Introduction

The following pages contain a brief evaluation of key elements of your birth chart, although it is by no means complete. Astrology can reveal many things about a person's life and personality, and you could study your chart for a lifetime without knowing the answers to all of your questions. The descriptions that follow will give you a "thumbnail" introduction to yourself through astrology.

In interpreting your chart, this report considers the sign of the planets and the north node in your chart, as well as their house placements. It also describes the sign of the Ascendant and the strongest aspects between the planets.

You may note that some of the following descriptions appear to contradict each other--and indeed we are all walking bundles of contradiction. If you examine yourself carefully, you will probably realize that you do in fact possess the qualities of both conflicting descriptions. Even though some parts of the reading may seem to clash, you will see that certain themes are repeated throughout the following pages. These are the ones that will become major issues in your life.

The readings stress that you are the ultimate decider of your fate. The stars may indicate the hand you were dealt at birth, but it is up to you to play that hand well enough to achieve your goals. Also, bear in mind that every "bad" aspect of a chart also has a "good" side. How it is expressed is really up to you. We tend to work at expressing ourselves more positively most of the time and only lapse into the negative behavior described when depressed, angry or scared. Or it is possible that some aspects may better describe your personality or behavior earlier in life. They may seem alien now because you have already worked through them.

A "Strength" number precedes each aspect description; this number takes into account how exact the aspect is, whether the aspect is a major or minor one, and whether an aspecting planet is close to one of the four chart angles. The higher the Strength, the more you are likely to feel the aspect and to act it out in your life.

Pisces Ascendant

Pisces Rising indicates that you are gentle and loving as well as artistic and highly idealistic. In fact, unless your Sun sign is well grounded, you may prefer to look at the world through rose-colored glasses. You can become an emotional wreck and at times may escape from reality by withdrawing into your own cozy little world. You have great potential but can sometimes be lazy, tending to drift and dream your way through life and to avoid situations that make a great demand upon you.

Your friends appreciate your good sense of humor, and you often use it to laugh at otherwise uncomfortable situations. You are more perceptive and intuitive than most people, and you are very sensitive emotionally. You do not make emotional commitments easily because you fear being hurt. But once you enter into a long-term relationship, you are very faithful, thoughtful and sincere. In your best moments you are kind, compassionate, humane and giving. In your worst moments you think you have these qualities but are actually driven by your own self-centered needs.

You are a free thinker and have a "live and let live" attitude toward others. You prefer that others treat you the same way rather than expecting you to live up to their own ideals for you. You insist on being yourself at all times. When making decisions you often rely on your intuition rather than practical information, and more often than not you are right. At those times when you are wrong, it is not easy for you to admit it.

Many persons with Pisces Ascendant have the "ostrich syndrome"--that is, they feel if they ignore problems they will simply go away. This can lead to less than adequate physical care and medical and dental attention. Engaging in a regular form of exercise would be good for you, as well as making sure you have a well-balanced diet. Accidents to your feet, hands and hips are common with Pisces Rising, as well as a weakness for colds and flu. Since Pisces is a water sign, you are also likely to require a large liquid intake, and this can even result in alcoholism.

Physically, you are one of the most beautiful people in the world. Your eyes are particularly large and liquid, and you have thick, curling lashes. You are probably of moderate to short stature, and can be a little stocky. Your hands and feet are probably smaller proportionately than the rest of your body, and your face may be rather pale. Your nose is short, small and flat, with not much of a bridge.


Sun in Leo

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.


Sun in the Sixth House

As a child you were probably quite shy and preferred to stay on the sidelines rather than jump into the midst of competition. Although you were very self-conscious in your youth, every task you undertook was done well--and you maintain and improve upon this quality as you mature. You expect perfection from yourself--and nothing less.

Since you are rather submissive in nature, you must be careful not to be dominated by others in your life. If you let them run your affairs, you will regret it and will be very unhappy in such relationships. Be more self-confident and less self-critical. If you think more of yourself, others' opinion of you will also be raised.

You have a gift for organizing your affairs and are willing to work hard for what you get. Business comes before pleasure, and you willingly delay a pleasure trip if there is work to be gotten out of the way first. You are quite serious about your long-range goals in life and exercise great self-discipline in achieving them. Be careful to maintain good health care and eating habits in order to avoid bad health.

In your love life, you prefer to have a steady, long-term relationship rather than to engage in a series of flings. Your lover must also be a loyal friend to you and must be trustworthy. The extremely outgoing, life-of-the-party types are not for you, although they may be attractive to you at first. Don't let your relationship get into a rut so that you become bored with your partner. Be sure that you introduce some variety into your love life.


Moon in Capricorn

With Moon in Capricorn you have a natural desire to rise to a position of power and fame and are willing to work hard for your accomplishments. Once you have attained your goals you see your success as adequate compensation for the absence of personal relationships in your life. The archetype associated with Capricorn is Ebenezer Scrooge of Dickens' Christmas Carol. Be careful not to let your drive for fame destroy your family or love life. Those with Moon in Capricorn who are not fortunate enough to achieve fame and fortune become terribly frustrated and may even develop ill health as a result.

This is a difficult Moon placement for women, mostly because women have not traditionally been allowed to pursue their individual ambitions apart from that of homemaker and mother. So women with Moon in Capricorn can project their drive and ambition onto their men or others that they consider superior to them. In this case, there is a tendency for them to become martyrs to their family or a dominant business partner.

Many persons with the Moon in Capricorn have psychological problems in adulthood which are traceable to a bad relationship with the mother. Men with this lunar placement often marry prominent women who can benefit their career, sacrificing the emotional satisfaction they also need. Women also may marry for position and wealth, often sacrificing true love for the stability of an older man.

But whatever your choice, you will not rush into a relationship. Instead you exercise great caution before making a commitment. You need a loyal mate, one who can earn your respect and demonstrate their reliability. You can be quite generous with your loved one by lavishing them with gifts, meals, special favors (or maybe financial support). You seek sincerity in your sexual encounters, and would be most satisfied in a long-term relationship. Like most Capricorn placements, this one gets better with age.


Moon in the Tenth House

Your mother has been a prominent figure in your life, especially during your childhood. Even if you were not close to your mother, her influence has gone far to shape you into the person you are as an adult, and she has instilled in you your current values and goals.

In dealing with others you may find that you tend to reflect their feelings, and this prevents you from relaxing into just being yourself. It is easy for you to understand and identify with the problems of others, and friends may come to you seeking guidance.

Social status is appealing to you, and you will be careful to keep company with those who will not tarnish your reputation. Of course, this limits your choice of mates to those of a higher social strata, but you are not willing to compromise your social progress in life.

Outside influences have a great impact on your love life, and you may encounter separations from your partner or perhaps a new relationship will appear suddenly and captivate you. Any partner you choose will have to be dynamic and a futuristic thinker. This will provide you with the challenge to grow that you need so badly.


Mercury in Virgo

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."


Mercury in the Sixth House

You have highly developed organizational skills and a sharp, critical mind. Since you enjoy communicating your ideas to help others, you would be a good linguist, writer, or teacher. With your clear, logical mind, you rarely overlook important details in any project. Take breaks from your demanding schedule to avoid mental fatigue and nervous tension.


Venus in Cancer

Although you may be shy and quiet, you have considerable charm. You treat loved ones with sympathy and tenderness, providing the emotional nurturing that they need. It is important that you have the love and devotion of your friends and family. This provides you with a wonderful sense of inner security. Just be careful that you do not let others take advantage of your generosity. There will always be those who will try.

Your home is very important to you, and you will want your living environment to be peaceful and comfortable. From an early age, you have been closely tied to your family, especially your mother. Since you have a need to relate to others, you would do well in occupations such as teaching or health care.

You seek a deep love in which you can merge souls and personalities with your lover. You are totally devoted to your mate, and you seek such devotion in return. Be careful that this devotion does not turn into jealousy and possessiveness, which could result in your lover feeling trapped. Remember that a truly strong relationship is based on two strong individuals who share mutual goals.

Your sexual appetite is quite strong, partly because you allow your sexual energy to build for a while before releasing it. If you find this to be frustrating, try communicating your needs to your partner before you reach that point. They can only satisfy your needs if they are aware of them.


Venus in the Fourth House

Your home and family are very important to you, and your home will be as beautiful and comfortable as possible. As a parent, you provide a loving environment for your children. You enjoy entertaining at home, and you make your guests feel quite welcome. Although you're not a neat fanatic, you can't tolerate clutter and dirt for long. You will achieve your greatest pleasure and comfort later in life.


Mars in Sagittarius

You have a daring and enthusiastic attitude about life. For this reason you find traveling to foreign lands to be very mind-expanding. Philosophically, you understand that humans are all the same no matter what their race or culture. Traveling helps you to fully experience this.

With Mars in Sagittarius, you are an independent thinker and enjoy a good philosophical "discussion." You can become very excited when telling a good story and must be careful that you do not exaggerate too much when relating your adventures. It would be good to work some of this mental energy out through physical outlets. Also, remember that most people are not used to your brutal honesty and would prefer that you use tact when speaking your mind.

You are intensely curious, love adventure, and can have a short attention span in matters of love. You enjoy the chase more than the actual culmination of a love affair. Because you tend to jump into any affair with vigor, you may need to develop more patience for engaging in prolonged foreplay and building up the anticipation before rushing into sex.

Since you are very enthusiastic about sex, you need a partner who is similarly inclined. You have a talent for cheering up your lover when he or she is down, and you set a good example with your optimism and zest for life. It is important that your partner have a philosophical outlook on life and hold strong principles. This will attract you more than anything else.


Mars in the Eighth House

You have very strong desires, and once you decide to possess something, you usually succeed in doing so. You may experience shortages of love and money to encourage you to be less possessive in these areas of your life. You have the ability to see through the false pretenses of others. Karmically, you can make up for past lives of greed and abuse by sharing your resources with others in need.


Jupiter in Capricorn

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.


Jupiter in the Tenth House

You are highly ambitious and have the self-discipline required to achieve success in your chosen career. One or both of your parents instilled in you a strong confidence in your own abilities, and this will help you to succeed in life. You seek the honor and respect of your peers and community, and you feel a strong sense of responsibility toward society as a whole.


Saturn in Aries

Success and material wealth give you a sense of security, and you will work hard for what you want, but you sometimes lack the caution and patience to see your plans through to a successful conclusion. One of your greatest challenges in life will be to develop self-discipline and patience with others. You need to develop a keener sense of timing and an ability to wait for the right moment rather than charging forward with enthusiasm. You are an independent individual, and you value your freedom highly.


Saturn in the First House

You are reserved and serious, and even as a child you seemed older than others your age. It is possible that you were forced to take on adult responsibilities as a child and did not have much time to play with other children. You will encounter much hardship in life, and through this adversity you will discover your own self-worth. Avoid a tendency to become pessimistic and depressed in difficult times.


Uranus in Taurus  (1934-1942)

You are very practical and resourceful, and you enjoy acquiring material possessions. You attract others using your strong magnetism and charm, and your love life will have many unexpected ups and downs, as will your finances (both ruled by Taurus). Avoid a tendency to be stubborn and unbending. Share your good fortune with others.


Uranus in the Second House

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.


Neptune in Virgo (1928-1942)

You absorb new information like a sponge and can apply it practically. You are scientifically oriented and may be skeptical of metaphysical or psychic matters. Your greatest satisfaction will come from serving those in need. Avoid a tendency to be critical of others.


Neptune in the Sixth House

You are extremely sensitive and compassionate; you would enjoy serving the less fortunate members of society in humanitarian ways. Because you are eternally idealistic, you may encounter dishonest people who take advantage of your trusting nature. You can be disorganized and have difficulty concentrating on tasks at work. Constantly taking on the problems of others can cause ill health.


Pluto in Cancer  (1914-1939)

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.


Pluto in the Fifth House

You are highly creative and have unique and unusual talents and abilities. If you have children, they will be different and difficult for you to understand. It is hard for you to relax and enjoy any competitive game or sport because you take winning so seriously. Avoid approaching your love affairs with this same somber attitude, for it deprives you of the ability to have fun.


Sagittarius Midheaven

You would be happiest in a career which allows you to enthusiastically inspire others. You easily develop expertise which you visibly display to a large audience. You would make a good consultant, motivator, propagandist, publicist, missionary, and spreader of the word. Always in motion, you want to continually evolve in your career. Your up-beat focus is on the future, not the past. Those who are down, you cheer with your optimism. You can be an outspoken crusader for justice and for the humane treatment of people, children, and animals.

You excel at work that calls for skill in human relationships, as you are affable and congenial in your personal contacts. In your job there should be considerable freedom in what you do and how you are allowed to do it. You would enjoy travelling to or at least communicating with varied locations. You have an egalitarian, open-minded approach to people from various backgrounds. You can successfully handle a variety of duties. The potential drawbacks of this placement are scattered energies, lack of discipline, impulsiveness, and natural outspokenness turned to arguing for its own sake. Your energies are best organized when guided by a goal or vision.

Occupations consistent with your changeable, active style of work include traveler, teacher, philosopher, outdoors occupation, hunter, athlete, publisher, advertiser, publicist, scholar, artist, conductor, businessperson, government official, lawyer, judge, or consultant . 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 Jupiter, ruler of the Midheaven, and any aspects which other planets make to the Midheaven.


North Node in Sagittarius

You have a very active imagination and a sharp mind. In past lives you have been curious and restless, and you never developed an ability to concentrate. In this lifetime you will face your resistence to committing yourself to anything (or anyone). You will learn to set future goals and to develop deep philosophies about life, all while undertaking a quest for higher knowledge. Instead of living life as superficially as possible and avoiding commitment, you will search for your role in the greater universe.


North Node in the Ninth House

In past lifetimes you have led superficial lives with little reflection or meditation. During this lifetime you will broaden your awareness and seek knowledge on a higher, more philosophical level. The less you talk, the more you will learn. Travel and exposure to foreign cultures would also expand your perspective, and you are likely to venture far from your birthplace before finding success.


Chiron in Gemini

Communication and understanding are extremely important to you, and you continually strive to broaden your awareness of the world. You enjoy discussing your ideals with others, and you can be quite articulate when expressing yourself. You have a great deal of respect for the power of the mind, and you know that your thoughts shape your reality.

As a child, you probably felt that the communication among your family members was very poor. Although education and academic learning may have been emphasized, there was little discussion of the important issues in life, such as death, sex or personal relationships. As a result, you may tend to intellectualize your emotions. As you mature, you'll develop your own vocabulary for clearly expressing your most personal feelings.


Chiron in the Fourth House

You are very concerned about security in your life, and you are extremely protective of your home and family. Since, to some extent, you consider all of humanity to be your family, you get a great deal of satisfaction from working with groups designed to help disadvantaged families become more independent.

Nurturing was an issue in your early life: either you had too little or too much of it. As a parent, you'll tend to either follow your mother's example, or go to the opposite extreme. In reality, it's best if you can find some middle ground.

Pluto trine Ascendant (Strength: 06.53)

You will experience profound transformations in your life through your personal relationships. You require depth and intensity in your dealings with others, and you prefer to have a few deeply intimate friends rather than many superficial acquaintances. You have a knack for persuading others to do things your way, and at times you may need to be reminded that others need to go through their own intense changes without your interference. Education is important to you, because you recognize it as the key to all knowledge.

You are highly creative and can literally do anything you set your mind to. Setbacks in life do not trouble you, because you recognize your mistakes as lessons designed to help you grow. Whatever field you choose as a career, you will want to be the best at whatever you do. You enjoy pleasant rapport with both competitors and associates, and they usually respect you as an equal.

You feel comfortable with your body and have a healthy attitude toward sex as well as a healthy appetite. You admire inner strength in a partner and indeed would soon lose respect for anyone you consider to be "weak." Resist the temptation to control your partner as this may result in power struggles.


Moon trine Mercury (Strength: 06.02)

Your emotions are well integrated with your intellect, and you are able to evaluate your reactions to people and situations quickly. You learn easily from your day-to-day experiences, and you use them to enrich your consciousness. You are warm and sympathetic, and others appreciate your good nature and eagerness to help. You also have an amazing memory which allows you to recall past events in detail.

You know what your talents are and how to make use of them through creative expression. You also know how to apply yourself and get the best results on the job, and you are able to see problems objectively. If you know you don't have the answer, you are not afraid to ask for help. It is not in your nature to dwell on negative thoughts, and you could even be of help to others who have this tendency. Yet you will not easily reveal your own personal problems to anyone other than your most trusted friends and relatives.

It is most likely that your home life will be happy, your friendships close, and your social life pleasant. You have the ability to cope with the obstacles life presents to you. And you are compassionate enough to understand and forgive the shortcomings in others.

In your love life you can express your feelings quite clearly and can help your partner do so as well. This will prevent resentments from building over misunderstandings between you. You will probably be more aware of your partner's problems than he or she is. Be patient with them and remember that they may not be so comfortable expressing their emotions as you are.


Mars trine Saturn (Strength: 05.93)

It is important to you that you use your energy efficiently and not waste it on nonproductive projects. For this reason you are a good supervisor and do not expect too much (or too little) from those under your authority. And you are ever ready with assistance and advice if they need it. You can be patient with others' shortcomings and do not have a hair- trigger temper when things go wrong. Also for this reason, you would be a good teacher--either in the schools or in life in general.

The best professions for you include, besides teaching, law, police or military service, forestry service, exploration and ecological or environmental fields. You are at your best with planning and conservation of human or other resources. It is not difficult for you to achieve a management or other authority position.

You have a genuine respect for and acceptance of others and for this reason get along well with most everyone. Others can learn from your example how to better plan their lives in order to achieve their goals. They will learn from you that success is no accident but requires careful forethought and investment of energy. You have a tremendous sense of timing and are cautiously optimistic.

You are discriminate in choosing your closest friends and mate and identify most with mature, responsible people who want to make something of themselves in life. You are somewhat traditional about sex and feel that there must be more than good sex to any long-term relationship you enter into. You value the security of a family, a good reputation in your community, and the satisfaction of a job well done.


Jupiter trine Neptune (Strength: 05.31)

Because of your deep sense of spirituality, you are inspired to make your life as rich as possible on all levels. You also wish to help all those whose surroundings are bleaker than your own. You are idealistic enough to see the good in every person and/or situation, and for this reason you can be very effective in identifying problems and taking action to solve them.

You are rather sophisticated and have a keen appreciation of the finer arts. Since this aspect is considered a "lucky" one, you will probably be successful in your life (assuming that other negative aspects to Jupiter and Neptune do not conflict with this). You may even be in a position to create or develop programs aimed at helping poor people realize their full potential in life.

Whatever you choose as a career, you will be highly creative and imaginative. You would do well in education, writing, art, or in spiritual groups. You have a strong interest in the occult sciences and have considerable psychic abilities. Others are drawn to your spiritual strength and will come to you with their problems. Giving sympathy and understanding to those in need is a very gratifying spiritual experience for you.

You will be happiest when you are serving others, and you want to make a significant contribution to the Earth in general. In seeking a mate you will look for spiritual awareness as well as social refinement. A purely casual one-night-stand leaves you cold.


Moon conjunct Jupiter (Strength: 03.92)

You become emotionally involved in the affairs of society and the world as a whole. In fact you can make an important contribution to the well-being of society as a whole because you have a deep understanding of society's problems and insight into solutions. Your concern for others is genuine and sincere, and you will always offer your help when others are in need.

Although you may not be aware of it, you have a reputation for being generous and helpful to others. You may even offer shelter for those who are down and out. You learned early in life that is indeed more blessed to give than receive, and others admire this quality in you.

As a parent, you strive to encourage your children to follow your lead in serving others. They admire your strong faith in the most hopeless of situations; you always expect a change for the better. You feel an obligation to help raise others' consciousness when you see the need, and your counsel is often well received.

You would do well in an occupation such as social work, public relations, rehabilitation, counseling, and other areas in which you would work a great deal with the underprivileged and handicapped members of society. It is possible that you will travel internationally in your career, such as with the Peace Corps, VISTA, CARE, etc. You would also excel in medicine, law and even religion; all of these require understanding, compassion and a certain amount of spiritual insight. You may find yourself drawn to organizations that are fighting a hopeless battle against great odds.

You are generally admired and respected by others, especially your close friends and family. In some way or another you will establish a legacy of your own to leave behind to those who carry on after you. Just be sure that you take some time for yourself during your crusade; this is very important for your physical and mental health. Don't be afraid to ask for help with your own burdens.


Venus opposite Jupiter (Strength: 03.72)

You are inconsistent in your dealings with others, fluctuating wildly from one extreme to the other. You indulge your loved ones (mostly to gain their approval), yet you are also capable of using them to attain your objectives. You look to others for verification that you are competent and likable, but you can also alienate your closest friends with an unending stream of details about yourself and your life.

Although you may use others to satisfy your goals, you become bitter toward those who use you. You stay away from people who don't give you approval and stick with those who will. Compromise does not come easy for you, but you will go along with the majority if it serves your purposes. Despite all this, you can be generous and sympathetic to the problems of others.

You can be highly creative in your chosen profession. You enjoy competition because you use it to constantly prove your competence. When it suits your purposes you will not hesitate to "bend the truth" or even be hypocritical. And you are not always honest and forthright in your dealings with others.

In love relationships you are "always a bridesmaid or best man, never a bride or groom." You may pay lip service to a commitment until your partner suggests marriage, then you may suddenly lose interest. Your ability to become happily married depends on your willingness to accept the responsibilities that accompany such a binding contract.

You require a stable and patient lover who can tolerate your wide swings in mood. Remember that your partner has sexual cycles of his or her own. Keep the channels of communication open between you so that each of your needs can be met.


Sun trine Midheaven (Strength: 03.57)

You are highly ambitious and are willing to work hard to reach the lofty goals you set for yourself. Your parents and other early role models instilled you with a strong moral code and work ethic, and these qualities inspire trust and confidence in your peers. Because you are willing to cooperate and compromise with others, your associates enjoy working with you, and this makes you a good supervisor, manager or administrator.

Success may seem to come easily to you, although your achievements are actually the product of hard work and careful planning. With your high levels of self-confidence and creativity, you can achieve virtually anything you set your sights on.

As you climb the ladder of success, you'll remember those who've assisted you, giving credit where it's due. You understand that honoring others contributes to your success rather than hindering it.


Moon trine Neptune (Strength: 03.23)

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

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

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

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


Venus sextile Neptune (Strength: 02.41)

You are highly creative and can use your active imagination to express yourself in a form that is pleasing and readily accepted by others. Therefore, your choice of possible occupations varies widely. In addition to your artistic abilities, you have a knack for solving others' problems. You would do well in healing professions, as a mediator in conflict management, or as a member of an organization dedicated to society as a whole. You would also excel in the creative arts: music, art, writing, etc.

You are impatient with the living conditions of those who live on the seedier side of society, and you strive to make your own surroundings as pleasant as possible. In your love life you tend to be romantic and idealistic. Your mate or lover will probably share your appreciation of the finer things in life.

In the long-run, you are looking for a soul-mate rather than just a bed mate. You tend to throw yourself into relationships, and this ends up in disappointment. Try to develop a healthy sense of good judgment and discrimination in your love life. Take the time to get to know a new love before giving him or her your heart.


Pluto inconjunct Midheaven (Strength: 01.91)

Since childhood, your relationships with authority figures have been difficult (beginning with your parents and teachers). You always resented being controlled by others, especially when you could see no reason for it. As a result, those in a position of authority may have felt the need to make you comply with their demands, or to restrict your freedom even further. In response, you became totally uncontrollable and belligerent.

As a child, you felt you were not allowed to be yourself but instead you were required to conform to what was expected of you. This made it difficult for you to develop a healthy sense of self-esteem. Perhaps your parents did not trust you, so you had nothing to lose by acting in an untrustworthy manner. If others were not fair and honest with you, then you felt justified lying to them or sneaking around behind their backs. As an adult, you have to consciously break this habit and develop more honest and forthright ways of dealing with people.

Be careful not to be so defensive that you chase away people who would be in a position to assist you. As you age and mature, you'll learn that there are some people (even authority figures) who will respect and honor you.


Uranus trine Neptune (Strength: 01.85)

This aspect can be found in the charts of everyone who was born in the mid-1930s to mid-1940s. For this reason, all persons who were born during this time share its qualities, although they will not all manifest them in the same ways.

If you examine the history books to see what occurred during this time period, you will find that Adolph Hitler, Joseph Stalin, Benito Mussolini and Emperor Hirohito dominated millions and changed the course of history. Therefore, this aspect is commemorative of the planetary apathy which allowed their horrendous acts to take place.

You and others who entered the world during this time hold the key to preventing a replay of this unfortunate time in history. Because you have the ability to see through dishonesty, it falls upon your shoulders to communicate your wisdom to humanity as a whole. You should refuse to support anyone in a position of power until you know all about them. And encourage others to challenge those in authority who do not listen to the input of the public they represent.

Because you were born at a time when the world was surrendering its power into the hands of a few ruthless tyrants, you cannot stand being told what to do with your life. You prefer to make your own decisions and to suffer the consequences, if any. You prefer to analyze all ideologies and philosophies for yourself rather than blindly accept anyone's dogmas or theories.


Moon opposite Venus (Strength: 01.65)

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.


Mercury opposite Ascendant (Strength: 01.61)

Communication is very important to you, and your mind is sharper and more creative when you have a partner you can bounce your thoughts and ideas off of. You are prone to peer pressure, and it matters a great deal what your friends think of you and your ideas. You may at times go along with what others say just in order to gain their approval. This results in people not taking you seriously when you do express an opinion, and this can be very frustrating for you.

You are an excellent conversationalist and can fascinate your group of friends with your sharp mind. You love to debate issues just for the mental exercise, even if you don't feel strongly about the position you argue. You are also prone to exaggerate or stretch the truth when trying to make your point, especially when it comes to your own background or experience. Since you enjoy communicating with others, you would enjoy a career in public relations or another field which would allow you to be in constant contact with the public.

In your relationships your partner will serve as a mirror, reflecting your thoughts and ideas back to you from a different perspective. You are rather independent and will not allow anyone to restrict your freedom. In order to achieve success, you often seek relationships with people in a position to help you achieve your goals. There is no problem with this, as long as you remember them when you make it big.


Mercury trine Jupiter (Strength: 01.60)

You have a great deal of self-confidence in your ability to succeed and a generally positive outlook on life. You absorb knowledge like a sponge and are a veritable font of knowledge. You have one of those rare talents for succeeding with minimum effort. Use it constructively rather than becoming pompous about what you already have accomplished.

Others respect your integrity and high standards, and therefore you may have friends in high places. Perhaps you will find that these people can present you with opportunities and perhaps have you act as their agent or spokesman. You adjust well to any new task assigned you and will always come up with whatever you need to learn to carry it out.

In an occupation you would do well in law, journalism, foreign correspondence or counseling (especially young people). You would soon excel in any of these areas and would be a valuable asset to any organization you join. You would fit in well with any social group, no matter what your own social standing is.

You enjoy the company of a wide variety of friends. Others feel they can trust you because you are able to see their faults and love them in spite of them. You bring out the best in others, and they admire your friendly disposition, flexibility and wealth of knowledge.

In love you are a desirable partner because of your optimistic outlook on life and your wide variety of interests. Life is not boring in your house, and you are just plain fun to be with. Children especially love you and appreciate your sense of humor. You let them be children, and they love you for that.


Saturn conjunct Ascendant (Strength: 01.48)

No matter what sign is on your Ascendant, this contact with Saturn indicates that you are conservative in taste and in behavior. Others see you as being self-disciplined and modest. Those who work with you may find it hard to believe that you are so shy and self-effacing when you obviously are quite competent. You are always the last to see your worth in any area. This lack of confidence in yourself causes you to shy away from competition.

Although you may be slow to build up steam, once you get started you have an excellent chance of attaining the goals you set for yourself. You are willing to work hard for what you want, and you are willing to be patient in order to get it. You are highly responsible, and those close to you know that they can always depend on you. The more experience you gain, the more confidence you will develop in your own abilities. This aspect (as with many Saturn contacts) mellows with age, as you grow to meet the challenges it presents.

Watch your own speech patterns to filter out self-criticism and doubt. Instead, you should learn to love and appreciate yourself more--everyone else does. Even though it is good to be cautious in making decisions in life, it is not good to allow caution to turn to immobilizing fear. Some good advice for you would be: "Nothing ventured, nothing gained."


Venus sextile Uranus (Strength: 01.43)

You are highly creative and clever, and you have a talent for facing and dealing with challenges in your life. You are aware of the needs of others and are willing to compromise in order that everyone may be satisfied. Others find you sympathetic and understanding and will often bring their troubles to you.

Your circle of friends is very wide, and they treasure your sincerity and honesty. People do not find you threatening, but rather tend to trust you. You value your own freedom, but also respect that of others. You would do well in occupations involving children, especially teaching, or the performing arts. Because of the trust others place in you, you could also do well in politics.

In your love life, you enjoy warm, meaningful ties with your loved ones. You understand the need to "give" in your relationships in order to "receive." In sex, you are highly inventive and are often the initiator of sexual change and growth in your relationships. The partners you attract will be different in some way from the norm. Your love arrangements will allow for more freedom and openness than what society considers "normal."


Jupiter trine Uranus (Strength: 01.16)

If you take full advantage of your creative talents, you can achieve whatever goals you set for yourself. You are quick to recognize opportunity when it knocks, and some people would consider you extremely "lucky."

You could do well in a career in education, politics, law, and religion. You are a good leader and are especially good with children. People will often come to you with their problems.

It is essential that you have personal freedom, and you will fight anyone who tries to restrict you. Travel would be very mind-expanding for you, and you should take advantage of any opportunity to visit new lands.

You are always sincere (even with your enemies) and are warm toward your friends. You are very optimistic and have a good deal of faith in your abilities. You can become impatient with others who never seem to try to succeed but instead expect to fail before they begin.

You need total honesty from your love partner and will offer him or her much spiritual encouragement. You are well known among your friends for being unselfish and giving.


Saturn square Midheaven (Strength: 01.02)

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?


Saturn trine Pluto (Strength: 00.92)

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.


Mercury conjunct Neptune (Strength: 00.83)

You have a very active imagination that may sometimes get a little out of hand. At times it may be difficult for you to tell fact from fiction. You "bend the truth" a little because you don't like the reality of the situation. Like a chameleon you pick up the vibes of your immediate environment--whether positive or negative. Since you have no tolerance for painful or uncomfortable situations, you often withdraw into a fantasy world to escape the harsh realities of life.

In order to put your creative talents to work, you must seek training to focus your otherwise scattered energy into one area. Higher education would be the best thing for you--it would allow you to recognize where your talents lie and how to develop them. You are highly romantic and love mysteries, but be careful not to overidealize situations in order to make them fit into your own reality. Learn to see people and circumstances as they are--not as you want them to be.

In a career you would do well in any field which allows you to express your artistic talents. As a connoisseur of art, you would do well as a writer, actor or dancer. These jobs would allow your imagination and keen sense of rhythm to be used to your advantage. No matter what career you pick, you will be very devoted to it.

Regarding love relationships, again, be careful not to overidealize your partner--this will only set you up for disappointments. Learn to emphasize your own good qualities instead of seeking out those who will do it for you. The "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous" fascinate you, and you often attempt to imitate those persons whom you admire. Be careful to avoid indulging in drugs.


Mars trine Ascendant (Strength: 00.77)

You are independent and strong-willed, and you have a talent for inspiring others to support your efforts. You feel good about yourself and do not depend on others to reaffirm your worth. You enjoy sports, either as a participant or as a spectator, especially when your side wins. You approach everything in life with great enthusiasm, including the way you express your opinions to others. Although you do not generally pick fights with others, you will not back down from a challenge either.

It would be more fulfilling for you to be self-employed, or to work in a job where you are in total charge of your area or department. For you to be happy working for someone else, you have to respect that person a great deal. And your standards are higher than most. You need to have abundant resources of money to support your lifestyle, and you will come up with some wild schemes to find it. The problem is that you usually spend money faster than you get it. You should avoid borrowing money without first giving it careful and cautious consideration. Is it for something you really need, or is it merely to satisfy a whim?

You have a healthy and confident attitude about sex, and you require an energetic sexual partner. You are a smooth operator and can charm your partner by saying and doing just the right things at the right times. Instead of depleting your energy, sex seems to energize you and is a vital component of your expression of love for your partner. You truly live each moment fully, with little thought of tomorrow. While this gives you an exciting sense of adventure, it also doesn't help prepare for your retirement.


Mars trine Pluto (Strength: 00.24)

You have an innate talent for problem-solving and can get to the root of the matter quicker than others. Also, you are not afraid to stick up for your rights or those of your friends and can demonstrate great courage in doing so. The universe seems to funnel needed spiritual energy into you at times of crisis or confrontation.

You are aggressive in pursuing your needs, but you consider that one of your primary needs is to improve on the state of society as a whole. You understand society's ills and what caused them. You may feel an obligation to do something about it. This will bring you greater satisfaction than standing back and distancing yourself from the situation.

You are highly sexual, but require more from a lover than good sex. He or she must love you spiritually as well as physically. Your loving nature reaches out to all those around you and touches them deeply. You are not a fair weather friend and will offer assistance whenever you think you can help.

Your strength and self-confidence can inspire an insecure lover through your actions. Sex is an important part of your love relationships, serving as a strong communication link between you. You are spontaneous and uninhibited in your lovemaking. You also have a talent for making the best of uncomfortable or embarrassing sexual moments.

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).

 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.


Lack of Relationships

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.


Lack of Endings

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.


Lack of Life

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.


Abundant Cardinal

With an abundance of planets in the Cardinal signs, you find it easy to function on your own as an autonomous individual. You have a pretty good grasp of how the real world works, which you may have acquired through your willingness to try new things. An active person, you find challenges stimulating. Success comes through big ventures that others are too intimidated to attempt. You would make a good entrepreneur, but look for other indications in your chart to see if you have the qualities needed to stay with a project or grow a business. You're not really a team player. You are likely to encounter some problems in your life as a result of being so one-sidedly focused on your own goals and activities. But you are good at overcoming problems. Personal survival is important to you and you are capable of learning. You manifest your love through a lack of fear that makes the future happen.


Abundant Angular

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.

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