Zodiac Signs

History of Zodiac Sign

admin — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 22:57:15 +0000

Well, its quite tough and overwhelming task to trace back the history of zodiac signs, as it seems that zodiac signs were being used by our ancestors since centuries either to predict future, weather or destinies of a person. There seems to be consensus when tic comes to the history of zodiac signs, it is strongly believe that the science of astrology and 12 zodiac signs are at least 3,000 years old.

Where these zodiac signs were originated? Well, it is also believed that the science 12 zodiac signs were originated in ancient Egypt and Babylonia, but when it comes to the advanced study of zodiac signs two countries seem to hold a dominating position i.e. India and China. Chinese astrology is also world famous and it uses animals (a 12 year cycle, each named after an animal) for the names of the years. That’s because in these countries many astrologers and soothsayers known to use different animal and human signs to predict the future and destiny of people.

As far as documentary proofs are concerned, zodiac signs were known to be in use by Roman era inherited by Hellenistic astronomy from Babylonian astronomy from the Chaldean period. Evidently, earlier fortunes and destinies of highly influensive people such as kings and merchants were told by priests and astrologers so that these influensive people could take all necessary steps to safeguard their own interests and the interests of their people.

Let’s see some technical information here related to these zodiac signs. These 12 zodiac signs are divided into four main groups of signs i.e. Fire, Air, Water and Earth. How they were divided has closely been associated with their earthly elements. For example, Fire signs deal with the ultimate power of fire or sun (the natural source of fire or heat). Fire signs are: Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius. Similarly, Air signs are also closely been associated with power of wind. They are: Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius. Next come Water Signs, which depict rainy season and soothing nature or moisture. They are: Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces. Finally, the Earth signs Virgo, Taurus, and Capricorn.

So, we can see from the above discussion that the earth’s position with regards to the sun and other planets decides the main elements into which each astrological sign is being designated and in which each zodiac sign falls eventually.

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Which Zodiac Signs Go Together Best?

admin — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 22:53:57 +0000

According to astrology, the relative position and movements of the Sun, Moon and other planets, holds the clue to human relationships along with other matters of the planet. One well known notion in astrology, is astrology love matches.

The compatibility between your zodiac signs can help determine the ratio of how positive a relationship between two men and women can be. A horoscope is a graph and or chart showing the position of the celestial bodies at a certain time and place. One can find Twelve zodiac signs on this chart, each one representing a certain spiritual energy. The houses on the chart, stand for particular elements, and are numbered to signify different levels of astrological sign compatibility. This interpretation of levels of compatibility is done based on energy distribution structure depicted on horoscope charts.

The astrological sign is the sign of the zodiac, whereby the sun had been present during the birth of the individual. Each one particular zodiac sign represents the characteristics of the person born under that sun sign. But it doesn’t imply folks born under other signs can’t have these traits. It merely signifies that these features would be the pronounced qualities within the folks born under this sign. As an example, probably the most dominant traits of a Libra is their fairness and good nature. Zodiac sign compatibility also largely depends upon the placement of the planetary system.

Astrology love matches help in determining the compatibility between two individuals according to their particular traits. As an example, an Aquarius and a Libra would make a good couple as both of them are positive, brimming with vigor, and neither will try to tie one other down, whereas in the case of Leo and Taurus, the relationship will be quickly over as soon as the Taurus tries to rein in the Leo. For almost any relationship to be joyful, understanding is the most important factor. Hence, astrological calculations are used to look for a person with compatible nature, with an assumption that people with compatible signs bond better.

So to recap what we’ve learned in this article,

Astrology love matches can be a very important factor in your love life, and can give you very important insights into your strengths and weaknesses as an individual.

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The Art of Fengshui

admin — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 19:36:00 +0000

Fengshui – pronounced foong shoo-way – has its origins in Chinese wisdom. The literal translation of the term in Mandarin is ‘wind’ (feng) and ‘water’ (shui). The ancients believe that both wind and water are considered the most basic elements of nature.

According to the Chinese, the ‘qi’ or life force that constantly flows around us has a direct effect on the quality of our lives. Practicing Fengshui (or Feng Shui) is all about harnessing this natural energy effectively for personal enhancement. ‘Balance’ is the key to maintaining harmony in Fengshui. So essentially, Fengshui is the art of keeping the Yin and Yang; plus the five elements in perfect equilibrium within every area of life.

This optimal balance and harmony of ‘qi’ can be accomplished in two main ways. First of all, as far as it depends on you, choose a location (whether for your house, office etc.) that already has an excellent flow of ‘qi’. That would mean, ideally, a place within an uncorrupted natural environment. Since that is near impossible, good Fengshui is best achieved by restructuring your given environment.

This can be done with the help of modern intelligence like landscape design, interior decoration or architectural remodeling. A good Fengshui master can identify your energy type and suggest a suitable working/living environment. Following that, a harmonious setting can be easily and inexpensively achieved through lighting, color and furniture layout.

Though there are many strict technicalities involved, it is worth observing every detail as Fengshui has a proven track record in Chinese history. In fact, this Chinese ‘Science of Placement’ has become a fashionable trend with home and business owners everywhere.

Did you know that you can apply Fengshui to yourself too? There are two parts to personal Fengshui – your birth and your lifestyle. First, you must take into consideration when and where you were born. Of course there is nothing much you can change about that, so greater emphasis is usually placed on using the wisdom of Fengshui to direct your way of life.

Pranic Healing Demystified

admin — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 21:04:13 +0000

Pranic Healing is a revolutionary and comprehensive system of natural healing techniques that utilizes “prana” or vital energy to treat various illnesses. It scientifically integrates the essences of the world’s best healing modalities into a simple yet very powerful healing system. Prana is a Sanskrit word meaning “life-force,” the invisible bio-energy or vital energy that keeps the body alive and maintains a state of good health.

The two basic principles of Pranic Healing are Cleansing and Energizing. Patients are first cleansed, or the diseased prana is removed from the affected chakras and the vital organs and then they are energised with pure prana.The healer absorbs white prana from air, water, ground, food and trees and passes it to the patient.The recovery time of the patients however varies depending upon thedisease as well as the patient’s ability to absorb Ki.

There is a principle of resistence associated with every form of energy and life force is no exception.To enable free flow of energy, the resistance has to be minimal.Similarly, the absorption of prana depends upon the receptivity of the person.Thus, for non-believers, the energy will rebound and the patient will either have a very slow recovery rate or remain uncured.

All about Tarot

admin — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 22:37:05 +0000

Tarot cards have almost become an ancient relic though the 78 card deck was the inspiration behind the birth of modern playing cards.

The original Tarot deck consisted of 78 cards, which were divided into 4 suits of 14 cards each – each suit made up of the standard set of ace to 10, page, knight, queen, and king – and 22 un-numbered cards called ‘triumphs’ (also known as ‘trumps’). However, over time, the trumps were numbered from 1 to 21 with one card representing the ‘fool’ or the number zero.

In modern tarot, the 4 suits are known as the ‘Minor Arcana’ whereas the trumps are called the ‘Major Arcana’. Each suit in the Minor Arcana is symbolized by cups, swords, wands or staffs (which are probably a modernized version of polo-sticks); and pentacles (derived from the original coin symbol). You can learn about the history of Tarot symbols by studying Western Mystery Tradition.

Most people think that Tarot was brought in from China, India or Egypt. However, according to modern tarot scholars, Tarot was probably introduced by crusaders travelling back to Europe from the Middle East during the 12th century. The most antique set of Tarot cards preserved to this day is a 14th century deck from Italy. The hand-painted cards were a wedding gift from an Italian nobleman to his beloved daughter.

The age-old custom of card reading came about when ancient man used the images on the Tarot to foretell the future. This olden practice has been employed to interpret the times and find guidance to resolving matters like relationships, careers and finances for over 5000 years. In fact, some believe that the tarot has been in use even before the Egyptian civilization.

The Tarot can speak, so they say, through a pattern of randomly drawn cards. Mediums or those who are experts on mystical symbolism frequently use tarot cards as a divination tool to satisfy inquiries of all nature. Today, even the Western world has availed itself of this pagan ritual of deduction. As a matter fact, the tarot is so well known for its soothsaying powers that all cards used for fortune-telling or any form of clairvoyancy are loosely termed Tarot.

A Date with Tarot

admin — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 10:43:57 +0000

Stuck in a rut in your current relationship? Feel like spicing up your dates? Want to try something new but ran out of ideas? Well, if you happen to have a deck of tarot cards around, then make use of it to get your creative juices flowing! You can either plan the tarot date ahead as a surprise for your beloved or you could make the exercise part of your couple time. Either way, it will surely add a twist to your day/night out!

How to Set a Tarot Date

Lay out the entire deck face up.
Choose three cards that are the most visually appealing to you. If your date has decided to join the fun, both of you should select two cards each.
Now place all the chosen cards face down and shuffle them around.
Close your eyes and draw a card at random (either you or your partner can do this). This will be your “Tarot Date” card.
Turn the card around and plan your date based on the imagery on it. Use your imagination and have fun!

Examples of Tarot Dates

The Empress Card Rendezvous

The Card: Bliss, leisure and amusement are depicted by the Empress reveling in the midst of flora and fauna. Empress though she may be, there is no air of pomp nor rigidity here so follow her example and keep your date simple.

The Date: Prepare to let loose and enjoy yourself for this will be a carefree outing filled with fun and laughter. Plan a date in the beautiful outdoors where you will be surrounded by greenery or other elements of nature. A hike up a new trail, camping in your favorite spot or just a picnic in the local park/beach will do wonders for your relationship. If you want to incorporate some sensuality into your date, give each other a neck rub or a foot massage at the end of the day – that should send the sparks flying!

The Ten of Discs Rendezvous

The Card: The assembly of both people and animals together signifies a spirit of community and epitomizes the celebration of close bonds among kith and kin.

The Date: If both of you have been dating for some time now, and feel that you are ready to bring your relationship to the next level, this could be the right moment to introduce your significant other into your inner social circle. Bring your sweetheart home for dinner or organize a small get together so that your close friends can meet the love of your life. By the way, keep your dressing on the conservative side to denote the seriousness of your relationship.

Three of Cups Rendezvous

The Card: The three women frolicking round a tree symbolizes fun shared with others, ease and enjoyment, whereas the three cups represent our human feelings, happiness and nostalgia.

The Date: The theme of this date should be “the more the merrier”! So set up a group date and multiply the love and joy with other couples you know. If you want to go along with the “cups” theme, consider attending a wine-tasting event or better still, host your own cocktail party. Just make sure that the focus is on the camaraderie and not the booze!

What’s Your Financial IQ?

admin — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 20:33:15 +0000

Zodiac signs have been used to identify personality traits for years. Are you the type of person who can never stick to a budget no matter how hard you try? Or are you one of those fortunate ones who always spend according to plan? Do you have the ability to save up for a rainy day or do you start borrowing from friends long before your next paycheck arrives? Although different individuals possess different monetary values, learning how to increase your financial IQ will enhance your quality of life in ways you never imagined.

Zodiac signs associated with money consciousness include Capricorn, Taurus, Cancer and Scorpio. The meticulous Capricornian starts drawing up his/her savings plan as soon as he/she starts getting income so you can be sure that this sign will always have enough stashed away for emergencies. In fact, they would probably be managing their retirement fund by now!
Taureans on the other hand, enjoy extravagant lifestyles but are sensible enough to take great measures to ensure a comfortable living in the days ahead. Cancerians are terribly insecure by nature and it is this financial apprehension that drives them to prepare well for the future; whereas Scorpians save in order to maintain financial autonomy. A Scorpian’s independent streak will never allow him/her to live a life hampered by monetary restrictions.
The Virgo zodiac sign is often associated with good money management. However, nothing could be further from the truth! Contrary to popular belief, Virgoans are very careless with their money. However, they usually realize their mistake later on in life and eventually learn to make their money work for them.
The ever optimistic Fire zodiac signs – Aries, Sagittarius, Leo – have so much faith in their good fortune that the very idea of having to save in case of an emergency is ludicrous to them. Their reasoning is: even if they should ever face a financial dilemma, providence will somehow make a way, so why worry! Those born under these zodiac signs need a more realistic partner to keep them grounded.
The Water zodiac sign, Pisces is unrealistic too but for different reasons altogether. Though they don’t bank on good luck to bail them out, they are financially incompetent because they can’t be bothered to keep tabs on their expenditure, hoping that things would just sort themselves out magically – which of course, doesn’t happen in real life.

The Libra zodiac sign may be great spendthrifts; however, they hate borrowing from others and will make sure they have a considerable reserve at hand to avoid such an embarrassment. The other two Air zodiac signs, Gemini and Aquarius do not share the Libran’s sentiments though, and often skirt near the poverty line without remorse.
Now that you have identified your natural inclination towards money matters, take the necessary steps to improve your financial intelligence for a more productive life. You will be glad you have done so.

Aries Zodiac

admin — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 18:09:09 +0000