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of us born close to the end of one sign and approaching another, say
within 2 degrees of the beginning degree of the next sign, are referred
to as being born on 'The Cusp'. The cusp, of course, is the point at 0
degrees of the new sign.There
are differing opinions among Astrologers as to just what being born
on a Cusp means. Some suggest that where a sign ends and another begins
there is a hard line of demarcation. One type suddenly ends and another
type suddenly begins. Absolutely untrue! Rather, there is a fading out
of the influence of the current and a gradual increase in traits related
to the following sign.So,
if I am born at 28 degrees of say Virgo; the Virgo traits  will
be waning and Libran traits, the following sign, will be increasing.
Also, if I am born at 1 degree of Libra I will have overtones of Virgo
traits still visible and working in my general character.So
the questions is, "What traits apply to me, born on the cusp of two signs?"The answer is: People born on a cusp have traits that merge, blend and collide. There is ambivalence in a cusp sign. Rather than giving you a lesson in Astrology, the meanings for the cusp signs follow. |
 The Solar Zodiac Art by: Yuriko Takata
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Reference Table of Sun Sign Cusp Dates
| 17 April - 21 April: Aries-Taurus 18 May - 22 May: Taurus-Gemini 19 June - 23 June: Gemini-Cancer 20 July - 24 July: Cancer-Leo 20 Aug - 24 Aug: Leo-Virgo 20 Sep - 24 Sep: Virgo-Libra |
21 Oct - 25 Oct: Libra-Scorpio 20 Nov - 24 Nov: Scorpio-Sagittarius 19 Dec - 23 Dec: Sagittarius-Capricorn 17 Jan - 21 Jan: Capricorn-Aquarius 17 Feb - 20 Feb: Aquarius-Pisces 18 March - 22 March: Pisces-Aries |
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Because
the traits of one sign sometimes
predominate over the next sign, I look to the placement of Mercury to
further define the cusp sign.Mercury
is never more than 28 degrees from the Sun, either ahead or behind
the Sun. So, Mercury is always in your sun sign or in one of the two signs
on either side of your Sun sign. Although the position of Mercury is very
important in everyone's chart, it is a pivotal position when you are born
on a cusp.Say
your sun sign is 29 degrees Virgo.
If Mercury were behind the Sun, a lesser degree than the Sun, than it
would be in Virgo too, reinforcing the Virgo traits. Remember,
Mercury is never more than 28 degrees behind or ahead of the Sun. If Mercury
were ahead of the Sun, then it would be in Libra, emphasizing the Libran
traits. Mercury shows how you think and communicate. Mercury is prominent
in making analytical judgments. Mercury makes intellectual judgments devoid
of feelings. Virgo by Susan Seddon Boulet Answering popular request, the entire series of Susan S. Boulet's Zodiac is now available at Earthlore. To view them all or purchase prints, visit the gallery page! The Artwork by Yuriko Takata and Liz Jardine is Available for Purchase in the Astrology Gallery. |
Following
this you would look to Venus. Venus
is never more than 46 degrees from the position of the Sun, either ahead
or behind it. Venus shows how you feel, how you value anything based on
judgment. Good or bad, like or dislike, pleasant or unpleasant. Venus
makes value judgments, based on feelings.The
Sun, Mercury and Venus represent the basic self. What you are predisposed
to. The undeveloped self, before personality, the Moon, is formed.
 Z o d i a c Art by : Liz Jardine This
is meant to give you a basic understanding of the cusp influence. Looking
at Mercury and Venus, the judgment qualities of thought and feeling, we get better
insight into the influence governing the cusp type.Your
astrology chart is interpreted as a whole, therefore, just giving
a view of certain parts is not really telling the whole story. To know
the whole story, you really need to have your chart setup and analyzed
by a person thoroughly versed and completely competent in the art and
science. If you wish to study beyond the Sun sign influences, it may be
time to have a chart drawn and interpreted for yourself. If this is a
sincere interest, send us an e-mail and we will provide you with more
information and recommend several options.Write to: horoscopes@elore.com |
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