The Astrological Sun Signs: The Personality of Scorpio

Those born between October 23rd and November 21st are born under the sign of Scorpio, the eighth of the sun signs. This sign symbolizes the strongest idealism. Scorpio is the sign of the scorpion, and an individual with this trait tends to express the words "I desire."

The Character of Scorpio

Those influenced by the sign of Scorpio often have extreme personalities. This means a Scorpio is either powerful or weak, clinging or independent, cold or passionate. Either the best or the worst of human nature will be expressed, and expressed vocally and violently. Intensity is woven into the very fiber of this sign.

Scorpios are often misunderstood. If you're a Scorpio, you're likely emotion and magnetic, two characteristics that come together and allow you to exert influence (and often force) on those around you. You are strong to the point of overbearing, but you usually have only the best of intentions. Though you often appear impassive and unapproachable, you have a passionate nature and a deep spiritual strength that is often overlooked.

Unfortunately, you have a destructive side to your character that can harm you and those around you. To keep this at bay you must have an outlet for your passion. Most Scorpios channel this passion into their careers, but some choose love or even a hobby. The important thing is that you have something. Even with this outlet, however, Scorpios live with heightened emotion. This means you might be brooding, resentful, jealous, and even vengeful. On the lighter side, you are dedicated and energetic. You are driven when pursuing a goal and have more endurance than any other sign. You combine these traits as you search for the meaning to your life.

Some Scorpios are philosophical, sometimes even spiritual, and an interest in religion or even the occult often develops. You have an inborn intuition and are blessed with the ability to understand the hearts and minds of others. Most of those born under water signs have psychic abilities, but only fearless Scorpio will delve into the mysteries of the universe.

A natural curiosity drives you to look beneath the surface. There is a quality to your personality that others sometimes lack. your desire to ferret out the details make you great at researching, learning a new language, or understanding a new subject. You love to understand and learn, and will go to great lengths to make this happen.

Scorpio is adaptable and ready for anything. You have the ability to change things in your life at a moment's notice, whether this is a lover, a career, or just the way you arrange your furniture. Sometimes these changes bring you to the brink of disaster, but Scorpio has the unique ability to turn disaster to success.

Too many times astrologers focus on the domineering and destructive aspects of Scorpio. But it's important to remember that Scorpio can also be loving, generous, loyal, and even gentle. Most are idealists who only want the best for those around them, and virtually all Scorpios have an innate desire to adhere to their own high principles.

The Sign of Scorpio and Its Relationship With Others

You love deeply and passionately, but your relationships (romantic and otherwise) tend to be complicated. The real problem is that you can go from generous and affectionate to violent and unpredictable with very little warning. You're a little like the weather, only more impossible to predict. You're loyal to the end, but you can also become jealous and possessive, which ruins some of your better friendships. Things with you are all or nothing, and you're not very tolerant of shortcomings in others.

For good or ill, you never forget and you never forgive. You remember all favors done to you and will repay the when you can, but you'll also wait years to get even. You rather enjoy both extremes, and reeking vengeance is something you enjoy spending your time on. You'd never harm anyone who hasn't hurt you first, but you'll certainly hunt down any transgressors. It is advisable to avoid harming a Scorpio, for most are as deadly as the scorpion that is the symbol of this deadly sign.

You thrive on competition and have to win, but you're careful to conceal this from those you care about. You don't want to damage the pride of anyone without cause, but you can't stomach losing and will file away information for future use. Your impeccable memory helps here.

Your practical and shrewd nature makes you a formidable opponent in business and you are clever with money. You rarely spend more money that you have and you can slowly but surely amass great wealth. You do have a tendency to do things first and announce them later, which can irritate business partners. But this works for you when dealing with an opponent, because by the time he or she is aware of your intentions, it's already done.

Most Scorpios are quite controlling and need to be in charge of any situation. You probably like to be in a position of authority and resent being told what to do. This can be a problem in romantic relationships, but eventually you are able to find someone to love. This takes time, as you don't trust your heart to others easily. But once you do, you love deeply and forever.

Scorpio can be a positive force for good in the world. A true Scorpio is intense and vivid, ruled by passion in every area of your life. If Scorpio were a color, it would be a bright crimson, the color of passion.

The Astrological Sun Signs: The Details of Libra

The seventh of the sun signs is Libra, and those born between September 23rd and October 22nd are under its influence. Libra can be active, easygoing, artistic, and peaceable, but understanding this complex sun sign takes more than simply looking at a list of traits. The personality of Libra is highly dependent on the details associated with the sign of the scales.

The Libra Personality

The typical Libra is diplomatic and polished, enjoying and encouraging harmony with all around them. A social life is important to those born under this sign. Most Librans prize beauty and actively seek it out. Librais a cardinal, masculine air sign. Masculine signs are outwardly directed and strong through action. Cardinal signs are the initiators of the world, starting projects but only rarely seeing the through to completion. Those born under an air sign are intellectual, creative, and communicate well. These factors come together to create someone who has the need to act, and act quickly. These actions are usually well thought out and measured, but often ideas are abandoned into the hands of others before they can come to fruition.

Libra is ruled by the planet Venus, an ancient goddess of love and beauty. Venus rules the ideas of pleasure , art, adornment, and social pursuits. Its influence over Libra can cause a leaning towards self-indulgence and love of luxury, sometimes at the expense of others. Too much influence by this planet can result in a fickle personality and an inability to commit to a course of action.

The primary symbol of Libra is the scales. These signify balance, equilibrium, justice, and order. The glyph (written symbol) of Libra represents the scale, which exists in perfect balance. This was the ancient symbol for the setting sun and was regarded as a doorway between two worlds. The glyph is a crescent moon connected to two straight lines resting above a third line. This represents emotions bounded on either side by reasons. The line below symbolizes partnership and balance.

The Correspondences of Libra

The sign of Libra rules the lower back, the kidneys, and the buttocks. Librans tend to suffer from lower back strain and problems in the lumbar region. They can also be prone to kidney or bowel infections. Muscle strain is common, but this can usually be handled with common relaxation techniques.

Friday is considered a lucky day for Libra, and the numbers six and nine are special to most people born under this sign. Opal is associated with Libra because it grants clear insight. This stone also brings financial success, eliminates jealousy, and limits greed. The colors or romance, harmony, and refinement are usually connected to this sign.

Some other correspondences of Libra include:

• The colors blue and lavender
• Cities such as Charleston, Copenhagen, Lisbon, and Vienna
• Countries such as Argentina, Burma, China, Japan, and Tibet
• Trees such as almond, ash, and cypress
• Flowers such as cosmos, hydrangeas, and rose
• Copper and compound metals containing copper
• Snakes and lizards

Many of the details associated with Libra are connected to the ideas of balance and harmony. These are admirable qualities, but Librans do have their darker side. Those born under the sign of Libra tend to stir up negative emotions in others in situations relating to love. They are indecisive and often make a declaration of love too quickly, taking it back far too late. This angers and disappoints lovers and potential lovers. Librans also have a tendency to be fickle and faithless and should guard against committing too soon.

The Astrological Sun Signs: The Personality of Libra

Those born between September 23rd and October 22nd are born under the sign of Libra, the seventh of the sun signs. This sign symbolizes captivating charm. Libra is the sign of the scales, and an individual with this trait often expresses the words "I balance."

The Character of Libra

Those born under this astrological sign are easy to life and possess elegance and taste. They are usually beautiful to look at, for their brilliance shines from within. They have the gift of making other people feel important and are good listeners. Librans also know how to draw a person out of their shell no matter what obstacles may be in the way.

If you were born a Libra, you will likely admire beauty in all its forms. This means you're probably fond of the arts, including music, paintings, and the written word. Your home has a touch of style that reflects your own elegance and you have the ability to entertain a large group of people and make them all feel special. You enjoy the comforts of life and everyone knows it.

Of course, with each sign, there is a downside. And for Libra it's the expectation of admiration. You're a natural narcissist and have a need to be the center of attention. You enjoy compliments and remember who has and who has not granted you praise. But you don't tend to look past the compliment, leaving you open to the manipulations of a skilled and sophisticated schemer.

If there's a sign of relationships, it's Libra. Your energies are mostly focused on combining your skills and abilities with those of others. This applies to professional and personal relationships. The more connections you have, the happier and more effective you are. Emotional situations are relatively easy for you to handle and you understand all points of view equally well. At least until your self-centered side rises to the fore with its own set of ideas.

The Sign of Libra and Its Relationship With Others

Since the symbol of Libra is the scales, it should come as no surprise that balance and harmony are an integral part of the lives of most Librans. Keeping life in order brings happiness, at least for you. You value peace and serenity and will do almost anything to attain these things. You don't like confrontation or dissension and try your best to avoid it.

You understand other points of view easily, making you great at solving problems, especially emotional disputes. You are a natural diplomat and know when to keep your mouth shut. You'll hide your own opinions and feelings when necessary, especially if doing so means finding a resolution just a little faster.

You try to be all things to all people as you seek approval, but in doing so you may come off as indecisive. In your quest to balance every individual situation, you may unbalance the greater whole. And under your serene surface, you struggle to make decisions that commit you to a single course of action.

As a Libra, you have excellent instincts, but you don't put enough faith in them. You are easygoing and even tempered, but this can make you an underachiever if you don't find some ambition. You generally don't want anything enough to fight for it, and you don't like hardship, which often has to be experienced to achieve great success.

The exception to this is when you're denied something to which you feel entitled. This alone can ruffle your calm, forcing you into confrontation when you'd rather run. Librans have a reputation for occasional stubbornness, and you don't disappoint. You like everything to be fair, and if you're entitled to something, you'll find a way to get it.

You get along with most people, especially those who are even tempered and have a good sense of humor. You can appreciate talent in all its forms and enjoy a variety of hobbies. You also surround yourself with talented people. It's not unusual for a Libran to have writers, artists, and musicians as close friends.

Despite your many talents, you're not great with money. You have no real love of money itself, but with the things money can buy. Many born under this sign disdain hard work, making money hard to come by. If you combine this reluctance to work with a love of the arts, it should come as no surprise that many Librans find work in the arts, often becoming decorators, painters, actors, composers, or writers. This may be hard work, but it's the kind of work a Libran can enjoy.

If you were born a Libran, you are probably an idealist and a romantic. Most Librans are also affectionate, sentimental, optimistic, and willing to please. But it is the natural charm of the sun sign Libra that really defines this sign.

The Astrological Sun Signs: The Details of Virgo

The sixth of the sun signs is Virgo, and those born between August 23rd and September 22nd are under its influence. Virgo can be reserved, modest, and practical, but there is far more to understanding this discriminating astrological sign than simply looking at a list of traits. Many times, the personality of Virgo is discussed, but the details are ignored. In truth, both are important to grasp the subtleties of the sign of the virgin.

The Virgo Personality

The typical Virgo is industrious, analytical, painstaking, and seeks to know and understand the mysteries of the world. Virgo is a mutable, feminine earth sign. Feminine sun signs are self-contained and strong through inner reserves. Mutable signs are flexible, versatile, and adaptable. Those born under an earth sign are practical and stable. These factors come together to indicate someone who might be willing to accept change and is eternally practical. On the other hand, this person may internalize a little too much and be unwilling to share their inner feelings.

Virgo is ruled by the planet Mercury, an ancient god of communication and commerce. Mercury rules the traits of intelligence and reason, but can also indicate a predisposition towards a high-strung temperament. The temper of those ruled by Mercury is not easily aroused, but their anger, once brought to the surface, can be terrible.

The primary symbol of Virgo is the virgin. The virgin is pure, modest, industrious, and lives to be of service to others. The glyph (written symbol) of Virgo represents a virgin. If you can't immediately see this, picture the female reproductive organs closed and untouched. It takes a minute, but most people usually see it. The straight line connected by curved lines, one of which is crossed, represents wisdom tied to feeling and emotion, but crossed with a healthy dose of practicality.

The Correspondences of Virgo

The sign of Virgo rules the nervous system and intestines. As such, those born under this astrological sign are prone to illnesses caused by stress and nervous tension. Ulcers can be a particular problem to many Virgos as they attempt to deal with the stress of daily life. Relaxation techniques such as meditation are of of particular use for anyone born a Virgo.

Wednesday is considered the luckiest day for a Virgo, and the numbers five and three are especially attractive. Sapphire is associated with Virgo because this stone brings tranquility of mind and protects against illness and injury while traveling. The colors of refinement and taste are also connected to the sign of Virgo.

Some other correspondences of Virgo are:

• The colors grey and navy blue
• Cities such as Boston, Heidelberg, Paris, and Strasbourg
• Countries such as Crete, Greece, Turkey, and West Indies
• Any nut-bearing trees
• Flowers such as morning glory and pansy
• Mercury (the metal, as well as the planet)
• Small domestic pets (especially cats, small dogs, and rodents)

Many of the details connected to Virgo are associated with an analytical mind and the restraint of emotion. Those ruled by Virgo sometimes arouse anger and violence in others because of their tendency to interfere. Their critical tongues and unemotional attitudes may sometimes isolate them from others and cause rifts in promising relationships.