Zodiac Sign Characteristics Part 1
INTRODUCTION
This article titled ‘Zodiac Sign Characteristics Part 1’ formed part of Module 4 in the Learning Astrology Series and was written by members of the Lifewave Light and Sound Meditation Group in the 1980’s. I have added images to the text and the original document can be viewed below.
ARIES
Pioneering and reformative nature, desiring always to be at the head of things. Enthusiastic, impulsive, self-willed, independent and headstrong. Can be indiscreet, hasty in speech and too overpowering. Great love of change, travelling and exploring. Plenty of energy, activity and self-confidence. Better at directing others than carrying out your own plans, because you are overactive, impatient and given to irritability. Fearless. Adventurous.
- Have you plenty of energy and self-confidence?
- Do you like travelling and exploring?
- Are you hasty in speech and sometimes a little too positive in manner?
- Have you changed your occupation several times?
- Do you feel fitted for some position of authority or responsibility?
- Do you like to be your own boss and resent being driven or restricted?
- Do you get impatient, irritable and restless at times?
- Do you shine in an emergency?
- Do you like to take the floor in conversation?
- Does worry, overwork, anxiety, etc. soon deplete your health?
- Do you resent being corrected?
- Do you progress better when praised?
TAURUS
Reserved, diplomatic, solid, practical, patient, determined, stubborn and matter of fact. Form opinions slowly and deliberately and do not readily change them. Reliable, honest and careful in speech and action. Dignified and diplomatic. Faithful and warm hearted. Patient and self-controlled, but driven too far will make you break out in an explosive manner. Fixed in habits and desires. Easy going. Fond of the good life. Builder. Good worker.
- Are you reserved, practical, determined and plodding?
- Do you like handling materials and building things?
- Are you fond of the earth and the things it grows?
- Are you interested in property, houses, real estate?
- Do you desire security, assets, money and your own home?
- Have you been in the one position for some time?
- Are you fond of good food and worldly pleasures? 8 Do you dislike change?
- Can you recognise obstinacy in your nature?
- Does it take a lot of goading to excite you?
- Can you get through plenty of work without tiring?
- Are you musical or artistic ?
GEMINI
Mentally active. Abilities along lines of Art, Literature or Science, but must guard against changeability and lack of concentration. Like speaking, writing, teaching, travelling, walking etc. where there is plenty of movement and change. Always reasoning about feelings and emotions. Quick-witted, nervous, restless and irritable. Quick flow : of speech and quick at repartee. Has many interests. Eager to travel. Likes linking things mentally.
- Do you talk, read and write a good deal?
- Do you find it difficult to stick to one thing very long?
- Have you had many changes of environment or short journeys?
- Do you reason, analyse and criticise a lot ?
- Are you clever with your hands?
- Do you express more in action and thought than in feeling and emotion?
- Do you find it difficult to make up your mind?
- Do you delight in hearing or telling a good story or pun?
- Are you a bachelor or spinster?
- Do you find it difficult to finish one thing before starting another?
- Does a brother or sister play an important part in your life?
- Do you admit that you have too many irons in the fire?
CANCER
Sympathetic and sensitive nature. Feeling and emotions play an active part in your life. Rather shy and reserved. Receptive to the influence of those around you and this accounts for many of your moods that are not understood. Tenacious. Adaptable, cautious and economical. Very attached to the home and family life. Protective. Clings to people and things. Cab withdraw in their shell.
- Are you shy and reserved, especially among many people?
- Are you adaptable, cautious and economical?
- Have you strong emotions and feelings?
- Do you tell others to impose upon you?
- Have you home responsibilities or parental ties?
- Do you often have an inner nervousness?
- Do you spoil your children?
- Are you tenacious, able to see a thing through to a conclusion if important?
- Are you moody at times?
- Are you keen on ancient customs, antiques, curios?
- Are you romantic, idealistic, imaginative?
- Although shy, do you love to be noticed?
LEO
Aspiring and ambitious nature. Capable of holding positions of responsibility and authority. Act from the heart with much affection and sympathy. Magnetic, sociable and pleasure-loving. Proud and dignified. Deep and powerful feelings. Care must be taken not to allow your heart to mislead you as you are sympathetic and generous. Children play an important part in your life. Likes to be seen to be doing rather than just doing unseen. Self-centred, indulgent.
- Have you a fondness for pleasures and amusements?
- Are you warm-hearted and generous – cheerful and sociable?
- Do you love children?
- Are you capable of sustained effort in carrying out your schemes?
- Are you interested in matters of an enterprising or speculative nature?
- Perhaps there is a tendency to gamble or dabble in games of chance?
- Do you feel happier when organising than when serving?
- Have you the dramatic ability to sing or entertain?
- Are you easily appealed to, through the heart?
- Do your friends influence you a good deal?
- Do you aim high- set yourself a target?
- Do you like frankness?
VIRGO
Practical, analytical, discriminative, good mental abilities where method and detail are required, although needs advice, guidance and direction. Sensitive and reserved, very tactful, evenly balanced and cool headed. Weak points are selfishness and criticism. Fastidious in food and dress and particularly interested in matters to do with health. Tends to worry. Fussy. Highly developed sense of detail. Value of sheer technical efficiency.
- Are you analytical and discriminative?
- Would you prefer to work quietly and unobserved?
- Does untidiness get on your nerves?
- Do you study the vitamin value of your food?
- Are you proficient in detail work tabulation, etc?
- Do you feel that too much responsibility is a strain on you?
- Do you like to maintain a cool and dignified attitude?
- Would you consider yourself an alent business person?
- Are you capable of seeing many angles to a problem, and thus hesitate to make a decision?
- Would you rather improve upon another’s idea than create yourself?
- Do you vacillate and at times lack self confidence?
- Would you say that you are rather fastidious?
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