Image via Wikipedia Tropical dates: 22 May to 21 June Sidereal dates: June 15 to July 15 (approx) Representation: Two children Ruling planet and groupings: Mercury; masculine, mutable and air Associations: Colour: Yellow Flowers: Lavender, Lily of the Valley Gemstone: Agate Trees: Nut trees Traits Gemini often have fantastic communication skills. These skills, however, run […]
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The meaning of June
June means Juno’s month. Juno’s equivalent in Greek mythology is Hera. She was Jupiter’s wife and the mother to Mars, the God who gives his name to the month of March. Juno is the goddess of marriage and it is therefore considered good luck to be married in June. Events in June Litha Meitheamh Born […]
The meaning of May
May means Maia’s month. Maia was an Italic goddess of spring and known as Maia Maiestas or Fauna by the Romans. She was seen as a good goddess and the 15th of May was dedicated to her. Events in May Beltane May Day Born in May? Birthstone: Emerald Flower: Lily of the Valley Tropical Zodiac: […]
The meaning of April
April means Aphrodite’s month. Aphrodite is the Greek goddess of love and beauty. Her Roman equivalent is Venus.
The twelfth sign: Pisces
Pisceans are typically family orientated. They’ll put other people before themselves and are often deeply caring and sympathetic.
The meaning of March
March means Mars’ month. Mars is the Roman god of War and is identified with the Greek god Ares. Mars was the son of Juno and Jupiter and second only to his father in importance for Roman soldiers. Until ~700BC March was the start of the year and the beginning of the war season. The […]
The meaning of February
February was added to the calendar by the Roman King Numa Pompilius in ~700BC. Charlemagne called the month ‘Hornung’, the Anglo-Saxons used the names ‘Solmoneth’ meaning mud month and ‘Kale-monath’ named after cabbage. Events in February Valentine’s Day Born in February? Birthstone: Amethyst Flower: Violet Tropical Zodiac: Aquarius (January 20 to February 18) and Pisces […]
The Year of the Ox – the earth Ox
The Ox is yin in polarity and associated with the element of water. People born in this year will have Oynx as a birthstone.
Ox is a hallmark of quite hardwork and stalwart determination. People born in the Year of the Ox are often born to lead. Although they can be quite they are dependable and naturally achieve what they need to achieve. Despite success, the Ox often remains modest, calm and tireless. However, those born to the Year of the Ox sometimes need quiet and time to reach their goals and once set on a target they can be tenacious in reaching it.
Ox tend to be grounded in common sense and logical. Although security is important them so is kindness and care. The Ox enjoys helping other people and dislikes being in debt or flying by wire.
The eleventh sign: Aquarius
Independent and sometimes stubborn, Aquarians often have a real wish to help but may not always appear that way. Sometimes unreliable Aquarians can also be highly creative and inspiring. Aquarians are prone to being unconventional but generally remain positive.
Vedic astrology
Image via Wikipedia Vedic astrology, also known as Jyotisa or Hindu astrology, is an ancient system which is still widely used today. Vedic astrology is interested in the connections between the macrocosm and microcosm and the concept of bandhu from the Vedas. The sidereal zodiac is used (rather than the Western tropical zodiac) as this […]
