Your Sun Sign and You
How is your Sun sign determined?
Your Sun sign is the sign that the Sun was in when you were born.
What energy does your Sun sign carry?
Your Sun sign is associated with the areas of willpower and ego, and is what makes you unique as an individual. Your Sun sign talks about your potential, what your focus in life will be, the direction of your life, the tone of your goals, and how you will accomplish those goals. It is all about how you appear to others … how they see your thoughts and actions, how they perceive you. It is the outward manifestation of your personality.
Individual Sun signs:
• Aries
(March 21 – April 19): Aries is a Cardinal sign, associated with the element of Fire, ruled by the planet Mars and symbolized by the Ram. Probably the first thing that we need to recognize about an Aries person is that they have a need to be the leader in whatever they are involved in. Also of note here is that while an Aries individual is quite good at getting a project started, they are not as good at getting projects completed. Luckily they have rather magnetic personalities, and will draw to them the people that they need to do the follow through on whatever they begin.
Aries individuals tend to be very independent, and will watch out for their own self-interests. They
embody courage and enthusiasm, and are not afraid to take on new projects.
• Taurus
(April 20 – May 20) Taurus is a Fixed sign, associated with the element of Earth, ruled by the planet Venus and symbolized by the Bull. Yes … expect a Taurus individual to be bull-headed and stubborn! They have a great sense of perseverance, to the point that they will occasionally become bogged down in what they are trying to accomplish. Taurus individuals like their comfort, and can be very sensual. They appreciate fine food, fine drink, and being surrounded by beautiful objects.
The strengths in a Taurean individual are their sense of stability, their loyalty and their determination.
• Gemini
(May 21 – June 21) Gemini is a Mutable sign, associated with the element of Air, ruled by the planet Mercury and symbolized by the Twins. Gemini’s are very quick witted, and are known for balancing multiple interests at the same time. They are great communicators, and genuinely want to know what makes the world tick. They are also able to maintain intense focus, so that when you are with them, you bask in their attention. They can also be the life of the party!
The Gemini individual can easily see both sides of an issue, but this can at times leave the people around them wondering where exactly they stand! Because of their many interests … and changeable character, it is sometimes difficult to know which side of their personality is going to show up at any given time. The good thing here is that they are, at heart, very positive people!
The strengths in a Gemini individual are their adaptability, their quick thinking, and their ability to
communicate well.
• Cancer
(June 22 – July 22) Cancer is a Cardinal sign, associated with the element of Water, ruled by the Moon and symbolized by the Crab. Cancer individuals are homebodies, placing great importance on family. They also tend to be very traditional, and highly emotional. They can also be very nurturing to the people in their life. When feeling defensive, a Cancer individual will withdraw into themselves.
The strengths in a Cancer individual are the importance they place on home and family, and their protective, nurturing nature.
• Leo
(July 23 – August 22) Leo is a Fixed sign, associated with the element of Fire, ruled by the Sun and symbolized by the Lion. Like the lion, Leo’s like to be center stage, and they like to hear themselves roar! They tend to draw people to them, and are quite ambitious and very strong minded. They know what they want, and they are going to get it. The predominate features of a Leo individual are their strength of character, and the firm grip they have on life. They are highly creative people, and fun to be around, as long as you can stand up to them (they have a tendency to be opinionated and autocratic).
The strengths in a Leo are their sense of who they are, their sense of creativity, and their leadership qualities.
• Virgo
(August 23 – September 22) Virgo is a Mutable sign, associated with the element of Earth, ruled by the planet Mercury and symbolized by the Virgin. Virgo individual’s tend to be picky and overly critical by nature. They also come into this world with a need to serve others. They are methodical, efficient and practical, with a great sense of duty. They also have a tendency to be very health conscious.
The strengths in a Virgo individual are their attention to detail, their practical nature, and their sharp mind.
• Libra
(September 23 – October 22) Libra is a Cardinal sign, associated with the element of Air, ruled by the planet Venus and symbolized by the scales. One words sums up the Libran character … justice! Relationship, in all of its various forms, is important to a Libran. Their focus is on the people around them, and how they relate to them. Harmony, balance and fair play are keywords for the Libran individual. A Libran individual wants to do what is right for everyone, and tries to stay objective. Librans are wonderful organizers, partially because they will always try to find a way around conflict. The land of the beautiful people is where you will find a Libran … always saying and doing the right thing!
The strengths in a Libran individual are their sense of fair play, and their need for peace and harmony.
• Scorpio
(October 23 – November 21) Scorpio is a Fixed sign, associated with the element of Water, ruled by the planets Mars and Pluto, and symbolized by the Scorpion. A Scorpio individual will definitely carry a sting with them … they are not to be trifled with! Scorpio wants to know everything about everything … and there are no shades of gray! Be aware that Scorpio’s are also highly intuitive … not much will get past a Scorpio individual. A Scorpio individual will focus on their own agenda, and are not prone to compromise. Scorpio’s are stubborn and tenacious, and will keep moving forward until they have achieved their goals. A Scorpio individual is highly emotional, but keeps their emotions in check.
The strengths in a Scorpio individual are their passion and their determination.
• Sagittarius
(November 22 – December 21) Sagittarius is a Mutable sign, associated with the element of Fire, ruled by the planet Jupiter, and symbolized by the Archer. Sagittarians seek their own truth, and are prone to moving from place to place to do so. Their journey in this lifetime is very much an internal one, and their interest is focused largely on spiritual and philosophical matters. The Sagittarian individual wants to know the meaning of life, but they also want to take a very free wheeling path to finding it. A Sagittarian individual can become so focused on the big picture that they miss the fine details … and this does not concern them at all!
The strengths in a Sagittarian individual are their sense or curiosity, their sense of playfulness, their sense of optimism and their intense interest in whatever and whoever is in their immediate environment.
• Capricorn
(December 22 – January 19) Capricorn is a Cardinal sign, associated with the element of Earth, ruled by the planet Saturn, and symbolized by the Goat. Capricorn individuals epitomize the sure-footedness of the goat, and they are all about work. Capricorns are ambitious, determined and focused on their goals. Keywords for a Capricorn individual might be detail oriented, practical and industrious. Capricorns want to rise to the top of whatever they are involved in. Please note … these individuals expect as much from the people around them as they do of themselves!
The strengths in a Capricorn individual are their willingness to work hard, their traditional, responsible nature and their determination to succeed.
• Aquarius
(January 20 – February 18) Aquarius is a Fixed sign, associated with the element of Air, ruled by the planets Saturn and Uranus, and symbolized by the Water Bearer. The Aquarian individual epitomizes social consciousness. Their main focus is making the world a better place for all of us. They are visionaries, and very focused on how to make things better. Those who disagree with an Aquarian will find themselves immediately in hot water!
The strengths in an Aquarian are their vision, their mental ability, their determination and their sense of humanity.
• Pisces
(February 19 – March 20) Pisces is a Mutable sign, associated with the element of Water, ruled by the planets Jupiter and Neptune, and symbolized by a pair of Fish. Of all of the signs, Pisces is the most introverted, and their focus is on their inner, spiritual journey. They tend to be very in touch with their intuitive ability, and they are completely comfortable living in the world of their own imagination. It is important for a Piscean individual to maintain a good balance between their conscious and unconscious selves. Pisceans are very easy going individuals.
The strengths in a Pisces individual are in their ability to feel and show compassion, to follow their intuitive natures, and in being of service to others.
Conclusion
Each of the twelve signs of the Zodiac carry qualities that make them unique. Individuals that are born under a specific sign carry the qualities of that sign. By recognizing these qualities, in yourself and in others, you have a marvelous tool for personal growth, and for creating an environment of peace and harmony around you.
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