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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       15 Vir 17              Pluto      4 Vir 20
Moon      29 Sco 09              N. Node    4 Lib 47
Mercury    6 Vir 49              Asc.       1 Sag 50
Venus      3 Vir 43              MC        18 Vir 47
Mars       1 Lib 47              2nd cusp   3 Cap 52
Jupiter   25 Sco 43              3rd cusp  11 Aqu 45
Saturn     0 Cap 28              5th cusp  18 Ari 53
Uranus    18 Leo 29              6th cusp  12 Tau 21
Neptune    4 Sco 56

Tropical  Placidus   Daylight Savings 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.

    Your common sense and your ability to use, enjoy, and deal
effectively with the physical world are your greatest strengths.
You are down-to-earth and capable of managing practical affairs,
working, and taking care of the business of day to day living
very well. You have a strong urge to be useful and productive.
For you, the bottom line is practicality: Does it work? Is it
functional? Of what practical use is it? Theories and
speculations mean little to you unless there is some concrete
purpose, some way to use them in the real world.
 
    You are methodical and enjoy, even thrive on, a steady
routine. Your first response to anything novel or experimental
is caution, resistance, or skepticism. Basically conservative,
you usually make the best of the status quo rather than
venturing into the unknown or making changes that could
jeopardize your security in any way. Material security is
particularly important to you and your sense of well-being is
directly linked with financial assets or knowing you have a
steady, reliable source of income. You may hold yourself back or
pass over opportunities simply because you cannot control or
know the outcome ahead of time. Patience and persistence are
your gifts, and you build your life on a firm foundation through
discipline, work, and planning.
 
    You also have a deep affinity with the natural world, and
need to be close to the earth (gardening, camping, or working
with your hands using natural materials) in order to feel your
best.

    As you will read in the following chapter, you also have a
fiery, energetic approach to life, which gives you balance and
provides you with the energy and vision to make life more
exciting. Your challenge in this life is to keep your spark of
enthusiasm and adventure alive and to be willing to take some
risks; otherwise, life becomes burdensome for you.

Astrological influences analyzed in Chapter 1:
Earth Element is Strong (F,E,A,W Scores = 9,23,4,13)
Earth is Strong and Ascendant is in Fire 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.

    High-spirited, enthusiastic, and exuberant, you love
adventure, change, exploring new territory, and are not happy
confined to the same safe, familiar, secure little world all the
time. You have a strong restlessness and yearning for something
greater than anything you've yet experienced, and you often live
in your dreams and visions for the future. You tend to believe
that the grass is greener somewhere else and you like to keep
moving, either literally or figuratively. Idealistic and
optimistic, you always expect something better ahead. You love
to have a goal, something to aim for, but once you achieve it
you are on to something else. You are ever on the lookout for
new opportunities and you are a gambler, willing to take risks
and to break new ground. The possibility of discovering
something new is what makes life interesting for you. You have
great faith in life and bounce back quickly from disappointment
and failure.

    Freedom-loving and independent, you cannot tolerate being
caged for very long, and friends and loved ones must respect
your need for freedom of movement. Binding commitments and
responsibilities often weigh heavily upon you and you may resist
"growing up" and taking on the limitations of adult life.

    You are friendly and outgoing and have a great sense of fun
and playfulness. You are also philosophically minded and often
quite outspoken about your convictions and beliefs. Sometimes
you get carried away with your enthusiasm of the moment and you
tend to exaggerate. You are often a big talker, a big promiser,
and you are usually pretty convincing. You do everything in a
big way, a generous way. You like to have the best, and you
heartily dislike stinginess, littleness, or pettiness. Your
vision is always large. You are able to perceive the big
picture, general patterns and principles, and are well suited to
politics, business, higher education or religion.

    Other people see you as a good sport and a good friend, but
one who is not always consistent and dependable. You may also be
seen as a wise person since you do not get bogged down in
pettiness and trivialities, and are able to communicate a larger
way of looking at situations, one that opens up new potentials.
You are a person who believes in miracles, grace, or just plain
good luck, someone who never gives up on life, and you inspire
and encourage others to keep looking forward.

    Though idealistic and basically optimistic in your
attitudes, you are by no means unaware of the darker side of
life and the hidden agendas and issues underlying human
behavior. You have an uncanny ability to see into people, and
since you love the truth you are willing to confront others with
what you see and sense.

    You project a mysterious, fascinating presence which makes
you very attractive to some people, and somewhat threatening to
others.

     You may come across a bit scattered, nervous, or restless,
as if you can't sit still. You seem alert and quick, but
sometimes a bit on edge. You tend to stay perpetually busy, and
would find handiwork of some kind to be soothing.

     You appear to be sweet to other people, and you know how to
use charm, persuasion, and affection rather than more direct
(but possibly disagreeable) methods to get your point across.
Being overly concerned with appearances and surface beauty is
possible. If so, you may seem vain and narcissistic to others
also.

     There is an intense and somewhat secretive or guarded
quality about you which may make people around you distinctly
uncomfortable. They may feel you are constantly scanning their
inner motives, and you probably are. You see through anything
phony, any false pretense -- and you may or may not be above
using others' Achilles' heels (which you perceive so clearly)
against them. At times though, you may be too suspicious and
assign negative intentions to innocent people. Avoid looking
always on the dark side.

     You are assertive and bold. You are willing to be the first
person to speak up and make your position known, and to strike
out on your own if necessary. You generally get along better
with men than with women because your approach is quite direct
and sometimes tactless and insensitive as well. You can be a bit
too forceful. However, your boldness is your calling card, and
most people feel that you can at least be trusted to be honest
with them.

    Your family conditions may have been a bit oppressive,
adding a note of gravity to your personality. Somewhat insecure,
you may feel that others restrain you, have doubts about mankind
in general and a fear of failure.

Astrological influences analyzed in Chapter 2:
Sagittarius Rising
Moon in Scorpio Conjunct Ascendant in Sagittarius
Mercury Square Asc.
Venus Square Asc.
Pluto Square Asc.
Mars Sextile Asc.
Asc. Conjunct Saturn/Neptune


 
Section 3: The Inner You: Your Real Motivation

    Inside, you are quite different than your freewheeling,
confident, playful demeanor (mentioned in the previous chapter)
would suggest. Although you like to theorize and speculate and
dream big dreams, you are basically clearheaded and practical.
However, you also worry and fret a great deal, although others
may not know this from your jovial demeanor.

    At heart you are modest and humble, and you rarely strive to
be in the limelight or in a position of power. You have a sharp
analytical mind, a keen eye for detail, and you prefer to
observe, dissect, and study life from a distance. Conscientious
and conservative, you can be relied upon to be careful,
efficient, and thorough in your work and you take pride in doing
a job well. What you may lack in self-confidence you often make
up for in skill - developing expertise, technical knowledge, and
competency in some specialized area. You are adept at using your
hands to create or fix things, and meticulous attention to
detail and careful craftsmanship are your forte. Some would say
you are a little TOO meticulous, for you can be extremely
critical and petty if everything is not done exactly as you
think it should be, and you worry about things that other people
consider trivial and unimportant. You like to organize,
categorize, and arrange everything into a logical system, and
you are often distinctly uncomfortable when something does not
fit into a neat category. Disorganization vexes you. You
probably wish that you were not such a perfectionist, for
besides being a stickler for details, you can be mercilessly
self-critical as well. Whether in your environment or in
yourself, you tend to focus on the flaws, with a desire to
improve, refine, and perfect. You are strictly factual,
truthful, and scrupulously honest in your self-estimation, and
you often do not give yourself enough praise or credit.
 
    You are also highly discriminating and may be especially
particular about your diet, hygiene, and health habits. You have
high aesthetic standards and refined sensitivities, and will be
bothered by elements in your surroundings (such as disorder,
cigarette smoke, etc.) that others overlook. Your tastes are
simple, understated, but refined. Coarseness, bluntness, and
vulgarity really offend you. You can be difficult to live with
sometimes because of your fastidiousness, your sensitivity, and
your idiosyncrasies about food and cleanliness.
 
    Though you seem rather cool and self-contained, you have a
very helpful nature and you enjoy serving others. You are
content to be in a supportive, assisting role rather than in the
lead. You are quietly devoted to the ones you care for.
 
    You are careful and cautious in your approach to life,
realistic, practical, and disinclined to gamble. You analyze
before you act. You are too serious sometimes. Allowing yourself
to play and to make mistakes would be HEALTHY for you!

     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.

Astrological influences analyzed in Chapter 3:
Ascendant in Sagittarius and Sun in Virgo
Sun in Virgo
Sun in 9th house



  
Section 4: Mental Interests and Abilities

    You are an exacting perfectionist with a clear, logical,
analytical mind and an aptitude for work that requires
meticulous attention to detail and efficient organization.
Well-grounded and pragmatic, you tend to develop specialized
skills and technical expertise in some practical field.
Knowledge, ideas, and theories don't really interest you unless
they are useful in a tangible way. You are inclined to analyze,
measure, and dissect everything and to miss nuances, subtle
shades of feeling and meaning. Your strengths are in your
precise thinking, careful craftsmanship, and mastery of
technical skills. You tend to be very good at what you do and
critical of others' work if it does not meet your high
standards.

     You have an unquenchable thirst for knowledge and wisdom
and for an ever broadening understanding of life. You are the
perpetual student and will be involved in higher education,
philosophy, or religion. Law, broadcasting, publishing, or the
field of communications are also areas that interest you. World
travel and studying other cultures are also strong urges of
yours.

    You appreciate aesthetics and have a fine sense of form,
design, and beauty. You could develop considerable technical
skill as an artist, designer, craftsman, or creative writer. You
could also sell objects of beauty - artistic products,
cosmetics, jewelry, etc.
 
    You have the ability to please and harmonize well with
others and tend to ameliorate relationships between people. Your
sense of humor, tact, and personal charm are of great benefit to
you in any work with people on a one-to-one level.

     Imaginative, intuitive, and nonlinear in your thinking, you
have a gift for writing poetry, fiction, or fantasy. You also
have a natural openness to the spiritual, intangible side of
life and could write or speak on these subjects. An innate
clairvoyant tendency could also be developed quite easily by
you.

    Suspicious that appearances are superficial and masking the
"real nitty-gritty", you are always probing beneath the surface
to uncover the deeper, hidden aspects of a matter. You are
interested in anything secret or mysterious. You have great
powers of concentration and a penetrating mind, with an aptitude
for research, investigative reporting, or detective work. You
are also keenly observant and seem to have "x-ray vision"
regarding the inner motivations and intentions of other people.
You could make an excellent psychotherapist, uncovering the
deeper causes and roots of a person's emotional problems. You
may also be drawn to esoteric or occult studies and the
development of unusual mental powers. Stories of mystery,
intrigue, and espionage fascinate you.

Astrological influences analyzed in Chapter 4:
Mercury in Virgo
Mercury in 9th house
Mercury Conjunct Venus
Mercury Sextile Neptune
Mercury Conjunct Pluto



 
Section 5: Emotions: Moods, Feelings, Romance

    Secretive and inclined to brooding silences, it is difficult
for others to really know your inner core, for you trust and
open yourself to very few. Allowing yourself to be vulnerable
and to relinquish control in relationships is not easy for you.
 
    You have intense, passionate loves and hates and are a
jealously loyal and protective friend - or a fearsome foe. You
have a nasty habit of holding on to past hurts, resentments, and
guilt - and to keep such feelings to yourself. It is important
for you to learn to forgive and let go, as well as to express
your feelings openly and directly, rather than hiding or
repressing them.
 
    You are not content with superficial appearances and are
always probing beneath the surface of things for hidden motives.
You have a great deal of emotional depth.

     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 have conflicting emotional desires and needs which
complicate your personal life. You may feel that you cannot
depend on your love partner to take care of you or perhaps you
cannot decide what you really want in a love relationship: a
parent or a lover. If your needs for emotional sustenance and
love are not satisfied, overeating (especially sweets) can be a
problem for you.

     You are rambunctious and a little rowdy at times, and you
enjoy sharing this kind of energy with your friends. Making
noise, cheering at a football game, or even getting into a
friendly fight all seem like a good time to you. You need to do
these things, in fact. Otherwise you get crabby.
    Although you are impetuous and easily provoked (as mentioned
above), you also have a good-natured, live-and-let-live attitude
and a sense of humor, which balances that. While hotheaded at
times, you are usually a good sport.

    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.

    You seem to be happy in your environment and are likely to
be the center of attraction in your surroundings. You have a
kind, warm-hearted and cordial nature and treat others with
sympathetic and compassionate understanding.

    You are quietly devoted and faithful to your loved ones, and
often become a kind of servant to your love partner. You are
more comfortable showing love for someone by doing something for
them, making something for them, or simply being there for them
-rather than telling them so in a romantic, soul-stirring sort
of way. You are timid about expressing too much sentiment or
emotion. You also underestimate your attractiveness and
lovability and doubt your own worthiness to receive love and
appreciation.

     You are attracted to foreigners, exotic places, traveling,
and to people who can expand your horizons, teach you something,
or show you places and worlds you have never experienced before.
Sharing a philosophy or ideal with your love partner is
important to you.
 
     Also, you feel a love and kinship for people everywhere,
not only with your own family, nationality, or group. Finding
similarities and making links between people from differing
backgrounds or with different perspectives is a gift of yours.

    Loyalty, fidelity, and security are very important to you in
love. You are cautious about giving your heart away but true to
the one who does win your love. Your tastes are simple, even
austere, and you do not appreciate frivolity. You are interested
in a person's character and inner qualities far more than their
appearance. Casual or superficial relationships don't interest
you at all, for love seems to get deeper and richer and more
satisfying for you with time.

     You have a rich, colorful, dreamy imagination and a refined
sense of beauty. Involvement in the arts, or with artistic,
sensitive, or spiritually inclined people is very satisfying to
you. In your friendships and romantic relationships, you tend to
be unselfish, giving, and forgiving. You might enjoy joining
with others for charitable events or social service.

    You have deep, compelling love feelings that seem
irresistible and often irrational. Your love relationships are
very passionate and intense, and you experience both agony and
ecstasy in love. You are always changed in a deep, fundamental
way by your love experiences, though this may come about through
painful and difficult confrontations or separations. You are
something of an emotional fanatic about things you care about.

    You are quickly aroused and like to play with fire. A bit of
a Don Juan, you seek adventures in love, but tend to be somewhat
promiscuous. You tend to lead a modern way of life; your style
of clothes as well as general life style.

Astrological influences analyzed in Chapter 5:
Moon in Scorpio
Moon in 12th house
Moon Square Venus
Moon Sextile Mars
Moon aspects Mars and Jupiter
Moon Conjunct Jupiter
Moon Conjunct Jupiter/Asc.
Venus in Virgo
Venus in 9th house
Venus Trine Saturn
Venus Sextile Neptune
Venus Conjunct Pluto
Venus Conjunct Uranus/MC



 
Section 6: Drive and Ambition: How You Achieve Your Goals

    You seesaw between being too pushy, confrontational, and
insistent on doing things your way, and being too eager to
please, without a clear, definite goal of your own. You strive
for a balance between acting independently and assertively - and
working cooperatively and interdependently with others. You may
feel frustrated at times that you cannot simply do what YOU want
to, that you must always accommodate the needs and desires of
others. Or you may feel hesitant to act in a positive, assertive
manner if you do not have the support and approval of other
people. Either way, you are not a loner. You achieve your goals
by collaborating and joining forces with others, by being a team
player. You are very concerned with the concept of fairness and
become quite indignant and vocal if you sense someone is being
taken advantage of. You avoid extremism and favor a balanced,
moderate approach to living. You are unlikely to push yourself
too hard or to become fanatically driven to reach your goals.

     You are likely to be known for your drive, energy,
ambition, and competitive spirit. A successful career based on
your ability to take initiative, be a leader, or excel in
physical strength and prowess is likely. You most definitely
want to be a winner and will work hard to achieve that.

    You work hard and patiently to achieve your objectives,
persevering and continuing on in spite of difficulties and
discouragement. Concentrating on a single, clearly defined goal,
you are able to accomplish much, but you often feel that the way
is long and arduous, and that you must struggle on alone, that
it's all on your shoulders.
 
    You are capable of great self-control and self-denial and
can be a hard task master, expecting far too much of yourself.
You also tend to hold yourself back, to doubt your own power and
ability. You feel that you meet with great resistance whenever
you try to assert yourself or take initiative. Anger and
frustration can be big problems for you, especially when you try
to work with other people or depend too much on others for
support. You work best in solitude.

    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.

     Positions of honor, affluence, influence, and stature in
your community can be yours. You feel you have a destiny which
involves leadership or distinguishing yourself in some line of
endeavor. You possess an innate sense of greatness or
importance, and a strong drive to achieve recognition for your
talent. Avoid excessive egotism and arrogant pride, for these
could limit your opportunities.

    You are mentally alert and can explain your position clearly
and unambiguously so that others can understand it. Always ready
for action, you have courage and determination and the ability
to retaliate in the proper manner.

    You are likely to be quite sensual and have a strong desire
to become one in soul and body with the object of your
affection. You may have a strong feeling that by yourself you
are not quite complete and that you need someone else to make
you whole.

    You appear to be a friendly host to everyone and know how to
create a pleasant atmosphere in your surroundings. Your feelings
of love are very deep and you are likely to have a loving family
and a home filled with happiness.

    Self-confident and very ambitious, you have unusual
abilities to advance yourself. You are very career-oriented and
inclined to concentrate all of your energies towards your
career. You like to be in control of everything and are likely
to achieve recognition.

    Your life direction seems to depend a great deal on other
people and your relations with others often may influence your
decision in planning your objectives. This could be to your
advantage at times, but also could cause occasional setbacks.

Astrological influences analyzed in Chapter 6:
Mars in Libra
Mars in 10th house
Mars Square Saturn
Saturn Trine Pluto
MC Conjunct Sun
MC Conjunct Mercury/Mars
MC Conjunct Venus/Mars
MC Conjunct Venus/N. Node
MC Conjunct Mars/Pluto
MC Conjunct Pluto/N. Node

 
Section 7: Growth and Expansion: Areas That You Enjoy

     Your strength lies in your unwillingness to settle for
superficiality or shallowness in any area of your life. You are
unafraid of going to extremes and experiencing the depths. The
mysterious and the unknown are very attractive to you. Your
intuitive understanding of others' inner drives and motivations
is highly developed also.

     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.

Astrological influences analyzed in Chapter 7:
Jupiter in Scorpio
Jupiter in 12th house



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

     You have a great capacity for self-denial in the pursuit of
a long-range goal. You are capable of hard work and persistent
labor, but you may lack joyfulness and the ability to play. You
often feel burdened by life's demands and responsibilities, and
may envy those who seem to attract what they want in life
without a great deal of personal effort.
 
     There is a very judgmental, stern, and uncompromising side
of yourself which may inhibit you a great deal. You must avoid
becoming heavy and cynical, or becoming a rather callous,
sophisticated adult whose practicality and realism squeeze out
the playful, imaginative side of life.

      You have a mature, disciplined, serious attitude toward
life which colors everything you do. Caution and realism are
your virtues though you limit yourself at times by being too
careful, shy, or fearful, and not believing in yourself enough
or being assertive when necessary. Others find you difficult to
get to know intimately, as you tend to distance yourself from
them or to put forth a rather stern, "adult" face to the world.



    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.

    Instinctively you are a fighter and an individualist who can
stand alone when necessary. Very often, however, you stand alone
when you don't need to, not realizing the support, assistance,
and resources others may have to offer. You have a tendency to
"reinvent the wheel"! - that is, to feel that you must be self
reliant and that only you can come up with the answers you need.
Implicit in this attitude is a kind of arrogance as well as a
rather competitive approach which at its worst can alienate you
from others, or make you feel that "it is me versus the rest of
the world".

    Social skills and graces and what you call social "games"
are not really natural to you. You need to learn how to share
and join with others, and how to negotiate and resolve conflict
with others in a cooperative way.

    The arena you are most likely to wrestle with these issues
is in your public life and career. All of these issues will
impact your reputation and standing in your community or
professional circle, as well as how you achieve your important
life goals and aspirations.

    The following are specific activities that will support you
in your growth. These may or may not feel natural to you, and
often there is some feeling of resistance or initial awkwardness
about doing these things, but they are important on your path to
wholeness.

    Be a warrior and cultivate a positive, victorious, active
approach to life and to any problems you face. Act on your own
behalf instead of stalling, waiting, or hoping someone else will
do it for you. Assert yourself openly and courageously and don't
be afraid to make mistakes or fall down. Any new initiative is
likely to have a few trial runs. Stir up a healthy fighting
spirit, pick yourself up, and go! Appreciate conflict and
confrontation as a way to grow.

    You enjoy contact with others who can tune into the
spiritual world and are likely to join groups or associations
that sponsor psychics and that explore the connection with
karmic influences.

    You have an inclination to gossip and spread stories or
could be the subject of gossip yourself at times. Your
perception of partnership and family tends to be somewhat
unrealistic, and you may put up a good front and pretend to have
a harmonious life.

    You seem to have an innate sense of cosmic awareness and are
likely to have strong psychical or metaphysical talents. You are
inclined to join some parapsychology groups where you may share
your unusual experiences with other people.

Astrological influences analyzed in Chapter 8:
Saturn in Capricorn
Saturn in 1st house
N. Node in Libra
N. Node in 10th house
N. Node Conjunct Mars
N. Node Conjunct Mercury/Neptune
N. Node Conjunct Venus/Neptune
N. Node Conjunct Neptune/Pluto



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

     You are unconventional, even iconoclastic, in your attitude
toward religion, philosophy, and politics. You tend to see
traditional religion as restrictive, meaningless ritual with
little to offer you, and you're eager to experiment with other,
alternative pathways. You have lots of creative, innovative
ideas and you often feel that others are unwilling to take risks
and venture out of their deeply ingrained perspectives and
views.

     You are idealistic in your social and political outlook,
and your ideals may impel you to join clubs, organizations,
communities of like-minded people, or groups that share your
vision and your concerns.

     You have strong philosophical views and there are times in
your life when you passionately crusade for a cause that you
deem noble and of utmost importance. Although your intentions
are good, you are not as objective as you think you are, and
your views are more colored by personal experiences and concerns
than you realize. Nevertheless, you can also be instrumental in
bringing about positive change if you can avoid being dogmatic.
Also, you may radically change or revise your own personal
beliefs, even your most cherished convictions, many times during
your life.

    You seem to have doubts and fears, and a general distrust,
inhibiting you emotionally. You have a longing for distant
places and things that are beyond your reach. Insecurity and
lack of belief in yourself is apt to bring frequent states of
depression.

    Your creative powers are very strong and you tend to regard
art as a mission. But your artistic objectives may be a bit
one-sided or too specialized, and you may have some very strange
or peculiar contacts or acquaintances.

    Your ambitions tend to be a bit fanatic and you pursue your
objectives very energetically. You seem to have an extraordinary
amount of energy, but should use care not to overwork yourself
and end up with a nervous breakdown.

Astrological influences analyzed in Chapter 9:
Uranus in 9th house
Neptune in 11th house
Pluto in 9th house
Neptune Conjunct Mercury/Saturn
Pluto Conjunct Mercury/Venus
Pluto Conjunct Uranus/MC



 
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 15 year group of people that are driven by
the need to find an ethical standard and a clear sense of what
is right and what is wrong. There is a subconscious drive to
straighten out all the world's evils and create a world of
perfect order. There is a feeling of repulsion to anything ugly,
dirty, or grotesque. Oddly enough, there is also often a
fascination with these very things that are so distasteful, and
often a feeling of hopelessness and despair about the world's
condition.

    These inner, emotional and conflicting qualities are
reflected in the attitudes and life styles of your generation.
Most people of your age group are conservative and ethical, and
a small minority goes to the opposite extreme and relishes being
strange or unusual in appearance, and sloppy or even grotesque
in manners and appearance. There seems to be no middle ground
for your generation. Usually, the rebellious type of behavior
comes out during adolescence, and tends to subside thereafter,
and your age group tends to be very conservative in later life.

    Your age group is not very good at compromising and tends to
have strong ideas about what is right and what is wrong. There
is a strong feeling that you must extinguish evil in the world.
Certainly, fostering good works is very commendable, but a
categorical and simple-minded response to complex issues is not
helpful. Your age group will undergo great transformations in
attitudes regarding Good and Evil and will swing to great
extremes. Your generation will also make great contributions in
the areas of medicine and nutrition, ecology, and education.

           The Ideals and Illusions of Your Age Group

    You are part of a 14 year group of people that have very
intense psychic sensitivity and imagination. Your age group is
very attracted to the strange, weird, and unusual. The sense of
the macabre and bizarre is strong, and this is reflected in much
of the music, art, and fashions of your age group. Novels and
movies with mystery and chilling suspense are also popular with
your age group. Emotional depression, drug use, and suicide are
likely to be relatively high in your age group. There is also a
deep mystical sense, and Eastern religions and meditation are
very attractive to your age group.

     The entire generation to which you belong has tremendous
opportunities for spiritual rebirth and awakening. This will not
be forced upon you or precipitated by unavoidable events, rather
it comes from an inner yearning and a natural propensity to seek
the depths.

           What is New and Different in Your Age Group

    You are part of a 7 year group of people who are unusually
self-willed, proud, and egotistical. You are a group that defies
authority and insists on having its own way. Parents and school
teachers found that it was extremely difficult to discipline
your age group. Governments that are repressive to individual
expression and freedom meet a great deal of resistance from your
age group, and you tend to rise up against any form of tyranny
and oppressive rule.

Astrological influences analyzed in Chapter 10:
Pluto in Virgo
Neptune in Scorpio
Neptune Sextile Pluto
Uranus in Leo