Realize The Traits of Twelve Constellations 十二星座的性格
1 星座的定義
In colloquial usage, a constellation is a group of celestial bodies, usually stars, which appear to form a pattern or picture in the sky. Astronomers today still utilize the term, though the current system focuses primarily on constellations as grid-like segments of the celestial sphere rather than as patterns. A star-pattern that is not officially classed as a constellation is referred to as an asterism. One famous example is the asterism known as the Big Dipper, a term unused by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) as the stars are considered part of the larger constellation of Ursa Major.
In 1922, Henry Norris Russell aided the IAU in dividing the celestial sphere into 88 official constellations. Where possible, these modern constellations usually share the names of their Graeco-Roman predecessors, such as Orion, Leo and Scorpius. While such celestial formations were originally linked to a mythical event, creature or person, the categorization of the night sky into recognizable patterns was important in early land and naval navigation prior to the invention of the compass during the Age of Discovery. With the technical advancement of astronomy, it became important to move from a pattern-based system of constellations to one based on area-mapping, which led to several historic formations becoming obsolete. Out of the modern constellations, 37 lie predominantly in the northern sky, and the other 51 predominantly in the southern. Since much of the southern sky was not visible to classical astronomers based around the Mediterranean Sea, many of the constellations of the far south were named only in the last 300 years, and have no ancient counterparts.
2 性格類型的表達(dá)方式
Artistic 藝術(shù)型
Artistic personalities are creative by nature, with imaginations that stretch further than others can conceive. These people like to express themselves through their work versus completing structured tasks.
Enterprising 事業(yè)型
Enterprising people are leaders. They like to see projects through from start to finish, business ventures in particular. They are doers more than thinkers and are more interested in the "big picture" than the small pieces that make it up.
Investigative 研究型
Investigative people prefer to work alone. They like using logic over imagination, solving problems and mysteries, putting together pieces of a puzzle, precision and science, and they pay extreme attention to detail.
十二星座依次為白羊座、金牛座、雙子座、巨蟹座、獅子座、處女座、天秤座、天蝎座、射手座、摩羯座、水瓶座、雙魚座。
ARIES--Ruled by the Mars (Mar.21st- Apr.20th)
Adventurous, Energetic, Pioneering, Courageous, Enthusiastic, Confident, Dynamic and Quick-witted.
白羊座 21/03-20/04
優(yōu)點(diǎn):喜歡冒險,精力旺盛,樂觀進(jìn)取,英勇無畏,熱情積極,生氣勃勃,富有機(jī)智。
Selfish, Quick-tempered, Impulsive, Impatient, Foolhardy and Daredevil.
缺點(diǎn):自私自利,性急易怒,沖動任性,缺乏耐性,粗心大意,行事魯莽。
TAURUS--Rules by the Venus (Apr.21st- May 20th)
Patient, Reliable ,Warmhearted, Loving, Persistent, Determined,Placid and Security-loving.
Jealous, Possessive, Resentful, Inflexible, Self-indulgent and Greedy.
金牛座 21/04-21/05
優(yōu)點(diǎn):耐性十足,值得信賴,古道熱腸,深情款款,堅(jiān)持到底,意志堅(jiān)決,溫和平靜,熱衷寧靜。
缺點(diǎn):嫉恨猜疑,占有欲強(qiáng),怨恨心強(qiáng),不知變通,自我放縱,極度貪婪。
GEMINI--Rules by the Mercury (May 21st- Jun.21st)
Adaptable, Versatile, Communicative, Witty, Intellectual, Eloquent, Youthful and Lively.
Nervous, Tense, Superficial, Inconsistent, Cunning and Inquisitive.
雙子座 22/05-21/06
優(yōu)點(diǎn):適應(yīng)性強(qiáng),多才多藝,善于溝通,富于機(jī)智,知性聰明,善于雄辯,朝氣蓬勃,活潑可愛。
缺點(diǎn):容易緊張,精神緊繃,思想淺薄,反復(fù)無常,過于圓滑,好管閑事。
CANCER--Rules by the Moon (Jun.22nd- Jul.22nd)
Emotional, Loving, Intuitive, Imaginative, Shrewd, Cautious, Protective and Sympathetic.
Changeable, Moody, Overemotional, Touchy, Clinging and Unable to let go.
巨蟹座 22/06-22/07
優(yōu)點(diǎn):感情豐富,富有愛心,富于直覺,想象力強(qiáng),精明能干,謹(jǐn)慎小心,善解人意,有同情心。
缺點(diǎn):性情易變,喜怒無常,太情緒化,遇事敏感,不能自立,心事重重。
LEO--Rules by the Sun (Jul.23rd- Aug.22nd)
Generous, Warmhearted, Creative, Enthusiastic, Broad-minded, Expansive and Loving.
Pompous, Patronizing, Bossy, Interfering, Dogmatic and Intolerant.
獅子座 23/07-22/08
優(yōu)點(diǎn):慷慨大方,有熱心腸,創(chuàng)造力強(qiáng),熱情奔放,心胸寬廣,豪爽開朗,有愛心的。
缺點(diǎn):華而不實(shí),盛氣凌人,老板作風(fēng),好管閑事,獨(dú)斷專行,不能容人。
VIRGO--Rules by the Mercury (Aug.23rd-Sep.22nd)
Modest, Shy, Meticulous, Reliable, Practical, Diligent, Intelligent and Analytical.
Fussy, A Worrier, Overcritical, Harsh, Perfectionist and Conservative.
處女座 23/08-23/09
優(yōu)點(diǎn):謙遜樸素,靦腆害羞,可以信賴,實(shí)事求是,勤奮努力,聰明伶俐,分析力強(qiáng)。
缺點(diǎn):吹毛求疵,杞人憂天,過度苛求,難以相處,追求完美,思想保守。
LIBRA--Rules by the Venus (Sep.23rd-Oct.23rd)
Diplomatic, Urbane, Romantic, Charming, Easygoing, Sociable, Idealistic and Peaceable.
Indecisive, Changeable, Gullible, Easily Influenced, Flirtatious and Self-indulgent.
天秤座 24/09-23/10
優(yōu)點(diǎn):處事老練,彬彬有禮,浪漫主義,魅力無敵,極為隨和,愛好交際,理想主義,愛好和平。
缺點(diǎn):優(yōu)柔寡斷,猶豫不決,易受欺騙,易受影響,輕佻浮躁,過于放縱。
SCORPIO--Rules by the Pluto (Oct.24th-Nov.22nd)
Determined, Forceful, Emotional, Intuitive, Powerful, Passionate, Exciting and Magnetic.
Jealous, Resentful, Compulsive, Obsessive, Secretive and Obstinate.
天蝎座 24/10-22/11
優(yōu)點(diǎn):處事堅(jiān)決,性格堅(jiān)強(qiáng),感情用事,富于直覺,有影響力,充滿激情,有凝聚力。
缺點(diǎn):善妒愛忌,熱衷怨恨,太過好強(qiáng),太過偏執(zhí),偷偷摸摸,頑固倔強(qiáng)。
SAGITTARIUS--Rules by the Jupiter (Nov.23rd-Dec.21st)
Optimistic, Freedom-loving, Jovial, Good-humored, Honest, Straightforward, Intellectual and Philosophical.
Blindly, Optimistic, Careless, Irresponsible, Superficial, Tactless and Restless.
射手座 23/11-21/12
優(yōu)點(diǎn):天生樂觀,熱愛自由,天性快活,有幽默感,好心情,誠懇待人,直率坦陳,聰明過人,賢明泰達(dá)。
缺點(diǎn):盲目樂觀,粗心大意,不負(fù)責(zé)任,思想淺薄,不夠老練,不寧靜。
CAPRICORN--Rules by the Saturn (Dec.22nd-Jan.20th)
Practical, Prudent, Ambitious, disciplined, Patient, Careful, Humorous and Reserved.
Pessimistic, Fatalistic, Miserly and Grudging.
摩羯座 22/12-20/01
優(yōu)點(diǎn):腳踏實(shí)地,小心仔細(xì),抱負(fù)遠(yuǎn)大,遵守原則,有忍耐力,謹(jǐn)慎盡責(zé),有幽默感,謙遜嚴(yán)謹(jǐn)。
缺點(diǎn):消極悲觀,聽天由命,吝嗇貪婪,一毛不拔。
AQUARIUS--Rules by the Uranus (Jan.21st-Feb.18th)
Friendly, Humanitarian, Honest, Loyal, Original, Inventive, Independent and Intellectual.
Intractable, Contrary, Perverse ,Unpredictable, Unemotional and Detached.
水瓶座 21/01-19/02
優(yōu)點(diǎn):樂于助人,人道主義,誠實(shí)正直,忠誠堅(jiān)貞,創(chuàng)意無限,獨(dú)創(chuàng)力強(qiáng),個性獨(dú)立,高智商的。
缺點(diǎn):難以駕馭,叛逆心強(qiáng),剛愎自用,難以捉摸,理性至上,缺乏感情。
PISCES--Rules by the Neptune (Feb.19th-Mar.20th)
Imaginative, Sensitive, Compassionate, Kind, Selfless, Unworldly, Intuitive Sympathetic.
Escapist, Idealistic, Secretive, Vague, Weak-willed and Easily Led
雙魚座 20/02-20/03
優(yōu)點(diǎn):想象力強(qiáng),感情敏感,悲世憫人,心地仁慈,忘我無私,看淡名利,直覺主義,有同情心。
缺點(diǎn):逃避現(xiàn)實(shí),理想主義,不夠坦率,曖昧不明,意志薄弱,易受影響。
Part 3 Let's Talk 開始交流吧!
Li Tao:It's interesting that we have 12 Chinese zodiacs in China, and you have 12 signs in your culture.
李濤:我們中國有十二生肖,而你們西方文化中有十二星座。真有意思。
Mike:It's no coincidence, I think. We do have many things in common, I mean culture.
邁克:我認(rèn)為這不是巧合。我們有很多共通的東西,我指文化方面。
Li Tao:You speak like a scholar today, forget about it. Let's say something more trivial. What is your sign?
李濤:你今天說話像個學(xué)者。咱們換個話題吧。談點(diǎn)凡人瑣事。你的星座是什么?
Mike:I'm Aries. Why?
邁克:我是白羊座。為什么問這個?
Li Tao:Lately I'm interested in horoscopes and Chinese zodiac. I'm really curious about these interesting things.
李濤:我最近對星座和生肖感興趣。我對它們很好奇。
Mike:Really? Do you believe in them?
邁克:真的嗎?你相信星座命理?
Li Tao:I'm not sure. Sometimes the descriptions and analysis sound reasonable.
李濤:也許吧。有時候那些描述和分析有些道理。
Mike:I guess so. What is your sign? And is the character description of it true?
邁克:可能是。你的星座是什么?它的性格描述準(zhǔn)確嗎?
Li Tao:I am Taurus. It says I have a patient, steadfast and reliable personality. I do!
李濤:我是金牛座。金牛座的人個性耐心,堅(jiān)定而且可靠。我就是這樣的!
Mike:I think so too. You are such a nice person.
邁克:的確。你人很好。
Li Tao:Thank you. To be frank, I don't believe those predictions day's or month's fortunes.
李濤:謝謝。但老實(shí)說,我不相信那些每天或每月運(yùn)勢的預(yù)測。
Mike: Me either.
邁克:我也不相信。