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    The interpretation of your astrology chart begins on the
following page.
 
    You will find that the interpretation of your chart is
written in simple language, uncluttered by astrological jargon.
If a statement appears to contradict another statement, then you
exhibit these opposite qualities at different times in your
life. For example, a statement that you are highly sociable and
gregarious and a statement that you prefer solitude seemingly
contradict each other; this means that you vacillate, and need
both sociability and solitude at different times.
 
    The astrological factor that the interpretation is based on
is also given. The astrological factor is given for the benefit
of astrologers and students of astrology. If you are not a
student of astrology, then obviously the factor will not be
meaningful to you, and you can ignore it.
 
    If you find this interpretation of your birth chart
interesting and informative, you might want to discuss your
birth chart with a professional astrologer to learn more about
the astrological influences on your life.


    Your birth chart interpretation is based on the positions of
the planets at the time of your birth. For the benefit of
students of astrology, these positions, along with other
technical information, are listed below:

Sun       27 Sco 52              Pluto     14 Can 30
Moon      26 Cap 33              N. Node   28 Can 29
Mercury   19 Sag 41              Asc.      15 Aqu 14
Venus     14 Cap 55              MC         5 Sag 04
Mars       4 Sco 45              2nd cusp   4 Ari 38
Jupiter   20 Cap 08              3rd cusp  10 Tau 13
Saturn    18 Sco 18              5th cusp  25 Gem 46
Uranus    21 Pis 36              6th cusp  17 Can 01
Neptune   24 Leo 47

Tropical  Placidus   Standard time observed

Aspects and orbs:
Conjunction  :  7 Deg 00 Min     Trine         :  5 Deg 00 Min
Opposition   :  5 Deg 00 Min     Sextile       :  4 Deg 00 Min
Square       :  5 Deg 00 Min     Quincunx      :  3 Deg 00 Min
Conjunct Asc :  3 Deg 00 Min Above,  5 Deg 00 Min Below
      

     
Section 1: General Characteristics

     Your fundamental needs, values, and orientation towards
life are symbolized by the four astrological elements. Each
person has their own unique balance of these four basic
energies: fire (warmth, inspiration, enthusiasm), earth
(practicality, realism, material interests), air (social and
intellectual qualities), and water (emotional needs and
feelings).
 
    Your "elemental make-up" is described below. Remember that
most people are "unbalanced" or lopsided, and if you are lacking
or deficient in a certain element (or elements), it simply means
that you need to consciously develop that aspect of yourself to
learn to appreciate and/or to work harder in that dimension of
life.
 
    Sometimes we overvalue the element that we are least endowed
with, sensing it as a lack within ourselves, but more often we
neglect or ignore it. The qualities described below will be
reiterated and explained in more detail in the following
chapters.

    You are a nurturer and a protector and are prone to what has
sometimes been referred to as the "Atlas Syndrome", carrying the
weight of the world on your shoulders. You take your
responsibilities to others very seriously and often take on more
than your share of their troubles as well. Though you appear
(and indeed often are) rather passive, you possess much quiet
inner strength and the ability to flow with, endure, and emerge
again and again from life's inevitable adversities. You are apt
to be surrounded by people who rely and depend upon you, and
though you derive much satisfaction from providing, giving, and
being needed, you can also let yourself be drained emotionally
and/or financially by taking care of other people and not caring
sufficiently for yourself.
 
    You have a very strong need for security and are a
"safety-first" creature, disinclined to make sudden changes or
to take new directions which involve risk and unpredictability.
Any break from the past is very difficult for you and you need a
great deal of support when trying to make even healthy and
positive changes in your life or habits. ("Habit" is a key word
for you; you're apt to be very attached to yours!)
 
    You are very retentive. You hold on to (sometimes cling to)
the people, places, and ways which you are familiar with. You
also tend to both hold in and hold on to feelings, and you may
need to learn to express and let go of old feelings and past
conditioning.
 
    Physically, you are apt to be hearty and substantial, with a
tendency to be stout. Unless other astrological factors indicate
otherwise, you can also be downright lazy, especially when it
comes to exercise. You instinctively choose comfort over
challenge. (This is true in a broader sense as well, not only
regarding physical exercise).
 
    Your strengths include depth of feeling, patience, and
generosity. The qualities you need to cultivate include
initiative, openness to change and new experience, and a
stronger sense of self.

    As we shall see in the next chapter, you seem to have the
qualities of open-mindedness, tolerance, and broad-mindedness
that you need to stay balanced, but these qualities are more
superficial and many times you avoid risks, preferring to stick
with what you are familiar with.

Astrological influences analyzed in Chapter 1:
Earth and Water are Strong (F,E,A,W Scores = 5,16,8,20)
Earth and Water are Strong and Ascendant is in Air sign



 
Section 2: How You Approach Life and How You Appear To Others

    The following is a description of your basic stance towards
life, the way others see you, the way you come across, the face
you show to the world. In Chapter 3 you will read about the "The
Inner You: Your Real Motivation", which describes the kind of
person you are at heart and where your true priorities lie. Read
this chapter and the next one and compare them - there may be
significant differences between them, in which case "the inner
you" may not shine through and others are in for some surprises
when they get to know you at a more than superficial level. This
chapter describes the costume you wear, your role in life, while
Chapter 3 talks about the real person inside the costume.

    Forward-looking and progressive, you are a person who
supports change, innovation, and human advancement, and you are
often strongly committed to a humanitarian cause or social
improvement. You are extremely aware of the interconnection and
interdependence of all people, and are always relating personal
issues to some larger framework. You see the political or social
ramifications of personal actions, and you wish to contribute
something of value to the world, or at least to your community
or group.

    The ideals of equality, fairness, human rights, brotherhood,
social justice, etc. color your whole outlook and approach to
life. You are truly interested in the good of the whole and not
only your own personal well-being.

    Sometimes you may overlook or ignore your own and others'
personal needs, desires, and feelings, especially if they do not
conform to your ideals of how one SHOULD feel or act. Though you
have little patience for conservative narrow-mindedness, you
yourself are sometimes dogmatic about your beliefs and
ideologies.

    You are attracted to the avant-garde, the latest advances in
human thought and development, and you are eclectic and
cosmopolitan in your tastes. You may consider yourself a "global
citizen" rather than claiming a narrow, limited identification
based on nationality, race, familial heritage, etc. You are
strongly influenced by your peer group and the flavor of the
times in which you grew up, more so than by parental or family
influences. You are involved and active in groups, community
efforts, cultural and progressive movements.

    On a personal level, you are friendly and express a kind of
impersonal good will towards others. You probably have many
acquaintances but few really close friends, and much of your
closeness with others is based on a sharing of common ideals and
principles, rather than on emotional ties. Others see you as a
good friend and comrade, who is objective, fair, and rather
detached emotionally. You do not often show your emotions, and
may be unsure how to respond to others' emotional expression,
for you tend to be very rational.

    You are also very independent and refuse to be possessed by
any individual. You are not comfortable with traditional sexual
roles and are inclined to have "liberated" views about marriage,
relationships, sharing of child rearing responsibilities, etc.
You need to have a life outside of the personal, domestic sphere
and to be involved with people on a broader scale. The nurturing
of family ties, and close, deep, personal sharing may take a
back seat to your work or outside social activities.

     You appear contained, and perhaps wary or mistrustful as
well. You watch your step, and frequently withdraw if your
environment doesn't feel welcoming and safe. As a result, you
may seem much more conservative than you actually are. You fear
making mistakes in social situations, and are extremely
sensitive to criticism or rejection. As you mature, you're
likely to grow in confidence, because you'll learn to depend
more on your own evaluation of yourself.

     There is a certain depth and intensity about you that may
be threatening to others. No matter how gentle or unassuming you
may be on the surface, you are also a force to be reckoned with.
You have causes, passions, or desires that drive you and when
one of these is aroused you are quite zealous in your pursuit or
defense of it.

Astrological influences analyzed in Chapter 2:
Aquarius Rising
Saturn Square Asc.
Pluto Quincunx Asc.



 
Section 3: The Inner You: Your Real Motivation

    Behind your seemingly rational, detached, cool, and
objective manner (as described in the previous chapter), you are
really far more passionate and emotionally intense, as described
below.

    Quiet, deep, emotionally complex and intensely private, you
are not a person who is easy to get to know and understand. You
are extremely sensitive but disinclined to show it, and you
allow only a special few into your inner world. Like a wary
animal, you are cautious and mistrustful of those you do not
know until you "sniff them out". You are very, very instinctive
and intuitive. You usually have a strong, immediate gut reaction
to people, even though you may be unable to clearly articulate
why you feel as you do. Your feelings and perceptions go deeper
than words.
 
    You also have a powerful need for deep emotional involvement
and you form very intense love bonds and attachments. You are
possessive and often jealous of anyone or anything that you
perceive as a threat to your bond with someone you love. When
you commit yourself to someone or something, you are
wholeheartedly devoted and expect complete loyalty in return.
You merge with or "marry" the person you love at a very deep
level and therefore separations are extremely painful for you,
and often stormy and nasty. When you have been wounded, you are
not inclined to turn the other cheek and will retaliate if at
all possible. Certainly you will never forget the injury and
often you harbor grievances and resentments for a long, long
time. Forgiveness doesn't come easily to you.
 
    Whatever you do, you do with passion and fervor, and you
often go to extremes. You are either hot or cold, never lukewarm
about anything. You can also be very narrow: either you are 100%
involved in something or else it doesn't exist for you at all.
Rarely are you emotionally detached and objective. You
definitely have a fanatical streak. You are also immensely
strong-willed and your tenacity in pursuing your objectives
often borders on being obsessive. Fierce pride, courage, and
emotional strength are yours in abundance.
 
    You love mysteries and are deeply attracted to the hidden,
dark, secret side of life. You never take things at face value
and are always probing beneath the surface of people and
situations to discover what is REALLY going on. You tend to be
more of a cynic than an idealist.

     World travel, foreign cultures, and studies which expand
your intellectual horizons and broaden your understanding of the
world are very attractive to you.
 
     You have a philosophical turn of mind and are concerned
with seeking answers to the big questions of life or getting the
overview of any situation. Abstract concepts and/or plans for
the future occupy your mind much of the time.

     Your subconscious needs and feelings blend well with your
conscious intentions and desires, therefore you are able to
proceed in your life's pursuits relatively unhampered by
internal resistance or inconsistency. Your male-female
relationships will reflect this state of internal harmony also.

    You are extremely sensitive and imaginative, and you can get
lost in your dreams, fantasies, and visions. You are attracted
to artistic and creative pursuits, the world of color, beauty,
and emotion. You are also drawn to mysticism and have deep
spiritual aspirations and yearnings. Gentle and peace-loving,
you may lack the will and competitive spirit needed to make your
way in the world. You are often impractical and may seek to
avoid or escape the hard realities of life.

    You tend to think and act bravely and have a positive and
firm demeanor. You have what it takes to make your own way in
life. You may be a bit excitable, but never shy away from a good
argument.

    Your courage to face life seems to be a bit on the low side
and you are prone to worry a lot. Fear of your own inadequacies
could distort your perspective and deplete your strength to go
on in the direction you have chosen.

Astrological influences analyzed in Chapter 3:
Ascendant in Aquarius and Sun in Scorpio
Sun in Scorpio
Sun in 9th house
Sun Sextile Moon
Sun Square Neptune
Sun Conjunct Mercury/Mars
Sun Conjunct Saturn/MC



  
Section 4: Mental Interests and Abilities

    You possess vision and foresight, and your mind is often
occupied with big ideas, plans, and goals for the future. You
are interested in what is possible and what is on the horizon,
rather than what has already been done. The study of philosophy,
religion, politics, or education is of interest to you, and you
are more concerned with theories and concepts than with specific
applications. You are not inclined to focus on any one
practical, concrete area; you find it irksome to deal with
details and particulars. You have a gambling instinct and enjoy
speculative enterprises and new ventures. Business, advertising,
and promotion would be good areas for you also.

     You think a great deal about your career, your reputation
and public image, and the way you make a contribution or impact
on the world at large. Public speaking or communications of some
other kind is likely to be an important aspect of the work you
do.

    You are an original thinker, capable of unique discoveries
and innovations, but you tend to scatter your energies in too
many directions at once and to make impulsive or hasty
decisions. You grasp ideas very quickly and become impatient
with duller or more conservative minds. A fast-moving, mentally
stimulating, and unpredictable atmosphere suits you quite well,
even though you may complain about the stress and the crazy
pace. You have a technical bent and are interested in the newest
scientific theories and findings, electronics, computers, etc.

    You are somewhat restless and in constant search for variety
and change. Cautious in one way and optimistic in another, you
frequently change your mind and your philosophy of life. You may
prefer mental work and are likely to choose a scientific field.

Astrological influences analyzed in Chapter 4:
Mercury in Sagittarius
Mercury in 10th house
Mercury Square Uranus
Mercury Conjunct Jupiter/Saturn



 
Section 5: Emotions: Moods, Feelings, Romance

    Serious and responsible, you try to carry the world on your
shoulders and rarely let others know that you need help and
support. You deny or ignore your own emotional needs and feel
that others will not accept you if you appear "weak". You are
especially uncomfortable with emotional dependency, and will
tell yourself and others (even children) not to be a "baby". You
need to accept that no one is self-sufficient all the time, and
to be gentler with your "childish" emotional needs and wants. To
others, you may appear to be rather hard-nosed and tough, with a
businesslike attitude toward their personal concerns and
feelings. Actually, no one is a truer friend. Your feelings and
loyalties run deep, but you often do not let people know how
much you care. You also need to learn to relax, enjoy yourself,
and play sometimes.

     Your own feelings and emotions are something of an enigma
to you, and it is often difficult for you to share with others
what you are feeling.
 
     You frequently withdraw from contact with the world, and
need a healing, peaceful environment in order to blossom and
come out of yourself.
 
     You identify with the oppressed, disenfranchised or
underdog in any situation and want to help them or care for them
in some way.

    You are tolerant and forgiving, always ready to overlook
mistakes and give others a second chance. You expect the best
from people and draw it out of them, and you enjoy making others
comfortable and happy. Because of your emotional generosity,
your life is rich with friends, and often financial blessings as
well.

     Highly sensitive and rather easily taken in, you need to
beware of deceiving yourself and allowing others to take
advantage of your impressionability or gentleness. Daydreaming,
fantasizing, or other forms of imaginative, escapist behavior
(such as watching television excessively or living your life
through romance novels) could be something of an addiction for
you. You tend to confuse images with reality and need to learn
to be more circumspect and discriminating. Disappointments
through women and in close relationships may occur if you do
not.

    You are definitely not one to wear your heart on your
sleeve. You care very much about others' opinions and crave love
and appreciation as much as anyone, but one would never know it
from your reserved and seemingly detached appearance. Casual,
superficial relationships don't interest you at all. You are
cautious and serious about love and really desire a deep,
genuine, lasting love. You are old-fashioned about courtship and
love, and will remain faithful to your loved one in good times
and in bad.
 
    You may be attracted to persons older than yourself, someone
who is emotionally mature and reliable and who can provide the
security you desire.
      You are a very sociable, congenial person and you wilt
very quickly without the company of good friends and people to
share good times with. You thoroughly enjoy working with others
on group projects or community activities. You are quite happy
when you are a part of a club, support group, or team of some
sort.

    You are big-hearted and openhanded with both your money and
your affections and you are not happy if you have to budget or
restrict yourself in any way. Pettiness or stinginess is foreign
to your nature and you feel most comfortable in an elegant,
beautiful atmosphere. Asceticism is not for you. Gracious and
charitable, you enjoy sponsoring social events or cultural
activities. You have an optimistic, friendly attitude towards
others and tend to bring out the finer side of people. You fall
in love with someone who is successful, noble, and idealistic.

    Your pleasure-loving nature and your emotional and material
generosity discussed above are counterbalanced by a certain
caution or restraint in expressing your affection, and by a fear
of heartache. At times you are likely to be the jovial,
friendly, rather extravagant person mentioned previously, but at
other times you are far more contained as described here.
Because you are upbeat and fun-loving, people probably do not
suspect how sensitive you are to being left out or
unappreciated.

     In love and romance, it's important for you to be able to
deeply respect your partner. You look beyond the superficial
qualities to see their inner worth (or lack thereof), before you
let yourself really fall for someone. In fact, too much glamour
or flashiness is something of a turn-off to you. You are capable
of a mature, lasting loving relationship and seek a mate who is
deep, loyal, and committed. You may be drawn to someone older
than yourself.

    Intimate relationships are the arena in which you plumb the
depths of which you are capable. You could fall intensely and
fanatically in love and be obsessive, extraordinarily jealous,
or deeply involved with partners who are. You will experience
both heaven and hell in your closest relationships. There is
undoubtedly a peculiarly karmic, fated quality to these
relationships which, though difficult, will teach you things
about yourself and about love that you could learn in no other
way. Often you will enter a relationship which you know
rationally will be very difficult but, which you nevertheless
can not resist. Do not berate yourself for these "bad" choices;
instead learn what you can from them.

Astrological influences analyzed in Chapter 5:
Moon in Capricorn
Moon in 12th house
Moon Conjunct Jupiter
Moon Quincunx Neptune
Venus in Capricorn
Venus in 11th house
Venus Conjunct Jupiter
Venus aspects Jupiter and Saturn
Venus Sextile Saturn
Venus Opposition Pluto
 
Section 6: Drive and Ambition: How You Achieve Your Goals

    You are extremely strong-willed and you pursue your goals
and desires with passionate dedication and determination. You
are capable of total concentration and tremendous discipline,
and you are very difficult to influence or sway once your mind
is made up. When you want something, you can be very one-sided
and almost obsessed with it. You are very instinctive and do not
always consciously know why you feel as strongly and deeply as
you do.
 
    You also tend to be secretive and unwilling to reveal your
aims and intentions, and the intensity of your will and desire
may not be apparent to others at first. However, you are very
forceful in a quiet and subtle way. You often manipulate or
force your will upon other people, without being overtly
aggressive. You are not interested in confrontation but are a
formidable foe if you meet opposition or aggression from
another. You are courageous and have a rather primitive, raw
side as well.

     You meet numerous challenges and possibly defeats in
pursuit of your goals and desires, and your setbacks often occur
because you've been too rash or intent on working your own will
regardless of the impact on others. You are intense and
passionate, and simply don't know when to stop sometimes!
Recklessness with others can be a problem for you.

    You tend to fantasize a lot about erotic and amorous
romances. Try to keep your expectations more realistic,
otherwise your longing for love could end without physical
fulfillment. You love to daydream and live in a world of
illusion and find it hard to accept reality.

     You have the patience and the stamina to realize your
visions and bring them down to earth, a fine balance between
hard work and realism, and a positive, hopeful spirit. You grow
through following systems and plans, and taking one step at a
time. Overnight success or instant enlightenment is not what you
aim for. Your patient, well-balanced approach gives you
credibility with many different types of people, and you are apt
to gain an excellent reputation for being able to do big things
without overreaching or becoming pretentious.

    You have a talent and ability for putting fresh ideas and
inspiration into practice. You are ready and willing to utilize
new ideas and methods, and you have a knack for gaining
acceptance for a new idea and practically implementing it.

    You dedicate yourself wholeheartedly to a cause, sacrifice
much, and eliminate all superfluous activities and interests.
Others find your approach too severe and are unwilling to go
along with you in the difficult circumstances that you are
willing to tolerate. Your determination and capacity for
self-denial often help you get through the rough spots to the
goal you are striving for.

    You have the ability to concentrate, but are inclined to be
wrapped up entirely in your own ideas. Although you have a
tendency to think too much, you think out the consequences of
your actions ahead of time and learn the lessons well from your
experiences.

Astrological influences analyzed in Chapter 6:
Mars in Scorpio
Mars in 8th house
Mars Conjunct Venus/Neptune
Jupiter Sextile Saturn
Saturn Trine Uranus
Saturn Trine Pluto
MC Conjunct Mercury/Saturn



 
Section 7: Growth and Expansion: Areas That You Enjoy

     You have an innate shrewdness, and the ability to develop a
clear strategy and follow it carefully in order to reach your
goals. You also have a natural sense of order, structure, and
self-discipline. You are likely to excel, both because you are
ambitious and because it is very important to you to do a
professional job, no matter what field you are in, or how humble
the task.

     You are drawn to social work, the ministry, giving your
time and energy to charitable organizations, or to serving and
helping the disadvantaged in some way. Your generosity and
unselfishness will bring you and others much good.

     You are always open to the new, willing to plunge in and
experiment with a fresh approach, and enthusiastic about
learning, growing, and expanding. As a result of this positive
attitude, opportunities and unexpected good fortune are drawn
into your life. You embrace change, delight in discovery, and
enjoy sharing your excitement with other people. A sense of
happy expectation and a sometimes outrageous sense of humor are
two of your great gifts.

    You are psychologically balanced, have an abundance of
feeling and just pour out your happy feelings. Calm, optimistic
and kind, you are loving and affectionate to people around you.
Your marriage and family life is likely to be happy and
fulfilling.

    You can adapt yourself to any situation, but go about
achieving your success in a restless way. You may not take
enough time for proper meals, which could harm your digestion.
Sometimes a sudden release of your tension could leave you
enormously relieved.

    You have a strong desire to obtain status and power and are
not above using force in order to achieve it. Your rise to the
top is likely to come through the help of other people, and your
greatest advantages are inclined to be brought by others.

Astrological influences analyzed in Chapter 7:
Jupiter in Capricorn
Jupiter in 12th house
Jupiter Sextile Uranus
Jupiter Conjunct Moon/Venus
Jupiter Conjunct Saturn/Uranus
Jupiter Opposition Pluto/N. Node



 
Section 8: Areas That Challenge You Or Are Difficult For You

     You both yearn for, and fear, being emotionally vulnerable
with others and experiencing deep emotional intimacy. Trusting
others and letting yourself be known in a deep way doesn't come
easily to you, and sexual inhibitions may result from this. You
are very self-protective and may be compulsively secretive.
Learning to relinquish control in personal relationships, and to
be completely open, are important tasks for you.

     Your attitude toward religion, philosophy, and politics is
very conservative and possibly narrow or rigid. On the one hand,
you may believe in nothing that is speculative or intangible,
requiring proof for any idea presented to you. Each idea is
thoroughly and systematically examined. On the other hand, you
may tenaciously cling to your grand philosophical or
metaphysical beliefs and opinions, refusing to modify them or to
be open and receptive to others' insights and perspectives.
 
     Your overall outlook on life is serious, and you may feel
that life or God will punish you if you do not watch your step!

    A bit stubborn and self-willed, you persist no matter what
obstacles you have to overcome. You have great endurance and
strength and force yourself to work very hard. You could be
somewhat one-sided in the pursuit of your objectives.



    Now we will discuss patterns of behavior which you
instinctively and habitually revert to when under stress - a
mostly unconscious process and one which you are apt to overdo
because it is so familiar and thus easy for you. The direction
you need to follow in order to develop balance, greater
awareness, and wholeness is also described.

    When under stress you are apt to close down the flow of your
emotions, ignoring your needs and feelings in order to do what
you perceive as your duty or simply what the practical realities
of the situation require. This can lead to a certain rigidity
and hardness. If overdone, self-control, self-discipline, or an
exaggerated concern over what society, family or others expect
of you makes life more a burden than an adventure.

    Developing tenderness, caring, feeling, and the feminine,
nurturing aspects of yourself is an important step in your
unfolding. You need to learn how to nourish and lovingly attend
to both yourself and others. Letting yourself be taken care of
sometimes is okay!

    The arena you are most likely to wrestle with these issues
is in your work and in your relations with co-workers,
employers, and employees. Integrating the qualities described
above into your work and daily routine will lead to greater
satisfaction, improved health, and personal growth.
    The specific habits which are likely to hold you back, or
which you are prone to overdo, especially during stressful
periods, include:

Your desire to belong, deep attachments to family and for the
familiar (even if these are not nourishing or helpful), the
desire to "mother" or be mothered by others, and a strong
resistance to cutting the umbilical cord which ties you to past
events and experiences

    You like to be on the go constantly and tend to have a
hectic family life. You know how to eliminate competition, but
should guard against rising to the top in your position at the
expense of other people.

Astrological influences analyzed in Chapter 8:
Saturn in Scorpio
Saturn in 9th house
Saturn Opposition Uranus/Pluto
N. Node in Cancer
N. Node in 6th house
N. Node Opposition Moon
N. Node Opposition Uranus/MC



        
Section 9: Originality and Imagination
 Areas Where You Are Creative, Unique, Unstable, or Compulsive

     You are an unconventional and innovative person, and you
are seen as a rebel, reformer, or highly unusual in your
manners, appearance, or attitudes. You enjoy being
unpredictable, and you do not conform to the standards that
other people have set. Above all, you are an individual, and you
do what you please regardless of customs and norms. Your
environment and life circumstances may change frequently and
abruptly.

     You often have very naive, idealistic, or overly romantic
attitudes toward people, and it's difficult for you to see
others realistically. You may prefer to keep your relationships
on an idealistic or platonic level, so that you don't have to
deal with the more prosaic, earthy, human aspects of relating.
 
     Thoroughly investigate potential marriage or business
partners, as your gullibility and desire to see only the best in
people may blind you to the truth about others with whom you
form a close alliance.

     You have very strong creative forces and whatever you do,
you want to do to the fullest. In love and romance, you get
totally, passionately, even obsessively involved. In other forms
of creative release and self-expression, also, you are very
driven and you have a deep need to prove yourself. Your desire
for personal recognition is compelling, and if you do not
achieve creative success, you may try to force your children to
fulfill your dreams for you.

    You have a great need to make changes in your life and to
break away from circumstances that hold you back. You are not
likely to be very patient and feel that you know what is best.
You tend to force yourself to work until physical exhaustion.

    There is an emotional nervousness about you, and you are
likely to act rashly and impulsively. You could become so
fascinated by an idea that you no longer see things clearly.
Your energies could be drained easily and you may feel exhausted
periodically.

    Your are prone to sudden outbursts of anger and should try
hard to avoid confrontations. It would be wise to release the
tension you are feeling in a positive way in order to evade
major problems, such as violent fights or serious accidents.

Astrological influences analyzed in Chapter 9:
Uranus in 1st house
Neptune in 7th house
Pluto in 5th house
Uranus Opposition Sun/Pluto
Neptune Opposition Moon/Uranus
Pluto Opposition Mars/Uranus



 
Section 10: Generational Influences: Your Age Group

    In this chapter we will discuss characteristics and traits
of your generation. Of course, you may not share all of the
characteristics of your generation, but you are greatly affected
by the tone that is set by your generation.
 
    The first topic is "The Subconscious and Emotional Drive of
Your Age Group". In this section we will describe a deeply felt
urge, even compulsion, of your age group. This deeply felt drive
comes to the surface with great force and power, and
consequently leaves in its wake considerable upheaval and
change. The second topic is "The Ideals and Illusions of Your
Age Group", that describes the dreams, fantasies, and spiritual
aspirations of your age group. The third and last topic is "What
is New and Different in Your Age Group", which describes areas
in which your age group tends to be innovative, inventive,
unusual, and also where it may be unstable and unreliable.
 
    The characteristics described below may affect a group of
people for anywhere from a few years to about 30 years. There
are one or more different astrological factors described in each
of the three sections below.

     The Subconscious and Emotional Drive of Your Age Group

    You are part of a 25 year group of people who have strong
feelings for home and country. You are a sentimental group, and
feel deeply attached to your family and your country. You cling
to the familiar, are distrustful and fearful of different
cultures, and consequently a great deal of racial and ethnic
prejudice is common among your age group.

    Your need for closeness and togetherness runs very deep and
causes you to bond closely to family members and old friends,
and also makes you prone to be involved in mass movements and
group activities because they feed your largely subconscious
need for acceptance and support by others. Unfortunately, your
age group is easily carried away by a group frenzy and many of
you often lack the integrity or courage to think and act in an
independent and rational way.

    Your generation is very emotional and tenderhearted. Many of
your group sacrificed a great deal to help your children or
other family members, while other generations are unwilling to
give as much as you have. Your tender feelings and regard for
the well-being of others can spur your age group to make
contributions towards the feeding of the hungry, care for the
neglected, and support for the needy, particularly children and
mothers. You are a group of people with a strong heart and a
helpful hand. Many of you have parents and/or children who are
not nearly as supportive and helpful; many of your contributions
are not completely appreciated or even go unnoticed.

           The Ideals and Illusions of Your Age Group

    You are part of a 14 year group of people that have a very
vivid and colorful imagination. A love of color, fashion, and
drama is very strong. Your generation gave tremendous impetus
and growth to Hollywood movies and other spectacular arts. Most
people of your age group have many fantasies and naive,
starry-eyed ideas about movie stars and other idols. Needless to
say, this tendency to idolize someone can lead to big
disappointments and those of you who married early in life
projected your fantasies on your spouse, and had to gradually
face the realities as you matured.

           What is New and Different in Your Age Group

    You are part of a 7 year group of people who are very
creative in the arts, music, literature, and philosophy. Your
age group draws upon some new inspirations and has a talent for
weaving many seemingly disparate styles into a new, refreshing
synthesis. Much of the creative inspiration of your period is
very refined and sensitive, and some of the greatest artistic
and literary works of your generation will receive full
recognition only after many decades have passed. You are a group
that is primarily concerned with the quality of your creative
endeavor rather than its distribution and marketing.

Astrological influences analyzed in Chapter 10:
Pluto in Cancer
Neptune in Leo
Uranus in Pisces