What is the Meaning of the Signs?
Melchiorre
Like a musical note sounded through different instruments,
the signs of the zodiac act as sounding boards for the planets. A
"C" note played on a violin is going to sound different than one
played on a trumpet or an oboe. In the same way, Venus in
Taurus is going to have a particular tone quality, while Venus in
Gemini will have a different tone. The zodiac is divided into 12
equal sections. Each section or sign is named after a constellation of
stars in which is pictured its influence in the lives of those on earth.
The signs owe their particular vibratory quality to the section of the
heavens they occupy relative to the Sun and Earth. The zodiacal
signs are the sounding boards that determine the precise resonance
and quality of the planetary vibrations. In our psychological
makeup the signs represent our motives and the environment.
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Aries
Aries is pictured among the constellations by the Ram. It is
ruled by Mars and belongs to the element of fire, therefore
energetic daring and courageous. Aries is a movable sign and is
comparable to burning gas, neither to be confined nor dictated to. It
is masculine, positive and assertive. In the anatomy it rules the
head. Aries people express a fiery will, a militant power, executive
ability, domineering leadership and a dauntless pioneer spirit. They
are ambitious, enterprising, forceful, combative, self-willed,
enthusiastic, independent, active and desire to be in command.
Although impulsive and fiery, even in rashness they are guided by intellect.
The world is new to Aries people. Their dominant idea is I AM.
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Taurus
Taurus is traced among the stars as the Bull. It is ruled by
Venus and belongs to the element of earth. Taurus is industrious,
patient, and practical. Taurus is a fixed sign comparable to frozen earth.
We expect stubborn, immovable and conservative. Taurus is a
feminine sign, reserved and not intruding. In the anatomy it rules
the ears, the base of the brain, neck and throat. Taurus people are
obedient servants, careful, plodding, and self-reliant. They are
persistent and untiring workers. They are patient and will wait a
long time for their plans to mature and possess tremendous
reserve energy. Taurus people are attracted to money and express
themselves by its use. Taurus is the prefecture of details and the
custodian of wealth. Their dominant idea is I HAVE.
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Gemini
Gemini is represented in the sky by the Twins. It is ruled by
Mercury and belongs to the element of air; consequently it is
volatile, intellectual and changeable. It is a mutable sign comparable
to liquid air, possessing wonderful powers of mental expansion and
a constant flow of ideas expressed through conversation or writing.
Gemini is not so bound by material motives as actuated by the
desire for mental expression. It is a masculine sign and is able to
exert considerable initiative. In the human anatomy it rules the
hands, arms, and upper respiratory system. Gemini people are
remarkable for both executive ability and versatility. These people
are usually interested in several things at once, and change their
occupation. Gemini people have a fondness for learning, are
restless, dexterous, sensitive, skillful, and intuitive. Their dominant
idea is I THINK.
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Cancer
Cancer is pictured in the heavens by the Crab. It is ruled by
the Moon and belongs to the element of water, therefore is
sensitive, receptive and timid. It is a movable sign, comparable to
fog, subject to whims, moods and varying changes and not to be
confined in a single environment. Cancer expresses its moods and
yearnings conspicuously. It is a feminine sign, making up with
tenacity what it lacks in aggressiveness. In the human anatomy it
rules the seat of nourishment, the breasts, lower lungs and
stomach. Cancer people absorb ideas and conditions and after
digesting them are capable of diverting them to their own use.
Cancer people are not very active physically, but are intensely
active assimilating and redistributing sense impressions.
They are mediumistic, reflective, dreamy, mild of temper, emotional,
and domestic. They also respond to kindness, sympathy, and approval.
They are fond of publicity and are influenced by their
environment. Their dominant idea is I FEEL.
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Leo
Leo is represented by the Lion. It is ruled by the Sun and
belongs to the element of fire, therefore is impulsive, passionate
and daring. It is a fixed sign, comparable to hot metal, dominating,
ambitious and resolute. Leo's actions spring from the emotions
rather than from the intellect. It is a masculine sign, possessing
unbending dignity. In human anatomy it rules the heart and back.
Leo people are sympathetic, warm hearted, candid, forceful, and
fond of honors and high office. They are not as active as Aries
people but possess great determination to rise, and strive to rule
through strength and stability rather than through alertness and
activity. Their ideas are large and majestic, despising petty efforts
and striving to reach higher states, often over reaching. Unlike
Aries people, when aroused emotionally they do not count the cost.
Their dominant idea is I WILL.
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Virgo
Virgo is shown in the sky as the celestial Virgin. It is ruled by
Mercury and belongs to the element of earth, therefore is practical,
industrious and worldly. It is a mutable sign, comparable to liquid
earth, such as mortar, binding together what others quarry,
selecting the materials furnished by others and placing them in
proper order. Virgo is not as independent of environmental
influences as Taurus, nor is it as dependent on them as Capricorn.
It is a feminine sign, preferring arbitration to combat. In human
anatomy it rules the navel and the bowels. Virgo people are
exceedingly discriminative, even as the function of the intestines is
to assimilate food required by the body. The constant process of
analysis for the purpose of discrimination inclines them to be
critical. Intensely active mentally, they have a faculty for acquiring
knowledge, being studious, scientific, mentally alert, ingenious,
witty, fluent, discerning and ever seeking "how" desired results are
to be accomplished. Their dominant idea is I ANALYZE.
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Libra
Libra is pictured in the heavens as the Scales. It is ruled by
Venus and belongs to the element of air, therefore changeable,
bright and socially inclined. It is a movable sign, comparable to
gusts of wind. Libra combines idealism with worldly motives. It is a
masculine sign, adaptable, but not submissive. In human anatomy
it rules the internal generative organs in general, the lumbar region,
and the ovaries. Libra people are easily influenced by others, but
quickly regain their equilibrium. They are sensitive, refined,
sympathetic, artistic, neat, particular, dislike unclean work and are
inordinately fond of approval. Lovers of justice, peace and
harmony, they are kind, generous and affectionate, finding social
relations extremely important and a partner often essential to their
happiness. They are fond of music and entertainment. They are
courteous, and desire to make friends, yet in their affections are
somewhat changeable. Their dominant idea is I BALANCE.
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Scorpio
Scorpio is pictured among the constellations as the Scorpion. It
is ruled by Mars and Pluto and belongs to the element of water,
hence has strong emotions and is domestically inclined. It is a fixed
sign, comparable to water crystallized through great pressure,
rather than low temperatures, capable of exerting tremendous
force, boiling the moment it finds an avenue of escape. It is unyielding
yet capable of exerting immense pressure on the environment.
Scorpio moves more with the flow of the world than against it. It is
a feminine sign, very receptive and meditative. In human anatomy
it rules the generative organs and procreative attributes. Scorpio
people have a never failing fund of ideas and resources, and an
abundant life giving magnetism. They are proud, secretive,
reserved, jealous, energetic, ingenious, strong willed, determined,
enterprising and skillful, making good doctors, surgeons, chemists
and mechanics. Their dominant idea is I DESIRE.
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Sagittarius
Sagittarius is shown in the sky as the Centaur. It is ruled by
Jupiter and belongs to the element of fire, hence is energetic, hasty
and enthusiastic. It is a mutable sign, comparable to molten metal,
aggressive and impulsive, but not dominating. Sagittarius' actions
are largely shaped by what other people think is proper and in
good taste. It is a masculine sign, positive and forceful. In human
anatomy it rules the hips and thighs, which are the foundation of
volition and locomotion. Sagittarius people are a happy medium
between Aries people who are ruled by their heads, and Leo
people, who are ruled by their hearts. They love outdoor sports,
are loyal, patriotic, generous, free, and reliant. They are great travelers,
very conservative, can make prompt decisions, and have the ability
to command others. The dominant idea is I SEE.
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Capricorn
Capricorn is shown in the constellations as the Goat. It is ruled
by Saturn and belongs to the element earth, therefore practical,
industrious and acquisitive, It is a movable sign, comparable to
dust, adapting itself to every requirement to gain its ends. It is
persistent, subtle and ambitious and acts largely from external
motives. It is a feminine sign, gaining its objectives by cunning
rather than by force. In human anatomy it rules the knees.
Capricorn people are humbly submissive to those in power and
unceasing in their efforts to gain power so that others may bend to
them. They are diplomatic, good organizers, ever alert to take
advantage of circumstances or the weakness of others, are careful,
cautious, frugal and insistent, with thoughtful, reflective minds.
Their dominant idea is I USE.
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Aquarius
Aquarius is pictured in the starry heavens as Man. It is ruled by
Uranus and Saturn and belongs to the element air, hence they love the
society of others and the interchange of ideas. It is a fixed sign,
comparable to crystallized air. It is the most practical of all of the
airy signs and the one possessing the most continuity. Aquarius's
actions are greatly influenced by the external environment. It is a
masculine sign, extremely assertive. In human anatomy it rules the
ankles, the active power of locomotion. Aquarius people are very
progressive; usually possessing ideas more advanced than their
companions. They are inventive, scientific, pleasant, friendly, quiet,
patient, determined, faithful, cheerful, sincere, easily influenced by
kindness, artistic and refined. They have strong likes and dislikes, are
greatly
interested in education and new discoveries, and like nothing better
than an argument. Their dominant idea is I KNOW.
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Pisces
Pisces represented in the heavens by the Fishes. It is ruled by
Jupiter and Neptune and belongs to the element of water, therefore
it is dreamy, mystical and romantic. It is a mutable sign, comparable
to water, mirroring like a lake its environment, moved by every
motion near it. Pisces tends to become all things to all people. It is a
feminine sign, listless and negative. In human anatomy it rules the
feet, the foundation of the human temple. Pisces people, though
imaginative and dreamy, have the ability to go into such grooves of the
world's affairs that they usually acquire the material things
necessary for comfort. They are idealistic, sensitive, mediumistic,
prone to worry, peaceable, sympathetic, prudent, modest and often
lacking self-confidence. No other sign has such extremes of
temperament and ability. Pisces people will be found both on the
heights and in the depths, some of them are successful in almost
every line of human endeavor. Their dominant idea is I BELIEVE.