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Your Zodiac Sign

Aries / March 21 - April 20

Aries is the first sign of the Zodiac and associated with fresh vigor and new beginnings. Individuals born under this sign are said to have a enthusiastic, adventurous, aggressive, humorous, passionate, and pioneering character but one which is also prone to selfishness, boastfulness, intolerance, impulsiveness, and impatience.

Positive

Adventurous and energetic
Pioneering and courageous
Enthusiastic and confident
Dynamic and quick-witted

Negative

Selfish and quick-tempered
Impulsive and impatient
Foolhardy and daredevil

Which three traits do you think are true about you? Please list and give a reason for each.

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Which two traits do you think are false about you? Please list and give a reason for each.

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Taurus / April 21 - May 20

Taurus is the second sign of the Zodiac and associated with material pleasure. Individuals born under this sign are thought to have a calm, patient, reliable, loyal, affectionate, sensuous, ambitious, and determined character, but one which is also prone to hedonism, laziness, inflexibility, jealousy, and antipathy. In terms of anatomy,

Positive

Patient and reliable
Warmhearted and loving
Persistent and determined
Placid and security loving

Negative

Jealous and possessive
Resentful and inflexible
Self-indulgent and greedy

Which three traits do you think are true about you? Please list and give a reason for each.

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Which two traits do you think are false about you? Please list and give a reason for each.

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Gemini / May 21 - June 21

Gemini is the third sign of the Zodiac and associated with youth and versatility. Individuals born under this sign are thought to have a sociable, fun-loving, versatile, lively, communicative, liberal, intelligent, mentally active and friendly character but one which is also prone to moodiness, inconsistency, superficiality, restlessness and laziness.

Positive

Adaptable and versatile
Communicative and witty
Intellectual and eloquent
Youthful and lively

Negative

Nervous and tense
Superficial and inconsistent
Cunning and inquisitive

Which three traits do you think are true about you? Please list and give a reason for each.

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Which two traits do you think are false about you? Please list and give a reason for each.

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Cancer / June 22 - July 22

Cancer is the fourth sign of the Zodiac and associated with family and domesticity. Individuals born under this sign are thought to have a kind, emotional, romantic, imaginative, sympathetic, nurturing, and intuitive character, but one which is also prone to changeability, moodiness, hypersensitivity, depression, and clinginess.

Positive

Emotional and loving
Intuitive and imaginative
Shrewd and cautious
Protective and sympathetic

Negative

Changeable and moody
Overemotional and touchy
Clinging and unable to let go

Which three traits do you think are true about you? Please list and give a reason for each.

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Which two traits do you think are false about you? Please list and give a reason for each.

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Leo / July 23 - August 22

Leo is the fifth sign of the Zodiac and is associated with the keywords magnanimous, generous, hospitable, caring, warm, authoritative, active and open. Leos are typically pictured as very dignified and regal. They are hard-working, ambitious and enthusiastic, however they are prone to laziness and can often take "the easy way out." They are known to be exuberant, extroverted, generous with a natural dramatic flair and very creative. They are typically very self-assured, and love taking center-stage in whatever arena they are in.

Positive

Generous and warmhearted
Creative and enthusiastic
Broad-minded and expansive
Faithful and loving

Negative

Pompous and patronizing
Bossy and interfering
Dogmatic and intolerant

Which three traits do you think are true about you? Please list and give a reason for each.

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Which two traits do you think are false about you? Please list and give a reason for each.

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Virgo / August 23 - September 22

Virgo is the sixth sign of the Zodiac, a set of astrological signs, and associated with purity and service. Individuals born under this sign are thought to have a diligent, analytical, self-sufficient, controlled, orderly, and modest character but one which is also prone to fussiness, perfectionism, harsh criticism, coldness, and hypochondria.

Positive

Modest and shy
Meticulous and reliable
Practical and diligent
Intelligent and analytical

Negative

Fussy and a worrier
Overcritical and harsh
Perfectionist and conservative

Which three traits do you think are true about you? Please list and give a reason for each.

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Which two traits do you think are false about you? Please list and give a reason for each.

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Libra/ September 23 - October 22

Libra is the seventh sign of the Zodiac and associated with justice. Individuals born under this sign are thought to have a pleasant, articulate, charming, charismatic, fair, artistic, social, refined, diplomatic, even-tempered and self-sufficient character, but on the negative side, are also thought to be indecisive, flirtatious, extravagant, lazy, analytical, frivolous, impatient, envious, shallow, aloof, and quarrelsome.

Positive

Diplomatic and urbane
Romantic and charming
Easygoing and sociable
Idealistic and peaceable

Negative

Indecisive and changeable
Gullible and easily influenced
Flirtatious and self-indulgent

Which three traits do you think are true about you? Please list and give a reason for each.

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Which two traits do you think are false about you? Please list and give a reason for each.

  • I am not:

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