Getting Your Sign On!

As a proud Sadge, I went out of my way to find out more about my sign- hoping to discover more about myself. We have to do this at some point: soul search, figure out who we really are. But why?



I think the better one knows themself, the easier it is for that person to have an amazing, happy, fulfilled life. And what else are we here for anyway? I base this idea and many others I will discuss from a book a beloved Sadge in my life gave me, KM. It is called Finding your North Star: Claiming the Life You Were Meant to Live by Martha Beck. In short, the "North Star" is our essential selves. We are born our essential selves, and then life happens. Based on our environment (who raises us and where, who we surround ourselves with and what we do, ect.) our "social selves" effects where we end up in life. The goal of the book is to maintain one's essential self, who we really are at the root of it all, before our social selves drive us away from it. Doing so will result in one's happiest and most fulfilled self.



There is a cute quiz in the beginning that states how far or close you actually are from your North Star, which I think everyone I have ever met has taken. (According to this test I have some things to take care of. While a year ago I was only 2 points away from my North Star, I am currently 12! Can you believe that? 10 more aspects of life that needs fixing!) I believe being one's essential self (at your "North Star") must coincide with one's happiness. What I think the North Star is missing, is the element of astrology. When we are born we are our essential selves, but astrologically speaking, every sign is born under certain stars that give them similar qualities...



For example: ever notice all of your favorite people's birthdays are around the corner from one another? That is because your sign is attracted, or close, with people of this sign.



Here's an interesting assignment: check out your friends' birthday's on Facebook. View all birthdays and start to notice a pattern. We are currently in the sign of Piscis (perhaps another reason I seem surrounded by them lately). Look through the list and see how your group of friends under each sign match up together. You should notice what signs you are closest to, have most often dated, worked with, become enemies with, and so on.



So here is what Horoscope.com has to say about each sign's personality profile. I will compare them to what I know. You do the same!



(By the way- if you want to learn more about yourself through astrological profiling, Click here. This is by far the best [free] website to view profiles by specific birthdays. Enter you birthdate, time, and location for the most accurate astrological read. You will be surprised how dead on it is!)

Part I: Aries, Taurus, and Gemini

Aries (Mar 21-Apr 19)

As the first sign of the zodiac, the presence of an Aries almost always indicates the beginning of something energetic and boisterous. Not much hold this sign back. They're eager, dynamic, quick, and competitive. When it comes to getting the ball rolling, an Aries is the best. Pioneering everything from work-related projects to parties with friends, these folks go for the gusto.



My Aries Notes: I love these people. As a Sadge, I can proudly address all of my Aries as "besties." They are very cool friends that I always look forward to seeing. I have noticed as a pattern among my Aries friends that these people are very dedicated, family oriented, opinionated, love to have fun, down for anything, smart, hard working individuals:)



Taurus (Apr 20-May 20)

Strong, dependable Taurus leads the way when it comes to reaping the rewards of hard work. Lovers of everything that is fine and beautiful, Taureans surround themselves with material gains. This is a sensual, tactile sign. Touch is very important in everything from work to romance. Stable and conservative, Taureans are among the most reliable of the zodiac. While sometimes viewed as stubborn, this sign will plod along on a task until the very end, ensuring that everything is up to standard. They're highly creative and thoroughly enjoy making things with their own hands.



My Taurus Notes: Well, me personally, I have no close Taurus friends. I just looked through my Facebook at the pattern and it seems every Taurus I know, I rarely see or have never really been that close with. The few Taurus's I did get to know in the past year I discovered I did not have much of anything in common with, and always ended the relationship abruptly, to say the least. So it may be that a Sagittarius+ Taurus= Never Together for Long (in my experience).



Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Versatility is a great keyword for this dual sign. Expressive and quick-witted, the Gemini present two distinctive sides to his or her personality, and you can never be sure with with one you're going to come face-to-face. On one hand, the Gemini can be outgoing, flirtatious, communicative, and ready for fun, fun, fun. Yet when the other twin is present, you can find his air sign contemplative, serious, restless, and even indecisive. Both twins are able to adapt to life's circumstances well, making them wonderful people to know. Things are never boring when a Gemini is on the scene.



My Gemini Notes: NO DIGGITY it's never boring when a Gem is involved. As a Sadge, Gemini's are my opposite sign. In this case, these opposites have a very strong attraction. I love Gemini's! Reviewing my Facebook friend's list- I can see in the long line of Gem's I know, they are very kind, passionate, outgoing, ready to have a great time- type of folk. As a musician, I often hear from Gemini's through out the course of an open mic night, because I can always count on them to be the first to approach me with a compliment:)

Stay tuned tomorrow Cancer, Leo, and Virgo's!