We only employ workers born under specific star signs, says insurance company

A row has broken out in Austria after a company tried to recruit workers born under certain star signs.

The Salzburg insurance company posted an advert in major newspapers seeking employees for sales and management that were born under certain constellations, claiming statistics indicated that they were the best workers.

'We are looking for people over 20 for part-time jobs in sales and management with the following star signs: Capricorn, Taurus, Aquarius, Aries and Leo,' read the ad that appeared over the weekend.

It was followed by a wave of protests from equality groups and led to an investigation by the country’s anti-discrimination authorities.

The company is, however, sticking to its guns and a spokesman explained that the move was based on statistical research rather than superstition.'A statistical study indicated that almost all of our best employees across Austria have one of the five star signs.

'We only decided to continue with that system and hire the best workers,' the spokesman said.

An investigation by Austrian authorities showed that there was nothing illegal in choosing the employees according to their star signs, as there was no discrimination according to existing laws about gender, age, racial and other equality.

A spokeswoman for the employee’s association of Salzburg told local TV: 'When an employer considers star signs and says: "I want to only hire Pisces, for an example, it must be assumed that within this group of people born under the sign of Pisces there are old and young people, women and women etc.

'It does appear like a certain limitation, but it is not discrimination.'

Initial ladder in Astrology

Have you ever looked up at a clear night sky, felt the enchantment of so many flash bright stars, and wondered whether there is any special meaning in the patterns they make? People throughout history have looked up at the night sky and felt that it contained a fascinating secrecy. Long before man invented telescopes, or understood what the stars really are, he thought they were important to him in some way. He felt the stars were magical and so beautiful that they must have some special communication.

Man's interest about the stars was the beginning of the science of astrology. Archaeologists have establish records of the study of astrology in the ruins of almost every antique civilization, from Greece to Babylon, from China to Rome. It is the oldest science in the world.

Astrologers observed that most stars seemed to move round the sky together. But they also noticed that a small number of bright stars in the sky moved fairly independently of the rest. They called these moving stars "wanderers". Today we call them planets. Our own Earth is a planet, and each planet moves in a circle, called an orbit, round the Sun, which is a true star. The Sun and its family of planets make up our Solar System. The astrologers identified five "wanderers", and these planets are still known by their ancient names: Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. These are the names of gods, which is what the ancient astrologers believed the planets to be. Three more planets have been discovered during the last two hundred years, to which modern astronomers have given the names of other ancient gods: Uranus, Neptune and Pluto. Some astronomers believe there is another planet in the Solar System still to be discovered.Apart from the stars and planets, astrologers also observed that the Moon moved across the sky. We have known for a long time now that this is because the Moon moves round the Earth in an orbit of its own. The Sun, too, seemed to move, rising in the east and setting in the west. In this case we know it is the Earth which really moves, making one complete turn in space, or revolution, every twenty-four hours. When a part of the Earth is facing the Sun it is day. When that same part is facing away from the Sun, it is night.

The astrologers wrote down all they knew about the movements of the Sun, Moon and planets. Today we continue this learn with big telescopes, which is the science of astronomy. Astrology was the real mother of recent astronomy.

Today, we distinguish between astronomy and astrology. While astronomers are interested in finding out scientific facts about the Solar System, modern astrologers continue to study the connection between the movements of the planets and people's lives. The early astrologers thought that the planets were gods who ruled people's lives. Modern astrologers no longer believe this, but they do still believe that in some attractive way there is a relationship between the Sun, the Moon, the planets and the lives of each one of us.

What Is Your Birth Sign?

The birth sign is the place where the sun makes its transport through the Zodiac during the year. The Zodiac is collected of the twelve divisions that the sun passes through during the year and each is has its own name and stage of duration. Astrology by birth sign or sun sign means that your exacting horoscope characteristics are based mainly ahead the place of the sun's astrological place in the zodiac at the time of your birth. . That is why it is sometimes called the sun sign as well as the birth sign. Astrology based upon the sun sign or birth sign is a generalized representation of your private astrological characteristics. While the sun sign characteristic is a powerful defining tool, it does not take into consideration the astrological pressure of the other planets, nor of the ascendant's position.
In order to catch a more detailed and complete astrological profile it is necessary to include the growing and the other planets in the calculation of a person's horoscope. Astrology means to believe not only the sun and its sun sign result, but also, the remaining planets and their group pressure in the astrological horoscope of a person. The astrological position of these planets and their relative to one another, favorable and unfavorable makes up the true astrological profile of a person. Astrology based just on the sun sign or birth sign, gives a partial glimpse of what a complete astrology profile can deliver.

Numerology prediction for the month of August

Born on 1st, 10th, 19th & 28th:
August is governed by number 8, which is non-compatible with number 1. No doubt, the month brings reward and recognition but this is NOT a very good period for all matters related to career, business and finances. You are likely to suffer the outcome of the lethargy shown in the past. You will reap the rewards of what you sowed in the past months. This month will give you the opportunities to peak into the near future because it represents a small scale sample of what next year will bring. The results that will yield during the month will be directly proportionate to the effort you have put out in the past. On the other, you receive exactly what you need to continue on your path. For that reason, you would do well keeping a close eye on your finances, especially to protect yourself from any shortfalls in coming month.

Born on 2nd, 11th, 20th & 29th:
Governed by Moon, the Month Number 8 is neutrally compatible with your birth number. The month will bring optimism, increased energy, and excitement. Your are intellectual skills and imaginative approach to life will be helpful in achieving success amidst adversities. You will feel that anything is possible and that the sky is the limit. This is an excellent time to take on new challenges in your career, to start new endeavors, or, if you are in business or sales, to go out and snare the importance of generating new Clients. This month will bring financial gain, but your attention is likely to be more directed towards intellectual accomplishments. Your pride and self-esteem will get a boost too.

Today's cancer horoscope

Some new financial opportunities should be coming your method at this time. And even though your instincts ought to be pretty good, just make sure that you talk about any opportunities you're encountering with someone you trust. If you're really feeling like doing your own thing today, just be prepared to allowance a bit if you want to keep yourself out of any chaotic disputes.

Don’t be afraid to talk to any interesting or important people who’ll be crossing your path today. And if you just keep in mind to keep your eyes open, you ought to end up coming across some exciting new opportunities.

2010 Pisces horoscope

Today might be a good day to take a second shot at something that didn't work out the first time, Pisces. Falling flat on your face can damage your self-esteem and confidence, but such things are part of life, and they really do add character. By going back into the ring, you ensure that you build courage and preseverance.

Tomorrow:
Feel free to speak more loudly today, Pisces. You'll find that things fall into place more easily if you speak your thoughts outwardly and directly in the presence of others. Bring your internal power under your control instead of becoming a victim of the control games played by others. Your sincere heart is easily manipulated, so be careful that you aren't getting the short end of the stick.

2010 Aquarius Horoscope

Year 2010 Overview

Aquarius often gets pegged as being a little too cerebral for its own good. But the truth is, that's where you do your best work. The next year is going to give you the opportunity to use those sharp mental powers to focus on what it is you really want out of life. Two eclipses fall in your Twelfth House, which will bring out your intuitive side, and give you a chance to see your life from a less-strictly-logical (yet no less valid) perspective. The additional information they give you about your life and your position in it will be your big chance to put things in order.

Saturn is also going to be bringing big changes as to your philosophical approach to life. What fundamental approaches to life have worked for you, and what haven't? You may have never stopped to ask that question, or known the benefits of finding the right answer to it. This year, those answers will come, and your life is likely to be a saner, better-adjusted place for it.