Zodiac Personality Traits, Sun Sign Descriptions, and Astrological Correspondences

It is my firm belief that knowing general astrology would help us all understand other people better. Knowledge of astrology might help you know how to deal with your child, your father, your husband, or boss better IF you know how to best approach that person. I have also always felt that general sun sign information produced in most books, or on most websites is too “cotton candy” flavored. Each sign has a negative side as well as their positive side, yet it is something you typically find very little info on. I have included the negative information too because we must realize that each sign is influenced by both the positive and the negative. It is a matter of being at our worst, or at our best. Using the Zodiac as a Magical correspondence is also one of my interests: We know that the moon changes the astrological sign it is in every few days. Since the Moon is significant in magic… so is too the sign it is in. Each sign is unique and has its own personal energy “vibration” that will influence your magic. Wiccans usually know the sign that the Moon is in everyday AND how it affects them! I’ve often found that many Wiccan books do not give offer you the basics of Sun Sign Astrology – only the magical correspondence. In my opinion, the more knowledge of how and why you perform a spell a certain way - will improve the chances for success. Below you will find some basic Astrological Sun Sign characteristics. It’s been kept fairly general because Astrology is a very vast subject. I’ve also defined the magical vibrations for each sign, the negative aspects, and the corresponding Tarot card to learn better by association. ARIES March 21 - April 19 Masculine Fire Sign Cardinal - Personal Ruled by Mars Keyword - Action TAROT: The Emperor Aries people generally have a strong independent personality, they are aggressive, competitive, original, adventurous, and can be argumentative just to enjoy the debate. Aries love to do "physical" things and be active, even sometimes taking dangerous risks just to win. An Aries will always say what's on their mind, and they will confront anyone who doesn't treat them with respect. Aries are a lot of fun and very playful, so they enjoy being the center of attention and the life of the party. They tend to get bored easily so they need to find ways to stay active. . Aries are forward, to the point, out spoken, and have a deep desire to be in charge. Aries are natural leaders and therefore they may challenge authority figures. Often they tend to be the “heroes” or the rescuers to their friends and family, sometimes too rashly; but ultimately it is because they are ready to jump at everything they encounter. The sign Aries rules the head area, which can make them prone to headaches, head injuries, and jaw problems. They are also prone to accidents. THE NEGATIVE SIDE: Aries can be quick tempered, demanding and too forceful to get their way. A truly negative Aries can be physically violent. MAGICAL USE: Leadership, authority, Rebirth and beginnings, to push an issue forward in your life, self confidence, matters of the self and the personality, healings for the face head and brain, good time to start things but it does lack staying power. TAURUS April 20 - MAY 20 Feminine Earth Sign Fixed - Personal Ruled by Venus Keyword - Dependable TAROT: The Empress Taurus people are known for their dependability, their comfortable attitudes, and their endurance. The planet Venus rules Taurus which means they are attracted to beautiful things and the finer things in life, especially concerning their possessions (material things or even people). Taureans are very generous, practical, and they are artistically creative by nature. A Taurus may well be the most patient personality of all the zodiac signs because they are very well grounded in reality. They like to take their time on making decisions because their security in any matter is extremely important to them, they need to be sure. Taurus people always give sound practical advice to friends, and tend to keep situations straight to the point. A Taurus is the strong silent type and often times may be misunderstood as non-communicative. Taurus People are very patient, strong, creative, sincere, loyal, and they have a lot of old fashioned common sense. Taurus rules the neck, throat, and ears, which may offer a lovely singing voice, but can also make them prone to neck problems, sore throats, and ear infections. THE NEGATIVE SIDE: Taurus can be so slow moving that they become lazy or dull. They can also be ruthless, jealous, brutish, greedy, and sometimes blind to reasoning or logic. MAGICAL USE: Love, Real Estate, material gain, healings for the throat neck and ears, things begun now have excellent staying power, seeding of a relationship, skills, vehicles, possessions, and patience. GEMINI May 21 - June 20 Masculine Air Sign Mutable - Personal Ruled by Mercury Keyword - Communication TAROT: The Magician A Gemini is born with the gift of charm and salesmanship, so they can sell themselves as well as anything else very well. What they speak can get them into trouble but they also have the ability to talk their way out of any problems too. Mercury rules Gemini, which is the planet of communication and a Gemini loves to communicate with everyone they meet. Gemini people are very curious; they seek to learn everything they can very quickly, so they can tell everyone else about what they know. A Gemini can think fast, speak fast, and is capable of convincing you that they know more about a subject then they really do. They are lively, witty, spontaneous, trendy, and let us not forget…charmers with the intensity of a playful child! Gemini rules the arms, shoulders and lungs, which can make them prone to respiratory ailments such as bronchitis, pneumonia, and may also suffer from panic attacks or nervous disorders. THE NEGATIVE SIDE: Gemini can have extremely different sides to them, hence the Twins concept; that they can be the classic “Jekyll and Hyde” personality. They can also be intolerant, superficial, moody, and unpredictable. MAGICAL USE: communication, change of residence, writing, public relations, salesmanship, healings for arms hands and lungs, adaptable, things begun now are easily changed by outside influences, choices, and street smarts. CANCER June 21 - July 22 Feminine Water Sign Cardinal - Personal Ruled by the Moon Keyword - Sensitive TAROT: The Chariot Cancer people tend to be sensitive, emotional, and very protective of those qualities. A cancer is a very strong person who will make their choices in life based upon how they “feel”. Sometimes they can become prisoners of their over emotions. Despite all these emotions they are genuine "doers" combining their strong wills with their strong determination. Cancers are fiercely loyal and have a difficult time letting go of happy times and the sad ones too. Since Cancers like to hold onto things they are also avid collectors. A cancer always seeks security, love, affection, and comfort. When they find it, they can be overly protective of it. Cancer sometimes has a need to be alone with their thoughts; though home, family, and marriage are very important to them as well. A Cancer must feel secure in life in order to thrive or to reach out to others. Cancer rules the breasts and the stomach, which can make them prone to digestive ailments and weight problems. THE NEGATIVE SIDE: Cancers can be so overly emotional that they can assume everyone is out to hurt them. Or they may take someone’s words extremely personally. They may brood, hold onto to past hurts with a grudge, and even be sneaky. MAGICAL USES: comfort, the home, family, determination, domestic situations, healings for chest and stomach, support, growth, pleasure, nurturing, child bearing, new ideas flow smoothly, and intuition. LEO July 23 – August 22 Masculine Fire Sign Fixed - Social Ruled by the Sun Keyword - Pride TAROT: Strength Leos are larger than life because they attract others easily and are strong, generous, passionate, and hard workers. A Leo has a zest for life, ambition, and have a very sharp wit. Leos are natural leaders, they want to do it all their own way without help, just to prove to themselves that they can. They are cheerful, fun, pleasant, and stand out among a crowd that gives them plenty of attention. They are powerful personalities and call attention to their greatness. A Leo needs to be noticed for their abilities, and if you do then you’ll for sure have a great friend. But hurt their pride and ego, and they will stomp off pouting to their rooms. Leos are good at heart, creative, fun loving, and have a fierce ambition to succeed in anything they do. They usually do because they are driven to be noticed. Leo rules the heart and the back, which can make them prone to heart-related problems and back pain. THE NEGATIVE SIDE: A Leo’s ego and pride can be a great personal struggle as well as a constant problem for those that surround them. Sometimes a Leo can think too highly of them self that they stop seeing reality. They can also be bullies and decide that your opinion does not count. MAGICAL USES: authority, power, pride, favors provided, career, romance, social activities, healing for upper back spine and heart. Changes of appearance, hobbies and entertainment, animals, and luck. VIRGO Aug 23 – Sept 22 Feminine Earth Sign Mutable - Social Ruled by Mercury Keyword - Detailed TAROT: The Hermit Virgos are deep intellectual thinkers that enjoy analyzing their surroundings. Virgos tend to notice the smaller details, and that can be both rewarding or it can make them dwell on something for an over extended time. They have a generous pleasant nature and their skills at communication are advanced. They are sharply intelligent, follow rules, believe things have an order in life, and are very idealistic. Often workaholics, a Virgo can lead a very successful and career driven life. They can be so useful in work that at times they make themselves vulnerable to being used. A Virgo likes to have control on their environment and they are practical to a fault. A Virgo seeks the cold hard facts, and they have been known to be critical of other views or opinions. Virgos are born worriers, and doing all that worrying can make you a tiny bit fussy at times. But the Virgo heart is always in the right place. Virgo rules the nervous system and the intestines, which makes them prone to insomnia, indigestion, and stress related illnesses. THE NEGATIVE SIDE: Virgos can become so detail oriented that they over organize everything in their path, including people. The can display obsessive compulsive attributes because “order” becomes urgent. These issues can wear down the people around them. MAGICAL USES: purity, innocence, employment, wisdom, details, intellectual matters, general health and diet, healings for nervous system and intestines, logic, get things in order, advice, work environment, and analytical abilities. LIBRA Sept 23 – Oct 22 Masculine Air Sign Cardinal - Social Ruled by Mercury Keyword - Balance TAROT: Justice Librans love beauty, creativity, and balance. Libras are wonderful writers and communicators because their wit and charm shine through their words. Libras are analytical thinkers that weigh both sides to every issue, sometimes spending far more time then is needed. A Libra is friendly, lovable, social, sensual, charming, intellectual, and dramatic. They are born to flirt, which in most cases is just harmless fun and a part of their natural “sparkle”. Libras look for the positives in life, because it is prettier than a negative. A Libra tends to try and please everyone needing to always feel “liked”, accepted, and understood. This sign rules the skin, the kidneys and the buttocks, which can make them prone to lower back problems, diabetes, and skin problems. THE NEGATIVE SIDE: Libras can become indecisive, or literally avoid a choice until things are thrown into a whirlwind. Libra’s desire to be “liked” can cause them to do things behind another’s back. Because of a Libra’s charm, flirtation, and sensuality it can be very easy to act out issues with love relationships, or even sexual ones. MAGICAL USES: balance, justice, karma, artistic abilities, court and legal matters, partnerships, unions, marriages, mental stimulation, social interactions, healings for kidneys and lower back, the lighter pleasurable things in life, networking, cooperation, soothing anger, and beauty. SCORPIO Oct 23 – Nov 21 Feminine Water Sign Fixed - Social Ruled by Pluto Keyword - Passionate TAROT: Death Scorpio people are magnetic, powerful, forceful, emotional, sexual, and psychic. Scorpios are incredibly passionate, persistent, and intense. Scorpios are often the “spiritual seekers” trying to find the right path for themselves which can be ever changing. Being naturally intuitive a Scorpio is able to easily see through lies or secrets, it’s just not easy to fool them. But their powers of secrecy for themselves are grand, mysterious, and very instinctual for them. A Scorpio doesn’t usually like you to know everything about them; they are cautious, meticulous, deliberate, and deeply emotional. Many times a Scorpio is noted as “obsessive” rather than “intense” and it’s important to see the difference between the two. Scorpios rely great upon instinct, and their own natural intuition to make choices. They are committed, subtle, loyal, and very persistent in everything they do. Scorpio rules the bladder and the genitals, which can make them prone to venereal diseases and bladder infections. THE NEGATIVE SIDE: Scorpios like all other signs, have a darkside and it includes: revenge seeking, obsessive behavior, holding grudges, and power addictions. Get into a tangle with the wrong Scorpio and you’ll be very sorry, they can also be prone to violence. MAGICAL USES: endings, seriousness, power, transformations, death, the dead, sex, ESP, mysteries and secrets, determination, energy, passion, emotions, spirituality, brings major results on multiple levels, use no malice during Scorpio it can be dangerous, healings for the reproductive system, taxes, inheritance, and anytime you want to intensify things. SAGITTARIUS Nov 22 – Dec 21 Masculine Fire Sign Mutable - Universal Ruled by Jupiter Keyword - Freedom TAROT: Temperance Sagittarian people like to do things in a big way, they do it quickly, and they make it fun. A Sagittarian is very open minded and anxious to learn about others, they always seek greater meaning in life. They are the Gypsies of the zodiac seeking wide open spaces, freedom, adventure, and movement. In fact, change is very important to them, and if it doesn’t happen naturally then they will cause it to happen themselves. Sometimes they shake things up just to do it. Sagittarians speak with their own brand of honesty which is why they are often “putting their foot in their mouth”. They can speak first and think later which often gets them into unpleasant situations. Since luck is often on their side, they possess the possibility of getting out from under any circumstance their get themselves into. They are honorable, honest, trustworthy, truthful, generous, jovial, and sincere, with a passion for justice. The love a good joke, don’t mind even being the joke…. As long as it makes someone laugh. THE NEGATIVE SIDE: A Sagittarian can be so impulsive, careless, and so scattered that they can never live up to their own good intentions or their promises to others. Their exaggeration can be so advanced that they may even believe it themselves, and make them quick to rage when proven wrong. MAGICAL USES: fun, party time, truth, travel, optimism, publications, energy, confidence, philosophy, coincidences, imaginations, creativity, religion, open mind, higher learning, healings for the hips liver and thighs, and general joy. CAPRICORN Dec 22 – Jan 19 Feminine Earth Sign Cardinal - Universal Ruled by Saturn Keyword - Practical TAROT: The Devil A Capricorn is a person who may have a slow climb to success, but will eventually reach their goals through hard steady work. This person is not only ambitious, but practical as well. A Capricorn is ambitious, a thinker, careful, chatty, and yet also reserved. They can appear as shy to others until you get to know them, and sometimes lack confidence because they can be very critical of themselves. They are great planners, always organized, and have a natural flare for business. They are also very old fashioned at heart, but very fair individuals with a great desire to have their hard work recognized. Capricorn rules the bones, the knees, and the skin which can make them prone to dental problems, broken bones, skin rashes, and arthritis. THE NEGATIVE SIDE: A Capricorn is often quick to seize an advantage, and may not always do it “fairly”. Often they can be very self centered, pessimistic, and selfish because they will be unbending to another point of view. MAGICAL USES: business, dominance, power, organization, ambition, career, discipline, patience, politics, publicity, one step at a time, money, healings for knees bones teeth and skin, goals, recognition, reputation, and respect. Not for major magics. AQUARIUS Jan 20 – Feb 18 Masculine Air Sign Fixed - Universal Ruled by Uranus Keyword - Inventive TAROT: The Fool Aquarians are people who are very independent, honest, rebellious, original in thought, inventive, and they are born humanitarians. They are deep analytical thinkers with definite opinions and beliefs that they enjoy sharing with others. They enjoy a good debate, and love to prove how open minded they are. Always highly intelligent and logical an Aquarian is also very serious minded. Their sense of humor is often dry or unusual. Aquarians can be loners, sometimes withdrawing themselves from the world while their sensitive side seeks true companionship. Aquarians are unique by nature and they like themselves that way. Aquarius rules the shins, ankles, and the circulatory system, which can make them prone to hardening of the arteries, poor blood circulation, varicose veins, sprains, and breaks. THE NEGATIVE SIDE: An Aquarian can have such a need for perfection in relationships that they may have trouble with commitments. They also may have a hard time truly understanding that others may have a different point of view and work hard too hard to convince them to adapt to their own principles. They can be chaotic and unpredictably moody. In extreme forms they can be perverse, or even sex offenders. Aquarians can also be extremely cold and icy using too much of their dry logic with others. MAGICAL USES: science, technology, freedom, new ways of thinking, independence, honesty, creativity, building, problem solving, friendships, hopes, dreams, humanitarian issues, healings for calves ankles and blood, enhancements, and breaking bad habits. Not for major issues, works best for simple problems. PISCES Feb19 – March 20 Feminine Water Sign Mutable - Universal Ruled by Neptune Keyword - Imagination TAROT: The High Priestess Pisces people are born with the gift of prophecy and with all the right things in place, they are deeply spiritual people. Pisces is known for compassion, sensitivity, patience, romance, imagination, and natural intuition. A Pisces is very imaginative and loves to just be alone with thoughts or their fantasy world. Many have some type of spiritual awakening; a moment of enlightenment, in their life. A Pisces can be literally inspiring to others and will even sacrifice their own desires to support a loved one. Being so emotionally sensitive, it is easy at times for a Pisces to seek escape through over indulgence. Or a Pisces can be so compassionate that they become more concerned about someone else’s problems rather than their own. This sign rules the feet, which can make them prone to corns, aches, alcoholism, and bunions. THE NEGATIVE SIDE: Pisces can want love to be too fictionalized and strive for something that really only exists in their own fantasy. They have often been known as “the other woman” or “the other man” because of their fantasies. Sometimes a Pisces is so deeply involved in their own fantasy that they lie to others completely believing themselves. MAGICAL USES: intuition, dreams, fantasies, all psychic abilities, astral projections, magic and mystery, compassion, understanding, sympathy, peace, service to others, spirituality, healing's for feet and lymph glands. Not a really great time for magic, much better for divinations and spiritual pursuits. Home Page Mistic Blog Runes Contact Mistic