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.

Aries is the first sign of the zodiac, the newborn consciousness. Natives of this sign often retain qualities associated with youth--such as innocence and naivete-- throughout their lives. Like an infant, Aries is conscious only of his or her own needs. These people demand immediate satisfaction of their needs and will throw "temper tantrums" if they don't get it.

This may seem very selfish, but look again. Also like a child, Aries is quick to reward those who serve them with warm smiles and special favors. They are not even aware that they are causing any inconvenience to anyone. And this innocence serves to mask his or her aggressiveness.

Again like a baby, Aries people seem to be fearless but are in fact very vulnerable. Even after getting burned these people will forget the hurt and go back to try again, always believing that this time will be different. What you see is what you get with Aries, and the only "smooth" thing about them is their ability to handle a crisis unruffled. They will be outspoken and honest with you, and they are also willing to fight for what they believe in. But you may never see them shed a tear; they'd rather die than be caught being "weak" (especially the men).

The Ram is also endlessly optimistic, daring and enterprising. Often he or she feels committed to some mission in life, usually supporting the underdog or promoting social change. They can be very effective in such endeavors because they won't let anyone stop them from attaining their goals. The lesson for Aries is to realize their personal goals and also cultivate some humility and diplomacy (like someone else who is believed to have been born under the sign of Aries--Joan of Arc).

Another challenge for Aries is to learn to use love wisely. Instead of using others' love for you to manipulate them to serve you, give love to others selflessly, expecting nothing in return. This is the point where the baby grows up, leaving behind the egocentric and demanding infant.

Most Aries receive a head injury at some time in their lives, usually incurred as a result of their own rash behavior. Physically, problem areas include the knees, stomach and skin. He or she may also be subject to dental problems, migraine headaches and kidney diseases. Natives of this sign should definitely avoid alcohol.

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

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

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

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

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

Pisces is the most difficult sign for Mercury, as the dreamy, foggy nature of Pisces interferes with Mercury's rational and logical thinking processes. Since Mercury rules communication, it also indicates problems in this area. You may find it difficult to express your ideas with clarity and precision, and at times it may seem as though you're trying to talk under water. Avoid indulging in emotional mind games, such as excessive worrying, negative thinking, and regrets over the past.

You have a strong intuition and may follow it more often than you do logical reasoning. As a matter of fact, you may be annoyed by people who continually demand that everything be logical. Your strong imagination and psychic tendencies contribute to your love of fantasy and metaphysical subjects. You also have a talent for poetry and creative writing, as well as music.

With your extreme sensitivity, your emotional states have an overwhelming influence on your thought processes, which sometimes prevents clear thinking and makes it more difficult for you to cope with day-to-day life challenges. Strive to maintain a positive attitude toward life. Negative thoughts only lead to depression and worry and generally tend to immobilize you, making it more difficult for you to solve your real-world problems. Avoid a tendency to see things the way you want them to be rather than the way they really are. It only leads to rude awakenings.

Your mind can be chameleon-like, and you readily adopt different ideas depending on the beliefs of the person you are with. You are so "wide open" mentally that you sometimes confuse your beliefs with those of others around you. You make your judgments based on emotional reaction rather than logic and reasoning. You make judgments for personal reasons and find it impossible to imagine anything beautiful being produced by someone you dislike, or anything ugly being done by someone you love.

With Venus in Aries, you have a naive, impulsive approach to love. If you are not careful to take time to get to know someone, you may marry for pure physical attraction rather than for love and commitment. Since you tend to act impulsively in relationships, you can sometimes be inconsiderate of the feelings of others.

Your desire nature is very intense, and you desire a direct and impulsive lover. Although you are romantic, you are not necessarily subtle. You seek immediate gratification of your needs--in effect, move in for the kill. If a potential lover shows no interest, you will not wait around until they do. You approach each new love with enthusiasm and joy, enjoying every moment for itself.

Because you are harder to "tie down" than the average person, you would be better off with a lover who is more stable and patient than you. They would serve as an anchor to keep you still long enough to appreciate being grounded in a love relationship. They must be able to see that you are not really fickle, but rather childishly enthusiastic about life.

You are "in love with love" and are frequently disappointed when your torrid romances don't last. Instead of jumping into relationships head first, you should learn to be patient and really get to know your partner before giving your heart away. It would be best for you to choose a partner who is more cautious than you are and to let them set the pace of the relationship.

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 highly intuitive and tolerant of differences in others. With your natural ability for working with groups, you could inspire others to help bring about humanitarian changes in society. You are an excellent diplomat and can help smooth over differences between groups of seemingly incompatible people. You have a natural talent for occult knowledge, for you recognize the existence of forces beyond those you can see, feel and measure.

You have tremendous self-discipline and stamina, and you do not waste your energy on needless tasks. When making plans, you are very practical and careful to be well prepared. Sometimes your goals may seem so important to you that you overlook others' needs to achieve their goals as well. Be tolerant and forgiving of others, even if they are not as "together" as you are. You have a keenly developed mind; your challenge in this lifetime is to develop good relations with others.

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

You are 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.

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

You have many friends from all walks of life, but few close ones. During many lifetimes you have worked with groups toward positive change, and now you feel most effective as a member of a larger team. Your challenge is to develop your own individual will and strength without relying on your friends for help. For greatest satisfaction, find ways to satisfy your own ego and still serve the needs of humanity. Dare to risk your freedom by becoming emotionally involved; relate straight from your heart rather than intellectually.

You are highly sensitive and intuitive, and probably have keen psychic abilities. With your strong sense of compassion, healing comes naturally to you, and you may enter a career in the healing arts. In your personal and professional lives, you tend to take on the feelings of those around you, and at times it may be necessary for you to get away and find alone time to "find yourself" again.

You are highly idealistic, and you have a sincere desire to somehow help make the world a better place. You truly want to see the best in everyone and everything, and for this reason you can sometimes be misled or deceived. Be willing to question the truth of what someone tells you if your intuition tells you something is not right. Listen to your inner guidance, and you will always appreciate the underlying lessons in life's daily events.

You are very sensitive mentally and emotionally, and often suffer from feelings of anxiety over problems around you. You are very intolerant of social injustice and want to help resolve unsatisfactory situations. Although you are a competent person, you need outside verification of this and may set up problems in your life for you to solve to prove you can "handle it."

Learn to be more patient with yourself and others. The resolution you seek cannot be had overnight. Don't jump to conclusions in any situation before you have the whole picture. This quality makes it difficult for you to get along with others at times. Cultivate a spirit of compromise and patience. This will get you far in your career.

You would do well in a career in medicine, research, chemistry, or teaching. Once you have learned to compromise more and argue less, you will be able to achieve your goals. Remain aware of the needs and feelings of others and be careful not to hurt anyone else through your actions. Learn to mind your own business when your interference is not welcomed. Others will appreciate it.

In your love life you again must learn to compromise. Love is a 50/50 arrangement, and once you realize this you will be able to maintain a successful relationship. You would be most satisfied with a mate with whom you share life goals and ambitions. This way you can work together in unity.

Take time away from your many responsibilities in life to relax. Money and financial security is important, but so is your health. People love you for who you are, not what you have.

Without intending to, you seem to put others on the defensive. It surprises you when others take offense at your words or deeds, and you often refuse to see that it is indeed you who has prompted their response. You have a flair for drama when it comes to competition and may set up walls between yourself and others for the purpose of protecting your interests when in fact no one is threatening you. Others see your actions as illogical and unjustified.

You are very intense sexually and may use this quality to maintain the upper hand in your relationships. Just be careful about abusing your control over others. If you use this power against others, you will most certainly have it used against you. The most healthy use of this energy is to apply it to the task of bringing about social reform. This allows you to approach the issue of power from a spiritual point of view. Even if you do choose this route, you are likely to encounter opposition from others in positions of power who will use their money and authority to hinder your efforts.

One difficult lesson with this aspect is to learn to compromise. You are intensely aware of the awesome power you hold in your hands, and it is very tempting to just mow others down rather than try to reach an agreement. Just remember that you will suffer the consequences if you choose this tactic. You must be aware of and respect others' rights and needs. With this aspect you are quite likely to alienate others no matter which path you choose. But it is better if you alienate those who deserve it.

In your personal life, you will encounter problems in close intimate relationships. This will be increased by your tendency to be demanding of loved ones. Be careful of money problems, power struggles and jealousy in your relationships. It is also possible that you will encounter opposition regarding an inheritance or your credit rating.

You have an extremely active mind and always seem hungry for new information. Although you have a multitude of incredible creative ideas and may begin many projects, you rarely complete them. You don't have the patience to devote to it; there are too many other things to initiate. It is difficult to win an argument with you because you have very strong opinions and are well informed on your subjects.

With your high level of energy, you can excel at anything which you truly enjoy doing and can stick with. You are good at expressing your thoughts, so you may enjoy communications, writing, journalism, drama, teaching, law, or public relations. In any profession, you will need to cultivate a little patience and humility. Don't become known as a "know- it-all." Be willing to be as active a listener as you are a talker.

Try to be considerate of others and hear their thoughts out without interrupting, no matter how excited or enthusiastic you are. Your mind is racing faster than the speed of light, and this can have a dizzying effect on others. It can cause you to suffer physically because of the strain it places on your nervous system.

Another of the lessons of this aspect is to learn to be willing to admit you are wrong. It is not easy for you to say, "I am sorry," and this makes it difficult for those close to you to forgive your transgressions. If you are rejected by someone you love, you don't let it destroy your life. You just look for someone else who will be "better" for you, not realizing that you probably brought the rejection on yourself. While this prevents you from having to be "wrong" or to make a "mistake," it also prevents you from learning from your experiences and results in your making the same mistake again in the next relationship.

You seem to enjoy "debating" with your lover--even more so than with strangers. Just be sure your partner agrees with you and does not take your mental exercise too personally. This can lead to defensiveness on their part and a widening of the distance between you.

You will encounter much outside interference in your life. Don't run from these problems, but face them head-on. Your tremendous intellectual skill will help you overcome them. You are ready to take on anyone in mental combat and fear no opponent. Your innate intuition also allows you to have the upper hand in competition.

You can succeed in anything you undertake. You may be drawn to the fields of education, law, religion, politics, travel or even the occult (Uranus rules astrology). You value education highly and see it as a key to success.

Be careful, though, not to abuse your authoritative power. This will alienate your closest friends. Try to understand others' limitations and allow for them.

You enjoy sexual experimentation and can be quite impulsive in the bedroom. You need to feel you are free within the relationship and will not stay with a partner who restricts you. You would be able to handle an "open marriage" with the right partner, provided that the situation is handled truthfully and with consideration.

You may have only a few friends, but what you lack in number you make up in quality. Your friends (and lovers) must respect themselves in order to earn your respect. You are a loyal friend and would never let down another who is depending on you.

You have a fantastic memory and could use it well in such careers as: management, politics, public relations, law, education, or even engineering. You seek a position of authority and would be very fair with your underlings--as long as they lived up to their part of the deal. You look for a well-developed sense of responsibility in those with whom you work.

You may appear to be conservative to those around you, but the truth is that you have a good amount of common sense. You are not overly cautious, just careful. For this reason you are also very law-abiding. In making decisions you will examine all options carefully before acting.

Friends enjoy your company and the sense of well-being they derive from your emotional stability. This is a quality that can also help children to grow and develop their own stable foundation, and you would be a kind disciplinarian as a parent.

Chances are that your more satisfying love affairs will come later in life after you have reached a height of maturity. You behave responsibly in your relationships and expect the same of your partners.

Your emotions (the Moon) and your ego (the Sun) are diametrically opposed to each other, and this results in a conflict between these two sides of yourself. This leads to difficulty in relating to others, as your inner conflict is projected into your relationships. You often act impulsively and then regret it later. It's hard for you to accept life's little failures at first, but you eventually learn that they are the essence of life and learning.

Often your need to assert your own individuality conflicts with your duties and obligations to loved ones. Although you would rather they support your individual expression, they somehow leave you feeling guilty--as though you have abandoned them for your own whimsical pursuits.

You must learn to "cut the cord" with your past and to live in the present. Take charge of defining and achieving your life's goals. Don't wait for opportunity to find its way to your door. Don't pout when things don't work out your way. And remember to take some time out for yourself-- a constantly hectic pace is not healthy for you.

Relationships are very important to you, and you need a partner who understands you (and loves you anyway). Your mate must also be your friend, and he or she must love you deeply and support you in your goals in life. They must be able to inspire you to recognize and develop latent talents and bolster you in times of weakness. Of course, such a person is rare; be willing to give what you need to receive.

This aspect indicates that you are highly creative and have a flair for dramatic communication. Since you have a highly developed intuitive sense, you can understand others' motivations in their dealings with you. You are highly intelligent and very sensitive, and you have a strong sense of social responsibility. You have natural artistic talent and the imagination required to successfully implement it.

You enjoy a warm and friendly social life, and others find you a fascinating partner in conversation. You are a very persuasive speaker and have a natural feel for what will stimulate your audience. Rather than get caught up in superficial matters, you prefer to focus on life's important issues. You are impatient with social injustices and are hopeful that others will become spiritually aware enough to help solve them.

In your career you could do well in many areas because of your talents and your easy-going temperament. Because of your ability to adapt well, you can do a good job in any environment. You tolerate the imperfections of others and do not make impossible demands on co-workers or employees. Others are inspired by your unfailing hope and optimism. You are well suited to a career in writing, art, music, design or social work.

In your love life you prefer a mate who is refined and respectable. Because your inner life is so satisfying, you are rarely lonely. While you enjoy the company of people whom you respect, you do not need social contacts in order to be happy.

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.

Although you may not give yourself credit for it, you are very sensitive and have a highly active imagination. These are valuable talents, but they get lost in your mad dash to do everything at once. Slow down and do things one step at a time. Certainly there are some things that can wait till tomorrow. Set realistic priorities and fulfill them; don't expect too much of yourself or others.

You are anxious to receive the approval of others and will go out of your way to impress them with your dedication. Be careful that others do not take advantage of this quality by assigning you responsibilities with little or no compensation. It's O.K. if not everyone likes you. What's most important is that you like yourself.

In a career you would do well in any artistic field. Perhaps you would work best alone where your imagination could run wild and your creative talents flow unhindered. This would also remove the pressure of living up to the expectations of superiors or co-workers.

In your love life you are apt to encounter repeated disappointments. Be careful not to play the victim and allow yourself to be used. Be sure you can trust your partner before diving into a love affair. You are very yielding in matters of the heart and are vulnerable in this area.

This combination indicates that you have unrealistic fears about your personal incompetence and lack of achievement. You become emotionally upset about matters over which you have no control and for which you certainly hold no guilt. Negative environmental conditions can lead to depression; it brings out your own doubts about your competence in dealing with responsibility.

Any underachievement on your part is actually related to your lack of self-love. You avoid challenges and can grow to believe that you couldn't accomplish anything anyway. Remember, you must fail every now and then just to find out how you can succeed.

Instead of withdrawing to escape responsibility, face your competition in order to sharpen your own skills. As you begin to overcome your self-imposed fears and succeed in competition, your self-confidence will increase, which will in turn lead to greater success.

In your love life, attempt to see your lover with a healthy measure of objectivity. You have a tendency to overidealize your love affairs and can confuse your idealized view with reality. This can lead to disillusionment and disappointment.

Be sure to be open and honest with your mate, and be willing to come down to earth to work things out. Guard against jealousy and a tendency to fabricate elaborate scenarios based upon unfounded suspicions. It is imperative that you have mutual trust in your relationships.

You are highly perceptive and can detect insincerity or dishonesty in others. Because you are kind and sympathetic, others come to you with their problems and you always have a patient ear. You have the ability to balance your needs for both spiritual growth and physical achievement and can usually manage to do both simultaneously.

Because you are driven to serve others, you would do well in social work, medicine and healing, law, or physical therapy. As a healer you would treat the spiritual as well as physical ailments of your patients. You would also be a good therapist or counselor.

This combination is also common in the charts of actors, dancers or others who are a part of the theatrical process. You have excellent timing and a flair for drama which touches others. Others find you magnetic, charming and very sociable.

You prefer an uncomplicated yet stimulating love life and are a warm and tender lover. You are honest and sincere with loved ones, although you are quick to cut ties if you feel that interest is declining. The flush of romantic love may fade, but your former lovers will always respect you. You can inspire your lover and bring much joy into his or her life.

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.

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.

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