I haven't made a poll like this one since... forever.

[Mitera Nikkou]

Poll question: From Ursa Major the Zodiac bear comes to you and offers powers and traits derived from your zodiac sign, which would result in any number or degree of physical and mental changes. Considering your zodiac sign, would you accept the Zodiac bear's offer?

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Well, actually, you may not find it weird, but that's because you didn't see the whole thing in my head. XD;; Still, the general idea has possibilities, so I wondered what choice you guys/gals would make.

I'm going to look over at my Chinese zodiac sign before I come to a decision. I always forget the specifics of that one, unlike my Greek zodiac sign.

[Helel]

I have a one hundred percent full proof bear swatter. I don't trust bears, the backpacker in me will never trust them.

[Christina Anikari]

I have no clue if i would as i have no idea what my Chinese zodiac is nor do i really have much of a clue of what traits being a Capricorn supposedly entails, so i don't have a basis to judge. If someone were to tell me i might have a better idea. I was born on the 11th of January 1986.

[Lanzerus]

FTW chinese zodiac!

[Mistress Guendolen]

I'd have to give this some thought. My Chinese Zodiac is a Rooster- not sure I'd want feathers. Now, my Greek Zodiac shifts depending on who you ask; I was right on the cusp, so some sources say I'm Taurus, others Gemini. I don't think I'd like being a horned one.... And what changes would result from Gemini? Would I suddenly gain a twin or doppleganger? Now THAT would be useful!

[Alissa of Someday]

I'd have to think about it. Given that one doesn't come across such amazing opportunities every day, it would be sometyhing I wouldn't want to pass up unless I was absolutely sure...but then, it could be a big change, eh? I only vaguely know about my Zodiac Greek or Chinese...>_>

[Mitera Nikkou]

Helel:

Can't bear bears, can you? This attitude bears a needed change. And don't bear a grudge against me; just bear with me and heed my words! You can trust that I will be bearing much wisdom. But you must bear this task yourself. If you can bear it, then bearing fruit from this is guaranteed! That is if you'll just give a chance for this to bear out.

Just get your bearing, bare yourself to the bear, bear down on the bear with your bareness, and the bear, seeing you bare, will see you as an equal. Bear in mind to give the bear a bear hug; I doubt you could bear being rude to the bear after the tactic that you had to bear up, as shameful as it would no doubt be for someone who is not as bare as I. But, if you succeed, then you'll bear promise in being nekkid, too.

Okay, I'm done.

Christina:

I left it open for people to decide; you know, because it's more fun and self-gratifying to use your imagination. It doesn't have to be the animal that plays a part in the physical or mental transformation. For instance, Capricorn is a feminine sign, so a male could get a gender transformation right there. Its ruling planet is Saturn, I think, and you can get inspiration from anything connected with that planet (even from the Sailor moon universe). There's also the element of Earth to draw from, among other things.

I think you're an ox, according to the Chinese calendar. And I think your element is wood. Other than that you must look up the specifics with a search engine. ;p

Keaton dar:

Does that mean you have an animal that you like? :O

Gwen:

It's up to you. Could be a twin, or the capability to make a shadow clone, or even a split personality. Like I said to Christina: just let your imagination have a bull. I mean, ball. ;p

Alissa:

It could be big, or it could be relatively minor. The only certainty is that there will be a physical and mental change. Not a change of past experience and memories, mind you, but basic traits. An introverted person could become extroverted, for instance. The key details to the zodiac signs, such as the creatures or things that represent the signs, and the elements, will likely bear more consideration and influence than a detail that's insignificant or is not commonly viewed with the sign. That makes sense. Still, if you pick and sift around, you're bound to find something you like. It's just an exercise in exploiting language and culture. (For instance, since I have a negative sign, I could be silly and say that I'll become evil. Or since my sign is represented by the crab, that I'll become a crabby person all of the time instead of just after waking up. ;p)

[Alissa of Someday]

Ah--I think I see what ye mean now. We get to choose the change then?

[Lanzerus]

i was born in '92 so im a monkey, with my new-found monkey abilities getting elected as a future president would be easy.

XD

[Mitera Nikkou]

Alissa:

Pretty much. An easy default to fall back on, for example, is that you get changed according to your perceptions of the zodiac sign rather than the Zodiac bear having one specific template for each sign. At the very least it allows variety/diversity.

(That being said, anyone who voted "not sure" can change their vote to yes or no if you have a better understanding than you had at the time you first voted.)

Keaton dar:

Or you can even be like Gleek. ;p

[Raijin]

What was the question again? O.O

[Mitera Nikkou]

Poll question: From Ursa Major the Zodiac bear comes to you and offers powers and traits derived from your zodiac sign, which would result in any number or degree of physical and mental changes. Considering your zodiac sign, would you accept the Zodiac bear's offer?

Silly dragon. There'd be a question if you hadn't eaten the bear. Now don't eat this one... Less will apply for the job and I'd have to raise the salary to compensate for it.

[Stellar]

Chinese! Having a bunny tail would be awesome! and maybe i'd start enjoying vegtables rather then continue avoiding them like poison XD

[Haylie]

I don't even know my Zodiac signs, so I can't answer.

[Mitera Nikkou]

Stellar:

And, if you wanted, no menstruation or estrus. Downside would be that you could conceive at any given time. XD (At least I think so, if I remember correctly.)

Hay-chan:

You must look it up, then! Well, if you're interested in putting any real effort into the poll, anyway. It shouldn't be much of a problem; just a roll in the hay. ;p

Me:

Well, I've considered my signs, Cancer for the Greek zodiac and the water element Dog for the Chinese zodiac. The one thing that they both have in common is a strong sense of friendship and family. But I think Cancer has more to offer me (aside from the fact that it's, relatively speaking (not sure about fundamentally), the most feminine sign of the Greek zodiac). There are a lot of traits I wish I could express, that I could get from Cancer, so... I choose that one. :O

Oh, yeah... There's, technically, a thirteenth Greek zodiac sign, Ophiuchus, if anyone who may fall under that sign is interested.