ASTROLOGY TERMS

Star Signs Astrology Horoscope The Zodiac Star Sign/ Sun Sign Cusp Signs Lucky Sign The Planets The Energies The Qualities The Elements The Houses

Signs	Symbols	Dates
Aries	Ram	Mar 21 - Apr 19
Taurus	Bull	Apr 20 - May 20
Gemini	Twins	May 21 - June 21
Cancer	Crab	June 22 - July 22
Leo	Lion	July 23 - Aug 22
Virgo	Virgin	Aug 23 - Sept 22
Libra	Balance	Sept 23 - Oct 23
Scorpio	Scorpion	Oct 24 - Nov 21
Sagittarius	Archer	Nov 22 - Dec 21
Capricorn	Goat	Dec 22 - Jan 19
Aquarius	Water bearer	Jan 20 - Feb 18
Pisces	Fishes	Feb 19 - Mar 20

Astrology
The study of how events on Earth are influenced by the Sun, Moon, Stars and Planets. The word astrology comes from the Greek word astrologia, which literally means star study. The ancient Mesopotamians were the first to use astrology more than 5000 years ago.

Horoscope
In this century, the word "horoscope" has become synonymous with the daily 20-50 word predictions offered in newspapers, magazines, and on the Internet. It literally means the marker of time and is a map of the heavens at the time of one's birth (technically speaking, synonymous with "birth chart").

The Zodiac
An invisable band of sky that follows the Sun's annual path as seen from Earth. In astrology, the band is divided into twelve equal parts and unique names and symbols are used to represent each of the twelve astrological constellations in the zodiac. The word zodiac comes from the Greek word zodiakos, which literally means circle of animals.

Star Sign/ Sun Sign

Signs in themselves have no manifest effect at all, but are only activated when planets or houses are placed in them. Each planet has a certain type of energy and the way it is expressed depends on the sign it is placed. Then depending on which house this falls in determines which area of life is affected.

Your Star/Sun Sign represents the Sign of the Zodiac that the Sun was in at the time of your birth. The Sun rules will power and ego. It is the core of your potential and uniqueness as an individual; who you are and what you are about.

Your Sun Sign represents the main direction and focus you want your life to take and your determination to accomplish what you set out to do. It represents your personal honesty and integrity, your ability to command respect and authority and your capacity to impress and influence others.

Cusp Signs
If you are born on a Cusp, you will incorporate the energies of both Signs.

What is your Lucky Sign?

Jupiter is known as the Planet of Luck. It rules your potential for growth and expansion on many levels -- physical, intellectual, spiritual and cultural. It also governs the accumulation of material assets, power and status. It describes your optimism and aspirations. Remember, your Lucky Sign is different from your Sun Sign or Star Sign!

The Planets
In astrology, the major bodies around the Earth are called planets. Each planet is associated with a sign and a different energy in life which revolves around a Sun in a periodic orbit. Planet Earth is excluded as it is our point of reference.

The Energies
In astrology, the signs can be categorized based on polarity. There are two energies, and each energy is associated with a different character trait.

The Qualities
In astrology, the signs can be categorized based on seasons. There are three qualities, and each quality is associated with a different character trait.

The Elements
In astrology, the signs can be categorized based on temperament. There are four elements, and each element is associated with a different character trait.

The Houses
In astrology, a horoscope chart is divided into twelve parts called houses. Each house is associated with a different sign and area of life.

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