Sagittarius: Expansion, Truth, and Higher Meaning
Sagittarius is the mystic and philosopher of the zodiac. It is the seeker of truth who wishes to understand the ways of the Universe. Sagittarius/ the 9th house is a moment of broad-reaching expansion, and is associated with travel— physically or philosophically— desiring an immersion into different cultures, customs, and schools of thought, as a way to expand their own cosmological perspective of the world.
Scorpio: Commitment, Intensity, and Transformation
In Scorpio, the zodiac takes an intense turn into the depths of our psyche and the emotional underworld. Encompassing sexuality, shamanism, addiction, and the occult, the energy of Scorpio and the 8th house is both mysterious and magnetic, inviting us to explore our compulsions, deeper motivations, and how we engage in intimacy.
Libra: Compromise, Projections, and Listening
In Libra we explore the fine art of relating, along with all of its complexities. This socially-focused air sign encompasses the entire labyrinth that is human relations— from friends to enemies, courtship to divorce, and our interactions with everyone we encounter in day to day life.
Virgo: Filtration, Humility, and Service
The evolutionary process that occurs in Virgo is extremely important in the progression of consciousness through the zodiac wheel. In Virgo, everything that has transpired in the previous archetypes from Aries to Leo comes to the surface for review. Virgo’s major task is to cleanse herself of anything that she is carrying in her system that cannot move forward through the remainder of the zodiac. Like separating the wheat from the chaff, Virgo needs to determine what stays and what goes, what is nourishing, and what is not serving.
Leo: Creativity, Radiance, and Being Seen
Leo is the 5th astrological archetype and the second fire sign. It is a natural progression of energy from the previous archetype of Cancer, which was focused on childhood development, the family, and emotional nurturing. We see the transition from Cancer to Leo when the child develops an independent personality and wants to share it with the world. Like the Sun, the child possesses a life spark and inner vitality, and feels the natural impulse to shine.
Cancer: Emotions, Sensitivity, and the Self-Image
Cancer and the 4th house highlights the essential human need for belonging and emotional security. Embodying both the archetypal child and mother, Cancer is soft, sensitive, and vulnerable. It is the instinct to give and receive care, to nurture and be nurtured, and to birth something new into the world.
Gemini: Thought, Language, and Diversity
The Gemini archetype encompasses our intellectual and communicative faculties. It governs the realms of language, learning, verbal expression, and thought— all of which help us connect our minds with the outside world, as well as make sense of our life experiences. Associated with the air element, Gemini is quick-minded, versatile, and curious. They engage their surrounding world with a beginner’s mind, absorbing information like a data bank.
Taurus: Security, Simplicity, & Survival
Taurus and the 2nd house encompass the practical foundations of our survival. As an earth sign, Taurus desires to live well on the physical plane. They are primarily concerned with acquiring everyday necessities such as food, shelter, and money, because these are the things that help them survive. The goal of this archetype is to not only meet these basic needs, but to live a life that is abundant, sensual, and sustainable for the long term.
Aries: Freedom, Identity, and the Right to Exist
Aries is the first astrological archetype in the zodiac wheel, marking the beginning of a brand new cycle. Associated with the fire element, Aries is driven by action, strong will, and a burst of life-force energy. This archetype is where we initiate, assert ourselves, and go for what we want in life. With the masculine, outward-facing energy of Mars, Aries is spontaneous, strong, and even warrior-like as they forge new paths, take the lead, and charge ahead.