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.

The catch word for Leo is "ego." This sign is well known for its self-confidence, pride, creativity and ability to lead. Just be careful that this combination does not add up to a domineering personality. Remember that others also need a chance to shine. Share the center of the stage with others and it will be much more enjoyable for you as well.

Leo can be a warm, loving and charming kitten but can turn into a ferocious lion when threatened, angered or hurt. They are extremely loyal and generous with their friends and love partners and can be very affectionate. This can be considered good or bad, depending on the partner. Sometimes Leo needs to remember that they can give out too much love and affection. Some people are not prepared to receive love as freely as Leo. Allow your friends and lovers to express their love for you in their own way, even if it is not so lavish as you would like it to be.

Leos carry themselves with dignity and convey an air of regality. They don't like to have their ability or authority questioned. As a matter of fact, the best way to tame the lion is to flatter him or her. Vanity is Leo's one weak spot, and the lion can become downright arrogant. Physically, Leos are prone to sudden accidents, high fevers and chronic diseases. Particular areas of weakness are: the heart, back, shoulders, legs, ankles, throat and reproductive organs.

In relationships, you need to be given freedom to be who you are. Anyone who cannot understand this about you will most likely lose you as a friend or love partner. Just remember, you must also grant the same freedom to others.

With your Moon in Aquarius you are highly imaginative and should direct this energy into creative channels. You are very open-minded about the changing trends in society and can adapt quite easily.

Most of all you love to shock others with your opinions, which often violate taboos. You can see the need for old arbitrary restrictions to be cast aside. Freedom is very important to you, but you must sometimes remember to extend the same freedom to your partner.

You are a mixture of radical thought and conservative action and are sometimes plagued by anxiety and tension. Often you take on others' problems or causes without getting anything in return.

In relationships you seek a person who is somewhat unusual. You look for a companion who can share many interests with you. In business you need a stable partner who can make good practical use of your creative imagination and keep you grounded. Metaphysics and occult sciences are also of interest to you.

The one drawback of this moon placement is a tendency to gossip and spread rumors. Although this may be done with the best of intentions, you may not enjoy dealing with the consequences when you are identified as the source. Physically, your areas of weakness are varicose veins, eye afflictions and ulcers on your legs.

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 a kind, compassionate, generous and loyal lover, and you will lavish your loved ones with affection and gifts. As a host you are attentive and feel that nothing is too good for your guests. You are often disappointed, however, when others are not as gracious a host as you are. Learn not to take it personally; not everyone has such a grand flair for drama.

Physical appearances are important to you, both in yourself and in those around you. Don't allow yourself to be deceived by false pretenses and taken advantage of by a pretty face. Learn to look deeper than skin level for the beauty in everyone. This is where you will find a person's true quality.

As a lover you are very sensual and enjoy lovemaking which stimulates the entire body rather than just isolated erogenous zones. Tickling and body massage (especially foot massage) are some of your favorite sensual treats. You will insist on the very finest surroundings for your courting and lovemaking. Second best is not good enough.

You enjoy lavishing your partner with love and affection, and you want the same treatment in return. You require excitement and adventure in your love life. An affair which becomes too predictable or tame will not endure. If you decide that your lover is not earning your loyalty, you can quickly retract it.

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.

You are generous and compassionate, and you are generally happy and optimistic about life. With your talent for organization, you would make a capable leader or executive. With your flair for drama, you are a natural actor, whether on stage or in real life. You seek admiration and respect from others, and if Jupiter is afflicted you may have a tendency to become egotistical. Traditionally, this placement of Jupiter indicates that you will have at least one successful child with whom you are very close.

You are highly perceptive and have strong psychic abilities. You have a strong sense of character under your reserved exterior, and you are a mystery to most people because you seem so secretive. You love and hate with equal intensity, and if Saturn is afflicted, you should avoid a tendency to be cruel and demanding of others. Karmically, Saturn in Scorpio indicates that you may have over-emphasized sex in a previous life and must learn sexual self-discipline in this lifetime.

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 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 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 have an optimistic outlook on life and never expect to fail at what you undertake. Because of your limitless enthusiasm, you almost never act in moderation. This can set you up for disappointment if you take on more than you can possibly accomplish. Even so, you have an uncanny ability to pick up the pieces and move on to the next goal. Although you are high on energy and enthusiasm, you are not so strong on planning and expect everything to come together for you as if through magic. Although you may be somewhat lucky at times, don't rely on it to always be with you.

Although you are not particularly ambitious, you like to be recognized for the work you perform. You want to live a full and rich life and explore all your potentials. You always have a sympathetic ear for a sad story and are very generous to those who need assistance. For all these reasons, you have difficulty saving money and often engage in self-indulgence even when you know you should be tightening your belt.

In a profession you would do well in medicine and healing, law, education, travel, or any other field which promotes personal growth. A routine, monotonous job would not be tolerable for you because you need to use your imagination in your chosen career. You have an insatiable curiosity and are always willing to learn more.

Religious organizations leave you cold. You feel the need to develop your own philosophy, which may include some of the more accepted religious teachings but will also be adapted to meet your own spiritual needs. Since you are an avid reader, you can combine traditional religious teachings with your own to develop your own philosophy. You know that there is a purpose to even the most insignificant occurrences in daily life.

Emotionally, you are drawn to persons who have the same enthusiasm for life and who are eager to share their life experiences with you. You are more concerned to have a partner who contributes to your growth than one who is well- fixed financially. You tend to be less concerned with material possessions.

Physically, be careful not to indulge in excessive eating or drinking. Also, be sure to get plenty of rest. You are prone to high blood pressure and must watch your living habits carefully in order to prevent this.

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 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.

This aspect indicates that you are frustrated in your attempts at success by your own lack of confidence in yourself. Since you doubt your own judgment as to when and how to assert yourself, you often delay acting until it is too late to take advantage of opportunities, or else rush the project before it is quite ready. Both of these reactions to the demands you place on yourself result in setbacks and increased self-criticism on your part.

You often feel threatened by the skill and expertise of others because you lack respect for your own abilities. You can correct this situation by finding your own area of specialization and becoming an authority in that area. If you can stay focused on any assignment, you definitely have the ability to excel. Just remember that you are your own worst critic. You must also learn to take a position firmly. Others will see your vacillation and inability to decide as weakness and/or lack of knowledge. Learn to say what you mean firmly and without room for question, especially when it comes to such words as "No!" or "Yes!"

In your career you could excel in any occupation requiring endurability and follow-through. These could include: land development, physical therapy, sports or government service. As long as you learn to stand up to your competitors and be firm, you will develop self-confidence and gain experience.

Romantically, you suffer greatly if you feel you have been rejected by a loved one. This can result in your becoming vindictive or even violent toward them. If you are not careful, you can hurt the very people you love the most.

You have a low opinion of your own self-worth which can be traced back to childhood conditioning. Rejection is a constant fear of yours, and for this reason success in your life will not come easy. If you want to have success, you must risk failure and rejection. As you mature, you will learn to love yourself more and to be less defensive in your dealings with others.

Later in life your lack of self-confidence can turn to self-assurance. You eventually grow out of your earlier tendency to assume that you were imposing on others by being around them. Since you have a tendency to come on strong, you will learn to curb that impulsiveness and connect with people at their own level of intensity.

In terms of a career, you would do well as a teacher, conservationist, or in management. You are able to practically apply your great resources of knowledge to get any job done thoroughly. As you develop your own occupational excellence, you will learn to love yourself more and to notice that many others do too--and have all along. They understand you more than they think they do, because after all they are also human and have their own fears and anxieties.

You need an understanding mate who can accept and love you as you are. He or she should believe in you and recognize your hidden potentials. This type of mate will help you bring out your buried treasure and express yourself creatively. Be sure to keep a positive, optimistic outlook on life. This makes everything else run more smoothly.

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 inventive and artistically creative; you have an active imagination. You enjoy a unity between your inner and outer selves which gives you a spiritual outlook on life. You communicate your feelings well through artistic expression and have a deep appreciation for things of beauty.

You probably play a chief nurturing role in your family and encourage your loved ones to express themselves to the fullest. It is possible that you will enjoy your freedom of movement and choose not to have a family. Nevertheless, children will grow through contact with you and will treasure your advice. They are comfortable in your presence and trust your judgment.

While you enjoy helping others, you don't feel obligated to assist someone who refuses to help themselves. You respect and appreciate the creative works of others (artistic or otherwise) and are a loyal friend. Since you are aware of the importance of every person's role in the community, you may volunteer your time or otherwise work on causes you consider to be worthwhile.

You prefer a lover who is interesting and preferably somewhat educated or refined. You would never become bored with someone who had a variety of interests and led an active life. It is likely that you will achieve the finer things in life. When you do, remember that your best opportunities for growth can be found through sharing your vast resources with others.

You have a rather suspicious nature and don't let others close to you too easily. If your partner does not feel as strongly about you as you do them, you will become deeply hurt and even vengeful. Emotional happiness does not come easy for you, and you experience a lot of pain along the way.

The source of this problem may go back to your childhood when you felt resentment and frustration over your parents' attempts to control your life. Perhaps you feel they punished you unfairly and you expect others to let you down in a similar fashion. So you launch preemptive strikes, to be sure you get them before they get you. This is not a good way to win friends and influence people.

You tend to defy anyone in a position of authority, even though you may find that your job requires you to deal with such. Be more aware of the emotional needs of others and watch that your actions do not hurt anyone else. At times you can be just plain hard to get along with.

Your sex drive is very high, and you must learn to exercise great discretion in choosing partners. Be sure that your partners' character is solid and that they can be trusted. You may tend to argue over money or "who's boss," and can be very aggressive in relationships. This can alienate even the most loving partner. There are times when being passive is appropriate (no matter whether you are a man or a woman).

Don't put so many demands on your lover and learn to compromise. If you take a look over your shoulder, you'll see that others are really not out to get you. Attract more desirable partners into your life; you get what you ask for.

You are very strong-willed and are not likely to compromise in your relationships with others. You simply must express yourself and are not willing to "hide your light under a bushel" for anyone or anything. Others may see you as arrogant or egocentric, and indeed this aspect can indicate such a tendency. Certainly you are self-confident and could use this drive and ambition to get where you want to go.

This aspect indicates that you have great inner strength, and usually great physical strength as well. You enjoy competition and are a formidable opponent. With your enthusiasm for your goal, you can be an effective leader. Just be sure to remain flexible enough to accept advice. With this aspect, you don't take criticism very well. Don't see it as a personal attack if someone suggests a better way of doing things. Remain open and you will have less resistance on your climb to the top.

With these qualities, you would do well in competitive sports, exploration, military or police work, or other "dangerous" careers. You would also do well in intellectual areas, such as medicine or law. In order to succeed in the professional world, you must learn to pay attention to details in order to avoid having to do things over to correct errors. Control your impulse to rush through projects; cover all your bases.

You have a strong sex drive and can become irritable or even violent when you have no outlet for it. If a lover does not live up to your sexual expectations, you will grow to resent them and become insensitive to their feelings. Compromise is not your strong suit anyway, and you must be especially careful about conflict situations in your personal relationships.

This is a "generational" aspect which appears in the birth charts of those born in the 1950s. You are rebellious at heart, but somehow talk yourself out of doing anything about it. Because you are uncertain which causes you should back and are fearful that you stand to lose too much by flying in the face of authority, you often stand aside and watch others fight the battle for you.

If you fail to live up to your social responsibilities, you will suffer guilt and self-doubt. Remember how you would feel if others did not act to protect your rights when they were threatened. Since freedom and social justice are so important to you, don't be afraid to fight for others. Don't be afraid to speak out for what you believe in--no matter what the cost. You'll feel much better about yourself.

Don't be afraid to challenge others who abuse their positions of authority. Do what you can to see that they are brought to justice. You have a talent for inspiring others to fight with you. If you don't have the courage to become directly involved, you can always support those who do.

In your personal relationships, use your gift for weaving beautiful fantasies to your advantage--in the bedroom. Otherwise, be sure to separate fact from fiction when dealing with others. Just because the fantasies are so beautiful, that does not mean that real life can't be even better. Don't handicap yourself with such concerns; this can cause you to become sexually insecure.

You have a very low opinion of yourself as compared to others. It is better that you not compare yourself to others but rather concentrate on the many talents that you have. Your lack of self-esteem is most likely connected to parental messages you received about your worthlessness. Perhaps your parents didn't consider you to be competent and admired the accomplishments of others more than your own.

Because you expect very little of yourself, you are pessimistic about your chances for success. In reality, you are indulging in laziness and escaping from the responsibility of success. Once you realize what you are capable of achieving, you will be able to attain your goals. Until that time, you will not feel that you deserve it.

If you are going to accomplish anything, you must stop feeling sorry for yourself and get to work. Focus on one thing at a time instead of scattering your energy over several projects. You must be willing to work hard for what you want in life. Very little will be given to you without some effort on your part.

In a career you could do well in education, law, physical therapy or the ministry. Although these are demanding fields, they also offer the sense of personal reward and satisfaction that you need to boost your own self-esteem. It is important that you establish yourself as a professional in your chosen field. Overcoming resistance from others along the way will only serve to strengthen your character.

The road to success will not be an easy one for you. There is no secret recipe or formula -- just plain hard work and determination. Have faith in yourself and you will overcome all obstacles.

Your childhood conditioning inhibits your efforts to exploit your imaginative potential. Your thinking is somewhat traditional, and it may be difficult for you adapt to changing trends and new ideas. Change does not come easy for you because of your inner insecurities, and your opinions can seem rather narrow-minded to others.

You were probably a slow learner in school and resented having to maintain good grades. It's not that you are academically incapable, you are just somewhat lazy mentally. If it takes more than minimal effort to complete a task, you become depressed. This results in lack of enthusiasm in exploring your creative potential. You don't like competition because of your own lack of confidence in your abilities. Try to keep pace with the many changes taking place in the world around you; this is the only way you will make progress.

If you can brush aside the above negative feelings, you can make plans to carry out your ideas. Instead of fearing defeat, be brave enough to accept reality. Instead of moping about how you can't do something, make changes so that you can. Use the lessons of your past to help you in the future instead of dwelling on regrets over "spilt milk." If you can maintain a positive attitude and learn to accept change, you could be successful in education, politics, science, natural resource conservation, government service or architecture.

Be sure you read all the fine print in any legal documents that you sign; you can become quite vengeful if you are crossed. You resent authority on the job and can become very bitter if you are passed over for a promotion you think you deserve. If this should happen to you, look again at yourself and make sure your performance is up to snuff instead of whining over sour grapes. A positive attitude will get you much further in life.

In relationships you may have difficulty communicating your needs to your partner. This is not because you lack verbal skills, but because you are afraid your partner will not approve of your requests. Resist any temptation to nag your lover. Instead, try some constructive criticism--and you need deliver your comments only once.

You approach life with great enthusiasm and have a lot of energy to pour into your many projects. In times of danger you display great courage and determination, and for this reason you often succeed. If you are not careful, this extreme sense of self-confidence can degenerate into pure arrogance.

To your competitors you are a formidable opponent, and you definitely enjoy a good contest. Of course, you would prefer to win and to receive all of the fame and glory. You have a flair for drama and revel in publicity and public attention. Many public figures have had this aspect in their natal charts, including Hugh Hefner, John F. Kennedy, Yoko Ono, Ray Charles and Lee Marvin.

With your combination of physical stamina and intellectual ability, you can achieve a great deal. You do not accept failure and are therefore more likely to succeed. You would excel in such fields as sports, law, government, exploration, writing, acting or composing.

You do nothing in moderation, and this is your Achilles Heel. You may work (or play) yourself to exhaustion, which can lead to physical illness. Be sure that you take vacations and get away from the rat race now and then. This is how you recharge your battery.

You have an extremely active mind and always seem hungry for new information. Although you have a multitude of incredible creative ideas and may begin many projects, you rarely complete them. You don't have the patience to devote to it; there are too many other things to initiate. It is difficult to win an argument with you because you have very strong opinions and are well informed on your subjects.

With your high level of energy, you can excel at anything which you truly enjoy doing and can stick with. You are good at expressing your thoughts, so you may enjoy communications, writing, journalism, drama, teaching, law, or public relations. In any profession, you will need to cultivate a little patience and humility. Don't become known as a "know- it-all." Be willing to be as active a listener as you are a talker.

Try to be considerate of others and hear their thoughts out without interrupting, no matter how excited or enthusiastic you are. Your mind is racing faster than the speed of light, and this can have a dizzying effect on others. It can cause you to suffer physically because of the strain it places on your nervous system.

Another of the lessons of this aspect is to learn to be willing to admit you are wrong. It is not easy for you to say, "I am sorry," and this makes it difficult for those close to you to forgive your transgressions. If you are rejected by someone you love, you don't let it destroy your life. You just look for someone else who will be "better" for you, not realizing that you probably brought the rejection on yourself. While this prevents you from having to be "wrong" or to make a "mistake," it also prevents you from learning from your experiences and results in your making the same mistake again in the next relationship.

You seem to enjoy "debating" with your lover--even more so than with strangers. Just be sure your partner agrees with you and does not take your mental exercise too personally. This can lead to defensiveness on their part and a widening of the distance between you.

Your personality is sparkling and effervescent. Your social life is extremely important to you, and you seek to live life to its fullest. The partners you attract are very different from the norm, and this fascinates and excites you. It is difficult for you to maintain a long-term, monogamous relationship because you find new fascination in every new exotic partner who shows up.

Any long-term relationship would have to allow you a great deal of personal freedom and would not be conventional or traditional in nature. You enjoy your independence, and it is perhaps best that you put off marriage until you have established yourself on your own. If you do become engaged, it would be best to have a long engagement. Marrying on impulse is likely to result in divorce (unless you have a great deal of Earth or Saturn influence in your chart).

You are well suited to careers involving new and innovative ideas, particularly those with a great deal of room for your own individual form of creativity. A set daily schedule would not work for you, as you would find it terribly boring. You would do well at public relations, interior decorating, fashion shows, planning parties and social functions, and even investment counseling.

Your personal relationships are a constant source of conflict in your life, and this is mostly because of your unwillingness to compromise. You seem to be willing to fight over the smallest things, and often take things personally that you shouldn't. Your emotions are intense, and you are easily provoked.

In men this aspect indicates a lack of tenderness; in women it shows arrogance and pushiness. In either case, you are impatient with the needs of others and impose your demands on those around you. You usually seek out relationships that are physically or economically advantageous to you without considering the person's personality or compatibility with yours.

When you learn to compromise you will find it easier to reach a balance in both your personal and professional lives. Learn to allow yourself to make mistakes; even try admitting you are wrong now and then. This endears you to others because they can see you are willing to admit your imperfection. When challenged by others, take advantage of the situation to clear up all misunderstandings. Be more understanding and forgiving of others, and they will be the same toward you.

Your domestic life is likely to be a stormy one until you have mastered this art of compromise. It is not difficult to get into an argument with you. For your own protection, don't tell your secrets to anyone other than your most trusted loved ones. Also, be careful not to stick your nose into others' business or to spread gossip about your friends and neighbors. This will surely backfire.

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.

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.

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.