第2章 The Traits of Twelve Constellations十二星座的性格

在占星学上，黄道12星座是宇宙方位的代名词，代表了12种基本性格原型。一个人出生时，各星体落入黄道上的位置，正是说明一个人的先天性格及天赋。黄道12星座象征心理层面，反映出一个人的行为表现方式。于是将黄道分成12个星座，称为黄道12星座。

Realize The Traits of Twelve Constellations

十二星座的性格

1 星座的定义

In colloquial usage, a constellation is a group of celestial bodies, usually stars, which appear to form a pattern or picture in the sky. Astronomers today still utilize the term, though the current system focuses primarily on constellations as grid-like segments of the celestial sphere rather than as patterns. A star-pattern that is not officially classed as a constellation is referred to as an asterism. One famous example is the asterism known as the Big Dipper, a term unused by the International Astronomical Union （IAU） as the stars are considered part of the larger constellation of Ursa Major.

In 1922, Henry Norris Russell aided the IAU in dividing the celestial sphere into 88 official constellations. Where possible, these modern constellations usually share the names of their Graeco-Roman predecessors, such as Orion, Leo and Scorpius. While such celestial formations were originally linked to a mythical event, creature or person, the categorization of the night sky into recognizable patterns was important in early land and naval navigation prior to the invention of the compass during the Age of Discovery. With the technical advancement of astronomy, it became important to move from a pattern-based system of constellations to one based on area-mapping, which led to several historic formations becoming obsolete. Out of the modern constellations, 37 lie predominantly in the northern sky, and the other 51 predominantly in the southern. Since much of the southern sky was not visible to classical astronomers based around the Mediterranean Sea, many of the constellations of the far south were named only in the last 300 years, and have no ancient counterparts.

2 性格类型的表达方式

Artistic 艺术型

Artistic personalities are creative by nature, with imaginations that stretch further than others can conceive. These people like to express themselves through their work versus completing structured tasks.

Enterprising 事业型

Enterprising people are leaders. They like to see projects through from start to finish, business ventures in particular. They are doers more than thinkers and are more interested in the “big picture” than the small pieces that make it up.

Investigative 研究型

Investigative people prefer to work alone. They like using logic over imagination, solving problems and mysteries, putting together pieces of a puzzle, precision and science, and they pay extreme attention to detail.

十二星座依次为白羊座、金牛座、双子座、巨蟹座、狮子座、处女座、天秤座、天蝎座、射手座、摩羯座、水瓶座、双鱼座。

Key words & Sentences

关键词句全知道

ARIES——Ruled by the Mars （Mar.21st- Apr.20th）

Adventurous, Energetic, Pioneering, Courageous, Enthusiastic, Confident, Dynamic and Quick-witted.

白羊座 21/03-20/04

优点：喜欢冒险，精力旺盛，乐观进取，英勇无畏，热情积极，生气勃勃，富有机智。

Selfish, Quick-tempered, Impulsive, Impatient, Foolhardy and Daredevil.

缺点：自私自利，性急易怒，冲动任性，缺乏耐性，粗心大意，行事鲁莽。

TAURUS——Rules by the Venus （Apr.21st- May 20th）

Patient, Reliable ,Warmhearted, Loving, Persistent, Determined ,Placid and Security-loving.

Jealous, Possessive, Resentful, Inflexible, Self-indulgent and Greedy.

金牛座 21/04-21/05

优点：耐性十足，值得信赖，古道热肠，深情款款，坚持到底，意志坚决，温和平静，热衷宁静。

缺点：嫉恨猜疑，占有欲强，怨恨心强，不知变通，自我放纵，极度贪婪。

GEMINI——Rules by the Mercury （May 21st- Jun.21st）

Adaptable, Versatile, Communicative, Witty, Intellectual, Eloquent, Youthful and Lively.

Nervous, Tense, Superficial, Inconsistent, Cunning and Inquisitive.

双子座 22/05-21/06

优点：适应性强，多才多艺，善于沟通，富于机智，知性聪明，善于雄辩，朝气蓬勃，活泼可爱。

缺点：容易紧张，精神紧绷，思想浅薄，反复无常，过于圆滑，好管闲事。

CANCER——Rules by the Moon （Jun.22nd- Jul.22nd）

Emotional, Loving, Intuitive, Imaginative, Shrewd, Cautious, Protective and Sympathetic.

Changeable, Moody, Overemotional, Touchy, Clinging and Unable to let go.

巨蟹座 22/06-22/07

优点：感情丰富，富有爱心，富于直觉，想象力强，精明能干，谨慎小心，善解人意，有同情心。

缺点：性情易变，喜怒无常，太情绪化，遇事敏感，不能自立，心事重重。

LEO——Rules by the Sun （Jul.23rd- Aug.22nd）

Generous, Warmhearted, Creative, Enthusiastic, Broad-minded, Expansive and Loving.

Pompous, Patronizing, Bossy, Interfering, Dogmatic and Intolerant.

狮子座 23/07-22/08

优点：慷慨大方，有热心肠，创造力强，热情奔放，心胸宽广，豪爽开朗，有爱心的。

缺点：华而不实，盛气凌人，老板作风，好管闲事，独断专行，不能容人。

VIRGO——Rules by the Mercury （Aug.23rd-Sep.22nd）

Modest, Shy, Meticulous, Reliable, Practical, Diligent, Intelligent and Analytical.

Fussy, A Worrier, Overcritical, Harsh, Perfectionist and Conservative.

处女座 23/08-23/09

优点：谦逊朴素，腼腆害羞，可以信赖，实事求是，勤奋努力，聪明伶俐，分析力强。

缺点：吹毛求疵，杞人忧天，过度苛求，难以相处，追求完美，思想保守。

LIBRA——Rules by the Venus （Sep.23rd-Oct.23rd）

Diplomatic, Urbane, Romantic, Charming, Easygoing, Sociable, Idealistic and Peaceable.

Indecisive, Changeable, Gullible, Easily Influenced, Flirtatious and Self-indulgent.

天秤座 24/09-23/10

优点：处事老练，彬彬有礼，浪漫主义，魅力无敌，极为随和，爱好交际，理想主义，爱好和平。

缺点：优柔寡断，犹豫不决，易受欺骗，易受影响，轻佻浮躁，过于放纵。

SCORPIO——Rules by the Pluto （Oct.24th-Nov.22nd）

Determined, Forceful, Emotional, Intuitive, Powerful, Passionate, Exciting and Magnetic.

Jealous, Resentful, Compulsive, Obsessive, Secretive and Obstinate.

天蝎座 24/10-22/11

优点：处事坚决，性格坚强，感情用事，富于直觉，有影响力，充满激情，有凝聚力。

缺点：善妒爱忌，热衷怨恨，太过好强，太过偏执，偷偷摸摸，顽固倔强。

SAGITTARIUS——Rules by the Jupiter （Nov.23rd-Dec.21st）

Optimistic, Freedom-loving, Jovial, Good-humored, Honest, Straightforward, Intellectual and Philosophical.

Blindly, Optimistic, Careless, Irresponsible, Superficial, Tactless and Restless.

射手座 23/11-21/12

优点：天生乐观，热爱自由，天性快活，有幽默感，好心情，诚恳待人，直率坦陈，聪明过人，贤明泰达。

缺点：盲目乐观，粗心大意，不负责任，思想浅薄，不够老练，不宁静。

CAPRICORN——Rules by the Saturn （Dec.22nd-Jan.20th）

Practical, Prudent, Ambitious, disciplined, Patient, Careful, Humorous and Reserved.

Pessimistic, Fatalistic, Miserly and Grudging.

摩羯座 22/12-20/01

优点：脚踏实地，小心仔细，抱负远大，遵守原则，有忍耐力，谨慎尽责，有幽默感，谦逊严谨。

缺点：消极悲观，听天由命，吝啬贪婪，一毛不拔。

AQUARIUS——Rules by the Uranus （Jan.21st-Feb.18th）

Friendly, Humanitarian, Honest, Loyal, Original, Inventive, Independent and Intellectual.

Intractable, Contrary, Perverse ,Unpredictable, Unemotional and Detached.

水瓶座 21/01-19/02

优点：乐于助人，人道主义，诚实正直，忠诚坚贞，创意无限，独创力强，个性独立，高智商的。

缺点：难以驾驭，叛逆心强，刚愎自用，难以捉摸，理性至上，缺乏感情。

PISCES——Rules by the Neptune （Feb.19th-Mar.20th）

Imaginative, Sensitive, Compassionate, Kind, Selfless, Unworldly, Intuitive Sympathetic.

Escapist, Idealistic, Secretive, Vague, Weak-willed and Easily Led

双鱼座 20/02-20/03

优点：想象力强，感情敏感，悲世悯人，心地仁慈，忘我无私，看淡名利，直觉主义，有同情心。

缺点：逃避现实，理想主义，不够坦率，暧昧不明，意志薄弱，易受影响。

Let's Talk！

开始交流吧！

Li Tao: It's interesting that we have 12 Chinese zodiacs in China, and you have 12 signs in your culture.

李涛：我们中国有十二生肖，而你们西方文化中有十二星座。真有意思。

Mike: It's no coincidence, I think. We do have many things in common, I mean culture.

迈克：我认为这不是巧合。我们有很多共通的东西，我指文化方面。

Li Tao: You speak like a scholar today, forget about it. Let's say something more trivial. What is your sign?

李涛：你今天说话像个学者。咱们换个话题吧。谈点凡人琐事。你的星座是什么？

Mike: I'm Aries. Why?

迈克：我是白羊座。为什么问这个？

Li Tao: Lately I'm interested in horoscopes and Chinese zodiac. I'm really curious about these interesting things.

李涛：我最近对星座和生肖感兴趣。我对它们很好奇。

Mike: Really? Do you believe in them?

迈克：真的吗？你相信星座命理？

Li Tao: I'm not sure. Sometimes the descriptions and analysis sound reasonable.

李涛：也许吧。有时候那些描述和分析有些道理。

Mike: I guess so. What is your sign? And is the character description of it true?

迈克：可能是。你的星座是什么？它的性格描述准确吗？

Li Tao: I am Taurus. It says I have a patient, steadfast and reliable personality. I do!

李涛：我是金牛座。金牛座的人个性耐心，坚定而且可靠。我就是这样的！

Mike: I think so too. You are such a nice person.

迈克：的确。你人很好。

Li Tao: Thank you. To be frank, I don't believe those predictions day's or month's fortunes.

李涛：谢谢。但老实说，我不相信那些每天或每月运势的预测。

Mike: Me either.

迈克：我也不相信。