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Aries is the first sign of the Zodiac. The planet Mars is the ruler of this sign: the mental and martial instincts are here keenly alive, the objective and formative external world being more attractive and fascinating than the subjective, internal, or reflective. It is the first sign of the intellectual trinity.

Those born between March the twenty-first and April the twenty-first are very frank, outspoken, venturesome, self-assertive, ambitious, sensitive, intellectual, enterprising, and entertaining, but are much given to over-estimate, to imagine things to be greater—either better or worse— than they are.

The virtue of this sign may be found in the loyalty of those born under it and in their love of truth and all that is frank, free, independent, generous, and expressive. Mentally, they are very ambitious and always full of enterprise, new schemes, and ideas. They are remarkable for their ability to plan and map out the future, but they rarely develop their own ideas fully themselves.

Taurus is the second sign of the Zodiac. All persons born between April twenty-first and May twenty-first, when the Sun occupies the sign Taurus, are solid, reserved, practical, matter-of-fact, stubborn, determined, patient, plodding, and conservative. They are reliable, honest, and careful in speech and action, and competent to hold positions where dignity and self-reliance are necessary: hence, they usually obtain some government appointment or responsible post in which custom prevails and where authority is well established.

This sign contains the potent energies of the will and the desires, often concealed and suppressed until great provocation releases them, when the pent-up energies of Taurus escape with the force of an explosion.

There is a peculiar psychic side to the practical Taurus nature, which is often developed through the feelings becoming very deeply moved by some exceptional experience. Thought and feeling are very much blended and it is difficult to tell which will be uppermost; for Will and Desire are one in this sign, and those who are morally developed are very intuitive, seeking to control the desire of nature and to purify the emotions.

Mentally, they have great power, but desire is often stronger than the will, and we then find them expressing their mentality in a matter-of-fact manner, as they seem to delight in being what they term "practical." In other words, they are more objective. They possess much concentration and fixity of purpose, but it is difficult to get them to energize their mind, as they seem to love to take things easily and often rely on their intuition more than their reason.

All persons born within the period from May twenty-first to June twentieth will partake more or less of the solar influence expressing itself through the sign Gemini. This is the third sign of the Zodiac and the first of the airy triplicity. It is mutable in quality, signifying duality, like the parts of the body which Gemini governs, such as the lungs, hands, arms, eyes, and ears; being the expresser, or vehicle and medium for carrying out that which is active and latent in the two foregoing signs, Aries and Taurus. This causes all those born under its influence to have the capacity to engage in two pursuits at the same time, giving a love of change and diversity and the special ability to adapt themselves to the requirements of the moment.

The stars Castor and Pollux are so close that they have always been considered twins. They are the most brilliant stars in the celestial sign Gemini. For this reason, Gemini is a dual sign, ruled by the "Twins", and we find that the most frequent trait of character expressed is that of duality.

There are three chief constellations in the celestial sign Gemini. The first, Auriga, signifies driving power and mechanical ingenuity. The second, Hyades, gives sympathy, which is always associated with a watery sign. The third, Orion, denotes curiosity for research, a disposition to triumph over obstacles, and a love for the beautiful. Thus, the Gemini temperament will be either practical, sympathetic, or artistic, depending upon the particular constellation with which he is in tune.

Another characteristic Gemini complex is the artistic, which expresses as a love of ornament and individuality in drawing and painting. The Pisces sign also produces many artists, but in that sign the talent is developed laboriously, through an innate tendency; while the Gemini artist, more restless and less persistent, and not always so successful, develops because of a love for color and a desire for expression. The practical tendency of the Gemini also tends to diminish the practice of art, in spite of his artistic disposition and temperament.

Gemini people are more or less inclined toward intellectual pursuits, and are deeply interested in all educational work, and live more in the mind than in the feelings. In fact, they strive all through life to overcome feeling, endeavoring to reason away their sensations. This causes them to be somewhat materialistic, ever hovering between belief and skepticism. They often feel that they want to be in two places at the same time, and are not content to remain in one place for any length of time. Moreover, they seldom finish one thing before commencing another, and this causes them to be somewhat unreliable and indecisive. They have many dual experiences, two courses of action coming prominently into their lives, in respect to which they have to make a choice. They are always more or less nervous, restless, and irritable, which frequently causes them to worry and become diffusive and less concentrated than ever.

When morally developed, they aspire toward a worthy aim, and have the opportunity to live on a plane that is neither wholly objective nor wholly subjective, possessing the ability to see between both modes of manifestation. But when undeveloped morally, mind is everything and then they require to be convinced that there is any state of existence other than the material.

Cancer, which is in power from June twenty-first to July twenty-first, is the fourth sign of the Zodiac, a watery cardinal sign and the first of the maternal trinity. This is the sign in which feeling and emotion are stirred into activity by external means. All persons born when the Sun occupies this sign are sensitive, timid, and retiring, yet tenacious. They are peculiar to themselves, having more noticeable and distinctive characteristics than any other of the signs, the principal being their conventional, yet at the same time attractive, idiosyncrasies. They love to be noticed, but appear to be unassuming and not eager to come forward. They are economical, conservative, retentive, romantic, psychic, and imaginative, and until understood appear to be contrary without the least intention of being so. Cancer persons who are morally undeveloped are mere bundles of moods and inconsistencies, ever wavering and hesitating where feeling and sensation are concerned. But when morally developed, these moods unite in forming a tenacious will or a persistent desire that carries them forward to their goal either by the exercise of tact or by persistent persuasion. They are fond of relics, antiquities and curios, and all things associated with memories of the past.

The sign Leo, covering the period from July twenty-first to August twenty-first, is the fifth sign of the Zodiac, fiery, fixed, and royal. All persons born when the Sun was in this sign are powerful, commanding, self-controlled, determined, generous, ambitious, and faithful, having deep emotions. "When morally developed, they are attractive and sympathetic; but when undeveloped, they are passionate and hasty, being far too easily led by their feelings.

The main feature of this sign is faith, and those born in it are ever trustful, believing all to be good and pure until found to be otherwise, when they feel most keenly the realization of their misplaced trust.

Leo individuals always aim high, and consequently their ideals are rarely realized. In some cases, they are quite Utopian, seeking perfection in all things. They are rarely, if ever, secretive preferring frank and open dealing, even should it entail painful consequences. When much deceived or wronged, they are likely to be proud and contemptuous, but are still magnanimous and forgiving.

The Sun placed in the sign of Leo at birth promises much success in life through personal magnetism and power to adapt oneself to circumstances. The more self-control is developed, the greater will be the success, for then the natural gift of intuition will act freely. Leo people always want to be at the head of things, as they are in possession of good organizing power, being well able to assume authority and command. They rule by a peculiar inner feeling of which they are in possession and which is not common to others, so that in this they in a measure have the advantage over most people. They learn much through the emotional side of their nature, which is powerful and very deep.

The celestial sign Virgo, extending from August twenty-second to September twenty-first, is the sixth sign of the Zodiac, an earthy, mutable sign. All persons born when the Sun is in Virgo are practical, discriminative, critical, methodical, industrious, and intelligent. This is the sign for the business man, the individual who is keenly alive on the physical plane; who does not doubt the existence of the spiritual, but who wastes no time in dreaming or speculating on the unseen, endeavoring to bring all things down to the sensible matter-of-fact everyday world. Those born in this sign are self-possessed, cool, careful, painstaking, cautious, and at the same time active, tactful, alert, and ingenious, with an eye ever open to the "main chance."

There are very few extremes in this sign, these natives being for the most part evenly balanced and cool headed. Virgo people make few pretensions, preferring to work quietly and unobserved. They are not anxious to obtain fame or recognition, but act as discreetly as opportunity will allow.

Those born during the last ten days of August are generally calculating and given to premeditation, rarely, if ever, acting upon impulse. They are retiring and often bashful, and fastidious. Those born from September first to tenth are more thorough. They rise in life through their own merits. They are generally scientific and critical, also sensitive and keenly alive to surrounding conditions. They are competent reasoners, thoughtful and persistent. Those born between the tenth and the twentieth of the month incline more toward a less active life, possessing much more reserve. They are quietly firm.

Libra, from September twenty-second to October twenty-second, is the seventh sign of the Zodiac, airy, cardinal, and balancing. It is the first of the Reproductive Trinity. Those born when the Sun is in this sign are very refined and are great lovers of justice. They are sensitive, approbative, fond of pleasure, ambitious, generous, intuitive, harmonious, perceptive, and artistic. All persons born in this sign are well-balanced, amiable, well-disposed, and capable of taking a dispassionate view of life. They see both sides of a subject very clearly. They love to be approved, working well when praised or admired; and they generally merit approval, being pleasant and equable persons to live with. They have excellent perception, never failing to observe clearly all that is going on around them.

There are two extremes born under this influence: Those who are pleasure-lovers, worshippers of form and ceremony, custom, and convention; and those who are very spiritually minded, mentally refined, and keen to appreciate unity in all things.

Those born between September twenty-second and the end of the month are dispassionate, easy-going, very refined, kind, and harmonious. Those born between October first and tenth are lovers of justice, mentally clever, fond of good society, faithful in all their attachments. Those born between October tenth and twenty-second are more material, but keenly intellectual and highly appreciative of mental expression in all forms. They make good partners, as they generally endeavor to preserve harmony.

The celestial sign Scorpio, October twenty-third to November twenty-first, is the eighth sign of the Zodiac, a fixed and watery sign. All persons born with the Sun in this sign are firm, dignified, controlled, reserved, tenacious, and magnetic. They are tactful, discreet, and cautious. They love approval and appreciate encouragement.

This sign has concealed within it more power than most of the signs. This causes the Scorpio person to be very shrewd and cunning when not morally developed, and to exhibit intense passion and jealousy. Thus, he is likely to be exacting, suspicious, and mistrustful.

Of the three types, those born between October twenty-third and the end of the month are very susceptible to the influence of those around them. They are not talkative, often shy and bashful; but their nature changes considerably on reaching middle age. Those born in the period from November first to tenth, inclusive, are more talkative. They may place too much reliance upon the spoken words of others and suffer in consequence through deception of misplaced confidence. They are hospitable and kind. Those born in the period from November tenth to twentieth are very tenacious, determined, and ambitious. They love public gatherings and society, but are also fond of home and company.

Those born with the Sun in Scorpio are strong characters, and when they overcome pride and jealousy, their power for good in the world is enormous. As they develop, they become more intuitive.

They have strong constitutions, yet have great internal force and recuperative power; they also possess intuitive medical knowledge.

Financially, they succeed by their keen penetration and power to adapt themselves to their environment. They always do well in life, possessing the will power and determination to rise in the world.

Marriage is very important for them, and always beneficial, as they have remarkable powers of attachment, and make excellent parents.

Sagittarius, covering the period from November twenty-first to December twentieth, is the ninth sign of the Zodiac, a fiery and mutable sign. All persons born with the Sun in this sign are hopeful, bright, and impressionable, with an instinct for prophecy. They are active, enterprising, loyal, expressive, and given to the demonstration of affection. They are lovers of liberty and believers in freedom of speech; and none know so well how to find the weakest part in another's armor as do Sagittarius people. Nevertheless, they are straightforward, independent, philosophical, and religious in thought and principle.

Of the three types, those born between November twenty-first and the end of the month are very blunt and outspoken and unwilling to submit to any restraint or control. They are fond of science and the practical side of life, taking much interest in details and minute particulars. Those born between December first and tenth are passionate, generous, open and free, fond of argument, high-minded and independent, possessing a love of religious and philosophical studies. Those born between the tenth and the twentieth are more self-willed and at times independent and indifferent, fond of combat and militant in spirit, with a penetrative mind and ready wit.

The mental side of life appeals greatly to the Sagittarian, who is always more or less philosophical, though sympathetic.

The nature of these persons is hopeful and joyous even in advanced years and, although sometimes disturbed, their disposition is generally calm. They are simple in their mode of life and, above all things, delight in independence and will sacrifice everything rather than be under restraint. They fret exceedingly in unsympathetic surroundings. They are watchful and distrustful of others, even of themselves, which sometimes leads to deception whilst trying to avoid it. They love truth, peace, and justice. They are complex and difficult to gauge and fond of theology and spiritual subjects, but inclined to be visionary.

The celestial sign Capricorn, from December twenty-first to January nineteenth, is the tenth sign of the Zodiac, a cardinal and earthy sign. All persons born when the Sun is in this sign are ambitious and fond of building high ideals of physical splendor and perfection. They are economists, thrifty, persevering, reserved, diplomatic, and profound. They are industrious, painstaking, slow, and cautious, rarely proud or too independent, but having, nevertheless, a fair amount of self-confidence. They are rarely demonstrative or fond of display, and generally are sincere and plain-spoken.

The character of those born under Capricorn is very decided. Their mentality manifests as studiousness, carefulness, thoughtfulness, ability for scientific research, reflection, and meditation.

The health and constitution of those born under the Capricorn influence are affected primarily by the Sun, which is the life-giver. This sign is a retentive sign, and enables those who are born under its influence to cling to physical life as long as it is possible, and they usually live much longer than those born under any other sign, often reaching the age of ninety to a hundred years old and at the same time preserving all the faculties and senses to the end.

All persons fully under its influence are ambitious, careful, thoughtful, prudent, reserved, energetic, persevering, powerful, and enduring.

The celestial sign Aquarius, January twentieth to February eighteenth, is the eleventh sign of the Zodiac, a fixed airy sign. All persons born with the Sun in this sign are difficult to understand. They are quiet, unobtrusive, patient, faithful, humane, and kind. They love nature, music, art and literature, the intellectual and refined side of life appealing to their humanitarian sense of equality. They are intuitive, honest, and well-meaning, of a studious and thoughtful nature, bent upon fathoming the mysteries of nature.

This sign belongs to the airy triplicity, hence is concerned with the mental region of the Zodiac.

Humanity has not readied that stage when all the qualities that are to be made manifest through the sign Aquarius can be developed. There are very few who completely express the individual characteristics of this sign in our present day, but those who have evolved to where they can express their individual nature are very determined, patient, quiet, and faithful persons. They are philosophical, humanitarian, and exceedingly refined, and they make excellent researchers and scientific writers.

Mentally, they are cautious, steady, intelligent, discriminative, concentrative, studious, and thoughtful, and when they give their minds to study, they can extract more from a subject than any of the other airy signs. There is a tendency for them to live more mentally than physically, and everything belonging to the mental world appeals to them. They usually have a strong healthy constitution, but if they become too concentrative or follow a sedentary life, then there is danger of trouble arising from the defective circulation.

They succeed best as artists, designers, musicians, inventors, electricians, writers, and in any employment where steady, faithful, concentrated work is necessary.

The planet Saturn is their ruler, but it is the metaphysical side of Saturn, which governs the contemplative and meditative qualities. All persons under the Aquarian influence are more or less excellent students of human nature, and their quiet, silent, thoughtful manner always inspires confidence when they are understood by those with whom they come in contact.

The celestial sign Pisces, from February nineteenth to March twentieth, is the last sign of the Zodiac, a mutable, watery sign. All persons born with the Sun in this sign are very receptive, mediumistic, and impressionable. They are not determined nor positive, but persistent, persuasive, and emotional. They are very patient, and do not willingly complain. They are imitative, peaceful, sympathetic, and generous.

In this sign, there are to be found two extremes; but Pisces being a dual sign, these individuals often express both these opposite sides of their character, and hence are not easily understood. They are quite alert and willing to take upon themselves any responsibility if it is to serve a good and useful purpose.

The sign confers upon those under its influence a peculiarly intuitive, receptive condition, which enables them to internally sense and understand things in a totally different way from that of other signs. In character, Pisces people are somewhat over-restless and anxious, and there is a great deal of indecision; but they are able to sense the surrounding conditions, and possess a kind of psychic tendency. The emotions are very strong and are likely to be very much affected by those with whom they come in contact.

Mentally, they are changeable and imaginative, and are always more or less fond of romance, but they possess that peculiar understanding that is not acquired from actual learning, and seem to know things in a strange manner. They are rarely at a loss to explain conditions, and have often been termed "walking encyclopedias." There is one special characteristic that is a distinctive feature of their sign and that is their hospitality and their great love of dumb animals.

Physically, the constitution seems to be easily upset through worry and by being overanxious and too restless.

All those born in this month appear to be inspirational, and for the most part live in their feelings and emotions. Some of the noblest characters maybe found in this sign.

Get but the truth once uttered and 'tis like a star, new born, that drops into its place, and which, once circling in its placid round, not all the tumult of the earth can shake.

—James Russell Lowell