What’s Your Astrological Sign?

By: Cathy Bednar

So you say you’re a Leo—what does that really mean?  It means that you are confident, dignified, strong-willed, generous, warm, loyal, romantic, playful, creative, self-expressive, entertaining, dramatic, high-spirited, and a leader; but you can also be egocentric, arrogant, status-conscious, overpowering, dominating, condescending, flirtatious, childish, melodramatic, ostentatious, center stage, proud, and self-involved.

When people ask you “what is your sign,” they are really asking “what is your sun sign,” which is the constellation the sun was in at the time of your birth.  The Sun sign defines your true inner self—the core of your existence.  Yet you know many people who are also Leos, but they may not be the same as you.  While they may have some similar characteristics, they are still different from you because you are more than just your Sun sign.  Nine other planets (including the Moon) had an influence on you at the time of your birth to make you uniquely YOU.  In which sign were the other planets, such as Mercury, Venus, or Saturn, at the exact time of your birth?  Also, what was your Ascendant or Rising sign, that is, the one on the most eastern part of the horizon at the time of your birth, which defines your persona or what you project to the outside world?  Your Sun, Moon, and Ascendant define much of your personality, but other influences are at work as well.

Your date, time, and location of birth give a more specific definition as to who you are.  Your personalized astrological chart defines your true personality, character, and temperament along with your motivation, communication style, and propensity towards certain types of people, life situations, and career choices.  It defines your life’s purpose.  As a result, to know your chart is to know yourself; it can help you make some healthier choices in life because you know what is best for you.

For example, let’s say you were born with the Sun in Leo, the Moon in Aires, and the Ascendant in Libra.  You could be very outgoing, social, assertive, and a leader who takes charge of situations; however, you also may not be able to make up your mind, or you may try to please others too much.  Conversely, you could also be impatient, self-centered, proud, and superficial. You even have the potential to be either personality profile or could vacillate between these two character types.  Moreover, additional influences in your chart may further define your personality.

For example, if your Leo Sun was closely connected with the planet of Saturn in the form of a conjunction (meaning that Saturn was in the same constellation and in close proximity to the Sun at the time of your birth), you would be inclined to take on more of Saturn’s characteristics.  As a result, you most likely would be more serious, reserved, and driven toward success, but also you could possibly be less confident, more inhibited, and/or subject to melancholy.  So this constellation connection would also have a direct influence on your personality.

As individuals, we all have many layers that are outlined in our personalized charts—it’s what makes everyone unique.  Some of these layers include major themes that can be predominant in a chart and will appear several times in different fashions.  Some of these themes could center on issues surrounding self-worth, anger, codependency, or control.  When major blockages such as these are left unresolved, they also can affect how you project yourself in a positive way until you learn how to overcome or deal with these problematic themes.  These themes also can be identified as some of the challenges that you may need to overcome in this life.  Astrology not only makes you aware of these issues or challenges, but it also gives you some practical, viable solutions on how to use your energy more effectively, thereby getting different results.

Learn how to navigate through life with more confidence and ease by knowing your astrology chart.  To schedule a reading or to learn more about Cathy Bednar, go to www.astrologicalinsights.org or to call 412.760.2827.

About Cathy Bednar, M.A.

I have had a passion for astrology since high school.  I mentored with the late Ben Pettes, a well-known Pittsburgh astrologer, for over 10 years.  Ben was a special person who came into my life, taught me to believe in myself, and encouraged me to become an astrologer.  I am grateful to have learned Ben’s unique astrological methods and wisdom that still resonate with me since I apply them to my own style and intuition.  This, coupled with my 25+ years of human resource management experience, has been beneficial for offering astrological guidance in self-discovery and in overcoming specific life challenges outlined in your personalized astrology chart.  For life-changing insights and practical solutions, call me @412.760.2827 or visit www.astrologicalinsights.org