What is your horoscope? It’s more than just a daily blurb in a section of a cheap magazine or the morning paper. Simply put, your horoscope is a chart that is put together based on the date, the time, and the location of your birth. It reflects the position of the sun when you are born. This natal chart is then simplified down into the daily or weekly horoscopes we read on these websites. It is important to note, however, that a full horoscope is much more complex than that. Zodiacs have their root in Babylon and Greece, with a 20th century resurgence coming now. The signs have a strong influence on personality, character, and emotions. This is what generates so much skepticism. Since each sign and horoscope can apply to so many people, how can it be legit? The word horoscope is derived from Greek words, Ora and scopos, meaning time and observer or markers of the hour. It’s a method of divination regarding events relating to point in time it represents (your birth).

The horoscope is a map created for each person in a specific location at a particular point in time. On the map, the locations of the planets, including the Sun and Moon, are placed on the chart. This is why a birth horoscope or natal chart is necessary for astrocartography. The map also shows lunar nodes, house cusps, the midheaven and ascendant, the twelve common zodiac signs, and fixed stars. These are then used to determine the angular relationships between the planets and zodiacs (aspects). All of this makes up your particular horoscope. The zodiac signs and horoscopes are powerful tools for understanding the self and relationships. They make up a field of predictions for sun signs based on observations of the positions of planets in relation to that sign. As you can see, it’s far more detailed than those few lines of prose in the paper.

Your Personal Horoscope Based On Your Birth Date

How do horoscopes and their map become the horoscope we read? Each of the planets move and shift in and out of power with one another and with us, which is what ultimately impacts our reactions and personalities. A zodiac birth chart is going to represent the position of sun, moon, planets, astrological aspects and sensitive angles at the time of specific events (birth). Horoscopes and birth charts refers to astrologer’s interpretation usually based on system of solar sun sign astrology. This gives you the inner look you may need. There are so many sides to yourself that its hard to understand without help. It is difficult to see your inner personality without an outside perspective. This is because you are too close to your inner self to see personality traits. This is the potential of Astrology; it gives objective outside perspective. Look at aspects of your personality that may not have ever revealed selves to you. What does it mean to be you? Zodiacs and horoscopes function based on thousands of years of human observation. You can find meaning in a system of thought; its a tool for self knowledge. This learning prompts self reflection. By studying this information, you can be more aware of limitations and how to respond. There is a universality of experiences full of value. Horoscopes and zodiacs are based on energies dictated by location of stars and planets at any given moment.

It is important to note that you can get along with any zodiac. If you take the time to understand the astrology behind the signs, then you can understand what makes people tick. You can be compatible with anyone. Easy isn’t always good but some of the pairings may need more work. The benefit of those pairings is the ability to grow more through those connections. It is all based on celestial influences in relation to the zodiacal placement of the sun on the month of the birth, cusp, or decant. To really understand, you need to ascertain the exact time and place of a subject’s birth or initiation of an event. Astrologer converts into local time at birth in order to be able to calculate ascendant and midheaven. The astrologer will next consult a set of tables called an ephemesis. It lists the location of the sun, moon, and planets for a particular year, date, and side real time, with respect to northern hemisphere. The astrologer then adds or subtracts the difference between the longitude of Greenwich and longitude of the place in question. This will determine the true ideal mean time at place of birth to show where planets would be visible above horizon at precise time and place in question. Planets hidden from view beneath Earth are also shown in horoscope.

The horoscope features 12 sectors around a circle of ecliptic, starting from Eastern horizon with ascendant or rising sign. The 12 sectors are called the houses and numerous systems for calculating these divisions exist. Tables of houses have been published since 19th century to make the otherwise demanding task easier. The fundamental principle of zodiac centers on the 12 familiar signs. From there it has developed its own associations, myths, animals, colors, and characteristics. Every sign boasts an individual approach to life, complete with dynamic strengths and frustrating weaknesses. Your sun sign is the cosmic launching pad for both amateur and professional astrologers. The sun is the core personality, sense of self, basic preferences, and the ways in which you move. No sign is perfect on its own, the diversity of the zodiac is what completes the wheel. Your horoscope is a map of zodiacal circle with Earth at the center. The top of the circle represents the sun at the highest point during day. Horoscope charts relative positions of sun, moon, and planets.

Zodiac Signs

Aries (March 21 – April 19): Eager, dynamic, quick, and competitive. Loves being leader of the pack.

Taurus (April 20 – May 20): Strong, dependable, sensual, and creative. Pleasure seeker.

Gemini (May 21 – June 20): Versatile, expressive, curious, and kind. Intellectual and versatile sign.

Cancer (June 21 – July 22): Intuitive, sentimental, compassionate, and protective. Tenacious, stick to roots.

Leo (July 23 – August 22): Dramatic, outgoing, fiery, and self assured. Making good impression is utmost priority.

Virgo (August 23 – September 22): Practical, loyal, gentle, and analytical. Wholeness and perfection.

Libra (September 23 – October 22): Social, fair minded, diplomatic, and gracious. Epitome of beauty and balance.

Scorpio (October 23 – November 21): Passionate, stubborn, resourceful, and brave. Resilient, emotional sign.

Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21): Extroverted, optimistic, funny, and generous. Fiery truth seekers.

Capricorn (December 22 – January 19): Serious, independent, disciplined, and tenacious. Super tough initiator.

Aquarius (January 20 – February 18): Deep, imaginative, original, and uncompromising. Progressive visionaries.

Pisces (February 19 – March 20): Affectionate, empathetic, wise, and artistic. Curious wholeness.

Planets and Horoscopes

Each of the planets has its own area of life and emotion that it dictates or rules over. While none is as close to as important as the sun, they all play an important role in influencing how we handle life. You can forecast the potential for your future using information based on positions of sun, moon, and planets at the time of birth.

SUN: Ego, sense of purpose, and vitality. The Sun reveals our deepest desires or what we want from life. It gives energy and shines bright. The sun represents our inner child and creative force. It is our willpower and confidence. The gravity of it pulls us to certain areas of our lives. Since the sun is 99% of the solar system, it is also why its role is so important when it comes to horoscopes and zodiac signs.

MOON: Emotions, the mother, motherly instincts. The Moon express how we respond emotionally and shows how we feel.

MERCURY: Preserving and protecting nature to mankind and manhood, communication, with, clever. Mercury tells us how we think and the ways we express ourselves.

VENUS: Fertility, beauty, enthusiasm, pure. Venus, the planet of love, expresses our relationships to one another.

MARS: Auspicious occasions, strength, and aggression. Mars is the planet that shows us how to use our energy and talents to get what we want. If we understand this sign, we understand the driving force behind many of our actions. This includes our passion, determination, and combat style. This is an in depth portrait of your personality. Mars is the rule of Aries, which means the zodiac sign associated with Mars will show how you do battle. Mars’ influence in the chart can help enjoy a more fulfilling sex life.

 Signs in Mars.

  • Aries (Domicile). You are a deeply driven go-getter and fierce trailblazer. Feel right at ease in power and swagger. In domicile because in home base. When it comes to romance others are attracted by your intensity, confidence, and straight forward communication style. Can’t back down from a debate. Could be seen as combative, but happy to have as ally/advocate. Strong libido, hard to find partner to keep up with sexual appetite. Persistent spark that risks rejection to try. Be careful not to be too strong. Tugging on the hair will cause the sparks to really fly. On bad days its hard to keep fiery emotions in check, resulting in a raging temper. Channel to passion/activism after gym.
  • Taurus. Industrious. Sensual, lavish décor, gourmet driving are all turn ons. Material needs must be met. Extreme stubbornness that can result in getting into a rut. As a lover you bring multi-sensory experience to bedroom along with skillful touch. Seduction is an art form. Sexy time playlists, scented candles, and spa treatments. Taurus rules the throat and a lover who kisses neck artfully or has killer singing voice will turn you to putty.
  • Gemini. Way to heart and bed is the mind. Aroused by stimulating and intellectual conversation, the brainer the better. You are aroused by a heated debate, a challenge is what turns you on. You need someone who is flexible. Innovation will provoke passion. It rules the hands and loves manual stimulation, your roaming hands are very skilled at sending your partners into waves of pleasure. You are not good at vocalizing your own needs.
  • Cancer. Home is where the heat is. Sultriest behind closed doors, especially own home. Rule in kitchen, bedroom, and everywhere in between. Whip up a gourmet feast or layers of clothing. Power cuddling after marathon lovemaking. Need to be held together tightly. That safety is a huge turn on. Nesting and a family is your goal. You can be moodier and protective of your family. No one crosses your den.
  • Leo. All the world is a stage. Rarely off button. Pleasure and playtime is what you live for. Energy is a pump up of passion and fun. Thirst to praise. Big into courtship. Date nights should give bragging rights. No cheap or unromantic, must be big gestures. Unafraid to gush. Take charge in the bedroom.
  • Virgo. Little things are everything to those born with Mars in Virgo. Keen on permanent make better mission. Service oriented. Usually right. Taking great care of body may be an obsession. Learn to keep moving after perceived fail. Know what partner needs and you’ll do everything in power to be of service. Require clearly defined relationship status before unzip single item of clothing. Need relaxed ritual or touch before erotic. Clean sheets, pleasant scents, and freshly showered and well groomed are must. As well as privacy.
  • Libra. Paradox. Peaceful warrior. Create and keep balance in relationships. Set ton for love and respect in powerful way. Tempers flare if inhumane treatment of animals or people. Suppress anger. Keen to pair off, pressure self to lock 1 down. Hopeless romantic that needs courting. Fairytale encounters are precursor to mind blowing sex for you. Foreplay involves dozen roses and 5 course dinner with 2 show tickets. Love to be treated in return after pillow princess moemtn. Aesthetics are essential and simply cannot settle, if not pleased visually. Give as good as get. Hot and haute, expensive lingerie and candles, breakfast in bed after.
  • Scorpio. No such thing as too intense. Dial up passion to extreme level. Everything: lavish, deep dive. Hard to find people in range, meaning few will understand you. Need someone who can mirror emotional complexity. Take longer to find the one. Attracted to people with past. Scorpio makes you possessive and obsessive. Confuse great sex with true love. Master of seduction, sex energy oozes out. In private only, but then you can turn on eroticism behind closed doors. Drive is hard for others to keep up with.
  • Sagittarius. Passionate about exploring. Happiest on road. Outdoorsy and active, athletic. Sometimes too much of a daredevil with finances and personal safety. Need free spirited and adventurous partner. Monogamy may be a challenge. Be honest and candor and might make it work. Need space and like a challenge. Need solid physical, emotional, and spiritual connection to your partner is a must. Aphrodisiac is contemplating meaning of life while under the stars. Boundless craving for thrilling experiences, might get rush from making out in semi public places and almost getting caught. Rules hips and thighs, total erogenous zone.
  • Capricorn. Utterly unstoppable. Success is in your cosmic DNA. Boosts qualities: persistence, leadership, industriousness and wealth skills. Creative and productive. Impulse for success and need partner who understands. Force of nature sexually. Channel rive toward erotic pleasures. Legendary lover with insatiable appetite. Participate in pleasure by season. In bed you enjoy role playing different power dynamics, light bondage or BDSM, like to cede control. Rules skin, bones, and teeth. Sensual touch and massages can be turn ons and bites.
  • Aquarius. Social justice warrior. Passionate to make better for all. Weird is wonderful. Gifted organizer. Open minded in romance, universal love vs monogamist. Like open or multiple. Emotional detachment. Intimacy and vulnerability are opportunity skills. Sexually you are adventurous and experimental. Toy drawer and costume chest are good things to have here. Calves and ankles are erogenous zones.
  • Pisces. Empathy and emotion ocean of feels. Psychic sponge. Take on offering of others. Must learn to detach for serenity. Quintessential romantic, want cloud 9. Singularly focused on looking down on love. Try to sweep off feet and worship body. Intimacy is your jam, long for deep spiritual connection. You are drawn to tantra lovemaking. Rules feet, so will have a foot and shoe fetish. Sign of fantasy, so there is a rich imagination in bedroom. Want to plunge below surface to get erotic fix. Taboo is a turn on. Like submissive role.

 

JUPITER: Mentor and teacher. Jupiter rules over our enjoyments and how we choose to expand our knowledge.

SATURN: Ambition, status, wisdom, patience. Saturn is the planet of self-discipline and strength, both physical strength and strength of character.

URANUS: Originality, eccentricity, sudden change. Uranus governs our creativity, inventiveness and originality.

NEPTUNE: Dreams, illusions, and psychic receptivity. Neptune is the planet of helpfulness and shows us the ways we can help others best.

PLUTO: Subconscious, rules below the surface. Pluto is the planet of growing and shows us how we can grow through deepening our knowledge of ourselves and who we are. By utilizing the information we’ve provided throughout our website, you’ll be able to piece together a clear picture of what the universe intends for your life in a spiritual and metaphysical manner.

Horoscopes and Love

The distance on the wheel between the signs is the aspect. Aspects are the energy pattern that’s either harmonious or challenging. Astrological signs of past and current partners are part of story. There are 7 possible aspects each with own energy.

The possible Aspect combinations:

  • Same. Love yourself then you love them. Embrace your quirks. Need to learn to love yourself for this to work. Need some separation since so similar.
  • One apart. Instant either love or hate. Next door neighbors with very different styles. Friction creates sexual chemistry for around the clock hot sex. You are on a quest to figure each other out, which is basically impossible.
  • Two apart. Easy and breezy. Always compatible element. Similar values and points of view. Best of friends with really good communication. This is going to cause challenges for sexy time. There will need to be specific efforts to be out of buddy mode. Possibly find romance from friends.
  • Three signs apart. Harsh angle between two signs that create push pull dynamic. Reactivates old painful wounds. Power struggles and dashing agendas. Keep you active and keyed up. Balance means power couple.
  • 4 signs apart. Home sweet home. Same element. Don’t have to explain yourself. Super comfy and understand at core. 100% self. Preserve mystery to keep exciting. Be active and do separate things.
  • 5 signs apart. Odd couple that is fascinating, complex combination. Soul mate or devil incarnate. Intense bond. Nothing in common. Adjust and adapt to differences. One of you wants sex and intimacy and the other wants duty and service. Self awareness would result in formidable team.
  • 6 signs apart. Opposite on wheel but lots in common. Souls are twin. Role and tag team. Challenged to grow as a person. Life appears in full relief, which can be uncomfy but then good in the end. They are a powerful tag team.

 

Using the Signs For Your Horoscope

When daily, weekly or monthly horoscopes are created, they start with the first sign in the Zodiac, Aries. Then, using the horoscope map, shift the map along the routes the different planets will take to see which ones are in Dignity, which are in Detriment, which are in Exaltation, and which are in Fall. Its all based on the analysis of the current positions of the Moon, Sun, and planets in the sky and relation to the sun sign. They generalize this information and make a projection based on the personality of the sign and the personality of whichever planets are in position to affect it. A more specific horoscope can be done for a certain individual using their specific natal chart and then tracking the planets in relation to the information that is particular to them. This is how a horoscope is made and written. Make sure you understand its purpose however. It is not about predicting the future, it is about motivating us for our future. No horoscope is expected to be spot on, because it won’t be. As mentioned previously, since signs can represent millions of people, there is no way to narrow down to the personal information. The goal is to entertain people, show that we are not alone, and help sense the atmosphere that the sun needs to handle at that moment in time. Horoscopes can be expansive, complex, and transformative.

 

Horoscopes