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.

Natives of this sign are known as "moonchildren," and their wildly fluctuating moods seem to coincide with the phases of the moon. As with all water signs, there is a tremendous depth of emotion with Cancer. In times of sadness or despair, you may retreat into solitude just as a crab retreats into its shell. At other times, you can display another trait of your namesake--crabbiness.

Cancer has a natural desire to understand its emotional make- up. You engage in self-directed psychoanalysis, striving to feel every detail of life. This is Cancer's purpose in life--to learn to love, trust and accept all that life offers. No sign feels so intensely as Cancer, although this may not be obvious to others. You may set up defenses against being hurt, such as shyness or reclusiveness.

You have a strong need for security, and a comfortable home environment is of utmost importance to you. The security you seek can be found in the knowledge that you are unconditionally loved. You also like to surround yourself with mementos and other reminders of your past. You use your resources wisely, knowing that to waste not is to want not. Like other water signs, Cancer can be manipulative. You never go directly for something (or someone) you want, but once you have it, you will never let it go. Cancer can exercise artful control of feelings--his or her own or those of others. The Moonchild truly needs to be needed, and can provide loads of nurturing and mothering in return.

The threat of becoming emotionally vulnerable in relationships can dissuade Cancers from falling in love. But once they make the big leap, they become very protective of their loved ones. But be careful not to become a "clinging vine" in relationships. Anyone who is strongly independent would feel smothered by your love and would try to break free.

You can be very secretive, and few people will ever witness an outpouring of your deepest, darkest feelings. Yet others will unload their secrets on you and seek your compassion and understanding. You may even have a talent for healing or a green thumb with plants.

Physically, Cancers are more vulnerable to injuries or illness in the chest region, the head and face, knees, and skin. Other trouble spots are the stomach, digestive system, kidneys, and bladder. A strong sense of optimism will do wonders for their health.

This house placement brings an infusion of Capricorn energy to your sun (since Capricorn rules the tenth house). It is important for your self-image that you have a good reputation with others. You value material success and respect those who have achieved it. In your journey to the top, others will look to you for leadership. People with the sun in this position can be paternal toward loved ones (regardless of their sex).

You work hard at your chosen occupation and probably feel exhausted at day's end. Be sure to reserve some quiet time for yourself (such as weekday evenings) apart from the time you reserve for entertaining friends and lovers (such as weekends and holidays). You need a chance to recharge your batteries.

It is possible you will find lovers on the job rather than at social events. You have a natural ability to influence people and make a good impression. Others look up to you, and you probably have a reputation as a desirable lover (whether you deserve it or not). You seek a partner who has the same ambition and drive that you have, and preferably one who has realized some measure of success.

With your Moon in Leo you are warm, loving and outgoing. Your favorite relationships are those which encourage mutual growth--whether they be love relationships, friendships or business partnerships. You are not afraid to meet others halfway in order to accomplish this.

With this Moon placement you are highly idealistic and should exercise discrimination in choosing your friends and lovers. Don't settle for less than what you want in your personal relationships. Otherwise you will begin to resent the other person and to express disappointment in them.

You love children and may actually have difficulty cutting the apron strings when they grow up. Your children know they are loved and will return your affection with the utmost respect. They are inspired by your example, which encourages them to develop a healthy measure of self-confidence and optimism about life.

In business you usually emerge as a leader. At the very least, you are capable of exercising authority in a benevolent fashion and therefore make a good supervisor. Others respect you and are encouraged by your sense of pride in your work. Just be sure you don't take on too much responsibility. Be willing to share some of the burden with others when needed.

Since you enjoy the social scene, you need a partner who is similarly inclined. You love being the center of attention, as this is a great ego boost for you. You enjoy the company of many varied friends, so your love partner must be able to look beyond petty jealousies and share you with the rest of the world.

Your friends mean a lot to you, and you rely on them for support and encouragement. It is important that your friends be trustworthy, and you often become friends with your friends' friends, keeping to the circle that you feel comfortable with. Your closest friends are likely to be women, no matter which sex you are.

At times those around you may feel that you are being aloof and even cool. You are actually just being objective, and whether you are attentive or detached may depend largely on your mood. Try to be more consistent for your friends' sake, at least until they get to know and understand you.

Many of your attitudes and values were heavily influenced by your parents and other authority figures from your youth. As you grow and mature you must strive to adapt your belief system and your ideals to a new reality. Otherwise you will always be a child emotionally.

You are most attracted to a lover who has class and is of fine breeding, and you will do all you can to assist your lover in the climb to the top. This may seem like a selfish motivation on your part, but in reality you do want the very best for your loved ones. You thrive on an active social life, so it is important that your partner not be selfish and allow you your emotional freedom.

You have an intuitive mind and at times can pick up other people's feelings psychically. You are very sympathetic to the needs of others and will find yourself worrying about the problems of loved ones or of the world in general. Mercury in Cancer also gives you an appreciation for your home and family, and especially for children.

It is difficult for you to separate your thoughts from your emotions, and this is one of the challenges you face in life. You spend a good deal of time thinking and talking about yourself. Don't allow yourself to get so caught up in depression and despair in a seemingly hopeless situation that you are unable to take appropriate action to solve your problems.

You are easily impressed by everything you pick up through your senses (sights, sounds and smells) and overreact to great ugliness or beauty. This extreme sensitivity to the world around you can be creatively channeled through art or other creative activities. Since you have such a strong need to be needed, you depend on compliments and praise from others to raise your spirits.

You value your privacy and share your innermost feelings with very few people. Once you choose a lover, you are very devoted and loyal. You need little more in life than someone to love and a comfortable home. Indeed, you tend to be more of a "home body" than a socialite, and you need a partner who has similar preferences.

You began planning for your career early in life, and you understand the role of education in achieving professional goals. With your strong organizational and managerial skills, you could easily pursue more than one career at a time. You would do well in careers involving communication, travel, or public speaking. Your father was a major influence in forming your ideas and beliefs.

You are charming and witty, and you have a smooth way with words. Because you filter your emotions through your mind, you have the ability to stand back from a situation and look at it objectively. You have a talent for expressing your feelings in writing or public speaking. As a host or hostess you are quite attentive.

Although you enjoy the fun and excitement of falling in love, you are at the same time intimidated by the obligations it brings. Because you tend to change your mind without warning in romantic matters, you may at times appear fickle to others. You need to learn to stand your ground more firmly and be clear about what you want and need.

You are highly sensuous and enjoy the finer techniques of courting and lovemaking. Verbal affection and communication are important ingredients in any major relationship, and you don't mind being "sweet-talked." Sexually, your touch is soft and gentle, and your sexual curiosity is unlimited.

Your love nature constantly changes, and you are very unpredictable in this area. It is necessary that your partner interest and excite you. If you get bored with the affair, you will certainly move on to more stimulating options. You may entertain fantasies of having two lovers at once. Traditionally, this placement of Venus indicates multiple marriages.

You are highly ambitious, and you will work hard to achieve success in your career. While it is true you want the advantages of material success, you also seek the approval and respect of your neighbors and peers. You have a talent for pleasing others with your voice through public speaking or singing. You tend to form emotional attachments with people you meet through your career.

You are highly intuitive and, if you practice, will learn to trust your feelings more as you mature. Although you appear quiet and reserved on the outside, your feelings are actually quite active within. One traditional danger with this Mars placement is problems with drugs and/or alcohol.

Others enjoy your warm sense of humor, and you probably have a talent for a musical instrument. You use your dreaminess to be creative, although to others you may seem lazy. Usually people with this Mars placement are not very strong physically.

Although to others you may appear weak and indecisive, you are actually very compassionate and sensitive. You find it very satisfying to deny your own ego in order to gratify the one you love. In this way you learn the secret of strength through self-sacrifice. Just be sure your partner deserves such unselfish devotion. Don't be deceived by others because you are so anxious to see your ideal in them.

You are a very tender and sensitive lover. Your innate intuition and psychic abilities lead you to seek a higher meaning to sex--some spiritual connection beyond the mere physical act. Be careful to remain strong within yourself. Resist the temptation to become dependent on your partner.

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

You 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 are highly idealistic, and your expectations can sometimes be unrealistic. For this reason, it is important to think things through before acting. With your deep love for humanity, you have a strong desire to help others who are less fortunate than you. You do not seek glory for your compassionate acts, but rather are content to work behind the scenes. You will receive much help from your guides.

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 have an incredible ability to retain knowledge, especially if allowed to learn at your own pace. With your practical, cautious nature and organizing skills, you will consider every possible flaw in any plan before implementing it. Although you are quite capable, you feel insecure about your abilities and fear the disapproval of others. You have problems getting along with your brothers and sisters.

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 have many acquaintances, but few close friends, and they are all unique in some way. You are drawn to unconventional groups with humanitarian goals which are considered to be rebellious and radical. During your life you will have many friends who are involved in occult or metaphysical sciences, including astrology. You will insist that your friends respect your beliefs, even if they don't agree.

You have a strong desire for peace, harmony and justice and will work to bring about humanitarian reforms. Your ideas about relationships are much different from your parents'. You must learn to compromise and to sacrifice what you want if necessary in order to achieve balance.

You are extremely sensitive and will benefit from following your intuitive hunches. Because you have faith in the Universe to take care of you, you place little emphasis on money or other material possessions. For this reason, you tend to be generous and share with those less fortunate. If Neptune is afflicted, you may have a strong insecurity about money which results in desperate acts of fraud or deception.

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.

With your strong interest in puzzles and mysteries, you are a natural born investigator or researcher. You may hold yourself back or try to hide parts of yourself from others because you fear disapproval, but this only makes them more suspicious of you. You have a strong desire to serve the less fortunate members of society. If Pluto is afflicted, avoid a tendency toward self-pity and depression.

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 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 had blind faith in religion and have not questioned what you have been taught. In this lifetime, you have a curious mind and sharp intellect and can draw upon many different religions instead of becoming dogmatic and blindly faithful toward one "true" religion. You must learn to consolidate and focus your energies in order to avoid becoming scattered and leaving loose ends.

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

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

You are very charismatic, and people tend to follow your lead when decisions need to be made. Because you pursue your career with devotion and enthusiasm, you can usually stay ahead of any competitors. You're highly creative, and your work is unique and freestyle. You don't follow fads, you set them.

As a child, you probably felt that your creations were not appreciated, and perhaps they were even ridiculed. As a result, you may have been afraid to share your inventions with others. As you learn to create for yourself, rather than for the approval of others, you'll heal these childhood wounds and develop greater self-confidence and spontaneity.

You are highly creative and have the self-confidence and leadership ability to put it into practice. You are not afraid to take on the most difficult tasks and know that you can accomplish whatever you set your mind to. However, you are not willing to resort to deception and manipulation in order to do so. You are fair and honest in your dealings with others, and because of this you will win out over your competitors.

Though you may act impulsively at times, you generally plan your endeavors carefully and efficiently. This ensures that you will succeed where others would fail. You are proud of your ability to maintain integrity in the "dog-eat-dog" world and become angry when others question your motives. If you are wrongfully accused by foes, your friends and associates will rally to your support.

You get along well with others and relate to them in a way that is non-threatening. Although you are always willing to help others, you generally mind your own business and respect the privacy of others. Your abundant energy and self-confidence draw others to you, and they are inspired by your achievements.

In a career you would do well in law, management, acting, education or sports. Your creative abilities would also serve you well in any field requiring communication skills or counseling. Young people admire you and are inspired by your self-confidence and integrity. You relate easily to children because you let them be who they are instead of expecting them to behave like adults.

In your personal relationships you make adjustments to others quite easily--mostly because you accept them as they are. You need a partner who will extend the same courtesy to you rather than trying to shape you into their idea of perfection. You solve problems in your relationships easily because you are willing to face them head-on.

Relating to others is easy and fun for you, and those around you will find you quite charming. One possible drawback of this aspect is that you will become dependent on your social charm to get you by in life rather than developing your natural talents and skills. You want to succeed and even have some incredible ideas and practical goals in mind, but you lack the motivation to follow through. Making firm plans locks you into a commitment, and you do not want that responsibility. In this way you can get a reputation for being shallow and insincere, and at times you can be.

You can become too attached to past memories which can consume your energy and interfere with your achieving the success you desire. You would do best in a career which would allow you to earn most of your money without working, such as through royalties, rental income, etc. This way you can support yourself in the style to which you want to become accustomed without having to work 9 to 5. Be careful not to make generous offers to people that you cannot deliver. Sometimes it's better to promise nothing.

Your reputation is important to you, and you care a great deal what others think of you. You will attempt to beautify your home in order to impress others and want people to see your home life as happy and fulfilling, even if it isn't. Speak up and let your partner know what your needs are, and listen when your partner communicates his or her needs to you. Be generous and kind to friends in need, even if there's nothing in it for you. That type of generosity has a way of being returned when you most need it.

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.

You get along well with others and have the ability to attract those to you who will contribute to your success in life. You seek peace and harmony in every area of your life, and you are willing to respect the needs of others and to compromise when necessary. Others have great confidence in you because you are obviously at peace with yourself. Instead of changing to meet the expectations of others, you are content to follow your own heart.

With your considerable artistic abilities, you may be attracted to professions involving the arts, beauty or entertainment. You would also make a good counselor or diplomat. Whatever career you choose, you will get the greatest satisfaction from a field in which you work closely with others.

Your relationships with your parents and with other authority figures (such as teachers and employers) are loving and supportive. With their help, you have learned to be true to yourself and fair with others. As a result, you can achieve great success in life without having to step on others to get to the top.

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 a very strong-willed individual, and you will stop at nothing to get what you want. Although you usually achieve the results you desire, you don't always get the results you need. This is mostly because you are impatient and want immediate gratification. Often patience is the key to achieving maximum return on your investments.

Throughout your entire life, you've had difficulties with authority (beginning with your parents). You feel compelled to prove to them that they have no power over you (although they sometimes do). Just be sure that your displays of independence don't cost you more than they're worth.

To others you often appear to be aggressive or even downright pushy. At times, it may seem that you pick fights just for the challenge involved. As you mature, you'll find other ways to build your self-confidence that don't include conflict. Then you'll be amazed at how much more you'll accomplish in life.

Although you may seem aggressive to others, it is merely a cover up for your lack of self-confidence. To others it may seem that you have a chip on your shoulder that needs to be knocked off. It is as though you attract these people in order that they may challenge you and then you can prove yourself.

Learn to be more compromising with others and to cultivate self-discipline. You tend to argue first and ask questions later, and this can make you hard to get along with. While you may see compromise as something for the weak, it actually takes great strength of character to meet others halfway.

You have tremendous creative energy and need to express it constructively. Your future success depends solely on your actions, and you must take the steps necessary to achieve it. Often friends can be of great assistance to you and can offer valuable advice--if only you will listen to it. You tend to be defensive and to blow your cool when faced with tense situations. Learn to use more self-control and to hold your tongue when appropriate.

In personal relationships you may alienate others by being overly aggressive. Your personal independence is important to you, and you want everyone to know it. Just remember: when you've got it, you don't have to flaunt it. And only you have any power to grant the independence you seek. Be more aware of your loved ones' feelings and needs and learn to curb your impulse to lash out forcefully.

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.

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 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 are creative and talented and have a keen appreciation for the arts--music, dance, literature, art. Others will find your works of art inspiring and imaginative. Your inner sensitivity and romanticism shines through in your creations. In general, others find you comfortable and soothing to be with. They may see a mysterious, elusive quality about you, and may even find this intriguing.

It is not common for you to judge others harshly, for you prefer to be understanding and sympathetic to others. You will offer your support to anyone, even someone who has let you down, as long as you believe they are making a sincere effort to grow. Others trust you and may come to you with their problems. They recognize your inner spiritual wisdom and deep compassion.

Although you are blessed with abundant creativity and talent, it is up to you not to waste this gift. In a career, you could express your talents through dance, drama, singing, and other performing arts. Your supervisors and coworkers find your charm and grace endearing and will see you as a pleasant addition to their work environment. There is rarely a sense of competition between you and your coworkers. You are too sensitive for such an abrasive energy and prefer to cooperate for the mutual satisfaction of all.

You are attracted to others who are striving for self-improvement and who are idealistic about effecting social change. You are an idealist yourself, as well as being spiritually aware, and you have strong convictions about what is needed to improve the condition of our planet. Don't let others convince you that this is merely a dream. There is such a thing as magic.

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 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.

Compromise does not come easy to you, and therefore you are not always the easiest person to get along with. This causes problems for you in your close personal relationships. Your desire nature at times seems to rule you, and you will do whatever you have to do to accomplish your goals. Others may accuse you of using people who are in love with you, especially when the feeling is not mutual. Self-indulgence is one of your favorite pastimes, and at times you may overdo it.

You seem to provoke conflict in your life in order to punish yourself for the negative traits in yourself you do not like. In this way you can project this negativity to your "attacker," when in fact he/she is merely reacting to your provocation. At times you can be quite insensitive to the needs of others, and this causes problems in your love life.

The solution to all of the above areas of tension is to learn the art of compromise. Learn to put the needs of others before your own (at least sometimes) and to approach a relationship from the point of view of what you can give, not what you can receive. Tone down your highly active desire nature and resist the temptation to be grabby.

If you can develop a philosophy of patience and generosity, you can succeed in many areas of your life -- career and domestic life included. Along the way you will develop a taste for the finer arts and social graces which can tone down your natural coarse manner.

Your natural charm and wit make it easy for you to win friends and influence people. You have highly developed social skills and find it easy to relate to others. Your sense of self-confidence allows you to feel comfortable in the presence of others. Since you will retain a youthful attitude throughout your life, you will have friends of all ages. Many of your business connections will begin as social contacts. You also have a talent for connecting people with common interests for the benefit of all.

Because of your commanding presence, others will usually listen when you speak. You are a lively conversationalist, and others appreciate your keen sense of humor. With your easygoing nature, people sometimes do special favors for you because they feel confident that you are not trying to be manipulative and demanding. You are very honest and outspoken in your dealings with others, and you expect the same in return. Anyone who deceives you can expect to be eliminated from your life with little or no chance of redemption.

In your career you are highly creative and are an unending source of new ideas. This can make you a valuable employee, but it can also threaten others (including your superiors) who are not so talented. You do not need to excel when working with a group but rather blend your energy harmoniously with other group members. You easily become bored and restless and would enjoy travel as a break from the routine.

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

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

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

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 an active, future-oriented person who is not weighed down by past commitments. You take advantage of new opportunities better than most. Life for you can be a vibrant affair in which you passionately pursue causes, lovers, and experiences. You have the self-confidence to be a leader. Competitive and flamboyant, you have little patience for slow people or unexciting work. When an activity interests you, you can be very generous with your time, energy, and money. Find outlets for your gifts of creativity and intuition.

Watch out for a tendency to exaggerate or to be insensitive to others' feelings. More cautious types may envy and resent your free spirit and competitive nature. You get bored easily and may depend on others to finish the projects that you start. When your warmth is guided by love, wisdom, and positive goals you have the ability to heal and inspire others, but when you focus on your self or lack direction, your short-lived passions can affect others in destructive ways.

You may be so focused on the "bigger picture" that you have difficulty managing the many details of life. Balancing your checkbook or leaving your bedroom clean may seem beyond your abilities. Other tasks may be important, but you find it hard to concentrate long enough to complete them. Knowing your own lack of concentration and self-discipline, you may cling to established routines because you know that you are able to do important things through force of habit. If you do not flit from job to job, you could hold onto a job or a relationship for too long because you do not trust that you will be secure without it. Your lack of real world perspective may make it hard for you to distinguish that which really matters from that which is unimportant, so that you sometimes focus on small things while leaving the really big things undone. You may say that you care about money, but unless you have abundant planets in the houses of Substance, you will not execute a detailed plan to get it. If you can avoid driving them crazy, enlist the help of those more grounded than yourself in order to turn your inspirations into reality.

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

Expressing yourself does not come easily to you. You distrust people who are fast, smooth talkers. It may be easier for you to express yourself nonverbally or in writing than it is through speaking. If you also lack planets in the houses of Relationships, you will find the normal avenues of communication and social learning blocked. Your thinking will be personal instead of detached or rational. With the mind's normal communication channels blocked, you learn primarily from experience. Lacking in the ability to view yourself objectively, you gain self-understanding primarily through feedback from others.

Try to see life less personally, in a more objective way. Take classes and never stop educating yourself.

A lack of planets in Air signs can be offset by an Air sign ascendant or by abundant planets in the houses of Relationships.

With abundant planets in the houses of substance, you know your place in the material world. You know how to extract value and give value via your business, work, and career activities. The rules of the world come easily to you. Others admire and depend on your hard work and practical nature. If you get depressed, make time for recreation and family.

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

You could have difficulty envisioning or planning for the future. You are likely to accept the status quo, living in the past and present, but not actively striving to create the future. Lacking your own passionate goals, you are more likely to be a follower than a leader.

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

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

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

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

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