Гороскопы, знаки зодиака окружают нас повсюду. Волей неволей мы сталкиваемся с ними постоянно: с телеканалов телевиденья, с радио, и даже с газет. Вряд ли найдется тот, кто ни разу не слышал зодиакальный гороскоп или не знает названия знаков зодиака. Существуют даже те, кто выбирает спутников жизни, согласно зодиакольному знаку, т.к. верят что знак зодиака напрямую влияет на характер и судьбу личности.
Так давайте же узнаем, как на английском будут знаки зодиака, и рассмотрим краткую характеристику каждого знака.
Fire |
Earth |
Air |
Water |
Aries |
Taurus |
Gemini |
Cancer |
Leo |
Virgo |
Libra |
Scorpio |
Sagittarius |
Capricorn |
Aquarius |
Pisces |
А теперь давайте узнаем, какую характеристику дают английские астрологи на каждый знак зодиака.
Итак, английская характеристика знаков зодиака:
ARIES
Element: Fire
Favorable Colors: Red |
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Group: Emotional |
Lucky Gem: Diamond |
Ruling Planet: Mars |
Chinese Counterpart: Dragon |
Opposite Sign: Libra |
Cross/Quality: Cardinal |
Aries Personality:
Man who was born under this sign is very energetic, impulsive and boisterous. He is dynamic, courageous, competitive, eager and sometimes very stubborn. Aries is the pioneer in everything from work-related projects to parties with friends.
Also he possesses a certain amount of independent thinking and reasoning faculty. So that is why he can be very capable and the strict followers of convention. Aries loves very much such kind of science like philosophy. It is no wonder, because man born who was under this sign has his own strict system of morality.
Unfortunately, very often he speaks more, than does something. So it is necessary to support him and compliment to put him to action. Aries is the great lover of art and beauty.
TAURUS
Element: Earth
Symbol: The Bull |
Favorable Colors: Pink |
Group: Emotional |
Lucky Gem: Emerald |
Ruling Planet: Venus |
Chinese Counterpart: Snake |
Opposite Sign: Scorpio |
Cross/Quality: Fixed |
Taurus Personality:
Man who was born under this sign is solid, dependable, strong, stubborn, stable and very conservative so that is why Taurus is one of the most responsible sign. He is materialist and loves valuable things. Taurus is hard-working; he always carries things to completion. He respects rules and laws, but also he has his own principles and standards. He is very creative person who likes making things with his own hands.
Person born under this sign has good memory, intuition, imagination and intellect. He can be great journalist, writer and even businessman. Also Taurus is a sensual, tactile sign. Touch is very important for him in everything. He is reserved, but when angered, he becomes furious like the bull.
GEMINI
Element: Air
Symbol: The Twins |
Favorable Colors: Green |
Group: Emotional |
Lucky Gem: Agate |
Ruling Planet: Mercury |
Chinese Counterpart: Horse |
Opposite Sign: Sagittarius |
Cross/Quality: Mutable |
Gemini Personality:
Man who was born under this sign is extremely versatile. There are at least two characters in one man, and you never can be sure which one is before you. Gemini is very contradictory sign, on one hand he is talkative, outgoing, cheerful, flirtatious, expressive, joyous, but at the same time he can be very gloomy, serious, reserved, taciturn, and restless. So Gemini is very interesting person and you never get bored in his company. As all air sign Gemini love beautiful and expensive things. They like doing many things at the same time but rarely finish it. Frankly speaking Gemini is Jack of all trades but masters of none. The only thing there they can be experts is mathematical sciences.They have to be very circumspect with the opposite sex.
CANCER
Element: Water
Symbol: The Crab |
Favorable Colors: White, Silver |
Group: Emotional |
Lucky Gem: Pearls |
Ruling Planet: Moon |
Chinese Counterpart: Goat |
Opposite Sign: Capricorn |
Cross/Quality: Cardinal |
Cancer Personality:
Man who was born under this sign is really devoted, honest, sentimental, empathetic, tender, emotional, intuitive, smart, unbending, and industrious. He appreciates money and never wastes it. Sometimes he even can be very miserly. Cancer is a man of family, there is nothing more important than his family and relatives. He loves children very much. Nevertheless Cancer is seldom happy in love and marriage. This sign is leader among people with broken hearts and sorrowful love stories.
Cancer feels other people’s pain and mood. And these extreme sensitiveness and sympathy can be cause of Cancer’s illness like nervous break-down. The bad qualities of his character are moral cowardice and excessive caution.
LEO
Element: Fire
Symbol: The Lion |
Favorable Colors: Gold, Orange |
Group: Intellectual |
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Ruling Planet: Sun |
Chinese Counterpart: Monkey |
Opposite Sign: Aquarius |
Cross/Quality: Fixed |
Leo Personality:
Man who was born under this sign is creative, energetic, outgoing, charming, sharp-witted, quick, gorgeous, courageous, and noble. Leo attracts much attention in every company because of his fetching behavior and appearance. As a rule person born under Leo sign is very pleasant; there is certain magnetism in his personality. He is a leader in everything and he wants to be a leader. Leo likes to compete. So he is enough ambitious and even can be avaricious and cruel. That is why he has to restrain his temper. But what is the most interesting when it is dealing with his family the powerful Leo can turn into the obedient kitten. So if Leo loves his partner very much, he can be very dependent on him. In spite of it Leo always has his own opinion. Leo is great lovers of literature and fine art.
VIRGO
Element: Earth
Symbol: The Virgin |
Favorable Colors: Green, Brown |
Group: Intellectual |
Lucky Gem: Sardonyx |
Ruling Planet: Mercury |
Chinese Counterpart: Rooster |
Opposite Sign: Pisces |
Cross/Quality: Mutable |
Virgo Personality:
Man who was born under this sign is very diligent, intelligent, industrious, careful, gentle, decent, friendly, reliable, well-behaved, delicate, thrifty and really accurate man. He loves accuracy in everything. So you can be sure that Virgo is honest and respectable person who can be very good friend and wife/husband. But you also have to be very orderly person to suit Virgo. This sign is the most dedicated to serving, he sees his life meaning in care about and support of other people. Virgo is possessor of deep sense of the humanity. Also Virgo is really sensible and thoughtful; he analyses a lot before acting. So that is why Virgo is a great thinker, he can judge things from a glance. Virgo has a great influence on people because of his significant intellect; he can be good writers or philosophers.
LIBRA
Element: Air
Symbol: The Scales |
Favorable Colors: Blue |
Group: Intellectual |
Lucky Gem: Sapphire |
Ruling Planet: Venus |
Chinese Counterpart: Dog |
Opposite Sign: Aries |
Cross/Quality: Cardinal |
Libra Personality:
Man who was born under this sign is very erudite, judicial, and broad-minded. Libra prefers cooperation than leadership; he finds himself in partnership. So Libra is the great partner. He feels and understands senses of other people. So Libra never stays alone; he has many friends because he cannot image his life without company. Libra is the big idealist and builds castles in the air. He is extremely fair, detests lies and violence. Libra can sacrifice his life at the altars of true and law. He can become a great jurist and even political leader because he has exact influence over masses thanks to his extravagant way of thinking. Though as it said above Libra prefers partnership. He not really cares about what other people think about him, because he always has well-considered opinion on everything. Also he has extraordinary intuition.
SCORPIO
Element: Water
Symbol: The Scorpion |
Favorable Colors: Dark Reds, black |
Group: Intellectual |
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Ruling Planet: Pluto, Mars |
Chinese Counterpart: Pig |
Opposite Sign: Taurus |
Cross/Quality: Fixed |
Scorpio Personality:
Man who was born under this sign is very sly, dexterous, dignified, resolute, fickle, penetrating, rational, confident, and thoughtful. Scorpio combines both all leaders’ characteristics and thinker’s. He can control all his feelings and even conceal it. So when it is necessary he can be very silent and even looks like bashful and shy person, but it is false. Scorpio is a superior inventor. Thanks to his passion for new experience and entertainment he has many friends in all spheres of human activity. Scorpio has the set of his ideals and opinions, but doesn’t feel a need for their discussion like Libra needs it. All scorpions can be very talented dancers. And they can be really happy in marriage with the partner of the same hot temperament.
SAGITTARIUS
Element: Fire
Symbol: The Archer |
Favorable Colors: Purple |
Group: Theoretical |
Lucky Gem: Topaz |
Ruling Planet: Jupiter |
Chinese Counterpart: Rat |
Opposite Sign: Gemini |
Cross/Quality: Mutable |
Sagittarius Personality:
Man who was born under this sign is very inquisitive, energetic, active, optimistic, enthusiastic and really changeable. So as a rule all people burn under the Sagittarius sign are extroverts.
It is the most broad-minded sign with the richest range of interest. Sagittarius is fond of all new activities; he is great traveler and joker. It seems that he tries to test everything in searching of the meaning of life. But Sagittarius is not big romantic or inventive person, like Gemini can be. Sagittarius can become enough good businessmen and even keeps conservative views. This man is honest, affable, polite, friendly, and generous; he is like a noble knight from all well-known fairytale. Sagittarius is inclined to generous and decent actions. But he is prone to prompt actions, that is why it is rather difficult to understand and communicate with him.
CAPRICORN
Element: Earth
Symbol: The Goat |
Favorable Colors: Brown |
Group: Theoretical |
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Ruling Planet: Saturn |
Chinese Counterpart: Ox |
Opposite Sign: Cancer |
Cross/Quality: Cardinal |
Capricorn Personality:
Man who was born under this sign is very rational, conventional, professional, down-to-earth, practical, stoic, perseverance and serious. He is real present for employer, because Capricorn is great specialist; he achieves perfection in his job. So it is hardly possible to compete with him in professional matter. Capricorn is extraordinary hardworking person. But perhaps all these characteristics are explained by one real Capricorn’s passion – it is money. Capricorn is the one sign in zodiac who loves and appreciates money so much. He loves expensive and high quality products. So Capricorn needs money, it is enough difficult for him to restrain himself in purchasing. His worst characteristic feature is revenge.
AQUARIUS
Element: Air
Symbol: The Water Bearer |
Favorable Colors: Turquoise |
Group: Theoretical |
Lucky Gem: Turquoise |
Ruling Planet: Uranus, Saturn |
Chinese Counterpart: Tiger |
Opposite Sign: Leo |
Cross/Quality: Fixed |
Aquarius Personality:
Man who was born under this sign is very contradictory and multifaceted person. Like in Gemini it seems that there are different people inside Aquarius. He is shy and boastful, quiet and noisy at the same time. Anyway Aquarius is highly intellectual, logical, and temperamental. He is really eccentric, energetic and possesses great analytical abilities that help him to make the correct decisions in every difficult situation. So Aquarius is the great problem-solver. He is really gifted person, who can be excellent dancer, singer, artist, actor, writer, philosopher, and all these thank to his great imagination and extravagant style. Needless to say that Aquarius has a lot of friends. He is really devoted friend and partner. Unfortunately Aquarius cannot control himself when provoked, and he can tell very rude words when he is in bad mood.
PISCES
Element: Water
Symbol: The Fish |
Favorable Colors: Sea-Green |
Group: Theoretical |
Lucky Gem: Moon Stone |
Ruling Planet: Neptune, Jupiter |
Chinese Counterpart: Rabbit |
Opposite Sign: Virgo |
Cross/Quality: Mutable |
Pisces Personality:
People who were born under this sign are very different. It is the last sign in zodiac, so it combines different characteristics. But generally they are gentle, modest, honest, engaging and extremely friendly. They can get on with people of all material status, tastes, and habits. So they can be really good friends. Pisces are not leaders, but they play great part in every company, group. They can sympathize, comfort and support other people. As rule Pisces are conservative and orthodox in religious views. But they are hasty, anxious, and restless; there is some obscure thirst inside them. So Pisces are fond of all mystery things, like mythology, chiromancy and occult sciences. They can be really stubborn, ambitious and diffident at the same time.
A напоследок выучите эти полезные слова связанные с астрологическим прогнозом и знаками зодиака:
astrologer – астролог
astrological forecast – астрологический прогноз
astrology – астрология
be born under the sign of – родиться под знаком
compatibility – совместимость
daily/weekly/monthly/yearly horoscope – гороскоп на день/неделю/месяц/год
fortuneteller – гадалка
gypcy – цыганка
horoscope – гороскоп
leap year – високосный год
read fortune – предсказать кому-л. судьбу
read somebody’s palm – гадать по руке
unlock the mystery – раскрыть тайну
zodiac sign – знак зодиака
Верите в астрологию или лишь изредка для смеха читаете гороскоп на день? В данном случае, это не столь важно. Основная цель нашего "астрологического" мини-урока, проверить навыки понимания и чтения на английском, а заодно для интереса найти совпадения в описаниях знаков зодиака и своем характере. Have fun!
Look at these pics of star signs and read about yourself and your friends. Have fun!
Aries
Aries people are creative, adaptive, and insightful. They can also be strong-willed and spontaneous. Aries people are very ambitious often making them over-achievers in anything they set their mind on.
- strong-willed - решительный, волевой
- set once"s mind on smth - стремиться к чему-либо
Taurus
Taurus zodiac signs and meanings, like the animal that represents them, is all about strength and will. Stubborn by nature, the Taurus will stand his/her ground to the bitter end (sometimes even irrationally so).
- stand one"s ground - стоять на своем
- to the bitter end - до победного конца
Gemini
Flexibility, balance, and adaptability are the keywords for the Gemini. They are quick to grasp the meaning of a situation and act on it, often with positive effects. They tend to have a duality to their nature, and can sometimes be hard to predict how they will react.
- they tend to have a duality to their nature - они склонны к двойственности от природы
Cancer
Cancerians love home-life, family, and domestic settings. They are traditionalists who love history much. They also enjoy relaxing near water and having meals with loved ones.
- domestic settings - вещи и события, связанные с домом и семьей
- loved ones - любимые люди
Leo
The zodiac signs and meanings of Leo are about strength, power, and abundance. Leos are natural born leaders, and they will let you know it as they have a tendency to be proud about their opinions.
- abundance - изобилие
- natural born leaders - прирожденные лидеры
Virgo
Virgos have keen minds, and are delightful to talk with. Virgos are inquisitive and are very skilled at drawing information from people. This trait also makes them naturally intuitive.
- keen mind - острый ум
- inquisitive - любознательный
- be skilled at - иметь навыки в чем-то, быть умелым в чем-то
- draw information - извлекать информацию
Libra
Libras are all about balance, justice, and stability. They easily surround themselves with harmony and beauty, but sometimes go to extremes to do so if their goals are unreasonable.
- surround oneself with - окружать себя чем-то
- go to extremes - ударяться в крайности
Scorpio
The Scorpio is often misunderstood. These personalities are capable of executing massive enterprises with cool control and confidence. They can overcome all obstacles when they put their mind to the task.
- be misunderstood - быть непонятым
- be capable of - способный на что-либо
- overcome all obstacles - преодолевать все препятствия
Sagittarius
Here we have the philosopher among the zodiac signs and meanings. Like the Scorpio, they have great ability for focus, and can be very intense. However, they must channel their energy or they will waste time going in too many directions at once.
- channel energy - направлять энергию в одно русло
- waste time - терять время
Capricorn
Capricornas are also philosophical signs and are highly intelligent too. They apply their knowledge to practical matters, and strive to maintain stability and order. They are good organizers, and they achieve their goals by systematic means.
- apply knowledge to practical matters - применять знания на практике
- strive to maintain stability - стремиться сохранять стабильность
Aquarius
Often simple, the Aquarian goes about accomplishing goals in a quiet, often not traditional ways. Although their methods may be like that, the results for achievement are surprisingly effective.
- accomplish goals - достигать целей
Pisces
Pisces zodiac signs and meanings deal with acquiring vast amounts of knowledge. Pisces are always willing to help others, without hoping to get anything back. They are honest, unselfish and trustworthy.
- acquire knowledge - получать знания
- be willing to help - быть готовым помочь
- trustworthy - заслуживать доверия
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Libra [‘li:brə] – Весы
Libra is the 7th sign of the zodiac. Some people say it’s the best sign to be born under… (полный текст на зарубежном сайте по вышеуказанной ссылке)
Весы — это 7-ой знак Зодиака. Некоторые люди говорят, что это — лучший знак под которым стоит родиться. В отличие от других знаков, которые представлены живыми созданиями, знак Весов представлен весами. Весы символизируют равновесие, и Весы — это хорошо уравновешенные люди, которые верят в справедливость. Они — командные игроки во всем, что они делают, и часто являются хранителями спокойствия в семьях или на работе. На вечеринках и встречах, Весы знают, как очаровать людей. Их привлекают хорошие люди, и они любят общаться. Они могут также с легкостью заскучать. Столкнувшись с необходимостью жесткого решения, Весы часто уходят в сторону. Они не любят никого обвинять. Банкиры часто являются Весами, потому что Весы хорошо управляются с деньгами. Однако, Весы плохо умеют говорить нет. Их собственные финансы могут пострадать, потому что они всегда говорят да приглашениям и возможностям.
Проверка слов (Wordchecker):
charming — очаровательный (прилагательное): способный угождать или привлекать других
indecisive — нерешительный (прилагательное): неспособный принять решение
careless — небрежный (прилагательное): не уделяющий достаточного внимания мелочам
get-together — встреча (существительное): неофициальная встреча людей
sit on the fence (глагол): не приходить к решению
Scorpio [‘skɔ:pıəʊ] – Скорпион
Birth date: 24 October – 22 November | Дата рождения: 24 октября — 22 ноября |
Symbol: The Scorpion | Символ: Скорпион |
Birthstone: Topaz | Камень, соответствующий знаку зодиака: Топаз |
Element: Water | Стихия: Вода |
Ruling planets: Mars and Pluto | Правящие планеты: Марс и Плутон |
Soul mate: Pisces | Близкий по духу: Рыбы |
Strengths: observant, powerful, intuitive | Сильные стороны: внимательный, сильный, обладающий интуицией |
Weaknesses: possessive, obsessive, dramatic | Слабые стороны: собственнический, одержимый, драматичный |
Scorpio is the eighth sign of the zodiac. Scorpios are independent people who… (полный текст на зарубежном сайте по вышеуказанной ссылке)
Скорпион
Скорпион — восьмой знак Зодиака. Скорпионы — независимые люди, которые наслаждаются, находясь наедине. Они — мудрые и богатые деловые люди. В то время как они часто избегают центра внимания, они внимательны ко всему, что происходит. Глаза Скорпиона могут раздражать других людей. Скорпионам может быть трудно найти настоящую любовь. У них есть проблема с разделением полномочий с партнером по принятию решения. Скорпионы также очень эмоциональны. Они не прощают людей с легкостью, и они часто драматизируют свою жизнь. Несмотря на их эмоциональные недостатки, Скорпионы — мудрые души. С юных лет они кажутся гораздо более развитыми и опытными чем их сверстники. Столкнувшись с жизненными испытаниями, они обычно преодолевают их не сломленными. По этой причине они становятся великими лидерами.
Проверка слов (Wordchecker):
observant — внимательный (прилагательное): замечающий все
intuitive — обладающий интуицией (прилагательное): знающий о событиях на основе чувств
possessive — собственнический (прилагательное): обладающий чувством собственности
dramatic — драматичный (прилагательное): играющий как актер на сцене театра
shortfalls — недостатки (прилагательное): аспекты, которые не достигают цели или стандарта
peer — сверстник (существительное): человек, который разделяет тот же самый возраст или статус
undefeated — несломленный (прилагательное): непобитый
Sagittarius [,sædʒı’teərıəs] — Стрелец
Birth date: 23 November – 22 December | Дата рождения: 23 ноября — 22 декабря |
Symbol: The Archer and Centaur | Символ: Стрелец и Кентавр |
Birthstone: Turquoise [‘tз:kwa:z] | Камень, соответствующий знаку зодиака: Бирюза |
Element: Fire | Стихия: Огонь |
Ruling planets: Jupiter | Правящие планеты: Юпитер |
Soul mate: Leo | Близкий по духу: Лео |
Strengths: honest, optimistic, humorous | Сильные стороны: честный, оптимистичный, юмористичный |
Weaknesses: irresponsible, restless, superstitious | Слабые стороны: безответственный, беспокойный, суеверный |
Sagittarius is the 9th sign of the zodiac. Sagittarius are intellectual. They are… (полный текст на зарубежном сайте по вышеуказанной ссылке)
Стрелец — 9-ый знак Зодиака. Стрельцы — интеллектуальны. Они — уравновешенные люди, которые сначала думают, а потом действуют. Они обращаются к большому количеству различных источников информации. Стрельцы — свободные личности, которые любят познание. Они не преуспевают в ситуациях, когда они застревают в одном месте на долгое время. Хорошо иметь Стрельца в качестве компаньона, потому что они всегда оптимистичны. Некоторые люди говорят, что «Стрельцы» являются самыми дружественными среди всех знаков Зодиака. С другой стороны, они редко придерживаются одной и той же компании друзей. Они предпочитают новые впечатления. Может оказаться трудным построить глубокие отношения со Стрельцом из-за их страха перед обязательствами. Некоторые люди говорят, что у Стрельцов присутствует синдром Питера Пена. Это означает, что у них есть трудность с взрослением.
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Centaur — Кентавр (существительное): наполовину человек, наполовину животное
optimistic — оптимистичный (прилагательное): всегда верящий в лучшее
irresponsible — безответственный (прилагательное): нельзя довериться; небрежный
superstitious — суеверный (прилагательное): верящий больше в сверхъестественный мир, чем логике
commitment — обязательство (существительное): следование обещанию или плану
На этом пока закончим рассмотрение трех знаков Зодиака на английском: Libra (Весы), Scorpio (Скорпион), Sagittarius (Стрелец). Осталось ознакомиться с заключительной статьей с последними тремя знаками зодиакальных созвездий на английском.