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                                      All About YOU

                                      By Bejan Daruwalla

(Ganesha says this is a very comprehensive, all inclusive information about each and every sign of the zodiac by Western Astrology. Yes, your astrologer openly admits that the material is collected from various sources. I am sure you will relish it. Enjoy!)

ARIES

(March 21 – April 19)

Gender:- Masculine

Element:- Fire

Qualities:- Cardinal

Aries is raw, primitive energy, a courageous, assertive, passionate, headstrong, pioneering spirit; full of physical strength.

Ruling Planet:- Mars – ancient god of war, aggression, conflict. In astrology, Mars’ influence creates tension and accidents; it rules over fire and danger.

Symbolic Interpretation: The Ram represents the horns and nose of the Ram. It also pictures the eyebrows and nose of man (the head is the part ruled by Aries). Combative, obviously, the horns go with the head and the face in any animal.

Opposite Number: Libra (The seventh sign from yours is your opposite number).

Body part ruled by Aries: The head. Aries  people are prone to headaches, and facial injuries.

Animals ruled by Aries: Sheep and, especially rams.

Hazards: Fire, war and injury from sharp instruments. They may suffer from accidents in sports, surgical operations especially on the head and face.

Traditional associations of Aries

Gemstone: Diamond

Metal: Iron

Colours: Red, scarlet and carmine

Cities: Florence, Verona, Naples and Marseilles

Countries: France, Germany, Poland, England and Denmark

Lucky for Ariens

Day: Tuesday

Number: Nine

Flowers and trees

Flowers

Anemone, honeysuckle, thistle, mint, bryony

Trees

Hawthorn, evergreen thorn, spruce, all thorny trees

Foods

Most strong-tasting foods such as onions, leeks, garlic. Hot spices associated with Aries are mustard and cayenne pepper.

Alphabets (that vibrate to Aries) : A,L,E.

Taurus

(April 20 – May 20)

Gender: Feminine

Element: Earth

Qualities: Fixed

Taurus is quiet, affectionate, patient, stable, determined and practical, stubborn and resistant to change.

Ruling Planet: Venus. In astrology, Venus’ influence inclines toward a love of luxury, beauty, artistic pursuits and love.

Symbolic Interpretation: The Bull. Strong, stubborn, plodding, can be both fierce and gentle. The symbol represents the horns and head of the Bull. It also outlines the chin and Adam’s apple of the human throat (the part of the anatomy that Taurus rules).

Opposite Number: Scorpio (The seventh sign from yours is your opposite number… Taurus is the sign of property and money, possessions and Taureans are known to cling to what is theirs. Scorpio, Taurus’s opposite sign, is the sign of legacies and shared wealth. The wealth of Scorpio people tends to be spiritual rather than material, which they give to others in the form of teaching, writing, and the healing arts.

Body parts ruled by Taurus: Neck and throat. Many Taurus people have beautiful speaking and signing voices, but they are vulnerable to colds and thyroid problems, laryngitis, sore throats.

Animals ruled by Taurus: Cattle, especially the bull.

Hazards: Taurus people often antagonize others over love and money. They are famous for their stubbornness and possessiveness.

Traditional associations of Taurus

Metal: Copper

Colours : Pale blue, yellow, pink and pale green

Cities: Palermo and St. Louis

Countries: Ireland, Switzerland, Cyprus and the Greek Islands

Lucky for Taureans

Day: Friday

Number: Six

Flowers and trees

Flowers

Narcissus, lily of the valley, foxglove, rose, poppy

Trees

Fig, vine, apple

Foods

Wheat and most other cereals, grapes, apples, pears, artichokes, asparagus and most spices are associated with Taurus.

Alphabets (that vibrate to Taurus) : B, V, U, O

GEMINI

(May 21 – June 20)

Gender:  Masculine

Element: Air

Qualities: Mutable

Gemini is lively, energetic, versatile, and intellectual, lives primarily in the mind rather than the emotions, and is extremely adaptable to new situations.

Ruling Planet: Mercury. In astrology, Mercury rules communication and travel; its influence emphasizes a nervous temperamnent.

Symbolic Interpretation: Sagittarius (the seventh sign from yours is your opposite number.) Gemini is the sign of thought, self-expression and communication on a personal level. Natives of Gemini strive for, and try to impose, their point of view on others. Sagittarius people tend to shrink from close personal involvement and, unlike Gemini, are shaped by what others think of them.

Body parts ruled by Gemini: Hands, arms, shoulders and lungs. Geminis are susceptible to sprains, and accidents involving arms and hands; also prone to bronchitis and respiratory ailments.

Animals ruled by Gemini: Parrots and other brightly colored birds, monkeys and butterflies.

Hazards: Gemini people are susceptible to accidents while traveling, especially by air. Their changeability and fickle nature also tend to irritate others.

Traditional associations of Gemini

Gemstone: Agate

Metals: Quicksilver/mercury

Colours: Yellow, slate grey and spotted mixtures

Cities: London, San Francisco, Cordoba and Bruges

Countries: Belgium, USA, Sardinia and Armenia

Lucky for Geminians

Day: Wednesday

Number: Five

Flowers

Lavender, blue violet, lily-of-the valley, ferns

Trees

Hazel, chestnut and all nut-bearing trees

Foods

Nuts and all vegetables grown above the ground, except cabbage, are foods associated with Gemini, as are such herbs and spices as marjoram, caraway and aniseed.

Alphabets (that vibrates to Gemini) : K, GH, Q

CANCER

(June 21 – July 22)

Gender: Feminine

Element: Water

Qualities: Cardinal

Cancer is emotional, and possesses an active, shrewd, and intuitive mind. Cancerians are sensitive, kind, often sympathetic, and receptive to change.

Ruling Planet: The Moon. In astrology, the Moon governs the emotions and intuitive behaviour.

Symbolic Interpretation: The Crab, possessing a hard, and crusty exterior, covering soft flesh underneath. The symbol represents the claws of the Crab.

Opposite Number: Capricorn (The seventh sign from yours is your opposite number.) Cancer is the sign of home and family life, personal relationships. Capricorn, Cancer’s opposite sign, is the sign of reputation and public standing, even advancement of self.

Body parts ruled by Cancer: The breasts and stomach. Cancerians love to eat and have to fight overweight in later years and, also digestive ailments.

Animals ruled by Cancer: Crab and other shell-covered animals, all crustaceans.

Hazards: Cancer people are susceptible to theft, losses and accidents in the home.

Traditional associations of Cancerians

Gemstones: Moonstone and pearl

Metal: Silver

Colours: White, opal, iridescent silvery hues, smoky grey, sea green and blue

Cities: Amsterdam, New York, Istanbul, Tokyo, Algiers

Countries: Scotland, Holland, New Zealand and Paraguay

Lucky for Cancerians

Day: Monday

Number: Two

Flowers and trees

Flowers

White lily, acanthus, white rose, larkspur, convolvulus, water lily, all white flowers

Trees

All trees, particularly those rich in sap

Foods

Milk, fish, fruits and vegetables with a high water content, white and red cabbage and herbs such as verbena and tarragon are all linked with Cancer.

Alphabets (that vibrate to Cancer) : H,D

LEO

(July 23 – August 22)

Gender: Masculine

Element: Fire

Qualities: Fixed

Leo is dogmatic and fixed in opinion, large-hearted, creative, self-willed, powerful, full of generosity and extra vagance.

Ruling Planet: The Sun. In astrology, the Sun is the most powerful planetary influence, bestowing vitality and authority.

Symbolic Interpretation: The Lion. Regal, brave, dominating, sometimes indolent. Possessing nobility and pride. It represents two valves of the human heart (a part of the anatomy that Leo rules). It is also the Greek symbol for the first letter of Leo. In symbolic terms, it is two incomplete circles of the Sun joined by a crescent Moon, symbolizing power derived from both the intellect and the emotions.

Opposite Number: Aquarius (The seventh sign from yours is your opposite number). Leo is the sign that governs pleasure and creativity, domination and ego. Aquarius, Leo’s opposite sign, is the sign of hopes and wishes and the higher ideals of mankind.

Body parts ruled by Leo: Back, spine, and the heart. Back and spinal ailments are common in Leo people.

Animals ruled by Leo: Lion and all felines. (i.e. the entire cat family.)

Hazards: Leo people tend to be challenging and boastful. They are also prone toward being victims of slander and violence, since they are impulsive and often domineering.

Traditional associations of Leo

Gemstone: Ruby

Metal: Gold

Colours:  Orange, gold rich shades of yellow, brown

Cities: Rome, Madrid, Damascus, Mumbai and Hollywood

Countries: Italy, Sicily, southern Iraq, Romania and Lebanon

Lucky for Leos

Day: Sunday

Number: One

Flowers and Trees

Flowers

Sunflowwer, marigold, celandine, passion flower

Trees

Laurel, bay tree, palm, walnut

Foods

Honey, rice and green vegetables with a high iron content such as spinach, kale and watercress are typically Leonine foodstuffs. These also include meat and the herbs rosemary, rue and saffron.

Alphabets (that vibrate to Leo): M

VIRGO

(August 23 – September 22)

Gender: Feminine

Element: Earth

Qualities: Mutable

Virgo is reserved, modest, practical, discriminating and industrious, analytical and painstaking, seeking to know and understand.

Ruling Planet: Mercury. In astrology, Mercury rules intelligence and reason, and bestows a highly-strung temperament.

Symbolic Interpretation: The Virgin represents purity, modesty, industriousness service to fellow workers. The symbol represents a Virgin.

Opposite Number: Pisces (The seventh sign from yours is your opposite number.) Virgo is the sign of work, perfectionism and self-improvement. Pisces, Virgo’s opposite sign. Is the sign of illusion, dreaminess, self-delusion, and escapism.

Body parts ruled by  Virgo: The nervous system and the intestines. Virgos are particularly susceptible to ulcers, nervous disorders, and stress-related illnesses.

Animals ruled by Virgo: Small domestic pets, cats and bees.

Hazards: Virgos have critical and sharp tongues, a tendency to interfere and are not very emotional. They can easily offend others. They are hypochondriac.

Traditional associations of Virgo

Gemstone: Sardonyx

Metal: Quicksilver/mercury

Colours: Shades of green, dark brown, slate and spotted patterns

Cities: Boston, Heildelberg, Paris, Strasbourg, Corinath

Countries: Greece, Turkey, Crete and Lower Silesia, West Indies

Lucky for Virgoans

Day: Wednesday

Number: Five

Flowers andTrees

Flowers

Buttercup, pansy, forget-me-not, morning glory, aster, mimosa

Trees

Hazel, horse chestnut, and all nut-bearing trees

Foods

Potatoes, carrots, turnips, Swedes and all vegetables grown under the earth. Also nuts of all varities.

Alphabets (that vibrates to Virgo): P, TH, AN

LIBRA

(September 23 – October 22)

Gender: Masculine

Element: Air

Qualities: Cardinal

Libra is diplomatic, polished, and very socially inclined. Very charming too.

Ruling Planet: Venus. In astrology, Venus rules pleasure and luxury, social pursuits, art, and adornment.

Symbolic Interpretation: The Scales, signifying balance, equilibrium, order, and justice. The symbol represents the scale which is in perfect equilibrium.

Opposite Number: Aries(The seventh sign from yours is your opposite number.) Libra is the sign of marriage, union and partnership. Aries, Libra’s opposite sign, is the sign of ego,  personality and self.

Body parts ruled by Libra: The lower back, kidneys, hips. Librans are prone to kidney infections, lower back strain and problems in the lumbar region.

Animals ruled by Libra: Snakes, lizards and other small reptiles.

Hazards: Libra people are indecisive and sometimes make a declaration of love too easily, and can hurt and disappoint people who care for them.

Traditional associations of Libra

Gemstone: Opal

Metal: Copper

Cities: Copenhagen, Vienna, Lisbon, Charleston, Frankfurt and Nottingham

Countries: Austria, Burma, Argentina, Tibet, China and Japan

Lucky for Librans

Day: Friday

Number: Six

Flowers and Trees

Flowers

Dahlia, cosmos, daisy, lilac(purple), cabbage rose, bluebell, hydrangeas

Trees

Ash, poplar, both black and white

Foods

Berry fruits, apples, pears, grapes, wheat, barley and other cereals, artichokes, asparagus and almost all spices.

Alphabets (that vibrate to Libra): R, T

SCORPIO

(October 23 – November 21)

Gender: Feminine]

Element: Water

Qualities: Fixed

Scorpio is intense, obstinate and unyielding but can be passionate and emotional as well. They can be both tenacious and carping but also very subtle and caring.

Ruling Planet: Pluto. In astrology, Pluto rules regenerative forces, and the beginnings and ends of phases in life.

Symbolic Interpretation: The Scorpion, Secretive, often fatal. The symbol depicts the stinger of the Scorpion and is connected to a representation of the human reproductive organs.

Opposite Number: Taurus (The seventh sign from yours is your opposite number.) Scorpio is the sign of inheritance. They have a sense of purpose and destiny. Taurus is the sign of possession, ownership.

Body part related by Scorpio: The genitals. Scorpios are susceptible to exhaustion and ill health, infections of the urinary tract and sexually transmitted diseases.

Animals ruled by Scorpio: Snakes, insects and other invertebrates.

Hazards: Scorpios are secretive and jealous. Their  sharp tempers and harish tongue can cause others anger.

Traditional associations of Scorpio

Gemstones: Topaz and malachite

Metal: Plutonium

Colours: Dark red, maroon, crimson and the colours of smoky cloud formations

Cities: New Orleans, Cincinnati, Washington D.C., Newcastle, Valencia and Liverpool

Countries: Morocco, Norway, Uruguay, Syria, Tahiti, Algeria

Lucky for Scorpios

Day: Tuesday

Number: Nine

Flowers and Trees

Flowers

Red chrysanthemum, red carnation, rhododendron, honeysuckle, gentian

Trees

Blackthorn, thorn apple, hawthorn, branches of thorn

Foods

Strong  tasting foods, onions, hops, leeks and shallots. Most of the pungent, sharp tasting foods are attributable to Mars and Aries

Alphabets (that vibrate to Scorpio): N, YU, Y

SAGITTARIUS

( November 22 – December 21)

Gender: Masculine

Element: Fire

Qualities: Mutable

Sagittarius is ambitious, even driven, generous, focused, freedom-loving, and a seeker of challenge, open to new ideas, innovation and exploration.

Ruling Planet: Jupiter. In astrology, Jupiter is the planet of good fortune, optimism, expansion, abundance.

Symbolic Interpretation: The Archer : He is the symbol of directness, high aims, a love of outdoor activity and the chase. The free-ranging, pointed arrow of the Archer is represented. It is also a picture of the human leg from thigh to knee (the  part of the anatomy that Sagittarius rules).

Opposite Number: Gemini (The seventh sign from yours is your opposite number.) Sagittarius is the sign of broad concepts, philosophy, higher learning, exploration. Gemini is the sign of personal expression and “one-to-one” communication.

Body parts ruled by Sagittarius: The liver, the hips, and the thighs. Sagittarius have a sensitive liver and need lots of outdoor exercise to stay healthy and fit.

Animals ruled by Sagittarius: Horse and those which are hunted – deer etc.

Hazards: Sagittarius can be hurt by fire and explosion, especially while travelling. Their freedom-loving can make them loners, and make other people either jealous or insecure.

Traditional associations of Sagittarius

Gemstone: Turquoise

Metal: Tin

Colours: Rich purple, violet, red and indigo

Cities: Toledo, Budapest, Sheffield, Toronto, Cologne and Acapulco

Countries:  Spain, Australia, South Africa, Arabia and Hungary

Lucky for Sagittarians

Day: Thursday

Number: Three

Flowers and Trees

Flowers

Narcissus, golden rod, pinks, pink carnation, dandelions

Trees

Oak, ash, birch, mulberry, chestnut

Foods

Bulb vegetables such as onions, leeks and celery. Currants sultans, mulberries and bilberries. Grapefruit is also attributed to Sagittarius

Alphabets (that vibrate to Sagittarius ) : F, DH

CAPRICORN

( December 22 – January 19 )

Gender: Feminine

Element: Earth

Qualities: Cardinal

Capricorn is patient, disciplined, determined, and quick to seize opportunity. Capricornians seek security, want acquisitions, and rely on cunning rather than brute-force. They are reserved, prudent and sometimes aloof and withdrawn.

Ruling Planet : Saturn. In astrology, Saturn represents obstacles, limitation, restriction, discipline.

Symbolic Interpretation: The Goat, who is able to ascend the heights because of its nimble surefootedness. The goat butts its way through obstructions. The symbol represents the V-shaped beard of the goat and the curved tail of the fish (the sea goat, which was the ancient symbol for Capricorn). It also pictures the human knee and circular kneecap.

Opposite Number: Cancer (The seventh sign from yours is your opposite number.) Capricorn is the sign governing reputation, career, standing in the community, honor, praise, and approval of the world at large. Cancer, Capricorn’s opposite sign, is the sign of domesticity and home life.

Body parts ruled by Capricorn: The bones, joints, and knees. Capricornians may suffer from stiff joints, rheumatism, and orthopaedic problems…

Animals ruled by Capricorn: Goats, all animals with cloven hoofs.

Hazards: Capricornians can be aloof, uncaring, reserved and unemotional and may thus seem to be intentionally hurtful.

Traditional associations of Capricorn

Gemstone: Garnet

Metal: Lead

Colours: Dark grey, dark green, black, dark brown and indigo

Cities: Delhi, Mexico City, Ghent, Brussels, Oxford, Chicago and Montreal

Countries: India, Mexico, Macedonia, Orkney and Shetland

Lucky for Capricornians

Day: Saturday

Numbers: Eight and Two

Flowers and Trees

Flowers

Red poppy, amaranthus, pansy, red carnation, ivy

Trees

Elm, pine, aspen, poplar, holly, weeping willow

Foods

Potatoes, beets, barley and malt are attributed to Capricorn – also starchy foods, onions, spinach and quinces.

Alphabets  (that vibrate to Capricorn) : j, KH, X

AQUARIUS

( January 20 - February  18)

Gender: Masculine

Element: Air

Qualities: Fixed

Aquarius is original and inventive, has strong dislikes and firm opinions. Aquarians can be very progressive, strong-willed and assertive. They are independent and analytical and are born leaders and free thinkers.

Ruling Planet: Uranus. In astrology, Uranus is the planet of change and the unexpected, invention and modern science (Discovered in 1781.0

Symbolic interpretation: The Waterbearer: bearing the gift that gives life. The symbol represents the water which flows from the vessel of the Waterbearer. It is also a picture of the human ankle in motion.

Opposite Number: Leo (The seventh sign from yours is your opposite number.) Aquarius is the sign of idealisitic humanitarians who often remain personally detached in their own relationships. Leo, Aquarius’s opposite sign, is the sign of pleasure, affection, love, close ties, fun and good times.

Body parts ruled by Aquarius: the circulatory system, shins and ankles. Acquarians may suffer from varicose veins and hardening of the arteries, fractures and sprains.

Animals ruled by Aquarians: Large, far-flying birds

Hazards: Aquarians are often eccentric, usually innovative and unconventional. Their “way out”  bohemian attitudes can also cause trouble.

Traditional associations of Aquarians

Gemstone: Aquamarine

Metals: Uranium and aluminium

Colours: Aquamarine, turquoise and electric blue

Cities: Moscow, St. Petersburg, Buenos Aires, hamberg and Salzburg

Countries: Russia, Sweden, Ethiopia and Poland

Lucky for Aquarians

Day: Saturday

Number: Four, one and seven

Flowers and Trees

Flowers

Apple blossom, peach blossom, elder flowers, orchid

Trees

Cherry, plum, fig, and all fruit trees

Foods

Zestful citrus fruits such as lemon and lime, peppers, chillies, herbs and spices with sharp, distinctive flavours.

Alphabets (that vibrate to Aquarius) : G, S, SH

PISCES

(February 19 – march 20)

Gender: Feminine

Element: Water

Qualities: Mutable

Pisces is very changeable, impressionable and mystical, adaptable. Pisceans are usually romantics, who are both kind and receptive and are strong on both intuition and emotion.

Ruling Planet: Neptune. In astrology, Neptune is the planet of illusion, glamour, mystery, deception and was discovered in 1846.

Symbolic Interpretation: Two Fishes tied to one another in opposite directions, signifying hidden depths, shifting emotional currents. The symbol represents two fishes tied together. It is also a picture of the human feet (the part of the anatomy that Pisces rules.)

Opposite Number: Virgo, Pisces is the sign of dreams, intuitions, psychism and mysticism, spiritual values in life. Virgo, Pisces’s opposite sign, is the sign of work and service.

Body parts ruled by Pisces: The feet. All foot ailments from corns to sprains and aches.

Animals ruled by Pisces: Sea-loving mammals and all fish

Hazards: Pisceans can be unpredictable, vacillating and indecisive. They can be unbalanced, and prone to addictions.

Traditional associations of Pisces

Gemstone: Amethyst

Metals: Germanium and strontium

Colours: Mauve, purple, violet, sea green, silver

Cities: Hollywood, Alexandria, Lisbon, Seville, Dublin, Warsaw and Jerusalem

Countries: Portugal, many small Mediterranean islands, the Gobi and Sahara deserts and Scandinavia

Lucky for Pisceans

Day: Thursday

Number: Seven, two and six

Flowers and Trees

Flowers

White poppy, iris, orchid, water lily, angelica, violet, jonquil

Trees

Weeping willow, all trees growing by water, fig.

Foods

Foods with a high water content – such as cucumber, watermelon, lettuce, and the gourd family.

Alphabets (that vibrate to Pisces) : Z, CH, D, X

Note: Strictly speaking the alphabets given here in all the signs really go with the Indian Moon signs. However, only as an experiment, I have incorporated them here and placed them with the Western sun signs. You can take it or leave it.