Nefertiti's Realm The Zodiac Quadrants

The Zodiac's Quadrants

"The zodiac, through which planets travel and find expression, is also a representation of the four major areas of life. There are three ways this can be seen. First, it can be divided into four quadrants:

The first quadrant, which is composed of Aries, Taurus, and Gemini, represents the indi- 8 vidual area of life. Its season is the Spring, which is a seeking and expansive time in the life cycle, that begins at birth and represents childhood.

The second quadrant, which is composed of Cancer, Leo, and Virgo, represents the personal relations area of life. Its season is the Summer, which is a creative and joyful time of ripening. In the life cycle, it begins at puberty, and represents youth. Together, the first two quadrants represent the process of developing personal qualities and talents.

The third quadrant, which is composed of Libra, Scorpio, and Sagittarius, represents the group activities area of life. Its season is the Fall, which is a time of maturing, gaining influence and insight, and reaping the fruits of one's efforts. In the life cycle, it begins when many of us get married, start a family, and pursue a career and represents adulthood.

The fourth quadrant, which is composed of Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces, represents the areas of life of universal concern. Its season is the Winter, which is a contemplative and contractive time. In the life cycle, it begins at retirement, represents old age and ends at death. Together, the last two quadrants represent the process of finding one’s place within the collective and gaining knowledge of life.(Childhood lasts 12 years, ending at the first Jupiter return. Youth lasts 18 years, ending at the first Saturn return. Adulthood lasts 30 years, ending at the second Saturn return. Life's end occurs near the Neptune opposition and Uranus return at ages 82-84, symbolizing waking up from a dream.)"