Just for Women Astrological Profile for Queen Elizabeth by Gloria Star

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1 Just for Women Astrological Profile for Queen Elizabeth by Gloria Star This sample report compliments of: Matrix Software 126 S. Michigan Ave.. Big Rapids, MI (231)

2 Your Chart Data Name: Queen Elizabeth Date: Apr 21, 1926 Time: 00:00:00 AM GMD -01:00 Place: London, UK 000W10'00" 51N30'00" Planet Sign Position House House Sun Taurus 00 Ta06' 04th Sg18' Moon Leo 10 Le49' 08th Cp24' Mercury Aries 04 Ar36' 03rd Aq43' Venus Pisces 13 Pi51' 03rd Ar14' Mars Aquarius 20 Aq47' 03rd Ta35' Jupiter Aquarius 22 Aq30' 03rd Ta58' Saturn Scorpio 24 Sc27' 12th Ge18' Uranus Pisces 27 Pi21' 03rd Ca24' Neptune Leo 22 Le02' 09th Le43' Pluto Cancer 12 Ca42' 08th Li14' Midheaven Libra 14 Li14' Sc35' Ascendant Sagittarius 13 Sg18' Sc58' Planet Element Mode Elemental Modal Sun Earth Fixed 4 Fire 3 Cardinal Moon Fire Fixed 1 Earth 6 Fixed Mercury Fire Cardinal 3 Air 3 Mutable Venus Water Mutable 4 Water Mars Air Fixed Jupiter Air Fixed Saturn Water Fixed Uranus Water Mutable Neptune Fire Fixed Pluto Water Cardinal Midheaven Air Cardinal Ascendant Fire Mutable Interpretation text copyright 1997 by Gloria Star Program Copyright Matrix Software, Inc.

3 Just for Women An Astrological Portrait Prepared for Queen Elizabeth Your astrological chart provides an amazing guidepost to the most important aspect of your life: an understanding of yourself. As a woman today, you face the challenge of discovering yourself within the context of many life experiences. You wear a variety of faces and play many roles, experiences which can both enhance and complicate your feeling of satisfaction with yourself and your life. Your astrological chart provides indicators which help to define who you are, strengthening an understanding of your needs on every level. Each chart is different in its make-up, and the myriad combinations of influences help to underscore the importance of each person as an individual. One thing you must remember when working with astrology: it is through your free will that you make choices. Your "chart" does not make you do anything! We are finally acknowledging and realizing within today's world, that men and women experience life differently. The workings of your psyche, symbolized by your astrological chart, are likely to be experienced quite differently through your filter as a woman than they would be if you were born male. This report is designed for you, a woman in a world of change, a woman seeking to become whole. Your natal, or birth, chart is made up of several factors. Drawn upon a circular wheel, your natal chart shows the positions of the planets relative to your place, date and time of birth. Everything is indicated symbolically, with each symbol having specific meanings. The planets, Sun and Moon are placed around the circle, and each is placed within a particular degree of a sign of the zodiac. The planets, Sun and Moon are energy bodies, and the astrological signs indicate how these energies work. Just as you are a complex of feelings, needs, drives and desires - your natal chart maps these qualities. You will also notice that the planetary symbols fall within particular segments of the circle. These segments, called "Houses", indicate the specific environments and relationships which are part of your life. You may find, upon reading your report, that there are a few contradictions. For example, one factor may indicate independence, while another shows strong dependency. It is not unusual to experience contradictions within yourself, and that is just what your chart illustrates about you! But when you reflect upon these qualities within the context in which they are explained, you may discover some self-illuminating facts about yourself. Self-understanding has a marvelous way of emphasizing your personal power! An Overall Glimpse at Your Astrological

4 Chart The astrological signs are defined by one of four elements: fire, earth, air or water. The fire and air elements have a yang (masculine polarity) quality, and tend to be more outgoing and assertive in their nature, whereas the earth and water elements have a yin (feminine polarity) quality, and are more receptive by nature. The elemental balance in your chart is determined by the amount of energy within each elemental sign. The factors added together to find this balance of energy include the Sun, Moon, planets and the angles of the Ascendant and Midheaven. You have a powerful combination of fire and water as predominant elements in your chart. This steamy combination adds an intense dramatic quality to your personality. You may also be quite sultry in your overall projection of yourself, and relate most easily on an emotional level. You may love the passion of romance or creative intensity, but may be frustrated when that passion cannot be sustained every moment of the day. People in relationship with you may feel like they're living in a pressure cooker, and your life can certainly reach that level of intensity. You are quite capable of emotional self-expression, and your enthusiasm and warmth, coupled with your protective nature, can be quite inviting. The elemental balance in your astrological chart indicates that earth is a weak factor, signifying that you may sometimes feel a need for greater stability. Practical matters may not always be a primary consideration when making major decisions. The problem with little earth is usually related to not being in touch with the physical plane, which can cause you to lose your focus or to ignore physical reality. During the times in your life when you feel out of touch or uncertain, get back to nature. Take a walk in the park or woods, garden, hug a tree, work with clay, or get a massage to remind yourself that you are part physical, too! Another aspect of your basic nature is determined by the balance of the modes in your chart. The modes are also defined by sign, which are grouped together as either cardinal, fixed or mutable. You have fixed energy strongest, which helps to account for your ability to stay with a project, relationship or idea until you are satisfied or until your responsibility is fulfilled. The downfall of this strength is not knowing when to let go, and you can be quite stubborn when facing the possibility of change or challenge. You may also be concerned with the areas in your chart which appear to be empty. Never fear, these houses are not really vacant! You are just not placing as much emphasis in these relationships or environments, or you may be satisfying these needs through other dimensions of your life. Projection of Your Real Self Sometimes showing the world who you really are is not easy, and sometimes the

5 world may not respond as you had hoped! It's helpful to take a look at the differences and similarities between the attitudes, impressions and images you project and the person who resides at the core of your being. With your Sun in Taurus your steadfast, easygoing energy helps to keep you focused on your priorities. You're interested in a life which provides ample opportunities to grow, and your ego self is driven by a need to experience consistency. The beautiful things in life are most valuable to you, and your capacity for love is immense. Learning the difference between stability and stubbornness can be one of your biggest lessons. Since your Sun shows "who you think you are," you can grow to realize that loving thoughts produce amazing results. Your Ascendant is the face you present to the world, and shows how others see you. Your Ascendant, or rising sign, is Sagittarius. You're likely to project the image of an adventurer, and may be most comfortable when you're dressed for play or sports. But you can also have an air of classical elegance or wealth about you. Your manner can be quite direct, and others may sometimes see you as loud, boisterous or messy if you've gotten out of control! You prefer to show an attitude of optimism, and may be known for your sense of humor. Others may never know when you're feeling low. Jupiter, the planetary energy associated with your rising sign, is in Aquarius in your chart. Your ability to see things from a universal perspective makes you a good candidate for public relations situations. Others may be inspired by your ground-breaking ideas, actions and behavior. With your Moon in trine aspect to your Ascendant you can have good feelings about yourself and your needs. This translates into a projection of confidence, and others may trust you more readily. Your awareness of your own needs makes it easier to create a sense of safety and security in the world, and your guidance and support of others can help them accomplish similar goals. You may also find it easier to embrace your womanliness - the power of being a woman looks great on you! With Venus in square aspect to your Ascendant you may continually underestimate your worth or value as a person. You may have fallen victim to the idea that your appearance is the only key to your beauty and, whether or not you think you are physically attractive, may never be quite satisfied with the way you look. On a deeper level, you may be dealing with a sense of inadequacy which may stem from a feeling that you are not lovable. Being lovable begins with the way you feel about yourself, and by becoming more accepting and loving toward yourself, you nurture the true essence of love - which resides at the core of your inner self. You may also struggle with the experience of putting yourself at risk or putting forth effort in order to achieve the realization of your desires. You may find that you actually appreciate something more if you attain it through your own efforts than if it were simply given to you. With Pluto in quincunx or inconjunct aspect to your Ascendant, you may go out of the way to protect your vulnerabilities. Sometimes, this sense of vulnerability is only a projection which results from an unresolved emotional issue. But many times, the vulnerability arises when you are in an unfamiliar situation or around people who are intimidating. You can react defensively, which adds to the problem, but you can also respond by altering your attitudes to reflect confidence, or at least curiosity. Masking

6 your deeper feelings works in some situations, but can lead others to mistrust you. To change these circumstances, begin to develop your awareness so that you are more confident about what is happening. Allow yourself to probe into unknown territory (like a new relationship) without worrying about outcome - just being in the moment. You are very perceptive but may not trust those perceptions. Listen, watch and feel: you always know the truth. There are many different facets of the Moon in your chart. But when it comes to your identity, your Moon speaks volumes about who you are at the deepest level: the soul of your being. Your Leo Moon enhances your personal presence, and you can radiate an exceptional warmth and passion. You love a life filled with rich experiences, and seek out people and situations which stimulate an opening of your heart. Driven by the desire to be recognized, you may also need some time in the spotlight, and will fare best in relationships which allow you to have your moment in the sun. Your loyalty is a matter of pride for you, and it can be difficult for you to let go when faced with change. Understanding Your Inner Feminine Self Although the temptation is to think that just because you are a woman you are in touch with your inner feminine self, this is a much more complicated task than it appears to be! First of all, the model for the true power of femininity has been lost over recent history and is now becoming re-energized. Recovering this power is a personal task for each woman, and learning to use feminine power constructively on a collective level is another challenge for today's woman. This process is the cradle of self-healing, and provides the essence of your personal security. The primary energies associated with your inner feminine self are the Moon and Venus, but Neptune and Pluto are also significant in your experience and expression of this part of your psyche. The Moon is the energy which filters through your subconscious self, and tells the story of your connection to the part of you which provides nurturing, support, care and comfort. The person who projects the model for your Moon energy is your mother, and you see her through the lens of your own emotional matrix, signified by the Moon. As you mature, you learn to send this energy into the world, but to be truly effective, you must first own this energy and know how to use it to care for yourself! Your Leo Moon radiates the kind of warmth which imparts the glow of love to everyone around you. You are a powerful woman, capable of asserting your desires in such a manner that others may find it difficult to refuse your requests. Perfectly suited to the role of family matriarch, you take a strong interest in helping to guide and develop those under your care. Although you can be quite comfortable at home surrounded by those you love and adore, you may also crave greater recognition, and definitely need your time in the spotlight. Never lacking creativity, you have many options for selfexpression and need to adopt a way of life which gives you ample opportunity to develop

7 your talents. The feeling that life is meant to be savored and enjoyed stimulates your desire to play, and you definitely need ample time for recreation. When entertaining, you pull out all the stops, and can be quite lavish with your generosity. Elaborate situations are not likely to intimidate you, but may, instead, be more like a challenge. You can be self-absorbed and self-indulgent, and need to have friends you can trust who will tell you the truth when you've gone too far. And you need to accept that truth, if it does come your way, as a sign of caring and concern. When you're hurt, your sulking can be just as dramatic as your joy when you're happy. During those times when your possessiveness raises its head, try to be aware of the part of yourself that feels threatened. Since letting go is never easy for you, you may simply be responding to a fear of losing something or someone you love. But forcing your will is not likely to make everything better. Surrendering to the love you feel might, however, make an exceptional difference! With your Moon in supportive trine aspect to Mercury in your chart, you are an exceptionally perceptive woman. Your desire to learn, communicate and accumulate knowledge are ever-present, helping you maintain an open mind and youthful spirit. Communicating your thoughts and feelings is easy, and your sincerity and sympathetic nature encourage others to be open with you, too. Whether you choose to pursue a career path or if you're focusing on family concerns, your problem-solving abilities always work to your advantage. Part of your strength arises from the fact that you may be able to trust your "sense" of things as much as you trust the data about them. When you say that you have a "feeling" about something, it is unlikely that anyone will accuse you of being silly, since your sensibilities are usually right on the mark! With your Moon in quincunx aspect to Venus, your sense of your own worth and beauty fluctuate. Once you get used to the idea that your changeability is a part of something positive, you can reflect a more positive level of self-esteem. It's like remembering to avoid trying on a swimsuit when it's two days before you start your period. You know you'll look and feel better about yourself in another week! This same energy is at work in your relationships. A healthy relationship is not the same from day to day, and if you expect that everything, including your feelings about someone, will always be the same, then you will never be satisfied. Once you realize that you may appreciate yourself, someone else, or your life situation in a cyclical or changeable manner, then you can make the adjustment, and your happiness is much more consistent! Your Moon is in opposition to Mars, stimulating a need for excitement. You may also feel that you are a magnet for conflict and crisis, and your life may seem to be somewhat crisis ridden. Others may think of you as a temperamental woman, and you can certainly be rather expressive when you want to be. Your anger can reach the point of overwhelming you, and you may find that when you do express excessive anger, you become emotionally exhausted. Yet you cannot resist getting things stirred up a bit, especially if you are ready for things to change. It's finding the balance point that's difficult, since going too far one way really causes problems. Relationships with men can be quite interesting, since you are capable of being just as assertive and may not be willing to wait for him to act (or react!). The old model of the man in pursuit would be okay with you if the man would act when you wanted him to act, but you have little patience, especially if you want something right now! But you do like the idea of

8 knowing that you are also desirable, and that is the rock versus the hard place. You may also find it difficult to avoid getting others emotionally stimulated, especially if you know that there's a fight in there somewhere - so watch the way you handle being emotionally manipulative. This is true in your intimate relationships, with your children, and with your friends. Passive-aggressive maneuvers will get you into trouble, and it's a good idea to at least strive for honesty, especially if you want to walk away on good terms. Your Moon is in the First Quarter Moon Phase of the lunation cycle, indicating that you approach the fulfillment of your desires and needs by taking action. The frustration of waiting for someone else to get something started may leave you feeling that you're always the one who blazes the trails. You do get a rush from forging ahead, and may even accomplish greater growth in the process. The frameworks you are creating can not only sustain you, but may also become part of the social system. The archetypal quality associated with this moon phase is that of the "Wild Woman", a quality which is expressed in an uninhibited form of sexual and spiritual energy. Through this quality, your passion drives you to experience life as an erotic satisfying experience, unfettered by the restraints others may so easily embrace. Your willfulness may also be rather intense, and sometimes you may feel that you are at odds with yourself. Many of the old habits, attitudes and teachings you learned as a young girl may seem obsolete, since you're more likely to want to create your life on your own terms. There is a thread which continues throughout your life which binds you to all you have been and to the traditions which forged your foundations. Crisis is definitely something you understand, since you not only experienced it in your early years, but seem to attract it now. You have a healthy respect for the power of crisis - which is the peak moment of change - since you know it leads to a new phase of experience and opportunity. Through the energy of Venus you express your feminine wiles, and also locate the part of yourself that needs to be emotionally expressive. Your sense of inner beauty and feelings of personal worth are also functions of Venus. Venusian energy is part of your connection to other women, and the placement of Venus in your chart can tell you a lot about your openness and acceptance of your own femininity. Although your Moon may indicate your basic emotional nature, the manner by which you express your feelings is frequently through Venusian energy. Through the energy of Venus in Pisces you can develop a powerful sense of compassionate love. Your expression of your deeper feelings vibrates through everything you do, sometimes strongly, and sometimes in a more subtle manner. You are deeply sensitive, and unabashedly romantic. All the romance novels with the perfect love that takes you away from the cares and trouble of the world were written for you! But that sense of the romantic goes beyond man-woman relationships. It permeates your expression of yourself as a woman. Your own beauty shines brightest when you are at peace with yourself. Your energy needs to flow, and you may be most comfortable when you're dressed in loose-fitting garments in soft colors (but you can also wear striking colors when you need energy!). You need to flow through life and with life, and need to satisfy your faith in what is good and perfect. You need something which can stand up to your devotion and adoration - whether that is an artistic form of expression, a family, a spiritual path - you need to put your heart and soul into your life experience. If all this

9 seems idealistic, well, it is! You are filled with ideals: ideals which will never be satisfied until you test them against the experience of life itself. You're a woman filled with so much compassion that if you cannot express it, you will wither away. You can also be extremely vulnerable, and may fall victim to unscrupulous individuals if you trust absolutely everyone at all times. This is the hard part of the story, and the part of life that can sometimes be discouraging and leave you feeling sad. That still will not stop you from finding the beauty in life. You can see it in the eyes of the children. Along with the despair that seems to be ever present in today's world, you see the hope and hold faith in the dream for true peace. You've experienced the powerful transformation love can bring into your life. In fact, you may live to re-create this magic over and over again. Whether it's in your relationships, through your connection to your children, in your work with others - you are capable of acting as the catalyst which brings renewal, healing and rebirth. Through the energy of Venus in trine aspect to Pluto, you express the essence of healing. But that "medicine woman" role does not have to be anything strange. In fact, it may be just as easy as making a pot of chicken soup! This quality is also part of your charisma, and you are quite capable of understanding how to use your sensual and sexual qualities to your advantage. You know that being a woman is a powerful experience, and you're probably quite content in that knowledge. After all, would you have it any other way? Although the planets Neptune and Pluto move very slowly and are generational in nature, they do have an influence upon your psyche. These energies define much about the collective experience which shapes your inner self. You're experiencing Neptunian energy when you're in the midst of reverie, when you're deep in dreams and when you're feeling compassionate. Neptune drives your imagination, the realm of illusion and your psychic sensibilities. Because Neptune is difficult to grasp on a physical level, there is a lot about this energy that can be problematic, and when you are caught in the negative grasp of Neptune, you can give in to addictive behaviors, escapism and deception manifesting. But you do have a way of channeling this energy. It is through Neptune that you find the heart of compassionate love and understanding. This is the doorway to your inner self. With Neptune in Leo, you are part of a generation of women who felt it was important to assert personal autonomy and who needed to be recognized as individuals in their own right. Although you may have a strong appreciation for the men in your life, you are part of the generation, born from , who brought women into the spotlight. Personal image has also played a powerful role in your sense of individual identity, and you understand the importance of feeling strong within yourself. The changes initiated by your generation, such as women's suffrage, are still extremely influential in the shift in attitudes which is continuing to evolve in today's society. Pluto represents the primordial essence. It is from this level that all transformation occurs: birth, death, illness and healing. It is also here that the powerful kundalini force continually regenerates itself. This is the space of all creation and all power. It is the space of origin: the Great Mother. With Pluto in Cancer, you are part of a generation of women born from 1913 to 1938

10 who have had to learn about the importance of strong families and what it means to be tied to a particular family heritage. You have been alive through the challenge of hate mongers like Hitler who violated the very sanctity of human life. You have been part of the powerful woman's revolution, even if you were not actively burning your bra, which has altered the very nature of families and women's roles in society. These things have had a powerful influence upon your own psyche as an individual, too. You have learned that the sanctity and power of life may rest in finding a true sense of home within yourself. Owning Your Inner Masculine Self For centuries, women were not allowed to assert themselves in the world, and carefully learned the role of supporter of their "men." Those who failed to respond in this manner were frequently shunned or punished, although there have always been women who defied convention! During this century particularly, women have broken out of their strictly "conventional" roles, and have been making their way in the world. Because of this, women have been successful at fulfilling more of their needs, and owning their own power more readily. As a result, a woman's relationship with the men in her life has also changed. Despite women's collective knowledge about the need to be whole persons, it is still sometimes easier to allow men (fathers, brothers, lovers and husbands) to "own" certain qualities. (They, in turn, prefer that women own certain qualities - like emotions!) But to become truly whole and functional, it is necessary to find and incorporate your inner masculine self into your sense of wholeness, instead of projecting that part of yourself onto others (most usually men) in your life. Through the process of becoming at home with your ego, you gain a true sense of personal strength and power. To own this power, you must learn to acknowledge that it is okay to be recognized for who and what you are. Your Sun energy is the primary factor in the expression of ego needs. As a young girl, you may have seen your father through the filter of your Sun. His power of getting out into the world, and the manner by which he did it, have shaped your own sense of personal identity. And today, the Sun in your chart may symbolize significant men. But this energy is, in itself, the core of your spirit. Through your Taurus Sun you experience a sense of continuity and stability, and can express your masculine side through establishing as secure place in the world. Whether you choose a career path or family structure as your focus, you are like an anchor and have the ability to provide strength and consistency. It may be important that you to create a home base, and the energy you put into building your home includes both house and family. Your special sensibility toward the environment can grow as you mature, and you may find that your awareness of the importance of preserving the environment and making the best use of resources is behind your most powerful drives. As a woman, you will take great care to build upon the foundations in your life, and may prefer to assert yourself in a slow, steady pace. Your career path needs to provide opportunities for you

11 to establish yourself and grow steadily. Regardless of your marital status, you function best when you have your own money and resources. Although your father may have been the breadwinner and financial mainstay when you were a child, you may prefer a different situation with a husband or partner. Allowing the man in your life to control your finances will ultimately result in a power struggle, if not externally, then certainly within yourself. You can work cooperatively with a partner toward joint ventures, financially and otherwise, and can feel willing to share and contribute to the financial and other needs of your family. You will feel greater autonomy if you also have a separate fund which you control for yourself. Through the influence of your Sun in trine aspect to Neptune you may express the masculine qualities of your ego self by directing your energy toward helping others. You may not need the recognition or the spotlight, although you can be quite gracious in its glow. Your need to integrate the spiritual and creative aspects of your self-expression flows much more easily when you are in harmony with the rhythm of life. Your way of developing your identity may be connected to creating peace and making a difference in the quality of life. Mars energy is assertive, aggressive and combative, and can be angry. These are not "feminine" qualities. In fact, women who possess and project these qualities from within themselves often get bad names, and are called "ball-busters," or other expletives, by the men who are dealing with them. But to become fully whole, you need to accept the manner in which you can utilize your Mars energy so that you are confident and strong with it, and so you can get into the world and make things happen for yourself! As an independent-minded woman, you assert yourself most easily in situations which will provide you with more freedom. With Mars in Aquarius, you carry the spirit of liberation, and may forge a pathway which allows you to express yourself as a unique woman. You may feel most confident when you're working with friends or others who share your ideals. When you're frustrated, you can become stubbornly rebellious. Yet you are usually willing to try something different or to be a little experimental in your approach to doing things. You get stuck in an attitude of wanting to do everything your way, so be on the lookout for it! On the move with an eye toward the future, you possess the confidence to accomplish almost anything. The conjunction between Mars and Jupiter in your chart stimulates a positive attitude, and adds a special element to your ability to deal with and enjoy challenge and competition. It's easy for you to pursue your interests and desires, and you're most likely to be at the head of the line instead of waiting to see what happens. You can hold yourself back by giving into your fears and anxieties. The influence of Mars in square aspect to Saturn prompts you to distrust your own abilities, and you may feel frustrated by your personal limitations. Getting stuck in your personal limitations can be virtually paralyzing, but you do have options. If there is something you really want, you can break the inertia and move gradually and steadily toward achieving it. But first, you must release yourself from the fear which is blocking your path. It may be the result of feeling too limited by the men who've controlled your life, whether they were father, brother, teacher or lover. Learning to satisfy yourself is not easy, but it is a strong desire.

12 That desire alone can blast through the wall of fear which has penned in your energy. Memories of failure are the past. You're creating the present and future! You can be a hypnotic and captivating woman with Mars in opposition to Neptune. You can also attract men who are not what they seem to be (you may see only what you want to see!). Your actions and energy can be difficult to pin down, and you can be rather evasive if you don't want to be committed. Sometimes, you expend so much energy on your dreams that you exhaust yourself, but you know that you need your dreams as a focal point. By balancing your inner self with your aims, you can create true magic in your life. If you simply try to escape or put all your energy into illusion, you'll feel depleted. Try looking into the mirror before you take action, and remind yourself who you are and what you want to achieve. Developing Your Mind Education and learning are lifelong processes. Your approach to developing your intellect is multifaceted, but there are special indicators in your astrological chart which help you understand the best ways to develop your mentality. Improving and strengthening communication skills is also part of developing your mind, since connecting to others is certainly improved if you can effectively illustrate your point of view! Although the energy of Mercury is traditionally considered to be the main indicator of your mentality, there are also other qualities which are part of your mental and intellectual self. First, let's look at Mercury, which is the energy through which you link your thoughts and ideas with others. You're always ready to take on a few mental challenges and have a very active mind with Mercury in Aries. An independent thinker, you may prefer to study at your own pace, rather than be slowed by those who do not move at your speed. You can be a good communicator but do not like to spend time beating around the bush. You're a "just the facts, please" kind of woman, who would prefer to determine how you feel and what you think about something instead of listening to a long diatribe about anything. You can be quite abrupt with Mercury in semi-square aspect to Mars. When you're eager to say something, you may just blurt it out without thinking. Although this can add a quality of spontaneity to your personality, sometimes you may feel that you've just put your foot in your mouth! Jumping to conclusions can also interfere with your learning process, in that you may sometimes find it difficult to complete a task or finish an assignment. You may be easily distracted with Mercury in semi-square aspect to Jupiter. It's also difficult to set limits, and saying "No" can be rather difficult, since you certainly do not want to think you're missing anything! Knowing when to stop, when to be more quiet and when to slow down can be important lessons in your personal development. Setting

13 reasonable goals is a good beginning, since having a definite target will create the focus you need to bring more balanced judgment. You're an inventive thinker with Mercury conjunct Uranus and may be fascinated by new ideas and unusual people. You may learn best in an open environment with few restrictions and prefer to operate independently in your career. Sticking with the same old routines everyday is boring, so you're probably quite good at creating distractions. The energy of your Moon also has a mental component. The Moon is the realm of thought, the process of subconscious thinking, and plays a strong role in intuitive thinking. You're drawn to learn about the things and people you enjoy, but can be stubbornly resistant to ideas which are foreign to you with the Moon in Leo. Your preferences are quite strong, which is okay, but can get in your way when you need to make adjustments or embrace new information or experiences. You learn best in an environment which affords you a little attention, since praise and recognition for your efforts will stimulate you to go further. Jupiter also plays an important role in learning, stimulating you to look ahead into the realm of possibility, beyond the horizon of the now. Through the energy of Jupiter, you share what you know with others. As a woman, you are likely to feel most at home when you use this energy to encourage and support others, but you can also apply this to yourself! You may embrace a philosophy which embraces the diversity of humankind with Jupiter in Aquarius. Developing your mind is an important priority in your life, and you can be quite intellectually adept. Your original ideas are part of your charm, and others may be impressed by your ability to integrate new concepts into existing structures. Your interest in other cultures and ability to relate to people from many walks of life may lead to your study of human relations, sociology or business management. Your enthusiasm about anything can be quite strong, and this extends toward learning and new experiences. With Mars conjunct Jupiter you can also jump into situations before you're aware of the details, and may feel overwhelmed when you discover what you've gotten yourself into. But that is not likely to stop you, especially if you find a challenge in the process. Learning about law, religion, politics and philosophy can benefit your life. You're an idealist with Jupiter in opposition to Neptune. Since you want to believe the best in people, you may get into situations where you are deceived, especially where legal agreements are concerned. It's crucial that you consult an impartial third party on any decisions which can affect your long term future, and especially in circumstances which involve finances. In learning situations, you may have difficulty separating the teacher from the teaching, particularly in spiritual teachings. Your emotional attachments can get in the way of your clear judgment. The purpose of Saturn is to provide clarity, structure, form and discipline - elements which are certainly important to learning. Saturn functions primarily as your inner teacher. Mothers are the most influential Saturnian models in western society. They provide the structure, guidance and support for their children in the realms of learning, socialization or personal growth. Once you enter society as a child, teachers play the

14 Saturnian role. But the role of mothers and teachers in relationship to Saturn is to help you define the structure upon which you will build your life. Then, you "own" your Saturn, and know how to discipline and focus your own energy. You can be a resourceful student and quite adept in research and investigation with Saturn in Scorpio. You may learn better and perform at your peak when you feel safe and well-protected. Circumstances which leave you feeling exposed are threatening, especially if you're working on something important or developing a creative project or idea. You prefer to work in relative secrecy and may not appreciate having your efforts exposed without your permission. Life science, medicine, psychology and metaphysics are good areas for your study and focus. The areas of your chart which are connected most strongly to mental and intellectual development are the 3rd, 9th and 11th Houses. The 3rd House of your chart deals with communication and the development of concepts. Developing your mind is a very high priority with Aquarius on the cusp of your 3rd House. Although you love to learn, you may not enjoy adhering to a particular structure in your education: you have your own ideas about what is important! However, you can follow the program if necessary, especially if it means you will ultimately be able to become more independent as a result. You can be quite opinionated, although you may like to think of yourself as humanitarian, and frequently take an idealistic stand (at least according to your family). With Uranus ruling this house you are concerned for the welfare of humanity, and you may also enjoy reaching out to make contact with the people on the planet. You're also interested in making contact with beings living beyond the bounds of earth. Here on earth, you may be fascinated by technology, and be a wiz with computers. Mercury's influence in your 3rd House adds a strong intellectual objectivity to your mentality. Your love of ideas, interest in virtually everything, and ability to connect with people from all walks of life adds a vibrant quality to your personality. You may enjoy learning, and can have a special ability to understand and relate to children and adolescents. Manual dexterity can also be quite well-developed, and activities like playing instruments or working with your hands can provide a special sense of fulfillment. You may also be a gifted writer and have a yearning to be constantly on the go or traveling somewhere. You can be quite a persuasive communicator with Venus in your 3rd House. Although you may not like to exert a lot of effort toward structured learning, you do enjoy the arts and music, and may expend extra energy learning about and experiencing such refinements. Your own artistry is evident in your interests and abilities, and you may communicate most effectively when you're expressing yourself creatively. You can be quite assertive as a communicator with Mars in your 3rd House, but need to watch a tendency toward impulsive decision-making. You have a very active mind and need direction for your mental energy in order to feel satisfied with yourself. Speaking or acting before you've had a chance to think things through can result in trouble, accidents or quarrels. Although you may not mind a debate, when you're angered, you can become

15 hostile in your speech and manner. You can also be an irritating tease and need to know when to stop to avoid generating hostility from others. With Jupiter in your 3rd House you may really enjoy education and learning. Your memories of school are likely to include good experiences and positive social interactions. You may also enjoy travel as a means of learning and may always find ways to incorporate travel into your life experience. Work which keeps you on the move can be quite satisfying, but you may need to learn to focus your energy to avoid becoming too scattered. Your ability to acknowledge other cultures and diverse ideas adds to your development of true wisdom, and you may always be seeking to find those links between the diversity present in human existence. You're optimistic about the prospects for your own future and for the future of humanity. The energy of Uranus in your 3rd House adds a special ingenuity to your thinking. You love projecting yourself and your thoughts into the future and may be quite inventive and visionary. Although you may be a rebellious and revolutionary thinker, you are a natural scientist, always seeking the yet undiscovered truth. Maintaining your concentration can be difficult, and you need ample opportunities to work at your own pace. However, some structure will help you avoid scattering your mental energy. Leaving room for your spontaneous urges to get up and go is very important, and anyone who is in relationship with you needs to understand that you can change your mind or decide to do something at a moment's notice. Your 9th House shows your approach to higher learning, which is usually accomplished through a college or professional degree program. Subjects like philosophy, religion, political science, cultural pursuits and the like are strongly associated with this facet of your development. The influence of Leo on the cusp of your 9th House adds a powerful sense of confidence in your ability to learn and develop your understanding. Your search for Truth drives you to study a broad range of material, but you also enjoy learning about some things just because you like them! You may have a bit of wanderlust and do love to travel and experience the wide diversity present in life on earth. The Sun's rulership of this house adds a sense of pride to your educational accomplishments. But you can also be quite sensitive to criticism from others about what you know, how you say things or the manner in which you do things. Your consciousness may be highly impressionable with Neptune in your 9th House. A mystical quality permeates your awareness, and you may be strongly visionary. Your idealism can be exceptionally powerful, and your devotion to your beliefs can influence every aspect of your life. Although this placement does not necessarily encourage strong intellectual or educational pursuits, your desire to bridge the connection to higher knowledge can be quite powerful. There can be a nebulous element to your mentality which can create confusion when you're trying to express your ideas or philosophies, especially if you are out of balance or unfocused. Since you can be easily influenced by others, you need to safeguard against falling victim to unscrupulous teachers, and will always benefit from maintaining a connection to your inner self and a means of determining your deeper understanding. You need a philosophy which is worthy of your

16 profound devotion. Through the 11th House you learn from peers, and connect with your community. The 11th House involves your special interests, too. This is very much the school of life, because this is also the area which relates to developing your goals. Although you probably have rather well-defined goals, you don't always let other people know about them with Scorpio's influence on the cusp of your 11th House. You have a lot invested in achieving your aims and may not welcome the emotional input others have to offer, particularly if it undermines your plan of action. So, you've learned to give only so much information about where you're going and to keep the rest to yourself. Pluto's energy rules this house, adding an intensity to your focus when you're on the path toward realizing your accomplishments. Sometimes you can be so obsessed with getting there that you miss something else along the way. It's probably a good idea to step back and alter your perspective from time to time. There are no planets in your 11th House, indicating that you may not find it necessary or important to develop a strict set of goals, and that you may not seek out confirmation and support from others in order to reach a sense of fulfillment. To further understand your special interests look to the sign on the cusp of this house explained in the section above, and study the placement of Uranus in your chart to determine where you find your best allies. Your Special Edge It's true. Women are definitely the intuitive sex. The process of intuitive awareness may be more developed for you as a woman because you are more cyclically aware, thanks to your anatomy and hormonal changes. But there is something more. As a woman, your natural affinity with the energy of the Moon increases your receptivity, an important ingredient in opening to the intuitive process. Intuitive awareness is multifaceted. You can use it when you're dealing with emotional and psychological issues, you can apply it to your creative expression, and you can take advantage of your intuition in your work as part of your decision-making. Developing your intuitive process is like developing any other sensibility - you have to concentrate some time, effort and energy in order to finely hone this element of your psyche. Although some quality of intuition may be there innately, to make the most of it, you must learn to trust, listen and incorporate it into your life. The parts of your chart which are most strongly associated with intuitive sensibility are the water houses: the 4th House, the 8th House and the 12th House. The 4th House is connected to your soul history. It is here that you seek a sense of home, a connection to your family, and a feeling of safety and comfort. It is here that your soul remembers your past, even if your conscious mind cannot fit the pieces together.

17 You are striving to complete the mission of your soul and with Aries on the cusp of the 4th House. Your struggle to create the security you need may sometimes test your inner courage. and you may feel that you are doing battle with the physical plane. In many respects, you are a spiritual pioneer, venturing forward into the life driven by the deep needs your soul remembers, but which you may not consciously recall. With Mars ruling this house you can allow feelings of anger or frustration to block your ability to surrender to the peace you work so hard to achieve. You need to take an active approach toward fulfilling your soul's destiny while still allowing your creative mind to listen more carefully to your inner voice. The Sun's placement in your 4th House stimulates a powerful need to discover your identity through your family ties and then, beyond, into the history of your soul. You have a very powerful survival urge, and may cling to the people and places you know because your identity can be very strongly tied to them. Yet, as you are maturing and growing toward becoming a whole woman, you may discover ways in which you are different from the family you knew. Your father and mother may seem to connect to a place deep within your soul, and intuitively you've always known that the flame of your soul had its individual roots. Weaving together the core of your being with the roots and history which have preceded you is one of the key factors involved in achieving the security you so deeply desire. The 8th House brings you into your deepest emotional attachments, and is the space where you are alchemically transformed. This is the seat of your magical power: your ability to change yourself in order to become whole. Here is the heart of healing, but here you also hide your greatest vulnerabilities. Most people shy away from dealing with 8th House issues like sex, death and taxes. After all, there can be problems with any of them, and they are not easy to explore out in the open. But there is more. For your intuitive development, this area represents the part of you which holds your power, and you must learn to accept and embrace this side of yourself to feel truly satisfied with your life. You may have a strong feeling about the experiences of the great changes experienced through life on the physical plane with Cancer on the cusp of your 8th House. This influence strengthens your psychic sensitivity, particularly in the area of clairvoyance, but you can overreact emotionally to your impressions and feelings. Although it's difficult to remain objective, it is necessary to conquer your tendency to let your own emotional responses overwhelm you. The energy of your Moon also influences this house, emphasizing your need to gain an awareness of the manner in which your sensitivity on inner levels can effect your emotional stability. By developing an understanding of the way your inner self operates and learning to clear your energy when you fall into negative emotional states you can experience deep healing in your life. The energy of your Moon in the 8th House draws your emotional focus to the areas of personal transformation and regeneration. Your ability to flow with the inevitable changes you experience throughout your life is continually tested. If you are flexible in your attitudes, you may find that you welcome the processes of release as a means of strengthening your soul. You may be strongly clairvoyant through this influence, although you can have difficulty dealing with your feelings when you do sense or see