What is astrology?

The word astrology combines the roots Astro- and -ology. It is a greek word which means 'knowledge or "science", translating to knowledge of the stars. However, there is a difference between astronomy and astrology. Moreover, Astronomy is a science while Astrology is fortune telling.

"According to astrology, the period of the year which each sign of the zodiac dominates is determined by the time in which the Sun is "in" its corresponding constellation. "

Therefore, unfortunately, as fun as it sounds, it is not actually possible to observe a zodiacal constellation in the night sky during the time its sign is dominant. So, you're probably thinking, when can I see my zodiacal constellation? You can look for your constellation in the exact opposite time of the year of it's dominance.

What Your Zodiac Sign Reveals

Capricorn (Dec. 22- Jan. 19)

Sea Goat

Summer constellation, viewed in the night sky in the month of August

Strength: Responsible, patient

Weakness: Dictatorial, conceited

Aquarius (Jan. 20- Feb. 18)

Water Bearer

Summer constellation, viewed in night sky in September

Strength: Witty, clever

Weakness: Stubborn, aloof

Pisces (Feb. 19- Mar. 20)

Fishes

Autumn constellation, viewed in night sky in October

Strength: Compassionate, accepting

Weakness: Oversensitive, indecisive

Aries (Mar. 21- April 19)

Ram

Autumn constellation, viewed in night sky in November

Strength: Independent

Weakness: Moody

Taurus (April 20- May 20)

Bull

Autumn constellation, best viewed in night sky in December

Strength: Dependable, persistent

Weakness: Stubborn, lazy

Gemini (May 21-June 21)

Twins

Winter constellation, viewed in night sky in January

Strength: Energetic, clever

Weakness: Superficial, impulsive

Cancer (June 22- July 22)

Crab

Winter constellation, viewed in night sky in January

Strengths: Loyal, Dependable

Weaknesses: Moody, clingy

Leo (July 23- Aug. 22)

Lion

Winter constellation, viewed in night sky in March

Strengths: Confident, Ambitious

Weaknesses: Pretentious, Melodramatic

Virgo (Aug. 23- Sept. 22)

Virgin

Spring constellation, viewed in night sky in April

Strengths: Analytical, observant

Weaknesses: Skeptical, inflexible

Libra (Sept. 23- Oct. 23)

Scales

Spring constellation, best viewed in night sky in May

Strengths: Hospitable, diplomatic

Weaknesses: superficial, vain

Scorpio (Oct. 24- Nov. 21)

Scorpion

Spring constellation, best viewed in night sky in June

Strengths: Resourceful, dynamic

Weaknesses: Jealousy, manipulative

Sagittarius (Nov. 22- Dec. 21)

Archer

Summer constellation, viewed in night sky in July

Strengths: Independent, optimistic

Weaknesses: Irresponsible, unemotional

Is your birthdate on a cusp?

to be born on a cusp means you were born on the first or last day of a Sun sign. Moreover, you will relate and benefit from reading both your own sun sign as well as the Sun sign that precedes or follows your date of birth. In other words, it is likely that you would likely have traits from the two zodiac signs that connect at your birthdate.