the zodiac in poetry

opalborn:

(insp. by this post, redone with more of the poets I love – I hope that’s okay!)

Aries: Seamus Heaney

Move lips, move minds and make new meanings flare
Like ancient beacons signalling, peak to peak,
From middle sea to north sea, shining clear
As phoenix flame upon fionn uisce here.

Taurus: Adrienne Rich

I could say: those mountains have a meaning  
but further than that I could not say.

To do something very common, in my own way.

Gemini: William Butler Yeats

All changed, changed utterly:
A terrible beauty is born.

Cancer: Pablo Neruda

Of all the stars I admired, drenched
in various rivers and mists,
I chose only the one I love.

Leo: Dorothy Parker

She that calls for costly things
Priceless finds her offerings-
What’s impossible to kings?

Virgo: HD

But more than the many-foamed ways
Of the sea,
I know him
Of the triple path-ways,
Hermes,
Who awaiteth.

Libra: T. S. Eliot

Because of the goodness of this Lady
And because of her loveliness, and because
She honours the Virgin in meditation,
We shine with brightness.

Scorpio: John Keats

Darkling I listen; and, for many a time
I have been half in love with easeful Death,
Call’d him soft names in many a mused rhyme,
To take into the air my quiet breath

Sagittarius: Christina Rossetti

Oh that’s a meteor sent us, a message dumb, portentous,  
An undeciphered solemn signal of help or hurt.

Capricorn: Carol Ann Duffy

Some nights, although we are faithless, the truth
enters our hearts, that small familiar pain;
then a man will stand stock-still, hearing his youth
in the distant Latin chanting of a train.

Aquarius: John Donne

Dull sublunary lovers’ love
(Whose soul is sense) cannot admit
Absence, because it doth remove
Those things which elemented it.

PiscesEdna St. Vincent Millay

Safe upon the solid rock the ugly houses stand:
Come and see my shining palace built upon the sand!

a-goats-tin-can:

All that is gold does not glitter: Leo 

Not all those who wander are lost: Sagittarius, Pisces 

The old that is strong does not wither: Taurus 

Deep roots are not reached by the frost: Cancer 

From the ashes a fire shall be woken: Aries, Gemini 

A light from the shadows shall spring: Libra, Virgo 

Renewed shall be the blade that was broken: Scorpio 

The crown less again shall be king: Capricorn, Aquarius

Lord of the Rings quotes for the signs

crayastrology:

Aries: 

“A man that flies from his fear may find that he
has only taken a short cut to meet it.”

Taurus: “All
we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us.”

Gemini: “Even the smallest person can change the course
of the future.”

Cancer:

“I
will not say do not weep, for not all tears are evil.”

Leo: “Deeds will not be less valiant because
they are unpraised.”

Virgo: “In the end it’s only a passing thing, this
shadow; even darkness must pass.”

Libra: “It
is not the strength of the body, but the strength of the spirit.”

Scorpio: “Not all those who wander are lost.” 

Sagittarius:

“It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out
your door. You step onto the road, and if you don’t keep your feet, there’s no
knowing where you might be swept off to.”

Capricorn:

“Faithless
is he that says farewell when the road darkens.”

Aquarius:

“Darkness
must pass. A new day will come and when the sun shines, it will shine out the
clearer.”

Pisces:

“If
more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a
merrier world.”

The Signs And What They Should Be Treated Like

Aries: Like an oasis. Like they are salvation in a territory of blank cruelty. Their kindness and generosity should be shared but protected from those who wish to taint it
Taurus: Like a home. They are always someone who is associated with comfort and normality, but they are never to be disrespected or abused— because while they stand tall they could easily come crumbling down, broken.
Gemini: Like a classic book. Their length of wisdom and truth is timeless, be careful when dealing with them. One wrong move could stain their pages forever, and tear at their seams. They should be cared for and their stories should be told to everyone.
Cancer: Like your old favorite song. They should be remembered and loved by everyone. Just the sound of them should bring joy and nostalgia to people far and near. They have a way of speaking to people- no matter their background.
Leo: Like a dagger. Their beauty may be intimidating and seem far away— but close enough their edges are sharp, ready to pierce and defend themselves against all who plan to fight. They are to be sheathed and cared for.
Virgo: Like a mug. A mug is used to be filled up with liquids to warm your body and quench your thirst, despite the cracks and dents in it. We often look past the signs to fill our own needs. But if you are not careful the one crack could lead to the entire thing shattering. They should be repaired, and loved for all their imperfections as well as their perfections.
Libra: Like a piece of glass. If you hurt them, and are lucky enough to be forgiven, just remember — you have a left a crack on their exterior, and it will always be a reminder to them.
Scorpio: Like a fire. Their light should be shielded from the wind— protected and kindled so it can burn brighter and brighter. Their warmth may be soft, but it is not to be taken lightly, because fires can engulf and destroy as well
Sagittarius: Like a rare flower. Their beauty may be brilliant, but that doesn’t mean they don’t need reassurance from time to time that they are incredible and one of a kind.
Capricorn: Like the stars. Even though you only see them occasionally, you know they’re constantly there and appreciate their presence and guidance. Their light always a constant reminder that darkness doesn’t have to be so lonely after all.
Aquarius: Like a storm. They may be unpredictable and hasty, but if you battle through the hardships and roughness– you will get to the center. And learn that there’s nothing to be afraid of after all.
Pisces: Like a pen. They inspire you and help you channel your creativity, but if you mess up, it leaves a mark that can only fade with time. They should not be taken for granted or left behind when they run out of ink— they should be cherished forever, for getting you through a time when you needed a spark of creativity most.