Greek Astrology

The Three Zodiac Qualities:
Each zodiac sign has one of these qualities attached.

1) Cardinal

- Likes to start things
- They are the trailblazers and visionaries
- They often go off on their own and discover things that benefit everyone
- They don't always stick around to enjoy what has been established

2) Fixed

- Steady
- Sticks with specific things they have learned
- Takes orders well
- They make good leaders when given rules
- Sticks with what is known and makes discoveries by following a method that guarantees safety and certainty

3) Mutable

- Always changing
- Has an experimental nature
- Likes trying new things
- Very creative
- Plays with the information codified by fixed signs and brings along the spontaneous energy of cardinal signs.

The 12 Zodiac Signs:




Your sign is determined by your date of birth. If you are born on a day that falls on two different signs, you have qualities of both signs but may lean towards one more than the other.

1)
♈ 
Aries:

The Ram
March 20 - April 20

Element: Fire
Stone: Diamond
Tarot Association: The Emperor

Quality: Cardinal
Vibration: Enthusiastic
Life Pursuit: The thrill of the moment

Secret desire: To lead the way for others

Sign Ruler: Mars and Pluto

Detriment: Venus
Exaltation: The Sun
Fall: Saturn
Celestial Longitude interval: 0° to 30°
Related Sabbat: Ostara [Spring Equinox] (March 21)

2)
 Taurus:

The Bull
April 20 - May 21

Element: Earth
Stone: Emerald
Tarot Association: The Heirophant

Quality: Fixed
Vibration: Determined energy

Life pursuit: Emotional and financial security
Secret desire: To have a secure, happy and wealthy life and/or marriage

Sign Ruler: Venus and Terra

Detriment: Pluto and Mars
Exaltation: Moon
Fall: None
Celestial Longitude interval: 30° to 60°
Related Sabbat: Beltaine (May 1)

3)
♊ Gemini:

The Twins
May 21 - June 21

Element: Air
Stone: Aquamarine
Tarot Association: The Lovers

Quality: Mutable
Vibration: Intense mental energy

Life pursuit: To explore a little bit of everything
Secret desire: To be ahead of the crowd

Sign Ruler: Mercury

Detriment: Jupiter
Exaltation: None
Fall: None
Celestial Longitude interval: 60° to 90°
Related Sabbat: Lithia (June 21)

4)

♋ Cancer:
The Crab
June 21 - July 22

Element: Water
Stone: Moonstone
Tarot Association: The Chariot

Quality: Cardinal
Vibration: Moody

Life Pursuit: Constant reassurance and intimacy
Secret Desire: To feel safe (emotionally, spiritually, romantically and financially)

Sign Ruler: Moon
Detriment: Saturn
Exaltation: Jupiter
Fall: Mars
Celestial Longitude interval: 90° to 120°
Related Sabbat: Lithia (June 21)

5)
♌ Leo:

The Lion
July 22 - August 23

Element: Fire
Stone: Peridot
Tarot Association: Strength

Quality: Fixed
Vibration: Radiant energy

Life Pursuit: To lead the way
Secret Desire: To be a star

Sign Ruler: Saturn

Detriment: Uranus
Exaltation: Neptune and Pluto
Fall: Saturn and Mercury
Celestial Longitude interval: 120° to 150°
Related Sabbat: Lughnasadh (August 1)

6) ♍ Virgo:

The Virgin Maiden
August 23 - September 23

Element: Earth
Stone: Sapphire
Tarot Association: The Hermit

Quality: Mutable
Vibration: Compassionate and caring

Life Pursuit: To do the right thing
Secret Desire: To love and be loved in return

Sign Ruler: Mercury

Detriment: Neptune
Exaltation: Pluto and Mecury
Fall: Venus
Celestial Longitude interval: 150° to 180°
Related Sabbat: Mabon [Fall Equinox] (Sptember 21)

7) ♎ Libra:

The scale
September 23 - October 23

Element: Air
Stone: Opals
Tarot Association: Justice

Quality: Cardinal
Vibration: Unsteady

Life Pursuit: To be consistent 
Secret Desire: To live an easy, uncomplicated life

Sign Ruler: Venus
Detriment: Mars
Exaltation: Saturn
Fall: Sun
Celestial Longitude interval: 180° to 210°
Related Sabbat: None

8) ♏ Scorpio:

The Scorpion
October 23 - November 22

Element: Water
Stone: Topaz
Tarot Association: Death

Quality: Fixed
Vibration: Resilient

Life Pursuit: To survive against all opposition
Secret Desire: To triumph

Sign Ruler: Pluto and Mars

Detriment: Venus
Exaltation: Uranus
Fall: Moon
Celestial Longitude interval: 210° to 240°
Related Sabbat: Samhain (October 31)

9) ♐ Sagittarius

The Archer
November 22 - December 22

Element: Fire
Stone: Turquoise
Tarot Association: Temperance

Quality: Mutable
Vibration: Overly expressive, excessive burnouts

Life Pursuit: To live the good life
Secret Desire: To make a difference in the world

Sign Ruler:  Jupiter

Detriment: Mercury
Exaltation: None
Fall: None
Celestial Longitude interval: 240° to 270°
Related Sabbat: Yule [Winter Solstice] (December 21)


10)
♑ Capricorn:

The Goat

December 22 - January 19

Element: Earth

Stone: Garnet
Tarot Association: The Devil

Quality: Cardinal
Vibration: Powerful resilient energy

Life Pursuit: To be proud of their achievements
Secret Desire: To be admired by their family and friends and the world at large

Sign Ruler:  Saturn

Detriment: Moon
Exaltation: Mars
Fall: Jupiter
Celestial Longitude interval: 270° to 300°
Related Sabbat: None

11) ♒ Aquarius:
The Water Bearer
January 20 - February 18

Element: Air
Stone: Amethyst
Tarot Association: The Star

Quality: Fixed
Vibration: High frequency

Life Pursuit: To understand life's mysteries
Secret Desire: To be unique and original

Sign Ruler:  Uranus

Detriment: Sun
Exaltation: Saturn and Mercury
Fall: Moon
Celestial Longitude interval: 300° to 330
Related Sabbat: Imbolic (February 2)

12) ♓ Pisces:

The Fish
February 19 - April 20

Element: Water
Stone: Bloodstone
Tarot Association: The Moon

Quality: Mutable
Vibration: Erratic energy levels

Life Pursuit:  To avoid feeling alone and instead feel connected to others and the world at large
Secret Desire: To live their dreams and turn fantasies into realities

Sign Ruler: Neptune and Jupiter

Detriment: Mercury
Exaltation: Venus
Fall: Mercury
Celestial Longitude interval: 330° to 360°
Related Sabbat: None


Lunar Gardening by Zodiac Sign


Fruitful Signs:

♉ Taurus: A good time to plant root crops.
♋ Cancer: A good time for leafy crops bearing fruit. Transplant and prune to encourage encourage growth.
♎ Libra: A good time for ornamental flowers and vines
♏ Scorpio: Good germination and rapid growth. Prune for bud development.
♑ Capricorn: Promotes growth of rhizomes, bulbs, roots, tubers and stalks. Prune to strengthen branches.
♓ Pisces: A good time for root growth.

Barren Signs:

♈ Aries: Cultivate, weed, and prune to reduce unwanted growth. Gather herbs and roots to store.
♊ Gemini: Harvest herbs and roots.
♌ Leo: Best time to destroy weeds and pests. Prune to discourage growth.
♍ Virgo: Plow, cultivate, and control weeds and pests. Lay irrigation lines and tie pole plants.
♐ Sagittarius: Plow and cultivate the soil, or harvest. Destroy weeds and pests. Prune to discourage growth.
♒ Aquarius: Good time for round cultivation, reaping crops, gathering roots and herbs. Destroy weeds and pests.


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