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 sign your Sun is in, Cancer Rising indicates that you are sensitive, cautious and have a strong need for security. You love the water, and if possible you will probably live near a river, lake or stream. No matter what your sex, you are domestic and maternal, and your home life is the most important element in your life. Since you do not crave the spotlight and can be cautious to the point of paranoia, you may have difficulty achieving your material goals in life. Your greatest success and personal satisfaction can be found in an occupation requiring you to deal with the public and to help others.

You have a phenomenal memory and never forget a hurt. Your emotions are very sensitive, so you are overly cautious in matters of the heart. For your peace of mind you require a peaceful and harmonious environment, and will react emotionally to any situation that is stressful or upsetting. You become sentimentally attached to mementos and other items of nostalgia, and will never part with possessions that commemorate past memories.

Physically, your problem areas are your stomach, digestive system, skin, chest and breast. Ulcers are a common problem with Cancer Rising. Your emotional state strongly affects your health, and genuine TLC is the best preventive measure you can take.

In appearance you are probably of short to medium height and have a wide chest (or a full bosom). Your face is full and round (and usually beautiful), and your eyes are full-lidded and may be green. Your hands and feet are proportionately smaller than the rest of you. As you age, be careful to watch your weight, especially around the middle.

The catch word for Leo is "ego." This sign is well known for its self-confidence, pride, creativity and ability to lead. Just be careful that this combination does not add up to a domineering personality. Remember that others also need a chance to shine. Share the center of the stage with others and it will be much more enjoyable for you as well.

Leo can be a warm, loving and charming kitten but can turn into a ferocious lion when threatened, angered or hurt. They are extremely loyal and generous with their friends and love partners and can be very affectionate. This can be considered good or bad, depending on the partner. Sometimes Leo needs to remember that they can give out too much love and affection. Some people are not prepared to receive love as freely as Leo. Allow your friends and lovers to express their love for you in their own way, even if it is not so lavish as you would like it to be.

Leos carry themselves with dignity and convey an air of regality. They don't like to have their ability or authority questioned. As a matter of fact, the best way to tame the lion is to flatter him or her. Vanity is Leo's one weak spot, and the lion can become downright arrogant. Physically, Leos are prone to sudden accidents, high fevers and chronic diseases. Particular areas of weakness are: the heart, back, shoulders, legs, ankles, throat and reproductive organs.

In relationships, you need to be given freedom to be who you are. Anyone who cannot understand this about you will most likely lose you as a friend or love partner. Just remember, you must also grant the same freedom to others.

Material security is important to you, and you enjoy being surrounded by the finer things in life. Since it is hard for you to part with prized possessions, you may find that you develop hobbies of collecting things of value -- coins, jewelry, artwork, etc.

You have a strong sense of what is valuable in life, and at times you may find it difficult to share your most precious possessions with others. You must learn that the most valuable things in life are not necessarily those which cost the most. Friendship, love, and sharing relationships are also valuable assets.

In addition to offering you a foundation in life, your close personal relationships will also allow you to share your sense of security and integrity with others. They will benefit from seeing these qualities in you, just as you will benefit from their respect and admiration.

In your love life you seek a partner who is faithful and loyal. Of course, you would prefer a lover who can lavish you with gifts and other tokens of love. This reassures you on a concrete, physical level that their love for you is real. If your partner meets your needs, he or she will be lavished with love, loyalty and affection.

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.

You constantly seek to broaden your horizons and are a compulsive traveler. If you are forced to stay in one place too long you become bored and restless. Education is another way you could expand your mind. You look for a higher meaning behind everything that happens to you.

Although you appreciate logic and higher learning, you rely on your emotions to guide you through life. Therefore, you may prefer poetry and novels to nonfiction books. The things that affect you most strongly are those which appeal to your emotions.

With this Moon placement you must learn to let go of values and attitudes you picked up early in life. You tend to retain knowledge and habits even when they become outdated. Don't be limited by values that were instilled in you during childhood. They may no longer be valid.

In your social life you are attracted to others who share your spiritual and philosophical outlook on life. You need a partner who will encourage you to continually learn and grow. A restrictive or possessive partner would be unbearable for you.

With your logical and practical mind, you have the ability to pay close attention to detail and to develop systems and methods which are very organized and efficient. You like to keep your environment neat, tidy and well-organized. You learn quickly, and with your excellent memory for details you can maintain a great deal of what you take in.

You have a quick analytical mind and can use it to perform tasks requiring great precision and skill. With your natural talent for critical evaluation, you must avoid the temptation to criticize others. Be patient with others who are not as organized or "together" as you are. Remember that all humans, including yourself, have faults, and therefore you should allow others their imperfections just as you would want others to understand yours.

Since you are rather shy, you avoid idle conversation and usually only speak when you have something important to say. You are work-oriented and are most satisfied with jobs in which you provide a service to others. Mercury in Virgo also gives you a natural aptitude for science (especially the use of computers). With your great speaking and writing abilities, you could be a great teacher.

With your need to categorize and organize everything, you can become detached from the natural flow of life. The more you dissect something, the less you can experience it for itself. Thus, by over-intellectualizing your life, you lose spontaneity and enthusiasm. It is good for you to remember that "a rose by any other name would smell as sweet."

You have an intense curiosity and love to travel. You have a deep respect for education and enjoy communicating your ideas to others. With your versatile mind, you are open and receptive to change and new perspectives. Focus on one project at a time rather than scattering your energies, and you will have greater success.

This is a rather difficult placement for Venus, since it indicates that you have some karmic lessons to learn around giving unconditional love and accepting loved ones as they are. The tendency with this placement is to become overly critical and to nit-pick at minor details. The more you learn to serve others selflessly, the quicker you will overcome this tendency.

Because you are so fastidious and pay close attention to detail, you would do well in a career which calls for thoroughness and organization. Your home is likely to be quite orderly, and you will expect others to respect your preference in this regard. You like to dress neatly and strive to make a good impression on those you meet.

You are a very careful and meticulous lover and need surroundings and atmosphere in love and sex that are comfortable. Although you are somewhat slow to arouse sexually, you go out of your way to please your lover. In your lover you appreciate superior technique, sensitivity and attention to detail.

Personal cleanliness is important to you, and you probably enjoy taking showers with your lover. You can be somewhat picky and critical of your partner, although it is sincerely done with the intention of helping them. Sexual tools can be fun for you if you will allow yourself to be so bold and spontaneous.

You have a natural talent for communication through speech or writing, as well as an ability to coordinate shapes and colors in fashion or in home decorating. You enjoy close relationships with relatives, particularly brothers and sisters, if you have any. Others enjoy your charm and wit, and you know how to flatter others to win them over. You are highly creative, artistic and love to travel.

You are very persistent and patient when striving toward your goals. This is largely because you are too stubborn to give up. You also have powerful creative abilities and perhaps have developed a craft.

Money and other material possessions are important to you, and you prefer to surround yourself with the best quality you can find. One of the lessons of this placement is to realize that intangible things also have great value. Another lesson is to learn to share the great bounty that you acquire for yourself.

You enjoy a great deal of sensual contact with your partner and need someone who is likewise predisposed to being "touchy- feely." You need secure and stable relationships but need to avoid getting stuck in a rut. At times you can be very stubborn and even may become jealous and possessive. You show your love through affection and by lavishing your partner with gifts, especially those you make with your own hands.

In sexual encounters you are slow to become aroused but then can exercise a great deal of endurance in lovemaking. You seek a long-term relationship which will provide you with a constant source of love and sexual stimulation. Ups and downs in relationships can be upsetting to you.

You enjoy getting together with friends to share a sport or other physical activity. You pursue friends who are independent and who have goals similar to yours. Because you are sometimes intolerant of beliefs which are different from yours, you are not the easiest person to relate to. Karmically, your circle of friends contains many enemies from past lives with whom you must learn to cooperate.

You are generous and compassionate, and you are generally happy and optimistic about life. With your talent for organization, you would make a capable leader or executive. With your flair for drama, you are a natural actor, whether on stage or in real life. You seek admiration and respect from others, and if Jupiter is afflicted you may have a tendency to become egotistical. Traditionally, this placement of Jupiter indicates that you will have at least one successful child with whom you are very close.

You prefer to live an elegant lifestyle, and you have the self-confidence and optimism to achieve the success necessary to support one. Jupiter brings pure good luck to your financial dealings, and your investments usually pay off if you follow your intuition. You must learn self-discipline and caution in spending money, or your wealth will be "easy come, easy go."

Your mind is very versatile, and you absorb information like a sponge. Since you have an intense curiosity, you enjoy learning and would make an excellent teacher or writer. Avoid a tendency to become worried and depressed over pessimistic thoughts. Learn to take multiple deep breaths as a way to relax under stress. You're a good person to have around in an emergency, since you are good at thinking on your feet.

You are extremely sensitive and have deep self-doubt. Because you consider most people better or more talented than you, you may retreat from social contacts and/or devote your life to serving others. Even though others may praise your accomplishments, you usually believe they are just humoring you. Karmically, you feel you must make restitution for pain you caused others in previous lives.

You have a highly active mind and are an innovative thinker. With your talent for grasping the most abstract concepts, you learn new ideas quickly and easily and would be a good writer. Since your mental energies can become scattered, you will be most productive if you can focus on one project at a time. Make time to relax and sooth your nervous disposition to avoid physical illness.

You have many acquaintances, but few close friends, and they are all unique in some way. You are drawn to unconventional groups with humanitarian goals which are considered to be rebellious and radical. During your life you will have many friends who are involved in occult or metaphysical sciences, including astrology. You will insist that your friends respect your beliefs, even if they don't agree.

You have a strong desire for peace, harmony and justice and will work to bring about humanitarian reforms. Your ideas about relationships are much different from your parents'. You must learn to compromise and to sacrifice what you want if necessary in order to achieve balance.

You are very sensitive emotionally and have deep-rooted fears and insecurities. With your tendency to overidealize one of your parents, you may suffer disappointment when they make mistakes and prove their humanity. As an adult, you seek the ideal home environment, which of course you are unable to find. With maturity you will learn that peace of mind is found within you rather than in any physical place.

Your generation saw the birth of greater autonomy and self-rule among the world's nations, as well as the hippy movement. New labor-saving devices created more leisure time. Television entered our lives, and the entertainment industry mushroomed. You have a strong desire to creatively solve the world's problems.

You are highly resourceful, and you may earn your income from several different sources. Because your finances can be subject to extreme fluctuations, you must learn to make and stick to a budget. When you decide you want to own something, there is no stopping you. You seek accumulation of wealth not for the status it brings you, but because it allows you to acquire whatever you desire.

You would be happiest in a career area that allows you to express compassion and emotional sensitivity. You feel deeply and are good at intuiting the needs of others. You are emotionally adaptable and can be an agent for change. You feel the call of the infinite and can express drama or mystery in your work. You see so much of the whole that it is difficult to confine yourself to practical realities.

You lend your efforts to any project that seeks to care for and heal the broken and suffering, such as hospitals, missions, charities, hotlines, pet shops, or kennels. You may comfort others by introducing beauty into their world in the form of art or music. If you work for government or the church, it is not for security but in order to serve. At your highest, you do not fear death because you are not focused on the self. When you do focus on the self your lack of groundedness can plague you with nameless fears. Adaptability can become superficial novelty seeking. You could become addicted to drugs or alcohol. Hypersensitivity to hurts or insults (some imagined) could propel you into a pillowy fantasy world in which you are not a healer but a parasite. A personality that began as merely colorful could become scandalous. If you are going to sacrifice yourself, at least you could do so in a constructive way. Educate yourself to make wise judgments, prefer service to sensation, and pursue your dream with faith and confidence.

Occupations consistent with your sympathetic style of work include doctor, nurse, therapist, caretaker, musician, composer, poet, artist, entertainer, film maker, psychiatrist, spiritualist, psychic, marketer, advertiser, pharmacist, vintner, crusader, reformer, or philanthropist. 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 Neptune, 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 manipulated and controlled others; in this lifetime you will learn to share your resources with others. You would be happiest in an egalitarian relationship, where both partners equally contribute resources to the partnership. It is not right for you to do all the work, nor should you allow others to do all the work. Avoid a tendency to become possessive or jealous.

You are very neat and organized, and you expect everything you do to turn out perfect. At home and at work, you enjoy inventing techniques and systems that are efficient and hassle-free. It annoys you to discover work that was shoddily done, and you feel compelled to correct it. You are also very concerned about your health and diet.

In your early life, you may have felt your home life was chaotic and disorganized (and maybe even unhealthy), or else you felt it was overly planned and regulated. As an adult, you'll either follow your parents' example or go to the opposite extreme. Avoid becoming too upset about all the imperfections around you. High levels of stress will bring on physical ailments or injuries.

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.

This aspect gives you an active imagination and much talent for creative expression. You are easy-going, sensitive and emotionally poised and appreciate the sense of values that your parents instilled in you. You are articulate in communicating your ideas, and you are quite resourceful in bringing your creative ideas to fruition. Even if you have to do without some of the comforts of life in order to achieve your goals, you are determined to do so.

You are willing to make sacrifices in your personal life in order to achieve your goals. This could entail postponing marriage until after college or waiting to have children until your career is established. You need to receive appreciation for your efforts, especially those whom you have helped the most. Just be sure that others do not take unfair advantage of your good nature; choose your friends carefully.

In your close relationships you express your feelings quite naturally, and you communicate with your partner through body language and facial expressions as well as with words. As a matter of fact, you prefer this subtle--almost psychic--method of communication.

You were probably very close to your mother as a child, and she had more influence than anyone else on your behavior and your attitude toward relationships. You have a strong need to be loved and to be needed by your friends and loved ones.

Relationships often seem too complicated and troublesome to you, and you may prefer to spend much time alone. You find it difficult to meet all of the expectations that others have of you, and you consider it a personal failure whenever you let someone down. Remember that you can't please everyone all the time, and try not to be so hard on yourself. Otherwise, you could become lonely and depressed.

Because you expect others to criticize or reject you, you tend to withdraw emotionally or reject them first. It may seem that they are cold and distant toward you, but in reality they are reacting to the wall of protection that you've built around yourself. If you try taking down the wall, you'll find some wonderful people on the other side.

Although no one enjoys being rejected, very few people have died from it. It's said that "nothing ventured, nothing gained." How will you ever know whether you can succeed unless you risk it?

This aspect indicates that you are a warrior at heart. When you encounter conflict, you are not hesitant to meet it head-on. Indeed, you may even look for trouble if it doesn't find you (especially during harsh transits to your Sun or Mars). It is hard for you to take a back seat to anyone; you'd rather run things yourself. Your forcefulness alone will not earn you the right to lead others. A little patience and understanding will earn you the trust every leader needs. Learn to admit that you are not an expert on everything and to ask advice of others, even "underlings."

You could succeed in the fields of teaching, writing, law, medicine and healing, police or military service, or competitive sports. Since you value your own freedom and want to be in control, you would perhaps be happier as your own boss. You have great admiration for those who have accomplished their goals in life. In order to succeed in business, however, you must learn to be a good listener.

If other aspects in your natal chart provide the self-discipline, patience and diplomacy that this aspect lacks, you can learn to consider the consequences of your actions before taking them. Once you can exercise restraint and self-control in your life, you will be able to accomplish a great deal with the creative energy and high ambition of this Sun/Mars combination.

Remember, what you get out of a situation (or a relationship) depends on what you put into it. Before becoming defensive with others, be sure you really understand the situation. Sometimes this aspect operates unconsciously so that instead of picking fights with others, you will draw such behavior to you while denying that you are a catalyst.

You have the ability to learn a great deal from your life experiences and a talent for helping others learn from your mistakes. Although you are relatively modest, you are a very understanding and competent person. You use your resources (personal and otherwise) wisely and treat others with respect. Others value your opinion highly, but you usually prefer to fade into the background and allow others with larger egos to get the attention.

In your career you are highly ambitious and are willing to follow your own judgment against the advice of others-- and you are usually glad you did. Since you treat your supervisors with respect, they also respect you, and this can help you a great deal in the professional world. You are not interested in get-rich-quick schemes, preferring instead to plan your course carefully and follow it one careful step at a time.

You could excel in a career in law, politics, research and development, teaching or industrial management. No matter which field you enter, you will probably soon rise to a position in management. You are highly responsible in your business dealings and keep up with the latest advances in order to remain competitive. Because you have worked hard for all you have gained in life, it would be hard for a competitor to topple you. You build your career on a solid foundation of integrity, competency and efficiency.

In your personal life, you prefer to associate with others who hold sincerity and honesty in high esteem. You are fond of the old fashioned ways and traditions and are able to see their value. In your love life you would be happiest with a permanent, stable relationship with someone you respect.

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 live your life with great enthusiasm, and you try to make the most of every moment. Although you are very independent by nature, you can easily work as a team member with other like-minded individuals. Your energetic devotion to your work will inspire others, who will look to you for leadership.

At an early age you decided on your major purpose in life, and you've devoted every waking moment since then to the fulfillment of your goals. Everything in life has purpose for you, and you waste very little time.

Your most satisfying career would be one which allows you to do things your way. Whether you're self-employed or you work for someone else, you need to remain independent and autonomous in order to be happy.

It is difficult for you to achieve balance between your emotions and your intellect, and you often feel confused in your relationships with others. You may "fly off the handle" rather easily, and at times you can be difficult to reason with. At other times you will react in a cold, distant manner. If this tendency gets out of control, you can alienate all but the best of friends. It's not that you are intending to do so; you have a talent for offending others without meaning to.

Before making any decisions involving your relationships, be sure you listen carefully to everyone else's side. Learn the fine art of compromise and you will find it easier to peacefully coexist with others. Don't be so quick to jump to conclusions; remember to give others the benefit of a doubt. If you can consciously become more tactful and patient with others, you will feel better about yourself--and so will they.

You may have difficulties in your chosen career unless you can develop more skill at negotiation and compromise. Learn to accept your failures gracefully and admit when you are wrong. Making mistakes is the way we all learn; instant perfection is impossible. When others criticize your work or point out your mistakes, don't take it so personally. Welcome the feedback of those who would like to help you sharpen up your skills and become more professional.

You may encounter conflict in your domestic life, for you do not back down easily from an argument. Worry is one of your favorite pastimes, and you may cry on the shoulders of your friends rather frequently. Resist any temptation to spread gossip (even if it is founded in truth). This could backfire against you and alienate you from your neighbors. Also, resist any urge to lavishly spend money; getting in debt is easy for you--getting out is not.

You literally want to get all the gusto out of life that you possibly can. Your tremendous drive and ambition make it impossible for you to be satisfied with less than what you want in life. As a matter of fact, you can grow very impatient with delays in obtaining your goals. You do not accept the possibility of defeat, and have an unwavering determination to be all that you can possibly be. You ask things of yourself that no one else would dream possible, and you inspire envy in those around you who are less motivated.

You could excel in many fields, including: law, politics, religion, medicine or psychology. Whatever occupation you choose, you will grow tired of it as soon as its growth potential is depleted. You enjoy working closely with others. The other possible expression of this aspect is that you can become preoccupied with yourself and seek recognition through sports, gambling, exploration, or any other "risky" job. You don't play for small stakes, and if you are careful this can be expressed in the form of successful financial enterprises.

Power is a great aphrodisiac, and you will attract others to you with your success. You will look for a mate who is as ambitious and successful as you are. You would not be happy with a "wimp" because you could not respect their lack of inner strength. The relationship should be one of mutual admiration, with each partner encouraging the other to achieve their goals. Just be careful that this doesn't turn to "nagging" should your partner fall short of your expectations. Remember, there's more involved in a love relationship than the material benefits it can offer.

This is a "generational" aspect, affecting most people born in the early to mid-1940s (during World War II) and also those born in the early to mid-1990s. Having been born during a time of international strife, these people are sensitive to any threats to their personal freedom by corrupt public officials. This aspect has been blamed for spawning a generation of demonstrators, protesters and others who speak out against perceived wrongs and social injustice.

You are genuinely shocked at injustice and do not hesitate to let your feelings be known. You resent abuses of power by governments and "special interest groups" who hold their power over others' heads like a sword. You are also angered by political corruption, waste of public funds and mismanagement.

You have an inborn ability to detect lying or deceit in others. And you also have the courage to take steps to do something about it and even to lead others in a fight against injustice.

You also have a talent for self-discovery and examination; you are able to dig deep within the inner recesses of your own subconscious with relative ease. Because of this deeper understanding of your own motivations, you can overcome the many social and sexual taboos of your early conditioning. You may even delight in breaking as many taboos as possible, to confront the primitive drives behind them.

It is not easy for you to relate well with others, and this may hinder your social relationships. In truth, you don't want to deal with the responsibility of a close personal relationship. This causes you to become defensive with those you love--you are afraid of the demands they will make upon you. This can be traced to an early rejection in life--possibly by a parent. Because of this rejection you built walls around yourself in order to avoid further hurt.

Perhaps you feel that you were not meant to enjoy happy relationships in your life. But if you will learn to accept others as they are and are willing to compromise, you can achieve social and domestic happiness. There is nothing different about experiencing difficulties in relating to others. Everyone goes through times of trouble--you are not alone in this.

Once you have learned to make concessions in your dealings with others, you will see that others are willing to do so. Your greatest lessons in life will be achieved through making adjustments to others. After all, everyone has their own idiosyncrasies to deal with--even you. Cultivate a more positive attitude toward life instead of feeling sorry for yourself. Otherwise, you will suffer physically from tension and anxiety through high blood pressure or other illnesses. Give of yourself instead of complaining about others' demands of you.

If you are to be successful in your career, you must learn to deal more easily with others. You can achieve great heights in this area if you are willing to compromise and accept others' shortcomings. You could succeed in a career in law, banking, insurance, real estate, or designing. You are well organized and exercise good judgment in your work. All you need to ensure success is to build up your own self-esteem. Others will admire your honesty and integrity.

In your love life you must learn to avoid destructive relationships. Approach your love affairs more realistically--don't expect too much of those you love. This sets you up for disappointment and convinces you that you are not destined for happiness in love. However, this can become a self-fulfilling prediction. Learn to enjoy your lover without making judgments or criticisms.

You have a sharp wit and an intense curiosity. Communication comes easily for you, and you are an adept conversationalist. You are well read and therefore can speak with authority on many subjects. In your dealings with others you approach situations from an intellectual rather than emotional perspective. With your talent for detached observation and your way with words, you would also be an excellent writer.

With your natural ability at communication, you would do well in any career which would allow you to use this talent. Since you also enjoy relating to people, you would enjoy a job which allows you to have contact with the public. You are a never- ending source of new and clever ideas, and this too can help you in your career. Just be sure you don't share your ingenious ideas with supervisors who will take the credit or see your sharp mind as a threat to their position.

You are a master at combining verbal language with subtle body signs to further convey your meaning. It may take your partner a while to learn to read your subtlest communications, but once you are familiar with each other you will be able to communicate very well, even without words. You are attracted to others primarily through their minds; if they measure up intellectually, then you get to know the rest of them.

You are highly optimistic and foresighted in planning your future. You have the ability to accomplish a great many of your goals. Because of your curiosity, you are constantly seeking new information (sometimes somewhat impatiently) and have a vast storehouse of ideas of your own. Your mind is quite active and very sharp.

The best careers for you would include teaching, writing and politics. You could also excel in law, religion or philosophy. You adapt easily to changing times and will not spend much time being bored.

To you honesty is the best policy, and you insist on it in your friends and lovers. You are generous to a fault with your friends, but you will stop all support for anyone who proves to be insincere or untrustworthy. You also constantly seek new ways to develop yourself, exploring for an inner hidden truth. You have a highly developed intuition which you must learn to trust.

Sexually, you are quite original. You experiment sexually, but not just for the sake of doing something new. Your good judgment allows you to determine which new styles of lovemaking will work and which will not.

You make a very good leader and can inspire your followers with your optimism. But you must be careful not to push your leadership on those weaker than you.

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.

Since childhood, you've had a strong curiosity about God and spirituality in general. You are highly intuitive and psychic, and for this reason you pick up on the most subtle exchanges between people (especially in your own home). With your highly sensitive nature, your early home life had a strong impact on you.

If one or both of your parents were distant or emotionally unavailable to you, you will carry into adulthood a feeling of lack of love and nurturing. It's likely that such parent(s) were simply not strong enough physically or psychologically to handle their job as guide and teacher to you. This could have an adverse effect on your adult relationships, as you may tend to attract people who treat you as a child rather than as their peer.

However, if you received encouragement and support from your parents, you may use them as the ideal you measure everyone else by in your life. This, too, can have an adverse effect on your relationships, since none of the partners you attract are likely to be perfect. In this case, you must learn to emphasize the positive points in your relationships, and work on the difficulties.

You can be very impulsive emotionally. Your temper is easily sparked, and you can explode at those you love most. You must learn to control your temper, and face the fact that you cannot always have things your way. You may appear emotionally erratic to others.

You are quite talented and could be a good: teacher, politician, writer, or researcher. You are a believer in equal rights and may defy authority when it does not appear to be honoring someone's rights.

You must be willing to meet your partner halfway for marriage to work. You believe that marriage means one partner being dominant over the other. Yet you really need an egalitarian relationship. You must convince yourself that this is possible before you can achieve it.

You can be impatient and impulsive, and therefore may seem "accident prone." You may not have been allowed to assert your will as a child. So you tend to defy authority by rejecting the responsibility that it imposes. You are a rebel at heart.

You value your family and loved ones above all else in life. Since early childhood, your relationship with your parents has been loving and supportive, and you have many happy memories of early life. Your parents helped inspire self-confidence in you, and as a result you are comfortable loving and being loved by others.

Your home is a source of love and harmony, and your guests always feel well cared for. The decor of your home is not only beautiful (complete with objects of art, if you can afford them), it also inspires feelings of calm and peace. A stable and secure home life is of the utmost importance to you, and you will go out of your way to avoid conflict.

With your strong appreciation for beauty, you probably enjoy getting dressed up. Your home and your wardrobe contain elements of elegance and style. If other aspects confirm it, you may also have a natural artistic ability.

It may seem that you encounter opposition from others in life no matter what you do. This is partially because of your overwhelming need to earn others' good favor. You always feel compelled to prove your sincerity and loyalty to others, but they often suspect you when you do. You can be extravagantly generous in your efforts to win friends and influence others, and yet people don't show appreciation for your gifts.

Those you love most may even misunderstand you. Conflicts with family members and lovers are common. They may be defensive and suspicious of you, wondering what it is you want from them in return for your generosity. You must learn to accept yourself as you are, and then you will know that others can accept you too. Until then you will relate to others with such a sense of desperation and urgency that they become agitated by your energy and reject you.

Form solid friendships with those you care for. Get to know them on an intellectual level before becoming emotional. Be companion and confidant to them without expecting anything in return. You'll be surprised at how much you receive from others once you stop demanding it. Learn to give people their own private space and to keep your nose out of others' business.

Be careful in spending your money--you do have a taste for the finer things in life. At times, however, you may have a "champagne appetite and a soda pop pocketbook." Learn to cut corners when necessary. In love relationships you may learn to use sex to acquire expensive gifts and special treatment. Just be careful that you don't end up paying handsomely in the end.

You are warm and affectionate and are a pleasant companion. Your willingness to compromise prompts others around you to return the courtesy. You are outgoing and friendly without being overbearing, and people generally respond to you positively. You do not ask anyone to do or be anything that you are not willing to do or be yourself.

Your friends appreciate the fact that you always manage to see the positive side of a person and kindly overlook their faults. They find your self-confidence contagious and know that you will always respond to them with understanding. You tend to bring out the best in people. This is perhaps because they do not find you threatening and therefore do not criticize or attack you in self-defense.

Others seek you out to join in their social activities, and you are a cheerful addition to any party. You are very creative and could excel in any occupation that allowed you to express this creativity, such as dance, art, music, drama, etc. You would also do well in jobs which require you to appear before the general public. Public relations would be a good job for you; you can smooth the feathers on the most dissatisfied customers with your charm and wit. Whatever your occupation, you would probably experience greater satisfaction being self-employed.

Your early home life was probably happy and focused on maintaining a positive attitude toward life. You can help your own children by passing this down to them. Children find you interesting and easy to relate to. They bask in the warmth of your strong belief in yourself and are comforted by your inner strength.

You will certainly help out any friends in need, but you may wait to be asked before butting into their private life situations. Be careful not to be used by love partners who will take advantage of your loving, generous nature.

Your attitude about sex is a healthy one, and you have few hang-ups in this area. Although you are not wildly experimental in sex, this is not because of inhibitions. You just don't feel the need to get so fancy and way-out about sex; you'll take yours nice and simple. As a matter of fact, you could simplify sex for others and help them work on their own inhibitions.

Establishing goals is not easy for you, and you are unsure as to which path in life to follow. It may take you a long time to decide what you want to do "when you grow up." You are highly ambitious and have a burning desire to succeed, but you're not sure at what.

Since childhood, you've felt you were a bit handicapped, as though you had to work much harder at something than your peers in order to be considered their equal. Your relationship with at least one of your parents (probably your father) was a strained one, and you may have felt you could never do enough to please them. As an adult, you may find it difficult to cooperate and compromise with others (especially authority figures).

Developing confidence in yourself will go a long way toward reaching your life goals. Take whatever time you need to do your work properly. Other tasks that demand your attention will wait their turn. By learning to focus your attention and affix your nose to the grindstone, you can accomplish a great deal.

Your childhood conditioning inhibits your efforts to exploit your imaginative potential. Your thinking is somewhat traditional, and it may be difficult for you adapt to changing trends and new ideas. Change does not come easy for you because of your inner insecurities, and your opinions can seem rather narrow-minded to others.

You were probably a slow learner in school and resented having to maintain good grades. It's not that you are academically incapable, you are just somewhat lazy mentally. If it takes more than minimal effort to complete a task, you become depressed. This results in lack of enthusiasm in exploring your creative potential. You don't like competition because of your own lack of confidence in your abilities. Try to keep pace with the many changes taking place in the world around you; this is the only way you will make progress.

If you can brush aside the above negative feelings, you can make plans to carry out your ideas. Instead of fearing defeat, be brave enough to accept reality. Instead of moping about how you can't do something, make changes so that you can. Use the lessons of your past to help you in the future instead of dwelling on regrets over "spilt milk." If you can maintain a positive attitude and learn to accept change, you could be successful in education, politics, science, natural resource conservation, government service or architecture.

Be sure you read all the fine print in any legal documents that you sign; you can become quite vengeful if you are crossed. You resent authority on the job and can become very bitter if you are passed over for a promotion you think you deserve. If this should happen to you, look again at yourself and make sure your performance is up to snuff instead of whining over sour grapes. A positive attitude will get you much further in life.

In relationships you may have difficulty communicating your needs to your partner. This is not because you lack verbal skills, but because you are afraid your partner will not approve of your requests. Resist any temptation to nag your lover. Instead, try some constructive criticism--and you need deliver your comments only once.

You are an active, future-oriented person who is not weighed down by past commitments. You take advantage of new opportunities better than most. Life for you can be a vibrant affair in which you passionately pursue causes, lovers, and experiences. You have the self-confidence to be a leader. Competitive and flamboyant, you have little patience for slow people or unexciting work. When an activity interests you, you can be very generous with your time, energy, and money. Find outlets for your gifts of creativity and intuition.

Watch out for a tendency to exaggerate or to be insensitive to others' feelings. More cautious types may envy and resent your free spirit and competitive nature. You get bored easily and may depend on others to finish the projects that you start. When your warmth is guided by love, wisdom, and positive goals you have the ability to heal and inspire others, but when you focus on your self or lack direction, your short-lived passions can affect others in destructive ways.

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.

With abundant planets in these houses, relationships and communications with others are likely to be central to your life. You can help others by exchanging ideas and making connections between people. You will probably maintain active contact with a wide circle of relatives, friends and acquaintances. You keep abreast of new information via various media and your friends.

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.

You could have difficulty envisioning or planning for the future. You are likely to accept the status quo, living in the past and present, but not actively striving to create the future. Lacking your own passionate goals, you are more likely to be a follower than a leader.

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

With an abundance of planets in Mutable signs, you adapt easily to changing circumstances. Mentally quick, you adapt like a chameleon to give each what they want, until you are on to the next friend or interest. Life offers a succession of roles to play. Skilled at diplomacy and compromise, you make a good negotiator and appear to be everyone's friend. You actually are other-oriented, rather than self-oriented, and can be so busy meeting others' needs that you lack direction in your own life. Concentrate on finding friends of true worth and value. Be discriminating in your associations, in whom you choose to help. The endless flow from your mind, tongue, and hands will then work to return real value to you, which is what you deserve. You can probably only follow this advice just so far, though, because more than others the Universe sends you people in need, people for whom you are able to make a real difference. The assistance that you provide to the powerless may actually be remembered long after your facile mental output is forgotten. Your activities can also bring an end to institutions that have outlived their usefulness.

With a lack of planets in Cardinal signs, you may have trouble starting things. You may be timid about developing and carrying out plans. You would prefer to let others break the first ground of a new venture, so that you can pitch in and help once the outlines of the venture are clear. You probably lack confidence in your mastery of the real world and survival in it. You may substitute a rich inner life for your lack of action in the outer world. In its highest form, you may be unusually creative or spiritually committed. Ideas filter up as you focus on 'being' instead of 'doing'. Watch out for the lower manifestations, which are delegating tasks to others and pitying yourself over the lot that befalls you in life as a result of your lack of direction and initiative. Your different perspective on life gives you valuable insights that let you make real contributions wherever you are.

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

An abundance of planets in the succedent houses increases your ability to enjoy life. In turn, you can give others pleasure. You are a basically stable person with strong values, feelings, and attachments. You enoy working to build the structure of your life. As you gain confidence in your self, you bind others to you with love. You have a strong physical presence.

An abundance of planets in the cadent houses helps to make you versatile and adaptable. You are flexible in your plans, adapting easily to changes or to the people whom you meet. You may travel a lot or move frequently. You are a good listener and communicator. You will use your mind a lot or frequently spend time alone during your life.

A lack of planets in the angular houses indicates little desire or drive for recognition. You adapt to the world instead of trying to change it or make your mark upon it. You concentrate on enjoying life and find ways to help others that do not call attention to yourself.

A lack of planets in the Angular houses can be offset by abundant planets in the Cardinal signs.

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