Aries - Latin for "the Ram” (Krios in Greek).

March 21 - April 20

Aries likes to lead they are feisty and have lots of energy. They make great motivators. People born under the sun sign Aries are generous, straightforward and very adventurous. They have a great sense of fun, and childlike optimism. Arians can be very blunt and their words can hurt their loved ones, they can be cutting and sarcastic, usually slim build and with angular features they can be a little awkward in their bodies and have sharp elbows and knees. Arians have issues with their eyes, teeth and upper jaw. They are prone to tension headaches and stress.

Taurus Greek for Tauros, meaning "the Bull."

April 21 - May 21

Taurus is very persistent and steadfast. Taurus is affectionate and loves to be touched. Taurus loves to be pampered. Taurus usually excels at work, because they place importance on method and order. They have a wonderful sense of humour and often use humour to be the centre of attention. Taurus can be very stubborn and self-indulgent. They can be very jealous and have sudden outbursts of rage. (Bull in a china shop)Taureans are loyal and faithful friends. As a lover, Taurus is sensual and amorous. Taurus is also very fond of music. They are physically strong can be short and stocky. Taurus can suffer stress from life changes i.e. moving home. Their home is their castle no matter how humble. Health problems occur in their necks and throat.

Gemini is the Latin translation of the Greek Didymoi, "the Twins."

May 22 - June 21

Gemini has an abundance of intellectual energy they usually express this as often as possible. They are also the life and soul of parties charming everyone they meet. Gemini can make quick changes in any aspect of life. They cannot bear to be bored. They tend to have a short attention span. Gemini craves variety. They do not like being on their own.They can appear physically wiry and bursting with nervous energy, they remain quite youthful looking. Health wise they can burn out from their nervous energy. They are sensitive to smoke and should never take up smoking, as their lungs are very delicate and the first organs to cause them problems. Gemini’s are quite wary of deep emotions and are uncomfortable and distressed when their space is encroached.

Cancer - "the Crab" (Karkinos in Greek and Cancer in Latin).

22 June- 22 July

Cancer is a very homely person, patient and family centred, with tender hearts. Cancer feels all moods very deeply, joy, sorrow, compassion, horror and sadness. Often psychic, intuitive, artistic, and practical. Cancerians are great worriers. They can love very strongly but if offence is taken they can distance themselves very easily sometimes for years! Cancer is a giver and can be easily taken advantage of. They are often small in appearance and tend to put on weight. They have abundant shiny hair with soulful eyes. Health wise Cancerians can be couch potatoes which they need to guard against. Cancerians can suffer from stomach problems, heartburn, and ulcers.

Leo - Latin for "the Lion", (Leon in  Greek).23 July- 23 August

Leo is the powerful king, the optimist and great protector they are out going, loving generous and kind. They are great commanders and command very well. Leo is straightforward. The Leo has very high integrity and morals. They love company and can give their heart away quite easily. They love being centre of attention and can be party animals. Leos rarely live alone, even if that means lots of animals. Leos can be dogmatic in pursuing their ideology. They can inspire pupils for life, but also knock confidence in those who are more timid. Leos hate failure. They like to be praised and flattered, but they can see through fake insincerity. Appearance wise they can have big wavy hair often reddish or brown. They tend to be dramatic and larger than life characters. They tend to have a direct stare with wide slanting eyes. When suntanned they look very stunning.  Health wise Leos need to protect their hearts, and watch their weight from over indulgence of rich fatty foods. They also can suffer back and spine problems, which can make things worse by being overweight.

Virgo - The Virgin in Latin, (Parthenos in Greek).

24 August- 22 September

Virgos are meticulous, tidy and organised, cheerful and calm. They have a sharp power of discrimination about them. They make excellent managers. They can be workaholics especially when trying to avoid emotional upsets. Virgo should watch out though and not be too critical of others. They can be quiet and unassuming, hard workers rolling their sleeves up to get the job done. They listen carefully, but will voice opinions with intelligence getting to the heart of the matter. They also have a dry sense of humour and can have people rolling around in laughter. It takes a lot of hard work to win their hearts but once their love is given it grows and grows. Appearance wise Virgos have great bone structure with beautiful eyes that sparkle with intelligence. They have glossy thick hair. Health wise their stomach can cause problems, especially irritable bowel syndrome, they can have food intolerances and allergies. They really need to relax and unwind they are sensitive to all kinds of medication as well.

Libra (Latin for scales or balance in Greek Zygos)

23 September – 23 October

Librans love peace and harmony they make great diplomats. They seek balance and calm. They are pleasant and friendly. Love and marriage is important to Libra and they like to fill their homes with art and music! They are wildly romantic. They like a certain amount of order and tidiness. They hate rudeness although they can be blunt themselves at times. Librans are famous for being hesitant, they dither and dather trying to make up their mind, they are very cautious. But really they like to weigh up options! They have a strong head for business and are capable of working for themselves. They are restless although they rarely express this in a physical sense. Appearance wise they are quite rounded with beautiful smiles and an open face, hair is usually wavy or with curls. Because of their differing emotions Libras are susceptible to kidney and bladder problems, stress headaches and migraines. Sometimes they have allergic reactions and get rashes on the chest and face.

Scorpio - ( Latin for "the Scorpion" Skorpios in Greek).

24 October- 22 November

The Scorpio is an energetic sign they are very secretive and have tendencies towards jealousy and possession. They are loyal but their love can turn to hatred .They usually have high sex drives and are very passionate. Scorpios have real magnetism. They love a good party. This is a sign of extremes, of black and white and light and dark. They are very theatrical and love to shock. However they are protective of family and they can rise like the phoenix from disasters. Scorpio is known as the physician's sign, as Scorpio also wants to give to others. Scorpio is often psychic, making excellent diagnosis of illness. Health wise Scorpios have trouble with gall stones, stomach trouble, constipation, and even diabetes. Traditionally they are supposed to suffer from genital problems and some do. However in some cases they get lower back pain and often get fat around their tummies from sitting about too much in middle age! They are very indulgent when it comes to food. But if they get a health scare they can turn it around pretty quickly.

Sagittarius (Toxotes in Greek)

23 November – 21 December

Sagittarians are likeable open fun, enthusiastic and tolerant. They are free spirits who hate to be tied down. They seek adventure and fun. They have insatiable curiosity, real party people; a little crazy at times, and can be foolhardy. Jupiter as their ruler Tradionally makes them very lucky! Sagittarius can make wonderful teachers and students as they love knowledge, and all kinds of people. They love the outdoors and most sporting activities. Sometimes Sagittarius finds it better not to marry as they love freedom. Sagittarians come in several types to the slim athletic to being muscular and bronzed. They have darting eyes, which flash with laughter. Whatever their age they like youthful clothing, and can be eccentric at times. Due to their exuberance Sagittarians need to look before they leap, often times they have bumps and bruises even broken bones. Traditionally they suffer with hip and thigh problems.

Capricorn - Capricornus is a Latin compound of "she-goat" (Capra) and "horn" (cornus), which translates the original Greek Aegocerus, "goat-horned."

22 December – 20 January

Capricorn loves tradition; they are loyal, scrupulously honest, sensible, methodical and sensitive. They can seem aloof at times. Capricorn is usually interested in the welfare of people and the wider community, environmental issues, and supporters of “green” campaigns. They tend to be in the background providing steady support, they are great organisers, but they are not natural stars like Leo or Scorpio. They hate extravagance, untidiness mess or dirt. Capricorn has a noble ambition and has great adaptability. Capricorn can be too pessimistic and disinclined to move forward, they are very cautious and see pitfalls and failure everywhere! Capricorn has a self-deprecating humour. Capricorn can be a flirt, and usually waits for a long time before marrying when they do it is normally successful. They are very passionate in private. Capricorns are known to be quite elegant they love classical looks and being neat and tidy. The female Capricorn tends to have mousey hair and strong features and of medium height. Health wise Capricorns suffer from their joints and teeth. Their tendency to bottle emotions can also cause stress. They can get arthritis and can be very stiff.

Aquarius (In Greeks Hydrochoos, "the Water-Pourer” Aquarius is a Latin translation of the Greek name.

21 January – 18 February

Aquarians are friendly and open minded, idealistic and independent. They carry an air of superiority. They are a very varied group. They hold very strong political views. They are not very comfortable with close relationships and can come across as very distant and cold even though they have sharing, caring attitudes. They are wary of emotions. They like their own space physically and mentally. Aquarians are very intellectual and are deep thinkers, with lots of mental energy. They like to help the downtrodden. Aquarians come in different shapes and sizes. They tend to be clean cut with attentive expressions. Health wise Aquarians have sensitive lungs cigarette smoke should be avoided. Tradionally they have problems with their legs and ankles. Also their circulation can cause problems.

Pisces (Ichtyes in Greek meaning "the fishes") Pisces is the Latin translation

19 February – 20 March

Pisces is emotional, dreamy, psychic, loving and kind. Pisces has no real interest in making money, but cares deeply about ideals and aspirations. Pisces likes escapism and to dream a lot. They hate competition. Pisces is very creative and is drawn to the arts, especially the stage. They are often found helping the underdog. They are brilliant with animals and have a deep empathy for ill or distressed animals. They love their homes and make them as comfy and welcoming as possible. Pisces can be moody and vague and at worst manipulative and deceitful. Sometimes Pisces can become very depressed as life does not live up to their rose tinted fantasy. Pisces can become addicted to many things. Pisces may have many marriages. Pisces tend to be small or medium height but pack the pounds on later in life; they have soft delicate eyes, with generous mouths and quirky smiles. Both sexes tend to be well groomed and they pay attention to the details. Health wise they are highly strung and react to many pollutants and allergies such as dust, chemicals, and smog, emotionally they are prone to anxiety and can become hypochondriacs. They absorb psychic debris which can disturb them, leaving them drained and suffering from headaches. Pisceans traditionally suffer with their feet but a lot of their health problems are psychosomatic. They carry around a lot of unexpressed emotions. Which then become internalised and much bigger than they need to be.