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.

No matter what your Sun sign, Capricorn Rising adds a conservative tone to your personality, making you more serious, ambitious, efficient, practical and disciplined. Although you seem to be timid and non-assertive, you are actually very tenacious and patient. With these qualities, it is no accident that you often excel in the business world.

You value prestige, honor and accomplishment, and you have a strong sense of duty toward those with whom you deal. You have a healthy respect for law, order and authority, and you seek a position in authority for yourself. But before you can accomplish this, or even seriously consider it, you must first raise your own level of self-esteem and stop whipping yourself with so much self-criticism. Try counting your good points as well as your bad.

As a child, you probably seemed older than your years; then, as you aged, you seemed to get younger as the years passed by. Even as a child, work, accomplishment and responsibility were always important to you. You may have been weak or ill during your early years, and this was in part due to frustration over not being able to pursue your ambitious dreams.

Children with Capricorn Rising should be assigned duties and responsibilities at the appropriate level for them. This way they feel they have made a contribution. By the time you are an adult, you have developed tremendous survival skills. As a matter of fact, many people with this Ascendant live a century or more.

Physically, your problem areas are the knees and skin. You are also subject to illnesses induced by a negative outlook on life. Don't worry so much about every little thing. It is also possible that you will have problems with your teeth, arthritis, and other illnesses characteristic of an unbending, rigid outlook on life.

Once you choose a lover, you will provide a stable influence for your partner. You would find a fiery, volatile lover very stimulating, and you could help balance out their impetuous nature with your own practicality and stability. You need a long-term relationship for true fulfillment; you would not last long on the one-night-stand circuit.

This is a song from the rock musical Hair. That play and the change in consciousness of that period reflect the qualities of Aquarius: individuality, humanitarianism, freedom and brotherly love. Indeed, Aquarians go through life with one foot in the future, and many have been inventors or futuristic writers. Often misunderstood by their peers, they may seem eccentric or spacey. They love to fly in the face of tradition (and maybe even authority), and are very impatient.

Aquarians believe in dealing with others truthfully. But this is a gray area with natives of this sign--not telling all the truth is much different from telling an outright lie. Whether they like you or not, Aquarians will deal with you fairly and honestly. They practice their belief that all beings are equal. Yet, being a fixed sign, they can be enormously stubborn and strongly opinionated. They may even become intellectual bigots, looking down upon those who are not highly developed intellectually. Even though Aquarians will denounce discrimination, they do indeed have their own special prejudices--but they will be different from society's norm (in other words, based on something other than race, creed, sex, etc.).

Aquarians can seem distant and aloof to their loved ones, who may feel as though they are being examined under a microscope or dissected. This is only the Aquarian's effort to achieve objectivity by constantly scrutinizing everything about life. Actually, Aquarians are very understanding lovers; they tolerate others' imperfections, and to others may appear to be a pushover in relationships. But they do have a point beyond which they will not turn the other cheek. Once this line has been crossed, the partner will have a hard time making amends.

In sex, you enjoy variety and inventiveness. Under the right conditions, Aquarians are capable of sustaining open relationships, where both partners are allowed to maintain friends (or lovers) outside the main relationship. Aquarians of both sexes would be most satisfied with a relationship in which both partners have equal autonomy. Otherwise, Aquarius will feel trapped and want out.

This house placement indicates a very forceful personality. The issue of power will keep reoccurring in your relationships, and you must learn to cultivate a spirit of compromise. However, you would prefer to dominate your partner, simply because you are quicker to act and react than he or she is. Just be careful not to unintentionally do emotional harm to your loved ones. Be sure that you strive for equality of expression in your dealings with others. Don't monopolize the conversation or make plans without asking their opinion first.

You are a person who stands out in a crowd. You attract others easily and usually make a good first impression, unless you overwhelm them with your powerful personality. Relax and let your natural charm take over, and you will more easily win friends and influence people.

You are very direct and honest (sometimes brutally). You believe in getting to the point and are not inclined to indulge in elaborate courting rituals. Because of your honesty, relationships can begin and end abruptly. You will not hold on to a relationship that is not working out well.

This house placement also indicates that you are generally healthy. You are also very courageous and would like to be a leader (or ruler).

This Moon sign indicates strong intuitive and psychic qualities. You should generally follow your intuition, although you may be afraid to do so, especially if you have unfavorable aspects to your Moon. Emotionally you are extremely sensitive, and for this reason the Pisces Moon is more easily dealt with in a woman's chart than in a man's.

You care a great deal about others and seek to serve society as a whole in your own way. Just remember to find time to take care of your own needs; don't become a martyr to a cause. You give love freely to others, and if you are not careful you may be deceived by people who would take advantage of your generosity.

With your ability to see all the flaws in society, you may feel like rejecting the world altogether. Your life probably will not be one of the Cinderella or Prince Charming of your dreams, but you will eventually see that this is all part of your karmic experience in this lifetime. Learn to think positively and be grateful for small gifts and talents as well as large ones.

You are not afraid to work hard for what you believe in, but you sometimes tend to overlook your own needs in the process. Be sure not to drain yourself totally by giving all your energy to others. This can lead to physical problems of your own, such as alcoholism, chronic cold or flu. Don't be ashamed to satisfy your own needs in life.

Since you are subject to wild swings in mood, you need a mate who is more stable than you are. In turn you can give them pure, unselfish, transformative love and compassion.

Good physical health and financial well-being are essential for your emotional security. You find nothing romantic about a love affair which requires you to live on a shoestring. You worry a lot about money and need to be able to express your concerns to your partner. Otherwise, resentment and disappointment will build up and will explode at the most inappropriate times.

You enjoy being lavished with expensive presents and tokens of love. This can be great if your partner can afford it. Just be careful you are not burdening him or her with your demands and your expensive taste. Material expressions of love are nice, but be sure you are not using them as a screen to avoid facing deep-rooted problems in the relationship.

You value honesty and integrity in a partner and have a strong set of fundamental values yourself. You treasure loyalty and stability in others. You need someone who can appreciate you and offer you a sense of direction through their stability.

This house placement often indicates a tendency toward financial fluctuations--ups and downs. You must learn to budget your resources, no matter how distasteful the idea may be to you. Your finances may have a "feast or famine" quality about them. Prepare for the "famine" by conserving some of the excess at times of "feasting."

With Mercury in the sign Capricorn you are a deep, serious thinker. You have a very practical and methodical mind and are not afraid of a hard day's work. Although you may learn rather slowly, you can be sure that you will absorb your lessons thoroughly. You have a wonderful "matter of fact" manner and would be an excellent teacher or diplomat.

You rarely waste time with idle or foolish chatter and often find it hard to tolerate others who do. You take life very seriously (as is reflected in your dry wit) and rarely enjoy frivolous and lighthearted activities. When making plans you consider all possible angles and proceed with caution and perseverance.

You are very observant and try to see things from a realistic viewpoint. When others get lost in the minor details of a project, you're the one who brings the group back to the main point of discussion so progress can be made. Your senses are highly developed, and you make good use of them to experience all the intricacies of life. For instance, you can probably taste a meal and then list the spices it contains, or witness an event and then recall details other witnesses miss.

Since you usually feel more secure staying with the status quo rather than undergoing risky changes, others generally see you as conservative and conformist. It is important to you that you have a position of respect in your community. Your ambition and willingness to work hard for what you want often win you positions of authority, or give you the courage to build a business of your own.

You have a keen sense of humor and a sharp, curious mind. You cannot tolerate boredom, and may become restless and high- strung. You'll maintain a youthful look, even into your later years. With your burning desire to express your ideas, you can be an eloquent speaker. Avoid a tendency to jump to conclusions before examining the entire situation.

Rather conventional in your values, you look at things for their practical use rather than for decorative appeal. You take life seriously and are probably interested in business and banking matters. Although you may not be a classist, per se, you are definitely conscious of your reputation in the community and pride yourself on being above reproach. You prefer to associate with others who are similarly inclined.

As a friend or lover, you are very loyal and trustworthy. Once you commit yourself to a relationship, you will be a solid and dependable mate. You look at love practically, just as you do the rest of your life. If possible, you would prefer to "marry up"--that is, to marry someone who will make you look good because of their own success or social status.

You are attracted to people who are practical, persevering and accomplished. With this Venus position you certainly recognize true value in a partner when you see it. Security is very important to you--both emotionally and materially. You seek quality in your relationships and will not settle for anything less. You would not last long with a partner who tarnishes your reputation or otherwise threatens to lower your status on the social scene.

Venus in this sign makes you somewhat controlled and reserved in your love life. You are able to be patient and wait for what (or who) you want. Actions speak louder than words to you in your love life, and you will be a tremendously loyal and helpful mate. You seek security in your relationships, and you truly need to be needed. It is important to you that your mate treat you and your relationship with respect.

With your natural charm and magnetic personality, you have a way of winning people over to your arguments. You are probably physically attractive and will maintain this quality well into your later years. You have a deep appreciation for art and enjoy surrounding yourself with beautiful objects. Your love life is very important to you, and you feel a lack if you have no partner in your life.

You have both an active mind and an active lifestyle. You are very enthusiastic about life and want to live every moment to the fullest. With Mars in its home sign, Aries, you often act without thinking through all of the consequences and can therefore be rash and impulsive. This can even result in injuries (especially to the head).

With Mars in Aries, you are not known for your patience. You are also lacking in self-control and may feel at times that you couldn't help yourself. Try to develop more sympathy and understanding for others in your life. This will result in fewer power struggles and altercations.

You have a direct approach to romance and lovemaking, and you need a partner who does not require a great deal of courting and who will not mind that you are most often the initiator in your relationship. You are eager to get to the physical part of lovemaking and should be careful not to leave your partner behind emotionally once you get involved. The lessons you need to learn are self-restraint and patience.

Be careful not to act rashly and impulsively in making commitments in love relationships. Also, be sure to get all sides of the story and think things over carefully before acting in anger. Otherwise, you may regret it when you calm down.

You are very assertive intellectually, and you enjoy debate and friendly arguments. You may have many disagreements with your brothers and sisters, if you have any, especially when you are young. Avoid impulsive thinking to achieve better judgment. Your mind is constantly racing, and this can make you nervous and high-strung. Meditation may help still your mind to allow your intuition to guide you.

With your practical, organized, steadfast manner, you have the ability to attain great material success. You have the patience and perseverance to work hard for what you want, and you will keep trying long after others have given up. It is important to you that you have a good reputation in your community. You have a tendency to be too serious and somber (even as a child). Remember to make time for recreation and relaxation.

You are highly idealistic, and your expectations can sometimes be unrealistic. For this reason, it is important to think things through before acting. With your deep love for humanity, you have a strong desire to help others who are less fortunate than you. You do not seek glory for your compassionate acts, but rather are content to work behind the scenes. You will receive much help from your guides.

You are highly perceptive and have strong psychic abilities. You have a strong sense of character under your reserved exterior, and you are a mystery to most people because you seem so secretive. You love and hate with equal intensity, and if Saturn is afflicted, you should avoid a tendency to be cruel and demanding of others. Karmically, Saturn in Scorpio indicates that you may have over-emphasized sex in a previous life and must learn sexual self-discipline in this lifetime.

You are independent and self-reliant, and you will encounter a series of obstacles in your career in order that you may learn to accept and carry out even the most unpleasant responsibilities. There may be delay in achieving success, and you will succeed only after much hard work and careful planning. One or both of your parents may have been domineering and critical.

You are humble and compassionate, and you have a strong desire to help the downtrodden of society. You are highly intuitive and have strong psychic abilities; you easily pick up the emotions of others. Be careful not to work so hard at saving the world that you endanger your own health. Uranus in Pisces indicates a tendency to be overly idealistic and to escape from harsh realities through drugs, alcohol or sex.

You have unconventional attitudes about love and money and earn your living in innovative and original ways. You don't put great emphasis on acquiring money for its own sake, but rather you see it as a means to increase your personal freedom. You will encounter many unexpected changes in your financial situation, for the better or worse. You'll have at least one unusual lover who will change your life.

You are creative and outgoing, and your optimism gives you a natural ability to lead and inspire others. You have a deep need to be appreciated and are highly susceptible to flattery. The lesson of Neptune in Leo is to sublimate the ego by putting your desires second to those of others.

You tend to see only what you want to see in people, and this can result in disappointment and frustration. With your strong desire to find the ideal partner, you must learn to see your lover more realistically and to accept the good with the bad. You have a strong need to be needed. You may be required to make sacrifices for your partner and to forgive and tolerate their imperfections.

Your generation saw many changes in your family life brought about by war, poverty and the women's movement. National pride and a strong work ethic dominated society. You are strongly intuitive and psychic, and you have a strong desire for emotional security.

You are cooperative and helpful, and you have a strong desire to be of service to others. With your ability to get to the root of deep-seated problems, you would be a good psychologist or healer. You are impatient with corruption and injustice in society and will work to expose those responsible. You approach your work very seriously and must be careful not to overdo in order to remain healthy.

You will do well in a career which involves your ability to feel out and involve others in a collaborative venture. You are emotionally intuitive, both about potential partners and about the direction of society as a whole, so that you can speak what people are feeling. You yourself may have gone through deep transformations connected to traumatic events. You are comfortable reaching down into the depths of any subject and so make a good researcher or investigator. You are happiest in an occupation which allows you to explore and produce constructive results. Your strength may involve you in a power struggle with authorities until you can achieve a compromise. Your commitment is such that you make a dangerous enemy. Some people with this placement are so inflexible that they stay with a job that they hate.

Power and control will be issues in your life. You have the ability to coordinate the efforts of others in teamwork, handling power tactfully and with concern for the rights of others. Work with others for transformation and improvement, as opposed to maintenance of the status quo, and you will enjoy great success. Selfishness, ruthlessness, and overkill are the negative possibilities of this placement. Try to spread both the effort and the benefits to others.

Occupations consistent with your intense style of work include investigator, researcher, critic, engineer, programmer, mechanic, contractor, wrecker, exterminator, dramatic writer or poet, sex therapist, tailor, musician, entrepreneur, government or large company worker, surgeon, chemist, pharmacist, detective, psychologist, mortician, insurance actuary, artist, or the military. For the most personal career guide, also consider the nature of any planets which fall in the 10th house or conjoin the Midheaven, the sign and house placements of Pluto, ruler of the Midheaven, and any aspects which other planets make to the Midheaven.

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.

In past lives you have only considered your own happiness, with little regard for the needs of others. In this lifetime you will learn to cooperate with others to form egalitarian relationships. By devoting your energy and resources to others, you will learn to develop kindness and understanding. You have a gift for helping others recognize their own self-worth.

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.

You have an extremely sharp and inquisitive mind, and you enjoy solving puzzles or conducting experiments that challenge you intellectually. You believe that all things are possible if you have the right information and the right attitude. You have a wicked sense of humor, and you enjoy sharing it with others in discussions or by writing.

Your relationships with your siblings or early childhood schoolmates have influenced you greatly, either by positive or negative example. You will grow a great deal from these relationships, and so will they. Some people with this Chiron placement have a brother or sister who is handicapped.

You tend to talk a lot, particularly about yourself. You use the words "I" and "me" more often in conversations with others than most people do. This is not because you are self-centered or conceited, but because you wish to share the details of your life with others. Be careful not to bore others by continually bringing the conversation back to yourself. Learn to be as good a listener as you are a talker.

Because you are charming and witty, others enjoy your company and respect your command of language and rather dramatic flair for delivery. You are constantly learning new things and can adapt very well to most any situation. You love to ask people probing questions but are not always patient enough to wait for the answer.

You love to engage in intellectual acrobatics and enjoy friends and lovers who can enter a lively debate with you. You do not hesitate to speak out when you have a strong opinion on something (which is often), and you don't find it easy to recognize that you are not always right. When others criticize your opinions, you are ready for an argument.

In your love life, be careful not to be too aggressive and offend your partner. Restrain your intellectual impulsiveness; think about something twice before you say it. You may often prefer to use body language to communicate with your lover rather than mere words.

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.

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.

Your interactions with others are very intense; you are not satisfied with superficial relationships. Control is an issue for you, whether you are trying to control others or are forced to deal with others who are trying to control you. You attract very powerful, and often domineering, people and it may appear as though you enjoy conflict in your relationships. With your flair for drama, you easily attract the attention of others. You will go through many transformations in your personal life and, if you're paying attention, you'll learn a great deal.

Since you have a natural ability to persuade people to see things your way, you are a natural born public relations expert. You would also do well in the fields of politics or social work, or as a financial advisor. Since you are painfully aware of intolerable social injustices, you would also enjoy any career which would allow you to work toward correcting the ills of society.

In close relationships you seem to attract partners who are powerful and domineering. Try to avoid being possessive or manipulative with loved ones or getting involved with someone who will be possessive or manipulative of you. This would only lead to power struggles and ego conflicts. Have the courage to turn your back on anyone who seeks to remake you to their liking.

You are very sociable and congenial, and those around you find you charming and pleasant to be around. You understand the value of compromise in obtaining what you want and are willing to cooperate in order to get your way. With Venus on your Ascendant, you attract others to you who share your taste for the finer things in life.

One extreme of this aspect is that you become "spoiled" as a result of others constantly giving you what you want and can be prone to temper tantrums when things don't go your way. This may even be unconscious on your part.

To make the most of this part of your chart, you must resist the temptation to use your charm and grace to control others. Learn to be genuine about the good wishes you extend to others, and you will find that they are returned ten-fold.

This aspect indicates a well-developed intellectual capacity. You are undoubtedly well-informed and state your opinion confidently on subjects which interest you. You have a strong curiosity and seek to learn all you can, and your storehouse of knowledge is extensive. You are thoughtful of others, resourceful, organized, and self-confident.

You realized early in life that you have a duty to yourself to develop your skills and talents. The range of occupations available to you is wide because of your ability to accomplish whatever you set out to learn. You would do well in education, science, research, mining, conservation of natural resources, government, politics or architecture. Success does not come to you by luck, but by careful planning, persistence and determination.

As a child you may have felt that you didn't fit in with others in your age group. Because of your highly developed intellect, you may have been more comfortable with adults than with your peers. You have fantastic comprehension and memory skills, and you may have found school slow and boring if you were required to slow down to the pace of the average student.

Others admire your knowledge and insatiable curiosity (your superiors as well as your inferiors). Once you succeed in your chosen field, consider writing a book on your experiences. Such a book could have an enormous impact on others, and of course it would be very well researched and documented.

You admire people who are honest, sincere and mature; your friends and lovers share a mutual respect with you. Communication and intellectual stimulation is more important to you than sex. It is possible that in your later years you will take on a much younger partner.

You have the ability to succeed in whatever you undertake because of your persistence, determination and talent for self-discipline. At the very least you will give it your best shot, and you are very thorough in your work. You would be a very good supervisor; you take everyone's feelings and needs into consideration when making important decisions. You would be especially adept at handling the resources of a large organization.

Your powers of concentration enable you to manage your affairs quite well. Your thinking is very organized and practical, and you have a strong sense of duty. You accept responsibilities well, knowing that what you do contributes to the good (or bad) of all of society. In order to be in a position to bring about positive change, you may seek employment in government. In such a job you could help to reduce waste and improve efficiency, and somehow still manage to work within the rigid governmental structure to bring about positive changes for the benefit of the less fortunate among us.

Your determination and self-confidence can be contagious; children especially benefit from your influence. You have no patience for anyone (at any age) who will give up, saying "I can't do it" without really trying, and you will not accept such an attitude from your children. Young people are inspired by your social consciousness and may even be encouraged to get more involved in what's going on in the world around them.

This aspect gives you a talent for getting to the bottom of problems; you would be especially good at projects involving extensive research. You have much to offer to humankind -- you can see what's right and what's wrong with society without being overly critical and can work toward constructive change.

From an early age you have had to deal with the issue of power in your relationships. You can be very demanding in your relationships, and it is equally likely that you will attract others to you who are overbearing, manipulative and demanding. In either case, your relationships are emotionally intense and volatile.

Money may be a common source of problems in your relationships. However, as the Bible says, the love of money is the root of all evil, not money itself. Manipulation and possessiveness are the real problems in your relationships, although these are usually played out through issues regarding money.

You have strong physical desires and require a passionate partner. But you must also evaluate other criteria in choosing a mate. The best physical lover may not necessarily be the best co-parent for you. Be patient and you will find both qualities (and all the others you desire) in one person. This aspect indicates karmic significance in your relationships. You love deeply and with total abandon, and can also be overly possessive and manipulative if you feel your love is threatened.

Be careful that you only trust those persons whom you know will not deceive you, especially in your professional life. Be careful of back-biting and power struggles among co-workers and employers. If you do find such sources of difficulty, remain as emotionally detached as possible. Do not allow yourself to be abused or tricked. Learn to say no to the excessive demands of others.

You tend to come across as pretty intense to most people, and this can intimidate them. They know you can see beyond their outer exteriors and through to their inner beings. This is a wonderful talent; it is up to you to use it to help those around you, not to manipulate and attack them. This is the lesson connected with this aspect--right use of power.

You are ambitious and are willing to endure great sacrifices to obtain your goals. You use good judgment in making your plans for the future and accept responsibility for your actions. Friends can depend on you to fulfill your every commitment. You are not only reliable, but are patient, honest and fair, and those close to you respect these qualities in you. You believe in working for what you get and are not willing to let others do your dirty work.

Exercising great caution in your future plans, you leave nothing to chance. You are likely to succeed, even without help, because you are willing to compromise. But you are a good enough businessperson to know that it must be mutual, and you will insist on cooperation from others.

Others listen to you when you express your opinion because you demonstrate good judgment. You are a good communicator and, best of all, a good listener. Thus you would do well in the fields of building, finance and banking, insurance, real estate, design, sales, or law.

Some may consider you shy and withdrawn, but you are really just cautious. You won't profess love for another unless you are sure the feeling is mutual. You are considered socially graceful and refined, and vulgarity offends you. Because of your understanding nature, others (particularly your siblings) may come to you for advice. They can benefit from your optimistic attitude toward life.

In your love life, you seek a long-term stable relationship. You may be somewhat conservative in sex; you need a partner who shares this attitude. You are not overly affectionate, but instead express your love with more dignity. The love bond with your mate matures as you both age, and your relationships will improve with time.

Even as a child you were more mature than your peers and had a more serious approach toward life. You may not have many friends, but you can count on the ones you have, as they can count on you. Others may consider you too serious, but they also respect your integrity and honor. You have a practical approach toward life, and you plan every project very carefully to maximize your chances for success.

You don't talk much, but when you do it's because you have something important to say. You see meaningless chit-chat as a waste of time and prefer to devote your energies to more practical causes. You are an excellent leader or supervisor and have a talent for choosing the right person for each task. You will work hard to succeed in your career so that you can feel secure about your later years.

You also take matters of the heart very seriously, and you are not likely to engage in one-night stands. You are affectionate with your partner, but not in public. Love is something very special to you, and you would not be satisfied with a partner who treats your affair lightly. You have the ability to discipline yourself to go without sex for long periods of time if there is no serious relationship in your life. You'd rather abstain than engage in "cheap" sex.

Your social values often differ markedly from those of most of society, and your search for the meaning of life can create conflict with others. You challenge others' beliefs and the beliefs of society in general by asserting your own. As a result you can alienate the very people you should be befriending--those who are in a position to help you bring about the dramatic changes in social attitudes that you desire. You feel that you have a mission to serve your fellow man (or woman).

You are drawn to positions of power, and you could have a tendency to take advantage of this power by running other people's lives. Although you may gain financial power over others, be careful not to misuse it. Otherwise you will suffer greatly through the boomerang effect. Whatever your chosen career, be sure that it is highly ethical and legal. Remember that what may seem perfect for you may be entirely wrong for the rest of society. Don't fly too strongly in the face of tradition, or you may encounter opposition.

If you feel motivated to help correct social injustices, this could be a way to positively use the energies of this aspect. You have a flair for drama and can communicate well both to the general public and to the media. You can offer a great deal to those around you, but they will not want your help if you come across with arrogance.

In your relationships you may from time to time have an urge to totally rearrange everything or to scrap one lover for something more meaningful. If you are fortunate you will find a lover who understands your needs and can encourage you to make necessary changes in your relationship in order to avoid stagnation.

From a very early age, you've received a great deal of support from your family and friends. With their assistance, you've managed to be in the right places at the right times. Your eagerness to learn and your charming personality also contribute to your success in life.

Some people consider you "lucky," but in reality you have a talent for discovering opportunities that others overlook. Once you've made the connection, your self-confidence and optimism inspire others to put their trust in you. And you'll do everything in your power to see that they're not disappointed.

Your superiors are impressed by you, and your co-workers find you a pleasure to work with. You feel good about yourself and your abilities, and you don't have to make others look bad so that you can look better. For this reason, you would make a good manager or supervisor.

You are highly ambitious and will do everything in your power to achieve the recognition, fame and fortune you seek. Despite your best efforts, success always seems to be just beyond your reach. You get little help from your parents, teachers, or others in a position of authority, mostly because they perceive you as having a large chip on your shoulder. Your peers offer no support and instead consider you to be self-centered and unwilling to compromise.

Success will come more easily to you once you've learned to cooperate with others and to work as a team player. Learning to compromise with the very authority figures you resent the most will greatly increase your opportunities. When confronted by pushy or domineering people, be more conscious of how your behavior or attitude may have provoked their reaction to you.

Others have traveled a path similar to yours, and they've gained valuable experience along the way. Keep your ears (and mind) open for guidance and advice that comes your way.

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 highly ambitious and will do everything in your power to succeed in your chosen profession. Even as a child, you worked hard to develop your natural talents to their fullest and to learn new skills. In fact, you may become so involved in your pursuit of success that you lose touch with family and loved ones. Be sure to make time to cultivate your personal relationships as well.

Since you are intensely interested in so many different things, choosing a field to specialize in will be one of your greatest challenges. However, once you've made a commitment to a course of action, you will persistently pursue it. You would be well-suited for a career involving research, law, health care, psychology, financial consulting or social reform.

No matter what you do for a living, you would be happiest in a job where you felt you were part of an effort to change the world for the better. You believe that one person can (and should) make a big difference on this planet, and you live your life accordingly.

An eternal optimist, you are a delight to be around. You are open and honest and expect others to treat you similarly. Since you are not worried about tomorrow (and even less about yesterday), you live life with gusto and do nothing in moderation. Even when you are troubled, you always put on a cheerful front so that you don't cause others to become concerned. You enjoy learning about foreign lands and cultures; you will travel to far lands when you have the opportunity. You also have a high respect for education, and if you have the resources to donate to worthy causes you will probably choose education as one of them.

You are generous and kind with those you love, although you may sometimes make promises you find it impossible to keep. In pursuing your ambitions, be sure that you don't over- estimate your own abilities. You can become so sure of yourself that you overlook danger signs, believing everything will somehow work out. You enjoy more than your share of luck, and you are always pleased to share the bounty with others. Just remember that luck is not always there when you need it. A little more caution and careful planning would help.

Jupiter on your Ascendant brings with it a desire to continually grow and expand. Unfortunately, this can also mean expansion of the waistline. You may have to curb your appetite to keep your weight down, especially as you get older. In your relationships you are a constant source of joy and inspiration. You require a partner who will allow you to be physically affectionate, for such contact is very important to you.

You have an insatiable curiosity and a constant desire to learn new things. As a matter of fact, you probably drove your parents to distraction with continuous questions as a child. Communication comes naturally to you, and you can express yourself convincingly. Since you are so well read, you can speak confidently without fear of correction. Intellectually you are very creative and ingenious, and you are inspired to develop your creative talents to their fullest.

In a career you would do well in education (especially history), philosophy, public relations, writing, the media and any job involving extensive travel. It would be relatively simple for you to become an expert in your chosen field. You seek to apply your skills toward making the world a better place. Don't waste these creative talents. The world needs them.

You value higher education and would benefit greatly from it. However, you are constantly seeking new experiences and may have trouble focusing on one subject for very long. Don't let this bother you; instead, develop self-discipline. Learning to focus your intellectual energies will increase your chances of success.

Others like to hear you speak on subjects on which you are knowledgeable. You have vast amounts of information in your head, and others admire your intellect. Just be careful to recognize when you have talked enough about a subject. Don't bore your listeners. Because you know so much about the world, it may be difficult for you to choose a path to follow. Learn to plan well for your endeavors in life.

Your health will suffer if you do not receive adequate rest and relaxation. Get away from the rat race every now and then. You'll be in a much better position to handle it when you return.

You are highly ambitious and fully understand that hard work is required in order to succeed in life. It is very important to you that your peers respect and admire you, and you will try to establish a good reputation in your community. With your natural leadership abilities and your strong sense of self-discipline, you are attracted to management positions in any career you choose.

Even when you do not agree with authority figures, you respect them because you understand they have worked hard to earn their positions. You set your goals very high and push yourself to achieve them. If you fail, you are your own worst critic, and if you are not careful you can become so discouraged that you may consider yourself a loser and stop trying altogether.

Others look to you for guidance and inspiration, and you tend to be regarded as a teacher by others, whether in school or in day-to-day life. It is important that you have a positive relationship with your father, for this will give you the self-confidence and sense of inner security you need in order to succeed.

This aspect indicates that you are generous, kind, and sympathetic to the needs of others. You are very indulgent with loved ones, even with those who don't appreciate or deserve your generosity. You always manage to see a person's brighter side, no matter how many times they disappoint you. Of course, this allows some people to take advantage of your good nature, and you will have to learn to set limits so that this does not become a habit.

As a child, your parents were loving and understanding, and they helped you build a healthy attitude toward relationships. You were not deprived of necessities in your early life, and you developed a belief that you deserve the best. You are self-confident and optimistic, and for this reason others enjoy being around you. You prefer to spend your time having fun and socializing rather than working hard at a boring job that does not allow for self-expression.

It is essential that you choose a career which you enjoy. Your vivacious personality could be a real asset in a job such as public relations, social director, teacher, counselor for kids, or travel. Since you are so optimistic and excited about learning, you are a wonderful role model for children and inspire them to express themselves creatively. They will also appreciate your sense of humor.

You have a positive attitude about sex and find it to be a major source of happiness for you. You are self-confident enough to experiment with your partner, and playful enough to not take embarrassing moments too seriously. With this aspect in your chart, you have no shortage of potential partners. You will have to be discriminating enough to choose those who are right for you.

This aspect indicates that you have the ability to learn from experience and to develop self-discipline. Curiosity over your future excites you, and you always look forward to what tomorrow may bring. Although you appreciate material possessions, you tend to gravitate away from them and to appreciate intangibles all the more. You have earned this freedom and peace of mind; as you mature you are able to share it with others.

You are very good with young people because you can be an authority figure and a friend at the same time. They respect your accomplishments--inner and outer--and aspire to be like you. Although you make demands upon them that they pursue their own life goals, they see through your example that it can be done modestly and without arrogance.

You would excel in such occupations as science, research, mathematics, astrology, or any positions that require you to demonstrate leadership and to be well organized. Because you are able to learn from experience and change your outlook appropriately, you are quite flexible in your choice of careers. You treat others with the utmost respect and integrity and generally receive the same in return.

You are extremely sensitive emotionally and have a highly-developed sense of intuition. Because others know that you will not intentionally hurt them, they trust you and share their innermost feelings. Animals also have confidence in you, and you've probably brought home your share of strays (especially as a child).

Because you feel so deeply, you can become very emotionally attached to the people (and things) you love most. This is a wonderful trait, as long as you don't allow yourself to be overly protective or possessive (even if you think it's for their own good). Instead of endearing them to you, such behavior could literally drive your loved ones away in self-defense.

Because of your sentimental attachment to the past, it is difficult for you to let go of possessions that remind you of fond times. The more history there is connected to an object, the more you value it. Just be careful not to clutter up your life by saving everything. Use your appreciation for the past to your advantage in a profession involving history, antiques, or remodeling older homes.

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 are in touch with the real world. More than others, you know where the rubber meets the road; persistent study has shown you how to make things happen in a practical sort of way. Your nature is well-suited to the adult world of responsibilities, which you master at a young age. Not impulsive with your resources, you would only start a business after careful study, but you would manage it well. You enjoy the satisfaction that comes not just from starting projects, but from finishing them. Your steady, organized approach is actually more productive in the long-run than is that of the quick, flashy types. You know how to establish a pace and keep it.

Do not let your awareness of the material world make you unappreciative of the spiritual plane that underpins our life here -- to which others may be more sensitive than you. Practicality is fine, but try to understand that dreams, feelings, and enthusiasms are also important and should not be squelched. Others might surprise you with what their optimistic risk-taking is able to achieve. You can be so cautious and reserved that some people find you conservative and dull. If you yourself become bored or depressed, admit that security isn't everything and try to be more spontaneous. Open up to the new and follow your bliss (in a careful sort of way).

You are willing to let flashier individuals take center-stage and lead the way. You are probably unenthusiastic about change and are passive when it comes to creating change through leadership. You may be aggressive in a defensive way, but lack the self-confidence to take the offensive. Lacking the impulsiveness of Fire, you are more likely to be a careful worker and a reliable mate, though you could stand to be less detached and more personally involved with your spouse and family.

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

Expressing yourself does not come easily to you. You distrust people who are fast, smooth talkers. It may be easier for you to express yourself nonverbally or in writing than it is through speaking. If you also lack planets in the houses of Relationships, you will find the normal avenues of communication and social learning blocked. Your thinking will be personal instead of detached or rational. With the mind's normal communication channels blocked, you learn primarily from experience. Lacking in the ability to view yourself objectively, you gain self-understanding primarily through feedback from others.

Try to see life less personally, in a more objective way. Take classes and never stop educating yourself.

A lack of planets in Air signs can be offset by an Air sign ascendant or by abundant planets in the houses of Relationships.

With abundant planets in the houses of substance, you know your place in the material world. You know how to extract value and give value via your business, work, and career activities. The rules of the world come easily to you. Others admire and depend on your hard work and practical nature. If you get depressed, make time for recreation and family.

Abundant planets in the houses of life gives you both the energy and the urge to create the future. By your activities, you make the world a better place. You may be somewhat self-centered, but with your crusading spirit you move the world towards the ideals that you envision.

You live on the surface of things, afraid to look within at what you really feel and want. Perhaps your position is too precarious or the obligations too great to allow yourself this luxury. You feel forced to maintain your personal status quo. You come across to others as unfeeling. Because personal feelings do not distract you, you might make a good scientist, though be aware that the greatest scientists let intuitive feelings be their guide.

A lack of planets in the houses of Endings can be offset by abundant planets in Water signs.

Relating to other people probably plays a minor role in your life. You could remain unmarried, be a loner, or even be an orphan. Your thinking is probably subjective or personal, without the objectivity that comes from having communicated with many people. Let others teach you by showing you and if they give you any feedback on your thinking, see if you can learn from it.

A lack of planets in the houses of Relationships can be offset by abundant planets in Air signs.

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.

An abundance of planets in the angular houses helps to give you drive and initiative. It makes you active in the external world. Expressing your individuality is important to you. You are probably a leader who enjoys challenges and can get things moving.