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.

Scorpio is the most intensely emotional of all signs, but you rarely see any outward evidence of the smoldering volcano within them. They are masters at self-control and can usually maintain a cool exterior; but when the volcano finally blows its top, the explosion is quite violent. Scorpios are well known for carrying grudges for generations and for planning revenge for wrongs done against them by others. Yet they are also famous for their psychic abilities and healing talents. They also have a reputation for being possessive, jealous and suspicious in their relationships.

Despite their calm exterior, Scorpios are very sensitive emotionally and are easily hurt. But rather than running away to hide, Scorpions are likely to strike back when attacked. They have such a tremendous depth of feeling that it often scares them. If you look into a Scorpio's eyes, you can see the intensity in their gaze--it seems as though they can see into your very soul. And they are likely to tell you what they see, whether you ask their opinion or not.

One of the greatest lessons for Scorpio to learn is tolerance. This sign is high on compassion and sensitivity, but persons born under this sign can readily see and are impatient with the weaknesses in others. Scorpios also will not tolerate superficiality. They look for depth in all aspects of their lives.

Natives of this sign have a profound appreciation for deep, hidden secrets. And their own private lives are also kept secret from the general public. Others often consider them to be loners, but in reality they are just discriminate about who they admit to their inner circle. When they love someone, they throw themselves into it completely. Ditto when they hate someone, and there is rarely a gray area in between for Scorpio.

Sexually, Scorpios are intensely passionate (the sign itself rules orgasmic sex). In relationships they must avoid manipulating their partner, for they will always want to be the one in control. Once they find the right mate, their relationship will be a very emotionally intense one, even though most people won't know it.

Individual freedom and self-expression are important to you, and you are full of new ideas. However, although you may be good at working up enthusiasm in others to carry your ideas through, you often lack the patience and perseverance to carry through on a project alone. You are likely to promise a great deal and then not be able to deliver when the time arrives.

In your career you are attracted to positions of authority, and you often achieve them. Be sure you're not all talk and no action, or you will find yourself in a position that you are not qualified for. Pay close attention to details and learn to apply yourself to one specific path and not get distracted along the way. Otherwise you may find that you have to struggle to hold onto a high position in life once you have achieved it.

Moon in Aries people are also known for their fiery tempers, although you quickly get over it. Be careful that you don't become self-centered and conceited in your domestic life. If you are not able to succeed in your chosen career, you may substitute repeated sexual "conquests." Your love life is not likely to be very stable. Try to curb your impulsiveness and consider your partner's needs in love relationships.

You have many friends, and they find your enthusiasm for life contagious. You are usually the life of the party, and nothing seems to keep you down for very long. Although you may be short on patience and prudence, you have lots of pride and self-esteem.

Others are impressed by your rational, well-balanced mind, and you can be a persuasive public speaker. It is important to you to have a harmonious social life, so you choose your friends carefully. Since you are so interested in maintaining harmony and balance, you always try to see both sides in any situation. If you're not careful, this can result in chronic indecision.

Others enjoy speaking to you since you always seem willing to see their point of view. You are a natural mediator; however, it can be difficult to maintain neutral ground in a disagreement between others. Be careful not to put yourself in the position of judging which of your friends is right or wrong.

You are very sensitive to your surroundings and are offended by harsh words or vulgar behavior. Unpleasant odors, sounds and sights are disruptive to you, and you will strive to have a clean, pleasant and beautiful home. If not careful, you could become downright fussy, or you could use your extreme aesthetic sensitivity to create works of art or beautiful music.

Love is a subject which is on your mind a lot, and you are continually seeking progressive change in your relationships. Mercury in Libra also indicates that being in a love relationship is important to you, and you probably began seeking a love partner at an early age. Since you are embarrassed by emotional displays, you may attempt to exercise strict mental control over your emotions. Learn to relax, be yourself, and show affection to those you love.

With Venus in Scorpio, you face the challenge of proper use of power in love. It is usually an easy matter for you to manipulate and maneuver your partners. Be careful not to fall prey to this temptation, however, because the controlling energies you use on others will only be used on you later (such is the law of karma).

You are an extremely devoted partner, and you will stop at nothing to protect or defend your loved ones. At times your emotional response may be more intense than appropriate to the situation, but as you mature you will acquire more self-control and moderation.

You are seeking transformation through your love life. A superficial romance does not stimulate you; you need intensity and passion. You are a loyal and committed lover, but you can be possessive and jealous of your lover, and it sometimes seems that intensity is more important to you than comfort in your relationships.

You are aware of everyone and everything around you, and you can often "pick up" your partner's thoughts and feelings without the need for verbal communication. Passionate sexual expression is very important for you, and you can be persistent in stalking someone who attracts you. Your partner should be able to join you in fantasies and other bedroom games to further heighten the intensity of your sex life.

With Mars in Scorpio, you are very perceptive and have the ability to see through people's false fronts. You have a magnetic personality, and although you are quite controlled, others can sense your highly developed sexual nature through your calm exterior. Anyone who becomes close to you must be prepared to handle your intense emotions.

You are very loyal and devoted to those you love, and you require the same devotion from them. With Mars in Scorpio, you want what you want now, not later, and you will stubbornly pursue your goals until you reach them, no matter how impossible they might seem to others. Once you learn to develop more self-discipline and focus your energy better, you will have greater success. Until then, you will be controlled by your desires instead of the other way around.

You are a very ardent and intense lover, and it is important to you that you express this on a physical level. Although you are very good at hiding (and repressing) your emotions, you can be jealous, possessive, suspicious and even vengeful. Honesty is of the utmost importance to you in your relationships, and you will always keep your commitment to a lover once you have given your word.

In sex you are a master at manipulation and seduction, and you usually get your way once you set your mind to it. You easily pick up vibes from your partner that tell you where you stand with him or her. You are easily aroused and need a partner who can appreciate your intense lovemaking. No matter what your sex, you are usually in control in your relationships.

You are highly intuitive, sympathetic and compassionate. Because of your increased sensitivity, your emotional reactions to stressful situations can be very extreme. You would derive great satisfaction from working with others to bring about needed social reforms; you also have natural healing abilities. Be sure you make time to get away from the tension of day-to-day life to relax and heal your sensitive nature.

You are very protective and nurturing of loved ones, although sometimes you may worry unnecessarily. Since you are extremely afraid of being hurt by others, you may withdraw from interaction with others when feeling depressed. You may have considered both your mother and father to be inadequate parental role models, and therefore you must develop your own ideal of parental behavior. As a result, you may feel uncertain about your ability to be a good parent.

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.

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.

Your generation has seen massive changes in laws regarding such things as marriage, birth control and sexual behavior. You will also work to curb violence and sexism and to clean up the environment. Because of your strong desire to achieve harmony and balance, you will expose and eliminate corruption in society.

You are highly creative and only require self-discipline and direction to put your talents to good use. Since you are so self-indulgent, your dreams often have little chance of being realized. You tend to overextend yourself by buying on credit and to waste your time on tasks of questionable value. You tend to be gullible and are easily influenced by others to take their side.

You have well-developed mental faculties, but you don't like to face reality and live up to your responsibilities. You could be easily deceived by misleading or false promises. Since you tend to be kind to others and sympathetic to their needs, be careful not to be taken advantage of and stuck with someone else's burden.

Some consider this aspect to indicate that the person is "accident prone." This does not always happen in the form of physical injury; you could get stuck with the blame for someone else's infraction. Exercise discretion in telling your personal secrets. They could be used against you. Avoid discussions about religion or the occult sciences. You won't win arguments in these areas.

In romance, try to see your love without your rose-colored glasses. You tend to cling to your prince or princess charming and do not accept the end of a relationship very well. You tend to idealize relationships and lovers and then are terribly disappointed when reality rears its ugly head.

This aspect indicates that you are intelligent, articulate, and intuitive. You find life itself terribly exciting and are fascinated by innovative and unusual ideas. You constantly seek further knowledge, and your mind moves very quickly in its pursuit of the answers to your many questions.

Even as a child, you were highly curious and creative. You always wanted to know what made things work the way they did. Your parents never had to think up things to amuse you. Your strong curiosity about life kept you constantly on the move.

Truth is very important to you, and you spend a great deal of time seeking it. Therefore, you would excel in such careers as science, psychology, human behavior and philosophy. Any job that keeps you busy seeking answers to difficult questions would be an enjoyable challenge for you. Research and technical writing are other possible avenues of expression for your highly developed intellect and intense curiosity.

In your love life you would be very unhappy with a partner you considered to be boring. Again, truth is very important to you, and you will walk away from any lover who cannot be frank with you. You probably have many platonic relationships based on common interests or goals.

You constantly look to the future rather than crying over what could or should have been in the past. Your only liability with this aspect is a tendency to jump from one subject (or project) to another. Learn to focus your energies when necessary to follow your undertakings through to completion.

You have a rather suspicious nature and don't let others close to you too easily. If your partner does not feel as strongly about you as you do them, you will become deeply hurt and even vengeful. Emotional happiness does not come easy for you, and you experience a lot of pain along the way.

The source of this problem may go back to your childhood when you felt resentment and frustration over your parents' attempts to control your life. Perhaps you feel they punished you unfairly and you expect others to let you down in a similar fashion. So you launch preemptive strikes, to be sure you get them before they get you. This is not a good way to win friends and influence people.

You tend to defy anyone in a position of authority, even though you may find that your job requires you to deal with such. Be more aware of the emotional needs of others and watch that your actions do not hurt anyone else. At times you can be just plain hard to get along with.

Your sex drive is very high, and you must learn to exercise great discretion in choosing partners. Be sure that your partners' character is solid and that they can be trusted. You may tend to argue over money or "who's boss," and can be very aggressive in relationships. This can alienate even the most loving partner. There are times when being passive is appropriate (no matter whether you are a man or a woman).

Don't put so many demands on your lover and learn to compromise. If you take a look over your shoulder, you'll see that others are really not out to get you. Attract more desirable partners into your life; you get what you ask for.

You are highly inventive and artistically creative; you have an active imagination. You enjoy a unity between your inner and outer selves which gives you a spiritual outlook on life. You communicate your feelings well through artistic expression and have a deep appreciation for things of beauty.

You probably play a chief nurturing role in your family and encourage your loved ones to express themselves to the fullest. It is possible that you will enjoy your freedom of movement and choose not to have a family. Nevertheless, children will grow through contact with you and will treasure your advice. They are comfortable in your presence and trust your judgment.

While you enjoy helping others, you don't feel obligated to assist someone who refuses to help themselves. You respect and appreciate the creative works of others (artistic or otherwise) and are a loyal friend. Since you are aware of the importance of every person's role in the community, you may volunteer your time or otherwise work on causes you consider to be worthwhile.

You prefer a lover who is interesting and preferably somewhat educated or refined. You would never become bored with someone who had a variety of interests and led an active life. It is likely that you will achieve the finer things in life. When you do, remember that your best opportunities for growth can be found through sharing your vast resources with others.

You have a strong need to be loved by others, and you always seek to make a good impression on those you meet. This means you are usually more willing to compromise, although not always, because you don't want to appear weak. When you know your actions will not be misinterpreted, you are very loving and generous.

It is important to you that others consider you a person who holds important values and ideals. You are a good listener in conversation but also enjoy being asked to state your opinion. You enjoy your friends and social gatherings, where you like to "mingle" with everyone. You can never tell when someone you meet could be useful at a later time. You also have a talent for music or the arts.

But not everyone is overwhelmingly charmed by you. And your presence alone is not enough to please everyone. Be sincere in your dealings with others, and don't be swayed by a display of affection. You enjoy the finer things in life and should surround yourself with them as much as possible.

You have no shortage of potential lovers in your life, and you are attractive in a natural sort of way. Don't rub this in with those less fortunate; be modest instead. You handle love relationships with grace and diplomacy, and for this reason you could carry on several different affairs simultaneously.

With Mars conjunct Uranus, you most likely live a very active life. You are unrestrained and uninhibited and live by your own set of rules, brooking no interference from anyone. You must have total freedom to assert yourself in order to work toward your life goals. There is "never a dull moment" in your life--you see to that.

Your free-spirited impulsiveness may cause problems with others, especially authority figures who insist that you follow the existing laws and codes of behavior. Others may see you as rebellious or a "shit disturber." Somewhere along the line you will have to learn to compromise just enough to play by the rules of society in order to get what you want done. Otherwise, you will encounter repeated obstacles along the way.

Your occupation is not likely to be an ordinary one, as you seek adventure and daring. You may even test your courage in sports, racing, mountain climbing or exploration. Just remember to take safeguards, no matter how safe you may feel the situation is. Otherwise, you may encounter accidents and injury. Don't let your overoptimism cause you to be reckless.

You are a natural leader and can provide the enthusiasm that others need to work toward social and/or political change. You will be sure that your position is well substantiated before challenging a public official, but when you do you will be a formidable opponent.

In your personal life, you are more of a "taker" than a "giver," especially in terms of sex. You have a more than healthy sex drive and do not easily take "no" for an answer. It may be difficult for you to have a long-term relationship with a partner who needs more of an emotional response than a physical one.

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 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.

You are a free spirit who will not tolerate anyone placing restrictions on you. You are not quick to make concessions, but you instead expect the other person to give in. Loving you can be difficult since you tend to make many demands (sometimes unreasonable) on your partner.

You have a very strong sexual desire nature. You may tend to be promiscuous and therefore scare off any potential serious lovers. You should attempt to express your strong sexual nature through your relationships. It cannot be bottled up. If you cannot engage in sexual reckless abandon, direct the energy into artistic or social functions.

As a matter of fact, you may find social functions a good place to meet lovers and friends. You are sexually attractive to others--as a matter of fact, you seem to exude sex. This acts as a magnet to attract many potential sexual partners. You must develop discrimination in this area of your life.

You are emotionally warm and generous and so attract many friends. Some may see you as pushy because you often make the first move in establishing a social contact. You would actually do well in jobs dealing with the public if you can avoid becoming over-zealous. You would become bored, however, if you were completely cut off from the public and made to work alone. You are a natural-born socialite.

This is the only aspect Neptune has made to Pluto during this century, and the planets will remain in sextile to each other for another hundred years, although the signs the planets occupy will continue to change as time passes.

For those born between 1942 and 1956, Neptune was in Libra and Pluto in Leo. These people were born at a time of global war. Governments rose and fell; kings were ousted from their castles. There were breakthroughs in air power (Neptune in Libra) which helped establish the balance of power between the U.S. and the Soviet Union. This time was filled with meetings and peace conferences between global leaders. Those born during this time know that compromise is not enough to achieve peace; you are naturally suspicious of your leaders, and this will help to promote greater honesty and accountability on the part of political figures.

If you were born between 1957 and 1970, Neptune was in Scorpio and Pluto in Virgo. There were new advances in health and medicine, as well as rapid spread of illegal drugs. Our long- held conservative attitude about sex began to dissolve, and we began to realize that marriage was not essential to maintain a committed relationship. Those born during this time seek to serve and improve society. You are also angry about the current state of our environment and natural resources.

If you were born between 1971 and 1983, Neptune was in Sagittarius and Pluto in Libra. Your attitudes about religion, education and human interactions are most likely different from those of your parents. Your religious beliefs, or spiritual practices, are important to you, and you are deeply concerned for the fate of your planet and the race of man. You will insist that your leaders be straight with you and will not accept excuses or manipulation. You are also interested in occult sciences, and many advances in this area will be made by members of your generation.

If you were born between 1984 and 1998, Neptune was in Capricorn and Pluto in Scorpio. You are part of a generation which will make great progress in dealing with power responsibly, both in terms of interpersonal relationships and as protectors of our Mother Earth. You will seek to transform society and replace rampant injustice with compassionate guidance.

You will be required to undergo several major adjustments as you come to grips with your mission in life. The lesson here is for you to submit to your fate and to resist less when pulled in certain directions. It is the nature of Pluto to demand surrender from those who wish to be transformed.

You have the ability to understand the changing social conditions of today and to have a hand in bringing about a restructuring of society. This is a tremendous responsibility, and you shy away from it. It is important that you serve others in some way, for this is where your greatest potential for growth lies.

Be sure to recognize the difference between the terms "to serve" and "to be used." There will also be those who will try to take advantage of your generosity. You will learn to choose not to extend your kindness to those who would not appreciate it, once you learn to use your ability to see others' motivations quite clearly.

Your greatest fulfillment will come with recognizing that it is not important to ask "What's in it for me?" when getting involved in any situation. There is a delicate balance here between this attitude and the tendency to be used by others. This is the balance you must achieve. Live life in moderation and learn the joy of serving others.

The inconjunct is an aspect which indicates that you are "trying too hard" in some area of your life. With this Sun/Moon contact, you spend much of your time and energy attempting to live up to demands made upon you by others. You become nostalgic about old friends and are hesitant to sever your ties with them long after they have ceased to be good friends. You allow old friends to use and abuse you because somehow you feel you owe them an allegiance on account of the past that you've shared.

Others will be happy to shift all of their responsibilities onto your shoulders. You must develop the ability to refuse to carry their baggage without then feeling guilty about "abandoning" them. If you need to be taking care of your friends in order for them to remain your friends, it is best that you eliminate them from your life. You don't have to prove your worth by constantly serving others. Spend more time concentrating on keeping your own life running smoothly. You are obviously more competent at doing so than many others who you know.

You tend to overtax your own energy and resources in order to help others, and this can result in your abusing your own health. You must learn to relax and take some time off. Make a list of things that you really enjoy doing for yourself and go on vacation to do them. Just be sure you don't bring any work along with you (or anyone else's problems).

In romance you are often disappointed because you tend to see your lover as "god-like." You may spend a great deal of time and energy serving and caring for a lover only to have them reject you. The lesson for you here is to learn to see people as they are and to realize that you have no power to change them. If you are not willing to accept someone as they are, you are best not making a commitment to them. Once you do find a partner who truly has your best interests at heart and loves you sincerely, you will gain self-confidence and inspiration. This kind of love could indeed help you "be all that you can be."

You are very strong-willed and are not likely to compromise in your relationships with others. You simply must express yourself and are not willing to "hide your light under a bushel" for anyone or anything. Others may see you as arrogant or egocentric, and indeed this aspect can indicate such a tendency. Certainly you are self-confident and could use this drive and ambition to get where you want to go.

This aspect indicates that you have great inner strength, and usually great physical strength as well. You enjoy competition and are a formidable opponent. With your enthusiasm for your goal, you can be an effective leader. Just be sure to remain flexible enough to accept advice. With this aspect, you don't take criticism very well. Don't see it as a personal attack if someone suggests a better way of doing things. Remain open and you will have less resistance on your climb to the top.

With these qualities, you would do well in competitive sports, exploration, military or police work, or other "dangerous" careers. You would also do well in intellectual areas, such as medicine or law. In order to succeed in the professional world, you must learn to pay attention to details in order to avoid having to do things over to correct errors. Control your impulse to rush through projects; cover all your bases.

You have a strong sex drive and can become irritable or even violent when you have no outlet for it. If a lover does not live up to your sexual expectations, you will grow to resent them and become insensitive to their feelings. Compromise is not your strong suit anyway, and you must be especially careful about conflict situations in your personal relationships.

Your personality is sparkling and effervescent. Your social life is extremely important to you, and you seek to live life to its fullest. The partners you attract are very different from the norm, and this fascinates and excites you. It is difficult for you to maintain a long-term, monogamous relationship because you find new fascination in every new exotic partner who shows up.

Any long-term relationship would have to allow you a great deal of personal freedom and would not be conventional or traditional in nature. You enjoy your independence, and it is perhaps best that you put off marriage until you have established yourself on your own. If you do become engaged, it would be best to have a long engagement. Marrying on impulse is likely to result in divorce (unless you have a great deal of Earth or Saturn influence in your chart).

You are well suited to careers involving new and innovative ideas, particularly those with a great deal of room for your own individual form of creativity. A set daily schedule would not work for you, as you would find it terribly boring. You would do well at public relations, interior decorating, fashion shows, planning parties and social functions, and even investment counseling.

You get along with most people and are willing to make compromises in relationships to maintain harmony. That doesn't mean you become a doormat for others, but you have a strong sense of fairness and do not offend others without just cause. Others are seldom threatened or intimidated by you, largely because of your affable nature and social grace. You are willing to listen to anyone's opinions and suggestions before making major decisions.

Direct competition may be uncomfortable for you, and you may feel more at ease working with a small group of people. Perhaps you enjoy public speaking or performing in the dramatic arts. Another possible source of satisfaction for you would be writing, because of your natural talent for expressing yourself well. You have an imaginative mind and are clever at cooking up schemes to improve your economic situation. It is not difficult for you to turn your many creative ideas into ready cash.

Others will usually support you in what you do because they can see that you exercise good judgment. They can believe in you and are glad to pitch in to help you succeed. Just be sure you don't ask anyone else to take risks you yourself wouldn't attempt. Actually, any chances that you take will be well considered and are probably not that risky after all.

In love relationships, you have a talent for communicating your needs and desires to your partner. You are attracted to people who share your artistic talents or at least an appreciation of the arts. The worst possible mate for you would be one who is socially uncouth. In sex you have a healthy open attitude and can discuss the subject rather easily with your partner. Verbal expression during sex can be very stimulating for you.

This aspect indicates that you enjoy a high degree of self-awareness. You do not hesitate to express yourself in your own uniquely creative way and don't care that others consider you to be somewhat off-beat. Your freedom is of the utmost importance to you, and you are genuinely appalled when anyone tries to restrict you. You insist that those around you allow you to be yourself and will not hesitate to give others a large piece of your mind.

If anyone does succeed in restricting your freedom, you will fight tirelessly to regain it. You have no patience for limiting or old-fashioned customs and traditions and see that change can be quite beneficial. However, this does make it difficult for you to succeed in the established world of business. While some may appreciate your innovative ideas and new outlook on life, most will just consider you unstable.

You developed an overly self-confident attitude in early childhood, and you were undoubtedly difficult for your parents to control. Your elders may have been shocked at times at your advanced level of maturity in light of your seemingly rash and rebellious actions. In truth, you grew up rather quickly and for this reason were often misunderstood by peers as well as elders.

It is imperative that you be able to exercise a great deal of freedom in your chosen occupation. You rebel against doing the same job day after day and insist that you be allowed to perform assigned tasks in your own unique way. If you can arrange to have this freedom, you will excel in your field. You would do well in education, science, politics, or other areas which allow you to deal creatively with technical subjects. You can make good use of your intuition and futuristic outlook in these fields and, in the case of a career in education, you can inspire youngsters to get to know themselves better.

You live life with a live-and-let-live attitude and freely grant the freedom to others that you expect in return. Because you tend to be constantly on the move, you need a mate who is more grounded and earthy. This will provide you with the balance you need to enjoy a rich and rewarding life.

You have an optimistic attitude toward human nature and always try to see the brighter side of any situation. Others are inspired by your bright disposition and giving nature. Your friends and loved ones appreciate your kind, understanding and sympathetic nature and will often come to you to be "cheered up." Though others may not often see it, you do have your more serious side. But you share your problems with only a select few and do not let on that you have troubles at all.

It is important to you that those around you be ethical and somewhat refined. You treat others with sincerity and honesty and appreciate the same in return. You have no patience for people whose behavior you find vulgar or crass. Since you appreciate the finer things in life (music, drama, art, etc.), you prefer to associate with others who are well-mannered and gracious.

Because you have a natural talent for dealing with people, you would do well in a career in public relations, the arts, social organizations or other fields which provide a service for the public. Your own artistic talents could serve you well in a career involving decorating or design.

In love relationships you are attracted to a lover who is honest and sincere. Mutual respect is of great importance to you, and you would not last long in a relationship that does not include this quality. You are not fond of public displays of affection or other non-refined behavior on the part of your mate. In many ways, you are quite traditional and are drawn to others who share your views on love.

As with all contacts between Venus and Jupiter, this one indicates that you will have no shortage of potential sexual partners in your life. There is little danger that you will become overly promiscuous, however (at least not for long).

This aspect shows that you give greater importance to the needs of others than to your own. You are always the first to make concessions, even though others are not expecting you to. You are not able to judge your own worth and the worth of others because of your intense emotional reaction to others. You need to detach yourself emotionally and then logically decide how competent and valuable you are.

Because you are naturally self-effacing and submissive, you attract others who would take advantage of your lack of self-worth. If it seems to you that others are constantly taking advantage of you, just remember that they cannot take anything from you which you do not freely give. In other words, you must simply learn to say "no" to others' needs more often and "yes" to your own.

Your extreme desire to please others can obscure your perspective of fairness. Don't allow coworkers to dump their unwanted duties and responsibilities on you, and don't be afraid to speak up when someone tries to take advantage of you. Remember to make it clear that you deserve to be compensated for your time and effort, and don't allow others to keep expecting you to help them as a favor.

In love relationships, you seem to attract partners who constantly demand that you prove your love to them. This often puts you, a "giver," in relationships with "takers." Again, remember to keep the scale more balanced in your dealings with others. Otherwise, you'll only end up feeling used, and you'll be right.

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.

In your case, the heart rules the head. Your emotional drives are strong and you act primarily on the basis of your feelings. Whether your feelings are purely personal, interpersonal, or transpersonal is up to you, but generally you are a life-oriented person who feels keenly and who acts to support your family, friends, and community. You are happiest when you are in a caring relationship with a significant other. That person should be comfortable with the emotional closeness that you bring to relationships, while providing the structure or inspiration that you need. Some of your friends will not be as comfortable with emotional closeness as you are, and you will have to respect their boundaries. You have probably learned over the years how to keep your sensitive nature from being hurt. Don't permanently withdraw, but find the people with whom and the environment in which you can be yourself.

Because of your sensitivity, you easily pick up others' thoughts and feelings. You can anticipate others' needs before they have expressed them. You can usually rely on your intuition when it comes to forecasting the outcome of personal and career decisions. If you decide to use your psychic abilities for healing, learn to let go of the negative feelings that you process from others. Since you are so sensitive, find quiet moments for private introspection in which you can reconnect with what you feel instead of what others feel. You also find it revitalizing to be around large bodies of water.

You do have a need to stop and think things through before acting. Make the effort to communicate with others who may have a more objective viewpoint or who could see solutions that elude you. You can sometimes be criticized for acting from a purely personal perspective, which you could avoid by learning and respecting society's larger viewpoint. You can be very creative in finding paths to your personal goals. Keep the larger viewpoint in mind and later you will not have to try to rationalize to others why you chose those paths.

You 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.

With a lack of planets in the Mutable signs, you probably go your own way in life without caring too much what other people think. You know what you want and see little need to compromise. You lack flexibility and adaptability. You do best when you can establish a pace and stick to it. Leave those sports and activities that require fast reactions and adaptability to others.

Sometimes you say things that offend others, because you are not especially concerned with the feelings or opinions of others. In fact, you sometimes appall your friends with your single-mindededness and lack of sensitivity. Because of your individuality, people who are attracted to change and variety may find you stimulating at first, but after a while might find your predictability to be boring. This is unlikely to keep you from pursuing your path. Your path involves being yourself and changing the world. Just don't insist that others be like you.

A lack of planets in the Mutable signs can be offset by a Mutable sign ascendant or by abundant planets in the Cadent houses.

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