Category:The Zodiac
From Association of Independent Readers and Rootworkers
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A Zodiac is an ancient method of dividing the sky into sections in order to track the cosmic movements of the stars, planets, and constellations with respect to the viewer over time. It is used by astronomers to mark sidereal and planetary cycle; by astrologers to reveal information about world events, the characters of individual beings, and predict the future, and by conjure doctors and magicians as an aid to effective spell casting.
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Animals on Parade
The word "zodiac" literally means "animal parade" and for the most part, the symbols assigned to the various sectors of the sky are named after the resemblance of the constellations within those sectors to well-known animals of the Middle East and Old Europe.
As the Sun, Moon, and planets move through the sky, they enter and exit the 12 signs of the Zodiac. The date of their entrance is called their ingress and the date they move out is called their egress. While the planets, Sun, and Moon are in the various signs of the zodiac, they take on the characteristics of each sign.
Planets are said to consider specific signs as their domiciles or homes, wherein they rule, and some signs as variously inhospitable, beneficial, or detrimental to them. Thus, for example, The Moon rules the zodiac sign of Cancer, but when Saturn is in Cancer, it is said to be in exile from its own domicile in Capricorn. Meanwhile, Jupiter is exalted in Cancer, becoming both charitable and compassionate, while Mars is fallen when in Cancer, its fiery energy drowned in the ocean.
On the pages for each individual sign of the zodiac you will find all this information and more, including how the zodiac affects people by their Sun-signs.
The Twelve Signs of the Western or Babylonian Zodiac
Aries
Aries is the first sign of the Zodiac, which the Sun enters every year at the Spring Equinox. Represented by a Ram, it is linked with the concepts of leadership, determination, activity, and energy. (Read More ...)
Taurus
Taurus is the second sign of the the Zodiac, which the Sun enters every year as Spring warms the Earth. Represented by a Bull, it is linked with the concepts of strength, worldliness, will-power, and rural life. (Read More ...)
Gemini
Gemini is the third sign of the Zodiac, which the Sun enters during the late Spring. Represented by Twin children, it is linked with the concepts of duality, friendliness, and activity. (Read More ...)
Cancer
Cancer is the fourth sign of the Zodiac, which the Sun enters at the beginning of Summer. Represented by a Crab in the sea, it is linked with depth of feeling, intuition, psychic receptivity, and self-protectiveness. (Read More ...)
Leo
Leo is the fifth sign of the Zodiac, which the Sun enters every year as Summer warms the land. Represented by a rampant Lion, it is linked with leadership, nobility, power, grandiosity, and charismatic appearance. (Read More ...)
Virgo
Virgo is the sixth sign of the Zodiac, which the Sun enters as the harvest begins. Represented by a Maiden holding a sheaf of grain, it is linked with decorous grace, attention to detail, and completion of tasks. (Read More ...)
Libra
Libra is the seventh sign of the Zodiac, which the Sun enters every year at the Autumnal Equinox. Represented by a Balance Beam Scale, it is linked with justice, diplomacy, fairness, and equitability. (Read More ...)
Scorpio
Scorpio is the eighth sign of the Zodiac, which the Sun enters every year as Autumn chills the air. Scorpio is represented by a Scorpion and is linked with death, stealth, sexuality, recycling, and transformation. (Read More ...)
Sagittarius
Sagittarius is the ninth sign of the Zodiac, which the Sun enters every year as Autumn turns toward Winter. Sagittarius the Archer is represented by a Centaur, half-horse, half-man, drawing a bow, and is linked with duality, upward tendencies, and philosophy. (Read More ...)
Capricorn
Aquarius
Pisces
Credits
This page is brought to you by the AIRR Tech Team:
- Author: catherine yronwode
- Contributors: nagasiva yronwode, Papa Newt, Reverend James, Lukianos, Prof. Alfred F. Seward
- Images: catherine yronwode, Prof. Alfred F. Seward, Nelson Hahne, Greywolf Townsend, Unknown Artists; sourced and photo-edited by catherine yronwode
Learn Astrology from AIRR
 "Introduction To Astrology" with Evan Lionhart. Uncover the meaning behind your Sun, Moon, and Ascendant Signs. |
 "Astrology for Rootworkers: Spell-Casting with the Zodiac in Hoodoo and Conjure" with catherine yronwode. No math astrology for use in spell work. |
