Aries   
March 21 – April 19 

Planetary Ruler -  Mars

Animals Ruled by Aries: Rams & Sheep

Element – Cardinal - Fire
 

Colors - Red

Gem -  Diamond

Metal - Iron

Compatibility – Leo, Sagittarius

Characteristics – Courageous; Energetic; Impulsive; Optimistic.  Challenges and competitive issues keep this sign at the best.  This strength is great for your professional life but does create some issues for the home life.

Health -.  Head injuries, headaches, cuts and burns are frequent.   

Weakness:  The tendency is to leap with out thinking or looking.  The sign has considerable  impatience and can create its own stresses.  They like things to move at a quicker pace then the world around them seems to move.  Although they are quick to anger the anger will be very short lived. 

Strengths: This sign seems to have unending energy and enthusiasm.  Trail blazer and pioneers not afraid of stretching the bar. They can be very optimistic and sincere in their endeavors which seems to be contagious to those around them.

Possible Occupations for Aries are:  Soldier, Butcher, Metal Worker, Surgeon

Taurus 

April 20 – May 20 

Planetary Ruler -  Venus

Animals Ruled by Taurus: Cattle

Element – Fixed Earth
 

Colors – Blues, Pink, Green

Gem -  Emerald

Metal - Copper

Compatibility – Virgo, Capricorn, Scorpio

Characteristics – Affectionate: Dependable; Patient; Stable. Patient, the mind works at its own pace, not in a hurry to make choices or changes.  They tend to arguments and have a hard time keeping the attitude in check.

Health -. Maybe throat, thyroid glands, generative organs

Weakness:  May tend to be overindulgent, or even a bit on the selfish side.  They can take advantage of giving, they feel there needs to be a good return for their generosity.  They like to acquire personal comforts and some can do this to access.

Strengths: A good mind and they have the ability or compulsion to remain patient.  They tend to have strong need to be very giving to family and friends.  The Taureans tend to be very protective of what they hold dear.

Possible Occupations for Taurus are:  Art Dealer, Farmer, Financier, Singer

Gemini 

May 21 – June 21

Planetary Ruler -  Mercury

Animals Ruled by Gemini: Birds & Butterflies

Element – Mutable - Air
 

Colors – All colors

Gem -  Agate

Metal - Quicksilver

Compatibility – Libra, Aquarius, Sagittarius

Characteristics –   Adaptable; Intellectual; Lively; Versatile. Capable of absorbing enormous amounts of knowledge must work to retain it though.  Can be highly successful specialist as they have an extremely good mind.

Health -. Nerves, Diseases of the respiratory system. Arms, shoulders and muscles.   Psychological troubles due to feelings of confinement.

Weakness:  Tends to be unable to back up their good intentions with actions.  They care about money but it is used rather then saved, they can be extravagant to a point of recklessness.  Many tend to have a hard time excepting routine which makes them very restless and bored.  If they are not kept busy there tends to be a negative influence around them.

Strengths:  Extremely perceptive and capable of extraordinary mental activity.  Makes the best of

Possible Occupations for Gemini are:  Commercial Traveler, Journalist, Lecturer, Linguist, Messenger, Pupil, Secretary, Teacher, Writer

Cancer 

June 22 – July 21 

Planetary Ruler -   Moon

Animals Ruled by Cancer: Animals with Shell Covers

Element –  Cardinal - Water
 

Colors – Silver, soft shades

Gem -  Pearl

Metal - Silver

Compatibility -

Characteristics - Imaginative; Loyal; Receptive; Sensitive. Tendency to pay too much attention to the past and thus missing the issues of the present, or future.  They are very concerned about their choice of companions and prefer those more like themselves.  Cancerians need to pay attention to their need to sacrifice which may in the end become more a trait of martyrdom

Health -. Digestive troubles, gastric ulcers.  Strength of weakness of feminine reproductive organs.

Weakness:  Major issues come about when the nervous system is under stress as the emotions come to the surface.  They are daydreamers and can use that as an excuse to be less active in the everyday world. 

Strengths: Great imaginative qualities which can be directed to writing or art work.  Feelings of a need to save and build for financial security.  Although they appear easy going they are quite tough and resilient and work well with changes that effect their lives.

Possible Occupations for Cancer are:  Caterer, Collector, Housewife, Mother, Nurse, Sailor

Leo 

July 22 - August 21 

Planetary Ruler -  Sun

Animals Ruled by Leo: Felines

Element – Fixed - fire
 

Colors - Gold and scarlet

Gem -  Ruby

Metal - Gold

Compatibility - Aries, Sagittarius. Best romantic sign is Aquarius.

Characteristics - Creative; Exuberant; Generous; Powerful. The lion is a very proud and sensitive, and hides this behind a loud roar.  Life for Leos can be pretty good as they  tend to be optimistic. They can be somewhat ostentatious at times, which hides the fact that they have many admirable traits. They demand attention and respect from those they work with.

Health - Leo's vulnerable areas are the heart, circulatory system and muscular system. They tend to have back problems. 

Weakness:  Overstress or misuse of his good traits will instead provide us with a domineering headstrong person.  He often feels unappreciated.

Strengths:  Much better leaders then followers and do best when put in a position of authority.  They tend to be ambitious.  They can be very passionate about things being either for in total or against it as strongly.

Possible Occupations for Leo:  Actor, Commissionaire, Chairman, Film star, Profession sports, Goldsmith, Jeweler, Organizer, Overseer, Manager.

Virgo 

August 22 – September 22 

Planetary Ruler - Mercury

Element – Mutable - Earth
 

Colors – Gray, Navy

Gem -  Sardonyx  red brown in color

Metal - Quicksilver

Compatibility – Taurus, Capricorn, Pisces

Characteristics -  Analytical; Conscientious; Modest; Practical. Inventive and ingenious with excellent abilities to details.  They pick up on all the little details lost to others.  Strongly intellectual they are always working on something, their mind is never wasted.

Health -. Intestinal issues, rheumatism and gout

Weakness:  They let their head rule their heart.  Self-centered and lacking sympathy at times.  There is a need learn to show more tact in dealing with matters of a sensitive nature.   Hypercritical, not always with justification, they need to look at their reasoning.

Strengths: Remarkable constructive abilities.  Hard work is their middle name and they tend to be very honest and loyal friends and coworkers.  You will find that they are highly motivated and this is an excellent quality.  There is the ability to spur those around them to excel.

Possible Occupations for Virgo are:  Accountant, Agent, Craftsman, Critic, Dietician, Doctor, Health Officer, Inspector, Teacher, Masseur, Naturopath, Secretary.

Libra 

September 23 – October 22 

Planetary Ruler -  Venus

Animals Ruled by Libra: Lizards & Snakes

Element –  Cardinal - Air
 

Colors – Blues and Pinks

Gem -  Sapphire and jade

Metal - Copper

Compatibility – Aries, Aquarius, Gemini,

Characteristics -  Artistic; Charming; Diplomatic; Easygoing. Tactful to avoid others being hurt.  Can be one of the most likeable sun sign.  Tends to me more mental then activity driven. 

Health -. Headaches, Kidney troubles

Weakness:  Making decisions is the weakest link for the librian, they put off making decisions and miss the window to deal with their potential.  The tendency to procrastinate thus loosing opportunities adds to when things go wrong they tend to feel very let down,

Strengths: They have the ability to be adaptable and impartial while trying to keep harmony with those around them.  Very loyal friends but hate to make decisions if it would create hurt for another.  Very concerned about what is right, as the sign is always trying to balance the scale.

Possible Occupations for Libra are:  Artist, Beauty specialist, Diplomat, General, Juggler, Staff Officer

Scorpio 

October 23 – November 21 

Planetary Ruler -  Mars

Animals Ruled by Scorpio: Crustaceans & Insects
 

Element –  Fixed - Water
 

Colors – Deep Red

Gem -  Opal

Metal – Iron - Plutonium

Compatibility -

Characteristics - Idealistic; Passionate; Persistent; Subtle

Health -. Tendency to rheumatism,  Difficulties with generative organs, Ruptures and abscesses may be an issue.

Weakness:  Suspicious by nature, this can cause poor judgment to take place.  They will sacrifice others so that they stay at the top.  Scorpios are indifferent to what others find sentimental and this could include family life as well. 

Strengths: Very complex persons, they have a strength and courage to charge ahead.  Strong psychic ability and they utilize their perceptive abilities.  The attitude can be an asset as it gives them strength to take advantage of what others may see as faults.

Sagittarius 

November 21 – December 21 

Planetary Ruler -  Jupiter

Animal Ruled by Sagittarius: Horse

Element –  Mutable - Fire
 

Colors – Purple, Deep Blue

Gem -  Topaz

Metal - Tin

Compatibility – Aries, Leo

Characteristics – Clever; Explorer; Lady Luck's Companion; Philosophical. Good natured and very ethically.   Overindulgent with children to keep them close to them.  High intelligence.  Intelligent, ethical but at times the ethics don’t match the intelligence particularly if male. 

Health -. Nervous and respiratory complaints.  Accidents.  Psychological upsets.  Liver troubles.

Weakness:  May embark on projects with out paying enough attention to the details of things.  Can be argumentative and inclined to get involved in issues with out knowing all the facts.  Can be ambitious to the point of being ruthless.

Strengths: Very popular and a very independent soul.  Being a staunch supporter of friends and relatives when situations are problematic.  They offer friendliness with an open heart.

Possible Occupations for Sagittarius are:  Barrister, Horse trainer, Huntsman, Jockey, Lawyer, Metaphysician, Minister, Philosopher, Publisher, sportsman

Capricorn 

December 22 – January 20 

Planetary Ruler -  Saturn

Animals Ruled by Capricorn: Cloven-Hoofed Animals

Element –  Cardinal - Earth
 

Colors – Dark Hues

Gem -  Turquoise

Metal - Lead

Compatibility – Taurus, Virgo, Cancer

Characteristics -  Determined; Disciplined; Patient; Steady. Very sensitive to orderliness and inclined to keep things to minimum.  Very determined and capable individuals. 

Health -. Orthopedic troubles.  Skin eruptions

Weakness:  Tendency to bigotry about their convictions which can go either end of the spectrum.  Limited in sympathies to others, they tend to work on survival instincts when combing ambition to what is taking place.  They can be come turned off about issues and that can make they very difficult to live with.

Strengths: Very ambitious, Great mind for planning and working on personal advancement.  Capable of great perseverance.  Tends to be thrifty which allow many advantages in the long haul.  Social climbing, and diplomacy are an advantage to the Capricorn.

Possible Occupations for Capricorn are:  Civil Servant, Mathematician, Osteopath, Politician

Aquarius 

January 21 – February 19 

Planetary Ruler -  Uranus/Saturn

Animals Ruled by Aquarius: Large Birds
Element – Fixed - Air

Colors – Electric blue

Gem -  Aquamarine

Metal - Lead

Compatibility – Gemini, Libra,

Characteristics – Friendly; Independent; Inventive; Original
Very interested in the lives of other. Good imagination, inventive for the more impractical things, looking for something new. 

Health -. Circulatory system, varicose veins, hardening of the arteries.

Weakness:  Too much of a dreamer, reaching for the impossible idealism.  Tends to be impractical or too obstinate to keep things running smoothly in a partnership.  Spends too much time worrying about things that don’t matter, waste of time becomes a problem then.

Strengths: Very stable even when things seem so out of step.  They are take the humanitarian point of view.  They are truthful and patient and look to the process of what is taking place to guide them in a friendly manner to assist others.

Possible Occupations for Aquarius are:  Airman, Broadcaster, Inventor, Photographer, Radiologist, Scientist

Pisces 

February 20 – March 20 

Planetary Ruler -  Neptune/Jupiter

Animals Ruled by Pisces: Fish

Element – Mutable - Water
 

Colors – Sea green

Gem -  Moonstone

Metal - Tin

Compatibility – Cancer, Scorpio, Virgo

Characteristics – Compassionate; Emotional; Romantic; Mystical
Very imaginative, tends to the fairytale side of things.  Capable of affection and need of it is also important to them.  If affection is withheld the Pisceans become very depressed and with draw into areas that make them feel protected.

Health -. Sensitiveness of the sign causes many diseases of the digestive and nervous.  Poisons and drugs affect easily.

Weakness:  Little understanding of day to day issues, need to be reminded to stay in the present world.  Generous with material thins as well as their emotional side.  Easily hurt and can be put into a spin if they are put down.

Strengths: Imagination and creative ability are combined with a warm caring nature.  They are able to forgive and can be affectionate and also extremely intuitive.  They are very good mediums.  Tolerant attitudes make them resilient to changing circumstances.