The Zodiac: Star Signs
Nearly every magazine and newspaper has some form of astrology, whether it be a daily star sign column or a page of daily horoscopes for the month. What's your star sign, people may ask, and what exactly does this mean? Your star sign, sun sign, zodiac sign, birth sign, and astrological sign are one and the same thing - the sign of the zodiac that the sun was in on the day of your birth.
This is not so unique as many people are born on the same day, but each of us are born at a particular time on that day, in a certain location on the planet, influenced by our family, siblings, schooling, upbringing and perceptions. Furthermore, all the planets of the solar system are taken into account when looking at your 'astrology'. When all these aspects are taken into account you may not be so typical of your sun sign. Your personality and characteristics are described by your unique Birth Chart
The following information relates to the 'pure' energy of each zodiac sign
Aries: MARCH 21 - APRIL 20: Fire Sign
Headstrong, energetic, independent, assertive, naive... "I am"
Ruling Planet - Mars; Gemstone - Diamond/Quartz; Metal - Iron
Essential Oil - Rosemary; Flora - Tiger Lily
Tarot Card - the Emperor
Taurus: APRIL 21 - MAY 20: Earth Sign
Loyal, determined, stubborn, reliable, creative... "I have"
Ruling Planet - Venus; Gemstone - Emerald; Metal - Copper
Essential Oil - Rose; Flora - Rose
Tarot Card - the Hierophant
Gemini: MAY 21 - JUNE 21: Air Sign
Friendly, spontaneous, restless, talkative, deductive... "I think"
Ruling Planet - Mercury; Gemstone - Pearl; Metal - Mercury
Essential Oil - Peppermint; Flora - Lavender
Tarot Card - the Lovers
Cancer: JUNE 22 - JULY 22: Water Sign
Dependent, nurturing, receptive, moody, tenacious... "I feel"
Ruling Planet - Moon; Gemstone - Ruby/Moonstone; Metal - Silver
Essential Oil - Fennel; Flora - Water Lily
Tarot Card - the Chariot
Leo: JULY 23 - AUG 23: Fire Sign
Outgoing, entertainer, generous, dramatic, proud... "I will"
Ruling Planet - Sun; Gemstone - Gold/Peridot; Metal - Gold
Essential Oil - Orange; Flora - Marigold
Tarot Card - the Sun
Virgo: AUG 24 - SEPT 22: Earth Sign
Practical, neat, clean, efficient, skilled... "I analyze"
Ruling Planet - Mercury; Gemstone - Sapphire; Metal - Platinum
Essential Oil - Lemon Verbena; Flora - Narcissus
Tarot Card - the Hermit
Libra: SEPT 23 - OCT 23: Air Sign
Diplomatic, sensitive, artistic, idealist, fair..."I balance"
Ruling Planet - Venus; Gemstone - Opal; Metal - Aluminium
Essential Oil - Jasmine; Flora - Aster
Tarot Card - Justice
Scorpio: OCT 24 - NOV 22: Water Sign
Passionate, secretive, driven, shrewd, powerful... "I want"
Ruling Planet - Pluto; Gemstone - Topaz; Metal - Sodium
Essential Oil - Sandalwood; Flora - Gardenia
Tarot Card - Death
Sagittarius: NOV 23 - DEC 21: Fire Sign
Friendly, frank, outgoing, jovial, adventurous... "I see"
Ruling Planet - Jupiter; Gemstone - Turquoise; Metal - Tin
Essential Oil - Juniper; Flora - Carnation
Tarot Card - Temperance
Capricorn: DEC 22 - JAN 19: Earth Sign
Ambitious, responsible, organised, hardworking... "I use"
Ruling Planet - Saturn; Gemstone - Garnet; Metal - Lead
Essential Oil - Vetiver; Flora - Pansy
Tarot Card - the Devil
Aquarius: JAN 20 - FEB 18: Air Sign
Eccentric, friendly, spiritual, rational, humanitarian... "I know"
Ruling Planet - Saturn/Uranus; Gemstone - Amethyst; Metal - Uranium
Essential Oil - Lavender; Flora - Orchid
Tarot Card - the Star
Pisces: FEB 19 - MAR 20: Water Sign
Sensitive, compassionate, eclectic, dreamer... "I believe"
Ruling Planet - Neptune; Gemstone - Aquamarine; Metal - Tin
Essential Oil - Neroli; Flora - Violets
Tarot Card - the Moon