
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 Sagittarius
Sagittarians have a strong need for freedom and self-expression. Ruled by Jupiter, the mythological King of the Gods, you love adventure, travel, exploration, flirting, gambling, and--most of all--truth seeking. You are constantly looking for new opportunities to accomplish your goals in life, and for this reason you are not likely to miss much. Just be careful that your optimism does not swell into over- confidence and laziness so that you sit back and do nothing as chances pass you by.
You pursue your personal and professional goals with great vigor, but are quite likely to get distracted along the way when something (or someone) else seems more interesting and challenging. Sagittarians are well known for being socially active--even promiscuous. This is especially true for the men, who take on the womanizing qualities of Jupiter himself. Natives of both sexes are usually attractive and well-dressed, and they have a knack for setting new fashion trends.
In your relationships with others you are frank and honest, sometimes brutally so. It's not that you mean to be, but not everyone can take so much raw truth at one time. You enjoy physical activity and can grow restless without it. You have little regard for customary social etiquette and prefer to behave in a nonconventional manner. Existing rules of conduct are no more than a charade to you, and you refuse to play. You thoroughly enjoy socializing with your friends, but they must learn to take your blunt outspokenness.
Just like their ruler, Jupiter, Sagittarians can have a very nasty, thunder-and-lightning kind of temper. But once the storm passes, they return to their sunny selves; they don't hold grudges like Scorpions. In fact, they can be very philosophical about such outbursts and quickly identify a higher meaning to them. In fact, Sagittarians always look for a deeper meaning behind everything. They continually ponder over the secrets and great mysteries of the Universe.
Romantically, you seek a long-lasting and deep relationship. You must have a special close intimacy with your partner that transcends sex. Although you may spend your youth being somewhat promiscuous, in the long run you realize that casual sex is not satisfying to you. It is important that your lover help you grow rather than try to limit you.
Moon in Virgo
With the Moon in Virgo you are very conscious of keeping fit, both physically and mentally. You respect physical fitness and could even become obsessed with it, overindulging in exercise routines and far out diets. If this is the case with you, just be sure that you don't push your obsession on others. Remember, to each their own.
Mentally, Virgo Moons love to criticize and analyze everything. They will not only freely express their own opinions, but will also criticize others' opinions as well. Unless this leads to bigotry and single-mindedness, people with this Moon placement can be very intellectually stimulating. They also enjoy taking part in local, or even national, politics or social issues.
You make good, stable business partners and are willing to work hard toward your goals. Your ability to analyze and plan can make you a successful professional.
One drawback of this placement is the tendency to suffer in silence through unsatisfying relationships. This only prolongs the misery and creates bitterness in the relationship. Don't be afraid to speak up when you are feeling unhappy. It's no fun being a martyr.
Mercury in Capricorn
With Mercury in the sign Capricorn you are a deep, serious thinker. You have a very practical and methodical mind and are not afraid of a hard day's work. Although you may learn rather slowly, you can be sure that you will absorb your lessons thoroughly. You have a wonderful "matter of fact" manner and would be an excellent teacher or diplomat.
You rarely waste time with idle or foolish chatter and often find it hard to tolerate others who do. You take life very seriously (as is reflected in your dry wit) and rarely enjoy frivolous and lighthearted activities. When making plans you consider all possible angles and proceed with caution and perseverance.
You are very observant and try to see things from a realistic viewpoint. When others get lost in the minor details of a project, you're the one who brings the group back to the main point of discussion so progress can be made. Your senses are highly developed, and you make good use of them to experience all the intricacies of life. For instance, you can probably taste a meal and then list the spices it contains, or witness an event and then recall details other witnesses miss.
Since you usually feel more secure staying with the status quo rather than undergoing risky changes, others generally see you as conservative and conformist. It is important to you that you have a position of respect in your community. Your ambition and willingness to work hard for what you want often win you positions of authority, or give you the courage to build a business of your own.
Venus in Sagittarius
You are highly intuitive and sensitive to the needs of your loved ones. As a lover or friend you are sympathetic, kind, generous and optimistic. This can be inspiring to those around you, and some, especially children, will see you as a mentor. Your idealism and super sharp mind combine to make you very creative and imaginative.
Although you are an attentive mate, you also require freedom of movement. If you are a woman, you probably have chosen not to confine yourself to a career as full-time homemaker but instead have sought adventure and self-expression in the outside world. You believe in thoroughly enjoying life and yet have a philosophical outlook that reflects your inner strength and wisdom.
While you have a healthy sexual appetite, you do not engage in sex for its own sake. The principles and feelings behind the act are more important to you, and sex without emotional involvement would grow old quickly. Warmth and friendship are necessary for you to experience fulfillment in your sex life.
You appreciate an adventurous or unusual lover because you feel you have more to learn from them. Since your lovers are usually less cautious than you, you may play a stabilizing role in your relationships. You enjoy being chased and are an incurable romantic. Since you become bored easily, it is important that your lover be different enough from you to provide new outlooks on life.
Mars in Capricorn
You are highly ambitious and respect others with positions of authority. It is important to you that others see you as responsible and self-reliant. You often achieve your goals because you are so patient and persistent. Success is very important to you. It is important to you that the people you deal with fulfill their responsibilities.
You are very practical about your use of energy and resources. Very little goes to waste around you. Although you may warm up to physical activity slowly, you are very thorough about what you accomplish once you get started.
You seek a partner with Capricornian qualities, such as stability, ambition, and self-discipline. It is important to you that you be treated with respect in your relationships and can even have a paternal attitude toward your lover (no matter which sex you are). You need a lover who offers you security and who will be satisfied in a relationship that is somewhat structured.
Sexually, you tend to be faithful to your lover. You will be happier if you develop one relationship that can become long- lasting and secure. It will be doubly satisfying if you and your partner share a common goal or dream.
Jupiter in Capricorn
With your practical, organized, steadfast manner, you have the ability to attain great material success. You have the patience and perseverance to work hard for what you want, and you will keep trying long after others have given up. It is important to you that you have a good reputation in your community. You have a tendency to be too serious and somber (even as a child). Remember to make time for recreation and relaxation.
Saturn in Virgo
You are an industrious and efficient worker, and you have a sharp, analytical mind. With your keen attention to detail, you are excellent at making and carrying out intricate plans. Just be careful you don't get too involved in the minor details of life to see the larger picture clearly. You have a tendency to be shy and can be prone to moods of depression. Your greatest satisfaction in life will come from serving the needs of others.
Uranus in Gemini
(1941-1949)
You have a highly active mind and are an innovative thinker. With your talent for grasping the most abstract concepts, you learn new ideas quickly and easily and would be a good writer. Since your mental energies can become scattered, you will be most productive if you can focus on one project at a time. Make time to relax and sooth your nervous disposition to avoid physical illness.
Neptune in Libra
(1942-1957)
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.
Pluto in Leo
(1938-1958)
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.
North Node in Taurus
Your emotions are very intense, and you need a variety of creative outlets for this energy. During past lifetimes you have abused this energy to manipulate others and delved deeply into the darker sides of life, especially sex and witchcraft. Because you lost so much then, you're afraid to take risks now. In this lifetime your challenge is to set up your own set of values to live by and to learn self-sufficiency. While you may not have everything you want, you certainly have all that you need.
Chiron in Sagittarius
You are a deeply philosophical individual, and you hold firm to your beliefs (especially regarding religion and God). Visiting holy places is very uplifting for you, and you would enjoy traveling to foreign lands on spiritual pilgrimages. Although you are inspired to share your religious truths with others, you must remember to allow them to disagree with you without one of you having to be wrong.
Religion was a major influence in your early life (or a major lack). You were probably taught that those who did not share your family's beliefs were unenlightened or uneducated. As an adult, you may question your family's version of the truth and undertake a tireless quest to discover your own truth. You will search for personal meaning in everything you do in life.
Planets in Aspect
Sun opposite Uranus (Strength: 05.72)
You are somewhat nervous and irritable, and although it may be difficult for you, you need to relax as much as you can. As a matter of fact, it is mandatory for your physical health that you do. Because of your inner insecurities, your self-esteem is quite low. You doubt your own competency when faced with competition, yet you seem to draw others to you who will continually challenge you. In truth, you are exceptionally talented and are using others to draw this out. If you really want to emerge the victor, you can.
It is often difficult for you to get along with others. You can be highly opinionated, but are impatient with and critical of the opinions of others. Learn to listen to others' viewpoints as well as you expect them to listen to yours. Remember--if you knew all there is to know, there would be nothing left for you to learn. Accept the fact that the wisest person is one who recognizes how much he or she does not know.
In a career you would do well in the fields of education, social work or science. You are happiest in a line of work which allows you to exploit your rich creative resources while performing a valued service to society.
You are also competitive in your personal relationships. You are subject to radical swings in mood, which can alienate those closest to you--who, of course, bear the brunt of it. Friends who are not as high-strung as you seem boring, and you are impatient with their slowness. Although you are quick to make demands on others, you demand your own freedom. As a way of proving your freedom, you are often promiscuous. Just be sure to grant the same independence to those around you.
Moon trine Jupiter (Strength: 05.07)
You are optimistic and generous and find it easy to relate to others. In the worst of circumstances you can see the brighter side; your confidence and enthusiasm are infectious to those around you. You refuse to allow your life to remain complicated very long, and therefore solve your day-to-day problems quickly and without panic.
In a career you can be very creative and imaginative, and you would do well in such fields as public relations, civic affairs, social work or physical therapy. You would do well in any position which requires you to travel a great deal or to solve problems for others. You know how to set priorities and get things done. You are well informed on a variety of subjects and are a stimulating conversationalist.
You may find that others seek you out for advice when they need guidance or encouragement. This is because of the good example that you set with your own actions. Those around you are stimulated to develop their own potentials. You take on tasks with enthusiasm and optimism, no matter how burdensome they may seem to others. At the very least, your opinion is highly regarded because you have proven yourself to be a good advisor.
Chances are that you always allow some time to indulge yourself no matter how busy your schedule is. You enjoy working on projects that will benefit others, and this type of work would leave you with a warm sense of accomplishment.
In romance you are attracted to people of good moral character -- someone who is honest and sincere as well as spiritual. You love peace and harmony and need to share your life with another who is so inclined. Tension and pressure in your love life will cause you great distress. Your relationships tend to improve as time passes, and you have a strong devotion to your love.
Mercury trine Saturn (Strength: 04.64)
You are mentally alert and organized and are not shy about voicing your opinion. With your abundant creative talents, you can express yourself in a wide variety of ways. You have a natural talent for "turning lemons into lemonade" and can create opportunities for yourself if none present themselves. This creativity allows you to solve problems rather easily which would stump others.
You are very efficient in expending your energy and resources to the fullest advantage. You are self-confident and are often willing to take on tasks which others feel unable to perform. In times of pressure you are able to maintain a patient and calm attitude. You learn well from your life experiences and have a wonderful memory.
In a career you would do well in education, politics, architecture, management, science and research, archeology or writing. You have the enthusiasm and the intellectual power to handle the demands of these professions and will enjoy the creative opportunities they provide. You would also do well working with languages or in deciphering symbols and codes. Whatever work you undertake, you will certainly find fulfillment and deep meaning in your experiences.
You know your abilities and your limitations and are able to work within them. You pride yourself on your integrity and honesty and will go to great lengths to defend yourself if accused of indiscretion. Although you can tolerate a great deal in your friends, deceit is one thing which is not acceptable to you. You must be able to trust your friends and loved ones in order to have happy relationships.
Others will often come to you with their problems and will benefit from your good judgment and wisdom. Your later years will be very rewarding and you may find that you are drawn to writing at that time.
Jupiter trine Saturn (Strength: 04.16)
It is relatively easy for you to learn from the lessons life presents and to use this experience to plan more effectively for the future. It is quite likely that you will succeed in life, primarily because that is your intention. You are careful not to overextend yourself or to commit to obligations which exceed your capabilities. For this reason you establish a reputation for reliability and integrity.
You have a great deal of confidence in yourself and will plan well in order to achieve your goals. You would do well in a career in law, education, religion, finance, counseling (especially children) or physical therapy. With your natural talent for working well with others, you would be very effective in most occupations requiring public contact.
While this aspect gives you the ingredients you will need to succeed, it does not necessarily provide the motivation to take the steps to do so. In fact, this aspect can be expressed as laziness or apathy. The choice is ultimately yours.
If you choose, however, you can be an inspiration to others and act as a catalyst to spur them on to action. You are a good trainer and a "stern taskmaster" to your students, but they learn a great deal from you and highly respect you. Young children are particularly drawn to you, and many will see you as their mentor.
Moon conjunct Saturn (Strength: 03.23)
Emotionally you are somewhat cautious and defensive due to your need to protect your sensitive feelings. This is probably traceable to your childhood conditioning. Perhaps your parents (or at least the one parent who was the major authority figure in your home) disciplined you so severely that you decided you were not loved. Your early traumatic experiences with your parents left you with a residual negative attitude which leads you to assume that something will always go wrong.
You absorbed guilt from your parents during your formative years and must now cultivate a higher sense of self-esteem. You have difficulty forming close personal relationships because you expect that happiness will always elude you--and therefore it usually does. Learn to think more highly of yourself and then others will be more at ease with you. Your negative attitude about yourself and life in general alienates others.
It is quite likely that you will succeed professionally because you are able to look at situations with detachment and not become emotionally involved. You would be especially good in a position of management. You deal with others honestly and expect the same in return. As a supervisor, you expect high levels of efficiency and competency from those under your direction and will not hesitate to fire anyone who does not meet up to your standards.
In a career you would do well as a lawyer, doctor, judge, teacher or politician. You are able to inspire trust and respect in others and can assure them that you will protect their interests. At the very least, you can work as an employee of one of these professionals.
Emotionally you would be happiest with a partner who is serious and mature. You want to share your life with your mate on many levels--spiritually, socially as well as professionally. The main thing to you is that you have mutual respect and trust.
In health matters, be careful of injuries and problems with your back and your reproductive system. Keeping a positive attitude about life can definitely increases your chances of enjoying good health. Cultivate an optimistic outlook on life.
Mercury conjunct Jupiter (Strength: 02.80)
You have an insatiable curiosity and a constant desire to learn new things. As a matter of fact, you probably drove your parents to distraction with continuous questions as a child. Communication comes naturally to you, and you can express yourself convincingly. Since you are so well read, you can speak confidently without fear of correction. Intellectually you are very creative and ingenious, and you are inspired to develop your creative talents to their fullest.
In a career you would do well in education (especially history), philosophy, public relations, writing, the media and any job involving extensive travel. It would be relatively simple for you to become an expert in your chosen field. You seek to apply your skills toward making the world a better place. Don't waste these creative talents. The world needs them.
You value higher education and would benefit greatly from it. However, you are constantly seeking new experiences and may have trouble focusing on one subject for very long. Don't let this bother you; instead, develop self-discipline. Learning to focus your intellectual energies will increase your chances of success.
Others like to hear you speak on subjects on which you are knowledgeable. You have vast amounts of information in your head, and others admire your intellect. Just be careful to recognize when you have talked enough about a subject. Don't bore your listeners. Because you know so much about the world, it may be difficult for you to choose a path to follow. Learn to plan well for your endeavors in life.
Your health will suffer if you do not receive adequate rest and relaxation. Get away from the rat race every now and then. You'll be in a much better position to handle it when you return.
Neptune sextile Pluto (Strength: 02.69)
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.
Sun conjunct Mercury (Strength: 01.97)
You have very strong opinions and don't hesitate to state them without being asked. This can be irritating to people, especially since you tend to dismiss their own opinions as unimportant. You usually have the first and last word in any discussion. In your haste to be first, you may make decisions prematurely. This means you may have to retract what you've said later, and this is not easy for you. You don't like to admit you were wrong and can be very self-centered.
You are creative and could be a good leader if you would take the time to make good decisions. You need to take others' needs into consideration and to learn a little humility. At times you can be something of a "know-it-all," which can be very annoying to others. Try to cultivate some objectivity.
Communication comes naturally for you, and you can express yourself articulately. You love to give orders but may become frustrated if they are not followed. You are not above intimidating others to get their support. Express this aspect more positively by inspiring rather than threatening others. Your enthusiasm can be infectious, and you can work well with the public. You are good at making and carrying out plans.
In your love life, be careful of your tendency to misinterpret your partner's signals. Try to see yourself through their eyes during times of misunderstanding. Your partner should be able to take your directness and lack of diplomacy. You speak straight from the heart.
Mars square Neptune (Strength: 01.96)
Your attempts to assert yourself often result in turmoil for you and/or for others. Therefore, you swing from one extreme to the other--asserting your needs powerfully at times and at others slipping into a state of total apathy.
It would be best if you could be self-employed or at least manage to work alone in your occupation. Because of your need to serve others, you would do well in the field of medicine and healing or social services. This way you can assert yourself and serve others at the same time. Also, if you work alone you will have no one but yourself to blame when things go wrong, which may be difficult for you since you tend to point fingers at others.
You lead a somewhat sexually repressed life although your sexual needs are significant. You suffer from anxieties regarding your sexuality (probably carried over from parental conditioning around sex) and therefore find it difficult to find satisfaction in this area.
Also, you may be attracted to persons who are unavailable, perhaps because they are already married. And then you languish in guilt over fulfilling your desires with someone who does not belong to you. Sometimes you find it more convenient to see your lover as you wish them to be rather than as they really are. You tend to lower your standards when choosing a lover and end up with someone who is interested in you primarily for sex. You may feel bitter when you are disappointed in love, but you really have only yourself to blame for setting it up that way.
You can be accident-prone at times, and you should avoid occupations which require the use of heavy machinery and other mechanical devices. You are also more subject than most to infections and disease, so you should be very careful with your health. Watch your diet and hygienic practices.
Moon trine Mercury (Strength: 01.87)
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.
Venus square Saturn (Strength: 01.58)
It is not easy for you to relate well with others, and this may hinder your social relationships. In truth, you don't want to deal with the responsibility of a close personal relationship. This causes you to become defensive with those you love--you are afraid of the demands they will make upon you. This can be traced to an early rejection in life--possibly by a parent. Because of this rejection you built walls around yourself in order to avoid further hurt.
Perhaps you feel that you were not meant to enjoy happy relationships in your life. But if you will learn to accept others as they are and are willing to compromise, you can achieve social and domestic happiness. There is nothing different about experiencing difficulties in relating to others. Everyone goes through times of trouble--you are not alone in this.
Once you have learned to make concessions in your dealings with others, you will see that others are willing to do so. Your greatest lessons in life will be achieved through making adjustments to others. After all, everyone has their own idiosyncrasies to deal with--even you. Cultivate a more positive attitude toward life instead of feeling sorry for yourself. Otherwise, you will suffer physically from tension and anxiety through high blood pressure or other illnesses. Give of yourself instead of complaining about others' demands of you.
If you are to be successful in your career, you must learn to deal more easily with others. You can achieve great heights in this area if you are willing to compromise and accept others' shortcomings. You could succeed in a career in law, banking, insurance, real estate, or designing. You are well organized and exercise good judgment in your work. All you need to ensure success is to build up your own self-esteem. Others will admire your honesty and integrity.
In your love life you must learn to avoid destructive relationships. Approach your love affairs more realistically--don't expect too much of those you love. This sets you up for disappointment and convinces you that you are not destined for happiness in love. However, this can become a self-fulfilling prediction. Learn to enjoy your lover without making judgments or criticisms.
Sun trine Saturn (Strength: 00.61)
You are driven to succeed in life. You have an in-born ability to capitalize on opportunities. You know you are good at what you do, and this further increases your chance of success. Although you are not necessarily "lucky," you are very good at coming up with the right answers to the right questions.
The following are just some of the occupations in which you could excel: conservation, park and recreational management, architecture, land development, law, and politics. You have a knack for organization and are endowed with the patience necessary to persevere in your goals.
You would be happiest in a long-term relationship. You demand that your partner be sincere and self-disciplined, and you act as a stabilizing force in the relationship. You will always support your mate in achieving his or her own personal goals. This is because you are very secure in yourself and are not threatened by your loved one's achievements.
Balance of Elements and Modalities
Abundant Earth
You are in touch with the real world. More than others, you know where the rubber meets the road; persistent study has shown you how to make things happen in a practical sort of way. Your nature is well-suited to the adult world of responsibilities, which you master at a young age. Not impulsive with your resources, you would only start a business after careful study, but you would manage it well. You enjoy the satisfaction that comes not just from starting projects, but from finishing them. Your steady, organized approach is actually more productive in the long-run than is that of the quick, flashy types. You know how to establish a pace and keep it.
Do not let your awareness of the material world make you unappreciative of the spiritual plane that underpins our life here -- to which others may be more sensitive than you. Practicality is fine, but try to understand that dreams, feelings, and enthusiasms are also important and should not be squelched. Others might surprise you with what their optimistic risk-taking is able to achieve. You can be so cautious and reserved that some people find you conservative and dull. If you yourself become bored or depressed, admit that security isn't everything and try to be more spontaneous. Open up to the new and follow your bliss (in a careful sort of way).
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.
Lack of Air
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.
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.