12 Zodiac signs – Astrology

Astrology – 12 Zodiac signs – Sun signs

Every zodiac sign means something and has a very particular role in Astrology. Zodiac signs, or also known as Sun signs (the Sun stays for a month in each sign every year), are just one piece of the puzzle when it comes to astrology, but often the most popular. We all enjoy learning about zodiac signs and their characteristics, especially when it helps to know more about yourself and those around you better.

Astrology has many aspects, we can always consult it weather we want to know what type of person would be the best partner for us, what career path shall we choose or even what kind of aromas are suitable for us or what shall be the best natural cosmetics or beauty treatments.

Here are some of the main carecteristics of each Sun sign. Knowing more about each sign can give us a knowlege how shall we act in order to relax better or become more active, how to work on what we lack and use our natural talents.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Element: Fire    

Planet: Mars

Metal: Iron      

Qualities: Bold, Pioneer, Confident, Provocative, Entrepreneurial spirit, Brave, Independent    

Energy: Masculine – Active       

Season: Spring

Essential oils: Tangerine, Black Pepper, Lavender, Neroli,  Marjoram, Peppermint, Sweet orange

Crystals: Red jasper, Hematite, Ruby, Carnelian, Diamond, Zirconia, Chrysoprase

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Element: Earth         

Planet: Venus

Metal: Copper        

Qualities: Creative, Grounded, Sensual, Beauty & nature loving, Enduring, Trustworthy   

Energy: Feminine  – Receptive   

Season: Spring

Essential oils: Rose, Jasmine, Patchouli, Ylang ylang, Chamomile, Cedarwood, Juniper

Crystals: Pink quartz, Lapis lazuli, Azurite, Carnelian, Emerald, Rhodonite

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Element: Air     

Planet: Mercury

Metal: Mercury

Qualities: Great communicative skills, Curious, Playful, Spontaneous, Intelligent, Adaptable   

Energy: Masculine  – Active 

Season: Spring

Essential oils: Bergamot, Rosemary, Cardamom, Rose, Linden blossom, Vetiver, Myrrh, Neroli, Melissa

Crystals: Citrine, Quartz Crystal, Beryl, Turquoise, Black Onyx, Agate, Chrysocolla

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Element: Water        

Planet: Moon

Metal: Silver       

Qualities: Nurturing, Soft, Intuitive, Emotional, Healing, Compassionate     

Energy: Feminine  – Receptive   

Season: Summer

Essential oils: Laurel, Chamomille, Frankincense, Rose, Lemon, Patchouli, Basil, Cypress

Crystals: Moonstone, Green Aventurine, Pearl, White Chalcedony, Rodochrosite

Leo (July 23-August 22)

Element: Fire  

Planet: Sun

Metal: Gold   

Qualities: Leader, Fun, Friendly, Entertaining, Courageous, Charming, Protective  

Energy: Masculine – Active 

Season: Summer

Essential oils: Rose, Neroli, Ginger, Frankincense, Basil, Clary Sage

Crystals: Tigers eye, Amber, Ruby, Quartz Crystal, Peridot, Chrysolite

Virgo (August 21-September 22)

Element: Earth         

Planet: Mercury 

Metal: Mercury   

Qualities: Focused, Organized, Practical, Perfectionistic, Logical, Responsible

Energy: Feminine  – Receptive   

Season: Summer

Essential oils: Myrtle, Lavender, Rosemary, Lemon, Patchouli, Geranium

Crystals: Onyx, Citrine, Rhodocroisite, Azurite, Amethiste, Amazonite, Citryne, Sardonyx

Libra (September 23-October 22)

Element: Air   

Planet: Venus

Metal: Copper        

Qualities: Balanced, Diplomatic, Cooperative, Fair,  Glamour-loving      

Energy: Masculine – Active 

Season: Autumn

Essential oils: Frankincense, Geranium, Pine, Ylang ylang

Crystals: Pink tourmaline, Beryls, Opal, Green Aventurine, Agate, Tourmaline, Citrine

Scorpio (October 23-November 21)

Element: Water        

Planet: Pluto 

Metal: Steel       

Qualities: Mysterious, Ambitious, Passionate, Charismatic, Perseptive, Intuitive  

Energy: Feminine  – Receptive   

Season: Autumn

Essential oils: Rose, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Clary sage, Lavender, Cypress, Geranium

Crystals: Rhodonite, Carnelian, Garnet, Ruby, Blue Topaz, Agate, Chalcedony

Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)

Element: Fire  

Planet: Jupiter   

Metal: Pewter

Qualities: Adventurous, Knowledge-seeking, Travel-loving, Lucky, Enthusiastic 

Energy: Masculine – Active 

Season: Autumn

Essential oils: Tea tree, Eucaliptus, Frankincense, Lemon 

Crystals: Turquoise, Sodalite, Amethiste, Malachite, Blue Topaz

Capricorn (December 22-January 19)

Element: Earth         

Planet: Saturn 

Metal: Lead    

Qualities: Career driven, Motivated, Competitive, Strategic, Stable, Persistent

Energy: Feminine  – Receptive   

Season: Winter

Essential oils: Sandalwood, Clary sage, Rosemary, Black pepper, Juniper, Pine

Crystals: Garnet, Snowflake Obsidian, Black Onyx, Green Tourmaline, Smoky Quartz

Aquarius (January 20-February 18)

Element: Air   

Planet: Uranus      

Metal: Aluminium, Uranium

Qualities: Innovative, Unpredictable, Cutting-edge, Liberal, Inventive, Reformative       

Energy: Masculine – Active         

Season: Winter

Essential oils: Grapefruit, Clove, Juniper, Pine, Thyme

Crystals: Aquamarine, Amazonite, Sapphire, Turquoise, Agate, Jazper, Malachite

Pisces (February 19-March 20)

Element: Water        

Planet: Neptune

Metal: Platinum   

Qualities: Dreamy, Romantic, Sensitive, Gracious, Compassionate, Imaginative        

Energy: Feminine – Receptive   

Season: Winter

Essential oils: Geranium, Grapefruit, Palmarosa, Cedarwood, Tea tree, 

Crystals: Jasper, Aquamarine, Amethyste, Diamond, Jade, Tourmaline

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