Zodiac Cocktail?

When I was a young chap- I really didn't pay too much attention to details about somebody's sign. It was always know to me as that cheesy pick up line that guys asked girls at bars "What's your sign" they guy with the creepy mustache and polyester suit would ask. I never in a million years would have thought that it would be anything of substance- or interest. 


As I got older I began to read my horoscope in Cosmo and Vogue like every other young man in his teenage years does (insert laugh here) - and began to wonder what exactly does being a Virgo (me) , or a Gemini, or Libra mean- or what the hell a Zodiac is exactly ? It wasn't till about 5 years ago that I really started to "read" into it- and it was all pretty interesting.


Now, some of my friends over the years have criticized my beliefs - even going so far as to call me a hippy- but its all good. After all I was born in the 70's and my parents did love The Beatles and were hippies. Well- maybe not real hippies- my dad did smoke weed and and my mom did wear bell bottoms.  So that opinion I will take with a smile.


As I continued my reading into peoples signs and the understanding of the Zodiac - the most interesting thing that I found was the commonality of personal traits that most signs share. As a Virgo - it says that I am an extremely detailed person (yes) - That Leo's need to be the center of attention (oh yes)- and that Libra's are unable to make decisions (double yes) - dated one. Its all pretty interesting- but I suggest dumping the Cosmo Girl and hitting up sites like Astro.com and Soulgarden.tv- better at all the details. Knowing your sexual position preference for the month does not count as a great horoscope read.


Even more compelling is the reason why certain signs are not compatible together. This information can be great for dating and office strategy- it kinda explains why some people you are more excited to be around- and why you just wanna push some in front of a bus! Either way- its a great read.


So when you are not having a great month- or wondering why your roommate makes his bed like a marine or even why some people cant choose a restaurant (ever)- ask them what their sign is, it will explain it all!


Cheers to understanding yourself and the crazy people around you.