The eleventh sign of the zodiac is famous for its unique
and descriptive qualities, classified astrologically as the sign of
individuality itself. Its ruling planet, Uranus, stands for individualized
self-hood expressed at a high level. Therefore, when we enter the
"Sign of the Water-bearer," we contact an interesting quality.
People of Aquarius are different. They are individualistic, positive,
creative, often advanced beyond their time. Their ruling planet and lucky
star, Uranus, is outstanding in our solar affairs for his original way of
conducting himself in our system of planets. His five satellites revolve
around their major in an orbit perpendicular to the equator of the planet,
rather than from east to west as our moon orbits around the earth. Could it
be that Aquarians have a new approach to life, a "vertical" way
as opposed to a "horizontal"-of seeing life, i.e., a highly
individualized outlook on humanity and its affairs as distinct from the
older "race thought" attitude? This idea is indeed food for
thought. At least we know that Uranians are definitely not members of the
"herd."
Aquarius is the sign of the patient teacher, the one
who endeavors to awaken a spark of pure individualism within the hearts of
his listeners, perceiving or understanding the requirements of his pupils.
Thus they sow mental seeds within the minds of their listeners. They
possess great powers of reasoning, and are capable of comprehending the
most abstruse subjects and of receiving the most highly technical training.
If they are not fortunate enough to obtain this training, they can, through
exercise of their own ingenuity, achieve knowledge for themselves by
personal endeavor so that they may put it to constructive use in their
chosen directions. Many Aquarians are self-made men or women.
These types are number one among our tireless social
workers, humanitarians, and teachers. It seems superfluous to mention that
this is the sign of universal brotherhood whose objective is the
establishment of universal peace. Let us, then, enter upon the various
problems which Aquarians may meet in life, those occasioned by the twelve
Labors. We can guess that, as Aquarians, they have a very unique way of
handling their problems.
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The seventh sign of the zodiac presents us with a picture
of peace and harmony. Linked with the quality of beauty in both form and
color, and ruled by the artistic planet Venus, people born under the
dominion of this sign reflect all the lovely characteristics of this lucky
star. Librans are peace loving types whose ideal is to express inner beauty
through their life-activities and to discover the beautiful in all phases
of life. Librans are unhappy when surrounded by ugliness, unless they can
spiritually rise above it.
As Librans occupy a central position in the sequence
of the signs and are represented by scales or balances, we find them
comparing and weighing values, acting as judges in personal matters, and
settling controversial questions. Someone has classed the Libra person as a
"social solvent" whose very presence in any gathering, even a
political meeting, tends to soothe, smooth and adjust difficult situations
or controversial questions, bringing harmony into the group.
These types are not fighters, but are essentially
peace-makers and conciliators. They excel in debate, but are never
argumentative. We feel that intellectual and emotional qualities are
balanced in their natures. They are good conversationalists, like Virgos,
but are not inclined to criticize or quarrel. As members of a mental sign and
akin to the astrological element air, they are not people who relish
physical work, but rather enjoy intellectual occupations and the creative
arts. Librans are idealists to whom life often brings the beauty and peace
they so greatly desire. Their problem is to find some beauty in all
circumstances, and to learn to live above outward conditions which may be
repugnant to them. Librans can do this by searching for beauty in aspects
of nature and people where beauty is not immediately apparent. Let us, then,
consider some of the problems which confront natives of this outstanding
sign, endeavoring to understand how they can deal with them in the light of
simple astrology.
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The third sign, ruled by Mercury,
presents us with as cheerful a zodiacal type as exists among the twelve.
Gemini persons are always admired and liked, for they are quick, witty, and
interesting. The third sign gives the world its fascinating and
entertaining people whose sparkling personalities draw universal
recognition. This is especially true if the Gemini person lives up to the
highest qualities of his sun sign, developing the gifts which Nature has so
generously given him.
We think of the sign as
related astrologically to the hands and arms of the human body; by the work
of their hands we may recognize them. Note the way Geminis gesticulate when
talking. Note also that they express themselves through writing, drawing,
or instrumental music. These are people gifted in the art of entertaining,
for Mercury bestows talent in oratory and acting. It is no wonder, then,
that we often find the Gemini person spotlighted as a professional
entertainer. He is selected to meet the public when it is necessary to
draft a "good mixer."
Inasmuch as this sign is
associated, in a traditional and pictorial way, with the twin stars of
Castor and Pollux we describe these persons as two-fold, believing them to
be very complicated types. They are often divided by conflicting desires
within their own being. It is then difficult for Gemini people "to
come together" in their own mind or to reach conclusive decisions in
life. They will sway from one side of a question to the other, meanwhile
losing valuable time. Geminis need focus; need to arrive at a complete
understanding of their conflicting qualities, and to exercise a restraining
and directing "hand" upon themselves. Comprehension of these
opposing forces in their own beings is the first step toward self-mastery.
The keyword for Gemini is self-knowledge. Once this is acquired, the magic
wand of Mercury prepares them to meet any Herculean labor.
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