In pairs or groups, refer to the information below and on the next page, discuss to what extent the ideas are true about you and the others in your group.

Capricorn

22 December - 20 January

Their basic impulses are to organize, systematize, formulate and structure.

They are patient and persevering and they can put up with hardship and frustrations. They like to plan carefully and coolly so that their ambitions can be achieved and they don't expect success to come quickly. They're cool and calculating and they can be too severe and demanding. They tend to worry unnecessarily and be pessimistic. They're suspicious of new ideas and inventions. They're faithful, serious and resourceful. They like the security of a fixed routine can be some­what shy and enjoy solitude.

Aquarius

21 January-19 February

Their basic impulses are to reform, to create and to understand. They are thinkers and full of unusual, even eccentric ideas to change the world. They put intense energy into their cause but they can be dogmatic and even fanatical. They can be rudely tactless and touchy but they're broad-minded and inventive. They're friendly but people never know what's going to happen next when they're around and they some­times find it difficult to get close to people. They tend to be impractical and are tremendously likeable, but they resent criticism.

Pisces

20 February - 20 March

Their basic impulses are to submerge themselves for the sake of others. They are compassionate and sympathetic. They cry easily and can't bear to see suffering. They are sensitive and emotional. They're sometimes indecisive and they can be temperamental and careless. They tend to get confused easily. They're artistic and rather impractical. They're escapists and lack ambition and are not competitive. They are good in jobs that require imagination and they don't like hurting other people. They can be absent-minded. They are lovable and adoring.

Aries

21 March-20 April

Their basic impulses are to assert themselves and to initiate events. They are impulsive and impatient. They're pioneers and they want quick results. They think quickly and they're quick-witted but they're not rational or philosophical. They like to plan ahead but they tend to overlook details and don't foresee problems. They're perfect leaders but they can be bullies and tend to be thoughtless and inconsiderate. They're not very thorough. They're fearless and always ready to accept a challenge. They are punctual, wall fast and don't like being told what to do. They don't brood over their failures.

Taurus

21 April-21 May

Their basic impulses are to make things clear, to be comfortable and to construct. They're practical, reliable and steadfast. They love good food and comfort. They have strong feelings and tend to be self-centred. They need security and possessions. They're patient, methodical and stable but they can be stubborn and resent being contradicted. They only work hard if they're enjoying what they're doing and they hate change. They are musical and good at gardening. They are slow to anger but can be bitter enemies. They have great warmth and this makes them loved.

Gemini