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Western Astrology Signs of the Zodiac
The dates for the Western Astrology Signs of the Zodiac are the same every year:
- Aries, The Ram: March 21 - April 20
- Taurus, The Bull: April 21 - May 21
- Gemini, The Twins: May 22 - June 21
- Cancer, The Crab; June 22 - July 22
- Leo, The Lion: July 23 - August 21
- Virgo, The Virgin: August 22 - September 23
- Libra, The Scales: September 24 - October 23
- Scorpio, The Scorpion: October 24 - November 22
- Sagittarius, The Archer: November 23 - December 22
- Capricorn, the Goat: December 23 - January 20
- Aquarius, The Water Carrier: January 21 - February 19
- Pisces, The Fishes: February 20 - March 20
Vedic Astrology (Indian Astrology) Signs of the Zodiac
The dates for the Vedic Astrology Signs of the Zodiac are the same every year, but they differ from the dates used in Western Astrology:
- Aries, The Ram (Mesha): April 15 - May 15
- Taurus, The Bull (Vrishaba): May 16 - June 15
- Gemini, The Twins (Mithuna): June 16 - July 15
- Cancer, The Crab (Karkata): July 16 - August 15
- Leo, The Lion (Simha): August 16 - September 15
- Virgo, The Virgin (Kanya): September 16 - October 15
- Libra, The Scales (Tula): October 16 - November 15
- Scorpio, The Scorpion (Vrishchika): November 16 - December 15
- Sagittarius, The Archer (Dhanus): December 16 - January 14
- Capricorn, the Goat (Makara): January 15 - February 14
- Aquarius, The Water Carrier (Kumbha): February 15 - March 14
- Pisces, The Fishes (Meena): March 15 - April 14
Chinese New Year 2012: Year of the Dragon
The Chinese New Year in 2012 is the Year of the Dragon, which runs from January 23, 2012 until February 9, 2013, when it is succeeded by the Year of the Snake.
Retrograde and Direct Motion of Planets
A planet is said to switch from direct motion to retrograde motion when its apparent motion across the backdrop of the stars switches from eastwards to westwards. This phenomenon is caused by the difference in the time that the other planets and the Earth take to orbit the sun.
Mercury Retrograde and Mercury Direct 2012
Astrology holds that Mercury is the planet that controls communication and transportation. Followers of Astrology believe that it is time to review and revise your life when Mercury is in retrograde.
Mercury is in retrograde on these dates in 2012:
- March 12 to April 4, 2012
- July 14 to August 7-8, 2012
- November 6 to November 26, 2012
Venus Retrograde and Venus Direct 2012
Venus is in retrograde on these dates in 2012:
- May 15 to June 27, 2012
Mars Retrograde and Mars Direct 2012
Mars is in retrograde on these dates in 2012:
- January 23 to April 13, 2012
Jupiter Retrograde and Jupiter Direct 2012
Jupiter is in retrograde on these dates in 2012:
- October 4, 2012 to January 30, 2013
Uranus Retrograde and Uranus Direct 2012
Uranus is in retrograde on these dates in 2012:
- July 13 to December 13, 2012
Saturn Retrograde and Saturn Direct 2012
Saturn is in retrograde on these dates in 2012:
- February 7 to June 25, 2012
Pluto Retrograde and Pluto Direct 2012
Pluto is in retrograde on these dates in 2012:
- April 10 to September 17-18, 2012
Neptune Retrograde and Neptune Direct 2012
Neptune is in retrograde on these dates in 2012:
- June 4 to November 10-11, 2012
Chiron Retrograde and Chiron Direct 2012
Chiron is in retrograde on these dates in 2012:
- June 11-12 to November 10, 2012
Spring and Autumn Equinoxes 2012
In 2012, the Spring Equinox falls on March 19-20 and the Autumn or Fall Equinox falls on September 22.
Summer and Winter Solstices 2012
In 2012, the Summer Solstice falls on June 20 and the Winter Solstice falls on December 21.
Sources:
AstroProfile web site, accessed on January 26, 2012
Mark Tibbits - A professional writer and educator who writes about Astrology, South Asia/China, the UK, the British Royal Family, and Religion.
