This came up last year and was a joke topic amongst a few friends but it has come up a few times since and I would like to get other input on whether certain astrological signs are more prone to artistic traits or challenges.
A recent meet up resulted in 4 water signs, 3 earth signs and 3 fire signs with 1 air.
Anyone interested in testing the assumption? Please reply with star sign so we can gather some info on who we are writing with or against.
Cancer/Pig
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2008. Blade, on Ice. A discussion on Love & Short stories. 150K
2007. Mighy Micks. 53K
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Oct 25, 2009 - 17 52
I don't really believe in the whole astrology thing, but what the hey....
Gemini - Air sign
And I assume Chinese sign? Rabbit (appropriately enough)
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Oct 25, 2009 - 18 03
More like a test of the old premise that summer children ar emore outgoing because they are born in warmer months and tend to be outdors more during the first months and therefor more prone to certain traits such as art and outdoor activities. Some studies have verified but others have found it to be wrong and I wondered about teh micro community on NaNo.
Thanks for the data
Gemini - Air sign
And I assume Chinese sign? Rabbit (appropriately enough)
2008. Blade, on Ice. A discussion on Love & Short stories. 150K
2007. Mighy Micks. 53K ----------
2008. Blade, on Ice. A discussion on Love & Short stories. 150K
2007. Mighy Micks. 53K
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Oct 25, 2009 - 19 38
Well, I'm a Virgo, which (according to Wikipedia) is an earth sign. But I don't really know what that's supposed to mean.
I do know that all the horoscopes I've ever read ranged from being absurdly funny to being absurdly silly. But I do love fortune cookies. I've always thought it would be fun to start a fortune cookie company with interesting fortunes, like:
"Today you will be kidnapped by aliens."
"A tall, handsome ninja will end your life."
"Someone else is going to win the lottery."
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Oct 25, 2009 - 20 26
Leo, which, according to Wikipedia, is fire. Who woulda thunk?
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Oct 25, 2009 - 21 40
I'm not really into the astrology thing, either, but I find it interesting. I'm a Sagittarius, which I believe is a fire sign. According to the Chinese calendar, I'm a Boar.
----------NaNoWriMo Newbie
Working Title for this year: The Last Fairy Tale
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Oct 25, 2009 - 22 44
I am into astronomy rather than astrology, but I do find that sort of thing amusing. Those who do believe in astrology might find me to be a rather dangerous sort. My sun, moon, and ascendant are all Scorpio. So are about half of my planets. My birthday is Halloween; my 13th and 39th birthdays were blue moons.
In the Chinese calendar, I'm a tiger.
My dad is a magician, and I sail a boat named Black Magic. I have (OK, OK, used to have, but you can still see vestiges of the original color) red hair.
----------Carol Anne
04: The Magnificent What?
05: Murder at the Community College
06: Murder at the Yacht Club
07: Murder at the Family Reunion
08: Murder at the Little Theater
09: Murder on the Sports Desk
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Oct 26, 2009 - 03 12
I'm an astrological mess. LOL I'm an Aquarian (air sign) born in the year of the Dragon which is tempered by the wood element. So basically I operate in the real world but actually live in a fantasy world. Good thing I love to write ... it makes me seem perfectly normal!
----------"The art of writing is the art of discovering what you believe."
-Gustave Flaubert
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Oct 26, 2009 - 09 40
I'm a Gemini and a Snake... Always thought it suited me well.
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Oct 26, 2009 - 16 44
I used to be into Astrology in a big way, let it slide over the years since I could never figure out how it was applicable to my daily life. But:
I am a Cancer with a Virgo Moon and Pisces Ascendent. I have, like, 5 planets in Leo.
Back in the 70's I vaguely remember the astrology books saying that most writers were Cancers. That'd be cool.
And I think I'm a Rooster.
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Oct 26, 2009 - 16 56
Interesting that it said few writers are Air signs> I'm Aquarius sun/Aquarius moon/Libra rising> all air...and in Chinese: a Monkey. I figure if the ancient Greeks were into it, there must be something to it.
----------WRITE OR PERISH!!!!
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Oct 26, 2009 - 18 08
I am a Cancer- water sign
Chinese year is Monkey
I don't really know much about astrology or the Chinese calendar...only that Cancers are homebodies and that fits my personality.
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Oct 26, 2009 - 21 07
Gemini / Air / Monkey
Means nothing to me either, but you're welcome to the data. :)
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Oct 26, 2009 - 23 27
I'm a Gemini, which is apparently an air sign. Wow. That surprises me, since according to both the Wicca and the Buddhism ideas of partnering certain personalities with certain elements, I've always been an air. Cool. :D
And I'm a Cock by the Chinese calender. I could avoid the double meaning by saying chicken, I suppose, but I refuse to call myself a chicken!
----------Writing livejournal: http://miritsu.livejournal.com/profile Concrit and friending very welcome--lets keep NaNoWriMo going all year long!
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Oct 27, 2009 - 06 17
I'm Pisces/Rat. So I guess that makes me a water sign.
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Oct 27, 2009 - 08 26
sagittarius tiger reporting for duty.
----------byronicwoman
~mad, bad and dangerous to know~
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Oct 27, 2009 - 08 44
Another for your sample: Virgo (Earth)/Dragon (Metal)
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Oct 27, 2009 - 08 59
I'm a big time fire sign: Sagittarius, born under the Chinese fire rabbit ('87). I didn't realize 1987 was the fire rabbit until just now...that explains a few things!
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Oct 27, 2009 - 10 06
I'm a Cancer (water sign) and for Chinese I'm a Rat.
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Oct 28, 2009 - 06 12
Scorpio (water) here, born in Year of the Dog ;-)
----------moz
"it ain't over till the fat lady sings"
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2009: Eire
2008: That Summer (win)
2007: Recipe for Happiness
2006: One Summer
2005: untitled
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Oct 29, 2009 - 09 39
I'm a Taurus (Earth) and born in the year of Monkey
----------NaNo 2008: Satyr's Freedom (Finished)
NaNo 2009: Yellow Tail
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Oct 29, 2009 - 15 15
Well it looks like I'm the only Capricorn (earth, baby!) so far.
Cheers,
Jessi
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Oct 29, 2009 - 15 29
This is my intro, star sign and everything else! I'm just a bit behind!
This is technically my second nano...but since I didn't actually write anything last year, it probably should be counted as my first. I'm both excited and nervous...wondering if I can work this in with my life!
I'm a Virgo (earth). Don't know my rising, moon, etc.
I'm going to try to make it to the Flying Star downtown at 3 on Sunday.
Hi to my FB buddies, desertwillow and schnedar!
Tina
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Oct 29, 2009 - 18 17
I''m a Scorpio, which I guess is a water sign, and in Chinese I'm a rat. =)
----------I am simply a girl with an addiction and a pen.
I pray for the day when I reach that wiser age where I realize I do not profit from things I do in rage.
~~~
Until that day, it's best not to piss me off.
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let's see...
----------i'm a taurus earth sign with aries leanings born in the year of the rabbit . chinese wise i'm a fire sign
---->hUh!
2009: Marigold
2008: Mana (utter failure)
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Oct 30, 2009 - 10 27
Well, here are the statistics so far (Water representin'!):
Aries Fire 0
Taurus Earth 2
Gemini Air 4
Cancer Water 4
Leo Fire 1
Virgo Earth 3
Libra Air 0
Scorpio Water 3
Sagittarius Fire 3
Capricorn Earth 1
Aquarius Air 2
Pisces Water 1
Air 6
Earth 6
Fire 4
Water 8
Rat 3
Ox 0
Tiger 2
Rabbit 3
Dragon 2
Snake 1
Horse 0
Goat 0
Monkey 4
Rooster 2
Dog 1
Pig 3
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Oct 30, 2009 - 12 42
Another Leo here. I was born in the year of the Pig (or Boar, but once you get to know me, you'll see that Pig is more apt).
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Oct 31, 2009 - 07 36
Libra here born in the year of the dog, or as my son calls it PUPPY DOG
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Oct 31, 2009 - 14 30
I'm a Gemini (air) Dragon (Earth Dragon specifically).
----------NaNoWriMo '08: Ashes of an Empire (win)
ScriptFrenzy '09: Mikara Falling (win)
NaNoWriMo '09: Missing
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Nov 6, 2009 - 12 53
Thanks everyone, sorry I have been busy and not able to get on here earlier and Schnedar, you are a gent indeed for the compilation.
Looks like the results are on par with the study though I have still not been able to find the article.
I appreciate the info folks.
Brendan
----------2008. Blade, on Ice. A discussion on Love & Short stories. 150K
2007. Mighy Micks. 53K
55,206 / 50,000
Nov 6, 2009 - 13 51
I am a Pisces and for the Chinese zodiac I am a Horse. I know the Pisces is a water but I not sure with horse.