Understand Your Horoscope: A Guide to Zodiac Signs

Beginner | July 18, 2025

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What is a Horoscope?

Have you ever heard of a horoscope and zodiac sign? It’s like a special map of the sky!

Horoscopes in Astrology

In astrology, a horoscope shows where the Sun, Moon, planets, and zodiac signs were at a certain time. This is often the time someone was born. People use horoscopes to learn about themselves and guess what might happen in the future. They believe that stars and planets can affect our lives on Earth.

Personal vs. General Horoscopes

While a truly personal horoscope needs your exact birth details, most daily horoscopes you read are general messages for your Sun sign.

The 12 Zodiac Signs and Their Meanings

What Is a Horoscope and Zodiac Sign

There are 12 different zodiac signs. Each sign takes up a small part of the sky. These signs came from ancient times, about 2,500 years ago, from a place called Babylonia. The 12 signs are Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces. Each sign has its own special personality traits, like strengths and weaknesses.

The Four Elements

Astrologers also group these signs into four “elements.” There’s Fire (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius), Earth (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn), Air (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius), and Water (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces). These elements help describe what kind of person you might be. For example, Fire signs are often energetic, while Water signs can be emotional.

Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Horoscopes

Newspapers usually print horoscopes every day, week, or month. They give advice about different parts of your life, such as love, your job, money, and your health. It’s like getting a little peek into what the day might hold for you!

A Real-Life Example

For example, on July 16, 2025, The Indian Express newspaper shared new horoscope predictions. They gave general advice for all twelve zodiac signs. If you are an Aries, you are advised by your horoscope not to get distracted. For Taurus, it was important to trust your feelings. Gemini was told to take care of personal matters, and Cancer should go at their own speed.

The horoscopes also gave specific advice for love and career. For love, Aries might learn new things about their relationships. Taurus was encouraged to think about past relationships. Gemini might even develop a crush at work! For career and money, signs like Sagittarius and Aries were told to avoid easy shortcuts and think about their long-term plans. These daily messages help people think about their day.

Vocabulary

Horoscope (noun): A chart of the sky used in astrology to analyze character and predict future events.
*Example: “My horoscope said I would have a lucky day.”
Astrology (noun): The study of how the positions of stars and planets might influence human events and character.
*Example: “She reads books about astrology to learn about her future.”
Celestial (adjective): Relating to the sky or outer space.
*Example: “The moon and stars are celestial bodies.”
Influence (verb): To affect or change how someone or something develops, behaves, or thinks.
*Example: “Bad weather can influence our travel plans.”
Zodiac (noun): An imaginary belt in the sky, divided into twelve sections, each named after a constellation and a sign.
*Example: “There are twelve signs in the zodiac.”
Constellations (noun): Groups of stars that form recognizable patterns and are usually named after animals or mythological figures.
*Example: “The Big Dipper is a famous constellation.”
Originating (verb): Beginning to exist or to be produced at a particular time or place.
*Example: “Many old traditions are originating from ancient cultures.”
Associated (adjective): Connected with something else.
*Example: ” Astrologists have associated each zodiac sign with certain personality traits.”
Dissemination (noun): The act of spreading information or knowledge widely.
*Example: “The internet helps with the dissemination of news quickly.”
Guidance (noun): Advice or information aimed at resolving a problem or difficulty, especially as given by an authority.
*Example: “The teacher offered guidance to the students.”

Discussion Questions (About the Article)

What is a horoscope, according to the article?
How many zodiac signs are there, and can you name a few?
What are the four “elements” mentioned, and what kind of signs belong to them?
What kind of advice did The Indian Express give for Aries on July 16, 2025?
How do daily, weekly, or monthly horoscopes typically help people?

Discussion Questions (About the Topic)

Do you read your horoscope often? Why or why not?
Do you believe that celestial bodies can influence our lives? Why do you think that?
What is your zodiac sign, and do you think its personality traits match you?
Would you prefer a personalized horoscope or a general one? Why?
How do you think horoscopes might help people, even if they don’t believe in them completely?

Related Idiom

Read the tea leaves
Meaning: To try to predict what will happen in the future by looking for clues in current events.
Example: “It’s hard to read the tea leaves about the economy right now, but some experts are hopeful.”

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This article was inspired by: July 16, 2025 – The Indian Express