Perosnal Path Astrological Report for Carlos Santana

The following pages contain a brief evaluation of key elements of your birth chart, although it is by no means complete. Astrology can reveal many things about a person's life and personality, and you could study your chart for a lifetime without knowing the answers to all of your questions. The descriptions that follow will give you a "thumbnail" introduction to yourself through astrology.

In interpreting your chart, this report considers the sign of the planets and the north node in your chart, as well as their house placements. It also describes the sign of the Ascendant and the strongest aspects between the planets.

You may note that some of the following descriptions appear to contradict each other--and indeed we are all walking bundles of contradiction. If you examine yourself carefully, you will probably realize that you do in fact possess the qualities of both conflicting descriptions. Even though some parts of the reading may seem to clash, you will see that certain themes are repeated throughout the following pages. These are the ones that will become major issues in your life.

The readings stress that you are the ultimate decider of your fate. The stars may indicate the hand you were dealt at birth, but it is up to you to play that hand well enough to achieve your goals. Also, bear in mind that every "bad" aspect of a chart also has a "good" side. How it is expressed is really up to you. We tend to work at expressing ourselves more positively most of the time and only lapse into the negative behavior described when depressed, angry or scared. Or it is possible that some aspects may better describe your personality or behavior earlier in life. They may seem alien now because you have already worked through them.

A "Strength" number precedes each aspect description; this number takes into account how exact the aspect is, whether the aspect is a major or minor one, and whether an aspecting planet is close to one of the four chart angles. The higher the Strength, the more you are likely to feel the aspect and to act it out in your life.

Natives of this sign are known as "moonchildren," and their wildly fluctuating moods seem to coincide with the phases of the moon. As with all water signs, there is a tremendous depth of emotion with Cancer. In times of sadness or despair, you may retreat into solitude just as a crab retreats into its shell. At other times, you can display another trait of your namesake--crabbiness.

Cancer has a natural desire to understand its emotional make- up. You engage in self-directed psychoanalysis, striving to feel every detail of life. This is Cancer's purpose in life--to learn to love, trust and accept all that life offers. No sign feels so intensely as Cancer, although this may not be obvious to others. You may set up defenses against being hurt, such as shyness or reclusiveness.

You have a strong need for security, and a comfortable home environment is of utmost importance to you. The security you seek can be found in the knowledge that you are unconditionally loved. You also like to surround yourself with mementos and other reminders of your past. You use your resources wisely, knowing that to waste not is to want not. Like other water signs, Cancer can be manipulative. You never go directly for something (or someone) you want, but once you have it, you will never let it go. Cancer can exercise artful control of feelings--his or her own or those of others. The Moonchild truly needs to be needed, and can provide loads of nurturing and mothering in return.

The threat of becoming emotionally vulnerable in relationships can dissuade Cancers from falling in love. But once they make the big leap, they become very protective of their loved ones. But be careful not to become a "clinging vine" in relationships. Anyone who is strongly independent would feel smothered by your love and would try to break free.

You can be very secretive, and few people will ever witness an outpouring of your deepest, darkest feelings. Yet others will unload their secrets on you and seek your compassion and understanding. You may even have a talent for healing or a green thumb with plants.

Physically, Cancers are more vulnerable to injuries or illness in the chest region, the head and face, knees, and skin. Other trouble spots are the stomach, digestive system, kidneys, and bladder. A strong sense of optimism will do wonders for their health.

With Moon in Taurus you will be somewhat stable emotionally, and you usually will not fall apart in times of emergency. You have a highly developed common sense and exercise good judgment in most situations. You have good control of your material resources, understanding the need to prepare for the inevitable rainy day.

You are strongly romantic and probably enjoy candlelight dinners with soft music. Your lover will also be a close companion, and you will be a dependable mate--just be careful not to be too possessive. You will always offer a sympathetic shoulder for a loved one to lean on. Sometimes people with Moon in Taurus marry for social or financial status. They appreciate the finer things in life and enjoy indulging in them.

Your family life is of utmost importance to you, and you will raise your children with traditional values. Once you have given your word on a commitment, it can be taken to the bank. Your family and friends are often a source of support to you, and you have a talent for negotiating successful contracts in business dealings. If you do succeed, you will probably be generous with donations to community projects or other worthy causes.

You do not rush into love affairs, but rather let your head rule your heart. Usually, you are able to retain good friendships with ex-lovers. Lovers must relate to you truthfully, and you prefer the direct approach to conflict. You do not anger easily, but once you do you are like the legendary bull before a red flag. Once you have blown off steam, you return to your calm, collected self.

You are pleasant and easygoing, and your friends appreciate your stability and dependability. When you give your word on something, you will always follow through. The finer material comforts in life appeal to you, and you are eager to share your bounty with others. As a friend you are relaxed and undemanding. Some may describe you as the "strong, silent type," but in reality you are very sensitive and have deep and strong feelings that you protect with your deep reserve and occasional belligerence.

Out of all the Ascendants of the zodiac, you are most responsive to gentleness and affection. You want your life to be harmonious and comfortable and may ignore potential problems in the hope that they will vanish. Security is very important to you--both emotionally and physically. Therefore, you tend to throw yourself into your work and can be very creative. Although you enjoy indulging in the finer things in life, you are also practical with finances. Once you have set your mind on something, you are not easily side-tracked or discouraged from pursuing your goal. And if you don't want to move in a certain direction, no amount of persuasion or urging will change your mind.

When pushed, you become nervous and irritable--and perhaps even physically ill. The best life for you is one of stability and a regular, predictable schedule. Remember to enjoy life and appreciate yourself no matter what circumstances you find yourself in. In love relationships you offer your partner undying loyalty and devotion. You deliberately avoid personal confrontations and, if hurt, simply ignore who or what has caused the problem. You don't usually resort to feelings of hate; rather you become cold, unforgiving and resentful.

Physically, you have a broad physical structure. Taurus, which is ruled by Venus, is the sign of beauty. Persons with Taurus Rising are often short and stocky (unless there is Gemini or Sagittarius in their chart). Your chin is rounded and you may have dimples. Your features are usually symmetrical and your eyes round and prominent. Often persons with this ascendant have small ears and teeth and luxurious hair. You like to dress in style and take great pride in your appearance. Physical weaknesses include problems with the throat such as laryngitis. Be careful not to overeat or indulge in too much rich food. But do not be overly concerned with your health; you can worry yourself sick. Although you are usually healthy and have a strong constitution, you may recover slowly when you do become ill.

This house placement of the Sun indicates that you have qualities normally associated with the sign Gemini. You have a very quick mind, an active curiosity, and a tendency to become bored unless you are constantly stimulated by new information. You love to talk and enjoy a good debate with a worthy opponent. Travel is a very mind-expanding experience for you, and you will benefit greatly from visiting or living in foreign lands.

Communication is very important to you, and you may find that your chosen occupation will include writing, public speaking or other forms of communication. You have a strong appreciation for education and seek to develop your intellectual abilities to their fullest. You enjoy picking up new information through reading or through your daily interactions with others. Your relationship with your siblings and childhood friends will play an important role in your life.

In your love life, you seek a partner who can provide the excitement and constant change you need in order to feel alive. You would not be happy with a mate who wants to settle into a familiar rut and stay there. You do not need to be in the constant company of your loved ones and are able to carry on long-distance relationships by phone or mail. You do not have to be with a person to communicate your love.

It is not easy for you to reveal your feelings to others, because you are afraid they either will not understand or will disapprove. This refusal to share your inner self with others probably caused problems for you as a child, but as you grow and mature you learn to accept yourself more as you are, and this allows you to be yourself.

You constantly pursue emotional security while at the same time believing that you will never achieve it. You are always afraid that others will disappoint you and abandon you in your hour of need, but this is not necessarily true. Even though you may not trust people easily, you do enjoy helping others. You may not see yourself as a generous, compassionate person, but you are.

You have a natural talent for seeing a situation through another's eyes and can therefore understand their feelings more easily. You go out of your way to avoid emotional stress, and you would never intentionally hurt another. You are really a very kind and loving person, whether you know it or not.

It is likely that you daydream a lot and escape to a fantasy world when real life gets too ugly or difficult for you. You are very truthful in your relationships, and as a matter of fact may be too truthful at times when it might be better to spare your lover's feelings by being too blunt. You would never do this intentionally; you are just telling the truth. Casual affairs are of no interest to you; you require more depth.

You have an intuitive mind and at times can pick up other people's feelings psychically. You are very sympathetic to the needs of others and will find yourself worrying about the problems of loved ones or of the world in general. Mercury in Cancer also gives you an appreciation for your home and family, and especially for children.

It is difficult for you to separate your thoughts from your emotions, and this is one of the challenges you face in life. You spend a good deal of time thinking and talking about yourself. Don't allow yourself to get so caught up in depression and despair in a seemingly hopeless situation that you are unable to take appropriate action to solve your problems.

You are easily impressed by everything you pick up through your senses (sights, sounds and smells) and overreact to great ugliness or beauty. This extreme sensitivity to the world around you can be creatively channeled through art or other creative activities. Since you have such a strong need to be needed, you depend on compliments and praise from others to raise your spirits.

You value your privacy and share your innermost feelings with very few people. Once you choose a lover, you are very devoted and loyal. You need little more in life than someone to love and a comfortable home. Indeed, you tend to be more of a "home body" than a socialite, and you need a partner who has similar preferences.

You have an intense curiosity and love to travel. You have a deep respect for education and enjoy communicating your ideas to others. With your versatile mind, you are open and receptive to change and new perspectives. Focus on one project at a time rather than scattering your energies, and you will have greater success.

Although you may be shy and quiet, you have considerable charm. You treat loved ones with sympathy and tenderness, providing the emotional nurturing that they need. It is important that you have the love and devotion of your friends and family. This provides you with a wonderful sense of inner security. Just be careful that you do not let others take advantage of your generosity. There will always be those who will try.

Your home is very important to you, and you will want your living environment to be peaceful and comfortable. From an early age, you have been closely tied to your family, especially your mother. Since you have a need to relate to others, you would do well in occupations such as teaching or health care.

You seek a deep love in which you can merge souls and personalities with your lover. You are totally devoted to your mate, and you seek such devotion in return. Be careful that this devotion does not turn into jealousy and possessiveness, which could result in your lover feeling trapped. Remember that a truly strong relationship is based on two strong individuals who share mutual goals.

Your sexual appetite is quite strong, partly because you allow your sexual energy to build for a while before releasing it. If you find this to be frustrating, try communicating your needs to your partner before you reach that point. They can only satisfy your needs if they are aware of them.

You learned the value of money early in life and have a natural talent for finance. You look for quality, not just flash, when you spend money. Many of your purchases will prove themselves valuable in time, such as works of art. You also have a talent for attracting the resources you need. Be careful not to spend money faster than you make it, however, since your motto can be: "Shop till you drop!"

You have a very sharp mind, and others see you as very witty, perhaps sarcastic. Since you are usually trying to do several things at once, you generate a great deal of nervous energy. With your restless nature, you start many projects but actually complete only a few. Your expectations of yourself are often over-exaggerated, and as a result you tend to make many promises and then are unable to keep all of them.

This placement of Mars also indicates a natural talent for writing or expressing yourself verbally. In order for you to succeed, you must learn concentration and self-discipline. Try to get a handle on your abundance of nervous energy by planning time off to do what you enjoy. Failure to do so may result in physical illness or injury.

With Mars in Gemini you need constant excitement and stimulation in order to maintain your interest in a love affair. You are attracted to partners who have mastered the art of intellectual lovemaking. Your partner's mind must turn you on; mere physical attraction is not enough.

You are highly inventive and experimental in sex and have a very delicate, sensual touch. It would not be hard for you to have two or more lovers at the same time. This would ensure that you would be constantly stimulated and never become bored. Otherwise, your marriage partner will have to be able to adjust to your constant need for variety.

You are very impulsive and often restless, and for this reason you sometimes "rub people the wrong way." With your assertive nature, others may get the impression you are looking for a fight when you are only seeking friendly competition. You enjoy being physically active; just be careful that your impatience does not result in carelessness. You'd rather be a leader than a follower.

You have a flair for finance and the management of the resources of others, as well as natural healing abilities. People are attracted to you by your magnetic personality and deep inner strength. Avoid using your power over others to manipulate and control them. With Jupiter in Scorpio, you may benefit from inheritances. You are hard-working, efficient and resourceful, and therefore you often attain your goals. Sex is very important to you, and if Jupiter is afflicted you may become obsessed with sexual fantasies.

You are friendly, good-natured and tolerant of others, and you will learn your most valuable lessons through relationships. With your strong need for personal freedom, it is not easy for you to settle down with one partner. You may benefit materially through partnership or marriage. Traditionally, Jupiter in the Seventh indicates you will have a happy marriage, even though it may not be your first.

You are extremely well-organized and efficient, and you work hard to develop your creative abilities to the fullest. Avoid a tendency to become a perfectionist and to look down upon those who are less talented. Others probably see you as conservative and unfeeling, and in reaction to your own insecurities you may become a loner. You may become a workaholic in an attempt to gain respect and achieve recognition. One of your greatest sources of growth will be through putting the needs of others before your own. Learn to help others shine, while you stay in the background.

You have a strong need for love and approval from those around you, and you may often feel that you are not getting it. One or both of your parents may have seemed overly strict or conservative, or they may have given you more responsibility than you could handle. As an adult, it is important to you that your own home be a source of security. You tend to avoid change in your life because you fear the unknown.

You have a highly active mind and are an innovative thinker. With your talent for grasping the most abstract concepts, you learn new ideas quickly and easily and would be a good writer. Since your mental energies can become scattered, you will be most productive if you can focus on one project at a time. Make time to relax and sooth your nervous disposition to avoid physical illness.

You have unconventional attitudes about love and money and earn your living in innovative and original ways. You don't put great emphasis on acquiring money for its own sake, but rather you see it as a means to increase your personal freedom. You will encounter many unexpected changes in your financial situation, for the better or worse. You'll have at least one unusual lover who will change your life.

You have a strong desire for peace, harmony and justice and will work to bring about humanitarian reforms. Your ideas about relationships are much different from your parents'. You must learn to compromise and to sacrifice what you want if necessary in order to achieve balance.

You have an active imagination and are highly creative. With your flair for drama, you could be an entertainer. At the very least, you enjoy being involved in the entertainment industry. If you have any children, they will be unusual and may even require special care. Avoid a tendency to overidealize your lovers, for this can lead to disappointment and frustration.

Your generation saw the birth of greater autonomy and self-rule among the world's nations, as well as the hippy movement. New labor-saving devices created more leisure time. Television entered our lives, and the entertainment industry mushroomed. You have a strong desire to creatively solve the world's problems.

One of your parents (probably your mother) had a tremendous impact on you. Whether this influence was good or bad, you must not allow your parent to dominate you. Instead, you must learn to take control of your own life. If Pluto is afflicted, your parent may ridicule you and undermine your self-confidence. As an adult, you have a strong desire to establish a loving and nurturing home environment.

You will flourish best in a career that takes advantage of your inventiveness and originality. You have a need to be unconventional and different. You see your career field from a refreshingly independent perspective and make original contributions. You don't like working in a highly structured environment, so you often work as an independent free-lancer. Driven to follow your inner light, others can consider your interests eccentric; you may treat them rudely. But at your healthiest, you are also a humanitarian who contributes to civic causes and whose many career contacts make you an effective networker.

Your career can be based on ideas or on service to society. To achieve your greatest success, you must dare to be your true, unique self. More than others, you understand Joseph Campbell's advice, "follow your bliss." Working out your ideas on your own, you can produce results that will benefit humanity. Pitfalls to be overcome include selfishness, pride, and the desire for power. You may originate numerous ideas, but forget them soon after conception. Scientific objectivity carried to the extreme could make you cold, impersonal, or arrogant. Do not allow yourself to become isolated, but stay in touch with those on whose behalf you are laboring.

Occupations consistent with your unusual, independent style of work include entertainer, literary personality, athlete, educator, inventor, occultist, astrologer, social worker, social scientist, vocational counselor, personnel specialist, benevolent or fraternal society administrator, conference organizer, or strategist. For the most personal career guide, also consider the nature of any planets which fall in the 10th house or conjoin the Midheaven, the sign and house placements of Uranus, ruler of the Midheaven, and any aspects which other planets make to the Midheaven.

Your emotions are very intense, and you need a variety of creative outlets for this energy. During past lifetimes you have abused this energy to manipulate others and delved deeply into the darker sides of life, especially sex and witchcraft. Because you lost so much then, you're afraid to take risks now. In this lifetime your challenge is to set up your own set of values to live by and to learn self-sufficiency. While you may not have everything you want, you certainly have all that you need.

In past lives you have depended on others who were untrustworthy; in this lifetime you will learn to become more independent. You must make your own decisions now and find your own path in life. Since it is impossible to please all of the people all the time, you must concentrate on learning to please yourself. Eventually, you will learn to balance your needs with those of your partner.

The people and events in your early life left you with issues and lessons to learn about power and control. As a child, you were faced with Scorpionic situations concerning death (of a close relative, or perhaps your own near-death), sex (incest, rape), or physical and psychological power (child abuse or psychologically domineering parents). Since your role models did not provide good examples of how to use power benevolently, it's up to you to figure that out for yourself.

Some people with Chiron in Scorpio become overly jealous and possessive of loved ones; others cannot stand a clingy or demanding partner. You can put your intensity and drive to good use in a career that allows you to work toward the betterment of society as a whole. With your natural ability to heal, you could work in psychiatry or health care.

Health is a major concern for you, and you may have unusual or unique physical problems. Your overall level of satisfaction in life affects your body's health and vitality. You would enjoy a job that allows you to feel you are helping to make the world a better place. As long as you feel good about what you do, you're perfectly happy to work behind the scenes. It's not necessary for you to get all the credit for successful projects.

You'll work hard to perfect your techniques and refine your skills to be the best at whatever you do. Your goal is absolute perfection, but it is of course impossible to achieve. With your strong concerns for health, you may choose a career in the health care field.

You are a person of deep emotions--you do not love (or hate) someone superficially; you love to the depths of your soul. At times the intensity of your emotions can cause you to act impulsively and then regret it later. This has been a problem for you since you were a child.

This aspect also indicates that throughout your life you have had strong ties to your past which you have had difficulty breaking. You may hold grudges or ill will toward those who have slighted you in the past. This will only harm you, however, since they have probably forgotten the incident altogether. You can tend to be pessimistic, so be sure to make a special effort to think positively. Your feelings are very powerful, so be careful how you use them.

You are rather demanding in your relationships, and this can make others feel as though they cannot possibly love you enough. Don't expect everyone to be capable of your depth of feeling. Learn to accept and love others as they are at the level at which they are comfortable. This will result in fewer disappointments in romance. You would enjoy your most successful relationships with others who are capable of your depth of feeling.

For the most part you will be a loner, even as a child. You have a lot to learn about human nature; you begin life's social lessons very young--perhaps you even feel your parents rejected you in some way. After suffering many disappointments, you may be tempted to turn bitter and defensive. The real test of this aspect is to resist falling into that trap (probably one carried over from past lives).

Make an effort to be more tender and loving, and be willing to be vulnerable now and then--only be sure it is with someone you absolutely trust (another difficult thing for you to master). Be sure to get proper rest and vacation time. This is imperative for good health. Anxiety has very destructive effects on you physically.

It is not easy for you to settle down; you always fear that you will miss new opportunities by strongly committing yourself, whether in your career or your domestic life. You are full of imaginative ideas and know how to make the best of your creative talents. Still, you are very generous with your associates and very fair with your competitors.

You are a stimulating conversationalist and can bring your stories alive for your listeners. You seem so refined that sometimes others may question your motives. In your social life you prefer to be with others who are sure of themselves and their future. As a matter of fact, you seem to attract successful people to you, and they share your optimism. Unless you see something in it for yourself, you will rarely commit yourself to any obligation.

Your strong desire to succeed may be traceable to a disappointing childhood. If your early home life was less than satisfying, you will try to make up for it as an adult. Your worst weakness is your tendency to use people for your own ends. Learn to be generous; giving is just as rewarding as receiving.

In your relationships you are more a taker than a giver. Deep down you know that you need to settle down and establish a stable relationship in order to succeed, yet you resist being tied down by the responsibilities it would bring. Many people with this aspect marry partners who are five to ten years their senior.

You are a very generous person--toward yourself as well as others. Your optimism and self-confidence inspire others, and they find you a comfort to be around. Therefore, others often come to you with their problems in order to be reassured by your positive attitude. Children are especially drawn to you.

You are blessed with the gift of creativity, but you must provide the impetus to use it constructively. This aspect can give you an erroneous feeling that everything will be fine, even if you don't take any action to make it so. For this reason, you may have a somewhat lazy attitude toward life--unless other aspects in your chart provide the needed motivation to put your creative ideas into action.

Since you are not inclined to work in a hectic atmosphere, you would do best in an occupation in the creative arts. You could succeed in education, writing, philosophy, law, medicine, theater or working with animals. You prefer a career which does not make excessive demands upon you. You do not seek out challenges but prefer to be left to your own creative projects.

It is generally easy for you to get along well with others. You are not overly discriminating when it comes to choosing your friends, and therefore you have associates from all walks of life. You prefer simple people and will give freely of yourself to your loved ones. For this reason, you must be cautious of those who would seek to take advantage of your generous nature.

In your love life you are direct and to the point. You seek a mate who is somewhat sophisticated, moral, and who has good taste. Crass individuals turn you off, as do those who have a negative attitude toward life. You admire common sense and an understanding nature much more than a high education or social status.

You are highly perceptive and can detect insincerity or dishonesty in others. Because you are kind and sympathetic, others come to you with their problems and you always have a patient ear. You have the ability to balance your needs for both spiritual growth and physical achievement and can usually manage to do both simultaneously.

Because you are driven to serve others, you would do well in social work, medicine and healing, law, or physical therapy. As a healer you would treat the spiritual as well as physical ailments of your patients. You would also be a good therapist or counselor.

This combination is also common in the charts of actors, dancers or others who are a part of the theatrical process. You have excellent timing and a flair for drama which touches others. Others find you magnetic, charming and very sociable.

You prefer an uncomplicated yet stimulating love life and are a warm and tender lover. You are honest and sincere with loved ones, although you are quick to cut ties if you feel that interest is declining. The flush of romantic love may fade, but your former lovers will always respect you. You can inspire your lover and bring much joy into his or her life.

You are highly emotional and may have some "hang-ups" in this area. Although you seek intimate relationships with others, you simultaneously keep them at arm's length because you are afraid of the responsibilities of a committed relationship. You alienate many friends and lovers in this manner rather than risk the chance of being tied down to any one person.

To others you seem to be a bundle of walking contradictions. You don't hesitate to make demands on others, yet you complain when they do the same to you. You want people to seek out your company, yet you withdraw when they do. Although you strongly desire close intimate contacts with others, you generally terminate friendships before they can become too serious. Needless to say, this type of behavior can leave those around you somewhat dizzy and confused.

Once you do succeed in establishing a close relationship, you still shy away from making an emotional commitment until you are sure the feeling is returned by your partner. This tendency is complicated by the fact that you are so emotional that it is almost impossible for you to make an accurate assessment of others' motives toward you.

Although you are highly independent, you seek a secure relationship in which you can rest assured that you are loved. But this cannot happen as long as you keep up your defenses. Learn to compromise and meet others halfway. Your imagination is much worse than the real situation.

You have very strong opinions and don't hesitate to state them without being asked. This can be irritating to people, especially since you tend to dismiss their own opinions as unimportant. You usually have the first and last word in any discussion. In your haste to be first, you may make decisions prematurely. This means you may have to retract what you've said later, and this is not easy for you. You don't like to admit you were wrong and can be very self-centered.

You are creative and could be a good leader if you would take the time to make good decisions. You need to take others' needs into consideration and to learn a little humility. At times you can be something of a "know-it-all," which can be very annoying to others. Try to cultivate some objectivity.

Communication comes naturally for you, and you can express yourself articulately. You love to give orders but may become frustrated if they are not followed. You are not above intimidating others to get their support. Express this aspect more positively by inspiring rather than threatening others. Your enthusiasm can be infectious, and you can work well with the public. You are good at making and carrying out plans.

In your love life, be careful of your tendency to misinterpret your partner's signals. Try to see yourself through their eyes during times of misunderstanding. Your partner should be able to take your directness and lack of diplomacy. You speak straight from the heart.

You have much creative ability and ample appreciation for the talents of others, although you may sometimes question the extent of your own abilities. You seek out talented people to associate with, hoping they will reassure you of your own competence.

Since you lack the ability to assess your own worth, you feel the need to seek expert advice. This is a good idea; just be sure you are not misled. Others may be tempted to take advantage of your emotional vulnerability. You tend to believe what is least troublesome to your sensitive feelings, and this can be a mistake. You are extremely generous with others and in this way may be taken advantage of by others who don't deserve your generosity.

In a career you would do well in any field that allows you to help those who are less fortunate than you--such as social work, rehabilitation of the handicapped, public relations, physical therapy, or through organizations dedicated to serving those in need. Working in these areas would leave you with a strong sense of self-satisfaction through the knowledge that you are making a difference in the lives of others.

Avoid direct competition with strong character types. Otherwise, you will become depressed by their overwhelming strength and will find yourself submitting to their will. Only accept challenges which you feel you can handle comfortably.

You are a very indulgent lover, mostly because you think you have to win peoples' affection. You should think more of yourself and aim higher in your choice of love partners. Don't make strong commitments until your partner has demonstrated his or her sincerity and honesty.

Eat and drink in moderation; rich foods and alcohol in excess are like poison to your body. You also have a tendency to put on weight and are not likely to engage in the amount of physical activity required to take it off.

You have a tendency to hold on to people and things from your past. Because of parental conditioning, you feel guilty when you sever ties with long-time friends. Your family is very important to you, and you rarely forget birthdays or anniversaries. Your difficulty in establishing yourself independent of your family can result in an emotional prison of sorts. This can also be traced back to parental programming. Your parents probably emphasized your dependence on the family, not realizing how this hampered your own growth and creativity.

Cultivate interesting hobbies in order to express your creativity and to avoid slipping into periods of depression. Children are also a source of joy for you for they allow you to relive your own early years of frivolity and curiosity. You would receive great satisfaction from volunteering in organizations devoted to helping children -- such as Big Brothers.

In your career you could do well in fields having to do with caring for others. You would be good at nursing or physical therapy or in a career providing housing, food, or public assistance. Since you perform excellently on the job, you can make a good living in these fields while at the same time having the rewarding feeling of helping others.

It is possible that you will marry late in life, or that you will go through a number of relationships while young and then find the best mate of all in your later years. Don't judge potential partners too harshly; you must recognize that others aren't any more perfect than you are.

You are a practical person and prefer to plan well and proceed with caution rather than jumping into any situation feet first. You are willing to work hard for what you get and don't believe in luck as a method to achieve your goals. In fact, you may resent others who seem to get by on luck alone. Since you prefer to invest your time and energy only in projects that will produce the desired results, you don't waste your time on anything which appears questionable.

Even though you may take longer than others to complete any given task, you can be sure that it will not have to be done over again. It is easy for others to get you to understand their point of view if they can explain it to you logically and intelligently. This makes you a pleasant partner in any endeavor.

You do best in occupations requiring mental dexterity as well as physical skill, such as archeology, exploration, forestry service, wildlife management, research and development and physical education. Your avocational interests include ecological organizations, working with the handicapped, or volunteering for Big Brother or Sister groups. You are often more interested in your avocation than your vocation, and you may eventually make your living with a craft of some sort rather than a regular job.

Because you are sure of what you are saying before you open your mouth, you are a formidable competitor in any debate. You are uncommonly good at using language effectively and often use this skill to impress clients and business associates.

You require a partner who is both intellectual and who is interested in physical activities. Your children will benefit greatly from your example on how to set your mind to anything you want and accomplish it. As a parent you always have time to listen to the concerns of your children and will teach them to learn from your experiences in life.

You are very ambitious and have the necessary drive to succeed at your goals. You are not afraid to work hard or to go without for a while if necessary in order to achieve your end. You cannot bear the thought of living a life of non- fulfillment and work with determination to achieve success.

Although you have many plans for the future, you share them with only your closest and most trusted loved ones. You may be secretive about your plans and work behind the scenes supporting others who are successful. Along the way, however, you will gain the necessary experience and resources to ensure your own success. You are cagey with a buck and can manage resources (your own as well as others') very well.

You may find that your first career chooses you rather than your choosing it. It will probably be a rather "traditional" occupation which provide you with a sense of stability. Just be sure not to become too locked into the "old ways" so that you are not receptive to new ideas and changes. You are usually rather extreme in your reaction to problems -- either becoming stubborn and resisting defiantly or surrendering to the flow and going through a transformation.

You would be an effective supervisor or group leader. You have the ability to organize yourself and others and are well respected by those with whom you work. You have a strong respect for the law and justice and seek to be fair in all your dealings with others. You are a wonderful judge of character because of your ability to see through to people's inner motives.

You have tremendous creative abilities, and this is either a blessing or a curse in your life, depending on whether you find the appropriate creative outlet for this energy. One of your difficulties in doing this lies in the fact that you aren't comfortable in a highly competitive environment. If at all possible, it would be best for you to be self-employed and, preferably, work alone much of the time. You are highly sensitive to stressful situations. Tension and frustration are just plain unhealthy for you.

Another of your difficulties in life is that you insist on seeing people and situations through rose-colored glasses. You want so much for everything to be wonderful, that you refuse to see it any other way. Of course, this can cause continual problems in your personal relationships. With time and maturity, you will learn to be sure those offers are as incredible as they seem, and beware of those who would like to take advantage of you. You won't be casting aspersions on anyone's character simply by insisting that you know all the facts, or know them better, before making a solid commitment. And it will save you a lot of heartache in the long run.

You need to improve your judgment in the area of money and material possessions as well. Be careful to see your financial situation clearly, or you'll end up in debt over your head. Avoid buying on credit any more than necessary.

You are very sensitive to the needs of others and have a highly developed sense of perception. Because of this sensitivity, you are concerned with the overall state of society and feel a responsibility to contribute what you can to making the world a better place. Although you may not be a leader in any sweeping movements, you could provide the incentive to others by providing a realistic and practical approach to change.

The environment is one area of concern for you as you have a natural appreciation for the delicate balance of nature. You can also see the social imbalance that exists-- the rich have too much of everything and waste it while the poor do not have enough. You would like to see this situation corrected and would derive pleasure from working with social programs designed for this purpose.

Because you are not considered to be radical in nature, you could work successfully behind the scenes of any corrupt establishment in order to gather data for your cause. You can keep a secret forever if you think it is necessary and are quite trustworthy. Because of your self-confidence and composure even in times of stress, others will look up to you for guidance.

This concern for social justice may detract from your personal life insofar as it will often take precedence over your love life. It is preferable that you find a partner who also shares your vision and can work with you toward your cause. It is imperative that he or she at least have a highly developed social consciousness.

You usually make a strong impression on those you meet, whether it is positive or negative. Your relationships are very intense and often plagued with power struggles. In order to improve your relations with others, you should avoid trying to force others to do what you want them to, and also avoid people who would attempt to manipulate you. It is best to deal openly and honestly with others, who may already suspect your motivations because of the "vibe" of mystery you send out.

In your career you must be careful not to overestimate your own importance. Remember that in order to reach the top you must go through the proper chain of command. Any attempts on your part to circumvent this process will be seen as arrogant and presumptuous. You have a knee-jerk reaction to anyone's attempt to make you live by their rules, and you insist on doing things your way. Once you learn how to disengage your emotions and react to situations with caution and good judgment, you can accomplish a great deal toward your objectives.

Your love relationships are intense and you are probably the dominant partner, no matter what your sex. You feel you must control the relationship or your partner will assume control. This can result in power struggles which can eventually destroy even good relationships. You should definitely take a few deep breaths and count to 10 before reacting physically or emotionally to your partner.

You are very sensitive emotionally, and you are usually shy until you're gotten to know and trust someone. Others are surprised to find that it's easy to hurt your feelings with no more than a few harsh words (at least until you learn to trust them). Quite often, you put your needs aside in order to help someone who is less fortunate. You do your best to live your spiritual ideals, and could excel in fields such as health care, religion, social work or public relations.

Material success is not nearly as important to you as achieving your spiritual and humanitarian goals. In fact, you avoid accumulating excessive belongings, because the responsibility of caring for such stuff restricts your freedom. You are very caring and generous toward others (especially family and loved ones).

Even as a young child, you had a strong interest in metaphysical sciences and the supernatural. You are highly intuitive and may have natural psychic abilities. Once you learn to trust this "sixth sense," you'll find it to be more reliable than depending on your intellect and reason alone to guide you.

You are very self-confident and highly independent. For this reason, your most fulfilling career would be one that allows you to exercise a great deal of autonomy. If you work for someone else, you need to have control over your own department or branch office. You have your own way of doing things, and you'll allow interference from no one.

Others see you as a very hard worker, but to you it seems to come naturally; in fact, you even enjoy it. Your peers are inspired by your enthusiasm for life, and they look to you for guidance. You also have a talent for "sweet talking" your way into or out of situations once you decide to turn on the charm.

To make sure that your energy is not wasted, choose a purpose in life and work steadily toward it. Pick something that you really enjoy (perhaps a hobby) and focus all your energy to become a professional in your chosen field.

Socializing with others is difficult for you, and at times you may find it easier to spend more time alone. Since one or both of your parents were distant emotionally (and perhaps critical and demanding), you lack the emotional self-confidence you need to reach out to others. Be careful to avoid becoming lonely or depressed. Relationships may require work, but they can also be very rewarding.

Your home will be efficient and organized, but not too fancy or elegant. Everything in your home will have a purpose, with very few trinkets just for show. You do not collect items for nostalgia; instead, you prefer that your surroundings be neat and uncluttered.

In your career, you shy away from positions that involve a great deal of responsibility, mostly because you fear failure. If you don't feel confident that you can deliver what is expected of you, you may not try at all. When you find a field you're good at, this will help build your self-confidence.

You have a great deal of self-confidence in your ability to succeed and a generally positive outlook on life. You absorb knowledge like a sponge and are a veritable font of knowledge. You have one of those rare talents for succeeding with minimum effort. Use it constructively rather than becoming pompous about what you already have accomplished.

Others respect your integrity and high standards, and therefore you may have friends in high places. Perhaps you will find that these people can present you with opportunities and perhaps have you act as their agent or spokesman. You adjust well to any new task assigned you and will always come up with whatever you need to learn to carry it out.

In an occupation you would do well in law, journalism, foreign correspondence or counseling (especially young people). You would soon excel in any of these areas and would be a valuable asset to any organization you join. You would fit in well with any social group, no matter what your own social standing is.

You enjoy the company of a wide variety of friends. Others feel they can trust you because you are able to see their faults and love them in spite of them. You bring out the best in others, and they admire your friendly disposition, flexibility and wealth of knowledge.

In love you are a desirable partner because of your optimistic outlook on life and your wide variety of interests. Life is not boring in your house, and you are just plain fun to be with. Children especially love you and appreciate your sense of humor. You let them be children, and they love you for that.

Your personal relationships are very important to you, and you will go to great lengths to gain the approval of loved ones. Just be sure that you do not compromise your own sense of ethics or of self in the process. In that case, you may gain the approval of others, but lose your self-respect.

In your early life, it may have been difficult to gain the approval of your parents. Perhaps they criticized your choice of careers or friends. As you mature, you can give yourself permission to be different. Then you'll discover that people can and do love you for the person you really are.

At times you may find it frustrating to balance the demands of home and career. As a result, you may decide to focus on one and neglect the other. During times when career seems to get more attention, be sure to consciously set aside time for home and recreation. It will make going back to work a little easier.

Your natural charm and wit make it easy for you to win friends and influence people. You have highly developed social skills and find it easy to relate to others. Your sense of self-confidence allows you to feel comfortable in the presence of others. Since you will retain a youthful attitude throughout your life, you will have friends of all ages. Many of your business connections will begin as social contacts. You also have a talent for connecting people with common interests for the benefit of all.

Because of your commanding presence, others will usually listen when you speak. You are a lively conversationalist, and others appreciate your keen sense of humor. With your easygoing nature, people sometimes do special favors for you because they feel confident that you are not trying to be manipulative and demanding. You are very honest and outspoken in your dealings with others, and you expect the same in return. Anyone who deceives you can expect to be eliminated from your life with little or no chance of redemption.

In your career you are highly creative and are an unending source of new ideas. This can make you a valuable employee, but it can also threaten others (including your superiors) who are not so talented. You do not need to excel when working with a group but rather blend your energy harmoniously with other group members. You easily become bored and restless and would enjoy travel as a break from the routine.

This aspect indicates that you are likely to rebel against existing traditions and values and you tend to fly in the face of authority. You expect to receive a large return on a very small investment of energy, and you often complain that your burden in life is too heavy. In truth, you are unwilling to accept full responsibility for your life. You should be careful how you invest your resources; you could suffer disappointment in this area. A particular area of danger is economic overextension--you feel confident that you can buy on credit, hoping the money will be there when you need it.

In your career you would prefer large projects that affect many and in which you can make a financial "killing." You are good at "wheeling and dealing," but at times become overconfident and take unnecessary risks that can lead to legal problems. Banking, politics and professional gambling are possible vocations for you. But be careful not to "burn" anyone; otherwise, you'll find yourself in their shoes soon enough.

It is possible that you will meet lovers through your job. People with this aspect often go to extremes in their love life--either a vulgar creep or a very proper and refined gentleman (or lady). You appreciate an impulsive partner who can do things with you on the spur of the moment.

Unless you can look at your own imperfections and improve your attitude, you will have trouble achieving your goals in life. Pluto demands introspection and self-examination, and this is the key to your outer success. Otherwise, you are likely to rebel completely and refuse to learn from the lessons life presents to you.

It is not easy for you to comfortably assert yourself because you fear opposition from others. You underestimate your own capabilities and assume that everyone else is superior to you, although this is not the case. When you have an altercation with someone, you prefer to retreat rather than fight. However, if your back is against the wall and you must fight, you will use every method available to you to survive.

You are sometimes overly cautious and may allow opportunities to pass you by because you hesitate to act on them. Although it may take you a while to set your goals, you are willing to work hard for what you want once they are set. No matter what type of work you do, you will give it your all.

Your childhood was most likely lacking in warmth and affection. Your parents may have seemed a bit dictatorial to you and had a no-nonsense attitude toward childrearing. Although you respected your parents (or whoever raised you), there was no tenderness between you. This makes it difficult for you to accept and trust persons in positions of authority.

One of your main goals in life is to achieve and maintain financial security. You are quite capable of this, although you may doubt it from time to time. Since you are willing to work hard to achieve your goals and patient enough to not give up, you will eventually receive the recognition you deserve. Obtaining this respect from others will lessen your emotional insecurity and make it more likely that you will meet a loved one to share your success with you.

You are driven by a powerful urge to know the truth and are very good at collecting and analyzing facts. Since you are so well informed, you are an articulate conversationalist and enjoy a good debate or heated discussion. You use drama in your discourse very effectively and would be a moving public speaker. This is especially the case if you are involved in a humanitarian cause or mission. You are impatient with social injustice and respect those who are doing something about it.

It is not difficult for you to ascertain others' motives in your dealings with people, and this gives you the upper hand if someone tries to deceive you. You expect frankness and open communication from those you deal with. You even respect your competitors if they can be direct and to the point instead of using subtle and indirect tactics.

Your physical desires are strong, although you require much more than sexual gratification in your long-term love relationships. The ideal partner would be one who could be your companion and friend as well as your lover. You always let your friends, family and lovers know exactly where they stand with you--and you will be clear about what you expect from them. At times you may need to practice more compromise in order to solve conflicts of interest.

In your case, the heart rules the head. Your emotional drives are strong and you act primarily on the basis of your feelings. Whether your feelings are purely personal, interpersonal, or transpersonal is up to you, but generally you are a life-oriented person who feels keenly and who acts to support your family, friends, and community. You are happiest when you are in a caring relationship with a significant other. That person should be comfortable with the emotional closeness that you bring to relationships, while providing the structure or inspiration that you need. Some of your friends will not be as comfortable with emotional closeness as you are, and you will have to respect their boundaries. You have probably learned over the years how to keep your sensitive nature from being hurt. Don't permanently withdraw, but find the people with whom and the environment in which you can be yourself.

Because of your sensitivity, you easily pick up others' thoughts and feelings. You can anticipate others' needs before they have expressed them. You can usually rely on your intuition when it comes to forecasting the outcome of personal and career decisions. If you decide to use your psychic abilities for healing, learn to let go of the negative feelings that you process from others. Since you are so sensitive, find quiet moments for private introspection in which you can reconnect with what you feel instead of what others feel. You also find it revitalizing to be around large bodies of water.

You do have a need to stop and think things through before acting. Make the effort to communicate with others who may have a more objective viewpoint or who could see solutions that elude you. You can sometimes be criticized for acting from a purely personal perspective, which you could avoid by learning and respecting society's larger viewpoint. You can be very creative in finding paths to your personal goals. Keep the larger viewpoint in mind and later you will not have to try to rationalize to others why you chose those paths.

You are willing to let flashier individuals take center-stage and lead the way. You are probably unenthusiastic about change and are passive when it comes to creating change through leadership. You may be aggressive in a defensive way, but lack the self-confidence to take the offensive. Lacking the impulsiveness of Fire, you are more likely to be a careful worker and a reliable mate, though you could stand to be less detached and more personally involved with your spouse and family.

With abundant planets in these houses, relationships and communications with others are likely to be central to your life. You can help others by exchanging ideas and making connections between people. You will probably maintain active contact with a wide circle of relatives, friends and acquaintances. You keep abreast of new information via various media and your friends.

With abundant planets in the houses of endings, you are probably sensitive, moody, and introspective. You are not afraid to show your feelings and make an empathetic listener to the problems and feelings of others. You have been around the track enough yourself to sense what others are going through and to show that you care. You are not the most intellectual or practical person. You can be easily swayed by an appeal to your emotions.

You are not the most grounded or practical person. The rules of this material world are not well known to you. Others may admire your dreams, but they could be impossible dreams. You may find it difficult to choose, plan, and work towards a career or vocation.

You could have difficulty envisioning or planning for the future. You are likely to accept the status quo, living in the past and present, but not actively striving to create the future. Lacking your own passionate goals, you are more likely to be a follower than a leader.

With an abundance of planets in Fixed signs, you have the staying power to complete a project, grow a family, or expand a business. Your strength is what friends notice most about you. You have definite values; you focus your affections on the people and things that are part of your team. Friendships formed over time are important to you. You may be found at the center of a circle of friends, a large family, a government agency, or a business. You understand the contribution that stability and security make to prosperity and growth. It throws you off-balance when friends are not as reliable as you are or when love and ideals are not part of your life. Concentrate on developing confidence in yourself, a wholesome world for your family or group, and binding others to you with love. If you have a weakness, it is trouble changing or listening when people tell you a better way to do things. You can handle this weakness by empowering your team, as among them will be individuals who are good at reacting to a constantly changing world.

With a lack of planets in the Mutable signs, you probably go your own way in life without caring too much what other people think. You know what you want and see little need to compromise. You lack flexibility and adaptability. You do best when you can establish a pace and stick to it. Leave those sports and activities that require fast reactions and adaptability to others.

Sometimes you say things that offend others, because you are not especially concerned with the feelings or opinions of others. In fact, you sometimes appall your friends with your single-mindededness and lack of sensitivity. Because of your individuality, people who are attracted to change and variety may find you stimulating at first, but after a while might find your predictability to be boring. This is unlikely to keep you from pursuing your path. Your path involves being yourself and changing the world. Just don't insist that others be like you.

An abundance of planets in the cadent houses helps to make you versatile and adaptable. You are flexible in your plans, adapting easily to changes or to the people whom you meet. You may travel a lot or move frequently. You are a good listener and communicator. You will use your mind a lot or frequently spend time alone during your life.