1. Magazines, websites, and newspapers usesun-sign astrology as the basis of theirhoroscope readings because it is the simplestform of astrology.Because sun-sign predictions/horoscopesare based only on the location of the sun ona specific date, the predictions/horoscopesare typically general and very vague.Sun-sign horoscopes can be so vague thatone could relate to most of the predictionsfor signs other than his own.By: Savannah Ranta

2. In astrology, each astrological signhas its own set of good and badpersonality traits.According to sun-sign astrology;two people who share the samesign will also share certainpersonality characteristics.By: Savannah Ranta 3. Aries is the first sign of the Zodiac.Represented by the ram, Aries make greatleaders as they naturally like to take charge;fearlessly moving ahead into unknownterritory.Aries individuals are curious and energetic,they love delving into many different things;however, they become bored easily so theyhave a tendency to leave things unfinishedas they move on to the next exciting thing.Like a Ram, Aries have a lot of energy. Theyare restless, headstrong, quick tempered,and at times argumentative. They have atendency to hold grudges.In any relationship, Aries are magnetic andintense. Aries prefer friends and lovers witha strong personality, but only if they canhandle the fact that Aries is always in thelead.Aries is a fire signFire symbolizes passion, energy,impulse, enthusiasm,inspiration, idealism, faith. Firesigns are the leaders and thecheerleaders of the zodiac. Theyprovide us with much neededinspiration, motivation andcreative energy.By: Savannah Ranta 4. As the second sign of the zodiac, Taurusindividuals are stable, conservative, homeloving, and very loyal to the ones they love.Represented by a bull, a Taurus will almostnever lose course no matter what chaos goes onaround them.The Taurus personality is easily recognizable asthey are reliable and steady, rarely gettingupset or angry. However; if pushed too far, aTaurus individual can turn into a raging bull,and once that happens, it is hard to calm themdown.A Taurus individual is very stubborn; in fact,Taurus is the most stubborn of all the signs.Once he forms an opinion, nothing will changehis mind.A Taurus has a tendency to be over-indulgent.Liking the finer things in life; however, theytend to be good with money, slowly buildingwealth.Taurus is an Earth sign.Earth represents practicality,stability, materialism, realism.Practical and dependable, earthsigns provide the resourcesnecessary for the functions of life.There is usually a deep affinity withnature. Earth signs are the buildersof long-lasting structures.By: Savannah Ranta 5. Gemini, the third sign of the zodiac, isrepresented by twins because of their dualnature. Geminis are witty, communicative, andcharismatic; having a child-like fascinationwith new experiences and people.A Gemini knows a little something abouteverything, making them greatconversationalists. They love learning newconcepts and ideas; even more importantly,they love talking about them.Geminis are intelligent and logical; however,they have a lot of nervous energy which causesthem to be always on the go. They canmultitask between several interests, makingthem seem flighty or even detached.The dual nature of a Gemini makes it difficultfor them to stick with any one thing, as theychange their minds often. They may have ahard time with concentration as their mindsare constantly flowing with ideas and thoughts.Gemini is an Air sign.Air symbolizes mentalprocesses, language, intellect,reason, human communicationand social relationships. Airsigns provide the ideas thatmake things happen.By: Savannah Ranta 6. Cancer is the forth sign of the zodiac.Represented by a Crab, Cancer individuals aredeeply emotional on the inside, but on theoutside they appear smooth and confident.A Cancers first love is their family, as they arenurturing and caring and they aim to create acomfortable and safe environment to live. TheCancer personality often comes off as moody,sulky, and irritable for no apparent reason toeveryone else.A Cancer finds comfort in retreating to theirshell (home) after a long stressful day. ACancer is strongly rooted in the past, holdingon to mementos and thinking about hischildhood.Because emotions run so deep in a Cancerindividual, if they are hurt, they retreat to theirshell and wont come out for some time;however, they are also generous and kind toothers.Cancer is a Water sign.Water symbolizes emotion,mysticism, and intuition.Water signs are thefeelers, the nurturers, thecaretakers.By: Savannah Ranta 7. Leo is the fifth sign in the zodiac.Represented by a lion, the Leo individual isambitious, independent, loyal, andconfident. They have a very warm andgenerous spirit.They like to make the lives of the peoplearound them as comfortable as possible, aslong as they are appreciated for all that theydo; if they dont get enough appreciationthey can become bossy and stubborn.Leos are very sensitive to criticism and oncethey are scorned, they hardly forgive. If theirego gets too big they can be extremelyunpleasant to be around, becoming arrogantand boastful.Leos love being the center of attention, andthrive on admiration from other people.One of their worst faults is that they knowbest on all matters.Leo is a fire signFire symbolizes passion,energy, impulse, enthusiasm,inspiration, idealism, faith.Fire signs are the leaders andthe cheerleaders of the zodiac.They provide us with muchneeded inspiration, motivationand creative energyBy: Savannah Ranta 8. Virgo is the sixth sign of the Zodiac.Represented by a woman (typically a virgin),a Virgo individual is down-to-earth, verypractical, reliable, industrious, and has veryhigh standards.The Virgo personality is a complexcombination of intelligence, common sense,attention to detail, and strong sense ofresponsibility, especially toward family.Although Virgos are considered organized,their homes may be messy. Virgos strive forperfection in all that they do, and if a task isincomplete or not perfect to their standards,it is on their mind for some time.Virgos can be over-critical of others yet theycant take criticism themselves. They arevery aware of their body, and dislikecomments about their weight or other flaws.Virgo is an Earth sign.Earth represents practicality,stability, materialism, realism.Practical and dependable, earthsigns provide the resourcesnecessary for the functions of life.There is usually a deep affinitywith nature. Earth signs are thebuilders of long-lastingstructuresBy: Savannah Ranta 9. Libra is the seventh sign of the Zodiac. Librais the only sign not represented by a personor animal, instead they are represented by ascale; unconsciously seeking balance andserenity in their lives.A Libra is a charming, sociable, and refinedindividual who dislikes violence andinjustice. They can see both sides to an issue,but their need to please everyone makesthem seem indecisive and uncommitted.Libras have a habit of sugar-coating; theylike to be tactful, and keep thingsharmonious. They have a strong sense ofwrong and right, and dislike confrontation.They are the peacekeepers of the Zodiac.Libras appreciate beauty and usually have atasteful wardrobe or hairstyle. They may beconsidered flirtatious, and have a tendencyto gossip; but they love learning about thepeople around them.Libra is an Air sign.Air symbolizes mentalprocesses, language, intellect,reason, humancommunication and socialrelationships. Air signsprovide the ideas that makethings happen.By: Savannah Ranta 10. Scorpio is the eighth sign of the Zodiac.Represented by a Scorpion, Scorpios arecomplex, intuitive, intense, and determined.They give life their all no matter what.Scorpios are known for their directness,mental focus, and critical assessment. Dontask a Scorpio anything if you dont want toknow the unvarnished truth; they dontsugar coat anything, which can easily hurtother people.Scorpios are most comfortable when aloneor with a small circle of family and friends.This sign does not actively seek the companyof others, as Scorpios are very self-reliant.Scorpios dont usually turn to others foradvice, instead they look to themselves forthe answers. Scorpios are know for theirpenetrating eyes that can make others feeluncomfortable (think Charles Manson).Scorpio is a Water sign. Watersymbolizes emotion,mysticism, and intuition.Water signs are the feelers,the nurturers, the caretakers.By: Savannah Ranta 11. Sagittarius, The Archer, is the ninth sign in theZodiac. Sagittarius individuals are easy-going,free-spirited, optimistic, and born to explore.They are considered the Traveler of the Zodiac.Although never malicious; Sagittarius oftensuffer from foot in mouth syndrome, as theygive honest assessments in situations wheretact would serve better, and then they danceaway merrily not thinking about the impact ofwhat was said on others.Sagittarius individuals value theirindependence, and love doing anything outside.Typically optimistic, they see the bright side ofeverything.The child-like, reckless, and spontaneousmanner can cause obvious problems in someSagittarians; but most of the time if they do falldown, they are quick to dust off and cheerfullyjump to the next adventure.Sagittarius is a fire signFire symbolizes passion,energy, impulse,enthusiasm, inspiration,idealism, faith. Fire signsare the leaders and thecheerleaders of the zodiac.They provide us with muchneeded inspiration,motivation and creativeenergyBy: Savannah Ranta 12. Capricorn is the tenth sign of the Zodiac.Represented by a Sea-Goat, Capricorns arehard-working, stable, ambitious, and goal-oriented.On the outside, they are cool, calm,and collected; however, when their power orauthority is compromised, they thinkirrationally and make flawed decisions.To others, a Capricorn might seem arrogant,unfriendly, and stale as far as humor goes;inwardly however, Capricorns happen to bequite warm, witty, and sympathetic towardsothers.Capricorns outlook is usually rigid, and oncethey form a point of view, they are usuallystubborn in their belief despite evidence toprove the contrary.Capricorns are uncomfortable in newsituations, and they approach everything withcaution and suspicion.Capricorn is an Earth sign.Earth represents practicality,stability, materialism, realism.Practical and dependable, earthsigns provide the resourcesnecessary for the functions oflife. There is usually a deepaffinity with nature. Earthsigns are the builders of long-lastingstructuresBy: Savannah Ranta 13. As the eleventh sign in the Zodiac. Aquariusindividuals are free thinking,unconventional people who seem to dance totheir own beat. They often seek out changefrom conventional boundaries and rules.An Aquarius tends to care about theenvironment, politics, and economics, andthey often act as an advocate for the lessfortunate. Aquarius individuals are kind andaccepting toward others.Aquarians are more head than heart, andto other people that may make them seemdetached or cold at times. Aquariusindividuals seem to have manyacquaintances, but very few close friends.As far is money is concerned, an Aquariusknows they need money to survive, butwould much rather resort to their creativeabilities to pay the bills instead of doingsomething that makes them unhappy.Aquarius is an Air sign.Air symbolizes mental processes,language, intellect, reason,human communication andsocial relationships. Air signsprovide the ideas that makethings happen.By: Savannah Ranta 14. Pisces is the twelfth and final sign in theZodiac. Symbolized by two fish, Piscesindividuals are patient, spiritual, perceptive,imaginative, and are sensitive to the feelingsof others.When focused, Pisces can be tactful,compassionate, reliable, and can movemountains; however, they can displayworkaholic tendencies and seem overlymaterialistic, which they arent.Pisces is a deeply feeling individual, so theymay pick up intuitively on other peoplesfeelings, responding in a way that amazesothers.Pisces individuals dont usually complain,which can cause them to keep issues bottledup until they have to find an escape, whichfor some, could be drugs or alcohol. SomePisceans may have a life long problem withself medicating.Pisces is a Water sign. Watersymbolizes emotion,mysticism, and intuition.Water signs are thefeelers, the nurturers, thecaretakers.By: Savannah Ranta 15. Although Sun-Sign astrology is popular, the onlyway to gain insight to a persons inner self andpersonality traits, is to focus on all of the planetslocations on the date of their birth, not just thesun. To get very accurate results, one shouldknow his or her birth time and place; typicallylocated on birth certificates.The way to find out just how the locations of theplanets affect you as an individual, is to obtain abirth chart.To obtain your own free birth chart Click HereBy: Savannah Ranta 16. Moon signs can explain why two peopleborn with the same sun sign can be sodifferent.While the sun represents core self throughwhich you find expression in the world, themoon is the inner self that only closecompanions get to see. It is the private youthat only reveals itself behind closed doors.It is also the unguarded you, and what showswhen in crisis. In your daily life, the moon iswhat you fall back on to restore your senseof emotional security.One of the most important relationships inastrology is that of the sun and moon. Ifsomeone has an ongoing tug-of-war betweenthe will to act and their emotions, it oftenshows up there. When you understand theimportance of the Moon, youre no longerin the dark. This is valuable informationfor understanding family members, friendsand romantic partners.By: Savannah Ranta 17. The ascendant (or rising sun) sign is thezodiac sign that was ascending on theeastern horizon at the specific time andlocation of ones birth. The ascendant sign acts as the way a personlearned to present his or her self in public orin impersonal situations. In some instances,it can act like a shield or a mask to a personstrue self; like a defense mechanism tounfamiliar or uncomfortable situations. The ascendant also has a strong weight on aperson's physical appearance and overallhealth.By: Savannah Ranta 18. By: Savannah Ranta 19. Although Paul Stanley is an Aquarius, he had no problem usingother astrological signs in his lyrics.By: Savannah Ranta