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Were You Born April 21 – May 21? You Are A Taurus!

Monkey TaurusThe Zodiac Sign of Taurus—April 21 – May 21

Taurus is an Earth sign, just like Virgo and Capricorn, and has the ability to see things from a grounded, practical and realistic perspective. They find it easy to make money and stay on same projects for years, or until they are completed. What we often see as stubbornness can be interpreted as commitment, and their ability to complete tasks whatever it takes is uncanny. This makes them excellent employees, great long-term friends and partners, always being there for people they love. Earthly note makes them overprotective, conservative, or materialistic at times, with views of the world founded on their love of money and wealth.

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If You Were You Born March 21 – April 20, You Are An Aries!

The Zodiac Sign of Aries— March 21 – April 20

Aries is the first sign of the zodiac, represented by the Ram.

Aries’ personality traits include a strong sense of leadership, individuality and a need to be in charge. Understanding Aries traits can help you get along with this sign in love, work and life. Aries might be well known for some of their more brash traits and characteristics but what many don’t realize is they also have an extremely thoughtful and generous side too. When it comes to their loved ones they would give them just about anything if it would help to make them happy! Read More →

Were You Born February 20 – March 20? You Are A Pisces!

You Are A Pisces

The Zodiac Sign of Pisces— February 20 – March 20

Pisces is the twelveth sign of the zodiac, represented by the Fish.

Pisces

Pisces

Pisces is the last sign of the Zodiac, which renews its cycle at the end of winter. As the final sign of the Zodiac, it experiences the energy of the entire eleven prior signs of the Zodiac calendar. It is a compassionate and empathic sign, able to feel and reflect the feelings of others. It is the sign that governs the subconscious and thus our imagination and dreams. Wise but self-destructive and sometimes gullible, it can be out of touch with reality and may nurse unhealed wounds to the point of being self-destructive. Yet it is also romantic, artistic, imaginative and kind.

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Why Do We Celebrate Valentine’s Day?

Why Celebrate Valentine’s Day?

Every year, women fantasize about what wonderful romantic gifts are awaiting them on this special day of romance, Valentine’s Day. Quite often it is not the gorgeous jewelry they were lusting over. Most often it’s a bouquet of flowers and a box of chocolate, at least in the United States. Occasionally, at a cozy, trendy restaurant, there will be a profession of love and an engagement ring of at least one carat presented to the soon-to-be fiancee by her romantic boyfriend, on bended knee. Everyone in the restaurant will applaud and congratulate the happy couple. Then they ride off into the sunset, preferably in their Ferrari or Lamborghini or …

At least that what happens in the movies, right?

We decided to look deeper into this holiday, Valentine’s Day. When did it begin? Why? How did it become associated with romance and love?

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