Greetings fellow star-gazers and astrology enthusiasts! Are you tired of your horoscope just telling you that you’re going to have a good day, or that love is just around the corner? Well, fear not my celestial friends, because today we’re going to dive deep into the mystical and mysterious world of the 12 zodiac signs archetypes.
As we all know, each of the 12 zodiac signs has its own unique characteristics, quirks, and personality traits that make them stand out from the crowd. But have you ever wondered where these traits come from? What ancient wisdom lies behind the symbols and imagery of each sign?
Well, get ready to have your mind blown as we decode the archetypes of the zodiac signs! From the courageous and confident Aries, to the sensitive and emotional Pisces, we’ll explore the hidden meanings and ancient myths behind each sign.
Now, for the purposes of this articles, let’s imagine that we are all on a space ship going to a far away and unknown planet…and the space ship has just landed on said planet…
Aries
Aries is the first sign of the zodiac…and are also most likely the first ones out of the ship. In fact, as soon as that ship lands, they are out of the doors! Maybe they are even still in their underwears. The fact is, they are so excited about this new adventure that they want to be the first out…and hell with caution.
Who cares if the air is poisonous…if the planet is inhabited with ferocious predators, they just want to be the first to see it. They probably have no provisions for the trip or any survival gear ready for all that it matters, they are just up for a new adventure.
For Aries are chargers, they are making their way and are always in a “me, me, me” attitude. It’s not that they are necessary selfish on purpose, it’s simply the way they thing. They have a strong instinct; they feel and just act upon it. They are great at starting things but are not always seeing it through. They just do it.
They are curious and exciting about new things, a bit impatient, it always needs to go fast. Act and think later should be their motto. They forget anyone else is there, and this is the shadow side of that sign. They do their things and like to fight a lot for their point. They have a lot of masculine energy that drives survival. They are go getter and are wired on instincts, so they don’t need to ask a lot of people…if any at all.
Taurus
Now Taurus is the 2nd one out of the ship, running after Aries with their own backpack and Aries’s backpack too. If Aries is unprepared…they are overprepared. Like what if they are out on this planet for longer than planned? Might as well bring 10 pairs of underwears…just in case you know? And mosquito repellent…and sunscreen…and a tent…and a mattress…and a sleeping bag (ok maybe 2 of those).
Taurus might be a bit slower to react, but they are really resourceful…and they definitely do not pack light. They often pack too much because who knows what they’ll need…just in case they need it. On the same train of thought, they are also very much about the material world. They know about money, how to earn it, how to manage it and how to spend it.
They definitely enjoy the finer things in life, everything they have or experience need to be of the best quality. This is mainly because they appreciate beauty, art and comfort. It doesn’t necessarily makes them vain, they just like anything that looks and feels luxurious.
They are rocks, calm, steady and solid, but also quite stubborn. You cannot push them until they are ready, it needs to come from them. But they are super loyal, they will hold on to you for dear life…even if it’s toxic. Once they decide they are committed…they see it through the end.
They have blinders on…they can be so fixated on something that they overlook the bigger picture. This is the shadow side of Taurus…they get easily into a routine because they need reliable things, stable things and even if that routine is toxic, it is what they know and it can be really hard for them to break out of that mold.
Gemini
As soon as Gemini gets out of that space ship, they are already trying to establish the planet’s first community. For Gemini is the connector, the community, they build connections, interactions, communication, they bring people together. They are the mayor of the town, the chief of the community. They are connected to social media, basically they are involved in everything that can connect them to the people.
Gemini is also the twins, so they can be a little two faces. Their mood can literally change in 2 seconds and then be back at their original mood 2 seconds latter. This is actually a side effect of their very active mind. They are witty, sharp, quick, they want to know everything. They jump from an idea to another. They need mental stimulation to not get bored.
Jack of all trade, master of none, they like to dabble in everything. They like to know about everything. They have huge curiosity and are social butterflies. The shadow side of that sign is that they sometimes can’t commit and have a tendency to white lie because they get a bit too much into the story. It doesn’t make them bad people. Gemini can simply have some trouble focusing their mind on only one thing at a time.
Cancer
Now that the community is taking shape and that Gemini is basically organizing all the social contacts of the planet, Cancer comes along to make sure that community feels at home on their new planet. For Cancers are all about connections, family, emotions, safety and security. They are sensitive and need grounding and are home creators and maker. They have the mama bear energy; they protect their close circle.
Just like the crab, they are hard on the outside and soft on the inside…once you get to know them and pierce their shell. The shadow side of Cancer is that they are so sensitive that their emotions can go up and down, like a rolling wave. At some point, they can even get into victim mentality and get wrapped up in their emotional world.
But overall, they make their environment feel nice for people by creating a very home like vibe. Cancer is the nurturing sign of the zodiac and they love to care for those who are part of their closest circle…even if those people are toxic. For once Cancer decides that they want you in their circle, it’s very hard for them to let go. They will then have a tendency to take back in people who doesn’t deserve their energy.
Leo
The party on this new planet cannot start before Leo makes his entrance…and what a grand entrance this is gonna be. Expect red carpet to roll out of that space ship for Leo to walk out and for shouters to announce his arrival. For Leo loves to have the spotlight on him and lives for other people’s attention. They are a bit extra and they love to be notices…like big time.
They love to be the light of the party, have fun and make sure everyone has fun too. They want to inspire people to live their best life as much as they live theirs. They usually are managers and leaders and hate to be told what to do. They are very proud…sometimes too much.
They sometimes have to manage their ego to not let it inflate to much and get down of their “me, me and me” vibe. They want to use their creativity to inspire people and lead others to have fun. They take charge and are generally doers. If a Leo tells you they will take care of stuff…then they will take care of stuff.
Virgo
Once Virgo gets out of the ship…they just cannot believe at how much of a mess that planet is! First there are probably a bunch of hanged over people from that party Leo threw, but there is probably rubbish everywhere too. Time for a huge organization of the place…starting by distributing Aspirin to those poor morning after party sick people.
For Virgos, it’s all about the health, the body and the physical realm. They are all about self sufficiency, completing oneself, be one with oneself. They have a strong mind and body connection. You can expect them to be into yoga, medicine, natural remedies…and to get a bit to the over perfectionist side and be a bit too harsh on themselves.
They are there to make sure the healing is done from the mind to the body to the soul. They want to fix things, organise and get a structure and routine in place. Their goal is to make the lives of people simple and organised. They need things to be perfect, they see faults into everything…sometimes too much.
The shadow side of a Virgo is the need to have control over everything. Their need to have everything just perfect according to their plans can lead them to be harsh on people and borderline tend to control their actions and behavior. They can be control freaks but deep down, it is often from a place of care.
Libra
So, once it’s their turn to exit the ship…Libra are not doing so by themselves. They need to go out with their partner at the same time. For when Libra finds someone they like, the become tied to the hip to them.
Libra loves relationship…they cannot be alone and cannot make up their mind, while also being very much into themselves. He is the opposite of Aries, if Aries is I, Libra is we. Libra doesn’t like being alone and needs to find harmony at all cost. Finding a partner can be quite complicated for them for they have trouble making definite decisions, but once they do, they have a hard time to let go. They always look good because they are connected to arts and beautiful things in life. They love beautiful things too.
Being the balance sign, they hate conflict and have a tendency to avoid it at all cost…even if it means agreeing to things they do not agree it…or cheating on a partner because they do not want the trouble of going into the separation drama. Ultimately, that desire to avoid conflict at all cost can lead Libra to move out of their power…and that is the shadow sign of Libra.
As much as they want everyone else in their life to feel good, that can often create more conflict and drama because of their avoidance behaviors. That can eventually lead them to be resentful because they just want to do their thing, be in harmony, peace and balance…even though their behavior sometimes screams the exact opposite.
Scorpio
Once Scorpio joins the party on the new planet…the first thing that they do is to get informed on all the drama and little secrets that might be happening…for Scorpio are born investigators. They want to merge with people, they want to get into the deepest secrets ever.
They have a tendency to judge and find everyone’s problem. But they will not let you into their’s unless they want to…they are the poker face of the zodiac, they will not show you anything unless they allow you to. They do not show their emotions or their problems. That doesn’t mean they are not emotional…it’s in fact the total opposite. Being a water sign, they feel deeply, but it’s all internal.
They analyse everything and read people really well. They know the inner workings of what is going on, see everything. Once committed, they are very loyal to their partners. The thing with Scorpio is that they have immense power but don’t always know how to use it.
If there is one thing about them, it’s that you do not want to fuck with a Scorpio. That’s the shadow side of them. An unevolved Scorpio will sting you if you hurt them, they lash out if they don’t yet know how to have control. They can verse into jealousy and manipulation if their power is not used in the good ways. In fact, they can get even get too involved into people’s business because they want to merge so much with people.
If a Scorpio gets borderline invasive on you, don’t take it personal. It’s actually a sign that they care.
Sagittarius
When Sagittarius get out of that ship (and now one can really say when this is actually gonna happen), he is ready for adventures! In fact, he cannot wait to explore every last corner of that new planet and live a bunch of different new things. And even though he is a bit late to the party…he will tell you exactly how things should be done around this planet. Don’t expect them to settle in a new home just yet.
Sagittarius basically have their own schedule; they do their own thing at their own time…like what is time anyway. They think they are always right; they know so much that they now need to teach it to everyone who basically needs to be enlighten (accordingly to them).
People with strong beliefs on things are Sagittarius or have a lot of it. Those people need freedom because they need to roam and go with the flow, wherever life takes them. They have a wild side that you can’t tame. You can’t try to control them. They are shooting up to the stars because it’s all about possibilities and the unlimited.
They need to experience things, go out there and see the world, try different things by themselves. They need to expand their consciousness, get in touch with their spirituality and the theology because they want to evolve. They are truth teller, they say it as it is, very blunt, and this can be the shadow side of that sign.
Sagittarius are not connecting as much as others because they just do their own thing and can burn bridges easily, though not always consciously. It’s really hard for them to commit because they just do not want to settle for anything. They refuse to get into anything that could eventually cut their freedom short.
Capricorn
When that sign gets out…expect the industrial revolution to start happening on that new planet. Now that the community is well established, it is time to turn that new planet into something that can make a profit…and Capricorn is just the person needed to build that new empire.
Capricorn always needs to know what is going on. They are the empire builders; they need to build something bigger than themselves because it turns them on to be successful and run businesses and make money. They are actually very spiritual because they have focus, commitment, dedication and make the time for it. They take their time to build that success and by the time they get there, they have so much experience and wisdom that they can basically teach it to other, they become wisdom keepers.
They are serious and focused and usually bloom with age. They like high end stuff, the rare expensive stuff, the finest expensive thing to show their status, they have to dress like the boss. The shadow side of that sign is that they can be 0 emotions…they have a heart, but its walled in. They are very cut throat and can often pass for heartless and a bit cruel at time.
Aquarius
Now that things seem to be quite settled on this planet…it might be time for Aquarius to join the party and ask those people what are the long-term goals there. I mean it’s great to have businesses and fun and all…but what about the future?
Aquarius marches to the beat of their own drums. They do what they want to do. They are visionaries, change makers, creatives and want to improve the collective by doing something different. They see the flaws in the current system and push for change. They shake things up.
They know what to bring in for a better future. They are big into reforms; they are the mad scientists doing their own experiences. They live for group creativity and want to evolve as a group. They get everyone together towards a better future.
The shadow side of that sign is that sometimes they can be so detach that they’ll be very aloof, having trouble feeling their own feelings because they are a lot in their head and can also have trouble with relationships. They can be a bit of a rebel and get into extreme practices which turns people off.
Pisces
The last one to come out is Pisces and they are the ones who bring it all together with spirituality and connexion to Universe. For human beings are part of a bigger thing called Universe and Pisces are there to remind them of that.
Pisces are known for channeling a lot and fighting the battle between being in the physical and the spiritual world. They show others the spiritual realm and that connection with Spirit can lead them to romanticized everything. That constant download of information from other realms which lead them to be misunderstood and sometimes confusing.
Most of all, they are compassionate, intuitive, addictive and escapist. They are a bit on a cloud, a spiritual cloud and it is sometimes a slippery slope. This is the shadow side of that sign. They are such empaths that they are a sponge and often give too much.
They sacrificed themselves to much, they have their heart so open they often forget about themselves. Most people who have addictions have strong addictions because it’s an escape because it’s hard to be on earth for them. They sometimes see too much good in people, can get into toxic relationships and become martyrs because they see the souls and the potential and forget to see the here and now.
Conclusion
In conclusion, we’ve delved deep into the archetypes of the 12 zodiac signs and uncovered some fascinating insights into the personalities of each sign. From the fiery Aries to the mystical Pisces, each sign has its unique strengths and weaknesses, quirks and characteristics.
But let’s not forget, these archetypes are just a guide, and every individual is much more than their zodiac sign. There are always exceptions to the rule, and astrology should be taken with a grain of salt.
However, it’s hard to resist the temptation of reading your horoscope and seeing what the stars have in store for you. And who knows, maybe there’s some truth to it after all. After all, Mercury retrograde never fails to mess with our lives, right?
So, whether you’re a steadfast Taurus, a free-spirited Sagittarius, or a sensitive Cancer, embrace your zodiac sign and all its quirks. And remember, at the end of the day, you’re the master of your own destiny, and the stars can only guide you so far.
