Astrology

By: Carrie Sanders

Believers• In 1996 Roper-Starch worldwide

survey reported that one out of every four adult Americans, roughly 50 Million people, believes in the efficacy of astrology.

• Today about 50 million people believe in it.

• Most people believe in it because they think it will help their fate.

Zodiac

Signs

Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18)

◊ Element: Air◊ Planet: Uranus◊ Stone: Amethyst◊ Life Pursuit: Understand life’s

mysteries.◊ Secret desire: To be unique and

original.

Pisces (Feb. 19 – Mar. 20)

• Element: Water• Planet: Neptune• Stone: Bloodstone• Life Pursuit: to avoid feeling alone.• Secret Desire: live their dreams and

turn fantasies into realities.

Aries(Mar. 21 – Apr. 19)

• Element: Fire• Planet: Mars• Stone: Ruby• Life Pursuit: the thrill of the moment.• Secret Desire: To lead the way for

others.

Taurus(Apr. 20 – May 20)

• Element: Earth• Planet: Venus• Stone: Diamond• Life Pursuit: Emotional and Financial

security.• Secret Desire: Have a secure, happy

and wealthy marriage/life.

Gemini(May 21 – June 20)

• Element: Air• Planet: Mercury• Stone: Aquamarine• Life Pursuit: to explore a little bit of

everything.• Secret Desire: to go ahead of the

crowd.

Cancer(June 21 – July 22)

• Element: Water• Planet: The moon• Stone: Moonstone• Life Pursuit: Constant reassurance &

intimacy• Secret Desire: To feel safe

Leo(July 23 – Aug. 22)

• Element: Fire• Planet: The sun• Stone: Peridot• Life Pursuit: To lead the way.• Secret desire: To become a star.

Virgo(Aug. 23 – Sept. 22)

• Element: Earth• Planet: Mercury• Stone: Sapphire• Life Pursuit: To do the right thing• Secret Desire: To love and be loved.

Libra(Sept. 23 – Oct. 22)

• Element: Air• Planet: Venus• Stone: Opal• Life Pursuit: To be consistent• Secret Desire: To live an easy

uncomplicated life.

Scorpio(Oct. 23 – Nov. 21)

• Element: Water• Planets: Pluto• Stone: Topaz• Life Pursuit: To survive against all

opposition• Secret Desire: To triumph

Sagittarius(Nov. 22 – Dec. 21)

• Element: Fire• Planet: Jupiter• Stone: Turquoise• Life Pursuit: To live the good life.• Secret Desire: To make a difference

in the world.

Capricorn(Dec. 22 – Jan. 19)

• Element: Earth• Planet: Saturn• Stone: Garnet• Life Pursuit: To be proud of their

achievements• Secret Desire: To be greatly admired.