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A New Approach to Astrology

The Zodiac Improves Its Knowledge

Disclaimer: with astrology, it is possible to decipher our behaviour or to get a glimpse of the future. This is a theory which cannot be systematically tested. On the other hand, one may wish to follow an easier path, which puts into practice the principles listed in astrology textbooks. In a way, this is precisely the type of practical exercises that we suggest in this Lifestyle column.

We recommend that you follow our advice with both a light and observing mind. Beyond entertainment, the aim is to understand how each of us behaves in various fields; thus, we can better define and fathom, by deduction, how we have developed our natal predispositions. In addition, why wouldn't we be able to guess the talent(s) which we could harness in the future, according to our astrological profile.

The following information is given for signs in their purest form. Depending on the case, it is advisable that you check your planetary dominant or the sign of your Ascendant, the position, quality and aspects of the significators of the area involved, and if applicable, the position of the planets associated with it. For instance, for family affairs, examine the 4th House and its ruler, as well the Moon; for romance, examine the 5th House and its ruler, as well as Venus, etc.

The large number of books we have read, and more particularly, the experience we have drawn from the study of thousands of charts, urge us to be cautious. However, we thought that it may be interesting to provide a few concrete indications, which will turn out to be accurate, quite often.

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Aries, Aries rising, Mars dominant, or strong 1st House

Knowledge improvement for Aries, Aries rising, Mars dominant, or strong 1st House

It is with enthusiasm that one day, you decide to become more knowledgeable. You love to start something new and to take up challenges. Whatever the area involved, you need to opt for a method which gets straight to the point. Indeed, one of the hurdles you may encounter is the fact that you grow tired very quickly. Bringing to perfection is not your forte. To know where you are heading to, it might be good to figure out the main features with a non-specialised book on the topic you are interested in: Chemistry for Dummies or Management Essentials, for instance.

You are a self-made person, which enables you to learn at your pace, faster than the average. Competitive by nature, you strive to be in the end better than anyone, even regarding general knowledge.

You will find on Astrotheme thousands of natal charts of celebrities who have the Sun in Aries, Aries rising, or Mars dominant. The former are sorted in popularity order, whereas the latter are sorted according to the strongest dominant. Since each planet also rules a House – sometimes two houses – you may want to also look at charts having a strong 1st House.

Taurus, Taurus rising, Venus dominant, or strong 2nd House

Knowledge improvement for Taurus, Taurus rising, Venus dominant, or strong 2nd House

A hard working person by temperament, you display remarkable learning capacities, because you assimilate everything in depth and durably. Moreover, you are endowed with an excellent memory, and you manage to make good use of anything you learn. However, on the one hand, you need to be given the time required to achieve your objectives as you please; on the other hand, fun is an indispensable feature. You must define what this implies: it may be a lesson given in a gorgeous setting, with a nice meal (this never harms). Or learning methods involving various sense organs.

Having said this, you do not lose sight of the practical use that new knowledge can offer. Whatever the area concerned, you want to get your money worth. You are most unlikely to be tricked by fashions or by meaningless pseudo-training programmes.

You will find on Astrotheme thousands of natal charts of celebrities who have the Sun in Taurus, Taurus rising, or Venus dominant. The former are sorted in popularity order, whereas the latter are sorted according to the strongest dominant. Since each planet also rules a House – sometimes two houses – you may want to also look at charts having a strong 2nd House.

Gemini, Gemini rising, Mercury dominant, or strong 3rd House

Knowledge improvement for Gemini, Gemini rising, Mercury dominant, or strong 3rd House

The desire to improve yourself is an integral part of your nature. You cannot help it. Since you are curious, lively, and quick-witted, you grasp every opportunity to learn. With you, the media are thriving. You read newspapers, magazines and circulars, as well as anything coming within your reach. You subscribe to newsletters dealing with all the subjects which stimulate you – sometimes too many – you follow the most specialised bloggers, and you keep abreast of news stories. The word "scoop" has probably been coined for Gemini!

Under the rulership of Mercury, you enjoy sharing ideas and erudition regardless of the level of your interlocutor. You believe that there are good, interesting and new things to gather everywhere. You should be careful not to wear yourself out trying to master everything; furthermore, do not blame people when they are less enthusiastic as you.

You will find on Astrotheme thousands of natal charts of celebrities who have the Sun in Gemini, Gemini rising, or Mercury dominant. The former are sorted in popularity order, whereas the latter are sorted according to the strongest dominant. Since each planet also rules a House – sometimes two houses – you may want to also look at charts having a strong 3rd House.

Cancer, Cancer rising, the Moon dominant, or strong 4th House

Knowledge improvement for Cancer, Cancer rising, the Moon dominant, or strong 4th House

A good way to improve yourself, especially after the holidays, is to help children do their homework, whether they are your children or your entourage's. Indeed, all refresher courses enable you to get rid of your nonchalance – always increased in sunny days – and to revive pleasant memories. A reading session immediately makes you think of the happy moments spent revising in your room, or perhaps on your way to school when leaves start to fall off.

You are a keen supporter of knowledge transmission. You easily remember the lessons passed down to you by your elders, and you can help perpetuate some traditions. In your case, culture implies emotions too. You commit yourself only when you are moved.

You will find on Astrotheme thousands of natal charts of celebrities who have the Sun in Cancer, Cancer rising, or the Moon dominant. The former are sorted in popularity order, whereas the latter are sorted according to the strongest dominant. Since each planet also rules a House – sometimes two houses – you may want to also look at charts having a strong 4th House.

Leo, Leo rising, the Sun dominant, or strong 5th House

Knowledge improvement for Leo, Leo rising, the Sun dominant, or strong 5th House

Although this is probably your soft spot, you deem that culture must give you the opportunity to shine. It might be a strategy for climbing the rungs of social hierarchy, or for charming, but these good reasons flatter your pride. This is how you manage to set yourself definite objectives aiming at the success you are longing for. You are classic, even conservative, and you do not look for weird training courses. A good way to be stimulated is to heed your heart. Like several other zodiac signs You excel in the matters you like and which provide pleasure.

Management, histories of governance, or biographies of heroes and strong personages are a source of inspiration. Put your enthusiasm to good use. In addition, as far as you are concerned, it is through playful activities that you learn best. The more you enjoy yourself, the more committed you become.

You will find on Astrotheme thousands of natal charts of celebrities who have the Sun in Leo, Leo rising, or the Sun dominant. The former are sorted in popularity order, whereas the latter are sorted according to the strongest dominant. Since each planet also rules a House – sometimes two houses – you may want to also look at charts having a strong 5th House.

Virgo, Virgo rising, Mercury dominant, or strong 6th House

Knowledge improvement for Virgo, Virgo rising, Mercury dominant, or strong 6th House

Under the guidance of Mercury, you are constantly prompted to learn and enlarge your erudition. Nevertheless, your anxiety-prone temperament and your lack of self-confidence lead you to fear failures. Therefore, to be on the safe side, you take all reasonable precautions. You are a filing and to-do lists champion. Do not hesitate to write down an inventory of all your achievements, as it should reassure you. You may appreciate intelligent games such as chess, Trivial Pursuit, Hearthstone, or backgammon, because they enable you to unwind without feeling that you are wasting time.

In daily life, you always need to gather information before taking a decision. When you are interested in a subject, you carry out in-depth researches so as to become able to use them in your practice. Even an ordinary users' manual can keep you absorbed in intense and delightful thinking.

You will find on Astrotheme thousands of natal charts of celebrities who have the Sun in Virgo, Virgo rising, or Mercury dominant. The former are sorted in popularity order, whereas the latter are sorted according to the strongest dominant. Since each planet also rules a House – sometimes two houses – you may want to also look at charts having a strong 6th House.

Libra, Libra rising, Venus dominant, or strong 7th House

Knowledge improvement for Libra, Libra rising, Venus dominant, or strong 7th House

In addition to the fact that you highly value culture, here is an activity that you can practice in society advisedly. You are always the first person informed of conferences, forums, or seminars taking place in the neighbourhood. Not only do you adore presentations of the highest level, but you are also eager to build appropriate networks. Anyway, you find it absurd to impose a lonely discipline on yourself while exchanges are so enriching. You are tolerant, and you are glad to let people who do not share your views convince you.

Actually, you find brilliant minds attractive, and you may even consider reviving those famous salons of the Age of Enlightenment. However, no matter how intellectual you may be, you learn best when feelings are at stake. There are numerous examples of persons having the Sun in Libra who became bilingual for the sake of love.

You will find on Astrotheme thousands of natal charts of celebrities who have the Sun in Libra, Libra rising, or Venus dominant. The former are sorted in popularity order, whereas the latter are sorted according to the strongest dominant. Since each planet also rules a House – sometimes two houses – you may want to also look at charts having a strong 7th House.

Scorpio, Scorpio rising, Pluto dominant, or strong 8th House

Knowledge improvement for Scorpio, Scorpio rising, Pluto dominant, or strong 8th House

You believe that improving yourself means deepening your knowledge without necessarily learning new things. Moreover, passion is your motivation. When a subject arouses your curiosity or your investigation instinct, you keep every element by your side, so as to become a master of the genre. But you also accept to question yourself, even to the point of undergoing a complete metamorphosis if needed. Since you have great ambitions, you should try to acquire strategic skills. If you are interested in a language - more often than not it would be an unusual choice - do not hesitate to plan a total immersion, either on the spot or by getting the relevant equipment in order to implement your own strategy at home.

You are fascinated by the most difficult scientific subjects, by universe riddles, or by the most exotic mysteries, and you do not give in. With your fierce determination, you can tackle the most strenuous tasks.

You will find on Astrotheme thousands of natal charts of celebrities who have the Sun in Scorpio, Scorpio rising, or Pluto dominant. The former are sorted in popularity order, whereas the latter are sorted according to the strongest dominant. Since each planet also rules a House – sometimes two houses – you may want to also look at charts having a strong 8th House.

Sagittarius, Sagittarius rising, Jupiter dominant, or strong 9th House

Knowledge improvement for Sagittarius, Sagittarius rising, Jupiter dominant, or strong 9th House

Aside from the ever gallivanting adventurer, your sign also symbolises the archetype of the university teacher, especially if the intellect prevails over animality. In any case, you have the qualities for exploring wide fields of erudition. Foreign languages, geography, or natural sciences are among your favourite subjects.

You are also versed in religions, whatever they may be, or at least in their history. Bury yourself in philosophy books written by enriching thinkers or theologians. Inherently optimistic, you consider that knowledge and culture promote progress and peace in the world.

You will find on Astrotheme thousands of natal charts of celebrities who have the Sun in Sagittarius, Sagittarius rising, or Jupiter dominant. The former are sorted in popularity order, whereas the latter are sorted according to the strongest dominant. Since each planet also rules a House – sometimes two houses – you may want to also look at charts having a strong 9th House.

Capricorn, Capricorn rising, Saturn dominant, or strong 10th House

Knowledge improvement for Capricorn, Capricorn rising, Saturn dominant, or strong 10th House

You take culture seriously, and you think that it must never be flaunted. Therefore, if you undertake to increase your erudition, it is first and foremost for yourself. Professional success is a major motivation. If you can get your employer’s support in order to start some extra training, or even to prepare a diploma while working simultaneously, it is an excellent project. You do not dread the possibility to put in efforts; on the contrary, you dislike idleness.

You often benefit from the fact that you picture yourself starting your own business. Make sure you jot down the ideas that you deem worth developing, and test your projects on the members of your entourage. Do not forget to draw essential pieces of information from archives, because time is the friend of the ruler of your sign; you are aware that what has been done yesterday will be very fruitful afterwards.

You will find on Astrotheme thousands of natal charts of celebrities who have the Sun in Capricorn, Capricorn rising, or Saturn dominant. The former are sorted in popularity order, whereas the latter are sorted according to the strongest dominant. Since each planet also rules a House – sometimes two houses – you may want to also look at charts having a strong 10th House.

Aquarius, Aquarius rising, Uranus dominant, or strong 11th House

Knowledge improvement for Aquarius, Aquarius rising, Uranus dominant, or strong 11th House

No zodiac sign is more intellectual that yours. You are gifted with an open and curious mind. You are particularly interested in what has not yet been done. New training methods and unusual topics constitute your ideal field of exploration. You can start to focus on neurosciences in order to understand how the human brain works, and what the potential of the man of the future might be. Meanwhile, you are a staunch advocate of knowledge sharing. You believe that open data, i.e. putting all sorts of information at the disposal of everyone, is a huge progress.

In your opinion, the best ideas come from confrontation and stimulation, but with no will to compete at all. Although you are not too emotional by nature, you are thirsty for stimulations, and you endeavour to step back and get an overview of what people try to teach you using too conservative methods.

You will find on Astrotheme thousands of natal charts of celebrities who have the Sun in Aquarius, Aquarius rising, or Uranus dominant. The former are sorted in popularity order, whereas the latter are sorted according to the strongest dominant. Since each planet also rules a House – sometimes two houses – you may want to also look at charts having a strong 11th House.

Pisces, Pisces rising, Neptune dominant, or strong 12th House

Knowledge improvement for Pisces, Pisces rising, Neptune dominant, or strong 12th House

Since you dislike gruelling efforts, the decision to improve your knowledge must provide a sense of fulfilment. You are part of those who work better in a group, so as to share your doubts and your progress. You need to compare yourself, because you look for motivation, even though you do not feel debased by those who are better than you. In other words, you must be inspired, for you readily let yourself be carried away by the flow of your emotions. The key to your success lies in the power of your imagination.

Avoid methodic rigid learning and time constraints, because it is most unlikely to work for you. In a different register, you are interested in the potential of e-learning. If human beings have easy access to culture, there will be a good chance that human condition improves greatly.

You will find on Astrotheme thousands of natal charts of celebrities who have the Sun in Pisces, Pisces rising, or Neptune dominant. The former are sorted in popularity order, whereas the latter are sorted according to the strongest dominant. Since each planet also rules a House – sometimes two houses – you may want to also look at charts having a strong 12th House.