The Arcenor Zodiac

Year of the Axe

Those born under the sign of the Axe are determined, resilient and ambitious. Good organisers, leaders and strategists, they are not deterred by setbacks, believing hard work, patience and persistance will triumph. They are loyal but reserved in showing affection.

Traits - Strong sense of professionalism - You have a focus and intensity that surprises others - Birthstone: Crystal, the stone of protection, healing, and psionics

Year of the Bow

Those born under the sign of the Bow are restless, sociable and good natured. Cheerful, expansive and magnetic, they win friends easily and dislike offending others. Although often indecisive, they are not weak willed and tackle difficult tasks with infectious optimism.

Traits - Gifted with a voice without compare. They make surprisingly good singers. - You are glib and persuasive - Birthstone: Opal -- stone of beauty, money, luck, power

Year of the Lance

Those born under the sign of the Lance are practical, capable and steadfast in adversity, cautious, logical and efficient. They have good business sense but prefer to assist rather than lead. In relationships they are supportive, protective and possessive.

Traits - Ever vigilant for calls of distress from those in your care - Discipline and responsibility are your by-words - Birthstone: Red Carnelian -- stone of peace, harmony, eloquence, courage.

Year of the Sword

Those born under the sign of the Sword are self sufficient, lively, impetuous and outspoken. They dislike routine and refuse to be pressured by others. Restless and highly energetic, they thrive on change and need constant mental and physical challenge.

People born with the Sword have good judgement and are trustworthy individuals.

Traits - Consumed by wanderlust, you have a talent for looking after yourself - You possess a keen esthetic sense and a shrewd eye for bargains - Birthstone: Jet -- stone of protection, luck, divination

Year of the Staff

Those born under the sign of the Staff are mercurial, innovative, creative and confident. Easily bored, they crave mental stimulation and challenge. They are eloquent and gifted performers, exuding natural charm.

Traits - You have deep-rooted empathic abilities along with a friendly demeanor - A highly nurturing sign with talents in ministering to the needs of others - Birthstone: Topaz -- Stone of health, protection, healing

Year of the Talisman

Those born under the sign of the Talisman are quick witted, spontaneous and gregarious. They have a lively curiosity and are intelligent, persuasive speakers, enthusiastic, inquisitve and communicative. They love discussing new ideas and projects.

Traits - You are comfortable operating in chaotic, fluid environments - Accustomed to working behind the scenes and remaining a lesser target - Birthstone: Coral, not a stone but the remains of living sea creatures, covers healing, women's issues, agriculture, peace, wisdom and life over death

Year of the Tome

Those born under the sign of the Tome have good memories and are articulate, strong willed and resourceful, emotional and enigmatic. They have quick responses and are prone to sudden mood changes.

Traits - You pay attention to the smallest detail, to observation and measurement - A natural scribe and scout with a flair for recognizing patterns - Birthstone: Selenite -- Stone of reconciliation and energy

Year of the Ballista

Those born under the sign of the Ballista are discriminating, authoritative and set high personal standards. They appear cool and detached but are secret romantics and can be sensitive, vulnerable and self critical. Keenly perceptive, they have an eye for detail and refined aesthetic taste.

Traits - A bit of a perfectionist, but you're just as hard on yourself as you are to others - Loyal to their peers and to their internal value systems, but not overly concerned with respecting laws and rules if they get in the way of getting something done - Birthstone: Emerald -- Stone of money, mental clarity, love, protection

Year of the Dagger

Those born under the sign of the Dagger are courageous, energetic, impetuous and determinded to make their own way in the world. Self-reliant and adventurous, they love taking risks and are tenacious workers. Affectionate and charming, they inspire great loyalty in others.

Traits - Your ability to ignore danger and focus on the task at hand give you a head for heights - You have explosive energy and the capacity to drive your body beyonds it limits - Birthstone: Ruby -- the stone of wealth, power, protection, joy

Year of the Spear

Those born under the sign of the Spear are idealistic, progressive thinkers with strong humanitarian and spiritual principles. They thrive on change, becoming impatient with convention or restriction. Artistic and original, they can appear detached and aloof.

Traits - Ingratiating and amiable, your ability to get along with others serve you well - You have an uncanny ability to tip-toe around awkward situations, literally and figuratively - Birthstone: Chrysolite -- The stone of protection, health and wealth