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Astrology is something that you see everywhere. You read about it on the Internet. And you hear people talking about it all the time. There are books, magazines, and even television programs and movies all about Astrology. If you don't know anything about it, it can be very confusing. Don't worry, we've got your back. Join SpiritualBlossom to begin Astrology. Find out what Astrology is and if there's a chance that you can become an Astrologer. Find out what a daily Horoscope is, what casting your Birth Chart means, and a little bit of information about each of the Astrology Signs. You won't be the world's greatest Astrologer by the time you read this article, but you will be well versed in our complete beginner's guide. Read on to get started.
What’s Astrology?
Astrology is the study of the cosmos and how it decides things for humanity. It is the belief that the stars, Sun, Moon, and planets give us answers. Astrology is believed to give answers about events in our lives and events that can influence the whole world. It tells us about personality traits, natural tendencies, and how we feel about things. It gives answers about relationships and psychology. Some people believe that Astrology is a hoax, but other people believe it is accurate.
How does it work? It depends on who you ask. Some people believe the cosmos just gives answers and explains why we are how we are. Other people believe the position of the heavenly bodies makes the decisions about how things will be. People who believe in Astrology might never agree about how and why it explains things or why the cosmos influence things. One thing people agree on is that the First House of Astrology explains a lot about who you are. Read about the First House of Astrology here: The Complete Guide to 1st House Astrology
Can I Be an Astrologer?
The study of Astrology is one that is centuries old, and we may never know when it first began. Countless people all around the world have contributed to the knowledge base about what astrology is, how it works, and what it explains. Could you, personally, be one of the people that learns about it and understands it? Absolutely. Some people will take classes and do seminars and get certifications. Other people just learn about topics through reading. Some people just want to learn about their own Sign and their own Birth Chart, while other people like to study other people's personalities based on their Zodiac Signs. You can be an Astrologer and do all these things too.
What’s a Horoscope?
A Horoscope is a prediction about what is going to happen in your life. It might be a daily prediction, a weekly prediction, a monthly prediction, or something based on any other period of time, such as a year. It's broken down by the twelve Sun Signs. People who cast Horoscopes look at the movement of the heavenly bodies in the cosmos and how those heavenly bodies influence a particular Sun Sign. Horoscopes can give warnings for things that could go wrong, news about what's going to go right, and how your emotions will be. Would you like to know more? Good news, you can get your Horoscope here: Daily Horoscope | Free Horoscopes
Casting Your Birth Chart
An easy way to get started learning about Astrology is to learn about yourself. You can start with your Zodiac signs. Your Sun Sign, Moon Sign, and Rising Sign can all be found with some information. Your date of birth, time of birth, and place of birth is the information that you will need. There was a time when Astrologers had to consult massive books filled with charts to find out this information. Luckily, we are in the digital era, and multiple free online Birth Chart. Casting services are available. Just plug this information in and you will find out these three things as well as other things.
Your Sun Sign, also called your Star Sign, is decided by your date of birth. It explains your main personality characteristics. Your Moon Sign is calculated by your date of birth and time of birth. It decides your inner emotions and how you express your feelings. Your Rising Sign is also the First House of your Birth Chart. It decides your consciousness and physical appearance. It's how you present yourself to other people. This is decided by where you were born at the particular time that you were. Your Birth Chart will also tell you. The twelve Houses of your Zodiac or different aspects of your life ranging from how you function in your work life, how you function at home, and how you attach romantically. First, find out more about your Sun, Moon, and Rising Sign here: What Are My Sun, Moon, and Rising Signs?
The Astrology Signs
The Astrology Signs are twelve Zodiac Signs and are divided up throughout the year. These are based on your date of birth. Each of them have specific personality traits that you will embody. They can be your Sun Sign, Moon Sign, Rising Sign, or anywhere in your twelve Houses. Where they are influences that area of your life. Beginning with Aries, the Zodiac moves all the way through to Pisces. Read on to get a little bit more information about the twelve Zodiac Signs.
Aries
The dates for Aries go from March 21st to April 19th. Aries is the first Zodiac Sign and also the first Fire Sign. Fire Signs are passionate, impulsive, and action oriented individuals. Aries is no exception. When they get enthusiastic about something, it's full speed ahead. They love to laugh, love adventures, and can be highly spontaneous. People are thrilled by the initiative that they take and line up to follow them. They come across as hot headed, and while they certainly can be, anytime they throw a fit, it's just because their emotions are so strong. They feel everything powerfully. Read more about Aries here: Aries Zodiac Traits and Love Compatibility
Taurus
Dates for Taurus go from April 20th to May 20th. Taurus is the first Earth Sign. Earth Signs are loyal, methodical, and predictable. It takes them a long time to get to know people, but once they decide they love you, they will stick by you for life. Tauruses in particular are highly materialistic, but they don't just hoard their things to themselves, they are always sharing. Not only do they share whatever they have, they are always nurturing people. They can be very stubborn and downright suffocating when they want to be, but some people find this comforting and don't know what they would do without their protective Taurus.
Gemini
The dates for Gemini go from May 21st to June 20th. Gemini is the First Air sign in the Zodiac. They are natural communicators, quick thinkers, and are constantly called upon to convince people of things. Gemini have a wicked sense of humor and it is not beneath them to gossip. They have a highly changeable nature and use this to not only be an adaptable individual, but to help other people to be more cooperative. Thus, they are often called upon to mediate disputes and they are highly persuasive people. They are social butterflies, are constantly surrounded by people, and seem to never meet a stranger.Read more about Gemini here: Gemini Zodiac Traits and Love Compatibility
Cancer
The dates for Cancer go from June 21st to July 22nd. Cancer is the first Water Sign of the Zodiac. These Signs are known for being highly in touch with their emotions. They are also highly intuitive, natural healers, and are relationship focused. Their emotions can get blown out of proportion, sometimes, and it can be difficult for them to be rational when this happens. They are focused on family relationships, but it's not just blood relatives who they make the center of their world. They adopt friends into their personal families. If a Cancer loves you, they will drop whatever they are doing to be by your side whenever you need them.
Leo
The dates for Leo go from July 23rd to August 22nd. Leo is the second Fire Sign of the Zodiac. They are passionate people, and are natural born leaders like Aries. Leo's have a lot of self-respect and command attention with their charisma and confidence. Leos are perhaps the most loyal sign of the Zodiac, and they make the unfortunate mistake of sticking around in a relationship with people who don't deserve them sometimes. They have very high expectations of the people who they take in, however, because they make relationships their top priority. They expect the same. Read more about Leo here: Leo Traits and Love Compatibility
Virgo
The dates for Virgo go from August 23rd to September 22nd. Virgo is the second Earth Sign of the Zodiac. They are just as practical as Taurus. Virgos are a Sign that lives to work, however. They do devote themselves deeply to their relationships, but their number one goal in life is whatever their life's work is. They are master organizers, prefer to be in charge, and love to keep rules, especially rules that they personally create. They want to make the world a better place one job or project at a time. They will lose sleep and make a lot of sacrifices to assure that they meet this goal.
Libra
The dates for Libra go from September 23rd to October 22nd. Libra is the second Air Sign of the Zodiac. They are known as charming, terrible flirts, social butterflies, and harmonious people who know how to keep and make peace. One of their main goals is to bring beauty into the world, and they do this not only with their positive energy, but through the arts. They believe that we should all get along, treat one another well and have a just and fair society. They love to be in love. Libras are a Sign that many other signs fall head over heels for. Libra, although they may take many lovers, are highly selective of who they truly love. Read more about Libra here: Libra Traits and Love Compatibility
Scorpio
The dates for Scorpio go from October 23rd to November 21st. Scorpio is the second Water Sign of the Zodiac. They can be a lot quieter and more mysterious than Cancers, and they are constantly observing everyone and everything. They are highly intelligent people who are very difficult to lie to, and if you know what's good for you, you won't try. They value trust and honesty, and they are acutely aware of how strong their emotions are. They are sexy, magnetic, and are not afraid of taboo topics or things that terrify a lot of other Signs. They get a bad rap because people assume that they are constantly up for vengeance, but that's just not true. They only want to be treated well.
Sagittarius
The dates for Sagittarius go from November 22nd to December 21st. Sagittarius is a Fire Sign like Leo. They are some of the most fun people you can ever hope to meet. They are class clowns, party animals, and practical jokers. They have a light hearted approach to life, and sometimes they don't take things as seriously as some Zodiac Signs would like them to. However, they are highly philosophical on their own terms, and they believe that we should all live lives the way that we choose to, as opposed to the way that society dictates. They have an eternally youthful outlook on life and believe in making all their dreams come true. Read more about Sagittarius here: Sagittarius Traits and Love Compatibility
Capricorn
The dates for Capricorn go from December 22nd to January 19th. Capricorns. Are the final Earth sign, and they are perhaps the most serious sign in the Zodiac. This serious outer persona conceals a deeply emotional, caring individual who seeks to connect with people meant to spend their life with them. They always find themselves in charge of major projects, and they take their responsibilities very seriously. They are notorious for neglecting their own health, instead focusing on their responsibilities. That's why it's crucial for Capricorns to have people who love them in their lives to nurture them and listen to them.
Aquarius
The dates for Aquarius go from January 20th to February 18th. Aquarians are so unique, there are no two of them exactly alike. They are the inventors, entrepreneurs, and adventurers of the Zodiac. They are constantly coming up with new, brilliant things to share with everyone else. They are a highly social Air Sign, and the things that they share benefit not only themselves, but everyone else. Every Aquarian needs some type of a team to help them bring their amazing inventions into this world. We are all better off because of our inventive Aquarius people. Read more about Aquarius here: Aquarius Zodiac Traits and Love Compatibility
Pisces
The dates for Pisces go from February 19th to March 20th. Pisces is the final Zodiac Sign and the final Water Sign of the Zodiac. They are the most intuitive, most empathic, and biggest daydreamers. These highly imaginative people spend their time as natural healers and helpers as well as teachers. And they romanticize a perfect world. The way they try to make that perfect world manifest is by being there for other people. They can become overwhelmed emotionally very easily and will disappear to recharge their emotional batteries when they need to.
Astrology is a fascinating course of study you can embark on for life. You now have the tools needed to get started from this article, but guess what? This article isn’t the end point. Get your Birth Chart cast and study yourself first, then learn all about other people. Read all our Astrology articles to keep learning!
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About the Author: Lady Saoirse has studied magic and lore for most of her life but started walking her own Magical Path after being spiritually reborn in the desert. Today she is a High Priestess for The Temple of the Goddess, she is a psychic advisor and spiritual counselor, she shares her gifts as a Psychic and Content Writer for Mysticsense and SpiritualBlossom, and she writes for PaganPages.Org emag and Green Egg Magazine.
