Presentation Transcript Astrology::Astrology: Historical Waste Of Time? ? What Are The Signs? :What Are The Signs? Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo Libra Astronomy Vs. Astrology Bibliography Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces Persons of Interest History Validity Pt. 1 Pt. 2 Popularity Today Aries Menu:Aries Menu March 21st to April 20th Symbol: – the Ram Planet: – Mars Stone: – Diamond Personality:’ – Adventurous, energetic, courageous, selfish, impulsive, impatient Likes: – Approval, wines, wealth Dislikes: – Hunger, being ignored, physical restrictions Compatibility: – Leo, Sagittarius, Gemini
Taurus Menu:Taurus Menu April 21st to May 21st Symbol – the Bull Planet – Venus Stone – Emerald Personality – Patient, warmhearted, persistent, jealous, resentful, greedy Likes – Comfort, pleasure, stability Dislikes – Being indoors, disruption, being pushed too hard Compatibility – Virgo, Capricorn, Cancer Gemini Menu:Gemini Menu May 22nd to June 21st Symbol – set of twins Planet – Mercury Stone – Moss agate Personality – Witty, intellectual, communicative, nervous, cunning, superficial Likes – Talking, reading, variety Dislikes – learning, mental inaction, being alone Compatibility – Libra, Aquarius, Aries
Cancer Menu:Cancer Menu June 22nd to July 22nd Symbol – the Crab Planet – the moon Stone – Pearl Personality – Maternal, loving, family oriented, moody, devious, supersensitive Likes – Hobbies, romance, children Dislikes – Failure, opposition, advice Compatibility – Scorpio, Pisces, Taurus Leo Menu:Leo Menu July 23rd to August 22nd Symbol – the Lion Planet – the Sun Stone – Ruby Personality – Generous, loving, creative, patronizing, bossy, overbearing Likes – Drama, children, lavish living Dislikes – Small minded people, penny pinching, mean spiritedness Compatibility – Aries,
Sagittarius, Gemini Virgo Menu:Virgo Menu August 23rd to September 23rd Symbol – the Virgin Planet – Mercury Stone – Jade Personality – Reliable, punctual, courageous, fussy, overcritical, perfectionist Likes – Analyzing things, health foods, hygiene Dislikes – Uncertainty, sloppiness, hazards to health Compatibility – Taurus, Scorpio, Cancer
Libra Menu:Libra Menu September 24rd to October 23rd Symbol – the Scales of Balance Planet – Venus Stone – Sapphire Personality – Diplomatic, romantic, easy going, Gullible, flirtatious, indecisive Likes – Sharing, gentleness, the finer things in life Dislikes – Violence, injustice, brutishness Compatibility – Gemini, Leo, Aquarius Scorpio Menu:Scorpio Menu October 24th to November 22nd Symbol – the Scorpion Planet – Pluto Stone – Opal Personality – Passionate, investigative, sensitive, stubborn, violent, aggressive Likes – Truth, sex, analysis Dislikes – Flattery, personal questions, superficiality Compatibility – Pisces, Virgo, Cancer
Sagittarius Menu:Sagittarius Menu November 23rd to December 21st Symbol – the Centaur Planet – Jupiter Stone – Topaz Personality – Optimistic, honest, philosophical, irresponsible, careless, restless Likes – Traveling, freedom, getting to the heart of the matter Dislikes – Being tied down, being constrained, details Compatibility – Leo, Aries, Libra
Capricorn Menu:Capricorn Menu December 22nd to January 20th Symbol – the Goat Planet – the Sun Stone – Black Onyx Personality – Knowledgeable, eloquent, ambitious, overly punctual, greedy, unforgiving Likes – Professionalism, purpose, firm foundations Dislikes – Ridicule, wild schemes, fantasies Compatibility – Pisces, Virgo, Scorpio Aquarius Menu:Aquarius Menu January 21st to February 19th Symbol – Water Carrier Planet – Uranus Stone – the Gem Aquarian Personality – shy, original, strong-willed, arrogant, loners, temperamental Likes – future, aving fun, food companions Dislikes – imitation, excessive loneliness, the ordinary Compatibility – Leo and Sagittarius Pisces Menu:Pisces Menu February 20th to March 20th Symbol – The fish Planet – Neptune Stone – Moonstone Personality – Imaginative, compassionate, selfless, escapist, idealist, secretive Likes – Solitude, mystery, the ridiculous Dislikes – Being criticized, arrogance, the obvious Compatibility – Taurus, Cancer, Scorpio Persons of Interest Menu :Persons of Interest Menu Aries- Maya Angelou Taurus- Tony Blair Gemini- Che Guevara Cancer- John Rambo Leo- Neil Armstrong Virgo- H.
G. Wells Scorpio- Steve Stock Sagittarius- Winston Churchill Capricorn- Edgar Allen Poe Aquarius- Jules Vern Pisces- Ralph Nader Libra- Gandhi Historical Horoscopes Menu:Historical Horoscopes Menu Astrology was first developed in Sumaria roughly 4000 years ago It then became further integrated into civilization during the Hellenistic period, when it was incorporated to the Greek mythology. This is where the zodiacs and the other principles that we use today are from. As Christianity spread through Europe, Astrology died down.
Today it is widely used as a novelty. How Valid is Astrology? Menu:How Valid is Astrology? Menu It is not valid at all. When astrology was created, the scientific knowledge of the time was incorrect in relation to the astronomical function and alignment of the planets. Today Astronomers and Scientists scoff at any possibility that there is truth in Astrology. (Validity contd. ) Menu:(Validity contd. ) Menu One would think that horoscopes would be the same no matter what source they came from.
Nowadays horoscopes have become somewhat of a novelty Many are different, contain opposing viewpoints and suggestions, and differ from one to another Here’s a horoscope from yahoo. COM for 4/15/05 for the sign pisces: Quickie: Your opinions are only opinions. Don’t turn them into a manifesto. Overview: Here’s that deja vu feeling — and this weekend is starting just like the last one. You probably won’t want to go out, though — not tonight, anyway. Have a small get-together at your place — very small. Say, a party of two? ere’s a horoscope for 4/15/05 for the sign pisces from the website my. horoscope. com Don’t worry about other people’s responsibilities. It’s time for you to have some fun, so make plans to get out with people you enjoy. A shopping spree will lead to some fabulous purchases. As one can tell they differ in outlook and wording and have few similarities The validity of horoscopes is hard to obtain so one must be careful in fully trusting in them. Then Why is it so Popular? Menu:Then Why is it so Popular? Menu Today, people have access to all forms of media without any major effort.
Looking at a horoscope is simple and can be a fun way to imagine the possibilities of the future. People apply the general statements to specific portions of their personal lives. Surprisingly enough, roughly 22% of Americans believe in what they find in their horoscope. As long as there is demand, there is money to be made. Astrology vs. Astronomy Menu :Astrology vs. Astronomy Menu Astrology: The study that assumes and attempts to interpret the influence of the heavenly bodies on human affairs. (Not scientific*) Astronomy: The science that deals with the material universe beyond the earths atmosphere (Scientific*)
