The Astrology of BDSM - Signs of Dominance and Submission (Part One)

[Emerson]

Inspired by the zodiac sign thread in the Dominant's Dungeon, I want to write a little blurb about each astrological sign's dominant and submissive tendencies. The actual process of figuring out whether someone is a dominant or a submissive is much more complicated than looking at sun signs or moon signs, but sun signs do carry a lot of weight. Those of you who know your moon signs can look at those blurbs, too. But (shameless plug follows) if you really want to have your chart read by a kinky astrologer...

DOMINANT ARIES
Aries is a naturally dominant sign, in many ways. The aries tends to be hard-headed and spirited, and is dissatisfied when things are not done his way. He will hold his slave to high personal standards, and will demand things be done to his liking above all else. He can be confrontational and protective, and is intensely passionate, so his slave will be well-looked after.

SUBMISSIVE ARIES
Most people know that gemini and pisces are dual signs (as are many others), but few know that aries is as well. Aries is the ram, but also the sheep. Submissive aries will retain the fire and passion of the dominant, but he will shy from confrontation, and serve obediently. Nevertheless, this slave epitomizes the truism that bondage is really all about the bottom, because without attention and devotion, the aries slave will become easily upset and rebellious.

DOMINANT TAURUS
A dominant taurus will be stubborn and unwielding, and will be even less willing to compromise with her slave than the aries Master. She will, however, be more hands-on, and will focus on the accoutrements of slavery. The slave of a taurus will likely have a beautiful collar, attractive and numerous toys, and frequent, undivided attention from his Mistress.

SUBMISSIVE TAURUS
The submissive taurus is lazy, by nature, and needs her Master to keep her busy. She will be confrontational, and stubborn, at times, but will also be fiercly loyal. She will cherish the gifts her master gives to her above all else, and will gladly wear tokens of her slavery. The taurian slave may be strong, as well, able to bear the brunt of her Master's wrath with little complaint.

DOMINANT GEMINI
Gemini could easily be the sign of a switch, or of a man who is dominant in the real world, and submissive in the bedroom (or vice versa). That said, a gemini Master will be talkative and engaged with his submissive, always willing to try new things, and ever desirous of his slave's feedback. He is interested not just in physical domination, but intellectual control as well. He can be overbearing, perhaps, and can easily allow his slave to top from the bottom. Once in control, however, few dominants can match his ability to keep his slave entertained.

SUBMISSIVE GEMINI
A gemini slave must be allowed to speak his mind. He will be ready to do whatever his Mistress asks of him - and his limits will likely be softer than most people's - but he demands that She think of him not as merely a toy. There must be a dialogue. The submissive gemini is happiest when being told what to do, when being praised for doing something well, or when being admonished for doing it poorly; it is the communication of his Mistress that controls him, not her riding crop or her latex.

DOMINANT CANCER
I'll resist the urge to say too much here, since I am a cancer and a dominant...

Cancer is a reclusive sign, and an emotional one, and so this Mistress will ever seek the approval of her slave. She delights in aftercare, in tending to the wounds she has inflicted, and in the power she has over her slave's emotions. She can be hard to serve, if only because she is incapable of pretending: her disappointment or pleasure will be too obvious for her to fool her slave. Once she has accepted someone, however, and has been accepted in return, she will be inventive and intense, pushing her submissive beyond into the spiritual and emotional centers of bondage.

SUBMISSIVE CANCER
She is likely beautiful, well-proportioned, and easily upset. She does not respond well to her Master's chiding, because it cuts her much deeper than he realizes. She is happy being told what to do, yes, but must have variety in order to be comfortable. She is likely to be outrageously flirtatious with her Master, but quiet and shy in public.

DOMINANT LEO
There is no more easily stereotyped sign than leo, and the stereotype fits all-too-well with dominance. The leo is an egoist, true, but a spirited and friendly one. He is likely to show off for his slave - as he does for others - by constructing elaborate scenes, or engaging in b-movie romance for all to see. But despite his personality, the leo Master will do anything for the slave he sees as his. She is - to draw on the mythos - his lioness, and while he may demand her obedience himself, he would prefer that she be a leader among others, thereby reflecting all the more on his power.

SUBMISSIVE LEO
Is there such a thing? Submissive leo is that very lioness, who leads, who is personable and intense, and who's devotion is the most fiery and dangerous imaginable. She is hard to control, and must be fought with, because for her submission does not come naturally. But faced with sufficient strength - of body and soul - she will give in, and direct herself through her Master. More than any other slave, the leo must be won. Her submission is never a gift, but it is a worthy prize.

DOMINANT VIRGO
Nagging and particular, she is a hard Mistress. Her tasks may seem endless and pointless, her insistence on organization and well-kempt appearances may seem overblown, but her concern for her slave's well-being, and her awareness of the realities outside of the lifestyle are unmatched. She knows exactly when it is appropriate and when it is not to play, and she will compel her slave to be not just a better lover, but a better person.

SUBMISSIVE VIRGO
Like the her dominant sister, the virgin slave is concerned with order. She would nothing more than to be kept busy with tasks and service to her Master. She is, perhaps, a bit less sexual in her submission than most, but thereby, her submission extends well-beyond the bedroom. She will demand the best of her Master, and He must make sure that his commands are more than mere whim.


More (Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces) to come soon...

[damyanti]

Ok, I'm gonna ask...whats a moon sign?

[kuriouskitty]

Thank you Emerson. I found your information to be very much true for this gemini sub.

[RickBulow74]

I look forward to seeing what you have about Capricorn

[TwistedTails]

That was a fun read, Now i'm looking forward to seeing what you have to say about my lovely Jewel she is Sagittarius.

[Lillyrose123]

Fascinating!! I am a Leo, trying to be submissive...now I know why it is difficult for me... I know that I am naturally dominant, being a submissive is a challenge. Thank you for sharing this information...

Inspired by the zodiac sign thread in the Dominant's Dungeon, I want to write a little blurb about each astrological sign's dominant and submissive tendencies. The actual process of figuring out whether someone is a dominant or a submissive is much more complicated than looking at sun signs or moon signs, but sun signs do carry a lot of weight. Those of you who know your moon signs can look at those blurbs, too. But (shameless plug follows) if you really want to have your chart read by a kinky astrologer...

DOMINANT ARIES
Aries is a naturally dominant sign, in many ways. The aries tends to be hard-headed and spirited, and is dissatisfied when things are not done his way. He will hold his slave to high personal standards, and will demand things be done to his liking above all else. He can be confrontational and protective, and is intensely passionate, so his slave will be well-looked after.

SUBMISSIVE ARIES
Most people know that gemini and pisces are dual signs (as are many others), but few know that aries is as well. Aries is the ram, but also the sheep. Submissive aries will retain the fire and passion of the dominant, but he will shy from confrontation, and serve obediently. Nevertheless, this slave epitomizes the truism that bondage is really all about the bottom, because without attention and devotion, the aries slave will become easily upset and rebellious.

DOMINANT TAURUS
A dominant taurus will be stubborn and unwielding, and will be even less willing to compromise with her slave than the aries Master. She will, however, be more hands-on, and will focus on the accoutrements of slavery. The slave of a taurus will likely have a beautiful collar, attractive and numerous toys, and frequent, undivided attention from his Mistress.

SUBMISSIVE TAURUS
The submissive taurus is lazy, by nature, and needs her Master to keep her busy. She will be confrontational, and stubborn, at times, but will also be fiercly loyal. She will cherish the gifts her master gives to her above all else, and will gladly wear tokens of her slavery. The taurian slave may be strong, as well, able to bear the brunt of her Master's wrath with little complaint.

DOMINANT GEMINI
Gemini could easily be the sign of a switch, or of a man who is dominant in the real world, and submissive in the bedroom (or vice versa). That said, a gemini Master will be talkative and engaged with his submissive, always willing to try new things, and ever desirous of his slave's feedback. He is interested not just in physical domination, but intellectual control as well. He can be overbearing, perhaps, and can easily allow his slave to top from the bottom. Once in control, however, few dominants can match his ability to keep his slave entertained.

SUBMISSIVE GEMINI
A gemini slave must be allowed to speak his mind. He will be ready to do whatever his Mistress asks of him - and his limits will likely be softer than most people's - but he demands that She think of him not as merely a toy. There must be a dialogue. The submissive gemini is happiest when being told what to do, when being praised for doing something well, or when being admonished for doing it poorly; it is the communication of his Mistress that controls him, not her riding crop or her latex.

DOMINANT CANCER
I'll resist the urge to say too much here, since I am a cancer and a dominant...

Cancer is a reclusive sign, and an emotional one, and so this Mistress will ever seek the approval of her slave. She delights in aftercare, in tending to the wounds she has inflicted, and in the power she has over her slave's emotions. She can be hard to serve, if only because she is incapable of pretending: her disappointment or pleasure will be too obvious for her to fool her slave. Once she has accepted someone, however, and has been accepted in return, she will be inventive and intense, pushing her submissive beyond into the spiritual and emotional centers of bondage.

SUBMISSIVE CANCER
She is likely beautiful, well-proportioned, and easily upset. She does not respond well to her Master's chiding, because it cuts her much deeper than he realizes. She is happy being told what to do, yes, but must have variety in order to be comfortable. She is likely to be outrageously flirtatious with her Master, but quiet and shy in public.

DOMINANT LEO
There is no more easily stereotyped sign than leo, and the stereotype fits all-too-well with dominance. The leo is an egoist, true, but a spirited and friendly one. He is likely to show off for his slave - as he does for others - by constructing elaborate scenes, or engaging in b-movie romance for all to see. But despite his personality, the leo Master will do anything for the slave he sees as his. She is - to draw on the mythos - his lioness, and while he may demand her obedience himself, he would prefer that she be a leader among others, thereby reflecting all the more on his power.

SUBMISSIVE LEO
Is there such a thing? Submissive leo is that very lioness, who leads, who is personable and intense, and who's devotion is the most fiery and dangerous imaginable. She is hard to control, and must be fought with, because for her submission does not come naturally. But faced with sufficient strength - of body and soul - she will give in, and direct herself through her Master. More than any other slave, the leo must be won. Her submission is never a gift, but it is a worthy prize.

DOMINANT VIRGO
Nagging and particular, she is a hard Mistress. Her tasks may seem endless and pointless, her insistence on organization and well-kempt appearances may seem overblown, but her concern for her slave's well-being, and her awareness of the realities outside of the lifestyle are unmatched. She knows exactly when it is appropriate and when it is not to play, and she will compel her slave to be not just a better lover, but a better person.

SUBMISSIVE VIRGO
Like the her dominant sister, the virgin slave is concerned with order. She would nothing more than to be kept busy with tasks and service to her Master. She is, perhaps, a bit less sexual in her submission than most, but thereby, her submission extends well-beyond the bedroom. She will demand the best of her Master, and He must make sure that his commands are more than mere whim.


More (Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces) to come soon...

[SubmissiveDoll]

I look forward to seeing what you have about Capricorn

Same here. I'd love to read it. Thanks for posting what you have so far, it's always fun to read.

[blythe spirit]

Ok, I'm gonna ask...whats a moon sign?

In a chart of astrological elements, the Sun is the single most telling feature of a personality. The second most descriptive point is the Moon Sign.

Basically, the moon sign is the position of the moon at your time of birth.

[rsjankowski]

thanks, as a taurus, i found this to be on the money.

[VP]

Highly flattering but as a dominant leo, I found it to be mostly true. Thank you for the info.

[HisKitty]

ooooooooooooooh can't wait for the rest! I'm an aquarius and my Master is a capricorn

-waits eagerly-

[bpqueen]

I agree with the aries submissive, as I need a TON of attention to even get turned on. As I am on the Taurus cusp, I also read the Taurus, but didn't find that it applied as well as my true sign. I forwarded the 2nd part to a friend to see how accurate Capricorn was for him (although as he is close to the Sapp cusp, I sent that to him as well). Thanks!!!

[Dom Teacher]

SUBMISSIVE CANCER
She is likely beautiful, well-proportioned, and easily upset. She does not respond well to her Master's chiding, because it cuts her much deeper than he realizes. She is happy being told what to do, yes, but must have variety in order to be comfortable. She is likely to be outrageously flirtatious with her Master, but quiet and shy in public.

Damn, I miss her, too.

[Laila]

Ohh that's so cool - I can actually really myself in this. Submissive cancer that is - that's very much me, actually!

[fairyjester]

oh i cant wait for the rest.

[samzum]

Oh Yeah with fairyjester here ... where is the rest .. mmm

[thepast]

I'm a leo. I think that's all I need to say *GRINS*

However... T's... ehhh pretty unaccurate... though T never does fit well into stereotypes... chuckles...

[wind_dancer{W_W}]

i am honored to have inspired Y/you to write this thread.... it is VERY helpful and a lot of what i was looking for Thank Y/you

[steelish]

SUBMISSIVE LEO
Is there such a thing? Submissive leo is that very lioness, who leads, who is personable and intense, and who's devotion is the most fiery and dangerous imaginable. She is hard to control, and must be fought with, because for her submission does not come naturally. But faced with sufficient strength - of body and soul - she will give in, and direct herself through her Master. More than any other slave, the leo must be won. Her submission is never a gift, but it is a worthy prize.

Yep, that's me!

[little_sunshine]

I cannot wait for your second post on this

[BryansGrrrl]

Yes, true of this sub-Gemini.

[Veridical]

Welp. Apparently I break the mold of Cancer submissive. -Shrugs.- Nothing at all like me with the exception of flirtatious. Sorry.

[thrall]

a submissive Virgo....

fairly close the the mark....lol

[Mistress Annabelle]

Brilliant! I love astrology, and how you've adjusted the sign's traits into their tendancies in domination and submission is excellent! I look forward to seeing what you have written about capricorns!

[Kres]

I've always found it strange how accurate Astrology is when describing a person's personality. It's remarkable how true it is even when it comes to Dom and Sub personalities. Thanks for posting this.

[CuntyVonTwatington]

Digging around the archives I found these two threads on astrology, since I enjoyed them thought others might too

Im a Gemini and very much so )

[lunaticlorraine]

SUBMISSIVE CANCER
She is likely beautiful, well-proportioned, and easily upset. She does not respond well to her Master's chiding, because it cuts her much deeper than he realizes. She is happy being told what to do, yes, but must have variety in order to be comfortable. She is likely to be outrageously flirtatious with her Master, but quiet and shy in public.

So me!!
(Although I dont see myself as beautiful) But I am easily upset, ad shy in public
Amazing

[Magie Noire]

As a Cancer and a Domme...very close, that is why I consider myself to be a Mistress of the heart, " The heart is the seat of all motivation ", thus if you touch a subs heart you will have their devotion.

[sweet_p]

Waiting to hear what you have to say about Scorpio.

[Big_Red]

I'm a submissive Leo/Cancer and find they both apply to me Enjoyed reading this