Chapter 2: (complete) Basics
about the 12 Signs of the Zodiac Another
look at the 12 basic symbols of the zodiac
and the corresponding planets, houses and
chinese symbols.
4
Orbit: Approx. 2 Years
Mars
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Chinese:
P
Ascendant
The Rat
Aries
I. House
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As a full circle, the zodiac doesn't really have a beginning or end,
but traditionally it is
Arias or The Rat or the first House that make the start. Mars is the
corresponding planet to
the three items above, all four share equal characteristics. That is
an active, dynamic ego,
the wish to be first, to excel, all for owns sake. Coming from the
dark depths of Neptune (the
last sign before this one) it is all a race here. Like the plants in
spring, all want to grow
into the sun, up to the top spots. activities where ever you look.
Naturally they are good
where ever there is fast decision making necessary, in politics as
well as in business.
Positive characters of this sign are leaders in their own right. No
time anymore for
dreaming. On the negative side this characters can be nerve wrecking
active, or even
dangerously aggressive, specially when they suffer a setback. If they
have to face someone
stronger, they treat them like a friend, but just until they get a
chance to take over or
pass by. Everything new and modern seems attractive to them. They have
a constant need for
gossip and good opportunities. All tough very self made, to have a
family is very popular
around these characters, probably because they are very aware of
the fact that a whole
family tribe has more strength than a single individual, or because
they like to share their
passion for sex with someone regular. For itself, this sign doesn't
have to much of intellect,
it's the will that count's here. If the will wants more than what's
offered, they might just
take it anyway, which means in terms of sex rape. This is the widely
disliked side of this
sign, careless curiosity and nerve wrecking activities are not
everyones cup of tea.
N
Orbit: Approx. 18 1/2 Years
Moonknode
(Pollux)
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Chinese:
Q The Ox
Taurus
II. House
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Again, like with all other 12 slices of the zodiac, these are the next
four corresponding signs.
Still very individual here, but no longer that restless or nerve wrecking.
Slowly but steady,
simple but practical and efficient is here the choice. Passion and
strength are on high levels
here, and understanding for people with less is rare. If this sign
takes over, never mind if
in politics, partnership or business, they take the lead in dictator
stile, mainly because
they fear losing the picture when something other than their own idea
has to be considered.
It is not a peoples sign, because the crowd is the last thing they
want to be in. Solitude
would suit them fine, if there wasn't the desire for sensuality. To
find someone they can
share it all with is not as easy for them as for more outgoing signs.
And, they do see red
when approached improper. When they have a problem with someone, they
don't use others or
some sneaky back path to solve it, they go directly at it. Typical
warning sign when that is
about to happen; their head is going down just a bit (like the real
bulls). Respect is what they want, but in
general they prefer civilized manners to get it. The bullies, as they
are often called, repeat
their thoughts as many times as necessary to be absolutely certain.
2
Orbit: Approx. 1 Year
Mercury
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Chinese:
R
The Tiger
Gemini
III. House
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After all that steadiness and considered thinking this sign follows
it's instinct.
Individuality is still major, intellectual individuality that is, the
intellect is on its peak here,
and nothing goes unnoticed by. These characters live almost in their
own minds and have
therefore a constant hunger for new intellectual food and new experiences,
often also in
relations with other people. On the outside rough and tough, but on
the inside rather soft, this
sign is difficult to approach when on the move, but open and gentle
when relaxed. A inner
conflict of extreme tempers often occurs.
1
Orbit: 1 Month
Moon
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Chinese:
S
Imum Coeli
The Cat /Rabbit Cancer
IV. House
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Wild adventure's? No thanks! Individually? That's over now too.
Here begins the next cycle. More
people than only one come now into perspective. At first -here- it
is the family, the whole
home living in general. Why travel the world in search for new experiences,
when you can
dream them almost alive in your own home! And what other nice things
you dare to do only in
your own home (talking about the Rabbits here). Here is the motherhood
of all creation, never
mind if it is just some knitting, or the creation of a new life. One
thing though may trick this
characters off and on, their moods. When and how they change is a mystery
to most, even to
them self. Somewhere deep inside is this thing called psyche, and it
may just take a wrong
look from somebody to change the tide. Their sensibility can be so
strong, that they can
literally read other peoples minds. That's why these characters aren't
very open, specially
not to strangers. The few persons who are close however are showered
with care, love and affection.
0
Orbit: 1 Year
Sun
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Chinese:
T
The Dragon
Leo
V. House
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Now it is enough with all that sensitive fuss and cozy home. Let's
play some big game, have
some fun, be glamourous, shine and rise. Vitality is there to use,
it's overflowing. The sheer
aura of these characters is often good enough to get them where they
want to go. Some become
presidents, some others may just hunt around for their sexual appetite.
Some see life just
as a gambling pool. But, whatever they do, they bring in the efforts
for two (at least) and can
easily become a role model for others. Of course, some are different,
some are just like hot
air balloons, big show but nothing behind of it. All of them however
have a particular sense
for the wicked side of life.
9
Orbit: 248 Years
Pluto
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Chinese:
6
The Snake
Virgo
VI. House
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Not everyone can have a commanding appearance. The big stage is now
out, so is the spotlight.
Why stand up front, when the backseat is even more efficient? These
characters work hard too,
but they are to much worried about doing everything right, to enjoy
it really. To make sure
they get it all right, these characters need sometimes a quarantine.
They can actually create
this refuge around them out of the blue, when and where ever it is
needed. Access to the
complexity inside these characters is virtually impossible, or at least
about as hard as
digging in a coal mine. That attitude of course doesn't help others
to build up trust towards
them. Analyzing things seems to be their favourite pastime, with which
they gain some
amazing insights into people or proceeds or whatever else they might
study. Still, some of the
Dragons burning passions are hidden deep inside this sign too, but
might come up just in
secret ways. A inner conflict between joy and duty may occure.
3
Orbit: Approx. 1 Year
Venus
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Chinese:
V
Descendant
The Horse
Libra
VII. House
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Another new cycle starts here. Opposite the "I am" from the first symbol
of the zodiac comes now the "You"
into the picture frame. Also no longer is this a secret sign like the
one before. These characters
want to be seen, want to be amongst people, want to get personally
involved with others,
because they need a partner, they need someone to share their emotions
with. Some of these
types can become the classic butterflies, always on the go, to get
involved with someone new.
On the positive side these characters have good senses for people and
the amazing ability to
have always a natural smile for almost everyone (except indecent looking
or acting people). To
be clean, kind and cultivated is here a must, because they want to
be sociable at all times.
With this attitude they are mostly well liked, specially in the field
of diplomacy or any
PR-Job. It is also to mention, that some of this characters life the
"offering principle",
this can mean - in a classical sense - that they prostitute themselfs.
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Orbit: Approx, 18 1/2 Years
Moonknode
(Castor)
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Chinese:
W
The Goat
Scorpio
VIII. House
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Also this symbol doesn't fancy to life alone, but they need more than
just a one-on-one
partnership. These are the "Club-People". That's where they can be
together with people of
similar interests. Towards others they are pretty choosy, quality comes
here clearly before
quantity. There is a bit of a dark side to this symbol:; failure and
loneliness can drive them
to the edge of self -thought or -destruction. Not to forget is here
the say "Lust through
pain", this characters can be the classical masochists. It's the intensity
that gives them
the last thrill. Normal day to day routine is just not interesting
enough. But looking for
trouble is nevertheless not at all their thing, to life peacefully
and rather quiet is the
preferred choice.
5
Orbit: Approx. 12 Years
Jupiter
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Chinese:
X
The Monkey
Sagittarius
IX. House
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But now they want action, be in motion, have fun, and all this big
please. This could very
well be the "Sadist", who like's to ride others into troubles. For
them self's they are
optimistic enough to overcome any hazardous situation they may get
into. Still, routine is
nothing fancy to this characters too. Deep thoughts about life and
death are not very common
here either. As individuals this characters could be the vagabonds,
the Peter Pan's, jumping
from action to action. The more settled types can be found in all the
big institutions for
science, religion or politics, where they usually play some up front
doctors, professors
or party leaders because they don't lose sight even in the busiest
crowd of people. But
whatever it is they are doing, the way is what counts, not the aim.
Of course, no one is more
entertaining than these characters, but a few of their never ending
list of tricks may be
far beyond good taste. A inner conflict may appear between right and
wrong.
6
Orbit: Approx. 29 Years
Saturn
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Chinese:
Y
Medium Coeli
The Rooster
Capricorn
X. House
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Enough of silly jokes now. What is right or wrong is no longer a question,
it's clear! Here it is getting
serious. Let's get it all under control. Management of anything, from
feelings to other
peoples money, is here the order. Another cycle yet has started. Instead
of intimate relations
(like in the opposite IV. House), it is now the public relations that
they want to deal with.
Like a father manages his family, these characters try to make wise
decisions (takes sometimes a bit to long) in whatever
field they work. Work is anyway their preferred pastime. Sometimes
they drive everyone else
mad, because they split hair while trying to find solutions. Why make
it simple, if you can
make it complicated, isn't it? They are always passioned collectors
of information, because
the more they know, the more reasonable they can decide in the end.
Thinking in abstract
structures, in which emotions and philosophies have very little space,
is their favourite
way. Naturally "home sweet home" is not where they look best, tensions
may be present among
their homes many times. "Picking" around in other peoples lives is
the less pleasant habit
that can occur with this symbol.
7
Orbit: Approx. 84 Years
Uranus
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Chinese:
Z
The Dog
Aquarius
XI. House
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Now the zodiac has past it's peak, the public image is no longer the
issue here. The strict
order of management is loosening up, but therefore they are watching
even more carefully
what's going on in society now. Social understanding becomes a main
issue here. The awareness
that not everyone can be a hard (and successful) worker, dealer or
leader, is coming into play.
These characters literally bark at whatever is a unsocial inhuman shame.
(We all might be glad
to live in this world age now). But the structural thinking from the
sign before is still
awake here, there must be a system for everything here (probably that's
why i call astrology the big system).
Of course, these systems must be explored, must be understood and made
useful, and this might be the reason why
science has taken the place of religion in our times. To know is now
the priority, to believe doesn't satisfy any longer.
This symbol can be like no one else a loyal friend in any situation,
but sometimes they are a bit over
cautioned, as if they hear or see things coming their way, which are
not visible just yet.
It's like they have one eye and one ear somewhere ahead in the future.
Some of these characters
do have a amazingly stubborn attitude, often called fanatic. In worst
cases they end up in a
destructive frenzy against everyone that doesn't share their ideas.
Sudden new discoveries
and innovations are the common outcome of the work and research of
these characters.
8
Orbit: Approx. 186 Years
Neptune
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Chinese:
[
The Pig
Pisces
XII. House
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To fight for human rights or live a life dedicated to public interests
is not anymore the
priority here. Still a sense for human understanding is awake, but
it's now hidden because visions
and illusions start to take over, the daily reality may become a nightmare.
Therefore it is
necessary for this symbol to find a refuge, a place where no other
spirits than their own
one is present. Here is the end of the public cycle of course. The
whole burden of the 11
signs before seems to lay sometimes on this last one. It is time to
collect one's self
consciousness together here, to get ready for the new cycle, for being
a pure individual again. The
way maybe messy, because this symbol can only concentrate on one thing
at the time,
everything else has to pass by as ever possible. However, there is
a pretty egoistic sense
showing up already here, that can be seen when this symbol is in business.
If they are out to
make money, they become almost trivial. The highest possible price,
for the lowest possible
service may be the result. (Midas is said to have been a Pig). Sensuality
can be their
Achilles heel, because once they're caught by it, their choice in mates
is not very
careful. Some of these characters get simply lost in a imaginary world
which finally might
destroy them, or makes it necessary to lock them away in a detention
center. Visions, real or
unreal ones, may haunt this symbol. The past 2000 years have been the
world age of pisces, and
religion was the worldwide vision. Something to believe, but never
to prove in reality.
(Imagine a fish, swimming in deep waters. What do you see there? Clear
sightings? Most
unlikely. You see shades, vague forms, visions of things that may be
- or that may not be).
A inner conflict between imagination and reality occurs. (Gemini, Virgo,
Sagittarius and
Pisces are the so called flexible signs. In the chapter CHINESE ASTROLOGY
you'll find that
each one of these symbols is divided into 2 parts with different elements,
that is the reason
for their inner conflicts).