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The Signs of the Zodiac |
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Most people identify astrology with the wheel of the zodiac and its twelve signs. Even those totally ignorant of astrology know their sun sign. The term zodiac is derived from the Greek zodiacus, which means ‘little creatures’. The zodiac is a small band of the sky, about eight degrees on either side of the ecliptic, which contains the motions of most of the planets. This band is divided into twelve 30-degree sections called signs. The zodiac can be seen as a 12-stage life cycle: Aries—emergence, birth of the individual Taurus—physical security in order to grow Gemini—urge to interact with our immediate surroundings Cancer—sense of belonging to our immediate family Leo—ability to express ourselves Virgo—learning practical skills Libra—learning about relationships and balancing our needs with others Scorpio—our longing to share intense encounters, leading to transformation Sagittarius—gaining a broader perspective of life Capricorn—establishing our public image Aquarius—group solidarity Pisces—identification with the whole, dissolving all to allow for new birth
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Fire Signs Aries, Leo, Sagittarius |
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Water Signs Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces |
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Air Signs Gemini, Libra, Aquarius |
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Earth Signs Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn |
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The zodiac signs represent specific human qualities that colour the way in which we respond to the basic urges (the planets) within us.
The twelve signs of the zodiac are each associated with a trump card of the Major Arcana. By getting to know each of the individual sun signs, the connection with the assigned trump cards will become apparent. |