Melissa Young - 8th Period - American Lit - News Paper Artical

     Aries is the sign of new beginnings and Arians tend to be assertive and direct when they express themselves. They tend to be full of creative energy and enthusiasm, starting many projects but with a tendency to finish few. 
     Taurus is the sign of determination and power and Taureans spend much time and energy acheiving mastery over their physical environments. Practical and earthy often describe Taurus, but stubbornness is often a flaw. 
      Gemini is the sign of thinking, often with great benefits to themselves and to society. Geminis are usually versatile and often do not conform to societal conventions. They can suffer when they think too much or become too flighty.
      Cancer is the sign of greatest emotional sensitivity; the Cancer motto might be, "I feel." It is the Zodiac sign most associated with domesticity and homemaking; home is usually very important to them. Cancers can become too attached to security. 
      Leo people usually have vitality, authority and power and the ability to get things done once they embark on a course of action. They tend to be practical, spiritual and philosophical but can also at times be impatient, obstinate, and overly blunt.
      Virgo folks often make work a central focus in life. They tend to be meticulous and detail-oriented, seeking efficiency and quality of result. This can result in a brilliant performace of duty or a narrowness where work seems to be the only interest. 
      Libras are most concerned with harmony, balance and companionship; and they tend to seek out cooperative ventures rather than going alone; they usually enjoy social contacts with people. They can be trapped in shallow social patterns if off-center.
      Scorpio is often considered the most powerful sign of the Zodiac, and deals with all types of transformations; huge emotional forces can be involved. Accomplishments can be magnificent; failures can result in jealousy and even violence for less developed Scorpios. 
      Sagittarius is the sign most associated with honesty and straightforwardness. Sagittarians love the freedom to explore and are naturally outgoing & energetic. Positively, they can be open-minded and generous; if off-center they can be narrow-minded and bigoted. 
      Capricorn folks tend to be ambitious, conservative, conscientious and well organized. They tend to want accomplishments to feel good about themselves. Positively, they can accomplish great things for themselves or the world; negatively they can be depressed and lonely. 
      Aquarius people are often humane, independent, and original. Friendship and companionship are usually vital to Aquarians. They can be eccentric in fresh original ways, or negatively... they can be stubborn and opinionated. 

      Pisces is the most sensitive sign in many ways, being extremely responsive to the feelings and thoughts of others. They can have great charm, humor and empathy. Negatively, they can have difficulty making decisions and striking out on their own.