A Flop Movie but a Superhit Question - "What your Raashi/Zodiac Sign?"
This is something we ask very commonly to the new people we meet. I can vouch for the gals , can't say for sure if the boys do the same. The discussions on zodiac signs, their qualities, their weaknesses is a common theme everywhere from schools to workplace to parties. Thank God, Linda Goodman wrote Sun Signs, Love Signs, Relationship Signs and so on to give us so many avenues of discussions. I have read the first two so many times that I am thoroughly confused about signs and often end up mixing the qualities and then justifying myself in discussions.
There are times when we project ourselves just like our zodiac sign qualities, it says a cancer girl should be an introvert, so I stay quiet in the gatherings. One starts projecting the image as described by these signs and take up the eccentricities associated with them to feel a part of the group/sign. Even more dangerous situation is, when we start creating an image of a person based on his/her zodiac sign. Oh, she is a idealist...after all she is a Piscean or his eyes are so hypnotic because he is a Scorpion. The person may or may not have those qualities but we push, kick and fit them to their respective qualities.
We end up playing this guessing game about Zodiac Signs – a common conversation:
A: Oh what’s your Zodiac Sign?
B: Can you guess?
A: I think you must be a Leo coz you have the leadership qualities.
B: No
A: Ok you could be Aries coz you are so out going types …
B: No one last try-
A: You must be…….
If we guessed right we feel well informed and well read and if by chance we are not – we sheepishly mumble – “You must be an exception”.
We end up playing this guessing game about Zodiac Signs – a common conversation:
A: Oh what’s your Zodiac Sign?
B: Can you guess?
A: I think you must be a Leo coz you have the leadership qualities.
B: No
A: Ok you could be Aries coz you are so out going types …
B: No one last try-
A: You must be…….
If we guessed right we feel well informed and well read and if by chance we are not – we sheepishly mumble – “You must be an exception”.
I do not mean to say that these signs are all false, but they are meant to give us a broad framework to understand a person. The problem occurs when we convert this framework into concrete guidelines. To colour your judgment and perception of a person just on the basis of his/her zodiac sign is not only a foolish thing to do but also a very dangerous habit. And one time or the other we all do it. Lots of time we say – I can't get along with this person because he/she, is of a zodiac sign, I never get along with. Thereby, letting go of an opportunity to understand the person.
Kabhi kabhi mere dil mein khayal aata he….Am I also unknowingly but deliberately picking up the qualities that go with my Zodiac “ Cancer”? Do I sometimes behave the way it says a typical Cancerian should? Or Am I trying to be something I am actually not just to satisfy the parameters of a group I am supposed to a part of – My Zodiac Sign. Is it just me or do you also feel the same?Still, I check the Daily Horoscope the first thing in the morning but believe it only if it says all positive things about my Zodiac Sign.
P.S: I met this outgoing gal in the mall last Weekend, very confident and stylish- I think She must be a Leo or a Scorpion, what is your call?
2 comments:
Well, my call. I have been reading your posts for a quite while. I really liked the way you write. Well i have seen certain other blogs as well but some are really just trying to show their metal and some people like me either use it to vent out their emotions or half cooked knowledge of a topic. But really really I find ur post to be a bit different. The best thing is they are too simple, and consist of something that makes you feel good, whether its about the times you cherished with your frnds, things you admire about your family or about anything else. Reading this post could just make me smile and i could do nothing but post a reply. u rock rachita :). I mean very frankly speaking, I dont hesitate from telling something on face to someone. And I always found some kinda mask on u and ur buddies, which although wasnt a negetive thing in my eyes especially in the way I see this world as, but while reading this blog, I can see that u keep that mask away and that is some I really like and appriciate while reading your posts. please keep on writing as you do and keep on making fans of yours :)
Wow Maneet..Thanks ...I was looking for a reason to smile yesterday....you comment gave it.
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