Astrology Trivia

1. Who was referred to as "the most famous of Greek astrologers"?

From Quiz Reach For The Stars

Answer: Ptolemy

Ptolemy was an Egyptian born astrologer and astronomer who lived under the Roman Empire from AD 90 to AD 168. He wrote a four part book called "Tetrabiblos" which is believed to have been the first documentation and survey of Greek astrology. It has remained for years the basis which has influenced modern astrology as we know it today.

From Quiz Trait Trip Through the Sun Signs

Answer: Cancer

Hypersensitive and moon-ruled Cancer "the crab" natives can suffer with irritability and despondency, but they are also known to be quite affectionate and caring, as well as imaginative and tenacious. They are born between June 22nd and July 23rd.

From Quiz The Dilettante's Guide to Astrology

Answer: Taurus

Taurus (the bull) is the the second sign of the zodiac and ruled by the planet Venus. Taureans' love of good food can sometimes lead to weight problems. They are usually adept in business and trustworthy. However their obsession with routines and stubbornness can sometimes create a bore!

From Quiz Planets and Houses

Answer: Mars

Mars deals with violence (physical and verbal), surgical operations, war, debates, aggression and individualism.

From Quiz Astrology, Unwrapped

Answer: None

The term 'exalt' means that a planet has a more significant influence in the chart from a particular sign, but it is not the sign that the planet rules. Currently, no planet is exalted in Aquarius.

From Quiz Astrological Signs and the Body

Answer: Aries

Fire sign Aries, first of the trine that includes Sagittarius and Leo, is born in March and April, and are ruled by the planet Mars. As the first of the fire signs in the trine, they are uncontrollable at times so must guard against all injuries, in general, but especially involving the facial the head regions.

From Quiz Journey to the Far Side of the Sun

Answer: Leo

Leos are one of the three fire signs (the others are Aries and Sagittarius). Their sign runs from July 23-August 23 and it is the fifth sign of the zodiac. Leos are known for loving the spotlight and being the center of attention. They are also very generous, loving and warm, just like our sun!

From Quiz Libra: The Seventh Sign

Answer: Venus

Venus also rules the Taurus sign. Most of the other planets rule star signs as well. For example, Mercury rules Gemini and Virgo, but Saturn rules Capricorn and Aquarius. The sign (or signs) which the planet rules over is called the planet's domicile (or domiciles).

From Quiz Capricorn

Answer: J. D. Salinger

Based on his way of shying from the public eye and becoming a recluse, he was obviously a Capricorn. We like to get credit for our work, but we're not desperate to be in the spotlight.

From Quiz What's My Element?

Answer: Water

Scorpio is a water sign and according to astrology their emotions run deep, when they feel for something or someone it's very strong.

From Quiz Horoscopes

Answer: Your Sun sign

According to sun sign astrology, your Sun sign is what you and other people around you know you to be. Whether you are creative, neat, shy, lazy or active depends on your Sun sign and the way you perceive yourself. The Moon sign is based on your more emotional, interior side, the part of you most people don't get to see and you might not understand.

From Quiz Aquarius - The Water Bearer

Answer: Uranus & Saturn

Saturn was the first planet linked to Aquarius, Uranus was included when it was discovered in 1781.

From Quiz Perfect Virgo

Answer: 6th

The zodiac's work in this order - Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces.

From Quiz Constellations

Answer: A Flying Horse

If you've seen Pegasus in movies he's always a flying horse. His constellation is in the northern sky. And his name means "Flying Horse".

From Quiz The Angels of the Planets

Answer: Michael

Michael, the Angel of the South, reigns the Sun, Sunday, and Leo in the zodiac. He stands for health, vitality, energy, power, creativity and organization, and so does the sun. He also protects from pride, selfishness and egoism. Some things ascribed to him are the colors yellow and gold, the number 6, lions and all cats, and gold. Ancient deities of the Sun, like Re, Helios or Apollo, are also connected to him. His element is fire. Michael is the patron of all managing directors and other principal functions. He is probably the widest-known archangel, the leader of the last stand between good and evil, the protector of mankind, and the perfect reflection of divine light.

From Quiz Sagittarius

Answer: November 22 - December 21

Scorpio is October 22 - November 21. Libra is September 22 - October 21. Gemini is May 22 - June 21.

From Quiz Astrology 102

Answer: Earth

Of course, a chart could show Earth signs in one of the other planets, but the above signs would point to someone who is not very grounded.

From Quiz Star Signs

Answer: Capricorn

This is my birthday and I am a Capricorn. Capricorns have birthdays from 22 December to 19 January. All 12 signs of the zodiac have a picture symbol to represent them. The goat is the symbol for Capricorn's. Famous people who are Capricorn's include: Marilyn Manson, Richard Nixon, Martin Luther King and Elvis Presley.

From Quiz Astrology for Astrologers

Answer: Trines

An aspect denoting great natural talent, or harmonious flow of energy between the planets involved.

From Quiz Astrology and Personalities

Answer: Libra

Libra the scales! The personality traits of Librans are that they are funny, easy going, tactful and romantic, but they can be flirty and easily led. Their birthstone is an opal or aquamarine and flowers are marigolds. John Lennon was born on 9 October 1940, Oscar Wilde on 16 October 1854 and Deborah Kerr on 30 September 1931.

From Quiz Zodiac Signs

Answer: Aquarius & aquarius

From Quiz Astrology

Answer: Libra & libra

Libras are especially diplomatic just ask Jimmy Carter or myself!

From Quiz Reach For The Stars

Answer: Circle of animals

All but one of the twelve signs of the zodiac are represented by a creature, with the odd one out being Libra which represents the scales of justice. It is well documented that the early origins of ancient astrology was started by the Babylonians and then the Egyptians. After the conquest of Asia by Alexander the Great, astrologers and astronomers translated the documents into Greek and created the signs of the zodiac as we know them today.

From Quiz Planets and Houses

Answer: Jupiter

Jupiter is a very benevolent planet. Neptune is also deals with religion, but in a more intimate level. Jupiter rules churches, Neptune personal spirituality.

From Quiz Astrological Signs and the Body

Answer: Capricorn

Capricorn natives, or goat people, are born in December and January. They rule the teeth and bones, including the kneecap - or patella.

From Quiz Capricorn

Answer: January 17

How interesting that a rubber-faced comedian, a gangster and an actress best known for her role as bubble-headed Rose on "The Golden Girls" would all share the same complex sign.

From Quiz What's My Element?

Answer: Water

Cancer is a water sign and according to astrology this water sign are very emotional and moody at times.

From Quiz Aquarius - The Water Bearer

Answer: Air

There are three star signs to each element (earth, air, fire and water). Aquarius shares the air element with Gemini and Libra.

From Quiz Taurean Traits

Answer: Earth

There are four 'elements' of astrology.

From Quiz Zodiac Star Signs and their Planets

Answer: Cancer

The Moon rules the sign of Cancer. June 22 to July 22. On the downside: Clannish and moody, attached to the past, a worrier and a clinger, jealousy. Your good qualities include: Patient, sensitive, romantic, sociable, and maternal. To identify your own personal feelings and put selfishness aside will be your life's work.

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