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 are well known for being sensitive, emotional and artistic. Their mood changes like a chameleon to blend with those around them. For this reason, it is imperative that their associates and immediate environment be of a positive nature. Pisces is the sign most likely to cry at a sad movie. Because you are so sensitive and compassionate, you tend to take on the problems of others. You do all you can to avoid hurting others and often help them if you can.

At times it may be difficult for you to separate fact from fantasy. You live in a semi-dream world, and you will retreat into your illusory world whenever the pressures of real life become unbearable. You are prone to daydreaming (especially when you were a child). Pisces are usually very shy, and this limits your ability to make friends easily. Learn to be less concerned about what others think of you and concentrate on improving your own self-image.

Because of your genuine desire to help others, you are an easy victim for those who would abuse your kindness. Be careful to surround yourself with people you can trust. If someone disappoints you, you become bitter and hurt--and your tongue can develop sharpness and acidity. Don't let your mission of serving others turn into a mission of martyrdom. There are always people who will take advantage of you if you let them. Instead of being passive, learn to stand up for yourself more often.

Pisces is also the sign of the mystic. They are either deeply religious (though not necessarily through an orthodox church) or have highly developed intuitive and psychic abilities. Feelings of greed and competition are foreign to Pisces, who find such energies irritating to their sensitive natures. As a result, they are usually not found in the dog-eat-dog corporate world--unless other factors in their charts give them this competitive edge.

In affairs of the heart, Pisces is devoted, tender, gentle and affectionate. Since Pisces has so much love to give, others often misunderstand their motives and consider them to be "coming on" to them. The truth is that Pisces is sympathetic and understanding of all others--not just their inner circle of loved ones. Pisces is known for being evasive with others, but rarely purposefully deceptive. The key word here is "purposefully." Often they deceive themselves and therefore consider themselves to be quite truthful when others see them as deceptive.

Your emotions are very intense, and you often fluctuate between extremes--love and hate, sadness and happiness, etc. It is difficult for you to totally understand your own emotional make-up because of its depth and complexity. As a matter of fact, those friends, lovers and family members who are closest to you probably know you better than you know yourself.

In your relationships with others you can be very possessive and jealous, and you can become very cruel and vindictive if you are hurt. You never forget a wrong that someone has done to you, and you will plot and plan--for years or decades, if necessary--to seek your revenge. You often carry many such memories from childhood, and your entire life can be devoted to avenging the scars on your psyche from the many wounds you suffered during your early years.

Although you are intensely emotional, you project a perfectly cool exterior at all times. It is difficult, though not impossible, for you to undergo emotional growth with Moon in Scorpio. The strength of your emotions is too overwhelming to you, so that you are afraid to face the intensity within you. So you live a life of secrecy and mystery, which makes it hard to establish many meaningful relationships.

People with this Moon placement often achieve success in life, but often success brings more problems than failure. The issue of power over others (or others' power over you) is a strong one in your life, and it is probably rooted in your relationship with your mother. Although you may realize your dreams in this lifetime, you will also lose everything unless you learn the proper use of power. Do not use others to achieve your own selfish ends. If you do, you will live to regret it.

In your personal life, you have an ability to see through others' pretenses and find the truth underneath. You can use this talent in your relationships to identify and correct problems; just be sure to do it benevolently instead as a manipulation. Sex is a very intense experience for you, and it is a valuable method of communication with your lover. Just be sure your lover is looking for the same intensity that you are; some people may find it too much to handle.

Pisces is the most difficult sign for Mercury, as the dreamy, foggy nature of Pisces interferes with Mercury's rational and logical thinking processes. Since Mercury rules communication, it also indicates problems in this area. You may find it difficult to express your ideas with clarity and precision, and at times it may seem as though you're trying to talk under water. Avoid indulging in emotional mind games, such as excessive worrying, negative thinking, and regrets over the past.

You have a strong intuition and may follow it more often than you do logical reasoning. As a matter of fact, you may be annoyed by people who continually demand that everything be logical. Your strong imagination and psychic tendencies contribute to your love of fantasy and metaphysical subjects. You also have a talent for poetry and creative writing, as well as music.

With your extreme sensitivity, your emotional states have an overwhelming influence on your thought processes, which sometimes prevents clear thinking and makes it more difficult for you to cope with day-to-day life challenges. Strive to maintain a positive attitude toward life. Negative thoughts only lead to depression and worry and generally tend to immobilize you, making it more difficult for you to solve your real-world problems. Avoid a tendency to see things the way you want them to be rather than the way they really are. It only leads to rude awakenings.

Your mind can be chameleon-like, and you readily adopt different ideas depending on the beliefs of the person you are with. You are so "wide open" mentally that you sometimes confuse your beliefs with those of others around you. You make your judgments based on emotional reaction rather than logic and reasoning. You make judgments for personal reasons and find it impossible to imagine anything beautiful being produced by someone you dislike, or anything ugly being done by someone you love.

You are highly emotional and like to be "tuned in" to your lover's needs. As a lover you are very gentle and caring, and you seek a lover who offers you the same treatment. With Venus in Pisces, you tend to be attracted to "stray puppies" -- people who need to be loved and saved from their sorry lot in life. Just be careful that you don't take on the problems of others to the point that they become your own. Other people need the chance to learn and grow through solving their own problems.

Since you tend to idealize your mate instead of seeing their bad qualities as well as their good, you set yourself up for disappointment in love by expecting your partner to be perfect. Once you commit yourself to a relationship, you become very dedicated. Just be careful that you do not allow your partner to mistreat you. There is no need for you to be a martyr to love.

Sensitivity and compassion are qualities that you appreciate in a lover. You especially would like to have a lover who can intuit your needs psychically so that you don't even have to articulate them. But be realistic--your partner doesn't have a crystal ball. Be willing to communicate directly at least part of the time.

You may carry karmic baggage from other lives into this lifetime. This placement has produced many martyrs and sacrificial lambs. Your partner should be someone whom you feel you can truly trust, because you are prone to deception in matters of the heart. You are a tender and sensitive lover, and you seek spiritual rather than just sexual union with your mate.

You are very intuitive and highly sympathetic toward the needs of others. You can become very emotional when you are feeling insecure. Yet most of the time your calm exterior adequately masks the extent of your emotions. You are very intuitive and are probably interested in occult and metaphysical matters.

Although you are ambitious and hard-working, your greatest comfort comes from having a comfortable and peaceful home. Because you are so sensitive, you can become quite moody and defensive with others. All this emotion can create too much acid in your stomach and result in digestive problems. Make it a point not to eat when you are overly tired or upset.

You are a caring and protective lover and are very responsive to the emotional and physical needs of your partner. You are affectionate and sentimental, and feel most comfortable with your lover in familiar, safe surroundings. Although you only seek to nurture your lover, be careful that you do not come on as being overprotective or smothering.

The rhythm of your sexuality is somewhat unpredictable; your desire may build up for a long time before you act upon it, and then your intensity is surprising. Do your lover a favor and let them know when you are getting amorous. Then you can both be prepared and relax into joyful, loving play.

You are friendly and outgoing, and you enjoy entertaining guests. Since you strive for higher social status, you will do your best to become successful in your career. Because you have difficulty making up your mind, you may miss opportunities because you fail to act in a timely manner. Traditionally, this placement of Jupiter indicates that you will eventually have a happy marriage (or equivalent), although it may not be your first. If afflicted, Jupiter in Libra can indicate recurring legal problems.

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

You 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 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.

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.

Traditionally, this aspect brings a certain amount of "good luck" into your life. Not only do you have the ability to accomplish whatever you set out to do, you will also feel comfortable with fame and positions of power. But first you must convince yourself that this is possible and decide to actively pursue your goals.

Your relationship with your parents contributed to your growth as an individual. Perhaps they encouraged you to establish your own individuality rather than becoming what they wanted you to be. Your family will be a source of much joy and support throughout your life (unless other problems are indicated by other aspects to your Sun or Moon).

Because you are honest and sincere in your dealings with others, you can rise to the top of your chosen profession. The best fields for you are those which are expansive, such as real estate, development or planning. You seek to continually move forward in life and need growing room to do so. Because of your calm and soothing personality, you work well with the public and cope well with problem situations. As a supervisor you would have the ability to get people to carry out your requests without being overbearing about it.

Children are drawn to you and respect you. When you are around they will behave like angels to impress you because they also seek your respect. You enjoy being looked up to by youngsters and will be caring and protective of them (yet not restrictive). During your life you may serve as mentor to many young people.

In your love relationships you prefer stability and balance to up-and-down affairs. You and your partner will support each other and will grow a great deal through your relationship. Because you are rather even-tempered, you can provide emotional stability for a partner who is less secure.

You are an eternal optimist about human nature and are hopeful about having fulfilling relationships. You are very trusting of others and believe that your trust will not be violated. Because your motives in dealing with others are usually quite honorable, others open up to you and enjoy your company.

With this aspect in your natal chart, you are probably attractive (especially with the tighter aspects). This may not be merely a physical beauty--in your case beauty truly is as beauty does. Others are drawn to your gentle disposition and creative nature. They find your optimism contagious and feel inspired by you.

You would do well in any career which involves dealing with people on a regular basis, such as public relations. You have a way of injecting energy into a group just when others are feeling discouraged. Because you refuse to adopt a negative attitude about life, others are forced to be more optimistic in your presence.

Although you have good judgment, you never try to force others to accept your opinion. You are polite and gracious and avoid vulgarity and coarseness. You demand honesty and sincerity from those closest to you and are willing to give the same. You enjoy children and will derive much joy from being a parent. Young people are attracted to you by your easy-going, sincere nature.

You are somewhat private about your personal life and don't try to pry into the affairs of others. Yet you will always offer a shoulder to a friend if asked.

Your ideas and beliefs are different from most people's, and some may consider you eccentric. In fact, you are very intelligent and talented; it's just that you are an intellectual rebel. You refuse to limit your thinking only to known and accepted facts, and you will even defy logic in your search for ultimate truth. The rules of others mean little to you, and so you don't hesitate to break them.

The causes for which you fight are not common or ordinary in any way, and in fact they may seem outrageous to others. You could succeed in such careers as education, social services, science or politics. But before you can succeed in life, however, you will need to drop your self-righteousness, impulsiveness, arrogance and impatience with "the establishment." Learn some humility and caution. In your dealings with others, be careful to "engage brain before opening mouth."

You will improve with age and experience, and you have the intellectual talents to help you solve life's problems. But you need to develop more self-discipline and responsibility for your words and actions. Others find you exciting to be around, and indeed you are. But sometimes you can be strongly opinionated and immovable in your position.

In your personal relationships, however, you may have difficulty compromising with your partner and consequently may change lovers often. You say things that you don't mean out of fear and insecurity and then have problems smoothing things over. You can be very stubborn in matters of the heart, and you need someone who can understand you and get through your obstinacy.

You are highly creative and imaginative and have the enthusiasm to carry out the many projects you can dream up. Your chances for success are quite high since you easily recognize your own talents and limitations and can work within them to achieve your goals. You will succeed in your own way and in your own time and will not be distracted from your goals by anyone or anything.

Because of your good communication skills, you are well informed on many subjects and have an incredible ability to concentrate on any given task. You are a stimulating conversationalist and inspire others with your knowledge, wit and enthusiasm. You have an easy-going nature and are friendly to most everyone. As a friend you are trustworthy and reliable and would never divulge the secrets of another.

You could excel in such fields as law, politics, education, writing, the theater and government service. You are particularly good with children because you are patient enough to understand and help direct their unlimited energy. In whatever field you choose, you can rise to the top through your hard work and courage. You would also derive much satisfaction working with groups.

Because you can tolerate the flaws and hang-ups of others, others enjoy having you around. You do not feel compelled to interfere in the lives of loved ones and expect the same respect from others. You seek a mate who is as creative and inspired as you are and who shares a common life goal.

You feel an overwhelming sense of responsibility, probably due to early parental conditioning. As a child you may have felt that you always got stuck with the worst duties and chores, so you learned to dive in and determinedly finish your tasks to get it over with. As an adult this behavior can become obsessive.

After a while you could begin taking on chores assigned to others just because you can't tell the difference between their responsibilities and yours. On the job, be careful not to get involved in others' projects; this can lead to arguments if others feel you are trying to interfere. It's not that you are intentionally nosy, you just tend to get involved rather easily.

You have incredible intellectual capabilities and could excel in such fields as: research, analysis, medicine, chemistry, or even detective work. Your determination and persistence can really pay off in these areas. No detail will escape you. Your natural psychic abilities can also assist you in these areas. As a boss you are difficult to work for because you demand nothing less than perfection from your employees.

You admire others who are involved in activities that benefit society as a whole. And when someone does you a personal favor, you always remember it and return it in kind. You are sincere with those around you and expect the same in return. When someone disappoints you or fails to appreciate you, you can become overly critical, cold and vindictive toward them.

Be sure not to overcommit yourself in your drive to succeed; overexertion and stress can cause you to be nervous and irritable, and this can affect your physical health. Take time now and then to "get away from it all" and break from the routine. Take up a hobby, volunteer for a social organization, work with kids. If you can expend your excess energy by helping others, you will feel very gratified.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Although you may not give yourself credit for it, you are very sensitive and have a highly active imagination. These are valuable talents, but they get lost in your mad dash to do everything at once. Slow down and do things one step at a time. Certainly there are some things that can wait till tomorrow. Set realistic priorities and fulfill them; don't expect too much of yourself or others.

You are anxious to receive the approval of others and will go out of your way to impress them with your dedication. Be careful that others do not take advantage of this quality by assigning you responsibilities with little or no compensation. It's O.K. if not everyone likes you. What's most important is that you like yourself.

In a career you would do well in any artistic field. Perhaps you would work best alone where your imagination could run wild and your creative talents flow unhindered. This would also remove the pressure of living up to the expectations of superiors or co-workers.

In your love life you are apt to encounter repeated disappointments. Be careful not to play the victim and allow yourself to be used. Be sure you can trust your partner before diving into a love affair. You are very yielding in matters of the heart and are vulnerable in this area.

You are a very generous person--toward yourself as well as others. Your optimism and self-confidence inspire others, and they find you a comfort to be around. Therefore, others often come to you with their problems in order to be reassured by your positive attitude. Children are especially drawn to you.

You are blessed with the gift of creativity, but you must provide the impetus to use it constructively. This aspect can give you an erroneous feeling that everything will be fine, even if you don't take any action to make it so. For this reason, you may have a somewhat lazy attitude toward life--unless other aspects in your chart provide the needed motivation to put your creative ideas into action.

Since you are not inclined to work in a hectic atmosphere, you would do best in an occupation in the creative arts. You could succeed in education, writing, philosophy, law, medicine, theater or working with animals. You prefer a career which does not make excessive demands upon you. You do not seek out challenges but prefer to be left to your own creative projects.

It is generally easy for you to get along well with others. You are not overly discriminating when it comes to choosing your friends, and therefore you have associates from all walks of life. You prefer simple people and will give freely of yourself to your loved ones. For this reason, you must be cautious of those who would seek to take advantage of your generous nature.

In your love life you are direct and to the point. You seek a mate who is somewhat sophisticated, moral, and who has good taste. Crass individuals turn you off, as do those who have a negative attitude toward life. You admire common sense and an understanding nature much more than a high education or social status.

You are a hard worker and know how to best apply your energies to achieve desired results. Since you accept responsibility for your actions, you consider the consequences carefully before making any move. You are adept at using time and effort most efficiently in order that no resources are wasted. Because of all of these characteristics, you can succeed in life more easily than many. Others will respect you for your sincerity and good judgment.

You learned early to take on major responsibilities and handle them--whether this was a result of positive encouragement or response to a negative childhood environment, the end result was the same. You learned to define and to work within your limitations, making the best uses of the resources on hand. Although you are cautious in making decisions, this is not because of fear. When you feel the time is appropriate, you are very courageous about asserting yourself.

You are considerate of others' rights and expect the same in return. You will make wonderful progress if left alone and will brook no interference from anyone. Others who try to interfere with your progress will meet a formidable opponent. Although you are slow to anger, you can be quite vicious with your adversaries.

In your career, you would do well in such fields as archaeology, forestry work, exploration or even military service. You have incredible stamina and would excel in any occupation requiring endurance and hard work. Just be sure not to work all the time, to the exclusion of any leisure time, and take time off to relax. Avoid cold liquids after strenuous physical exercise, for this may result in cramps.

You are a person of deep emotions--you do not love (or hate) someone superficially; you love to the depths of your soul. At times the intensity of your emotions can cause you to act impulsively and then regret it later. This has been a problem for you since you were a child.

This aspect also indicates that throughout your life you have had strong ties to your past which you have had difficulty breaking. You may hold grudges or ill will toward those who have slighted you in the past. This will only harm you, however, since they have probably forgotten the incident altogether. You can tend to be pessimistic, so be sure to make a special effort to think positively. Your feelings are very powerful, so be careful how you use them.

You are rather demanding in your relationships, and this can make others feel as though they cannot possibly love you enough. Don't expect everyone to be capable of your depth of feeling. Learn to accept and love others as they are at the level at which they are comfortable. This will result in fewer disappointments in romance. You would enjoy your most successful relationships with others who are capable of your depth of feeling.

For the most part you will be a loner, even as a child. You have a lot to learn about human nature; you begin life's social lessons very young--perhaps you even feel your parents rejected you in some way. After suffering many disappointments, you may be tempted to turn bitter and defensive. The real test of this aspect is to resist falling into that trap (probably one carried over from past lives).

Make an effort to be more tender and loving, and be willing to be vulnerable now and then--only be sure it is with someone you absolutely trust (another difficult thing for you to master). Be sure to get proper rest and vacation time. This is imperative for good health. Anxiety has very destructive effects on you physically.

You have a curiosity for and a talent in occult sciences. This is fine as long as you keep all of the power you will uncover in its proper perspective. Do not dabble in black magic or satanism.

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.

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.

You tend to make more promises than you can keep and then feel guilty about it. The truth is that you take on much more than you need to and then worry about whether or not you can handle such a heavy load. If no problems develop, you will still worry over potential difficulties.

It is all too easy for you to become overly critical, especially of yourself. You take every little failure in life quite seriously and can even make yourself sick worrying about what others expect of you. It is important that you learn to relax and to accept that you are an imperfect human being with limited energy. Remember that you don't wear an "S" on your chest, although you may feel as though you should be capable of superhuman feats.

You will have difficulty achieving your goals in life unless and until you learn to set priorities and make strategies. Don't let your need for approval from others prompt you to take on extra work that you don't have to do. Pleasant and harmonious working conditions are very important to your mental and emotional well-being, and you would probably do best working for yourself.

Whatever occupation you choose, it is imperative that you allow yourself to take vacations and retreats as a break from the constant pressure of the job. You are prone to mental and physical exhaustion, which can result in physical illness.

Your imagination is unlimited, and you are very creative. But you are never totally pleased with your work because you compare yourself too readily with others. Learn to accept the individual beauty and ingenuity of your own handiwork, although you can still admire the work of others -- just don't envision your work as inferior to everyone else's.

In your love life you are subject to being taken advantage of by those you love. This is partly because you fall all over yourself trying to please others and then are terribly disappointed when you find that they were using you. Wait until a trusting relationship has been established before promising your lover the moon. Let them demonstrate their sincerity before you give so freely of yourself.

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.

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.

Your attempts to assert yourself often result in turmoil for you and/or for others. Therefore, you swing from one extreme to the other--asserting your needs powerfully at times and at others slipping into a state of total apathy.

It would be best if you could be self-employed or at least manage to work alone in your occupation. Because of your need to serve others, you would do well in the field of medicine and healing or social services. This way you can assert yourself and serve others at the same time. Also, if you work alone you will have no one but yourself to blame when things go wrong, which may be difficult for you since you tend to point fingers at others.

You lead a somewhat sexually repressed life although your sexual needs are significant. You suffer from anxieties regarding your sexuality (probably carried over from parental conditioning around sex) and therefore find it difficult to find satisfaction in this area.

Also, you may be attracted to persons who are unavailable, perhaps because they are already married. And then you languish in guilt over fulfilling your desires with someone who does not belong to you. Sometimes you find it more convenient to see your lover as you wish them to be rather than as they really are. You tend to lower your standards when choosing a lover and end up with someone who is interested in you primarily for sex. You may feel bitter when you are disappointed in love, but you really have only yourself to blame for setting it up that way.

You can be accident-prone at times, and you should avoid occupations which require the use of heavy machinery and other mechanical devices. You are also more subject than most to infections and disease, so you should be very careful with your health. Watch your diet and hygienic practices.

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

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

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

You may be so focused on the "bigger picture" that you have difficulty managing the many details of life. Balancing your checkbook or leaving your bedroom clean may seem beyond your abilities. Other tasks may be important, but you find it hard to concentrate long enough to complete them. Knowing your own lack of concentration and self-discipline, you may cling to established routines because you know that you are able to do important things through force of habit. If you do not flit from job to job, you could hold onto a job or a relationship for too long because you do not trust that you will be secure without it. Your lack of real world perspective may make it hard for you to distinguish that which really matters from that which is unimportant, so that you sometimes focus on small things while leaving the really big things undone. You may say that you care about money, but unless you have abundant planets in the houses of Substance, you will not execute a detailed plan to get it. If you can avoid driving them crazy, enlist the help of those more grounded than yourself in order to turn your inspirations into reality.

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

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

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

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.