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Interest in astrology has gone stratospheric with millions of us turning to the zodiac to consult our cosmic compass.
Whether you want to know what job you should be doing, where to get a tattoo or if Roger from HR is ever going to propose, the answer could be written in the stars.
Astrology has been around in various forms for thousands of years, but now horoscope junkies like us want to know more about the zodiac than ever before.
So whether you're a limelight loving Leo, sultry Scorpio or MI5-minded Virgo (she keeps receipts), reach for the stars and tap into what the universe is trying to tell you.
Read our horoscopes live blog below for the very latest on what the stars have in store for YOU…
- Ellen Jenne
WHERE DOES THE ZODIAC COME FROM?
The Zodiac is the term used to describe the circle of 12 divisions of celestial longitude that are centred upon the path of the sun.
The 12 divisions share the names we know as our star signs.
The term zodiac derives from Latin zōdiacus – meaning “circle of animals”.
Throughout history, the zodiac has been used to predict or echo characteristics of personality.
- Ellen Jenne
HOW DOES ASTROLOGY WORK?
Astrology is the belief that the alignment of stars and planets affects every individual’s life depending on when they were born – from their mood to their personality to what happens in the future.
It can be pretty complex stuff for the average person and is often referred to as “the language of the sky” – a language only astrologers understand.
People have been studying astrology for thousands of years, and to become a horoscope reader, you need to get to grips with the basics, by reading books, reading horoscope charts and practising interpretations.
The horoscopes is an astronomical map that shows the placement of the sun, the moon, and the planets within 12 sections of the sky—the signs of the zodiac.
- Lydia Hawken
CAN YOU REALLY HAVE TWO SUN SIGNS?
According to the AstroTwins, there is actually no such thing as cusp signs.
They believe that due to the way the sun moves into each sign, there is no way you can be born under two at the same time.
A Pisces – Aries cusp for example, might display all the common characteristics of a Pisces, but maybe their Lilith is in Scorpio.
- Lydia Hawken
HOW MANY KIDS CANCER, LEO, VIRGOS WILL HAVE, ACCORDING TO STAR SIGNS
Cancer
This is the sign astrologers most associate with family, motherhood and homemaking so it’s fitting they’d be inclined to have a huge brood..
The stars predict that a Cancer mum will have two children, but they will probably be born several years apart.
Leo
Leos love showing off their star power, so they’re more likely to want several kids who lap up the limelight, too.
The stars have two to four kids planned for Leos, who will take real pride in raising their pack of cubs.
Virgo
Having too many kids could be stressful for detail-driven Virgo, so having one mini-me may be perfect.
With their lives planned to precision expect Virgo’s child to be well-behaved and polite, well, most of the time anyway.
- Lydia Hawken
THE PERFECT SUMMER STAYCATION PLAN FOR YOUR SIGN
With summer just around the corner and lockdown lifting, most people are itching to book in a staycation with their pals, but which is better suited to you?
PsychicWorld.com has matched a weekend staycation idea to the personality trait of each 12 horoscopes – meaning your holiday plans have just got so much easier.
Aries: Music Festivals
Taurus: Hiking Holiday
Gemini: Glamping
Cancer: Spa Weekend Find more on signs and their perfect staycations here.
- Lydia Hawken
WHAT IS THE RAREST ZODIAC SIGN?
There's no better bond than sharing the same star sign as someone – similar traits and common ground can form the best of friendships. But for some signs, it can be hard to find someone with the same star as you.
Some signs aren't as common as the rest – according to YourTango, Virgo or are the most common zodiac signs, with the most common birth month said to be September.
The rarest sign? That's Aquarius – it's the shortest sign astrologically (January 20 to February 18) which means it has fewer birthdays.
- Lydia Hawken
WHY IS INTERNATIONAL ASTROLOGY DAY IMPORTANT?
Astrology has its own legion of fans all across the globe, so it's no surprise that it's been given its very own special day.
International Astrology Day usually falls sometime in March, with this year's celebration taking place on March 20.
Sure, it's an excuse to talk all things astrology and the zodiac, but the day actually holds huge importance to astrologers. They consider the day to be the beginning of the new astrological year.
That's why, if you hadn't noticed, horoscope pages always start with Aries.
- Lydia Hawken
INTERIOR DESIGN ACCORDING TO YOUR SIGN
Interior design experts have shared their tips on how to style and furnish your home according to your star sign.
Whether you like bold colours or a white and minimalist scheme, it turns out your tastes are more influenced by your star sign than you think.UK-based firm, The French Bedroom Company, have revealed what furniture, colours and fabrics you should use to decorate your home.
Writing in a blog post, they said: “By using your star sign to help make interior design decisions, you can create a warm and welcoming space that truly reflects your inner character. Read more here.
- Lydia Hawken
POWER OF PLUTO
Even though power planet Pluto is the furthest away from earth it still packs a mighty punch astrologically.
This planet's placement in our chart signifies what we need to bin in order to welcome in the shiny and new.
According to findyourfate, Pluto is likely to bring about major changes when the beans have been spilt, babe.
Think drunken texts, heart to hearts and horror of all horrors, hacking into bae's email account. Curiosity killed the cat for a reason dear friends.
Pluto is also associated with things that we are holding on to in life which we should probably get rid off.
We know we'll feel better when we do but we also know those old socks are comfortable, despite all the holes…Ultimately though, Pluto helps us to progress in life. At the moment the planet is bowling around the determined house of Capricorn and will be there until 2024. You can find out which sign your Pluto is in here.
- Lydia Hawken
THE MEANING OF NEPTUNE IN ASTROLOGY
We all have 10 planets in our birth chart, and Neptune is one of them.
Your sun sign shows what you want, the moon reveals what you need and Mercury reveals how you think, but what exactly does Neptune uncover?
According to YourTango, the blue planet Neptune is associated with dreams and spirituality. It's all about tweaking our compass (sounds painful) to better ourselves.
However while full of fantasy and whimsy, Neptune is not all fun time Frankie.
While the planet can inspire exhilarating idealism, if we fail to reach its dizzying heights the come down can be heavy.
However, reasoning and reality are anathema to Neptune because it's basically in charge of our hopes and dreams.Blimey, it sounds intense. To find out which sign your Neptune is in, just check in with your birth chart here.
- Lydia Hawken
MOST EMOTIONAL STAR SIGN REVEALED
Most astrologers will agree that Cancerians are the most emotional sign of the zodiac.
We all have intense feelings, but Cancers feel emotions so strongly that wearing their heart on their shell is normal comes as second nature.
Despite their hard shell they need a lot of reassurance, so if you're dating a Cancer, tell them how they much they mean to you and tell them again.
We give you the same advice if you're dating a Leo, but that's because they love to hear it not because they need to.
Even though Cancers are classic water signs, which basically means they're all up in the feeling all the time, they won't let anyone take them for a fool.
- Lydia Hawken
WHERE ARIES & GEMINIS SHOULD GO ON HOLIDAY
Astrologer Lisa Stardust and Foxy Bingo have put together a list of perfect trips according to your star sign and you don't even need to leave the country.
Gemini: Connected traveller
Lisa says: “Being a dualistic sign, Geminis like to experience the juxtaposition of the country and the flair of big city life when travelling with their ride or die BFF. Paris is an amazing place to visit once international travel is allowed, as the countryside is a short train ride out of the bustling city giving you both in one trip.”
Until Paris is back on the cards, Geminis should try visiting the city of Edinburgh. This way they can enjoy all the best parts of city life while being just a walk away from the beautiful Scottish countryside.
Aries: Independent traveller
Lisa says: “As the most passionate sign of the zodiac, Aries will want to travel solo around the world on a budget, while documenting all the seven wonders of the world on Instagram. They’ll have the vigour to make new friends as they explore and see the wonderful places they’ve dreamed of.”
While waiting for the world to reopen, Scotland is a great UK destination to get yourself some solo exploration. With sights such as Ben Nevis, Inveraray Castle and the Falkirk Wheel, your Instagram feed will be the envy of all your friends.
- Lydia Hawken
WHAT IS A STELLIUM IN ASTROLOGY?
According to elitedaily, a stellium occurs when you've got a collection of the same type of energy within your birth chart.
This is when you have three or more planets in one specific zodiac sign or astrological house.
A stellium affects our personality by making certain qualities, characteristics, and themes in your life more apparent than others.
It makes your personality a lot stronger. In fact, a stellium is so powerful that it can potentially reduce the strength of your sun sign — if it's not in your stellium.You can find out if you have a stellium by entering your details into this natal chart from the AstroTwins.
- Lydia Hawken
PERFECT DATE LOCATIONS BASED ON YOUR STAR SIGN
WELL, dear friends, the time has almost come for us to slip on our sandals and gaze into bae's eyes without the lashing rain betraying our fake tan.
As we get ready for some long-awaited freedom we thought we'd take a look at the perfect dates according to our star signs and if you think we're even considering a Zoom call, think again!
Aries – Salsa Lessons
Taurus – Fancy Restaurant
Gemini – Drive-in Movie
Cancer – Home-cooked Meal
Leo – Karaoke Bar
Virgo – Bowling
Libra – Art Gallery
Scorpio – Treasure Hunt
Sagittarius – Foreign Film
Capricorn – Spa Day
Aquarius – Science Museum
Pisces – Picnic
- Carly Bass
HOW MUCH SLEEP DO YOU NEED ACCORDING TO YOUR STAR SIGN?
Bed specialist Time4Sleep has teamed up with astrologist, Lisa Stardust, to reveal how your sleeping habits are connected to your zodiac.
Taurus need about 8-10 hours – To keep the bull behind the Taurus sign feeling zen, a solid night’s sleep is essential.
Sagittarius need about 5 hours – A few hours here and there is enough rest to satisfy the globe trotting sign.
Capricorn need about 7 hours with a 30 min power nap – You need a full night’s sleep as well as one long nap in the middle of the day to help them unwind.
Read more about your sign here.
- Carly Bass
ARE ‘ANGEL NUMBERS’ MORE THAN JUST A COINCIDENCE?
Some writers say that 11.11 indicates the presence of the spirit. For some, seeing 11:11 is an auspicious sign and the numbers have magical powers themselves.
Likewise, the number 333 has some different interpretations but it is also broadly thought to be a message from a guardian angel to tell you to keep going down the path you are.
It is thought to offer comfort, inner-strength and encouragement.
- Carly Bass
ARE ‘ANGEL NUMBERS’ MORE THAN JUST A COINCIDENCE?
Some writers say that 11.11 indicates the presence of the spirit. For some, seeing 11:11 is an auspicious sign and the numbers have magical powers themselves.
Likewise, the number 333 has some different interpretations but it is also broadly thought to be a message from a guardian angel to tell you to keep going down the path you are.
It is thought to offer comfort, inner-strength and encouragement.
- Carly Bass
THE STAR SIGNS DESTINED FOR FORTUNE
Think your star sign doesn’t affect how wealthy you are?
It turns out you may be wrong. Although there are billionaires all over the zodiac, nearly one in FIVE are Libras.
The second most prosperous sign is Aries, which has nine per cent of people in the top 100, such as internet leader Larry Page.
The next best signs are Gemini, Cancer and Capricorn, who are all tied on eight per cent of the top 100.
But it's bad news for entrepreneurial Sagittariuses, as only one person in the top 100 has this sign – Chinese businessman Lei Jun.
See how your sign compares in the graphic below.
- Carly Bass
IS THERE SCIENCE BEHIND ASTROLOGY?
Scientists claim astrology is not yet proven and that the position of stars and planets is more accurately defined as astronomy.
Astronomy uses mathematics, physics, and chemistry in order to explain the origin and evolution of objects in the universe (including the moon, sun and planets).
Some, however, argue astrology is different and is a natural science too, as it deals with observations and prediction of events in the sky which influences human affairs and the natural world.
That being said, there’s said to be no conclusive evidence that astrology is backed by science, or that astrology is an accurate predictor of personality traits, future destinies or love lives, as written in Smithsonian Magazine.
You can read more about it here.
- Carly Bass
WHERE DOES THE ZODIAC COME FROM?
The Zodiac is the term used to describe the circle of 12 divisions of celestial longitude that are centred upon the path of the sun.
The 12 divisions share the names we know as our star signs.
The term zodiac derives from Latin zōdiacus – meaning “circle of animals”.
Throughout history, the zodiac has been used to predict or echo characteristics of personality.
- Carly Bass
WANT TO BECOME A HOROSCOPE READER?
Firstly, you need to get to grips with the basics, by reading books, reading horoscope charts and practising interpretations.
The best next step is to get certified from a reputable school that teaches astrology.
Then, you should determine where you’d like your career to go, be it doing individual horoscope readings, for corporate events, online or for magazines or newspapers – to name a few.
It could be a good idea when you start out to intern or get an apprenticeship with a professional astrologer, who will be able to give you valuable guidance.
Once you have a solid foundation to your knowledge, you can start forging a business out of astrology, should you wish.
- Carly Bass
HOW KATE AND WILL’S HOROSCOPES SHOW THEIR LOVE IS STRONGER THAN EVER
Kate (Capricorn) and William (Cancer) are a perfect astrological match as they are opposite signs.
According to tarot queen Kerry King this dynamic mix helps the pair fit together perfectly. It’s written in the stars!
“Cancer and Capricorn ignite powerful, opposites attract chemistry, which has both drawn them together and kept things alive and interesting for all these years,” says Kerry.
“William is intuitive, emotional, home-loving and sensitive while Kate is practical, stoic, ambitious and determined.
“Together they bring what the other lacks to the relationship and together they are stronger than either would be alone. A true power couple.”
- Carly Bass
WOULD YOU MAKE FINANCIAL DECISIONS BASED ON YOUR HOROSCOPE?
More than half of Brits admit to turning to their horoscopes before making important financial decisions and life choices based on ‘advice’ associated with the zodiac sign.
Astrologer, Francesca Oddie, said: “People really identify with their star sign and consider astrology a reliable tool for guidance.
“When it comes to our finances, our horoscope can help us to understand characteristic traits that are reflected in our money management style.”
In a poll of 2,000 adults, 48 per cent said they are influenced by their star sign’s predictions, with one in three adults using the advice from their sign to make life decisions.
The research, commissioned by Barclays, found that Aquarius is the most financially confident star sign – with 42 per cent feeling happy with their money managing skills, compared to just 25 per cent of Libras.
Meanwhile, Virgos are most likely to meet the financial goals they set for themselves and Sagittarians feel most out of touch with their finances as they avoid looking at them.
- Carly Bass
WHY MORE MILLENIALS ARE RELYING ON HOROSCOPES
Astrology has been around in various forms for thousands of years, but now horoscope meme machines are amassing more interest than ever.
Tarot queen Kerry King tells us: “For some years now, astrology has played the role of therapist, counsellor and decision making aide for millennials.
“Every generation tends to discover the stars at some point, but, for this generation, it is more than curiosity.
“Birth charts are analysed, events like Mercury Retrograde are planned around, dating apps using astrological matching are sought.
“In what is a very uncertain and volatile world, astrology offers structure and sense.”
- Carly Bass
HOW DOES ASTROLOGY WORK?
Astrology is the belief that the alignment of stars and planets affects every individual’s life depending on when they were born – from their mood to their personality to what happens in the future.
It can be pretty complex stuff for the average person and is often referred to as “the language of the sky” – a language only astrologers understand.
People have been studying astrology for thousands of years, and to become a horoscope reader, you need to get to grips with the basics, by reading books, reading horoscope charts and practising interpretations.
The horoscopes is an astronomical map that shows the placement of the sun, the moon, and the planets within 12 sections of the sky—the signs of the zodiac.
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