As someone who believes and enjoys astrology, I have to say the negative feelings some people have exhibited towards the simple belief in astrology frustrates me. I have been told on some occasions that believing in astrology is idiotic. This upsets me because you can believe whatever you want to believe- in fact that is what makes this world so great, but looking down on people for what they believe in is immature and arrogant. Believing in something is not idiotic, it is idiotic to put people down for their beliefs, while assuming your beliefs are the correct ones. I believe astrology can have a positive effect on peoples lives. Whether you believe in astrology or not, simply learning about your sun sign can give you great insight into the type of person you are or the type of person you want to become. Whether you relate to your sun sign or not, learning about your sun sign can make you aware of the good, the bad, and the ugly traits you might or might not posses. Exposing yourself to this information can give you confidence, and help you develop a positive self image. Even if you do not relate to your sign, this information will make you think about the person you are.
For example, as an Aries I have a lot of good qualities including:
- Versatility
- Enthusiasm
- Friendliness
- Outgoing
- Passion
- Action-oriented
- Charm
- Confident
But I also have traits that I could work on, like:
- Arrogance
- Stubborn
- Confrontational
- Impatient
- Impetuous
- Ruthless
Now, do I always exhibit these positive traits? No. Do I do I always exhibit these negative traits? No. But a lot of the times I can relate to these traits, and knowing I can be any of these things helps me be self aware. I have a problem with my self confidence, for example, but knowing I am an Aries, gives me a little boost. It helps me reaffirm that I can be confident, and charming, and beautiful. Astrology has helped me with my depression as well. By giving me this wonderful self-image to work with, I am able to realistically love myself. Reading about my sign helps combat some of the negative thoughts about myself that are constantly swirling around in my mind. And it is my hope that astrology can help you as well. If you do not know your sun sign, you can look it up here . Here are some positive traits each sign exhibits:
- Taurus, loyal and real
- Gemini, communicative and thrilling
- Cancer, honest and heartfelt
- Leo, romantic and generous
- Virgo, dependable and caring
- Libra, committed and appealing
- Scorpio, magnetic and devoted
- Sagittarius, optimistic and open
- Capricorn, dedicated and trustworthy
- Aquarius, transparent and idealistic
- Pisces, sensitive and dreamy
For us believers, there is a beautiful subculture filled with people of every sign wanting to make the world a better place.Yes, you can believe what you want to believe, and no you do not have to put yourself in a box with every aspect of your sun sign- everyone is different. But maybe take the time to learn- if not about your sign, than maybe about yourself as a person. Look at the traits you like and learn to love them. Maybe think about the traits you do not like and try to work on them. But do not ever put people down for their beliefs, because in the end, that is a whole lot of bad karma you do not want the universe to hold against you.