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December 13, 1989 5:17 AM

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Your birth chart is basically a snapshot of the sky at the time and place you were born. The horizontal line in the middle represents the horizon, so all the planets above it were in the sky if you looked up at that moment, and all the ones below it were underneath your feet.

In Astrology, the sky is like a mirror that reflects what’s happening down here on earth. By taking a closer look at where all the planets are in your chart and how they relate to one another, you can gain deeper insight into who you are, and more importantly, where you’re going.

Planetary Positions

PlanetSignMotionSunSagittarius𝐃MoonCancer𝐃􏿴AscendantScorpioMercuryCapricorn𝐃VenusAquarius𝐃MarsScorpio𝐃JupiterCancerSaturnCapricorn𝐃UranusCapricorn𝐃NeptuneCapricorn𝐃PlutoScorpio𝐃N. NodeAquariusChironCancer

Aspects

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Major Aspects

AspectDegreeSun Sextile N. Node-1° 56'Moon Opposition Uranus-3° 09'Moon Conjunction Jupiter+6° 12'Moon Sextile Midheaven+7° 18'Mercury Opposition Jupiter-0° 56'Mercury Conjunction Neptune+2° 41'Mercury Trine Midheaven-0° 09'Mercury Conjunction Saturn+4° 48'Mercury Conjunction Uranus+3° 59'Venus Sextile Mars+5° 08'Venus Sextile Ascendant+6° 15'Mars Conjunction Ascendant+1° 06'Jupiter Sextile Midheaven+1° 06'Jupiter Opposition Uranus-3° 02'Jupiter Opposition Neptune-3° 38'Jupiter Opposition Saturn-5° 45'Saturn Conjunction Neptune+2° 06'Saturn Sextile Pluto-3° 03'Saturn Opposition Chiron-2° 40'Saturn Trine Midheaven+4° 38'Uranus Trine Midheaven-4° 08'Uranus Conjunction Neptune+6° 41'Neptune Trine Midheaven+2° 32'Neptune Sextile Pluto-5° 10'Neptune Opposition Chiron-4° 47'Pluto Trine Chiron+0° 23'Pluto Square N. Node+2° 56'

Aspect Key

AspectDegreeOrbConjunctionOpposition180°Square90°Trine120°Sextile60°

House Positions

HouseSignDegreeAscendantScorpio25° 34'2nd HouseSagittarius26° 21'3rd HouseAquarius2° 14'Imum CoeliPisces8° 47'5th HouseAries10° 05'6th HouseTaurus5° 01'DescendantTaurus25° 34'8th HouseGemini26° 21'9th HouseLeo2° 14'MidheavenVirgo8° 47'11th HouseLibra10° 05'12th HouseScorpio5° 01'

Your Love Personality

When it comes to love, what’s your type? Whether you’ve got a 10-page list of qualities you look for in a partner or just a vague idea of the person you want, everyone has their preferences. Venus, the planet of love, can tell you everything you need to know about why certain people catch your eye while others leave you yawning. What are you ultimately seeking in relationships? And what challenges get in your way? Here, we’ll look at what Venus is up to in your birth chart, as well as what’s going on in your 7th House of Relationships. When you’re done, you’ll know exactly what to look for in an ideal mate.

Venus in Aquarius

♀ ♒

Calling all weirdos! When it comes to love, you’re a true non-conformer. Sometimes your eccentric nature makes you feel isolated from others, especially those who are more committed to conventional relationships. While culture or family might try to convince you that long-term romantic love is the ultimate form of connection, you find great fulfillment in your friendships and your community. In these environments, you can feel appreciated as the altruistic soul you are, and as a unique individual who just wants to give back. You seek to build sturdy bonds with other original thinkers. Intimacy is great, but you often need space to breathe, to hear your own ideas, and to not be tied down by tradition and routine. Even when you’re coupled up, it’s important for you to be seen as your own person, not simply as one half of a pair. The right relationship for you is one built on a foundation of friendship and exploration. Look for someone who respects your mind, shares your principles, and believes that love is bigger than fairy tales and marriage contracts. Your task in the realm of love is to trust that you can stay true to you, while also allowing another person to truly know you.

Venus in 2nd House of Values

♀ Ⅱ

It’s all about quality over quantity for you, or maybe it’s both. Well regardless, when the 2nd House of Resources plays host to sensual Venus, you’ve got good taste. Whether it’s extravagant taste or a simple aesthetic, you place a premium on loving the things you own. If you’re a collector of things, be careful not to measure your worth by what you have. In the realm of relationships, your priority is being comfortable with yourself. You’re not the kind of person who’ll contort into false personas just to catch someone’s eye. Your ability to stay true to yourself gives you a foundation that makes relationships easier. When you care about someone, you probably want to shower them with affection, loving touch, and maybe even a gift or two. You are one sensual being, and you know how to use that charm to get what you want. In terms of finances, you’d much prefer security over chaos and unpredictability. Just don’t settle for someone because it gives you a comfortable life. If you find a partner who values you as much as you value yourself, you’ll have plenty of strength and stamina to enjoy all of life's pleasures, even when times are tough.

Venus Sextile Mars

♀ ⚹ ♂

Where’d you get all that chill?! When Venus forms a sextile to Mars, these two classic lovers make excellent collaborators. There’s a sense of ease between the planet of love and the planet of action, and as a result, you have an air of confidence and uncomplicated passion. You’re not one for playing games in relationships. Honesty is of prime importance to you, and you’re just not interested in trying to make it work with anyone who doesn’t feel the same way. You bring zest and vivacity to your connections, but you’re also not one to put pressure on others, since you just want everyone to have a good time and feel comfortable.

Venus Sextile Ascendant

♀ ⚹ 􏿴

You make elegance look so easy! There’s a sense of peace about you, which helps other people feel relaxed and accepted in your presence. A sextile between your Ascendant and Venus indicates a core motivation to experience love and beauty in the world. It’s relatively easy for you to see the best in others. You set an example of joy, and even when your relationships don’t work out (it happens to the best of us), you’re generally able to find the silver lining and maintain hope that something better is waiting around the corner.

Taurus on the 7th House Cusp of Relationships

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Ever heard of a commitment-phobe? That is most definitely NOT you. All your relationships are motivated by a desire for security. You want to know exactly where you stand with another person. Playing hard-to-get is just plain silly! A long-term partnership should involve shared values, mutual support, and maybe some foot rubs here and there. The ideal connection is one where you have each other’s backs no matter what. You are loyal and devoted. However, your stubborn streak could cause you to hold on to a relationship long after you should. Just because it’s comfortable doesn’t mean it’s working.

Venus Direct

♀ 𝐃

It’s smooth sailing for your love life -- okay fine, maybe that’s not true. Things can get rocky now and then, and you’re not exactly immune to getting seasick, but you’re probably not going to get lost at sea or anything! With Venus moving direct, you’ve got a relatively clear view of what you want in relationships. And while there might be some other aspects in your birth chart that muddy the waters, your ship is moving forward, even if you have no idea where you’re headed. Who needs a map or a compass when you’ve got a heart to follow?

Your Love Language

Now let’s talk about your love language. Maybe you use words of affirmation to show someone you care. Or perhaps you do so nonverbally through physical touch. Everyone has their own unique way of expressing the L word, and understanding your communication style can help you do so without it being so terrifying. In your birth chart, Mercury reveals how you communicate, while the Moon has a lot to say about how you nurture others and what helps you feel emotionally supported. Here, you can explore these astrological placements, along with what’s happening in your 3rd House of Communication. The revelations might just leave you speechless!

Mercury in Capricorn

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Ready to cut to the chase? Of course you are. You’re a straight shooter and speak in direct ways to others. It’s not fun for you to play games. You prefer to show your love with practical commitment. Who doesn’t want a lesson on budgeting or some quick tips to reach their career goals? Well, a lot of folks. Your desire to help can quickly result in unsolicited advice. Although you just want what’s best for the people you love, your two cents can sometimes come off as negative and cold. Don’t try to manage the people around you -- that’s not your job. When you’re not trying to prove anything, however, your ability to be there for the ones you love is truly top notch.

Moon in Cancer

☽ ♋

Let’s talk about feelings -- your favorite topic! You are deeply in tune with the emotions in the room, and need someone who can be sensitive to your changing moods. At the end of the day, you just want a partner who feels like home, so being with someone who is reliable, safe, and trustworthy is key. It’s not uncommon for you to start picking up some of their household responsibilities like filling up their gas tank, cooking them dinner, or making their bed. Nurturing your sweetie brings you a sense of purpose and joy. Just don’t mother and smother them. Remember that you want to be taken care of, too!

Mercury Opposite Jupiter

☿ ☍ ♃

How do all those ideas fit in that little brain of yours? With Mercury opposite Jupiter, it can feel like you’re constantly overthinking what your next step in life or love looks like. This can lead to decision paralysis when you’re too worried about succeeding. However, if that tendency can be redirected toward something a little more productive, your intellect has no limits. Your mind is alive with curiosity and thrives when it has ample freedom to explore new ideas. You do your best to share what’s on your mind -- otherwise, you’ll butt heads with others.

Mercury Conjunct Neptune

☿ ☌ ♆

A natural-born poet with kaleidoscope eyes, your imagination is vaster than words can describe. You walk through the world with a dreamy energy. Look at it this way: Mercury governs your thought process, and Neptune dissolves all barriers between the physical and spiritual planes. Therefore, your intuitive senses are not only incredibly heightened, but you’re also a muse for others’ inspiration. Unfortunately, this relationship between Mercury and Neptune also makes you more susceptible to deception, illusions, and sensitivity to the point of discomfort. Setting firm boundaries is key.

Mercury Conjunct Saturn

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Turn that frown upside down! With Mercury conjunct Saturn, you may tend to be a bit of a Negative Nancy. Taking things (and yourself) too seriously will only make your relationships harder than they need to be. At the same time, your drive can help you achieve mastery over your passions and ideas. Your calculating behavior and fierce reliance on facts can sometimes come at the expense of intuition and spontaneity, though. Be sure to balance work and pleasure, since not everything in life is meant to feel like a job. When you’ve got this in check, you’ll find that you are naturally organized, structured, and confident under pressure.

Mercury Conjunct Uranus

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Your brilliant ideas appear right out of thin air. Some may even perceive you as psychic, since your intuitive antennae are highly attuned. Exciting, influential, and incredibly clever, your nature is truly one-of-a-kind. Your eccentric ways of thinking aren't always easy for others to follow, though. When Mercury is conjunct Uranus, your communication style can be a bit erratic and disruptive. If you’re not on the same page as someone else, it’s probably because you’ve already moved on to the next chapter. Slow down and wait for them to catch up.

Aquarius on the 3rd House Cusp of Communication

Ⅲ ♒

Where did you get all those brilliant ideas? Your mind operates on a different frequency than most, causing certain messages to be lost in translation. Not everyone thinks outside of the box like you do. Most people don’t even know there’s a box to begin with! You play an essential role in sharing new concepts. But when others are not able to keep up, remember that not everyone has the capacity to meet your standards or even shares your vision. We are all fallible humans, after all. Find a partner who thinks differently like you do. If you keep shooting for the stars, maybe you’ll end up hitting the moon.

Mercury Direct

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While there are many other aspects in your chart that can inhibit your ability to express yourself, luckily for you, the planet of communication is moving full speed ahead. Unlike those with Mercury Retrograde, who are prone to trip over their words or might be unable to talk the talk, your thoughts roll off your tongue with greater ease. This doesn’t necessarily mean you’re a confident speaker or that your ideas make any sense for that matter (you’ll have to see what else Mercury is up to in your chart to find that out). But with Mercury moving forward, you’ve got words and you know how to use them.

Your Desires in Love

What really gets you going? Mars, the planet of sex, passion, and action, has a lot to say about how you use your energy. By understanding the nuances of how you assert yourself in the world and what motivates you to do so, you can learn a lot about your approach to sex and romance. So, what does it take to turn you on? It’s time to find out. Here, we’ll look at what Mars is up to in your birth chart, as well as what’s happening in your 5th House of Romance and your 8th House of Intimacy. Warning: it’s about to get hot in here.

Mars in Scorpio

♂ ♏

No one needs to tell you to keep your eye on the target. A good hunter possesses certain qualities -- patience, precision, maybe some healthy obsession. Once the object of your affection is identified, you know how to lure them in. Step back and widen the scope every now and again, lest you risk becoming possessive, or possibly even paranoid. You want to connect deeply with others, but in doing so, you run the risk of rejection and betrayal. The more you can find some perspective, the less your subconscious fears will have their hands on the trigger. Once you find someone you’re passionate about, you’re in it to win it. You'll drill all the way down through the muck. If it’s not messy, then it’s not intimate. Bring on the taboo, the fantasies, or power play. You might even have a slight reputation as an intense lover, but in a good way. Yet since you’re so stealthy, you’ve probably found a way to keep your name out of the gossip mill. Nonetheless, your magnetism pierces people’s hearts in a way no one could soon forget -- if you choose to reveal yourself rather than stay hidden in the shadows, that is.

Mars in 1st House of Self

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You don’t need anybody! Well, that’s not true, but you probably want everyone to think you don’t! Unabashedly independent, it’s your way or the highway. You may not even know what you’re going to do until you’ve already done it. You've got an impulsive nature that is so quick, it might take your brain a minute or two to catch up. While others are paralyzed with indecision, you may have the opposite problem. Like a baby who cries when they're hungry, you too are viscerally aware of your bodily signals and respond just as instinctually. This is the reptilian brain in all its glory! Being in touch with your primal desires in this kind of immediate way is actually quite healthy -- and attractive. Modern society has all but pounded out access to this important information. The trick will be to slow down and consider your actions before you react. Give your brain just a few extra nanoseconds to contemplate the consequences. There is always a way to get your needs met without inadvertently trampling the others in the process. While your assertive nature can be advantageous to your dating game (and your sexual stamina, for that matter), the success of your relationships requires you put others first sometimes. As autonomous as you claim to be, it’d do you well to admit that you really do need someone else to see who you are.

Mars Conjunct Ascendant

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Entering a party alone and leaving with all eyes on you must be pretty common. Others are naturally attracted to the way that you carry yourself, and for good reason! You’re independent, strong, and know how to take action. You’re probably no stranger to hearing “wow, I could never do that!”. Your biography would most likely be filled with memories that took guts and risk to create. The powerful magnetism you exude is both sexy and intimidating. The one crux here is to avoid getting too caught up in your ego. Being self-assured is one thing, but don’t let the looks go to your head!

Aries on the 5th House Cusp of Romance

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Good luck trying to put sex on the calendar, since the idea of scheduling it is likely a turn-off. Passion is an instinctual impulse that arises within you without any planning or forethought. You prefer an in-the-moment rush that feels intoxicating. You are likely the first and fastest to rush in -- and if the other person beats you to the punch, even better! A little friendly competition really gets you going. Having the freedom to indulge in your spontaneous urges will keep you interested and engaged. Just remember that when your system is flooded with all kinds of feel-good chemicals, you are essentially on drugs even if you've ingested nothing of the sort. Careful not to burn too hot!

Gemini on the 8th House Cusp of Intimacy

Ⅷ ♊

You’re a natural when it comes to talking about things others are too scared to mention. You have an ability to articulate the shadowy undercurrents of passion and desire with a lighthearted attitude. While you might find sharing your deepest and darkest secrets with your lover appealing, not every mystery needs solving. Some feelings defy words, and some thoughts are better left unsaid. Stretch your comfort zone to stay within the murky stuff and resist the urge to analyze everything. You might find that you need to come up for air more frequently as things get more intimate. Allow yourself to titrate between depth and lightness to keep you balanced as you express your feelings.

Your Love Predictions

The planets are constantly moving, and as their energies shift, so does your love life. While some days are ripe for romance, others are frankly better for hiding under the covers (with or without a special companion). In this report, you’ll discover how upcoming astrological events relate to your birth chart. To get the most accurate forecast, we’ll see what’s going on with Venus, the planet of love, as well as some other key players. This will give you everything you need to know, from why you’ve been in a romantic rut, to the best time to ask out your latest crush.

Moon in 7th House of Relationships

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You’re ready to meet new people. Seek out someone who helps you feel more balanced. You’ll find internal harmony when you connect with the right partner. Try to even out the rough edges within yourself, but don’t hide them from others.

Peak Date: December 13, 2024
Influential Transit Duration: December 12, 2024 - December 14, 2024

Moon Trine Venus

☽ △ ♀

Pleasure flows easily now. Enjoy the relationships in your life and take them at face value. The simple things in life bring the most joy. You could discover a gift for giving and a gift for the arts within yourself during this time. Just because something is easy doesn't mean it isn't valuable.

Peak Date: December 13, 2024
Influential Transit Duration: December 12, 2024 - December 14, 2024

Moon in 8th House of Intimacy

☽ ☌ Ⅷ

It's best to do important business with people you trust completely, as you are highly sensitive to the reactions of others. Focus on the relationships that move you on the deepest levels. Intimate partnerships and collaborations are very meaningful now, as long as they are with the right people.

Peak Date: December 15, 2024
Influential Transit Duration: December 14, 2024 - December 16, 2024

Moon Conjunct Moon in the 8th House

☽ ☌ ☽ Ⅷ

You can reach emotional depths of extraordinary importance. Touching these places makes you aware of just how precious life is. Words may not be needed to share these feelings with someone else.

Peak Date: December 15, 2024
Influential Transit Duration: December 14, 2024 - December 16, 2024

Moon Conjunct Jupiter in the 8th House

☽ ☌ ♃ Ⅷ

Seeking out experiences that give you intense pleasure can only lead to more pleasure. As long as you approach relationship matters with a sense of integrity and good will, you can't go wrong. Financial support and approval from others may come your way now.

Peak Date: December 16, 2024
Influential Transit Duration: December 15, 2024 - December 17, 2024

Moon Opposite Venus

☽ ☍ ♀

You may connect with someone whose style of relating is very different from your own. There are more colors in your emotional palette than you realize. You are highly sensitive to the responses of others now. Open your heart and overcome the fear of criticism.

Peak Date: December 18, 2024
Influential Transit Duration: December 17, 2024 - December 19, 2024

Moon in 9th House of Expansion

☽ ☌ Ⅸ

Spending time outdoors, learning something new, or exploring a new terrain will give you a sense of physical strength and spiritual peace. Traveling to new places and talking to people from different backgrounds is particularly stimulating now. Be the seeker in relationships.

Peak Date: December 18, 2024
Influential Transit Duration: December 17, 2024 - December 19, 2024

Moon Conjunct South Node

☽ ☌ ☋

Pay attention to where you invest your emotions. It's easy to be drawn to those who need you, but what you offer them may never be enough. Don’t get taken advantage of by someone whose intentions are good, but who winds up taking more than they give.

Peak Date: December 19, 2024
Influential Transit Duration: December 18, 2024 - December 20, 2024

Moon in 10th House of Career

☽ ☌ 􏿷

Spend time focusing on what you want to accomplish. Making your vision a reality is possible now. Being in a position of authority suits you, but don't take on the burdens of the world, even though others show confidence in you. You've earned that. Now earn more!

Peak Date: December 21, 2024
Influential Transit Duration: December 20, 2024 - December 22, 2024

Venus Square Pluto

♀ □ ♇

Suspicion and aggravation may weigh down your heart. Perhaps you're irritated by the complexity that those around you seem compelled to create, or concerned about the motivations of potential mates. Rather than try to figure out what makes them tick, turn that high-powered perception on yourself! Insightful discoveries come when you accept your own less attractive traits before working to change them.

Peak Date: December 21, 2024
Influential Transit Duration: December 19, 2024 - December 22, 2024

Moon Trine Venus

☽ △ ♀

Pleasure flows easily now. Enjoy the relationships in your life and take them at face value. The simple things in life bring the most joy. You could discover a gift for giving and a gift for the arts within yourself during this time. Just because something is easy doesn't mean it isn't valuable.

Peak Date: December 22, 2024
Influential Transit Duration: December 21, 2024 - December 23, 2024

Your Next Steps

Planets

The planets of our solar system -- including the Sun, Moon, and Pluto -- create a sort of map in the cosmos. When a person looks at their Astrology birth chart, they are looking at the exact locations of each planet at the moment of their birth -- in essence, a map of their life.

Each planet is connected to a deity, archetype, or idea that represents some part of our fundamental nature as humans. By understanding the meaning of each planet and the ways it can influence our lives, we have the opportunity to understand not only what drives us, but, ultimately, how far we can go.

The Sun Your Ego Structure

Your Ego Structure

The Sun is the center of our solar system. All life revolves around it. In the same way, the ego is the center of personal identity and gives integration and continuity to individual experience. In this sense, it might be said that the Sun in Astrology reveals a person’s character and is the prime indicator of what the individual is trying to achieve. This is the fixed pillar at the center of the person around which all else revolves.

The sign placement of the Sun indicates how your natural drive and ambition are going to be directed. The sign of the Sun is the most primary indicator of the forms of experience you are attracted to. The house placement of the Sun shows the primary area of expression for the individual in life. There is a psychological, emotional, and physical significance to the house placement of the Sun.

Aspects to the Sun show ways that the core of the personality is linked to other component elements in the individual’s life. Aspects to the Sun have a deep and overriding significance in the life of the individual and are generally more important and more prominent than other aspects in the chart.

The Moon Your Personal Life

Your Personal Life

The Moon inscribes a circle around the Earth. It moves more swiftly than other celestial bodies and thus represents day-to-day and moment-to-moment movements, adjustments, and preoccupations. The Moon in Astrology represents the inner, emotional life and the unconscious, which is molded and shaped by our environment, events, and social and familial expectations. Further, the Moon indicates how we respond to life as a result of our past habits and experiences, our heritage, and our individual and collective instincts.

The sign placement of the Moon tells a lot about your private inner life, how the instinctive and imaginative component of your mind operates, how you express your feelings, and your most general experiences with your family and mother figure.

The house placement of the Moon shows how and where you make day-to-day adjustments and indicates which realm of experience will play a dominant role in your emotional life. Further, it shows the things you are most drawn to in order to gain emotional equilibrium.

The aspects of the Moon show general characteristics of the personality that are emphasized. Planets in aspect to the Moon are symbolic of qualities in the personality that are used instinctively, habitually, and with a high degree of versatility. While the Sun reveals your intended purposes and lessons for this present life cycle, the Moon represents what you have already done and developed, hence, what is instinctive and natural to you and what you tend to do over and over again.

Your childhood is also reflected in the Moon’s placement, because it’s through those childhood circumstances that any unresolved past-life issues are restimulated. Your subconscious predisposition is indicated by the Moon’s position as well. It is the psychic imprint of the past. Furthermore, the nodes of the Moon in an Astrology chart describe behavior patterns from the past and indicate the direction you are evolving toward as you move forward in your life.

Mercury Your Mental Life

Your Mental Life

Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun. From our viewpoint on Earth, it seems to dart back and forth across the face of the Sun. Mercury is the planet of your mental life. It shows how you receive, process, and disseminate information. It also relates to short trips, siblings, and other parts of your immediate environment. The sign placement of Mercury shows your basic attitude and mental habits. The aspects of Mercury show your scope of vision and your methods for accomplishing tasks.

Venus Your Love Nature

Your Love Nature

The planet Venus shows the way you express your love nature and what you deem good or beautiful in life. It also influences your approach to partnerships and indicates what adjustments will be made in order to encourage a loving relationship. Venus thrives on harmony and is drawn to social activities of all kinds, as well as the arts (music, dance, literature, and drama, among others). The sign placement of Venus describes your style of sharing your love with others. The house placement of Venus shows the natural area of expression for your love energy. The aspects of Venus indicate how and under what circumstances you express the gentle and loving side of your nature.

Mars Your Energy

Your Energy

Mars is the planet of motivation, action, and libido. It shows how you aim at your goals and how you power yourself toward them. Mars represents your most fundamental passions. The sign placement of Mars shows the intrinsic nature of your assertions. The house placement of Mars shows the area of your life where you tend to be most active. The aspects to Mars show how and to what extent your ambitions are involved with other aspects of living.

Jupiter Your Values

Your Values

Jupiter is the king of the planets. He is in charge of the order of creation. Jupiter shows your morals, where you feel confident and in control, and where you feel you have something to teach others. Jupiter also rules religion, philosophy, long-distance travel, and higher education. The sign placement of Jupiter describes your ideologies in life. The house placement of Jupiter shows the area of life where you feel luckiest and where you receive the most help from outside sources. The aspect patterns to Jupiter show the direct network of good and administrative power in your life.

Saturn Your Obligations

Your Obligations

The planet Saturn shows where you feel restricted. You feel obligations and fears through Saturn, the taskmaster of the zodiac. Saturn rewards discipline, hard work, and perseverance. The sign placement of Saturn shows the basic type of energy connected with your obligations. The house placement of Saturn shows an area of life that you feel restricted in and where you have to work hard to obtain the things that come to you. The aspects of Saturn show the most direct involvement of other areas of your life with your feelings of responsibility.

Uranus Your Search For Freedom

Your Search For Freedom

The planet Uranus is beyond the orbit of Saturn and can’t be seen without the aid of a telescope. It represents the sky in us -- that which transcends the limits of finite life. Uranus represents originality and unconventionality. It can stimulate sudden or erratic change, like that expressed in revolution, or the invention of new ways of doing things. The sign placement of Uranus shows your broadest striving for freedom. The house placement of Uranus indicates your area of direct unique expression. The aspects to Uranus indicate the way you express your need for higher consciousness.

Neptune Your Spiritual Life and Ideals

Your Spiritual Life and Ideals

The planet Neptune has an almost perfectly circular orbit. It represents the part of our nature that strives for perfection, that looks to some higher ideal. The planet Neptune rules the ocean and the part of us that is beyond the limits of the shores of personal existence, namely the unconscious. It also rules our dreams. The culture moves with the cycles of Neptune and it is the primary indicator of your connection to the culture that you live in. The sign placement of Neptune shows an ideal that you desire to manifest. The house placement of Neptune shows the area of your life that you want to express this ideal in. The aspect patterns of Neptune indicate the networking of your personality into the world at large.

Pluto Your Need For Fundamental Change

Your Need For Fundamental Change

The planet Pluto represents the dark, underground part of you. It shows your ability to transform the most fundamental properties in your own inner nature. The sign placement of Pluto is the way the obsessive, compulsive, and committed part of your nature expresses itself. The house placement of Pluto shows the area of life where you make your most fundamental and potent changes. The aspects to Pluto show the deepest, most unconscious links in your personality structure.

Ascendant Your External Self

Your External Self

The Ascendant -- also called the Rising sign -- is based on the time, date, and place of birth, and indicates both the sign and degree of the 1st house of a birth chart. The Ascendant represents your outside appearance to the world and the world’s general perception of you as a person. It is also widely believed to rule your physical characteristics.

Midheaven Career & Reputation

Career & Reputation

The Midheaven (English for “Medium Coeli”) is the highest point of a birth chart, located on the cusp of the 10th house. To astrologers, the Midheaven governs career, public reputation, and interactions with authority.

Chiron Your Core Wound

Your Core Wound

Chiron is a minor planet located between Saturn, a planet of restriction, and Uranus, a planet of liberation. Often called The Wounded Healer, Chiron’s placement in your birth chart indicates an important struggle in your life. Facing this challenge is a major opportunity for personal healing and can also prepare you to be a support to others who deal with similar core wounds.

Elements

The Fire signs are Aries, Leo and Sagittarius. The Earth signs are Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn. The Air signs are Gemini, Libra and Aquarius. And the Water signs are Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces.

The four elements -- Fire, Earth, Air, and Water -- describe the inherent temperament and orientation of each sign of the zodiac. As the ancient Greeks taught, everything in the universe including the human personality can be examined in terms of these elements.

Fire and Earth are primary elements and have to do with the self. Conversely, Air and Water are derivative and therefore more focused on others. The elements of Fire and Air tend to be extroverted, active, and freedom-oriented, while Earth and Water are more introverted, passive, and security-oriented.

Earth Taurus, Virgo, & Capricorn

Taurus, Virgo, & Capricorn

Earth represents practical, material world concerns

Air Gemini, Libra, & Aquarius

Gemini, Libra, & Aquarius

Air is the element of ideas and thought

Water Cancer, Scorpio, & Pisces

Cancer, Scorpio, & Pisces

Water represents feelings and the empathetic impulse

Houses And Their General Meanings

Your birth chart is divided into 12 houses -- sections of your chart that govern specific areas of your life. At the time of your birth, each planet was located in a particular astrological sign and in one of the 12 houses.

First House Your Self-Identity

Your Self-Identity

How you appear to the world and the first impression you make on others; your external presentation, including physical characteristics (body type, facial features, etc.)

Second House Your Personal Resources

Your Personal Resources

Money matters, material possessions, and your relationship with both

Third House Your Immediate Environment

Your Immediate Environment

Communication with others, short trips, and your relationships with siblings and neighbors

Fourth House Your Home & Family

Your Home & Family

Your childhood, ancestral roots and influences, and what brings you comfort and security

Fifth House Your Expression

Your Expression

The ways you express yourself creatively, romantically, and personally; also love affairs, children, and luck

Sixth House Your Daily Life

Your Daily Life

Health concerns, work, service, and routine

Seventh House Your Relationships

Your Relationships

Your identity in relation to others and your patterns in all 1-on-1 relationships

Eighth House Shared Resources

Shared Resources

The influence of other people’s money and talents; secrets; your feelings about sex and intimacy

Ninth House Higher Learning

Higher Learning

Long-distance travel, education, religion, and philosophy; mental expansion of all kinds

Tenth House Your Career & Reputation

Your Career & Reputation

Your social status, career goals, and potential for success; your relationship to authority, government, and power

Eleventh House Your Friends & Aspirations

Your Friends & Aspirations

How you integrate with friends, groups, and the community; your hopes, aspirations, and ideals

Twelfth House Your Spiritual Life

Your Spiritual Life

Your connection to spirituality and the universe; your subconscious mind; solitude and privacy

Aspects

When a planet in the sky makes a specific angle to another planet, that angle is called an “aspect.” Planets that are aspecting each other are influencing each other, changing each other’s energy. Some aspects are soft, meaning that the qualities of the two planets come together smoothly and harmoniously. Other aspects are hard, meaning that the qualities are at odds with one another and may create tension or conflict.

There are a handful of different types of aspects, but most astrologers focus on six major aspects: the conjunction, sextile, square, trine, quincunx, and opposition. You can learn what each of these means -- plus a few rarer aspects -- by reading below.

A note about Orbs: Planets don’t have to be at the EXACT degree for us to feel its effects. The number of degrees that two planets can travel apart while still being considered in aspect is called the “orb.” Different astrologers use different orbs, but the closer that two planets are to an exact aspect degree (the smaller the orb), the more noticeable the effects will be.

Conjunction 0 degrees

0 degrees

If two planets occupy the same degree or are very close to each other, they are said to be conjunct. Most astrologers believe that conjunctions are dynamic, but not as difficult and challenging as squares and oppositions. Planets that are conjunct tend to energize each other.

Sextile 60 degrees

60 degrees

If two planets are close to being 60 degrees apart, they are said to be sextile to each other. Sextiles are similar to trine aspects and considered favorable.

Squares 90 degrees

90 degrees

If two planets are close to being 90 degrees apart, they are said to be square to each other. Almost all astrologers agree that squares are motivating but can be difficult. Some astrologers emphasize the negative potential of a square, while others focus on the character-building potential inherent in this aspect.

Trine 120 degrees

120 degrees

If two planets are close being 120 degrees apart, they are said to be trine to each other. Most astrologers agree that trines are soft and easy, pleasant and harmonious, but sometimes lazy. However, trines can provide relief from the tension inherent in more challenging aspects that may also be present in a person’s chart.

Quincunx 150 degrees

150 degrees

If two planets are close to being 150 degrees apart, they form a quincunx aspect. Most astrologers view the quincunx as being awkward, bothersome, and requiring adjustments from a person.

Opposition 180 degrees

180 degrees

If two planets are close to being opposite to each other in the sky, they are forming an opposition aspect. Most astrologers agree that oppositions are difficult and often emphasize challenges with other people. However, the challenges suggested by an opposition can be balanced and resolved with effort.

Semi-Sextile aspect 30 degrees

30 degrees

If two planets are close to being 30 degrees apart, they form a semi-sextile aspect. This is generally regarded as being a slightly harmonious or favorable minor aspect.

Semi-Square aspect 45 degrees

45 degrees

If two planets are close to being 45 degrees apart, they are in semi-square aspect. This minor aspect is similar to a square aspect, though often not quite as intense. Some astrologers feel that the semi-square creates very internal challenges or conflicts.

Sesquiquadrate 135 degrees

135 degrees

If two planets are close to being 135 degrees apart, they are in sesquiquadrate aspect. Generally regarded as being similar to a square, but some astrologers feel that this minor aspect is easier to release and express than a square aspect.

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