The following pages contain a brief evaluation of key elements of your birth chart, although it is by no means complete. Astrology can reveal many things about a person's life and personality, and you could study your chart for a lifetime without knowing the answers to all of your questions. The descriptions that follow will give you a "thumbnail" introduction to yourself through astrology.

In interpreting your chart, this report considers the sign of the planets and the north node in your chart, as well as their house placements. It also describes the sign of the Ascendant and the strongest aspects between the planets.

You may note that some of the following descriptions appear to contradict each other--and indeed we are all walking bundles of contradiction. If you examine yourself carefully, you will probably realize that you do in fact possess the qualities of both conflicting descriptions. Even though some parts of the reading may seem to clash, you will see that certain themes are repeated throughout the following pages. These are the ones that will become major issues in your life.

The readings stress that you are the ultimate decider of your fate. The stars may indicate the hand you were dealt at birth, but it is up to you to play that hand well enough to achieve your goals. Also, bear in mind that every "bad" aspect of a chart also has a "good" side. How it is expressed is really up to you. We tend to work at expressing ourselves more positively most of the time and only lapse into the negative behavior described when depressed, angry or scared. Or it is possible that some aspects may better describe your personality or behavior earlier in life. They may seem alien now because you have already worked through them.

A "Strength" number precedes each aspect description; this number takes into account how exact the aspect is, whether the aspect is a major or minor one, and whether an aspecting planet is close to one of the four chart angles. The higher the Strength, the more you are likely to feel the aspect and to act it out in your life.

Although the symbol for the sign Libra is the scales, Libras seldom achieve balance. Like the scales, they dip first to one side and then the other, always seeking equilibrium but rarely finding it. They are very concerned about justice and doing what is right, yet their idea of what is right may change radically along with their moods. Libras pride themselves on their sense of social grace and prefer to hang around others who are similarly inclined. They love to surround themselves with beauty and prefer a peaceful, tranquil environment. Their voices are melodic and soothing, and they are very charming and romantic. Libras are usually physically attractive, and this ensures a wide choice of potential lovers.

Libras love to fall in love, and much of their time will be spent thinking of romantic matters. Yet many Libras have difficulty finding satisfaction in love because they are constantly weighing and balancing their partner in comparison to their ideal, which is very hard to live up to. They often allow themselves to be too guided by "oughts" and "shoulds" when judging a partner's desirability. Since they are so socially conscious, their partner must be an asset to them in the social arena. They would not tolerate crass or vulgar behavior from their mate, especially not in public.

It is often difficult for Libras to express what they consider to be negative emotions, such as anger, hatred, jealousy or intense desire, for such is contrary to the peace of mind they seek. Similarly, Libras don't like to admit that there are actually people they don't like. It's not polite or courteous. They will usually greet everyone with a smile, even those they can't stand. So Libra's emotions are frequently repressed, which can result in resentment and alienation.

Libras seek a relationship which will allow them to grow and develop; they will be bored with anything less. They have a strong desire for change and as a result may seem unstable to many people. If the lines of communication are open and their partner is sufficiently stimulating, they can build a model relationship. Otherwise, they will jump from one to another, learning to relate by trial and error.

This Moon sign indicates strong intuitive and psychic qualities. You should generally follow your intuition, although you may be afraid to do so, especially if you have unfavorable aspects to your Moon. Emotionally you are extremely sensitive, and for this reason the Pisces Moon is more easily dealt with in a woman's chart than in a man's.

You care a great deal about others and seek to serve society as a whole in your own way. Just remember to find time to take care of your own needs; don't become a martyr to a cause. You give love freely to others, and if you are not careful you may be deceived by people who would take advantage of your generosity.

With your ability to see all the flaws in society, you may feel like rejecting the world altogether. Your life probably will not be one of the Cinderella or Prince Charming of your dreams, but you will eventually see that this is all part of your karmic experience in this lifetime. Learn to think positively and be grateful for small gifts and talents as well as large ones.

You are not afraid to work hard for what you believe in, but you sometimes tend to overlook your own needs in the process. Be sure not to drain yourself totally by giving all your energy to others. This can lead to physical problems of your own, such as alcoholism, chronic cold or flu. Don't be ashamed to satisfy your own needs in life.

Since you are subject to wild swings in mood, you need a mate who is more stable than you are. In turn you can give them pure, unselfish, transformative love and compassion.

Others are impressed by your rational, well-balanced mind, and you can be a persuasive public speaker. It is important to you to have a harmonious social life, so you choose your friends carefully. Since you are so interested in maintaining harmony and balance, you always try to see both sides in any situation. If you're not careful, this can result in chronic indecision.

Others enjoy speaking to you since you always seem willing to see their point of view. You are a natural mediator; however, it can be difficult to maintain neutral ground in a disagreement between others. Be careful not to put yourself in the position of judging which of your friends is right or wrong.

You are very sensitive to your surroundings and are offended by harsh words or vulgar behavior. Unpleasant odors, sounds and sights are disruptive to you, and you will strive to have a clean, pleasant and beautiful home. If not careful, you could become downright fussy, or you could use your extreme aesthetic sensitivity to create works of art or beautiful music.

Love is a subject which is on your mind a lot, and you are continually seeking progressive change in your relationships. Mercury in Libra also indicates that being in a love relationship is important to you, and you probably began seeking a love partner at an early age. Since you are embarrassed by emotional displays, you may attempt to exercise strict mental control over your emotions. Learn to relax, be yourself, and show affection to those you love.

With Venus in Scorpio, you face the challenge of proper use of power in love. It is usually an easy matter for you to manipulate and maneuver your partners. Be careful not to fall prey to this temptation, however, because the controlling energies you use on others will only be used on you later (such is the law of karma).

You are an extremely devoted partner, and you will stop at nothing to protect or defend your loved ones. At times your emotional response may be more intense than appropriate to the situation, but as you mature you will acquire more self-control and moderation.

You are seeking transformation through your love life. A superficial romance does not stimulate you; you need intensity and passion. You are a loyal and committed lover, but you can be possessive and jealous of your lover, and it sometimes seems that intensity is more important to you than comfort in your relationships.

You are aware of everyone and everything around you, and you can often "pick up" your partner's thoughts and feelings without the need for verbal communication. Passionate sexual expression is very important for you, and you can be persistent in stalking someone who attracts you. Your partner should be able to join you in fantasies and other bedroom games to further heighten the intensity of your sex life.

With Mars in Leo, you are highly creative and artistically talented. You also have the enthusiasm, dedication and ambition required to put these gifts to good use. And, unlike some other Mars placements, you will not be modest or shy about it.

You are impulsive and passionate about most everything in life, no matter what age you may be. The only danger of this Mars placement is that pride may make you stubborn and quarrelsome. Don't let your pride get you into difficult situations. Know when to say you're not physically up to an impossible challenge. Otherwise, you could strain your body, and specifically your heart.

You are a warm, loyal and open lover and are extremely generous with your partner. You don't have much patience for elaborate courting rituals, but you are a very attentive lover once the ice has been broken. You will go to extreme lengths to make your lovemaking sessions perfect and to be creative in the bedroom. Be sure not to steal the show, though; let your partner come up with his or her own ideas.

Mars in Leo gives you the gift of being able to make any love affair or romantic situation a magical one. You treat your lover like royalty, and you are very pleased if they return the favor. Most of all, your partner must respect you and allow you to maintain your dignity (the famous Leo pride). You would not be happy, for instance, with someone who was obnoxious or otherwise embarrassed you in public.

With your practical, organized, steadfast manner, you have the ability to attain great material success. You have the patience and perseverance to work hard for what you want, and you will keep trying long after others have given up. It is important to you that you have a good reputation in your community. You have a tendency to be too serious and somber (even as a child). Remember to make time for recreation and relaxation.

You are an industrious and efficient worker, and you have a sharp, analytical mind. With your keen attention to detail, you are excellent at making and carrying out intricate plans. Just be careful you don't get too involved in the minor details of life to see the larger picture clearly. You have a tendency to be shy and can be prone to moods of depression. Your greatest satisfaction in life will come from serving the needs of others.

Your home is a high priority, and you are very nurturing and protective of loved ones. You may have considered your mother to be an unacceptable role model, so that you feel the need to not repeat mistakes she made in raising you. Circumstances may force you to change residences more often than you would like. Your feelings are hurt quite easily, and you are careful not to trust just anyone.

You have a strong desire for peace, harmony and justice and will work to bring about humanitarian reforms. Your ideas about relationships are much different from your parents'. You must learn to compromise and to sacrifice what you want if necessary in order to achieve balance.

Your generation saw the birth of greater autonomy and self-rule among the world's nations, as well as the hippy movement. New labor-saving devices created more leisure time. Television entered our lives, and the entertainment industry mushroomed. You have a strong desire to creatively solve the world's problems.

You put a great deal of emphasis on being in an intimate relationship and can be overly concerned with pleasing others, thereby neglecting your own needs. Remember that you must truly know and love yourself before you can give of yourself to another. In past lives you have sacrificed a great deal for loved ones who did not appreciate your efforts. Now you may quickly become resentful if you suspect you are being used. Learn to be more decisive and to assert yourself in order to get your own needs met.

You are a deeply philosophical individual, and you hold firm to your beliefs (especially regarding religion and God). Visiting holy places is very uplifting for you, and you would enjoy traveling to foreign lands on spiritual pilgrimages. Although you are inspired to share your religious truths with others, you must remember to allow them to disagree with you without one of you having to be wrong.

Religion was a major influence in your early life (or a major lack). You were probably taught that those who did not share your family's beliefs were unenlightened or uneducated. As an adult, you may question your family's version of the truth and undertake a tireless quest to discover your own truth. You will search for personal meaning in everything you do in life.

You are a deep person and tend to develop fear and anxiety around people and events in your life. In other words, you take life too seriously and what involvements you have are merely casual or superficial. As a child you were expected to live up to rather rigid responsibilities. You were not prepared to emotionally deal with this pressure, and you felt unloved and rejected.

Throughout your life you may find that you relate more easily to persons who are older than you, especially during your youth. This can cause you to become a loner when those who are older than you reject you as not being part of their group. You may develop a pessimistic and depressed viewpoint toward life, feeling that you are fated to suffer emotionally.

Professionally, you would do well in scientific research, medicine, education, law, government work, or as a social worker. You accept your responsibilities well, although you may not be very happy doing so. Find a career which is emotionally satisfying--one which helps others and which you enjoy. Be willing to continually learn from others rather than pretend you know all there is to know on a particular subject.

In your love life you will seek a strong and self-disciplined partner. Truthfully, a more ideal partner for you would be one who didn't take life as seriously as you do yet who could be patient with your moodiness and stuffiness. A more liberal-minded mate would force you to look at potentials you hadn't known you possessed.

Allow your children more freedom and flexibility than your parents granted you. This will enable them to grow to be secure, independent adults. Watch your health, particularly digestive problems, which could result from emotional stress and tension.

You will relentlessly pursue your goals in life, determined to achieve satisfaction. Not only is it important that you acquire power and status, but you also see the climb to the top as a personal challenge to your abilities.

In times of crisis you have an uncanny sense of timing and seem to know how to invest the least amount of energy for the maximum result. Although you can be aggressive at times, you will not tolerate a dominating attitude in others. You have a healthy respect for power and authority if it is handled fairly.

This aspect gives you a somewhat Scorpionic attitude toward your lovers. In other words, you will be possessive and demanding in your relationships. You will usually be the aggressor and may even scare some people away with your intense approach to love and sex. Your sexual desire nature is a very strong one, and you may even use sex as a bargaining chip in your relationships in order to achieve your goals.

You are impatient with social problems and injustices and may even work for reform in these areas. As a matter of fact, this would be the healthiest way to express your need for transformation. You could inspire others with your drive and would be very creative in finding sources of funding for worthy projects.

You have very strong opinions and don't hesitate to state them without being asked. This can be irritating to people, especially since you tend to dismiss their own opinions as unimportant. You usually have the first and last word in any discussion. In your haste to be first, you may make decisions prematurely. This means you may have to retract what you've said later, and this is not easy for you. You don't like to admit you were wrong and can be very self-centered.

You are creative and could be a good leader if you would take the time to make good decisions. You need to take others' needs into consideration and to learn a little humility. At times you can be something of a "know-it-all," which can be very annoying to others. Try to cultivate some objectivity.

Communication comes naturally for you, and you can express yourself articulately. You love to give orders but may become frustrated if they are not followed. You are not above intimidating others to get their support. Express this aspect more positively by inspiring rather than threatening others. Your enthusiasm can be infectious, and you can work well with the public. You are good at making and carrying out plans.

In your love life, be careful of your tendency to misinterpret your partner's signals. Try to see yourself through their eyes during times of misunderstanding. Your partner should be able to take your directness and lack of diplomacy. You speak straight from the heart.

You have highly developed artistic abilities, and you should put them to work in your life. This may be difficult for you because you lack the self-confidence to assert yourself in life. You doubt your own abilities and therefore everyone else does too. It may seem that whenever you attempt to be assertive, you end up being disappointed. Since you cannot stand repeated disappointments, you stop trying at all.

You have a tendency to escape from reality by avoiding your responsibilities. You retreat into your own inner fantasy world, which is more pleasant for you. It would be best if you could use this daydreaming quality and focus it into art, music, poetry, or acting. If you can do so, your work will have a mystical quality about it that will enchant others. Although you have innate artistic abilities, you need further education in order to focus them.

In terms of a career, you would do well in any job that does not force you to conform to a 9-to-5 schedule. Working with groups on artistic projects would be quite enjoyable for you. You would also do well in any occupation which allowed you to serve others, such as education, medicine, social programs or church-related activities.

Although it may seem safe and cozy in your fantasy world, you nevertheless must deal with life's harsh realities. This is not easy for you because you are so sensitive. Start small -- do not expect to attain the ideal immediately. And be careful whom you trust and take into your confidence. You are especially subject to deception.

You have a friendly and outgoing personality and have little difficulty getting along with others. You seem to know exactly what to say to make the right impression and are quick with a compliment. To others you are kind, understanding and sympathetic. If you encounter someone in need you will surely help if you can.

When others bring their problems to you seeking moral support, you can send them on their way feeling reassured and uplifted. Your optimism and positive thinking are contagious. Because you are not overbearing or demanding toward others, you are probably popular. You can tolerate others' human imperfections and therefore they are very understanding of yours.

In a career you would do well in any job involving a great deal of contact with the public. This could include such positions as social work, teaching, travel agent, or counselor. Because of your creative talents, you could also succeed as a writer. In this respect, you would have more patience for reasonably short articles rather than lengthy manuscripts.

You seek the finer things in life and enjoy an active social life. A lifestyle that does not allow you to splurge on yourself would become intolerable to you. You are not monk or nun material. You could find much enjoyment and personal growth through travel, education, reading, social functions or work with the arts (art, music, acting).

In your relationships with others you expect to be treated honestly and sincerely. You will not tolerate deception or insensitivity, and crass or rude behavior is revolting to you. You seek to constantly improve yourself through the experience of life and admire others who have a similar goal.

Your artistic talents are numerous and varied, and your sense of romanticism comes through in your creative works. You are also highly compassionate and sympathetic of others. Whenever someone appears to really need you, you offer your help as a display of love. You can be quite protective of your loved ones, and it is difficult for you to detach yourself from those you love.

You have a strong need to be needed and often become involved with people who will abuse your generosity and kindness. In this way you can be rather self-sacrificial and actually create problems for yourself in order that you can play the martyr and solve them.

In your career, you take on more responsibility than you can handle, and this may cause problems with coworkers or supervisors. You would draw great satisfaction from a career involving service to others, such as medicine and healing, social work, or counseling. In this way you can selflessly serve others and get paid for it at the same time. Be careful not to take on more than you can handle (or are expected to). This can lead to physical illness.

You suffer disappointments in your love life until you learn to view relationships in a realistic light and to speak your mind. You tend to put your partners' needs before your own, which can lead to resentment and anger. Because you are so generous, others may be tempted to use you for a doormat. When you learn to respect and value yourself more, you will no longer allow this to happen. Remember--no one can take advantage of you unless you invite it. Be sure that those around you have the best of intentions toward you. You are susceptible to deception.

You have a good understanding of the "give and take" of life and are sensitive to the needs of others. Anything that will benefit society as a whole has your approval. You would find satisfaction in a career that allows you to touch the lives of others.

You are a romantic at heart and very sensitive in love. You must have honesty in your relationships and will accept nothing less. You are able to see through others to their real motivations, so insincerity is not easy to hide from you. Sometimes you can communicate with your lover without words, through expressions, gestures or "vibes." You have strong emotional as well as physical needs, but your partner must also be refined and respectable.

You are very creative and imaginative and can apply these talents in your career. You should try to develop your inherent psychic talents and trust in your own intuition.

Your ideas and beliefs are different from most people's, and some may consider you eccentric. In fact, you are very intelligent and talented; it's just that you are an intellectual rebel. You refuse to limit your thinking only to known and accepted facts, and you will even defy logic in your search for ultimate truth. The rules of others mean little to you, and so you don't hesitate to break them.

The causes for which you fight are not common or ordinary in any way, and in fact they may seem outrageous to others. You could succeed in such careers as education, social services, science or politics. But before you can succeed in life, however, you will need to drop your self-righteousness, impulsiveness, arrogance and impatience with "the establishment." Learn some humility and caution. In your dealings with others, be careful to "engage brain before opening mouth."

You will improve with age and experience, and you have the intellectual talents to help you solve life's problems. But you need to develop more self-discipline and responsibility for your words and actions. Others find you exciting to be around, and indeed you are. But sometimes you can be strongly opinionated and immovable in your position.

In your personal relationships, however, you may have difficulty compromising with your partner and consequently may change lovers often. You say things that you don't mean out of fear and insecurity and then have problems smoothing things over. You can be very stubborn in matters of the heart, and you need someone who can understand you and get through your obstinacy.

This is the only aspect Neptune has made to Pluto during this century, and the planets will remain in sextile to each other for another hundred years, although the signs the planets occupy will continue to change as time passes.

For those born between 1942 and 1956, Neptune was in Libra and Pluto in Leo. These people were born at a time of global war. Governments rose and fell; kings were ousted from their castles. There were breakthroughs in air power (Neptune in Libra) which helped establish the balance of power between the U.S. and the Soviet Union. This time was filled with meetings and peace conferences between global leaders. Those born during this time know that compromise is not enough to achieve peace; you are naturally suspicious of your leaders, and this will help to promote greater honesty and accountability on the part of political figures.

If you were born between 1957 and 1970, Neptune was in Scorpio and Pluto in Virgo. There were new advances in health and medicine, as well as rapid spread of illegal drugs. Our long- held conservative attitude about sex began to dissolve, and we began to realize that marriage was not essential to maintain a committed relationship. Those born during this time seek to serve and improve society. You are also angry about the current state of our environment and natural resources.

If you were born between 1971 and 1983, Neptune was in Sagittarius and Pluto in Libra. Your attitudes about religion, education and human interactions are most likely different from those of your parents. Your religious beliefs, or spiritual practices, are important to you, and you are deeply concerned for the fate of your planet and the race of man. You will insist that your leaders be straight with you and will not accept excuses or manipulation. You are also interested in occult sciences, and many advances in this area will be made by members of your generation.

If you were born between 1984 and 1998, Neptune was in Capricorn and Pluto in Scorpio. You are part of a generation which will make great progress in dealing with power responsibly, both in terms of interpersonal relationships and as protectors of our Mother Earth. You will seek to transform society and replace rampant injustice with compassionate guidance.

You demand that you be granted personal freedom, even though it may inconvenience others. Others may see you as an eccentric "troublemaker" because you always seem to be involved in conflict or disagreement. You enjoy taking the opposing position in a debate--even if you don't really believe in the position you are arguing--just for the sake of argument.

As for your career, you would excel in teaching, science, government service, or any other area in which you can use your strong leadership abilities for the good of others. This will allow you to express your creativity and to develop your good ability to compromise and work with others.

You have a strong desire for power, but before you can attain it yourself you must first deal with your own attitudes about authority. You must realize that people are not out to get you and that you are treated no differently than anyone else. You arrogantly refuse to follow rules, and this sets you up as a target for authority figures. Your attacks on others are nothing more than displays of your own doubts and anxieties about your competence. Develop some humility and learn to recognize other people's needs.

In your love relationships you may seek a mate who is subservient to you but then lose respect for him or her once they submit to your will. Learn to compromise and to allow your mate to have his or her way at least part of the time. Establishing a satisfactory long-term relationship will be difficult for you unless you can change your attitude.

You have a very active imagination that may sometimes get a little out of hand. At times it may be difficult for you to tell fact from fiction. You "bend the truth" a little because you don't like the reality of the situation. Like a chameleon you pick up the vibes of your immediate environment--whether positive or negative. Since you have no tolerance for painful or uncomfortable situations, you often withdraw into a fantasy world to escape the harsh realities of life.

In order to put your creative talents to work, you must seek training to focus your otherwise scattered energy into one area. Higher education would be the best thing for you--it would allow you to recognize where your talents lie and how to develop them. You are highly romantic and love mysteries, but be careful not to overidealize situations in order to make them fit into your own reality. Learn to see people and circumstances as they are--not as you want them to be.

In a career you would do well in any field which allows you to express your artistic talents. As a connoisseur of art, you would do well as a writer, actor or dancer. These jobs would allow your imagination and keen sense of rhythm to be used to your advantage. No matter what career you pick, you will be very devoted to it.

Regarding love relationships, again, be careful not to overidealize your partner--this will only set you up for disappointments. Learn to emphasize your own good qualities instead of seeking out those who will do it for you. The "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous" fascinate you, and you often attempt to imitate those persons whom you admire. Be careful to avoid indulging in drugs.

Your emotional life is filled with turmoil, and you sometimes feel that everything good you experience always has a negative side. You pursue goals that are not necessarily right for you, and therefore you encounter obstacles along the way. Learn to listen to your inner voice which directs you along certain paths. Fighting it will only cause you more trouble.

You give of yourself only when there's something in it for you, and you are even likely to use love or sex to get what you want. Financial security and social comfort are important to you, and you will do what is necessary to achieve them. It is likely that you will experience at least one major upheaval in your life which will transform your attitude. You will learn to value spiritual and intellectual companions--not just those from whom you benefit materially.

If you are unable to resolve this problem, you will certainly experience difficulty in both your domestic and professional relationships. Live up to your responsibilities without being forced to, whether you will reap any material benefit from it or not. Conduct yourself with honesty and integrity, and you will attract similar people to you.

Learn to hold back on making promises unless you are sure you can carry them out. Don't be so quick to accuse others of wrongdoing, and learn to accept criticism from others. According to Universal Law, the best way to receive is to give away exactly what it is you want to get. It always comes back. Be warm, sincere and compassionate with others and they will respond in kind.

Health-wise, you are prone to illnesses relating to the generative organs. Be sure that you have periodic check-ups and watch your diet.

In your case, the heart rules the head. Your emotional drives are strong and you act primarily on the basis of your feelings. Whether your feelings are purely personal, interpersonal, or transpersonal is up to you, but generally you are a life-oriented person who feels keenly and who acts to support your family, friends, and community. You are happiest when you are in a caring relationship with a significant other. That person should be comfortable with the emotional closeness that you bring to relationships, while providing the structure or inspiration that you need. Some of your friends will not be as comfortable with emotional closeness as you are, and you will have to respect their boundaries. You have probably learned over the years how to keep your sensitive nature from being hurt. Don't permanently withdraw, but find the people with whom and the environment in which you can be yourself.

Because of your sensitivity, you easily pick up others' thoughts and feelings. You can anticipate others' needs before they have expressed them. You can usually rely on your intuition when it comes to forecasting the outcome of personal and career decisions. If you decide to use your psychic abilities for healing, learn to let go of the negative feelings that you process from others. Since you are so sensitive, find quiet moments for private introspection in which you can reconnect with what you feel instead of what others feel. You also find it revitalizing to be around large bodies of water.

You do have a need to stop and think things through before acting. Make the effort to communicate with others who may have a more objective viewpoint or who could see solutions that elude you. You can sometimes be criticized for acting from a purely personal perspective, which you could avoid by learning and respecting society's larger viewpoint. You can be very creative in finding paths to your personal goals. Keep the larger viewpoint in mind and later you will not have to try to rationalize to others why you chose those paths.

You seem to live for mental exploration. Discovering and communicating the connections between ideas, people, and places is your function in life. Your active mind is good at identifying new frontiers whose basics you quickly master, so that you end up knowing something about almost everything. You have a dispassionate nature that cooly considers the pros and cons of a situation, able to place logic above personal emotion. From your mental viewpoint, emotions look irrational. You make a good negotiator, sales person, communicator, arbitrator, analyst, and information processor. Ideas flow quickly for you. While impersonal and dispassionate, you nonetheless thrive on communication and social interaction. At your best, you strive to understand and accept people, not to change them. Courageously, you adhere to principles. You appreciate culture, structure, and systems.

Your greatest strength is also your weakness, namely too much coolness from placing head above heart. Leaders must be able to follow their hearts without being indecisive or equivocating. And you ignore your real connection to others if you use your mental gifts to coldly manipulate them. Try to avoid isolation by functioning as part of a team in which your logic, analysis, and communication skills are put to good use. Work with others who may be more practical, sensitive, or passionate than are you. Don't keep your good ideas inside, but write them down and communicate them to others.

You are willing to let flashier individuals take center-stage and lead the way. You are probably unenthusiastic about change and are passive when it comes to creating change through leadership. You may be aggressive in a defensive way, but lack the self-confidence to take the offensive. Lacking the impulsiveness of Fire, you are more likely to be a careful worker and a reliable mate, though you could stand to be less detached and more personally involved with your spouse and family.

A lack of planets in Fire signs can be offset by a Fire sign ascendant or by abundant planets in the houses of Life.

You may be so focused on the "bigger picture" that you have difficulty managing the many details of life. Balancing your checkbook or leaving your bedroom clean may seem beyond your abilities. Other tasks may be important, but you find it hard to concentrate long enough to complete them. Knowing your own lack of concentration and self-discipline, you may cling to established routines because you know that you are able to do important things through force of habit. If you do not flit from job to job, you could hold onto a job or a relationship for too long because you do not trust that you will be secure without it. Your lack of real world perspective may make it hard for you to distinguish that which really matters from that which is unimportant, so that you sometimes focus on small things while leaving the really big things undone. You may say that you care about money, but unless you have abundant planets in the houses of Substance, you will not execute a detailed plan to get it. If you can avoid driving them crazy, enlist the help of those more grounded than yourself in order to turn your inspirations into reality.

A lack of planets in Earth signs can be offset by an Earth sign ascendant or by abundant planets in the houses of Substance.

With an abundance of planets in the Cardinal signs, you find it easy to function on your own as an autonomous individual. You have a pretty good grasp of how the real world works, which you may have acquired through your willingness to try new things. An active person, you find challenges stimulating. Success comes through big ventures that others are too intimidated to attempt. You would make a good entrepreneur, but look for other indications in your chart to see if you have the qualities needed to stay with a project or grow a business. You're not really a team player. You are likely to encounter some problems in your life as a result of being so one-sidedly focused on your own goals and activities. But you are good at overcoming problems. Personal survival is important to you and you are capable of learning. You manifest your love through a lack of fear that makes the future happen.