athauori: Introduction into the Astrological Signs of the Zodiac, Part I

The Energy Cycle of Life

Astrological signs are a beautiful way to represent the changing, cyclical
patterns of energy that we all feel as we go through life. Each segment of
our life—whether it's a day, a week, a month, or a year—and our life as a
whole, has a beginning, a middle, and an end.

These time periods have very different energy qualities. At 7:00 a.m. we
feel full of energy and ready to begin our day. By 10:00 p.m. we look
forward to restful sleep to recharge our energy. Monday feels very
different from Wednesday and Sunday, doesn't it? In spring we come out of
our hibernation and feel infused with energy. By November in the Northern
Hemisphere we look forward to curling up by the fire with a hot cup of tea
and a good book as we enter a slower, more contemplative period.

Each phase of the life cycle has its own qualities that can be enhanced by
understanding the energy pattern of that period. The astrological signs
will teach you how to maximize your potential throughout the year and in
each phase of your life.

The Twelve Astrological Signs

There are 12 astrological signs, named for constellations. On a horoscope
they are arranged around the outer ring of the chart. The planets are on
the turning zodiac ring inside the ring of signs. As that ring turns, the
planets move through each of the astrological signs in the course of one
year. The 12 signs are:

1. Aries

2. Taurus

3. Gemini

4. Cancer

5. Leo

6. Virgo

7. Libra

8. Scorpio

9. Sagittarius

10. Capricorn

11. Aquarius

12. Pisces

The Signs as the Theater of Life

As you look up at the sky at night, you can imagine the planets as actors
on a stage. In a sense, the astrological signs are the "stage" where the
planets act out their roles. Each stage has its own particular energy
pattern that influences the planets as actors. As a planet enters a sign,
it comes under the influence of the energy pattern of that sign.

So we might say that "Mars is in Leo now," which means that Mars is now
being influenced by the energy pattern of the sign of Leo. When Mars has
finished its role in Leo it will move on to its next stage, Virgo, where
things will be quite different for Mars! So Mars always retains its own
qualities, but those are modified according to the sign that Mars is in.

The Character & Energy Patterns of the Signs

The signs get their characteristics from where they fall in the yearly
cycle of one revolution of the zodiac, which represents one revolution of
the Earth around the Sun. During that year, all life on Earth goes through
one cycle of evolution.

If you live in a place that has four seasons, you can strongly sense that
your life has an ebb and flow related to the seasons. You may be acutely
aware of changes in your energy, emotions, sleep patterns, and ambitions
as the seasons change. The astrological signs represent that cycle of
evolution of energy.

The energy patterns of the signs almost constitute a personality type, a
typical mode of expression of the sign. For example, Aries, because it is
the first sign of the zodiac and is associated with spring, symbolizes new
energy, new beginnings, new growth, expansion of all creation. Those
energy qualities are correlated with personal qualities such as courage,
extroversion, aggression, and so on. It is not hard to see why Aries is
called "the warrior," and how an astrological sign can take on human
personality characteristics.

The Dates of the Signs

Viewed from the Earth, the Sun appears to change its position in the sky
as it moves through the year (actually it's the Earth that tilts on its
axis). The Sun moves into each constellation on a specific date. So when
we say that the dates for Aries are March 21 to April 20, we mean that the
Sun appears in Aries on those dates.

The Genders & Elements of Signs

Each sign is considered either masculine or feminine and is associated
with one of the four elements, Earth, Air, Fire, or Water. As you might
already have guessed, Aries, for example, is a masculine fire sign.

Your Birth Sign

At the moment of your birth—the most important day of your life—you come
into the world under the influence of the energy of that specific moment
generated by the heavenly bodies, how they stand in relation to each
other, and the astrological sign of your birth date. You are infused with
those energies and will be influenced by them throughout your lifetime.
This is not at all surprising, given that you are an energy being! All of
these energy relationships and their meaning are revealed by your
horoscope.

When you are born you are like a seed that contains all the information
and potential that will make it grow into a specific plant. Your horoscope
is a chart of the beginning of your life (or of an event later in life).
Like a seed, it contains information about the energy pattern that makes
you who you are and points to your recurring life themes.

Understanding thyself

Learning about your sign can help you understand the themes that you
experience in your personality, challenges and successes, relationships,
health, and goals and dreams. Seeing those patterns will help you find
ways to get around your challenges and work with your best qualities.

In my book Jewelry and Gems for Self-Discovery: Choosing Gemstones that
Delight the Eyes & Strengthen the Soul I teach you how to read your
horoscope and how to find the main themes in your chart. Then you will be
able to balance yourself with your 12 main healing gemstones, you could
call your true birthstones.

You may also visit me at the Astrological Signs Weather Report & Healing
Gems Blog where I discuss the actual universal, astrological forces and
inspire you to use them wisely for a successful and joyful life. Healing
gemstones are suggested as tools to balance and come into alignment with
the cosmic flow and can be used to create custom designed soul jewelry.

I hope you enjoyed this look into the mysterious stars and their
meaningful interconnectedness with us.

Aloha and many blessings, Shakti.

athauori

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