Arab astrology is still a reasonably unknown astrology, despite its antiquity. It's based, above all, on the idea of the opportunities that are offered to us from our birth to advance in life, and in the study of our real abilities, of our character but also and especially of our assets.
The horoscope in classical Arabic is based on the study of the place of birth and its number of inhabitants, the date of birth, of course, but also in the social context of the parents. This form of astrological study was very sensible a few decades ago since the influence of the social origin of the birth was very great and a person of disadvantaged origin had little chance of evolving.
Today the circumstances have changed, and in the end, the Arabic Horoscope has been reduced to the day of birth.
The 12 signs of the Arabic Horoscope
There are twelve, and they correspond with the signs of the Western horoscope. They have the name of medieval weapons, and they are Lance, Slingshot, Axe, Dagger, Nail, Mace, Knife, Cutlass, Machete, Chain, Arab dagger and Bow.
Lance (22 December - 20 January).
It's the weapon that closes and opens the year, and this makes the natives of this sign to be respected because of their seriousness, their competence, and their success. They are careful, reasonable, patient and measured individuals whose achievements have been earned through hard work.
The Lance has learned, from its passage through life, the virtues of patience, and therefore, it knows how to think, deepen, and search. They can reach the summit by a steep path because the journey brings satisfaction because the difficulties do not scare them.
Slingshot (21 January- 19 February).
According to the Arabic Horoscope, the slingshot shows a great appetite for the communion of ideals. They are humanistic people with creative intelligence that never stop fulfilling themselves through concrete activities.
They have a spirit that needs to renew what exists, invent, surprise the people around them, get excited by creative abilities, expand their horizons, go beyond. In addition, they like seeing things in their entirety without losing their individualism.
Axe (20 February- 20 March).
The axe is a versatile weapon, and its natives also have this multidisciplinarity. If you were born under the influence of this sign, you are moved by a powerful universal ideal of love and beauty. You are in a constant search to fulfill a dream of perfect reality, where everything is confused in complete harmony; in addition, everyday life bores you and castrates you, and hence you want to evolve continually.
The Axe has an outstanding intelligence that connects its natives with everything and makes them not be satisfied easily. They have great empathy; they facilitate family contacts and help people get rid of their own limitations.
Dagger (21 March- 20 April).
This is a sign of the Arabic Horoscope that has a great vitality, spontaneity, and that can show its value to heroic limits. Those born in this horoscope are intrepid, pioneers, conquerors, adventurers and athletes.
They are people with great initiative, capable of making quick decisions that don't let themselves be overcome by doubt and fear. Their instinct guides them when it comes to taking risks, and they don't know how to dose their energies; they are always willing to spend them if they think the cause is worth it.
Nail (21 April- 20 May).
Those born in this arch are incredibly affectionate since they unite with strength and passion. They enjoy quiet moments, but they can demonstrate a solid base of enormous work and realize large-scale projects.
They need to see concrete achievements, because nothing stimulates Nails more than to see real progress in a project and that the fruit of their work is visible and tangible. And they are untiring workers, tenacious, that overflowing energy that seems inexhaustible
Mace (21 May - 21 June).
The Mace is a spontaneous, free and libertine chameleon, who never loses the desire to have fun and explore a new facet of their personality. Their potential is ready to surprise themselves, in a state of alert and constant analytical skills.
They have a dignified ease of adaptation that makes them a character with an interesting, adequate intelligence and a great intelligent negotiator. They have a particular gift for capturing different mentalities and adjusting their communication immediately, and can easily get out of the most complex situations.
Knife (22 June - 23 July).
It's a sign that likes to give, look after and maintain life with tenderness; they have a receptive and unconditional maternal sweetness, which allows them to listen to the needs of others, and even guess them.
Those born in this sign can forgive, to surrender and be comforted. You attract sadness to your soul. Your opening brings relief and comfort. Your contact is tender and loving; You know how to protect, you build a cozy nest where life is good. Your world is a cozy cocoon not without fantasy; it is a world from which any hardness or drought is excluded. The dream takes a dominant place.
Cutlass (24 July - 23 August).
The Sword or Cutlass is a sign of the Arabic Horoscope distinguished by its dignity and its nobility. You don't lack talent, your creativity is excellent, and you feel the constant need to contribute or create work, becoming an example for people.
A bit egocentric, the Cutlass needs to be the center of attention and is aware of the importance of appearance and image, something that usually plays with art. With great charisma, they attract people like a magnet and know how to make that fascination last.
Machete (24 August - 23 September).
If you're from this Arabic sign you have a great practical sense, your knowledge is precise, and you allow people to trust the results. You release the feeling of perfection because for you to improve, explore and deepen your knowledge is a constant.
When the Machete reaches its goal, it acquires a thorough, verified and reliable knowledge. Their eagerness for rigor sometimes becomes heavy, since they impose so much effort that they are capable of getting angry and risking making a mistake.
Chain (24 September - 22 October).
A certain refinement and a great love for beauty and justice are what the natives of the Chain possess. They have charm and kindness, which they use to protect themselves from reproaches, conflicts, and misunderstandings. Their elegance allows them to please everyone, and to open their hearts.
This sign emphasizes its artistic and aesthetic sense, the finesse of the spirit that allows them to create pleasant atmospheres and they have the talent to build relationships and promoting exchanges. They have wisdom when it comes to love and give rein to games of pleasure.
Gumia (23 October - 22 November).
The Gumia is a knife of Arabic origin, and it's one of the least known weapons of this horoscope in the West. Its great power lies in the ability to develop a style and knowledge of hidden things. In fact, they have an innate sense of the cycle of life and death, and they know that the end is what regeneration allows.
If you are a native of this sign you have an extremely developed survival instinct, the danger and the risks attract you enormously; this doesn't mean that they have a penetrating intelligence and can develop an ability to feel what is happening in other places.
Bow (23 de November - 21 December).
The Bow grants a strong personality, in which the traps that appear in life don't discourage them. They have a lofty aspiration to extend time limits and are very idealistic. They have an exciting social vision, and they like to explore the world, space, religion, and sports.
Among the primary virtues of the Bow, there are trust, optimism, and enthusiasm, and their ability to transmit faith and devotion is interesting, and they are courageous by nature.