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.

You are open and friendly, and your response to others is spontaneous and sincere. Although at times others may see you as downright blunt and tactless, you are just seeing things philosophically rather than personally. If you can cultivate a little diplomacy, you will do well in public relations, sales or promotion. You are an especially persuasive fast- talker.

In your work you are very organized and would be good at administration and planning projects. But you need to delegate the more routine tasks to others. Getting caught in a maze of little details can be frustrating for you, and you could develop a "who cares" attitude. Your worst habit is overcommitting yourself and then indulging in prolonged procrastination.

You hold firm spiritual beliefs and are a pioneer of new thought and ideas in this area. At the very least you have a philosophical outlook on life and are constantly looking for those elusive universal truths that explain why we're all here. You feel very good about yourself and are able to inspire self-confidence in others.

You love to socialize with friends and may even engage in a little gambling. The more fire you have in your chart, the less chances you should take on gambling. Your confidence that nothing can go wrong is the main reason why you should not gamble excessively.

Physically, Sag Rising is usually tall and slender with a slight tendency to stoop--perhaps because you grew so quickly as a child. You have long arms, legs, hands and feet. Both men and women are generally large-boned and have a wide hip structure. Your hair is usually abundant and wavy, but men tend to bald early. Problem areas are your hips and your liver. You tend to overeat and overindulge in drink.

In romance you generally are likely to be less impulsive than you are in other areas of your life. You have a healthy attitude toward sex and would prefer to "do what comes naturally" rather than plan an encounter down to the last detail. You have a great deal of physical stamina in sex and should choose a partner of similar bent.

Natives of the sign Taurus are well known for their stubbornness. Like their symbol, the Bull, they are slow to anger but can be quite violent when aroused. Then after they've kicked up their heels and charged at you a few times, they go back to grazing peacefully in the pasture. Taurus jealously guards his or her tranquil environment and will brook no interference.

Since it is an earth sign, Taurus natives usually have their feet planted firmly on terra firma. They are practical and stable people, but they will not hesitate to spend money extravagantly on the finer things in life and will insist on the best of everything. They appreciate art objects, good music, fine wines and beautiful surroundings and are willing to pay for them. Since Taurus is ruled by Venus, it is also the sign of love. Taureans are romantic, affectionate and sensuous, and they are fiercely protective of their mates.

It is not easy for Taureans to undergo radical change in their lives because they usually resist. But once they decide to change directions, they adapt very well to their newfound goal and can apply themselves effectively. One of the major lessons that Taureans must learn is to cooperate with the changes taking place in their lives rather than fighting them.

Many Taureans go on to succeed in life, partly because this is the only way they can live the lifestyle they prefer. They are not likely to be impulsive gamblers in life but instead plan their endeavors well. Most Taureans are social animals and get along well with most others. Why not? They are naturally graceful, charming and interesting people.

This house placement of the Sun gives the individual a taste of the qualities of the sign Leo (ruler of the Fifth House). Even with no planets in Leo in your chart, you will be good natured, love children, and enjoy socializing. You are also optimistic, creative, and love romance.

Being a leader comes naturally to you, and others are inspired by your high level of confidence and vitality. You are a natural teacher and can inspire your students with your example. As a friend or lover you are extremely devoted, and you are warm and affectionate with loved ones.

In relationships, you are a very sensual lover and have a healthy, open attitude about sex. You require a rather outgoing partner, perhaps someone who is active and can participate in physical activities with you such as sports. You are a devoted spouse and parent, and your family can depend on you.

You are highly imaginative and can channel this talent into creative work. It is necessary that you maintain a steady rate of mental activity in order to avoid intellectual boredom. This Moon placement favors education, and you would be both a good teacher and a sharp student. It is difficult for you to limit yourself to one activity at a time, and you are constantly looking for new stimulating experiences.

In business you would do well with a strong, practical partner who could keep you grounded. If you can find a partner that you can respect, you will not mind entrusting them with most of the decision-making in your business. It is easier for you to adjust to adulthood if you were allowed plenty of freedom during childhood. If this is denied you, you will probably respond with a classical temper tantrum. But you bounce back quickly and are quick to respond to any emergency. You may seem fearless to others because you take chances that would be too frightening to them.

In your love life you have the ability to handle several relationships simultaneously without anyone getting hurt. You require good communication with your lovers, and they must have a keen sense of humor. A possessive partner would be a source of frustration for you, for you must be allowed to express yourself freely. Be sure your partner is aware of your needs and respects them.

You are not known for your stability, and you need a partner who can understand your dual nature. If you have such a mate, you may not feel the need to lie in order to avoid confrontations. This can be a bad habit of yours. As you age you will retain a youthful look and behavior about you. People with this Moon placement can succeed at "staying young forever."

With this Moon placement you acquire Libra-like qualities in your emotional life, and you constantly seek balance and harmony in that area. The friends you choose to have around you will be those to whom you offer emotional support and security, and they will be extremely close to you. You may also choose a marriage partner who offers the same qualities.

Although you are not overly emotional yourself (unless you have an emphasis in water in other areas of your chart), you attract others who are in order to teach you about your own emotions. You understand yourself best through your interactions with others. For this and other reasons, persons with this Moon placement often marry (or form other permanent love commitments) early in life. It is important for you to have someone to share in your life.

You are always willing to help a friend in need. In your domestic life, you often guide your partner through the intricacies of a marriage relationship. You require a sensitive partner who is willing to listen to your advice and trust you enough to follow your suggestions. It's not that you will necessarily rule your partner; on the contrary, you truly seek a totally equal relationship. Be sure your partner considers it as equal as you do. Learn when to let your advice go untaken.

Although it may take you longer than others to master a concept, once you have done so it becomes a permanent part of you. You have many interests and want to absorb every detail you can about them all. While you may read theories in books, you will learn best by actually applying them in material form. You appreciate good craftsmanship and have the patience to acquire such skills yourself. Although you appreciate beauty for its own sake, you always look for a practical application for everything.

With Mercury in Taurus you are highly intuitive, yet intellectually grounded. You appreciate art, romance and the finer things in life, and you will share your good fortune with loved ones. Being sight-oriented, you get more enjoyment from reading a book than listening to a lecture. You are not a good listener and have a talent for tuning out unwanted and intrusive sounds as if they didn't exist. It is difficult for you to learn to put the needs of others before your own. If this is the case, one of your greatest lessons in this life will be to overcome self-absorption.

With your shrewd business mind and common sense, you could be a good manager. Your mind is strong enough to endure challenges, and you are stubborn enough to insist that regulations be followed to the letter. Since you love to accumulate material possessions, you should resist the temptation to be greedy. You express affection for your partner in a touching and loving manner.

You enjoy reading as well as writing, and you see the communication of ideas as an excellent way to expand your mind. Your home is a focus of attention in your life, and you probably have a difficult time getting settled, moving frequently from one residence to another. Young people will have a great influence on your life. You collect items for sentimental reasons and can become a "pack rat."

With Venus in Aries, you have a naive, impulsive approach to love. If you are not careful to take time to get to know someone, you may marry for pure physical attraction rather than for love and commitment. Since you tend to act impulsively in relationships, you can sometimes be inconsiderate of the feelings of others.

Your desire nature is very intense, and you desire a direct and impulsive lover. Although you are romantic, you are not necessarily subtle. You seek immediate gratification of your needs--in effect, move in for the kill. If a potential lover shows no interest, you will not wait around until they do. You approach each new love with enthusiasm and joy, enjoying every moment for itself.

Because you are harder to "tie down" than the average person, you would be better off with a lover who is more stable and patient than you. They would serve as an anchor to keep you still long enough to appreciate being grounded in a love relationship. They must be able to see that you are not really fickle, but rather childishly enthusiastic about life.

You are "in love with love" and are frequently disappointed when your torrid romances don't last. Instead of jumping into relationships head first, you should learn to be patient and really get to know your partner before giving your heart away. It would be best for you to choose a partner who is more cautious than you are and to let them set the pace of the relationship.

You have a natural talent for communication through speech or writing, as well as an ability to coordinate shapes and colors in fashion or in home decorating. You enjoy close relationships with relatives, particularly brothers and sisters, if you have any. Others enjoy your charm and wit, and you know how to flatter others to win them over. You are highly creative, artistic and love to travel.

You have a very sharp mind, and others see you as very witty, perhaps sarcastic. Since you are usually trying to do several things at once, you generate a great deal of nervous energy. With your restless nature, you start many projects but actually complete only a few. Your expectations of yourself are often over-exaggerated, and as a result you tend to make many promises and then are unable to keep all of them.

This placement of Mars also indicates a natural talent for writing or expressing yourself verbally. In order for you to succeed, you must learn concentration and self-discipline. Try to get a handle on your abundance of nervous energy by planning time off to do what you enjoy. Failure to do so may result in physical illness or injury.

With Mars in Gemini you need constant excitement and stimulation in order to maintain your interest in a love affair. You are attracted to partners who have mastered the art of intellectual lovemaking. Your partner's mind must turn you on; mere physical attraction is not enough.

You are highly inventive and experimental in sex and have a very delicate, sensual touch. It would not be hard for you to have two or more lovers at the same time. This would ensure that you would be constantly stimulated and never become bored. Otherwise, your marriage partner will have to be able to adjust to your constant need for variety.

You are industrious and hard-working, and you have no patience for others who are less disciplined and efficient than you are. You enjoy a good day's work, especially if you can be in charge of the work crew. In fact, you would gain your greatest satisfaction from being self-employed. Remember to take time away from your work to relax. Mental stress can easily result in physical illness.

You have a keen sense of humor and are a witty conversationalist. An eternal optimist, you try to lend a helping held to others in need. You have high regard for education and travel as keys to building your mind and are well versed on the latest technological developments in the business world. You also have a skillful command of language and are an effective speaker. This placement of Jupiter indicates that you have more than your share of just plain good luck, although you are not overly concerned with acquiring material wealth.

You are highly creative and enjoy hobbies and sports, either as a participant or a spectator. You are highly sympathetic to the needs of others and have a strong desire to make a contribution to society. Since you tend to indulge in all forms of recreation to the fullest extent, you should avoid impulsive gambling and speculation. If you have children, they will be a source of great pleasure to you.

You always seek balance and justice, and for this reason you have a strong sense of social responsibility. With Saturn in Libra, your greatest lessons will be learned through your close personal relationships. Through your partners, you will learn greater cooperation and sharing as you seek harmony and balance. You may encounter relationships which are restrictive and limiting, or which in some way require you to develop greater self-discipline. Traditionally, this placement indicates that you will marry late in life.

You are meditative and self-disciplined, and take your rather conservative beliefs very seriously. Although at first you may only be willing to believe in what you can touch and see, as you mature you will begin to consider the validity of alternative philosophies, such as the metaphysical sciences. With your respect for education, you would be an excellent teacher, writer or lecturer.

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 rebel against traditional roles in love and marriage and are attracted to rather unconventional partners. The more personal freedom you are allowed in your relationships, the more content you will be. If your spouse cannot grant you such freedom, then you will feel trapped and divorce is likely. With maturity you will learn to appreciate the love and security in marriage rather than fearing entrapment.

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.

You are idealistic and highly intuitive. You are interested in philosophical, spiritual and mystical studies. With your strong sense of compassion, you are kind to all living things. You long to travel and are fascinated by foreign lands and cultures. Avoid a tendency to become fanatical about your beliefs, for this could impair your good judgment. Avoid a tendency to exaggerate.

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 are deeply interested in psychic and metaphysical subjects and may have clairvoyant abilities. Your relationship with a marriage or business partner may cause financial difficulties. Can indicate possibility of inheritances. If Pluto is afflicted, you may suffer financial losses as a result of your attempts to manipulate and control others.

You will do well in a career which involves your ability to feel out and involve others in a collaborative venture. You are emotionally intuitive, both about potential partners and about the direction of society as a whole, so that you can speak what people are feeling. You yourself may have gone through deep transformations connected to traumatic events. You are comfortable reaching down into the depths of any subject and so make a good researcher or investigator. You are happiest in an occupation which allows you to explore and produce constructive results. Your strength may involve you in a power struggle with authorities until you can achieve a compromise. Your commitment is such that you make a dangerous enemy. Some people with this placement are so inflexible that they stay with a job that they hate.

Power and control will be issues in your life. You have the ability to coordinate the efforts of others in teamwork, handling power tactfully and with concern for the rights of others. Work with others for transformation and improvement, as opposed to maintenance of the status quo, and you will enjoy great success. Selfishness, ruthlessness, and overkill are the negative possibilities of this placement. Try to spread both the effort and the benefits to others.

Occupations consistent with your intense style of work include investigator, researcher, critic, engineer, programmer, mechanic, contractor, wrecker, exterminator, dramatic writer or poet, sex therapist, tailor, musician, entrepreneur, government or large company worker, surgeon, chemist, pharmacist, detective, psychologist, mortician, insurance actuary, artist, or the military. For the most personal career guide, also consider the nature of any planets which fall in the 10th house or conjoin the Midheaven, the sign and house placements of Pluto, ruler of the Midheaven, and any aspects which other planets make to the Midheaven.

You are extremely self-confident and optimistic about life. During many lifetimes, you have occupied a position of success in society, perhaps even been a member of royalty. During this lifetime you will learn to put aside your substantial ego and to consider the needs of the larger society of which you are a member. In order to achieve your greatest happiness, your actions must be motivated by a desire to bring about humanitarian change rather than a desire to receive personal praise for your efforts.

In past lives you have depended on others who were untrustworthy; in this lifetime you will learn to become more independent. You must make your own decisions now and find your own path in life. Since it is impossible to please all of the people all the time, you must concentrate on learning to please yourself. Eventually, you will learn to balance your needs with those of your partner.

You are on a quest for higher meaning in life, and you could excel in a career that helps you further your search. Such fields include travel, education, publishing, or any position involving healing or enlightenment. It is important to you that you are on the right path in this life, and you will work hard to achieve success. You also recognize that others' paths are perfect for them, even if they differ from your own.

Your relationship with your father was not a close one, and the lack of a good male role model requires you to create your own inner father. You may not even have known your father, or else he was distant, incapable or cold. If you are a parent, you will do your best to raise your children very differently. Just remember that you are still human and therefore imperfect; don't be too hard on yourself.

Personal growth and self-improvement are your primary goals in life, and you will look for meaning and guidance in everything you encounter. Each challenge makes you stronger and more self-confident, and you can inspire others to adopt a similar attitude about the difficulties they face in life. This placement of Chiron can also signify a physical disability or disfigurement of some kind.

As a child, you probably felt restrained and controlled, and it seemed that your elders disapproved of your enthusiasm and sense of adventure. As you mature, you can give yourself permission to be wildly dynamic, and you can help others find the courage to freely express themselves as well. You are a strong individual, and others may consider you a loner, even when you are in a committed relationship.

You prefer to use extreme caution in your professional and social life. Because of this, you are not easy to deceive -- for long. You are somewhat skeptical of spiritual and occult matters, and you ask for rational explanations of such phenomena. You are yourself quite psychic, and you should learn to trust your intuition.

This intuition can be especially valuable in your career, for you can make important decisions with a high degree of success. You are good at seeing through dishonesty and insist on proof to support allegations.

You have a healthy attitude about religion. You could be called a practical idealist. Even in emotional relationships, you seek solid evidence of love before making a commitment.

You do not casually form close relationships. You would not long be satisfied in a superficial relationship, however, because you instinctively seek one of substance and stability. Once you have formed such a relationship, you are intensely loyal. But you must remember to allow your mate to be different from yourself, and do not criticize him or her for human failures.

Be careful with medication. Never take any that is not directly prescribed for you. You may suffer unpleasant side effects from artificial drugs or even vitamins.

You are extremely sensitive emotionally and have a highly-developed sense of intuition. Because others know that you will not intentionally hurt them, they trust you and share their innermost feelings. Animals also have confidence in you, and you've probably brought home your share of strays (especially as a child).

Because you feel so deeply, you can become very emotionally attached to the people (and things) you love most. This is a wonderful trait, as long as you don't allow yourself to be overly protective or possessive (even if you think it's for their own good). Instead of endearing them to you, such behavior could literally drive your loved ones away in self-defense.

Because of your sentimental attachment to the past, it is difficult for you to let go of possessions that remind you of fond times. The more history there is connected to an object, the more you value it. Just be careful not to clutter up your life by saving everything. Use your appreciation for the past to your advantage in a profession involving history, antiques, or remodeling older homes.

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.

Your friends and loved ones are very fond of you and find you to be generous and kind. You often involve yourself in the affairs of others, even if they don't invite you. You have a strong need to be needed, and you want others to turn to you when they need help. You expect others to include you in their most intimate secrets as you would include them in yours.

You are much better at dealing with groups of people than with an intimate long-term relationship. You are well suited for jobs requiring a great deal of contact with the public, such as public relations. You do not like being alone, and you are much happier when you are involved in a love relationship. It somehow gives your entire life more meaning.

Your relationship with your mother will affect the qualities you choose in a partner. If your mother was nurturing and supportive, you will in turn be protective and caring toward your mate, who may be younger than you. If your mother was cold and distant, you will seek a partner who can be a more attentive "mother" to you, who may be older than you. Whatever their age, your partner will serve as a mirror for your feelings and emotions and relating to a lover will help you get more in touch with your inner self.

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 driven to succeed in life, probably because security is very important to you. Still, you will not let money dominate your life or accept it as a substitute for love and personal satisfaction. You can lay successful plans for success because you are willing to accept the new responsibilities that accompany such success. In your climb to the top, you leave nothing to chance. You do not feel threatened by anyone because you fully expect to succeed.

You have a high respect for education and realize that life itself is one of the best teachers. As a supervisor, you expect a great deal from your underlings. Yet in dealing with superiors you are humble enough to seek their advice and counsel.

In your personal relationships, do not harbor ill feelings or anger. Although it may seem the best thing to do at the time, these pent-up emotions will undergo a pressure cooker effect and the ultimate explosion will be all the more violent.

You have above average intelligence and may lose patience with those who cannot keep up with your mental pace. Your parents were probably amazed at your intellectual gift as a child, and you became accustomed to older adults being impressed with the extent of your knowledge.

You have a wealth of knowledge in many areas and share your bounty freely with anyone who expresses an interest. You would enjoy teaching but would need a challenging position in order not to become intellectually bored. You are good at inspiring others to learn.

Because your mind is constantly moving, periods of rest and relaxation are most important for your well-being. Cultivate some patience and learn to unwind.

Your sex life will never be boring, and you will bring vitality into your sexual relationships. You need a partner who will be willing to act out your fantasies with you and allow you to exercise your sexual creativity.

You have a very strong will that can lead to altercations in your life. People may find you a little hard to understand. You may vacillate between times of total control in times of crisis to times of freaking out over minor problems. This may confuse and alienate all but the best of friends.

You are afraid to form close friendships for fear of being hurt. This fear of failing could also extend to your career and prevent you from attempting anything other than what you know you are capable of.

One lesson for you with this aspect is to swallow your pride and take advice from those who can help you. Don't be defensive and cold toward others who appear to know more than you in some area. Learn to adopt an attitude of compromise. Sometimes others can see more clearly mentally what is cloudy to you emotionally.

Others may perceive you to have a lofty ego that should be toppled. They may feel they have to defend themselves against your power trips. This can bring out the worst in others around you.

A more positive side of this aspect is that it gives you incredible managerial skills. You are quite ambitious and seek a career that allows you to exercise a certain degree of power. Just don't forget the ones who helped you after you get to the top.

It's not easy for you to maintain a calm, stable love relationship. This is often due to your insistence that you be the dominant partner in the relationship (at some level). Just remember, some people do not like being dominated. If you are not careful to act out the energies of this aspect in more positive ways in your life (such as through your career), they will manifest as crises in the home or at work. No matter where these energies are directed, remember "everything in moderation."

You seek a very deep and meaningful connection with those you love and will not settle for superficiality in your relationships with others. Love is a spiritual encounter for you, and you inspire others to see love through your eyes, which greatly benefits both you and those around you.

Your love nature is very intense, but you will control it until you feel the time is right and you have found the proper partner with which to express your passion. There is a strong quality of fate in your love affairs, and you will strongly dedicate yourself to the person you choose as your mate.

When you meet that "special one" in your life, chances are that the feeling will be mutual. Until then, you may dabble in romantic love, but you seek a commitment that transcends mere emotions and physical attachment. When you love, you love to the depths of your soul.

Your ethical standards are very high, and you can guide others by setting an example in your life. Youngsters are particularly drawn to you, and you can teach them to be secure in their own values and to be loving despite peer pressure to the contrary.

In your career you are highly dedicated to the path you choose. Since you are very honest and sincere, you will not be able to stay with any job which requires you to bend your morals or scruples. You could excel in financial management, sales, insurance and investment careers. You could also succeed as a counselor or analyst because you have natural insight into others' problems. You have the magical combination of being sympathetic and understanding while at the same time being strong enough in your stance to persuade others to accept your advice.

Your strong belief in yourself and your sense of integrity will take you far in life. If you should decide to enter politics or undertake social work, you can contribute much to the betterment of society. It is difficult for others to deceive you, because you can see behind their outer pretenses.

Traditionally, this aspect is known for indicating inheritances. If this should be the case, it is almost certain that you were mentioned in someone's will because of your unselfish acts and generous deeds.

You will experience profound transformations in your life through your personal relationships. You require depth and intensity in your dealings with others, and you prefer to have a few deeply intimate friends rather than many superficial acquaintances. You have a knack for persuading others to do things your way, and at times you may need to be reminded that others need to go through their own intense changes without your interference. Education is important to you, because you recognize it as the key to all knowledge.

You are highly creative and can literally do anything you set your mind to. Setbacks in life do not trouble you, because you recognize your mistakes as lessons designed to help you grow. Whatever field you choose as a career, you will want to be the best at whatever you do. You enjoy pleasant rapport with both competitors and associates, and they usually respect you as an equal.

You feel comfortable with your body and have a healthy attitude toward sex as well as a healthy appetite. You admire inner strength in a partner and indeed would soon lose respect for anyone you consider to be "weak." Resist the temptation to control your partner as this may result in power struggles.

You are highly idealistic and have an active imagination. In your efforts to achieve the ideal in life you may take unwise risks and suffer repeated disappointments. In your relationships you envision others as being perfect instead of just ordinary fallible humans. This ends up in disappointment for you because your loved ones can never live up to the ideal you have set.

Although someone might be able to deceive you once, they will not be able to do it again because you won't ever trust them again. Because you are so extremely sensitive, trust is very important to you in relationships. It is imperative that you be able to trust those with whom you work. Because you can often unintentionally intimidate others, it is best to let someone else do your public relations.

Since you have artistic tendencies, you would do well in careers involving the arts--dance, painting, drawing. If you do seek a career in the arts, you will be most successful if you don't compare your works with those of others. You need to express your artistic creativity in your own way. Let the others worry about themselves.

You tend to be somewhat suspicious in love relationships, but in reality the pain this causes you is of your own doing. Don't be so quick to suspect deceit in others; this just causes them to react defensively. Your own fear of not attaining your ideal in love is the only thing stopping you. But you must be willing to see your partner as a human being--imperfect just like you. Be sure to openly discuss any problems that arise with loved ones.

This aspect indicates that you began your life with a strong feeling of inadequacy and must convince yourself that you are worthy in order to overcome it. Perhaps when you were a child others around you were continually praised as being more talented or gifted than you. Somewhere along the line you settled upon an image of yourself as worthless and inferior. So you began to automatically defer to others as being more worthy and therefore entitled to a better salary or more benefits than you.

If you could stand back and objectively look at yourself, you would see that you are very capable and talented. Not only are you willing to take on awesome responsibility requiring great attention to detail, you are also a person of integrity and honor. Once you establish some self-confidence, you will trust your judgment more and will become very good at problem- solving and management. Others around you, especially employers and coworkers, would like to encourage your belief that you don't deserve more in order to keep you from realizing your true worth. Learning to excel in your chosen profession is one way to build your self-image and to feel confident in demanding the position or salary that you deserve. Some suggested fields with this aspect are: real estate, law, insurance, designing, sales and purchasing.

In your personal relationships, it is best that you marry later in life. This will allow you to attain financial stability and to begin to have confidence in your own abilities (including your love-ability). Marrying someone wealthy would provide some emotional security for you, but if it were a cold and loveless marriage, it would not last.

Since you were very young, you've resented the power that authority figures had over you (beginning with your parents and teachers). Although you felt the need to follow rules and regulations, it seemed that somehow your needs never got met. To make things worse, you felt powerless to change things.

If you enter your first profession in order to please your parents or other role models, it is likely that you won't be happy for long in your chosen field. Eventually, you'll become restless and will seek an occupation that allows you greater freedom of expression. Choosing a new career may require a great deal of adjustment and sacrifice, but you'll be happier in the end.

When you feel restless, try traveling or taking classes on a subject that you find particularly interesting. The more knowledge you gain about the world, the more self-confident you will become, and the greater your chances for success.

This aspect indicates that the personality you project and which others see (your Ascendant) is very different from the real "inner you" (your Sun). This is not an effort to be deceptive or dishonest, but merely confusion over how to most effectively express yourself. Relating to others is difficult for you because it seems others often misunderstand your meaning or intention. Your close relationships will be a constant source of profound psychological change.

You are a hard worker and will be a perfectionist in your field. You truly believe that any job worth doing at all is worth doing in the best way you can. As your own worst critic you set high standards and then drive yourself to achieve them, sometimes to the point of threatening your physical health. In your quest for excellence, you will be impatient and annoyed with others who are lazy or lack motivation. Also, be careful not to be too trusting and give away your trade secrets to others who may betray you.

You devote much of your energy and resources to helping your friends, who are often unappreciative of your efforts. Remember that help which is not asked for does not work for either person. Sometimes it's best to allow others the opportunity of learning to take care of themselves. You may often put off getting something you want in order to help a loved one instead. Be sure to take care of yourself and have fun from time to time. This will help keep you healthy.

Even as a child you were more mature than your peers and had a more serious approach toward life. You may not have many friends, but you can count on the ones you have, as they can count on you. Others may consider you too serious, but they also respect your integrity and honor. You have a practical approach toward life, and you plan every project very carefully to maximize your chances for success.

You don't talk much, but when you do it's because you have something important to say. You see meaningless chit-chat as a waste of time and prefer to devote your energies to more practical causes. You are an excellent leader or supervisor and have a talent for choosing the right person for each task. You will work hard to succeed in your career so that you can feel secure about your later years.

You also take matters of the heart very seriously, and you are not likely to engage in one-night stands. You are affectionate with your partner, but not in public. Love is something very special to you, and you would not be satisfied with a partner who treats your affair lightly. You have the ability to discipline yourself to go without sex for long periods of time if there is no serious relationship in your life. You'd rather abstain than engage in "cheap" sex.

You have a keen imagination and at times may find it difficult to separate fact from fantasy. You are appalled at social injustices you see in the world and feel you should do something about it. Yet you shy away from confrontation and usually leave such matters to others who are more assertive in nature. Others find you to be compassionate and sympathetic, and you are enormously sensitive to others around you and to your environment.

With your active imagination, you are prone to exaggeration and embellishment in relating your experiences to others. This can be a valuable trait when used in the fields of acting, public speaking or writing. You are not competitive by nature because of your sensitivity and fear of failure. For best results stick to areas where you feel quite competent rather than taking on seemingly impossible tasks. Then as you become more confident you can take on more challenging projects.

In love relationships you rely on your intuition and subtle body language to communicate your feelings to your partner. It is wonderful that you have this ability, but it is still best to communicate your feelings and needs with words to be sure your message is clear. Making decisions is not a simple matter for you, since you believe that all options deserve equal attention and consideration.

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 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.

Abundant planets in the houses of life gives you both the energy and the urge to create the future. By your activities, you make the world a better place. You may be somewhat self-centered, but with your crusading spirit you move the world towards the ideals that you envision.

With abundant planets in these houses, relationships and communications with others are likely to be central to your life. You can help others by exchanging ideas and making connections between people. You will probably maintain active contact with a wide circle of relatives, friends and acquaintances. You keep abreast of new information via various media and your friends.

You are not the most grounded or practical person. The rules of this material world are not well known to you. Others may admire your dreams, but they could be impossible dreams. You may find it difficult to choose, plan, and work towards a career or vocation.

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

You live on the surface of things, afraid to look within at what you really feel and want. Perhaps your position is too precarious or the obligations too great to allow yourself this luxury. You feel forced to maintain your personal status quo. You come across to others as unfeeling. Because personal feelings do not distract you, you might make a good scientist, though be aware that the greatest scientists let intuitive feelings be their guide.

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

In your chart, the planets are distributed in a balanced manner between the Cardinal, Fixed, and Mutable modalities. Ability to act and survive in the world is balanced with inner insight. You stick to your values and principles at the same time that you react quickly and adapt to changes. You have the ability to listen as well as to lead. You enjoy life, but also do not shrink from facing challenges.

In your chart, the planets are distributed in a balanced manner between the angular, succedent, and cadent houses. If there is any imbalance in the placements of the planets in the zodiac sign modalities, this will help to offset that imbalance. You are able to strike a healthy balance between facing challenges, enjoying life, and listening to others.

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