Sun in Aquarius
You are the James Dean of the zodiac, a natural rebel who dislikes restraint and dependency--almost to a fault. You get emotionally involved more in work than with people, and of all the signs, you find it most difficult to establish and maint ain a close, intimate relationship. This is because of your incredible independence, individuality and freedom of spirit, and because you have a difficulty letting others into your life. Yet, at the same time, you are a natural humanitarian, honest and loyal, very inventive with an intellectual mind that loves to ponder the big questions. Dare to challenge this mental pioneer, and you will find a very stubborn, yet original, personality that enjoys impersonality and detachment.
You crave freedom and dislike any invasion of space. You need a free rein in a career, preferring to work uninhibited and with a great need to express inventiveness. You have an urgent need to communicate on a grand scale, which makes you exc ellent in any field related to the media, such as radio, TV, film, satellites, or computers. You also make excellent inventors, social workers, and enjoy any type of work where you can express concern for humanity. You also work very well in the avant-g arde fields, such as the arts, or cutting-edge research in technology or psychology. You may even have psychic talent. You follow your own path, preferring to go against the grain in a somewhat eccentric quest for knowledge and expression. This can bor der on the genius because you think in unique ways. It can also produce extreme stubbornness, which can sustain or destroy you. Despite your rebellious nature, you have a very strong compassion and usually become emotionally involved with causes. Your compassion comes f rom the intellect rather than the heart, however, and you typically have a broad spectrum of interests.
On the negative side, this sign can sometimes resort to cruelty or a sadistic tendency if lacking love or mercy. As a boss, you can be very critical and demanding, and are often difficult to work with. Your coldness repels people, yet at the same time you have a fiery attachment to idealist 'causes' which inspire and motivate people to compassion. You usually cling to your opinions and rarely lose hope. Your chief faults, however, are unpredictability, remoteness and emotional problems stem ming from your detachment. When you are evolved, however, you can feel great love and express it. You have the capacity to spread this to others.
Aquarians usually have very strong bodies, but prefer to use their minds. They are imaginative, creative and usually have two kinds of friends: conservatives or unconventional bohemian types. If they work in an organization, they are typicall y leaders or organizers. Famous Aquarius individualists that have made lasting contributions are Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Edison, and Franklin D. Roosevelt.
The Aquarius woman is hard to figure out; paradox seems to be the best word to describe her. She is patient, yet impatient; a nonconformist who conforms; rebellious, yet peace-loving; she likes different people, but is loyal to a few. Money d oes not impress her, and she has a diversity of interests. She is usually attracted to someone unusual or eccentric in some way. As a mother, she allows kids to make their own choices, and never lets them down.
The Aquarius man is also often inscrutable, desiring companionship but also individuality. He is fascinated by unusual people or places, and is always focused on the future, though he may also be interested in the mysteries of the past. He en joys travelling, is a natural revolutionary, and will rebel if too restricted. More than anything, he needs a sanctuary to retreat to. Although he can be remote or undemonstrative at times as a parent, his love for children runs deep.
Aquarians get along with just about anyone. They are not prejudiced, and are typically attracted to people of an intellectual nature. In romance, they need space and freedom--even when they make a commitment. They need room within to grow an d express their individuality, and for a relationship, this is often a point of contention. They are stubborn, and are usually attracted to unique people. In fact, they are noted for their own uniqueness, and they value this quality in others. Home is i mportant to these individuals as a status symbol--it increases their pride and prestige.
Aquarians are very generous with money, often spending on their families and loved ones. They give money to humanity as well, having compassion for the poor. They also will save their money to finance some kind of libertarian idea they have. In the spiritual realm, they will seek their own path, since Aquarius is the sign of spiritual rebirth. They may also rebel against some kind of family or organized religion, choosing innovation over tradition. Their bold shyness and desire to communic ate on a massive scale gives them an energy and power of thought that is constantly changing. Their religion may change, but their commitment to humanity stays constant.
Aquarius is an air sign and a fixed sign, which denotes stability within change. Ruled by both Saturn and Uranus--the established order vs. the futurists--the typical Aquarius is in conflict with himself. He either feels he is ahead of his ti me, or behind it. Whatever the case, he is hypersensitive to group rules, tends to rebel against them, and does it in a very public way. He represents the power of thought as it is changing, and the power of the individual to express himself. He will s tand up for what he believes in, and his true friends will join him in whatever the cause, believing in his integrity and commitment to humanity.
Sun in the Eighth House
Though the Sun may be powerful here, remember that this house is the most mysterious, complex, and least understood of all the 12 houses of the zodiac. The Eighth House, ruled by Pluto and Neptune, is the house of death, sex, investment bankin g, taxes, inheritance, magic, and regeneration. It also governs invisible forces such as prayer, communion, auras, and the magical force of sexual attraction and falling in love. A strong Sun here connotes a deep purpose towards life and emotional inten sity, coupled with an uncanny power of intuition that, if used wisely, can even unearth the mystical magic of the invisible world. There is an introspective need for self-knowledge here, and a need for sexual expression that is heightened by the Sun's ra ys. A person here may be obsessed with sex, or with money or power. There is a tendency also to excel in careers dealing with money. The most interesting facet of a Sun placement in this house is the person's ability to grow and change, develop an acut e self-knowledge that with the Sun's help can produce an equally vibrant wisdom in others. The Sun's force here helps the individual to transform energy, to transcend the ego and enter the realm of the soul. A person's early life might have been difficu lt due to loss of a father, whether physically or emotionally. Later on, the individual might find himself with an inheritance, and the Sun here favors planning and managing estates or entering a field that deals with the dead, such as insurance brokers or undertakers. Your financial prosperity may be favored with marriage or other partnerships, and you have a deep interest in metaphysics, specifically life after death and reincarnation. Fame may come to you after death, while you may be able to forete ll of an inheritance ahead of time. A weak Sun here, however, could mean naïve dreams of inheritance.
Sun conjunct Uranus
The combination of the vital force of the Sun (ego) and the eccentric planet of change and freedom (Uranus) gives you uncanny perceptions of people, and the ability to understand things that others do not due to innate psychic ability. You may seem ec centric or unpredictable at times, often surprising people by your sudden actions, but underneath your impulsive nature lies a true genius with flashes of insight that seem to connect you with God itself. Do you ever wonder where your thoughts come from? Do they seem to explode in your head and reign on others like lightening? You have the ability to venture into unexplored regions of thought, and then teach vibrant concepts to others, or at least inform them of what you have discovered. Guard against being too stubborn, however, and remember that YOU are not God, even though you may suffer from a superiority complex.
If you are a woman, this aspect may give you a double dose of masculinity, and it is likely you are extremely sensitive. Whether a man or woman, you're probably high strung and get by on little sleep, which wears you out; try to relax and stick to a regular exercise program. Remember you have the ability to succeed at virtually anything you set your mind to, as independent, strong and self-willed as it is. Use your intuition and original thinking to your advantage, and you can be like a magnet, att racting people to you in a powerful way.
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' follo wing 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.
Sun sextile Pluto
You have a deep reservoir of willpower and endurance that helps you weather rough storms. All the answers to the questions you seek are inside of you, and once you can access that fountain of information, you can understand why your well is so powerfu l and you can use it to achieve what you want--and to help others. You can endure many hardships. You also have a need to communicate what you know to others, to express yourself creatively, a natural desire to eliminate negative attitudes, and to move forward with your life. You can attract people like a magnet.
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 bu ilding 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 comfo rtable 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 you r 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 w ith 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 he alth. 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 d eveloping 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 ma y 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 ba lance 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 th inking 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 ga ging your emotions, sympathy, imagination and memory.
Moon in Sagittarius
This is a happy placement for the moon, and usually means you are optimistic, cheerful, idealistic, and love the outdoors and foreign travel. You are like a little ray of sunshine, spreading your beams to others. However, you can be nervous, restless, even discontented. You need above all emotional freedom and indepe ndence, and your own space to explore anything that interests you--foreign cultures, inner worlds, or even the distant future.
You typically enjoy animals, and follow traditional religious and philosophical views. If Mars is in the picture, you love sports and can be an avid gambler. You tend to have lots of acquaintances, but not as many close friends. Still, you need to roam free, are restless, and lack continuity. You enjoy a philosophic al conversation, but abhor religious dogma; you are genuinely friendly and optimistic. You need to think before speaking, and are usually direct and talkative.
However, your desire to help others is not always strong enough to follow through. You can be too extravagant, overdoing things rather than underdoing. You use your enthusiasm to find your way out of circumstances, but are not good at details or small problems. You tend to ignore them. Still, you are very positive, optimistic, and have a need to move forward both physically and intellectually. This sense of progression can make you impatient, and your restlessness must be countered with ho pe and optimism. If you believe there is a cure, you are sure to find it. Let your greatest gift, your enthusiasm, sparkle.
Moon in the Sixth House
The moon in the Sixth House is generally not a favorable position. A person with this placement may constantly have to overcome negative habits, such as smoking, drinking, drug-taking and other risky behaviors. How the person uses restraint t owards these behaviors depends upon the position of other planets in the sign. A good practice would be to follow a steady pattern to balance forces, and develop a steady rhythm towards life--in work, in family, in all relationships.
This person must also watch out for unstable health resulting from an insufficient diet. The diet needs to be regulated to ward against bingeing, anorexia, or other related illnesses. Other problems, such as stomach disorders and distorted emotional attitudes can also result. Sometimes this individual may become a hypoch ondriac, imagining illnesses where they don't occur. This could lead to a psychosomatic illness. There may also be a need for routine in order to overcome nervousness and to develop a common sense approach to situations.
The key to understanding the moon here and its relationship to Virgo, which is associated with the sixth house, is to realize that physical health equals emotional well-being. In other words, if you can control your body, then you can control your mind. You can be efficient, meticulous with details, a hard worker and perform well at your job. This will go a long way in reducing your chances at illness, and keep you healthy. You also need to allow yourself time in the sun to rejuvenate your body.
You enjoy pets and small animals. You also like people and enjoy serving them. People with this placement make excellent cooks, and do well in the restaurant business. Your nurturing, sustaining quality helps you endure tough times. You sur vive by your willpower and your attention to details.
Mercury in Capricorn
Mercury here gives you an ability to concentrate, a good memory, and an attention to detail. It also adds dignity, earnestness, and a down-to-earth attitude. However, you may lack humor, which can give you a 'heavy' edge, and can lead to bein g moody or sulking. You need to learn joy. You have a natural fear about material things, and need to cultivate faith and optimism about your future. These people make excellent teachers and diplomats, if they don't overdo intolerance and sternness.
Mercury's mind becomes ambitious here, and you can be a true visionary. Shrewd, practical, with a status-quo conscience, you are realistic to the extreme, and do whatever it takes to get what you want. You work hard to succeed, and don't waste time with impractical theories. Your thinking is constructive and practical, with a cool view and rationalism that give you excellent mathematical ability. You are slow when you study, but you make steady progress. For you, there is no time to gossip: what is said is meant at the time.
Your emotions are restrained here, and there is a disappointment in love or romance. Marriage is usually practical, and may be to someone older or more established. Your partner may be cold or indifferent. There is also an emphasis on acquir ing financial and material assets. For you, pessimism is impossible, because all your efforts are geared toward your goal. You have great determination, and take only well-calculated risks. You adhere to tradition. If you are also a Sagittarius, Mercu ry here adds a steadying influence over blind optimism. The two together give you a blended common sense, an offbeat humor, and a grounded restlessness.
Mercury in the Seventh House
Mercury with a Libra influence here highlights friendships, which are very important to you, and you probably have an excellent ability to communicate with your partner. This must be reciprocated to achieve balance and happiness. You may have a tendency to be gullible, or fall into your partner's way of thinking, which can cause problems. This is a good placing for business partnerships, and you may be gifted in sales as you can convey any idea to your partners, customers or clients.
You are also good at bringing people together in business, or as a matchmaker. You would make a good go-between, a mediator or counselor, agent, or a negotiator between parties. Certain kinds of law may also be a good area for you, as would real estate, since you are adept at working and communicating effectively with other people in partnership or cooperative work. You are at ease with people socially, and are able to converse with them on any number of topics.
You seek an intelligent, well-educated marriage partner, and may marry early in life, or marry someone quite a bit younger. Communication with your mate is of prime importance. You may meet him or her while traveling, or in connection with wr iting or education or some other pursuits. Your partner is likely quick-witted, keen and alert, and you are able to overcome any bickering or arguments when they occur.
This house also rules the lower courts, so you should try to settle out of court if you have any disputes. Watch what you sign or put on paper. Remember that Mercury, the mind, always rules over the emotions here.
Mercury square Saturn
You're a thinking person with profound issues on your mind, with the ability to grasp complex issues. Unfortunately, you also tend to dwell on unimportant details or get bogged down in negative thinking. You may worry about the past, concentrating on injustices and injuries that hurt you at one time but that only hold you back now. You need to break free of these habitual patterns, and forgive those who have injured you. Release the past--it is actually a selfish tendency to indulge in "if only" th inking.
You may also be inhibited mentally, or have problems with depression. Some astrologers believe this aspect leads to difficulties with relatives or family members, or that people may experience problems concentrating if they are going to school which m ay result in a delay in getting educated. In addition, it is recommended that you don't smoke.
Mercury conjunct Venus
This aspect gives you much grace and attraction, especially with the opposite sex. You have a refined, artistic mind that can excel in speaking, writing, art or entertainment--if developed. Venus may make you fickle, however, and you may experience m arriage twice in your lifetime. You never have to raise your voice to make your point. People respect you, and your popularity is well deserved. You have no time for coarse or crude behavior--you tend to be charming instead. Depending on which side of the brain you favor, you are likely to have a literary talent or a scientific flair. Venus may also help you to acquire money, possessions or property easily.
Venus in Capricorn
Venus in Capricorn gives you a serious, cautious side that is intensely ambitious and has a desire for prestige and status. You may fear giving too much of yourself, and desire to shield yourself from getting hurt. Frequently, there is a timidity in love masked by outer assurance, and you are reserved about expressing your feelings. If Venus has negative energy from other planets, there may by a disappointment in love during youth. Still, you will probably hold no bitterness or resentment towards anyone who brought you suffering, especially if you are willing to be commit ted to love.
You must overcome fear and selfishness; the good news is you have the strength to do this. You probably have an emphasis on acquiring financial and material assets. If this is an extreme placement, you may be overly concerned about money or status. Money is spent in a calculated way, to show off, yet a careful streak wil l be evident. You are calculating and dependable, and have a tendency to show your emotions through actions rather than words. Proud, reserved, often considered snobbish, you suppress your emotions and sexuality in public, but can be demonstrative in pr ivate. Possible good career choices here include antique dealers, art gallery managers, and museum curators.
You also show a restraint in your emotions. Marriage is usually practical, perhaps to someone older and more established financially than you; indeed, you may seek a marriage partner to increase your status. If you marry when you are young, y ou seek an older, mature partner; if you marry when older, you may marry a younger person. Your partner may be cold and indifferent, but you are loyal to your lover. You want to remain faithful and constant. Your partner will understand that you may ha ve different characteristics due to your inhibitions. Though you are "married to ambition," true love should be your aim, and you can be geared towards joint partnership, materially and emotionally.
You can be a faithful friend who likes to create an impression. If you are a Scorpio, the cool calculation of Capricorn is matched with deep intensity and passion, making you a demanding friend and sometimes ruthless. If you are a Sagittarius , Venus here calms your passion, and you tend to take your love life seriously. You are thoughtful and fairly constant, though there can be a conflict between the need for freedom of expression and the urge to do the right thing. You probably enjoy dema nding challenges, and take clever and calculated risks financially. If you are a Capricorn, your faithfulness and loyalty are joined with reserved expression of feeling, leaving you ambitious, but guard against neglecting your family. An Aquarius' very independent lifestyle will interfere with Capricorn's tendency for commitments, and any romantic notions will get suppressed, although there is a magnetic attraction hidden beneath. You will be difficult to know really well. A Pisces here will gain adde d Venusian emotions, and common sense to temper his or her channeled energy.
Venus in the Seventh House
A happy marriage and profitable partnerships are indicated with Venus in the Seventh House, associated with Libra. The need to share life with a partner is very important to you; as a result, you may rush into emotional commitments. Your chal lenge is to make sure the influence of your partner does not encroach upon your own personality; if it does, you may have a problem with identity issues, feeling like a "lost soul." Pure love must be attained through separation, and a well-rounded relati onship that encompasses friendship, good communication, and teamwork should be aimed for.
This is a terrific placement for Venus, especially with social situations. You act like a magnet, attracting what you need. You may marry at a young age, and most likely you will have a good marriage unless other forces in your chart indicate otherwise. You have a love of personal relationships and get along well with other people. You rarely end up in court to settle your differences.
You tend to have harmonious relationships because of your friendliness, and Venus here favors good partnerships. With lots of opportunities, you attract love because you are a loving person. This house reveals what you gain because of what yo u have given. Your motto here is not to give up, and 'What goes around, comes around.'
Mars in Aquarius
You get excited by new ideas and possibilities, for the fiery energy of Mars here is expressed mentally through your broad visions. You are probably involved in a lot of projects and enjoy working with people; on the other hand, you can be high-strung and unpredictable at times. There may even be a conflict within you between doing things on your own, and joining the group.
Your excellent, rational mind interferes with any romantic ideas, and many times you may try to detach yourself from a relationship and view it scientifically instead of passionately. You need freedom in a relationship, and probably the biggest turn-o n for you is the room to experiment with new situations and possibilities. You may even have many lovers. Mars gives you bold initiative and willpower, but you will likely be searching for some way to express that, since it is not always easy to find th e liberty you crave. The intellect is strong here, and you like to connect to people with the mind first before starting a relationship.
You have uncanny insights into human nature, and are likely very quick in your actions, leaving people to view you as an intelligent individual who borders on the eccentric. You definitely enjoy being original, but have a great capacity for serving hu manity. Try to curb your nervous energy through exercise.
Mars in the Ninth House
This placement usually breeds two kinds of people. On the one hand, there is the passionate truth-seeker whose strong convictions don't take "no" for an answer. This person has a strong motivation to travel, and may overcome obstacles in order to see the world. He or she is also attracted to higher education, and may have an expansive knowledge in any of the "preaching" fields such as writing, teaching, publishing or the ministry. These people need more than just debate on the big issues; they need intellectual challenge, they need to explore ideas in-depth and to take adventures. There is typically lots of wanderlust, but if there is any negative energy from other planets, there may be some kind of danger abroad.
However, there is the danger that in choosing the spiritual quest, the adventure-seeker turns down the wrong road. A crusader promoting social reforms, constantly trying to reform others, and who has a "fire and brimstone" mentality may turn into the second kind of creature, a religious zealot who historically has been responsible for some of the world's bloodiest battlefields. For these leaders, there is only one truth, God, whose angry and fiery image is defended by all kinds of killings, rapes, an d pillage in His name. In this case, a country or person refuses to take responsibility for any cruel activities, blaming it all on God.
For most people, though, this placement brings an open-mindedness, a restless heart, and an enthusiastic sense of adventure in independent and religious thinkers, who may be combative towards God. There may also be a spontaneous 'pick up and go' mental ity, coupled with an urgency and determination to pursue knowledge at a higher level. This placement has been particularly prevalent for sports people, top executives, military leaders, and physicians.
Mars conjunct Jupiter
You have amazing self-confidence, and believe in yourself--almost to the point of fanaticism. Where do you get your relentless energy and enthusiasm? You pursue whatever you want with passion, and never accept "no" for an answer; if people say you ca n't do something, you like to prove them wrong. Your sex drive is almost as strong as your drive to succeed.
At its extreme, you may have a blind spot and try to prove you're right at any cost--you may try to take the law into your own hands. Your blunt, frank speech and rash actions may bring painful after effects; slow down, tame your energy, and release y our obnoxious pride. You will win more friends in the process, and probably get more done.
Jupiter in Aquarius
Jupiter means expansiveness, and with Aquarius that means you have a huge potential to develop a highly original and inventive intellect. However, don't worry if you're not there yet; you may need a lot of time to develop this, maybe even a lifetime. Jupiter here gives you the extraordinary ability to implant new ideas into others' minds, making you a natural diplomat, negotiator or personnel manager. This placement also gives you a great tolerance for different people and their views, and through e xperience you gain a deep understanding and appreciation of various beliefs and ideological systems. You gain through group associations, and have a willingness to explore all kinds of spiritual beliefs. This expands who you are.
You surpass prejudice and insist on equality for all. Conscientious is a good word to describe you, though this can become scheming or egocentric if you become 'fixed' on a certain idea or principle. You may have an interest in the occult, such as as trology or reincarnation, or in a humanitarian cause. The influence of Aquarius also gives you a scientific mind, or at least an interest in the subject. You can work well with others and enjoy being with different people; still, you have an extremely i ndependent spirit that needs to express itself in an individual way. You may be very different from the norm, perhaps eccentric. You have a need to break new ground, to reinvent yourself and others.
Your vision also encompasses ways to improve yourself and other people by following humanitarian ideals, which may include taking risks in order to overthrow the 'status quo.' Though you may appear overly detached or uninvolved, you are actually very generous. You have faith in all that is eccentric, individualistic, unorthodox or unique, and the only way you achieve self-confidence is to feel completely independent intellectually. You use your imagination to ensure that justice is served because yo u have a concern for those less fortunate than yourself. You may have unusually good ambition, and can be unpredictable. Jupiter's warmth and expansiveness should overcome the cool and distant nature of Aquarius, winning you many friends despite any appe arance of coldness.
Jupiter in the Ninth House
Most astrologers agree this is a good placement for higher education, pursuing knowledge and ideals, and expanding the mind through travel. You seek as much education as you can get, and may be attracted to religious pursuits--possibly even to the cle rgy or religious positions. Jupiter in its own house gives you a broad-minded, expansive intellect that is forever searching for truths or wisdom, making you highly successful in fields such as higher education, philosophy, religion, publishing or writin g. You may travel across the globe in search of truths that you can live by, and to find answers to some of the basic metaphysical questions of life.
Your life doesn't have to necessarily be a physical pilgrimage, as you may plummet the depths of your mind through books and wise teachers. Your expansive, optimistic attitude makes you a natural teacher, and you have lots of opportunities to study an d acquire knowledge. You may have a flair for languages or spend time abroad; likely you are restless and can tackle many topics at once. If you do keep residence in a foreign country, you will probably keep a home base in one city and travel as much as you can around the area.
There is a danger in this placement of being a "know it all," and becoming a religious zealot who truly believes his actions justify his beliefs. Remember in your constant search for a god that you do not become God, fanatically worshiping your own be liefs and philosophies as a kind of law. A little knowledge, not integrated, can be a dangerous thing. You need to acquire some common sense to be able to use your knowledge in a practical way. Still, travel and higher education as a way of expanding aw areness can be excellent avenues for teaching, writing, law, managing, coaching, public relations, or acting. You will also likely have good rapport with your in-laws.
Saturn in Aries
This planet configuration could result in a couple of different personality types. On the one hand, the dynamic forcefulness and energy of Aries may be drastically mitigated here by the cautious and reserved nature of Saturn, giving someone a shy or p rivate approach to situations. You may constantly be in conflict with yourself, wanting to be spontaneous and show your brave and strong side, yet always listening to that other half of the brain, that Saturn side that can be suspicious, distrustful, yet wise at times. On the other hand, you may have a childish, egocentric side that interferes with your ability to accept responsibility. Essentially, though, you have a love for freedom of expression and a bold sense of action that interferes constantly with a sense of caution, common sense, and even fear at times.
Saturn has a good side, however, and can be helpful if used in the right way. If you feel you have inhibitions that are holding you back, it is likely you are simply not living up to your part of the bargain--that is, you may not be doing any responsi bilities that you should be doing to build up self-confidence and overcome negative feelings. You may have ambition and desire, and Aries will help you with the motivation to succeed, but you may need some time for solitude, and definitely some hard work in order to fulfill your goals. You may be aggressive and competitive, and Saturn may give you the wise edge you need to slow down and temper your speed with some discipline and determination. No matter what your goal, you need to seek a direction from within, and not let others impose one upon you. You may also be a natural entrepreneur.
Guard against showing your inhibitions or weaknesses, and instead try to work on them from within by listening to your own inner voice. Don't be too hard on yourself, though, and try to realize that you need to overcome some personal hardships in orde r to achieve self-knowledge. Many times Saturn teaches people lessons they need to learn the hard way; that's o.k., just get up and brush off your pants. You'll learn from your mistakes. Strive to use the positive qualities of Saturn--persistence, dete rmination--to overcome difficulties. This combination may also give you great patience, iniatiative, and excellent resourcefulness with the ability to concentrate and stabilize the mind. Try to hold back any tendency to argue. Physically, you may be pr one to headaches or problems with kidneys. Try to get plenty of physical exercise to ward off restlessness or depression, or any confusion. Don't let any subconscious or imaginary fears hold you back.
Properly balanced, this combination can lead to great mental creativity. If Saturn is negatively influenced by other planets, however, there may be a tendency to be tyrannical, self-centered, defensive, or difficult to communicate with. This is becau se the energy of Aries is not being released, and Saturn is let loose to do its ruin as a dictator. If you feel this way, take a deep breath and try to feel the gusto and dynamic energy of Aries being tempered with the wise Old Hand of Father Time. Satu rn will remind you of the seriousness of life, but Aries will never let you forget how fun it can be.
Saturn in the Tenth House
This can be a good, though harsh, placement for Saturn because the planet is in its home in the Tenth House of career and social standing. Its influence is strengthened, both good and bad, and for you this means much more responsibility, lots of ambit ion, and hard work. If everything goes o.k., this can translate into great success, achievement, public recognition and honors. However, you may have to pay your dues first, and there is the possibility of losing control if Saturn takes the wrong course . In such cases, one can become relentless, ruthless, and sacrificing everything--loved ones and family happiness--for the sake of some lofty "pie in the sky" goal.
The lesson here is not to become too preoccupied with achieving your objectives, not to lose sight of what is really important in life. Although you may have had an unhappy childhood, an unloving parent--possibly a cold father who was too strict and a disciplinarian--you need to learn humility and build your foundation on solid ground so that you don't just become a social climber where you put climbing and prestige as more important than service. Your ultimate test is power, and though you likely ha ve a great reservoir of self-reliance and ambition, you need to focus them in the right direction--towards love and humility for a Higher Conscience, towards something greater than just yourself and your ambitions. Your good, often shrewd, business abili ty will see you through trying times, but if Saturn is negatively influenced by other planets in your chart you could experienced public disgrace, a fall from the heights of achievement. Still, this is a good placement for politicians and business execut ives.
The best traits here are responsibility, ambition and perseverance; the weakest are arrogance and coldness, pride and selfishness. Remember to show your emotions to those around you; don't put too much distance between yourself and your loved ones. I solation may lead you to the success you hunger for, but it will not bring you happiness.
Saturn square Ascendant
You may seem aloof or cold, and enjoy spending time alone. You limit your close friendships, and may have difficulty finding a marriage partner or may experience divorce due to you unresponsive disposition. Try to cultivate more balance in your life.
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 happ iness. 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 possess ive 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 Aquarius
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 Aquarius between the years of 1996-2003, like you, should exhibit some similar characteristics: a desire to seek the truth, intuitive insight, strong willpower, and a great need for independence. You and your generation probably have a deep concern for humanity, and you may enjoy working as a reformer in a group. Thi s generation also can be detached and impersonal, and may need to learn compassion and understanding in order to balance out its freedom-loving and eccentric side. Though it may be very resourceful, and may produce many scientists, there may also be a le aning towards eccentricity or extremism, especially since there is a love of anything unusual or novel. There will be much success in anything to do with science, social movements, or large corporations. These people will not hesitate to throw out old i deas, make their own decisions, and use their own intuition to make connections. They will be good at making future trends, and will generally be the tolerant, unsentimental, humanitarians. Nonconformists at heart, they will appreciate the individuality in others, although they may attract oddball friends. They will need to learn the lesson of embracing change and going with the flow, rather than rebelling, to find true happiness.
Uranus in the Eighth House
Uranus in the house of legacies, wills, and the occult may mean you could receive an unexpected windfall in terms of inheritance, or at least some type of financial change because of someone else's money--you may become suddenly responsible for someone 's wealth. Conversely, if Uranus has any negative energy from other planets in your chart, you may lose an inheritance or experience a sudden reversal through a joint finance. Your partner may earn money through unconventional means, and this placement can also mean that you use an unusual approach in handling other people's money to supplement your income. Some astrologers believe Uranus here also gives the individual a careless approach to finances or investments, so that a person may squander away m oney that is earned or given unexpectedly. This could be because of unmaterialistic ideals--i.e. you give away an inheritance to a charity--but it could also be a foolish investment in which you must learn your lessons the hard way. Look to Saturn in yo ur chart also to see how you may recover, and be careful regarding business partnerships. A "rags to riches" phenomena, or vice versa, is not uncommon here.
Most astrologers also agree this placement gives the individual an eccentric attitude towards sex, although you may be very responsive, yet you need much satisfaction and can be very demanding at times. You can also be very cool and unemotional, and m ay overanalyze your sexual problems, and at times this can border on obsession or hang-ups. Using logic and applying your rational mind to resolve your problems can help to overcome these obstacles. Your biggest problem may be in restraining any wild im pulses you may have.
Uranus here also brings much original, inventive thinking to the Eighth House matters of the supernatural and psychic concerns; you may have remarkable psychic ability, and should develop your intuition to use its maximum potential.
Uranus sextile Pluto
This aspect gives you great power and the ability to harness and channel energy for positive use. You may have sudden intuitive flashes on how to bring about constructive change. Personally, you hate social injustice and try to live free of bias, wit h your sights on the future. You are gifted with intuition and insight regarding the past, and believe in love as the 'universal link.'
Neptune in Capricorn
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 coll ective unconscious and spirituality in the charts of peers who have this planet placed in a given sign. For people born with Neptune in Capricorn (1984-1998), like you, the effects of this planet are generally said to produce cautious, yet fearless indiv iduals who may have to survive troubles during their youth, but who emerge with spiritual ideals, and practical concepts that can give shape to a new society or government. Only those individuals who have found their 'inner center' will be able to surviv e these years, and they will undergo a period of karmic purification of turning selfishness into selflessness. Because Capricorn is an earth sign, these people will likely focus on the earth's resources, and will probably have a desire to save the planet from exploitation. There may be a flair for the creative use of natural resources, and a determined ability to control any of Neptune's negative elements, such as escapism or self-deception.
Neptune in the Seventh House
Neptune brings rose-colored glasses to the house of partnerships, making you dream of finding a true mate, yet in your quest for perfection you lose sight of the real person in front of you. You have a great love of pure romance, and will do anything to create the right atmosphere or ambiance for your potential partner. Still, in seeking your soul mate, you sacrifice yourself too willingly for some dream of an image that has nothing to do with your actual partner. You need to bring more common sense to your relationship and not expect so much from your mate.
Why do these moody, artistic souls attract you? It is ironic that you may have difficulty in making some kind of emotional commitment, or that you may rush too fast into a relationship without thinking about the consequences. It's as if you are blind in this area, and your idealism almost always leads you down the road to disappointment, hurt, and despair as you form bonds that are too spiritual or romantic in nature. You also tend to be restless, as you are never satisfied with the 'imperfect' part ner you have. And if Neptune has any negative energy from other planets in your chart, you could experience deception or betrayal in a relationship.
In your constant yearning for perfection, you may make great sacrifices of reputation or happiness, and may marry someone unusual or from a different background than yours. Still, you likely give a great deal in your relationships and expect hardly an ything in return. Neptune gives you much intuition, an awareness of others, and compassion for their feelings. If you are evolved, you likely have a psychic connection to your partner, and have a special appreciation for art and music.
Pluto in Sagittarius
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 t ravelling 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 Sagittarius (1996-200 8) when you were born, thus ushering in a broader and more global comprehension of ethnic diversity, with the Internet bringing people even closer and willing to travel both through cyberspace and through real space to communicate with each other. There will likely be a revival of religious consciousness, and innovations in education and the publishing media. A transformation could occur that binds nations together in a spiritual community rather than separates them due to selfish interests.
Here we see the secretive and intensely powerful planet of Pluto combined with the open, freedom-loving nature of Sagittarius, causing a purging or opening of what has been hidden. There may be a deep longing to believe in philosophy again, or a relig ion that is intense, spiritual and intellectual. Most likely there will be a global desire for freedom in some way.
Pluto in the Fifth 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 in 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 attunemen t. 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 Fifth House reveals a great potential to express love, create art and produce talented children. Most likely you have enhanced creativity and an inner need for psychological fulfillment which drives you to seek rich experiences--so metimes through lovers, sometimes through art. Though your love life will likely be rich and intense, you may try to expect too much from your partners in a quest for perfection, thus never achieving true satisfaction. Watch that your desires don't turn into obsessions or manipulations, and that you don't try to engage in power struggles with your children.
On the negative side, you may have a compulsive tendency to take risks, whether emotional, physical or financial. If sex is overemphasized, you could be engaged in destructive romances and be dominated by, or dominate, your partners. Use your sexual energies wisely, and remember that the ego needs to be purged of any self-conceit and arrogance in order for you to truly experience love. Keep your heart open so that creativity and wisdom can grow, and you can have the potential to illuminate much crea tive power by being a channel of light. Pluto asks that you learn through suffering and sacrifice, and that you bring light into the world as it is needed--through art or some other medium.
If you have children, they are likely talented and unusual in some way. They will be 'children of the mind and emotions,' as well as of the body. You may need to learn responsibility and spiritual growth as a parent by overcoming selfishness. Your c hallenge is to avoid being a dictator towards your children, which can destroy your relationship with them.
In your chart, we find that the AIR element dominates.
Air
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 t hat 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 air to dominate, which means more planets are found in air signs or air houses, especially important planets such as the sun, the moon, the personal planets, and the ascendant. This means that what primarily motivates you are thought patterns and the rational mind, and how to communicate those thoughts to others. You enjoy reading, discussing intellectual concepts, and trying to understand the energy that underlies the shape of the mind. The world of the ideas is whe re you live, hence you are not as concerned about the practical world of things, material possessions, your social life, emotions, or the spiritual realm. You may have a great ability to concentrate on a particular subject matter, or you may flit from on e topic to another, depending on how your planets are aspected. You may enjoy talking to people about various topics, or you may prefer to communicate privately through writing, art or other abstract thought. Your biggest advantage is the ability to det ach yourself from everyday life and be objective, thereby gaining a rational approach; this helps you to deal with all sorts of people without getting bogged down in their emotions and problems. However, watch that you don't become absorbed in a daydream , or preoccupied with abstract thoughts and ideas so that others cannot understand you. You likely prefer other air signs or fire signs, who can give you the freedom to express yourself, while earth signs can limit you and water signs can leave you feeli ng drenched in emotion. Use your reason to think your way through to solving your problems.
The second most frequent element found in your chart is the WATER element. This element will also shape who you are, although its influence is not as strong as your primary element.
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 t hat 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 expre ss 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, wher e 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 direct ion 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 irrati onal 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 m ay 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 refle ction for others to draw guidance from.