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.

You have more than your share of self-determination and self-reliance and therefore are not easily swayed by the arguments of others but prefer to choose your own path in life. Of course, this can manifest in several ways. Either you can live a practical and spiritual life, rising above petty power games, or you can resort to manipulation of others with the goal of total self-satisfaction without regard for the needs of others.

Since you want to be your own boss, you do not appreciate others meddling in your affairs. You do not like to have your motives questioned and can become quite forceful in making this known to others. You enjoy helping others and teaching them to help themselves, but once you are crossed you can become vengeful and antagonistic. At times like this you develop a biting sarcasm and can even be provoked to physical violence.

Your strong sense of self-respect causes others to admire you, and they often come to you for advice. You are an intensely loyal friend or lover, and you expect the same from those around you. Others know you will keep their secrets and feel they can trust your good counsel.

You exercise such strong self-control that at times it may seem that nothing bothers you. The worst of insults seem to roll off you leaving no mark, and the sweetest of compliments will not influence your decision at all. You are a master of the "poker face," and it is truly difficult if not impossible to tell what is going on with you under the surface. People generally fall into one of two categories with you: close friends or bitter enemies. You never forget a kindness or a slight, and you will not rest until you have repaid either in kind.

Physically, your weak areas are the reproductive organs, nose and throat. Varicose veins and nosebleeds are also common problems with this Ascendant. In order to preserve your health, be sure not to work too hard or to adopt a negative attitude toward life. This will certainly manifest as a physical ailment. You can be prone to obesity if you use food as a source of security. Your eyes have a piercing look that seems to penetrate into the very souls of others. It is possible that your eyebrows meet above the bridge of your nose and have an upward point. Your body tends to be more hairy than usual, and your mouth is full and sensual.

Natives of this sign are known as "moonchildren," and their wildly fluctuating moods seem to coincide with the phases of the moon. As with all water signs, there is a tremendous depth of emotion with Cancer. In times of sadness or despair, you may retreat into solitude just as a crab retreats into its shell. At other times, you can display another trait of your namesake--crabbiness.

Cancer has a natural desire to understand its emotional make- up. You engage in self-directed psychoanalysis, striving to feel every detail of life. This is Cancer's purpose in life--to learn to love, trust and accept all that life offers. No sign feels so intensely as Cancer, although this may not be obvious to others. You may set up defenses against being hurt, such as shyness or reclusiveness.

You have a strong need for security, and a comfortable home environment is of utmost importance to you. The security you seek can be found in the knowledge that you are unconditionally loved. You also like to surround yourself with mementos and other reminders of your past. You use your resources wisely, knowing that to waste not is to want not. Like other water signs, Cancer can be manipulative. You never go directly for something (or someone) you want, but once you have it, you will never let it go. Cancer can exercise artful control of feelings--his or her own or those of others. The Moonchild truly needs to be needed, and can provide loads of nurturing and mothering in return.

The threat of becoming emotionally vulnerable in relationships can dissuade Cancers from falling in love. But once they make the big leap, they become very protective of their loved ones. But be careful not to become a "clinging vine" in relationships. Anyone who is strongly independent would feel smothered by your love and would try to break free.

You can be very secretive, and few people will ever witness an outpouring of your deepest, darkest feelings. Yet others will unload their secrets on you and seek your compassion and understanding. You may even have a talent for healing or a green thumb with plants.

Physically, Cancers are more vulnerable to injuries or illness in the chest region, the head and face, knees, and skin. Other trouble spots are the stomach, digestive system, kidneys, and bladder. A strong sense of optimism will do wonders for their health.

Sun in the Ninth House gives you Sagittarian qualities, no matter what sign your Sun is in. You are rather philosophical in nature and constantly seek higher truth. As a child you probably asked more questions than your parents or other adults felt comfortable with, especially since they were so searching and far-reaching.

You strongly respect higher education and other endeavors which broaden your perspective on the world. Travel to foreign lands would be a mind-expanding experience for you, and as a child you probably had an unusual interest in faraway places and geography in general. You are a natural-born negotiator and for this reason may be drawn to the field of law as a career.

You are very tolerant of the shortcomings of others and therefore are appreciated by your friends. Somehow you can always find the positive side of a person, no matter how negative they may seem. You choose to associate with people who have a brighter outlook on life and are not overly critical.

In your love life you require an energetic partner who can keep up with your pace. You appreciate candor and frankness and will not tolerate deception and underhandedness in a partner. You are loving and gentle and have a talent for resolving the inevitable difficulties which arise in relationships.

The Moon is quite comfortable in this sign, since it rules Cancer. You are truly a "Moonchild" and are subject to mood changes which accompany the changes in the moon's phases. Your home life is very important to you, and you do all you can to make it as comfortable and pleasant as possible.

The Moon also rules habits and memories from our past. You may be quite possessive of cherished objects (or persons). As a parent, you are quite nurturing and attentive--but be careful not to be too possessive. You lavish loved ones with favors and then are disappointed when they do not reciprocate in kind.

When you are hurt you are prone to sulking. You may even attempt to inflict guilt feelings on those who have hurt you (whether intentionally or not). You do not hesitate to use tears or a self-sacrificial attitude to get your point across. This highly emotional behavior can put a strain on your personal as well as professional relationships.

It is likely that you will prepare well for your retirement. Yet persons with Moon in Cancer often try to recapture their youth when they exceed the age of 40. After 50 they may become self-indulgent, and at 60 they begin to wonder if this old age they have prepared for will ever come. They enjoy being grandparents and see it as a further investment in the future.

You have a shrewd way of making money easily. Real estate is an especially good area for you to invest in. You would also do well in a business run from your home. Be careful of your natural tendency to put on weight and to retain water.

In your love life you are a very sympathetic and understanding partner. Early in life you probably attracted persons who were emotionally unstable and drained your energy. As you grow older you learn to avoid such people and to resist the temptation to be an emotional doormat for others. It is possible that you will maintain several relationships at once. This is more because of your inability to cut ties with your past than your need for variety.

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

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

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

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

You are very self-confident about your mental abilities, and you are an articulate and convincing speaker. You are highly creative and have your own distinctive style of expression. Since not everyone is as talented or confident as you are, you need to allow them to express themselves in their own way. One challenge of Mercury in Leo is to develop patience with others who seem slow or uncreative.

Although you are happiest when others are admiring and praising you, at times it is best to learn a little humility. Otherwise, you will encounter disturbing surprises in your interactions with others which will "shock" you and force your attention away from yourself. With Mercury in Leo there is a tendency to be arrogant and demanding. Remember that you are not the only player on the stage of life, and every role is as important as your own because without any one of them the play is incomplete.

Since you are often overly absorbed in yourself and your own view of life, it is difficult to get your attention long enough to make an impression on you. You take in only the information you feel will be useful to you and reject the rest. For this reason you are not very observant and need to develop a greater attention span and eye for detail. Your reactions are usually slow, not because you are stupid, but because of your lack of interest in things which are not about you.

With your strong sense of self-confidence, you are a natural public speaker or writer and can present your ideas clearly. In discussions with others you will attack any statements that seem irrational or contradictory. You love to travel and are enthusiastic about life. With your ability to inspire children, you could be a great teacher.

You began planning for your career early in life, and you understand the role of education in achieving professional goals. With your strong organizational and managerial skills, you could easily pursue more than one career at a time. You would do well in careers involving communication, travel, or public speaking. Your father was a major influence in forming your ideas and beliefs.

You are a kind, compassionate, generous and loyal lover, and you will lavish your loved ones with affection and gifts. As a host you are attentive and feel that nothing is too good for your guests. You are often disappointed, however, when others are not as gracious a host as you are. Learn not to take it personally; not everyone has such a grand flair for drama.

Physical appearances are important to you, both in yourself and in those around you. Don't allow yourself to be deceived by false pretenses and taken advantage of by a pretty face. Learn to look deeper than skin level for the beauty in everyone. This is where you will find a person's true quality.

As a lover you are very sensual and enjoy lovemaking which stimulates the entire body rather than just isolated erogenous zones. Tickling and body massage (especially foot massage) are some of your favorite sensual treats. You will insist on the very finest surroundings for your courting and lovemaking. Second best is not good enough.

You enjoy lavishing your partner with love and affection, and you want the same treatment in return. You require excitement and adventure in your love life. An affair which becomes too predictable or tame will not endure. If you decide that your lover is not earning your loyalty, you can quickly retract it.

You enjoy traveling to foreign places and are attracted to people of different cultural backgrounds. Since you have friends of all colors, you can help promote greater understanding between cultures. During your travels you may decide to settle down far from your birth place. You can see the beauty in the art of all cultures, especially those which are unique and unusual.

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

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

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

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

You are very impulsive and often restless, and for this reason you sometimes "rub people the wrong way." With your assertive nature, others may get the impression you are looking for a fight when you are only seeking friendly competition. You enjoy being physically active; just be careful that your impatience does not result in carelessness. You'd rather be a leader than a follower.

With Jupiter in Taurus, you have a natural ability to apply yourself practically to earn and accumulate money. You are loving and sympathetic toward others, and you probably like to contribute to a charity of your choice. With your appreciation for the finer arts, you collect only those objects of the highest quality. You make a point to enjoy the finer things in life. Avoid a tendency to over-emphasize material possessions.

You are friendly, good-natured and tolerant of others, and you will learn your most valuable lessons through relationships. With your strong need for personal freedom, it is not easy for you to settle down with one partner. You may benefit materially through partnership or marriage. Traditionally, Jupiter in the Seventh indicates you will have a happy marriage, even though it may not be your first.

You always seek balance and justice, and for this reason you have a strong sense of social responsibility. With Saturn in Libra, your greatest lessons will be learned through your close personal relationships. Through your partners, you will learn greater cooperation and sharing as you seek harmony and balance. You may encounter relationships which are restrictive and limiting, or which in some way require you to develop greater self-discipline. Traditionally, this placement indicates that you will marry late in life.

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

Your home is a high priority, and you are very nurturing and protective of loved ones. You may have considered your mother to be an unacceptable role model, so that you feel the need to not repeat mistakes she made in raising you. Circumstances may force you to change residences more often than you would like. Your feelings are hurt quite easily, and you are careful not to trust just anyone.

You have rather unorthodox beliefs and are interested in studying metaphysics, philosophy, religion, and foreign cultures. You have an active, curious mind and would make an excellent teacher. You may take unexpected journeys with quite fortunate results. There will be many teachers in your life who will help broaden your perspectives and expand your mind. Avoid a tendency to jump to conclusions.

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

You are highly sympathetic and understanding toward others. Although you may not be aware of it, you have strong psychic abilities. With your great compassion and desire to serve others, you would gain great satisfaction from working in the healing professions. Because you are so sensitive, you should avoid taking on the problems of others; doing so can result in physical illness or depression.

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

You are highly ambitious in your career and may rise to a position of leadership and power. The challenge for you is to use any power you acquire over others for the benefit of all rather than for your personal gain. You have a very strong will and must learn to be more patient and diplomatic. Rules were intended to apply to you too, not just to others.

You are willing to put energy, dedication, high ideals, and sustained effort into a career. The causes that you adopt will benefit from your understanding of promotion and publicity. Often found in positions of authority, you like to deal with big causes and big people. The image that you present in your career must be an image of which you are proud, which can make you either a charismatic leader to be admired or an authoritative tyrant to be resented.

Develop the confidence to allow your creative energies to flow. You can be the leader with the exciting ideas on which others depend. You are rarely found in a career situation in which someone else is dictating the hours. You can bring much joy to others by giving generously of yourself. But this will not be in an unassuming way, for you do like to stand out from the crowd. If you have a weakness, it is to cling to your beliefs or an inflated self-image even in the face of obvious failure. A wise gambler knows when to hold his hand of cards and when to fold them.

Occupations consistent with your dramatic style of work include actor, producer, executive, sports personality, politician, entertainer, fiction writer, leader, entrepreneur, minister, promoter, artist, or diplomat. 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 the sun, ruler of the Midheaven, and any aspects which other planets make to the Midheaven.

You are extremely self-confident and optimistic about life. During many lifetimes, you have occupied a position of success in society, perhaps even been a member of royalty. During this lifetime you will learn to put aside your substantial ego and to consider the needs of the larger society of which you are a member. In order to achieve your greatest happiness, your actions must be motivated by a desire to bring about humanitarian change rather than a desire to receive personal praise for your efforts.

In past lives you had much power and prestige; in this lifetime your challenge is to become more domestic and nurturing; you may be forced to choose between your career and your family. You may have had one domineering parent who convinced you that you were destined for greatness. Unfortunately, this leaves you feeling disappointed when reality falls short of your expectations.

You are on a quest for higher meaning in life, and you could excel in a career that helps you further your search. Such fields include travel, education, publishing, or any position involving healing or enlightenment. It is important to you that you are on the right path in this life, and you will work hard to achieve success. You also recognize that others' paths are perfect for them, even if they differ from your own.

Your relationship with your father was not a close one, and the lack of a good male role model requires you to create your own inner father. You may not even have known your father, or else he was distant, incapable or cold. If you are a parent, you will do your best to raise your children very differently. Just remember that you are still human and therefore imperfect; don't be too hard on yourself.

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

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

You get along well with others and have the ability to attract those to you who will contribute to your success in life. You seek peace and harmony in every area of your life, and you are willing to respect the needs of others and to compromise when necessary. Others have great confidence in you because you are obviously at peace with yourself. Instead of changing to meet the expectations of others, you are content to follow your own heart.

With your considerable artistic abilities, you may be attracted to professions involving the arts, beauty or entertainment. You would also make a good counselor or diplomat. Whatever career you choose, you will get the greatest satisfaction from a field in which you work closely with others.

Your relationships with your parents and with other authority figures (such as teachers and employers) are loving and supportive. With their help, you have learned to be true to yourself and fair with others. As a result, you can achieve great success in life without having to step on others to get to the top.

You enjoy a generally integrated personality and are able to remain unaffected by conflicts of will with others. You feel good about yourself and your direction in life and are able to adapt well to unexpected circumstances which arise. You are highly ambitious and are motivated to succeed with your objectives. Toward this end, you are careful not to waste your time and energy on nonproductive projects.

You brook no interference from others in your affairs and know how to mind your own business. In order to insulate yourself from outside distractions, you build an invisible wall around you which no one can penetrate. Because of this ultra- independence, you often go through times of trouble alone because you have not allowed anyone to get close enough to help you.

Because of your self-confidence and determination, you can achieve whatever you set out to do. Other people's opinions about whether you are successful will not influence your own opinion, for you don't measure your achievements by their standards. You would probably be more satisfied in a job where you could work alone, although you would also be a good supervisor. If you find yourself in a position of authority over others, be sure not to come across as arrogant; they will resent you for this.

It is difficult for you to establish satisfactory social relationships because you tend to keep others at arm's length in order to protect your sensitive feelings. If you want to find happiness in love, you will have to learn to lower your walls and allow yourself to be vulnerable. Of course, you will be careful that you fully trust anyone whom you allow to get close to you.

It is important that you get away for quiet moments of rest and meditation. This is where you recharge your batteries, and this is a much more healthy way of life for you.

You often encounter negative reactions from others who are offended by you, even though you did not intend to be offensive. You can come on too strong, and no matter what words you are using to communicate, this causes others to doubt your honesty and sincerity. People do not react negatively to what you say or do, but rather to your attitude. You tend to blame others for their negative reactions and in general have difficulty looking at yourself and your attitude objectively.

If you want to win the approval of others, just be willing to openly and honestly be yourself. It is your tendency to "try too hard" that results in your apparent pushiness. Give others around you a chance to be the initiators in your relationships (at least sometimes). It is difficult for you to compromise, and you usually do so only when given no other choice.

The positive side of this aspect is that it gives you the ability to endure opposition and stress. You learned early in life that the best person to depend on for your success is you. You may tend to withdraw from others or to totally immerse yourself in your career pursuits. Try to see your "failures" as mere lessons in life rather than as catastrophes.

You are a very strong-willed individual, and you will stop at nothing to get what you want. Although you usually achieve the results you desire, you don't always get the results you need. This is mostly because you are impatient and want immediate gratification. Often patience is the key to achieving maximum return on your investments.

Throughout your entire life, you've had difficulties with authority (beginning with your parents). You feel compelled to prove to them that they have no power over you (although they sometimes do). Just be sure that your displays of independence don't cost you more than they're worth.

To others you often appear to be aggressive or even downright pushy. At times, it may seem that you pick fights just for the challenge involved. As you mature, you'll find other ways to build your self-confidence that don't include conflict. Then you'll be amazed at how much more you'll accomplish in life.

Relating to others is easy and fun for you, and those around you will find you quite charming. One possible drawback of this aspect is that you will become dependent on your social charm to get you by in life rather than developing your natural talents and skills. You want to succeed and even have some incredible ideas and practical goals in mind, but you lack the motivation to follow through. Making firm plans locks you into a commitment, and you do not want that responsibility. In this way you can get a reputation for being shallow and insincere, and at times you can be.

You can become too attached to past memories which can consume your energy and interfere with your achieving the success you desire. You would do best in a career which would allow you to earn most of your money without working, such as through royalties, rental income, etc. This way you can support yourself in the style to which you want to become accustomed without having to work 9 to 5. Be careful not to make generous offers to people that you cannot deliver. Sometimes it's better to promise nothing.

Your reputation is important to you, and you care a great deal what others think of you. You will attempt to beautify your home in order to impress others and want people to see your home life as happy and fulfilling, even if it isn't. Speak up and let your partner know what your needs are, and listen when your partner communicates his or her needs to you. Be generous and kind to friends in need, even if there's nothing in it for you. That type of generosity has a way of being returned when you most need it.

This aspect indicates that you are likely to rebel against existing traditions and values and you tend to fly in the face of authority. You expect to receive a large return on a very small investment of energy, and you often complain that your burden in life is too heavy. In truth, you are unwilling to accept full responsibility for your life. You should be careful how you invest your resources; you could suffer disappointment in this area. A particular area of danger is economic overextension--you feel confident that you can buy on credit, hoping the money will be there when you need it.

In your career you would prefer large projects that affect many and in which you can make a financial "killing." You are good at "wheeling and dealing," but at times become overconfident and take unnecessary risks that can lead to legal problems. Banking, politics and professional gambling are possible vocations for you. But be careful not to "burn" anyone; otherwise, you'll find yourself in their shoes soon enough.

It is possible that you will meet lovers through your job. People with this aspect often go to extremes in their love life--either a vulgar creep or a very proper and refined gentleman (or lady). You appreciate an impulsive partner who can do things with you on the spur of the moment.

Unless you can look at your own imperfections and improve your attitude, you will have trouble achieving your goals in life. Pluto demands introspection and self-examination, and this is the key to your outer success. Otherwise, you are likely to rebel completely and refuse to learn from the lessons life presents to you.

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

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

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

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

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

You have a strong sense of honor and integrity, and others know they can rely on you to keep your word. Although you set ambitious goals for yourself, you insist on achieving them through only the most ethical means. You'll take no shortcuts, and you won't step on others in order to rise to the top. Instead, you'll succeed through good old-fashioned hard work.

Your relationships with authority figures have always been harmonious (beginning with your parents and teachers). Even as a child, you've been a bit mature for your age, and may choose to associate with people who are much older than you. Many of these friends can help you reach your professional goals by introducing you to key contacts.

In both your personal and professional lives, you gain the respect of others by being honest, responsible and dependable. Because you devote much of your time and energy to work projects, you may become somewhat of a loner, with little time for a social life. Remember to take some time off for fun (and laughter) to provide a healthy balance.

In your interaction with others you find it very difficult to be objective. Emotionally, you run hot and cold, and your friends and lovers can never tell which extreme mood you'll be in next. You are very reluctant to show your feelings to anyone, because you are afraid it will somehow damage the relationship. You tend to withdraw from conflict and feel sorry for yourself instead of standing up for your rights.

Competition is difficult for you, mostly because you lack the confidence to succeed. This can be remedied by making sure you are prepared for the fight. If you haven't yet done so, get a good education. And don't "bite off more than you can chew." Carefully choose your business partners and your investments; be sure you don't get stuck doing all the work. And don't tell your ideas and trade secrets to anyone, no matter how much you feel like bragging.

In love relationships you are rather unpredictable, and your emotional "freak outs" create an energy drain for your partner. You'll do much better in all your relationships, both business and personal, if you can be conscious of your moods and intentionally "chill out" when you feel tense. This will save you and everyone around you a lot of trouble. Also, learn to communicate your feelings more directly (and less forcefully). If you're relying on body language or your partner's psychic abilities to get your message across, you may wait a long time.

Compromise does not come easy to you, and therefore you are not always the easiest person to get along with. This causes problems for you in your close personal relationships. Your desire nature at times seems to rule you, and you will do whatever you have to do to accomplish your goals. Others may accuse you of using people who are in love with you, especially when the feeling is not mutual. Self-indulgence is one of your favorite pastimes, and at times you may overdo it.

You seem to provoke conflict in your life in order to punish yourself for the negative traits in yourself you do not like. In this way you can project this negativity to your "attacker," when in fact he/she is merely reacting to your provocation. At times you can be quite insensitive to the needs of others, and this causes problems in your love life.

The solution to all of the above areas of tension is to learn the art of compromise. Learn to put the needs of others before your own (at least sometimes) and to approach a relationship from the point of view of what you can give, not what you can receive. Tone down your highly active desire nature and resist the temptation to be grabby.

If you can develop a philosophy of patience and generosity, you can succeed in many areas of your life -- career and domestic life included. Along the way you will develop a taste for the finer arts and social graces which can tone down your natural coarse manner.

This is a "generational" aspect which appears in the birth charts of those born in the 1950s. You are rebellious at heart, but somehow talk yourself out of doing anything about it. Because you are uncertain which causes you should back and are fearful that you stand to lose too much by flying in the face of authority, you often stand aside and watch others fight the battle for you.

If you fail to live up to your social responsibilities, you will suffer guilt and self-doubt. Remember how you would feel if others did not act to protect your rights when they were threatened. Since freedom and social justice are so important to you, don't be afraid to fight for others. Don't be afraid to speak out for what you believe in--no matter what the cost. You'll feel much better about yourself.

Don't be afraid to challenge others who abuse their positions of authority. Do what you can to see that they are brought to justice. You have a talent for inspiring others to fight with you. If you don't have the courage to become directly involved, you can always support those who do.

In your personal relationships, use your gift for weaving beautiful fantasies to your advantage--in the bedroom. Otherwise, be sure to separate fact from fiction when dealing with others. Just because the fantasies are so beautiful, that does not mean that real life can't be even better. Don't handicap yourself with such concerns; this can cause you to become sexually insecure.

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

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

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

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

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

Your mind is very intense, and you are constantly researching everything (and everyone) in life. You seek a deeper meaning behind everything and have a keen eye for details. Your intense curiosity can lead you to go to extremes in gathering data in order to solve your problems.

Mysterious and occult matters have a special fascination for you. You love a good intellectual challenge and would therefore do well in such positions as: detective, analyst, chemist, researcher, surgeon or pathologist. Other possible areas of satisfaction for you would be exploration and financial advising.

It is not difficult for you to win people over to your position by gentle but firm persuasion. Once you set a goal for yourself, nothing or no one should try to stand in your way. It is hard for you to take advice at times like this, although it would be advisable for you to develop such listening skills.

In your dealings with others you can be quite vindictive and vengeful. One of your pet peeves is social injustice, and you have no patience for public officials who allow unjust social conditions to prevail. You may be tempted to work for the underdog yourself as lobbyist or spokesman. This would be a positive channel for your pent-up anger over social inequities.

You are a demanding lover and can sometimes be lacking in compassion when asked to accept your lover's faults. You try to dominate your partner and then lose respect for him or her when they allow you to do so. You require a strong mate who can hold firmly to his or her own position and work with you so that you both can grow from the association. A common goal or ideal will form a strong bond between you.

You are highly original and very enthusiastic about life. You express yourself with creative drama, which leaves a lasting effect on others. In order to explore your many creative potentials, you demand a great deal of personal freedom from those who are close to you.

You have seemingly unlimited energy with which to pursue your goals and have many projects to occupy your time. You often become impatient because you have so much you want to accomplish and only a limited amount of time to do so. You truly enjoy having limitless options in your life and feel sorry for those who lead a more boring existence.

In a career you would do well in any position that allows you freedom of movement and creativity. You would find a regular 9-to-5 job boring and, in fact, should try to work for yourself. Another satisfying avenue of expression for you would be working with groups as a leader. You love jobs that allow you to explore unknown areas such as research, travel, inventing, etc. Politics could also be exciting for you. You want to surround yourself with others who are exciting and futuristic in their outlook.

One lesson of this aspect is to learn to be patient with others who are not similarly inclined. Also, learn to do things in moderation. Take a vacation and unwind from time to time. This allows you to be all that much more effective when you do return to work. Otherwise, you may literally work yourself sick, although you see yourself as something of a superhuman.

In your love life, you are impulsive and can become restless if the relationship is boring. Your sexual needs are strong, and you need a partner who shares this quality. You may find marriage rather restrictive and prefer to enter into a more unconventional arrangement, such as a live-in relationship. You have a wide circle of friends, and your mate must be willing and able to not restrict your access to them through possessiveness or jealousy. There is no quicker way to lose you.

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

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

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

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

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

It is difficult for you to make up your mind to initiate change in your life. You are uncomfortable in unfamiliar situations and could be tempted to stay with the old and familiar rather than strike out into the unknown.

This attitude could be a result of parental conditioning to seek outside approval of your abilities before acting. It is important that you leave the past behind you, but this is exactly what you fear most. Once you overcome this fear, you can accomplish anything.

Good careers for you would include: politics, research, or even the occult sciences. You need to begin your career at the bottom of a very tall ladder, because you will surely want to climb as far as possible.

Remember that the failures in life teach you more than the successes; accept it as part of the path to the top. The hard times require you to pull out your greatest strength and struggle. This is how you find out how strong you are.

In your relationships you will seek approval from your partner. Don't allow yourself to be manipulated by guilt or duty. And most of all--don't underestimate your own worth.

You are very idealistic and are subject to repeated disappointments because you lose sight of reality in pursuit of your ideal. As a child your parents probably lectured you about dealing with reality and being more practical, and you probably rejected their advice. Once you mature, however, you learn to combine idealism with realism in order to avoid setting yourself up for disappointment and failure.

Although intellectually you know not to overextend yourself in terms of time and money, you often do exactly that. You should avoid gambling or making high-risk investments on "get rich quick" schemes. Also, you should exercise caution when dealing with drugs (prescription and otherwise) and alcohol.

You often choose the most painful and demanding careers, and while you may moan and complain about your work, you fail to take steps to improve the situation. There is a part of you that enjoys being a martyr. You even seem to absorb the problems and ills of those around you. Be very discriminate in giving your time and energy to others' problems. This leaves you little left for yourself.

Guilt plays a prominent role in your life, and you are happy to supply your own if no one else furnishes the catalyst. You are very hard on yourself and can develop physical diseases and discomforts as a by-product of self-imposed guilt. Perhaps you feel that you have a huge karmic debt to pay to those you love, and this may be true. But don't nail yourself upon a cross. That is not the answer.

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.

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.

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

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.

You are not the most grounded or practical person. The rules of this material world are not well known to you. Others may admire your dreams, but they could be impossible dreams. You may find it difficult to choose, plan, and work towards a career or vocation.

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

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.

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

With an abundance of planets in Fixed signs, you have the staying power to complete a project, grow a family, or expand a business. Your strength is what friends notice most about you. You have definite values; you focus your affections on the people and things that are part of your team. Friendships formed over time are important to you. You may be found at the center of a circle of friends, a large family, a government agency, or a business. You understand the contribution that stability and security make to prosperity and growth. It throws you off-balance when friends are not as reliable as you are or when love and ideals are not part of your life. Concentrate on developing confidence in yourself, a wholesome world for your family or group, and binding others to you with love. If you have a weakness, it is trouble changing or listening when people tell you a better way to do things. You can handle this weakness by empowering your team, as among them will be individuals who are good at reacting to a constantly changing world.

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

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

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

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

A lack of planets in succedent houses gives you a certain emotional detachment. You do not pay much attention to the pleasures of the body or to cultivating a particular group of friends. Enjoying life is not the most important thing to you. You act not on the basis of feeling or principle, but from necessity. You tend to be a restless wanderer of either the world or the mind.

A lack of planets in the Succedent houses can be offset by abundant planets in the Fixed signs.

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