Stephen Williams Born Sunday 11 May 1980 Local Time 14:52 Universal Time 18:52 Arena, Delaware, New York Long:74W44 Lat:42N07

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1 Stephen Williams Born Sunday 11 May 1980 Local Time 14:52 Universal Time 18:52 Arena, Delaware, New York Long:74W44 Lat:42N07

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3 a s d f g h j K l ; _ + Planetary Positions Planet/Point Glyph Sign Glyph Position House Sun Moon Mercury Venus Mars Jupiter Saturn Uranus Neptune Pluto Ascendant MidHeaven Taurus Aries Taurus Gemini Virgo Virgo Virgo Scorpio Sagittarius Libra Virgo Gemini '37'' 13 34'27'' 19 15'36'' 29 32'27'' 2 18'58'' 0 36'04'' 20 17'31'' n 23 39'41'' n 22 05'46'' n 19 33'48'' n 20 34'60'' 18 56'06'' 9th 7th 9th 10th 12th 12th 12th North Node. Leo 5 12th Chiron c Taurus '24'' 8th 25 14'54'' n 3rd 4th 2nd ~ ~ House Cusp Positions House Sign Position ' 15 29' 15 16' 18 56' 23 04' ' House Sign Position = ' 15 29' 15 16' 18 56' 23 04' 24 01' Element Emphasis - Total Points Modality Emphasis - Total Points Air Fire Earth Water Cardinal Fixed Mutable Planetary Weight Point System Sun and Moon 4 points each Uranus, Neptune & Pluto 1 point each Mercury, Venus & Mars 3 points each Ascendant (Rising Sign) 4 points Jupiter & Saturn 2 points each Midheaven 2 points 3

4 Planetary Aspects Planet Aspect Planet or Point Orb Ascendant Trine (harmonizing with) Sun _ e a 00 38' Ascendant Trine (harmonizing with) Mercury _ e 01 19' d q j y K r l t ; Ascendant Conjunct (uniting with) Saturn _ 00 17' Ascendant Sextile (co-operating) Uranus _ 03 05' Ascendant Square (challenging) Neptune _ 01 31' Ascendant Semisextile (co-operating) Pluto _ 01 01' Ascendant Square (challenging) MidHeaven _ r ' a d a e j a w K a u l a u ; s w ; d e j d w K d u ; d f y g f y h f w l g q h h r K j y K j r l j t ; j K t l l y ; l ; Sun Conjunct (uniting with) Mercury q 01 57' Sun Trine (harmonizing with) Saturn 00 55' Sun Opposition (confronting) Uranus 02 27' Sun Quincunx (challenging) Neptune 00 53' Sun Quincunx (challenging) Pluto 01 39' Moon Opposition (confronting) Pluto 05 59' Mercury Trine (harmonizing with) Saturn 01 02' Mercury Opposition (confronting) Uranus 04 24' Mercury Quincunx (challenging) Pluto 00 18' Mercury Semisextile (co-operating) MidHeaven t ' Venus Sextile (co-operating) Mars 02 47' Venus Sextile (co-operating) Jupiter 01 04' Venus Opposition (confronting) Neptune 07 27' Mars Conjunct (uniting with) Jupiter 01 43' Jupiter Square (challenging) Uranus 06 56' Saturn Sextile (co-operating) Uranus 03 22' Saturn Square (challenging) Neptune 01 48' Saturn Semisextile (co-operating) Pluto 00 44' Saturn Square (challenging) MidHeaven r ' Uranus Semisextile (co-operating) Neptune 01 34' Neptune Sextile (co-operating) Pluto 02 32' Neptune Opposition (confronting) MidHeaven w ' Pluto Trine (harmonizing with) MidHeaven e ' 4

5 What Is Astrology? The basic philosophy behind Astrology is the idea that we live in a holistic universe, that there is a deep interrelationship between the whole and its parts, and that anything, be it an event, a group, or an individual that is born at a particular point in time and space in a sense embodies the whole universe focused at that point. Obviously it is impossible to determine the state of the whole universe from a particular point in time and space, so in Astrology we take the Solar system as the greater whole and regard the patterns formed by the Sun, Moon and planets as seen from a particular time and place on earth as a reflection of the forces acting at that time and place. In natal astrology, astrology applied to individual human beings, the Sun, Moon and planets symbolise basic human needs, desires or urges which we all possess. It is the ever changing interrelationship between these basic functions or archetypes, and their relationship to the horizon at the time of birth, that are used to symbolise the personality structure of a human being. Your Life Destiny Report details the following: Elements Each of the twelve signs is assigned to one of the four Elements: Earth, Air, Fire and Water. Each planet together with the Ascendant and Midheaven according to its sign therefore has an elemental quality. Modality Each of the twelve signs is assigned to one of three Modalities: Cardinal, Mutable and Fixed. Each planet together with the Ascendant and Midheaven according to its sign therefore has a specific quality or mode of operation. The Planets The Sun, Moon and the planets: - Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto, represent specific functions, drives, or urges within the total personality. Just as in the body the various organs; heart, kidneys, liver etc. perform their own specific functions yet operate as part of a total system; so the planets can be regarded as symbolising the 'organs' of your total personality. The Outer Planets The planets beyond Saturn: - Uranus, Neptune and Pluto, move through the signs so slowly that the sign positions of these planets refer more to the generation of which we are a part, rather than individual characteristics. It is the house position that shows where we will meet with the principles expressed by these planets in our lives. The aspects of these planets to the personal planets show how we get on with the principles they represent. These trans-saturnian planets cannot be seen without the aid of a telescope. Therefore they represent powerful forces that are beyond conscious control. These planets connect us with forces and levels of reality beyond our experience as individual human beings. They do this by breaking down the boundaries of the ego (symbolised by Saturn), to allow the inflow of higher ideals and goals into our ego-centred minds. This can often mean the total disruption or destruction of the outer and inner structures of our lives in order to make this possible. 5

6 Aspects Life Destiny for Stephen Williams A conjunction is where two planets are at the same place, and their energies are merged together. Trines (when two planets are 120 degrees apart), and sextiles (60 degrees), between two planets indicate an easy flow of energy between the functions involved, they therefore show aspects of your personality that work harmoniously together indicating inherent abilities or talents. Squares (when two planets are 90 degrees apart) and oppositions (when two planets are 180 degrees apart) show that there is some stress or tension between the two functions involved. Squares and oppositions between planets therefore indicate inner conflicts and tensions (conscious or unconscious) that throughout your life you will be forced to recognise and express in a positive way. If you are not conscious of these inner conflicts, they will be confronted through seemingly 'fated' external events or in relationships with others, particularly when the planets involved are activated by transits (detailed in your forecast). A tolerance or "orb" of about 8 degrees is allowed either side of the exact aspect, but the wider the orb, the weaker the influence. To the right of each pair of 'aspect' symbols is a group of five stars assss, the more dark stars there are the more important the connection. There are also two sets of minor aspects. They have a smaller orb of influence, and their effects are not so noticeable. These include the semi-sextiles (when two planets are 30 degrees apart) and the quinqunx (when they are 150 degrees apart). These minor aspects indicate energy patterns that are not well integrated into the individual's character. They exist, and of course, must be accommodated somehow. The other series includes the semi-square (when two planets are 45 degrees apart) the sesquiquadrate (when two planets are 135 degrees apart). These minor aspects are quite similar to the square, only not quite as potent. They represent energy patterns that must be acted upon by the individual and, when properly used and understood, can bring about benefits in selfunderstanding. This is not to say that trines and sextiles are "good" and squares and oppositions are "bad". A chart dominated by flowing aspects may indicate someone for whom everything comes too easily, they will therefore lack any real motivation and may not achieve much during their life. A chart with many stressful aspects, on the other hand, may indicate someone who driven by his or her own inner conflicts, can achieve something of real worth in their lives. The stressful aspects are just as necessary to us as the flowing aspects, and most of us are a fairly even balance of both. The activity of each planet is further modified by the sign in which it is placed, the effects of these modifications in your particular case will be described in the chart analysis. When astrologers cast horoscopes, it is important that the precise time of birth be used because it helps to determine the correct orientation of the houses of the chart. The position of the planets within the twelve houses, indicate which of these twelve areas of life concerns are most important for you. Should a house have no planets, this does not mean that the affairs of the house are not important. It merely means that those affairs are probably well integrated and are not therefore major issues for you. But when a house has a planet or several planets, it indicates that the issues of the house are more significant. The Signs 6

7 During the course of a year the Sun, as seen from the earth, appears to move in a circle against the background of the stars, this circle is known as the ecliptic. The axis of the earth's rotation is inclined at an angle to the plane of the ecliptic, so, if the earth's equator is imagined to be extended into space, it cuts the plane of the ecliptic at two points known as the equinoxes. One of these points, the vernal or spring equinox, is taken to be the beginning of the circle and is known, both in Astronomy and Astrology, as the first point of Aries. Astrologers then divide the ecliptic into twelve sections of 30 degrees each thus generating the twelve signs. The autumn equinox is directly opposite the first point of Aries and is the beginning of the sign of Libra. When the Sun is at these points, days and nights are of equal length. During the summer months the Sun appears to rise higher and higher in the sky, reaching its highest point at midsummer or the summer solstice, the beginning of the sign of Cancer. This is the time of the longest day and shortest night. Similarly, it reaches its lowest point in the sky in midwinter or the winter solstice, the beginning of the sign of Capricorn. This is the time of the shortest day and longest night. The signs of zodiac therefore, has nothing to do with actual star constellations, but is based on the relationship between Sun and Earth. The Houses (ignore when time of birth not known) You will see that the chart is divided into twelve sections. These represent the division of the space surrounding you at birth. The sign on the first house "cusp" (the line that marks the beginning of the house) is the sign that was rising over the horizon at the time and place of your birth this is your rising sign, (or Ascendant). The sign on the seventh house cusp is the sign that was setting at the time of your birth, the line between the first and 7th house cusps therefore represents the horizon. Planets in the upper hemisphere were therefore above the horizon at the time of birth, and planets in the lower hemisphere were below the horizon; planets in the left hemisphere (left of the line joining the 0th and 4th house cusps) were rising in the east and planets in the right hemisphere were setting in the west. Each house represents a specific area of life experience. The positions of the planets in these houses therefore show in what areas of experience the effects of these planets will be most noticeable. The Ascendant is an important point and has its own particular meaning. The Birth Chart The birth chart is a symbolic map of the solar system as seen from the earth at the time and place of birth. The chart is comprised of three basic factors. (1) The aspects (angles) formed between the Sun, Moon and planets, as seen from the earth. These are indicated by the lines on a birth chart. (2) Each planet is located in a particular sign of the zodiac. The symbols for each sign are placed around the edge of the chart, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces. (3) Each planet is also located in a particular house in the chart. These are indicated by the twelve sections of a birth chart. Your birth chart is therefore a unique blueprint of your personality, every one is different. When you are born, the birth chart represents a set of potentials, it describes the 'form' of your personality and the contents must be added through the experiences of life. 7

8 Life Destiny Interpretation Your birth chart shows the exact positions of the planets at your time of birth. It also tells you the sign of the Zodiac that was rising at your time of birth, known as your 'ascendant'. How the planetary positions of your birth chart relate to each other are interpreted on the following pages outlining your potential development. The interpretation begins with Elements and Modalities of your horoscope. Element Emphasis Earth Element strong - Stephen's dependability You are the essence of common sense and good planning. You prefer to deal with the present moment, the here and now and are more liable to react needing external stimulus to get you going. Stability is your strength you can be counted on if things get out of hand. Very industrious, you can produce things of substance, from children to company reports. You tend to be conventional, unworried by ethical matters, or even intolerant. Water Element weak - Stephen's emotions You tend to be out of touch with your emotional, feeling side. Any emotional reaction, such as crying or bad temper, you see as a flaw and is to be avoided when possible. While you may be cool, detached, practical, wilful and impartial, you find it very difficult to relate to others in a sympathetic and responsive way. In times of crisis or emotional stress, your lack of sentimentality can be your greatest asset. Modality Emphasis Mutable Modality strong - Stephen's adaptability You are extremely adaptable. When the situation demands that you change in order to progress, you can change altering yourself with ease. You are not the ground-breaking type of individual, but, if change must occur, you can go with the flow. You may feel that you are at the mercy of forces beyond your control, constantly being forced of course, producing a nervousness and anxiety, remembering that this too will invariably pass. Cardinal Modality weak - Stephen's capabilities You will never be known as a forceful leader and you probably shun such positions. Do not feel badly about this, though, because you are the one who can be relied on either to keep things stable when times are rough or to keep up with the changing tide when needed. You prefer the tried and tested way and would just as soon leave the ground-breaking path to others. _ The Ascendant The Ascendant is the sign that was rising over the horizon at the time of birth. More than any other chart factor, the sign of the Ascendant, to be accurate, is dependant on both time (it changes by 15 degrees every hour) and place of birth (someone born at the same time on the opposite side of the world will have the opposite sign on the Ascendant or 'rising'). As such, it is the sign that brings us into physical incarnation, and the planet that rules that sign is said to be the ruler of the chart, or our planetary ruler for this lifetime. Hence the sign and house position of the Ascendant's ruler are of particular importance. The ascending sign shows the way in which we approach life and the world in general. It can be related to what some psychologists call the persona, the mask we place between our inner selves and the world. As such it shows the way in which, we are perceived by others, at least their first impressions of us. The Ascendant represents the manner in which we must express ourselves in order to feel secure, and also the filter through which we perceive life and its challenges. It is the cusp of the first house, the house associated with our personal identity and self expression and represents the kind of energy and types of activities that we need to enliven us physically. 8

9 _ in 6 Virgo Ascendant With the Mutable Earth sign of Virgo rising at the time of your birth, you approach life with a need to pore over your experiences in order to digest and assimilate them. You have an excellent critical faculty that is sometimes expressed as fussiness and too much attention to detail. You have a sympathetic nature; spontaneous and helpful, you like to be of service to others when you can, but you can be somewhat over-critical when others do not live up to your perfectionist standards. Cleanliness and the care of the physical body are important to you, but if there are difficult aspects to the ascendant, you may go to the opposite extreme. Virgo is ruled by the planet Mercury, as the ruler of your ascendant this planet will be of particular importance in your chart. _ e a aaaaa Ascendant Trine Sun With your Sun and Ascendant in a Trine aspect you will be aware of your creative talents, and you feel that you could succeed in almost anything you try to do. While this is probably true with this aspect, the Trine, of itself, does not provide sufficient drive and motivation, that must come from other areas of the chart, so you may neglect or waste your natural talents through laziness or the tendency to keep putting things off until tomorrow. You would prefer a career that will allow you to express your creativity and make demands on your natural talents, and you will probably become a professional in whatever career you choose. The pressure of competition and the demands of proving your worth in your chosen field will provide the drive to realise your full potential. _ e d aaaas Ascendant Trine Mercury The Trine between Mercury and your Ascendant indicates that you know how to communicate and express your thoughts to others. You will rarely be misunderstood because you probably only express your opinions when you think you have something worthwhile to say. You are aware of your own creative and intellectual abilities, as well as your limitations, but you may have trouble deciding how to make the most of your considerable talents. You will not be too keen on physical labour, preferring to make your living through your intellectual and mental abilities. You are able to attract attention to your ideas and will be willing to take chances if you think that there is a possibility of turning them into cash. You are also able to carefully assess the details of any endeavour and evaluate its likelihood of success before you actually take that chance. _ q j aaaaa Ascendant Conjunct Saturn The Conjunction between your Ascendant and Saturn indicates that you may often hold yourself back, and fail to take advantage of opportunities as a result of insecurity about yourself. You are over concerned about how you are perceived by others, and may fail to express yourself as you would like for fear of being put down or looking foolish. The ascendant relates to our experience of birth. When you were born you may have experienced, for one reason or another, a sense of isolation or loneliness, you may have been reluctant to enter this world at all. The memory of this first experience makes you hold back from any new phase, or rebirth, in your life, but it has also given you a quiet determination to succeed in some area and, to establish your own sense of identity as a self determined individual. As you overcome your reluctance and hesitation, each success will increase your self confidence, and your determination will eventually take you to the top of whatever mountain you choose to climb. 9

10 _ y K aasss Ascendant Sextile Uranus The Sextile between Uranus and your Ascendant indicates that you are something of a rebel, in your way of thinking and in your general behaviour. You value your freedom and independence in all areas of your life, and you will constantly be seeking new experiences as an escape from situations that have become routine and dull. You have a great creative potential and a well developed intuition, when you follow your hunches you will usually be right. You are open-minded and progressive in your thinking, and are able to communicate your thoughts clearly. _ r l aaaas Ascendant Square Neptune With the Square between Neptune and your Ascendant you are extremely sensitive to criticism, which makes you miss opportunities to advance yourself since you are afraid of failure. This aspect inclines you to daydream about your potentials more than actively seeking to realise them. Perhaps communication with your parents was unclear or confused in some way, you did not get the support you needed in choosing a career and you still find it difficult to know just what it is you want out of life. As a result you will tend to spread yourself too thinly and become involved in diverse activities, or take on more than you can efficiently handle. You will need to focus on specific fields if you are to make the most of your talents. _ t ; aaass Ascendant Semisextile Pluto The Semisextile aspect between Pluto and your Ascendant indicates that you have an intensity and power that enables you to persuade others to do your bidding. You do not take challenges to your ideas or desires lightly, and will tend to express your point of view strongly even if, deep inside, you know that you are wrong. You are aware of many of the problems that afflict our society, and have little time or sympathy for those you feel are responsible, or for their supporters. You will feel the need to be some kind of agent for social reform, but whether this need stays in the realm of an idea or desire, or whether you put it into practice in some way will depend on aspects in the rest of the chart. a The Sun In the solar system the Sun is the focal point around which all the other planets revolve, bound by its gravitational force. Similarly, in the birth chart the Sun represents the "centre" of our personality, or the core of our being, around which all the other psychological drives and needs, symbolised by the planets, revolve. Just as, in the solar system, the Sun is the source of light and life generating energy, so the Sun represents the source of consciousness and life within us all. It is our will to be and our sense of individuality. The birth chart, however, represents the solar system as seen from the earth, not the Sun. Most of us are not centred in our Sun, but in our earthbound, or sense-bound ego. For most of us then, the Sun represents our 'Higher Self' or Spirit. It is the immortal spark of the universal spirit which is uniquely ourselves, as opposed to our transient and mortal ego centred personality. The Sun is therefore what we are striving to become. The sign position of and aspects to the Sun, as seen from the earth, show how this radiant inner self works through the medium of our ego centred personality. It is the fundamental tone of our being, and as such is the most important placement in the chart. 10

11 a in 2 Sun in Taurus The Sun is in the fixed earth sign of Taurus in your chart. Your basically attuned to the material, earth level of existence. You are basically a steady, reliable type of person. You have a strong will and once you have set your mind on a course of action, you can carry it out with persistence and determination. The fixed nature of the sign, however, makes it difficult to change your course once you have started, even if it becomes apparent that it is wrong. Persistence can turn to stubbornness. Like the bull, you may be patient and slow to anger, but when roused can be furious. Often your anger can be sparked of by feelings of jealousy or possessiveness. You love the good life, but can become lazy and self indulgent. 9th House The 9th House is naturally associated with the sign of Sagittarius and its ruler Jupiter. After the often painful experiences in the 8th, in the 9th House we seek to understand the meaning of our experiences and our connections to the greater whole. This House represents our search for meaning through philosophy and religion. In this area of life we also seek to expand our knowledge and awareness through travel and higher education. Hence this House is also connected with all forms of higher education, travel to foreign lands, the law, religion and the use of the higher or more intuitive mental faculties. a Sun in 9th House With the Sun in the 9th house you will enjoy travel and study, and are, when necessary, able to change the direction of your life quite dramatically. You will have already, or are likely to, travel quite extensively as the increased awareness and knowledge that you gain through travel will give you greater faith in yourself and in life in general. If physical travel isn't possible, then there is always inner travel through self awareness and meditation. However, you may have to watch the tendency to be constantly seeking new horizons and new subjects before you have properly taken in or consolidated what you have already discovered or learned. a q d aaaas Sun Conjunct Mercury With the Sun and Mercury in Conjunction you may occasionally lack objectivity in your thinking, identifying too much with your opinions. Although you like to express your thoughts, your words may not always be backed by the facts, but more of an expression of how you would like things to be. Nevertheless, with more objectivity and tolerance of others' opinions, you would have a tremendous skill in communicating ideas and concepts to others in a clear and understandable way. a e j aaaaa Sun Trine Saturn The Sun in Trine to Saturn indicates that you are able to work towards your goals with persistence, determination and self-discipline. You have ambition, but you do not feel the need to step on others in order to succeed. Because of this, others will be prepared to help you on your way because they won't feel threatened. You are able to handle responsibility and turn difficult situations into creative opportunities. 11

12 a w K aaaas Sun Opposition Uranus The Opposition between the Sun and Uranus indicates that there is a strong urge for complete independence, often experienced through relationships. You may occasionally find that secure situations, are disrupted usually by a partner or other people with whom you have a relationship. Indeed, you will often find yourself attracted to highly individualistic or rebellious people, and your experiences with such people will draw out the more erratic side of your own nature. In this way you can discover your own particular genius and bring a more spontaneous and original quality into your life. a u l aaass Sun Quinqunx Neptune With the Quinqunx between the Sun and Neptune you may occasionally experience some confusion concerning your sense of who you are, and where you are going in life. Past experiences and events may occasionally raise issues that force you to examine yourself honestly and understand how you drew these experiences to you, and what you must learn from them. However, at times, you will often evade reality by escaping into a world of dreams and fantasy. There will also be times when you tend to underestimate your abilities, with the fear of failure preventing you from doing things that you would be fully capable of. In time, and probably after a great deal of self analysis, you will become more confident about your own creative potential and set higher goals for yourself. a u ; assss Sun Quinqunx Pluto The Quinqunx between the Sun and Pluto suggests a powerful need to be in control. You feel, perhaps as a result of childhood experiences with your parents or some other authority figure, that life is a constant battle to dominate or be dominated. Because of the nature of Pluto you may not even be fully conscious of this tendency, therefore at times you can alienate others without your being aware of the reasons. Build up of inner turmoil or tension will eventually be released, often explosively; hence you can exhibit perfect self-control in the most difficult circumstances, but hit the roof over something trifling and unimportant. If you can use the power of this aspect constructively rather than destructively, you will find that you have tremendous reserves of energy and will-power that will enable you to achieve whatever you desire. You just need to make sure that what you want can be achieved without causing conflict with others and learn to compromise and meet opposition half way. 12

13 s Moon In the birth chart, the Moon is second in importance only to the Sun. Unlike the other planets the Moon orbits the earth, and seen from the earth is the same size as the Sun (hence the possibility of total eclipses). The Moon gives off no light of its own, however, but reflects and polarises the light of the Sun. The Moon represents memories, feelings and instinctive responses that lie just below the level of consciousness. As the Moon orbits the earth, it generates the movements of the tides and governs other natural cycles, such as the menstrual cycle in women. The Moon therefore symbolises the ebb and flow of feeling and emotion (symbolised by water in Astrology), and the feminine principle in nature and in the individual. The sign position of and aspects to the Moon show how we react instinctively, and what we need to feel comfortable and secure. As children the Moon is the Mother, or at least how we experienced our mother. As we grow older this extends to our relationships with women in general (particularly for men), and our instinctive or conditioned responses to the world in general; based on the often unconscious memories of this early nurturing experience (or lack of it). When the time of birth is not known the exact position of the Moon may be different to that shown in your Midday birth chart. You can experiment with alternative birth times to see if the Moon's sign changes on the day you were born and read the different interpretations for each Moon sign. s in 1 Moon in Aries With the Moon in the cardinal fire sign of Aries, you react instinctively to emotional stimuli through direct action. You have a tendency to leap before you look. You can be naturally courageous with the inner urge to get things done, or you can be impulsive and quick tempered, with a tendency to put your own feelings before those of others. You have an enthusiasm for life, and a naturally direct approach, but you need to consciously develop patience. Other chart factors may show you to be patient and understanding, but if you are caught unexpectedly, or your feelings are hurt, you can surprise yourself and others with the strength of your anger and repressed selfishness. 7th House The 7th House is naturally associated with the sign of Libra and its ruler Venus. This House represents the field of relationships. If the 1st House is the House of self, then the 7th is the House of others. This House indicates how we express ourselves in our relationships and what qualities we seek in others. In particular it represents the marriage partner, at least the first major relationship with that kind of commitment. In general it represents the area of social contact and the need for relationships of various kinds, and can be extended to our dealings with the general public. s Moon in 7th House With the Moon in the 7th House, you will enjoy romance and in particular, security within romance. You may seek this security from another, or you may be the one who provides this for someone else. You are very receptive to the emotional needs of others but need to beware of the danger of committing yourself to a relationship purely because you feel that the other person needs it. 13

14 s w ; aasss Moon Opposition Pluto The Opposition between the Moon and Pluto produces deep feelings that may occasionally be difficult to get to grips with or to understand. Your personal life may often be the scene for intense emotional power battles in which one or both of you attempts to manipulate the other through feelings of guilt, jealousy and possessiveness. The source of these confrontations probably lies in your past. You will need to understand that source before you can effectively deal with the problems at hand. With this aspect you will go through changes throughout your life that will force you to look within yourself to deal with problems and answer important questions, but you will always emerge from these periods a stronger person than you were before d Mercury Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun. Along with Venus it is one of the inferior planets, that is, its orbit lies within the earth's orbit. In mythology, Mercury is the messenger of the gods. In the birth chart, Mercury represents the urge to communicate with and exchange information with others. In the mind, it represents our rational thought processes, or the ability to analyse and reach logical conclusions. In the body, it is the nervous system, which co-ordinates and unifies all the different bodily functions into an organised whole. Mercury can be said to represent electricity in the form of information. Mercury therefore rules all forms of communication and exchange of information, and the ability to organise facts into a consistent view of the world. The sign position of and aspects to Mercury in the chart show how one thinks and communicates, that is, the way in which our thoughts are expressed, and the way in which we receive such information from the world around us. d in 2 Mercury in Taurus With Mercury in the fixed earth sign of Taurus, your mind is practical and down to earth. Taurus brings stability your thoughts, giving you the ability to concentrate for long periods of time. You will not make snap decisions, needing time to assimilate all the facts and arrive at a sensible and usually practical conclusion. This same tendency may make you, slow to appreciate other people's opinions, and have a lack of flexibility in your outlook, as a result of your stubbornness and fixed opinions. Mercury in this sign can bring a degree of dependability to any more restless tendencies that may be shown in your chart. d Mercury in 9th House With Mercury in the 9th House you will enjoy study and travel. Your intuition will enable you to grasp concepts and ideas from a broad viewpoint. You are therefore generally open to the philosophies and belief systems of other cultures, and you may find greater sense and meaning in these than in the accepted beliefs of your own society or culture. With this placing you will search, or you should do, for a belief system that satisfies both the rational and intuitive aspects of your mind. There is a danger, however, that once you feel you have found such a system, you will only accept the facts that seem to confirm your beliefs and conveniently overlook those that do not, so you will need to always keep an open mind. 14

15 d e j aaaaa Mercury Trine Saturn The Trine between Mercury and Saturn indicates that your mind is generally practical and organised. As a result, you are able to set yourself realistic goals, which you can then work towards with persistence and determination. You also have the ability to apply your mind to disciplined study, often bringing your own creative interpretation to whatever subject you are interested in. You do not voice your opinions unless you are sure of your ground, but when you do, you are able to make constructive use of every piece of relevant information that you possess, and to communicate clearly and authoritatively. d w K aaass Mercury Opposition Uranus The Opposition between Mercury and Uranus makes you a real live wire. You are lively and energetic, but occasionally your energy may stem from nervous tension which you will need to control and channel into productive ends. Your mind is active and alert, always open to new ideas, but you will also occasionally need to slow down, making the time to take in new information before rushing off to start something new. The difficult side of this aspect is that whilst you are generally open to new ideas, occasionally you will filter the information received, hearing only what you want to hear, and reacting to other people's opinions before they have had a chance to finish or explain themselves. You do not like to be proved wrong, and will more often than not defend a position purely for the hell of it. You like a good argument (you would call it a debate) but you should take care not to be too aggressive when expressing your opinions. d u ; aaaaa Mercury Quinqunx Pluto The Quinqunx between Mercury and Pluto indicates that your thoughts are often influenced by powerful feelings and emotions, probably resulting from past painful emotional experiences. However, whilst you undoubtedly also have a powerful intellect, you may not always be able to use it to the full until you have brought to consciousness and come to terms with whatever is undermining your confidence and faith in your own abilities. You may also occasionally be prone to misunderstandings with others, as at times you may not be able to articulate your inner thoughts and feelings. Nevertheless, you are fiercely resistant of any attempt to influence your way of thinking. You insist on the right to think your own thoughts and reach your own conclusions. This is not always a bad thing, but sometimes it is necessary to understand that we cannot be right all the time, and be prepared to listen to others who have had a greater experience and understanding of life than ourselves. 15

16 f Venus Venus, like Mercury, lies within the orbit of the earth. If Mercury can be likened to electricity in the form of information, then Venus can be likened to the magnetic field generated by the electric current. One of the meanings of Venus is therefore "personal magnetism". In mythology Venus is the goddess of love. In the birth chart, Venus represents the social and love urge, and the need for harmony and exchange of feelings and affection with others. Venus is our need to form relationships and our power to attract such relationships. It is also our sense of values, based on what attracts or repels us. The sign position of any aspect to Venus shows how we express these needs to others and the kind of response we need in order to feel in harmony. If Venus is adversely placed these responses may not always be what we consciously desire but are often necessary in order to force us to recognise some unexpressed part of ourselves. f in 3 Venus in Gemini With Venus in the mutable air sign of Gemini, you have a great need for change and variety in your social life order to make you feel alive, although this need is on a social and intellectual level rather than a physical or emotional one. In any relationship, you will need space to do your own thing, and to go where you want when you want. You will therefore need to break free from any relationship that you feel will limit your activities through the expression of jealousy and possessiveness. It is not that you are disloyal or, despite appearances, out to make as many conquests as possible, it is just that you are never quite sure whether what you feel today is what you will be feeling tomorrow. Your feelings in matters of love and affection will be analysed and expressed verbally rather than physically, and in any serious relationship there will need to be a meeting of minds as well as bodies or emotions. 10th House The 10th house is naturally connected with the sign of Capricorn and its ruler Saturn. The beginning, or cusp, of the 10th House is called the Midheaven. This is the degree of the ecliptic that was at the highest point in the sky at the time and place of birth. The Midheaven and the 10th house therefore represents our ambitions, what we aim for and hope to achieve in the world. In this House we attempt to bring the ideals and aspirations of the 9th to practical realisation. This results in a career or a particular position in the social order. The 10th is also connected with our relations with authority figures in general, and with the way we experienced our parents in particular. f Venus in 10th House With Venus in your House of career and reputation, you will probably seek a career that allows you to express your artistic abilities and will prefer harmony and co-operation in your professional life rather than back-stabbing and power struggles. Whatever you want to achieve with your life will have to be done with grace and style. You need to work with people you like and can get along with and you may form many romantic attachments as a direct result of your career activities, or you may become involved with someone who can help and support you in your career goals. 16

17 f y g aasss Venus Sextile Mars Venus and Mars in a Sextile aspect indicate that you know what you want in your personal relationships, and whilst you are not overly aggressive, you are usually able to get your own way. Possessing confidence, you are not shy in any social circle. Also, although receptive to the opinions of others, you have strong opinions of your own which you are able to express with a conviction and energy that can swing others round to your way of thinking. You have a need for new experiences to prevent boredom from setting in. You would therefore do well in any occupation that extends you mentally and physically, that gives you the independence to do things your way, and brings you into contact with new and interesting people and ideas. f y h aaaas Venus Sextile Jupiter Venus in Sextile to Jupiter gives you an easy-going charm that others feel at ease with. You are always willing to give praise where praise is due. You are an outgoing person who loves life and enjoys being with friends, but you are by no means superficial or vain. Possessing sympathy and understanding, friends often turn to you when they're feeling down, or are in need of a sympathetic ear from someone who can listen without judging. f w l assss Venus Opposition Neptune With the Opposition between Venus and Neptune you will have to take care not to place unrealistic expectations on your relationships. There is also the danger of attracting partners who are elusive and difficult to pin down. You might see qualities in your partner that are not really there and fail to see qualities that are there. With this aspect it is therefore advisable to take some time to get to know your partner before any firm commitment is made. Glamour will attract you. g Mars Mars is the first planet in the series out from the Sun that is outside the orbit of the earth. As the first superior planet, Mars represents energy directed outward from the self into the world. It is the energy to initiate action and the ability to meet challenges and overcome obstacles. In mythology, Mars is the god of war. In the birth chart, Mars is the self assertive and aggressive urge, the sex drive and the need to achieve our desires. Positively, Mars is expressed as courage, initiative, and the will-power to pursue our goals. Negatively expressed, Mars is impatience, violence and the use of force or threats. The sign position of and aspects to Mars in the chart show how we assert ourselves and express our desires. Mars is traditionally a masculine planet, and therefore represents the expression of the male ego. In a woman's chart, the energy of Mars is often repressed by social and family conditioning, and indicates how she will experience the male ego through the men around her, whether positively or negatively expressed. It is, however, becoming increasingly possible for women to break away from traditional passive roles, and express their own Martian drives, but this is often not completely successful until after the age of about

18 g in 6 Mars in Virgo With Mars in the mutable earth sign of Virgo you will put a great deal of energy into managing your practical and material affairs. No matter how tight money is, you will somehow always manage to pay your bills and provide the basic necessities of life. You may be over critical both of yourself and others, with a tendency to constantly question motives, and the need to understand the whys and wherefores of everything you do, particularly in the area of your sex life. If this is not taken to inhibiting extremes you can gain great insight into the hidden or unconscious motives and needs, both your own and those of others. You should avoid a tendency to worry or feel guilty when the actions of others drive you into expressing your anger or aggression. 12th House The 12th House is naturally associated with the sign of Pisces and its ruler Neptune. After becoming part of a larger group structure in the 11th, in the 12th House we experience the dissolution of our separate individual ego. This House represents the area of experience where we feel that we are influenced by forces and powers that are beyond our control. In this House we surrender our individual wills to the service of a higher power or ideal, or direct our energies toward greater self realisation and spiritual goals. On a more mundane level, this House is associated with large institutions such as hospitals and prisons, where many people end up if the self-surrender described above is overdone, or made to the wrong ideals. Hence this House is also known as the House of self-undoing. g Mars in 12th House With Mars in the 12th House you may occasionally have a vague sense of irritation or anger, the source of which you cannot really put your finger on. There may be times of emotional confusion, when you are not entirely sure of some of your motivations, or you are unable to let go of your aggression, therefore holding it all in. However, the upside of this placing is that you are able to put the needs of other people, especially those who do need help, before your own and fight willingly on their behalf. g q h aaaas Mars Conjunct Jupiter With Mars and Jupiter in Conjunction you have a driving ambition to achieve something worthwhile with your life. When challenged, you don't admit defeat easily, always eager to fight back. You can therefore be a considerable force to be reckoned with! This aspect can compensate for other, more self-effacing, aspects in your birth chart, giving you the optimism and faith that you will eventually get what you want if you try hard enough. However, at times, you will need to be careful to evaluate just what is possible, and not get caught up in too many unrealistic plans, or promise more than you can deliver. If you can do this, then your life can become an adventure in which you meet challenges with enthusiasm and the inner certainty that you will succeed. 18

19 h Jupiter The planets up to and including Mars have been concerned with the establishment of ourselves as individuals, and with the satisfaction of our own needs and desires. The planets beyond Mars connect us with a larger order. As the largest planet in the solar system, Jupiter represents expansion and growth. It is the urge to grow beyond our individual limitations and the need to feel part of a larger order, whether this be a particular religion, philosophy or social system. Jupiter, the king of the gods, traditionally bestows faith, optimism and the ability to expand and prosper. It is the planet that promotes personal growth, gives us confidence in ourselves and trust in a higher power or greater plan. Negatively, Jupiter can manifest as overconfidence, irresponsibility and the tendency to overextend ourselves or promise too much. The sign position of and aspects to Jupiter in the chart show what kinds of experiences and types of activity create an inner faith and optimism, and the sense of being connected to the larger scheme of things. h in 6 Jupiter in Virgo Jupiter in the Mutable earth sign of Virgo you can create opportunities for yourself through the use of your analytical abilities, or the ability to understand details as well as being able to see how they fit into the larger picture. You are wary of grandiose plans, preferring to make your way through the gradual acquisition of skill and knowledge, until you reach the point where you can confidently use what you have learned to improve your present situation. Philosophical or religious beliefs will have to stand the test of your critical intellect before you will accept them, which is fair enough, but you will tend to dismiss valid ideas simply because you do not understand them, or be excessively critical of people who's belief system conflicts with your own. h Jupiter in 12th House With Jupiter in the 12th House, no matter how dire your circumstances may become, you have a deep-seated faith that life itself will provide for your needs, and indeed you will more than often be saved in the nick of time from impossibly difficult circumstances by what appears to others to be good luck, but in fact it is luck which you have created from your own thoughts and actions. h r K assss Jupiter Square Uranus Jupiter represents expansion and growth. Uranus is the self-willed urge to establish ourselves as a unique and independent individual. Therefore, with these two planets in a Square aspect, you could become obsessed with the need to achieve at all costs. Never satisfied with what you have already gained, you may find yourself constantly seeking to press ahead and do several things at once, tending to brush aside other people's objections or advice to slow down, possibly being convinced that they are trying to hold you back. At times, however, those closest to you may feel neglected and left out, and the resulting domestic problems could bring life to a crashing halt. However, if you do take care to include others in your plans, and do not try to do everything yourself, then find that you have the support you need to achieve whatever you desire, and still have time to relax and just enjoy life! 19