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.

No matter what sign your Sun is in, Cancer Rising indicates that you are sensitive, cautious and have a strong need for security. You love the water, and if possible you will probably live near a river, lake or stream. No matter what your sex, you are domestic and maternal, and your home life is the most important element in your life. Since you do not crave the spotlight and can be cautious to the point of paranoia, you may have difficulty achieving your material goals in life. Your greatest success and personal satisfaction can be found in an occupation requiring you to deal with the public and to help others.

You have a phenomenal memory and never forget a hurt. Your emotions are very sensitive, so you are overly cautious in matters of the heart. For your peace of mind you require a peaceful and harmonious environment, and will react emotionally to any situation that is stressful or upsetting. You become sentimentally attached to mementos and other items of nostalgia, and will never part with possessions that commemorate past memories.

Physically, your problem areas are your stomach, digestive system, skin, chest and breast. Ulcers are a common problem with Cancer Rising. Your emotional state strongly affects your health, and genuine TLC is the best preventive measure you can take.

In appearance you are probably of short to medium height and have a wide chest (or a full bosom). Your face is full and round (and usually beautiful), and your eyes are full-lidded and may be green. Your hands and feet are proportionately smaller than the rest of you. As you age, be careful to watch your weight, especially around the middle.

You are highly ambitious and have a deep respect for those who have preceded you to the top of the mountain. You don't expect success to be handed to you on a silver platter and are willing to work hard to get ahead. You have incredible stamina and perseverance in the pursuit of your goals as well as the patience required to achieve them. Your ascent to the top will be steady and measured, and you will plan well for your future.

It is said that Capricorns often marry for economic gain or social advancement, and in a way this is true. They see great practicality in such a union, and their partner's ability to provide the material security that they need is definitely a big plus. But they are not cold and calculating gold diggers looking for someone to exploit. They are just naturally attracted to people who are economically secure and socially well connected. This is usually because they themselves are (or aspire to be). It is also important that their mate be respected by others; they do indeed care what other people think of them.

In relationships you are a very dependable partner. It is also very important that you respect your partner and that they respect you. You have big plans for your life, and you need a partner who is of a similar mind-set. You take life and your responsibilities very seriously, and you could not tolerate a frivolous lover. In fact you are far more likely to hoard your wealth than to squander it.

As a child you were probably weaker or more sickly than other kids and became stronger and healthier as you matured. Capricorns often have sensitive skin, allergies or nervous rashes. Many also experience stomach problems in reaction to certain foods. The knee caps, joints and bones are particularly vulnerable areas, and broken arms and legs are common at some point in life. Other possible problem areas are the kidneys and migraine headaches. Be sure to get lots of exercise and exposure to fresh country air. And be careful to relax a little in order to avoid "worrying yourself sick."

In many ways Capricorns improve with age, and they usually grow old quite gracefully. Even as a child their eyes reflect a sagelike wisdom that is serious but not somber; this is their calm, patient acceptance of life's failures and disappointments. Often not allowed to be children when young, they are forced to mature early.

As a child you were probably quite shy and preferred to stay on the sidelines rather than jump into the midst of competition. Although you were very self-conscious in your youth, every task you undertook was done well--and you maintain and improve upon this quality as you mature. You expect perfection from yourself--and nothing less.

Since you are rather submissive in nature, you must be careful not to be dominated by others in your life. If you let them run your affairs, you will regret it and will be very unhappy in such relationships. Be more self-confident and less self-critical. If you think more of yourself, others' opinion of you will also be raised.

You have a gift for organizing your affairs and are willing to work hard for what you get. Business comes before pleasure, and you willingly delay a pleasure trip if there is work to be gotten out of the way first. You are quite serious about your long-range goals in life and exercise great self-discipline in achieving them. Be careful to maintain good health care and eating habits in order to avoid bad health.

In your love life, you prefer to have a steady, long-term relationship rather than to engage in a series of flings. Your lover must also be a loyal friend to you and must be trustworthy. The extremely outgoing, life-of-the-party types are not for you, although they may be attractive to you at first. Don't let your relationship get into a rut so that you become bored with your partner. Be sure that you introduce some variety into your love life.

Persons with Moon in Libra are known for their charm and social grace, and they have a natural talent for winning friends and influencing people. They use their good manners, kindness, and considerate nature to charm others and to make the right impression.

They present an image of total balance and harmony, but actually they perpetually struggle to achieve this impossible state. They can never achieve it precisely because they can see all sides of the picture. The scale cannot balance if it is constantly dipping from side to side. As far as physical weaknesses, the main problem areas for natives of this Moon placement are the kidneys and allergies.

Moon in Libra brings with it an appreciation for the finer things in life. Partly because of this, natives with this Moon placement do well in such professions as law, architecture, politics, the arts, and even homemaking. Men with this placement are attracted to very gracious and feminine women. Females with this placement usually find a good marriage in their life, although it may not be the first one.

Others often come to you for advice, and you do have a knack for helping to solve their problems. Again, this is because you can see both sides of a situation clearly. You also can apply the advice you give others to your own life with little difficulty, thereby learning from their mistakes so that you need not repeat them yourself.

You have a talent for rearranging your environment to make it more pleasant. Just be sure your roommate or lover doesn't mind you rearranging his or her world also. You find life to be continually stimulating and exciting and should find a partner who has the same outlook.

You are strongly attached to your home and family, and probably have a close relationship with your mother. Harmony at home ensures your emotional security, and lack of peacefulness in this area can be very disruptive to you. When you feel secure, you are very sensitive to others' feelings and are good at cheering up a friend who is down. But if you are feeling insecure you tend to withdraw into your own private world, closing everyone else out. You need to learn to control your wild mood swings, especially since your home life is likely to undergo some fluctuation.

You feel a strong connection to your past and may have an interest in history and your own ancestral lineage. Your home town is very important to you, and many with this Moon placement never leave the place of their roots. Owning your own home is a source of security for you, and the Moon in this house can indicate great success in real estate dealings as well as the strong possibility of a sizable inheritance at some point in your life.

In your love life you are happiest with a partner who is absolutely true to you and is always around when you need them. You tend to pamper your lover and lavish them with love and affection. You have a knack for establishing a warm, nurturing home, no matter how limited your resources. You need a lover who appreciates this much attention and is not suffocated by your affectionate nature.

With Mercury in the sign Capricorn you are a deep, serious thinker. You have a very practical and methodical mind and are not afraid of a hard day's work. Although you may learn rather slowly, you can be sure that you will absorb your lessons thoroughly. You have a wonderful "matter of fact" manner and would be an excellent teacher or diplomat.

You rarely waste time with idle or foolish chatter and often find it hard to tolerate others who do. You take life very seriously (as is reflected in your dry wit) and rarely enjoy frivolous and lighthearted activities. When making plans you consider all possible angles and proceed with caution and perseverance.

You are very observant and try to see things from a realistic viewpoint. When others get lost in the minor details of a project, you're the one who brings the group back to the main point of discussion so progress can be made. Your senses are highly developed, and you make good use of them to experience all the intricacies of life. For instance, you can probably taste a meal and then list the spices it contains, or witness an event and then recall details other witnesses miss.

Since you usually feel more secure staying with the status quo rather than undergoing risky changes, others generally see you as conservative and conformist. It is important to you that you have a position of respect in your community. Your ambition and willingness to work hard for what you want often win you positions of authority, or give you the courage to build a business of your own.

Traditionally, this placement of Mercury indicates that you are attracted to partners much younger than yourself. You get along well with others because you are a natural peacemaker. You seek the company of those you consider your intellectual equals, and you enjoy lively discussion. On challenging projects, you work best with others. You'll gain maturity by lessons learned through relationships.

With this placement of Venus, you require a great deal of freedom in relationships and will resist being tied down. You are also willing to provide this freedom to your partner, and you are not jealous or possessive. You look at your feelings intellectually and can appear aloof or impersonal to others. This Aquarian detachment gives you the ability to stand back and look at the situation more clearly. Just don't become so distant that you cannot empathize with your loved ones and offer them solace.

You may have felt that love was not freely expressed in your home when you were growing up. One challenge you face is to learn to be warm and understanding in love relationships. It is very important to you that your lover be a friend as well.

In your love relationships you prefer a partner who is unique and a little off-beat by society's standards. You need a lover who can respect your need for personal freedom and your own individual identity. Because you are so afraid of being tied down, it is difficult for you to establish and maintain long-term love relationships.

You are rebellious and "negatively suggestible" in your love affairs. That is, the best way to get you to do something is to demand that you do just the opposite. You can be extremely stubborn at times and can turn ice cold when you are hurt. Once you have committed yourself to a partner, you are loyal and truthful and are willing to extend the same personal freedom to your lover that you demand.

You seek intensity in your relationships, and for this reason you have few casual affairs. You enjoy indulging in the pleasurable senses with gusto, and you are a passionate lover. Although you have a strong desire for success and prosperity, you often lack the self-discipline to achieve your goals. Avoid a tendency to be jealous or possessive of friends and lovers. You may benefit from inheritances.

With Mars in Scorpio, you are very perceptive and have the ability to see through people's false fronts. You have a magnetic personality, and although you are quite controlled, others can sense your highly developed sexual nature through your calm exterior. Anyone who becomes close to you must be prepared to handle your intense emotions.

You are very loyal and devoted to those you love, and you require the same devotion from them. With Mars in Scorpio, you want what you want now, not later, and you will stubbornly pursue your goals until you reach them, no matter how impossible they might seem to others. Once you learn to develop more self-discipline and focus your energy better, you will have greater success. Until then, you will be controlled by your desires instead of the other way around.

You are a very ardent and intense lover, and it is important to you that you express this on a physical level. Although you are very good at hiding (and repressing) your emotions, you can be jealous, possessive, suspicious and even vengeful. Honesty is of the utmost importance to you in your relationships, and you will always keep your commitment to a lover once you have given your word.

In sex you are a master at manipulation and seduction, and you usually get your way once you set your mind to it. You easily pick up vibes from your partner that tell you where you stand with him or her. You are easily aroused and need a partner who can appreciate your intense lovemaking. No matter what your sex, you are usually in control in your relationships.

You have a great deal of energy and become restless if made to sit still for long. Because you'd much rather play than work, you must develop self-discipline in order to channel your abundant energy into work projects. If you are to succeed in your chosen career, you must enjoy your work. You are highly creative and are a natural leader. May indicate karmic difficulties with your children.

You are practical, methodical and cautious, and you take your responsibilities very seriously. Since you are willing to work hard in your career, you are usually an expert in your chosen field. You have a natural ability to write, especially short stories and essays. Avoid a tendency to become too organized and controlled in your life or to be overly cynical and critical of others. Make time from your busy schedule for recreation and relaxation.

You have a sharp, restless mind and an intense curiosity about life. Because you easily comprehend the information you absorb, you would be an excellent teacher, writer or public speaker. You enjoy travel and would be happy in an occupation which keeps you moving. If you cannot travel to foreign lands, you will enjoy reading about them. You will receive support from your siblings and peers.

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

You are reserved and serious, and it is difficult for you to express affection. Although you have creative talents, you prefer to use them to create practical objects rather than for mere enjoyment. It can be difficult for you to forget your responsibilities and relax. Parenthood may be a burden to you, and you must work hard to achieve understanding with your children. May have children later in life.

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

You are very independent and unconventional, and must be allowed a great deal of personal freedom. With your creative and innovative mind, you can find new and unusual ways of expressing old ideas. There is something unique about your personal appearance which sets you apart from others. You must learn to be more patient and to trust your strong intuition.

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 are very sensitive emotionally and have deep-rooted fears and insecurities. With your tendency to overidealize one of your parents, you may suffer disappointment when they make mistakes and prove their humanity. As an adult, you seek the ideal home environment, which of course you are unable to find. With maturity you will learn that peace of mind is found within you rather than in any physical place.

Your generation saw the birth of greater autonomy and self-rule among the world's nations, as well as the hippy movement. New labor-saving devices created more leisure time. Television entered our lives, and the entertainment industry mushroomed. You have a strong desire to creatively solve the world's problems.

You have a versatile and curious mind, and you would be an excellent writer, teacher or counselor. With your keen powers of concentration, you have the ability to get to the bottom of any situation. You search for a deeper meaning behind every occurrence in life and form opinions only after extensive research and profound thought. Avoid negative thinking, which can lead to depression.

You would be happiest in a career area that allows you to express compassion and emotional sensitivity. You feel deeply and are good at intuiting the needs of others. You are emotionally adaptable and can be an agent for change. You feel the call of the infinite and can express drama or mystery in your work. You see so much of the whole that it is difficult to confine yourself to practical realities.

You lend your efforts to any project that seeks to care for and heal the broken and suffering, such as hospitals, missions, charities, hotlines, pet shops, or kennels. You may comfort others by introducing beauty into their world in the form of art or music. If you work for government or the church, it is not for security but in order to serve. At your highest, you do not fear death because you are not focused on the self. When you do focus on the self your lack of groundedness can plague you with nameless fears. Adaptability can become superficial novelty seeking. You could become addicted to drugs or alcohol. Hypersensitivity to hurts or insults (some imagined) could propel you into a pillowy fantasy world in which you are not a healer but a parasite. A personality that began as merely colorful could become scandalous. If you are going to sacrifice yourself, at least you could do so in a constructive way. Educate yourself to make wise judgments, prefer service to sensation, and pursue your dream with faith and confidence.

Occupations consistent with your sympathetic style of work include doctor, nurse, therapist, caretaker, musician, composer, poet, artist, entertainer, film maker, psychiatrist, spiritualist, psychic, marketer, advertiser, pharmacist, vintner, crusader, reformer, or philanthropist. 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 Neptune, ruler of the Midheaven, and any aspects which other planets make to the Midheaven.

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

In past lives you have sought to escape responsibility through drugs or alcohol and/or by becoming helpless so that others must take care of you. Now it is your turn to be of service to others. You are a natural born healer, although you may not be aware of this gift. At some point in this life you will work with hospitals or other institutions dedicated to serving the needs of society.

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

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

Your love life is very important to you, and you will learn your greatest (and sometimes most painful) lessons through your relationships. You seek perfection in romance and may demand the impossible from yourself or your partner. It's possible you may over-idealize your mate and then feel betrayed when you find out they actually do have faults.

Since you seek a flawless union, you may not marry at all because you never find Mr. or Mrs. Right. Once you've been deeply hurt by love, you will find it difficult to open up and trust someone again. Be sure to express your feelings, even if they are not pleasant. The only harmful emotion is one that is suppressed.

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

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

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

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

Relating to others is very important to you, and at times you may place the needs of your partner above your own. This can be an admirable trait as long as you don't get carried away. Be sure that your needs are also being considered in every decision you make. You feel lost and alone if you are not in a love relationship, and you will make your love life the major priority in your life. If you don't have a lover, you will still derive a great deal of satisfaction from a close and productive business partnership with someone whose needs are harmonious with your own.

Because you have a basic lack of self-confidence and a fear of rejection, you "try too hard" in your relationships in an effort to gain your partner's approval and acceptance. By expressing your own doubt about your capabilities, you are in fact "fishing for compliments" from others who might reassure you that you are special. In order to improve your job opportunities, you need to develop a more assertive attitude. You have to be willing to compete with others if you are going to achieve and maintain a successful position. This can be done with integrity and without conflict.

Some people with this aspect seem to pick fights and arguments with others. Perhaps this is one way to get to know yourself better, but certainly there are more peaceful methods to use. You have excellent communication skills and can use them to invoke either hostility or cooperation. The choice is yours.

You tend to resist psychological change and therefore have a difficult time going through the different transitions in life. The truth is that allowing yourself to feel a little of the emotional pain life brings from time to time keeps you human and sensitive. Resist the temptation to control others or manipulate them into doing things "your way." This will only breed resentment in others.

As a child you were probably known as a "sore loser." If you couldn't feel reasonably certain of winning a game, you wouldn't play. You probably associated with children who were younger or weaker than you so that you could feel superior. This only demonstrates your own sense of insecurity, which in time you can overcome.

You often feel burdened by your responsibilities in life and may resent having to fulfill your duties toward others. For this reason, your professional life is apt to become a source of problems for you. Others will not put up with your efforts to dominate others. It is best to first prove your expertise on the job before adopting the attitude that you can do it better than anyone else. Just like everyone else, you must work hard to make it to the top.

Because you have a tendency to overestimate your capabilities, it is best that you consult others for advice on setting your goals and reaching them. You very much want to achieve high levels of success, but you must be willing to work hard and be patient. Don't be afraid to ask the advice of others. It doesn't show any weakness to do so, but rather the strength and wisdom of good planning.

Others may feel threatened by you, especially those whose high positions you envy. In order to get where they are, plan your life carefully, including getting a good education. That way you can at least compete with others on their own level.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

You are very self-confident and highly independent. For this reason, your most fulfilling career would be one that allows you to exercise a great deal of autonomy. If you work for someone else, you need to have control over your own department or branch office. You have your own way of doing things, and you'll allow interference from no one.

Others see you as a very hard worker, but to you it seems to come naturally; in fact, you even enjoy it. Your peers are inspired by your enthusiasm for life, and they look to you for guidance. You also have a talent for "sweet talking" your way into or out of situations once you decide to turn on the charm.

To make sure that your energy is not wasted, choose a purpose in life and work steadily toward it. Pick something that you really enjoy (perhaps a hobby) and focus all your energy to become a professional in your chosen field.

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

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

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

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

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

At an early age you probably noticed that you were different from others. Even as a child you seemed able to see lessons in everything that happened to you. You also learned to not hold onto the past but instead to release disappointments and hurts and move on into the future.

Your friends are many and widely varied. It would be hard to give a general description of the typical person you associate with because they are each uniquely different. As a youngster your parents may have disapproved of your choice of friends or even tried to choose your friends for you. However, since you are "negatively suggestible," this only increased your determination to maintain such friendships.

You would excel in an occupation as a: teacher (especially of history), writer, reporter, politician or researcher. You would be a different teacher or writer than most because you would make your work come alive for your students or readers. You are highly intuitive and can tune in easily to the feelings of others.

One of your worst faults is impatience. You learn quickly and want the rest of the world to keep up with you. It is frustrating to you to be able to see so clearly what has to be done to improve a situation but have to wait for others to share your vision before anything can be accomplished.

In your personal relationships you require a partner who can allow you complete freedom of movement and expression. Remember that your partner may not be as receptive to rapid change as you are. If you see changes in the relationship which need to be made, be patient with your partner. Take baby steps instead of giant leaps.

You can be strongly opinionated and may alienate others with your refusal to compromise. While you are quick to point out the faults of others, you do not accept criticism well. Remember, if you can't take it, don't dish it out. You may even jump to conclusions and pass judgment on others before you have all the facts. This causes others to stay away from you or to withhold their confidences from you.

You are highly creative and have the ability to see through deceitful tactics and get to the truth. Yet you continue to challenge others' motives, even though you know very well that they are innocent. In truth, you are trying to reassure yourself of your worth through conflict with others. The best way to do this is to learn to admit your own error instead of being so quick to point out others'.

Once you have learned the art of compromise, you can accomplish a great deal in your chosen career. You would do well in education, philosophy, psychology, science, or social work. These areas will also provide you with the opportunity to look closely at yourself and your own motives. You will then realize that compromise is itself the key to your success.

You are very emotional and overly idealistic in relationships. While you demand a frank and open interaction with your partner, you may then complain about the truth he or she shares with you. If you don't want to hear it, don't ask. On the other hand, you are mercilessly blunt when it comes to criticizing your mate. You can't have it both ways. One lesson for you with this aspect is to learn to control your temper. Get the rest you need and learn to relax no matter how busy your schedule becomes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This aspect indicates a well-developed intellectual capacity. You are undoubtedly well-informed and state your opinion confidently on subjects which interest you. You have a strong curiosity and seek to learn all you can, and your storehouse of knowledge is extensive. You are thoughtful of others, resourceful, organized, and self-confident.

You realized early in life that you have a duty to yourself to develop your skills and talents. The range of occupations available to you is wide because of your ability to accomplish whatever you set out to learn. You would do well in education, science, research, mining, conservation of natural resources, government, politics or architecture. Success does not come to you by luck, but by careful planning, persistence and determination.

As a child you may have felt that you didn't fit in with others in your age group. Because of your highly developed intellect, you may have been more comfortable with adults than with your peers. You have fantastic comprehension and memory skills, and you may have found school slow and boring if you were required to slow down to the pace of the average student.

Others admire your knowledge and insatiable curiosity (your superiors as well as your inferiors). Once you succeed in your chosen field, consider writing a book on your experiences. Such a book could have an enormous impact on others, and of course it would be very well researched and documented.

You admire people who are honest, sincere and mature; your friends and lovers share a mutual respect with you. Communication and intellectual stimulation is more important to you than sex. It is possible that in your later years you will take on a much younger partner.

You literally want to get all the gusto out of life that you possibly can. Your tremendous drive and ambition make it impossible for you to be satisfied with less than what you want in life. As a matter of fact, you can grow very impatient with delays in obtaining your goals. You do not accept the possibility of defeat, and have an unwavering determination to be all that you can possibly be. You ask things of yourself that no one else would dream possible, and you inspire envy in those around you who are less motivated.

You could excel in many fields, including: law, politics, religion, medicine or psychology. Whatever occupation you choose, you will grow tired of it as soon as its growth potential is depleted. You enjoy working closely with others. The other possible expression of this aspect is that you can become preoccupied with yourself and seek recognition through sports, gambling, exploration, or any other "risky" job. You don't play for small stakes, and if you are careful this can be expressed in the form of successful financial enterprises.

Power is a great aphrodisiac, and you will attract others to you with your success. You will look for a mate who is as ambitious and successful as you are. You would not be happy with a "wimp" because you could not respect their lack of inner strength. The relationship should be one of mutual admiration, with each partner encouraging the other to achieve their goals. Just be careful that this doesn't turn to "nagging" should your partner fall short of your expectations. Remember, there's more involved in a love relationship than the material benefits it can offer.

This aspect brings a keen imagination and a great deal of idealism. You are optimistic and study the past in order to find answers for the problems of the future. You are good at coming up with new theories that offer solutions to social or political problems, although they may not always be practical. At the very least, you feel a responsibility toward society as a whole and feel compelled to point out injustices and inequities in order to prompt change.

It is possible that you will support politicians whom you believe will do something about the many social problems you see around you. You are impatient with both politicians and religious leaders who claim to serve the public but are in fact serving themselves. You are not afraid to state your opinion and may even become the spokesperson for others who are not so brave.

In a career you would do well in a religious, social or political organization dedicated to bringing about needed changes for the future. You would also be a good writer and could convey your emotional message quite effectively. Your broad perspective and understanding of human nature will serve you well in any occupation you choose. Cultivate some self-discipline and learn to plan your actions well.

Because you are extremely idealistic, be careful not to be deceived by others. You tend to see others as you want to, rather than as they really are; this sets you up for disappointment. Before declaring your undying love to a new partner, find out how they feel about you. Your tendency to wear your heart on your sleeve can lead to embarrassment.

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 intensely emotional and become strongly attached to those you love. You are more secure when you feel you "belong" in places or with people. The way in which this influences your life will be determined by the type of upbringing you had.

If your early home life was troubled, or you felt your family did not love and support you, you'll be emotionally insecure as an adult. You may express this as jealousy and possessiveness, although the underlying cause is really low self-esteem. If this is the case, you'll need to learn to be more objective emotionally by developing your own inner sense of security.

However, if your family life was nurturing and supportive, it will be easy for you to become warm and generous toward others. You'll be able to graciously satisfy the needs of others without being preoccupied with your own neediness. In this case, your love of home and family will be a constant source of joy in your life.

You are highly organized and efficient in everything you do. Every move you make is well thought out, and you're sure that every precaution is taken. You're not afraid of hard work, because you recognize that it is the key to success in any field you choose. Once you've selected a career, you'll try your hardest to become the best in your profession, refining your skills and techniques until they're perfect.

On the job, your superiors are impressed with your integrity and your sense of responsibility. For this reason, you're a likely candidate for managerial positions. It is not easy for you to delegate your work to others, however, because no one seems to do it as well as you do. With time and a little guidance, you can help train others to become more proficient. Then maybe you could consider taking some time off.

You feel an overwhelming sense of responsibility, probably due to early parental conditioning. As a child you may have felt that you always got stuck with the worst duties and chores, so you learned to dive in and determinedly finish your tasks to get it over with. As an adult this behavior can become obsessive.

After a while you could begin taking on chores assigned to others just because you can't tell the difference between their responsibilities and yours. On the job, be careful not to get involved in others' projects; this can lead to arguments if others feel you are trying to interfere. It's not that you are intentionally nosy, you just tend to get involved rather easily.

You have incredible intellectual capabilities and could excel in such fields as: research, analysis, medicine, chemistry, or even detective work. Your determination and persistence can really pay off in these areas. No detail will escape you. Your natural psychic abilities can also assist you in these areas. As a boss you are difficult to work for because you demand nothing less than perfection from your employees.

You admire others who are involved in activities that benefit society as a whole. And when someone does you a personal favor, you always remember it and return it in kind. You are sincere with those around you and expect the same in return. When someone disappoints you or fails to appreciate you, you can become overly critical, cold and vindictive toward them.

Be sure not to overcommit yourself in your drive to succeed; overexertion and stress can cause you to be nervous and irritable, and this can affect your physical health. Take time now and then to "get away from it all" and break from the routine. Take up a hobby, volunteer for a social organization, work with kids. If you can expend your excess energy by helping others, you will feel very gratified.

You have a tendency to be overly aggressive and forceful in your dealings with others, and others often consider you to be reckless. When you impose your will upon others you can cause severe problems for yourself when they react in self-defense. You have a hair-trigger temper and may even resort to physical violence when upset. At the very least, you become verbally abusive.

Learn to react to unpleasant circumstances with your intellect rather than your emotions. If you have a hard time being objective, seek someone else's opinion and be willing to take their advice. You would do well to have someone act on your behalf rather than exacerbating an already difficult situation.

In your professional life be careful not to be too demanding of superiors. This could jeopardize not only your job but your financial situation as well. Learn to compromise and to hold your tongue (and your temper) when it would be in your best interest to do so. Once you accomplish this, you will be able to channel your tremendous energy resource into productive areas and will demonstrate courage, persistence and ambition.

It is easy for you to find something negative to say about anyone or anything. Try to turn this around. Learn to support others with the same vigor that you criticize them. The power of love is much greater than you think. Don't be so quick to issue ultimatums when you meet an obstacle. Instead, find a way to convince others to work with you of their own free will.

In your love life you do not take rejection well. You have a highly developed sex drive, but you must learn to rein in your aggressiveness in this area. Be sure that your relationships have other things going for them besides sex.

Although you are highly creative, you have some difficulty expressing yourself. It seems that something more important always has to be taken care of. In truth, it is only a matter of deciding to devote the time and energy to your own enjoyment of your creative expression. You seem to have more time to devote to the needs of others than to your own satisfaction.

It is difficult for you to turn down anyone in need, and if you must do so you will feel most guilty. Learn to say no with a clear conscience and to devote more time to your own needs. You are still a wonderful person even if you devote energy to yourself as well as others.

It would be good for you to get away from the rat race from time to time in order to unwind. From this perspective it would be easier for you to make plans and set priorities on how to expend your time and energy. This will allow you to use your resources most efficiently in order that you don't become "burnt out." Too much stress and worry could cause problems with your digestion or nervous system.

You may tend to automatically assume that everyone else around you is more talented or capable than you are. Don't feel that you must take the advice others give you regarding your projects if you feel confident that your own way is the best to pursue. In a career you would do well in education, travel, or public relations. If you consider your job to be rewarding, you are willing to work very hard and diligently.

Just as you feel the need to prove yourself to others by constantly serving them, you will tend to do so with your lovers as well. Be sure not to promise the Moon too quickly; find out first whether the other person feels as strongly about you as you do about them. Sincerity and honesty are musts for a successful relationship.

You are a hard worker and know how to best apply your energies to achieve desired results. Since you accept responsibility for your actions, you consider the consequences carefully before making any move. You are adept at using time and effort most efficiently in order that no resources are wasted. Because of all of these characteristics, you can succeed in life more easily than many. Others will respect you for your sincerity and good judgment.

You learned early to take on major responsibilities and handle them--whether this was a result of positive encouragement or response to a negative childhood environment, the end result was the same. You learned to define and to work within your limitations, making the best uses of the resources on hand. Although you are cautious in making decisions, this is not because of fear. When you feel the time is appropriate, you are very courageous about asserting yourself.

You are considerate of others' rights and expect the same in return. You will make wonderful progress if left alone and will brook no interference from anyone. Others who try to interfere with your progress will meet a formidable opponent. Although you are slow to anger, you can be quite vicious with your adversaries.

In your career, you would do well in such fields as archaeology, forestry work, exploration or even military service. You have incredible stamina and would excel in any occupation requiring endurance and hard work. Just be sure not to work all the time, to the exclusion of any leisure time, and take time off to relax. Avoid cold liquids after strenuous physical exercise, for this may result in cramps.

You enjoy serving those you love and yet feel that you are not entitled to ask their assistance in return. In order to win the approval and affection of others, you will constantly put their needs before your own. You are also the first to make major concessions whenever there is a disagreement. While you do this to gain appreciation from others, you rarely receive any. Instead, others expect you to serve them without regard for your own needs.

In your career you would do well in a job that would allow you to serve others. You always give 150% on the job and are a valued employee. Although this may make you popular at work, just be sure that others do not take advantage of your willingness to work extra hard by allowing you to do their share of the work as well. Remember that you are at least as talented and capable as anyone else around you, and that you deserve the kind of treatment from others that you so freely give.

You have a talent for making yourself very irresistible to your partner. While it is nice to have this ability, you also must recognize that your inner beauty is at least as important as the artful image you project. If you continuously apologize for what you perceive as your shortcomings, others will begin to find fault as well. If you will relax and just be yourself, you will find that many people will love and respect you for the person you really are.

In your case, the heart rules the head. Your emotional drives are strong and you act primarily on the basis of your feelings. Whether your feelings are purely personal, interpersonal, or transpersonal is up to you, but generally you are a life-oriented person who feels keenly and who acts to support your family, friends, and community. You are happiest when you are in a caring relationship with a significant other. That person should be comfortable with the emotional closeness that you bring to relationships, while providing the structure or inspiration that you need. Some of your friends will not be as comfortable with emotional closeness as you are, and you will have to respect their boundaries. You have probably learned over the years how to keep your sensitive nature from being hurt. Don't permanently withdraw, but find the people with whom and the environment in which you can be yourself.

Because of your sensitivity, you easily pick up others' thoughts and feelings. You can anticipate others' needs before they have expressed them. You can usually rely on your intuition when it comes to forecasting the outcome of personal and career decisions. If you decide to use your psychic abilities for healing, learn to let go of the negative feelings that you process from others. Since you are so sensitive, find quiet moments for private introspection in which you can reconnect with what you feel instead of what others feel. You also find it revitalizing to be around large bodies of water.

You do have a need to stop and think things through before acting. Make the effort to communicate with others who may have a more objective viewpoint or who could see solutions that elude you. You can sometimes be criticized for acting from a purely personal perspective, which you could avoid by learning and respecting society's larger viewpoint. You can be very creative in finding paths to your personal goals. Keep the larger viewpoint in mind and later you will not have to try to rationalize to others why you chose those paths.

You are willing to let flashier individuals take center-stage and lead the way. You are probably unenthusiastic about change and are passive when it comes to creating change through leadership. You may be aggressive in a defensive way, but lack the self-confidence to take the offensive. Lacking the impulsiveness of Fire, you are more likely to be a careful worker and a reliable mate, though you could stand to be less detached and more personally involved with your spouse and family.

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

With 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.

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.

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

With an abundance of planets in the Cardinal signs, you find it easy to function on your own as an autonomous individual. You have a pretty good grasp of how the real world works, which you may have acquired through your willingness to try new things. An active person, you find challenges stimulating. Success comes through big ventures that others are too intimidated to attempt. You would make a good entrepreneur, but look for other indications in your chart to see if you have the qualities needed to stay with a project or grow a business. You're not really a team player. You are likely to encounter some problems in your life as a result of being so one-sidedly focused on your own goals and activities. But you are good at overcoming problems. Personal survival is important to you and you are capable of learning. You manifest your love through a lack of fear that makes the future happen.

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

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

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

An abundance of planets in the angular houses helps to give you drive and initiative. It makes you active in the external world. Expressing your individuality is important to you. You are probably a leader who enjoys challenges and can get things moving.

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