Zodiac Sign~ Find and Know More about Your Symbol Now!

Part 1

Astrology is a tool that functions on many levels. It is at first glance a map of the heavens at the time and place of a person’s birth, revealing simple personality characteristics. This map then turns into a clock, revealing the timing of events and the nature of one’s life cycles.

Essentially however, astrology is a spiritual path leading to the development of consciousness as one progressively identifies with the Universe revealing the true dwelling place of the Self.

The words Zodiac comes from both Greek and Latin. It means “circle of figures” or “circle life”. According to the ancient Romans, the year began on the spring equinox, with Aries.

21 March -19April

Aries (The Ram)

In Greek mythology, Aries was a winged ram with golden wool. His hide became the much-desired Golden Fleece.

20 April - 20 May

Taurus (The Bull)

Jupiter, the supreme Roman god, turned himself into a bull when he swam from Phoenicia to Crete.

21 May- 20 June

Gemini (The Twins)

This constellation reminded the Greeks of Castor and Pollex, the mythological twin sons of Zeus. It was thought to bring good luck to sailors since it appeared at the end of  the winter storm season.

21 June- 22 July

Cancer (The Crab)

Cancer represents the crab that Juno, queen of the gods, sent to rescue Hydra. But Hercules stepped on the crab, crushing it to death. To reward the crab for its heroic attempt, Juno chose it to represent this constellation.

23 July- 22 August

Leo (The Lion)

This large constellation honors the strength and bravery of the lion.

23 August - 22 September

Virgo (The Virgin)

Virgo is traditionally depicted as a maiden holding an ear of grain to symbolize the harvest.

23 September- 22 October

Libra (The Scales)

Libra is the symbol of balance. This constellation appears at the time of the autumnal equinox, when days and nights are equal. 

23 October - 21 November

Scorpio (The Scorpion)

In mythology, Scorpio or Scorpius was the scorpion that attacked and killed the hunter Orion.

22 November - 21 December

Sagittarius (The Archer)

This constellation is usually pictured as Chiron the archer, who is a centaur (half man, half horse). Chiron is said to be aiming his arrow at Scorpion to avenge the death of Orion.

22 December - 19 January

Capricorn (The Sea Goat)

In many cultures, Capricorn has the head of a goat and the tail of a fish. The goat, an expert climber, represents the sun’s climb from its lowest position in the sky. After December 22, the shortest day, the sun’s time in the sky increases daily.

20 January - 18 February

Aquarius (The Water Bearer)

The Babylonians believed that this group of stars represented an old man pouring water from a jar. The Greeks saw Ganymede, the cup bearer of the gods, who poured the water of life.

19 February - 20 March

Pisces (The Fishes)

Pisces represents Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty, and her son Cupid. To escape from a monster, they turned into fish and jumped into a river.

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