Astrological Sign

The **astrological signs** are traditionally 12 in number, resulting from the division into 12 of the circle (the ecliptic, which passes through the middle of the zodiac) which separates into two equal halves the belt in which, to our eyes as earthlings, the planets of the solar system make their apparent course around our planet. The zodiac forms a 360° circular band of sky surrounding the Earth, each of the 12 traditional signs comprises 30°. The signs of the zodiac are supposed to correspond to characteristic personality types. They are, in order, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces.

## History

Western astrology is a direct continuation of Hellenistic astrology as recorded by Ptolemy in the 2nd century. Hellenistic astrology in turn was partly based on concepts from Babylonian tradition. Specifically, the division of the ecliptic in twelve equal sectors is a Babylonian conceptual construction.

By the 4th century BC, Babylonian astronomy and its system of celestial omens influenced the culture of ancient Greece, as did the astronomy of Egypt by late 2nd century BC. This resulted, unlike the Mesopotamian tradition, in a strong focus on the birth chart of the individual and the creation of Horoscopic astrology, employing the use of the Ascendant (the rising degree of the ecliptic, at the time of birth), and of the twelve houses. Association of the astrological signs with Empedocles' four classical elements was another important development in the characterization of the twelve signs.

The body of the Hellenistic astrological tradition as it stood by the 2nd century is described in Ptolemy's *Tetrabiblos*. This is the seminal work for later astronomical tradition not only in the West but also in India and the Islamic sphere and has remained a reference for almost seventeen centuries as later traditions made few substantial changes to its core teachings.

## Powers and Abilities

* **Atmokinesis**: User can create, shape and manipulate the four classical/natural elements: fire, water, earth and air, which are believed to reflect the simplest essential parts and principles of which anything consists or upon which the constitution and fundamental powers of anything are based.
	+ **Pyrokinesis**: Users can create, shape, control, generate and manipulate every form/type of fire, the rapid oxidation of a material in the exothermic chemical process of combustion, releasing heat, light, and various reaction products, flame being the visible portion of the fire. Depending on the substances alight, and any impurities outside, the color of the flame and the fire's intensity will be different. The user can also completely control the the temperature of the fire at will. Pyrokinesis is for Aries, Leo and Sagittarius.
	+ **Geokinesis**: Users can create, shape and manipulate earth and "earthen" elements including most solid objects, specifically all minerals and mineral compositions regardless of their state (mountain, boulder, sand or dust), dirt, soil, etc. More advanced users can manipulate metals such as iron, copper and titanium. Geokinesis is for Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn.
	+ **Aerokinesis**: Users can create, shape and manipulate air, the common name given to the layer of atmospheric gases and various compounds (mostly oxygen and nitrogen) surrounding the planet Earth that is retained by Earth's gravity, and possibly wind, movement of air relative to the surface of the planet. It is an important factor in determining and controlling climate and weather, and the generating force of most ocean and freshwater waves. Wind occurs because of horizontal and vertical differences in atmospheric pressure, and include breezes, squalls, gusts, whirlwinds, zephyrs, gales, tempests, and hurricanes. Aerokinesis is for Gemini, Libra and Aquarius.
	+ **Hydrokinesis**: Users can create, shape, and manipulate water, inorganic compound with liquid, gas (steam, water vapor), and solid (ice) states, including changing them from one state to others. More Skilled and powerful users can use water-related weather such as blizzards and rainstorms. Some user are Able to completely control the temperature of the water at will. Hydrokinesis is for Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces.