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.

Natives of this sign are known as "moonchildren," and their wildly fluctuating moods seem to coincide with the phases of the moon. As with all water signs, there is a tremendous depth of emotion with Cancer. In times of sadness or despair, you may retreat into solitude just as a crab retreats into its shell. At other times, you can display another trait of your namesake--crabbiness.

Cancer has a natural desire to understand its emotional make- up. You engage in self-directed psychoanalysis, striving to feel every detail of life. This is Cancer's purpose in life--to learn to love, trust and accept all that life offers. No sign feels so intensely as Cancer, although this may not be obvious to others. You may set up defenses against being hurt, such as shyness or reclusiveness.

You have a strong need for security, and a comfortable home environment is of utmost importance to you. The security you seek can be found in the knowledge that you are unconditionally loved. You also like to surround yourself with mementos and other reminders of your past. You use your resources wisely, knowing that to waste not is to want not. Like other water signs, Cancer can be manipulative. You never go directly for something (or someone) you want, but once you have it, you will never let it go. Cancer can exercise artful control of feelings--his or her own or those of others. The Moonchild truly needs to be needed, and can provide loads of nurturing and mothering in return.

The threat of becoming emotionally vulnerable in relationships can dissuade Cancers from falling in love. But once they make the big leap, they become very protective of their loved ones. But be careful not to become a "clinging vine" in relationships. Anyone who is strongly independent would feel smothered by your love and would try to break free.

You can be very secretive, and few people will ever witness an outpouring of your deepest, darkest feelings. Yet others will unload their secrets on you and seek your compassion and understanding. You may even have a talent for healing or a green thumb with plants.

Physically, Cancers are more vulnerable to injuries or illness in the chest region, the head and face, knees, and skin. Other trouble spots are the stomach, digestive system, kidneys, and bladder. A strong sense of optimism will do wonders for their health.

Individual freedom and self-expression are important to you, and you are full of new ideas. However, although you may be good at working up enthusiasm in others to carry your ideas through, you often lack the patience and perseverance to carry through on a project alone. You are likely to promise a great deal and then not be able to deliver when the time arrives.

In your career you are attracted to positions of authority, and you often achieve them. Be sure you're not all talk and no action, or you will find yourself in a position that you are not qualified for. Pay close attention to details and learn to apply yourself to one specific path and not get distracted along the way. Otherwise you may find that you have to struggle to hold onto a high position in life once you have achieved it.

Moon in Aries people are also known for their fiery tempers, although you quickly get over it. Be careful that you don't become self-centered and conceited in your domestic life. If you are not able to succeed in your chosen career, you may substitute repeated sexual "conquests." Your love life is not likely to be very stable. Try to curb your impulsiveness and consider your partner's needs in love relationships.

You have many friends, and they find your enthusiasm for life contagious. You are usually the life of the party, and nothing seems to keep you down for very long. Although you may be short on patience and prudence, you have lots of pride and self-esteem.

You are very self-confident about your mental abilities, and you are an articulate and convincing speaker. You are highly creative and have your own distinctive style of expression. Since not everyone is as talented or confident as you are, you need to allow them to express themselves in their own way. One challenge of Mercury in Leo is to develop patience with others who seem slow or uncreative.

Although you are happiest when others are admiring and praising you, at times it is best to learn a little humility. Otherwise, you will encounter disturbing surprises in your interactions with others which will "shock" you and force your attention away from yourself. With Mercury in Leo there is a tendency to be arrogant and demanding. Remember that you are not the only player on the stage of life, and every role is as important as your own because without any one of them the play is incomplete.

Since you are often overly absorbed in yourself and your own view of life, it is difficult to get your attention long enough to make an impression on you. You take in only the information you feel will be useful to you and reject the rest. For this reason you are not very observant and need to develop a greater attention span and eye for detail. Your reactions are usually slow, not because you are stupid, but because of your lack of interest in things which are not about you.

With your strong sense of self-confidence, you are a natural public speaker or writer and can present your ideas clearly. In discussions with others you will attack any statements that seem irrational or contradictory. You love to travel and are enthusiastic about life. With your ability to inspire children, you could be a great teacher.

You are charming and witty, and you have a smooth way with words. Because you filter your emotions through your mind, you have the ability to stand back from a situation and look at it objectively. You have a talent for expressing your feelings in writing or public speaking. As a host or hostess you are quite attentive.

Although you enjoy the fun and excitement of falling in love, you are at the same time intimidated by the obligations it brings. Because you tend to change your mind without warning in romantic matters, you may at times appear fickle to others. You need to learn to stand your ground more firmly and be clear about what you want and need.

You are highly sensuous and enjoy the finer techniques of courting and lovemaking. Verbal affection and communication are important ingredients in any major relationship, and you don't mind being "sweet-talked." Sexually, your touch is soft and gentle, and your sexual curiosity is unlimited.

Your love nature constantly changes, and you are very unpredictable in this area. It is necessary that your partner interest and excite you. If you get bored with the affair, you will certainly move on to more stimulating options. You may entertain fantasies of having two lovers at once. Traditionally, this placement of Venus indicates multiple marriages.

You have both an active mind and an active lifestyle. You are very enthusiastic about life and want to live every moment to the fullest. With Mars in its home sign, Aries, you often act without thinking through all of the consequences and can therefore be rash and impulsive. This can even result in injuries (especially to the head).

With Mars in Aries, you are not known for your patience. You are also lacking in self-control and may feel at times that you couldn't help yourself. Try to develop more sympathy and understanding for others in your life. This will result in fewer power struggles and altercations.

You have a direct approach to romance and lovemaking, and you need a partner who does not require a great deal of courting and who will not mind that you are most often the initiator in your relationship. You are eager to get to the physical part of lovemaking and should be careful not to leave your partner behind emotionally once you get involved. The lessons you need to learn are self-restraint and patience.

Be careful not to act rashly and impulsively in making commitments in love relationships. Also, be sure to get all sides of the story and think things over carefully before acting in anger. Otherwise, you may regret it when you calm down.

You are friendly and outgoing, and you enjoy entertaining guests. Since you strive for higher social status, you will do your best to become successful in your career. Because you have difficulty making up your mind, you may miss opportunities because you fail to act in a timely manner. Traditionally, this placement of Jupiter indicates that you will eventually have a happy marriage (or equivalent), although it may not be your first. If afflicted, Jupiter in Libra can indicate recurring legal problems.

You are highly intuitive and have a philosophical approach to life. Although you love to travel, it may seem that you only get to do so in connection with work or in emergencies. Your sense of discipline develops slowly, so that you mature later in life. With your enthusiasm for life, you would make an excellent teacher. Disciplines such as meditation can help you build concentration. Regular physical exercise will help prevent problems caused by poor circulation.

You are confident and well-organized, and have excellent leadership abilities. Since you find it difficult to tolerate restrictions of any kind, you can be defiant and rebellious toward authority. You do not follow trends, and in fact your values are usually different from what others consider to be acceptable in society. You will learn a great deal through sudden ups and downs in your love life.

You are driven to uncover the deepest secrets within society, and you have a keen interest in metaphysical sciences. With your strong desire for physical pleasures, you must avoid overindulging in food, drink, sex or drugs in an attempt to escape the tension of daily life.

Your generation saw the birth of social reforms, such as free medical clinics and food banks. Chemicals also became popular, and many miracle drugs were discovered. There was also renewed interest in organic health foods, vitamins and herbal remedies. You have a strong desire to achieve perfection. Avoid being too critical of yourself or others.

You live life with great enthusiasm and enjoy friendly competition. After spending many lifetimes selfishly seeking immediate gratification of your own needs, you must now learn to consider the effect your actions will have on others. Your greatest lessons in this life will be learned through relationships. The challenge is to focus your restless energy so that you can achieve harmony and balance. Be more aware of the needs of others, and you will learn to see things from their perspective and to compromise.

You have a very eclectic mind, and your ideas are very unique and innovative. At times it may be difficult for others to grasp the concepts you outline, because your ideas are often ahead of their time. You live with one foot already in the future, and it is imperative to you that you feel you are always moving forward. Many of your inventions are designed to help solve social and political problems.

During your early life you may have felt that your family members (especially your parents) were not evolving or progressing in life. Perhaps you were expected to conform to tradition or "the norm" rather than being appreciated for being yourself. As an adult, you will be a free spirit, pursuing your highest truth in your own unique, unconventional ways.

You thrive on competition and love to seek out new challenges. Part of the reason for your quest for competition is that you want to prove to yourself that you are competent. You feel that even though you may fail at the tasks you undertake, you at least had the courage to try. Just don't act rashly; make careful plans as to how you will carry out your endeavors in life. And don't rub it in too much when you succeed.

Recognition is important to you, and you could find it in a career in law, government, teaching, public relations, sports, the media or even acting. In order to succeed in these areas, however, you must develop more self-control. If you can learn to rein in your combative nature, you will gain everyone's respect--even that of your competitors. Your own doubts about your abilities is your greatest drawback. Plan your projects carefully in order to reduce the anxiety you feel over possible failure.

You are annoyed by those who flaunt their position of authority over you and will do whatever you can to embarrass them. This causes others to be suspicious of your motives and may alienate them. Be careful of sowing such resentment among your coworkers. They may decide to give you a taste of your own medicine. Although at times you may not think so, you do need the companionship and support of loved ones.

Practice moderation in all areas of your life. Don't overdo in order to gain attention from others. This will only backfire through ill health. You may find that you are often very indecisive when faced with changes in your life. As you learn to realize your own self-worth, you will find that you can make decisions more confidently.

In your love life you are an ardent lover. Your sexual appetite is more active than most, and you must develop self-discipline in this area. It is advisable that you choose a mate whose physical needs are as strong as yours. Otherwise, you will become terribly frustrated.

You have an insatiable curiosity and are constantly seeking new ways to broaden your knowledge. Mentally, you are very sharp and absorb information like a sponge. You seek a deeper meaning behind all things in life and are not happy with a superficial explanation.

You have a vivacious personality and therefore attract many friends. While you enjoy sharing your opinions with others, you are also a very good listener and therefore do not alienate others. Because you are so well-informed, you make an excellent conversationalist and are at your best in a debate.

Early in life you learned that you can cope with any situation that confronts you. This allows you to accept changes in your life that would be very threatening to others. You have a deep respect for authority but will seek to expose any who abuse their position of authority over others.

In a career you will find great satisfaction working with groups. You would do well as a teacher, politician or social worker. You are a competent and effective public speaker and can stimulate the desired positive responses in your audience.

You live your life with an eye toward the future and want to do your part to make life a little better for everyone, not just the chosen few. Others will seek you out and will admire the example you set in your own life. You have a deep spiritual wisdom that you may not even be aware of, but others are able to sense it and come to you for advice.

Metaphysical or occult studies would be a good area for study. You do not shy away from unpleasant truths that you may encounter in such fields and could even enter into the practice of metaphysical sciences as a profession.

In your love life, you need a mate who can function at your spiritual level. The worst possible mate for you would be one who bores you. This will most certainly lead to a dissolution of the relationship.

It is important to you that you use your energy efficiently and not waste it on nonproductive projects. For this reason you are a good supervisor and do not expect too much (or too little) from those under your authority. And you are ever ready with assistance and advice if they need it. You can be patient with others' shortcomings and do not have a hair- trigger temper when things go wrong. Also for this reason, you would be a good teacher--either in the schools or in life in general.

The best professions for you include, besides teaching, law, police or military service, forestry service, exploration and ecological or environmental fields. You are at your best with planning and conservation of human or other resources. It is not difficult for you to achieve a management or other authority position.

You have a genuine respect for and acceptance of others and for this reason get along well with most everyone. Others can learn from your example how to better plan their lives in order to achieve their goals. They will learn from you that success is no accident but requires careful forethought and investment of energy. You have a tremendous sense of timing and are cautiously optimistic.

You are discriminate in choosing your closest friends and mate and identify most with mature, responsible people who want to make something of themselves in life. You are somewhat traditional about sex and feel that there must be more than good sex to any long-term relationship you enter into. You value the security of a family, a good reputation in your community, and the satisfaction of a job well done.

Traditionally, this aspect indicates a "happy and rewarding partnership"; at the very least, you have your share of satisfying relationships in life. You understand the importance of communication and caring, and you are willing to give of yourself in order to receive what you want in return. You seem to have a knack for maintaining harmonious relationships with your loved ones and are quite affectionate and protective toward loved ones.

Sharing is important to you, and you surround yourself with those who value this aspect of friendship. Compromise comes easy to you, and therefore others find you a pleasure to have around. You love very strongly and feel secure in your love rather than possessive or fatalistic. Indeed, you are usually quite optimistic and can find something good to say about everyone and every situation.

You would find it rewarding to work as a volunteer with social organizations, especially those which help children. You are a natural teacher because your optimism and positive attitude toward life is infectious and inspires your students. You are also a natural at handling financial resources and are quite prudent with money. You are generous and will share your resources with others if there is a real need, but you will not risk your family's security on a whim.

Because you are sincere in your dealings with others, you rarely fail to talk out a problem. This will be especially beneficial to your children (or students), who will grow up to appreciate your understanding and guidance. Your children will usually feel free to bring their problems to you, which will create a strong bond of trust between you.

It may seem to you that you are required to make great concessions in order to achieve your goals in life. This can lead to bitterness and resentment on your part if you are not careful to keep a positive attitude. This can manifest itself not only in your career but also in your personal and social relationships. You may be continually forced to prove your worth to employers and other people in positions of authority.

You seem to constantly miss opportunities because you do not have the proper skills. The truth of the matter is that you must make more than a halfway effort at achieving your goals and must be willing to exercise the self-discipline required to do this.

You must be willing to work hard for what you receive in life. You must also be able to handle your ego and not let it interfere with your ambitions. You still do have many things to learn in this life. It is hard to obtain the required recognition and support from people of influence with a huge chip on your shoulder.

You may also have problems in relationships with the opposite sex. You like to argue and can be quite defensive, making it impossible to reason with you. This stems from your own emotional insecurity and can only be remedied by your willingness to compromise. As in all other areas of your life, you must be willing to invest just as much as you hope to gain.

In sex you may have doubts about your ability to be a good lover. But in reality you are probably one of the most experienced of lovers because of your desire to prove your competence. Relax and enjoy the good things in your life. You can be much too hard on yourself.

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 are highly intelligent and well-informed and therefore are blessed with vast resources of information. Your level of comprehension is high, so that you can literally absorb information everywhere you go. It usually turns out that you find valuable uses for this information later, to everyone else's surprise.

Because of your natural abilities in planning, your chances for success are high. You are highly creative in using the multitude of resources available to you in order to achieve your goals. You pay close attention to all details when planning your strategies in life, and you are willing to work hard and wait patiently for what you want.

It is important to you that you continue to grow in life; you constantly seek new ways to do so. You are willing to try most anything once--as long as it's legal and ethical--if you think it will have a beneficial outcome. Whatever you choose to do, you will have a reputation for being honest and reliable.

You could excel in such careers as law, education, journalism, teaching, politics, or social reform. You live life by your philosophies, which include justice and true equal opportunity for all. Government corruption angers you, and you may feel compelled to do something about it. You could easily do this, because you would be sure you had gathered all necessary information and thoroughly researched the matter before attempting a confrontation.

Young children enjoy your stories about your life and about history in general. You can make the past come alive for them in a dramatic way. They can see that you are concerned about society and feel strongly about each person's responsibility as a member of the whole. Children are inspired by you, and you can offer them a different philosophical perspective while at the same time being a good academic teacher.

You set the greatest example for others by the way you live your life. There is a certain wisdom and understanding about you which attracts those who are ready to share in it with you.

This aspect indicates that you are intelligent, articulate, and intuitive. You find life itself terribly exciting and are fascinated by innovative and unusual ideas. You constantly seek further knowledge, and your mind moves very quickly in its pursuit of the answers to your many questions.

Even as a child, you were highly curious and creative. You always wanted to know what made things work the way they did. Your parents never had to think up things to amuse you. Your strong curiosity about life kept you constantly on the move.

Truth is very important to you, and you spend a great deal of time seeking it. Therefore, you would excel in such careers as science, psychology, human behavior and philosophy. Any job that keeps you busy seeking answers to difficult questions would be an enjoyable challenge for you. Research and technical writing are other possible avenues of expression for your highly developed intellect and intense curiosity.

In your love life you would be very unhappy with a partner you considered to be boring. Again, truth is very important to you, and you will walk away from any lover who cannot be frank with you. You probably have many platonic relationships based on common interests or goals.

You constantly look to the future rather than crying over what could or should have been in the past. Your only liability with this aspect is a tendency to jump from one subject (or project) to another. Learn to focus your energies when necessary to follow your undertakings through to completion.

You tend to be an escapist, and your fear of facing responsibility can cause problems, both emotionally and materially. Your imagination often interferes with your logical mental processes, and you have difficulty seeing the world realistically. This problem was at least partly caused by early parental conditioning.

Unless you can learn to operate in the real world, your progress in life will be limited at best. You are extremely sensitive, and little problems seem like big ones to you. Although you have a great deal of creative talent, you shy away from competition. You need to learn to build up your own self-confidence and to exercise greater self-discipline. All the problems you encounter must be dealt with; they will not go away by themselves. Just don't take on more than you can handle; realize your limitations and don't exceed them.

In a career you could do well in writing, education, art, acting, or in social programs that are designed to help others. By helping others solve their problems, you learn to solve your own. Don't "spread yourself too thin"; rather, concentrate on one project at a time, focusing your energy in that area.

In your love life you should be careful not to let your imagination run away with you. Don't misinterpret someone's casual interest in you to mean that they are madly in love with you; this only sets you up for disappointment. Be sure that your lover is genuinely sincere before making a strong commitment. You are a person who is easily deceived and taken advantage of. You don't like being lonely and will take on a less than satisfactory partner to avoid it. Instead, try getting into your creative talents when you are alone.

This aspect indicates that you are a warrior at heart. When you encounter conflict, you are not hesitant to meet it head-on. Indeed, you may even look for trouble if it doesn't find you (especially during harsh transits to your Sun or Mars). It is hard for you to take a back seat to anyone; you'd rather run things yourself. Your forcefulness alone will not earn you the right to lead others. A little patience and understanding will earn you the trust every leader needs. Learn to admit that you are not an expert on everything and to ask advice of others, even "underlings."

You could succeed in the fields of teaching, writing, law, medicine and healing, police or military service, or competitive sports. Since you value your own freedom and want to be in control, you would perhaps be happier as your own boss. You have great admiration for those who have accomplished their goals in life. In order to succeed in business, however, you must learn to be a good listener.

If other aspects in your natal chart provide the self-discipline, patience and diplomacy that this aspect lacks, you can learn to consider the consequences of your actions before taking them. Once you can exercise restraint and self-control in your life, you will be able to accomplish a great deal with the creative energy and high ambition of this Sun/Mars combination.

Remember, what you get out of a situation (or a relationship) depends on what you put into it. Before becoming defensive with others, be sure you really understand the situation. Sometimes this aspect operates unconsciously so that instead of picking fights with others, you will draw such behavior to you while denying that you are a catalyst.

Your emotions are well integrated with your intellect, and you are able to evaluate your reactions to people and situations quickly. You learn easily from your day-to-day experiences, and you use them to enrich your consciousness. You are warm and sympathetic, and others appreciate your good nature and eagerness to help. You also have an amazing memory which allows you to recall past events in detail.

You know what your talents are and how to make use of them through creative expression. You also know how to apply yourself and get the best results on the job, and you are able to see problems objectively. If you know you don't have the answer, you are not afraid to ask for help. It is not in your nature to dwell on negative thoughts, and you could even be of help to others who have this tendency. Yet you will not easily reveal your own personal problems to anyone other than your most trusted friends and relatives.

It is most likely that your home life will be happy, your friendships close, and your social life pleasant. You have the ability to cope with the obstacles life presents to you. And you are compassionate enough to understand and forgive the shortcomings in others.

In your love life you can express your feelings quite clearly and can help your partner do so as well. This will prevent resentments from building over misunderstandings between you. You will probably be more aware of your partner's problems than he or she is. Be patient with them and remember that they may not be so comfortable expressing their emotions as you are.

You can be arrogant and impulsive, and only time can help you curb your ego and apply yourself constructively to your tasks. Because you often take on more than you can possibly accomplish, you create situations in your life that can become unmanageable. Even though you don't plan well, you are annoyed when others attempt to advise you. Learn to allow yourself to depend on others to some extent; remember that no person is an island unto him or herself.

After experience has tempered your pride, you will learn to accept responsibility and to exercise self-discipline. You will also learn to set priorities and stick to them to accomplish your goals. You would do well in the fields of education, the media, law, philosophy, theater or public relations. You are highly creative and can tap these resources to achieve your goals. But you must be willing to accept the responsibilities that success brings. Learn to appreciate your failures as well as your accomplishments. You learn much more from mistakes.

Competition does not scare you, and you will not back away when challenged. You are particularly good at debate, and communication is one of your strongest talents. Just be sure you have done your homework before you challenge someone on a point; curb your arrogance--at least until you can be sure you know what you're talking about. One of your biggest problems is that you continually push your luck, but this too will improve with experience.

In love relationships you are very demanding, expecting ultimate love, devotion and admiration from your mate. You love to be indulged, and you expect your lover to be there when you need them. Be careful not to make promises in times of passion that you can't fulfill later.

Another potential problem with this aspect is overindulgence in food, drink, drugs or other pleasures of the flesh. You are more "accident-prone" than usual, especially in leisure activities such as sports.

You are highly creative and clever, and you have a talent for facing and dealing with challenges in your life. You are aware of the needs of others and are willing to compromise in order that everyone may be satisfied. Others find you sympathetic and understanding and will often bring their troubles to you.

Your circle of friends is very wide, and they treasure your sincerity and honesty. People do not find you threatening, but rather tend to trust you. You value your own freedom, but also respect that of others. You would do well in occupations involving children, especially teaching, or the performing arts. Because of the trust others place in you, you could also do well in politics.

In your love life, you enjoy warm, meaningful ties with your loved ones. You understand the need to "give" in your relationships in order to "receive." In sex, you are highly inventive and are often the initiator of sexual change and growth in your relationships. The partners you attract will be different in some way from the norm. Your love arrangements will allow for more freedom and openness than what society considers "normal."

You are an active, future-oriented person who is not weighed down by past commitments. You take advantage of new opportunities better than most. Life for you can be a vibrant affair in which you passionately pursue causes, lovers, and experiences. You have the self-confidence to be a leader. Competitive and flamboyant, you have little patience for slow people or unexciting work. When an activity interests you, you can be very generous with your time, energy, and money. Find outlets for your gifts of creativity and intuition.

Watch out for a tendency to exaggerate or to be insensitive to others' feelings. More cautious types may envy and resent your free spirit and competitive nature. You get bored easily and may depend on others to finish the projects that you start. When your warmth is guided by love, wisdom, and positive goals you have the ability to heal and inspire others, but when you focus on your self or lack direction, your short-lived passions can affect others in destructive ways.

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.

Expressing yourself does not come easily to you. You distrust people who are fast, smooth talkers. It may be easier for you to express yourself nonverbally or in writing than it is through speaking. If you also lack planets in the houses of Relationships, you will find the normal avenues of communication and social learning blocked. Your thinking will be personal instead of detached or rational. With the mind's normal communication channels blocked, you learn primarily from experience. Lacking in the ability to view yourself objectively, you gain self-understanding primarily through feedback from others.

Try to see life less personally, in a more objective way. Take classes and never stop educating yourself.

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

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.