Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces are the twelve signs most people know about astrology. These signs are the 12 constellations of the zodiac. Astrology is the study of the correlation between the stars and the planets and its influence of human lives. The position of the Sun, stars, moon and planets at the time of people’s birth is perceived to shape their personality, affect their relationships, and predict their life. While some believe astrology is a superstitious belief because it is not considered a real science. More open minded souls such as myself conceive that most people do not consider all of the aspects that come along with astrology. The Babylonians are typically credited with the birth of astrology. The astrological charts allowed them to predict the frequency of seasons and particular heavenly events. In the beginning for more than 2,000 years, astrology and astronomy were the same science. Babylonian astrology was introduced to the Greeks in the early 4th century B.C. Through the studies of Plato, Aristotle and others, astrology became considered a science. The zodiac is perceived to have developed in ancient Egypt and later adopted by the Babylonians. The word zodiac itself comes from a Greek word meaning, “The circle of animals”. The animals representing where the signs were placed among the stars, usually for great acts of heroism. The signs of the zodiac are subdivided into four…
Your Sun sign or just plainly "sign" is associated with many stereotypes these are typically the first thing a person hears about before learning Astrology. Here are some of the most popular ones. Sign? Sun Sign? In Western Astrology, the Sun goes in and out of the 12 signs of Zodiac about once a month. If you do not know your Sun sign or are right on the edge and aren't sure, do a quick search. I don't mean to offend- they're all explained below. Aries: Foolish and Impulsive Summed Up…
The constellation I have chosen as my favorite is Virgo (The Virgin), for the simple fact that it is my zodiac sign. I do not know much about the constellation except for a few bits of information, like the fact that it is the second largest constellation that can be seen in the sky. The creation myths of virgo is another piece of information I know from previous research. Virgo is associated with a few different Greek and Roman myths of different goddesses. She is sometimes considered to…
The constellation I've picked is Virgo. I have chosen this constellation because it is the second largest. It takes four hours to clear the eastern horizon because it is so big. Virgo was associated with harvest as a harvest goddess or daughter of a goddess. It was associated with harvest because the Sun passed along the constellation during late summer or early autumn. This was when the farmers were gathering the crops they had planted. The brightest star in Virgo, Spica, is said to…
The constellation Capricornus appeals to me more then the other constellations as it is the depiction of the Capricorn birth sign, which is the sign I fall under. This constellation represents Oannes the sea-goat God of Wisdom in Assyro-Babylonian depictions. The Capricornus is located in the Southern Sky and its name translates to "the goat" in Latin. Delta Capricorni is the brightest star in this constellation and it is the second most faintest constellation in the sky making it very difficult…
Yet, in Williams II, again, same set of facts, the circumstances which a jurisdictional determination of domicile for divorce may be challenged, the bona finds of the petitioner’s domicile was at issue. The North Carolina Court asserted that the Nevada decree must not be recognized under the full faith and credit because the parties lacked a bona fides domicile in Nevada. The trial jury found that the petitioners went to Nevada for the sole purpose of obtaining a divorce; therefore, the parties…
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This massive quake originated 130 km east of Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture in the Pacific Ocean; although, we survived the massive quake that shook the main island of Honshu, the real nightmare awaited us. Typically earthquakes with an epicenter located inland do not produce substantial tsunamis; nevertheless, this immense quake’s ground zero originated in the Pacific Ocean, assured that a tsunami would come; however, no one could have predicted the size of this monstrosity. The massive quake…
In The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Douglas Adams began the book with a run-of-the-mill setting, the Earth. Unbeknownst to the reader, the Earth was not the only place visited throughout the novel. Choosing space for the setting of this book was a risky move, since we do not know that much about the universe we live in. Even though there was the limitation of knowledge of our universe, the author used original concepts, such as an alien race called the Vogons, to enhance the interest and…
v. Washington (U.S. Supreme Court): Washington State sued for unpaid contributions to the State’s unemployment compensation fund. International Shoe alleged that the court lacked personal jurisdiction over it. The Supreme Court held that an exercise of personal jurisdiction over a party can be premised on minimum contacts with the forum state. Quasi in Rem Jurisdiction: • Jurisdiction over the value of property; plaintiff much attach seized defendant property before court can have jurisdiction. …