Woman to Woman

Astrological Profile for Hilary Clinton

by Gloria Star

Your Chart Data

Name: Hilary Clinton
Date: Oct 26, 1947
Time: 10:00:00 PM CST +06:00
Place: Chicago,IL
087W39'00" 41N51'00"

Planet	Sign	Position	House	House Cusps
Sun	Scorpio	02°Sc53'	04th	01 25°Ca16'
Moon	Aries	00°Ar15'	09th	02 14°Le45'
Mercury	Scorpio	21°Sc18' R	05th	03 07°Vi57'
Venus	Scorpio	16°Sc57'	05th	04 07°Li39'
Mars	Leo	14°Le18'	01st	05 14°Sc31'
Jupiter	Sagittarius	00°Sg38'	05th	06 22°Sg45'
Saturn	Leo	21°Le21'	02nd	07 25°Cp16'
Uranus	Gemini	25°Ge55' R	12th	08 14°Aq45'
Neptune	Libra	11°Li22'	04th	09 07°Pi57'
Pluto	Leo	14°Le51'	02nd	10 07°Ar39'
Midheaven	Aries	07°Ar39'	10th	11 14°Ta31'
Ascendant	Cancer	25°Ca16'	01st	12 22°Ge45'

Planet	Element	Mode	Elemental Balance	Modal Balance
Sun	Water	Fixed	6 Fire	4 Cardinal
Moon	Fire	Cardinal	0 Earth	6 Fixed
Mercury	Water	Fixed	2 Air	2 Mutable
Venus	Water	Fixed	4 Water
Mars	Fire	Fixed
Jupiter	Fire	Mutable
Saturn	Fire	Fixed
Uranus	Air	Mutable
Neptune	Air	Cardinal
Pluto	Fire	Fixed
Midheaven	Fire	Cardinal
Ascendant	Water	Cardinal

Interpretation text copyright 1997 by Gloria Star
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Woman to Woman

An Astrological Portrait

Prepared for Hilary Clinton

Your astrological chart provides an amazing guidepost to the most important aspect of your life: an understanding of yourself. As a woman today, you face the challenge of discovering yourself within the context of many life experiences. You wear a variety of faces and play many roles, experiences which can both enhance and complicate your feeling of satisfaction with yourself and your life. Your astrological chart provides indicators which help to define who you are, strengthening an understanding of your needs on every level. Each chart is different in its make-up, and the myriad combinations of influences help to underscore the importance of each person as an individual. One thing you must remember when working with astrology: it is through your free will that you make choices. Your "chart" does not make you do anything!

We are finally acknowledging and realizing within today's world, that men and women experience life differently. The workings of your psyche, symbolized by your astrological chart, are likely to be experienced quite differently through your filter as a woman than they would be if you were born male. This report is designed for you, a woman in a world of change, a woman seeking to become whole.

Your natal, or birth, chart is made up of several factors. Drawn upon a circular wheel, your natal chart shows the positions of the planets relative to your place, date and time of birth. Everything is indicated symbolically, with each symbol having specific meanings. The planets, Sun and Moon are placed around the circle, and each is placed within a particular degree of a sign of the zodiac. The planets, Sun and Moon are energy bodies, and the astrological signs indicate how these energies work. Just as you are a complex of feelings, needs, drives and desires - your natal chart maps these qualities. You will also notice that the planetary symbols fall within particular segments of the circle. These segments, called "Houses", indicate the specific environments and relationships which are part of your life. You may find, upon reading your report, that there are a few contradictions. For example, one factor may indicate independence, while another shows strong dependency. It is not unusual to experience contradictions within yourself, and that is just what your chart illustrates about you! But when you reflect upon these qualities within the context in which they are explained, you may discover some self-illuminating facts about yourself. Self-understanding has a marvelous way of emphasizing your personal power!

An Overall Glimpse at Your Astrological Chart

The astrological signs are defined by one of four elements: fire, earth, air or water. The fire and air elements have a yang (masculine polarity) quality, and tend to be more outgoing and assertive in their nature, whereas the earth and water elements have a yin (feminine polarity) quality, and are more receptive by nature. The elemental balance in your chart is determined by the amount of energy within each elemental sign. The factors added together to find this balance of energy include the Sun, Moon, planets and the angles of the Ascendant and Midheaven.

Your chart shows a strong predominance of fiery energy, adding a special intensity to your personality and a strong level of vitality. You may be more action oriented than some of your friends, and your adventurous enthusiasm may make you the topic of conversation among your friends. Your intuition and instincts are effective allies. Watch a tendency to push yourself too hard, since it's easy to burnout once you've gone beyond your limits. In relationships with others, you prefer to be around those who love the adventure of life and who appreciate your active inspirational nature. The elemental balance in your astrological chart indicates that earth is a weak factor, signifying that you may sometimes feel a need for greater stability. Practical matters may not always be a primary consideration when making major decisions. The problem with little earth is usually related to not being in touch with the physical plane, which can cause you to lose your focus or to ignore physical reality. During the times in your life when you feel out of touch or uncertain, get back to nature. Take a walk in the park or woods, garden, hug a tree, work with clay, or get a massage to remind yourself that you are part physical, too!

Another aspect of your basic nature is determined by the balance of the modes in your chart. The modes are also defined by sign, which are grouped together as either cardinal, fixed or mutable. You have fixed energy strongest, which helps to account for your ability to stay with a project, relationship or idea until you are satisfied or until your responsibility is fulfilled. The downfall of this strength is not knowing when to let go, and you can be quite stubborn when facing the possibility of change or challenge. However, you also have a strong level of cardinality, which is expressed through your motivational spirit and your ability to initiate new situations or relationships. Your weakest link is in mutability, which indicates that you sometimes have trouble adapting to change or that you are somewhat inflexible in your attitudes.

When you view your chart as a whole, you'll notice that there is an emphasis of planets on the bottom half of your chart. This hemisphere emphasis signifies that you are most comfortable away from the glare of the public, and that you safeguard your privacy. Building stability and security are a strong focus in your life, and your career may be a means to an end in that regard. You can be uncomfortable in situations where you feel that you are put on display, and may need to cultivate your ability to speak or appear in front of groups, since this may not come easily for you.

You may also be concerned with the areas in your chart which appear to be empty. Never fear, these houses are not really vacant! You are just not placing as much emphasis in these relationships or environments, or you may be satisfying these needs through other dimensions of your life.

Projection of Your Real Self

Sometimes showing the world who you really are is not easy, and sometimes the world may not respond as you had hoped! It's helpful to take a look at the differences and similarities between the attitudes, impressions and images you project and the person who resides at the core of your being.

With your Sun in Scorpio your ego is driven by a need to be almost enigmatic. You're more comfortable when at least a little mystery surrounds you, and you can exude a strong level of sensual charm. You're rarely halfway about anything, and your intensity can be daunting to those who are uncomfortable with confrontation. Since your Sun speaks of "who you think you are," you may think that you're more mysterious than you are in actuality! No bother - you're still a mystery to most, so you're safe!

Your Ascendant is the face you present to the world, and shows how others see you. Your Ascendant, or rising sign, is Cancer. Through this influence, you may project a motherly quality - whether or not you have children. You may draw others to you who need support and care, even in the work place you may take on the role of protector. But you can also initiate emotional responses from others, and can use this quality to your advantage in many situations. Watch for your tendency to hide behind your shell, though. Sometimes those protective barriers can be quite cumbersome. The energy associated with your Ascendant is the Moon. With your Moon in Aries, your moods are generally upbeat. Your need for spontaneity adds a sense of independence to your personality projection.

With your Moon in trine aspect to your Ascendant you can have good feelings about yourself and your needs. This translates into a projection of confidence, and others may trust you more readily. Your awareness of your own needs makes it easier to create a sense of safety and security in the world, and your guidance and support of others can help them accomplish similar goals. You may also find it easier to embrace your womanliness - the power of being a woman looks great on you!

With Mercury in a complimentary trine aspect to your Ascendant, you may find it easy to express yourself and your ideas. This quality can be seen in social situations, since you're a natural at breaking the ice in a conversation, and you may also be highly diplomatic. You enjoy contact with others, and may be the quintessential networker.

With Jupiter in a trine aspect to your Ascendant, your jovial attitude can win a lot of friends. You prefer to laugh, and can be counted on to see the optimism in most situations. By developing your sense of humor, you'll go further toward achieving your personal aims. You may also enjoy circumstances which give you a chance to inspire others. You can be an excellent promoter.

There are many different facets of the Moon in your chart. But when it comes to your identity, your Moon speaks volumes about who you are at the deepest level: the soul of your being. Your Moon in Aries reflects at attitude of independent thinking and a need for autonomy. Your real self is striving to achieve a true sense of individual identity. The courage which resides deep within your soul helps you get through all sorts of dilemmas and difficulties, although you may resent anything that hold you back or ties you down. You are the Warrior Woman and have the capacity to meet life on your own terms. You will fight for what you love and enjoy a life with ample opportunities to experience true passion.

Understanding Your Inner Feminine Self

Although the temptation is to think that just because you are a woman you are in touch with your inner feminine self, this is a much more complicated task than it appears to be! First of all, the model for the true power of femininity has been lost over recent history and is now becoming re-energized. Recovering this power is a personal task for each woman, and learning to use feminine power constructively on a collective level is another challenge for today's woman. This process is the cradle of self-healing, and provides the essence of your personal security.

The primary energies associated with your inner feminine self are the Moon and Venus, but Neptune and Pluto are also significant in your experience and expression of this part of your psyche. The Moon is the energy which filters through your subconscious self, and tells the story of your connection to the part of you which provides nurturing, support, care and comfort. The person who projects the model for your Moon energy is your mother, and you see her through the lens of your own emotional matrix, signified by the Moon. As you mature, you learn to send this energy into the world, but to be truly effective, you must first own this energy and know how to use it to care for yourself!

Your Aries Moon stimulates a powerful drive to establish independence and autonomy. Your feminist attitudes result from your independent way of thinking and may forge new frontiers to advance your position as a woman in the world. Passion is your life fuel, and you need people, situations and opportunities to feel the rush of energy which arises when you are carried away by passionate desire. You can be quite headstrong when you want something, or someone, and definitely have your wiles. Even though you may have been taught to think of others and their needs first, your need to be in the lead and first on the list is there all the while, and it is definitely okay to feel that way, if you deal with that need honestly. Taking a back seat while a husband achieves his aims and you settle for just a "job" or staying home (when you don't want to) could lead to trouble if you really want to develop a strong career of your own. Yet your support of another can be quite powerful when you feel that you are also getting what you want out of the situation, and you must remember that the choice is yours. Some type of challenge keeps you alive. Whether you choose a competitive career, participate in your favorite sports or recreation, initiate all the family outings, get involved in politics or take the lead in community activities - your energy, effort and excitement can be inspirational and contagious. But if you feel penned in, ignored, abused or excessively limited - you may also be challenged internally by your own anger at not having a chance to prove yourself. This anger can undermine your strength if it is not channeled into something productive. Men may have difficulty dealing with your independence, and even though you may be tempted to prove yourself according to the masculine rules of the game, as a woman you have some attributes that a man simply cannot employ! Instead of feeling that the game of life is always about winning and losing, try to re-focus on the idea of creating or not creating. And look for some healthy outlets which allow you to win a few and lose a few. You'll always be playing, and may as well enjoy the game according to rules which allow everyone to benefit.

With the energy of your Moon and Sun in quincunx aspect to each other you may feel that you are constantly frustrated with your needs to remain autonomous while still wanting to be comforted or supported. Although you may intellectually understand that these experiences are not mutually exclusive to one another, and that you can have both, you tend to overcompensate emotionally! In most instances, you find that fulfilling your deeper needs for closeness, tenderness and support can actually strengthen your sense of personal autonomy. You can have a little trouble achieving balance in your relationships, and will be most successful when you allow room and time for the effects of change and growth.

Through the energy of your Moon in trine aspect to Jupiter, you have exceptional emotional resilience which is supported by your sense of optimism and confidence. You are more likely to feel that being a woman is an asset, and may find it easier to flow with the emotional tides and cycles of change which are a normal part of your life. Generosity is natural for you, and you have an excellent ability to attract abundance. Nurturing others may flow quite readily. However, it is also easy for you to take things and people for granted, so it's a good idea to take stock of your good fortunes and remind yourself to show gratitude and grace. This can be an aspect of laziness, since positive changes of fortune may seem to occur quite naturally. But if you recognize and develop your strengths, this same energy can provide an endless reservoir of emotional and spiritual strength.

The tension produced through the square aspect between your Moon and Uranus creates an unpredictable quality and can lead to emotional instability. Your rebellious attitudes can have a positive effect in stimulating change, and you may be quite ingenious. Not only are you likely to resist falling into a rut, you may rebel strongly against any conditions that inhibit your personal freedom and autonomy. For this reason, marriage can be a difficult option, especially if you're trying to hold to the old traditions and play the role of dutiful housewife, or other roles which do not suit you. However, you can sustain a relationship if it is open, exciting and growth-oriented - and if your partner is as independent and experimental as you are! You can be drawn to an alternative lifestyle, and may have attitudes which fly in the face of convention when it comes to love, relationships, children or career. In many ways, you are a trendsetter, but if you wish to be respected and to have your talents as a woman taken seriously, you must utilize your resources to their fullest and allow yourself to shine as the individual you are. Trying to shape yourself into something that you are not will destroy your soul.

Your Moon is in the Gibbous Moon phase of the lunation cycle, indicating that you are continually striving to reach your goals, and that you are definitely growth-oriented. Even when you've accomplished one achievement, you may feel an immediate discontent, because you can see that there is yet another possibility or pathway. In relationships, this can create a frustrating series of power struggles, especially with others who are content to leave things as they are. You need and want to be perfect, and that ideal of perfection is also evolving as you mature. It is crucial that you maintain an awareness of your feelings and needs, and that you spend some time in introspection in order to gain the level of perspective necessary to help you maintain your equilibrium. The archetypal quality associated with this moon phase is that of "The Muse," stimulating your creative self-development. This is a cycle of blossoming, and you need to feel that your life is an experience of opening up. As you work to create the experience of yourself as a whole woman, you may begin to realize that what you see within yourself is much more valid than the images, ideals or expectations projected by society - especially those which are false and which do not support the true nature of womanliness. Your devotion to finding this quality within yourself can, indeed, sustain you and may inspire others as well.

Through the energy of Venus you express your feminine wiles, and also locate the part of yourself that needs to be emotionally expressive. Your sense of inner beauty and feelings of personal worth are also functions of Venus. Venusian energy is part of your connection to other women, and the placement of Venus in your chart can tell you a lot about your openness and acceptance of your own femininity. Although your Moon may indicate your basic emotional nature, the manner by which you express your feelings is frequently through Venusian energy.

Through the energy of Venus in Scorpio your open expression of love and passion may be quite limited in comparison to the depth of your feelings. Only when you've learned to trust another will you open your heart, and even then you may hold back a little just to protect your vulnerabilities. You approach love with passion, and have a profound sense of what lies beneath the surface. You may be an expert in human behavior, since you can "feel" where someone is despite what they may say. Because you sense these feelings, you may begin to respond accordingly but can be caught in this awareness, since some people will not allow themselves to act on their deeper feelings. You, of all women, should understand that, since you may hold back if you fear you might be hurt. The beauty of the opening of the heart is unmatched for you, and when you can unleash your own longings, and express your own sense of beauty, you can be exceptionally charismatic. In fact, you can be positively enticing, and you know it. Your ability to use your sexuality as a plus is almost magical. You look great in intense colors: deep reds, purples, burgundy, indigo, black; and when you're feeling a little low might be able to pull your spirits out of the dumps by getting into your favorite sexy attire. When you love, you love completely, and forever. When you're hurt, you can be unceasing in your vengeance. Nothing is halfway for you. It's all or nothing.

Through the blending of Mercury and Venus energies in conjunction with one another, your manner of speaking and communicating is enhanced. This aspect influences your ability to develop excellent people skills, and you may be a gifted speaker, writer or lyricist. These qualities may emerge through your manner of speech, which can be quite elegant and charming. Your sensibilities toward others, and the care you take in striving to create a feeling of peace and harmony can be seen in your personal relationships as well as within the work environment.

Venus and Mars in square aspect indicate an inner conflict between your desires and ability to attain or satisfy them. Part of the problem may be impatience with yourself and with others: you want it now. You may also feel some level of resentment or frustration with your inability to gain the full measure of what you feel you deserve, and this, in itself, can impede your progress! The core of this conflict can center upon a battle between your feminine and masculine inner self. It can manifest in ways such as sexual discrimination or sexual harassment, and if you stand up to these types of injustice and abuse you'll find that you feel much more powerful and at peace with yourself. But you must be attentive to the ways you give away your power, because this is the key to understanding how to resolve this conflict.

With Venus in square aspect to Saturn you may close away your feminine vitality and can block your power of attraction. Your mistrust of your own worthiness is related to a feeling of frustration which comes from being a woman. In fact, you may even resent being a woman some of the time, or may mistrust other women. You may feel you've been shortchanged, or that you are not getting what you deserve. But you may also project an attitude of critical restraint which stands in the way of your ability to express your own worth and beauty. Sometimes, this aspect indicates that you resent being valued for your beauty, or fear that if your physical beauty fades or does not meet the "standards", you will be worthless. Once you fully realize that the energy beauty has little to do with the facade, it's easier to radiate your true worth, and to attract what you really need. Otherwise, you may feel that you are continually faced with disappointing compromises.

You may feel a deep undercurrent of vulnerability when it comes to allowing yourself to embrace the fact that being a woman means something positive. This feeling, stimulated by the square aspect between Venus and Pluto, may have very deep origins. But whatever the cause, you may feel compelled to prove that you are powerful, worthwhile and worthy. For some reason, you may feel ashamed of yourself, and cannot allow your beautiful essence to shine through. You may even resent being a woman, especially if you've been deeply hurt. If you dig deep enough, you'll find real treasure at the core of your being. That treasure is hidden in the heart of a magical woman: you. This is the part of yourself which can heal and regenerate your spirit, allowing you to be totally transformed as you embrace a new essence of your powerful self.

Although the planets Neptune and Pluto move very slowly and are generational in nature, they do have an influence upon your psyche. These energies define much about the collective experience which shapes your inner self. You're experiencing Neptunian energy when you're in the midst of reverie, when you're deep in dreams and when you're feeling compassionate. Neptune drives your imagination, the realm of illusion and your psychic sensibilities. Because Neptune is difficult to grasp on a physical level, there is a lot about this energy that can be problematic, and when you are caught in the negative grasp of Neptune, you can give in to addictive behaviors, escapism and deception manifesting. But you do have a way of channeling this energy. It is through Neptune that you find the heart of compassionate love and understanding. This is the doorway to your inner self.

With Neptune in Libra, you are part of the generation which has been fascinated with beauty, the idea of peace and the hope of a perfect world. Perfect relationships are part of the perfect world, but it is your very generation that has blasted through the illusion of dysfunctionality. Your role as a woman within a relationship is one you are creating, along with the other women of your generation, born from 1942 to 1956. By holding a collective image of truly egalitarian and fair-minded relationships, where each person can fully express themselves, you have been part of a global change. The effects of this change are still manifesting.

Pluto represents the primordial essence. It is from this level that all transformation occurs: birth, death, illness and healing. It is also here that the powerful kundalini force continually regenerates itself. This is the space of all creation and all power. It is the space of origin: the Great Mother.

With Pluto in Leo, you are part of a generation of women born 1938 - 1957 who have had to learn about manifesting power and breaking the illusion of the patriarchy. You are among the women who have reshaped society. If you've developed a career, you may have done so against an old system. Instead of destroying that power base, your task within the collective is to change the nature of power through love and creativity, and through honoring the sanctity of life.

Owning Your Inner Masculine Self

For centuries, women were not allowed to assert themselves in the world, and carefully learned the role of supporter of their "men." Those who failed to respond in this manner were frequently shunned or punished, although there have always been women who defied convention! During this century particularly, women have broken out of their strictly "conventional" roles, and have been making their way in the world. Because of this, women have been successful at fulfilling more of their needs, and owning their own power more readily. As a result, a woman's relationship with the men in her life has also changed. Despite women's collective knowledge about the need to be whole persons, it is still sometimes easier to allow men (fathers, brothers, lovers and husbands) to "own" certain qualities. (They, in turn, prefer that women own certain qualities - like emotions!) But to become truly whole and functional, it is necessary to find and incorporate your inner masculine self into your sense of wholeness, instead of projecting that part of yourself onto others (most usually men) in your life.

Through the process of becoming at home with your ego, you gain a true sense of personal strength and power. To own this power, you must learn to acknowledge that it is okay to be recognized for who and what you are. Your Sun energy is the primary factor in the expression of ego needs. As a young girl, you may have seen your father through the filter of your Sun. His power of getting out into the world, and the manner by which he did it, have shaped your own sense of personal identity. And today, the Sun in your chart may symbolize significant men. But this energy is, in itself, the core of your spirit.

Your deep craving for power which you feel but others may not see accompanies the energy of your Sun in Scorpio. Your father may have seemed somewhat omnipotent when you were young, and he may also have been difficult to understand at times. You have a greater respect for men who can stand up to their own power, and who can respect the unique power of women, too. There is a part of you that will always be fascinated by super heroes and super heroines which stems from your fascination with alterations in energy and transformational change. Throughout your life you may be drawn into situations which need to change and in which you provide the catalyst for these transformations. In many ways you are a natural healer, and you can bring this quality of regeneration into your relationships, your work and your creativity. Embrace the fact that you are a Goddess! Live to create, and own your ability to use the magical ingredients which bring power into your own life, and which effects dynamic shifts in the world around you.

You don't have to fit in with everybody else in order to see and accept yourself. With your Sun in trine aspect to Uranus, you are most confident when you are expressing yourself in your own unique manner. Through developing your special talents and individuality, you will be ahead of the game in determining where you want to go with your life. By allowing yourself ample opportunities to show your independence and exercise your autonomy, you will become whole.

Mars energy is assertive, aggressive and combative, and can be angry. These are not "feminine" qualities. In fact, women who possess and project these qualities from within themselves often get bad names, and are called "ball-busters," or other expletives, by the men who are dealing with them. But to become fully whole, you need to accept the manner in which you can utilize your Mars energy so that you are confident and strong with it, and so you can get into the world and make things happen for yourself!

When you want something, there's little to keep you from getting it. With Mars in Leo, you may radiate a strong sense of confidence when you're putting on your assertive face, even if you feel like jello inside. The key to your will lies deep within your heart. When you love something or someone, your willing courage is always there, helping you forge ahead or provide protection. You've stood in the center of the storm before and will probably do so again. And you may have learned how to be firm in your strength through the love and support of some powerful men in your life. However, you're more alive when you know how to harness that same power for yourself.

You are an exceptional visualizer: you've always known that if you can get a clear picture of what you want to do, you can probably do it. The energy of your Mars in sextile to Neptune helps you blend your ability to work from more than one level at a time. The effect you have on others can be purely mesmerizing. This magical quality can extend into your career, adding a gentility to your power and influence.

You may never take "no" for an answer, especially if you're set on pursuing something or someone you really want. The influence of Mars conjunct Pluto in your chart adds an amazing level of intensity to your assertiveness. In fact you can even become obsessive if you've lost your objectivity. Releasing anger and hostility instead of repressing it will afford you a much greater level of personal freedom.

Developing Your Mind

Education and learning are lifelong processes. Your approach to developing your intellect is multifaceted, but there are special indicators in your astrological chart which help you understand the best ways to develop your mentality. Improving and strengthening communication skills is also part of developing your mind, since connecting to others is certainly improved if you can effectively illustrate your point of view!

Although the energy of Mercury is traditionally considered to be the main indicator of your mentality, there are also other qualities which are part of your mental and intellectual self. First, let's look at Mercury, which is the energy through which you link your thoughts and ideas with others. Ever-curious about what lies beneath the surface, you are prompted to become a deep thinker with Mercury in Scorpio. You may enjoy studying nature, and your fascination with the mysteries of life can also prompt a keen interest in fields like medicine or metaphysics. It's not likely that you have ever been satisfied with simple explanations, and with your ability to grasp hidden meanings and to develop a broad perspective you can gain an understanding which is much more gratifying. You can also be rather stubborn and may hold to your ideas with an emotional fervor that makes it difficult for you to get out of some of your ruts! When faced with the challenge of learning something entirely new or different, your first response may be to balk. If you're given time to a learning experience, you're likely to seek out every detail.

You may enjoy learning with Mercury conjunct Venus. However, you're likely to be a little lazy in your approach, and may not like the disciplinary side of school as much as you like the socializing. With an excellent ability to relate to people, you can be an open and effective communicator.

Your tendency to take things too seriously can result from the influence of Mercury in square aspect to Saturn. You may have a mistrust of your own intellectual abilities, fearing the outcome of wrong answers or poor judgment. This can lead to an inhibition in your self-expression, and may also result in your appearing to be too critical or judgmental of others. However, you may also be driven to learn, which can be a good thing if you are in an environment which gives you an opportunity to truly develop your mind.

The energy of your Moon also has a mental component. The Moon is the realm of thought, the process of subconscious thinking, and plays a strong role in intuitive thinking. You like to learn about things that get your energy moving. Through your Aries Moon your learning filters are more stimulated by exploring ideas which are challenging and require some creative thinking. You also prefer to learn at your own pace and may not like the idea of being held back because somebody else has not quite reached your level of understanding.

Jupiter also plays an important role in learning, stimulating you to look ahead into the realm of possibility, beyond the horizon of the now. Through the energy of Jupiter, you share what you know with others. As a woman, you are likely to feel most at home when you use this energy to encourage and support others, but you can also apply this to yourself! You're open to learning all kinds of things with Jupiter in Sagittarius. You may even make learning your lifelong pastime, although not necessarily within an institutional setting. You appreciate the value of travel, connecting with people on a cultural level, and understanding the different viewpoints and philosophies abundant in the world. Your enthusiasm for life inspires others, and you can be an excellent leader, teacher or executive because you inspire confidence in those who work for you or learn from your instruction.

There are no major aspects to Jupiter in your chart. To a large extent, this indicates that the energy of Jupiter is empowered, because it operates without undue influence from others energies in your chart. Your personal philosophies, ideals and beliefs form a major cornerstone of your identity. The qualities of this energy may be an outstanding force in your life, and this is the energy which people frequently associate with your identity.

The purpose of Saturn is to provide clarity, structure, form and discipline - elements which are certainly important to learning. Saturn functions primarily as your inner teacher. Mothers are the most influential Saturnian models in western society. They provide the structure, guidance and support for their children in the realms of learning, socialization or personal growth. Once you enter society as a child, teachers play the Saturnian role. But the role of mothers and teachers in relationship to Saturn is to help you define the structure upon which you will build your life. Then, you "own" your Saturn, and know how to discipline and focus your own energy.

You may have a strong appreciation for many of your teachers with Saturn in Leo, especially those who have helped to foster your self-expression. Although you can be somewhat reserved and may be reluctant to fully express yourself when you know you're being evaluated, once you get over your stage fright, you can become a very effective communicator. Your mental intensity can be quite strong, and you may gain momentum when you've accomplished an important goal.

The areas of your chart which are connected most strongly to mental and intellectual development are the 3rd, 9th and 11th Houses. The 3rd House of your chart deals with communication and the development of concepts.

Your approach to thinking, learning and communicating is quite analytical with Virgo ruling your 3rd House. You may enjoy learning, and can develop a good relationship with your teachers. However, you are quite sensitive to criticism and can be too critical of yourself or your own intellectual abilities. You're probably more intelligent that you realize! Your ability to illustrate detail is evidenced by your writing and speaking, and you may be a consummate storyteller and convincing reader (ask your children!). With Mercury ruling your 3rd House you enjoy the support and interaction created through networking with others, and may have a special interest in education or children's issues.

There are no planets in your 3rd House, indicating that developing your communicative capacities is not one of your highest priorities. However this does not indicate an impairment in your thinking or a lack of intellectual development. To further understand your approach to communication reflect upon the meaning of the sign on the cusp of this house, explained above, and study the influence of Mercury in its sign and house as indicators of the best ways to develop your intellect.

Your 9th House shows your approach to higher learning, which is usually accomplished through a college or professional degree program. Subjects like philosophy, religion, political science, cultural pursuits and the like are strongly associated with this facet of your development.

You are definitely an idealist with Pisces on the cusp of your 9th House. Your vision of the world as a better place with opportunities for true peace and harmony can be quite a powerful driver in your quest to improve your own life. In higher educational pursuits, you may be more inclined to study philosophy, religion, political science and the arts than you are drawn to math or science. It's tempting for you to impose your ideals or beliefs upon others who may seem less "enlightened," but you may need to show some restraint in this regard if you are to experience the peace you dream about. With Neptune ruling this house you can use your ability to visualize to aid you in your learning pursuits, and to help you create the world as you desire to experience it.

The influence of your Moon in the 9th House adds an intensive receptivity to higher learning and enhances your ability to connect through your spiritual self to divine understanding. Your spiritual life is strongly important, and you may also strive to improve your understanding of life through education, travel and cultural explorations. You may be capable of adapting to living in cultures other than that of your birth, especially if your Moon is in a mutable or cardinal sign. You may always feel that you are somehow protected by a higher power and may feel closely connected to your spiritual guide, angels or divine presence. Your love of philosophy and devotion to your ideals is quite genuine and plays an important role in your sense of security. You may interpret Higher Power in terms which are both masculine and feminine, but your connection to The Goddess quality is your bridge between your human consciousness and the consciousness which radiates from The Source.

Through the 11th House you learn from peers, and connect with your community. The 11th House involves your special interests, too. This is very much the school of life, because this is also the area which relates to developing your goals.

Your interests have a practical focus, and you may limit your community involvement to matters which affect your directly. Goals can be especially important for you, and are usually tied to stabilizing your life, especially financially. It's important that you explore your deeper motivations, and that your goals reflect and support a true sense of personal worth. Although it's tempting to think that money can answer your needs for acceptance, it's rarely enough unless you can fully embrace yourself. Your interest in investments can play an important role in your life. With Venus ruling your 11th House, you may look for an easier path to realizing your dreams. You may be able to attract the right people and situations, and may feel that the right partnership and most prestigious friends can open doors for you. In the end you really want to be the one who has the influence.

There are no planets in your 11th House, indicating that you may not find it necessary or important to develop a strict set of goals, and that you may not seek out confirmation and support from others in order to reach a sense of fulfillment. To further understand your special interests look to the sign on the cusp of this house explained in the section above, and study the placement of Uranus in your chart to determine where you find your best allies.

Your Special Edge

It's true. Women are definitely the intuitive sex. The process of intuitive awareness may be more developed for you as a woman because you are more cyclically aware, thanks to your anatomy and hormonal changes. But there is something more. As a woman, your natural affinity with the energy of the Moon increases your receptivity, an important ingredient in opening to the intuitive process. Intuitive awareness is multifaceted. You can use it when you're dealing with emotional and psychological issues, you can apply it to your creative expression, and you can take advantage of your intuition in your work as part of your decision-making. Developing your intuitive process is like developing any other sensibility - you have to concentrate some time, effort and energy in order to finely hone this element of your psyche. Although some quality of intuition may be there innately, to make the most of it, you must learn to trust, listen and incorporate it into your life.

The parts of your chart which are most strongly associated with intuitive sensibility are the water houses: the 4th House, the 8th House and the 12th House. The 4th House is connected to your soul history. It is here that you seek a sense of home, a connection to your family, and a feeling of safety and comfort. It is here that your soul remembers your past, even if your conscious mind cannot fit the pieces together.

Your soul yearns to find true peace with Libra on the cusp of the 4th House. But you are, by nature, a restless woman, and may not find that peace simply by getting everything right "in the world." Your inner harmony depends upon your ability to strengthen your real values, and these may have a very long history. The influence of Venus on this house is also powerful through its connection to the sign of Libra, indicating the importance of establishing a clear connection between the love you need and the love you express through your actions, words and creativity.

The Sun's placement in your 4th House stimulates a powerful need to discover your identity through your family ties and then, beyond, into the history of your soul. You have a very powerful survival urge, and may cling to the people and places you know because your identity can be very strongly tied to them. Yet, as you are maturing and growing toward becoming a whole woman, you may discover ways in which you are different from the family you knew. Your father and mother may seem to connect to a place deep within your soul, and intuitively you've always known that the flame of your soul had its individual roots. Weaving together the core of your being with the roots and history which have preceded you is one of the key factors involved in achieving the security you so deeply desire.

Your soul may yearn to escape the frustrations of the physical plane. With Neptune in your 4th House you're more comfortable when you've moved beyond ordinary reality - when you're in the middle of your favorite creative pastime, listening to beautiful music, watching an enthralling movie - you need to experience transcendence. Unfortunately this is also quite close to negative forms of withdrawal, and you may push yourself away from the rest of the world in your quest to tone down the cacophony of life. Setting your personal boundaries and creating a strong, yet resilient, emotional filter is crucial if you are to develop a sense of wholeness.

The 8th House brings you into your deepest emotional attachments, and is the space where you are alchemically transformed. This is the seat of your magical power: your ability to change yourself in order to become whole. Here is the heart of healing, but here you also hide your greatest vulnerabilities. Most people shy away from dealing with 8th House issues like sex, death and taxes. After all, there can be problems with any of them, and they are not easy to explore out in the open. But there is more. For your intuitive development, this area represents the part of you which holds your power, and you must learn to accept and embrace this side of yourself to feel truly satisfied with your life.

Through the influence of Aquarius on the cusp of your 8th House you may be exceptionally curious about the experiences of birth, sexuality, death, healing and human psychology. You may love physical sensations which lead you to the experience of ecstasy, but are also fascinated with the possibilities beyond the physical. Experimenting with different ideas and techniques which are designed to heighten your awareness can enhance your life, but you may need to exercise some caution to avoid the shock of getting into something when you are inadequately prepared. You may be quite psychic and can have an amazing sense of the future. However, the influence of Uranus as ruler of this house adds a sporadic nature to your psychic sensibilities.

Since you do not have any planets in your 8th House you may not feel very strongly driven to probe into the mysteries of life. Perhaps you do not have issues in this regard, but there may also be other factors in your chart which drive you in this capacity, and do not need the additional focus in this particular area. To further understand your 8th House study the sign associated with it explained above, and look to the planet associated with that sign.

The 12th House is the space of your dreams. Here, you surrender your conscious self and float into the beyond. This is also the place in your psyche which contains your past, and where you are one with all humanity. Your superconscious self rests in this part of your psyche: the part of yourself that transcends your everyday reality.

With Gemini influencing your 12th House, you may be a strong psychic receiver, feeling what others think. In many ways you are quite instinctual about people and situations. This influence adds to your impressionability, and you may find that you learn best when you're in the presence of someone, or if you're listening to tapes. You can have very active dreams, especially if you're worrying about something. It's important that you learn to relax and let go of the day before you drop off to sleep, or you may experience a restless night. Mercury's rulership of this house indicates some difficulty allowing your mind to rest.

Your intuitive self can be highly stimulated with Uranus in your 12th House. You may have flashes of insight which vanish as quickly as they come, and may need to develop some manner of focusing your mind in order to take advantage of your sense of knowingness. Your meditations can be freeing, but you may have trouble just sitting quietly. An active form of meditation, such as hatha yoga, tai chi, chi gong or even dancing can be both inspiring and clearing for you.

The energy of your Moon plays an important role in your intuitive development. Since your Moon is related to your subconscious mind, it should not surprise you that this is the part of you that contains all knowledge about yourself and your life. Occasionally it's a good idea to purge from your psyche the things you no longer need - much like an internal house cleaning. Your hormonal cycles provide an excellent opportunity to do just that, and by using this natural rhythm to release, you can feel much more open to clearer transmission of intuitive thinking!

Sometimes, you can be too busy pursuing your desires to listen to your intuitive voice with the Moon in Aries. You do have a very keen intuitive sensibility but don't like to listen to it when it means slowing down. You may also be more intuitive about things which are new to you. For example your first impressions are usually quite powerful. Just because you may lose interest in something, you may think your intuition was wrong. That's just impatience!

There are other points related to the Moon which you'll find in your chart. They are called the Moon's Nodes, and are not planets, but points in space. The influence of the Moon's Nodes is felt on an inner level. From the South Node, you learn about your past and the natural inclinations which may influence many of your subconscious choices. In some ways, the South Node suggests old habits. The North Node of the Moon suggests a spiritual and emotional challenge, and represents the directions you may feel compelled to follow in your evolutionary path.

Your North Node in Taurus challenges you to learn about the true nature of your personal worth as part of your spiritual growth and development. You may become fascinated with the idea of accumulating material wealth, but can then discover that it offers very little if you cannot share it with those you love. However, you must create some type of balance between creating stability on the physical plane and releasing your attachments in the emotional world! Your past soul conditioning symbolized by your Scorpio South Node may feel more comfortable being somewhat secretive about your possessions, and even about your deeper feelings. Until you can open to the pure essence of love, and can embrace the heart of your own being fully and completely, your soul will not know true joy.

Uranian intuition is the flash of insight. Sometimes that flash is so brilliant that you change your entire life to follow it's glow. This is also the part of you which defies restraint, and certainly your intuitive mind can celebrate that possibility!

The influence of Uranus in your 12th House has been explained earlier in this section of your report.

Neptune's energy takes you into the world of the etheric - the place beyond the physical which is filled with mystical wonder. You surrender to this part of yourself when you meditate, when you give in to your creative muse, and when you give of yourself to others. In developing your intuitive and psychic sensibilities, Neptune provides a primary ingredient: letting go. Through this energy you surrender yourself to the greater truth. But be careful: you can also surrender your will to the power of deception and abuse through another of Neptune's doorways!

The influence of Neptune in your 4th House has been explored earlier in this section of your report.

Pluto's insight is on the deeper psychic level. Through Plutonian energy you can read between the lines. You see the twitch of an eye that tells the truth, you read the movement of hands, the tone of voice that betrays what words fail to say. Developing your Plutonian energy requires that you reach into the very depths of yourself and become familiar with your entire being. Yes, that includes your shadow self, your darker side - and it also encompasses your passion, your strength of survival and your ability to heal.

You're quite insightful about how to make your resources work for you with Pluto in your 2nd House. You can see ways to restore what seems useless or to extend the energy of what you possess and may be able to make more things out of a loaf of bread and a can of soup than anybody dreamed possible. You can also be destructive with this energy and can undermine your strength by giving in to vengeful or hateful thoughts about yourself or others.

Nurturing and Creating a Home

Nurturing. Mothering. These experiences are associated with womanliness, but are not the sole definers of your womanhood. Although women are the only ones who can become mothers, it is not necessary to be a mother to become an exceptional nurturer! Nurturing is a natural expression for women - but the manner in which it is done is very individualized. Whether with children, lovers, partners, friends - or even with your own parents - you have ample opportunities to nurture others. The person who needs your nurturing most, however, is YOU. Although caring for others can fill a special place in your soul, the way you care for yourself is especially important. You may derive nourishment from developing your talents and skills, or through your work. Study or travel can be nourishing. And something as simple as a long soak in the tub can refill your spirit. Part of nourishing yourself is physical, part emotional and part is definitely environmental: what you create in a home. In exploring these factors together, you can begin to see the link between these different levels of personal fulfillment.

Yet another facet of your Moon beyond what you've already explored, is what your Moon shows about your deepest needs. You can only feel whole when these needs are answered and fulfilled. Although it is tempting to look outside, your wisdom tells you that a great part of the responsibility for nourishment comes from within yourself.

Your profound need for independence and autonomy driven by your Aries Moon can sometimes lead to your feeling that you're rushing through life. Although slowing down may not be the answer all of the time, allowing ample space in your life for enjoyment can help you put the brakes on. Your playful attitude and love of challenge may encourage you to pursue sports as a favorite pastime, and staying active is one of the most nurturant things you can do for yourself. When you let your energy become stagnant, your emotional vitality sags. When nurturing others, it might be easier for you to play than it is to discipline, and consequently, your children may think of you more in the context of fun. That's okay with you, and you probably feel the same way about your intimate connections - if they're not fun, what good are they? Your passion ignites when you're smiling, and you smile a lot when you're enjoying a challenge. You also have a powerful protective streak, and if anyone you love needs a defender, you're there. You might also need to cultivate relationships which give you a sense that you, too, have somebody on your side. Standing on your own is okay, but your soul fills up when you can share your joy with those you love.

Saturn also plays a positive role in nurturance. Despite the bad rap Saturn sometimes receives, this energy is necessary to your stability and growth. Through Saturn, you learn to take responsibility for yourself and your actions. Saturn also seems to be the repository of your fears, and it's important to understand and deal with these emotions in order to be whole. Trying to repress such feelings blocks your ability to feel the positive, supportive energy that life has to offer. In many respects, the energy of Saturn is played out in your life by your experience with authority figures. Your mother and father, extended family and teachers were your primary Saturnian influences when you were a young girl, and their direction and guidance still whisper in the way you approach establishing your personal security. As an adult woman, you express Saturn through the manner in which you take responsibility for yourself and your needs for stability and security.

You have a definite way you like to do things and function best when you're in charge. Whether in personal relationships or at work, you utilize the energy of Saturn in Leo to bring things into focus and set definitive priorities. You can be rather stubborn and may have trouble getting out of your own way, especially when there might be a better way to do something. But you're also willing to adapt to change if it will make your life function more smoothly and afford you more time to enjoy the things you truly love. You can be a warm and supportive parent or partner, and take commitments quite seriously. Your protection and warmth can be quite steady and strong. And you don't think of yourself as secondary to any man in your life, although you may still be a little intimated by those you respect!

Your 4th House illuminates what you need in a home environment, where you will feel most comfortable and how you like to live. It is here that you create a feeling of safety, where you can let your hair down and be yourself.

Libra's influence on the cusp of your 4th House adds a sense of style and refinement to your home environment. You love being surrounded by beautiful things and may have a wonderful eye for color and design. Your home may feature works of art and fine decor, and you can be somewhat meticulous about making sure that everything seems to create a sense of balance. The energy of Venus is associated with this house in your chart, influencing an inviting atmosphere and friendly home environment which probably draws your friends and family. You may love entertaining and may be quite gracious to your guests, although you do appreciate them most when they observe proper rules of behavior and don't mar the furniture!

With the Sun in your 4th House you're definitely Queen of the Castle! You need a home which reflects your personality, not just a place to live. Anyone who visits will see your special touches. You may also enjoy inviting special friends into your personal space, and family gatherings at home an be quite meaningful to you. Family is important, and the creation of your own family may take a strong priority. You may become the matriarchal leader of your family, and your influence and ideas can have a powerful effect. If you feel that you are carrying on the traditions of a long line of influences, it's probably true. And if you are inclined to alter or change those traditions, you can probably accomplish your aims as long as your approach flows from love and not unresolved anger or competitiveness.

Neptune's energy in your 4th House adds a need for a home space which is almost otherworldly. Your home needs to be an escape from the everyday, a place where you can exercise your fantasies and open to your dreams. As a little girl your home life may have been unsettling, particularly if there was illness or some type of family scandal. Uncovering family secrets may, in fact, be the key to freeing your soul of some of those feelings of inadequacy or insecurity. In the process you must also learn true forgiveness while avoiding tendencies to martyr or sacrifice yourself for the good of protecting the family illusion. By opening to your inner self through meditation, creative expression and spiritual development, you can finally achieve the connection to a spiritual home which has called to you since your childhood.

Meeting the World on Your Terms

Career and financial arenas were for many years primarily part of the "man's world." Women stayed at home, cared for children, and took care of the social needs of the family. Now that so many women are in the work place, and with the advent of more open relationships where both partners are likely to share paying bills and making financial decisions, the world is changing. You can define your identity in the world in many ways today, including developing a career. Meeting the world on your own terms involves uncovering the manner in which you might shine most effectively and the way you use your resources, and creating a pathway which allows you to realize your goals.

The Midheaven, which is usually near the top of your astrological chart, is signified by an astrological sign. This point in your chart represents your vocation, your calling in life, and the sign at the Midheaven gives you several clues about your path in the outside world. Just as importantly, the Midheaven signifies your blossoming into wholeness and the manner by which you might best accomplish this experience. Your 10th House also provides information about your career path.

Making your way in the world and establishing your own place is aided by the influence of Aries at your Midheaven. Your keen sense of ambition keeps you moving forward in the face of competition; you're not likely to collapse in intimidation. You need a life path and career which allow you to exercise some independence, and prefer work which is challenging and exciting. You may also forge new territory through your career or volunteer efforts, and can be the woman who makes progress where others have failed. Your key to personal fulfillment rests in your ability to initiate, and you may love a career which gives you the room and opportunity to blaze trails. The energy of Mars influences the manner in which you illuminate your path to success. You may enjoy working in a field which is physically active and may have a special affinity for working with children. The courage of your convictions provides the strength you need to realize your hopes.

With Mars in Leo you not only have a drive to achieve, but your need to be recognized for your efforts increases. You're not likely to allow the idea that you're a woman to be the least bit intimidating. You're well suited for positions of leadership, and can be an exceptional executive, director, coach or creative consultant.

The process of work itself is usually seen through the 6th House in your chart. Through this facet of yourself, you express your approach and attitudes about working, and your ability to cooperate with others is also indicated here. This house is related to your physical health, and it's no surprise that you might hear the complaint (or feel it yourself), "I'm sick of my job." Instead of feeling thrown off balance by the tasks required to get through life, there are ways to use this part of your time and energy to strengthen your life.

Sagittarius on the cusp of your 6th House stimulates a need for diversity and activity in your work. If you work in sales or the travel industry, you might perform best when you can get up and go some of the time. You might not even mind commuting to your job! You prefer to operate independently whenever possible, and will not perform at your peak when you feel penned in. Jupiter's energy also influences this area, adding a need for a sense of play and adventure through your work. You'll appreciate working for and with others who are ethical in their business practices.

You have no planets in your 6th House, but still need to do something productive with your life. This may be an indicator that you do not feel a need to focus all your attention on working. Look to the influences suggested by the sign on this house and to the planet ruling this house for more information about how to best approach fulfilling your needs for productivity and duty.

As a woman, you are innately creative. Although you may not consider yourself an artist, your creative spirit and drive are the mechanisms through which you shape your own life. Creative self-expression is seen strongly in the 5th House of your chart, and by incorporating these elements into your career, you will gain greater satisfaction from your work. If you have the time to concentrate on more recreational forms of creativity, this is the part of your chart which indicates what brings you pleasure. Life itself can certainly be a pleasurable experience - all the time, not just on holidays!

Scorpio's influence on your 5th House adds a need for passion as part of your play time. Your need for creativity is very strong, and whether you're preparing dinner for your family, working on an oil painting or delving into a research project - you put yourself into these things on a very deep level. You may prefer to keep your "personal" projects hidden from public scrutiny, although those who are closest to you can become privy to your current work of art. Since you may have a lot invested at an emotional level in your creativity, you don't enjoy the interference which sometimes arises from others. Recreational activities which are somewhat challenging may be quite inspiring, and you may enjoy spending time doing things like white water rafting, scuba diving, or going deep into the forest. You may also enjoy getting away to a secluded retreat or health spa, just to give yourself time to rejuvenate. The energy of Pluto is associated with your 5th House through its connection to the sign of Scorpio, indicating the importance of creativity and recreation as true healing elements in your life.

Mercury's energy in your 5th House stimulates strong communicative talents. From public speaking, to writing, broadcasting, journalism or public relations - you have a special knack for getting your point across. Your mind may drift frequently into matters of the heart, and creative avenues which allow you to express these thoughts can be both revealing and fulfilling. You may also excel in expressions which require good manual dexterity, like playing an instrument, drawing or drafting.

With the energy of Venus in your 5th House your artistic sensibilities are best expressed through a creative venue. The arts are especially important in your personal development, and are also likely to provide fortunate opportunities for you as well. You may enjoy sharing your talents with young people and guiding them to open to their own creativity and appreciation for the arts.

Jupiter's energy in your 5th House adds greater emphasis to your need for creative self-expression, and to your desire to enjoy life. You may have several areas of talent or expertise, and need to find a way to utilize as many dimensions of your creativity as you can. Travel and education may inspire your imagination. One thing is sure, though: you're rarely without inspiration. If for some reason you think you are, try breaking up your routine temporarily. The change of pace and new perspective can ignite all sorts of possibilities!

One of the most powerful creative drives in your chart is your Sun. Since this is the energy which can drive you to be noticed, learning to cultivate this aspect of yourself in a positive manner can amplify your success in life.

Even though you can be somewhat enigmatic with the Sun in Scorpio, you are also driven to attain the realization of your desires. For anything to be successful in your life, it must be personally meaningful to you, and you must have a strong feeling about it. You simply do not care to waste your energy. But you have to know when to back off because with your intensity, you can set the world on fire. Be gentle. Just remember that after all, as long as you know how to function in a crisis, there's no problem.

Your individuality is expressed through many different energies in your chart, but the energy which is most closely associated with the unique and individualistic part of yourself is Uranus. Through Uranian energy, you display your ingenuity and make the breakthroughs which allow you to move into new experiences. Uranus also prompts your rebellious nature, and the placement of this energy in your chart shows you where you are staging your own personal revolution.

With Uranus in Gemini you've been born into a life of awakened ideas and fast-paced learning. Along with other women born from 1941 to 1949, your revolution has been fought with words and ideas, and on the battleground of educational opportunity. Your shared insights with other women who have Uranus in Gemini have been connected to educational reform, improved communication and more effective connections between the people of the world. The areas where you have broken ground for your own awakening in consciousness are shown by the house where Uranus resides in your chart.

The energy of Uranus in your 12th House indicates that you may not always show your unique talents to everyone. However, you can be quite effective in bringing innovative changes even in such situations as institutions, and may be rather adept at working within a system to bring about alterations or modifications. You may also be a natural psychologist, whether you work in that field or not!

The energy of Chiron is also a powerful factor for your outreach into the world. Through Chiron, you discover both strength and vulnerability. The vulnerability represented by Chiron is, in many ways, like a doorway which allows you to penetrate a deeper level of personal mastery. This is the process of initiation not unlike that which a Shaman must endure in order to learn how to travel between the worlds. Through Chiron, you learn how to travel between the world of your inner self and the world outside to achieve a sense of true purpose and wisdom.

You have Chiron in Scorpio, strengthening your need to experience a life which is centered upon transformation and healing. Your life purpose revolves around bringing healing into your own life, but also extends to a need to heal others. Whether you work directly in the health care professions is not important. A touch can heal, your words can stimulate harmony, your smile can bring transformation. Learning about your own sexuality and experiencing the alchemy which arises from achieving a true bonding through the exchange of loving passion may bring amazing healing into your own life. You must also address issues which revolve around birth and death and may find that part of your life purpose is coming to grips with your deeper understanding of absolute transformation.

With Chiron in your 4th House the impact of your family ties is very important. Your yearning for a deep connection to family may not be fulfilled until you find your own security and create your own family. Weaving your own heritage and family traditions into your life experience can be both healing and stabilizing. Trying to completely abandon them will only leave you feeling disconnected from yourself.

Opening Your Heart

Ah, Love.... Songs, poems, novels, fairy-tales, movies all extol the power and pleasure of love - and for good reason: love is the food of life! There are many opportunities to love, in fact, a love affair with life is not a bad idea. But you also may need to "grow" love by sharing it, and therein is the seed of all relationships.

The planetary energies which are most usually associated with love are Venus and Neptune. Venusian energy radiates directly from your heart, from the center of yourself, where love resides deep within. Loving is an inner experience. The more you open to the love you hold within yourself, the more it grows. Your feelings of worthiness are represented by Venus, and as you grow to understand and appreciate your own value as a woman, it becomes easier to let this love energy flow through your life. Neptunian energy is Divine compassionate love - the love which does not judge and readily forgives. Neptune is the realm of romance, mysticism and heavenly perfection. Truly transcendent Neptunian love arises when you have healthy boundaries of your own, otherwise, you can become a victim of your own illusions!

Love is a total experience for you with Venus in Scorpio. You need to know the absolute depths of loving, and your life will prosper on every level when you feel fully immersed in the experience of true love. You do not easily give your heart, and once you do surrender it, you may never change your feelings. That does not mean that you can love only once, but you may believe that's the case when you're deeply in love. You can become addicted to love! There are many forms of love, which you know, and that real bond - the magical alchemy of connecting to someone through heart and soul - is what you seek from romantic love. You can weave a magical spell and may be quite sensual and charismatic in your approach to loving. For excitement in love you enjoy a bit of mystery and intrigue, and may play a few power games just to get your energy going. (That does not equal abuse, by the way.) If a relationship changes, you may have to change in order to keep the love alive, since trying to hang onto to things staying the same all the time can lead to extreme stagnation. And if you're hurt by loving, you may close your heart away just to avoid feeling that kind of pain again. You have to ask yourself if it's worthwhile to keep those doors so firmly shut. After all, you may be closing yourself out, too.

Talking about your feelings can enhance your love relationships, and it's easy for you to express your feelings with Mercury conjunct Venus. You may be most attracted to someone whose sense of refinement is well-developed, and may find it much easier to open your heart to a man who appreciates your ideas and enjoys open communication.

Conflicts in relationships may be more the norm for you than peace and harmony with Venus and Mars in square aspect to one another. You enjoy a relationship which is filled with passion and excitement, but it may take a while before you learn to discriminate between painful and positive forms of conflict. Beneath the surface you may feel a bit competitive with the men in your life. If you can find some manner of open competition with your lover or husband, whether through sports or games, it will help to diffuse some of the potential disagreements you may encounter in your relationships. Dealing with your own feelings of anger is also crucial, or you may find that you continually attract angry or violent men into your life. Once you learn that you do not really need to suffer in order to prove your worthiness for love, the entire nature of your relationships will change.

Loving is not always easy for you with Venus in square aspect to Saturn. Somewhere, deep in your heart, you may feel that you do not really deserve love. That's for someone much more beautiful and perfect than you feel you are. You have one remedy for this problem: stop it! Use that Saturn energy to establish a new foundation for love, and begin by learning the difference between selfish, fear-driven love and generous, compassionate love. Just because you were hurt somewhere along the line, you do not have to continue the process of pain and suffering. Opening the doors to your heart will not be easy. It's like a cosmic test. You may be disappointed yet again. And the test is to find if you will still allow the energy of love to flow, even in the midst of endings or loss. Insisting on guarantees will never work, yet making a commitment to loving relationships which allow growth and opportunity will surprise you. This is your great challenge, and it will resonate through everything you do.

You may find it difficult to trust that love will bring positive changes into your life with Venus in square aspect to Pluto. It's quite likely that you've been deeply wounded through love, and as a result you may have erected some amazing barriers to protect your vulnerability. If you've had experiences which have felt too possessive, either from your side or that of your lover, you've realized that loving is very different from owning someone. You may also struggle with the feeling that you are not worthy of love. Whether or not you feel you are beautiful, you may still undergo a series of alterations to improve or change your appearance in order to become more acceptable. If you are making these changes for reasons which are positive, healing and supportive, then move forward. But if you're tempted to re-shape yourself in order to appeal to someone else or to an external set of ideals, think again. The real changes need to occur on an inner level. You need to be able to look in the mirror, gaze into your own eyes, and see love. If you can't see it, then how can anyone else find it? Somewhere deep in your heart is the essence of real love. You already possess it, and nobody can take it from you. You can hide it from yourself and everyone else. But it calls to you, needing your touch and embrace. It is only through allowing love to work its magic in your life that you will know true healing, and all you have to do is to create space for it to happen without trying to control it.

As one of the generation of women born with Neptune in Libra, you have been inundated with endless images, stories and myths about true love and romance. You've dreamt of the perfect marriage and may have believed that you would, indeed, be rescued by that perfect prince. But as you've grown up, you've found out that the prince may not only be late, but that he may not arrive at all! Hope springs eternal, however, and thanks to open discussion about relationship, you've also learned about addiction, codependency and dysfunctionality and some ways to get out of these patterns and traps. Rule number one: Create your own dream by understanding yourself and your needs. From that point, you begin to separate from the trap of the collective still searching for the perfect other, and from the beacon of your own soul, you send out a light that attracts someone who may, indeed, fit your needs quite nicely after all.

You can be relatively clear about the true nature of the men you attract with Mars in sextile aspect to Neptune. While you can support and admire a man for his dreams and ideals, you can also see the reality of the present moment. By working together with the ingredients you possess in the relationship, you may very well manifest those dreams. And you may also be quite clear about your own dreams which need the support and understanding of the man you love. This mutuality can be shared on many levels, and can build a powerful bond which helps to sustain you when reality is harsh.

The houses in your chart which amplify love relationships are the 5th, 7th, and 11th Houses. Through the 5th House, you experience giving love. It is through this facet of yourself that you have love affairs, playful and recreational relationships and where you produce the offspring of loving. The offspring can range from artistic endeavors to children. But when dealing with relationships, this is the space which is usually occupied by loving another in an intimate sense.

The extreme passion you feel when you're in love can be absolutely addicting with Scorpio on your 5th House. You love the touch, taste and feel of being in love, and open your heart most easily when your sensuality is powerfully stimulated. You can be exceptionally attractive, and project a quality which is very enticing to the opposite sex. You love the experience of being a woman, especially when you're in the depths of passion, allowing your power and energy to pour forth. However, your profound curiosity about sexuality may also prompt you to explore the physical aspect of love affairs with the mind and heart of an investigator (I wonder what would happen if...?). Since Pluto rules this house, you can be somewhat invasive and intimidating to your lovers, and need to be aware that your own intensity may be normal for you, but overwhelming to someone who's not used to it. If you're hurt by a lover, you can become vengeful; and if you feel insecure, can be quite jealous. These feelings can destroy the truly loving elements of a relationship, and it is important to be aware of your motivations and deeper feelings if you are to avoid going too far with jealousy. When a relationship ends, you end it FOREVER. For you, there's no turning back. You're in or you're out. And that's it.

Mercury's energy in your 5th House adds a need for relationships which stimulate communication and open exchange of thoughts and feelings. It may be easier to talk about what you think than it is to express how you feel, but if you work on it, you'll find you can do both quite nicely. You may think about love a lot, and are learning about the importance of attracting what you hold in your consciousness. The mind is the generator of the offspring of your life. Think about it.

Venus feels good in your 5th House. This energy stimulates the expression of your feelings of love, and is quite helpful in opening your heart. Giving of yourself, your creativity and your energy allows you to take love to a higher level. You may be very attracted to a lover whose artistic tastes and sensibilities are compatible with your own, and may fall in love with his creativity as much as you fall in love with him. You'll appreciate a lover who acknowledges and supports your own creativity, and may lose interest if he is too self-absorbed.

Jupiter's energy in your 5th House adds a dimension of adventure to your love life. You might be most fascinated by someone whose cultural or educational background is different from your own. An intelligent and thoughtful man will be extremely interesting and fascinating to you. Travel, learning and lively discussion can all spark your interest and accessibility. You'll feel much more excited about a relationship which encourages your freedom of expression, too.

The 7th House of your chart illustrates what you're seeking from a partner. More importantly, this part of your chart also tells a story about the kind of partner you really want to become. This is also the realm of social contact, and provides information about your approach to socialization. Although marriage agreements are shown through the 7th House, planets here (or a lack of planets here) do not "promise" marriage or its lack. But if your 7th House is highly activated, you may be more motivated to find a partner.

With the influence of Capricorn on your 7th House you may experience some frustration in finding the right partner. Your own emotionality and neediness can attract men who are also very needy themselves, and you can be caught in emotional traps which are only anxiety-producing instead of mutually supportive. If you attract men who want to be mothered, you may at first feel that you can do it, until you confront your own need for a little comfort and support. For this reason it is crucial that you share your needs and feelings with your partner and determine whether or not you can be mutually supportive to one another. Since Saturn drives your needs in partnerships, you can become entangled in relationships out of a sense of obligation or responsibility, and it can be difficult to extract yourself from a marriage even if it is not working. Realizing this, it is very important that you make an effort to understand your aims, obligations and needs before you make a commitment.

The lack of planetary energy in your 7th House does NOT indicate that you will be without a partner, or that marriage is not suitable. There are millions of married women with no planets in their 7th Houses! To better understand how you approach finding a partner and the type of partner you wish to be, study the meaning of the sign on the cusp of this house and the planet associated with that sign, noted above.

It is through the 11th House that you learn about unconditional relationships, and where you open to receiving love and support from others. Here you find your friends, your supportive professional allies, and your community. Through this facet of yourself you develop your special interests. And here you set your goals for the future. It's wonderful the way friends can support your aims, provide feedback when you need objectivity, and comfort you when you're facing challenges. Your approach to friendship is also seen through this part of your chart.

You have Taurus on the cusp of your 11th House, signifying that you need friends who will be there for the long term. Your friendships form the rock of your emotional stability, and there is probably a special female friend who provides a strong support in your life. You can also be a supportive and loving friend, and enjoy being part of your friend's success. But you may not appreciate feeling that a friend is leaving you behind while she is progressing, and it's important to talk about these feelings if they arise so that you can salvage your friendship. Sometimes, you tend to hold back, just to protect yourself emotionally, and that can be a problem if you really want to clarify what's happening. Your best friendships will provide comfort and strength, and will require the same from you. It's not always easy for you to open your heart to receive love, and your friendships can provide the stability you need to learn how to let love, caring and support into your life. The energy of Venus influences this area of your life, indicating that your closest friends will probably be other women. You'll also enjoy a friendship which reflect your tastes and values, and may have a good friend who is artistically gifted.

The lack of planetary energy in your 11th House can be indicative of your ability to accomplish many of your aims on your own. There is, however, no particular meaning which is related to a lack of friends or inability to create friendships. Look to the planet which rules this house to understand the qualities you will seek in your friends and the kinds of activities you might prefer to share with them.

Power Issues: Sex, Money and Control

Personal power is an individual expression, and has different meanings for each person. As a woman in the world today, your opportunity to experience and express your personal power is largely dependent upon the manner in which you develop it. Particularly in the Western World, as times have changed and the power base has gradually evolved beyond the patriarchal control of the last centuries, women are seeking to define their place in the world: collectively and individually. Gaining influence in the world through career and financial development, you begin to understand the different levels of power. Within the family, your roles are also evolving. You are also more free to express your sexual needs and desires, and demand that you are respected as a person and not sexually abused. But everything stems from your ability to identify, embrace and assimilate the true nature of your power as an individual woman.

On a personal level, you can begin to identify much about your own power by looking deeply into the meaning of your 1st House: Your Personality Self. Early in your report you read about what you project about yourself as identified by your Ascendant. Your first House further defines that projection of the Self, and is an area where you carve out much about the way you show yourself to the world on your own terms.

Through your Cancer Ascendant you can appear caring and nurturant, and may seem to be open to the needs of others. This may attract all sorts of relationships, especially from people who need to be mothered. You do not enjoy having to take responsibility for everyone else when they need to learn how to carry their own burdens, and rather than face up to the challenge of telling them to pick up their bags and move along, you can take the indirect approach which leaves questions and confusion. When you're too indirect, you lose power. You may not want to get into a fight, or cause someone to be upset with you, because you just don't like the emotional fallout. You can play hide and seek forever and never get your point across. You may also feel emotionally vulnerable, and may create a kind of "shell" to protect you from possible harm. That shell can even be physical, like excess weight or layers of clothing. These things destroy your power by inhibiting it. On the other hand you have the choice of talking about your feelings, soliciting the feelings and needs of others, and creating a forum which allows those within your circle to be comfortable taking care of themselves while supporting the needs of their family - your family. Instead of creating a dysfunctional family, whether at home or at work, use your nurturant sensibilities to change the atmosphere. Become personally powerful by learning how to say good-by when necessary, and by welcoming newcomers with a clear projection of who you are. Most of all, be aware of the manner in which you can manipulate others because you can lose a lot of ground if you're always trying to maneuver everyone into position instead of just recognizing where they stand and what they need in the first place.

You like to win with Mars in your 1st House and may prove your power through competitive or challenging ventures. Whether you're running a marathon or climbing the ladder in your profession, you like to feel that you can conquer anything. You may have amazing courage which is exceptionally empowering. In the process of meeting some of life's challenges, you can be a bit abrasive, and must be aware of the way others are responding to your assertive nature if you are to avoid generating hostility. You will fight for yourself when necessary, but you can also be belligerent in a negative sense unless you're aware of the impact of your actions. Just reacting spontaneously to every situation can get you into trouble and may weaken your effectiveness. If you are accident-prone, part of the problem may be the result of jumping into situations without thinking or moving too quickly for the circumstances. To be really powerful, you need to establish your independence and autonomy without creating extreme disruption or destruction in your path.

Another power space on your chart is your Midheaven. This point, which is usually at the top of your chart and marks the cusp of the 10th House, is like the crown and torch of the Statue of Liberty. Here too, are the indicators of the types of people you most admire, and the clues to what you need to develop within yourself to attain unshakable self-respect.

Through your Aries Midheaven you are striving to experience the power which comes when you are leading the way. Your admiration for great leaders may prompt you to find a mentor whose inspiration fosters your own courage to forge your own pathways to success. Although meeting challenges can be empowering to you, disruptive outbursts or abrasive attitudes can work against your aims.

The energy of your Moon in conjunction to your Midheaven draws many opportunities for success. The support and influence of other people can open a lot of doors, and your own support of others will open even more. You need to establish a level of ambition which feels comfortable and will be most fulfilled when you are accomplishing your aims. Your ambitions definitely have a cyclical nature, and you will be most empowered when you listen to your inner voice in this regard.

With Neptune in opposition to your Midheaven, you may not have strong ambitions for success in the world. You may be prompted to withdraw and may not feel that you have a clear direction anyway. The only way you can find direction is to get outside yourself in a positive sense. Although meditation and contemplation can be helpful tools, they are only helpful if they offer some objectivity. Reaching out to others will help you see yourself more clearly. But you do have to keep you your personal boundaries intact! It's a very tricky balance.

Someone once said that money makes the world go around, and from all evidence, it certainly seems to be a powerful force. Money, in fact, symbolizes power. With money, you can have what you want. With more money, you can have more of what you want. Without money, you may want what you cannot have. Your relationship with money is an extremely intimate and seductive force. The way you use your resources - money, time, energy - says a lot about how you perceive your own power and personal worth. This facet of yourself is expressed through the 2nd House of your chart. Here, you express your value systems. The important special link between finances and self-esteem cannot be understated, and is especially important for you as a woman. In order to extract the real value of your talents and services from others in the world (such as what you are paid from your job), you must first value yourself.

Leo's qualities radiate through your 2nd House, adding a need to be in control of your own finances, time, and resources. You have an uncanny ability to draw on resources, even when you think you've reached the bottom of the barrel. In essence, when you are feeling strongly about yourself and are willing to put for the effort to meet your needs, there's very little that can stop you from achieving those aims! Even if you are married and share your resources, you'll probably prefer to be in charge of the finances, or at least have control over some of your own money. Someone else telling you what to do with your time, money or energy may engender a sense of resentment, since having power in this area of your life can be a matter of personal pride. Your self worth can be strengthened through maintaining an awareness of your personal needs and allowing yourself to feel good about enjoying their fulfillment. Since your Sun's energy plays a major role in the way you develop your self esteem, you'll discover that you feel good about yourself when you've gained the recognition you need for your efforts. You can be a little selfish with your finances, and may not like the idea of giving up something you want for someone else. Sometimes this can get in your way, and achieving a balance between giving and receiving can be one of your greatest challenges.

Since Saturn's energy is in your 2nd House, you may find that you worry about whether or not you have enough time, money or energy to have everything you need. Although this energy can be helpful in dealing with the necessities of life, you must watch a tendency to block your own prosperity through excessive self-limitation. Self-discipline when it comes to spending helps you feel more stable. You'll see the best results when you develop a budget or plan for your finances, especially if that plan allows you to feel comfortable now while creating a nest egg for your future.

Pluto's energy in your 2nd House brings control issues into the realm of personal finances. It is here that you may experience great challenges, and you may have some extreme experiences learning about the real nature of money and materiality. You can attract resources through working in fields which involve transformation, healing and renovation, and may revitalize your own worth by allowing your needs to be in charge of your own money. You can share but may not want to share everything. That's okay, as long as you're honest about it!

Resources which you share with others are reflected in the 8th House of your chart. Whether you're considering joint property and finances, inheritance, insurance settlements or tax obligations, this area is not as free and easy as the 2nd House, which seems more like what you want for yourself alone. Another layer of this part of your life deals with your sexuality, and the manner in which you open intimately to others. This is a very personal space, and it is probably one of the most guarded aspects of any woman's psyche. It is here that much wounding has taken place over many centuries, and it is here that the mask of propriety has to be removed in order to openly accept and integrate that fact that you are a person who needs wholeness and healing, and who yearns to bond at the most alchemical level with life itself.

Here you also find your compulsions. It's no wonder that you don't display this part of yourself to just anybody. You have to feel safe to open this facet of yourself, and you realize that this vulnerability can be used against you in power plays. But what you may not always remember is that this is also where you have the power! In true tantric traditions, it is through the vessel of a woman's sexual energy that a couple can ride the wave of sexual ecstasy. This also extends to the other power aspects of any relationship. If your transformational and magical qualities are blocked, the whole of the relationship will suffer.

You may enjoy an unusual approach to achieving real intimacy. The influence of Aquarius on your 8th House stimulates a desire to experience unconditional acceptance through exploring the intimate side of your relationship, which includes your sexuality. Allowing room for experimentation, creating an opportunity for honest and open communication and acknowledging and supporting your mutual emotional and physical needs will strengthen the bond you have with your partner. You can be aloof in this area, particularly if you are afraid of the effects of allowing another person to become this close. Just going through the motions will never give you what you need - which is to be transported into another realm through the alchemy of love. The resources you create with a partner may grow best when you have a real vision of what you want to create together. This shared vision can deepen your bond with one another, and if you're involved in doing things for others you may discover that you somehow grow closer to one another.

Since you have no planets in the 8th House you may not be obsessed with too many problems or hassles with the issues of this area in your life. But you may not get off free on this one, either. Study the sign on the cusp of this house and read everything noted about the planet associated with that sign, because this is the energy tied up with your emotional attachments!

Mars energy is about getting what you want by going after it. Mars is drive. Mars is courage. Mars is desire. Mars is unabashed sexuality. Mars is the fuel for personal power. Men do Mars quite effectively, right down to fighting and war. But you also have a warrior spirit, an Amazon Self. This is your Mars. If you fail to own and utilize your own Martian force, you lose power.

You possess strong reserves of energy with Mars in Leo, and can definitely assert domination and control when necessary. You may adore positions of power and can be quite effective when operating as a leader or director of others. But if you feel threatened, you can quickly undermine your own power through feelings of jealousy or excessive pride. In either case you may not back down once you've drawn battle lines, simply because your pride won't let you. You can also attract men with the same attitudes and, if you are in a heated disagreement, can carry it to very destructive ends unless you know when to let go. Sexually you can be very dramatic and demonstrative, and enjoy sexual sharing which is playful and passionate. You need a man who knows his own power, and you will be most open when you know you have mutual respect and admiration for one another.

With the energies of Mars and Pluto joined together your sexual drives and needs to express power are extremely important. Trying to ignore them will only complicate your life. Learning where your power and that of another begins and ends is a crucial lesson, especially if you're driven to reach the top at all costs. You may also find that you're easily intimidated by others who negatively use or abuse power until you learn to assert your own strength of will. These energies together intensify your passion, and when you want something your passionate desires can be unstoppable until you are satisfied. Sexual fulfillment ranks high on your priority list, as it should, since you not only understand the nature of desire but have the ability to achieve a powerful bonding with your lover and partner. In situations which require strength or control you can harm or heal, depending upon the focus you choose for your drive and energy. First, you must begin with yourself by accepting the regenerative power you hold and utilize throughout your life. You can be much like the High Priestess, and by focusing upon this archetype will find pathways which allow you to become a truly powerful and influential woman.

Saturn plays the role of the big controller in your life. Sometimes that control seems to come from outside. You know - all the rules and regulations, the authority figures, the intimidating people who tell you what to do - this is the Saturn of the outside world. But you have the same traffic cop in the back of your own mind, telling you what is right and wrong, chiding you when you make a mistake, holding you back when you're about to do something stupid. Saturn control can be a good thing. This is your energy for self-discipline, clarity and focus. You need Saturn. But you need Saturn in its most productive sense. You do not need the guilt, intimidation and self-limitation that keep you from having what you require from life.

You may feel that power equals control with Saturn in Leo. Although sometimes being in control confers power, sometimes it just means you've gotten into a lot of trouble by taking on responsibilities which do not belong to you. Your pride can drain your vitality, and sometimes just admitting that you do not know something can be a great release. Your greatest obstacle to establishing personal power is a true sense of self love. This is very different from selfishness or self absorption, which arise when you feel insecure or uncertain. Learning to love begins with the way you feel about yourself. Your own worthiness for love may be accomplished by simply telling yourself that you do deserve love. Showing loving kindness to others is also part of the equation, and once this energy is flowing in your life, you will know how to use, maintain and grow your power in the most positive sense.

It's easy to allow negative thinking to sap your power with Mercury square Saturn. Your attitudes about work and education are important parts of your life foundation, and if you fail to bring forth the mental discipline necessary to accomplish your aims, you will be disappointed in the results.

Your disappointments may seem to override your self-confidence. The energy of Venus in square aspect to Saturn tests your ability to maintain faith in the nature of love itself, and also tests your sense of self worth. If you base your worth entirely upon others and their responses and reactions, something as trivial as a curt remark can wound your self esteem, and then your power flies out the window! You may also be stuck in old emotional wounds like a lost love, allowing your pain and regret to block your ability to let love heal you. You are empowered when you keep your heart open, sharing yourself with the world around you and embracing yourself fully and completely. Concentrating on strengthening your self worth is necessary if you are to experience a real sense of personal power. Learning how to manage your material resources is part of this experience, and if you can apply reasonable discipline to your spending and avoid the temptation of buying things when you don't really have the resources (watch those credit cards!), you'll be happier in the long run - and more powerful, too!

You are an innovator with Saturn in sextile to Uranus. Using your energy, efforts and influence to bring about changes in the world around you is invigorating and empowering, and is part of the reason you were born in the first place! You can be an exceptional teacher, illustrating how to use the lessons of the past to build bridges to a more promising future. Whatever your field of endeavor, you can act as a responsible agent of change, enhancing the evolutionary process. You can probably be quite effective working independently, owning your own business, or creating avenues which have never been tried before.

With Saturn conjunct Pluto it's tempting to just destroy what you cannot control. If you're feeling frustrated with the path you've chosen, or which seems to have been thrust upon you, destructive actions will only result in a feeling of groundless insecurity. You possess the power of transformational focus, and can bring healing and change into your life by eliminating the things you do not really need. If your insecurities are driving you, you may attract a man who seems safe and protective, only to discover that you've become the victim of an overly controlling person. If your power base is threatened, you can also become rather plutocratic yourself, with this type of attitude working to undermine the respect you desire to desperately to achieve. You must be aware of the need to take responsibility for your actions, or they will surely work against you.

Plutonian control is sometimes difficult to grasp, but it's definitely there. When you feel this control from outside yourself, it is undermining and extremely intimidating. The force of Pluto is buried deep within your psyche. It is unleashed and grows in a manner like the process of mitosis in a fertilized cell, which is altered, splits off, combines with other cells and ultimately becomes an organism. Through Pluto, you experience the power of life, birth, healing, and the ultimate change of death. If you are trapped in a mire of shame, guilt and self-destructiveness, you may have undergone a Plutonian transformation as a result of trauma earlier in your life. But it is this same force which plants the seeds of change that eventually can lead to the creation of a new self.

The power influence of Pluto in your 2nd House has been interpreted earlier in this section of your report.

You are an innovator with Saturn in sextile to Uranus. Using your energy, efforts and influence to bring about changes in the world around you is invigorating and empowering, and is part of the reason you were born in the first place! You can be an exceptional teacher, illustrating how to use the lessons of the past to build bridges to a more promising future. Whatever your field of endeavor, you can act as a responsible agent of change, enhancing the evolutionary process. You can probably be quite effective working independently, owning your own business, or creating avenues which have never been tried before.

Embracing Your Divine Self

In western society today it's okay to admit that women are Goddesses. This, in itself, implies that the power of The Source may not be solely masculine. In essence, this power contains All That Is, but as a woman, you express it through your Goddess Self. This part of yourself is always there when you feel abandoned or alone to give you comfort. Your Goddess Self is standing firmly beside you when you face a major challenge, sharing her strength and support. Your Goddess Self opens the doors to Truth and Understanding. She is the essence of all that is Love. Look in the mirror. Stare deeply into your own eyes and you will see her reflected back at you.

When you need to get in touch with your inner being, an exercise in guided imagery can help you make the transition from your everyday thinking to heightened awareness. Take a few minutes to make this journey. Before you begin, find time to be alone. Sit or lie down in a comfortable position in a place that feels safe to you. Take three deep breaths. With each breath, release the tension from your body as you exhale. As you inhale, fill yourself with energy, light and inner calm. Then, close your eyes, and take one more relaxing breath.

Imagine that you are a priestess living in a sacred temple. Here, you are calm, at peace with yourself, and free to express your ideas, creativity and compassion without restraint. All your gifts are considered sacred, and your awareness is clear and pure. Each day you sing with joy and feel inspired by the experience of sharing time with your sisters whose lives are as full as your own. You are happy to surrender to your creative muse, because she guides you into experiences which are always wonderful. One morning your muse sings to you and carries you into a beautiful garden. She seems to have a great sense of anticipation, and tells you that you are to be blessed today. In the center of the garden, you meet a beautiful warrior princess who gestures for you to follow her. She is magnificent, dressed in bright colors, with a headdress of fine jewels and iridescent feathers. With her, she carries a shield, which is fashioned of many things from the earth, painted with interesting symbols. She leads you to a place which seems to be in a new dimension. There, you are invited into a circle dance, where you dance with others who are merging their power with The Source. You feel completely energized. As the dance ends, your guide directs you to walk through a brilliant fire. As you pass through the flames, you realize that you are absolutely safe. Emerging from the flames, you are given a shield which is engraved with a special symbol. Your experience in this sacred space reminds you that you are always protected, and that there is always a source of power waiting to recharge your energy and vitality.