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Pisces (astrology)the twelfth astrological sign in the Zodiac

Pisces (astrology)

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Pisces the Fish
♓
Pisces.svg
Zodiac SymbolFish
Duration (Tropical, Western)18 February – 20 March (2010, UTC)
Duration (Sidereal, Hindu)[1]15 March – 8 April (2010, UTC)
ConstellationPisces
Zodiac ElementWater
Zodiac QualityMutable
DomicileNeptune(day) , Jupiter(night)
DetrimentMercury
ExaltationVenus
FallMercury
v • d • e
Pisces (♓) is the twelfth astrological sign in the Zodiac, which originates from the Pisces constellation. In western astrology this sign is no longer aligned with the constellation because of the precession of the equinoxes. In astrology, Pisces is considered a "feminine", negative (introvert) sign.
It is also considered a water sign and one of the four mutable signs. (Mutable signs have a longing for movement and are extremely restless. Pisces is the most watery sign. It is constantly trying to adapt itself to its ever-changing feelings and to the moods and whims of others.)
Pisces has been traditionally ruled by the planet Jupiter, but since its discovery, Neptune has been considered a modern ruler of this sign. Being the twelfth sign, Pisces is associated with the astrological twelfth house.
Individuals born when the Sun was in this sign are considered Pisceans. Under the tropical zodiac, the Sun is in Pisces roughly from February 18 to March 20, ending on the moment of vernal equinox by definition. Under the sidereal zodiac, it is currently there roughly from March 15 to April 13.

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According to one Greek myth, Pisces represents the fish into which Aphrodite and her son Eros transformed in order to escape the fire god Typhon; they are tied together with a cord on their tails, to make sure they do not lose one another.[6] Alternatively, the twin fish were placed in the heavens in honor of their heroic deed of saving Aphrodite and Eros from Typhon on the river Euphrates. There is also much variety in body structure, life patterns and habitats of species that belong to the same class.

[edit] Compatibilities

Generally, the Pisces sign are considered to be compatible with other water signs such as, Cancer, Scorpio and other Pisces. Also the earth signs Capricorn and Taurus, which is ruled by Venus. [2] These signs share a watery demeanor and are believed to relate with each other on that merit.

[edit] Mythology

See Pisces (constellation) Mythology

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ assuming an ayanamsa of 23.86° as of 2000 according to N. C. Lahiri. The precise value used may vary, but is mostly set close to 24°.
  2. ^ The Diagram Group, The Little Giant Encyclopedia of The Zodiac, p 171, Sterling Publishing Company, New York, 1997

[edit] References

  • The complete handbook of Astrology ; published by Marshall Cavendish books of 119 Wardour Street, London WIV3TD, England.
http://www.agoyangyang.com/pisces/pisces.html
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Aquarius (astrology)is the eleventh astrological sign

Aquarius (astrology)

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Aquarius
Aquarius.svg
Zodiac SymbolWater Carrier
Duration (Tropical, Western)20 January – 18 February (2010, UTC)
Duration (Sidereal, Hindu)[1]12 February – 7 March (2010, UTC)
ConstellationAquarius
Zodiac ElementAir
(Color= Rich Purple)
Zodiac QualityFixed[2]
DomicileUranus (day), Saturn (night)
DetrimentSun
ExaltationMercury (modern), Neptune (modern)
FallPluto (modern)
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Aquarius (♒)(Greek: Υδρόχοος) is the eleventh astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation Aquarius. In western astrology, the sign is no longer aligned with the constellation as a result of the precession of the equinoxes. In astrology, Aquarius is considered a "masculine", positive (extrovert) sign. It is also considered an air sign and is one of four fixed signs.[3] Aquarius has been traditionally ruled by the planet Saturn, and, since its discovery, Uranus has been considered a modern ruler of this sign. Being the eleventh sign of the zodiac, Aquarius is associated with the astrological eleventh house.
Individuals born when the Sun was in this sign are considered Aquarius individuals. Under the tropical zodiac, the Sun is in Aquarius roughly from January 20 to about February 17. Under the sidereal zodiac, it is currently there roughly from February 13 to March 14.

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Aquarius is sometimes identified with Ganymede, a beautiful youth in Greek mythology with whom Zeus fell in love and, in the disguise of an eagle (represented by the constellation Aquila) carried off to Olympus to be cup-bearer to the gods. Aquarius has also been identified as the pourer of the waters that flooded the Earth in the ancient Greek version of the Great Flood myth. As such, the constellation Eridanus the river is sometimes identified as a river being poured by Aquarius.
Aquarius may also, together with the constellation Pegasus, be part of the origin of the myth of the Mares of Diomedes[citation needed], which forms one of The Twelve Labours of Heracles. Its association with pouring out rivers, and the nearby constellation of Capricornus, may be the source of the myth of the Augean stable, which forms another of the labours.

[edit] Compatibilities

Generally, Aquarius sign are considered to be compatible with other signs such as, Gemini, Libra, Aries, Scorpio, Sagittarius and other Aquarius.[4] These signs share an airy demeanor and are believed to relate with each other on that merit.
There are many variables that determine compatibility in astrology, such as birth dates, birth months, birth years, position of a sign within the Sun, the Moon, Stars, etc. The signs listed as compatible with Aquarius do not reflect an 'individual profile' or individual reading as interpreted within astrology, but rather reflect a general guideline and reference to compatibility as dictated by variables such as Qualities and Elements within the Zodiac.[4] The branch of astrology dealing with interpersonal compatibilities is called Synastry.

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  1. ^ assuming an ayanamsa of 23.86° as of 2000 according to N. C. Lahiri. The precise value used may vary, but is mostly set close to 24°.
  2. ^ Zadkiel, 1861. Page 8.
  3. ^ Jeff Mayo, Teach Yourself Astrology, pp 38-41, Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1979
  4. ^ a b The Diagram Group, The Little Giant Encyclopedia of The Zodiac, p 171, Sterling Publishing Company, New York, 1997
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Capricorn (astrology)the tenth astrological sign in the Zodiac

Capricorn (astrology)

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Capricorn, the Sea goat
♑
Capricorn.svg
Zodiac SymbolSeagoat
Duration (Tropical, Western)22 December – 20 January (2010, UTC)
Duration (Sidereal, Hindu)[1]13 January – 8 February (2010, UTC)
ConstellationCapricornus
Zodiac ElementEarth
Zodiac QualityCardinal
DomicileUranus (night), Saturn (day)
DetrimentMoon
ExaltationMars, Pluto
FallJupiter, Neptune
v • d • e
Capricorn (♑) is the tenth astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Capricornus. In western astrology, this sign is no longer aligned with the constellation as a result of the precession of the equinoxes. In astrology, Capricorn is considered a "feminine", negative (introvert) sign.[2] It is also considered an earth sign and one of the four cardinal signs. Capricorn is ruled by the planet Saturn. Being the tenth sign of the zodiac, Capricorn has been associated with the astrological tenth house. Individuals born when the Sun was in this sign are considered Capricorn individuals. Under the tropical zodiac, the Sun enters Capricorn by definition at the moment of winter solstice, or roughly at December 22, and leaves it around January 19. Under the sidereal zodiac, it is currently there roughly from January 15 to February 15.

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This constellation is sometimes mistakenly identified as Amalthea, the goat that suckled the infant Zeus after his mother Rhea saved him from being devoured by his father Cronos (in Greek mythology). The goat's broken horn was transformed into the cornucopia or horn of plenty. Some ancient sources claim that this derives from the sun "taking nourishment" while in the constellation, in preparation for its climb back northward.[citation needed] However, the constellation is more often depicted as a goat with a fish's tail. One myth says that when the goat-god Pan was attacked by the monster Typhon, he dove into the Nile; the parts above the water remained a goat, but those under the water transformed into a fish.
Capricorn is sometimes depicted as a sea-goat, and sometimes as a terrestrial goat. The reasons for this are unknown, but the image of a sea-goat goes back at least to Babylonian times. Furthermore the Sumerian god Enki's symbols included a goat and a fish, which later combined into a single beast, the goat Capricorn, recognised as the Zodiacal constellation Capricornus.
"The symbol of the goat rising from the body of a fish represents with greatest propriety the mountainous buildings of Babylon rising out of its low and marshy situation; the two horns of the goat being emblematic of the two towns, Nineveh and Babylon, the former built on the Tigris, the latter on the Euphrates; but both subjected to one sovereignity."[3]

[edit] Compatibility

Generally, those born under the Capricorn sign are considered to be compatible with other signs such as Taurus, Virgo, Cancer, Scorpio, and other Capricorns.[4] These signs share an earthy demeanor and are believed to relate with each other on that merit.
There are many variables that determine compatibility in astrology, such as birth dates, birth months, birth years, sign within the Sun, the Moon, Stars. The signs listed as compatible with Capricorn do not reflect an individual profile or individual reading as interpreted within astrology, but rather reflect a general guideline and reference to compatibility as dictated by variables such as Qualities and Elements within the Zodiac. The branch of astrology dealing with interpersonal compatibilities is called Synastry.

[edit] References

  1. ^ assuming an ayanamsa of 23.86° as of 2000 according to N. C. Lahiri. The precise value used may vary, but is mostly set close to 24°.
  2. ^ Jeff Mayo, Teach Yourself Astrology, pp 38-41, Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1979
  3. ^ Cole, John. A Treatise on the Circular Zodiac of Tentyra, in Egypt. London, Longman and co. 1824.
  4. ^ The Diagram Group, The Little Giant DJ cock Encyclopedia of The Zodiac, p 171, Sterling Publishing Company, New York, 1997


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