In life, there are bound to be certain
things that hold a heavier weight where you might value their influence and
prioritize them over others. Your core values make you who you are: they
determine what steps you take in life, what your goals are, who you wish to
surround yourself with, how you want others to perceive you, and
even what sexual traits you have.
It makes sense that these values would
relate back to your personality, and it just so happens you can also look into
the zodiac for some clues. The zodiac has great
predictors of certain characteristics and
behavioral patterns you'll have based on your sign, and while it's still a
generalization and not set in stone, it's worth looking into. You never know -
the stars might be on to something. Here are the core values you cherish based
on your sign.
Aries: Self-Assertion
Aries have abandonment issues and therefore
are forced to discover and defend a self-construct independent of anyone else.
It's this awareness of their oneness that drives them to assert themselves in
the world, for no one is going to do it for them. Thus, 'looking out for number
one' becomes their maxim, which gives them the reputation of being
self-absorbed in a fiery way. Remember, Aries, it's easy to be alone (but not
as fun).
Taurus: Stability
As a grounded earth sign, Taurus only believes
in that which can be perceived by their senses. They need to feel rooted and
secure so they can enjoy their sensual nature to the hilt - otherwise they'll
be worrisome and disconnected from their bodies. Plus, you'll like nice things
to hold onto. Known for being materialistic, Taurus loves their possessions, as
material objects serve as tactile proof of their stability that allows them to
let go.
Gemini: Communication
You better keep up a good conversation with Gemini
and avoid holding back. Gemini is known to be a chatterbox, because it's the
exchanging of ideas and learning from their encounters that fuels them. They
value communication, because otherwise the information gathered and passed on
is jeopardized. It's this obsession with communication that makes them
excellent teachers, writers, and speakers.
Cancer: Emotional
Security
A lot of Cancers do not identify with their
keywords like 'nurturer,' 'mother,' 'home,' and 'family.' Really, those words
are just typical ways in which we achieve emotional security, which is what
Cancer needs. Sensitive Cancer needs to feel at-home within the self - safe,
secure, and cocooned - however she personally might achieve that state.
Leo: Self-Expression
Leos have an irrepressible urge to express the
fullest extent of their being. Being ruled by the center of our solar system
(the sun), Leo likes to take center stage for appreciation and applause.
However, they lead with their heart. "The body part they rule is the
heart, and to keep it feeling good, only authentic self-expression will due.
They know they must feel good in order to make their audience feel good.
Virgo: Service
Born at a time in which their parents weren't
getting along, Virgos grow up blaming themselves for their familial problems.
Holding onto this belief results in them overcompensating in life, thinking
that if they are just perfect enough, everything will be okay. This translates
into a need to serve, and as a result, they are the selfless servants of the
zodiac, outworking everyone else to achieve harmony within.
Libra: Balance
Partnership is balance to a Libra; in
relationships, they balance their partner's needs with their own. If not in a
partnership, Libra will still seek balance through tit-for-tat arguments,
justice in wrongdoing, and beauty, since beauty is said to be determined by
facial symmetry. Be careful, though; you don't want to put too much emphasis on
setting score or materialism.
Aquarius: Freedom
Linked to Aquarius, Ganymede in Greek
mythology was abducted by Zeus to Mount Olympus to be his lover. Ever since,
Aquarians have been hell-bent on maintaining their freedom - and everyone has
been hell-bent on taking it from them, if only to preserve the status quo. Represented
by the free, open sky, Aquarius needs to be free to innovate and serve humanity.
Scorpio: Pleasure
Scorpios are much more in touch with their
primal impulses than other signs. Nothing is more primal than life and
death, which are metaphorically expressed through sex. However, Scorpio also
values simple, innocent pleasures, which allow them to exchange emotional
resources, like love and care, with others.
Sagittarius: Expansion
You like your adventures, Sag, and nothing's
holding you back. Half-man, half-horse, Sagittarians aspire to guide and teach
others and also run unbridled and free. As adventurers and philosophers, they
want to roam and explore not only the world, but their minds. They are
changeable and philosophical, as what makes life meaningful to them is the
search for truth, not the finding of it.
Capricorn: Status
Coming from 'the school of hard knocks, Capricorns
grow up with too much responsibility, which keeps them from receiving the
emotional nurturing needed to feel secure. As a result, they cautiously take
steps up the mountain, toward their ambitions and away from their foundation. Once
their sure-footed trek leads them to the top, they have the power to be their
own authority, which makes them feel secure.
