Zodiac Signs ~ are our personalities designed by the stars?

I am a Libra and am true to my nature to a T. Anyone else find that they are exactly as their Zodiac sign says? Is our personality designed & dictated by the stars? I am so curious.

I've done a full astrology chart (or my mom did) and it was soooo interesting! I found specific elements of myself throughout the 24-page detailed description, some of which contradicted itself. In fact, I find often that I am a walking contradiction, lol.

I saw a sweatshirt for September babies on FB yesterday. It said I wear my heart on my sleeve, have passion like no other and a mouth I can't control, lol. I am not sure about that last one, but the other two are accurate.

I am also interested in numerology. I've done my numerology chart. My "Life Path" number, the most important one, is 11:

The 11 is the most intuitive of all numbers. It represents illumination, a channel to the subconscious, insight without rational thought, and sensitivity, nervous energy, shyness and impracticality. It is a dreamer. The 11 has all aspects of the 2, enhanced and charged with charisma, leadership and inspiration. It is a number with inborn duality, which creates dynamism, and inner conflict with its mere presence. It is a number that, when not focused on a goal beyond itself, can sometimes create inner fears or phobias. The 11 walks the edge between greatness and self-destruction. Its potential for growth, stability and personal power lies in its acceptance of intuitive understanding and of spiritual truths. For the 11, such peace is not found so much in logic, but in faith. It is automatically attuned to the unconscious realms and is known as the psychic’s number. Once it becomes comfortable with its special gifts, it will serve as the spiritual channel between the physical and spiritual worlds. The 11 can also have nervous tension due to the high energy frequency of its number.

my actual sign is aquarius- but because I have alters (who have different birthdays to me), I guess we are also cancer and aries.

I have a semi- interest, I suppose

nothing to the extent of your interest.. I mean I wouldn't know what life path number meant if you never mentioned it etc, but I do like reading the stars

I love Aquarians.. another air sign. My best friend is a Cancer and my sister an Aries.

I like reading the stars too. I don't find general horoscopes to be helpful though. They don't always apply.

Thanks for your reply! ***Hugs****

I thought aquarius was a water sign?

perhaps i'm mistaken

Air sign:

The element of Air is attached to the signs Gemini, Libra and Aquarius... as this is the marker of the intellectual. Airy people are smart thinkers and handle abstract reasoning well. They love to analyze, synthesize and probe. Do you have a dilemma? Hand it over to an Air sign and watch them go to work.

Air Signs are also about communication. These individuals want to get the word out, and it's not likely to be fluff. They are alert, curious and perceptive. The world as seen by an Air sign will be an interesting one, as their analysis and subsequent explanation (hopefully in terms we can understand) will indicate. Those influenced by Air are inventive and clever. They see all sides of the equation and are able to glean the best approach. Balance is important to these airy folk.

So, are Air signers fresh as a summer breeze, or are they howling like the wind? Probably both, depending on when you catch them. While these folks are often calm and collected, they can turn cold if their equilibrium is upset. A word to the wise: There's little upside in baiting an Air sign.

Another plus with Air is that it manifests itself in a most humane way. Those influenced by Air can truly wear another's shoes, as it were. They are objective, cooperative and really want to help make a better world. There's no prejudice with these folks -- just a bright and shiny idealism that can accomplish much.

Air Signs are communicative, intellectual, clever and fair. They can blow hot and cold, though, so beware of a chilly draft!

Don't know much about this subject but I am a Taurus and from what I have read
it really is a very close description of me.

Cool. Interesting how close it is, right?

I found this.... I don't know much about Taurus myself, so I thought I would look it up!

Taurus description (one of them at least):

They are known by the sincerity that they have and the innate amount of perseverance. They are represented by the bull because; they too are strong and powerful like a bull. They do not react unless they are provoked.
These are people who are famed and noted for their determination and perseverance in every walk of life. Since their ruling planet is Venus, they are extremely sensual in nature, and be it the pursuit of material comforts or the pursuit of physical pleasures, the Taurus born are the ones who indulges in them.

They love to enjoy good life. But amazingly enough are dogged and stubborn in their allegiance. They are some of the most dedicated people of the universe. Some believe that Taurus is the people who are most averse to any kind of change, which actually makes them appear extremely stubborn and fixed in approach.

They are not what can be called intellectuals but are sharp and practical. Unfortunately it is their virtue which becomes their vices, like being fixed in notions becomes their dogged nature. However in love they make for caring partners and shower gifts and love on their partners.

Yeah that is pretty close alright

Amazing!

I'm a Pisces.

Not very familiar with the Zodiac, so I hope the sign has some good qualities.

All have many great qualities. Here's one on Pisces! Some great traits!!!

Pisces are the most impressionable of the twelve zodiac signs. Deeply empathetic, they often exhibit a gentle, patient nature, but one that is in want of inspiration. Pisces can be deeply affected by and completely absorbed into their environment.
Pisces adapt well to their circumstances, both good and bad. They are generous, amiable, positive natured people with a deep sense of kindness and compassion. Pisces are highly tuned in to everything around them including the feelings of others.
Pisces are socially popular because of their easygoing and likable manner. They have an uncanny sense of perceiving what a person wants or needs, and delivering it. Pisces are reflexive, preferring to allow circumstances and events to unfold and, only then responding.
Pisces are not typical people. They are too idealistic and impractical for every day run of the mill living. Pisces are sensitive and instinctual rather than bookish or mechanical.
When Pisces find the right situations, they are capable of some incredible deeds. Pisces completely and wholly engage in a chosen path, to the exclusion of everything else. This obsessive compulsive energy can be healthy and not. Pisces can be workaholics (and other kind of -aholics too).

Does this match you at all?

OMG ! It really does match me. Now I'm a believer.

Thank you so much for posting this

Wow! That is so cool! YW!!!

Mine falls upon the first day of Capricorn (December 22nd). There are certainly some similarities, though the depiction is not exceptionally accurate. Really, I am not as attuned to tradition as the Capricorn zodiac is, nor am I obsessively critical on the bounds of the responsibility of others. However, I would consider myself relatively independent.

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Cool thanks! I like to see what my next year may look like, according to the stars, though I read it only once and don't refer to it often.

I'm a Leo. What are my supposed good qualities again? It's been awhile since I actually looked into this so I forgot a lot about them.

Thanks.

I'm a Cancer, and I am fascinated by signs and everything about it. I think I even made a Zodiac thread here once.

Where I believe we are creators of our destiny, I believe our makeup is preordained. I think under the stars we are made up of these traits and how we choose to live our lives with these traits are up to us.

I am glad to hear your best friend is a Cancer! My best friend and soulmate is a Taurus. We go really well together in the Relationship Chart (I believe in that too).

I think my number is 7, if I had did that right. I am not too sure though.

Great thread by the way!

Really, I think rather differently. In my eyes, everyone is provided a basic foundation for who they are, but that premise alone is the mere beginning of an individual's capabilities. Essentially, that makeup of the individual is molded through time, experience, and ambition -- the individual becomes who he ultimately desires to be, at least in reference to personality.

If someone sincerely desires to change, then he may very well become an entirely new person altogether provided the time and passion. A strength may not always develop naturally within the individual, but they may still master its potential with due practice. The most dependent individual may someday become the most independent. The uneducated man may eventually develop into the most well-versed. The slow may become the clever, the weak may become the strong, and the lost may find purpose. If that is precisely what one desires, then in some manner or another, it very well may become a reality.

Zodiacs are enjoyable, though in my personal instance, I have little intention of abiding by a self-fulfilling prophecy of who I might be, regardless of where my future leads me. For, this set of characteristics is simply not who I consider myself, nor are they what I desire. Others might think differently with reference to their own traits, but that is my mere opinion.

How do you even do the number thing? This whole Zodiac thing is rather confusing.

They might be referencing the "lucky numbers" or something similar associated with each respective zodiac (though honestly, I am not entirely sure on this one). Essentially, the zodiacs are twelve varying constellations at different frames of reference from the earth. However, they are additionally represented by different figures within divination. It is supernatural in nature, and each "zodiac" is assigned a specific period of the year, in which individuals born of that time frame are assessed according to their respective Zodiacs. Really, I am not entirely sure how they are assigned to each month, but in astrology, they supposedly serve as a personality assessment.

In short, they are generally utilized as personality appraisals, though they are superstitious. Personally, I am not particularly superstitious myself, so I do not actually believe that they legitimately reflect the personalities of individuals -- not necessarily, that is. They are predetermined by one's birth, and the dates may be listed here:

12 Astrology Zodiac Signs Dates, Meanings and Compatibility

Granted, if you are searching for a personality determinant of your personality upon experience and personal characteristics, then this one is fairly renowned for its fair analyses:

https://www.16personalities.com/personality-types

Yeah, I never did take this Zodiac stuff seriously, however, I do find it rather interesting if nothing else.

Also, I can identify with many of the descriptions about Leos, but not all of them. I don't particularly identify with the description about Leos liking theater, expensive things, or bright colors. The rest of it though is scarily accurate; especially the dislikes and weaknesses.

Here's what that site says for those who are curious:

Leo traits

Strengths: Creative, passionate, generous, warm-hearted, cheerful, humorous
Weaknesses: Arrogant, stubborn, self-centered, lazy, inflexible
Leo likes: Theater, taking holidays, being admired, expensive things, bright colors, fun with friends
Leo dislikes: Being ignored, facing difficult reality, not being treated like a king or queen
People born under the sign of Leo are natural born leaders. They are dramatic, creative, self-confident, dominant and extremely difficult to resist, able to achieve anything they want to in any area of life they commit to. There is a specific strength to a Leo and their "king of the jungle" status. Leo often has many friends for they are generous and loyal. Self-confident and attractive, this is a Sun sign capable of uniting different groups of people and leading them as one towards a shared cause, and their healthy sense of humor makes collaboration with other people even easier.

Leo belongs to the element of Fire, just like Aries and Sagittarius. This makes them warmhearted, in love with life, trying to laugh and have a good time. Able to use their mind to solve even the most difficult problems, they will easily take initiative in resolving various complicated situations. Ruled by the Sun, Leo worships this fiery entity in the sky, quite literally as well as metaphorically. They are in search for self-awareness and in constant growth of ego. Aware of their desires and personality, they can easily ask for everything they need, but could just as easily unconsciously neglect the needs of other people in their chase for personal gain or status. When a Leo representative becomes too fond and attached to their achievements and the way other people see them, they become an easy target, ready to be taken down.

Leo - the Lion in the Cave The story of the Lion always speaks of bravery. This is an animal fearless and impossible to challenge, hurt or destroy, their only weaknesses being fear and aggression towards those they confront. Living in a cave, a Lion always needs to have one, nesting and finding comfort in hard times. However, they should never stay there for long. With their head high, they have to face others with dignity and respect, never raising a voice, a hand, or a weapon, bravely walking through the forest they rule.

Really, the dislikes and weaknesses of Capricorn are actually quite compatible for me, though the "likes" are really not similar at all, those being:

Weaknesses: Know-it-all, unforgiving, condescending, expecting the worst
Capricorn likes: Family, tradition, music, understated status, quality craftsmanship
Capricorn dislikes: Almost everything at some point

What's weird about me is that I also took that 16 personality test that you linked and got INTJ. I have known my personality type for awhile now, but the more I think about this, the more I am coming to the conclusion that I'm more of an ambivert instead of an introvert.

For example, I am a logical being who is good with technology and computers and I often need time alone to recharge, however, I also have a need to be praised and complimented by people and I want to be admired from a distance, which is promoting me to start a Twitch streaming channel and a Facebook fanpage lol.

So yeah, I am a Leo and a NTJ all in one package haha