The symbol of Pisces is two fish bound together in the innermost depths of the sea. Pisces struggles with the false-self and the restrictions of its environment until the soul realizes its true self in the cosmic seas of pure Spirit, the great ocean of divine love and mercy.
Pisces, the twelfth and last sign of the zodiac, is the dissolution and release of the passing cycle, purifying the essence from the waste in preparation for the birth of a new cycle. The end of winter is a time for peaceful quiet and acceptance of the universe.
As the mutable water sign, Pisces has changing and adaptable emotions. Flowing water takes the form of its situation. The dual nature expresses deep sympathy, kindness, and understanding, but due to open receptivity and sensitivity may be pulled into negative feelings of sorrow and melancholy when exposed to discord or emotional suffering.
The traditional rulership of Jupiter lifts the Pisces with the inner joy and enthusiasm that results from the faith and benevolence of this vibration. Neptune is significant for Pisces and represents spiritual love, refined feelings ofbeauty and harmony, imagination, the invisible, and the ego-less state.
The self-expression of Pisces is I BELIEVE, combining the religion and philosophy of Jupiter and the mysticism and fantasy of Neptune. Jesus the Christ and bringer of the Light and spiritual teachings of the Piscean Age showed the way of salvation through faith and the forgiveness of sins.
Aquarius is symbolized by the water-bearer whose urn pours forth spirit flowing to the east and west. Traditionally it is the sign of the common man, but in the Bible it represents one of the four cherubim, the man or angel. The bull, lion, and eagle symbolize the other fixed signs of the zodiac.
The glyph of Aquarius is the waves, and now in the Aquarian Age, humans are realizing not only that there are waves in the air, such as radio, television, and X-ray, but that everything is vibrating and that matter is really energy and may be perceived in consciousness as sound or light.
Many people are tuning into the subtler rates of vibration of emotions and mind, developing clairvoyant and clairaudient abilities which are seeing and hearing clearly, rather than through the senses.
This fixed air sign of the middle of winter is a very intellectual vibration. The mind is very strong and can hold ideas, and the awareness can understand the spiritual. The mental concentration tends to be theoretical and idealistic and focused on the universal.
The symbol of Capricorn is the Goat, or Sea-Goat, which is a mountain goat with a dolphin tail. There is the domestic goat who can survive in almost any conditions, the ambitious goat who climbs high on the mountain, the old goat, the scape-goat, and even the god who changed his form into a goat to escape his enemy, using a fish tail to swim away.
The darkest day of the year and the return of more light begins winter just before Christmas. The sun is in Capricorn as the new calendar year begins when people are making plans and resolutions and facing the practical realities of another cycle. The coldest season of the year is a time for deep contemplation.
Capricorn is the cardinal earth sign developing initiative and action toward practical, utilitarian goals. The vision and principles of the first universal sign, Sagittarius, are put into application in concrete form in Capricorn.
Saturn, the beautiful planet of the rings, which is the most distant planet to be seen by the naked eye and thus of traditional astrology, influences Capricorn, Saturn is Kronos, the father of Zeus, and is symbolic of time, limit, control, order, responsibility, authority, tradition, father, seriousness, structure, such as the ego or skeleton, and negatively fear.
The self-expression of Capricorn is I USE. They are pragmatic and can plan and carry it through. They must be careful about being calculating and ruthless. However, their coolness and gravity in realizing the weight of a situation enables them to be impartial, just, and accurate in their decisions.
Sagittarius is symbolized by the mythical Centaur, half horse and half human, and by the Archer. This last sign of autumn is a season of Joy and good cheer celebrated by Thanksgiving and preparation for Christmas.
As the mutable fire sign, Sagittarius is warm, full of life, adaptable and changing. Sagittarians are adventurous and versatile, exploring many areas of human endeavor.
Jupiter expands their activity and fills them with enthusiasm and joviality. Jove, or Zeus to the Greeks, was the king of the gods and was respected for his honesty, tolerance, lawmaking, and wisdom I spite of his escapades in mortal love.
The self-expression of Sagittarius is I SEE. It is the first of the universal signs and is blessed with clear vision, foresight, and perspective. The Archer sees the goal, sets aim, and aspires toward it. Upon reaching one's destination, the next goal is already seen, and so one continually strives farther and higher.
The restless nature of Sagittarius moves constantly and often finds release in outdoor activities where one's love of nature and liberty expand consciousness, or one may enjoy sports and recreation where one's sense of fair play and ambition for victory and triumph fulfill themselves.
Scorpio has been symbolized not only as the lowly scorpion, but also as the serpent of sexual energy, the eagle that soars to the heights of power, and the phoenix that consumes itself in flames resurrecting to immortal life. Mid-autumn is nature's cycle to die and regenerate itself as seen in the golden flame of falling leaves.
Scorpio is the fixed water sign, giving intense and powerful emotions. Mars energizes the emotions into passion and a driving force. Pluto, discovered in 1930, is also significant for Scorpio symbolizing death and renewal, psychic energy, and the kind of transformation that death brings.
The consciousness of Scorpio is I DESIRE. Motivation is the key to the Scorpio's driving energy. They usually know what they want and will work to get it. Their courage and boldness make them forceful and aggressive, but their shrewd and penetrating minds and intensely emotional natures move the battleground inward to feelings and desires.
While keeping the secret of their own desires, they observe and penetrate others to find out what they want. Then by subtly manipulating the emotional energies, they direct a situation to fulfill their desires. This gives Scorpio power, but the power is dependent upon the desires, on what they want.
The symbol of Libra is the Scales. As the first sign of autumn, the energy is active and initiating, and as an air sign Libra is mental in nature. Libra is the balance between the purification of the individual in Virgo and the regenerating energy in Scorpio. The autumnal equinox is the balancing point of the zodiac, and Libra as the seventh sign is the first of the objective signs and relates to the other self or the harmony between self and non-self.
Venus is the significant planet giving Libras beauty and a harmonious love nature with refined emotions. As an air sign the love vibration is intellectualized to a love of beauty in the arts, harmony in life, and equilibrium in the mind and the emotions.
The consciousness of Libra is I BALANCE. The mind is rational and tends to weigh both sides and, when detached and objective, is excellent at comparison. However, the emotions tend to subtly attract the mind to the side that feels right. Justice is a prime Libra quality particularly social justice. Like Mahatma Gandhi, they will negotiate and adjust their idealism to change unjust laws and bring greater social justice to oppressed people. They are continually compromising to find a balance within themselves and with others.
The symbol of Virgo is the Virgin. This mutable earth sign is both
adaptable and practical. Virgo is a sign of individuality following the
creative will of Leo. The grandiose Leo traits which express as generosity, drama, and pride, are resolved by Virgo's saving, criticizing, and humility. Leo's leadership is served by Virgo, but generalities are acutely analyzed with discrimination.
Virgo is the last of the subjective signs of spring and summer and represents purification of self
and preparation for relations with others. Thus Libra the sign of
marriage follows the sign of the Virgin. Mercury is the significant
planet giving Virgos youth, quickness, competitiveness and excellent minds. In this earth sign these are expressed in scientific analysis, discernment in evaluation, and a lifelong thirst for learning.
The self-expression of Virgo is I ANALYZE. The mind takes precedence over the emotions,
because it tends to take everything apart piece by piece to see how it
works. The Virgo asks many questions and can assimilate each piece of
information. The Virgo becomes hung up when this critical faculty turns
negative in fault finding, skepticism, cynicism, and judging people. To
avoid this, observe to learn for yourself rather than to condemn. The
intense penetration of Virgos' thought enables them to handle the
minutest details.
Leo is the one sign ruled by the sun, and thus the sun is dignified
only in Leo. The sun is in Leo during the middle of summer when the
power of the sun's heat is at its greatest in the northern hemisphere.
As fixed fire Leo is the warmest and most powerful of all signs.
Leo is symbolized by the lion, the king of beasts, and Leo is
considered the sign of the king or royalty. Like the lion who performs
the occasional heroic act to feed themselves, most of the time they like
to bask in the sun of their royal glory. Leo often has a natural sense
of ruler ship, can be majestic, dignified, and commanding if not
imperious and dictatorial. Leos are usually leaders, and the love to put
on a show. Leo has a natural flare for drama, and they love to play act and entertain.
Leo is also childlike and loves to play sports and games
too. Leo is willing to take risks and likes to gamble, perhaps because
they are such optimists they always think they will win. Speculation can
make or break a Leo.
Leos have a sunny disposition, always looking on the bright side of
things. They brush off fears and doubts as they inspire confidence
through their eternal optimism in seeking what is best. They are able to
visualize their goals and have great powers of concentration to focus
their energies on attaining them.
The Crab is the symbol of Cancer, the creature who lives in the ocean of feelings, continually adjusting to the ebb and flow of the tides, and clinging to the familiar through any kind of change.
The Crab carries her house with her wherever she goes, and the
person born under the sign Cancer also tends to hang on to her
experiences and surroundings as emotional
ties. She clings tenaciously to each desired circumstance until
suddenly she lets go and falls back into the sea of free flowing living.
The Cancer is sensitive and does not like to be hurt since she
tends to stew in it; so she has a shell to protect herself as she
scrapes over the rocks to a new pool of experience. The outer hardness
is only superficial as inwardly Cancers are kind, sympathetic, and
understanding.
The best way for them to go beyond the ego shell is to be detached,
a difficult but worthwhile quality for them to develop. When attached
or hung up in a situation emotionally, they can get tossed around and racked up because they are holding on.
Through detachment one can let go and back off a little bit in order to understand the situation clearly. Then the feelings
will be able to support the proper attitude sympathetically, and the
love will energize the action which will be able to smooth and calm the
turbulence.
Gemini is the sign of the Twins pictured in the sky by Castor and
Pollux, the immortal and mortal brothers. They symbolize the two parts
within - the enduring and perfect soul within and the outer and
temporary expressions in the world of illusion.
The end of spring is a time of restless freedom, movement, and
change, when school lets out and the preparation for summer begins. The
light of day increases and people feel young and become active in
diverse ways.
Gemini is the mutable air sign expressing both the adaptable and
mental qualities symbolized by the wind that moves freely and quickly in
any direction. The Gemini mind is ever active and speedy, covering everything lightly.
The changeable qualities give Geminis wide versatility and diverse
interests so that they can adjust to almost any situation quickly and
effectively. However, the lack of substance tends toward spreading too
thin or superficial awareness of many things without depth of knowledge
or specialized ability.
The ruling planet is Mercury named after Hermes the messenger of
the gods who was known for his swiftness and ability to communicate the
wisdom of the gods so that humans could understand it. Geminis are often
natural writers, poets or artists who can share their personal
experience in words or form that people can relate with best.
The sun is in Taurus, the sign of the bull, in the middle of spring. This is a time when nature
comes into fruition and love blooms so beautifully. Also it is a good
time to work and accomplish the ideals and new projects begun during
Aries.
Taurus is the fixed, earth sign, giving tremendous strength,
vitality, stability, firmness, and also a constructive practicality.
Taureans are determined and self-reliant. Their rhythm and pace is slow
but steady, careful, and deliberate.
They have the ability to build and establish things pragmatically.
Once their powerful drive gets going their perseverance sustains the
momentum and they are able to stabilize themselves and their work.
Taurean fixity can endure a tremendous load provided they have accepted
it willingly.
Not at all quick-tempered, the Taurus tends to let feelings build
within. When the emotions release they come out with a powerful
intensity or even exploding - "as mad as a bull." Most of the time,
however, when they are contented, they are peaceful and placid and very
easy going, kind, and friendly people.
The sun is exalted in Aries, the sign of the Ram, in the beginning of spring. Nature erupts with new energy of life sprouting up. Aries is the sign of the self
with the self-expression I AM. They are initiators and like to begin
things, but they need to learn to finish some of the things they start
too.
Aries like to lead and go first. They are always heading into the
future boldly and with zeal and enthusiasm. They can be brave and
daring, but if they are reckless they might hurt others and themselves.
Aries is ruled by the masculine Mars, the god of war. They are not
only assertive of themselves but can also be aggressive. Their abundant
energy tends to express itself outwardly, and although they can be
intellectual and idealistic it tends to thrust itself out into the
world.
Aries is independent and likes to try new things. They are
inventive and pioneers in the unknown. As the cardinal fire sign Aries
is warm and experiential as well as active. They can have a quick
temper; but once they have let off steam, they can return to normal
rather quickly. They usually don't hold a grudge for a long time.
