April 2009

  • Lucky Gemstones of the Zodiac

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    Since the beginning of civilization humans have believed that gemstones have certain powers.  From healing, to bringing good fortune their lore is found in myths, legends and historical accounts from almost every society and culture. Like everything in life each gemstone vibrates to a unique energy pattern, subtly influences everything which surrounds it.  Factor in the effect of gemstones' colors on our psyche and mood,  and it is easy to start to see how carrying a gemstone as a lucky charm might just work.  Well, it can't hurt, right?  Here are the traditional gemstones for each star sign:

    Aries: Since red increases your strength and endurance, you may wish to carry garnets or rubies. Garnets are especially good for the prevention of money loss.

    Taurus: When courage and strength are needed, you will receive assistance through moss agates, which will also help you reach goals and expel negative energies. Read more

  • If you were born today - 27 April

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    Those born under the star sign of Taurus are a complex bunch.  Often cursed by a tendancy for laziness, they are also extremely determined and hard working once they put their mind to something.

    Taurean's born today share their birthday with Coretta Scott King, the widow of Martin Luther King. In the years after her husbands assassination she used her Taurean determination to carry on her husband's fight for racial equality as well as become a prominent figure in the Women's Movement.

    Another determined Taurean born today was Sheila Scott.  Born in 1927, Scott was an ground breaking English female pilot, who broke over 100 aviation records and was the first person to fly over the North Pole in a small aircraft.

    Darcey Bussell, also born today, used her creative Taurean side in her career as a ballerina. Read more

  • Taurus the Bull

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    The Taurus star sign traditionally covers people born between 21 April and 21 May, however the constellation is no longer aligned with these dates, due to equinoxes. Since 2002, the Sun has actually appeared in the Taurus constellation between May 14 to June 19. This is why astrologers urge people to have a personal birth chart done, based on their actual date of birth, in order to give them more accurate horoscope information. Read more

  • If you were born today - 24 April

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    Creative Taurean Robert Penn Warren was born today in 1905.  The author received a 1947 Pulitzer Prize for his novel All the Kings Men and another two Pulitzer Prizes in 1957 and 1979 for his poetry, making him the only person to have won the prize for both fiction and poetry.

    Other creative and determined Taureans born today are Academy Award winning all sining, all dancing actresses Shirley MacLaine and Barbra Streisand. Streisand is also listed 15th on the list of Best-Selling Artists of all time. The two performers are close friends and celebrate their birthday together each year. Read more

  • If you were born today - 23 April

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    If you are celebrating your birthday today, you share the day with who two highly creative Taurean's, the first is who many describe as the greatest writer in the English language, William Shakespeare.  Although Shakespeare's actual birthday is not known it is widely celebrated on this day, which is also St George's Day.  Athough Shakespeare lived from 1564 till 1616,  his works are still highly read and topical today.

    Secondly, the painter J M W Turner was born today in 1775. Turner's style of painting is thought to have laid the foundation for Impressionism and he is commonly known as "the painter of light".

    Also born today in 1899 is Minoru Shirota, the creator of the pro-biotic drink, Yakult. Shirota was inspired by the writings of microbiologist Ilya Ilyich Mechnikov and was determined to find a stronger strain of lactic acid bacteria which could help to kill the harmful bacteria living in human intestines. Read more

  • If you were born today - 22 April

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    Are Taureans really lazy?  With this lot born today, we don't think so!

    Taureans are determined people and Vernon Johns, born on this day in 1892 was determined to change the lives of African Americans.  He was a civil rights leader from the 1920's and is considered the father of the American Civil Rights Movement.

    Another determined Taurean born today, who definitely did not have the Taurean personality trait of laziness is film and television producer Aaron Spelling, as at 2009 Spelling's company holds the record as the most prolific television production company.  His creativity and good business sense led him to create extremely popular TV shows that fit perfectly into the trends of their day.

    Hollywood icon Jack Nicholson is celebrating his birthday today, he is one of only two actors who has been nominated for an Academy Award for acting in every decade since the 1960's.

    Although Taurean's can be la Read more

  • If you were born today - 21 April

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    People born today are the first to be born officially under Taurus, the fixed earth sign. The next few weeks, and in fact months, look good for Taureans,  as the chart is strong for personal relationships and Pluto and the Moon are promising plenty of fresh energy and ideas.  Always practical, Taureans will find this new energy works well with their planning abilities and decisions and goals made now should stand you in good stead for the coming months.  Take some time this week to complete unfinished projects, and clear the deck for new ones so that you are starting on a good footing.

    If you were born today you share your birthday with two very famous English females. Read more

  • Lucky Charms for Taurus

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    Tauruses, (April 20 - May 20) you sometimes get a bad rap as being known for your stubborn and hot-headed ways. However, you also have a lot of great qualities (of course!) Two of these are loyalty and strength, which are very valuable traits to you. Your luck lies in the shape of a horse or even a horse shoe which symbolizes these attributes and embodies your spirit of determination.

    Try adding a silver horse charm to a necklace or bracelet, or pin a horseshoe brooch to your collar. Cuff links with a horseshoe shape or emblem are a great way for Taurean men to attract all of the luck they need to fulfill their destiny. Read more

  • If you were born today - 20 April

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    Aries born today are born on the last official day of the Aries sign, and many of you may display Taurus personality traits mingled with Aries.  Depending on which year you were born,  you may even fall under the Taurus sign of the zodiac.

    If you were born on April 20th, you share your birthday with one of the most famous figures in history, Adolf Hitler who was born on this day in 1889. Read more

  • If you were born today – 16 April

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    Aries like to be first in life, like their star sign and Aries celebrating today, share their birthday with one of the first major film stars, Charlie Chaplin. Chaplin certainly had the Aries personality traits of drive and ambition as his career in the entertainment industry lasted for over 65 years.

    Also born today was Wilbur Wright who with his brother Orville, is generally credited with inventing and building the world’s first airplane and making the first controlled, powered and sustained human flight. Talk about ambition and the guts to follow your dreams.  Aries are certainly rarely timid, and have a real tendancy to throw caution to the wind and follow their passionate ideas, wherever they may take them.

    Actors Peter Ustinov and Jon Cryer were both born today. Ustinov had plenty of Aries energy as he was also a filmmaker, theatre and opera director, screenwriter, television presenter, newspaper and magazine columnist and comedian. Read more