《新境界-综合教程1》课件unit 7《新境界-综合教程1》课件 unit 7《新境界-综合教程1》课件 unit 7《新境界-综合教程1》课件 unit 7.ppt

Language Points Language Points Language Points Language Points Language Points Language Points Language Points Language Points Language Points Language Points Translation of Text B Translation of Text B Translation of Text B Translation of Text B Translation of Text B Translation of Text B Translation of Text B Translation of Text B Translation of Text B Translation of Text B How Horoscopes Work Back Para. 1 Astrology is the study of the influence that distant cosmic objects, usually stars and planets, have on human lives. The position of the sun, stars, moon and planets at the time of people’s birth (not their conception) is said to shape their personality, affect their romantic relationships and predict their economic fortunes. 1 Back Para. 2 What most people know about astrology is their “sign”, which refers to one of the 12 constellations of the zodiac. This is a form of sun-sign astrology, which is the astrology upon which newspaper horoscopes are based. Each sign has certain characteristics; but the signs are also categorized in several ways. First, they are grouped by element: 2 3 Back ● Fire signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) are associated with action, enthusiasm and leadership, as well as an openness to change. ● Water signs (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces) embody emotion, sensitivity and compassion. ● Earth signs (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn) symbolize practicality and a focus on material goals. ● Air signs (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius) are the signs of the intellect. 4 5 Back Para. 3 Here are the typical symbols used by astrologers to represent the sun signs: Back Para. 4 Signs can also be cardinal, fixed, or mutable, which are related to movement, resistance to change and ability to change freely, respectively. And finally, each sign is either masculine or feminine, alternating around the zodiac. This designation is not related to what most of us think of as