Western astrology

Although the daughter, Helle, did not survive the journey, because she drowned in the Dardanelles after falling off the back of the ram, Phrixus did live, and sacrificed the ram to Zeus, giving the golden fleece to King Aettes who, in exchange, gave Phrixus his daughter Chalciope’s hand. This was later stolen by Jason. The strait where Helle drowned was also later renamed to Hellespoint, or sea of Helle, in remembrance of her. Babylonians believed Aries was an agrarian worker, and Neo-Babylonians revised their zodiac where Hamal (Alpha Arietis) is close to the vernal equinox, causing Aries to prominent in the astrological zodiac. At that time, Aries used to contain the vernal equinox, but because of precession, it is now during Pisces. Astrology: Aries is considered the first sign of the Zodiac and marks the start of the astrological year. It represents those born between March 21 and April 19. It is a sun sign ruled by Mars, the Roman God of War, who exhibits many of the same characteristics that Aries do: courageousness, aggressive, bold, and not lacking in energy. Like rams, Aries tend to be independent and typically have the last word in arguments. Since Aries is a fire sign, those born under it can sometimes exhibit fire qualities such as being slightly too hasty in making decisions and having an intense desire to be a part of the game. Those born under the sign are natural leaders who typically like to start, but not finish, projects. They can also be impulsive,…

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…

there was an instant connection between the two of them. However, A showed that he could be very unreliable in the way that he would make promises he couldn’t keep. Providing that, A promised to Rihannon that he would come back to meet her at a cabin they had spent time at, but never returned; leaving her there waiting for a full day! “”I am going to come back tomorrow, I promise,’” A said. Obviously, A made promises he knew he couldn’t keep, demonstrating he is untrustworthy. Rhiannon did not…

have chosen the constellation Aries. Aries looks like a ram in the night sky. The reason that I have chosen it is because it is my Zodiac constellation. It it the 39th largest constellation out of the recognized 88, making it a mid sized constellation. The Chinese see it as twin inspectors, and in the Marshall islands they see it as a porpoise, not a ram. Aries is night a very bright constellation, there are only 3 stars in it that are considered to be luminous. In the babylonian myth, there…

Sagittarius is the ninth sign of the zodiac, is the home of the wanderers of the zodiac. Sagittarians are truth-seekers, and the best way for them to do this is to socialize, talk to others and get answers to what they are questioning. Knowledge is key to these sagittarius people , because it fuels their broad-minded approach to life. The Sagittarian-born are strongly interested in philosophy and religion and often have faith and are optimistic. The story of a sagittarian begins with greek…

I was born on September 29, 1998. A fact so simple, yet just a couple of years ago, I would have said that this piece of information is enough for anyone to know who I am. According to astrology, I am a Libra. I am sociable, indecisive, and diplomatic. As a child, reading these horoscopes forced me to examine myself and decide whether I fit the characteristics I was apparently supposed to identify with. I allowed these assumptions to dictate the kind of person I should be, rather than just…

Astrology has had a profound effect on mankind throughout all of history. Who hasn't caught themselves looking up into the night sky and wondering what's above? As time goes on, advancements in technology allow us to uncover some of the mysteries of space, but this was not always the case. Throughout the majority of history people could only look at the sky in wonder with no concrete evidence as to what was above. This idea is reflected throughout varies pieces of art as the idea of the moon,…

Greetings! I’m Neon but my close friends call me Ne. Before I get into too much detail, there are some things you should know about me. First of all, I weigh 20 amu; light, I know! I have been around for a while, for about 4.5 billion years, but no one knew of my existence because people don’t notice me; it’s so sad! Now into my life story. When a nebula helped form planet Earth, my friends and I were born. However, it took a long time, smart people and a lot of work to get us all free from…

I have chosen the Twin zodiac, Gemini, as my favorite constellation. I believe this constellation shares a remarkable resemblance to myself. Being born in this same zodiac, my interests continue to climb. As mostly known, the Gemini is known for its affiliation and power over the element of air. Astronomically the actual stars of Gemini are coincidentally named Castor and Pollux. Apparently it is rare for mythology and astronomy to agree. Gemini significantly shows a well measure of yin and…

Many people do not take their Zodiac sign seriously. They look at horoscopes on social media for fun and don’t think twice about it. I for one take mine very seriously. I know for a fact that I was born to this sign for a specific reason. I am a Scorpio all the way. Anything you read about a Scorpio will be a very clear description of me. I fall under most every characteristic of a Scorpio and I have researched this sign more than anything else in my life. The Scorpio sign can be represented…