Horoscopes and Astrology

Lauren Woods, Staff Writer

We all love having a better understanding of ourselves and our emotions. Horoscopes and astrology are a way for people to have a look into their futures and to find out why they’re feeling the way that they are. Everyone has a zodiac sign with defining traits that are specific to that person.

According to Multiverse’s website, a person’s zodiac sign is determined by the position of the sun on the day they were born. For example, a person has the sign of Sagittarius if the constellation Sagittarius was behind the sun at their time of birth.

There are 12 different zodiac signs each with different traits and personality aspects (some positive, some negative) that pertain to the person born under that sign. While not everyone believes in astrology, a great amount of people look to their horoscopes every day for insight.

WCHS Senior Nicole Sizer says she definitely believes in astrology, but she does take a lot of it with a grain of salt. “I think even if it’s not completely accurate for everyone, most people do fit their sign in some way. I do read my horoscope every day, and just because some days aren’t necessarily very accurate for me, doesn’t mean it isn’t accurate for another person with my sign. It’s really interesting, and it’s as real as you want to believe it is,” she said.

Below are a list of the zodiac signs along with the traits and behaviors that fall under that sign. Find yours and see if it’s accurate to you and your personality:

Aries (March 21 – April 19):

Positives: Adventurous, energetic, courageous, enthusiastic, confident, quick-witted, and a leader.

Negatives: Selfish, quick-tempered, impulsive, impatient, and a bit of a Daredevil.

Taurus (April 20 – May 20):

Positives: Patient, reliable, warmhearted, loving, persistent, determined.

Negatives: Jealous, possessive, resentful, stubborn, self-indulgent and greedy.

Gemini (May 21 – June 20):

Positives: Adaptable, versatile, communicative, witty, intellectual, youthful and lively.

Negatives: Nervous, tense, superficial, inconsistent, sly and invasive.

Cancer (June 21 – July 22):

Positives: Loving, intuitive, imaginative, cautious, protective and sympathetic.

Negatives: Changeable, moody, overemotional, touchy, clingy and unable to let go.

Leo (July 23 – August 22):

Positives: Generous, warmhearted, creative, broad-minded, confident, and charismatic.

Negatives: Pompous, patronizing, bossy, interfering, and possessive and intolerant.

Virgo (August 23 – September 22):

Positives: Problem solvers, people pleasers, reliable, practical, intelligent, organized.

Negatives: Fussy, a worrier, overcritical, harsh, perfectionist and conservative.

Libra (September 23 – October 22):

Positives: Romantic, charming, easygoing, sociable, idealistic and peaceable, and team leaders.

Negatives: Indecisive, changeable, gullible, easily influenced, overly-flirtatious and self-indulgent.

Scorpio (October 23 – November 21):

Positives: Determined, intuitive, powerful, passionate, exciting and magnetic.

Negatives: Jealous, resentful, compulsive, obsessive, secretive, manipulating.

Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21):

Positives: Freedom-loving, friendly, good-humored, honest, straightforward, intellectual and philosophical.

Negatives: Commitment-fearing, careless, irresponsible, superficial, impulsive and restless.

Capricorn (December 22 – January 19):

Positives: Practical, ambitious, disciplined, patient, careful, humorous and reserved.

Negatives: Domineering, greedy, grudging, easily angered, and pessimistic.

Aquarius (January 20 – February 18):

Positives: Friendly, humanitarian, honest, loyal, original, inventive, and independent.

Negatives: Unpredictable, unemotional, detached, distant, and stubborn.

Pisces (February 19 – March 20):

Positives: Imaginative, sensitive, compassionate, kind, selfless, sympathetic, and artistic.

Negatives: Escapist, fragile, vague, weak-willed, pushovers, and easily led.