Horoscopes: Fact, fiction or fun? Horoscopes are a part of our life, its always found in the daily newspaper or magazines. Many people believe in it and many others do not.

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'Horoscopes: Fact, fiction or fun?'

                                                                                                (McPhee, A.T. 1999: 12)

      Horoscopes are a part of our life, it’s always found in the daily newspaper or magazines. Many people believe in it and many others do not. Some just read it for fun and do not care if it is wrong or right. It has always been a wonder how accurate horoscopes and astrological predictions are, and if they are a fact and can be taken seriously or not.

'Astrology is a series of ancient beliefs and thoughts about how incidences on Earth are relevant to the locations and movements of the sun, planets and stars. It is said that astrologers can predict or expect a person's future from the locations of the sun, moon and stars at the same instant of the person's instance of being born. Horoscopes are an outline of these locations.' (McPhee 1999: 12) Horoscopes have been divided into 12 astrological signs, which are: Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio and Sagittarius. Each sign represents a space in the zodiac controlled by one of the 12 constellations. Every astrological sign has personality characteristics that are related to it, including both negative and positive characteristics. Astrologers predicted and expected these characteristics to be associated with each astrological sign depending on the locations and the movements of the sun, moon and stars as it is mentioned before.

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Capricorn, the Goat (December 22 - January 19):

 The same as Virgo and Scorpio, Capricorns are neat and love things to be in order. They are patient and real hard workers. Generally, they are careful and rational in their lives, starting with decision making reaching to money spending. Capricorn is usually confident and determined. When they make a decision, they take time to think clearly and

                                                         

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deeply about all the alternatives before settling their mind on the one they think is right. Likes: reliability , professionalism , knowing what you discuss , firm foundation ,purpose , hot, simple food , history and antiques , has lots of privacy , gifts. Dislikes: wild things, fantasies, unstable jobs, embarrassment, untidiness and dirt, loneliness, new ideas or approaches to old problems. (2)

Aquarius, the Water Carrier (January 20 – February 18):

Aquarius some people say that it’s the horoscope of the geniuses "and the crazy people", that is because Aquarius people always live in the future not in the present so many people cannot understand them . They are interested in anything around them (life, people and world).

        Aquarius has many characteristics. They know how to calm other people because of their good brain. They are very smart. If they give anyone a word or a promise, they do with it. Aquarius love surprises. If they love someone they give him his trust and love completely. Bad side of Aquarius is that they had a weak memory. He doesn't trust people easily and always be afraid from the unknown. (3) 

Pisces, the Fish (February 19 – March 20):

     Pisces is so kind person he is a truly lover. He loves life and it doesn’t matter with him whether he has someone to love or not because simply he will find something in the world to love. Pisces is an attractive person but not so much; as it's difficult to control him. If you ask him about his feelings you will be like who want to catch the stars.

     

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Pisces always love to be like all the people like to be normal. He is a lazy person; doesn't like to work hard. "I want to live" this is his lovely word he doesn't like to change his life even if it’s a bad live. (4)

Aries, the Ram (March 21 – April 19):

Aries is the horoscope of the "children's"; that’s because the Aries people always think like babies. They are selfish only look after themselves; they can do any to reach their aims. They don't fear anything until they get really hurt. One of their good properties is that they always an honest people they hate lying; if something that they don’t like happened they don’t get shy from saying it even if it's going to hurt others. They are optimistic always see the world from it good side and that’s protect him from any pressure when they face a problem.

         People of this horoscope are too stubborn; as when they get ill they refuse to go to the doctor until someone take them. They love their work and love to be always on the top but hate to have a boss. They are not patient people. (5)

Taurus, the Bull (April 20 – May 20):

Taurus is all about reward think physical pleasures and material goods, for

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those born under this sign revel in delicious excess. Taureans adore comfort and like being surrounded by pleasing soothing things. Taureans value harmony in their personal lives, so they’ll work hard on keeping their mate happy.

Positive traits of Taurus people are: Disciplined, hard, working, good sense of humour, artistic, loving, creative and         Romantic, sensual, Very sexual, affectionate Comforting.  

Characteristics considered negative traits are: Controlling, Stubborn, Gets stuck in ruts, Resentful, Possessive, Overindulgent, Jealous

 Ideal Careers: -Banking, almost any form of bureaucracy, engineering, auctioneering, managers, singers, chef and acting.

 Likes:-Being attracted, natural things, time to ponder, comfort and pleasure.

 Dislikes: -Disruption, being pushed too hard, synthetic things, being rushed. (6)

Gemini, the Twins (May 21 – June 21):

Gemini's are the horoscope of the twins; the people of this horoscope always have more than one face. They are good speakers and a fast talker. They join Mercury plant which has an air nature.

     It is so difficult to know what is in their minds or to catch them physically, they change their mind as fast as they change their clothes and the places they love to be in. some people say that when they read a book or a magazine they always like to begin with the last page then move back decreasing to the pages before and they may leave the book in its middle if they fell boring. Gemini's are talkative and fast speaker, as well as a good

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listener; they love to listen to people when they need them. They are also a smart people, likes to work in more than one job. Love to break rules and hate routine. Travelling and unknown things attract them their best friend is their other half "because he is a twin". (7)

Cancer, the Crab (June 22 – July 22):

A lot of people think that it should be called the love sign as it is the most emotional astrological sign of them all. Cancerians tend to be very active & hyper. They like different hobbies & love to party a lot. Their top concern is family, they tend to be more a family person; they prefer to stay in rather than going out. However they love the company of other people, they can be very moody and turn to be very protective. Cancerians are deeply emotional, they also make loyal friends; as long as there's nothing have been done to deceive their trust. They dislike failure a lot and do not like to be told what to do. (8)

Leo, the Lion (July 23 – August 22):

Leos are born leaders and generally tend to be sociable, outgoing and friendly. They are very ambitious and creative. They’re actually practical and function more on the acting side than on the thinking side. Leos are like a tamed lion that would eat the closest person to it if it goes mad or gets nervous. They are very arrogant and proud of them selves, but they tend not to lose their temper easily and they are self-controlled. Leos

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like to live their life in a risky way; and they dislike living it safely. They depend on being optimistic and feeling lucky and they tend not to worry about things easily. (9)

Virgo, the Virgin (August 23 – September 22):

They tend to be shy, behave appropriately, sensitive and modest. It is said that is the reason of being symbolized by the Virgin. They are very organized and like to put everything in order. They tend to be the most helpful friend giving an excellent advice and being always there in rough times. ...

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