Lady Victoria Eclectic Pagan's blog: "Astrological Info"

Sagittarians are classically known as the 'favorites of the gods' for good reason: These folks are famous for generosity, humor and optimism, and for the ability to see the best is every situation, no matter how dire the circumstances. A Sagittarius will find a real reason to celebrate each and every day -- due in no small part to Jupiter, the planet most known for benevolence, and the Archer's planetary ruler. Of course, the other side of that coin is excess and extravagance. So in addition to knowing how to laugh -- and how to make others laugh -- Sagittarians are also experts at overdoing everything. At the same time, if a Sag really does have to be restricted to just one of anything, it had better be the biggest or most impressive of its kind -- literally, a one-of-a-kind object. Sagittarians are also famous for their love of travel and philosophy; they crave knowledge, and will spare no effort to satisfy that innate curiosity. Sag's own personal philosophy is that life is really nothing more than a series of extended vacations -- hence the reason so many born under the sign of the archer end up living in a different city, state or even country than where they were born. When it comes to relationships, Sagittarians often find that some of their most successful ones are with four-legged creatures -- their connection to anything with fur, feathers and even leaves is legendary. Romantically speaking, if you're a human, you can only 'have' a Sag of your very own if you're willing to hold on with an open palm. Restrictions will not be tolerated. However, if you let your Sag sweetie know you care, but allow them to live as they see fit, you'll have gained an intelligent, witty and highly impressive partner whose long-term loyalty will astound you. One warning, though: Don't ever ask these folks a question if you don't really want to hear the answer. Sagittarians aren't known for their ability to lie. They'd much rather tell the truth, regardless of the consequences -- because that way, at least they can be sure that you know exactly who they are. So while they can get along with just about anyone, Sagittarians are most drawn to the other fire signs, who also live by the motto 'what you see is truly what you get.' No games. Yup... That's me!

According to ancient Celtic lore, there is a magical tree associated with each month of the year. Find out which one is your helper and learn valuable information about your personality from the wisdom of the trees--including the planet and gemstone associated with your Celtic tree horoscope. December 24 - January 20: BIRCH Planet: The Sun Gemstone: Rock Crystal Birch people tend to be hard-working and ambitious, with strong leadership qualities. You are generally loyal and faithful, although you may tend to hide your feelings. January 21 - February 17: ROWAN Planet: Uranus Gemstone: Peridot Rowans tend to be idealistic and original, a free-thinker filled with the fire of idealism. You are probably unconventional, artistic, and ahead of your time, imaginative and humanitarian in your outlook. February 18 - March 17: ASH Planet: Neptune Gemstone: Coral Ash people are good communicators, witty and spontaneous, and generally curious about life. March 18-April 14: ALDER Planet: Mars Gemstone: Ruby Alders are filled with courage and affection, loyalty and determination. Your energy is considerable, you enjoy physicality, and love to play. April 15 - May 12:WILLOW Planet: The Moon Gemstone: Moonstone Willows tend to be in touch with their emotions, intuitive, and adaptable. Underneath the appearance of hesitance, willows possess great flexibility and inner strength, along with a strong will. May 13 - June 9: HAWTHORN Planet: Vulcan Gemstone: Topaz Hawthorns are spontaneous and sometimes impatient, possessing great confidence, creativity, and charm. June 10 - July 7: OAK Planet: Jupiter Gemstone: Diamond Oaks tend to be self-confident and responsible, optimistic and proud, with ample charisma and a strong philosophical streak. July 8 - August 4: HOLLY Planet: Earth Gemstone: Red Carnelian Holly people are cautious and practical, reasonable and filled with personal integrity, sensitive and protective. August 5 - September 1: HAZEL Planet: Mercury Gemstone: Amethyst Hazels are very perceptive, idealistic, and artistic. Wisdom and creativity are especially important to hazel people. September 2 - September 29: VINE Planet: Venus Gemstone: Emerald Vine folks are very sensitive and self-critical, gentle and romantic. You can be quite authoritative, and harmony is of great importance to you. September 30 - October 27: IVY Planet: The Moon Gemstone: Opal Ivy people are social and loyal to their friends, kindly but sometimes restless, and, although appearing hesitant, actually very strong. October 28 - November 24: REED Planet: Pluto Gemstone: Jasper Reeds tend to be fearless and stubborn, uncompromising and independent, imaginative, loyal, and sometimes jealous. November 25 - December 23: ELDER Planet: Saturn Gemstone: Jet Elders are energetic, self-disciplined, although disliking routine, open, spontaneous, and self-sufficient.

Aquarius (January 21 - February 18) Here you will find the humanitarians of the zodiac. Aquarius loves mankind and will doing anything for the masses. Since they are rather cold and detached, with little emotional appreciation, they are often thought of as disliking the individual. Fighting for the underdog on one hand and being clinically impartial on the other. Freedom of movement, thought and life is important to them. These are our inventors and technical wizards. They come up with different and unusual ideas that change our planet. Computers, airplanes and astrology are all ruled by Aquarius. Often thought of as eccentric. Always living in the future and changing their minds as quickly as they think up a new idea. Little patience for people who do not think as they do. For they love to argue for the fun of it. By all means, never try the hold them down or change their minds for you will see their dust as they run out of your life. They dream up wonderful grand solutions to the world's problems without bothering to figure out the details. Never boring and truly one to stand up for any causes that involve mankind as a whole. Pisces (February 19 - March 20) are the most intuitive of all the zodiac. They are so empathic that they often take on other's pain to the detriment of their own health. Giving to a point of martyrdom is a major problem for these kind souls. Unselfish to a fault. No wonder they make the best nurses. They can easily be confused. Taken up by every whim, they cannot get much done. Very spiritually evolved and best when living in a world of creativity. Sensitive to drugs and alcohol. Where you find a body of water, you will always find at least one Pisces. Often the ship captain or life guard. Once they start on the road to obsessions, they have more trouble than anyone else coming back to this world. Play music for them and they will calm down. Mediation and day dreaming will help them fit in the world. Aries (March 21 - April 19) is the sign of the natural born leader. Always impulsive, spontaneous and headstrong. They often remind one of a Mac Truck barreling down the highway. Never malicious, though often self-centered. Set on a mission carving their own way in life. Not aware of their actions until later. An Aries is fearless and brave almost to a point of foolishness definitely making their actions and presence known. Ruled by the head, they often look like a ram plowing through the crowd on the way up that mountain. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) manages to possess, and "have" just about everything possible. Very gentle, steadfast, stubborn and at times, slow. They plod through life making other's dreams come true by taking other's projects and making them shine. Down to earth with a no-nonsense approach, saying what they mean with a very strong sense of values. You will find nothing cheap or shoddy about them or what they own. Waiting until they can afford only the best, including fine food and wine. Often artistic and sometimes very musical since they are ruled by the throat. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Here you will find Gemini’s, the communicators of the zodiac. If it is spoken or written, a Gemini is often involved. Do you want to know the latest gossip? Find a Gemini and they will know everything about everyone's life. Often quite intelligent and insightful. Quick-witted people who are sometimes standup comics on or off the stage. Always moving and some are even wonderful dancers and runners. Moving at an incredible speed, they can do several things at once. They talk fast and often talk with their hands. Unable to stay with projects or relationships for any length of time. Their lungs give out more often than any other body part due to all that communicating. Cancer (June 22 - July 21) is the mother of the zodiac. Always providing for others, protecting and making a nest wherever they go. Cancer is more concerned with expressing emotions than on superficial conversations. Some think of Cancer as moody, shy and too much like a baby. Do not be fooled. They are not shy, but protecting themselves against emotional exposure. The most empathetic zodiac sign, though often overly sensitive. Very artistic and creative. Labeled a pack rat by some, for they hold onto everything including wealth. Don't try to lie to a Cancer for they will hold onto every word you ever said to them. Often difficult to understand for their moods are often changing from sweet to cranky. Like the crab, when they are hurt, they will retreat into their shell. Leo (July 22 - August 22) Look for the royal label on everything Leos do and say. For they are truly the Kings of the zodiac. Nothing modest about Leo. If you do not complement them, they will tell you what you should complement them on. Very proud and self-confident. They will not even start a project unless they think they will come out on top when it is finished. Generous, affectionate, charismatic and often theatrical in their behavior. Do not hurt their pride or they will argue with you until you give them something they can walk away with that boosts their egos. Give them the sunshine to make them the happiest. If you come home and all the lights are on, you know you have a Leo in the house. Give them mirrors and a Kingly chair and they will be content. Like the heart they are ruled by, they are generous often to a fault. Virgo (August 23 - September 21) Here you will find our worker bees. Virgo is the original server. Precise and methodical like no other sign of the zodiac. No detail gets by them. They can miss the big picture being lost in the details. Perfectionism can often lead to picky and critical words. Want to hire the best employee you will ever have? Choose a Virgo. They often do not like to delegate and want to oversee every step of the operation themselves. Always worrying and fussing about others. You will find many Virgos surrounded by pets for who needs them more than the family pet. If Virgo focuses too much on others, they can be prone to illness. Libra (September 22 - October 22) Here is Libra, the a number one charmer of the zodiac. They are more diplomatic than any other sign. They hate uncouth behavior. Always looking for balance, yet rarely finding it. They so please others, they cannot make up their minds. For everything looks good to them. They can spend hours debating each side of an argument. Often you will see them as lawyers for just this reason. The most artistic of all the signs. They can do so many things artistically that they cannot find which one to do. Want to know what is in fashion? Ask a Libra, for they always know just how to decorate their bodies in ways that make them look truly beautiful. Libra's need to be popular often gets them in trouble. They may say what they think you want to hear, truth or not, just so you will like them. Impersonal and impartial, this sign gives out only what is demanded, never overdoing things. Scorpio (October 23 - November 22) is the deepest and most intense of any of the signs. Never concerned with the superficial. Often this gives them great power They can see into people with their immense intuition. Very passionate in everything they do. Often thought of as the sexual sign. Scorpio carries this intensity into everything they do. Scorpio can inspire fear or awe in others because of their often overwhelming ability to strip away all veneer to get to the bottom line. Not afraid of endings or new beginnings. A loyal friend but a fanatic foe. They invented the word "revenge." Sagittarius (November 23 - December 21) Do not think you can have a good party without a at least one Sagittarius. They will liven up any party. Usually the first to arrive and the last to leave. Their favorite word is *fun* Anywhere they hang their hat is home. They can be comfortable anywhere. They are the travelers of the zodiac. Not content to see the sights, they want to know about the culture and people of each country they visit. Often they will live in another country than the one they were born in. A seeker of knowledge and wisdom. Optimistic and easy-going. They have a strong sense of justice and truth. They do lack a bit of tact, direct and to the point. They often open their mouths to change feet. In a relationship they are often as carefree as they are in the rest of their lives. Being a free spirit, and answering to no one, they often look for the new adventures to tackle and travel from relationship to relationship as often as they travel from country to country. Capricorn (December 21 - January 20) Here you will see the workers of the zodiac. For their lives often revolve around the work they do. A true workaholic. Capricorn sees the world as a harsh and exacting arena. Always taking the most direct route. Not afraid of hard work. Often placing themselves in the most difficult situations to prove to themselves that they can conquer any problem put in front of them. Always the one to point out "the emperor has on no clothes". They will point out all the problems if you want to see them or not. Asking why things are the way they are. Not stopping until they get their answers. Using whatever means necessary, will achieve their goal. Everything they do, they take very seriously from marriage to work. Often having the most difficult time having "fun". A tendency to be cold and snobbish. Underneath that cold exterior is a very lusty and loyal friend. Frequently long-lived and healthy into old age. They are know as the "sage" later in life for they have lived it all.