Zodiac Signs

CAPRICORN (22 December – 20 January)

Their basic impulses are to organise, systematise, 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 are 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 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. Thy are loveable and adoring.
ARIES (21 March – 20 April)
Their basic impulses are to assert themselves and to initiate events. They are
impulsive and impatient. They are pioneers and 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 are fearless and always ready to accept a challenge.
They’re punctual, walk 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 (22 May – 21 June)
Their basic impulses are to communicate, to make connections and satisfy their
curiosity. They’re adaptable, versatile and communicative. They’re always on the go,
talking and finding things out. They’re good at languages and mentally agile. They’re
light-hearted and don’t take things seriously. Their moods can swing suddenly and
sometimes they can be inconsistent and people may think they’re two-faced. They
don’t like hard monotonous work. They love variety and change. They are witty and
can’t stand waiting.
CANCER (22 June – 23 July)
Their basic impulses are to provide security, to protect and to bring out the best in
people. They need to feel safe and secure. They like to stay in one place and they’re
not keen travellers. Their moods change quickly and they sometimes appear to be
 aggressive, but under the surface they’re sentimental. They have long memories, like
to live in the past and hate to throw things away. They’re artistic, imaginative and
sensitive. They tend to get things to heart and get upset easily. They’re protective
and like to look after people. They’re untidy and good cooks.
LEO (24 June – 23 August)
Their basic impulses are to shine as individuals and as leaders. They’re stylish and
they like to be the centre of attraction. They love power. They’re generous and
creative and good at encouraging other people to be happy and do their best.
They’re good organisers but sometimes they’re too pompous and even conceited. No
one could call them shy: they’re gregarious and they like nothing better than
enjoying themselves. Sometimes their ambition and their need to be a success may
lead them into underhand dealings, but they can be loyal and faithful too. They are
playful and like the sound of their own voices. They are poor judges of character.
VIRGO (24 August – 23 September)
Their basic impulses are to be of service, to analyse, to criticise and to discriminate.
They’re terribly fussy and like things to be perfect and place to be tidy. As
perfectionists themselves, they don’t suffer fools gladly, but they’re modest and
conscientious. They tend to suppress their emotions and worry about things.
Sometimes they can be a bit hypocritical. They are practical people and good at
remembering details. They are good learners and good teachers. They are calm and
practical and find it hard to relax.
LIBRA (24 September – 23 October)
Their basic impulses are to seek harmony, balance and justice. They like to be liked
and they’re sociable and very charming. Although they are ambitious, they try to get
what they want with a smile rather than threats. They’re good at persuading people
and they’re diplomatic. They are sometimes indecisive and sometimes indecisive and
over-sensitive, even remote and cold, but people like their unselfishness and
consideration and think they’re charming. They find it easy to make friends. They
love nice smells and they’re very romantic. They’re idealists. They find friends
everywhere and are great entertainers.
SCORPIO (24 October – 22 November)
Their basic impulses are to bring about change, to investigate and transform. Their
feelings are intense and they have a magnetic quality. They tend to be jealous and
stubborn. They are not prepared to trust people and they can be cruel and
vindictive. They have a strong sense of purpose and they can be subtle and secretive.
They’re strong silent types. They can be courageous but they can be dangerous too.
They have good self-control. They enjoy solving problems and can be difficult to live
with.
SAGITTARIUS (23 November – 21 December)
Their basic impulses are to extend horizons through speculation, travel and
widespread interests. They’re deep thinkers, open-minded and love sport and
outdoor activities. They have a sense of adventure and like exploring. They tend to
be outspoken and can be tactless and inconsiderate. Their restlessness means that
they don’t like to be committed or tied down. They can be extravagant and boastful
but they are kind to other people and optimistic. They are unpredictable and
impatient, but generous and always good-humoured.

Match the opposites of these adjectives:

1.     Clever Conceited
2.     Generous Cruel
3.     Kind Mean / Stingy
4.     Modest Naive
5.     Narrow-minded Nervous
 6.     Prejudiced Open-minded
7.     Relaxed Self-confident
8.     Shy Silly/Foolish
9.     Sensible Stupid
10. Sophisticated Tolerant

Match the synonyms of these adjectives:

1.   Clever Absent-minded
2.     Cunning Bright
3.     Excitable Cheerful
4.     Fair Crafty
5.     Forgetful Direct
6.     Frank Even-handed
7.     Glum Grumpy
8.     Good-natured Hyper
9.     Jolly Insincere
10. Level-headed Kind
11. Reliable Miserable
12. Self-confident Self-assured
13. Snobbish Sensible
14. Surly Stuck-up
15. Two-faced Trustworthy

Match the adjectives below with their opposites

Un- unhappy  /  Dis- dishonest  /  In- insincere  /  Im- impolite  /  -Less harmless

Agreeable Unsociable
Approachable Unreliable
Articulate Unpredictable
Biased Unkind
Competent Unintelligent
Considerate Unhelpful
Contented Unfriendly
Decisive Unenthusiastic
Dependable Undependable
Discreet Unbiased
Efficient Unapproachable
Enthusiastic Thoughtless
Flexible Tactless
Friendly Intolerant
Helpful Insensitive
Hospitable  Inpatient
Intelligent Inhospitable
Kind Inflexible
Likeable Inefficient
Loyal Indiscreet
Mature Indecisive
Obedient Inconsiderate
Organised Incompetent
Patient Inarticulate
Practical Impractical
Predictable Immature
Reliable Disrespectful
Respectful Disorganised
Sensitive Disobedient
Sociable Disloyal
Tactful Dislikeable
Thoughtful Discontented
Tolerant Disagreeable

 Which are your ‘Top Ten’ personality traits?

 Which qualities do you find most admirable or endearing? Why?
 Which traits do you find most objectionable or annoying? Why?
 What qualities do you think are:
 Needed in a good friend?
 Required in an extreme situation?
 Hoped for in a parent?
 Hoped for in a boss?
 Needed in a teacher / lawyer / doctor / sales person / engineer?
 What qualities would you mention during a job interview and which flaws?