Astrology has been around for centuries and many continue to use it for guidance and gain a better understanding of the world. Astrology has been used to help us get to know a person's traits and events that happen in life. During Ancient Rome, astrology was highly prevalent with caesars, high ranking officials and many others who sought council from astrologers and Roman priests. Roman gods and goddesses influenced astrology with beliefs and practices. Romans adopted a similar astrology belief to Greeks astrology with 12 zodiac signs covering the 365-day year. Here are the 12 ancient Roman astrology signs:
Mars
Dates: 21 March to 19 April
Greek Equivalent: Aries
Element: Fire
Traits: Assertive, headstrong, leader, impulsivity, competitive, fearless
Tarot Card: Emperor
Best Travel Destination: Los Angeles, California, USA
Ruled by fire element, Mars people are fierce. Not afraid to go through flames to achieve their goals, Aries is a natural leader as embodied by their tarot card the Emperor. This energetic sign will have an incredible time visiting Los Angeles, located in the west coast of the United States.
Venus
Dates: 19 April to 20 May
Greek Equivalent: Taurus
Element: Earth
Traits: Love indulgence, generally responsible, stubborn, sensual, creative
Tarot Card: Hierophant
Best Travel Destination: Naples, Italy
Pleasure is the name for Venus. This famous goddess is equivalent to Taurus, represented as a bull. People born under this sign love the finer things in life and are generally dependable, responsible and can't be quite difficult to convince due to their stubborn nature. Venus people would adore European destination Naples where they can have all their senses stimulated.
Mercury
Dates: 21 May to 20 June
Greek Equivalent: Gemini
Element: Air
Traits: Witty, charming, friendly, multitasking, versatile, curious
Tarot Card: The Lovers
Best Travel Destination: Sydney, Australia
These social butterflies know how to charm. They are fun to hang out with and love an adventure. Mercury is the god of communication equivalent to Greek sign Gemini. People born under this sign would love visiting Sydney, Australia where they can have a variety of activities to explore or relax by the beach.
Luna
Dates: 21 June to 22 July
Greek Equivalent: Cancer
Element: Water
Traits: Intuitive, nurturing, moody, sentimental, compassionate, protective
Tarot Card: The Chariot
Best Travel Destination: Barcelona, Spain
Loving Luna, goddess of the moon, is equivalent to Greek sign Cancer. Cancerians are loving people who are caring, in touch with their instincts and experience emotions deeply due to their water element. A dream destination for a Cancer to visit is Barcelona, Spain, where they are marvel at the culture and delight themselves with incredible landscapes and rich, delicious cuisine.
Apollo
Dates: 23 July to 22 August
Greek Equivalent: Leo
Element: Fire
Traits: Warm, artistic, protective, confident, charming, dramatic, self-assured
Tarot Card: Strength
Best Travel Destination: New York City, USA
Another well-known Roman god is Apollo, who is equivalent to Greek sign Leo. This strong sign is perfectly reflected in their tarot card Strength, which shows a woman taming a lion. People born under this sign are full of confidence and get along well with others. They would be amazed visiting New York City, the city that never sleeps where their passion knows no bounds and can chat with people on ferries and trains.
Ceres
Dates: 23 August to 22 September
Greek Equivalent: Virgo
Element: Earth
Traits: Efficiency, organized, driven, meticulous, high standards, demanding, critical, practical, loyal
Tarot Card: The Hermit
Best Travel Destination: Malaysia
Our next Roman goddess is Ceres who represents Greek astrology sign Virgo. Cere people are direct and tend to have perfectionistic tendencies. They are detail oriented and have very high standards. At times, people born under this sign can be introverted, as evidenced by their tarot card The Hermit. A wonderful destination to holiday at is Malaysia where they can enjoy a spa retreat in a beautiful zen garden.
Justitia
Dates: 23 September to 22 October
Greek Equivalent: Libra
Element: Air
Traits: Diplomatic, laid-back, relationship-oriented, social, fair-minded, gracious
Tarot Card: Justice
Best Travel Destination: Istanbul, Türkiye
Our next goddess is all about law and order...Justitia. Equivalent to Greek sign Libra, this balanced sign is fair and has great social skills. Maintaining relationships is important to people born under this sign and believe in doing the right thing. Harmony is key to living their best life. The perfect place that with satisfy their balanced nature is Istanbul, Türkiye, which covers 2 continents Europe and Asia.
Pluto
Dates: 23 October to 21 November
Greek Equivalent: Scorpio
Element: Water
Traits: Mysterious, charming, brave, magnetic, loyal, honest, strong, intuitive, secretive, passionate
Tarot Card: Death
Best Travel Destination: San Juan, Puerto Rico
The 8th zodiac sign in Roman Astrology is the god Pluto, equivalent to Greek sign Scorpio. This sign is intrigued with all things mystical, loyal, hardworking and intuitive. As cool, calm, collected as they seem, they are emotional due to their water element. The gorgeous beaches in San Juan, Puerto Rico will be a great place for Pluto born people to holiday at.
Jupiter
Dates: 22 November to 21 December
Greek Equivalent: Sagittarius
Element: Fire
Traits: Adventurous, generous, charismatic, optimistic, risk taker, extroverted, funny
Tarot Card: Temperance
Best Travel Destination: Lima, Peru
Jupiter is a Roman god equivalent to Greek sign Sagittarius. This fun-loving sign is bold and not afraid to take risks. They are charming and get along well with others. They have a great sense of humor and know how to live life to the fullest. A destination where they can go on an adventure is Lima, Peru, with beautiful mountain ranges where people born under this sign can be awed by natural landscapes, architecture and culture.
Saturn
Dates: 22 December to 19 January
Greek Equivalent: Capricorn
Element: Earth
Traits: Discipline, endurance, determination, career-motivated, responsible, resistant to change
Tarot Card: King of Pentacles
Best Travel Destination: Taiwan
The 10th sign is Roman god Saturn, equivalent to Greek sign Capricorn. People born under this sign are goal-oriented and are highly motivated to achieve their goals. Work is important to them and they tend to be stubborn about going with the flow of change. A wonderful destination that would be good to pull them away from their work is Taiwan, which has an efficient transportation system and freedom loving attitude.
Uranus
Dates: 20 January to 18 February
Greek Equivalent: Aquarius
Element: Air
Traits: Quirky, rebellious, creative, intelligent, humanitarian, deep, authentic, imaginative, uncompromising
Tarot Card: The Star
Best Travel Destination: Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Blazing a trail is Roman god Uranus. This sign is equivalent to Aquarius, a unique sign to say the least. People born under this sign are anti-status quo and care for humanity. A lively destination is a must for this adventurous sign and they will find satisfaction and wonderful memories visiting Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.
Neptune
Dates: 19 February to 20 March
Greek Equivalent: Pisces
Element: Water
Traits: Gentle, peaceful, compassionate, intuitive, wise, artistic, affectionate
Tarot Card: The Moon
Best Travel Destination: Tibet
The 12th sign of ancient Roman astrology is Neptune. Equivalent to Pisces, Neptune ruled over water. People born under this sign are very wise, as they are the last sign of the zodiac. They are highly intuitive, similar to other water signs Pluto and Luna. They feel things deeply and are often caretakers for others. A wonderful destination to go on a spiritual retreat is Tibet, where Neptunian people can enjoy solo time to meditate and increase spiritual health.
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