Zodiac Sign Articles

Taurus the Bull represents your down-to-earth nature that can be patience, methodical, and attracting pleasure and abundance; although also stubborn and possessive. Ruled by Venus, this is what you value and how you measure your sense of worth.

Gemini, the Twins, invites you to let your curiosity be your guide through the world. Ruled by Trickster Mercury, this part of you seeks to investigate, learn, and exchange ideas with others.

Cancer the Crab keeps watch over your feelings, needs, bonding and sense of belonging, like family. Ruled by the Moon, the Cancer part of you is intuitive, moody, sensitive and nurturing.

Leo the Lion is the part of you that can stand up and roar! Ruled by the Sun, your Leo nature radiates a proud sense of self-confidence, or sometimes is distorted into arrogance or low self-esteem.

Virgo the Virgin or Maiden is the part of you that strives for perfection. Ruled by Mercury, this side of you needs to feel useful, always seeking ways to improve yourself and the world around you.

Libra the Scales or Balance is the part of you that seeks equilibrium, harmony, beauty, peace. Ruled by Venus, this side of you is looking to find your reflection in others through relationship and interaction.

Scorpio the Scorpion represents the part of you that is capable of intense concentration, deep emotion and passion. Ruled by Mars and Pluto, this energy shows how you handle power and control.

Sagittarius is your adventurous spirit that yearns for freedom. Ruled by Jupiter, it is the part of you that seeks wisdom, justice, hope and ways to connect to something greater than yourself.

Capricorn the Goat shows how you embrace and respond to authority, responsibility, maturity. Ruled by Saturn, this part of you reflects your role in society, goals and career, and your ability to be practical and realistic.

Aquarius the Water Bearer shows your involvement with groups, technology, rebellion, futuristic vision. Ruled by Saturn and Uranus, here you cultivate individuality in the non-personal side of life.

Pisces the Fishes guides you through the fluid, ambiguous Unknown. Ruled by Jupiter and Neptune, this part of you seeks surrender to something greater than yourself and Universal Oneness.

The constellation Ophiuchus, the Snake Bearer, crosses the ecliptic, as do the usual 12 Zodiac Signs. Scientists criticize astrology claiming this should be a Sign too. But does this fit with the traditional system of Astrology? Why or why not?