Granddaughter Nell is a Virgo - likes: Animals, healthy food, books, nature, cleanliness
The CBS Morning Show had a piece on astrology this morning. Astrology is about "fun and empowerment" said one person interviewed. They said millennials are into it. I remember Astrology being in when I was a young girl. "The Age of Aquarius" y'all!
According to the Google machine, the Babylonians created astrology 2,400 years ago. Three hundred years later it spread to the Eastern Mediterranean, becoming popular in Egypt which was under the control of a dynasty of Greek kings. Wow - they gave us Baklava and Astrology?
The late 1960's was the first time I remember hearing of Astrology. There are twelve astrological (also called zodiac) signs set to calendar dates that may vary a bit. Each zodiac sign has its own specific traits, desires, and attitudes. I got information for this piece here: https://www.astrology-zodiac-signs.com/
I'm a Scorpio.
Quality: Fixed
Color: Scarlet, Red, Rust
Day: Tuesday
Ruler: Pluto, Mars
Greatest Overall Compatibility: Taurus, Cancer
Lucky Numbers: 8, 11, 18, 22
Date range: October 23 - November 21
Weaknesses: Distrusting, jealous, secretive, violent
Scorpio likes: Truth, facts, being right, longtime friends, teasing, a grand passion
Scorpio dislikes: Dishonesty, revealing secrets, passive people
Water is my element. No wonder I adore swimming and my soaker tub! While blue has always been my favorite color, I've got a lot of red in my closet - supporting the ISU Cyclones. The site says Scorpios are passionate and assertive. It has taken me a long time to become assertive. Even now I often choose not to be assertive unless it's absolutely required. In a family of four girls, as the third daughter, I learned to get along. At times that comes with a price.
Back when print newspapers had lots of space (once upon a time) they made room for horoscopes. Our dormitory floor, Schilling House - 6th Floor Maple Hall at Iowa State University, received the Des Moines Register in the Den/TV Room every day. I could read mine and any that of any fella I had my eye on.
In the 1970s, the paper not only printed daily horoscopes, the paper published "Biorhythms" - charts of physical, emotional, and intellectual cycles. Do you ever have clumsy times that last a day or more? I still blame those on bad biorhythms. It's not me - it's the calendar!
Life is full of mystery! Through time people have looked for ways to bring sense to the mystery, horoscopes, and biorhythms can be ways to help do that.
