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第112章 Entertaining Divination 星座血型(5)

Virgo is the sixth astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Virgo。 In astrology, Virgo is considered a negative (introvert) sign。 It is also an earth sign and one of four mutable signs。 Virgo is traditionally ruled by the planet Mercury, although Ceres has been suggested as the ruler of Virgo by some modern astrologers。 Being the sixth sign of the zodiac, Virgo has been associated with the astrological sixth house。

Individuals born when the Sun was in this sign are considered Virgo individuals。 Under the tropical zodiac, the Sun is in Virgo roughly from August 23 to September 23, leaving it at the moment of autumnal equinox, by definition。 Under the sidereal zodiac, it is currently there roughly from September 13 to October 30。 In western astrology, the sign is no longer aligned with the constellation as a result of the precession of the equinoxes。

In Greek mythology Astraea was the virgin-goddess of justice。 During the Golden Age she dwelt upon the earth with humankind, but was driven away by the lawlessness of the later Bronze Age。 Zeus then placed her amongst the stars as the Virgo constellation along with her scales of justice, Libra constellation。

2十二星座适合佩戴的宝石及幸运花的表达方式Aries: garnet白羊座:石榴石

Taurus: diamond金牛座:钻石

Gemini: agate双子座:玛瑙

Cancer: moonstone, pearl巨蟹座:月长石、珍珠Leo: amber, ruby狮子座:琥珀、红宝石

Virgo: sardonyx处女座:红条纹玛瑙

Libra: emerald天秤座:绿宝石

Scorpio: opal天蝎座:猫眼石

Sagittarius: topaz射手座:黄水晶

Capricorn: jet摩羯座:黑玉

Aquarius: aquamarine水瓶座:绿玉

Pisces: bloodstone双鱼座:血石

Aquarius: Snowdrop, foxglove, gentian

水瓶:雪花莲、毛地黄、龙胆根

Pisces: Heliotrope, carnation, opium poppy, violet双鱼:天芥菜、康乃馨、罂粟、紫罗兰

古代西方哲学家认为构成自然界并衍生万物的物质是水、火、土、风四大元素。地球依着黄道运行其实就是四大元素的流转变化,因此黄道12星座也可分为水象星座(巨蟹座、天蝎座、双鱼座)、火象星座(白羊座、狮子座、射手座)、土象星座(摩羯座、金牛座、处女座)、风象星座(天秤座、水瓶座、双子座)。水象星座象征春天,重情感;火象星座象征夏天,重行为;土象星座象征秋天,代表务实、稳重;风象星座象征冬天,重智慧与沟通。

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We’re bombarded every day by magazines and websites advising us how to find our soul mate。 But how honest are you being with yourself?

我们每天都被杂志和网络上的很多建议我们如何找到灵魂伴侣的信息轰炸,但是,你对自己有多诚实呢?

Is a small or a huge part of you content being single? Not every sign is delirious1 about being part of a perfectly matched twosome。

你是有一点点安于单身现状还是非常满足于单身?不是每一个星座都着迷于投身到完全和谐的二人世界之中。

Virgo is probably top of the list for self sufficiency, especially the female of the species。

处女座很可能是最独立的星座,尤其是这个星座的女性。

Virgo: They can be phenomenally picky about prospective partners, to a degree where they put off commitment for years and years。

处女座:他们可能会很明显地挑剔未来伴侣,而且能达到很多年一直不给对方承诺的程度。

Virgo: But they have to watch that they don’t get too out of touch with their earthy animal side and end up perpetually alone。

处女座:这个星座的人必须要警惕,他们不能不顾及自己最基本的生理需求而孤独终老。

Aquarius is next since they are never happy about claustrophobic partnerships。

水瓶座位居第二是因为他们从不觉得伴侣关系有什么让人开心之处,对他们来说,伴侣关系能导致幽闭恐惧症。

Aquarius: Their motto is: “Spread your favors and friendliness around — the more the merrier。” They’ll only agree to a match if they’re sure there’s plenty of space to stay independent。

水瓶座:他们的座右铭是:“四处撒播你的友爱,愈广泛愈快乐。”他们只有在确定一段关系中自己有大量的独立空间的时候,才赞成结合。

Capricorn can be a touch like Virgo, defensive, workaholic and not inclined to disappear into swoons of rapture about a blissful mating。

摩羯座也许和处女座有得一拼——戒备心强,是个工作狂,而且不那么容易沉迷于幸福婚姻如痴如醉的喜悦之中。

Capricorn : That is until they fall rapidly and inexplicably into a romance that astonishes them – and everyone around them!

摩羯座:直到他们毫无缘由地快速地陷入爱河——这段感情不仅会让他们自己很惊讶,也会让他们身边的人震惊!

Pisces? Well they adore the thought of a soul mate, the search, the seduction, the whole dream factory。

双鱼座?呃,他们喜爱灵魂伴侣这种想法——寻找、引诱以及整个的梦幻过程。

Pisces: But when push comes to shove, they are never sure that what is being offered matches up to their “perfect” inner vision。

双鱼座:但是每当到了作出决定的时候,他们就不确定“倒贴上来的”人是否达到了他们“完美”的内心伴侣的标准。

Pisces needs a practical helping hand through life, so will often settle for their second best just to get along。

双鱼座一生都需要一个理性的推手,他们也常常会和第二理想的人安定下来。

Aries, Sagittarius, Gemini are the adventurous signs and do like a good mate to keep them company along the way。

白羊座、射手座和双子座是富有冒险精神的星座,他们的确喜欢有一个好的伴侣来陪他们一起经历。

Aries, Sagittarius, Gemini: Given their propensity for having a low boredom threshold, they can “chop and change” their mates several times in their lifetime — especially the male of the species。

白羊座、射手座和双子座:鉴于他们很容易喜新厌旧的本性,他们的一生可能会出现几次“朝三暮四”的情况——尤其是这些星座的男性。

Cancer, Taurus and Leo are the security-conscious and home-focused signs。

巨蟹座、金牛座和狮子座是注重安全感、家庭观念重的星座。

Cancer, Taurus and Leo: They don’t so much want a soul mate as a someone to help set up house, produce a family and give stability。 For Leo this also includes status and an admiring audience。

巨蟹座、金牛座和狮子座:与灵魂伴侣相比,他们更想要一个能帮他们建立家庭、繁衍后代并对他们死心塌地的人。对狮子座来说,对方还要有地位并钦佩自己。

The two most likely to desperately need another half are Libra and Scorpio, though for not the same reasons。

两个极度需要另一半的星座是天秤座和天蝎座,不过他们的缘由不尽相同。

Libra is known as “the relationship sign”, not because it’s driven by matters of the heart。 It’s an Air sign, fairly detached, and never feels comfortable without another half to make it feel whole。

天秤座是有名的“伴侣星座”,但这不是因为他们对另一半的需求源于内心,而是因为它是风象星座。他们超凡脱俗,而且如果没有另一半让他们觉得完整的话,他们始终感觉不自在。

Scorpio on the other hand is intensely emotional and really needs an equally passionate partner to merge with。 Therein lays their bliss。

而天蝎座是一个情感强烈的星座,他们真的需要对等的激情才能达到水乳交融——这才是他们幸福的根本。

Aries Forget about someone killing you softly。

白羊座女性对那些温柔的男人没有兴趣。

Let’s Talk!

开始交流吧!

Mike: Are you still single?

迈克:你还是单身啊?

Daisy: Yes。 Why?

黛西:对啊,怎么了?

Mike: But you are twenty-eight this year。 You are already a surplus woman。

迈克:你可是今年都28了,都是剩女了。

Daisy: I don’t care about this。 Why should I live with someone I don’t like。

黛西:我不在乎这些。我为什么要和一个我不喜欢的人一起生活。

Mike: You are always so fussy。

迈克:你总是那么挑剔。

Daisy: I am not fussy。 I have just been patient, believing the best is worth the wait。

黛西:我不是挑剔。我是一直坚持宁缺毋滥,相信最好的值得耐心等待。

Mike: Ok, let me ask you question。

迈克:好吧,问你个问题吧。

Daisy: What kind of question?

黛西:什么问题?

Mike: What is your sing?

迈克:你是什么星座的?

Daisy: Virgo。 Why asking this?

黛西:我是处女座的。怎么了?

Mike: I think you are a typical Virgo。 Virgo is probably top of the list for self sufficiency, especially the female of the species。