Horoscope Signs

What is a horoscope?

Technically, it's the term astrologers use for a chart showing the relative positions of the stars and planets at a specific time. But for most people, a horoscope is the forecast astrologers make based on that chart. The word horoscope comes from the Greek word horoskopos, which literally means hour watcher.

What does a horoscope chart look like?

A wagon wheel divided into twelve parts, with symbols drawn in for the planets and stars.

Summary of Horoscope signs:

ARIES:
Key words and concepts: Pioneering, independent, lonely, impulsive, self-reliant, direct and frank, dislikes evasiveness, unwilling to compromise, does not always finish something that is started.

Most astrologers associate various things with a zodiac sign. For example, particular colors, gems, etc. are associated with a zodiac sign according to many astrologers. Some associations are given below:

Element: Fire. Aries is the Cardinal Fire sign of the zodiac.

Ruling planet: Mars, according to most astrologers. Some astrologers believe that Pluto is associated with Aries, although most astrologers associate Pluto with Scorpio.

Anatomy: Head and face.

Color: Red.

Gems: Diamond and pyrite, according to astrologer Gina Ronco.

Flower Essences: Impatiens and tiger lily, according to astrologer Gina Ronco.

LEO:
Key words and concepts: Proud and possibly even egotistical, shy, self-conscious, personal and relates issues to oneself rather than to larger, more abstract concepts. Loyal and faithful.

Element: Fire. Leo is the Fixed Fire sign of the zodiac.

Ruling planet: Sun.

Anatomy: Heart.

Color: Gold. Some astrologers also select the color orange..

Gems and metals: Gold and rhodochrosite, according to astrologer Gina Ronco.

Flower Essences: Sunflower, buttercup, and larkspur, according to astrologer Gina Ronco.

SAGITTARIUS:
Key words and concepts: Does things in a big way, adventurous, outgoing, extroverted, gregarious, enjoys travel, overlooks details, avoids tedium, enjoys playing, enthusiastic, inclined to be successful.

Element: Fire. Sagittarius is the Mutable Fire sign of the zodiac.

Ruling planet: Jupiter.

Anatomy: Thighs.

Color: Purple, according to many astrologers.

Gems: Sugalite, tanzanite, and amethyst, according to astrologer Gina Ronco.

Flower Essences: Vervain, clematis, and blackberry, according to astrologer Gina Ronco.

TAURUS:
Key words and concepts: Persistent, stubborn, determined, loves plants, practical and realistic, gets stuck in habits.

Element: Earth. Taurus is the Fixed Earth sign of the zodiac.

Ruling planet: Venus.

Anatomy: Throat.

Color: Green.

Gems: Chrysoprase, emerald, and other green gems, according to astrologer Gina Ronco.

Flower Essences: Oak and sundew, according to astrologer Gina Ronco.

VIRGO:
Key words and concepts: Meticulous, precise, neat, clean, orderly, critical, exacting.

Element: Earth. Virgo is the Mutable Earth sign of the zodiac.

Ruling planet: Mercury.

Anatomy: Intestines.

Color: White is commonly believed to be a color of Virgo. Various other colors are chosen by astrologers.

Gems: Nephrite and green jasper, according to astrologer Gina Ronco.

Flower Essences: Chrysanthemum and jojoba, according to astrologer Gina Ronco.

CAPRICORN:
Key words and concepts: Detached, serious, mature, ambitious, concerned with prestige and stature, practical, shrewd, objective, cold and austere, somber, solitary.

Element: Earth. Capricorn is the Cardinal Earth sign of the zodiac.

Ruling planet: Saturn.

Anatomy: Knees.

Color: Gray, black.

Gems: Sapphire and clear quartz, according to astrologer Gina Ronco.

Flower Essences: Borage, scotch broom, and trillium, according to astrologer Gina Ronco.

GEMINI:
Key words and concepts: Curious, playful, inquisitive, quick, agile, light and bouncy, clever, immature, disinclined to be serious.

Element: Air. Gemini is the Mutable Air sign of the zodiac.

Ruling planet: Mercury.

Anatomy: Arms and shoulders.

Color: Some astrologers say multi-colored patterns. Yellow is another commonly chosen color for Gemini.

Gems: Aquamarine and citrine, according to astrologer Gina Ronco.

Flower Essences: Chrysanthemum and jojoba, according to astrologer Gina Ronco.

LIBRA:
Key words and concepts: Cooperative, friendly, compromising, values friendships, expects equality and respect in relationships, liberal and unprejudiced, indecisive.

Element: Air. Libra is the Cardinal Air sign of the zodiac.

Ruling planet: Venus.

Anatomy: Skin.

Color: Pale yellow or tan according to many astrologers. Colors that are soft, harmonious, and blend well. Various other colors according to other astrologers.

Gems: Watermelon tourmaline and hematite, according to astrologer Gina Ronco.

Flower Essences: Scleranthus and goldenseal, according to astrologer Gina Ronco.

AQUARIUS:
Key words and concepts: Interested in ideas, abstractions, global and larger issues, trends and fashions, inventions, systems, groups, collections, progressive ideas and activities, unsentimental.

Element: Air. Aquarius is the Fixed Air sign of the zodiac.

Ruling planet: Uranus. Before the discovery of Uranus, Saturn was considered the ruler, and many astrologers consider Saturn to also be an important ruling planet of Aquarius

Anatomy: Calves.

Color: A bright light blue, what some astrologers refer to as electric blue.

Gems: Clear quartz, larimar, blue topaz, and yellow topaz, according to astrologer Gina Ronco.

Flower Essences: Columbine, mullein, and goldenrod, according to astrologer Gina Ronco.

CANCER:
Key words and concepts: Sympathetic, nurturing, emotional, maternal, subjective and lacking in objectivity, loves being home. Values family, traditions, and ethnic heritage.

Element: Water. Cancer is the Cardinal Water sign of the zodiac.

Ruling planet: Moon.

Anatomy: Stomach.

Color: Silver is the most commonly associated color with Cancer. Black and/or white are also sometimes selected.

Gems: Moonstones, pearl, clear quartz, according to astrologer Gina Ronco.

Flower Essences: Honeysuckle, chamomile, and pomegranate, according to astrologer Gina Ronco.

SCORPIO:
Key words and concepts: Instinctive, magnetic, intuitive, intense, focused, obsessive, secretive, can be cold to strangers, but bonds very intensely with loved ones.

Element: Water. Scorpio is the Fixed Water sign of the zodiac.

Ruling planet: Mars and Pluto. Many astrologers emphasize Pluto as the ruler but some emphasize Mars.

Anatomy: Sexual organs.

Color: Deep red, violet, black.

Gems: Tiger's eye, bloodstone, and malachite, according to astrologer Gina Ronco.

Flower Essences: Holly, black-eyed susan, scarlet monkey flower, according to astrologer Gina Ronco.

PISCES:
Key words and concepts: Intuitive, dreamy, imaginative, creative, passive, idealistic, sensitive to subtleties and fine nuances, gullible, lover of art, poetry, and music, altruistic, spiritual.

Element: Water. Pisces is the Mutable Water sign of the zodiac.

Ruling planet: Neptune. Before the discovery of Neptune, Jupiter was considered the ruler, and many astrologers consider Jupiter to be an important ruling planet of Pisces, as well as Neptune.

Anatomy: Feet.

Color: Turquoise.

Gems: Covellite, sugalite, and turquoise, according to astrologer Gina Ronco.

Flower Essences: Rhubarb, pennyroyal, yarrow, and clematis, according to astrologer Gina Ronco.