Today is Jane Austen's birthday!!! HUZZAH!! If our dear girl was still alive she would be celebrating her 235th birthday today!
Just like I did last year, I'd like to honor Jane Austen's birthday and make my contribution to the many birthday wishes being posted around the blogsphere!
This year I decided to look up and see what Jane Austen's Greek astrology sign and Chinese zodiac sign have to say about her. Whether you believe in astrology and zodiac signs or not, I hope you will find something to enjoy in this birthday celebration post!
Sagittarius:
According to Greek Astrology, Jane Austen was born under the constellation of Sagittarius, or Centaur the Archer.
Sagittarius is considered a Fire sign and is ruled by the planet Jupiter.
According to reference.com (not scientific study) personality traits associated with people who are born under the sign Sagittarius include:
Traits considered positive
- Sympathetic / generous
Traits considered negative
- Childlike
Don't many of these traits sound fitting for our beloved author? Look at what the first one is – WITTY CONVERSATIONALIST! That most definitely describes Jane Austen! FREEDOM LOVING – yes she was! MORAL, INTELLIGENT, HONEST, AMBITIOUS, ENERGETIC, WARM – what an accurate characterization of Jane Austen! Even the negative ones are valid – IMPATIENT, BLUNT, and CHILDLIKE! Jane Austen definitely lacked some patience for her mother's poor nerves!
Year of the Horse:
According to the Chinese Zodiac Calendar, Jane Austen was born in the Year of the Horse.
The fixed elemental sign for horses is fire.
According to wikipedia.org (definitely not scientific study) character traits for people born during the Year of the Horse include:
- Cheerful
- Popular
- Quick-witted
- Changeable
- Earthy
- Perceptive
- Talkative
- Agile – mentally and physically
- Magnetic
- Intelligent
- Astute
- Flexible
- Open-minded
- Fickle
- Arrogant
- Childish
- Anxious
- Rude
- Gullible
- Stubborn
Well, we can definitely see some similarities between Greek Astrology and Chinese Zodiac Astrology! Both list have WIT, INTELLIGENCE, CHEERFUL, TEMPERMENTAL/FICKLE, CHILDISH, and RESTLESS/ANXIOUS. Jane Austen most assuredly can be characterized as ASTUTE and PERCEPTIVE. I'm not so sure about the GULLIBLE and ARROGANT though.
What do you think readers? Are these accurate descriptions of our dear Jane Austen?
Which do you think represented a more valid characterization of Jane Austen (Greek Astrology or Chinese Zodiac)?
I know it's not scientific or factual, but I hope you enjoyed my little astrological post in honor of Jane Austen's 235th Birthday!
I am so thrilled to be apart of this glorious Jane Austen blog bash that has been oranized by blogger buddy, Maria Grazia of My Jane Austen Book Club.
If you leave a comment on my post or these other bloggers' posts you could be fortunate enough to win one of these lovely prizes:
- Willoughby’s Return signed by Jane Odiwe
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- Murder at Mansfield Park signed by Lynn Shepherd
- Intimations of Austen signed by Jane Greensmith
- Darcy's Passions: Fitzwilliam Darcy's Story signed by Regina Jeffers
- First Impressions: A Tale of Less Pride and Prejudice signed by Alexa Adams
- Jane and the Damned signed by Janet Mullany
- Bespelling Jane Austen signed by Janet Mullany
- An Austen bag
- DVD of Pride & Prejudice 2005
- A package of Bingley's Tea. (flavor "Marianne's Wild Abandon" )
- DVD of Jane Austen in Manhattan
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Check out what other bloggers are doing to celebrate Jane Austen's Birthday. Leave comments at these sites to increase your chances of winning!
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Well Lizzy is a bit gullible and Mr. Darcy is arrogant. Perhaps Jane Austen can be like that too, occasionally. Thanks for the fun read, Meredith.
ReplyDeleteThat was enjoyable and I think those traits fit our Jane to a tee! Happy 235th birthday dear Jane! :D
ReplyDelete~TattingChic ♥
Hello Meredith-just dropping by to say hi at the party! Lovely post, too!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Jane!!!
ReplyDeleteToday is a happy day for all her fans :-).
I love Jane Austen! She brightens my life. Happy Birthday!!
ReplyDeleteI loved your post about Jane - such a different take! Isn't it fun to help host this blog party? Vic
ReplyDeleteHappy Brithday Jane!!! i love your books and the movie variations.
ReplyDeleteJacinta.noppers@live.com.au
Happy Birthday, my dear Jane!
ReplyDeleteisabel_ribeiro@hotmail.com
What a very creative way to look at Jane Austen. I enjoyed reading this.
ReplyDeletehaha, I loved your post!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, dear Jane Austen!
Priscila Murlik
priscila.smurlik@gmail.com
huzzah! you know i can see the childlike qualities when it comes to some of her humorous passages.
ReplyDeleteLoved your creative post, and most definitely the positive traits for the sign of Sagittarius are very appropriate to Jane Austen. Yours is a delightful addition to the birthday blog tour.
ReplyDeleteYes, they all fit the "Jane" in my mind. Thanks for the thoughtful post.
ReplyDeleteI love Jane Austen! Happy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining, Meredith , and for your original post. Good luck to all commenters here for the final draw!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Jane! arianne(dot)hartsell(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteThat's a cool idea -- doing the zodiac for Jane Austen! Love it!
ReplyDelete~Sara S.
(irule8922@yahoo.com)
Happy Birthday, Jane. I wonder if you know how much you are loved and revered! England is dusting the Earth with Snow.. like frosting on a cake!
ReplyDeleteAs a fellow sagittarian, I enjoyed reading this :)
ReplyDeleteI think that the zodiac description certainly matches what we know about Jane Austen. I would agree that she was enterprising - she wrote a lot considering her physical constraints -, independent - hey, she never married and created income for herself through her metier -, and cheerful - didn't everyone who knew her point out that she was always chirpy!
Fascinating stuff! I think the zodiac interpretation is dead on when it comes to Dear Jane! Happy Birthday, Jane Austen, Queen of Historical Romance - Long may she reign!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to dear Jane! I think her zodiac signs are quite accurate--it's almost eerily like our Jane!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to a wonderful lady!
ReplyDeleteI am glad to discover this site. I have never visited before but will have to add it to my Austen routine.
thanks,
Terie
lighthousem516@sbcglobal.net
Fully recognizing that astrological signs are kept vauge, it is kind of funny how many of those traits we apply to Jane Austen the woman nowadays
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting take on our dear Jane. I have so enjoyed all my visits to the blogs celebrating her birthday. I have also gathered a wealth of information. Happy to have found your blog.
ReplyDeleteI would never have thought of looking up her astrological sign or Chinese Horoscope. So, thank you for including them in your blog. Happy Birthday Jane!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Jane! So nice to read all these blogposts!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday dearest Jane! :)
ReplyDelete~Miss Laurie
Old-FashionedCharm.blogspot.com
Happy Birthday, Jane Austen!
ReplyDeleteThank you for introducing me to the wonderful world of English literature!
Natallie Chagas
natallienazareth.ac@bol.com.br
Happy Birthday, Jane! You have given me so much through your writings... thank you.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to join the giveaway.
My email address is cassie(at)literaryladies(dot)com
Happy B-day JANE!
ReplyDeletewhat a great website! I loved the information about her being a fire sign (I am also - August) I am not that thrilled to tell people my chinese sign - the ox. Ah, well, we can't all be Jane! Proud to be a part of this day.
ReplyDeleteHappy 235th birthday, dear Jane!
ReplyDeleteThank you for this tribute! The sign descriptions were very interesting! I have added your blog to my favorites and plan to make a trip back again! ;O)
graceismine@mail2christian.com
She was fantastic! And I've nothing to add, I just love her, especially her way of writing.
ReplyDeleteI like very much all the giveaways!
sweet_mavina@hotmail.it
Happy Birthday Jane!
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ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Miss Austen. Wishing you many more. Isn't this fun?
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday jane. And thank you for this interesting post.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun post, Meredith. Happy birthday to Jane Austen (and *Huzzah*, indeed!)!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the post. I think the greek fits her better! Happy Birthday Jane!
ReplyDeletemarcie.turner@yahoo.com
Happy birthday Jane Austen! A genius of literature!
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Happy Birthday, Jane!
ReplyDeleteWonderful post, great idea! I'm really enjoying the virtual celebration!
felicialso@gmail.com
Huzzah for Jane!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday.
fall.of.autumn(at)gmail.com
Interesting reading about Jane; I enjoyed the comparisons. Happy birthday, dearest Jane!
ReplyDeleteWell, I think that when we write, our own personality is on the lines and words.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday JANE!
ariane_teodoro_godoi@hotmail.com
What an interesting insight into the author!
ReplyDeleteMargay
Happy Birthday Jane, and my thanks to all who continue to pass on her legacy. Your efforts are appreciated more than you know.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely loved your approach, and she is definitely a match!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy this fun day, and I'm so glad you were able to part of the blog tour. Love your reviews--keep up the good work.
I think that some of the astrological signs represent Jane well.
ReplyDeleteThank you for having this blog.
Happy Birthday Jane Austen!
I love the astrological approach, Meredith. Happy birthday Jane!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Jane!
ReplyDeletemhuether@hotmail.com
I would go with the Greek if I had to choose!!! Happy Birthday Jane
ReplyDeleteSuze
Jausten007@gmail.com
Happy birthday Jane - great horoscopes.
ReplyDeleteOK, now I know even more about my favorite author than I had before. Thanks for sharing this Meredith. I wonder what Jane would think of her horoscope? Amused? Horrified? Inspired to create a a character from the traits?
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Jane
Cheers, Laurel Ann
What a party!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Jane dearest...
We have it all on this wonderful day and tour...now Jane's astrological profile!
A crossword, letters and loads of yummy pics and info plus beautiful written tributes that has made this tour spectacular.
Thank you for a job well done and for the day of fun like no other!
Sofia
AlwaysCatholicBlog@GMail.com
This has been the best tour for JA. I have loved it all and learned some new things. Thanks for a great party.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Jane!
Happy Birthday Jane!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Jane Austen. I think some of the characteristics fits JA but a few do not. Well, horoscope are not 100% accurate so it's best to take it with a pinch of salt.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this post, Meredith. I'm slowly reading through all the posts in the tour.
Sorry, it's me again. I forgot to include my email address
ReplyDeleteevangelineace2020(at)yahoo(dot)com
I feel special- my birthday is the day after jane austen's. cool:]
ReplyDeletek_anon[at]hotmail[dot]co[dot]uk
I have always had lots of Sagi's in my life - and can vouch for all of them being witty conversationlists and freedom loving, including our beloved Jane! Lovely post.
ReplyDeleteDelightful post! Happy Birthday, Jane!
ReplyDeleteI think both signs showed a similar list of traits that can be seen in all of Austen's heoines!
ReplyDeleteGreat post!!Once more, Happy birthday dear Jane!
ReplyDeleteotroscuentos@hotmail.es
Happy birthday Jane!
ReplyDeletelovely post! Thanks for joining us in this big event!
Adriana Zardini
adriana@jasbra.com.br
Happy Birthday, Jane Austen! I enjoy checking horoscopes.
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