Tag: zodiac

The Day You Were Born

astral-obscura:

*Note. This is a very minor factor in the human psyche, and not technically a component of the natal chart. Each day of the week has an energy which it imparts to individuals born on it, but it is vague and often a subtle undertone or theme rather than a prominent, overt, direct influence. This is closely related to the “mundane” matters of the 6th house, the everyday aspect of our lives, and how you approach or behave in that area. The planet ruling your day of birth may be interpreted to have increased energy or importance in your natal chart.

SUNDAY || Sun

People born on Sunday tend to have well-defined identities, or at least a strong sense of self, and they deeply value their individuality. They can be very creative individuals, full of vitality and unique personal power, and they’re often well-liked for their radiance. Above all, their opinion of & belief in themselves drives them in their everyday lives. Their actions revolve around independent choice.

MONDAY || Moon

People born on Monday tend to be rather sensitive and emotionally responsive. Their feelings are deep & strong, and typically have a significant influence over their actions. Privacy and comfort are priorities in their everyday lives; they strive to feel safe, and may be reserved. They can be profoundly compassionate. They value their memories, which are usually vivid & clear, and protect their history.

TUESDAY || Mars

People born on Tuesday tend to be energetic and forthright, with a vital intensity and passionate disposition that carries them throughout their everyday lives. Taking action and being decisive are important to them; strength of character, ambition, and progress help define who they are. They enjoy exhilaration and feed off adrenaline, so they could be reckless thrill-seekers if they’re able.

WEDNESDAY || Mercury

People born on Wednesday tend to be thoughtful and inventive. Their minds are central to their identity; the cultivation, communication, and manifestation of ideas is often what their everyday lives revolve around. Exchanges are crucial to their well-being, as conversation is their main avenue of self-expression. They tend to be busy-bodies, focused on a perpetually-flowing daily process.

THURSDAY || Jupiter

People born on Thursday tend to have “big” personalities; they’re often open, expressive, & engaging. Being a part of the world around them is vital to their happiness, & that is what their everyday lives revolve around. The pleasures of life are their hobbies. Their minds & hearts are expansive, giving them grand ideas & grand connectivity. The deeper meaning of things is important to them.

FRIDAY || Venus

People born on Friday tend to be charming & generally likeable. They’re polite, graceful, and easygoing, with rather “breezy” and warm personalities which attract others to them. They have a good sense of style & know how to present themselves in appealing ways. Beauty, indulgence, pleasure, & self-esteem are what their everyday lives revolve around. Their values are important to them.

SATURDAY || Saturn

People born on Saturday tend to have solid, responsible personalities. They are focused, determined, and disciplined. They may be reserved individuals with anxious dispositions or a cool, collected mien typically mistaken for coldness. Their strong, definite ambitions and continuous self-improvement are what their everyday lives revolve around. They are dignified, independent hard-workers.

the signs as historical anecdotes

astrosoeur:

Aries: The Greek philosopher Diogenes was once captured by pirates and sold into slavery. The slave merchant
asked Diogenes what trade he could be sold into (like a carpenter,
scribe, etc.). Diogenes said his only skill was leading men, and said
that he should be sold to a man who needed a master.

Taurus: In 207 BC, Greek Stoic philosopher Chrysippus died of laughter while watching his drunk donkey eat figs.

Gemini: In the midst of an impassioned debate on the Senate floor, a page
delivers a private message to young Julius Caesar. His opponent, Cato,
demands the letter be read aloud. Caesar initially refused, but after
much pestering, showed the rival senator the note. It was a love letter
from Cato’s half sister.

Cancer: The Roman Emperor
Caligula made his favorite horse Senator and gave it voting rights. The horse was named Incitatus and had a whole stable in
marble complete with furniture and a staff
of servants.

Leo: When Alexander the Great was in Corinth, all the great men
of the
city came to pay him tribute. When he didn’t see Diogenes among them, he
went out to find him, and met the philosopher sun bathing next to
the barrel he lived in. Alexander, conqueror of half the known world,
greeted him and asked if there was anything he could do as a favor to
the famous thinker. Diogenes answered, “Yes, move over a little. You’re
standing in my sun.”

Virgo: Maria Fedorovna, Empress of Russia and wife of Tsar Alexander III, was
known for her charitable works. In fact, she once saved a condemned man
from exile in Siberia by changing a single comma in the warrant signed
by her husband. Instead of reading: “Pardon impossible, to be sent to
Siberia,” she changed the document to read: “Pardon, impossible to be
sent to Siberia.” The man was thus saved and released.

Libra:  The Greek tragedian Aeschylus was killed when an eagle dropped a turtle
on his head, after mistaking it for a rock on which to crack open the
shell.

Scorpio: Pope Stephen VI didn’t like his predecessor, Pope Formosus, and therefore ordered his remains to be dug up and put on trial. At the infamous “Cadaver Synod”
of 897, Pope Stephen VI cross-examined the corpse, declared it guilty,
and had it mutilated and thrown in the Tiber River as punishment.

Sagittarius: Hippocleides of Athens got so drunk at a betrothal dinner party he
jumped on the dinner table and started dancing like a madman. His
prospective father-in-law Cleisthenes of Sicyon told him “Oh son of
Tysander, you have just danced away your marriage.” Hippocleides
responded with “Hippocleides doesn’t care”

Capricorn: The Persian king Xerxes sentenced the sea to 300 lashes for destroying two of his army’s bridges.

Aquarius: Virginia Woolf and her writer friends successfully tricked the Royal Navy into showing them their flagship, the battleship HMS Dreadnought, by pretending to be Abyssinian princes, dressing up with fake beards, skin darkeners and turbans. (Here’s a picture, Virginia to the far left)

Pisces: In 1518, a “dancing plague”
struck Strasbourg, Alsace, whereby hundreds of people danced fervently
in the streets over the period of a month. There was no music nor any apparent reason behind it. Some suffered heart attacks
or strokes, and many others died from sheer exhaustion.

The Signs as Mermaids

divinezodiac:

aries: the mermaid with fiery red hair and a tail to match. she lays out on hot rocks in the middle of the sea, basking in the sun, tanning her skin and luring sailors to crash against the stones with coy smiles and a glint in her eye. 

taurus: the mermaid with a mane of golden hair, and a tail to match, a long neck and strong shoulders. only her voice is more stunning than her beauty, and she’s often adorned with pearls and jewels of all kinds. 

gemini: the most curious of all the mermaids. she has a tail of dark green and shimmering yellow. she loves to explore the reefs, but swims out farther than she should because she wants to see what’s out there, and goes too close to the shore because she wants to see the humans. 

cancer: the mermaid with soft, smooth skin and a pale pink tail. her eyes are always expressive—sometimes they are alight with happiness, and sometimes they burn with anger. she loves all creatures, but it’s the humans that catch her eye. she can’t help falling in love with them from afar. 

leo: the mermaid with a tail of cobalt blue, her body adorned with gold jewelry, precious stones and pearls. she is the fastest swimmer, and loves to glide across the waves, letting the current pull her, laughter bubbling at her lips and a smile in her eyes. 

virgo: a more reserved mermaid, with a tail of sparkling silver. she has spiky black hair, and skin that is paler than usual, for she spends her time exploring the caves deep below rather than the beaches above. 

libra: a regal mermaid with beauty unmatched, long, luxurious hair, and a tail of magenta and red. she is sassy and charming, sometimes sultry, but also very sweet, and always kind to those in need. 

scorpio: the mermaid with a tail of deep purple and ebony, she has piercing violet eyes and hair of midnight black. she is quiet, sultry, and intuitive, and her nails and teeth are sharp, always ready for a hunt. she is the one to brave to the storms and the rocky, wild ocean while others go off and hide. 

sagittarius: an exotic mermaid, with a tail the color of sunsets and eyes that shine like one. she has travelled far and wide, collecting artifacts and jewelry from across the world. she never stays in one place too long, but she is kind to those she meets and always has wonderful stories to tell. 

capricorn: the mermaid with a tail of deep blue, high cheekbones and a jawline like a knife. there’s always a glint in her eye, like she knows something you don’t. she is regal and independent, and doesn’t worry herself with such frivolous things as humans, but rather such frivolous things as emeralds and pearls. 

aquarius: the mermaid with flowing hair and tail of teal green and aquamarine blue. her eyes are piercing, sparkling, so intense you have to look away. she swims about the reefs, splashing in the waves and basking in the sun. she is the only one who dares to go against the currents. 

pisces: the mermaid with a tail of pale purple that sparkles silver in the moonlight. she is sweet and dreamy, letting the current pull her to and fro, making friends with all the sea creatures she meets. she loves to stay up and stargaze late at night, unafraid of the dark and wild ocean that surrounds her.