
Introduction
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.
Planets in Signs
Sun in Libra
And so she went on taking first one side and then another
and making quite a conversation of it altogether ...
She generally gave herself very good advice
(though she seldom followed it) ...
--Lewis Carroll
Although the symbol for the sign Libra is the scales, Libras seldom achieve balance. Like the scales, they dip first to one side and then the other, always seeking equilibrium but rarely finding it. They are very concerned about justice and doing what is right, yet their idea of what is right may change radically along with their moods. Libras pride themselves on their sense of social grace and prefer to hang around others who are similarly inclined. They love to surround themselves with beauty and prefer a peaceful, tranquil environment. Their voices are melodic and soothing, and they are very charming and romantic. Libras are usually physically attractive, and this ensures a wide choice of potential lovers.
Libras love to fall in love, and much of their time will be spent thinking of romantic matters. Yet many Libras have difficulty finding satisfaction in love because they are constantly weighing and balancing their partner in comparison to their ideal, which is very hard to live up to. They often allow themselves to be too guided by "oughts" and "shoulds" when judging a partner's desirability. Since they are so socially conscious, their partner must be an asset to them in the social arena. They would not tolerate crass or vulgar behavior from their mate, especially not in public.
It is often difficult for Libras to express what they consider to be negative emotions, such as anger, hatred, jealousy or intense desire, for such is contrary to the peace of mind they seek. Similarly, Libras don't like to admit that there are actually people they don't like. It's not polite or courteous. They will usually greet everyone with a smile, even those they can't stand. So Libra's emotions are frequently repressed, which can result in resentment and alienation.
Libras seek a relationship which will allow them to grow and develop; they will be bored with anything less. They have a strong desire for change and as a result may seem unstable to many people. If the lines of communication are open and their partner is sufficiently stimulating, they can build a model relationship. Otherwise, they will jump from one to another, learning to relate by trial and error.
Moon in Gemini
You are highly imaginative and can channel this talent into creative work. It is necessary that you maintain a steady rate of mental activity in order to avoid intellectual boredom. This Moon placement favors education, and you would be both a good teacher and a sharp student. It is difficult for you to limit yourself to one activity at a time, and you are constantly looking for new stimulating experiences.
In business you would do well with a strong, practical partner who could keep you grounded. If you can find a partner that you can respect, you will not mind entrusting them with most of the decision-making in your business. It is easier for you to adjust to adulthood if you were allowed plenty of freedom during childhood. If this is denied you, you will probably respond with a classical temper tantrum. But you bounce back quickly and are quick to respond to any emergency. You may seem fearless to others because you take chances that would be too frightening to them.
In your love life you have the ability to handle several relationships simultaneously without anyone getting hurt. You require good communication with your lovers, and they must have a keen sense of humor. A possessive partner would be a source of frustration for you, for you must be allowed to express yourself freely. Be sure your partner is aware of your needs and respects them.
You are not known for your stability, and you need a partner who can understand your dual nature. If you have such a mate, you may not feel the need to lie in order to avoid confrontations. This can be a bad habit of yours. As you age you will retain a youthful look and behavior about you. People with this Moon placement can succeed at "staying young forever."
Mercury in Libra
Others are impressed by your rational, well-balanced mind, and you can be a persuasive public speaker. It is important to you to have a harmonious social life, so you choose your friends carefully. Since you are so interested in maintaining harmony and balance, you always try to see both sides in any situation. If you're not careful, this can result in chronic indecision.
Others enjoy speaking to you since you always seem willing to see their point of view. You are a natural mediator; however, it can be difficult to maintain neutral ground in a disagreement between others. Be careful not to put yourself in the position of judging which of your friends is right or wrong.
You are very sensitive to your surroundings and are offended by harsh words or vulgar behavior. Unpleasant odors, sounds and sights are disruptive to you, and you will strive to have a clean, pleasant and beautiful home. If not careful, you could become downright fussy, or you could use your extreme aesthetic sensitivity to create works of art or beautiful music.
Love is a subject which is on your mind a lot, and you are continually seeking progressive change in your relationships. Mercury in Libra also indicates that being in a love relationship is important to you, and you probably began seeking a love partner at an early age. Since you are embarrassed by emotional displays, you may attempt to exercise strict mental control over your emotions. Learn to relax, be yourself, and show affection to those you love.
Venus in Scorpio
With Venus in Scorpio, you face the challenge of proper use of power in love. It is usually an easy matter for you to manipulate and maneuver your partners. Be careful not to fall prey to this temptation, however, because the controlling energies you use on others will only be used on you later (such is the law of karma).
You are an extremely devoted partner, and you will stop at nothing to protect or defend your loved ones. At times your emotional response may be more intense than appropriate to the situation, but as you mature you will acquire more self-control and moderation.
You are seeking transformation through your love life. A superficial romance does not stimulate you; you need intensity and passion. You are a loyal and committed lover, but you can be possessive and jealous of your lover, and it sometimes seems that intensity is more important to you than comfort in your relationships.
You are aware of everyone and everything around you, and you can often "pick up" your partner's thoughts and feelings without the need for verbal communication. Passionate sexual expression is very important for you, and you can be persistent in stalking someone who attracts you. Your partner should be able to join you in fantasies and other bedroom games to further heighten the intensity of your sex life.
Mars in Virgo
Your ability to assert yourself is often frustrated by your own incessant worrying and scrupulous attention to detail. While it is good to be organized and to have a plan of operation, you also need to learn to be a little more spontaneous and carefree.
In your career you are an energetic worker. Although you are ambitious, you find it hard to handle positions of high responsibility. You tend to take on everyone's problems and end up with stomach upsets or skin rashes. Although you are practical and diplomatic with others, you are not prone to taking risks or to participating in cutthroat competition.
You are a very careful and meticulous lover and will make sure that the surroundings and atmosphere are perfect for yourself and your partner. Although you are somewhat slow to arouse sexually, you go out of your way to please your lover, employing superior technique, sensitivity and attention to detail.
Personal cleanliness is important to you, and you probably enjoy taking showers with your lovers. You can be somewhat picky and critical of your partner, although it is sincerely done with the intention of helping them. Sexual tools can be fun for you if you will allow yourself to be so bold and spontaneous.
Jupiter in Virgo
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.
Saturn in Aries
Success and material wealth give you a sense of security, and you will work hard for what you want, but you sometimes lack the caution and patience to see your plans through to a successful conclusion. One of your greatest challenges in life will be to develop self-discipline and patience with others. You need to develop a keener sense of timing and an ability to wait for the right moment rather than charging forward with enthusiasm. You are an independent individual, and you value your freedom highly.
Uranus in Libra
(1968-1975)
You are charming and cooperative; you seek peace and harmony in your life. Freedom is important to you, and is one of the few things you consider worth fighting for. Unexpected changes in your relationships will present you with challenges designed to make you more accepting of others' differences. Your challenge is to become more flexible.
Neptune in Scorpio
(1955-1970)
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.
Pluto in Virgo
(1956-1972)
Your generation saw the birth of social reforms, such as free medical clinics and food banks. Chemicals also became popular, and many miracle drugs were discovered. There was also renewed interest in organic health foods, vitamins and herbal remedies. You have a strong desire to achieve perfection. Avoid being too critical of yourself or others.
North Node in Aries
You put a great deal of emphasis on being in an intimate relationship and can be overly concerned with pleasing others, thereby neglecting your own needs. Remember that you must truly know and love yourself before you can give of yourself to another. In past lives you have sacrificed a great deal for loved ones who did not appreciate your efforts. Now you may quickly become resentful if you suspect you are being used. Learn to be more decisive and to assert yourself in order to get your own needs met.
Chiron in Aries
You are very courageous, and you enjoy venturing "where no one has gone before." In order to develop your strengths to their fullest, you tend to push yourself to go beyond what you know you can handle. You love being physically active, and will become very restless if required to stand still for very long.
Chiron represents the deep wounds we've all suffered in life which seem nearly impossible to heal. In the sign Aries, it indicates that for you this wound was connected to your early upbringing, which was probably filled with conflict. This may have stifled your sense of self-confidence and spontaneity, so that you had to rebuild it as you matured.
Planets in Aspect
Jupiter conjunct Pluto (Strength: 05.80)
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.
Sun trine Moon (Strength: 04.90)
Traditionally, this aspect brings a certain amount of "good luck" into your life. Not only do you have the ability to accomplish whatever you set out to do, you will also feel comfortable with fame and positions of power. But first you must convince yourself that this is possible and decide to actively pursue your goals.
Your relationship with your parents contributed to your growth as an individual. Perhaps they encouraged you to establish your own individuality rather than becoming what they wanted you to be. Your family will be a source of much joy and support throughout your life (unless other problems are indicated by other aspects to your Sun or Moon).
Because you are honest and sincere in your dealings with others, you can rise to the top of your chosen profession. The best fields for you are those which are expansive, such as real estate, development or planning. You seek to continually move forward in life and need growing room to do so. Because of your calm and soothing personality, you work well with the public and cope well with problem situations. As a supervisor you would have the ability to get people to carry out your requests without being overbearing about it.
Children are drawn to you and respect you. When you are around they will behave like angels to impress you because they also seek your respect. You enjoy being looked up to by youngsters and will be caring and protective of them (yet not restrictive). During your life you may serve as mentor to many young people.
In your love relationships you prefer stability and balance to up-and-down affairs. You and your partner will support each other and will grow a great deal through your relationship. Because you are rather even-tempered, you can provide emotional stability for a partner who is less secure.
Moon square Jupiter (Strength: 04.48)
You are very generous with others and may even find yourself lacking because you have given your resources away. Because you seek the easiest route to any goal, you often do not plan your endeavors well. Be careful not to overload yourself with credit obligations. You are an easy mark for a fast-talking salesperson because you love to spend money.
At times you are extremely enthusiastic about life, and at others you feel that you couldn't care less. You have strong natural talents but are not always willing to invest the time and effort necessary to develop them. You may complain that you don't seem to get anywhere in life, but you are not willing to put out any further effort to do so.
It would be a good idea to hire a financial planner to advise you on your economic situation. This way you can learn to deal responsibly with your obligations and invest toward a better future. Instead of reacting emotionally to adverse economic situations, you would then have a plan of attack. Learn to be a little less self-indulgent and more emotionally mature. This is your key to success.
In your career you would do well in law, education, medicine, or managing a restaurant. You could also be very satisfied working as a physical therapist or rehabilitator for the handicapped. This allows you to count your blessings in life when you see others who have genuine disabilities. In turn, you can inspire them to make the most of their lives.
In your personal relationships, be careful not to jump to conclusions or make rash judgments. You can be irresponsible and fickle in this area, although you probably feel that it is you who is always deserted. Don't be so afraid to become emotionally involved with others that you shy away from intimate contact altogether.
Moon square Pluto (Strength: 04.27)
You are a person of deep emotions--you do not love (or hate) someone superficially; you love to the depths of your soul. At times the intensity of your emotions can cause you to act impulsively and then regret it later. This has been a problem for you since you were a child.
This aspect also indicates that throughout your life you have had strong ties to your past which you have had difficulty breaking. You may hold grudges or ill will toward those who have slighted you in the past. This will only harm you, however, since they have probably forgotten the incident altogether. You can tend to be pessimistic, so be sure to make a special effort to think positively. Your feelings are very powerful, so be careful how you use them.
You are rather demanding in your relationships, and this can make others feel as though they cannot possibly love you enough. Don't expect everyone to be capable of your depth of feeling. Learn to accept and love others as they are at the level at which they are comfortable. This will result in fewer disappointments in romance. You would enjoy your most successful relationships with others who are capable of your depth of feeling.
For the most part you will be a loner, even as a child. You have a lot to learn about human nature; you begin life's social lessons very young--perhaps you even feel your parents rejected you in some way. After suffering many disappointments, you may be tempted to turn bitter and defensive. The real test of this aspect is to resist falling into that trap (probably one carried over from past lives).
Make an effort to be more tender and loving, and be willing to be vulnerable now and then--only be sure it is with someone you absolutely trust (another difficult thing for you to master). Be sure to get proper rest and vacation time. This is imperative for good health. Anxiety has very destructive effects on you physically.
You have a curiosity for and a talent in occult sciences. This is fine as long as you keep all of the power you will uncover in its proper perspective. Do not dabble in black magic or satanism.
Moon sextile Saturn (Strength: 03.57)
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.
Sun opposite Saturn (Strength: 03.46)
One of the great challenges for you in life is to build your self-esteem and confidence in your abilities. You feel the need to resolve your insecurities in order to build a solid foundation for your life. Through your interactions with others you will learn to resolve crises and will gradually build your self-confidence.
Since you have doubts about your own abilities, you tend to wait for others to give you a break. Competition being what it is, you can sometimes wait a long time. While you must be considerate of the needs of others, you must also be willing to go out and take what you want in life. Once you have gained confidence in yourself, you could be successful in such fields as law, politics, conservation, contracting, teaching, mathematics, or architecture. These professions will help you retain the self-confidence you have established because you will be regarded as an expert in your field and others will see you as an authority.
The person you choose as your mate will also be your closest advisor, and you will discuss all of your decisions with them. Your lover will also have to contend with your wide mood swings--sometimes arrogant, sometimes overly self-effacing. You should strive for slow, measured progress in your relationships rather than huge leaps. Don't let your own feelings of insecurity color your view of your partner and the relationship.
One of the common health problems with this aspect is poor circulation. For the best of health, you should make an effort to obtain adequate exercise and avoid becoming sedentary. Also, avoid salt in your diet.
Neptune sextile Pluto (Strength: 02.71)
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.
Jupiter sextile Neptune (Strength: 02.50)
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.
Mercury opposite Saturn (Strength: 01.82)
You are very defensive and hold strongly to your opinion when it is challenged. Your intellectual capabilities are well developed, and you can accomplish anything that you set your mind to. Be careful not to "bend" the truth and deceive others in your efforts to succeed. If you do, you will lose friends and end up being alone and depressed.
Since you are a loner, you often overlook the importance of your friendships. You alienate others with your criticism and strategies and seem to be unwilling to just mind your own business and let them be who they are. If people don't hold the same opinions as you, allow them the freedom to express their own individuality.
Your greatest feelings of security will arise from a job well done. You could succeed in such fields as science, research, education, government, politics, architecture, conservation of natural resources, or accounting. If you can apply yourself to your career, you will become known as an expert in your field. Don't expect such recognition from co-workers but rather from the general public. Be careful that you don't become so engrossed in your work that you are not aware of what the competition is doing or miss opportunities that come your way.
Be sure to exercise caution in entering into contracts. Don't overlook the important details that can boomerang against you later. It may be best to hire an attorney or other advisor to help you with these tasks. Your reputation is very important to you, and you don't want to muddy it through misunderstandings and oversights.
Moon trine Mercury (Strength: 01.38)
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.
Jupiter inconjunct Saturn (Strength: 00.91)
You seem to be determined to make life difficult for yourself. You feel a responsibility to help others to the extent of becoming a sacrificial lamb. Actually, you are carrying a heavy burden of guilt incurred when you acted less responsibly toward others. Learn to set priorities in your life and be sure your name is on the top of the list. It is important to serve yourself as well as others.
Others often take advantage of your desire to please, and you could end up being someone's "flunky" if you don't assert your own needs. You will eventually feel resentment toward those you serve, which in reality is your own self-disgust for letting yourself be abused. It is difficult for you to see yourself objectively; you should ask the advice of someone you can trust.
You should direct your creative potentials to help you achieve in your chosen field. You would do well in medicine, physical therapy, education or construction. Just be sure that others don't repeatedly get credit for jobs you have done or get yourself blamed for the mistakes of others. With your creative potential, you could become an expert in any occupation you choose. But others are usually more aware of your worth than you are.
It is not healthy for you to eat when you are anxious or upset. This may result in digestive problems. Learn to relax and reduce tension in order to stay healthy. A hike in the country or some brisk exercise would be good for you.
Your values and opinions will change many times during your life--even in your attitudes toward sex. Because you change so often, you can understand and tolerate sudden changes in others.
Saturn inconjunct Pluto (Strength: 00.71)
As with other inconjuncts, this aspect indicates that you are trying too hard (harder than is expected of you) in some area of your life. In this case, you feel a compulsion to contribute to projects aimed at social reform. You are acutely aware of the needs of the downtrodden of society, and you feel a personal responsibility to do something to help. You would never want anyone to be able to say about you that you had shirked your responsibility to your fellow humans. Instead, you devote much time and energy to worthy causes and yet feel that you have never done enough.
Because you are very sensitive to the needs of others and feel it is your personal responsibility to help them, you may feel at times that you are taking care of everyone you know. It may seem that others constantly use you, dominating your life with their insatiable needs while your own needs go unmet. In truth, people can only use you if you allow them. You must learn to stand up and say "No!" firmly and devote more of your time and energy to doing what you enjoy. Just remember that help which is not asked for does not work. It only creates resentment and dependency.
Be careful to get business and other agreements in writing. You tend to want to do things on a handshake, and while this is a good demonstration of your trust in someone, it also allows a great deal of room for misinterpretation and crossed communication. Insisting on a written contract will save you a great deal of time and money later when the various parties' recollections of the agreement turn out to be different.
With time you will establish self-confidence in your career. Don't be so quick to see others as superior to you. You have your own talents and specialties. The first step to success is to realize that you are good at what you do -- in fact, some may consider you a perfectionist. Instead of complaining about unfair competition, get out there and show the world what you can do.
Balance of Elements and Modalities
Abundant Air
You seem to live for mental exploration. Discovering and communicating the connections between ideas, people, and places is your function in life. Your active mind is good at identifying new frontiers whose basics you quickly master, so that you end up knowing something about almost everything. You have a dispassionate nature that cooly considers the pros and cons of a situation, able to place logic above personal emotion. From your mental viewpoint, emotions look irrational. You make a good negotiator, sales person, communicator, arbitrator, analyst, and information processor. Ideas flow quickly for you. While impersonal and dispassionate, you nonetheless thrive on communication and social interaction. At your best, you strive to understand and accept people, not to change them. Courageously, you adhere to principles. You appreciate culture, structure, and systems.
Your greatest strength is also your weakness, namely too much coolness from placing head above heart. Leaders must be able to follow their hearts without being indecisive or equivocating. And you ignore your real connection to others if you use your mental gifts to coldly manipulate them. Try to avoid isolation by functioning as part of a team in which your logic, analysis, and communication skills are put to good use. Work with others who may be more practical, sensitive, or passionate than are you. Don't keep your good ideas inside, but write them down and communicate them to others.
Lack of Fire
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.
Lack of Water
For you the world of feelings may be terra incognita. Close interpersonal relations, which require the expression of feelings, and empathy for others' feelings, do not come naturally or easily for you. You have difficulty putting yourself in someone else's shoes in order to feel what they feel. You will learn how to deal with life in a tough, mental sort of way. People looking for someone to empathize with them should not come to you. Those people who are comfortable with you are not looking for emotional closeness. It's not that you don't have emotions and feelings, but they do not come out easily in your relationships. If you are an artist, they may come out in your art. You probably take refuge from the difficulty of forming emotional connections by concentrating on intellectual, practical, or inspired activity. Your best companions would be those who are able to inhabit these realms with you, but who are also in touch with their feelings. They can help you to contact your own feelings and teach you to respect and honor other people's feelings.
A lack of planets in Water signs can be offset by a Water sign ascendant or by abundant planets in the houses of Endings.
Abundant Mutable
With an abundance of planets in Mutable signs, you adapt easily to changing circumstances. Mentally quick, you adapt like a chameleon to give each what they want, until you are on to the next friend or interest. Life offers a succession of roles to play. Skilled at diplomacy and compromise, you make a good negotiator and appear to be everyone's friend. You actually are other-oriented, rather than self-oriented, and can be so busy meeting others' needs that you lack direction in your own life. Concentrate on finding friends of true worth and value. Be discriminating in your associations, in whom you choose to help. The endless flow from your mind, tongue, and hands will then work to return real value to you, which is what you deserve. You can probably only follow this advice just so far, though, because more than others the Universe sends you people in need, people for whom you are able to make a real difference. The assistance that you provide to the powerless may actually be remembered long after your facile mental output is forgotten. Your activities can also bring an end to institutions that have outlived their usefulness.
Abundant Cardinal
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.
Lack of Fixed
With a lack of planets in Fixed signs, you probably find it difficult to settle down or concentrate on one thing for a long time. You tend to be all over the place. The advantage is that you are able to do many things at once and can move forward with change and growth when desirable. You are a free spirit, not overly weighed down by attachments. You may be daring, brave, and filled with ideas, but you need individuals in your life who can provide the structure and stability that you lack. If necessary, you can force yourself to finish projects through mental discipline and willpower.
A lack of planets in the Fixed signs can be offset by a Fixed sign ascendant or by abundant planets in the Succedent houses.