Those born between November 23rd and December 21st are ruled by the sign of Sagittarius, whose astrological symbols are the centaur and the arrow. The arrow of Sagittarius represents Chiron, the bow-wielding centaur, who was half-man and half-horse. Chiron was the first doctor of herbal medicine. He was also a sage and the tutor of Achilles. The legend of Chiron may have started out with stories of a wise and skillful hunter, perhaps the leader of the first tribe to hunt from the back of the horse. As the hunting parties of different tribes crossed paths, they could have exchanged stories of Chiron's deeds as they sat under the night sky discussing far-away lands and the different religions, philosophies, and customs they had seen on their long journeys. These journeys were made possible by travel on horseback.
Sagittarius is associated with the type of travel that broadens the mind. In addition, Sagittarius is the sign of higher learning, widespread dissemination of knowledge, the great outdoors, natural healing, religions, philosophies, customs, laws, and all things foreign. The parts of the body ruled by Sagittarius are the thighs, since these are the center of motion of the body.
People born under the sign of Sagittarius function best when they are learning and teaching.
Those born between October 24th and November 22nd are ruled by the sign of Scorpio, whose astrological symbol is the scorpion. The sun's entrance into the sign of Scoprio was a matter of life and death to our ancestors. The sun's heat was dying and the leaves were falling from the trees. Crops and flowers withered. The least prized of the livestock were killed and the meat preserved for the coming winter. All this death must have reminded the ancients of their own mortaility. But they also realized that the leaves, crops, and flowers would live again in the spring. The animals that were killed would live on in their offspring and through the people who consumed their flesh to survive. The reality of their everyday world suggested the possibility of a life after death in the spiritual world.
Scorpio is associated with the most powerful and magickal mysteries in our lives including sex, death and ressurection, power, and change. The parts of the body ruled by Scorpio are the eliminative and reproductive organs.
People born under the sign of Scorpio function best when they can use their power for getting to the heart of a matter without regard for diplomacy.
Those born between September 24th and October 23rd are ruled by the sign of Libra, whose astrological symbol is the balance scales. The scales of Libra is one of the few signs in western astrology that is neither human nor animals. The balance scales remind us that the time of Libra was when the harvest was weighed and measured against other years and other farmers. Public declarations of contractual partnerships were made and fulfilled as good were exchanged for their fair market value. But the perfect balance of the Libran scales was a reminder that the the winter was fast approaching. Many things are important when the winter finally comes, including a balanced and healthy relationship.
Libra is associated with relationships, partnerships, coming before the public, contracts, diplomacy, harmony and balance, art, beauty, and marriage. the parts of the body ruled by Libra are the diaphragm and the kidneys, as these are placed in the middle of our bodies, providing balance.
Those people born under the sign of Libra function best when in pursuit of harmony and balance.
Those born between August 24th and September 23rd are ruled by the astrological sign of Virgo, whose astrological symbol is the virgin. This virgin is usually represented by a woman with a sheaf of wheat. In ancient times, Virgo was the time to start winding down for the year. Even the most fun-loving person had to admit that the crops were ready to be harvested. The work to be done became more urgent as the realization that winter was approaching dawned. Closed attention was paid to the logical and most efficient techniques necessary to produce maximum results. Both weeding by hand and natural insect repellents were necessary to ensure the health of mature plants. This precaution also increased the health of people and their livestock.
Virgo has come to be associated with analysis, attention to detail, handcrafts, worry, hygiene and health, food, labor, and doing what needs doing. The part of the body ruled by Virgo is the intestines because of their ability to digest and "analyze" food.
People born under the sign of Virgo function best when their genius for criticism is accepted and used constructively.
