
While I spoke briefly about the 10 planets in previous article (link), there is another important Zodiac layer that has to be applied to the archetypes, to infuse and give birth to the true archetype that belongs to you in your birth chart.
For example, an Aries-Pluto versus a Virgo-Pluto present a totally different essence of the explosive Pluto at play in your life area. To see how this archetype modification works, here is a quick description of each Zodiac sign.
Aries - a fire sign that exuberates courage, boldness and also impulsivity. Where there is Aries, there is colour, adventures and actions. Mistakes, chaos and accidents are unavoidable for the quick-tempered ram but without such dramatic actions, there is no life too
Taurus - a sturdy earth sign that is laser-focused to ensure material stability and tangible results. Taurus has an eye for all things good and beautiful in life, afterall, that's what earthlings are meant to be good at
Gemini - the infamous twins air sign that is forever in an inquisitive state of mind to question, to find answers, to confuse, to find solutions. The intellectual genes enable articulate communication and expressions
Cancer - the sensitive water sign that is quick to retreat into its crab shell the minute it senses vulnerability. But it is also with great sensitivity that Cancerians are the most loyal and empathetic beings who will always be the one you can rely on.
Leo - like the roaring lion king, this fire sign is born to be in the limelight and the natural leader of a pack. It's charisma attracts both attention and followers. Yet, sometimes it is also the insatiable high pride and ego that become its own worst enemy
Virgo - an impeccable earth sign, no chaos can escape the governance of a Virgo. Everything will be put right into place immediately and effectively. Detailed and meticulous, a Virgo lives with a plan and calendar in its head. But life does not always work on schedule, when changes come, it drives a Virgo mad
Libra - the balancing air sign lives and breathes justice and harmony. A good mediator, judge and protaganist, Libras find their meaning and motivation to fight for equality and protect the weak. Yet the reality of a flawed human race can sometimes demoralise and totally defeat a Libra
Scorpio - be careful, here comes the powerful and sensual water sign. If Leo is the self-proclaimed lion king, then Scorpio is the inevitable Scorpion queen. It lives deeply and embraces every inch of human sensuality and sexuality. Fiercely loyal, but if betrayed, the vengence is fatal
Sagittarius - another fire sign, but the flame of this Centaur is dances beautifully in life. A wanderer and always in seek of new discoveries and inspiration, Sagittarius are visionaries of life. But life is not always about big ideas and when practical routine sets in, Sagittarius become restless
Capricorn - the earth sign is back with a vengence, Capricorn is calm and collected on the outside but on the inside, it is burning with great ambitions. A diligent, committed hardworker who charges like the ram but things like the twin Gemini and leads like a Leo. While embodying the best of many signs, a Capricorn may also fall prey to its own desire to succeed, and the tendency to live life too seriously
Aquarius - the beautiful air sign that carries itself with a tinge of coolness and individualism, yet embraces the social collectiveness in humanitarian works. Yet the dilemma of Aquarius is its inability to go deep into a 1-1 relationship. It lives on the 2 extreme edge of either in its own space or in a huge collective purpose
Pisces - the last sign of group and also the most secretive one. This water sign is difficult to decipher and grasp yet it is exactly this mystical energy that stimulates attraction and unique life experiences.
Now with this list, try to apply each of these Zodiac flavour to each Planet, can you feel the difference? Similar to shades of colours, you see how a Zodiac sign intensifies or softens a planetary archetype in a beautiful way.
Imagine the same super intelligent child, being placed and groomed in say, Singapore, India, America, Sweden, Thailand and China, The culture, environment and society alter the IQ-child in different ways, creating a totally different essence of character.
When we combine Zodiac signs to the planetary placements, your birth chart suddenly comes alive with vibrant colours. And this is just tip of the iceberg. As we venture deeper and deeper into integrating other elements into the interpretation, you will uncover how dynamic a seemingly flat birth chart can evolve.
Now, back to demystifying horoscopes and star signs. Do you know that "star sign" basically refers to the Zodiac sign where your "planet Sun" is located in the birth chart? If you recall the article on planetary archetypes, the Sun is basically our vitality and self-identity. It is the first "energy" and "essence" that we present ourselves to the world, that's why whichever Zodiac sign is applied to the Sun position, that sign became our most apparent personality trait. That is how everyone starts labelling themselves as a Gemini, Libra or Leo.
But do you ever feel that you don’t really resonate or behave like your own star sign? And have you ever questioned, how is it possible that for the massive 8 billion people living today, there are only 12 types of personalities amongst us?
Our birth chart is way beyond "star sign". Based on everyone's unique birth date, time and location, the chart is plotted based on a snapshot of the precise movements of planets and celestial events happening in space, while we pop our head out into this world, drawing in our first human breath and letting out our first loud cry.
It is this precise moment that our the large conditions of our life destiny was decided. This is illustrated by which of the 12 houses (life areas) that the planets and signs coincided and play out the dynamic influences.
All of us have the good and bad sides of the 12 Zodiac signs and 10 planets archetypes in us, producing the entire life experience while we live on planet earth. It is so true to say that each of us is the director of our own film, the good, the bad and the ugly are all interplaying out their roles in this movie to create the story and theme for the show. Now note, not all directors know how the story will end and sometimes they even alter the script along the way to create a better flow.
So, is our destiny fixed? Absolutely not! Our birth chart is not a life sentence but on the contrary, it gives us a sneak peek of our story outline and for those who are courageous enough to stand up and take on the director seat, the movie is yours to produce!
Take back control of our life today by investing in your self-discovery. Live life with an open eye, be where the light is shining.
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