Reach For The Stars Trivia Quiz

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.

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.

Answer: Virgo

Virgo the virgin is the sixth sign of the zodiac and falls between 23rd August and 22nd September. According to Greek myth, Astraea was the star-maiden and virgin goddess of innocence. She was the last goddess to abandon earth and she found her way to the heavens as a celestial virgin to remind everyone not be tempted by wickedness or greed. Virgo is the only astrological sign represented by a female. Still waters run deep with this conservative and cautious star sign, but people look up to Virgos because of their reliability and analytical skills.

Answer: Gemini

Gemini is associated with twins and falls between 22nd May and 21st June, making it the third sign of the zodiac. Greek mythology tells the story of twin brothers, Castor and Pollux. Their mother Leda was impregnated on the same night by the mighty God Zeus and her mortal husband, Tyndareus, King of Sparta.

She gave birth to Helen, Clytemnestra, Castor and Pollux. People born under the star sign Gemini are naturally curious and socially outgoing. Negative traits include a disposition to detach themselves from emotion and a reluctance to finish projects as their curiosity always leads them on to new pastures.

Answer: Sagittarius

Sagittarius (23rd November to 21st December) is depicted by both the archer and the centaur. The symbol for this astrological sign was based on the half human/half horse in Greek mythology called Chiron who is said to have trained the great warrior Achilles in archery. People who fall under this astrological sign are said to be wanderers who seek the truth of knowledge and the meaning of life.

Answer: Scorpio the scorpion

Scorpio people born between October 22nd and November 21st are said to be manipulative and obsessive, with a strong sense of revenge if they are slighted in any way. Orion, the hunter had a favourite hunting partner called Artemis. This made Artemis's brother Apollo very jealous, and it was he who arranged for a giant scorpion to poison and kill Orion. People tend to forget that people born under this astrological sign are loyal and passionate. Once you gain the trust of a Scorpio, you will have an amazing friend for life who will protect you from others with a lash and sting of their tail.

Answer: Aries

Aries is the first sign of the zodiac and falls between 21st March to 20th April. People born under this star sign have traits which include drive and enthusiasm, which is why the sign is represented by a ram. Negative characteristics of the Aries star sign can include arrogance, stubbornness and being confrontational. Jason from Greek mythology sought after the fleece from a golden ram so that he could claim the throne to his kingdom.

Answer: Leo

Leo the lion is the fifth constellation of the Greek zodiac and linked to the first labour of Hercules; a task to capture the Nemean lion. As a penance for killing his wife and sons, Hercules had to complete twelve different tasks. The first was to slay the Nemean lion, an evil monster that could not be killed by mortal man. Hercules fought the lion with his bare hands and strangled him. Born between 23rd July to 22nd August, Leo people are kind, helpful and loyal, but with a tendency to be dominating and possessive.

Answer: Pisces

Pisces is symbolised by a pair of swimming fish. Ruled by Neptune and born between 19th February and 20th March, these people are great friends with intuitive qualities. In Greek mythology, the great God Zeus changed Aphrodite and Eros into a pair of fish so they could swim along the Euphrates River to escape the clutches of the monster, Typhon.

Answer: It was the thirteenth sign of the zodiac

Ophiuchus in English translates as "serpent bearer". It was one of the zodiacal signs listed by the Greek astrologer, Ptolemy, but has not been used in Western culture since. In relation to other zodiac signs and in accordance with the International Astronomical Union, the constellation can be located behind the sun between December 1st to 21st. The symbol of Ophiuchus is that of a man holding a snake and is said to represent a protector against poisons.