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Sun in 7th House

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I have this placement and have talked with others with the Sun here, and they do have some concern about shining individually and being noticed for creative efforts. The seventh house rules "projection" and those with the Sun in the 7th house, in the early part of their lives, tend to give that solar power away to others. Although destiny involves 'others' in some capacity, the need for self-development is vitally important, and the need to relate to others is extremely strong and this person may live for total commitment to a partner. The Sun above the horizon represents cooperative relationships and identity, purpose and destiny is discovered in the seventh house. This position can indicate someone who is constantly involved with people, this can be in areas like social work, public relations and counselling. However, those with Sun in the seventh house must learn to value the development of their own creative expression and not ’give away’ that power. Problems arise for these types when they choose a partner who is important and notable in some way, and who raises their public profile. Some need social prestige and community authority so that their mark on society is made. The power of social influence is important and they are often able to share unique insights into human relationships.

All relationships work best when there is equality and shared focus on achieving individual goals. It is also likely that, success comes through partnerships, after all, the seventh house is where we seek to reinforce our sense of self. At worst, those with the Sun here need others in order to feel whole and complete. Often the identity is weak in the first half of life and in later years they recognise the importance of developing as an individual.

Jung had the Sun placed at the Descendent in his birth chart. This means that he found his sense of meaning in life through working for the welfare of others. The Descendant of 7th house cusp symbolizes ones interaction with others, and many people involved with teaching and healing have this placement. Freud also had it. On a deeper level the Sun in the 7th house means that one’s individual creative efforts may have a powerful effect on others. There may also be the need to found some school, group or organization to carry the “message” or ideas to a larger audience. The 7th house is a rather public house, and people with the Sun placed here do not tend to hide their light under the proverbial bushel” - By Liz Greene, Nostradamus the Millennium and Beyond

A person with Sun in the 7th house often gains public support and recognition and they can serve the public with great dedication. Typically, the individual needs to be involved with people to fulfill their purpose.

7th house Suns usually start off looking for the light in a partner. Then something goes wrong, and they have to recognise that, even if others are the most important thing in their lives, they must find purpose within. They cannot go cap in hand begging the partner to give them their sense of meaning and worth. The Sun needs to shine and give generously, but it must first discover an inner, individual light. The light can’t be borrowed. An 11th house Sun cannot go the group and say, “Love me. Validate me. Make me feel I have a reason to be alive.” It must create its own light and then offer it to the group. At certain points in life there is usually a terrible struggle around the house in which the Sun is placed, when we realise that we have to do it ourselves. As I mentioned earlier, Apollo is a lonely god.” - Apollo’s chariot


Sun in 8th House

sun in 8th house, dark girl with green eyes and cat
The individual with the Sun in the 8th house tends to live a life characterised by drama, intensity and crisis. They need to seek out powerful partnerships and their emotional and feeling nature is sensitive to conflict, opening them up to a deeper experience of life. Those with the Sun in the 8th house may have an interest in the occult, psychology psychotherapy, investments, research, and social taboo areas. Naturally, there is an instinctual awareness of the resources available from others and some work in banking, and areas that involve shared finances, other people’s money and inheritance. The life may involve difficult tests in love, loss, death, power-struggles and social isolation.

“I have observed several interesting things about people with the Sun in the 8th house. In one sense, we might interpret this placement as a statement that the individual needs to make a relationship with the hidden world, the unconscious, in order to fulfil himself or herself. The destiny or purpose of life - which I think is very bound up with the Sun’s house placement - here lies in bringing light to the dark world of the Other within himself.” By Liz Greene, The Development of the Personality

More usually, there is a deep vulnerability and craving for committed bonds. Personal worth through partnership is central and those with the Sun in the 8th house don’t merely interact with other people, they merge with them. The 8th house operates below the level of consciousness, ego-death and drastic change often involves an irrevocable fate where some part of individual ‘dies’ so that new life can grow in its place.

“Planets in the 8th house tend to express themselves as though they were demonic forces erupting from a hidden realm. Physical death, as the outcome may sometimes occur. Equally, other types of deaths may ensue. Planets in the 8th house, because they emerge from unknown levels of the psyche, often shatter existing situations and provoke great anxiety and distress.” Liz Greene, The Astrological Neptune and quest for redemption

Furthermore, the 8th house indicates our ability to delve deep under the surface of life and create something new. Self-development involves working in intense relationships with others, and they often have powerful ‘psychic’ ties with the hidden realms, for instance, shining a light on issues such as loss, bereavement, death and abuse. According to Jungian astrology, the watery houses all have a relationship to family inheritance and all the issues of childhood that have never come into consciousness. The individual has to bring light on to the unconscious energies of the past which have been suppressed by the parents.

Buddy Holly had the Sun in Virgo in the 8th house; his musical influence on other artists has been described as profound. Holly has a grand square involving his Sun in the 8th house and he had a difficult relationship with his manager when he learned that the band’s royalty payments were paid into his own account. Difficult aspects to the 8th house can sometimes indicate trouble with shared resources, in business and marital partnerships.

Buddy met Maria Elena when she worked as a receptionist and on their first date he proposed marriage. The artist wrote a song called “True Love Ways” about his wife and recorded it in her presence. It wasn’t until he died in a plane crash that many fans became aware of his marriage. When Holly left behind a pregnant wife, she later miscarried the baby and blamed herself for his accident.

James Van Praagh has Sun in Virgo in the 8th house he is an American medium that has appeared in shows, including The Other Side and Unsolved Mysteries. He acknowledges a tremendous fascination with death from a young age. He describes his dad as a distant figure and his mother as an alcoholic.

                                                                                                                                                                

Sun Sign Astrology

Sun in Aries | Sun in Taurus | Sun in Gemini | Sun in Cancer | Sun in Leo Sun in Virgo | Sun in Libra | Sun in Scorpio Sun in Sagittarius | Sun in Capricorn | Sun in Aquarius | Sun in Pisces 

                                                                                                                                                                 

Sun in 9th House

A person with Sun in the 9th house of the horoscope, ordinarily, seeks recognition through higher education, philosophy, law, culture, myths and foreign travel.  The ninth house rules the search for universal truth and represents our expanding worldview. The great questions of life and quest for meaning are a source of strength and power. Here we have an individual who is highly conscious of a larger pattern at work and this is how they make sense of the world. The ninth house is also connected to morality, law, religion, dogma, doctrine and spirituality.

My partner has Sun, Moon and Mercury in his 9th house and he watches the geography channel and  programmes exploring world cultures, weather, and events that happen around the world. Although he may not travel physically to these faraway places, instead, he learns about them through other means and expands his knowledge. The ninth house is all about broad ideas, visions and beliefs. Enthusiasm, confidence and the joy of learning and spreading knowledge is important.This placement is also associated with organizational management and coaching skills.

Other areas of interest may be publishing, writing, travel and languages or studies connected with human development. The individual needs to have meaning and purpose to their life. The ninth house is where we move beyond boundaries and expand our world perspective. This quest for meaning involves searching for answers to life that illuminate their sense of self. Identity is gained through understanding, which include areas of higher education, philosophy and information technology. The sense of exploration is fundamental, whether physical, mental, emotional or spiritual. Robert Downey, Junior has Sun in Aries in the 9th house (extremely fiery)  and his father is a writer, producer and film director. The father is of Irish, Russian Jewish ancestry and his mother is of German and Scottish descent.

                                                                                                                                                                 

Sun Sign Astrology

Sun in Aries | Sun in Taurus | Sun in Gemini | Sun in Cancer | Sun in Leo Sun in Virgo | Sun in Libra | Sun in Scorpio Sun in Sagittarius | Sun in Capricorn | Sun in Aquarius | Sun in Pisces 

                                                                                                                                                                   
Sun in Houses 

Sun in 10th House

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The Sun in the 10th house often signifies success and recognition in the chosen vocation. Self development is central in their career and they may become over identified with their social status and position in the world and enjoy being at the top of their profession. Those with Sun in the 10th house desire to become socially influential, moreover, they are aspiring and advancing towards public recognition. For this person, they want to realize and attain their ambitions, but may find it difficult being in the role of employee and would rather become a leader, rising to positions of authority, supervisory and management levels.

Problems can arise, when self worth and fulfilment are dependent on the degree of success in the community. Parental influences may also affect the career choice. As a rule, the 10th house rules vocation and calling, responsibility, society, fame and honour. From an outsiders point of view,  the individual may appear to be wrapped up in their professional life, similarly, they need to be a dramatic and central figure, held in high esteem. The M.C rules authority figures and the things that shape us in into self-sufficient and functioning adults. It also represents the ultimate aims of the material houses (2nd, 6th and 10th house), and the long climb to the top. The challenge for this person is to find their place in the world and make a significant contribution.

"We must try and remember what and whom we serve when we claim the title of manager, director, member of Parliament, chairman, president or prime minister. Because of the deeper implications of Solomon's judgement, he wins the respect of all his people and is allowed to rule without rebellion or revolution. With power comes responsibility, and with achievement comes the need to turn within and discover what the achievement is for, and whom and what it really serves." The Mythic Journey, Liz Greene and Juliet Burke

The tenth house rules reputation and how we perceive authority, including parents, bosses and the government. Although they need power, depending on the aspects they must also learn how to handle it wisely. The midheaven is the point at which we try to make our mark on the world. Tom Hanks was born with Sun in Cancer in the 10th house, his father worked long hours and often left the children to fend for themselves, it taught them lessons in self-sufficiency. Hanks has established high credentials as an actor and he has carved out a massively successful career.

Sun in 11th House

sun in 11th house, girl on grass dressed in white in the centre of a group of turkeys
A person with Sun in the 11th house has a distinct awareness of the connection with all human beings. Fulfilment comes through the development of friendships, group and Internet participation, and joining with future orientated people that advocate social and cultural reforms. The individual creates social awareness and visionary solutions which help make human lives better. Such group endeavours can include environmental causes, advocating human rights, political pursuits, scientific research and community welfare groups. Furthermore, the Sun in the 11th house gains a sense of self-awareness and individuality from being part of a group. Ordinarily, there is a strong association between friends and success and the individual shines best in the company of like-minded individuals. Teamwork makes it possible to achieve things much easier, by pulling together to achieve common goals and wishes for the future.

“This Sun feels as if everything is bleak and pointless if there is no sense of contact with those who share a like-minded vision. The vision may not be as grand as total global transformation. It might be the development of a particular sphere of knowledge, or a particular artistic path. But whatever the Sun sign, there must be a sense of belonging to a larger community with whom one can get enthused, share ideas, and push things forward. “ By Liz Greene

The eleventh house traditionally represents our relationships to those in the group or organisation. As a rule, if the Sun receives generally positive aspects (Sextile and Trine) then their relationships with groups should run relatively cooperatively; if they are challenging (square, opposition) then more disputes may occur and friendships broken off. Friends in the eleventh house are found in social gatherings, meeting places and Internet groups, usually relationships that are distanced. Best-friends, one-to-one to relationships are normally found in the seventh house.

Those with the Sun in the 11th house have a certain idealism, innovative approach and belief in people-power. Problems can arise when the individual over-identifies with a group. Usually though, these people need to create a group and lead others towards some kind of shared goal. From an individual point of view, the 11th house represents man’s urge to identify himself with the collective, to contribute part of himself to the needs and aspirations of the group as a whole.

Angelina Jolie has Sun in Gemini in the 11th house. Jolie promotes humanitarian causes, and is noted for her work with refugees as a goodwill ambassador. The actress has been on field missions around the world, and when asked what she wanted to accomplish, she stated, “Awareness of the plight of these people. I think they should be commended for what they have survived, not looked down upon.” Over time, she has become more involved in promoting humanitarian issues on a political level. Angelina has Sun opposite Neptune in the 5th house (children) and the star has adopted three children.

Bill Clinton has Sun in Leo the 11th house, he has worked as an American Politician and was sworn into office as U.S President in 1993. Clinton describes his mother as a fun loving friend and his biggest fan. Clinton has been described as a New Democrat, since leaving office he has been involved in public speaking and humanitarian work.

Aries

sun in aries, golden aries symbol
Aries like the other Fire signs, is driven to realize their own individuality. The sign symbolizes a need to look to the future and move forward into life. Being the first sign of spring, the symbol of new life. Aries is associated with the awakening energy which follows the hibernation of winter. Aries is about new growth and burgeoning life force, and represents the power of the ego emerging. People born under this sign are learning to assert their identity effectively and confidently. Aries will to do battle with anything standing in their way and they will often pit themselves against authority. An individual with the Sun in Aries will often fight in order to test their strength and potency, and they will often choose to reject the wealth of experience and advice from their elders.

The leadership qualities are considerable, and there is the need to be the instigator of action, along with a pioneering spirit and an apparent self confidence. The rush of energy which propels Aries in their quest for leadership is impulsive and leaves little room for diplomacy. Commonly, these types do not respond well to routine and repetition, and once a task has been completed and mastered, there is an inbuilt need to move onto the next one. Conversely, some may often find it hard to express the dynamic energy of this sign, and it may reflect an early childhood where confidence has been undermined, leading to fearful self expression and doubts about their own potency and will. Arien’s forceful nature cannot tolerate endless suppression and sooner or later their repressed energy will surface through an explosive temper, or depression which masks inner rage.

Aries represents a search for self through all activity that reaffirms their existence as an individual set apart from others. The desire to be first and best is natural, and they will often be found fighting for their own space and they won’t take kindly to anyone who is too clingy and possessive. Aries likes to conquer and they can be powerfully romantic, although selfish and demanding. Aries is fiercely protective towards their nearest and dearest and exhibit strong feelings towards lovers.

When Aries is too impatient and impulsive they often act without thinking. This can occasionally result in regrettable situations, due to premature actions. The sign is enthusiastic and courageous, and they can be very direct and straight forward. Aries experiences and understands the world from a totally subjective position and judges all that is presented entirely from a personal perspective. The individual is decisive and they often motivate other people into taking action. Aries can feel wounded when others behave dishonorably towards them. Disloyalty, backstabbing, and revenge are not part of their value system. Aries in essence is warm hearted and positive about life, and they often need to be left alone to their own thing.

Taurus

taurus, woman and bull in mythology
Taurus has a deep rooted need for material and emotional stability. Both of these things are fundamental to their sense of well being, and they instinctively withhold and conserve whatever belongs to them. Taureans’ have a need to possess, whether objects, money, or people. Security has to manifest itself in a tangible, unchanging form, so that it can be relied upon. These types of people are security building and make good investors, bankers, and accountants. This is the first of the Earth signs on the zodiac wheel and as a result they are deeply practical and realistic. Taurus is learning to relate to the earthy world, and build a sense of permanent worth into it. The essential purpose of this zodiac sign is to maintain the stability of earthly things. Naturally, they have a highly developed sense of harmony and wholesomeness. The sign represents the need to put down roots and establish a home base because they are a practical no nonsense sign,  patient, docile and accepting. The Taurean respects the value of money, and they work long and hard to achieve their goals.

Taureans don’t like anything which demands immediate action thrust into their face, they need a slow and relaxed pace with plenty of time to consider things carefully. Because of their need for fixed security, these types are often stubborn and refuse to budge, they can be so entrenched in a familiar world of habit and routine to the point of being stuck in a rut. The Bulls inner stillness then turns to stagnation. Taurus is in touch with their sensual side, and as a physical sign they have strong instinctive driven desires that seek satisfaction in very personal ways. The sign has a deep affinity for music, design, good food, and all the good things in life. Sometimes their appetite and appreciation for food can lead to weight problems. It is the ’sensual’ and not the ’sexual’ manner that pleases his senses.

Touching, tasting, hearing, smelling and seeing helps Taurus appreciate life from it’s most basic physical level, they are born romantics and need to indulge in the tactile expression of love. Taurus has endless patience and an easy peace loving disposition, they are also extremely loyal and steadfast with a grounded nature. Taurus has the ability to create an atmosphere of peace and tranquility, and this is highly conductive for the formation of a stable and loving relationship. Taurus also has a flair for design and colour and enjoys deep affinity with music, and they will often possess a beautiful singing or speaking voice. While this is a dependable sign on the physical plane, the first fixed sign of the zodiac wheel is the most inflexible of all the fixed signs. Taurus is not an idealistic sign by nature they just know how to sustain and preserve what they value in life. The main objective is to stabilize conditions by carefully building frameworks of security that will prove everlasting.

One critical theme for Taurus is to cultivate self-value, and to establish a personal sense of self worth. It has to be something that does not come from external sources such as wealth or a prestigious title. Once such self worth is established nobody can take it away. The deepest motivation for Taurus is to be useful and productive, and to build something solid, permanent, and tangible in the world. Taurus inspires us to develop our creative talents and abilities with patience.

Gemini

gemini, golden twins interlockrd
Gemini is the most Mercurial sign of the zodiac. While all of us are made up of many selves masquerading as one person. Gemini is the epitome of the split personality, bright, communicative, and sociable one minute, distracted and offhand the next. That is not to say that all Gemini’s are Jekyll and Hyde’s, but this sign embodies the duality of human nature better than most. Gemini must learn to bridge the opposites within: light and dark, intuition and reason, mind and emotions, spiritual and material. Gemini’s are learning to 'develop' their powers of intellectual discrimination, so that they can learn more about the world which surrounds them. The purpose of Gemini is to gather information and swap ideas, to be where the action is, they are the communicator’s of the zodiac, and the first sign on the wheel to represent social dialogue, this sign keeps the world and society in touch with each other, and with what is happening. Gemini is a free spirit, and needs an ever changing environment to keep them mentality alive.

Gemini is the first of the multiple signs on the zodiac wheel and this makes them the most adaptable and versatile, they enjoy the contrasts and contradictions in life that provide us with different ways to look at anything. Gemini is seen by others as the eternal child, they have lots of movement, curiosity, versatility with an endless questioning mind, there is too much to know and too much to talk about. Mental and communicative faculties are well developed, and they love to engage in dialogue, to debate and argue. Many Gemini’s are known to have the gift of the gab and they are sometimes fast talkers, and prone to verbal trickery.

Gemini is an intellectual sign, experimenting with ideas, analysing data, systematizing information and drawing conclusions. There is an imperative to reason through every thought and experience, which then must be communicated to those in their immediate environment. Gemini is perpetually shifting from one perspective to another, at each stage rationalizing that position before switching to the next.

Gemini is the sign of the writer, teacher, traveller and graphic artist, as long as they have plenty of scope in daily life to take in the information and pass it on. Gemini’s has an excellent memory, with a delightful wit, on the flip side of this they can tie themselves up in mental knots, and can talk and rationalize themselves into anything they want to believe. Gemini’s sometimes have trouble sustaining intimate relationships. Emotions are processed through the intellect and remain unexpressed until there is a logical framework through which to understand them. Often the individual is flirtatious, and they demand personal freedom, resenting anyone who tries to pin them down.

Cancer

Cancer just like the symbol the crab, has a tough exterior that protects a soft underbelly, and they are extremely vulnerable to life. Cancer is the most defensive and protective sign of the zodiac, they live in a watery world of emotions, instinct, gut feelings, and intuition. This level of relating to the environment makes them extremely sensitive to the moods and emotional undercurrents of the world around. Cancer is learning to open the flow of feelings to others, so that they can nurture loved one’s. The Moon describes our roots, origins and early childhood and the function of Cancer in the natal chart is to give us a sense of belonging. Cancer represents our inherited tribal instincts, our race memories and heritage, this is a maternal sign which needs to take care of others. Often the individual has a pronounced tenderness which makes them a very good carer or parent.

Having someone or something to selflessly care for is the key to feeling secure. Cancer is the first sign to first put us in touch with our soul, and there is something inside of them needing to protect all that is vulnerable and in need of shelter. This is the first sign to  feel both love and sadness, and their deep sensitivity absorbs what is going on inside others. Cancer needs security of the emotional kind, through close nurturing bonds, and they can feel emotionally adrift if security is threatened, and can become intensely self protective and withdraw completely. Home is Cancer’s refuge, and the sign is driven by emotional motives. The life quest for Cancerian’s could be in finding a home or a place to belong. Cancer is the first water sign on the zodiac wheel, and possibly the most dependent in emotional relationships, they hold on tight to loved ones and can be considered possessive and clingy.

Cancer needs a home base, security and familiar surroundings to help them feel emotionally secure. Possessing a very protective shell, they rarely leave themselves exposed. Cancer will do anything to avoid being hurt, and this can lead to manipulative behavior, and grasping hold of people in fear of losing them. Loneliness is one of their worst nightmares. The home environment allows Cancer to retreat happily into a private world and they choose to dwell on memories of the past. However they can suffer from a brooding and negative kind of imagination that allows fears to loom large.

The sign of Cancer in our chart symbolizes a place and need for security, and somewhere to withdraw which enables us to feel in touch with our emotions, and to receive emotional support. Cancer needs time to nurture dreams, and to reflect on their deeper nature and they need a certain amount of self protection from the world. The home is often like a shell where both emotional and familiar bonds are formed

Leo

leo astrology, little lion
Leo symbolizes pride, dignity, and courage (together with a rich sense of drama) which describes this most colorful of zodiac signs. Leo’s association with the Lion – a universal symbol of power and authority, says a lot about this particular sign, for the king of beasts possesses an innate dignity and nobility. The Lion often carries themselves like royalty. The truth is that the link with kingship lies in the zodiac conflict between Leo’s most noble intentions and the raw power of it’s instinctual nature. Leo is learning to recognize through creative effort, the centre within and has the capacity to bring warmth and light to other people. The key to understanding Leo is to recognize their strong need for self expression and need to shine.

Leo is striving to develop self confidence, and not to be inhibited in the way they express energy. Sometimes they overwhelm others with their sense of strength and radiant personality. Leo rules the heart, connecting the sign to the virtues of man such as courage, love, loyalty and generosity. Arrogance is something they can indulge in, often without realizing it. A stumbling block to true social integration is their tendency to feel superior to others. The sign represents the search for self through creative urges. Naturally, they have a strong need for personal recognition, and love to be admired and to feel special, impressing others with their talents and abilities. But don’t be fooled by the proud lion, they can be easily wounded by criticism and their worst nightmare is to feel unloved and under appreciated. The sign is the principle of love which first began to develop in family orientated Cancer. Leo needs to learn about the importance of self love, and of being genuinely good to themselves without guilt or apology. When people don’t notice Leo they are deeply hurt, objectivity is not one of their strongest points. Leos have a problem conceiving why the world doesn’t revolve around them and they will do anything to earn other people’s approval. The Lion's strength lies in their ability to grow creatively in whatever direction their talents and interests lie.

Virgo

virgo, woman with wheat
Virgo’s have a highly developed sense of correctness and order, and it often has to weigh this against the imperfections and chaos that form a part of everyday life. In their attempt to get everything right, the sign sometimes jeopardizes what is really important to them. Virgo’s have a strong need to use their extraordinary powers of discrimination, together with their immense capacity for digesting information, to help make both the self and the world around them more efficient and effective. Virgo is learning to perfect and refine themselves as a vessel for service, so that they can take part in life. Virgo represents the principle of analysis, and is associated with the development of the critical faculty. Whenever we accumulate information and sort through it, using our mental powers of evaluation and discrimination, we are exercising our Virgo function.Virgo enables us to select what is relevant to our purpose, and reject that which has no practical value. Putting life in working order is a must for the neatest sign of the zodiac. The analyzer wants to find ways to solve problems before disaster strikes, it won’t wait for a situation to spin dangerously out of control. It will analyze the little things which can go wrong before the crisis looms. No one is more discriminating than a Virgo, they like to classify, order, and synthesize, bringing together different parts, and selecting how it all works together. Like Gemini, Virgo is ruled by Mercury, but where Gemini likes to collect information for it’s own sake, for Virgo knowledge is only relevant if it is useful and serves a purpose. The Virgo mind is often working overtime trying to put their thoughts and ideas into some kind of order.

One way to know the details of something is to take it apart, Virgo likes to break things down into many interrelated pieces, and then study each piece intently while learning how that particular part is meant to function. Virgo’s deepest motivation is that they need to be needed, they need to feel useful. And being an earth sign they like security, and security is often found through being of practical use in the world. Virgo is the student and observer of life. Another trait of Virgo’s is that they can be obsessive, this could be about tidiness and order in obvious ways, but they can also be obsessive about emotional orderliness and tidiness. The sign thinks it knows better ways to do just about anything, methods that they are willing to teach others to perfect. Social service is somewhat an act of healing to the analyzer, since they try to do things which help make life better for all. Virgo thinks mainly of what will provide the best practical results, for many people not just for themselves.

In human relationships Virgo is thoughtful, solicitous and kind. Even the manner in which Virgo criticizes is meant to be helpful and constructive, for Virgo wants their loved ones to be the best and as pure as they can. Virgo is devoted, but not sentimental, highly sensual, but not given to dramatic passions. Their charm is subtle and alluring. Virgo is were we discriminate and bring order to that part of our life. Where we are learning to sharpen our critical faculties. Virgo is the enemy of faulty thinking and delusion, they favour down to earth solutions to life and shun anything impractical and they are only interested in what is workable. It is necessary to sort out what we need , what is useful and serves a purpose to what is outgrown and no longer useful for us. To sort the wheat form the chaff. In Virgo we find the spirit of self improvement and work that involves improving life.

Libra

libra, woman dressed in whit by scales on the grass
Libra the symbol of the scales connects this sign with justice, and with a strong sense of fair play this can be seen in their ability to remain impartial and consider all sides of the case. However, the Librian is often caught in conflict between the desire to please themselves, and the need to be liked by other people. As a result, Librians spend a lot of time sitting on the fence devising clever strategies on how to take the initiative, while still appearing to compromise. Librians will hesitate and hedge, but its apparent indecision hides a steely resolve. Libra is learning how to recognize the opposites within their own nature, and balance them so they can relate to others. The qualities associated with this sign are partnership, harmony of ideas, co-operation and balance. Libra is an air sign and represents the principle of relating to others, and to practice peaceful relating. The deepest motivation of Libra is to share experiences with others, to socialize, to interact with equality, they can spend a lot of time thinking about love and relationships, and have an ideal of the perfect relationship, the perfect union.

Learning to balance is not an easy task, the need to be tolerant and non judgmental, to accept other people have concepts, realities, and values which are very different from their own belief system. “Fair and “equal” are important words to Libra, and they are always aware of other people’s viewpoints and are reluctant to assert themselves, without first consulting others. Sometimes this constant balancing act, when performed for the sake of partnership, can create the very disharmony that they dislike. Libra needs peace and harmony and will do almost anything to avoid quarrels and emotional storms. It is hard for Librian’s to feel anger, jealousy, or hatred because these type of emotions don’t fit in with their ideal image of how they should be feeling. Thus they will often repress such feelings, and turn a blind eye, to anything coarse, ugly or unpleasant. It can be shattering for Libra to deal with the darker side of human nature. Libra finds it very difficult to deal with the emotional world, they can carry a lot of heavy emotions around inside of them unexpressed.

Libra’s love is a theoretical one. Libra lifts the ordinary human relationship into the world of platonic ideals and introduces the impersonal concept of justice, and ideal that reflects the nature of cause and effect on moral and legal levels. Those actions taken by the innocently self seeking Aries are now shown to have social consequences. What is clear here is that we can’t do what we please, at least not at the expense of others, and we are learning to see both sides of a relationship. Not just our own. Libra is usually working towards order, perfection and the ideal relationship, and because they are so aware of others viewpoints, they won’t be pushy or show aggressiveness in their encounters with others. Libra has to ability to charm their way into getting want they want, they don’t need to be pushy. Some may call this manipulative charm, but Libra has the powerful ability of knowing just how to please the other person, so they usually do get what they want in the end.

Since Libra is so focused on harmony, often the other side of life confronts them to cause a little friction and to tip the scales, typically leaving them feel unbalanced. Librian’s have to be careful not to express too much sweetness and light, since it becomes very hard for them to sustain for long periods. Libra must learn to be a assertive, and not just of social causes, they need to learn how to personally defend themselves. The key is to fight fairly and intelligently. It’s 'nice' to be kind and considerate to others, but not if your the one always bending over backwards, especially to please those who never think to return the favour. Libra has a big problem with selfishness, it is constantly adjusting decisions to suit everybody else. For this person there is a lot of polarizing going on inside inside of them, and Libra is always searching for balance. Libra’s biggest fear is of being disliked, it destroys them to know that somebody doesn’t like them. Libra has the ability to bring opposites together, that would otherwise be in conflict. A great gift for diplomacy and sociability, along with the ability to see both sides of a situation, can really bring harmony into all of relationships. Broken unions go against Librian’s deepest motivations, they will go out of their way to smooth troubles over.

Scorpio

Sun sign scorpio, electric blue scorpion
Scorpio is perhaps the most complex and misunderstood zodiac sign. Single minded, and driven by intensity of purpose. Scorpios approach life with total commitment, or none at all. This deep, secretive, and impenetrable sign has a strong impulse to immerse itself in life and this is no more evident than in close relationships.

Often intensely lonely and with a voracious need to connect deeply with others, Scorpios have an overwhelming desire to feel a strong emotional bond with anything, or anyone, in which they are invested. The Scorpio individual is on the path towards learning how to integrate their own darkness. No matter how controlled Scorpio appears on the surface, they are characterized by passionate emotional convictions. The underlying principle of Scorpio is transformation, and this doesn’t come easy. It involves the release of the ego and this usually triggers pain and traumatic emotions. Being the second water sign on the zodiac wheel, Scorpio reaches a point of emotional crisis. Profound emotions usually hide their vulnerability, they sting and wound anyone who seems to threaten them. Scorpio operates between passionate engagement with the object of their desire to frozen withdrawal it all depends on how vulnerable Scorpio is feeling at the time. The Scorpion realizes that while intimacy can heal it can hurt as well.

Exposing our psychological selves to others involves trust, and when we don’t use good judgment regarding the partners we choose, such exposure of our private selves can result in criticism, ridicule, abandonment. Scorpio, hates its own emotional vulnerability, and will do what ever it takes to hide its vulnerable self.. Scorpio’s are hard to get to know and they need to look deep within to come to terms with their own mysterious nature. Scorpio is the sign most susceptible to the forces of dark and light, and they dread the thought of losing control, and this drives them to dominate everything around them. Scorpio can become obsessed with both power and sex. When sufficiently provoked Scorpio’s can be possessive and suspicious, it can take them a long time to trust and open up and they can feel intensely lonely and are driven by an almost insatiable need for relationship.

Scorpio knows human beings all carry within them a dark side, and Scorpio is riddled with deep insecurity, the kind that makes the world appear untrustworthy. If you humiliate Scorpio, you better watch out for this sign is an emotionally volatile sign and they will not allow themselves to be teased, scolded or even threatened in demeaning ways. When Scorpio reacts they aim for the jugular, and on the psychological level where they know they can do more damage. Scorpio's passion is even more intensified, because it is often restrained or suppressed. Deliberately holding something back only makes it more powerful, and the Scorpions passion can become a strong and uncontrollable force. Scorpio types need to learn to release their heated emotions more often before they get out-of-control. Scorpio is capable of putting up many psychological barriers, designed to forbid access to their underground world. No secrets are to be kept from Scorpio, and if needed Scorpio will enter into another’s territory to get any secret information they need to stay in control.

Self aware Scorpio types are dedicated to the exploration of the mysteries of the human complexity and they seek out knowledge, regarding the nature and power of their inner depths. The realm of Scorpio is where we undergo the beginnings of metamorphic change which later erupt to alter the landscape of our outer world. The interior parts of Scorpio, is where the subconscious well of secret fears, hatreds, lusts, compulsions and other discomforting feelings live. When we exist in these states of emotion they continue to consume our energy and leave us in toxic states. Ultimately Scorpio’s must understand themselves, and find some peace within nature. Scorpio has extraordinary stamina in the face of pain and traumatic experiences and the sign possesses incredible will power. Scorpio is the catalyst for growth, change and transformation, and no matter how painful the journey, they are willing to travel to the depths of their own being and confront those inner demons and psychological complexes. Scorpio is life and death and before the phoenix rises from the ashes, they often live in a locked state of darkness, until that time they take flight and show us the true power that nature possesses.

Sagittarius

sagittarius, statue flying shooting fiery arrows
Sagittarius is an optimist with a love of knowledge. The half man, half horse that symbolizes Sagittarius describes their dual nature. Sagittarius has a constant need for mental and physical stimulation, and while the higher mind searches for the meaning of life, the lower half represents their instinctual and passionate side. The Saggitarian is learning to see the underlying consistency within all human aspiration, so that their sense of meaningfulness in life can be taught to others. Sagittarius sees life as an adventure, a journey, and a quest. And they want to make the journey as interesting and varied as possible. Their deepest motivation is to explore and understand life. Sagittarius is trying to broaden their scope and enlarge consciousness.

Life is interesting to Sagittarius, and to be explored and ultimately understood. Wherever Sagittarius or Jupiter (ruling planet) is in our chart describes where life is trying to show us that all can be good, if only we just have trust in ourselves, and realise that fear and narrow mindedness can hold us back. Sagittarius places a great faith in the unseen, protective guidance that benevolently helps them along on life’s journey.

Sagittarius loves freedom, and they are always looking to explore horizons beyond their immediate environment. They have a great gift for spotting opportunities wherever they arise. It is difficult for this fiery sign to live in a world of boundaries and limitations. Domesticity can leave them feeling stifled, and they need to feel that they can escape and take off whenever they wish and roam free. Sagittarius often tries to avoid responsibility, and doesn’t want any limits imposed on their freedom. The Sagittarian is concerned with larger issues and the bigger picture, and they don't want to be bothered with the finer details. Sometimes too much optimism and faith can encourage them to make promises they are unable to keep, so they tend to gain the reputation of being unreliable.

Sagittarius represents a search for self through activity that reaffirms humanity’s place in both the physical and spiritual worlds. Sagittarius is connected with philosophy, ideas and concepts upon which human society is built. Religion, law and higher education come under the precepts of this sign. Sagittarius has a great need for independence both physically and mentally and they cannot be contained or held back. The sign is positive, outgoing and expansive.

Sagittarius always wants more of what is pleasurable, and this is evident from the lower animal nature of the sign, so they want more food, more wine, more sex! It is very difficult for Sagittarius to put a limit on their desires, and this can often lead to their own undoing. In relationships with others Sagittarius tries to avoid heavy emotional responsibility, and they must have freedom to come and go as they please. Commitment is fine, but being trapped or limited by a relationship is not. An intellectually stimulating and physically energetic companion is the most desirable mate, one that understands that Sagittarius is a free spirit. Faith in more opportunities creates luck in life. Sagittarius is a positive thinker, and has confidence in himself and the ability to open up to life in a big way, and let the good things happen.

Capricorn

Capricorn is the mountain Goat, and the symbol for this sign describes sturdy ambitions and a long slow climb to the top. The individuals attitude to life is shaped by practical necessity, and Capricorns are unlikely to disrupt the status qua, unless they believe that it can be improved. Capricorns are learning to master their environment and themselves, so that they shine as an example of the power of the human will. Capricorn is often called the late bloomer of the zodiac, but will struggle persistently, against tremendous odds to reach the pinnacle they seek. Given the opportunities and the motivation, Capricorn’s can make good manager’s, although they can sometimes find it difficult to delegate, shouldering all the responsibility.

Capricorn’s can find it difficult to have fun and relax, they are concerned with tradition and structure, and take marriage and family commitments very seriously. This is a socially orientated sign, which plays by the rules and projects the right social image. Capricorn wants to socially advance, and their underlying belief of destiny involves contributing something meaningful and lasting to society and to build something of social worth to many. Capricorn wants to build something important in the world that stands as a testimony to their hard work and efforts. Capricorn knows how to manipulate the material plane to their advantage, and these individuals have learned to carry responsibility and hardship early in life, and there may have been an early initiation into the hard facts of life. Early childhood has often taught them to be tough and not complain. Capricorn knows that adversity develops will and resilience and fosters realism.

Nothing is ever done by Capricorn without a purpose, yet they don’t always reveal all their aspirations in life, they wait, assess, and plan. Survival is another keynote to understanding this sign, these people are always aware of the possibility of failure rather than success. Nothing is taken for granted by these people, they do not rely on luck, and work hard to achieve their material aims. Capricorn’s are deeply introverted souls, and life can feel rather burdensome, loaded with responsibility, duties and often under authority figures, taking orders. It can be a frustrating period, but they learn dogged determination and are willing to put int he hard work to get to top.

In Capricorn’s unconscious lies a powerful self determination and ambition, they may be a late bloomer, but they know the value of hard work, and are most likely to succeed. Wherever Capricorn is in our charts describes where we may feel were given tests in life that require our stamina and patience. We have purposeful needs here and we want solid results. Capricorn is emotionally reserved and keeps emotions securely under wraps. These individuals rarely react to life events with an outward show of emotions, instead they tend to maintain an exterior of coolness. Capricorn sets out to be effective as it can in practical terms. The idea of being dependent (moon falls in Capricorn) on others and not in control is deeply frightening. The capacity for self control and self mastery is remarkable, and no matter how many knocks these people receive, they have an extraordinary capacity to overcome adversity.

Aquarius

Aquarius, water bearer statue
Aquarian’s are learning to become conscious of the group life, of which they are a part, and they introduce new revolutionary ideas, usually through unorthodox methods. The underlying function of Aquarius is to question the status qua. One of the most important keywords for Aquarius is freedom, not just for themselves but for all humanity. Aquarius symbolizes the part of our consciousness which recognizes, whenever any ones basic rights are denied, and it is virtually impossible for this sign to ignore the injustices that exist. Although Aquarians may seem aloof and emotionally detached, their unpossessive attitude is just what they need in order to grow and develop. Freedom of movement is important; air needs space to move about, to ensure it stays well ventilated. Aquarians likes groups but hate to feel crowded.

Aquarians are self controlled and are often embarrassed by displays of emotion. This is characteristic of all the air signs. To air what is understood by the mind is safe because it allows them to draw rational, logical conclusions. Aquarians have the gift of analysis and logic, and have the ability to discuss things rationally, and often brilliantly. New forms of thought and communication come from Aquarius and it is the most inventive sign of the zodiac. Freedom and equality are part of their ideology; they are free thinking visionaries and are often found at the forefront of any movements for change. However, because Aquarius is a fixed Air sign, they do experience difficulty in letting go of old ideas and opinions. Once they become fixated on an idea they rarely change their mind. Aquarius is given to unusual mental patterns, perhaps erratic brainwave activity, that enables them to instantly latch on ideas at lightening speed and to suddenly have the answers they are looking for.

The Aquarian’s ideals are often ahead of their time, but sometimes the ideals they hold, compared to the reality of human beings usually collide. Being an air sign they are more of an ideas person, and often they have very little understanding, of the lower forms of human nature. Aquarians identify with the group rather than the individual. This is why Aquarians are linked to such causes as social work, education, politics and fighting for human rights. Aquarius is forward thinking and they want to set the world to rights. The highest manifestation of the Aquarian spirit is harnessing the power of the individual to the service of the greater whole. Aquarius is a great lover of the truth. Their sense of fairness and democracy is often directed toward improving people’s lot and giving them more rights and greater freedom, it reaches out to its fellow human beings. Thus the Aquarius' symbol embodies the spirit of humanity, progress and change.

Pisces

pisces, stunning woman in green with fish tail
Pisces is the last sign of the zodiac and embodies a little bit of all the other signs. Perhaps that is why Pisces can so readily identify with others. One of their greatest gifts is the ability to see the unity of all things. This is not a mind orientated sign, but one of feeling and instinct. Pisceans have an innate understanding of mysticism and they are often drawn to living a deeply spiritual life. Piscean’s know that life is ever changing and that, by letting go and surrendering to the flow, they will find a way to the spiritual source of their being. Pisces is learning how to offer themselves as a gift to the larger life, so that they can perform the work of salvaging what has been lost. Pisces symbolizes the spirit of the collective unconscious, wisdom and universal love. Which transcends the personal needs of the ego. Pisces has the ability to feel genuine empathy and pity for human suffering, and the disadvantaged, this can be one of the most sensitive and mystically inspired sign. Pisces has no boundaries and absorbs both the positive and the negative vibrations like a sponge.

Due to their overpowering emotional responses to both internal and external stimuli, Pisces often has trouble coping with reality. As a mutable water sign Pisces is less able to establish fixed rigid ways of viewing the world. It doesn’t easily define reality in concrete terms. Mutable water is very open and responsive to the hidden emotions of others, especially their unspoken sorrows. Pisces feels weighed down and deeply saddened by the inhumanity that occurs throughout the world. A soul weary depression can result, as Pisces naturally empathizes with victims everywhere. The individual often has a vivid imagination, and they live in the world of dreams. Naturally, their chameleon like nature enables them to blend to a variety of different situations with ease. Piscean’s are not afraid of plunging into the world of feelings, they have a strong urge to explore the emotional realms in full. Pisces being the last sign has the most unguarded ego of all, and they are highly vulnerable to the outer world.

One fish swims upwards ready to heal and unify all beings wounded by life’s harsher, unjust realities. Pisces often works for the underprivileged, the sick and those unable to function in society. The other fish swims into the darker depths, and are in danger of being dragged down in spirit into a fragmented, confused world of chaos. The greatest lesson that Pisces needs to learn is that, in order to live in the material world, they to balance their spiritual aspirations with more worldly responsibilities. Discrimination is not their strongest attribute, and those born under this sign need to learn to be discerning when choosing friends and lovers. Often their compassionate nature is taken advantage of, and Pisces can easily be manipulated by a sob story. The Piscean can easily lose a sense of identity, because they are like a psychic sponge and they absorb everything, obscuring a sense of self. Whilst this is the sign with the least self preoccupation,  they are fascinated by their, dreams, imaginations and unconscious..

Thus Pisces has difficulty escaping from their own inner world. Pisces needs to be careful of slipping away into nothingness, and becoming invisible. When the Piscean is disconnected from the true source of it’s nature, they can become aimless, depressed, and addictive, and they may seek transcendence through drugs, alcohol, or other addictive behavior that takes them away from the harsh realities of life. Sometimes they tend to do things in excess and need to learn how to discriminate and set boundaries. Pisces aspires towards self sacrifice, it can often be found searching around desperately for a cause, to which they can feel devote to. Pisces is the final sign on the zodiac wheel and represents the completion of a cycle.

Horror Movie: Taurus

Minotaur

Long ago in the Iron Age a shadow loomed over a lonely village of Thens. For every three years, eight village youths are stolen from their families to the capital of the Minos Empire and placed in the underground labyrinth to be a sacrifice to the Minotaur, the Minoan god. Theo, haunted by the loss of his love, Fion, in an earlier sacrifice, is convinced that the beast is not a deity and that his love still lives within the labyrinth. His father Cyrnan, the village leader, tries to reason with Theo not to go but Theo is driven by blind rage and made his way in with seven other youths to be sacrificial lambs. However, Theo intends to kill the Minotaur. Along with his fellow captives, Tyro, Danu, Vena, Morna, Didi, Ziko and Cyrnan, they are placed in the labyrinth by King Deucalion, with the youths slaughtered one by one by the Minotaur. However, Theo is aided by Deucalion's voluptuous sister, Queen Raphaella, who reveals that her mother gave herself to the most disturbing actions to create a living god, the Minotaur. As the Minotaur grows, so does its appetite when it murdered Deucalion's brother, resulting with the human sacrifices to appease the Minotaur while ensuring Minos's survival. Read the rest...Watch Movie trailer of Minotaur...

The symbol of the Bull represents Taurus and it symbolizes strength and fertility. The animal has slow movement, and is not easily provoked, but when pushed too far he will display a blind rage that is terrifying and unrelenting. The mythical Minotaur lived in a Labyrinth and fed on human flesh, portraying Taurean‘s rampant desires.. Taurus seeks to preserve life and does not let go easily. Change is often frightening and they need habitual routines and possessions to help them feel physically secure. There is a powerful determination and will, but they can be inflexible. Taste is important on a sensory level and they need good food, objects, and other comforts. They are highly sensitized to beauty, music and colour. The bull is often linked with a female figure in myth, and the Moon is exalted in the negative, feminine sign of Taurus. The 2nd sign is strongly connected to sustaining energy, and planets in Taurus operate in an earthy manner. Taurus can tend towards inertia, laziness, and self-indulgence. Sometimes all it wants is a simple life with pleasures.

Taurus' Strengths: Building, sustaining, rock of strength, tenacity, loyal, patience, realist, down to earth, committed, creates beautiful surroundings, creative power, faithful.

Taurus' Dark Side: Possessive, can treat people like property and needs ownership, Stubborn, inflexible, violent when provoked, pleasure seeking, greedy, uncontrollable lust, bestial nature, powerful desires, lethargic, lazy, materialistic, intolerance, uses people, likes being kept by others, unforgiving, chauvinistic attitude.

Taurus' Fears/Dislikes: Forced change, poverty, poor quality, complexity, emotional dark undercurrents, talking about the deeper depths of the unconciouness, insecurity, shady behaviour, and change of plans.

Horror Movie: Aquarius

Splice

Genetic engineers Clive Nicoli (Adrien Brody) and Elsa Kast (Sarah Polley) achieve fame by successfully splicing together the DNA of different animals to create incredible new hybrid animals. Now they want to use human DNA in a hybrid that could revolutionize science and medicine. But the pharmaceutical company that funds their research, N.E.R.D. (Nucleic Exchange Research & Development), forbids it, instead mandating that their department be reorganized to focus on finding & extracting certain proteins from the creatures they have already created. Not wishing to spend all their time engaged in what they consider mundane research for the next 5-10 years, Clive and Elsa secretly conduct their own experiments, blending human DNA with that of other animals.

Though they disagree about actually bringing the hybrid to term, Elsa pushes the issue and she persuades Clive to go along with it, in continued secrecy. They name their creature Dren (nerd backwards), who exceeds their wildest dreams; she begins to grow and learn at an accelerated rate. As their lab becomes exceedingly crowded, and the risk of Dren being discovered increases, they move Dren to Elsa's late mother's farm.

Their work at the company suffers as their attention is focused on Dren. One of the original hybrid animals that they had created, which was originally female, had changed sex unbeknownst to Clive & Elsa since they were distracted. This led to a disastrous presentation during a company shareholders' meeting, when the two original hybrids, previously one male and one female very much in love with each other, became both male, killed each other in front of shareholders and potential investors. Following this meeting, N.E.R.D., found itself in danger of going out of business unless they could find a profitable discovery. Source -Wikipedia. Watch film trailer of Splice.

The jug that holds the water representing the symbol for Aquarius shows the pouring down of inspired knowledge. The modern ruler of Aquarius represents architecture, astrology, astronomy, mathematics, geometry and letters. Uranian power brings advances in technology and science that benefits society. However, sometimes lines are crossed and moral dilemmas are confronted when we seek such  fast advancement in the name of progress. Overly detached from reality whilst pursuing their vision, Aquarians can be unrealistic if taken to the extreme. In Splice, Dren’s emotional needs and freedom are denied. Elsa displayed a sense of nurturance towards the hybrid, but there are also times where she becomes cold and distant. Aquarians are dedicated and loyal towards their causes, with unwavering determination. We have already figured out how to extend life and create life through external means. Aquarius has tremendous creative potential and they are the future thinkers and visionaries in society. The star card in the tarot deck (Aquarius) shows Pandora’s Box. Prometheus stole fire from the gods and gave it to human beings. This angered Zeus and as a consequence he instructed Hephaestus to create Pandora and her box, and told her not to open the box, knowing that she would. The opening of the box unleashed ills and suffering upon mankind, along with hope. In the film Splice it was strictly forbidden to use human DNA in a hybrid.

Aquarius’ Strengths: Powerful Idealism, futuristic, Genius, inventive, ahead of his time, integrity, fairness, unshakable dedication, fixed principles, creative power, self-controlled, self-disciplined, proud, shatters structures, truthful, objective.

Aquarius' Dark Side:  Insensitive to the individual, not concerned with personal issues, intellectual bigotry, stubborn, fixated, fanaticism, detached from feelings, controlling,coldness, ice man, robotic, rebelliousness, rigidity, aloof, immovable.

Aquarius Fears/Dislikes: Being accused of selfishness, frightened of their feelings, mushiness and over sentimentality, personal relating, irrationality, anger, jealousy and emotionalism, being pushed into something.

Horror Movie: Libra

Snow White a Tale of Terror
Once upon a time, pursuing wolves frighten horses drawing a carriage, and it tumbles down a hill. Dying, the pregnant woman inside orders her grieving husband Frederick (Sam Neill) to cut the baby from her womb, so that at least it might live. Years later, the infant is now headstrong young Lilli (Taryn Davis), who is resentful of her father's upcoming marriage to Claudia (Sigourney Weaver). Claudia is devoted to the memory of her own mother and installs a magic mirror that belonged to her in a wardrobe in her private room. More time passes; Lilli is now an adult, but her relationship with the now-pregnant Claudia has never improved, though Claudia has never done her any ill. Claudia loses her baby, and on the same night, gazes into her mother's mirror, which shows her an image of herself young and beautiful. She determines to rid herself of Lilli. Lilli is walking near the forest when Claudia's mute brother Gustav (Miroslav Taborski) draws a knife and chases the frightened young woman into the forest. She evades him, so he kills a pig and takes the heart to a delighted Claudia, who believes it to be Lilli's heart. She has Gustav put the heart in a stew cooking in the kitchen, and that night as she dines with Frederick, Lilli eats the stew with great pleasure. Later, Frederick and some men search for Lilli in the rainy forest. Read the rest here. Watch trailer of Snow White a Tale of Terror.

Libra is associated with comparison and it rules high ideals that a Librian often sets to accomplish. The 7th sign rules social perfection, beauty, people, objects, and social grace. They are strategists and often get others to do the work for them. Other people often reflect back to them their own sense of self-worth. They know  that goals are more achievable with others on their side. In the tale of Snow White the evil step mother weighs her beauty against her stepdaughter's and asks, “Mirror, Mirror on the wall who is the fairest of them all.” The Queen is mortified when her stepdaughter is acclaimed as the most beautiful and fairest of them all. Libra rules the scales of justice and they can often talk about what isn’t fair.

Libra’s Strengths Powerful ideals, highly developed sense of beauty, works well with others and can get them to cooperate, diplomatic skills, strategist, tactfulness, comparing, fights for ideals, makes comparisons between good and evil, intellectual, pleasing others, keen sense of justice, can make things appear more beautiful, sees both perspectives, possesses gifts usually associated with the opposite sex, creates the right atmosphere, loves organising.

Libra's Dark Side: Provokes battles in love, chilliness, manipulative charm, flatterer, gets what he wants through compliments, creates jealousy through their understanding of the opposite sex, plays people off one another, competitive in love and will try anything to get the other to fall in love with them, can make you feel like you are the only one, plays hard to get, impossibly idealistic.

Libra's Fears: Ugliness in human nature, roughness, nastiness and aggression, disillusionment in love, unfairness, dirty conditions, unpleasantness, making a final decision, unhappy unions, unequal treatment, hates being alone, reality, bad taste, horrible clothing, anything non-symmetrical, dealing with one’s own emotions, dependent on others, own selfishness, disapproval, being unattractive or ugly, being displayed in an unattractive light.