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You think astrology is about "I'm so emotional, I'm such a Cancer
" or "It's all about me, hoe, I'm a Leo!" Don't you?
Wrong. Settle down class, get ready to learn:
Principles of Western Astrology -ASTR1004
You think astrology is about "I'm so emotional, I'm such a Cancer
" or "It's all about me, hoe, I'm a Leo!" Don't you?Wrong. Settle down class, get ready to learn:
Principles of Western Astrology -ASTR1004
Before we get to the fun stuff, what exactly is Astrology? Now, my girl Google always comes through for me, because she gives the plainest and most unbiased definition below:
Now, you've probably heard of other types of astrology stemming from the Hindus (Vedic astrology) etc, however, since Western astrology is the one we are more familiar with, that's what we're doing!
As you all should know by now, there are 12 traditional zodiac signs.
As you all should know by now, there are 12 traditional zodiac signs.
I say "traditional" because in recent times, there has been an emergence of the 13th sign, which is Ophiuchus, but for the purpose of this lesson, we don't claim her.
The first thing you will need to know is that each sign is ruled by a celestial body.
The second thing you need to know is that each celestial body represents a different part of your personality, other characteristics and outlook.
Let's cover the first point, shall we?
The second thing you need to know is that each celestial body represents a different part of your personality, other characteristics and outlook.
Let's cover the first point, shall we?
The first sign of the zodiac is Aries. Its ruling body is Mars, named after the Roman god of war.
Dates: March 21 - April 19
Dates: March 21 - April 19
The second sign is Taurus. Its ruling body is Venus, named after the Roman goddess of love.
Dates: April 20 - May 20
Dates: April 20 - May 20
The third sign is Gemini. Its ruling body is Mercury, named after the swift-footed messenger god (that's why them bitches talk so much 
)
Dates: May 21 - June 20
)Dates: May 21 - June 20
The fourth sign is Cancer, and they're ruled by the moon.
Dates: June 21 - July 22
Dates: June 21 - July 22
The fifth sign is Leo. They're ruled by the Sun.
Dates: July 23 - August 22
Dates: July 23 - August 22
The sixth sign is Virgo, and shares their ruling body with Gemini, which is also Mercury.
Dates: August 23 - September 22
Dates: August 23 - September 22
The seventh sign is Libra, which, like Taurus, is ruled by Venus.
Dates: September 23 - October 22
Dates: September 23 - October 22
The eighth sign is Scorpio. Now them, these bitches special. They have two ruling planets, Mars and Pluto.
Dates: October 23 - November 21
Dates: October 23 - November 21
The ninth sign is Sagittarius. They are ruled by Jupiter.
Dates: November 22 - December 21
Dates: November 22 - December 21
Capricorn is the tenth sign, and they are ruled by Saturn.
Dates: December 22 - January 19
Dates: December 22 - January 19
Aquarius is the eleventh and penultimate sign. This is ruled by Uranus. Some sources say that it is shared with Saturn, but it's main ruling body is Uranus.
Dates: January 20 - February 18
Dates: January 20 - February 18
Pisces is the twelfth and final sign. This sign is ruled by Neptune.
Dates: February 19 - March 20
Dates: February 19 - March 20
Okay! So, you're wondering what do these planets have to do with anything, right? Of course you are. This brings me to my second point, which was that each celestial body listed above control a different part of your life and personality than the others.
At the time you were born, each planet was positioned within a particular point or constellation (cluster/pattern of stars) in the galaxy, all named after the 12 signs. Remember, the earth isn't the only body that rotates/revolves.
Soooo, the sun sign is the easiest to state. It has only to do with the month and date you were born. The sun moves through each constellation once per month.
The sun governs your basic personality and ego.
The sun governs your basic personality and ego.
The moon governs your temperament, daily moods and the flow of your emotions.
The moon moves through each of the twelve constellations every 2-3 days, which is why it is possible for two people to have the same birth date in different years, and have 2 different moon signs.
The moon moves through each of the twelve constellations every 2-3 days, which is why it is possible for two people to have the same birth date in different years, and have 2 different moon signs.
Mercury governs your thought process, intellect, language and communication.
Mercury moves through each zodiac every 15-60 days. (it's unstable - no wonder Gemini goes here).
A good rule of thumb is that is never more than 2 signs away from the sun in either direction.
Mercury moves through each zodiac every 15-60 days. (it's unstable - no wonder Gemini goes here).
A good rule of thumb is that is never more than 2 signs away from the sun in either direction.
Venus governs the way you receive love (kinda like your love language).
Venus moves through each zodiac exactly every 30 days, sort of like the sun, but with no set days. It is also never more than two signs away from the sun in any direction.
Venus moves through each zodiac exactly every 30 days, sort of like the sun, but with no set days. It is also never more than two signs away from the sun in any direction.
Mars governs the way you show your love, display anger, passion and desire, as well as your sexual energy.
Mars moves through each zodiac roughly every other month.
Mars moves through each zodiac roughly every other month.
Jupiter governs your luck, your philosophies, spirituality and your attitude towards expansion and/or change.
Jupiter moves through each zodiac once every 12-13 months.
Jupiter moves through each zodiac once every 12-13 months.
Saturn governs our work ethic, ambition and professionalism, the way we achieve things, our discipline, and even the little things like time management.
Saturn moves through each zodiac every 30 months.
Saturn moves through each zodiac every 30 months.
Uranus governs the way we handle technology, to what extent we will rebel/not trod the tried and tested track, and to what extent we accept change.
Uranus moves through each zodiac exactly every 7 years.
Uranus moves through each zodiac exactly every 7 years.
Neptune governs our dreams, ideals and how we function in the midst of uncertainty.
Neptune moves through each zodiac sign every 14 years.
Neptune moves through each zodiac sign every 14 years.
Pluto governs how we view and handle death, how we deal with crises, and the way in which we experience transformations that take place within our lives.
Pluto moves through each zodiac once every 12-20 years, as it is a very unpredictable planet.
Pluto moves through each zodiac once every 12-20 years, as it is a very unpredictable planet.
Now, let's put what we've learned into practice. Below are two charts which shows each sign and in which sign they are positioned.
NB: These two charts are 2 differentpeople, born on the same date, July 28. The left was born in 1999 and the right in 1996. See the difference?
NB: These two charts are 2 differentpeople, born on the same date, July 28. The left was born in 1999 and the right in 1996. See the difference?
If you realize, Mercury and Venus for both persons follow the two-sign limit.
Person 1 has the same Mercury and Sun sign, and their Venus is 1 sign ahead of Leo, at Virgo.
Person 1 has the same Mercury and Sun sign, and their Venus is 2 sign behind Leo, at Gemini.
Person 1 has the same Mercury and Sun sign, and their Venus is 1 sign ahead of Leo, at Virgo.
Person 1 has the same Mercury and Sun sign, and their Venus is 2 sign behind Leo, at Gemini.
Here endeth this lesson of your crash course in Astrology. There is a looooooot more to this, but I didn't want to give you guys information overload. I can do another thread on Wednesday or Thursday, taking it a step further.
Would you like a second astrology lesson thread?
Would you like a second astrology lesson thread?
Follow the updates using the hashtag #ASTR1004! I'm working on Part 2 as we speak.
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