The 12 Zodiac Signs

This Astrological sign is the dreamer of the Zodiac, in the truest and most poetic sense of the word “dream”. Pisces understand how all elements of life can encapsulate and be remedied by envisioning the world through the poetry of dreams. At first, some judge Pisces as just dreamers and poets who get nothing done. Never underestimate the power of Pisces: they are here to teach us the power of poetry and vision, as Pisces truly have the power to shape the world after their visions. For this reason, you will find many Pisces involved in humanitarian efforts and philanthropy, as they understand that a holistic experience of poetry truly affects the collective. Pisces are flexible, and often find themselves at service to others, offering advice, and effortlessly adapting to their surroundings. They are lovers, not fighters. However, never say to a Pisces that their intuition is wrong! It rarely is. When a Pisces has a feeling that something will happen, it usually does…

Aries venture without hesitation. In fact, this is the gift of Aries, to not look back, but forward, to be always in the “now” and the present of their actions. A cardinal sign ruled by the element of fire, Aries can sometimes get carried away. Aries will be the one who excitedly invites everyone to the pool party, and may even jump in the pool, without checking to see if the pool has water! In a way, this is the beauty of Aries: they go forth, without considering all consequences and potentially boring details. Like a true warrior, they focus on what matters, what is at hand. They love to be in charge and make excellent bosses if they can temper their fire towards clear goals and channel clarity into their ability for direct action. In love, Aries are the same, they know what they want and go for it. If an Aries likes you, you will know. They are very passionate lovers, and enjoy having big families where they can direct their family on extraordinary adventures and vacations.

This Astrological sign rules the 2nd house of wealth, success, material goods and well-being. A fixed earth sign, Taurus are the subdued, pace-by-pace go-getters of this world. They act and amass goods and experiences with care, precision and reason. Taurus understand the virtuous part of Value (with a capital V). They usually have beautiful homes. Those born under this constellation will protect, nurture and feed their loved ones. Ruled by Venus, they understand true beauty, and bring the maybe far-flung parts of love down to earth: they create. Taurus are also fierce, they don’t suffer (pardon the pun, they are bulls after all) bullsh*t. Lie, deceive, play games with a Taurus and they will silently, yet emphatically, show you the door, slam that door, and sit down to a nice meal with their chosen few.

Gemini (the sign of the twins) encapsulates the mythology of the ancient twins Castor and Pollux, the stars within the constellation of Gemini. The true secret of the twins is their ability to do double-duty and share gifts that otherwise would not be possible within the energy of a single entity. Pollux was immortal, yet his brother was not. When Castor was mortally wounded, Zeus gave Pollux the choice between sharing his immortality and traveling back and forth between Hades (hell) and Olympus (heaven) with his brother; or living immortally and spending all his time alone in Olympus without his brother. Castor chose to share his immortality with his brother and travel between the underworld and heaven. The mythology of Gemini, if you look and sit with the story for a minute, explains Gemini at its core. Geminis have a kind of super intelligence that almost seems divine or otherworldly. They make great writers, artists, researchers, philosophers. While they carry with them the superpower of intellect, they also venture back and forth between pristine clarity of thought and earthly matters with self-confidence and swiftness.

Like the crab, Cancers shuffle between two things: bringing their tribe together and protecting their heart centers. Cancers come off as tough, with sometimes harsh exteriors they have perfected over time. Once you get to know a Cancer, and enter their world you will realize how soft, welcoming, sensitive and family oriented they really are… Their true selves come as a cute and pleasant surprise to their sometimes “rough-and-tough” exterior. Cancers are the mothers of the Zodiac, and they LOVE to cook for people and listen to your love secrets. They also love traveling in tribes and outdoor group activities. This is also the sign of “inside jokes”, anything they can do to create a familial vibe, they will. That said, it takes some time to get to this rich internal world of Cancer, but it’s well worth it. Their armor is to protect just how soft they are, and how much love they are truly capable of.

Ruled by the Sun, Leos understand how to harness the power, magic and magnetic cosmic energy of the Sun. Truly inspiring souls, they may not all be actors, yet they carry within themselves the magnetic quality requisite to carry a stunning, successful and beautiful performance: when a Leo is in their element, they can be irresistibly magnetic, charging a space the same way the most memorable actors and singers have since time immemorial. The truly compelling thing about Leos is that they will make EVERYONE in the room feel loved, warm, validated and appreciated with their magnetic charm and pull. Like the light of the Sun, they wrap everyone in their glow, inspiring each and every one in a special, luminous way. One thing to remember with Leos is that if their heart is broken, their entire soul and body will suffer, seemingly their entire lives will disintegrate. The Astrological sign of Leo rules the heart. If you are a Leo or know a Leo with a broken heart, tell them to take up cardio or heart enhancing activities. Actually, bringing energy to the bodily heart center will help heal their hearts and bring them back to be the majestic creatures they truly are.

A mutable earth sign, Virgos are more adaptable than they may let on at first. Virgos may seem fixed in their ways, yet they are the secret and wild adventurers of the Zodiac. When a Virgo sees potential in something, or someone, or any situation, they go full force into realizing to the fullest the special spark they see. And Virgos do so with all of their being – physically, spiritually and mentally. This is how they get the reputation of being perfectionists, yet they are simply in service to what they envision as divine perfection. Ruled by Mercury, Virgos often choose their words (written and spoken) with exact precision, so listen when they speak or write to you, as everything they are telling you has been triple-checked before you hear or read it. Virgos give excellent advice, but they may have trouble following their own advice – they are very critical of themselves, sometimes damagingly so. The closer you get to them, the more you may witness this self-criticism… The best way to respond is to reassure them and to let a Virgo know that you appreciate them and recognize their talents. True appreciation is key with Virgo, and not bland flattery! Tell them you recognize their hard work in a light and loving way, and they will cheer up and spring back into first gear.

This Astrological sign is ruled by Venus, the planet of love, creativity, beauty and harmony. Libras are often masters of recognizing and creating a beautiful world. Beauty for Libras is beyond pretty – beauty is Truth for a Libra, as beauty symbolizes the manifestation of perfection, justice and balance in the world. Libras therefore often make excellent artists, fashion designers and show-stopping performers. But, the true gift of Libra is when their appreciation for beauty extends to areas beyond the visual aspect and resonates within the world at large as justice, ethical balance and truth. Because of this appreciation and devotion to beauty, Libras can be sometimes fussy and indecisive, not sure what is best, who to see, what to do. If you are a Libra and you get like this, ground, breathe and recognize that true Beauty comes from acceptance of the world with all its charming dents, and enjoy the ride. Libras in love can be very passionate. They are not really for the single life, and love to be married. They can take a while to be married (ahem, indecision) but once they find their mate, they will remain devoted to the relationship and create a wonderful world for their partnership to flourish.

Scorpios get a bad rep, but they are truly loyal people. You will want a Scorpio on your side. They are ruled by Pluto and do not suffer liars lightly. They see straight to the truth, even before you might. This may make them a little off-putting or scary at first, but know that a Scorpio has their friends’ best intentions at heart. A Scorpio will often come to your aid, and help without demands for repayment. A fixed water sign (ice), for all their bravado exterior, Scorpios are more or less inflexible and do not adapt easily to new situations. They are themselves, through and through, and this limits them being able to move, adapt and serve like the mutable water sign of Pisces. If a Scorpio helps you out, serves, or comes to your aid, it is out of a true devotion to you and not to an image, idea, or situation they wish to instill. This sign can be sometimes obsessive, but often this tendency towards obsession can be directed towards work and serve them eventually very well. Scorpios, as they grow older, will learn to harness their obsessive, loyal energy towards positive channels in their lives.

This Astrological sign is the Zodiac’s philosopher and networker. Sagittarius understand the need for high and lofty goals, and embody the idea of “Think Big”. Ruled by Jupiter, they are full of adventure, and a lust for life. Sagittarius love a good debate, and you will often find them at dinner parties riling up some conversation or discussion to get to the heart of a given matter. They can sometimes hurt their close friends by telling the truth (they have no filter), but this usually comes from a place of matter of fact: “You asked? I’ll tell you what I think!” Learn to love the Sagittarian bluntness, as their truth embodies joy and love of life. They realize there are more important things than hurt feelings over petty matters, and will often make up for their bluntness with gifts, books, wild conversations and far-flung travel plans. They love life, and will wrap you in their spell of enjoying everything the world has to offer.