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 hardworking, practical and have excellent common sense. You are highly efficient in everything you do, and you always strive to do a perfect job. Just be careful not to lapse into the most common habit of Virgo-- being "picky, picky, picky." You would make a good professional critic or analyst, but others do not always enjoy receiving a critical analysis of their life.

Although you are a perfectionist, you are not usually a leader. But you can be depended upon to follow an idea through to completion and see that the best possible job is done. You are very dedicated to your work and are willing to work hard. Yet you can become restless and worrisome and prone to "borrowing trouble." The best job for you would be one through which you can help others.

You believe strongly in your principles and are willing to fight for them if challenged. Personal cleanliness and good diet are important to you, and you can sometimes become a fanatic (or a hypochondriac) in these areas. Your main area of physical weakness is the stomach, even though you may follow a good diet.

Virgo risings can be shy, modest and conservative. They are very sensitive to their environment and to the feelings of others. You want to be rich, but will have to learn to save what you earn. You should avoid drugs.

Physically, people with Virgo rising are generally slender with long legs, arms, feet, hands and fingers--even though they may not be tall. A high forehead is another common characteristic, as well as small, sparkling eyes. Natives are often quite photogenic, with fine hair, a beautiful complexion and nice bone structure.

Sagittarians have a strong need for freedom and self-expression. Ruled by Jupiter, the mythological King of the Gods, you love adventure, travel, exploration, flirting, gambling, and--most of all--truth seeking. You are constantly looking for new opportunities to accomplish your goals in life, and for this reason you are not likely to miss much. Just be careful that your optimism does not swell into over- confidence and laziness so that you sit back and do nothing as chances pass you by.

You pursue your personal and professional goals with great vigor, but are quite likely to get distracted along the way when something (or someone) else seems more interesting and challenging. Sagittarians are well known for being socially active--even promiscuous. This is especially true for the men, who take on the womanizing qualities of Jupiter himself. Natives of both sexes are usually attractive and well-dressed, and they have a knack for setting new fashion trends.

In your relationships with others you are frank and honest, sometimes brutally so. It's not that you mean to be, but not everyone can take so much raw truth at one time. You enjoy physical activity and can grow restless without it. You have little regard for customary social etiquette and prefer to behave in a nonconventional manner. Existing rules of conduct are no more than a charade to you, and you refuse to play. You thoroughly enjoy socializing with your friends, but they must learn to take your blunt outspokenness.

Just like their ruler, Jupiter, Sagittarians can have a very nasty, thunder-and-lightning kind of temper. But once the storm passes, they return to their sunny selves; they don't hold grudges like Scorpions. In fact, they can be very philosophical about such outbursts and quickly identify a higher meaning to them. In fact, Sagittarians always look for a deeper meaning behind everything. They continually ponder over the secrets and great mysteries of the Universe.

Romantically, you seek a long-lasting and deep relationship. You must have a special close intimacy with your partner that transcends sex. Although you may spend your youth being somewhat promiscuous, in the long run you realize that casual sex is not satisfying to you. It is important that your lover help you grow rather than try to limit you.

This house placement of the Sun gives you decidedly Cancerian tendencies, whether you have any planets in Cancer or not. You are attached to your home, old-time values and tradition. In general, security is important to you, and you probably believe in investing in insurance. This placement also favors the accumulation of real estate.

You may enjoy a quiet evening at home alone with a loved one much more than "doing the town." Be sure that your partner shares this trait. You feel much more secure in your own familiar surroundings, and you are a connoisseur of well- prepared food (totally home-made, of course) and fine wine.

In love relationships, friendship is much more important to you than sex. You should grow to trust your partner and slowly build up to a sexual encounter; it is too unsettling for you when you act rashly.

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

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

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

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

You constantly seek to broaden your horizons and are a compulsive traveler. If you are forced to stay in one place too long you become bored and restless. Education is another way you could expand your mind. You look for a higher meaning behind everything that happens to you.

Although you appreciate logic and higher learning, you rely on your emotions to guide you through life. Therefore, you may prefer poetry and novels to nonfiction books. The things that affect you most strongly are those which appeal to your emotions.

With this Moon placement you must learn to let go of values and attitudes you picked up early in life. You tend to retain knowledge and habits even when they become outdated. Don't be limited by values that were instilled in you during childhood. They may no longer be valid.

In your social life you are attracted to others who share your spiritual and philosophical outlook on life. You need a partner who will encourage you to continually learn and grow. A restrictive or possessive partner would be unbearable for you.

With Mercury in Sagittarius you are very direct about your opinions and, if you are not careful, can become very critical of others. While some people will appreciate your frankness, others may wish you would use more tact. You approach life with a youthful and adventurous outlook, and you will retain this quality well into old age.

Because of your keen mind and impulsive nature, you will explore many different subjects and philosophies during your life. Travel to foreign lands would be very expansive for you, as it would widen your view of the world. You also have a deep respect for education. Your main weakness is your inability to stay focused for extended periods of time. While you may have grandiose ideas about extravagant projects, you very seldom manage to follow through on these inspirations.

With Mercury in Sagittarius you are prophetic, philosophical and truthful. Others come to you for advice on their problems, which you are always willing to provide. You constantly support justice and freedom of thought, and you are quick to speak out against unjust treatment of others. You sometimes overlook the details of life because you are completely focused on the larger perspective. In other words, you miss things right under your nose because your eyes are on the mountaintops.

You will achieve your greatest success once you learn to focus your energy on one project at a time and to follow it through to completion. This will allow you to turn your lofty ideals into concrete realities for the benefit of everyone.

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."

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

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

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

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

You are sensuous and enjoy indulging in the pleasurable senses to the fullest possible extent. You enjoy surrounding yourself with beautiful art and music, and you may have creative talents in these areas. From an early age you were attracted to the opposite sex and are affectionate and loyal toward those you love. You have a talent for inspiring children and would be a stimulating teacher.

With Mars in Libra, you prefer peaceful social exchange rather than hot-tempered disputes. Yet, you also seek constant balance by arguing both sides of any situation. In an effort to survive in a world that is often less than peaceful, you must develop the art of negotiation and compromise. You are a natural at working in harmony with a team toward a common goal.

Since you are quite charming, you can often persuade others to see your side without having to resort to argument. You are highly intuitive and seem to know just how to "hook" people with your charm. Although you really don't want to manipulate or control anyone, all is fair in love and war.

You seek a certain amount of refinement and social grace in your partner. Appearances are important to you, and you are concerned about what others think of you. It is likely that your partner will be physically attractive as well as poised and tactful. You are very attentive and will go to extreme lengths to please your partner.

You often instigate change in your relationships and become bored quickly with any that become static. Just be sure that you do not provoke change just for the sake of change; learn to recognize which elements of your relationship should be preserved and which should be thrown out. It is important to you that any relationship you have maintain a quality of fairness.

You are protective of the possessions you have acquired, and you will vigorously fight anyone who tries to gain control of your resources or take them away from you. When you decide you want to own something, there is no stopping you. Avoid compulsive shopping; you are likely to be disappointed with your choice in the end. You may lose many things (and people) you value so you can learn to be less possessive.

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

You prefer to live an elegant lifestyle, and you have the self-confidence and optimism to achieve the success necessary to support one. Jupiter brings pure good luck to your financial dealings, and your investments usually pay off if you follow your intuition. You must learn self-discipline and caution in spending money, or your wealth will be "easy come, easy go."

Success and material wealth give you a sense of security, and you will work hard for what you want, but you sometimes lack the caution and patience to see your plans through to a successful conclusion. One of your greatest challenges in life will be to develop self-discipline and patience with others. You need to develop a keener sense of timing and an ability to wait for the right moment rather than charging forward with enthusiasm. You are an independent individual, and you value your freedom highly.

You are patient, thrifty and hard working, and you enjoy accumulating material wealth. Using your resources responsibly, rather than as a means to control others, is one of the lessons of this Saturn placement. You have a strong sexual nature, but you may tend to neglect your social and sexual gratification in order to concentrate on acquiring greater wealth.

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

You have unconventional attitudes about love and money and earn your living in innovative and original ways. You don't put great emphasis on acquiring money for its own sake, but rather you see it as a means to increase your personal freedom. You will encounter many unexpected changes in your financial situation, for the better or worse. You'll have at least one unusual lover who will change your life.

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

You have an active imagination and are highly creative. With your keenly developed intuition you can develop clairvoyant abilities. As a child you may have suffered deep feelings of insecurity which produced nervous tension. You tend to be vague when expressing your feelings. Current difficulties with relatives are karmic in nature, and you will be healthier and happier once they are resolved.

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

You are very intense and have a magnetic personality which attracts people to you. Others may find you difficult to understand, and you may become a loner. Your self-image will be radically transformed through crises. You are gentle and sensitive and have healing abilities. If Pluto is afflicted, you may be skeptical and inconsiderate. Avoid a temptation to manipulate and control others.

You need to pursue intellectual interests and express a variety of abilities in your career. Working on more than one project at a time expresses your need to be in constant motion, as far as your career is concerned. This placement usually occurs together with Virgo rising, which lends personal stability, so that most of your traveling will be done from your armchair. An ideal occupation would combine physical stability with intellectual activity.

With your desire for constant stimulation in your career, you like interacting with others both one-on-one and in large groups. A sense of humor will win you friends and help you to get your new ideas across to them. Seek the advice of your friends when you face career difficulties, because when under stress you can hatch some pretty scatterbrained schemes or want to pull off a disappearing act. When you get in over your head it is usually because of your versatile curiosity, but remember how much you and others can learn from the problems that you are often the first to face.

Occupations consistent with your mental style of work include writer, speaker, media personality, entertainer, dancer, musician, composer, advertiser, publisher, programmer, experimenter, investigator, inventor, traveler, counselor, pilot, politician, lawyer, psychologist, scientist, or teacher. 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 Mercury, ruler of the Midheaven, and any aspects which other planets make to the Midheaven.

You are an eternal optimist about human nature and are hopeful about having fulfilling relationships. You are very trusting of others and believe that your trust will not be violated. Because your motives in dealing with others are usually quite honorable, others open up to you and enjoy your company.

With this aspect in your natal chart, you are probably attractive (especially with the tighter aspects). This may not be merely a physical beauty--in your case beauty truly is as beauty does. Others are drawn to your gentle disposition and creative nature. They find your optimism contagious and feel inspired by you.

You would do well in any career which involves dealing with people on a regular basis, such as public relations. You have a way of injecting energy into a group just when others are feeling discouraged. Because you refuse to adopt a negative attitude about life, others are forced to be more optimistic in your presence.

Although you have good judgment, you never try to force others to accept your opinion. You are polite and gracious and avoid vulgarity and coarseness. You demand honesty and sincerity from those closest to you and are willing to give the same. You enjoy children and will derive much joy from being a parent. Young people are attracted to you by your easy-going, sincere nature.

You are somewhat private about your personal life and don't try to pry into the affairs of others. Yet you will always offer a shoulder to a friend if asked.

Your strong sense of optimism and self-confidence inspire others, and they will readily come to your aid. Since childhood, you've had very harmonious relationships with authority figures (beginning with your parents and teachers). Although you know you are very talented, you don't need to brag about your accomplishments. You prefer to just live your life and let others judge you by your actions.

It's not enough for you to have a highly paid job. You want to be able to practice your most sacred principles and beliefs through your career. You must feel you're making a difference in the world, and that your work has some higher purpose. You would not last long in a job that required you to sacrifice your principles and ethics.

With your creative mind, you like to stay busy to avoid becoming bored. In addition to the work you do professionally, you also like to have special projects or hobbies for entertainment at home.

You have a very sharp and innovative mind, and your ideas and beliefs are very different from the norm. You are proud of this difference, and you prefer to accent it rather than hide it (especially in your profession). You may create an unconventional job for yourself in a conventional career, such as computers, science and technology, or engineering. Or you may be drawn to a career in a metaphysical science, such as astrology.

It may seem that you get more accomplished when you work alone, and for this reason you may choose to be self-employed. Although your ideas may be a little on the revolutionary side, you usually have good relationships with authority figures and others in positions of power. They may think you're a weirdo, but they respect you enough to know you only mean well.

No matter how successful you may become in a material sense, you will resist becoming attached to and accumulating a great deal of possessions. You value your freedom of movement very highly, and all that extra stuff just seems to tie you down.

You are optimistic about your future and are creative in developing your talents to your best advantage. You have a strong respect for knowledge and education and have an insatiable appetite for new information. You understand that knowledge empowers as well as liberates the mind and admire those who have attained a high level of intellectual skill.

Even as a child you had more than an average ability to absorb information, and you probably grew up in an environment which encouraged education, directly or indirectly. You are quick to recognize opportunities when they present themselves and are eager to grow and learn. You take a somewhat philosophical approach to life and see a larger meaning behind every occurrence.

In your career you would do well in education, law or government work. Your optimism and philosophic outlook are contagious and inspire those around you, especially students. In government work you would have the insight necessary to establish social guidelines for the benefit of all.

You surround yourself with others who share your attitudes about life and are generous to a fault with your friends. You require a love partner who is as excited about each daily development in the world as you are and who shares your view of the future.

Without intending to, you often express yourself with such force that other people misunderstand your meaning or are offended. Your sometimes aggressive nature is nothing more than an attempt to compensate for your lack of confidence, although most people don't realize this. You use flattery to win people over, but they can usually detect your insincerity. As your own worst critic, you continually compare your accomplishments to those of your peers.

It is possible that your education may have been delayed because of more pressing family priorities. If this is the case, you may feel intimidated by competitors who have more education or training. If you are willing to complete your education and work hard to "catch up" with your competitors, you can be as successful as they are. Remember, people can only treat you like an inferior if you feel that they are your superior. The better you feel about yourself, the better others will treat you.

In your love life you must learn to relax and be yourself when you meet new friends and lovers. You project so much nervous energy that this is sometimes all someone sees when they meet you. You send out body language which at times directly conflicts with your verbal message. Ask your partner to pay more attention to your words until you improve your communication skills to bring your verbal and nonverbal messages into agreement. Avoid indulging in gossip or spreading rumors. This could cause serious damage to your relationships.

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 are very optimistic in your approach to life and truly enjoy living. Your feelings are quite intense, but you keep them under tight control. You love with your whole heart and soul, and your friends know that they can depend on you. You love friends for themselves, not for what you expect them to be or for their outside appearances. Your psychic abilities are well developed, and you may be able to prophesy the future at times.

You will be a Rock of Gibraltar for your mate, and you will be the one who most often is the shoulder to cry on. You will probably be stronger emotionally than your loved one. Your mate may need your love in this respect.

You love children and can derive much joy from them. They feel comfortable in your presence, and you can be quite protective of those in your charge. You have an ability to deal with emergency situations and maintain your cool, which is very reassuring to children.

You feel obliged to serve others and could do well in fields such as: public relations, financial consulting, vocational advising, physical therapy and social welfare. You understand how to handle money and could be a good manager. You understand what motivates people and could do well in any occupation that requires public contact.

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.

It is not easy for you to relate well with others, and this may hinder your social relationships. In truth, you don't want to deal with the responsibility of a close personal relationship. This causes you to become defensive with those you love--you are afraid of the demands they will make upon you. This can be traced to an early rejection in life--possibly by a parent. Because of this rejection you built walls around yourself in order to avoid further hurt.

Perhaps you feel that you were not meant to enjoy happy relationships in your life. But if you will learn to accept others as they are and are willing to compromise, you can achieve social and domestic happiness. There is nothing different about experiencing difficulties in relating to others. Everyone goes through times of trouble--you are not alone in this.

Once you have learned to make concessions in your dealings with others, you will see that others are willing to do so. Your greatest lessons in life will be achieved through making adjustments to others. After all, everyone has their own idiosyncrasies to deal with--even you. Cultivate a more positive attitude toward life instead of feeling sorry for yourself. Otherwise, you will suffer physically from tension and anxiety through high blood pressure or other illnesses. Give of yourself instead of complaining about others' demands of you.

If you are to be successful in your career, you must learn to deal more easily with others. You can achieve great heights in this area if you are willing to compromise and accept others' shortcomings. You could succeed in a career in law, banking, insurance, real estate, or designing. You are well organized and exercise good judgment in your work. All you need to ensure success is to build up your own self-esteem. Others will admire your honesty and integrity.

In your love life you must learn to avoid destructive relationships. Approach your love affairs more realistically--don't expect too much of those you love. This sets you up for disappointment and convinces you that you are not destined for happiness in love. However, this can become a self-fulfilling prediction. Learn to enjoy your lover without making judgments or criticisms.

You often encounter negative reactions from others who are offended by you, even though you did not intend to be offensive. You can come on too strong, and no matter what words you are using to communicate, this causes others to doubt your honesty and sincerity. People do not react negatively to what you say or do, but rather to your attitude. You tend to blame others for their negative reactions and in general have difficulty looking at yourself and your attitude objectively.

If you want to win the approval of others, just be willing to openly and honestly be yourself. It is your tendency to "try too hard" that results in your apparent pushiness. Give others around you a chance to be the initiators in your relationships (at least sometimes). It is difficult for you to compromise, and you usually do so only when given no other choice.

The positive side of this aspect is that it gives you the ability to endure opposition and stress. You learned early in life that the best person to depend on for your success is you. You may tend to withdraw from others or to totally immerse yourself in your career pursuits. Try to see your "failures" as mere lessons in life rather than as catastrophes.

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 very talented and creative. You sometimes so immerse yourself in the world of illusions that you may find it difficult to distinguish fact from fiction. You can become so engrossed in your surroundings that you lose yourself to it, escaping to your own illusion of reality. You are very psychic and can often have flashes of enlightenment that turn out to be quite accurate.

You are lacking in self-confidence and must not allow others to climb over you on their way to the top. You tend to underestimate your value and abilities and assume that everyone else is more skilled than you are. You could be a good: doctor, analyst, researcher or counselor.

Personal relationships cannot be founded on illusion, however, and a successful relationship will require your undivided attention to the real situation. You must be able to compromise when necessary and to make adjustments to your partner.

The ideal partner for you would help you tell the difference between fact and fiction. You have a very active imagination and can use it to weave intricate sexual fantasies for you and your partner to satisfy.

Communication is your greatest strength, and you could be successful in: writing, teaching, media, or detective work. You would reap great satisfaction from working with young people to help prepare them for the future. You would also be a competent advisor for leaders or others in positions of power. In such an occupation you could rise to a prominent position and gain widespread recognition for your efforts toward excellence.

You have an incredible amount of energy and can accomplish as much as two other people combined. You are overflowing with creative abilities and constantly seek new avenues for expressing your talents. You hold firm opinions but do not force them on others, recognizing instead their right to believe as they wish. Before reacting to any situation you closely examine all your options. If you should make an error in judgment, you don't mind admitting so.

Because you recognize the need to keep informed on current events and developments, you are probably an avid reader. You are confident of the position you take in any discussion because you are well informed. You also like to keep at least one eye peeled for new opportunities that you may be able to take advantage of.

In your love life you have strong physical desires, but you like to know a partner very well before engaging in a sexual exchange. You are a very reliable mate, and you can inspire your lover with your enthusiasm. The best mate for you would be one who encouraged you to develop your fullest potential.

This aspect causes a certain amount of vacillation in your energy level and your goals in life. You go through periods of constant movement and activity and then swing to times of very low energy and lack of direction. There seems to be little in between for you, as you tend to swing from one extreme to the other.

It may seem that your life is beset with unexpected "highs" and "lows," but in reality you are the only thing standing in your way on your road to success. Learn to set priorities, establish goals, plan for their achievement and carry out the plans. This requires patience, self-discipline and determination. Remember that no matter how bad things look, a positive attitude will carry you through much more easily than a negative one.

You can readily see the talents and achievements of others, but you give yourself little credit for your abilities. Since others can see your worth more clearly than you can, you often rely on reassurance from those around you that you are valued. The key to your success lies in developing a strong sense of self-worth. Once you truly feel you deserve the good things in life, you will have them.

You would do well in a career in government work, military service, law enforcement, or physical therapy. It would perhaps be more fulfilling for you to work alone. This would allow you to develop your talents to a level of expertise which would allow you to feel comfortable working around others. Be patient about achieving your goals and work toward them one step at a time.

In your love life you suffer continual disappointments. You seem convinced that you want your lover when you enter the relationship, but then may find that once the chase is over, you no longer want them. There will be difficulty satisfying your desires in relationships. Again, the key is patience. Once you develop a higher degree of self-confidence, relating on all levels will be more pleasurable.

This aspect is traditionally said to indicate injuries to the bones, such as fractures, problems with joints, arthritis, etc. Beware of accidents involving such injuries and take care to get proper exercise as well as rest. The guideline of "Moderation in everything" is very appropriate for you.

Since you were a small child, you've had the ability to communicate very clearly with others. Because you become emotionally involved in every discussion, you can strongly convey your meaning to others on many levels.

Your ideas and feelings may seem so important to you that you are in danger of forgetting that other people are entitled to different opinions. Try not to take everything so personally, and remember that others believe their feelings are important too.

At times you may find that you think a lot about your past, either with fond nostalgia or with bitter regret. If you find yourself lamenting missed opportunities, just remind yourself that you cannot go back in time, only forward. Use the energy you'd waste worrying to plan a better future for yourself.

You are in touch with the real world. More than others, you know where the rubber meets the road; persistent study has shown you how to make things happen in a practical sort of way. Your nature is well-suited to the adult world of responsibilities, which you master at a young age. Not impulsive with your resources, you would only start a business after careful study, but you would manage it well. You enjoy the satisfaction that comes not just from starting projects, but from finishing them. Your steady, organized approach is actually more productive in the long-run than is that of the quick, flashy types. You know how to establish a pace and keep it.

Do not let your awareness of the material world make you unappreciative of the spiritual plane that underpins our life here -- to which others may be more sensitive than you. Practicality is fine, but try to understand that dreams, feelings, and enthusiasms are also important and should not be squelched. Others might surprise you with what their optimistic risk-taking is able to achieve. You can be so cautious and reserved that some people find you conservative and dull. If you yourself become bored or depressed, admit that security isn't everything and try to be more spontaneous. Open up to the new and follow your bliss (in a careful sort of way).

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.

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 the houses of endings, you are probably sensitive, moody, and introspective. You are not afraid to show your feelings and make an empathetic listener to the problems and feelings of others. You have been around the track enough yourself to sense what others are going through and to show that you care. You are not the most intellectual or practical person. You can be easily swayed by an appeal to your emotions.

Relating to other people probably plays a minor role in your life. You could remain unmarried, be a loner, or even be an orphan. Your thinking is probably subjective or personal, without the objectivity that comes from having communicated with many people. Let others teach you by showing you and if they give you any feedback on your thinking, see if you can learn from it.

A lack of planets in the houses of Relationships can be offset by abundant planets in Air 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.

An abundance of planets in the succedent houses increases your ability to enjoy life. In turn, you can give others pleasure. You are a basically stable person with strong values, feelings, and attachments. You enoy working to build the structure of your life. As you gain confidence in your self, you bind others to you with love. You have a strong physical presence.