Marta Montiel Duarte

 

Horoscopes                                                                                                            

 

            Horoscopes and astrology, which is a Greek word that means “Science of Stars”, are both considered one of the most ancient philosophies still in existence nowadays. Some people estimate them to be more than 3,000 years old although some recent studies place them much more years ago.

            It is said that people became interested on Astrology when they noticed how the position of the stars and the planets influenced the seasons as well as the planting cycles. Later on, they started to believe that this position could also influence person’s life and future events, and that these could be predicted by studying the movements of the planets.

            If we look at the sky, we’ll find all the stars always appear in the same configurations called constellations. But there are also other celestial objects called “travelling stars” because they seem to be “travelling” across the celestial sphere. They are the moon, the planets, and even the sun in old times. We found them on the sky within a narrow belt called “zodiac”, and it is surrounded by an area called “zodiacal belt”. Twelve zodiac constellations are placed along this belt: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces. If you want to discover your horoscope you should know that the year is divided in twelve sections called “signs”, so your sign will change depending on the time of the year when you were born.

And after this brief introduction about the history of horoscopes, let’s see the predictions for this week!

 

  Aries March 21- April 21

If this is your first week on the Summer Language Programme you should check your health. Are you eating right? Any aches or pain? How’s your sleep? The good news is that maybe someone will take care of you…

  Taurus April 22- May 21

Why do you keep your ideas inside? If you’ve got something in your mind, get it out there. Go and talk with our Social Organisers, and maybe your ideas will become real!!

  Gemini May 22- June 22

If you’re born with Gemini ascendant don’t become lazy. You can if you want to, you know… go ahead and conquer the world! Where to start? Go to the DICE building and take full advantage of it.

  Cancer June 23- July 22

Cancer is a moveable sign, so cancerians are fond of travelling. Isn’t it time for a trip? For a change of scenery? Sure it is, and if you go to the excursion on Wednesday afternoon you will enjoy yourself.

  Leo July 23- August 22

People born under this sign roar like lions, but instead of roaring maybe it’s time for listening carefully to your heart. You could very well find a romance in an unexpected place. What about the lifts?

  Virgo August 23- September 23

You do like a little mystery. Too much, however, isn’t good for anyone. Why don’t you go to the Boots Library the next Wednesday afternoon? Maybe you’ll find there someone waiting for you in the common room.

  Libra September 24- October 23

You don’t get bored. Lucky you! Your worst problem will be choosing someone to help you enjoy the activities on the 5th floor Newton notice board. Have you met the new students? 

 

  Scorpio October 24- November 22

You will have a good time doing something you’ve never done before. Why are you hesitating? You should try the “salsa lessons”, bowling or whatever you haven’t done before.

  Sagittarius November 23- December 21

If you’re under this sign, you’re adventurous by nature. You’re lucky! Here they can show you the Robin Hood legend’s heart. You should go to Sherwood Forest and Nottingham Castle.

  Capricorn December 22- January 20

Capricorn is the tenth sign of the zodiac, so a lot of very interesting, exciting things are very likely coming your way on the 10th of August. Don’t allow your attention to wander at 10.00 sharp.

  Aquarius January 22- February19

If you’re trying to transport some liquid in the Newton’s Cafe maybe you will drop it because of the influence of the moon. The solution? Ask someone else to do it for you if he/she is not aquarius.

  Pisces February 20- March 20

We know that you prefer fish, but why don’t you go to the lions on Market Square the next time? There’s plenty to keep you busy, and if you still prefer to keep in water the Nottingham Amateur Swimming Association is the national body for swimming, diving, water polo…