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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        3 Lib 00              Pluto      8 Vir 43
Moon      28 Ari 26              N. Node   25 Leo 08
Mercury   28 Lib 47              Asc.       2 Vir 50
Venus      3 Vir 15              MC        27 Tau 22
Mars      26 Lib 18              2nd cusp  25 Vir 45
Jupiter   27 Cap 20              3rd cusp  24 Lib 00
Saturn    23 Cap 14              5th cusp   2 Cap 36
Uranus    28 Leo 25              6th cusp   4 Aqu 57
Neptune    9 Sco 41

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.

    You value order and security in your life and prefer dealing
with known quantities, following clearly defined guidelines in
order to achieve your aims. Reason rather than emotion rules
you, and you think in clear, practical, no-nonsense terms. You
are uncomfortable with ambiguity, emotional impulsiveness or
extremism, and things which cannot be explained in rational
terms. Even spiritual or mystical realms, if you have any
interest in such things at all, must have either some scientific
basis or be proven to you through your own experience and
practice.
 
    You think a situation through thoroughly before deciding
upon a course of action, assessing and analyzing the matter
carefully, and can be relied upon to come to a fair, reasonable,
and sensible solution to whatever confronts you.
 
    You are able to handle practical matters very efficiently,
using both deductive reasoning ability and manual skill.
However, it is easy for you to become overly "adult" and to lose
touch with the spontaneous, playful, vibrant, and childlike side
of yourself. You can become too organized and controlled, not
allowing your emotions or creative, playful impulses full
expression, and a certain dryness or emptiness will result. You
need to learn to appreciate a certain degree of "creative
chaos"!

    You have difficulty dealing with your own and others'
emotions. Feelings and the emotional reality of a situation are
often ignored or discounted by you and you may thus seem
insensitive or uncaring to others. Deep emotional rapport,
empathy, compassion, and sensitivity to the feelings of others
is something that you need to develop, and will be in more
evidence later in life rather than in your youth.
 
    Though you may appear emotionally self-sufficient or above
it all, your denied feelings can result in physical problems, so
it is wise and important for you to learn to acknowledge and
express all of your emotions.
 
    You may also find that you crave a great deal of liquid, or
to live near bodies of water, as a way to gain balance.

Astrological influences analyzed in Chapter 1:
Air and Earth are Strong (F,E,A,W Scores = 11,17,20,1)
Water is Weak (F,E,A,W Scores = 11,17,20,1)



 
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.

    Modest, unobtrusive, and often rather quiet or shy, you are
a person who is content to be in the background or to serve as
an assistant, in the supporting role rather than in the lead.
You are quite humble in your own assessment of yourself; you
seek perfection, with a tendency to be overly self-critical. No
matter how well you do something, you always see the flaws in it
and how it could be improved. Often you will simply refuse to
attempt something because you feel you cannot meet your own high
standards.

    You have an eye for detail and get upset when something is
not done just so, usually something others consider rather
inconsequential or trivial. You are hard to please and your
relationships with others may suffer because of this. You also
have refined sensitivities and are very discriminating and
particular in your choice of foods, clothes, friends, artwork,
etc. Order in your environment is very important to you.

    You step into situations rather cautiously, and not without
realistically assessing all of the risks and potential
advantages involved. Unless something is a safe bet, you are
unlikely to dive into it. You tend to underestimate your own
capacities and to lack confidence and trust in life, which
inhibits your spontaneity. Worrying is a bad habit of yours. On
the other hand, you rarely fall flat on your face and what you
do, you do very well.

    Others see you as a self-sufficient and rather
self-contained person. You have a strong sense of propriety.
Politeness, good manners, and correct behavior are important to
you. Your clear, cool, objective and nonemotional attitude is
apparent to others first, and though you are really quite
helpful and caring, you do not radiate much sympathy so that
others may not see the helpful side as readily. You may seem
more businesslike and factual, and also more conservative, than
you really are at heart. You are the person others might go to
for technical advice or an unbiased opinion, but not for
emotional support.

    You are keenly observant, intelligent, and have a great
desire for learning and for self-improvement, but you are not
especially ambitious and are often satisfied in a rather simple,
unglamorous position in life.

    You have a friendly, affectionate attitude towards others
and a great deal of personal charm. Your attractiveness is one
of the first things others notice about you, and is probably
something you care a great deal about. You get along well with
people and know how to please them. You have a good sense of
style and beauty.

     You appear sympathetic and approachable. Because you use
your feelings and intuition in assessing people, others sense
that you understand their feelings or their personal situations.
At the same time you really want people to know how you feel,
and their care and support are very important to you.

    You are likely to live in an unusual or somewhat restless
environment. You need your freedom and may be a bit
inconsiderate and combative toward others at times. You have a
strong desire to exceed your limits, even if it means having to
use force.

    You have a strong need to influence others and to dominate
your home or environment. You are likely to join associations
with large groups of people and some of your contacts will be
very important to you and possibly affect your future.

Astrological influences analyzed in Chapter 2:
Virgo Rising
Venus Conjunct Asc.
Moon Trine Asc.
Asc. Conjunct Uranus/Pluto
Asc. Conjunct Pluto/N. Node



 
Section 3: The Inner You: Your Real Motivation

    Although you appear aloof or self-sufficient at times (as
described in the previous chapter), you are really very much
interested in people and the social aspect of life. You have
high standards in relationships, and you may not realize that it
is more difficult for others to meet these standards than for
yourself. It seems to you that you only expect a little courtesy
and respect, but actually you become upset over rather minor
mistakes or oversights of your partner or friend.

    Harmony and balance are your keynotes. You instinctively
understand the need to accommodate other people's interests and
desires, and you are always fair and willing to meet the other
person half way. Tactful, diplomatic, and with considerable
social awareness, you do all you can to avoid conflict and
discord. You express a spirit of cooperation and compromise and
often achieve through charm and discretion what would have been
impossible to achieve by a direct, forceful approach.
 
    Getting along with others and pleasing them may be TOO
important to you, for you can be too dependent on others'
approval and opinions to make your own decisions. You will
rarely act without getting the counsel and feedback of other
people. You prefer sharing and doing things together rather than
on your own. Being alone feels very unnatural to you, and you
have a strong need for a partner and intimate one-to-one
relationships.
 
    You invest a great deal of your energy in personal love and
you are very idealistic and romantic about marriage. You seek a
partner who is your equal intellectually, and who is capable of
a mental relationship as well as a physical and emotional one.
You make a thoughtful, considerate friend or lover, and you
enjoy the traditional symbols of love - courtship, flowers, etc.
Relationships are like an art to you, one that requires time,
attention, and creative effort. You appreciate a partner who is
subtle and polished, never coarse or dull or blunt.
 
    Fairness and equality, both in your personal life and in the
world, are extremely important to you. If you fight about
anything, it is often about something you feel is unfair and
unbalanced. Balance is very important to you and you believe in
moderation in all things, avoiding fanaticism and extremism of
any sort.
 
    You also have a strong need for beautiful, harmonious
surroundings and a natural sense of artistic style and grace,
which is reflected in the way you dress, furnish and arrange
your home and workspace, etc. Everything must be aesthetically
pleasing and appropriate. Either working with people as a
counselor, advisor, consultant, or negotiator - or in an
artistic field such as design or photography, would be
fulfilling to you.

     Ownership gives you a sense of security, and you have a
strong attachment to your possessions. You also have a natural
instinct or understanding of economics, finance, trade, and
appraising the value of merchandise.

    Your deep comprehension and good powers of concentration
give you the ability to judge matters wisely and prudently. You
are a keen observer and also can be a persuasive speaker. You
like to be in control, but need appreciation and recognition for
your efforts.

    Your vitality is very strong and you are likely to be a
workaholic. If you are not careful, you may work so hard that
you become exhausted, leaving yourself open to physical
breakdown. You also have a strong drive to win and to dominate
others.

    Your physique tends to be sensitive and your vitality may be
a bit low. You are very impressionable and somewhat unrealistic.
Sometimes your idealism could be confused or impractical, and
you can be rebellious or else apathetic.

    You may find it hard to establish contact with other people
and tend to look for more timid partners. You could have
difficulty expressing your ideas to others as well as coming to
an understanding with them.

Astrological influences analyzed in Chapter 3:
Ascendant in Virgo and Sun in Libra
Sun in Libra
Sun in 2nd house
Sun Conjunct Mercury/Pluto
Sun Conjunct Mars/Pluto
Sun Conjunct Uranus/Neptune
Sun Conjunct Neptune/N. Node



  
Section 4: Mental Interests and Abilities

    One of your greatest assets is your ability to see both
sides of an issue, and to negotiate and bring about compromise
and reconciliation. Tactful, reasonable, and with considerable
social finesse, you work well with people in business as well as
in personal relationships. You are objective and somewhat
detached from emotional bias, and make an excellent consultant,
mediator, or public relations person. You insist upon fairness
and seek to bring harmony or at least peaceful coexistence
between people, and your diplomacy is a benefit in any business
or social situation. You also have fine aesthetic sensitivities
and could work in an artistic or cultural environment.

     Inquisitive and communicative, your mind seems to be "on"
all of the time and you are forever gathering information and
sharing ideas. Your attention span may be rather brief; you have
many and diverse interests, and are easily distracted. You learn
quickly, are eager to pass on what you are learning and thinking
about, and may talk excessively.

    You have very little interest in or facility for technical,
mechanical things. The human personal side of life, people,
psychology, the inner side of life is your forte. You understand
children and enjoy conversing, counseling, listening, and
learning about them. You also need a variety of social and
intellectual experiences on a regular basis, and will be
restless, nervous, and irritable if you can not get out and
about. You often need to be mobile, to go for a walk or a drive,
to settle yourself and reestablish your emotional equilibrium.
You tend to dwell on the past, to ponder its significance, and
to long for it at times. Nostalgia and sentimentality color your
thinking quite a bit.

    Your desire to make a point sometimes overrides your
receptivity to others' views. You can be a good listener but
often it is hard for you not to speak out.

    You have a sharp mind and a sharp tongue as well, and love a
vigorous discussion or debate. You express your thoughts in a
clear, decisive, convincing style. You dislike vagueness and
fuzzy thinking, and are quick to point out the discrepancies in
another's argument. At times you are verbally aggressive and
abrasive to others, and you tend to overstate your case or
offend people by your unadorned frankness. You can be an
effective spokesperson, lawyer, or salesman. You have an
aptitude for writing as well, particularly criticism or satire.
You enjoy mental challenges and mental work.

    You have an abundance of ideas, interests, and plans for the
future, and may find it difficult to focus on any particular
area. You are not a specialist for you seek to get the broad
overview, to see the whole picture rather than closely examining
any of its component parts. Philosophy, religion, or other areas
of theoretical speculation interest you.
 
    You also possess foresight, numerous enterprising ideas, and
a gambling instinct, all of which contribute to your success in
the world of business. However, your optimism and grand vision
can get you in trouble too; you sometimes promise more than you
can deliver, gloss over important details that come back to
haunt you later, and overestimate the potential of an idea or
product.
 
    Traveling is a great love of yours, especially if there is a
mind-expanding or educational aspect involved, and you may
travel extensively in your work. Consulting or education would
be good fields for you.

     Your intellectual interests tend toward the offbeat or
unusual. Anything "alternative", innovative, experimental,
creatively inspired, or new is right up your alley. You may not
have the patience to study these things in depth, but you have
an instinctive grasp of them. The esoteric sciences like
astrology, numerology, and the like are subjects you could pick
up quite easily.

Astrological influences analyzed in Chapter 4:
Mercury in Libra
Mercury in 3rd house
Moon Opposition Mercury
Mercury aspects Moon and Mars
Mercury Conjunct Mars
Mercury Square Jupiter
Mercury Sextile Uranus



 
Section 5: Emotions: Moods, Feelings, Romance

    Emotional outbursts are frequent with you due to your fiery
temper and emotional impulsiveness. You express yourself very
directly and honestly and no one has to guess what your true
feelings are. However, you dislike showing any personal
weaknesses or needs for support, comfort, and nurturing. You are
often impatient with yourself and with others. You abhor
emotional dependency and dislike "complainers".
 
    You inspire others to take positive action in their lives by
your own enthusiasm and eagerness to meet life's challenges, and
are attracted to people who are adventurous, courageous, and
independent. You are rather bossy, but you do not like to be
with people that you can boss around too much. You enjoy a good
fight sometimes. Relationships built upon mutual respect and a
good deal of emotional freedom are ideal for you.
 
    You become very cross if you do not have enough vigorous
physical activity. You will feel your best if you "do battle" on
the tennis or racquetball court (or engage in some other
competitive sport) frequently.

     You may have done extensive traveling in your early years,
or in some way had a background which enables you to understand
and identify with many different types of people or cultures.
 
     You have a craving for things which are far away and
foreign or for things you have never experienced before. You
want to completely immerse yourself in the feelings and tastes
of a new place, rather than simply have facts or an intellectual
appreciation. Emotionally, too, you are restless and something
of a wanderer.

    You take offense rather quickly and your instincts are to
fight, defend, or act first, and ask questions later.
Impatience, irritability and bursts of temper, especially in
response to minor frustrations, are rather common with you. When
you are not actively involved, you are not comfortable. You
actually prefer a rather rambunctious, feisty, competitive
atmosphere to a peaceful one.

    You feel that little, daily acts of caring and
thoughtfulness are essential to the happiness and success of a
relationship and you know how to make others feel accepted,
loved, and cherished. You enjoy good relationships with women.

    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 have a buoyant, cheerful disposition and reach out to
others in a warm, open, friendly way. Your emotional generosity
and lack of pettiness is well known among your circle of
friends, and people often seek you out for help, sympathy, or
advice. You are always willing to overlook others' faults, and
you sometimes overdo your charitableness.

    You are uninhibited and spontaneous and will often do
something unexpected or humorous in order to loosen people up
and get them out of their ruts. You crave emotional stimulation,
excitement, surprises, and anything new. You love to feel free
and unfettered.

    Your thinking and acting is strongly influenced by your
feelings. You have great mental energy, are somewhat restless,
curious and impatient, and at times you may need to slow down.
You love debate and argument and also have good writing
ability.

    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 very much aware of your personal appearance,
attractiveness, and charm, and you can be rather narcissistic.
On the other hand, you are concerned with getting along with
others and you have a pleasing, agreeable manner that people
find quite appealing. You use tact or charm to get what you want
rather than intense effort or force. Your desire for love and
affection colors everything you do.

    You are excitable, spontaneous, and easily aroused
emotionally and sexually. You fall in love very quickly and have
little self-restraint or concern for propriety when your
feelings have been stirred. However, it may be difficult for you
to sustain a relationship after the first rush of excitement
wanes, especially if your partner is basically a conservative
person who does not like to change or experiment. Nontraditional
relationships appeal to you, and personal freedom is highly
important to you.

    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 have a constant longing for new and exciting adventures.
You like to be admired and have a tendency to force admiration
by fishing for compliments. Your creative power also is strong,
and you may have a desire to create some entirely new form of
art.

    You seem to have an unusual power of attraction to other
people and frequently may associate with others whether they are
good for you or not. Very compulsive in love, you could have a
kind of tragic love union.

Astrological influences analyzed in Chapter 5:
Moon in Aries
Moon in 9th house
Moon Opposition Mars
Moon Trine Venus
Moon aspects Mars and Jupiter
Moon Square Jupiter
Moon Trine Uranus
Moon Opposition Mercury/Mars
Venus in Virgo
Venus in 1st house
Venus Conjunct Uranus
Venus Conjunct Pluto
Venus Conjunct Uranus/Pluto
Venus Conjunct Pluto/N. Node



 
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.

     Quick-witted and sharp-tongued, you enjoy arguing,
debating, and contesting other people's opinions. You are quite
forthright and sometimes tactless. You can be very convincing
about your point of view, but you are prone to a "hard-sell"
approach which sometimes backfires. Challenging mental work is a
good avenue for your aggressive intellect.

    You are enterprising, ambitious, and have a strong desire to
succeed in a big way. Ever on the lookout for new opportunities
and promising new ventures, you are willing to take risks if you
sense that something is going to be a winner. No matter how much
you accomplish, you never seem to be completely satisfied. You
always feel you can do more, and set your sights on another
goal. You feel frustrated in limited circumstances, and you will
leave secure and reasonably successful situations if they do not
offer challenges and potential for growth and expansion in the
future. You like to keep stretching your limits, to see how far
you can go. Sometimes you overextend yourself or promise more
than you can actually achieve, due to an overly optimistic or
overly confident assessment of your own capacities. You relish
healthy competition and feel that it spurs you on to even
greater achievements.

    Although enterprising and forward-looking, you are also
capable of much self-discipline, patience, and effort. You may
swing from confidence and trust in the future to pessimism and
doubt, when it comes to achieving your aims in life.

    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.

    Although you are patient and steady when pursuing an
objective, when you finally lose patience you lose it
completely! In addition to having great tenacity and
perseverance, you have a daring and rebellious side as well:

     You enjoy risky, exciting activities and cannot tolerate
too much routine, tedium, or inactivity. Unless other factors in
your chart suggest staying power and the ability to follow
through, you may be the person who initiates a new venture but
who cannot happily participate in the ongoing, sustained effort
it requires. "Independent" is your middle name! You need to be a
totally free agent, to run your own show. You like to introduce
new concepts to people, and then move on.

     Your drives and ambitions in life may seem crazy or
eccentric to the more conservative people you know. There may
well be no security or safety net (no retirement pension, no
insurance benefits) in the work you do. You are suited for
freelancing, or professions that involve lots of change,
innovation, variety, irregular schedules, and the like. Expect
the unexpected and numerous ups and downs in the course of your
life. You may change course often, and try many different
things.

     You may seem to have a magically easy road to success and
public recognition. Doors open for you and opportunities abound.
You may have more offers than you can follow up on. Mostly this
is due to a positive and generous attitude on your part. You
ambitions in life may have a spiritual component -- based on a
concern for social betterment or humanitarian ideals.

    Discipline, concentration, a realistic sense of what is
attainable, and steady dedication to achieving your ambitions
are the keys to your progress. You're apt to move slowly but
constantly in the direction of your goals, and solid achievement
is the outcome of this conservative approach.

     You have a tendency to say things which unintentionally put
off those in a position to advance your career and professional
ambitions. Perhaps it's not what you say, but the manner in
which you do so, or the timing. At times you're apt to feel that
you must stifle certain thoughts and opinions in order to
succeed in reaching your goals. Mostly, though, you will need to
be shrewd, tactical, and conscious of how your words will affect
your listeners.

     You can be rather antagonistic toward those in authority.
Even without realizing it, you may convey this attitude and you
may well be threatening to those in power. Thus, however
well-meaning you are, you may find your initiatives or projects
meet with little favor. Working independently might be your best
option.

    You seem to lack confidence in yourself and worry about
being compromised or exposed. You may feel that you are unable
to defend yourself and tend to withdraw from others. It is more
important to you to do the right thing than to be popular.
Astrological influences analyzed in Chapter 6:
Mars in Libra
Mars in 3rd house
Mars Square Jupiter
Mars aspects Jupiter and Saturn
Mars Square Saturn
Mars aspects Saturn and Uranus
Mars Sextile Uranus
Uranus Square MC
Jupiter Trine MC
Saturn Trine MC
Mercury Quincunx MC
Mars Quincunx MC
MC Opposition Sun/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 fun-loving and playful, and you throw yourself into
your play with joyous abandon! Whatever your love or enthusiasm
of the moment is, you go all out for it. You enjoy sports,
recreation, or gambling, and you can be somewhat hedonistic or
addicted to having a good time. Your children or your creative
pursuits give you much happiness and fulfillment.

     There is an uneasy balance within you between personal
independence and freedom of thought versus being part of a
collective, sharing beliefs and goals with others. Even if
popularity is important to you, you can't seem to help
occasionally injecting a bit of controversy, or rebelling
against the well-established way of things. Group situations or
efforts may interest you, then feel uncomfortable once you get
involved.

    You have a cheerful, optimistic nature and present yourself
to the world in an open and inviting manner. You are
enterprising and always strive to enlarge the range of your
ideas. You have the ability to create an entertaining social
atmosphere.

    You experience life with great emotional intensity and feel
everything strongly and deeply. You are open, frank and honest
and your actions are governed by a strong sense of integrity.
You want to achieve your goals in accordance with ethical
standards.

Astrological influences analyzed in Chapter 7:
Jupiter in Capricorn
Jupiter in 5th house
Jupiter Quincunx Uranus
Jupiter Conjunct Moon/Mercury
Jupiter Opposition Moon/Mars



 
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.

     It may be difficult for you to play spontaneously or just
let your hair down, for you tend to inhibit that side of
yourself by being too self-conscious and concerned with the
impression you are making.
 
     You may work very hard at some sport or creative medium in
order to excel, for you want very, very much to be noticed,
acknowledged, and recognized as special in some way. Though you
may indeed be outstanding, you also need to learn to relax and
enjoy yourself more.

     Your aspirations and dreams are always tempered by realism
and practical considerations. You pursue your aims in a
systematic, disciplined, and thorough manner, and you are
willing to take your time, advancing slowly and steadily on your
way to your goal.
 
     Sometimes you underestimate what is possible, and hold
yourself back unnecessarily due to a lack of faith or an overly
cautious attitude.



    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.

    Your path lies in developing yourself as an individual,
discovering your own strengths and joys, giving expression to
your uniqueness, and letting yourself shine and stand out from
the crowd. This involve becoming a leader, even though your
instinct is actually to be "one of the Indians" rather than the
"chief". When under stress you are apt to seek safety in
numbers, to go along with the group. Also, you may believe that
striving to do your personal best and to excel is wrong or
selfish, but you should let go of this notion. Finding your own
center and doing what gives you delight and energy is the most
worthwhile contribution you can offer the world at large.
    The arena you are most likely to wrestle with these issues
is deep within yourself, as you face your own demons, fears, and
struggles - those aspects of life that are not easily or readily
shared, those parts of yourself or your life that you keep
hidden from public view.

    The qualities described above can also be beneficially
channeled into some sort of charitable work, altruistic service,
ministering to people in need.

    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.

    Become more freethinking, be willing to experiment and
change, loosen your attachment to tradition and the known to
allow new developments to occur. Learn and get involved in an
area where new techniques, rapid changes and innovation is
happening. Be one of the avant-garde who is promoting such
changes, whether this is in science, music, or social
relationships. You have to be willing to be different and
perhaps considered eccentric or odd.

Astrological influences analyzed in Chapter 8:
Saturn in Capricorn
Saturn in 5th house
Jupiter Conjunct Saturn
N. Node in Leo
N. Node in 12th house
N. Node Conjunct Uranus



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

     Most people do not see your wild, daring, "crazy" side, and
you yourself may be unaware of it! You tend to hold back the
unconventional, inventive, impulsive side of you nature - or to
live it out only in your private fantasies. You may have strange
dreams!

     Daydreaming, lack of concentration, and inattention to your
surroundings can be problems for you. Your mind tends to wander
unless you are using it in an imaginative, creative way. Dry
facts and cold logic hold no appeal for you, and unless a
subject has a colorful or personally inspiring element, you
won't stick with it for long. You have a sensitive, intuitive
bent.

     You are an intense person, inclined to be wholeheartedly
and passionately involved in whatever your current interest is.
You easily go to extremes and you make more moderate, easy-going
souls feel uncomfortable.
 
     You may have unusual charisma and also be profoundly
influenced by powerful, charismatic figures whom you model
yourself after. Learning to use personal power appropriately is
an issue for you. Negatively, you can be manipulative and
obsessed with personal aggrandizement. Positively, you can be a
potent force for change, growth, and healing in the world.

    You seem to like everyone and have the ability to make
contacts with people easily. Romance may come to you quite
suddenly, but your affairs may not be lasting. You like variety
and change your interest in people quickly.

    You constantly have a need to be around other people and
often may suddenly seek the company of others. You tend to be
somewhat impulsive, and some of your experiences with others are
likely to be quite unusual.

    At times you may feel that the emotional stress you have is
just too much to bear. Feeling sad, you tend to give up and
resign yourself to the inevitable. You may try to improve your
situation, but don't seem to have the strength to succeed.

     You may feel lonely and tend to think that others neglect
you or misunderstand you. But at the same time there is a
possibility of deception, lies or fraud in your associations
with others, so try to be very careful.

Astrological influences analyzed in Chapter 9:
Uranus in 12th house
Neptune in 3rd house
Pluto in 1st house
Uranus Conjunct Venus/N. Node
Uranus Conjunct N. Node/Asc.
Neptune Conjunct Saturn/Uranus
Neptune Conjunct Saturn/N. Node



 
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