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gives to all a helping hand, But bows his head to no command– And higher laws doth understand? Inventor, genius, superman —Aquarius |
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Stained glass depicting Aquarius. Lausanne Cathedral, Switzerland, mid-thirteenth century. |
| Where is the Planet Mercury
in Your Birth Horoscope? Of all the planets within our solar system, Mercury is nearest to the Sun. There is a direct correspondence to this fact in the mapping of an individual's birth chart. With the exception of the Moon, Mercury revolves through the zodiac faster than any other planet; yet its proximity to the Sun insures that its placement will always be near to or on par with the subject's Solar sign. It is likely that you will be able to determine where Mercury was at the time of your birth without consulting an astrologer. By reading the three potential profiles, it is often uncanny how clearly one of them will fit to us. I thought you would enjoy trying this out. Links to the three positions are provided at the right. I am always interested to know what you think and discover. Feel welcome to write! Material is currently being developed on the other planets. If you are interested, we would be pleased to keep you updated on their progress. Just send me a brief request! Aquarius
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Aquarius Associations Nature: Positive Quality: Fixed Element:  Air Symbol: Water Bearer Glyph:  Colors: Electric Blue, Turquoise Metal: Aluminum Gem: Aquamarine Flower: Orchid  Totems of Aquarius Animals: Bird Kingdom |
 Allegorical depiction of Aquarius zodiac, fifteenth century, French manuscript: Les Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry. Aquarians
are an enigma. On one hand they are warm, kind, and outgoing, the sort to make
friends easily and willingly. On the other hand, they are quite aloof people, who
do not actively seek out relationships, and resent any infringement on their time
or resources. They are engaging, yet unreachable. They can be fascinating and dynamic,
while lacking any real warmth or endearing qualities.
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| Herbs: Chilies, Pepper Countries: Sweden, Poland, Israel  Cities: Moscow, Salzburg, Hamburg Body Areas: Ankles, Circulation Principle: Distribution Keywords: Independent, Humane Notable Aquarian  Abraham Lincoln US American President 1860 - 1865  Find Astrology Books!
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Informed! If
a man will begin with certainties, he shall end in doubts; but if
he will be content to begin with doubts, he shall end in certainties. 
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Aquarians
work best in group projects, but must be recognized as having a leading role.
They are akin to nature, and are seekers after knowledge and truth. They make excellent
researchers and admirable scientists, especially astronomers and natural historians.
They may lead the field in photography, computer technology. Radiography, electronics
or anything connected with the electronic communication industries. Aviation is also
a natural vocation for Aquarians, as it was for Charles Lindbergh. In
the arts and humanities, their progressive talents are expressed well in writing,
particularly poetry, and in broadcasting. In the theater, they make good character
actors, and are natural mimics. Possessing an affinity for rhythm and timing, many
Aquarians make fine and progressive musicians. In the service fields, they can be
effective welfare workers or educators. In any endeavor, an Aquarian will always be
found on the cutting edge of whatever career they choose. These are the trend setters
of the zodiac, capable of seeing what is coming long before their contemporaries.
 The symbolic representation of Aquarius, astrological atlas, seventeenth century. Among
the faults, which are typically Aquarian, are extreme eccentricity, and an unwillingness
to participate in any standard of protocol. When angered, they become seriously rude,
alternating between deafening silence and sudden outbursts of temper. Quite capable
of sustained anger and hard feelings, they will tune out the perceived offender,
and retreat to their own private world. When Aquarius is good and ready, you will
be granted the honor of their company again.
Origins
in Mythology To
fully appreciate the mythological significance of Aquarius, it is necessary to
bear in mind the importance of water to our ancestors. The very existence of the ancients
depended upon the supply of life sustaining moisture. During the month of Aquarius,
the rains were on the land, literally poured from the heavens. In many regions of
the ancient world, this was seen as the beginning the new year, a time of new life
cycles. It is not hard to understand why some images depict the figure of Aquarius
as a water bearing angel or other divine being. The abduction of Ganymede to Mount Olympus, by Antonio Allegri da Corregio, sixteenth century.
The region of the night sky in which Aquarius resides
is populated by water signs. In Babylonia, this region of the zodiac was known as
the Sea. Here we also find, Capricornus, the water goat and Pisces,
the fish. To the Greeks, Aquarius was associated with Ganymede, the son of
Tros, king of Phrygia. The god Zeus, so admired the boy's beauty that,
disguised as an eagle, he abducted him to serve as cup bearer on mount Olympus.
It was this desire to possess the young prince which inspired Zeus to cast his image
eternally in the night sky. The
Egyptians associated this time of year with the god Hapi. A heavyset, abundant
figure, Hapi was responsible for the annual flooding of the river Nile. In some images
he is seen watering the earth from two large jugs.
French Humorist Author: Gargantua Sir Francis Bacon (February 1, 1561) English Scientific Philosopher: New Atlantis Christopher Marlowe(February 6, 1564) English Poet, Playwright Emanuel Swedenborg (February 8, 1688) Swedish Scientist, Philosopher, Theologian Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (January 27, 1756) Austrian Composer Robert Burns (January 25, 1759) Scottish Poet Lord Byron (January 22, 1788) English Poet Henry W. Longfellow (February 7, 1807) American Poet Charles Darwin (February 12, 1809) English Naturalist Author: The Origin of Species Abraham Lincoln (February 12, 1809) American President Charles Dickens (February 7, 1812) English Novelist: Great Expectations, Oliver Twist John Ruskin (February 8, 1819) English Author, Art Critic: Modern Painters Jules Verne (February 8, 1828) French Science Fiction Novelist Edouard Manet (January 23, 1832) French Painter Lewis Carroll (January 27, 1832) English Author: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Thomas Alva Edison (February 11, 1847) American Inventor Beatrix Potter (January 22, 1858) English, Author, Illustrator: Peter Rabbit Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette (January 28, 1873) French Author: La Fin de Cheri W. Somerset Maugham (January 25, 1874) English Author: The Razor's Edge Gertrude Stein (February 3, 1874) American Author: Tender Buttons Virginia Woolf (January 25, 1882) English Author: A Room of One's Own Franklin Delano Roosevelt (January 30, 1882) American President James Joyce (February 2, 1882) Irish Author: Ulysses, Finnegan's Wake Marie Elias ( Mai ) Ziyada (February 11, 1886) Lebanese Journalist, Editor, Poet, Author Boris Pasternak (February 10, 1890) Russian Author: Doctor Zhivago Babe Ruth (February 6, 1895) American Baseball Player Humphrey Bogart (January 23, 1900) American Actor Clark Gable (February 1, 1901) American Actor Langston Hughes (February 1, 1902) American Poet, Novelist: The Dream Keeper Charles Lindbergh (February 4, 1902) American Aviator, First to cross the Atlantic Ocean Christian Dior (January 21, 1905) French Fashion Designer Ronald Reagan (February 6, 1911) American President William S. Burroughs (February 5, 1914) American Novelist Jackie Robinson (January 31, 1919) American Baseball Player Norman Mailer (January 31, 1923) American Novelist Paul Newman (January 26, 1925) American Actor James Dean (February 8, 1931) American Actor Toni Morrison (February 18, 1931) American Nobel Author Vanessa Redgrave (January 30, 1937) English Actress Alice Walker (February 9, 1944) American Poet, Novelist: The Color Purple Mikhail Baryshnikov (January 27, 1948) Russian Ballet Dancer, Actor Mark Spitz (February 10, 1950) American Champion Swimmer Oprah Winfrey (January 29, 1954) American Talk show Hostess, Actress John Travolta (February 18, 1954) American Actor John Grisham (February 8, 1955) American Author Wayne Gretsky (January 26, 1961) Canadian Hockey Player Garth Brooks (February 7, 1962) American Country Western Singer Bridget Fonda (January 27, 1964) American Actress 'If a man look sharply and attentively, he shall see Fortune; for though she is blind, she is not invisible.' - Francis Bacon 
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