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Showing posts with label zodiac. Show all posts
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Thursday, October 15, 2009

Moon in Gemini


Birth charts are confusing things. You can find loads of information about things like your birth sign, but what does it mean when the chart says "Jupiter in Virgo"? Those meanings can take some more time to find, if you find them at all.
Eventually, all 12 signs for all the planets will be posted, but it might take some time.
Anyway, here's some information about the Moon in Gemini.

Likes: Variety, Mental stimulation, being in the know, keeping on the move, grooves
Dislikes: predictability, clods, being lost for words, being pinned down, ruts

Positive
- Easygoing
- Light touch
- Uncomplicated
- Lively
- Mobile
- Witty
- Quick
- Live Wire
- Versatile
- Multi-faceted
- Fast responses
- Fast learner
- Good conversationalist
- Friendly
- Charming
- Delight
- Intelligent
- Broad-minded
- Interesting
- Perceptive

Negative
- Heavy weather
- Superficial
- Simplistic
- Manic Depressive
- Restless
- Worrisome
- Impatient
- Anxious
- Spread too thin
- Two-faced
- Flip
- Sketchy
- Gossip
- Nosy
- Insincere
- Deceitful
- Too Rational
- Shallow
- Dissatisfying
- Trivial

Thursday, August 27, 2009

Do it Yourself Astrology: A User-Friendly Guide to Your Personality

Though this book is a little out of date, and most professionals will probably call this a waste of money, I found this book helpful and easy to use. It is set up for easy reading and the easy creation of birth charts. Lyn Birkbeck delves into explanations to what things like “Jupiter in Aries” means, and doesn’t give you a one-line description. He really goes in-depth, and explains things so that everyone can understand them.
If you have a general interest in astrology, but don’t exactly know how to do the complicated calculations that are required for more “precise” birth charts, this book is the one for you.

Published in 1996 by Element Books

Other Books by Lyn Birkbeck: Divine Astrology: The Cosmic Religion: Enlisting the Aid of the Planetary Powers; Understanding the Future: A Survivors Guide to Riding the Cosmic Wave, The Major Astrological Predictions from Now to 2020; The Instant Astrologer; The Watkins Astrology Handbook: The Practical System of DIY Astrology; Astro Wisdom; Astrological Oracle; Do It Yourself Life Plan Astrology: How Planetary Cycles Affect Your Whole Life; Do It Yourself Relationship Astrology

Readability:
Is it easy to read? Yeah, it is set up for easy use, though you may have to read the chart instructions a few times before it makes sense, but it’s quite easy to pick up. I learned how to use it in about an hour.
Is it easy to follow along with? For the most part, yes.
Is it interesting? Yes
How long does it take to read? Probably less than a week, maybe five days. Most of the book is made up of tables, so you don’t really have to read them unless you are working on making a birth chart.
Overall: 4/5

Content:
Is the author knowledgeable? Yes
Is the knowledge valuable? Yes
Is the knowledge new knowledge or is it common knowledge? Some of it is common and easy to find, but a lot of it I had heard of, but never really got to read about it in depth.
Is it cohesive and relevant? Kind of. Heh, sometimes it gets a little confusing.
Other notes: It’s a little out of date, and only has charts from 1900 to 2000. With a little research, you could estimate positions past 2000, but that might be hard to do.
Overall: 4/5

Design/Layout:
Is the book set up for easy reference: Yes
Is the layout or design obnoxious or annoying? No
Overall: 5/5

Overall:
Do you recommend this book? Yes
Was it worth the money? This book is expensive regular priced. I found it in the Bargain Books section for about $10, so it was defiantly worth that.
Will You Purchase Other Books from this Author?: I’m not sure, but probably not.
Overall: 13/15

Sunday, July 19, 2009

Concerning the Zodiac

I’ve always been interested in the zodiac. So, until very recently all I did was look up sun signs and maybe moon signs if I was curious. I have a book called Do It Yourself Astrology by Lyn Birkbeck. I found it in the bargain books section of Chapters for $9.99. I really like this book, even if it’s a bit confusing to get used to, but once you’ve got the hang of it, it’s actually really user-friendly.
I’ve started doing birth charts, and though I’ve only done three so far, it’s really interesting to look at how the planets affect each of us.
Critics say that astrology and zodiac is bullshit and the traits are so general, they can apply to anyone, and if you read enough into the signs, you’ll make your behaviour fit. I got into zodiac at a young age, and sometimes I do wonder...if I hadn’t learned all about Scorpio when I was younger, would I be the perfect archetype of it today? Part of me says that yes, I would be the same. The other half says no, I made the traits fit.
It’s possible that it is a combination of both.

I suppose I trust astrology. I do believe that the position of the planets at the time of birth can influence someone. I do believe that when working with the power of the planet Mars, you will become more aggressive, as the planet is known for that.
But, then, what of the planet itself? They are just rocks in space, technically speaking. What then makes the planet have influences?
I’m sure there is some confusing complex system in to how the planets influence us.

And of the actual zodiac. When I was little, I believed that the zodiac weren’t just starry images, but were actual beings that lived in heaven (at the time, I was still Christian). So, they have nothing to do with the stars, but are more like demi-gods or angels.

I like astrology. I really do think that personalities are influenced by these being, because I find too many similarities to deny that it works.
I’m a Scorpio, and I personify many of the traits, both positive and negative.
My aunt and father are Gemini’s, and boy do THEY fit the Gemini personality.

DISCLAIMER

A lot of my information is directly copy-pasted frm my own Book of Shadows, collected over the past couple of years from a variety of sourses. I try to credit where I can, and I try to paraphrase and change words around without changing meanings as much as I can.
IF YOU SEE YOUR INFORMATION HERE: Please let me know, I'll be more than happy to credit you. The best way to contact me is to leave a comment on the post, and I'll be sure to edit the post as soon as I get the message.