The Sun, Moon and Rising Sign in Astrology

The Sun, Moon and Rising Sign in Astrology

Horoscope / Astrology

Sun The Sun Sign is what most people are aware of because it is easy to calculate and used most frequently by the general population. The symbolism associated with this planet shows us how we consciously express ourselves – I liken the process of discovering our ‘Sun’ to the process…

Read More

Understanding Your Personal Year

Understanding Your Personal Year

Horoscope / Astrology

There are a descending series of numerological cycles that affect your life. Some of them will be in play for decades at a time. Others will only affect your life for a matter of days, or even a single day. Of all of them, the one cycle that you’ll feel…

Read More

Basics of Western Astrology Explained

Basics of Western Astrology Explained

Horoscope / Astrology

Introduction Astrology is defined as “the art or practice of determining the supposed influences of the planets and their motions on human affairs and human disposition.” From this practice a horoscope can be produced — a diagram (or chart) of the relative positions of planets and signs of the Zodiac…

Read More

Origin of Chinese Horoscopes

Origin of Chinese Horoscopes

Horoscope / Astrology

  The Origin of Chinese Horoscopes was based on the legend which in the sixth century B.C. the Jade Emperor invited all the animals in creation to a race, only twelve showed up: the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Lamb, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig, and according to…

Read More

Songs of the Zodiac Workout Playlist

Songs of the Zodiac Workout Playlist

Horoscope / Astrology

By Jason Knapfel for DietsInReview.com Earlier this year news broke that the Zodiac signs were changing, as experts released information that the Earth’s axis had shifted since the Babylonians set the Zodiac signs 3,000 years ago. As a result, the signs had to change, news that turned the pop culture…

Read More

The Planets’ Roles in Astrology

The Planets’ Roles in Astrology

Horoscope / Astrology

Just about everyone knows his or her sun sign, but did you know that’s not the only important planet when casting a horoscope? For starters, we need to define what a sun sign is, exactly. Ancient astrologers divided the sky into 12 sections, based on the 12 constellations along a…

Read More

The Basics of Astrology

The Basics of Astrology

Horoscope / Astrology

What is a Natal Chart? If you look at the words “natal chart’ you could read them another way — “birth map” — this may help you understand what is being talked about. Basically, the natal chart is a map of the sky including the positions of the planets for…

Read More

The Chinese New Year, Explained

The Chinese New Year, Explained

Horoscope / Astrology

I’m a Pig. Well, that’s what my parents told me. You see, because I was born in the Chinese Zodiac’s twelfth year — the Year of the Pig — I’m classified as a Pig. In fact, I automatically inherit certain qualities which are attributed to all Pigs: honesty, tolerance and…

Read More

What’s Your Sign? Not A Bad Question

What’s Your Sign? Not A Bad Question

Horoscope / Astrology

It used to be that astrology and the zodiac played a role in people’s everyday lives. What now seems like a cheesy pickup line – “what’s your sign” – was once considered a valid question to ask. However, if you are single and are involved in the dating scene, when…

Read More