ARIES the RAM
COMFORT ZONES Likes stimulating exercise, loud or fast-paced music,athletic, workouts, dancing, invigorating play, physical games,
adventure. Lots of constant activity, doing.
EATING HABITS Likes crunchy foods, fried crispy stuff, hot & spicy
things,fast food of all sorts... don't like to waste time cooking...tends to eat on the run.
SLEEPING HABITS Insomniac, needs little sleep.. awakens
easily. Usually an early riser, daytime person. Hates bedtime. As kids they bounce off the walls til late.
MOM'S INFLUENCE Mom encouraged independence, may have had a quick temper or was easily irritated. She may have been preoccupied with work or lots of activities.
PERSONAL HABITS Impatience, hates waiting, pushes ahead, likes to be first in line, runs instead of walks, drives fast, spends money
impulsively, arrives early, good at starting things-not finishing.
FAMILY TIES Not likely to be too close to family either in miles or feelings. May be a loner, or at least the one in charge of homeplace.
TAURUS the BULL
COMFORT ZONES Loves leisure, easy living, slow pace, easy going. Wants status quo, no changes. Prefers solid design, security. Likes gardens & growing things, soothing music.
EATING HABITS Sweet tooth, especially chocolate. Loves soft, smooth food(like mashed potatoes). Likes quiet atmosphere to eat, takes time to chew.Likes to indulge (i.e. binge), may like to drink.
Likes to feel full, steak and potato type - loves the gravy.
SLEEPING HABITS Takes leisurely naps, loves to sleep late,lounges around a lot. Can be a hard worker but really enjoy their "down time" on the easychair. Tends to sleep soundly, hard to wake and doesn't disturb easily. Tends to snore or grind teeth.
MOM'S INFLUENCE Mom provided a safe, secure early environment.Changes routine were rare, gave steady comfort.
Affection and cuddling freely given. Emphasis on money and easy
life-style.
PERSONAL HABITS Patience with building processes, thorough. May not like to wash or groom frequently unless it's part of daily habit routine. Careful, slow driver. Prefers cash, not credit, likes
feeling of onwership. Doesn't mind getting dirty, especially when
gardening.
FAMILY TIES Usually likes to have long-lasting ties to homeplace
and family. Will stick out bad relationships with stubborn determination.
GEMINI the TWINS
COMFORT ZONES People-person, socializing, talking, discussions. The media (TV, phone, computer) learning, fact-finding. Like to shop around, sampling everything. Reading, books, school , always
learning.
EATING HABITS Like to sample everything... a little here, a little
there...lots of variety. Will like gourmet cooking, ethnic and party food. Weight changes, yo-yo diets.
SLEEPING HABITS Light sleeper - short sleep periods feel more natural.Daytime person, likes early morning best. Wakes easily,"think" while sleeping, may even talk in their sleep.
MOM'S INFLUENCE Stories, talking and reading emphasized and tends to relate intellectually, not instinctually. Rationalizes their
feelings. Mom encouraged education, intellectual curiosity.
PERSONAL HABITS Fidgety, nervous mannerisms. Gestures with hands.Concern with social niceties, grooming. Easily distracted,interrupts, asks lots of questions. Like open windows, fresh air.
FAMILY TIES May continue family relationships thru phone or
writing. Appears detached, not overly emotional or sentimental.
CANCER the CRAB
COMFORT ZONES Their own private room, secret spaces, their own place.Family traditions & holidays, adding to a collection,photos,re-living memories, being close to food & fridge.
EATING HABITS Picky eater. Won't eat things with lumps or bad sounding names like eggplant. Like all dairy foods smooth sweet stuff.
SLEEPING HABITS Habit bound sleeping positions, fussy about
favorite blankets. Crabby (!) when they don't get enough sleep or
their sleep is interrupted. More of a late day or night time person. May fear the dark nightmares.
MOM'S INFLUENCE Mom may have "babied" or fussed over them a lot.Likes to be mothered, or waited on. Self-sufficiency not a strong trait. Sentimental and sensitive. Ethnic or family roots emphasized.
PERSONAL HABITS Sloppy housekeeping but knows exactly where things are in the mess. May like to eat in bed. Love to cook or be in
kitchen near food. Grooming not usually a concern. Love to hum, sing or make music.
FAMILY TIES Usually maintains close family relationships, even if dysfunctional. Sentimental about family pets, ancestors, former homes, heirlooms.
LEO the LION
COMFORT ZONES Like taking center stage, being in the
limelight,being in charge. A connection to "the Arts". Being in
style, or setting the style.Having expertise, excellence. Like
play, fun games, children.
EATING HABITS Fairly normal eating pattern. Demands the best and sends back unacceptable stuff in restaurants. May crave red meat,rich heavy foods. Likes a sumptuous feast of a meal fit for a King.
SLEEPING HABITS Can sleep long hours and be lazy especially for
afternoon naps. Takes the lion's share of the bed and covers.
MOM'S INFLUENCE Mom encouraged self-esteem so confidence is innate.praise for doing well in school, at lessons or athletic competition. Feels "mom was hard on me", since she demanded only the best.
PERSONAL HABITS "Hogs the road" and "takes the lion's share", but innocently so. Vanity - concern over appearance - fusses over hair or make-up. Generosity, big spender and loves gift-giving. Sings,dances, loves make-believe.
FAMILY TIES Maintains loyal family relationships out of sense of duty, but very loving and generous besides. Is usually the "giver" in relationships.
VIRGO the VIRGIN
COMFORT ZONES Making order from chaos - domestic, home-oriented.Likes small things, miniatures. Purity and cleanliness important, also being right, accurate analysis details.Likes perfection and a job well done.
EATING HABITS Downright fussy and picky. No lumps in the gravy or black-edged toast. Tends to be vegetarian, into health foods, takes vitamins. Food allergies and delicate intestines - purity of food
an issue.
SLEEPING HABITS Fairly normal. Very particular about which side of the bed they sleep on, etc. Allergies or illness, real or imagined,prevent sound sleep. Can sleep and wake at set times even without clocks.
MOM'S INFLUENCE Encouraged to clean up and organize; mom instilled self-sufficiency and helpfulness. Work and daily routines emphasized.Perfection was expected - nagging reminders to "be right" and "do a good job".
PERSONAL HABITS Constant grooming, wiping or dusting. Cleaning or hand-washing rituals. Helpfulness and takes care of ill or injured.Good with money and book-keeping. Law-abiding, defensive driver.May tend to use up their sick days from work or want sympathy for illness.
FAMILY TIES Devoted and will sacrifice their time and energy for
family members in need. Can easily find fault with parents or siblings. Not a sentimental type...shows love in practical ways like fixing something.
LIBRA the SCALES
COMFORT ZONES Prefers peace and quiet, being at rest, married life,partnership polite manners, tact. Equality and fairness-justice important, as is cooperation and team-work. Like classy culture,fine arts.
EATING HABITS Love chocolate and sweets, gourmet cooking and fine restaurants; moderate in use of seasonings. Shares food from their plate with loved ones
SLEEPING HABITS Hate to sleep alone. Good at taking naps in the easychair, or lounging in the hammock. Like satin bedding, soft background music. Normal sleep patterns.
MOM'S INFLUENCE Was exposed to fine arts and taught to appreciate "class". Learned to debate but not confront rudely. Good reasoning and use of intellect and patience.
PERSONAL HABITS Likes to please everyone else hates to offend.Doesn't like being dirty or smelly. Into good-grooming and classy styles. May part hair in the middle (it's balanced that way) and straighten every crooked picture.
FAMILY TIES Frustrated by family not getting along, takes the role
of peacemaker. Sensitive to relatives' needs but will shy away from intense involvement with them.