
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 Aries
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.
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 Aries
You are an impulsive and spontaneous thinker, and you must develop greater patience and self-control in order to use your quick mind to its fullest potential. There seems to be no limit to your bright ideas, but you are not so strong on discipline and follow through, so that you start many projects but finish very few. You enjoy debate and argument, and you can have a sharp tongue.
Others find you witty and entertaining, and indeed you have a talent for "thinking on your feet." You may be quick- tempered, especially with others who cause you delay or opposition, thus curbing your spontaneous style. Your mind moves very quickly, and you often act impulsively without considering all of the possible repercussions of your deeds. One of your greatest challenges is to develop greater concentration and self-control.
Sound has a strong effect on you and soft music helps soothe your nerves when you feel frazzled. With your keen senses of sight and hearing, you are very observant. You are also very sensitive to smells and cannot tolerate foul odors. Your sense of touch is not as well developed, and you will have to work at it to become dexterous.
You have definite ideas about what you do and do not want, and at times you may insist that your way is the only way. Like all good warriors (ruled by Aries), you are alert and ready for battle should the need arise. However, you are at a loss for diplomatic skills during times of peace. The more self-discipline you develop, the less conflict you will have in your life.
Venus in Pisces
You are highly emotional and like to be "tuned in" to your lover's needs. As a lover you are very gentle and caring, and you seek a lover who offers you the same treatment. With Venus in Pisces, you tend to be attracted to "stray puppies" -- people who need to be loved and saved from their sorry lot in life. Just be careful that you don't take on the problems of others to the point that they become your own. Other people need the chance to learn and grow through solving their own problems.
Since you tend to idealize your mate instead of seeing their bad qualities as well as their good, you set yourself up for disappointment in love by expecting your partner to be perfect. Once you commit yourself to a relationship, you become very dedicated. Just be careful that you do not allow your partner to mistreat you. There is no need for you to be a martyr to love.
Sensitivity and compassion are qualities that you appreciate in a lover. You especially would like to have a lover who can intuit your needs psychically so that you don't even have to articulate them. But be realistic--your partner doesn't have a crystal ball. Be willing to communicate directly at least part of the time.
You may carry karmic baggage from other lives into this lifetime. This placement has produced many martyrs and sacrificial lambs. Your partner should be someone whom you feel you can truly trust, because you are prone to deception in matters of the heart. You are a tender and sensitive lover, and you seek spiritual rather than just sexual union with your mate.
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 Sagittarius
With Jupiter in Sagittarius, its home sign, you are honest, forthright and candid, and have a youthful and optimistic attitude toward life. You enjoy adventure and travel and have a strong curiosity about foreign lands and cultures. With your strong sense of idealism, you can inspire others to build the courage to make needed changes in order that they may grow. You are interested in philosophy, religion and spiritual matters and would make an excellent teacher.
Saturn in Taurus
Your caution, patience, concentration and willingness to work long and hard to achieve your goals have the potential to bring you great success. You are careful with your money and may over-emphasize material possessions if you're not careful. Those close to you may find you are sometimes hard to reach, since your feelings are usually controlled and your mood serious. Although you believe your career is the highest priority in your life, a stable home life will bring you the greatest peace of mind.
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 Sagittarius
(1970-1984)
You are philosophical and even prophetic about societal change. You have a strong love for freedom and a restless optimism about the future. Since you have clairvoyant abilities, you can gain knowledge from your dreams and visions. You will fight religious and moral fanaticism.
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 Aquarius
You are extremely self-confident and optimistic about life. During many lifetimes, you have occupied a position of success in society, perhaps even been a member of royalty. During this lifetime you will learn to put aside your substantial ego and to consider the needs of the larger society of which you are a member. In order to achieve your greatest happiness, your actions must be motivated by a desire to bring about humanitarian change rather than a desire to receive personal praise for your efforts.
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
Mars square Uranus (Strength: 05.81)
You have tremendous drive and a strong need to pursue your goals unhindered. At times this drive can override your better judgment and you regret your impulsive acts. Learn to exercise more self-control; look at all the details before making a major move. Make it a habit to get your contracts in writing--and as many guarantees as you can.
And don't be disappointed if you can't make all your dreams come true tomorrow. Although you may not always reach the epitome of success on your projects, learn to be thankful for the small, measured steps you take toward realizing your goals. Just because you don't see immediate and overwhelming results, this does not mean that your effort was wasted.
Learn to be patient and you will achieve a great deal more. It may take a while to achieve your objectives, but you will maintain them much longer. First, it is important to lay down a solid foundation. This ensures that whatever you build up in your life will be more permanent. Remember--everything in moderation.
In your love life you are afraid of the emotional responsibility which accompanies major commitments such as marriage. You have strong desires, however, and you are a romantic at heart. Learn to be responsible in affairs of the heart. In the meantime, your partner will have to be satisfied with a "live-in lover" situation while you avoid tying the knot.
Be careful not to act impulsively when dealing with machinery. By all means, observe all safety rules. Don't take on more than you can realistically handle--if in doubt, avoid it. If you find yourself in a supervisory position on the job, don't push your employees too hard. You cannot compare their motivation level to your own.
Sun square Mars (Strength: 05.73)
This aspect indicates that you are a warrior at heart. When you encounter conflict, you are not hesitant to meet it head-on. Indeed, you may even look for trouble if it doesn't find you (especially during harsh transits to your Sun or Mars). It is hard for you to take a back seat to anyone; you'd rather run things yourself. Your forcefulness alone will not earn you the right to lead others. A little patience and understanding will earn you the trust every leader needs. Learn to admit that you are not an expert on everything and to ask advice of others, even "underlings."
You could succeed in the fields of teaching, writing, law, medicine and healing, police or military service, or competitive sports. Since you value your own freedom and want to be in control, you would perhaps be happier as your own boss. You have great admiration for those who have accomplished their goals in life. In order to succeed in business, however, you must learn to be a good listener.
If other aspects in your natal chart provide the self-discipline, patience and diplomacy that this aspect lacks, you can learn to consider the consequences of your actions before taking them. Once you can exercise restraint and self-control in your life, you will be able to accomplish a great deal with the creative energy and high ambition of this Sun/Mars combination.
Remember, what you get out of a situation (or a relationship) depends on what you put into it. Before becoming defensive with others, be sure you really understand the situation. Sometimes this aspect operates unconsciously so that instead of picking fights with others, you will draw such behavior to you while denying that you are a catalyst.
Sun opposite Uranus (Strength: 05.53)
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.
Venus square Neptune (Strength: 05.39)
You have tremendous creative abilities, and this is either a blessing or a curse in your life, depending on whether you find the appropriate creative outlet for this energy. One of your difficulties in doing this lies in the fact that you aren't comfortable in a highly competitive environment. If at all possible, it would be best for you to be self-employed and, preferably, work alone much of the time. You are highly sensitive to stressful situations. Tension and frustration are just plain unhealthy for you.
Another of your difficulties in life is that you insist on seeing people and situations through rose-colored glasses. You want so much for everything to be wonderful, that you refuse to see it any other way. Of course, this can cause continual problems in your personal relationships. With time and maturity, you will learn to be sure those offers are as incredible as they seem, and beware of those who would like to take advantage of you. You won't be casting aspersions on anyone's character simply by insisting that you know all the facts, or know them better, before making a solid commitment. And it will save you a lot of heartache in the long run.
You need to improve your judgment in the area of money and material possessions as well. Be careful to see your financial situation clearly, or you'll end up in debt over your head. Avoid buying on credit any more than necessary.
Moon trine Uranus (Strength: 04.59)
You have an insatiable curiosity and are constantly seeking new ways to broaden your knowledge. Mentally, you are very sharp and absorb information like a sponge. You seek a deeper meaning behind all things in life and are not happy with a superficial explanation.
You have a vivacious personality and therefore attract many friends. While you enjoy sharing your opinions with others, you are also a very good listener and therefore do not alienate others. Because you are so well-informed, you make an excellent conversationalist and are at your best in a debate.
Early in life you learned that you can cope with any situation that confronts you. This allows you to accept changes in your life that would be very threatening to others. You have a deep respect for authority but will seek to expose any who abuse their position of authority over others.
In a career you will find great satisfaction working with groups. You would do well as a teacher, politician or social worker. You are a competent and effective public speaker and can stimulate the desired positive responses in your audience.
You live your life with an eye toward the future and want to do your part to make life a little better for everyone, not just the chosen few. Others will seek you out and will admire the example you set in your own life. You have a deep spiritual wisdom that you may not even be aware of, but others are able to sense it and come to you for advice.
Metaphysical or occult studies would be a good area for study. You do not shy away from unpleasant truths that you may encounter in such fields and could even enter into the practice of metaphysical sciences as a profession.
In your love life, you need a mate who can function at your spiritual level. The worst possible mate for you would be one who bores you. This will most certainly lead to a dissolution of the relationship.
Sun trine Jupiter (Strength: 03.23)
You are a very generous person--toward yourself as well as others. Your optimism and self-confidence inspire others, and they find you a comfort to be around. Therefore, others often come to you with their problems in order to be reassured by your positive attitude. Children are especially drawn to you.
You are blessed with the gift of creativity, but you must provide the impetus to use it constructively. This aspect can give you an erroneous feeling that everything will be fine, even if you don't take any action to make it so. For this reason, you may have a somewhat lazy attitude toward life--unless other aspects in your chart provide the needed motivation to put your creative ideas into action.
Since you are not inclined to work in a hectic atmosphere, you would do best in an occupation in the creative arts. You could succeed in education, writing, philosophy, law, medicine, theater or working with animals. You prefer a career which does not make excessive demands upon you. You do not seek out challenges but prefer to be left to your own creative projects.
It is generally easy for you to get along well with others. You are not overly discriminating when it comes to choosing your friends, and therefore you have associates from all walks of life. You prefer simple people and will give freely of yourself to your loved ones. For this reason, you must be cautious of those who would seek to take advantage of your generous nature.
In your love life you are direct and to the point. You seek a mate who is somewhat sophisticated, moral, and who has good taste. Crass individuals turn you off, as do those who have a negative attitude toward life. You admire common sense and an understanding nature much more than a high education or social status.
Jupiter conjunct Neptune (Strength: 02.54)
With this aspect you are somewhat of a gambler, taking risks in life as well as in your personal relationships. You hand out trust without discrimination and are eternally surprised when others do not live up to your expectations. You confide in friends who cannot keep secrets and then feel betrayed when they share them with others.
As you grow older and learn many hard lessons around the issue of trust, you gradually will improve your judgment. You have a deep spiritual understanding of every human being's obligation to the race as a whole, and you are eternally optimistic about human nature. You are quick to give others the benefit of the doubt, even though your instincts will tell you the truth.
You would derive much satisfaction from a career in which you serve society as a whole. Education and medicine are obvious choices, as are various social service agencies. You may even be attracted to the Peace Corps or VISTA, or some other "missionary" group. You will find fulfillment in bringing love and understanding to those who need it most.
In your love life you must be especially careful that others do not take advantage of your tolerant and forgiving nature. Remember that you deserve to have a partner who will love you and who is also capable of receiving love. Don't be too quick to envision yourself at the altar when you begin a relationship. Take your time to build it and allow it to develop slowly. This way it will last longer.
With this aspect you may be tempted to use escapist tactics when confronted with harsh realities in life. Avoid drugs, cults and gambling.
Venus square Jupiter (Strength: 01.93)
Any Jupiter contacts to Venus indicate that you never have a shortage of possible love or sex partners in your life. With the square, you may wish at times that you did. You must learn to practice discrimination and keep high standards in your choice of a partner. Be yourself and you will attract those who are best for you.
You are generous when it gets you something in return. Don't try to justify not helping someone by believing that they wouldn't have appreciated it anyway. Learn to give unconditionally without expecting a return. It all comes back, you know, whether it's from the same person or not. Helping others makes you feel good, which is important if you are to maintain a positive outlook in life.
Guard against any tendency to be careless about responsibilities. You like for things to go your way and can be hard to deal with when they don't. In confrontations you may feel that if the other person only understood you, there would be no problem.
You would do well in any occupation which utilizes communication skills. Be careful not to be defensive on the job. People are not all out to take advantage of you. Give them a chance and you'll find they are willing to meet you halfway. There's no need to be suspicious of a sincerely extended helping hand.
Be careful that you can afford to indulge yourself in the finer things in life before you spend the money. Also, be careful not to over-indulge in food and develop a weight problem. The best diet for you would be one low in carbohydrates. Get lots of rest and take frequent breaks while working.
Mercury inconjunct Pluto (Strength: 01.13)
You feel an overwhelming sense of responsibility, probably due to early parental conditioning. As a child you may have felt that you always got stuck with the worst duties and chores, so you learned to dive in and determinedly finish your tasks to get it over with. As an adult this behavior can become obsessive.
After a while you could begin taking on chores assigned to others just because you can't tell the difference between their responsibilities and yours. On the job, be careful not to get involved in others' projects; this can lead to arguments if others feel you are trying to interfere. It's not that you are intentionally nosy, you just tend to get involved rather easily.
You have incredible intellectual capabilities and could excel in such fields as: research, analysis, medicine, chemistry, or even detective work. Your determination and persistence can really pay off in these areas. No detail will escape you. Your natural psychic abilities can also assist you in these areas. As a boss you are difficult to work for because you demand nothing less than perfection from your employees.
You admire others who are involved in activities that benefit society as a whole. And when someone does you a personal favor, you always remember it and return it in kind. You are sincere with those around you and expect the same in return. When someone disappoints you or fails to appreciate you, you can become overly critical, cold and vindictive toward them.
Be sure not to overcommit yourself in your drive to succeed; overexertion and stress can cause you to be nervous and irritable, and this can affect your physical health. Take time now and then to "get away from it all" and break from the routine. Take up a hobby, volunteer for a social organization, work with kids. If you can expend your excess energy by helping others, you will feel very gratified.
Sun sextile Moon (Strength: 01.12)
For the most part, your life is peaceful and happy. You have many friends and generally get along well with family members and associates. You do not allow yourself to get stuck in the past or to live entirely in the future but instead are able to strike a balance between the two. However, you do have a talent for learning from past mistakes in order that you don't repeat them.
You are not afraid to assert yourself when you feel it is necessary, although you usually manage to do so in a way that is easy for others to accept. You are always willing to compromise in your dealings with others and therefore are generally an easy person to get along with. You truly practice the Golden Rule of "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you," and for this reason those around you respect you and feel comfortable dealing with you. You don't judge others harshly and instead allow them their flaws and imperfections.
Although you have a strong ego, you are not willing to step on others' feelings in order to achieve your goals. You are a master at communicating your feelings and intentions to others, and others respect you because it is obvious that you have a great deal of self-confidence. Also, others feel comfortable around you because you always look upon them as equals, no matter what their social status or level of experience may be.
Your chances for success in your chosen career are quite good, and you would be very happy working for yourself, especially if you can work from your home. You have an endless database of new ideas and creative suggestions, and others will appreciate your versatility on the job. And since you are willing to make compromises in order to get along with others, you enjoy pleasant relationships with your employer and coworkers. You always have time to listen to another's problems, and others freely place their trust in you.
You had a healthy relationship with your parents as a child, and this left you well prepared to deal successfully with others. You can pass on your optimistic outlook on life to your own children, and they will learn a great deal from watching the example you set.
Mercury sextile Venus (Strength: 00.64)
You have little problem getting along with others because of your willingness to compromise. Friends appreciate your good nature and your social grace. You are very careful not to offend others, although you will not agree with someone when you know they are wrong. You have the ability to state your opinions in such a way that you threaten no one.
Though you are not violently argumentative, you are a good debater. Even in personal conversations, you converse with confidence and are able to back up what you say with facts. As a matter of fact, public speaking would be a good career choice for you, as could the dramatic arts. You could also be a good writer and have an in-born talent for expressing yourself.
You are intimidated by intense competition and may prefer to work alone or with small groups. You can inspire your co- workers with your good judgment and ability to keep peace through compromise.
You have the ability to turn ideas into income and should not be afraid to pursue your dreams. Just be careful that you do not expect others to take your risks for you. Instead, minimize your risks by researching your idea thoroughly before investing. If you feel apprehensive about this, stick to investments that bring short-term results instead of tying up your cash for long periods of time.
Verbal communication will play a major role in your personal relationships. You will use your verbal skills in lovemaking, enticing your lover with descriptions of your sexual intentions toward him or her. This would be a healthy way to live out your sexual fantasies.
Balance of Elements and Modalities
Abundant Fire
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.
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.