Capricorn through and through. If I could be any other sign, I'd want to be a Scorpio.
Actually, I always read all the horoscopes in our weekly newspaper and I chose which one I'll be that week. This week I am an Aquarius.
I'd call myself a reformed and restrained Scorpio. When I really lose control, I get all .....Scorpioid. Usually, I've parceled and filed away all the negative crap like jealousy and revenge fantasies, but sometimes the clerks go on strike or get drunk or something and the ghosts get let out of their little hiding letter cubicles and they do raise hell. But I've got my rituals to get them whipped back into shape fairly well-practiced by this stage. It is truly eery though how many Scorpio descriptions that I've read where certain things fit so perfectly. I'm sure everyone gets that sometimes. Once, a book was so bold as to try to describe the physical countenance of Scorpios, and even that was quite fitting. Obviously, a bit ludicrous, but amusing.
I am mainly interested in astrology as yet another mythological color in the human creative rainbow (1) and it's an interesting way to psychologically self-analyze yourself while trying to understand and empathize with at least 11 other types of people (2). Another type of self-Rorschache that is filled with deeply meaningful symbology and metaphors.
As far as myself and the scorpion metaphor, I always thought it was remarkably apt (and applicable to anyone, really). If you internalize all the crap and darkness and poison (of life) and don't find the proper outlets, you will poison yourself slowly, and it will all be a foolish attempt to deny your own nature. Vent. Say what you really feel. Channel the nastiness constructively. That said, a lot of Scorpios seem to have a masochistic streak (to counter their potential for sadism?), maybe that's why the astrological symbol is an M with a prong. Now, I'm just joshing.
What I like about the zodaic signs is that it allows everyone to be a part of a smaller group and that all of these groups are special. No hierarchy - except for Gemini - of course.
Curmudgeonly? I resemble that comment! I'm a Snake, Chinese Horoscopingly speaking. The Snake is apparently cunning, intelligent and wise. Sounds more like me than Sagittarius.
A Gemini in demolition mode, hoping for reconstruction soon.
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marymc says,
Taurus, but I think astrology is bull.Dragonflower says,
Capricorn through and through. If I could be any other sign, I'd want to be a Scorpio.Actually, I always read all the horoscopes in our weekly newspaper and I chose which one I'll be that week. This week I am an Aquarius.
Sagacious says,
Great question. Sagittarius- but with a tendency to shoot them arrows in the foot.canadafreeze says,
Scorpio ...mzejay says,
Cancer or as I prefer, moon child.Redx3 says,
Capricorn, but usually moe fish than goatmaryjane31 says,
Pisces, the dreamer of dreams.Wench says,
Scorpio as well. Not much for astrology though.MsKillie says,
Scorpio with a wicked sting and a loyal heart.JAD says,
Scorpio(Lots of us)maryjane31 says,
One of my sons is a Scorpio and he is the one I get along with best. He was the best baby as well. Life always agreed with him.Dieverdog says,
Pisces: dreaming upstream, swimming downstream mostly.lillybrook says,
Leo: Ruled by the sun. Flamboyant. Prideful. But in the Chinese Zodiac I am year of the Ox: Hard worker. Reliable. Boring.Figure that one out.
accidentaltourist says,
Moon child, slippery when wet...oh I thought we were adding road signs. ;)Believe says,
I'm a Libra, and I have no idea what that means.ctgoods2 says,
Libra - painfully perched on the fairness fencepost.Dean6805 says,
I'm a Scorpio too. Not much sting here, though. According to the Chinese zodiac, I'm a rooster (my co-worker got a kick out of calling me a cock).Dean6805 says,
I'm a Scorpio too. Not much sting here, though. According to the Chinese zodiac, I'm a rooster (my co-worker got a kick out of calling me a cock).ba_miracle says,
Virgo "virgin maiden"sorry I snorted a little
Mourningdove says,
Aries- Bossy and stubborn, or as I prefer focused and creative ; )NumbrOneAunt says,
cancerilluminatrix says,
I'd call myself a reformed and restrained Scorpio. When I really lose control, I get all .....Scorpioid. Usually, I've parceled and filed away all the negative crap like jealousy and revenge fantasies, but sometimes the clerks go on strike or get drunk or something and the ghosts get let out of their little hiding letter cubicles and they do raise hell. But I've got my rituals to get them whipped back into shape fairly well-practiced by this stage. It is truly eery though how many Scorpio descriptions that I've read where certain things fit so perfectly. I'm sure everyone gets that sometimes. Once, a book was so bold as to try to describe the physical countenance of Scorpios, and even that was quite fitting. Obviously, a bit ludicrous, but amusing.I am mainly interested in astrology as yet another mythological color in the human creative rainbow (1) and it's an interesting way to psychologically self-analyze yourself while trying to understand and empathize with at least 11 other types of people (2). Another type of self-Rorschache that is filled with deeply meaningful symbology and metaphors.
As far as myself and the scorpion metaphor, I always thought it was remarkably apt (and applicable to anyone, really). If you internalize all the crap and darkness and poison (of life) and don't find the proper outlets, you will poison yourself slowly, and it will all be a foolish attempt to deny your own nature. Vent. Say what you really feel. Channel the nastiness constructively. That said, a lot of Scorpios seem to have a masochistic streak (to counter their potential for sadism?), maybe that's why the astrological symbol is an M with a prong. Now, I'm just joshing.
Steve__Anthony says,
What I like about the zodaic signs is that it allows everyone to be a part of a smaller group and that all of these groups are special. No hierarchy - except for Gemini - of course.catsmeow says,
Sagittarius, right down to sharing Sag's curmudgeonly tendencies.Sagacious says,
Curmudgeonly? I resemble that comment! I'm a Snake, Chinese Horoscopingly speaking. The Snake is apparently cunning, intelligent and wise. Sounds more like me than Sagittarius.Level1 says,
Libra - Level1 (often out of balance though). I'm glad to see I am in good company with Believe and ctgoods :-)ctgoods2 says,
the feeling is mutual:)
tonyglim says,
Aries -- March Ram.Dhani says,
I am an authentic Gemini (May 31) under constant self-evaluation & goal-specified orientation: ('To forgive is to HEAL.')deary77 says,
Saggitarius and a DragonEnMasse says,
A Gemini in demolition mode, hoping for reconstruction soon.