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.

This is a song from the rock musical Hair. That play and the change in consciousness of that period reflect the qualities of Aquarius: individuality, humanitarianism, freedom and brotherly love. Indeed, Aquarians go through life with one foot in the future, and many have been inventors or futuristic writers. Often misunderstood by their peers, they may seem eccentric or spacey. They love to fly in the face of tradition (and maybe even authority), and are very impatient.

Aquarians believe in dealing with others truthfully. But this is a gray area with natives of this sign--not telling all the truth is much different from telling an outright lie. Whether they like you or not, Aquarians will deal with you fairly and honestly. They practice their belief that all beings are equal. Yet, being a fixed sign, they can be enormously stubborn and strongly opinionated. They may even become intellectual bigots, looking down upon those who are not highly developed intellectually. Even though Aquarians will denounce discrimination, they do indeed have their own special prejudices--but they will be different from society's norm (in other words, based on something other than race, creed, sex, etc.).

Aquarians can seem distant and aloof to their loved ones, who may feel as though they are being examined under a microscope or dissected. This is only the Aquarian's effort to achieve objectivity by constantly scrutinizing everything about life. Actually, Aquarians are very understanding lovers; they tolerate others' imperfections, and to others may appear to be a pushover in relationships. But they do have a point beyond which they will not turn the other cheek. Once this line has been crossed, the partner will have a hard time making amends.

In sex, you enjoy variety and inventiveness. Under the right conditions, Aquarians are capable of sustaining open relationships, where both partners are allowed to maintain friends (or lovers) outside the main relationship. Aquarians of both sexes would be most satisfied with a relationship in which both partners have equal autonomy. Otherwise, Aquarius will feel trapped and want out.

With Moon in Taurus you will be somewhat stable emotionally, and you usually will not fall apart in times of emergency. You have a highly developed common sense and exercise good judgment in most situations. You have good control of your material resources, understanding the need to prepare for the inevitable rainy day.

You are strongly romantic and probably enjoy candlelight dinners with soft music. Your lover will also be a close companion, and you will be a dependable mate--just be careful not to be too possessive. You will always offer a sympathetic shoulder for a loved one to lean on. Sometimes people with Moon in Taurus marry for social or financial status. They appreciate the finer things in life and enjoy indulging in them.

Your family life is of utmost importance to you, and you will raise your children with traditional values. Once you have given your word on a commitment, it can be taken to the bank. Your family and friends are often a source of support to you, and you have a talent for negotiating successful contracts in business dealings. If you do succeed, you will probably be generous with donations to community projects or other worthy causes.

You do not rush into love affairs, but rather let your head rule your heart. Usually, you are able to retain good friendships with ex-lovers. Lovers must relate to you truthfully, and you prefer the direct approach to conflict. You do not anger easily, but once you do you are like the legendary bull before a red flag. Once you have blown off steam, you return to your calm, collected self.

Mercury in the sign Aquarius has a reputation for being the sign of the genius, as many inventors and scientists have Mercury in this sign. You have a highly original and versatile mind, and you can put your ideas to work in a practical manner. It may be difficult for you to gain acceptance from your own generation for your ideas because with Mercury in Aquarius you are a futuristic thinker. In another 50 years, everyone else will catch up.

Although your friends are very special to you, it is important that you follow your own convictions no matter what others think. With your highly developed intuition, you also have the ability to see through the pretenses of others. You communicate your ideas very clearly so that others can easily understand even the most abstract concepts.

You have a well-balanced concept of human values and view life from the point of view of what is most helpful for the entire planet (or the Universe). You strive to remain detached and objective, so that your judgment can remain clear. This is a good idea, as long as your detachment does not become aloof coolness. You have a natural aptitude for science, both traditional and metaphysical. Since Aquarius rules astrology, Mercury in this sign indicates at least a curiosity about this subject.

Your friends will be your greatest source of mental stimulation, and you will choose friends from every walk of life. With your highly developed sense of intuition you may have psychic abilities, such as telepathy or premonitions. You have an excellent memory, and may be able to recall details of past lives with greater detail than others.

Rather conventional in your values, you look at things for their practical use rather than for decorative appeal. You take life seriously and are probably interested in business and banking matters. Although you may not be a classist, per se, you are definitely conscious of your reputation in the community and pride yourself on being above reproach. You prefer to associate with others who are similarly inclined.

As a friend or lover, you are very loyal and trustworthy. Once you commit yourself to a relationship, you will be a solid and dependable mate. You look at love practically, just as you do the rest of your life. If possible, you would prefer to "marry up"--that is, to marry someone who will make you look good because of their own success or social status.

You are attracted to people who are practical, persevering and accomplished. With this Venus position you certainly recognize true value in a partner when you see it. Security is very important to you--both emotionally and materially. You seek quality in your relationships and will not settle for anything less. You would not last long with a partner who tarnishes your reputation or otherwise threatens to lower your status on the social scene.

Venus in this sign makes you somewhat controlled and reserved in your love life. You are able to be patient and wait for what (or who) you want. Actions speak louder than words to you in your love life, and you will be a tremendously loyal and helpful mate. You seek security in your relationships, and you truly need to be needed. It is important to you that your mate treat you and your relationship with respect.

You are very persistent and patient when striving toward your goals. This is largely because you are too stubborn to give up. You also have powerful creative abilities and perhaps have developed a craft.

Money and other material possessions are important to you, and you prefer to surround yourself with the best quality you can find. One of the lessons of this placement is to realize that intangible things also have great value. Another lesson is to learn to share the great bounty that you acquire for yourself.

You enjoy a great deal of sensual contact with your partner and need someone who is likewise predisposed to being "touchy- feely." You need secure and stable relationships but need to avoid getting stuck in a rut. At times you can be very stubborn and even may become jealous and possessive. You show your love through affection and by lavishing your partner with gifts, especially those you make with your own hands.

In sexual encounters you are slow to become aroused but then can exercise a great deal of endurance in lovemaking. You seek a long-term relationship which will provide you with a constant source of love and sexual stimulation. Ups and downs in relationships can be upsetting to you.

You are highly intuitive and tolerant of differences in others. With your natural ability for working with groups, you could inspire others to help bring about humanitarian changes in society. You are an excellent diplomat and can help smooth over differences between groups of seemingly incompatible people. You have a natural talent for occult knowledge, for you recognize the existence of forces beyond those you can see, feel and measure.

Your mind is very versatile, and you absorb information like a sponge. Since you have an intense curiosity, you enjoy learning and would make an excellent teacher or writer. Avoid a tendency to become worried and depressed over pessimistic thoughts. Learn to take multiple deep breaths as a way to relax under stress. You're a good person to have around in an emergency, since you are good at thinking on your feet.

You are charming and cooperative; you seek peace and harmony in your life. Freedom is important to you, and is one of the few things you consider worth fighting for. Unexpected changes in your relationships will present you with challenges designed to make you more accepting of others' differences. Your challenge is to become more flexible.

You are philosophical and even prophetic about societal change. You have a strong love for freedom and a restless optimism about the future. Since you have clairvoyant abilities, you can gain knowledge from your dreams and visions. You will fight religious and moral fanaticism.

Your generation has seen massive changes in laws regarding such things as marriage, birth control and sexual behavior. You will also work to curb violence and sexism and to clean up the environment. Because of your strong desire to achieve harmony and balance, you will expose and eliminate corruption in society.

You have a very active imagination and a sharp mind. In past lives you have been curious and restless, and you never developed an ability to concentrate. In this lifetime you will face your resistence to committing yourself to anything (or anyone). You will learn to set future goals and to develop deep philosophies about life, all while undertaking a quest for higher knowledge. Instead of living life as superficially as possible and avoiding commitment, you will search for your role in the greater universe.

You are very courageous, and you enjoy venturing "where no one has gone before." In order to develop your strengths to their fullest, you tend to push yourself to go beyond what you know you can handle. You love being physically active, and will become very restless if required to stand still for very long.

Chiron represents the deep wounds we've all suffered in life which seem nearly impossible to heal. In the sign Aries, it indicates that for you this wound was connected to your early upbringing, which was probably filled with conflict. This may have stifled your sense of self-confidence and spontaneity, so that you had to rebuild it as you matured.

It is very important to you that you have the approval of loved ones, and for this reason you are often hesitant to express your true feelings. You may have felt pressured by your parents (especially your mother) to share their value system, and even as an adult you may feel guilty if you disagree with those you love. As a result you may shy away from commitment altogether rather than risk the responsibility involved.

You probably will (or did) leave home early in life, for your personal freedom is very important to you. Your closest friends will understand this about you and will love you just the way you are. Because you are easily manipulated in matters of love, you must be careful to closely examine the integrity of your potential partners. In other words, be willing to take off the rose-colored glasses and see them as they really are.

By learning to stand up for your personal beliefs, you will gain strength and integrity (as well as the respect of others). With your rebellious nature, it is best that you be honest with your partner about your need for freedom within the relationship. This aspect shows that you have the potential to maintain a successful open marriage, as long as you act with honesty and integrity.

This aspect indicates that you have the ability to learn from experience and to develop self-discipline. Curiosity over your future excites you, and you always look forward to what tomorrow may bring. Although you appreciate material possessions, you tend to gravitate away from them and to appreciate intangibles all the more. You have earned this freedom and peace of mind; as you mature you are able to share it with others.

You are very good with young people because you can be an authority figure and a friend at the same time. They respect your accomplishments--inner and outer--and aspire to be like you. Although you make demands upon them that they pursue their own life goals, they see through your example that it can be done modestly and without arrogance.

You would excel in such occupations as science, research, mathematics, astrology, or any positions that require you to demonstrate leadership and to be well organized. Because you are able to learn from experience and change your outlook appropriately, you are quite flexible in your choice of careers. You treat others with the utmost respect and integrity and generally receive the same in return.

You experience many emotional ups and downs as you attempt to balance your intellect and your emotions. It may always seem that you cannot have them both functioning satisfactorily in your life at the same time. This balancing act will become easier as you mature. Be patient and know that this conflict within you is resolvable.

In truth, you are suffering from lack of confidence in your ability to relate well to others. While you are anxious to meet new friends and form close relationships, you are insecure about "putting yourself out there" in your interchanges with others. Just relax and be yourself; you are very lovable. People sense the protective wall you put up around yourself and are deflected by it. Don't be afraid to respond to others with warmth and love. Remember: whatever you want to receive in life, be willing to give it to others.

You often find yourself involved in the decisions of others, and you may even make your living dealing with the personal affairs of others. Teaching would be a good profession for you; and as you inspire self-confidence in others, you will also build it in yourself.

Romantically, your love life is anything but "normal." You seem to end up with lovers who are already attached or are otherwise unavailable to you. The most complicated and even bizarre qualities of a relationship actually appeal to you. Maybe this is your own way of remaining unattached. You enjoy being free to flirt with others, even though you may not consummate the seduction physically. For this reason, some partners may find you a bit of a "tease."

Maintain good health by taking time off for nothing but relaxation. Otherwise, nervous distress could become physical distress. Go out to the country, enjoy some peace and quiet, do pleasant things.

Among other things, this aspect indicates that you must be careful to get enough rest. Natives often have a high level of nervous energy and can easily "run down their batteries" if not careful. This nervous energy carries over into your business as well as social life. Your tendency to react spontaneously and intensely to others makes you appear to be emotionally erratic and aggressive.

You make friends easily but do not make commitments casually. You are attracted to persons who seem mysterious and unusual, but you immediately lose interest when they become "serious." If you do form close relationships, they will definitely be unconventional. You are very much a free spirit and do not care for the idea of belonging to anyone. In order for you to find happiness in a love relationship, you must be willing to meet your partner half way, even if it means giving up a little freedom yourself.

You can be promiscuous and oftentimes delight in defying convention. Your sexual desires are quite strong, and you must be careful not to jeopardize other aspects of your life in your pursuit of satisfaction of your many sexual fantasies. You should not deny these desires, but you should control them, not let them control you.

Career-wise, you must slow down your pace long enough to accept and carry out responsibility on the job. Unless you can demonstrate an ability to focus on tasks and patiently follow them through to a successful conclusion, you will not find promotions on the job easy.

You are highly creative and extremely sensitive. Your many friends are from varied walks of life, and you have a gift for relating to them all freely. You are not quick to judge others, and you try to appreciate the good that everyone has to offer. Others see you as tolerant and sympathetic.

Although you understand that the world is in need of much change, you prefer to offer your time and efforts to those who need them, rather than attempt to change the system. You offer your assistance freely and with good intentions, and you are truly hurt and disappointed if it is not accepted.

Because of your high level of sensitivity and changeability, you can easily adapt to most careers. You enjoy dealing directly with the public, and you would do particularly well working in an establishment which emphasized relaxation, such as a travel agency, resort, etc. You also have talent for writing and drama, as well as creative ability for arts and crafts.

Although you are willing to work in the midst of squalor and suffering, you never lose sight of the ideal you are striving to accomplish. For this reason you will take on tasks that others avoid.

You are careful to choose a lover who meets your standards in a relationship. You can often sense the needs of your lover and are a gentle and thoughtful lover. This allows you to become very close with your partner.

You are highly motivated and have a knack for mobilizing your resources and others to bring about needed improvements. Others are inspired by your vitality, and for this reason you make a powerful leader. You are more inspired by higher purpose than by your position of power, however, as you deplore those who worship and abuse power.

Your uncanny ability to see through the pretenses of others and to identify the root causes of complex problems may at times threaten others, but once they see that you do not intend to abuse this ability, they can trust and follow you. Your heightened sense of perception and intuition enable you to function well in a time of crisis.

One of your natural talents is the skill for handling others' resources. You would do well in a career which involved financing, account management or trusts. Your deductive mind and perceptive abilities also make you an ideal candidate for work as a psychologist, surgeon, researcher or criminal investigator. You will do well in any job which requires you to restore order to chaos by locating the problem and then (like a surgeon) skillfully removing it. You are a natural born healer on many levels.

Traditionally, this aspect indicates the likelihood of your receiving an inheritance or some other windfall which results through the efforts of others. You will most likely do well for yourself on your own, however, if you can combine your enormous creative power with your spiritual motivation and sense of purpose.

As a child you were hesitant to express emotion and probably appeared rather serious most of the time. Perhaps you felt you were always "older" than other children your age. What others thought of you was very important, and you often sought others' approval. As you grew older you learned to rely more on your own approval of yourself and less on outside reassurance.

In your relationships with others you often play the advisor or confidante for your loved ones. You probably played this role for siblings or peers even as a child. Over the years you developed a talent for listening to the problems of others and understanding their plight. You learned early to talk out problems when they arise rather than allow emotional conflicts to develop.

It is important to you that you be able to trust all those who are close to you. You must have truthfulness as a basis for your dealings with others. Superficial pleasantries will not work. You take communication too seriously and want sincerity from others.

Your intelligence and integrity should open many doors for you occupationally. You would do well in politics, public relations, management, law, medicine, or education. You have the patience required to excel in any endeavor you undertake. You are ambitious, but are willing to work hard and wait for true success.

It would be a pleasure to you to help your mate achieve success, even though this might mean their attention would be distracted from the relationship with you. Sex in itself is not so important to you as the deeper mental and spiritual connections between you.

You have an insatiable curiosity and a constant desire to learn new things. As a matter of fact, you probably drove your parents to distraction with continuous questions as a child. Communication comes naturally to you, and you can express yourself convincingly. Since you are so well read, you can speak confidently without fear of correction. Intellectually you are very creative and ingenious, and you are inspired to develop your creative talents to their fullest.

In a career you would do well in education (especially history), philosophy, public relations, writing, the media and any job involving extensive travel. It would be relatively simple for you to become an expert in your chosen field. You seek to apply your skills toward making the world a better place. Don't waste these creative talents. The world needs them.

You value higher education and would benefit greatly from it. However, you are constantly seeking new experiences and may have trouble focusing on one subject for very long. Don't let this bother you; instead, develop self-discipline. Learning to focus your intellectual energies will increase your chances of success.

Others like to hear you speak on subjects on which you are knowledgeable. You have vast amounts of information in your head, and others admire your intellect. Just be careful to recognize when you have talked enough about a subject. Don't bore your listeners. Because you know so much about the world, it may be difficult for you to choose a path to follow. Learn to plan well for your endeavors in life.

Your health will suffer if you do not receive adequate rest and relaxation. Get away from the rat race every now and then. You'll be in a much better position to handle it when you return.

You are on a campaign for self-improvement. Your outer life is in harmony with your inner values, otherwise you would not be happy in life. You have your own set of spiritual values, and you understand occult matters. Most likely you are very intuitive and have psychic abilities. You are fascinated by the unexplained, and you seek the truth behind these occurrences.

You act with self-confidence and speak what is on your mind. Occupations in the fields of: teaching, scientific research, philosophy, psychology or social programs would be satisfying to you. You are a natural leader and can inspire others to develop their own potential.

In love relationships you have a natural feel for what will work and what won't work. Your lover may also provide moral support and help motivate you to act on your many good ideas. Or you may take your lover's innovative ideas and refine them into practical suggestions.

You are mentally alert and organized and are not shy about voicing your opinion. With your abundant creative talents, you can express yourself in a wide variety of ways. You have a natural talent for "turning lemons into lemonade" and can create opportunities for yourself if none present themselves. This creativity allows you to solve problems rather easily which would stump others.

You are very efficient in expending your energy and resources to the fullest advantage. You are self-confident and are often willing to take on tasks which others feel unable to perform. In times of pressure you are able to maintain a patient and calm attitude. You learn well from your life experiences and have a wonderful memory.

In a career you would do well in education, politics, architecture, management, science and research, archeology or writing. You have the enthusiasm and the intellectual power to handle the demands of these professions and will enjoy the creative opportunities they provide. You would also do well working with languages or in deciphering symbols and codes. Whatever work you undertake, you will certainly find fulfillment and deep meaning in your experiences.

You know your abilities and your limitations and are able to work within them. You pride yourself on your integrity and honesty and will go to great lengths to defend yourself if accused of indiscretion. Although you can tolerate a great deal in your friends, deceit is one thing which is not acceptable to you. You must be able to trust your friends and loved ones in order to have happy relationships.

Others will often come to you with their problems and will benefit from your good judgment and wisdom. Your later years will be very rewarding and you may find that you are drawn to writing at that time.

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.

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.

At times you may feel that the burden of the entire world rests on your shoulders. Others always seem to want or need something from you, and if you allow this to become too one- sided, you will grow to resent it (and them). In reality, you are overestimating others' demands of you. They don't really expect you to bend over so far backwards for them. But you do so anyway because you seek the approval of those around you, and serving them seems to win their favor.

You are your own worst enemy and don't think very highly of yourself. By pleasing others you validate your worth--if they like you, you must be O.K. Treat yourself more kindly and realize your own value. You can begin by making yourself priority No. 1. Once you have taken care of your own needs, there will be plenty of time to serve others. This way you will not feel drained and resentful.

Your low self-esteem can be a problem in your career. You will only obtain success if you can believe that you deserve it. If you can make this leap, you can go far. You are very responsible and reliable yet flexible, and you are not afraid to work for what you want to achieve. With this combination of traits, you have tremendous potential. The key is for you to believe this about yourself. You could do well in horticulture, real estate, public relations or sales.

In your love life you must learn to stand your ground and insist that your needs be met. You have a tendency to devote yourself to your lover and not be concerned about your own fulfillment and happiness. This leads to resentment and disappointment. Be suspicious of those who constantly want to take from you without giving of themselves. And be careful whom you trust with your heart.

If you spend a great deal of time alone, you may begin to feel depressed and unloved. This is only a way to be unkind to yourself--everyone is not rejecting you. Don't give in to the temptation for prolonged periods of sadness or depression. This can lead to physical problems such as indigestion.

This is a difficult aspect in any chart, although it does have its brighter side. Although you are impatient, scattered and prone to domestic and professional squabbles, you are also energetic, ready and able to meet the challenges you encounter.

Although you have the energy and guts to tackle the obstacles life hands you, you must cultivate self-discipline if you are going to succeed in your endeavors. Otherwise you will "spread yourself too thin" and scatter your energies wastefully. Although you admire others who are successful, you must be willing to put out the sustained effort required to achieve your goals.

Your greatest impediment to success is your impatience. If a project doesn't "pan out" right away, you drop it and go on to something else which offers more immediate results. This aspect will improve as you age, and you will eventually learn to have faith in yourself--which in turn will help you cultivate persistence and self-discipline.

Learn to set priorities and stick to them. And channel all of your energies into one major project rather than scattering your efforts to the four corners of the earth. You should carefully husband your resources, especially your own time and energy, and plan your actions more carefully.

In a career you could excel in law, government, acting, media, public speaking, writing, teaching or even sports. Don't be discouraged by the setbacks you encounter on your road to success. You will eventually see that you can learn more from your failures than your successes. Get up, brush yourself off, and keep on going.

In your intimate relationships you will probably encounter much tension and adversity. You may sometimes find it difficult to deal closely with others and may even encounter problems with co-workers or employers. This is partly because you can't take criticism gracefully, and you are prone to complaining about your misfortunes.

Traditionally, this aspect indicates that you are accident prone. In truth, you are likely to disregard safety practices and therefore set yourself up for injury. Try not to be so impulsive. Also, be careful not to overindulge in anything (work or play). Get lots of rest and watch your health.

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.

For you the world of feelings may be terra incognita. Close interpersonal relations, which require the expression of feelings, and empathy for others' feelings, do not come naturally or easily for you. You have difficulty putting yourself in someone else's shoes in order to feel what they feel. You will learn how to deal with life in a tough, mental sort of way. People looking for someone to empathize with them should not come to you. Those people who are comfortable with you are not looking for emotional closeness. It's not that you don't have emotions and feelings, but they do not come out easily in your relationships. If you are an artist, they may come out in your art. You probably take refuge from the difficulty of forming emotional connections by concentrating on intellectual, practical, or inspired activity. Your best companions would be those who are able to inhabit these realms with you, but who are also in touch with their feelings. They can help you to contact your own feelings and teach you to respect and honor other people's feelings.

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

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.

With an abundance of planets in Fixed signs, you have the staying power to complete a project, grow a family, or expand a business. Your strength is what friends notice most about you. You have definite values; you focus your affections on the people and things that are part of your team. Friendships formed over time are important to you. You may be found at the center of a circle of friends, a large family, a government agency, or a business. You understand the contribution that stability and security make to prosperity and growth. It throws you off-balance when friends are not as reliable as you are or when love and ideals are not part of your life. Concentrate on developing confidence in yourself, a wholesome world for your family or group, and binding others to you with love. If you have a weakness, it is trouble changing or listening when people tell you a better way to do things. You can handle this weakness by empowering your team, as among them will be individuals who are good at reacting to a constantly changing world.

With a lack of planets in the Mutable signs, you probably go your own way in life without caring too much what other people think. You know what you want and see little need to compromise. You lack flexibility and adaptability. You do best when you can establish a pace and stick to it. Leave those sports and activities that require fast reactions and adaptability to others.

Sometimes you say things that offend others, because you are not especially concerned with the feelings or opinions of others. In fact, you sometimes appall your friends with your single-mindededness and lack of sensitivity. Because of your individuality, people who are attracted to change and variety may find you stimulating at first, but after a while might find your predictability to be boring. This is unlikely to keep you from pursuing your path. Your path involves being yourself and changing the world. Just don't insist that others be like you.

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

With a lack of planets in Cardinal signs, you may have trouble starting things. You may be timid about developing and carrying out plans. You would prefer to let others break the first ground of a new venture, so that you can pitch in and help once the outlines of the venture are clear. You probably lack confidence in your mastery of the real world and survival in it. You may substitute a rich inner life for your lack of action in the outer world. In its highest form, you may be unusually creative or spiritually committed. Ideas filter up as you focus on 'being' instead of 'doing'. Watch out for the lower manifestations, which are delegating tasks to others and pitying yourself over the lot that befalls you in life as a result of your lack of direction and initiative. Your different perspective on life gives you valuable insights that let you make real contributions wherever you are.

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