The zodiac is a collection of human figures, mythical creatures, and objects including the scales. The word zodiac is derived from greek, and means circle of figures or living things. Babylonian astronomers divided the band of the zodiac into 12 equal sections or “signs.” They recorded how the sun, the moon, and the planets moved through the signs for the purpose of astrology, which was the earliest study of the heavens. The moon and sun were considered to be planets.

The earliest astrologers thought that the Earth was the the center of the universe, and all the other heavenly bodies revolved around it. It was around this time that astrologers began casting horoscopes based on the position of the sun, the moon, and the planets in the zodiac. Each of the 12 signs represents a period of 28-31 days of the year.

Your birth date falls within one of these periods and determines which astrological sign is yours. Just like each of us, each of the signs is different and holds clues to who we are, what we like and dislike, and to whom and what we are attracted.

Each week, I will have at least one new zodiac sign article, so follow my author page and look out for your sign each week!!

Polarity? Each sign has a “polarity” or a opposite. The two signs convey opposite characteristics.

Masculine or Feminine? The 12 signs are divided by masculine (which are considered to be strong through action) and the feminine (which are considered to be strong through thought)

Qualities? The signs are divided into three groups which signify their relationship within the world. The three qualities of these groups are:

Cardinal: these signs are creators.

Fixed: these signs are finishers

Mutable: these signs are adaptable.

“I Feel Cancer” June 21- July 22

You have a forceful personality and love to push the envelope, yet are quite cautious. Cancerians are not easy to understand. One day you are kind and patient. The next day you are cranky, indifferent and only interested in yourself. You embody myriad contradictions

You have a difficult time trusting others and tend to hide your deepest feelings and thoughts; therefore, others do not know that you are very sensitive.

Cancers need constant love and affection, and you thrive off of encouragement. When they care about someone or something, you care with incredible loyalty and depth. You have a large impact on others and are great at making others feel important and understood. You are perceptive in your intuitions and can sense the slightest change in others. You are an observer with an eye for details.

Money means security for you, no matter how much you have, you never feel completely secure. You are a highly emotional person who is constantly feeling and observing. Change is not something you embrace willingly and you will easily repeat an action only if you have completed it successfully before.

Good Traits:

• Loyal
• Sympathetic
• Industrious
• Cautious
• Determined

Challenging Traits:

• Secretive
• Moody
• Tempestuous
• Touchy
• Clingy

Characteristics

Duality: Feminine

Element: Water

Quality: Cardinal

Primary Trait: Loyal

Ruling Planet: The Moon

Polarity: Capricorn

Lucky Day: Monday

Lucky Numbers: 3 and 7

Lucky Dates: 2nd, 11th, 21st

Birthstone: Ruby

Color: Sea green and silver

Flowers: Larkspur and Acanthus

Trees: Ones that are rich in sap

Herbs: Tarragon, Verbena

Metal: Silver

Part of the body ruled by Cancer: The breasts and stomach. You are predisposed to digestive ailments caused by stress.

Love Compatibility:

Virgo: Your life with a Virgo will be filled with patience and understanding.

Scorpio: Mutual trust and acceptance will make this a very positive relationship.

Pisces: Your relationship will be filled with rich romance and feelings.

Taurus: Security, warmth, and romance will fill your lives.