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Michael BrownAstrological Profile for by Michael Erlewine

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Index

1 Introduction2 Chart Data3 Overview4 Planets5 Houses6 Elemental Balances7 Burn Rate8 Challenges & Abilities9 Life Landscapes

10 Major Transits

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Astrology is as old as measured time. Although there are many different approaches to astrology, allastrologers appear united in the idea that there is a connection between the heavens and the Earth -- theyshare one common space. For centuries there has been a misunderstanding concerning the nature ofastrology to the effect that the heavens somehow "influence" events here on Earth. This theory of celestialinfluence has penetrated into the modern world until today it is the main concept or idea of astrologysupported by the public -- the lay astrological audience.

Professional astrologers do not hold with theories of celestial influence. Instead, the modern astrologerconceives of the heavens and Earth as united, interpenetrating, and sharing a common space and time. Thegreat cosmic or celestial events happening around and beyond the Earth (eclipses, lineups, and so on) arenot seen as CAUSING events to occur on Earth, but as great signatures of events ALSO happening here onEarth. In other words, there is no "cause" in the heavens followed by an "effect" here on Earth. Instead, bothplanetary and earthly events happen simultaneously and are mutually reflective. Neither is the cause of theother; both are the product of the moment, one acted out in the heavens above, the other here on the Earthbelow.While astrologers don't feel that heavenly events are the cause of events here on Earth, they do feel thatspecific heavenly events are enacted here on the Earth too -- at the same moment. In other words, there isonly one grand "play." The great drama enacted in the sky is also acted out (in exact detail) here on Earth inthe same instant. Another way to say this is that the Earth is part of the cosmos and shares in that cosmicmoment. Scientists have been discovering (for example) that sunspots, solar flares, and solar activity have avery definite (and almost immediate) effect here on Earth. Astrologers tend to feel that all major cosmicevents such as eclipses are interactive; they represent an activity also taking place within us and ourconsciousness.In summary, astrology is a study of heavenly cycles and cosmic events as they are reflected in our earthlyenvironment and vice- versa -- a vast cosmic clock. Astrologers find the cosmic patterns revealed in therhythmic motions of the planets a great help in shedding light on the seeming helter-skelter of everyday life.Astrologers may have their heads in the heavens, but only to better guide their feet here on Earth.

We hope you enjoy your Astro*Talk profile. It has been calculated using sophisticated astronomical formulaeto ensure high accuracy. On the next page you will find a list of the zodiac positions of your natal planetsalong with the house cusps for your birth moment.

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Your StarType: The Lover

Marching to a different drummer, you've heard the phrase. Well, that fits Michaeland this StarType to a 'tee'. Here we have extra-ordinary intellect, a real talent forsizing up a situation at a glance. There is only one caveat and that is that healways has an alternate view of almost everything, not that this is in any way adefect. He is usually spot on with his observations, but, again, always coming froma new or alternate way of looking at things - the master of left field.

Michael's mind is all encompassing and his opinion is considered essential, albeitunique.

Your Rising Sign: Scorpio

First let's take a quick look at your ascendant, or rising sign. Astrologers want toknow what zodiac sign is rising at birth, since this gives a picture of the way youappear or come across to others.

You appear intense and passionate and probably tend to gravitate to positions ofpower and control. You come across as somewhat secretive, penetrating, and at alltimes very sensitive. You can get to the heart of things.\par

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The Lights: The Sun and Moon

At the time of our birth, the planets (through their configurations and relationships) tell us something abouthow things were when we were born. Each planet points to special qualities within us. Yet, of all the planets,the two most important planets to astrologers are the "lights," the Sun and the Moon. From where we standhere on Earth, the great shining Sun by day and the reflecting Moon at night are our constant companions.They have much to tell us as to where we have been and where we are headed.

The Sun: Your Self and FutureFrom the Sun comes light, that which draws us into life. The Sun represents all thechanges we have not yet taken, that part of us that we have not yet experiencedbut are headed toward. The Sun represents our identity, or self, in that it is towardthese that we are moving and developing. Thus, it also represents that which wewill become: older people, authorities -- those we look toward, or up to. Ouressence, or future. Teachers, gurus, and older (more experienced) people arerepresented by the Sun. The Sun is "hot stuff," those further up the road of lifeexperience.

The Sun

You are nothing if not compassionate. Interested in serving others, you worry abouttheir welfare. You like to take care of everything, and are always redeeming,salvaging, and restoring. You believe in conservation in all things. You find yourselfthrough response and service to others, to life.

Sun in Virgo

Being successful in life is easy, for you have a built-in sense of how to approachand unravel even the most difficult problems. You have an instinct for justice andthe law, and you always know how to approach a problem from just the right angle.This ability makes you a natural counselor or guide for others, in particularregarding vocational matters. Working with and helping older persons is alsosuggested.

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Responsibilities are easy for you, and you tend to pile on tasks, one after another.You work very hard, with a gritty resolve, and can accomplish much. It takes a lotto overload your willingness to take charge and help out. Organizational skills aregood, and a career in one of the physical sciences is quite possible. You find iteasy to work with those in authority or those who are more experienced thanyourself.

Sun Trine Saturn

The Moon: The Support SystemHere is information about the kind of environment we create around us, our supportsystem. It is not only the surroundings that we set up today, but the Moon alsorepresents our past, the particular history and social background out of which wegrew. Aside from our social background, the Moon governs all of the old habits thatwe have grown beyond. We tend to look down on, or back on, our Moon. Itrepresents those experiences out of which we have come, all those younger soulswho are unconscious, or "sub" conscious to our own level. This is why it is said thatthe Moon is a mystery planet, for it is both our parent and our child: our parent inthat out of it we were born, our child in that we can't but respond to others who arenow living as we once did.

The Moon

Yours is a passionate life. Intense feelings and strong attachments make for hottimes, and you are fiercely loyal, if not sometimes possessive. Secretive, you arenot at all superficial but always get to the heart of things. This is good for businessand politics. You have a sense for power, wealth, and passion.

Moon in Scorpio

You are very fortunate in being able to grow and progress throughout your lifewithout major difficulties. You can always find the resources you require at handplus the necessary instruction in how to use them. An inner vision, coupled with theability to see the "Big" picture, often finds you working as a go-between with others.You could even have a special gift for spanning the generation gap, bringing olderand younger spirits together. A love of animals, children, older people, and theneedy and downtrodden in general, is a lifelong trait.

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You don't appreciate emotion and sentiment, in particular when in a group. Despitethe above, you may feel that your feelings go unappreciated. Your disdain fordemonstrations of affection may find you unable to appreciate or show love tosomeone who supports and provides for you. Your system of values tends to goagainst group norms, and may, at times, irritate others. Tradition, the past, andhistory in general have little to offer you.

Moon Square Venus

You have a knack for always finding assistance in whatever career moves youdecide to make. In fact, your ability to rally support makes a public career of onekind or another quite probable. Success is indicated in education, politics, or thelaw. You know how to attack and solve problems, whether personal or public.Chances are, your social skills mean that you are popular with almost everyone.

Moon Sextile Jupiter

Your sense of responsibility is so well developed that you always end up managingany situation you become involved in. You are disciplined, work hard, and are goodat getting others to work with and for you. Perhaps a little too serious and frugal,you enjoy getting along on less. Essentials are what count. You like to keep toyourself and tend to avoid too much socializing. Others may prefer keeping somedistance too.

Moon Sextile Saturn

Your insistence on being different and the general nonconformity you display oftenresult in your being cut off from those who would otherwise support you. Youindulge your cravings for independence, which often creates a lot of emotionaltension. Autonomy at the expense of your home and surroundings is nothing newfor you. Your attempts to be different often end up in hurt feelings, yours and thoseof someone who would care for you.

Moon Square Uranus


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The Inner Planets: Mercury and Venus

The planets Mercury and Venus have more to do with our internal and personal life than with life outside us.These inner planets are located between the orbit of the Earth and the Sun. We can look to qualities that areinside us. Venus indicates how we appreciate and measure our experience, how we value life. Mercury tellsus something about how our mind works, how we think and communicate -- our intrinsic brightness.

Mercury: The Mind and CommunicationMercury is the light in our eyes, the ever-changing consciousness within us thatmoves from idea to idea. Thus Mercury has always represented thoughts, ideas,and the mental process in general. It governs not only ideas, but communications,too. Communications -- by phone, letter, spoken, or however -- are ruled byMercury. Also thoughts, connections, phone wires, and everything that connectsand conveys -- even conversations.

Mercury

Yours is a reflective mind, a mirror for others. You are equality-minded and easy totalk with -- a great mediator or negotiator. You find it easy to accept the ideas andthoughts of others and to hear them out. You are good at relations (politics,diplomacy, sales), not to mention considerate, helpful, and courteous. Calm.

Mercury in Libra

You like to work with words and ideas and have a natural appreciation for anythingthat is literary or artistic. Your sense of discernment when it comes to matters ofliterary and intellectual taste is very refined. You could write poetry or prose, andyou put a very high value on the written word. You enjoy nothing more than a goodconversation and may be very adept at speaking and communicating.

Mercury Sextile Venus

You are a very forceful speaker and communicate with great enthusiasm. Wordsjust flow out and are always followed by an emotional impact that brings themhome to your listeners. You have no trouble putting your feelings into words; infact, you may have to exercise some control over your tongue, for you are quick tosay things and everything you communicate packs a wallop. Things you say meana lot. You have a great mental drive and lavish great energy on mental pursuits ofall kinds. Ideas, words, books, and the like are pursued with great gusto.

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You have much trouble organizing your thoughts, and your lack of discipline is aconstant hassle to both you and others. Study and mental self-control are not yourcup of tea. You can say things that are simply impractical and have trouble limitingyourself to ideas that are down-to-earth, pragmatic. Some of your ideas are justplain irresponsible. Mental hassles can be a constant headache for you.

Mercury Square Saturn

Your mind is full of practical ideas, especially related to your job or skills. Alwayscoming up with new ideas to manage things better, make things work -- practicalthoughts.

Mercury Sextile Midheaven

Venus: Values and DiscriminationVenus rules our values and sense of appreciation. When we appraise or appreciatesomething, whether that be another person or a new car, this is Venus -- the senseof love and compassion we may feel. By the same token, this planet rulesenjoyment too. Whether it be self-appreciation or just plain old decadent self-enjoyment by having a good time, this is Venus. When we go shopping or are on aspending spree, it is Venus that allows us to appreciate and value all the goodthings of life.

Venus

Big heart, big love, you are seldom petty. Given to grand gestures and dramaticscenes, you love independence and greatness in all forms and are very regal. Youcan be generous to a fault. Children and animals are high on your list of priorities.Fervently loyal, you are courageous and demonstrative.

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You love to work with younger people and would make a superb teacher or coach.You appreciate a heart-felt approach and are an enthusiast if there ever was one.You understand and encourage emotions, feelings and creativity and find it easy towork in these areas. You value drive and the ability to get things done. Matters ofthe heart, marriage, and the like are areas where you can help others.

Venus Sextile Mars

You cherish whatever is different and out of the ordinary. The commonplace andthe humdrum are not for you. Your friends and surroundings -- everything aroundyou -- must be unconventional to the point of being controversial. You could careless what others think, and this independence is your passion. The way you showaffection may also be unusual, and your partners are certainly nonconformist. Youset a high value on being different.

Venus Conjunct Uranus

The External Planets: Mars, Jupiter, Saturn

The major planets outside the Earth's orbit (external to us) are Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. These are theplanets of the outer world -- life as we find it outside ourselves. Mars tells us something about the drive andenergy we have, Jupiter shows us how to best channel that energy, and Saturn decrees what sort of materialor territory we will be passing through. Again: Saturn tells us about the territory we will be going through,Jupiter the way or path through it, and Mars what kind of push or drive we can count on to keep going.

Mars: Drive and EmotionsMars is the planet of emotion and inner motivation or drive. When we search for themeaning of something, life or whatever, it is Mars that urges us on, keeps ussearching. Mars also drives us against things, too and sends us into war andcombat. The urgency of Mars, the search for meaning, is identical to the need forunion, yoga, and marriage. Mars is the planet of union, and marriage is the mostcommon form of yoga. When we have questions about the opposite sex, we arelooking at the planet Mars.

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You have an inner urge to be all things to all people and would rather bend thanargue or make an issue. You are a natural diplomat, always courteous andconcerned with the comfort and welfare of others. You stay in the background, butare able to manipulate and bring out cooperation in others every time.

Mars in Libra

You waste a lot of energy sailing into the wind and clashing against authority orreality for no good reason. You resent having to get serious, go to work, and takeon responsibilities. Your efforts tend to lack the determination and organizationnecessary for real accomplishment. Very little can be accomplished without somesort of discipline and training, and you resist these like the devil. You avoid work.

Mars Square Saturn

Jupiter: Career and Life PathJupiter is the planet of success and simple survival, the way we have to solve theproblems that confront us. Thus Jupiter has to do with the way in which we can besuccessful, our vocation. The Hindu word for Jupiter is Guru. Jupiter is the guruand guide, the way we go through life, our life path or vocation. Jupiter is themethod each of us has for dealing with the laws of life, our Saturn, or limitations.Jupiter is the light or path. Jupiter provides us with our sense of direction, the pathwe are on, the way we handle life. It affects how we approach life's problems. It hasalways been an indicator of how successful we may be, our vocation.

Jupiter

The perfect manager: conservative and professional in all things. Your career is all-important. A "doer," you are always practical. Never ruled by emotions, you arecool, capable, and competent. You are quick to get the outline or skeleton of aproject, to see how things work.

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Your are very "bearish" when it comes to security and seldom make a move thatdoes not strengthen your position. You pursue responsibilities the way otherspursue pleasure, and you even invite obligations. Career moves are always solid,based on sound principles, and may be tied in with the law or authorities -- all thatis solid and well-reasoned. You don't invest in anything that is not tried and tested.Truth, religion, and philosophy are subjects of great interest.

Jupiter Conjunct Saturn

Saturn: ResponsibilitiesThe process of finding out who we are (self-discovery) starts when we come togrips with whatever problems life presents to us and begin to get a handle on them.In other words, if we have not dealt with Saturn, or time (that is, if we don't havesome control of time), there is little opportunity for other questions. Saturn rules thelaws and limitations of this material world we all live in. Saturn indicates where weare bound to learn, the narrowness that makes our way felt, the walls that makehomes possible. Saturn holds us together as much as apart. Saturn is said to bethe great teacher, the planet that keeps us from getting carried away in onedirection or another. Although it always seeks to limit and determine any thought,word, or action, it also defines and clarifies. Saturn is called the prince of thematerial world.

Saturn

Organizational problems. You have a tendency to avoid taking charge orresponsibility and may need to accept a more disciplined and serious approach tolife. Learn to enjoy hard work. Persevere. Learn how to manage. You may feeluncomfortable when in the public eye.

Saturn in Capricorn

The Outer Planets

In the previous sections, we have dealt with planets that we can see with our naked eyes. In general, theseplanets refer to life as we know and live it and are the so-called historical or classic planets. Beyond these arethree planets that are not visible in the sky and which have cycles longer than the average human life span.Since they are beyond Saturn or time, astrologers call them the trans-personal or transcendental planets --the planets beyond the physical. One of the ways astrologers learn something about our life beyond time(eternal life) is through these three outer planets: Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. Here we find information onhow we discover ourselves (Uranus), how we understand and accept these discoveries (Neptune), and, intime, how we depend and identify with them (Pluto).


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Uranus: Break-Thrus & InsightsOur responsibilities can tend to weigh us down, and we each have our particularways of getting around (or breaking through) the mass of obstructions that tends tocongeal around us. The planet that has to do with how we get beyond thedifficulties and problems life presents us is Uranus. Here is the way insights cometo us, how we discover or come to know and understand ourselves. It has to dowith finding new uses for old things, and it rules inventions and sudden insights intoour life -- everything that is unusual, eccentric, and out of the ordinary. It is thereverse of the status quo and is always unconventional and heretical. Uranus is, inmany ways, the opposite, or undoing of Saturn.

Uranus

You have great insight into matters of personal freedom. You come up with brilliantways to express, emote or act things out. New methods of lovemaking, raising kids,caring for animals are yours. You are outspoken, very dramatic, impressive, and even regal. You relax with children, sports, acting, singing, and such. You reallylike yourself.

Uranus in Leo

Neptune: Ideals & ImaginationEven the most hard-nosed of us have moments of real understanding, when thingsare seen as linked together and one piece. We stop getting the idea in little flashesand just get the whole thing. It dawns on us. We each have our own way of lettinggo, having communion, and (as the poet wrote) letting "the dewdrop slip into theshining sea." These moments and this state of mind are, in fact, the source for allour imagination. There are many ways of seeing through the separateness in theworld to the unity behind it.

Neptune

Unafraid of the "dark" side of life, you are interested in esoteric religion, everythingmystical or occult, and so on. Sexuality and physical desires are encouraged andseen as spiritual. Money, power, and things of this world are O.K. too. The physicalis ideal. Possessions.

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You work with real imagination and understanding in areas of the mind that are themost personal or private -- depth psychology. You are like a midwife of the spirit,assisting at the birth of each individual going through a spiritual or re-birth process.You accept the natural process of birth, spiritual and physical, and have dedicatedyourself to helping it along. You would make a great teacher in these areas.

Neptune Sextile Pluto

You are an idealist when it comes to partners and relationships, always holding outfor what your imagination tells you could be. This could result in disappointmentwhen others fail to measure up to your expectations.

Neptune Square Midheaven

Pluto: Inner Change and GrowthPluto is the planet of profound change, starting deep within us and moving towardthe surface. It often touches upon the most sensitive psychological areas inside us.Once touched, we have no choice but to change and grow. The most sensitive ofexperiences, the times of greatest vulnerability, are times of complete identificationwith an experience, a person, or a thing. We know in these instants that we arelooking at our self, what we are. The most personal of experiences is one ofcomplete identification with a person, moment, or idea. Perhaps this is onlypossible for most of us when we look into our child's eyes, and then onlyinfrequently. Love is not the experience here, but total identification. This is verysensitive stuff. To touch upon this material is to go through deep inner change andtransformation -- inner alchemy. Identification and experiencing that life is our owncreation and that, in fact, you are I and I am you. This experience breaks us downand humbles. When we touch upon this experience, we cannot but die to what wehave been thinking and doing up to now. It reduces us to our most sensitivebecause -- in a flash -- we see or remember that it all is us, our life.

Pluto

You tend to be radical when it comes to self-analysis, which means health care,food, physical well-being, and so on. Serving and caring for yourself and others areprimary sources of inner growth and changes. You are sensitive to criticism.

Pluto in Virgo

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The twelve houses of the horoscope, particularly when they are occupied by a planet, provide a clue to areasof special activity and use. Here is an analysis of house activity based on planet emphasis:

First House: Appearance, Approach

The first house has to do with how we appear or the way we come across, thus our appearance andpersonality. This is the essential stuff that bubbles up in us spontaneously and that is obvious to others as ourtrademark or activity. It is what makes us each so personally different. This house rules our personal self andeverything about us that draws a reaction from our surroundings or others.

Scorpio is the most famous sign. Intense, passionate, and very personal, Scorpiorushes past superficialities and right to the heart of any matter. A loyal friend but afanatic foe, this sign does well in politics and all areas where someone who daresis rewarded. Often associated with sexual energy, perhaps due to its tendency tostrip away veneer, laying bare anything that is there.

Scorpio

You always manage to end up in the limelight, with the support of those aroundyou. You get a lot of mileage out of your appearance and the way you carryyourself and communicate to others. You could make your living from the public.

Moon in 1st House

You are a real charmer -- able to enchant others and bring them under your spell.You manage to communicate an almost mystical sense to a group. Your ideals andability to see the whole picture are obvious to all who come to know you.

Neptune in 1st House

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Second House: Possessions, Reactions

The second house is concerned with how we respond to or field whatever impulses or unique and personalqualities we manifest via our first house. This is how we hold or "have" things (possessions, material goods,money, and the like). The second house always refers to how we secure ourselves, the kind of response weget from life and those around us.

Sagittarius is nothing if not direct, candid, and to the point. Sometimes harsh, thisenergy always is concerned with the absolute truth of the subject at hand.Associated with philosophy, religion, and all things that last, Sagittarius energy isalways welcome in politics as well as social and community endeavors, where itsbasic fairness and evenhandedness is helpful.

Sagittarius

Third House: Inquiries, Communications

The third house is concerned with explorations, investigations, and inquiry and research of all kinds. It alsorules connections, communications, wires, tubes -- anything that we can get through with our body, mind,voice, letters, what-have-you. It is here that we explore and search for the limits of our life, whatever we areworking with at the moment. A very mental house, concerned with finding, furthering, peering, and all mannerof questioning. Traditionally rules short journeys, siblings.

Capricorn is the business energy of the zodiac, for it is the very opposite of theemotional Cancer. Given to clear-headedness and practical insight and vision, thissign always takes a distanced perspective, a cool appraisal. Logical andpainstaking, Capricorns love hard work and earned results. Money and things ingeneral are very important.

Capricorn

A born investigator and researcher, always inquiring, searching, following things totheir logical conclusion. Your career will probably be built around these qualities ofyours -- communication, making connections, thoughts and ideas, and so on.

Jupiter in 3rd House



You don't waste words, and communications tend to be short and to-the-point. Youare very determined and deliberate when it comes to mental work and would makean excellent researcher or scientist. You concentrate on what is essential.

Saturn in 3rd House

Fourth House: Home, Family, Security

The fourth house is where we send down roots, find our limits, and generally secure ourselves. It is the end ofany searching we might have done in the third house. Here we find or end our search, settle down, andmanage to get in possession of the whole situation. This is our home and the base from which we can work,feel, and experience. This is the root of our experience, the core or thick of it.

Aquarius, the sign of humanitarian goals and altruism. Always impartial andnonsectarian, Aquarian energy is communal (even global). The focus is on thegoal, and the goal is always one that is for the many and not the few. Thus this signis connected to far-seeing visions, world views, and group work of all kinds. Thissign tends towards coolness, independence.

Aquarius

Fifth House: Expression, Creativity

The fifth house has to do with awareness, emotion (to move out), and expression (to press out). Here there isalways a growing sense of self-confidence and even a pride of ownership, since we begin to recognize andown our experience. We know that we have had or are having an experience. All forms of expression andoffspring are connected to this house -- children, animals, creative expression, and so on. A sense of directionand ownership takes hold at this point in our experience.

Pisces energy runs deep and toward the psychological -- whatever is beneath thesurface. This sign is understanding, patient, and long-suffering. Pisces tend toabsorb all the little barbs and digs coming from outside. They always have theirmind on an inner goal, something more important. They are very forgiving andaccepting -- giving of themselves for the sake of more important issues.

Pisces



Sixth House: Responsibility, Work, Health

The sixth house has to do with salvaging and preserving what is good and healthy in our experience. Here weseparate the wheat from the chaff. We begin to care for ourselves and our experience and thus health,nutrition. The idea here is that we are able to analyze our experience and have thoughts about what is pureand what is not. The sixth house is an attempt to save the heart of an experience, one that already by thatattempt is beginning to pass or not cohere.

Aries is the sign of the pioneer and leader. It is always impulsive, concentrated,and spontaneous. Act first and think about what you have done later. Rushing inwhere others fear to tread, the Aries energy is attention-getting. It always provokesa response from the surroundings, from others. There is something essential andinstigative that starts or causes something else to happen -- a reaction orresponse.

Aries

Seventh House: Relationships, Other People

The seventh house is the house of partnerships, relationships, social life, and all that carries us beyond ourpersonal self into an awareness of other people, community, and the like. This includes spiritual awakeningand the discovery that we are more than just our personality. Here we begin to respond to our personal needs(and those of others) for the first time. We can see what is going on and are committed to it; thus, marriageand yoga, or union, is indicated in this house.

Taurus manages to respond, possess, and "have" just about everything possible.This is a nurturing and fertile sign in that any seed or impulse is cradled, bringingforth growth and development. Taurus is the way we "have" things, how wepossess and acquire things. There is something gentle, regular, steadfast, anddetermined about Taurus. Always accepting, mothering, providing a base for... amatrix or womb where growth takes place.

Taurus

Eighth House: Business Savvy, Elimination

The eighth house, traditionally the house of death, is concerned with getting rid of excess parts of ourselvesthat we see we no longer need. Thus this house also covers initiation and any activities where we aretransforming toward a more integral position, getting to the heart of things. The no-nonsense quality of theeighth house makes it good for business ventures since here we are stripping away the dross to reveal thetruth or essence of the subject.



Gemini is concerned with connections and communication of all kinds -- letters,wires, telephones, voice, thoughts, writing, and mental processes in general.Gemini is the gadfly, the communicator, the gossip of the zodiac. Searchingconversations, scientific inquiry, research, and so on belong here. Gemini energy isunattached, independent, and inquisitive.

Gemini

Ninth House: Religions, Philosophy, Ideas

The ninth house covers long journeys and religion (the longest journey of all). Here is what remains of thepurification that takes place in the eighth house -- the seed, or essence, of an entire cycle of experience.Religion comes from a Latin word that means to bind back, and thus refers to all things that last or endure,such as the truth. Essential ideas, philosophy, and all that is the very heart of things belong here.

Cancer is the mother of the zodiac, always making a home, protecting andproviding for others. A sensitive sign where feelings and real experience countmore than cold logic. It doesn't get any more physical and emotional than here.This sign has a sense of substance, a home base or foundation. Cancer energy isalways limiting, bringing us down to Earth, grounding our every thought inexperience, in substance.

Cancer

Tenth House: Practical Vision, Vocation

The 10th house is a house of practical vision and clairvoyance, for here we can see clearly what is.Reputation and career are often connected to this house, since the areas where we can see with greatestclarity are those we most often can put to use to make a living. In summary, this house is where we have realvision and can see to do and work. Planets transiting this house may provide moments of insight and clear-seeing as well.

Leo energy is expressive, emotive, and concerned with awareness and a sense ofpride and ownership. Here is always a sense of home base or confidence fromwhich the aggressive and outgoing Leo energy operates. Often very artistic, andalways theatrical and expressive, this sign is good for creativity and the arts. Warmand big-hearted, this sign belongs to love of animals, sports, children.

Leo



You love large-scale organization, and career or business will always be close toyour heart. Your sense of discrimination when it comes to practical issues isexcellent, and you value clear-headedness in others. You like to work.

Venus in 10th House

You are original and insightful when it comes to practical matters -- job, career, andsuch. Independent, you may have an unconventional approach to work, especiallyregarding how you organize or manage. You may have a reputation for beingdifferent.

Uranus in 10th House

A tremendous practical sense and drive cuts through all the red tape and exposesthe right decisions every time. You may have an ability to organize and manage allthat is vulnerable and sensitive in the human psyche... the public mind.

Pluto in 10th House

Eleventh House: Dreams & Visions, Community

The 11th house has to do with putting our visions and dreams to work. We have been on the mountain andhad a vision (10th house). Here we take our vows never to forget what we have seen and to work hard tomake these dreams into reality. Thus this house has always been connected with altruistic and humanitariangoals and trying to set them in motion. It is the house of friends and community, because when we arepowered by a real insight or vision we share with all -- irrespective of differences.

Virgo energy is analytical and precise, always separating what is worthwhile andworth supporting from that which is outmoded and of no further use. A mental sign,where thinking and examining are in high focus. Also, a different kind of mother,here an endless caring and worrying (fussing) about just about everything. Alwayscompassionate and responsive, Virgo energy is service-oriented above all, oftenthinking and caring more about what others are doing and thinking than for self.

Virgo



Perfect as a group leader, where your innate idealism and love for humanity canblossom. Group or community work -- anything that is altruistic or serves thecommon good -- is where you can be found. You strive to make your dreams andideals real.

Sun in 11th House

Twelfth House: Sacrifice, Psychology, Acceptance

The 12th house is about all that we go through in order to make our dreams into reality and manifest them inthe world around us. It covers what we are willing to put up with, the sacrifices we will make in order to bringacross what is really important. This is connected to prisons, institutions, betrayal, self-undoing, and the like,because it is here that we must choose to take some possible abuse for the sake of the message we arecarrying, or blow it all away with a negative reaction.

Libra energy is always facilitating and responsive, assuming the appropriatereaction or response to any question or statement. What is sometimes seen astwo-faced is only Libra's facility at responding to each in kind. This is certainly thesocial sign, par excellence. Impersonal and impartial, this sign doles out only whatis demanded, never overdoing things.

Libra

Your mind is naturally interested in all that is psychological and beneath thesurface of things. Ideas of self-sacrifice and compassion -- how to serve and helpothers -- are what you tend to think about.

Mercury in 12th House

You have a high degree of motivation when it comes to giving and to personalsacrifice. You feel understanding and accepting and are easily moved by theproblems of others. Psychology in all of its forms is a driving force in your life.

Mars in 12th House

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Elements, modalities, and house quadrants. These are all techniques used by astrologers to gain a generalpicture of how a person measures up. How do your planets and houses total up? Which do you have inabundance, and which do you lack, if any? Those with high totals show what we can or must do in life. Theseare qualities we have. However, most people are more interested by what they lack or want -- their lowesttotals. They tend to study their "wants," imitate, and even pretend to have them. The old adage is: we becomewhat we want (or lack), while we do what we can (or have to do). Here are your totals:

You're concerned with preserving the status quo and are stable and methodical inyour ways of going on. You resist change and may have trouble getting started, butonce on the move are indomitable. You mistrust that which is new or untried.

Have Earth

You may lack flexibility, managing a foot-in-the-mouth when you least need it. Youcould have trouble adapting to situations or to the demands of those around you.Perhaps it is not easy for you to communicate or smooth over things.

Want Mutable

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We all change, but the question is: At what rate? Some of us tear through change after change, one phasefollowing another, year after year, while others move at a more serene pace. Or, one area of our lives may behectic and forever changing, while other areas are quite tranquil. Why do some people seem to live lifetimeswithin lifetimes? Here is an analysis of your particular rate of change or "burn rate," including the particularareas of your life (planets) where you can expect continued change and growth. Areas where there is a verylow index of change (indicating clear and easy use of the qualities involved) will also be pointed out. If youhave sometimes wondered about the areas of your life where the candles burn at both ends, here are thedetails.You have an average amount of change present in life, neither too much nor very little. Specific planets, eitherhigh or low, will be presented after this (if any exist).

A majority of your planets in the PRESENT suggests that right here and now is where you like to be andoperate, tending neither to spend much time in procrastinating about the future or reminiscing about the past.You like to BE in the moment, of the day.

Planets in High FocusThe mind, and all that is mental, will be the source of continued change andadjustment. Letters, writing, speaking, and all things having to do withcommunication and cognitive work assume great importance. Your mind tends tobe engrossed with thoughts, ideas, and concepts and remains in almost constantflux. Mental learning is an area of preoccupation.

Mercury

Questions of attitude, approaches to problem-solving, and the methods forhandling authorities and the law are in high focus and are indicated by a high burnrate regarding your career and making your way through life. Perhaps you will havemany jobs or be forever going through changes and adjustments that affect yourcareer. It could be difficult finding lasting success or prosperity, and the path to itmay be areas where you have real experience and particular expertise.

Jupiter

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There are big changes (high burn rate) throughout your life in matters oforganization and responsibility. It may be difficult for you to learn to be thorough, tofinish things, and take care of all the loose ends. You may have a lot to learnregarding what is and what is not essential in life -- separating the wheat from thechaff. Getting down to the nitty-gritty, the bare bones of the matter, could well be amajor lesson.

Saturn

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Focus

These are areas of life where we show intense focus and activity. For better or worse, these qualities standout and are obvious to all those who come to know us. They are very clear parts of our character.

You can be a real moving force in the lives of others. A natural group leader ortrainer, your vitality and drive are communicated to all those you contact, especiallyyounger people. Your enthusiasm is so strong that it can sometimes be a little toomuch, making others uncomfortable. You put a lot of effort into those around you,and also into your surroundings and home environment.

Mercury Conjunct Mars

You are a natural architect when it comes to home and environment, alwaysarranging and re-ordering your present surroundings. Others recognize in you anintuitive organizer, able to manage both feelings and situations. Many may findyour determined approach useful but not a lot of laughs and thus tend to keep theirdistance. You have very definite feelings and like to exercise emotional control overyourself and a group. Your more serious approach, while perhaps not the life of theparty, is dependable and trustworthy.

Jupiter Conjunct Saturn

You are very much involved with all that is traditional, but with this special twist:you are a revolutionary when it comes to the domestic scene and have very specialinsights into home, family, and surroundings. Others find you original (certainly verydifferent) and perhaps unpredictable, especially when it comes to emotionalreactions. Your approach to feelings, moods, and the whole psychological gambitis novel. You tend to show emotions suddenly and/or in unusual ways. You likeunconventional friends and are a nonconformist yourself. Independent women maybe important to you.

Venus Conjunct Uranus

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Challenges

Life can be challenging, and things are not always easy. The major challenges in a natal chart are where wecan expect increased activity and personal involvement -- ready or not. These critical areas of life can bedifficult, and the resulting confusion and possible obscuration often makes it hard for us to see and act withnormal clarity. Therefore, when it comes to the following factors you may wish to exercise caution and extrapatience.

You could find that you are neglecting either your home and family or your career(or both) due to your social and personal life. Relationships, working with otherpeople, and making a good presentation. Home life is secondary.

Neptune Square Midheaven

Your insistence on being different and the general nonconformity you display oftenresult in your being cut off from those who would otherwise support you. Youindulge your cravings for independence, which often creates a lot of emotionaltension. Autonomy at the expense of your home and surroundings is nothing newfor you. Your attempts to be different often end up in hurt feelings, yours and thoseof someone who would care for you.

Moon Square Uranus

You have difficulty controlling your emotions, and this often results in flare-ups withothers, especially family or those closest to you. This could cost you much-neededsupport and intimacy. Your tendency to get harsh, both with yourself and with thosearound you, may mean that you spend a lot of time alone. You have a tendency tospoil your own nest. Your many responsibilities and obligations may keep youaway from those who would offer you much-needed support.

Mars Square Saturn

You don't appreciate emotion and sentiment, in particular when in a group. Despitethe above, you may feel that your feelings go unappreciated. Your disdain fordemonstrations of affection may find you unable to appreciate or show love tosomeone who supports and provides for you. Your system of values tends to goagainst group norms, and may, at times, irritate others. Tradition, the past, andhistory in general have little to offer you.

Moon Square Venus



You have difficulty controlling your emotions, and this often results in flare-ups withothers, especially family or those closest to you. This could cost you much-neededsupport and intimacy. Your tendency to get harsh, both with yourself and with thosearound you, may mean that you spend a lot of time alone. You have a tendency tospoil your own nest. Your many responsibilities and obligations may keep youaway from those who would offer you much-needed support.

Mercury Square Saturn

Talents and Abilities

Despite whatever problems we may have, there are areas of life where we have clear insight and real talent --natural ability. When it comes to these matters, our judgment is sharp and we always manage to take charge.We have the knack. It may be as simple as the ability to work hard and accomplish things without somethinggoing wrong. An innate sense of the workings of these parts of life makes it easy for us to learn andaccomplish things where they are concerned.


Sun Trine Saturn


Sun Trine Jupiter

You have natural psychological ability, in particular when working with the public.You can handle emotional and personal issues (vulnerable areas) where angelsfear to tread. People sense this about you and trust you with sensitive matters,inner worries, and questions of personal identity. You have a real mission and asense of purpose.

Neptune Sextile Pluto



You find it easy to work with other people and tend to pour a lot of energy intothose around you. Your home and surroundings reflect this. When it comes toteaching or coaching younger people, you are a natural, always able to motivateand inspire others. With your powerful spirit, you enjoy your strong emotions andhave an active social life as well.

Venus Sextile Mars


Moon Sextile Saturn

You are very fortunate in being able to grow and progress throughout your lifewithout major difficulties. You can always find the resources you require at handplus the necessary instruction in how to use them. An inner vision, coupled with theability to see the "Big" picture, often finds you working as a go-between with others.You could even have a special gift for spanning the generation gap, bringing olderand younger spirits together. A love of animals, children, older people, and theneedy and downtrodden in general, is a lifelong trait.

Moon Sextile Sun


Moon Sextile Jupiter



Your career always seems to get the support you need, and this is one area of lifethat runs smoothly. You seem to understand what the public wants, and massmarketing is a natural for you.

Mercury Sextile Midheaven

You have a natural appreciation for the past, personal as well as world history -- allthat is traditional. You find it easy to work with music, color, fabric, and the arts --whatever is beautiful and genial. You would make a superb decorator of homesand, in general, all kinds of environments. You enjoy moods and emotions(whatever is psychological), especially in a group setting. Younger people, thehelpless, and the needy can always be found under your umbrella.

Mercury Sextile Venus

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Landscape: Major Life Periods

What follows amounts to a brief overview of the first thirty years or so of your life -- a road map of the years tocome. Since childhood, adolescence, and early adult life are so crucial to each of us, an attempt has beenmade to describe these formative years. Based on the gradual movement of the planet Saturn, this is one ofthe most tested of all astrological techniques. It is used by almost every professional astrologer as part of anypersonal consultation. Provided that your time of birth is more or less accurate, you will find this informationboth accurate and informative. Here is a general life overview, followed by a close-up on your currentchanges -- what is happening right now. First the overview:

Your Personal BackgroundA very active and outgoing youngster, you show an interest in the outside world and social life very early, sayaround 11-12 years of age. You may at this time move very rapidly into the limelight and find yourself a leaderand quite successful in all social activities. Things will just work out for you. This trend will continue and reacha peak when you are about 18-19 years of age, after which time you will lose interest in the social andexternal and turn more inward. This could result in your being somewhat of a prodigy and achieving a veryearly career success, only to find yourself less and less involved in it. You may even turn away fromeverything and choose to start over again to find a new vocation. You may discover yourself spending manyyears pursuing a more inward and subjective path that could last until you are 30 years of age (or more) atwhich time you will turn outward once again and take a new direction.

Your Current SituationNow for a close-up of recent years: while landscape was quite general, the dates given in this close-up shouldbe much more precise. Life is composed of sections of time, each devoted to one kind of activity or another.We go along for a while in one direction until something changes within (or outside) us and we head off in anew course. Some of our earlier activities dry up and new ones spring up in their place. What follows is ananalysis of the time period in which you find yourself now. Don't look here for a day-to-day account of life butrather to get a picture of this stretch of time, "these years."

On Lower Meridian: Apr 12, 2021The dates above point to the end of a period of about seven years during which you may have been veryinward and self-absorbed -- quiet, subjective years. Information that you have been examining and thinkingabout will now begin to take shape and prove useful to you. This next period is one of action and embarkingon new projects. You will feel more and more confident and outgoing, a sense of confidence that growsstronger with each passing day. Things that may have been in suspended animation for many years will nowprecipitate and take on structure and shape. These next years are ones in which you should plan to work hardto bring out and give shape to the ideas you have pored over these last 6-7 years. You are beginning to reallymove forward now and can expect rewards to take an outward career, and social form within a few years. Agrowing self-confidence. In summary, from this time forward, expect a more confident, outgoing attitude, foryou have brought to a close a time of inward examination and learning. A growing sense of direction and self-worth will find you reaching out and establishing yourself.

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You will go through a lot of change regarding personal values -- your ability to appreciate, measure, andappraise things. You may find yourself preoccupied with possessions and the way you feel about them. Allmatters of value, valuing, and ownership will be the source of continuous learning. Issues of compassion,love, and care are areas that will require learning.

A time for real determination. A giving-up of much superficiality in favor of in-depthlearning and self-discipline. Separating the wheat from the chaff in your personality.

Saturn in 02 on Jan 14, 2015

You may find yourself more than a little acquisitive, and your current appreciationfor just about everything may lead you to overspend, indulge too much. You willmake career gains by your ability to sense quality and choose accordingly.

Jupiter Conjunct Venus on Jan 16, 2015

You could be under considerable mental tension or feel hemmed in by an overlyconservative mental atmosphere. You may feel compelled to change your mindnow and have new thoughts and forms of expression. Bucking other people's ideasmay be in order.

Uranus Opposite Mercury on Mar 23, 2015

Your dreams and ideals may conspire to ignore and push aside the need in you forreal inner growth and transformation. If you get too carried away or lost in thedream world, you can expect to be hauled back by some very personal innerconfrontations.

Neptune Opposite Pluto on Mar 27, 2015

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Idealism affecting your domestic scene -- home and family, sense of security andconfidence. You bring imagination to bear on your housing or family situation. Youhave a sense of community and unity about you.

Neptune in 05 on May 13, 2015


Saturn in 01 on May 15, 2015

Unexpected behavior and an urge to be independent could find you ignoring yourfeelings and much of what has motivated you up to now, taking you off in adifferent direction. Your unusual behavior could provoke others, cause emotionalconfrontation.

Uranus Opposite Mars on May 27, 2015

You may find yourself more than a little acquisitive, and your current appreciationfor just about everything may lead you to overspend, indulge too much. You willmake career gains by your ability to sense quality and choose accordingly.

Jupiter Conjunct Venus on Jun 23, 2015

Idealism affecting your domestic scene -- home and family, sense of security andconfidence. You bring imagination to bear on your housing or family situation. Youhave a sense of community and unity about you.

Neptune in 04 on Jul 12, 2015



Your career and life direction are putting some real pressure on your home andemotional life. Obviously you can't live without both, so some kind of self-control onyour part is indicated. You may have trouble with subordinates or younger people.

Jupiter Square Moon on Jul 16, 2015

A time to take risks and dare to be a little unconventional. You will prosper throughnew insights, inventions, and an independent point of view. Your career could openup by taking the road less traveled by, daring to be the oddball... new approaches.

Jupiter Conjunct Uranus on Jul 31, 2015

Your dreams and ideals may conspire to ignore and push aside the need in you forreal inner growth and transformation. If you get too carried away or lost in thedream world, you can expect to be hauled back by some very personal innerconfrontations.

Neptune Opposite Pluto on Sep 02, 2015

You may find that both your personal growth and your career may depend uponhow you can handle the very sensitive psychological material that could be comingup now. You will benefit from analytical insights, getting to the heart of things.Penetrating.

Jupiter Conjunct Pluto on Sep 18, 2015

Work and career should be a primary focus during this period. An opportunity tomake good decisions, clear choices, is yours. You are at your most practical, andwhat happens now may have a lasting effect on your life direction.

Jupiter in 11 on Sep 24, 2015



Unexpected behavior and an urge to be independent could find you ignoring yourfeelings and much of what has motivated you up to now, taking you off in adifferent direction. Your unusual behavior could provoke others, cause emotionalconfrontation.

Uranus Opposite Mars on Sep 25, 2015


Saturn in 02 on Oct 13, 2015

Not an easy time unless you like walking on eggs. Outer events could manage tochallenge you at every turn by bringing up very sensitive issues, one after another.You may have to move ever so gently and with patience to avoid explosions andanger.

Saturn Square Pluto on Dec 07, 2015

A great time, when good fortune and plain old luck surround you. It is easy for youto make correct decisions, find the right path, and move forward where career andsuccess are concerned. Life's problems seem manageable and easy to solve.

Jupiter Conjunct Sun on Dec 17, 2015

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