What is astrology?
The word astrology combines the roots Astro- and -ology. It is a greek word which means 'knowledge or "science", translating to knowledge of the stars. However, there is a difference between astronomy and astrology. Moreover, Astronomy is a science while Astrology is fortune telling.
"According to astrology, the period of the year which each sign of the zodiac dominates is determined by the time in which the Sun is "in" its corresponding constellation. "
Therefore, unfortunately, as fun as it sounds, it is not actually possible to observe a zodiacal constellation in the night sky during the time its sign is dominant. So, you're probably thinking, when can I see my zodiacal constellation? You can look for your constellation in the exact opposite time of the year of it's dominance.
What Your Zodiac Sign Reveals
Capricorn (Dec. 22- Jan. 19)
Sea Goat
Summer constellation, viewed in the night sky in the month of August
Strength: Responsible, patient
Weakness: Dictatorial, conceited
Aquarius (Jan. 20- Feb. 18)
Water Bearer
Summer constellation, viewed in night sky in September
Strength: Witty, clever
Weakness: Stubborn, aloof
Pisces (Feb. 19- Mar. 20)
Fishes
Autumn constellation, viewed in night sky in October
Strength: Compassionate, accepting
Weakness: Oversensitive, indecisive
Aries (Mar. 21- April 19)
Ram
Autumn constellation, viewed in night sky in November
Strength: Independent
Weakness: Moody
Taurus (April 20- May 20)
Bull
Autumn constellation, best viewed in night sky in December
Strength: Dependable, persistent
Weakness: Stubborn, lazy
Gemini (May 21-June 21)
Twins
Winter constellation, viewed in night sky in January
Strength: Energetic, clever
Weakness: Superficial, impulsive
Cancer (June 22- July 22)
Crab
Winter constellation, viewed in night sky in January
Strengths: Loyal, Dependable
Weaknesses: Moody, clingy
Leo (July 23- Aug. 22)
Lion
Winter constellation, viewed in night sky in March
Strengths: Confident, Ambitious
Weaknesses: Pretentious, Melodramatic
Virgo (Aug. 23- Sept. 22)
Virgin
Spring constellation, viewed in night sky in April
Strengths: Analytical, observant
Weaknesses: Skeptical, inflexible
Libra (Sept. 23- Oct. 23)
Scales
Spring constellation, best viewed in night sky in May
Strengths: Hospitable, diplomatic
Weaknesses: superficial, vain
Scorpio (Oct. 24- Nov. 21)
Scorpion
Spring constellation, best viewed in night sky in June
Strengths: Resourceful, dynamic
Weaknesses: Jealousy, manipulative
Sagittarius (Nov. 22- Dec. 21)
Archer
Summer constellation, viewed in night sky in July
Strengths: Independent, optimistic
Weaknesses: Irresponsible, unemotional
Is your birthdate on a cusp?
to be born on a cusp means you were born on the first or last day of a Sun sign. Moreover, you will relate and benefit from reading both your own sun sign as well as the Sun sign that precedes or follows your date of birth. In other words, it is likely that you would likely have traits from the two zodiac signs that connect at your birthdate.
