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from Astrology Signs Each Has It's Difficulties Pt1)
Astrology Signs - Negative Opposites to Sun Signs
It is interesting to look at the people you know in terms
of their Sun signs. The Sun represents the quality of a person's
spiritual radiance, if they give their spirit the opportunity
to radiate by expressing the sign.
When a person's spirit is
being expressed, they will show strong characteristics of
their Sun sign: positive when feeling good, and negative when
having difficulties. Positive or negative, the whole personality
is holding together, and their light is shining even though
it may feel uncomfortable to others. You would say of such
people that they are reasonably well integrated, and there
will be a light in their eyes.
If this is not the case, the
personality will be scattered and the person will feel every
obstacle as a great hurdle to be overcome, instead of being
just the next thing to deal with. There are many ways of being
less than our best, and they are all part of being human.
However, when people start to behave like the negative of
the sign opposite their Sun sign, it shows that they are having
difficulty being themselves, operating from the heart. This
opposite sign will be behind the Earth and is sometimes called
the Earth sign. It indicates the personality without its spirit,
so it is a sign of darkness.
For instance, an Aries person
who isn't expressing force, energy, aggressiveness, or impatience,
who is not starting new projects with great zeal, will tend
to seem wishy-washy and indecisive; i.e., negative Libra.
A Pisces person who is not being sensitive, looking after
someone else in some way, or expressing emotions or reflecting
the emotions of others, will often appear to be a cold perfectionist
with a tendency to criticize; i.e., negative Virgo.
People who are expressing
their negative-opposite state are very possibly out of touch
with their Sun sign, and, if that is so, life will be more
difficult for them than is necessary. Great help can be given
in a chart reading by showing in a sensitive way how these
people can change their behavior or thought processes very
slightly, tipping the balance back toward their own sign.
When we are moved to help
our friends feel better, we tend to go about it in ways that
make us feel better, but each Sun sign has its own needs.
If you know the Sun signs of your friends, you can, in daily
conversation, encourage them to "be themselves"
(their sign) more. Such a change will naturally lead to behavior
that opens the door to their own spirit, which can then express
again through their personality. Their light comes on again
and life starts to flow more easily.
The following are some of
the negative traits of opposite signs, accompanied by a few
possible ways to bring people back to their own Sun sign.
Many more ways could be found. It takes not only knowing something
of the signs, but also a good knowledge of the individual
character to find the right way for each person -- the wrong
way can just make matters worse!
Aries, when afraid to act,
or staggering from a perceived attack, can become negative
Libra -- indecisive, worried, inactive, going on about different
possibilities without enthusiasm, "Yes, but . . .",
etc.
To bring them back to their
Aries heart center, say to them, "Just do what you want
to do," "Do it your own way", or, "You
can do it!"
Taurus, when feeling unsteady,
uncertain, or unsafe, or having lost a treasured possession,
can become negative Scorpio -- angry, seething, hurtful statements,
blaming, vengeful, etc.
To bring them back to their
Taurus heart center, suggest a walk in the park together,
a meal out, a day in the country, or a massage.
Gemini, when feeling unable
to think or communicate, can become negative Sagittarius --
head in the clouds, can't be bothered to explain, witty jokes
at another's expense, wanting to get away, etc.
To bring them back to their
Gemini heart center, ask them, "What have you heard about
(something topical)?" "Read anything interesting
lately?" Or, "What's the problem?"
Cancer, when feeling unloved,
or heavily responsible for their loved ones, can become negative
Capricorn -- getting on with their work huffily, "I've
got all this work to do," or "The world's going
downhill."
To bring them back to their
Cancer heart center, put your arm around their shoulder, ask
what has upset them, listen, and don't try to make things
right.
Leo, when feeling a lack of
energy, or when rebuffed or hurt, can become negative Aquarius
-- keeping away from people, won't say how they feel, apathetic,
etc.
To bring them back to their
Leo heart center, tell them what you like about their warmth,
verbally appreciate something about their appearance or their
style, smile into their eyes, or help them laugh about something.
Virgo, when feeling unable
to cope, or when their helpful intentions are misunderstood,
can become negative Pisces -- emotional, unfocused, martyred,
weepy, feeling useless, etc.
To bring them back to their
Virgo heart center, ask them, "What would you advise
me to do about (something they are good at)?" "How
can I help you?" Or point out how truly helpful they
are.
Libra, when feeling challenged
or criticized, or feeling pressured to make a decision, can
become negative Aries -- aggressive, argumentative, etc.
To bring them back to their
Libra heart center, say to them, "Take your time,"
"What color would best describe how you feel?" "How
can these two viewpoints be reconciled?" Or, play music
they like.
Scorpio, when feeling exposed
and vulnerable, or deeply hurt, can become negative Taurus
-- stubbornly silent, obstructive, etc.
To bring them back to their
Scorpio heart center, say to them, "It may be hard to
put into words, but can you tell me how you are feeling?"
Or, if you can accept it, let them express their anger, grief,
or pain, or point out the funny side of the situation.
Sagittarius, when feeling
trapped by responsibility or overburdened with commitments,
can become negative Gemini -- flippant, superficial, talking
without meaning, upset and not talking at all, etc.
To bring them back to their
Sagittarius heart center, ask them which of their commitments
has the highest priority, and then say, "Is there an
adventure in disguise here?" Or suggest an outing or
a party.
Capricorn, when feeling overburdened
with responsibilities and unsupported, can become negative
Cancer -- moody, possessive, emotional, etc.
To bring them back to their
Capricorn heart center, say to them: "I really appreciate
all the work you are doing," "It is wonderful how
I can rely on you doing what you say you will do," "That
was a great achievement (something they worked hard at),"
or, "What are you upset about?"
Aquarius, when losing their
detached point of view about something, can become negative
Leo -- dogmatic, domineering, not listening, etc.
To bring them back to their
Aquarian heart center, ask them: "Why do you think that
happened?" "You sound a bit involved, could you
say what it is that's getting to you?" Or, ask in a group,
"What do you others think about that?"
Pisces, when feeling taken
for granted or exhausted from caring for others, can become
negative Virgo -- cold, critical, perfectionistic, etc.
To bring them back to their
Pisces heart center, ask them, "Do you ever get the feeling
that no one appreciates you?" "It must be really
difficult sometimes being as sensitive as you are," or,
"What's the worst of the situation?" Encourage them
to have a good cry about it to let it out of their system,
or ask what boundaries they feel they need.
Important Note
When any person (including yourself) is acting out the negative
of their own Sun sign, there is no need to interfere. Most
people feel better when others give them their undivided attention,
and listen to them without interrupting or trying to solve
their problems for them. They do not need help, just the opportunity
to express themselves without being judged!
On the other hand, there are
often times when people are expressing the positive behavior
of the Zodiac sign opposite to their own. Opposite astrology
signs, when positively expressed, are complementary to each
other, and even need each other for balance within the Zodiac
circle.
Aries needs some Libran diplomacy
to get away with being themselves.
Taurus needs the Scorpio depth of feeling to be truly secure
with people.
Gemini needs the Sagittarian broad focus to bring value into
their communicating.
Cancer needs to take Capricorn responsibility for supplying
the needs of their inner child.
Leo needs some Aquarian detachment, when faced with their
audience, to maintain enough courage to be sincere.
Virgo needs to be in Pisces' selfless service to prevent their
critical skills from becoming painful.
Libra needs to be centered in themselves, like Aries, to balance
their world without unbalancing themselves.
Scorpio needs their feet on the Taurus bedrock to keep their
head above emotional water.
Sagittarius needs to communicate with Gemini versatility to
get their brilliant ideas across.
Capricorn needs to acknowledge their feelings, like Cancer,
in order to stay connected to those they support.
Aquarius needs to come from the heart with Leo sincerity to
have their unpossessive love appreciated and received.
Pisces needs the focus of Virgo to become self-aware in the
midst of sensing everyone else.
Perhaps the most important point to make about the Astrology
signs is that all people feel better about themselves when
the gifts of their own Sun sign are appreciated by others.
If we would appreciate children when they are expressing their
Sun sign qualities, they would have a better sense of self-esteem,
a better start in life.
EXERCISES
1. Think about times when
you act out the negatives of your opposite sign. What would
bring you back to your own Sun sign?
2. Notice a friend displaying
negative behavior. Is it the negative of their own Sun sign,
or of the opposite sign? If it is the opposite, how do you
think they could be helped back to their own sign? Does it
work? If not, why not? What does work?
| Authors Details: Margaret Koolman.
Astrology Signs excerpted from 'Soul Purpose Astrology'
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