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The Day of the Viable Candidate 

FEBRUARY TWENTY THIRD

Strengths: Convincing. Analytic. Pragmatic.
Weaknesses: Hypercritical. Negative. All-Knowing. 

Tarot Card: The Hierophant

Personality

February 23 people specialize in offering not only their ideas but also themselves as viable alternatives to less than ideal circumstances. They are often problem solvers engaged in moving things forward in a positive direction. Once those born on this day are convinced that they are the best candidate for a job, position of family leadership or social responsibility, they must secure that position, or at least receive a fair hearing. Their arguments are usually cogent and sound as is their advice, for rarely do they try to convince anyone of their views until they have done their homework thoroughly.

February 23 people are realists, down-to-earth individuals adept at sizing up a situation and placing their finger on precisely what can be improved. Unfortunately, February 23 realism may in fact be pessimism and particularly in later life those born on this day must beware of becoming hypercritical, even bitter. There is an undeniably dark side to February 23 people, necessitating a careful balance of their energies to avoid depression. They must particularly beware of falling into self-destructive patterns.

February 23 people have a solid hold on the material world. They are not overly indulgent in enjoying the luxuries of life. For them the thrill of dealing with practicalities and everyday difficulties has to do with building on yesterday and preparing for the complexities of tomorrow. They are like a motor which once running, keeps running.

Those born on this day are happy to expand their base of operations but will generally do so cautiously. One reason for their success, in addition to their pragmatism, is their kairotic sense, i.e. knowing the right time to act and when to stand pat. Those born on this day usually handle the existential dilemma well, taking responsibility for directing their lives while accepting the laws of inevitability.

When February 23 people are frustrated in one direction they rarely backtrack, but simply choose another path. Most of the time, before embarking on plan A, they have already considered the merits of plan B, and hold it in ready reserve. Thus those born on this day excel at offering advice to those who have simply reached a dead end and can go no further. Often they themselves, or their services, prove to be the viable alternative to a stalemate.

In their private lives, February 23 people must beware of adopting an all-knowing or infallible attitude and becoming complacent or unresponsive to the emotional needs of others. They must strive to keep their minds open and tune in to the wishes of those around them. By truly valuing the opinions of others, and listening quietly and non-judgmentally to their concerns, they will win friends and inspire support for their own efforts.

Meditation 
In plants, as in people, the strongest candidate for survival is often the “volunteer”


Zodiac Jewelry Pisces Locket by amandadavie on Etsy

Zodiac Jewelry Pisces Locket by amandadavie on Etsy


how about I work on some actual picture posts? I don’t know about you, but I think all these text posts are looking a bit too monotonous! 


The Day Of Universality 

FEBRUARY TWENTY SECOND

Strengths: Unselfish. Idealistic. Dedicated.
Weaknesses:
Unforgiving. Pessimistic. Overcritical.

Tarot Card: The Fool

Personality

February 22 people generally believe in the greatest good for the greatest number. In this sense, their democratic, perhaps patriotic feelings run high. Not infrequently, they find themselves supporting or leading the cause of their clan, organization, community, even country. However, the most highly evolved people born on this day have ideals that reach far beyond municipal or national borders. Lovers of universal freedom, high idealists, they wish that all enjoy the blessings of a good life, without threat of tyranny or oppression

Those born on February 22 tend to dissolve their ego away in the service of a meaningful cause. Their personal world may be an intricate and complex one, their emotions profoundly sensitive, yet they do not allow this to be their principal concern, and rather turn their spotlight out on the world, illuminating worthy ideals and goals.

February 22 people have a strict sense of duty and can be rather stern and unforgiving. When they make mistakes, they come down very hard on themselves. They also suffer greatly when they have gone against their own personal code, whether for reasons of expediency or survival. They must learn to be less hard on themselves, and more accepting of circumstances as they are. February 22 standards are often too high for anyone (including themselves) to ever live up to.

Though, as mentioned, February 22 people often dissolve away their ego in the service of their work, this does not mean that they are necessarily easygoing in personal relationships. Despite the fact that they can appear open to a variety of experience, their likes and dislikes are pronounced, even fixed. In addition, they will pull no punches when making their displeasure known to their partner.

Those born on this day are frequently critical of their society, adopting a revolutionary or avant-garde stance. Not particularly optimistic, they realistically assess the shortcomings of everyone and everything. Less highly evolved individuals born on this day can’t help but see all the imperfections around them, but choose to do nothing most of the time, vacillating between grumbling and aimlessly striking out in rebellion. Those February 22 people who come to accept social inequities against their idealistic nature can sink into a deep pessimism.

Because of their capacity to put personal desire aside, February 22 people are capable of making magnetic leaders who instill great loyalty in their followers. Certainly not everyone born on this day will have the opportunity to exercise authority as an employer, manager or political leader. However, should the need arise to call for assistance or support, they will be able to demand great sacrifice from colleagues, family and friends since the purity of their motives is rarely in doubt.

Meditation
In some obscure corners of the world, the Ideal and the Real have consummated a secret marriage


The Day Of Intimacy 

FEBRUARY TWENTY FIRST

Strengths: Emotionally Deep. Self-Aware. Honest.
Weaknesses: Self-Involved. Dissatisfied. Detached.

Tarot Card: The World

Personality

Those born on February 21 struggle to express themselves on a personal level. Their early life can be largely tied up with themselves and with the internal difficulties they face. They may at first see these difficulties as originating with their environment but usually come to realize that their own highly complex natures are the real issue. But problems, of course, can be challenges and opportunities—to grow, to learn, to evolve. Most February 21 people fully accept this challenge to improve themselves and grow enormously as a result. By coming to terms with and perhaps overcoming their own emotional sensitivities they can realize a kind of self-awareness attained by few. They can also display remarkable insight into the emotions and motivations of others.

One of the highest attainments of February 21 people seems simple enough—intimacy. But for them to share themselves fully with another human being, to allow that person to see them as they really are without defenses, is perhaps the greatest gift they can give. Problems may arise when that special person ignores the gift, does not recognize its specialness or is not interested. The resultant shock to these sensitive individuals can be devastating, and it can be a long time before they again dare to open themselves that way again.

It is difficult for the ego-oriented, feeling people born on this day to be objective about their work, since what they create seems indivisible from who they are. Therefore, negative criticism is particularly difficult for them to handle, since in their eyes criticism may amount to a personal attack. Particularly artists, craftspeople, entertainers and public servants born on this day will have to toughen their skin if they wish to be successful in the world.

It is not uncommon for February 21 people to have had very difficult childhoods emotionally, with the focus of their problems on the parent of the opposite sex. As a result of either being overly supervised and minutely criticized or when attention was needed most, ignored, those born on this day may develop in the former case into unusually quiet, secretive individuals and in the latter into flamboyant and extroverted types.

A healthy and contented love life may also be elusive, something they will search the world over to find. For some, a loving partner affirms their worth; for others, such a person can be a much needed confidant, one who is intimate with their most sensitive secrets. In either case, few individuals are forced to live more closely in touch with their inner world than February 21 individuals. For them to find emotional happiness and peace can be eminently satisfying, but generally involves an entire lifetime of growth and effort.

Meditation
One side of the moon is always dark

Anonymous wrote: "What if you don't know the time you were born at because you were adopted? How would you find your ascendant then?"

Um, you wouldn’t, unfortunately.
o___o Unless you can find your birth records? ;; The only way to find out your ascendant is to know what time you were born. :c I’m sorry.


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I’ve added more links to my page! 

People keep asking about how they find out certain aspects of their astrology. So, I’ve posted a few links incase if anyone else was curious. c: They’re above the fish gadget. There’s one for your entire chart, one for just your ascendant, and one just for your moon sign. c: 


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Anonymous wrote: "Could you describe how you think a Pisces with a moon in Capricorn and a Leo ascendant would be?"

Sure. c: I’ll give it a shot.

Well, a Leo Ascendant suggests that you have some kind of attraction to you. By this, I don’t necessarily mean looks. More like, people notice you. I’d be willing to bet it’s probably more of a calm aura, as opposed to you being really loud, or something. Leo’s have a definite nurturing side to them— and I imagine that might be found in you. However, Capricorns tend to hide their emotions a lot; rather, they aren’t that great at expressing themselves to others. I imagine you have some sort of need to succeed— or at least like to feel satisfied. Capricorns tend to like success, and Leo’s tend to be more-or-less self-centered (not saying you are, but that aspect of Leo might add to this kind of trait). 

I think, here, there’s a good balance of “emotional” and “practical.” <3 


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allysaurus-rex-blog wrote: "Hello, I love your blog and I have a few questions that I would like to ask, I hope you can help me. I have always wondered, how do you know what your sun or moon sign is. Or what your ascendant is? I know I am a Pisces, March 6, but I don't know the details. Can you help me figure it out?"

c: I can most certainly help you!


Well, the “Sun Sign” for you is Pisces. Um, it refers to where the sun is located at your birth— so, for you it’s Pisces. The “Sun Sign” is was most people know, because all you need to know is the day you were born. When most people say, “Oh, I’m a Gemini” they’re talking about their Sun Sign.

However, if you want to know other things— like the position of the moon, or mercury, or jupiter, etc, you’re going to have to know the time you were born. Same goes for the Ascendant Sign. Now, the ascendant refers to “what’s on the rising,” which is why it’s also referred to as the Rising Sign. Different planets represent different things— like Venus, representing love and whatnot. The Ascendant is, basically, the “mask you wear.” So, if I were to go around and guess a person’s sign— I’d probably guess their Ascendant, because that’s what other’s readily see. 

Now, assuming you know the time you were born, you can use this calculator. Once you’ve entered the information, you can scroll down just a bit and see a chart. The chart will tell you what is what! c: 


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The Day of the Impression 

FEBRUARY TWENTIETH

Strengths: Perceptive. Cooperative. Memorable 
Weaknesses: Impressionable. Reactive. Overemotional 

Tarot Card: The Judgement

Personality

Those born on February 20 are taken up with the theme of both registering an impression and making an impression on others. Because of their receptive nature, they generally have vivid memories and can much later repeat accurately what they have seen or heard. On the other hand, they will usually do what they have to do to make certain that others remember them as well. February 20 people want to be taken seriously, and therefore forcefully stamp their mark on whatever it is they carry out, be it their business involvements, creative efforts or familial responsibilities.

For this reason, one might expect February 20 people to be aggressive types, but though forceful, most born on this day are not particularly combative or argumentative. It is rather out of sympathetic feelings and self-belief that they express themselves so strongly. For them, holding nothing back is a way of showing people how much they really care about what they do. Excellent additions to a team, they demonstrate both their ability to put their talents to work for the common good, as well as their relative disinterest in being a dictator. They do, however, demand that others pull their weight and can quickly grow impatient with anyone seemingly not giving their all. Those born on this day must not make the mistake of assuming that friends and associates are somehow slouching when they in fact are doing the very best they can.

February 20 people display a tremendous will to win. They must, however, avoid triumphing at the expense of someone else’s feelings, if possible. Those born on this day are themselves highly emotional, and also extremely sensitive to criticism and negativity directed their way. Learning to master and structure their emotional life can makes them more stable and reliable. This is not to suggest in any way that they bottle up or cool their ardor or passion. It is just that their enthusiasm and belief in themselves is so strong that they do tend to go overboard more often than they should. Thus it is important, particularly as they age, that they become more philosophical and contemplative, more aware of their impact on their environment.

Although being open and retaining impressions is a great strength of February 20 people, they may at times be too impressionable. They can fall under the spell of negative influences through their sympathy and openness. Thus their empathic tendencies may sometimes work against them. In addition February 20 people too often have a desire to please and wind up compromising themselves. Learning not to be so malleable or reactive, and remaining true to their beliefs in the face of adversity is essential to their personal development.

Meditation
The images we receive shape the ones we transmit