The Zodiac Made Easy by ACC Art Books

THE HOROSCOPE AND ITS SECRETS

ARIES

MARCH 21 – APRIL 20

Aries begins the circle of the zodiac. So does a circle have a beginning? No, but you have to start somewhere, and Aries is the sign that initiates spring because its first day coincides with the spring equinox.

What element is never missing in the representation of Aries? The horns! An Aries takes everything head on and usually not half-heartedly.

As a FIRE sign, Aries is very good at starting something without fear, putting new things to the test, and imposing themself with strength. To pursue this result they will deploy all their energy and self-confidence.

Don’t be fooled by this explosive liveliness; those born under the sign of Aries love to be reassured and pampered all the time!

THINGS YOU ABSOLUTELY NEED TO KNOW

àTHE GLYPH

The symbol of Aries shows two very strong horns bursting into action. Aries does not knock softly, that’s for sure!

àTHE BODY PART

The part of the body associated with Aries is the head, including the eyes. When we say “head held high,” we describe the behavior of a true Aries: proud, confident, and ready.

ARIES HAS A LIVELY LOOK AND SEEMS TO BE TALKING DIRECTLY WITH THEIR EYES!

àADVICE FOR ARIES

Be careful of impulsive decisions, uncontainable brute force, shameless declarations, and contempt for danger.

àMARS, THE PLANET OF ARIES SYMBOL OF MARS

The dominant planet is Mars, the god of war in classical mythology; strong and fiery enough to often be depicted with the color red. Mars is also the planet linked to sports and the spirit of competition.

UNDER ITS INFLUENCE, ARIES DOES NOT WASTE TIME CHATTERING AND GETS WHAT THEY WANT BY FIGHTING WITH PASSION AND STRENGTH AND...WITHOUT THINKING TOO MUCH FIRST.

àTHE ARGONAUTS AND THE GOLDEN FLEECE

There is a myth that talks about impulsive heroes and golden-haired rams, which is perfect for this sign! Jason had assembled a group of intrepid heroes, the Argonauts, to set out in search of the mythical ram with the golden fleece. It was a very dangerous mission, but luckily Jason was an Aries, whom it was very hard to say no to.

EVEN MEDEA THE SORCERESS WAS SO FASCINATED BY HIM THAT SHE GAVE HIM A PHARMAKON (BASICALLY A MAGIC POTION), WHICH MADE HIM INVINCIBLE AND MADE HIS MISSION SUCCESSFUL.

GEMINI

MAY 21 – JUNE 21

The third sign of the zodiac is very interesting! Gemini loves reading, chatting, learning, and being informed about everything very quickly because, after having explored one topic, they must immediately move on to the next. Movement is essential for this AIR sign!

Gemini often seeks the support and approval of the group and, even if they adore the company of siblings and cousins, they much prefer that of friends with whom they can escape on memorable adventures.

Gemini is very curious and loves to play, so the best way to get them to collaborate is to present them with small challenges or tease them with funny stories.

But be careful not to reveal any secrets to Gemini; they won’t be able to keep them hidden and will absolutely have to tell someone.

THINGS

àTHE GLYPH

YOU ABSOLUTELY

NEED TO KNOW

àTHE BODY PART

Gemini is linked to the respiratory system. It allows the body to inhale and exhale air, which BECOMES A SYMBOL OF COMMUNICATION BETWEEN GEMINI AND THE EXTERNAL WORLD.

Can you see two parallel spears ready for action? They are identical, just like Gemini. The horizontal curved lines are the harmony that distinguishes siblings, but also best friends.

àADVICE FOR GEMINI

Geminis are always full of enthusiasm, but sometimes they go too far. They are so taken by curiosity, by ardor, by the projects that come into play in a frenetic vortex. Haste is their Achilles’ heel.

àMERCURY, THE PLANET OF GEMINI

In classical mythology Mercury is the messenger of the gods, capable of traveling at supersonic speed!

IN ASTROLOGY THE PLANET THAT BEARS THE NAME OF THIS GOD IS LINKED PRECISELY TO THE SPEED OF THOUGHT AND COMMUNICATION.

àCASTOR AND POLLUX

SYMBOL OF MERCURY

Do you know about Castor and Pollux? They were the children of Leda and Zeus, who, to conquer the princess of Sparta, had transformed into a swan. This is why the twins were born from an egg (or so the myth says!). They were inseparable, and together they participated in great, memorable feats, such as being part of Jason’s Argonauts mission. When Castor was killed in the war against the Afarids, Pollux went so far as to ask for Zeus’s intervention so as not to be separated from his twin.

THEN ZEUS TRANSFORMED BOTH OF THEM INTO A BEAUTIFUL CONSTELLATION.

VIRGO

AUGUST 23 — SEPTEMBER 22

It is best to be very attentive to detail when talking about Virgo because this sign will certainly have something to say!

This is the most fussy sign of the zodiac, but on the other hand, it is also the most intelligent! Virgo knows, studies, asks, delves deeper...they always keep the dictionary handy because they want to be sure to use the correct term.

Virgo is a calm, thoughtful, connected to the EARTH element, and therefore also very particular; in short it doesn’t get lost in too much frivolous chatter!

Virgo’s favorite place might be the scientist’s laboratory with well-catalogued experiments and a microscope in which to get lost for hours observing. We must not forget, however, that Virgo wants to be useful to others and therefore will be extremely faithful and sincere; but they won’t think twice before lying just to make others happy.

THINGS YOU ABSOLUTELY NEED TO KNOW

àTHE BODY PART

For such a precise and tidy sign, there is only one part of the body that comes to mind: the hands, with which they can keep things tidy but also write or draw.

MANUAL SKILL IS CERTAINLY A CHARACTERISTIC OF THIS SIGN.

àTHE GLYPH

It’s shaped like the letter M with perfect curves, just the way this sign likes it. The final part is a curve that closes on itself, indicating the sign’s capacity for reflection.

àADVICE FOR VIRGO

A sure way to see a Virgo break down is to mess with their very tidy desk! It will be difficult for Virgo to contain their irritation in this case, but perhaps they can control their reaction.

SYMBOL OF MERCURY àMERCURY, THE PLANET OF VIRGO

The planet Mercury, already found in the sign of Gemini, takes on a different light in Virgo:

IT IS MORE METICULOUS, CAREFUL TO UNDERSTAND THINGS TO KEEP THEM UNDER CONTROL AND TO AVOID MISTAKES.

àHADES AND PERSEPHONE

The myths connected to the sign of Virgo recall the world of agriculture. Here is the most famous one: Persephone, the young daughter of Demeter, goddess protector of crops, was kidnapped by Hades, the god of the underworld, who was madly in love with her and took her to the kingdom of the Underworld to make her his queen. Her mother desperately asked Zeus for help, and in the end, he proposed a sort of agreement.

PERSEPHONE WOULD SPEND SIX MONTHS IN HADES WITH HER HUSBAND AND SIX ON EARTH, IN THE SEASON BETWEEN SOWING AND HARVESTING.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 20 – FEBRUARY 18

That one friend who knows and plays with everyone and is always busy chatting? They’re probably an Aquarius! Exaggerating is easy for them; they’re very nice, very active, very fast... They waste no time and do a thousand things, often all at once.

The sign of Aquarius is direct, sometimes too much so; frankness is extremely important for them while tact is decidedly less so.

Equipped with great intuition and creativity, they can always anticipate events and news. They deeply love freedom, independence, and technology; for Aquarius, anything is possible and rules don’t have to be respected—in fact they feel a certain thrill in being a rebel.

Despite all this sociability, Aquarius is profound and not superficial. They are very cunning, sharp, and ingenious and claim to always achieve their goals.

THINGS YOU ABSOLUTELY NEED TO KNOW

àTHE BODY PART

The nervous system represents this sign.

THIS PART OF THE BODY, WITH ITS THICK NETWORK OF CONNECTIONS, RECALLS THE COMPLEXITY OF THE INTERNET AND THE SPEED OF AQUARIUS!

àTHE GLYPH

It recalls the waves of the sea and perfectly expresses the movement and intellectual liveliness of this sign.

àADVICE FOR AQUARIUS

Aquarius sometimes underestimates the importance of the simplest affections, and cuddles are not their strong point, but they could occasionally let themself be overwhelmed...by a warm hug!

àURANUS, THE PLANET OF AQUARIUS

It’s considered an “electric” planet for its rapid and sudden energy. It represents coming into action, like pressing the start button on a video game console to begin a game.

URANUS MAKES AQUARIUS CURIOUS ABOUT EVERYTHING NEW, INCLUDING TECHNOLOGY AND NEW SCIENCES.

àTHE MYTH OF PROMETHEUS

SYMBOL OF URANUS

There is a mythological character whose story goes against the grain, just like Aquarius, when compared to the contemptuous attitude that gods usually demonstrate toward men. His name was Prometheus. He found it profoundly unfair that Zeus had denied fire to men for fear that they would become too powerful.

SO HE DECIDED TO STEAL THE FIRE FROM OLYMPUS AND GIVE IT TO HUMANITY. HE WAS PUNISHED BY ZEUS FOR THIS, BUT HIS COURAGE AND GENEROSITY MADE HIM A TRUE HERO!

THE BIRTH CHART

All the planets we have encountered in the previous pages have a close constant bond with those defined by their birth chart (called RADIX).

When moving, even at different speeds, the planets interact with the radix in two different ways.

FAVORABLE and LUCKY interaction is

TO VIEW THE INTERACTIONS BETWEEN THE PLANETS, ASTROLOGERS PREPARE SCHEMES, WHICH APPEAR EXTREMELY COMPLICATED, BUT THEY ARE ABLE TO SUMMARIZE ALL THE NEEDED INFORMATION BEFORE INTERPRETING THE INTERACTIONS BETWEEN THE PLANETS AND PROCEEDING WITH THE PREPARATION OF THE HOROSCOPE

ILLUSTRATOR

Sofia Rossi

Sofia lives with an inherent passion for illustration and design. She is a graduate of the International School of Comics in Florence, Italy, and an avid children’s book illustrator who always adds a touch of creativity to every task.

AUTHORS

Ginny Chiara Viola with the collaborations of Giulia Colombo Ginny Chiara Viola is a copywriter who happened to come across astrology in 2010, after which she studied with Marco Pesatori and attended the Mayo School of London. Ginny and Giulia co-author of the book, are the voices behind the notable astrological blog Parola BuonaPerTuttiand create daily predictions for Facebook, Instagram, and several media outlets.

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