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a q u a r i u s Independent
The Aquarius is born shy and quiet, but
However, they are not anti-social; they
do not mistaken them to be boring people
simply just need time alone away from
and perceive them as loners, they can
everything in order to restore power.
be eccentric and energetic at the same time. In both circumstances they are deep
As everyone can surely relate to this, I’m
thinkers, who are highly intellectual people
sure there has been a time in everyone’s
who love to help others.
life where they just need to be alone and escape everything. Well, that’s what it’s like
Pandit Ventures Private (2016) states
to be an Aquarius, but it happens more
“they lack the depth required to strike and
frequently compared to others.
cultivate truly profound relationships. That is why the Aquarius natives may have a lot of acquaintances, but may have a very few close friends”.
People chattering, loud noises, and a
Being independent means I get to do
room full of people. I’d rather be alone in
things on my own, I get to grow as a
my bedroom. It’s not that I’m anti-social,
person and i can develop and focus on
I just like being alone. Most of the time
things more. Growing as an individual is
people think I’m snobbish and reserved.
important especially when you’re trying to
But the truth is, I’m just quiet, shy and
find yourself
independent. So independent isn’t a bad thing, it’s a A lot of my friends have confessed to me
great opportunity to discover who you are
saying “ to be honest, when I first saw
as a person, and to love yourself for who
you I thought you were a b*tch, but you’re
you are.
actually the sweetest person I’ve ever met”. But hey, in the end they end up liking me more.
p i s c e s compassionate
The Pisces are characterized by empathy
Pisces have an intuitive understanding
and expressed emotion capacity (in other
of the life cycle which is why they have
words really really emotional). They will be
the best emotional relationship with other
one of the most selfless people you will
beings.
ever come across, they love to help others and they never expect anything in return.
Has there ever been a time where someone you love needs your love and
Pandit Ventures Private (2016) states
support, and all you want to do is just be
“Modest and calm, they love to have and
there for them no matter what?
foster a feeling of security and cosiness
Well, that’s how Pisces feel, ALL the time
around them:”
when someone is in need. You have just had a small insight as to what it would be like to be a Pisces
Everyone thinks that being compassionate
You know what really sucks the most, is
is a great trait to have. Yes, it is, especially
whenever someone is sad, we can’t help
for those who are in need of compassion
but feel sad too and it really gets to us. We
and love. But no one ever talks about
feel like it’s our duty to help that person no
how much it sucks for us who are
matter what the circumstance is.
compassionate. We are so selfless and are always wiling
Sometimes the people who need
to help others that we completely forget
compassion push us away and say hurtful
about our own problems; we always
things to us; when really all they need is
put others before ourselves, which is
love and support. No matter how many
sometimes a bad thing because we end
times we get shot down or rejected, we
up neglecting ourselves and our own
try our best to be understanding and help
needs too. Let’s not forget situations where
others.
we give compassion to those who don’t appreciate it, that’s when we really lose.
a r i e s determined People that are born under the star
If you are an Aries you are most likely
sign of Aries are very energetic and
confident and enthusiastic. Aries like
dislike Inactivity. Astrology Zodiac Signs
taking on leadership roles and physical
(2016) claim that “ People born under
challenges.
the Aries sign, are meant to emphasize the search for answers to personal and
Aries often like to walk head first. They
metaphysical questions.
are naturally brave and rarely afraid of trials and risks.
Working and moving forward is the base foundation of almost everyone born of Aries; you would have a hard time trying to find anyone of Aries who isn’t always on the go. However, when they are impatient, they can be fairly aggressive and often vent anger onto others.
I hate not doing anything and sitting
I like to lead others and always go first.
around lazily, I just don’t understand
No matter what challenge I face nothing
how some people can find that relaxing.
scares me or puts me off.
I always feel as though I should be out and about doing something.
However, when I’m impatient and restless I often tend to lash out at others
Of course I can see how some people
out of anger and frustration. I know its
find it appealing to lay back and do
not the right thing to do, but I just can’t
nothing, but I just personally don’t feel it.
help it since it irritates me so much.
It’s almost as if I don’t feel content unless I’m doing something or I’m running around, which is what I love.
t a u r u s reliable Most people that are born under the
They are loyal and don’t like sudden and
star sign Taurus are very sensual and
unwanted changes in their lives.
tactile. Touch is extremely important for
If you’re a Taurus you most likely find
them, both in business and in romance.
yourself sticking to your work until it is
Astrology Zodiac Signs (2016) states
successfully finished.
“Taurus can be overprotective of their loved ones.”
As a Taurus family and home are very important to you. People born under this
Taurus is usually very Powerful
star sign, are extremely loyal and always
and reliable. They like to surround
willing to lend a hand to those in need.
themselves with material pleasures since they love everything that is good and beautiful.
I often find myself helping those around
I don’t understand why people like to let
me since I treasure those who surround
other people do things for them, I find
me. I hate it when I face any change in
it much more rewarding and satisfying
my environment since it makes me feel
to do things for yourself with your own
uncomfortable and insecure.
hands.
I always finish what I start whether it is work or a task given to me by those that are close to me. I’m usually possessive and uncompromising on the positions that I hold.
g e m i n i sparatic Gemini born are very engaging and
They find themselves taking multiple
expressive people however they also have
projects on at one time as they can get
a contemplative and restless side making
board quite easily. To be a Gemini is to be
them a split personality. List Surge (2015)
young at heart and spontaneous, they love
states, “Due to duality in their nature, a
to make people happy and try not to show
Gemini is indecisive.”
when they are not themselves.
Gemini are simple people with complicated
As a Gemini your super easy going and
minds and can be completely random
can adapt to many situations. When a
as they may change their minds within
friend is in need you’re usually the first
seconds. Due to their conflicting minds it’s
person they come to for advice, as you
hard to predict what they want.
have the ability to see both sides of an issue thanks to that dual personality.
I tend to find myself constantly in a battle
Sometimes I feel its a burden hardly ever
with my mind; I can never make a fast and
know what I want, always reaching for
quick decision. When most people are
answers but its never quite in reach.
given a choice they can always make a fast and confident decision, well that’s how
Although, I suppose my indecisive nature
I feel anyways. For example, whenever
can be positive, because when I do make
I’m at a restaurant and it comes that time
a solid decision I know that in my heart its
to order I always feel rushed even though
what I want, and when that feeling comes
we’ve had a good 20 minutes to decide.
it feels so good to of actually come to a
I’m always the last one to pick a meal and
decision all on my own.
either end up asking someone what they think I’d like, or I go for the same old food I always get.
c a n c e r empathetic Cancerians are rather insecure beings.
As a Cancer you are extremely intuitive
The fact that they are fairly emotional and
and imaginative. They are very insightful
sensitive only adds to their vulnerability.
with an incredible memory. Sympathetic
Astrology Zodiac Signs (2016) states
and empathic, Cancerians are greatly
“People born under the Cancer sign are
attuned to those around them.
very loyal and empathetic people, able to empathize with your pain and suffering.�
When it comes to making decisions they are spontaneous and usually rely on their
Loved ones are the foundation of Cancer;
intuition to make the best decision. They
they would defend them at any cost.
are better judged by what they do rather
However once you have been let into their
than what they say, as they are hard
world they can be seen as suspicious and
shelled, but softies on the inside.
protective, as they have your best interests at heart.
How can someone just walk past and not
My heart ached for him; I gave him all I
feel a thing? I see them sitting there with
could, every last coin I had, hoping that
nothing but a blanket to keep them warm
would help in some way. I know that it
at night. I wonder what it must be like to
wasn’t much but seeing his face light up as
live your life day by day with no certainty of
he received the smallest of change hit me
what tomorrow may hold.
hard. Sometimes I may appear strong and closed off but when it comes to someone’s
This old man just sitting there with a small
wellbeing I can’t help myself but to help in
sign next to him with the words, “God
anyway I possibly can.
bless” written on in shaky handwriting. He wasn’t asking for anything, only wishing people a full and joyous life.
l e o arrogant Leo relies on attention, but not the kind that
into a room and you want people to know your
screams “look at me”. It’s the thoughtful kind
presence, without you doing anything.” Since
of attention that is given and not asked for.
the constellation of Leo resembles a lion,
When you hurt Leo, they want you to know.
I feel I have to live up to the expectation of
Once they feel you’ve “gotten it” or even
pride and arrogance. I always feel like I need
if some time has elapsed, they’re usually
to be right or be better than the next person
willing to give you another chance. Wesley
just to keep up my self esteem. My work or my
Snipes (1991) states “My sign is Leo. A Leo
performance has to always be better because
has to walk with pride. When he takes a step,
I feel I need to show my pride.
he has to put his foot down. You walk
Being arrogant is not a trait that is very
it if I’m really good at what I do. There goes
loved by anyone. But if it’s a trait you have
that inner arrogant voice taking over again. I
it’s hard to avoid. I try my best to to treat
should consider being humble since I would
others equal to how I see myself, however,
like to be friends with other people without
I have an inner voice that is always praising
intimidating them with my arrogance. I am
me, telling me I’m better than the rest. Of
told by people that I need to tone down my
course I listen to that voice to keep up my
arrogance and pride if I want to survive in
high self esteem. I don’t allow others to
the social world, if I want to make friends
be better than me because I feel I need to
that will be there for me when I’m feeling
be the best at everything. Whether it is my
down.
work performance or the way I do things so perfectly. I can’t help
virgo p e r fectionist
Zodiac Society (2014) states that “Virgos
colour order, my handbag is organised etc. I
typically have excellent memories. They have
can remember the smallest details of things
an innate need for structure and order. While
that are mostly irrelevant, however, when it
they like to keep things organised, they may
comes to remember important things, I don’t.
often settle for just an appearance of being
I do see myself as a perfectionist because I
organised. They need the details as they
cannot sleep until my work is perfect. If the
cannot stand being given vague replies and
line is not straight or the colours of my textas
having to be on the need to know basis.� I
are not in colour order, I feel weird.
relate to this because I to keep everything organised. My closet is in
I decided to visit the art gallery to admire
I crept up towards the painting, making sure
the new collection of artworks they had
the guards didn’t see me and I leant in to
brought in. When I walked in the first thing
make it straight. That was when the alarm
I noticed on the far end of the room was
went off and I was pulled out from the art
an artwork that was tilted a little too much
gallery by the guards with a smirk on my
to the right. I glanced around to locate the
face. I had fulfilled my perfectionist lifestyle
guards who were dealing with people with
once again. I can’t help it if I’m a perfectionist
backpacks, asking them to remove them
and that painting wasn’t placed on the wall
from their back. That was when I knew I
perfectly. I guess in the end, it was all worth
had the perfect chance to make my move
it.
towards the imperfectly placed painting on the wall.
l i b r a creative
People who are born under the sign of
Libras are emotionally impulsive and just
Libra are peaceful and fair, and they hate
love being in love. They can be lazy
being alone. They are a creative and
because they don’t like to make decisions
prefer justice and equality, and they
and just happy to go with the flow. They’re
cannot tolerate injustice. They avoid
affectionate and sympathetic and intensely
indulging in all types of conflicts and prefer
interested in people. Libras have a
to keep the peace, where this is possible.
deceptive appearance, looking soft but
They are creative and can be inspired by
being tough and quite selfish underneath.
good books, insurmountable discussions and interesting people.
As long as I remember, I grew up in studios
with hundreds of buttons and his
and sets surrounded by people who made
crazy speed of transforming things,
art of any form and showed me a direction
I use to give up after 5 minutes of
and inspired me to become a designer from
watching and go back on set to play with
a very young age. I remember playing in my
people. I think I always knew what I wanted
uncles studio and watching actors on set
to do growing up in that environment. I’m
from a corner so quietly fascinated by what
continuing to learn from them and it’s funny
was around me. I use to think they
how they still see me as the 6 year old who
created magic. I watched my uncle made
would be on their shoulders and running
these characters using my voice for his
around while they were working. I am still
cartoon show at the age of 6 and didn’t
inspired by them and continue to grow as
understand a thing about what he was
a designer.
doing while watching him use these programs
s c o r p i o determined
Scorpio-born are brave, passionate and
Although emotions are very important for
assertive people. They are determined and
Scorpio, they manifest them differently than
decisive, and will research until they find out
other water signs.
the truth. Scorpio is a great leader, always
In any case, you can be sure that the
aware of the situation and also features
Scorpio will keep your secrets, whatever
prominently in resourcefulness. Scorpio is
they may be. People often say that
a Water sign and lives to experience and
Scorpio-born are fierce, probably because
express emotions.
they understand very well the rules of the universe.
I often find myself in situations and places
motivating myself with positivity and good
that I don’t usually dream of doing. I like to
company around myself to keep me
day-dream most of the time and think of
moving forward with whatever it is that I
where I would like to picture myself in the
want to achieve. I don’t believe in the word
near future and of achieving my goals.
impossible, I will find my way of doing the
I have no fear what so ever of throwing
work that I truly am passionate about done
myself into a crowed of getting what I want
one way or another. I think you can only
and that usually involves on developing
give what you got but without fighting for it
myself with my near career. I find
and being hungry and determined you can’t
determination usually by
expect things to be in your hands.
s a g i t t a r i u s i n d e c i s i v e
Astrology-zodiac-signs.com (2016) states
Indecisiveness is a characteristic said to
“Their open mind and philosophical view
be connected with those born under the
motivates them to wander around the world
Sagittarius star but I guess everyone can
in search of the meaning of life”. These
relate to the feeling of being indecisive at
energetic free spirit’s are also said to be
some point in their life. As I think about what
the indecisive souls of the zodiac, often
to write to relate to this trait, I write one
wondering whether they’ve made the right
thing, erase it and start again, so I guess that
decision or not. I guess in any situation where
makes me a little indecisive. When it comes to
there’s a positive theres a negative that never
things I deeply care about like art, music and
strays too far away.
what I want to do with my life, I constantly go over and over in my head double checking if I’ve made the right choice.
Making the choice to study design at university
So here I am, sitting outside a class room with
was a big decision I had to make. I would
my headphones in, blocking out the chaos
constantly change my mind as to what I
that surrounds me, writing this story of just
wanted to do with my life let alone what I hope
how indecisive I am, for an assignment at
to offer to the world as person that day. This
university.
process was mind numbing, although I already knew somewhere in the back of my mind what
At the end of the day we all know what we
I waned to do.
want to do because somewhere down the line we’ve already had this conversation with ourselves, so it’s probably time we just get out of own way and be on with it.
c a p r i c o r n a m b i t i o u s
Cafe Astrology (2002) states “You can’t keep
I guess I’m still trying to figure out how one
a good goat down, and a Capricorn man is
becomes truly ambitious without little to no
known, for good reason, as the overachieving
effort at all. I know ambition lives between my
workaholic of the zodiac. Ambitious,
veins but what will it take to bring it out? As
determined, and practical.”
I’m writing this I start to think of all the times in my life where hard work and ambition have
I’ve always wondered how you acquire
paid off for me. Is that it? Through hard work
ambition, is it something that can be learnt, or
do you acquire ambition?.
does one simply have to build they’re own?. This is something I’ve struggled with my whole life, whether it be high school or sporting commitments and everything in between.
I was brought up in a working class family,
I use to believe that ambition was something
and taught that hard work pays off, and if you
you were blessed with at birth, or you were
stick with something long enough the rewards
not. Quickly the world around me is teaching
will come. By no means do I believe you need
me differently, I strongly believe that ambition
to be wealthy in order to be happy in this life,
is something that can be acquired or gained
you just need the ambition to allow you to
at any point in your life, through one of a
work hard enough to live a life your proud of.
million triggers that life throws us, and in my opinion, the most common trigger being yourself.