Astrology literally means "the Science of the Stars", from the Greek astrologia: astron

(constellation; star) and logia (study of; ordering principle; utterance). It contains both the idea of an organised body of knowledge of the cosmos, along with the way the stars "speak" to us, or give meaning to our lives. A person who practices astrology is called an astrologer. A very ancient, but still vital discipline, astrology seeks the meaning and application of the influences of the planets, stars and other celestial phenomena in our lives. Astrology and astronomy have in modern times become separate studies, though for most of human history they were two sides of the same coin Exploring ourselves, our relationships and our place within the world, astrology has found that the symbolic relationships between the heavenly bodies are

Astrology is one of the great adventures of human civilization and has contributed greatly to people’s lives and to our culture over time. Astrology’s

purpose is to use the positions of the planets and stars in the sky to gather information on the individual and on humanity. Astrology is a system that enables us to understand the past, present and the future within a universe full of meaning.

— Joseph Crane

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significant, and can be seen as a map to human destiny. This is expressed in the hermetic maxim:

It is said that each sign of the zodiac represents and affects specific parts of the human body.Certain stones and gems are also assigned to each sign, and may be used as talismans or meditation focal points.

Mayan astrology is very front and center at the moment with the emphasis on 2012 in the main stream media. The Mayans had a very complicated and precise way of measuring the movement of the stars through the heavens, and believed as a culture that all things were govened by their transit across the skies. Pyramids also played a large part in their physical life, like the Egyptians astrology and astronomy were one subject.

Many Cultures through history have had their own version of

astrology, Each making sense of the world by interpreting the

movement of the stars

Many modern people dismiss the idea that the stars have any affect on our experiences here on earth, but every newspaper has a horoscope section, and most people when asked will know their sign. There is quantifiable proof from centuries of astrological calculations that there is something to it..What do you think?

As Above, So Below

Aries Taurus GeminiMarch 21st to April

19th.

April 20th to May

20th

May 21st to June

20th

Individuals born under the Earth signs; Capricorn, Virgo and Taurus, are said to be

grounded. They really enjoy the physicality of the world, it’s food, sex, money and structures. They often collect objects and their houses are often full of possessions. This love of the physical can also lead them astray. They can become obsessed by the body, beauty and money to the point where

it causes a lack of balance in their lives and extreme suffering.

Earth Signs

Those individuals born under the three fire signs, Sagittarius, Aries and Leo are often fiery in nature. They can be volatile, yet passionate, blunt yet honest. Their biggest challenges lay in their impetuous natures. They are often the doers in society, rattling the cages of the more subdued.

Fire Signs

Positive Aspects

Positive Aspects

Positive Aspects

Aries is a courageous leader, and has a quick grasp of any situation..

An enterprising personality able to take on any project

with passion!

Taurus has a patient, staedfast and

reliable personality. You know where you stand with

Taurus. Also warm and sensual by

nature

Geminis are bright, witty and adaptable, and they can argue

their way out of any situation.They

love gathering information,

processing it , then expressing it.

Garnet

Sapphire

Agate

Cancer Leo VirgoJune 21st to July 22nd

July 23rd to August

22nd

August 23rd to

September 22nd

Many of the tarot cards use the same symbols as tradtinal astrology. The sun corresponds to the masculine principle, action oriented, willpower, courage, creativity and purpose. Leo is represented by the sun. The sign of the leader; the ruler..King, as represented in Leo by the Lion.

Positive Aspects

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Aspects

Cancerians are sensitive, kind,

and sympathetic, expressing this in

their home and family. They can be very self-assured.

Virgos are gifted with a sharp

intellect that allows them to analyze

the natural order of things.Methodical

and precise.

Leos are attuned to the life giving aspects of

the Sun and this appears as a flamboyant person, generous and charming.They are also loyal, full

of self assurance and play hard and enjoy pleasure, they make good companions.

Emerald

Ruby

Citrine

Libra Scorpio SagittariusSeptember 23rd to

October 22nd

October 23rd to

Novenber 21st

November 22nd to

December 21st

Those individuals born under the three water signs, Scorpio, Pisces and Cancer, are the most emotional of the zodiac. The liquid quality of water referencing their free flowing, intuitive and deeply feeling natures. This emotionality can both serve them, as creative and intuitive talents are common in these people, but can also make them tender and easily hurt in a harsh world.. The shells represented

on the symbols of Cancer the crab, and Scorpio the scorpion attest to the

protective outer covering that may appear as aloofness or coldnes...in fact the opposite is the case!

Water Signs

Positive Aspects

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Aspects

Scorpios are very compassionate

people, intensely emotional, they undestand the

pain that others go through.

Librans are easy going, charming and pleasant, and

relationships are very important for them.

They value peace and are fair minded.They can charm people into

what they want.

Sagittarius is optimistic, outgoing and adaptable.They

interact spontaneosly with life and often go on a great quest for

its meaning. they need alot of freedom, but in

exchange will give others the same.

Peridot

Amethyst

Turquoise

Capricorn Aquarius PiscesDecember 22nd to January

19th

January 20th to

February 18th

February 19th to March

20th

Those people affected by the Air signs of the Zodiac, Aquarius, Libra and Gemini are often idea people. They can be seen as unemotional, but this really isn’t so. They are friendly but not deeply attached to the material. Idealistic, they are often leaders.

Air Signs

Positive AspectsPositive

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Capricorns have a great sense of humour,

they are also patient, prudent,

disciplined and reliable.

Aquariuns are lively, inventive and original.they are often out of

step with the rest of the world, nut that

doesn’t matter.

Pisceans are sympathetic and compassionate.They

feel very strongly for people and make good friens.They are often very intuitive and can be very selfless and of service to others.They

feel deeply and often offer unconditional love to

others.

Lapiz

Aquamarine

RockCrystal

Egyptian Astrology Chinese Astrology

The exact origins of the twelve animal system remain unknown. However, legend has it that, once

upon a time, the Jade King was bored, having nothing to do in Heaven. He did not see what was happening on Earth, as he had servants attending to his every wish. He decided that he wanted to see the animals that inhabited the earth, so he sent word to his advisors to bring him twelve animals (which he considered a good sampling). The advisor first sent an invitation to the Rat, telling him to also bring the cat. The Rat's jealousy prevented the cat from actually receiving the invitation.Further invitations were sent to the Ox, the Tiger, the Rabbit, the Dragon, the Snake, the Horse, the Ram, the Monkey, the Rooster and the Dog. Their presence was requested at the palace the following day. When they lined up in front of the king, he found that they numbered only eleven, instead of twelve as he had requested. The king

sent his servant down to Earth to retrieve a twelfth animal. The servant ran into a man carrying the Pig, and he hastily grabbed it and delivered it to the king. The animals stood in front of the king in no particular order. The Rat, being smaller than the rest, hopped on the Ox's back and proceeded to play the flute. The king was very impressed by this display. He gave the Rat first place. Second place was given to the Ox for its good sportsmanship, and third was given to the Tiger, who appeared so courageous. The Rabbit was given fourth place, the Dragon fifth, the Snake sixth, the Horse seventh, the Ram eighth, the Monkey ninth, the Rooster tenth and the Dog eleventh. By default, and due to the king's just nature, twelfth place went to the Pig. After the ceremony concluded, the cat (who missed the invitation) begged the king to reconsider, but was told it was too late.

Year of the Tiger

The origins of modern astrology may well have begun in the fertile palins of Egypt, where religious practices emphasized the non - physical and spiritual realms. Astrology has long been used to help predict what, for humans, is a very unpredictable world.

According to Chinese astrology, a person's destiny can be determined by the position

of the major planets at the person's birth along with the positions of the Sun, Moon and comets and the person's

time of birth and Zodiac Sign.

Egyptian map in envelope here

The sketch left shows how almost all of the signifivant elements of the Great Pyramid are aligned to specific star constellations. It is almost impossible to dismiss the fact that the pyramids would have been highly symbolic to the astrological life of the ancient Egyptians. The exact methods and meanings of the pyramids have been a topic of hot discussion for over a century, when westerners first

travelled ther and became fascinated by their meaning, design and history. We still do not know exactly how they were built. All we know is that they connected the Egyptians to the stars in some way.

Year of theMonkey

Amon - Ra

GebHorus Isis Anubis

MutThe Nile

OsirisSekmet Seth

Thoth