people sometimes find it hard to survive, and you can find life difficult. You can’t take too much stress as it plays on your nerves, and you can lack common sense, some of you can’t deal in reality at all! You are quite shy too, fearful of the world and its horrors, easily drained by your own empathy if you don't get time alone to recharge. This then leads to escapism, losing yourself in your own indefinable yearnings, turning to food or drink to ease the pressure. Your powerful imagination can make you prone to fears and insecurities, and you are also superstitious. Many of you feel inferior too, which makes you fearful of anything new or challenging. Absorbing everyone’s feelings can also make you indecisive, as you struggle to distinguish your own needs from theirs, and not knowing what you want can mean you lack stability or direction. This can lead to confusion, promising everyone the world to avoid stress, then inevitably letting people down, causing the very upset you hoped to avoid! You can also be easily led and persuaded, and sometimes you are passive and weak willed, following others instead of making your own mind up. Many Pisceans also tend towards laziness. Your wonderful ability to always see the best in people also attracts people who abuse your good faith and drain your energy. Because you don’t see the truth easily, you can be gullible and easily deceived, this again makes you vulnerable to deceit. When the confusion strikes, it’s important to surround yourself with people you know you can trust who will protect you from making the wrong decisions. That’s the right decision to make, trust me!