Exploring those otherworldly, metaphysical phenomena inexplicable by the laws of nature.

Soul and Spirit

Spellbook

What's your birthstone? While not everyone knows the answer to this question, many can answer it quickly. What most people don't know is the history and lore behind those gems.&nbsp;Birthstones - representing each month and linked to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/birthday-tradition-history/melissa-sartore">people born</a> in that month - were standardized by the jewelry industry during the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://archive.org/details/curiousloreprec00kunzgoog/page/n421/mode/2up?q=1912">early 1900s</a> and, with time, secondary and tertiary stones have been added to the mix. Many months have <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.gemsociety.org/article/birthstone-alternatives-season-hour-day-even-guardian-angel/">substitute birthstones</a> that are more affordable than the standard stone, too. Twelve stones are most commonly used to represent each month, however, and those are the ones discussed here.Alongside the physical aspect of determining a birthstone is the lore associated with <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-expensive-gemstone/kelly-patrick">any gem</a>, as well as the metaphysical properties it may have. A birthstone may have a link to the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.google.com/books/edition/The_Book_of_Revelation/HjKUiljUwcUC?hl=en&amp;gbpv=1&amp;dq=foundation+stones+book+of+revelation&amp;pg=PA1080&amp;printsec=frontcover">Breastplate of Aaron</a>, a sacred adornment <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.google.com/books/edition/Christian_Collection_Scripture_History_T/TBdiEAAAQBAJ?hl=en&amp;gbpv=1&amp;dq=breastplate+of+aaron+history&amp;pg=PT170&amp;printsec=frontcover">purported to hold</a> stones that represent<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus%2028&amp;version=KJV"> the names</a> of the 12 Tribes of Israel. Many of the stones are included in the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation%2021&amp;version=KJV">Foundation Stones </a>identified in the<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.bibleref.com/Revelation/21/Revelation-21-19.html"> Book of Revelation </a>- representative of the tribes of the New Jerusalem after the exodus.&nbsp;With all of that in mind, take a look at common birthstones and decide for yourself which have the most rockin' story to tell. You never know - you may find one you like better than your own birthstone. Or, if you don't know your birthstone, you may learn a little bit about yourself, too.

The History And Lore Of Birthstones, Explained

General

Melissa Sartore

Lists that explore the creative, visually stunning, most unforgettable worlds in film, TV, literature, comics, video games, and other media.

Fictional Places & Universes

Lists about Star Wars places, things, and powers for humans in the know.

A Galaxy Far Away

Sci-Fi

When it comes to fictional worlds and universes, Star Wars has pretty much everybody beat. The vast galaxy far, far away is full of planets and moons with cool names, rich histories, and famous residents. From the Outer Rim to the bustling Capital, each of the Star Wars planets is unique and home to a variety of interesting characters. This <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-star-wars-movie?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">list of all Star Wars</a> planets gives you the opportunity you didn't know you were waiting for: the chance to rank your favorite planets from the Star Wars films. You're welcome!Maybe you dream of visiting the Lake Country on Naboo. Or, perhaps you're more of a cold weather fan and would love a vacation on Hoth (you're weird). Tatooine might be cool to visit, but <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hi5jjXTPtyY">you've been warned about the sand</a>. For the furry creature fans, you know you need to head to Endor's Forest Moon like, yesterday, but everyone knows not to go to Bespin unless you're itching for a carbonite nap.So, which are your favorite fictional planets from the Star Wars universe? Which worlds dreamed up by George Lucas do you wish were real? Carefully weigh your options below, voting and reranking your galactic travel itinerary as you see fit.

The Best Planets in the Star Wars Galaxy

Best Star Wars Planets: Coolest Moons and Planets from the Star Wars Films

Amy Boal

Astrology

Maybe you’ve already searched the stars for your <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/2018-for-each-zodiac-sign/katia-kleyman" target="_blank">2018 fortunes</a>, but what your Native American zodiac sign <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/what-your-favorite-movies-say-about-you/jordan-breeding?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">says about you</a> may help you in your journey. Native American “birth totems” are a little more earth-based, with an animal representing each time of the year:&nbsp;depending on what season you are born, the corresponding animal will influence your personality and characteristics akin to a horoscope.&nbsp;Birth totems are not to be confused with spirit animals or guides and don’t relate to <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/wild-animal-for-each-zodiac-sign/melissa-brinks" target="_blank">zodiac predictions about your wild nature</a>.What is your Native American zodiac sign? Take a look at the following facts about the Native American zodiac to see your animal self. And don’t be disappointed if you end up being a salmon or a snake. Native American traditions respect all animals and find good and nobility in all nature’s beasts. Of course there’s a dark side to all of us as well.Here’s the good and bad of your Native American zodiac sign.

What Is Your Native American Zodiac Sign, And What Does It Say About You?

Allan Dodson

Do you like scary movies? Are you a little dark and spooky? Find out which fictional characters, creepy creatures, and disturbing scenarios match up with your zodiac sign to learn more about the real *you.*

The Dark Side of the Stars

As someone who&rsquo;s reading about astrological signs you should be aware that you&rsquo;re 50% more likely to be possessed by a demon than anyone else. Because demons love irony more than anything else they would happily send something to possess you that fits in line with your horoscope. So what are your demonic traits by zodiac sign? Luckily for you the following <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/creepy-zodiac-sign-traits/maggie-clendenin" target="_blank">creepy zodiac readings</a> are here to tell you exactly which demons are most likely to infest your body and turn you into a raving lunatic. 

Even though the Vatican hasn&rsquo;t released their official figures on the topic, demon possession by zodiac is likely one of the most regular forms of possession. It makes sense that a demonic entity would be drawn to someone who shares their particular traits, and that they&rsquo;d want to spend time in a body that thinks similarly to how they do. If you&rsquo;ve ever wondered &ldquo;which demons can possess me?&rdquo; get ready to have all of your questions answered. Keep track of any possible astrologically-themed possession with a <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?TSID=5036&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FOne-Year-Astrological-Planner-reference-self-improvement%2Fdp%2F1720054932%2F&amp;amazon-ids-by-cc=US%3Drankercom2670707-20" target="_blank">One-Year Astrological Planner</a>, which includes the phases of the moon to help you keep track of celestial changes.

What Kind Of Demon Would Possess You, Based On Your Zodiac Sign

What Kind Of Demon Would Possess You, Based On Your Zodiac

Jacob Shelton

Lists about astrology and what the stars have in store for you.

Written In the Stars

Culture

What's your Chinese zodiac sign?&nbsp;If you don't already know, it's time to figure it out. The Chinese zodiac is divided into 12 parts - just the same as the Western zodiac - but it covers a cycle of years, not months. The Chinese&nbsp;zodiac isn't a &quot;traditional&quot; zodiac per se, as the animals don't represent constellations the way the Western version does, but each specific sign does&nbsp;look to define a person's traits and personality and highlight strengths and weaknesses.So, do you know what your Chinese zodiac sign <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/what-your-favorite-movies-say-about-you/jordan-breeding?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">says about you</a>? And do you know what <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/2018-for-each-zodiac-sign/katia-kleyman?var=7&amp;utm_expid=16418821-388.8yjUEguUSkGHvlaagyulMg.1" target="_blank">kind of year you're supposed to have</a>? Knowing your sign according to the Chinese&nbsp;zodiac won't define your future, but it might give you a little insight as to the path you might follow based on your personality traits.&nbsp;&nbsp;Even if you don't believe in <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/what-planets-mean-in-astrology/luke-blue?var=7&amp;utm_expid=16418821-388.8yjUEguUSkGHvlaagyulMg.1" target="_blank">astrology</a>, there's plenty of interesting observations and stories behind specific Chinese zodiac years and the animals that represent them.

Find Out Your Chinese Zodiac Sign And What It Says About You

Find Out Your Chinese Zodiac Sign And What That Says About You

Collin Flatt

Zodiac

If you’ve ever researched your astrological sign or looked up your horoscope and thought, Hmmm, that doesn’t really sound like me, then you need to dig a little deeper into <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/what-planets-mean-in-astrology/luke-blue" target="_blank">your birth chart</a>. After all, your chart isn’t just made up of your Sun sign (your main zodiac sign) —&nbsp;the Moon signs in the zodiac play a big role in determining your personality, your emotional traits, and how you show up in the world, too.&nbsp;“Moon sign” refers to the constellation through which&nbsp;the moon was moving&nbsp;at the time of your birth: it takes a month for the Moon to circle the zodiac, thus it spends barely two days in each sign.&nbsp;This placement has an effect on how you process your emotions —&nbsp;so you may be a spotlight-loving Leo, but if your moon is in Capricorn, you’re actually more practical and reserved than your daily Leo horoscopes would have you believe. When you look at it that way, the things you didn't&nbsp;know about your moon sign could change your whole outlook on astrology!Read on to learn the basic Moon sign facts, how to determine your moon sign, and how understanding Moon signs versus Sun signs can actually help you understand yourself on a deeper level.

What To Know About Your Moon Sign

What To Know About Your Moon Sign - How Does It Affect You?

Jessica L. Yarbrough

Lists about the millions of social-media-influencing, politics-affecting, industry-destroying, gig-economy-hustling adults of the world who don't love being insulted or called entitled, lazy, etc.

Ugh, Millennials

Just like emotional support dogs, craft beer, and Stranger Things, millennials&nbsp;love astrology. But&nbsp;why? Why is astrology so popular among the most ridiculed, most influential generation of our time? Well, the explanations are completely logical and not at all written in the stars. Studies have shown that things like stress, the political climate, and the lingering affects of the Great Recession may have pushed millennials to look to the stars&nbsp;for answers about their futures. It’s also noteworthy that this is hardly&nbsp;the first time a generation has turned towards astrology. In fact, the 18th century and the 1970s both saw&nbsp;a movement toward spirituality and astrology after periods of clinical and scientific focus. And hey, maybe millennials do some extreme things like look to astrology for <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/27-club-astrological-implications/erin-mccann" target="_blank">answers about the infamous 27 Club</a> too, but they would like some answers about <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/life-of-janis-joplin/erin-mccann?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Janis Joplin</a> and Amy Winehouse.So, ol’ Carol can <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/everything-millennials-are-killing/mariel-loveland" target="_blank">totally blame millennials for ruining some of her favorite things</a> like chain restaurants and bar soap and napkins, but&nbsp;Carol can't blame millennials for ruining astrology, because, if anything, they're making it better.

There's A Reason More And More Millennials Are Flocking To Astrology

Veronica Walsingham

What does your zodiac sign say about you?

Behavioral Signs

Whether you believe in astrology or not, you&#39;ve probably heard all about what your astrological sign reveals about you.&nbsp;From <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-compatible-astrology-signs/madame-ruby" target="_blank">auspicious dating advice</a> to <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/cool-astrology-zodiac-makeup/ashley-reign" target="_blank">personalized makeup&nbsp;suggestions</a>, the stars seem to have a lot to say about us, and most of it ranges from fun and benign to thought-provoking and introspective.

Most astrology followers opt to pick out the good qualities listed for their sign and pretend that nothing scary, weird, or gross exists in their charts. The bad news is there are creepy zodiac sign traits, and no one is safe - especially you, Scorpio. Each sun sign has its own set of negative qualities and if you are well-versed in all that is the stars, you probably already have an inkling of an idea of what&nbsp;the creepiest thing about you according to your zodiac is. Keep learning about the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/how-zodiac-signs-get-mad/katia-kleyman?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">different zodiac signs</a> with <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?TSID=5036&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FAstrology-Using-Wisdom-Stars-Everyday%2Fdp%2F1465464131%2F&amp;amazon-ids-by-cc=US%3Drankercom2653282-20" target="_blank">Astrology: Using the Wisdom of the Stars in Your Everyday Life</a>, which uses the key principles of astrology to examine each sign&#39;s place in the world.

The Creepiest Thing About You, According To Your Zodiac Sign

Maggie Clendenin

Everyone has the capacity to be manipulative whether they know it or not. Some do it intentionally to control the people around them, but oftentimes it happens unwittingly based on intrinsic personality traits in people. They&rsquo;re not trying to manipulate people, but these personality aspects end up bending the will of others to&nbsp;their own needs or feelings. People who intentionally manipulate usually have a full arsenal of techniques to use, but personality types and zodiac signs usually have just one or two (looking at you ascendant and moon signs) golden standards that come out when the going gets tough.

How You Manipulate People, According To Your Zodiac

Celestial Object

Lauren Poe

What can't the stars tell us? Our astrology charts help us glean a host of information, from <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/wild-animal-for-each-zodiac-sign/melissa-brinks" target="_blank">what&nbsp;animal you are</a>&nbsp;to the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/drugs-according-to-zodiac-sign/rebecca-shortall" target="_blank">drugs your sign might enjoy</a>. And for those&nbsp;who want something&nbsp;more fashionable from their Sun sign, astrology and body piercing go hand in hand.When you dip into your astrological chart, you learn fundamental truths about yourself; you might even discover the universe doesn't approve of&nbsp;that septum piercing you’ve been thinking about getting. Either way, these body-piercing recommendations&nbsp;for <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/zodiac-sign-darkest-secrets/matt-manser?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">each zodiac sign</a> are weirdly accurate.&nbsp;

What Piercing You Should Get, According To Your Zodiac Sign

The zodiac can tell you things about yourself that you&rsquo;ve never even thought about. It can pinpoint the way you spend money, your relationship with&nbsp;commitment, and it can even tell you what kind of emo kid you were when you were in high school. If you were in <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/comedy-movies-about-high-school/ranker-film" target="_blank">high school</a>&nbsp;at some point between 2000 and 2010, then you probably went through an&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/stuff-only-emo-kids-understand/rebecca-shortall" target="_blank">emo phase</a>. But were you more of a&nbsp;skating-in-the-parking-lot kind of emo, or a sip-coffee-and-look-for-records emo?&nbsp;

There&rsquo;s no harm in transporting yourself <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/things-you-will-miss-most-about-high-school/samantha-dillinger" target="_blank">back to high school</a> to recall the reality of being emo. Applying black eyeliner, jumping on MySpace, and blasting My Chemical Romance will prepare you to learn what kind of emo you were based on your zodiac sign.&nbsp;So dig out your messenger bag, straighten your hair, and get ready to explore the types of emo kids according to the zodiac.&nbsp;

What Type Of Emo Kid Were You In High School Based On Your Zodiac Sign

A person may look&nbsp;to their horoscope for general advice about life and love, to glean insights into their own character, or even to make decisions about career moves. Some consider their horoscope little more than a section of the newspaper to skim over while having their morning coffee. But if you&#39;ve ever craved more detailed information from the stars, such as which <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/fears-according-to-zodiac-sign/rebecca-shortall" target="_blank">zodiac signs</a> you could totally take in a fight, you&#39;ve come to the right place.

This list describes the more combative aspects of your star sign, so be warned: there are no &quot;You&#39;re a natural peacemaker&quot; or &quot;You&#39;re all about love and commitment&quot; to be found here. This is an account of which <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/how-zodiac-signs-get-drunk/mason-weigel" target="_blank">zodiac sign</a> would win in a fight. In other words, your more adversarial qualities.

Also, no one is advocating fighting, so while you may be tempted to test the efficacy of the claims made here&hellip; please don&#39;t.

Which Sign Could You Beat In A Fight, According To Your Zodiac?

Donn Saylor

It's time to play the music. It's time to light the lights.

The Muppet Show

Who do you think you are? Let these fictional characters who match up with your zodiac sign teach you a little more about the real *you.*

Star-Cross'd

Muppets

If you&#39;ve been alive at any time from the 1970s through the present, there&#39;s a good chance you&#39;ve spent a decent amount of time watching the Muppets. But do you know which Muppet matches your zodiac sign?

From the time they rose to superstardom in the 1970s through the present day, the characters of the Muppets have been ingrained into our culture. There&#39;s a good chance you have a&nbsp;favorite character, which you can vote on by clicking <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/most-interesting-muppets-show-characters" target="_blank">here</a>. You might even have a favorite Muppet moment, such as giant Animal in The Muppet Movie or when <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgbNymZ7vqY" target="_blank">the crew&nbsp;performed &ldquo;Bohemian Rhapsody.&rdquo;</a> But perhaps you never realized that you can look at the Muppets as zodiac signs. If you&#39;re someone like Janice, who digs astrology and knows <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-compatible-astrology-signs/madame-ruby" target="_blank">what signs are most compatible with each other</a>, then you&#39;ll want to check out this list of astrological signs as Muppets characters.

Which Muppets Character Are You Based On Your Zodiac?

Matt Manser

Your zodiac sign can help determine a wide range of things in your life, including your future, your relationship compatibility, and&nbsp;your biggest insecurities.&nbsp;You may not have realized that your astrological sign can also be used to figure out what Pokemon type you vibe with the most.&nbsp;

If you&#39;re an Aries, chances are you have a fiery attitude, which extends toward your ideal Pokemon type. If you&#39;re a dreamy Pisces, dragon types are perfect for your imaginative mind. Whatever your sign is, there&#39;s a Pokemon type that matches you to a T.&nbsp;

Which Pokemon Type Are You Based On Your Zodiac?

Which Pokemon Type Are You Based On Your Zodiac

Anna Lindwasser

Superheroes

If you had the X-Gene and suddenly&nbsp;transformed into one of Marvel&#39;s X-Men, who would you be? You might be able to tell&nbsp;which X-Men character you are based on the zodiac. Astrology studies the night sky and how it impacts&nbsp;events here on Earth, so why couldn&#39;t it tell you which member of the X-Men you are?

Astrology has a lot to say about our personality styles, and it can reveal much about who we are. It can share all the wonderful stuff&nbsp;about us, like whether we&#39;d&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/star-wars-characters-by-zodiac-sign/chase-mcneill" target="_blank">fight for the Galactic Rebellion</a>&nbsp;or <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/avenger-for-each-zodiac-sign/veronica-walsingham" target="_blank">alongside the Avengers</a>, and it can tell us the not-so-great aspects of our personalities, like what kind of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/horror-movie-villain-zodiac-sign/jacob-shelton" target="_blank">horror villain we could become</a>. Every zodiac sign has its ups and downs, just like the members of the X-Men.

Here's Which X-Men Character You Are, According To The Zodiac

Chase McNeill

Many cultures believe the exact positions of celestial bodies at the time of birth (popularly known as zodiac signs)&nbsp;enhance specific characteristics. As such, it is only natural to seek advice from the same celestial mysteries&nbsp;when trying to figure out the ideal superpower for each zodiac sign. If western zodiac signs can predict what <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/avenger-for-each-zodiac-sign/veronica-walsingham" target="_blank">Avenger</a>, <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/disney-princess-for-each-zodiac-sign/mariel-loveland" target="_blank">Disney princess</a>, or <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/star-wars-characters-by-zodiac-sign/chase-mcneill" target="_blank">Star Wars</a> character you can be, then why not let the stars answer the fundamental, all-encompassing question:&nbsp;what superpower would you have based on the zodiac? What is the&nbsp;innate superhuman ability that allows you to be a princess, or an Avenger, or a galactic space warrior?

A person&#39;s abilities are just extensions of their personalities. Similarly, a person&#39;s superpowers are determined by what part of their nature is most dominant. The evolution of these character traits results&nbsp;in generations of tremendous potential, which then manifests in the form of superpowers.&nbsp; Are you wondering what superpower accompanies your zodiac personality? Scroll down and find out your superpower&nbsp;by zodiac sign&nbsp;- the results may surprise you.

Here's What Superpower You Would Have According To Your Zodiac Sign

Here's What Superpower You Would Have According To Your Zodiac

Robert Carnevale

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