Sun in Scorpio

The Scorpio represents one of the strongest, most intelligent signs of the zodiac. He or she has a deep well of strength that, if tapped into, can produce a powerful ally, or a vindictive enemy. A huge abundance of energy usually makes this person a powerful achiever and go-getter; the Scorpio is not lazy. Though their worst fault is jealousy, in all arenas, they also have the power within to turn this around and DO something about it.

Above all, the Scorpio represents the Phoenix, that ancient symbol of death and resurrection from the ashes of youth, that fire that never dies but merely rises above and continues to change into something else. An argument is not merely an argument to a Scorpio, nor is it a chance to butt heads, but rather an experience of expressing and listening so that both participants can "rise above" and come out in a better position than when they began. This energy of the Scorpio is also frequently seen in sports, and needs to be properly channeled in order to be given full expression.

Scorpios have an uncanny ability to get to the root of any problem, and they have a rawness of perception that makes them almost psychic. Their deep, incisive analytical mind makes them natural detectives or spies, and they are frequently workaholics, cramming each work day with hours of productiveness. They are excellent, relentless workers and excel in anything involving the Eighth House: trusts and inheritances, mortuaries, psychology and counseling, and the occult. They are masters at using other people's money to build their own fortunes, and can be extravagantly generous to charities or other worthy causes.

The mystery sign of the zodiac, Scorpios are frequently intriguing, with a truly dynamic and majestic way of going about a problem or situation. This sign is also the sign of death, but manifests itself in the struggle between the soul and the personality. The personality is usually the loser, because the Scorpio's stinger many times stings itself to death. This is where the Phoenix comes in--to resurrect the person to new heights, a new beginning, or a new way of thinking.

Thus, change is constant for a Scorpio, who is involved all the time in death, rebirth and renewal. For the Scorpio, there is no in-between--life is many times a matter of life and death, black and white, devil vs. angel, etc. They don't know the meaning of indifference, and tend to be either your friend or your enemy. There is no shade of gray. Once you've gained the trust of a Scorpio, you've won him forever--unless you hurt him in some way. Then he can become mean, vindictive, and will attempt to get even.

Scorpios have a very strong reserve, and a lot is hidden below the surface. They command respect from acquaintances due to their strong, quiet exterior, and many times work to earn the respect of close ties. They also usually show a lot of creativity, and a great ability for sarcasm with their deadly tongue, which can get them in trouble. This stinger can also, for some, show as a dark side of cruelty, sadism, and enmity. For others, who are more evolved, the stinger helps them transform their lives for the better. They are truly courageous, not afraid of anything. Their endurance makes them plow ahead, overcoming any obstacle in their path.

Though they are considered the "sexiest" sign of the zodiac, Scorpios have gotten a bad rap for being almost sleazy. They simply have strong passions that need regenerating, and a tremendous pride that seems to say, "Don't judge a book by its cover."

Scorpios are a master at hiding their emotions. They have a tremendous strength and power when they have managed to rise above their personality and seek power not for themselves, but to heal and bless others. They reach their goals through service, purity, compassion and humility. They have a need to redeem and transform their natures, and to have a happy marriage. Their innate curiosity makes them probe deeply into all things, seeking the meaning behind the surface. They dig out concealed facts, and are one of the most intuitive signs of the zodiac. A highly evolved Scorpio is psychic, having a rich inner life that is passionate about metaphysics.

On the negative side, Scorpios can be extremely critical, like their allies the Virgos. This can lead to a difficulty with co-workers because of strong judgments of them. Scorpios need to have more stability and steadiness with partners. Their great stubbornness makes them sometimes outsiders, tending to be lone wolves rather than equal partners in relationships.

A Scorpio woman turns heads and grabs attention by her steamy sexuality. She has the power of presence, and a boldness and need for honesty unparalleled in the zodiac. Never, never lie to her, or she'll cut you off. A passionate lover, she can also be jealous or possessive. What she shows on the outside is not necessarily what she's really feeling, unless she's angry. Her rage can explode, with a sarcasm or a piercing look that really stings. Her intuition can be so developed that she borders on the clairvoyant; this can be seen in her eyes. As a mother, she is fiercely devoted and protective, creating a loving and comfortable home for kids.

A Scorpio man is intense, passionate and private. Everything he does is compelling--the way he dresses, his eyes, the way he walks. He radiates sexual energy, is powerful to ignore--even if you don't like him. Often he has some wonderful talent that he pursues passionately, but he may not get any money for it. He may put his energy into music, art, writing, acting, or astrology, or he may put all his energy into his family. He enjoys sports, especially the more violent ones such as football or hunting.

In romance, no other sign brings such raw power or intensity to a relationship. The question is: how will this intensity be manifested? Will it be in a fury or jealousy? Will it be in fiery, unbridled passion? Take a chance and get involved with the mysterious Scorpio. The ever-changing Scorpio is highly compatible with its polar opposite-- the steady bull, or Taurus--but in an argument neither one will give in. Scorpios are also good matches for other Scorpios, as long as they understand each other's intensity and passion. Other water signs, such as Pisces or Cancer, may prove too weak for the intensity of the Scorpio.

In religion, the Scorpio tends to form bonds with organized religions, enjoying ritual and the sense of belonging there. They may also lean to unorthodox belief systems, with a passion and sincerity that is never dishonest. Because Scorpios are ruled by Pluto--the god of the underworld--they can sometimes have a connection with the ethereal, other world of spirit, which is often metaphysical. They have an ability to transform energy, or change impure selfish desires into the gold of purity. They are fascinated by the big issues of death and life, and are attracted to a religion that leaves room for exploring these.

Scorpios tend to have a few, very intense relationships, rather than a coterie of acquaintances. It may be that the Scorpio's stinger alienates some possible friends; it may be that fewer individuals are capable of flying so close to the sun, or so close to the deeper issues, as the Scorpio does. It may also be that few are capable of rising from its own ashes, of changing--for the good or bad--as a Scorpio can. How many can keep up, to view the new person constantly emerging? Yet it is true that those who enjoy watching the Scorpio as it makes people see the hidden, secret meanings of life--as it rises unscathed and transforms those around it--will be most loyal and appreciative friends.

Above all, Scorpios are survivors. Though they are typically very erotic (their sign rules the sex organs), they don't use people but instead help them transcend themselves. You probably won't forget an encounter with a Scorpio.

Sun in the Fifth House

The Sun shines brightly here, since it is the ruler of the Fifth House and of its own sign, Leo. A person's self-expression and creativity are enhanced, and typically there is a flair for artistic expression and anything involving the theater, entertainment or the arts, such as music or film. This is the house of creativity, pleasure, children, love affairs, risk-taking, and the father. A strong Sun placement here will affect a person's reaction to procreation, pleasure, and the arts. He or she will have a great love of life, thanks to the Leonine influence of this house, and is typically competitive and sometimes egotistical. They love children, but often have none of their own--unless the house cusp is in Cancer, Scorpio, or Pisces. Parents will tend to push their children into the limelight, sometimes too much; they need to learn to let go and watch their children take a natural path. Nonetheless, they are usually very happy people, intense lovers, and find any occasion to proclaim: "Party Time!" They have many friends, pursue romance actively, and always seek to have a good time. They also have a fondness for animals, having several pets of their own, and sometimes can get caught up in gambling or other speculative investments. The Sun is well-placed here, and stimulates the power of self-expression so that a person generally finds the ability to do anything, and puts forth great energy. This is also the house of hidden karma, with people here acting and creating from an inner life-urge, rather than to boast or for self-glorification--unless the Sun receives negative energy from other planets, which may bring bad luck with children. There may also be some underlying need for the thrill of danger, which may be satisfied through risky sports.

Sun square Uranus

The forceful energy of these two planets can give you much insight and genius, but unfortunately you probably lack the staying power to complete the many impractical projects you begin. Friends may see you as impulsive or unreliable, and you yourself frequently become frustrated as your own creative ideas seem to come and go in erratic spurts. Your challenge is to develop self-discipline and perseverance, so that you can structure your creativity in a beneficial way and finish some of the many projects you begin. Guard against starting love affairs this way also, as they may end abruptly due to your feelings of being restricted in some way.

You have a rebellious streak and are prone to sudden upsets, but you don't have to act on these impulses. Learn respect for the opinions of others, and guard against impulsive, hasty actions. Otherwise you will experience many setbacks until your self-will is overcome.

Sun conjunct Neptune

This combination is a mixed blessing. Depending on which side of the coin you fall, you can be either genuinely inspired with strong mystical gifts that can be used to harness enormous creativity through art or psychic phenomena--a sort of 'guru' following an innate intuitive path--or you can let your mental and emotional energies be scattered through daydreaming, deception, alcohol or drug abuse, or some other kind of escape from reality. Which path do you follow?

You are likely extremely sensitive and emotional, sentimental and romantic, with a tendency to slip into a mysterious revelry which other people can't understand from just watching you. You probably have an interest in art or music, and have a desire to express yourself that medium in some way. You may also have psychic ability. Because you may have the tendency to want to "color" the truth with your rose-colored classes, however, you need to work on being absolutely honest with yourself and others--don't try to please people all the time, even if the truth hurts. For you, what is undercover is far more important than what lies on the surface.

Cancer on the Ascendant, Capricorn on the Descendant

Most people with this placement have a warm, sympathetic outward expression which masks a host of emotions going on inside. This watery intuition many times leads to being oversensitive, with a tendency to take things as offensive which weren't meant that way. You can be very sensitive to emotional signals from other people. Still, you have extraordinary insight into why people do things. Though you may seem sometimes superficial towards others, your empathy is hidden behind a reserved and private guise that can also be quite social and outgoing, depending on your acting ability. Though you are most likely an introvert, other planets have an influence on you and may balance that tendency to draw inward.

Although you are adaptable to different kinds of people, you tend to have few close friends. It takes awhile for you to become close to someone. You will likely devote all your emotions towards your partner and family, so that they may not be visible to the outside observer. This goes along with the Cancer nature, which is to retreat into a crab-like shell when the outside interferes too much. The shell provides a protective coating, but remember poet Robert Frost's famous saying: "when you are building a wall, know what you are walling in and what you are walling out." You may lose connections to the outside world, and lessen that great ability you have for self-realization. Your challenge is to find how to use your sensitivity, rather than to be a victim of it. You need to periodically deal with any internal turmoil by acknowledging and freeing your feelings.

Like a crab, you have a way of approaching situations sideways, and generally do not enjoy confrontation. On the negative side, you can be crabby, impatient, or snappy at times. You may retreat back into your shell at a moment's notice, and are comfortable with both water and land-but not at the same time. You need to learn to listen to your instinct and 'go with the flow' when dealing with situations, since you do have a psychic side and can tune in with nature and life. Instead of clinging to your feelings, both good and bad, and waiting for a new feeling to arrive, you need to look beyond your own internal emotions and instead strive to gain a balanced view.

You have strength and reserve, a tenacity (like the crab's pincers that hold onto anything), and the ability to set high goals and achieve them. You have a selfless devotion to family and will go out of your way to please your loved ones, in keeping with the Cancer's relationship with the home. You also have a shrewdness, which can be used in business, or with people. Coupled with this quality is the tendency to worry too much, sometimes to keep too much inside, which can cause problems with your health. Your skin may be particularly sensitive, and may not respond well to the sun. Physically, many people with Cancer rising have a 'moon face' that is round and expressive, and many times have a tendency to put on weight or retain fluids.

People with Cancer rising like to feel proud of their partners, and many times may choose a mate who has a higher standing in society than they do-one who will offer security, strength and stability. A Cancer Ascendant will grow in self-awareness by developing the maternal qualities of nurturing and caring. It is through activities that involve these qualities that you can blossom and come forth. However, this can be turned against you if you turn against this natural mothering urge; instead, you may constantly seek out a mother figure, and have a tendency to stay too long in the psychological womb of another relationship.

Because the sign of Cancer is associated with the womb and breasts, a Cancer Ascendant embraces the chance to nurture and sustain new life. On the opposite side is Capricorn, which is in the 7th house when Cancer is rising. Capricorn here helps to balance your tendency to be swept away by emotion and feeling, giving you the ability (if developed) to discriminate between emotions and build a structure for dealing with highly charged situations.

The very quality that is your weakness-your ultra sensitivity-is also your strength here, because you possess great imagination and awareness. You could have a real talent as a writer, poet or painter. You have a gift for absorbing what others are thinking or feeling, and your shrewdness makes you a natural in business dealings. Guard against complaining or feeling sorry for yourself; life is too short to sulk. Watch also for the moon in your birth chart; its influence is especially important in gaging your emotions, sympathy, imagination and memory.

Moon in Aries

The moon positioned in Aries signifies an infusion of energy and ambition, and a desire to work towards your goals with fire and drive. However, this energy can have a tendency to blow up in a temper tantrum if not channeled properly. The wavy energy of the moon signals frequent ups and downs here in terms of emotional life, and you can indeed be impetuous and whimsical at times. However, the Arian qualities of courageousness and confidence should be present, as is a stubborn streak of independence. The moon's energy here will make you a natural leader, and you have the potential to achieve whatever you set your mind to.

In terms of relationships, your emotions can catch fire and lead you into passionate, impulsive and headstrong flings that can end as quickly as they ignite. Guard against following your impulsiveness, and restrain your temper that seems to want to erupt at any moment. Though you take pride in your abilities, you don't like interference, and this selfishness is really your worst fault. Your aggressive spirit leads to quick reactions, which at best are spontaneous and direct--intense--and at worst are foolhardy and a façade--hiding insecurity behind an independent exterior. Your rashness frequently results in poor judgment, relying on feelings rather than reason. And, although you make friends quickly, you have difficulty with emotional stability.

Still, there is much that is positive in this placement of the moon. You have, and feel, a strong need for action, many times wishing to "save the day" with your motives and courageous attitude. Watch out for any negative energy from Mars or Uranus that can cause quick temper problems. You may also be accident prone, and need to learn life-saving rescue and aid techniques. You have an ability to encourage others to do things for themselves, but you also have a need to experiment and may be sexually adventurous, or even promiscuous.

Moon in the Tenth House

Your reputation--what others think of you--is very important. You crave fame, and typically have an ability to govern large groups. Many famous people have their moon in the Tenth House, associated with Capricorn. You are widely loved, even idolized at times, and show sympathy for the people around you. There is a need for change or variety in your career, and you follow a definite direction in life.

You have a good sense of timing, with fluctuations in career, business, and employment. You have an innate ability to read public opinion, which helps you in your job. Women help you as you climb the ladder, and many times influence your career. With positive influence, you may be prosperous; alternatively, this placement can lead to public scandal if there is negative energy from other planets.

Your feelings are dominated by your desire for achievement. You are highly self-protective and work for the public. You achieve success and most likely will change your career many times. You control your emotions and use your social connections to your advantage. Families with high standing are seen with this placement, and this moon frequently foretells of prominence in public life. These people are driven by a need for recognition and prominence.

Moon opposition Mars

Unfortunately, this aspect is mostly negative, causing separations and quarrels in relationships due to a brusque manner and a tendency to dominate. Alcoholism is common here, combined with temper outbursts over insignificant things, sometimes followed by violence. Men tend to treat women poorly, and women tend to be unfeminine. Both are irresponsible. You will experience many difficulties in your friendships if you don't overcome your argumentative manner, and learn to be more patient and loving through self-restraint.

Some astrologers believe this aspect reveals a general dislike for women, and that men here tend to be abusive towards women, while women tend to be overbearing towards other women. For both cases, each sex needs to be more open emotionally and get in touch with their own feelings. They need to clamp down on impulsiveness, impatience, restlessness and volatility.

Moon trine Uranus

This harmonious aspect reveals an unconventional, strong imagination. You are a progressive thinker with excellent timing, and know instinctively when to seize an opportunity. Often there is some psychic ability, an interest in metaphysical groups such as astrology. Uranus here gives you a keen and alert mind, heightened intuition, original ideas, and an inventive and genius intellect. You have a lot of potential! You also have a magnetic personality that can stimulate other people. Change can come suddenly into your life.

For you, the future is more important than the past. You benefit from changing residence and through travel. You are attracted to electronics and computers, and may be interested or get involved with progressive movements. The awesome combination of emotion (Moon) and intuition (Uranus) gives you the potential for great healing power.

Mercury in Libra

This placement of Mercury is better in a man's chart, as it suggests masculinity. In a woman's chart, it may show her leanings or preferences toward the opposite gender. Mercury in Libra reveals a refined intellect capable of a broad scope of ideas, and an excellent ability to balance issues to achieve harmony in relationships. This is a good placement for any artistic pursuit, particularly music. Though there may be a tendency to fuss, the aesthetic sense is highly developed, and this person will undoubtedly be a perfectionist.

Inwardly indecisive or vacillating, this person shows strong sensitivity on the surface, which can lead to instability. This is not a particularly good placement for Mercury. If this person is balanced, he or she will have an extraordinary vision, but if he or she is not balanced, most likely there will be no vision. Usually, these people are hard workers, who may think slowly, with procrastination and indecisiveness likely.

Though they seek harmony in relationships, they are repulsed by bad manners. Their speech may be slow, and their concentration not very strong. They tend to avoid controversy in order to keep the peace. Still, they typically have lots of charm and an easygoing attitude that makes them peaceful. Studying does not come easily or naturally, and they need to make up for that with effort.

Mercury here adds hastiness and a sense of urgency to a Virgo's nervous mind, and tensions are soothed here. His or her attitude will be calm, with less worry, but some critical tendency will be evident. A Libra can become even more indecisive and lazy, and needs more encouragement from parents and friends to counter these habits. Procrastination can become a problem. A Scorpio will be given a gentler edge, the ability to listen sympathetically to friends, greater flexibility, and less stubbornness. He or she will be a good communicator with fewer tendencies to brood.

Mercury in the Fourth House

Mercury in the Fourth House, ruled by Cancer and the moon, gives you more of an attachment to home and domestic matters. Family is very important to you, and you may find yourself overly worrying about relatives. Sometimes this placement reveals a constant need to change residence or home, or the interior of a house. You are most likely unable to be content in one place for very long, and an inner conflict may prevent you from feeling totally secure at home. This is especially true if the sun and moon are in negative aspect to each other, indicating inner discontent.

Your mother has had a great intellectual influence on you, and you may be interested in doing your own research into the history of your family genealogy. You probably work outside the home, and your parents are most likely well educated. You may have a large library in your home, where you like to spend your time. This placement also shows an interest in the earth sciences or the environment, and you may find yourself worrying about the Green party or our earth's natural resources.

To an extreme, the restless Mercury coupled with Cancer's love for home could produce a homeless person, leading a nomadic life, roaming from place to place, perhaps living in a trailer. Or, you may be a businessperson constantly on the go, whether within your country or internationally. Whatever the case, there will be lots of intellectual activity and stimulation. You will find a way to stay connected to your family, and settle any disagreements through discussion.

Mercury here could produce someone who is high-strung, easily irritated, or even someone who tends to nag. Try to guard against worrying too much about your home or family. Find a hobby that relaxes you, that can prevent the moon from causing so much moodiness.

Mercury square Ascendant

You may experience some kind of mental block that prevents you from expressing yourself clearly in speech or writing. Continual problems in your personal life, and with the world, may make it difficult for you to communicate well with anyone. This has nothing to do with talent--it's just a matter of clearing up your emotions and your mind. You would benefit from some formal training in speech or writing through education or workshops. This could help you in your job, and might improve relationships with the most important people in your life.

Venus in Scorpio

The love and attraction of Venus coupled with Scorpio's steamy sexuality and passion is a heady mixture--sex is the keyword here. You likely have strong emotions and sexual desires, are passionate, jealous, secretive and sensual. You can be faithful and enduring, or lustful and demanding, but no matter what, you maintain your dignity and pride in all circumstances. If you are a woman, you will use your sex appeal to get your way and manipulate people. Love-hate relationships are common here, and once a romance is broken, it is never mended.

You have a need for a rewarding, harmonious, and loving relationship, yet can be jealous and resentful at times, with an inability to forgive and forget. Venus' energy will need some kind of outlet, and your romanticism can become disproportionate, showing negative escapism under stress. Venus is at her sexiest best here, and this is certain to cause rivalry and possessiveness. Love needs regeneration and reorientation in relationships, and your attraction to the opposite sex is often stormy until the lack of love is recognized and redeemed with something real.

You likely have a flair for business and investment, and may gain financially through inheritances, taxes, insurance, and the occult. Your friends may have mystical and occult talents. If you are a Virgo, a conflict can arise between your modesty and your sexual desires, which you may want to cover up. If you are a Libra, you have an air of romantic mystery--or femmes fatales--with Scorpio adding an intensity and sense of purpose to your personality. A Scorpio will have more romance added to his or her sex life, which can lead to obsession; a Sagittarius will have increased passion, and a need for independence clashing with intense feelings, with possibly a jealous streak. If you are a Capricorn, you will take your love life very seriously, with deep, intense, powerful feelings. Sometimes there is a conflict between emotion and the practical approach to life you so embrace.

Venus in Scorpio provides an all-consuming experience for you, a profound intensity of emotion, yet you can take your love higher to a spiritual level. Try to channel this energy into artwork, as you are likely to produce something original and compelling. Watch for a lucrative relationship through a business partner.

Venus in the Fifth House

Romance may be vitally important to you, and you add zest and color to your love life. You are likely talented in the performing arts, or you appreciate the arts very much. You are well liked, with a deep love of children, and a love of luxury, making you stylish and elegant. Though you have a tendency to put your loved one on a pedestal, this placement is known for happy love affairs, although pain is possible when things go wrong. You are probably very attractive, or attract people to you like a magnet.

You may have a fascination with financial risk-taking which can lead to disaster, especially with speculation and investments; try to control your gambling instincts. Skillful games, such as chess or bridge, can be played with talent and enjoyment. Your children may have unusual artistic or musical talent. You may gain through a romantic partner or offspring, and you may have a real fondness for beautiful animals.

Your undoing is your great love of pleasure; try to contain it. Channel your creative ability with discipline so that you can truly express yourself; this will bring you happiness. It will also bring you successful love affairs, and gain through speculation. You can be of great service to teenagers or young people in their twenties.

Venus conjunct Saturn

This is an excellent aspect for artists, as Saturn gives structure to creative expression in both music and art. You can be practical, with a strong sense of justice, harmony and fair play. In addition, you take romantic relationships very seriously. You don't love easily, but once your heart is won, you are loyal forever. Divorce is rare here. Tradition compels you to stay in a relationship, unfortunately even long after it is over.

Some astrologers believe the combination of these two planets causes an inhibition of the emotions, and brings sorrow through a lack of love. You may be selfish, or may attract selfish people and suffer as a result. This could also result in being stingy and cold-natured. There is a need to learn sacrifice, to willingly and cheerfully give up the Self, and to break up the separateness and hardness of the ego in order to understand compassion and giving, and thus true love. At its worst, you could be a stern disciplinarian with a need to cultivate generosity.

Venus trine Ascendant

This aspect gives you physical beauty, charm, grace and harmony. You are probably popular and have had a good marriage. Your outer attractiveness is enhanced by your inner charm, especially if you are a woman. You probably are gifted in the arts, especially musically.

Mars in Libra

Mars here gives you direct energy, which you use to help balance the forces around you. Those forces are likely to be found socially, among the people you are with. The Libran influence makes you charming, witty, socially pleasing to be with; you have no desire to rock the boat, and will seek peace if it can be found. You want harmony, whether it seems idealistic or not, and you are strongly influenced by the people around you.

As a result, this placement may make you appear to fluctuate or to be indecisive as you find it difficult to take a stand on an issue that may seem unpleasant. Sexually, you may be bold and sensuous, and a lot of your time may be spent pleasing your partner. Still, you are more than likely to be sought after rather than the aggressor. You likely are relaxed and at times may be languid, due to Libra's influence, but also you will work hard to find a partner and work even harder once in a relationship. You are also strongly influenced by beauty and aesthetics, and you shun anything repugnant or violent.

You like to put your energies into maintaining a sense of democracy or fairness in your environment. If someone is being treated unfairly, you feel it is your duty to speak up. Unfortunately, you are not always as strong as you would like to be in terms of maintaining your sense of justice. You have the right idea, but you come up against walls because you feel a desire to please people at whatever cost. This causes you to go against the grain of your true beliefs at times. You may even appear lazy or noncommittal, though inside you may have a conflict.

You may have a unique artistic gift and the ability to express yourself with balance and taste. Try to cultivate this talent and use it to your advantage when expressing your views on justice.

Mars in the Fourth House

Because the Fourth House focus is on the home and domestic life, Mars here gives you an inborn vitality and energy that is spent on your home life. You may like to redecorate often, or are a do-it-yourself carpenter or handyman. You are likely highly protective of your home and family, but be careful of any tension or unrest that could make you pushy or domineering at home. You need to learn to keep your work at work, as any displaced anger could be taken home and misspent on your family members.

The problem with Mars placed in the Fourth House is that many times this person has feelings or energies hidden from view, which could turn into buried aggressiveness or anger. These negative or dark forces need to be brought to the surface, analyzed, transformed, and turned into something positive. The person who does this will truly be in touch with his personality, and can smile comfortably at Socrates's words of wisdom, "Know thyself well." To do this, you may want to spend time in physical pursuits such as gardening, kick boxing or jogging which may help release any long-buried tension.

Some people with this placement have had a domineering mother, or one who had to assume the role of both parents since the father was missing. The mother may have been tomboyish and acted like a father. Other astrologers believe Mars here may be experienced as a father figure who was absent, but yet whose presence was felt as powerful or masterly, or pushy and argumentative. A person may even have had to undergo some kind of battle with this father figure in order to release his own Martian energy. This makes him or her a survivor, who can find strength by digging within.

The best advice for people with this placement is to overcome any desire to quarrel at home. Even if you don't think you are quarrelsome, it may be a hidden force in your unconscious. Try to be peaceful and provide a calm home. Use your restless spirit to brighten up, clean or repair the home. Spend your energy on your family--treat them to picnics, dinner, and special events. You may even use your Martian competitive spirit by fostering a healthy independence and assertiveness in your kids. Watch for fires and accidents in your home. Any negative energy from Mars here may even denote some kind of physical or sexual abuse as a child, and may cause some kind of hostility or aggression towards your parents. If you have experienced violence in your home, you may want to see a professional counselor to discuss some ways to overcome any fear or anger you may have and to lead a healthy life.

Jupiter in Leo

The exuberance and showiness of Leo is coupled with the good luck and expansiveness of Jupiter, and you project an outer persona of vitality, drama and persuasiveness, while relying on an inner sense of confidence and trust in yourself. You seek to grow through your creative efforts, and you likely have real talent in one of the arts, such as acting, writing, painting or some other type of expression. You thrive on the warm encouragement--sometimes idolatry--from other people. Since all Leos need a stage and an audience, Jupiter here gives you even more public appeal, more grandeur and extravagance, but also more boastfulness and lusting for power. Should you choose to use this force, you will shine; if it is suppressed, you will be unhappy, stuck in the lowest rung of the corporate ladder and blaming others for your misery.

Jupiter gives you personal charm, and you often benefit from powerful friends who are willing to do many things for you. Try to guard against excessive pride or egotism, as this can be a weakness and get in the way of your belief in a Higher Power. You need to be recognized and rewarded, but don't try to force others to do this. Other people need this also, and Jupiter here gives you the intuitive ability to recognize people's desire for attention.

You are a forceful person who has an innate faith in life; you are also a natural leader and a generous person. Life to you is a drama, and Jupiter gives you the fortitude and blessing of a good role. Try to act out your character without placing too much importance on yourself.

Jupiter in the Second House

Your inner optimism and confidence attract resources easily, and you are likely successful and seek many opportunities for wealth. You are capable of turning anything into a business opportunity, but you may have to guard against extravagance or overspending. You are generous and like to help others in need, but watch that you don't incur huge debts or overinvest your wealth in a spree of blind optimism. There is a danger of gambling here, too, as you can get carried away in the moment. Though you seek money as a means of fulfillment, you may also seek happiness through other means: education, religious beliefs or knowledge. The key word for the Second House is security, and whatever it means to you, that is what you will go after.

You may even attach religious significance to money, preferring to think of it as a symbol of worth or value. How does money relate to things like worldly wisdom, education, philosophy, or religion, you may ask? You may be in conflict with your acquisitive instinct, choosing to spread your money out and spend it quickly and generously to those in need, or to spend money on projects which will help you gain a better understanding of the world. Money may be earned through the traditional Jupiter fields of teaching, travel, law, trade, psychology, publishing or religion.

Overall, this placement reveals an urge to make money, and confidence in taking financial risks. If Jupiter has any negative energy from other planets, you may have faulty judgment and make bad decisions regarding money. It is likely you are generous to your spouse, spending money on lavish gifts and making the home more comfortable. However, there may be a tendency to buy affection and love, and always it will be a temptation to spend more than you have.

Jupiter conjunct Pluto

This is a powerful aspect, and can work for or against you, depending on how you use the energies here. Do you seek to achieve your goals to benefit not only you but others as well, or are you a power monger? There is no doubt that you have the intense ability to concentrate and a strong determination to reach your goals, and are a natural leader. You have an insatiable desire to understand as much of the infinite as possible--indeed you see the truth that runs through all religions, and may have much spiritual ambition. You are likely sensitive, and if Venus is in the picture, you can gain financially from this aspect as well.

These planets go well together and can give you great popularity and recognition. Although you may have the tendency to be domineering at times, you also have the ability to break with the past and start anew. If you are self-aware, you are likely involved in some kind of yoga, meditation or spiritual healing.

Jupiter sextile Neptune

This aspect gives great imagination, but you may lack common sense. Guard against being gushy or overly sentimental. A strong mystical side will get you in touch with your dreams, visions, or psychic experiences, and you probably have some attachment to the sea or other body of water. You can inspire others, and are in tune with the 'collective unconscious.' Your inner and outer selves are in harmony and follow your intuitive voice.

Saturn in Scorpio

The raw, primitive emotions of Scorpio combined with Saturn's cautious, disciplined nature leave you with the yearning to express your intensity, and the uncanny ability to hold back when necessary. Though you are strong emotionally, you can also be fragile, and it may cause you pain to be brought under control. You are tough, very resourceful, and handle problems in an intense, secretive way--which may cause problems for others around you, who may suspect something's up. You may need to cultivate a more open attitude about your actions to alleviate any difficulties, and to garner that most precious commodity: trust.

Your biggest need is to find an outlet for your emotional flow, because if you don't you can become blocked, which can lead to numbness, an inability to reach goals, form intimacy with others, or reach any real happiness in life. Don't be afraid to express your deepest emotions, but practice by yourself first. It may be difficult for you to do this, but you need to deal with any inhibition in order to get on with life's biggest problems and hurdles. Get out a piece of paper--draw your way through your feelings--or grab a punching bag and punch or kick out your anger. Either way, you can unleash Scorpio's deepest passions and feel the regenerative energy of transformation as it takes place.

This placement often makes people very ambitious, with a strong desire to have authority or power; this is fine, as long as you attain it through honest and fair means. This strong lust for power also makes you good at dealing with other people's money, such as business, finance, taxes, insurance, and property affairs. You can develop excellent and shrewd business sense, and can do well in big business or the international money scene. You may become obsessive at times, but are a very hard worker, and it is almost essential for you to become emotionally involved in your work.

Your sex life is complex--you may be inhibited, impotent, promiscuous, or generally dissatisfied because of an inner authoritative voice that is very jealous or critical of your partner. You probably have an offbeat sense of humor, and can liven up a party despite Saturn's typical cautious and dour disposition. Keep your energy and emotions flowing in a positive direction and you could become quite spiritual, as people with this placement can have strong psychic ability or interest in occult matters. Remember that though you desire things or people, your emotions must be brought under control, and that this process may cause pain, but is regenerative and will bring you much new life and renewal. Pain is said to be a teacher that brings you renewal and purifies the spirit. Your character will be strengthened with this process.

Saturn in the Fifth House

Saturn's sobering influence here gives you an extremely serious attitude to Fifth House affairs, normally ruled by Leo, the playful, creative, dramatic Lion that likes to dominate and dance his way into the spotlight of most situations. Though you may crave creativity, this urge may be suppressed or denied out of a fear that you aren't good enough or that your talents don't measure up to some kind of expectation. If this is the case, try to exercise the positive traits of Saturn here: structure, hard work, diligence and responsibility, for it is through these traits that you can indeed rescue your buried creative drive and bring it out where it deserves to be--for others to see and participate in. Though it will be slow to develop, your desire to create something will be very strong and powerful, and you will likely want to use natural materials to complete whatever project you may envision.

Saturn could also inhibit your approach to love here, and you may be considered cold or unloving, and experience some kind of disappointment or inhibition in romance. You may prefer romances with older partners, and may experience only a few relationships before making a total commitment to a partner. You may also be blocked in the area of sex, and may become impotent or frigid due to emotional blocks, especially if other planets in your chart negatively influence Saturn. You may have experienced a very dominating father who inhibited you as a child.

In terms of children this placement traditionally means bad luck--some kind of unhappiness, infertility, painful separation, or lack of understanding of their basic needs. When you learn Saturn's lessons of patience by teaching and working with young people, you can rise above these shortcomings, although some astrologers advise people with Saturn in the Fifth House not to adopt as it may bring more sorrow than joy. Women may have difficulty giving birth here, or they may be limited in terms of the number of children they can have, or at its extreme this placement could mean stillbirth, miscarriage or termination of pregnancy. If you are a parent, guard against being too ambitious for your children, and spending too much time and money on what you feel is best for them. This "mini-me" syndrome--where you try to form your children into a clone of yourself--will only form rebellion on their part. On the positive side, once people here can learn to harness the creative energy of the Fifth House they usually become responsible and committed parents.

Your biggest conflict is that you take a far too serious approach to playful things, and you find it hard to lighten up or flirt with anything. Again, your biggest resource is to channel the positive disciplined energy of Saturn into hard work and structure; if you do this, you could become a talented artist, entertainer, business person working with stocks and investments, educator, or sometimes a politician or manager.

Saturn trine Ascendant

This aspect makes you dignified, conservative and trustworthy. You rarely act impulsively. If you do marry you will likely do it later, and the partnership will be stable and benefit you in the long run. You likely impress everyone you meet.

Capricorn ruling the Seventh House

With Capricorn on the cusp of the house of partnerships, you may have difficulty in finding and maintaining a long-term relationship. Although you may marry late in life, or your marriage may be delayed for some reason, it will likely bring great happiness. You seek cooperation in a stable relationship, although you yourself may be moody and self-centered at times. You don't like to be restricted or fenced in, but you must learn to give your partner freedom also and to learn to let go of any possessive feelings. Watch that you don't attract partners who have negative qualities such as laziness, instability, fluctuating emotions, self-indulgence, etc. There must be responsibility on both sides of the relationship. You probably have a good sense of humor, and enjoy being at home, cooking and entertaining at times.

Uranus in Leo

The planet Uranus spends a total of seven years in each sign, and hence has more of a generational influence on you rather than a personal influence. People who were born with Uranus in Leo between the years of 1956-1962, like you, should exhibit some similar characteristics, such as strong willpower, enthusiastic creativity, a dislike of conformity, and a desire to set their own rules. They can also be extremely stubborn or difficult to get along with, but this of course is only if you rub the Lion the wrong way. Leo means love, and this sign mixed with the highly individualistic Uranus means originality, eccentricity, and a spirited person who wants no interference and who wants to be his own boss. These people have lots of vitality, forcefulness, energy, industriousness, and can be very rebellious. They are also noted for their many love affairs, for they seek freedom and independence through love, or through art. As a result, they can be egotistical, but approach life with ardor and gusto. Sometimes there may be a liking for power and a desire to influence people, which needs to be expressed. Examples of this are Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Richard Nixon, and John F. Kennedy.

Uranus in the First House

Whatever your Ascendant sign, Uranus here will give you a fierce amount of independence, bravado, strong convictions, and original thinking that can even border on brilliance at times. Still, this placement brings unpredictable behavior, emotional tension, and sudden, drastic changes that can be either good or bad, depending on how other planets affect Uranus in your chart. You may enjoy working with large groups of people, but your absolute need for freedom may present a conflict. You may need to express your highly original theories and ideas, and while others may consider you eccentric or unconventional, they will listen in rapt attention to your charismatic, rebellious spirit. You demand their attention because you are probably a leader, are blunt with your opinions, yet you are not a conformist. You really don't care what they think of you.

You have your own code of ethics, and follow your own intuition, which can be good or bad. This placement likely makes you restless, and you may be a loner even though you work with people. You may feel isolated. You tend to go against the flow, and need to stop fighting the status quo, which you secretly perceive as threatening your personal freedom. You may be attracted to science, the occult, electronic gadgets, or anything related to computers. You may also have psychic talent. You enjoy being impossible to categorize, like a butterfly flitting in and out of the trees.

Uranus square Neptune

This aspect confers psychic and intuitive ability, but guard against using this power selfishly or solely for yourself or it can become "black magic." Aim higher and use your gifts to serve others. You may be set in your ways, or easy to upset emotionally. Remember that the dark occultist uses his power to bring about his own downfall. The White Magician taps into the collective unconsciousness and is spiritually aware.

Neptune in Libra

Because the planet Neptune spends about 14 years in each sign, its influence on each individual is felt more as a 'generational' influence here rather than as a personal effect. In other words, this mystical planet is said to affect trends in the collective unconscious and spirituality in the charts of peers who have this planet placed in a given sign. For people born with Neptune in Libra (1943-1957), like you, the effects of this planet are generally said to produce socially responsible individuals who are blessed with artistic talents, a compassionate nature, and a creative imagination that enjoys friendships and especially partnerships such as marriage. The spirit of Libra finds its fulfillment through beauty and harmony, and coupled with Neptune, this placement is a dreamy one of idealism, imagination, inner consciousness and an intuitive responsiveness to art and music, which changed form drastically during this time. This was the birth of the flower power generation of the late sixties and early '70s, and produced the hippies--people full of harmony, peace and love, yet also impractical wisdom and self-deceptive illusions. This generation also influenced the giant shifts in terms of marriage, divorce, and attitudes towards partnerships in general.

Neptune in the Fourth House

Mystical Neptune coupled with intuitive Cancer's house gives you almost a psychic connection to the home and family. You may have idealized your parents as a child and hold emotional bonds with them that are spiritual in nature. On the other hand, this placement indicates there may be a skeleton somewhere in the family closet that doesn't 'come clean' until later on in your life. Indeed, you may be withdrawn in the latter part of your life in a conscious decision; you may enjoy being alone and find solace and peace through meditation.

Probably one parent held an unusually strong influence on you, so subtle and powerful that you find it difficult to separate from that role model; indeed, that parent may have been a magical person who was 'psychic' in her own right. You may have inherited that gift. Your strong emotional ties with the home will carry on into adulthood, unless Neptune has any negative energy from other planets, in which case you may find it difficult to find a real home and may frequently move, experience many changes of residence or some kind of domestic trauma. If that is the case, you could be prone to some kind of nervous disorder later on in life. Though you sacrifice much for the sake of a home, if your life is unsettled there, you will never be happy. Therefore you may have to delve deeply into your past to understand the source of your present unhappiness. Your home life will remain chaotic and undisciplined until you address your uneasiness.

You likely enjoy being near water, whether travelling by boat or living by the sea. Remember that you may have to learn right from wrong the hard way, but when you do, your peace will last a lifetime.

Neptune sextile Pluto

This aspect suggests that justice is very important to you. People born with this placement have worked to achieve justice in courts, for decent wages, fair prices, job opportunities, unemployment compensation, welfare grants, pension plans, and job training for all people. Are you a part of these liberators who will fight for anything that dehumanizes or oppresses people? People here have a deeply ingrained spiritual consciousness. Learn to use it.

Pluto in Leo

Pluto is a mystery to many, and has a subtle, complex and deep influence on individuals. Astrologers are still trying to understand it today. Discovered in the 1930s, this planet has more of a collective effect on us rather than a personal one when travelling through the signs. It represents a form of extremely concentrated power, like a laser beam of light that can cut through the darkest storm. Unfortunately, it also has a dark side when used the wrong way to manipulate or control the masses. It can be a source of healing or a source of destruction, depending on how we tap into its energy, and its transcendental power is usually hidden in some way--perhaps deep in our psyche.

Pluto takes anywhere from 12 to 30 years to travel through each sign in the zodiac, thus affecting civilizations and generations rather than just individuals. It affected you because it was travelling through the constellation of Leo (1939-1957) when you were born, thus beginning an authoritarian era when leaders and dictators needed to have control over others--Hitler, Mussolini, Hirohito and FDR. For many countries, manipulation and ruthlessness dominated, until World War II ended in 1945. Pluto contributed to the rebuilding of Europe at the Yalta Conference, 1951-57, and also resurrected peace with the United Nations and the development of technology.

Parents born during this time probably were strong-willed and bore equally strong-willed children, though there may have been a tendency to dominate offspring or get into unnecessary power struggles with them. Though Pluto here may add a power complex to business dealings, it also puts emphasis on leisure, entertainment, adventurousness, and the baby boomers' tendency to 'show off' in their yuppie soul quest for security and style.

Pluto in the Second House

Because Pluto's position within the solar system is different from all other planets--it is farther away and has a different orbiting pattern--astrologers tend to view it as an unconventional planet, with invisible almost "underground" energy that can emit subterranean forces which need to be channeled and controlled to be used effectively. It is said that the house in which Pluto is found can be a source of difficulty if that energy is blocked in some way, causing problems that need to be overcome or purged in order to get on with life. On the other hand, Pluto's placement in a house can represent the highest energy level an individual can achieve in terms of destiny, as well as his or her relationship to a 'group consciousness' or life attunement. The planet can reveal the heights or lowest depths a person can reach, and can also determine how an individual uses or is used by its powerful energy.

Pluto placed in the Second House means money and the things it can buy will be very important to you. You may have to confront your appetites and control them, as you could become obsessed with your possessions or with creating wealth. You likely have excellent business ability, and perhaps have started or have dreams of starting some kind of business from scratch, whether it be a small hobby or a major enterprise. Pluto gives you great powers of concentration, determination and the will to succeed, and you will get a lot of satisfaction out of buying and collecting possessions, especially if Cancer is strong in your chart. You may gain from some kind of risky business deal or through inheritance; however, if Pluto has any negative energy from other planets, you could lose money this way as well.

Your biggest challenge here is not to allow money or material goods to assume life-like importance, or to become an end in itself. This position can bring great wealth, but your money could vanish just as quickly. Guard against risky behaviors associated with money, such as gambling or speculation. Use your good judgment, energy and patience to find financial success, and avoid treating others as possessions. Above all, Pluto in the house of values asks that you don't force your values upon others with your powerful drive and ambition to get money at whatever costs. Don't let any greedy or selfish thoughts gain control, which could cause you to lose friends.

Pluto here also enhances the sex life and sensual expression, making you a good lover. Your emotional life will also be intense, and you need an outlet to express you raw, primitive feelings.

Elements

In your chart, we find that the WATER element dominates.

Water

Everyone has a certain amount of energy or life flow, which when manifested in an astrological birth chart can be seen as predominantly one of four elements: air, fire, earth or water. The ancient Greeks believed these four ingredients made up all of matter, and many other cultures and mythologies have also developed a reality based upon this belief. Though nowadays we tend to shy away from such simplicities and instead marvel in our scientific and technological miracles, you will undoubtedly find that one of these qualities make up your personality, your way of being, and your most natural expression in the world.

In your chart we find the element water to dominate, which means more planets are found in water signs or water houses, especially important planets such as the sun, the moon, the personal planets, and the ascendant. This means that you are motivated mostly by deep yearnings, by emotions, by unseen psychic nuances, and by feelings. Having a lot of water in your chart gives you the ability to get in touch with your own feelings, and at the same time, gives you an added capacity to experience and express true empathy and compassion towards others. Thus, you will find many people in the healing or psychic professions with a water connection in their charts. Water symbolizes the cooling, instinctual response and the sensitive nature a friend might show someone who is troubled over a broken heart. On a deeper level, it may reveal an intense yearning or compelling desire towards spirituality, love, or some other noble truth or virtue. Many times this "watery" feeling manifests itself unconsciously, where the individual is unaware of the power that really motivates him or her. The task for a person who has much of the water element in a chart is to get in tune with the deeper dimensions of life, and to channel his or her intuition into a positive direction that can help others, especially through empathy and psychic response. If you are not aware of your own feelings, however, it becomes virtually impossible to tap into a higher consciousness or to help others, and it is easier to become prey to irrational fears and compulsions. Watery people are happiest when their fluid is channeled and "given form" by someone else, especially by earth signs. They are repelled by the bawdy, burning fire signs. Watery people are secretive, contained, even if they may have storms brewing inside, which can lead to much emotional instability. Remember that water has much force and penetrating power if focused and channeled correctly. It symbolizes gaining consciousness slowly, and provides a deep stillness and reflection for others to draw guidance from.

The second most frequent element found in your chart is the FIRE element. This element will also shape who you are, although its influence is not as strong as your primary element.

Fire

Everyone has a certain amount of energy or life flow, which when manifested in your astrological birth chart can be seen as predominantly one of four elements: air, fire, earth or water. The ancient Greeks believed these four ingredients made up all of matter, and many other cultures and mythologies have also developed a reality based upon this belief. Though nowadays we tend to shy away from such simplicities and instead marvel in our scientific and technological miracles, you will undoubtedly find that one of these qualities make up your personality, your way of being, and your most natural expression in the world.

In your chart we find the element fire to dominate, which means more planets are found in fire signs or fire houses, especially important planets such as the sun, the moon, the personal planets, and the ascendant. This hot, radiant energy gives you sunbeams of life, and you typically enjoy direct action, lots of physical exercise, busy movement, and ascertive expression and enthusiasm whenever possible. Though you may need water and earth to sustain you, and a breeze to fan your flames, it is from the light of the sun that you gather all your warmth and energy, giving it to others in a powerful burst of inspiration and dynamic rays that can even be overpowering if not channelled properly. You may insist on getting your view across, and impatience and insensitivity are not uncommon with fire types. You are generally very strong, high spirited, high-strung, but needing discipline and an audience in which to funnel your source of wisdom. Don't rush into things too quickly. People with much fire in their charts tend to get along well other fire signs, or with air signs, such as Aquarius, Gemini or Libra, who can stimulate them into action and get them to respond to problems with intensity. You probably need to learn to think slowly before jumping head or heart first into any plan, although you are likely self-motivated and a real go-getter. You may be an entrepreneur, constantly starting new projects with courage and energy. The ego is strong here, shouting out "I am here!", and seeking affirmation to all who will listen. People may not answer, but they see the light that you bring.

Lack of Earth

As human beings we all exude a certain amount of energy, which in the birth chart is symbolized by four elements: earth, air, water and fire. Two of these elements, fire and air, and representative of the Chinese principle of Yang and usually are more dynamic, active, self-expresive, and can always be seen in social interaction, verbal expression, and physical activity. The other two, water and earth, represent the Chinese principle of Yin and show the passive, receptive qualities of life, often unconsciously and instinctively. These types of people live more within themselves and don't show much action without thinking about it first, and without using a lot of caution and intensity.

Some people actually show a lack of an element, in which case there is a side to their personality which is undeveloped, or something which they are not consciously in contact with and which needs to be cultivated in order to achieve a fully developed and well-rounded life. In your chart, there is a lack of the earth element, which means you feel uncomfortable just living here in the mundane world, and are not naturally attuned to the limitations of the body, the earth, or the "material plane" you see around you. To others you may seem "spaced out," but that's probably because your head is full of airy ideas and inspirations, or watery imaginings, truths and feelings--you don't have time for all this down-to-earth reality stuff! Practical is not a favorite word in your vocabulary, and sometimes you may have to scrape and scrouge to get all the basics--food, shelter, money--just to get by because you forget you have to do this in the real world, and they seem of secondary importance to you anyway. You may even rebel against all these seemingly unfair demands on you, only to find you don't really belong anywhere, and you may have trouble fitting in. It is likely you will find more fulfillment going on a spiritual quest, transcending the limitations of this earthly plane, pursuing your gifted imagination, psyche or mind and following it to its end--whether it be art, beauty, music, religion, or some other worldly pursuit. Just don't forget to eat, feed your family and sleep while you are on your journey! The biggest lesson here is to learn to keep at least one foot planted on the ground, or to realize that those around you--especially those with earth signs--can help you find your way in the world as you look heavenward. Also, a strong Saturn in your chart can help discipline any wild urgings.