JU10 Making money is easy for you. Boy, doesn't that sound terrific. If life were only that simple. Well, life is that simple. All we have to do is learn to play by the rules. Now, on to the rules. If making money is no problem, then there must be a problem in spending the money. Have we hit the nail on the head? Now that we have your attention, what do you do? One thing you do, is spend most of your time earning the money, like a mole digging a tunnel, scarcely coming up for air. It isn't that you are obsessed with earning. What it is, is that you are comfortable in the workplace, and uncomfortable elsewhere. We have news for you. There is more to life than working. The mole has an excuse. He senses that his job is a matter of life or death. Not so with you. What we are trying to say is: "Lighten up pal." (Jupiter in the Tenth House) JU12 You are a jovial prevaricator. It isn't that you lie for the fun of it, but rather, in order to be amused, you may fabricate the truth. You may see this as a harmless activity, but we beg to differ. For instance, if you make up a wild story and tell it to others, there is the possibility that some of them will believe it as truth. They then may incorporate some of the features into their own lives, assuming they have learned a valuable lesson. It may be some time before they discover, much to their chagrin, that what they thought was gospel, was in fact garbage. Does this mean that you cannot have any fun? Of course not. What you can do is rather than fabricate, illustrate. (Jupiter in the Twelfth House) JU3 You are an effective expediter. What we mean is that you have no time for excuses. In general, this is a healthy and desirable trait. We, however, are not concerned with that. We are interested in examining the situations in which it is a liability. When you cut through the horse manure of everyday living, sometimes there is a tender feeling that has become entangled in the drivel. Let us illustrate. Suppose that you are in charge of a business. An employee comes to you and asks for a raise. Your first inclination might be to say "No way", and drop the matter. A more considerate approach would be to inquire what that person feel he has done to merit a promotion. If he is able to articulate a reasonable justification, then perhaps you should consider additional remuneration. If, on the other hand, he cannot substantiate any rationale, then, don't just say no, but rather indicate that when he has demonstrated additional responsibilities, then additional pay will be considered. This accomplishes two objectives. First, it lets the person know that his paycheck is not arbitrary, but is related to his work. Second, it shows him that he can have what he wants simply by meeting the requirements. (Jupiter in the Third House) JU5 You love levity. What we are saying is that you are a joker. Now you may feel this is an admirable trait. We disagree. You see, most jokes are only funny if there is a victim. Everyone laughs except those who identify with the fall guy. They feel hurt, and cannot understand why everyone is picking on them. "Does this mean that jokes are bad?" You ask. Not at all. The world would be a sad place without a chuckle now and then. Our advice then is with the way you tell your humorous story. Instead of picking on innocent people, use yourself for the fool. (Jupiter in the Fifth House) JU6 You decide on extremes. In other words, you choose the maximum. Let us explain. Whenever you are required to make a decision, instead of using common sense, what you do is to pick the most unreasonable choice. We feel that your judgement can stand improvement. We have a few suggestions. First, instead of arbitrarily making a selection, stop and consider the consequences. You may find that some of them are unacceptable. Now you have narrowed your range of possibilities. With the remaining choices, evaluate your feelings. If you find one that excites you, then it is a good choice. (Jupiter in the Sixth House) JU7 You are happily balanced. What we are saying is that you are jovial when there is harmony. We have no complaint with that, however, we are concerned about your attitude toward discord. Specifically, we object to the way you treat those with whom you disagree. Rather than issuing an ultimatum, as your first impulse might be, a sounder approach would be to negotiate a compromise solution. (Jupiter in the Seventh House) JU9 You understand extremism. What we are saying is that you relate to polarized thinking. You see, you often take a position at one end of the spectrum. If you think we are impressed then you are sadly mistaken. When you are immoderate in your views, then you hurt yourself. This is because you discount the middle ground. Let us explain. In many areas of life, most people hold a viewpoint near the center. If your opinions are substantially different, then you do not mesh very well with society. "So what!" You exclaim. It is simply this. We gain insight by interacting with others. When your contact is minimal, then so is your growth. (Jupiter in the Ninth House) JUAQ You have complete control over your actions. This is no small feat. Many people would give their eye teeth for your level of control. Is there a problem then? You bet there is. Your ability to control what you do, does not however, give you the judgement to know, what the best thing to do is. Is there hope? Of course there is. Pay attention to other people. Many of them know exactly what to do. Don't, however, expect them to do, what they know. For just as you have a problem, they may have one as well. (Jupiter in Aquarius) JUASC.OPP You are an extremist. By that we mean that you usually take a position at one end of the spectrum, or the other, but rarely do you settle for somewhere in the middle. We feel that compromise is a better solution, because it tolerates all points of view, not just those similar to your own. (Jupiter opposition the Ascendant) JUCAP You are a happy businessman. In other words, you enjoy making money. We have no quarrel with that. In fact, we feel that more of the world should follow your example. We do, however, see a problem. We are referring to the way you spend your money. You see, you tend to hoard it. What you need to learn is that money, in and of itself, is useless. It is only what it buys that is important. (Jupiter in Capricorn) JUGE You are a jovial communicator. What we mean by this, is that you don't take things seriously. Is this any problem, then? It certainly is. Let us explain. You see, most people use communication to convey thoughts. When you speak flippantly, then others are unsure of your intent. They may, for instance, simply consider it a joke, or on the other hand, they may think that you are serious. The difficulty then is with the latter group. What you have done is deceive and confuse them. (Jupiter in Gemini) JULI You enjoy beauty. By that we mean that you are happy when you are around beautiful things. We think that is nice, however, we do see a problem. That is your attitude when you are not surrounded by things you consider to be wonderful. You see, when you notice ugliness, your reaction is to avoid it. "What is the problem with that?" You ask. It is simply this. When you avoid something, what you are really doing, is denying its existence. (Jupiter in Libra) JUNE.CNJ You have extreme beliefs. What we mean is that your values are at one end of the spectrum, or the other. You feel that if a little of something is good, then more must be better. You do not relate to moderation. We have news for you. The rest of the world does not operate that way. You see, many people are middle of the road about most of their opinions. When you depart substantially from that center, then you represent a threat. This is because they cannot relate to your position. (Jupiter conjunct Neptune) JUNE.SEX You are one of those people who are lucky. You can make many mistakes and still end up smelling like a rose. Your luck applies to finances as well as everyday things. This can go against you, however, as you may become dependent on it, expecting your luck to pull you through, when your common sense has failed. Most people envy your lucky streak, but it is actually a curse, because just when you think it will pull you through, it fails you, and you have egg on your face. It would be much better for you if you simply ignored your luck, and went about your business as if it didn't exist. (Jupiter sextile Neptune) JUNE.TRI You are a polarized individual. By that we mean that you consider the events of the world to be either right, or wrong, no in-between. We have some news for you. That is not the way it is. In most areas of life, the shades of gray are what make it interesting. We will grant you that it is easier to categorize everything into two groups. However, you lose a lot of the flavor in the process. By now you have gathered that your attitude can use a few changes. We couldn't have said it better ourselves. Let us illustrate. Let us say that you have a friend who constantly does things that irritate you. Instead of giving him an ultimatum to shape up or ship out, the wiser approach would be to speak to him about each activity, when it happens. Tell him that you are annoyed by it, and that you would appreciate it if he would desist. If he agrees, then you have what you want. However, if he does not change his behavior, then you have a dilemma. Should you terminate the relationship, or resolve to live with the nuisance? Neither! Instead, gently inform him that he has failed to do what you asked. If he still continues, then say that it is so important to you that you would rather sacrifice the friendship than put up with it. What you have done, is to put the responsibility for the desired change squarely on his shoulders, where it belongs. Then, whichever way he decides, your course of action is clear. (Jupiter trine Neptune) JUPL.OPP You are a polarized paranoid. What we mean is that you are afraid of extremes. You are a true middle of the road lily liver. You rarely take a stand on anything. Before you think that we are praising you, we should tell you that these traits are anything but commendable. "But aren't extremists dangerous for society?" You remark. No, not really. Now that you can see that we are on different wavelengths, perhaps we should explain. You see, it is not where you stand on an issue that matters, but the mere fact that you have taken a position. And by that, we don't mean where you think the middle of the crowd is. If you fail to establish a reference value for yourself, then you are susceptible to where ever the winds of time blow. As a result, you find that, after years of drifting, you are right back where you started. So, our advice to you is to get with the program and have convictions. This does not mean that they are set in concrete, and are unchangeable, but rather to be modified as circumstances dictate. (Jupiter opposition Pluto) JUPL.SEX You change easily. What we are saying is that you really do not have a firm position about anything. If you think we admire this trait, you are mistaken. We feel that taking a stand is important. (Jupiter sextile Pluto) JUPL.TRI You are very faithful in your duties to your boss. In general this is a very good trait, however, there may be times when it goes against you. This is when your boss becomes aware of your diligence and decides to use it for his own ends. In other words, he takes advantage of you. There is a way around this, and it does not entail giving less than your fair share to the organization. The method is simple. When your boss gives you an assignment, instead of immediately starting to work on it, talk to your fellow employees. Tell them what he has just asked you to do. If they seem surprised, ask them why. If they explain that the request is unreasonable, then go back to the boss. State to him, "I've been mulling this assignment over, and it seems to me to be not entirely reasonable." "I wonder if there is some mistake somewhere?" If he reconsiders and scales down the assignment, then you have what you want. If he sticks to the original, on the other hand, then you can continue with, "I've explained the assignment to my fellow workers, and they do not understand either." Then ask him to call all of you together, to explain how assignments are issued to everyone. If this still doesn't do the trick, then you would be well advised to seek a new boss. (Jupiter trine Pluto) JUSA.SQR You are an extreme authority. What we mean is that your position on most issues is at one end of the spectrum, or the other. Moderation is not something you relate to. You have this attitude that if a little of something is good, then more must be better. In short order then you have gone off the deep end. (Jupiter square Saturn) JUUR.TRI You are happily bizarre. In other words, you find levity in the unusual. We have no complaint with that. Where we do have a quarrel is with the mundane. You take normal everyday affairs too seriously. We have some advice for you. Lighten up. (Jupiter trine Uranus) MA1 You are self starting person. You have great drive and can accomplish anything you set your mind to. You can sometimes be bullheaded when others get in your way. You haven't got the slightest clue as to why others avoid you. After all, you are a very hard worker. The problem may very well be that you are so busy doing, that you fail to notice others feelings. You are a dynamic individual and others may have a difficult time keeping up with you. You need to recognize that you have more energy than most people, and slow the pace when working with others, so they do not become exhausted. Your main concern should be to notice others and learn to accommodate them. (Mars in the First House) MA10 You are a fighting businessman. In other words, you conduct your affairs in an angry manner. You may feel that this is the only way to do business, but you are sadly mistaken. You see, when you are angry, the person you are dealing with becomes angry too, and more likely than not you have a war of words on your hands. There is a much better way. Specifically, try being nice for a change. "But," You say, "It's a dog eat dog world out there." "Nice guys simply get taken." We do not agree. By being nice, we do not mean letting the other guy have whatever he wants. What we mean, is to pleasantly state the terms of the transaction. If the other person agrees, then both of you are successful. On the other hand, if he does not agree, then ask for a counter proposal. If this is acceptable to you, then again, you both win. If it is not, then tell him that you are sorry that the two of you cannot come to terms, and move on to another person. (Mars in the Tenth House) MA3 You communicate aggressively. In other words, you threaten. If you think we consider this a good trait, then you are mistaken. You see, when you bully someone, you are attempting to intimidate him. There are a couple of problems with this. We are here on this earth to learn and grow. One of the lessons we have, is to learn to get along with others. This is accomplished by mutual respect, that is, where neither party attempts to control the other. When we intimidate others, we are demonstrating that we have not yet learned this important lesson. (Mars in the Third House) MA4 You are an aggressive domestic. By this we mean that you tackle household chores with a vengeance. This, for the most part, is a commendable trait. There are, however, some difficulties. In particular, we are referring to your behavior outside your home. You see, your behavior on the social scene is just the opposite. You are, in fact, quite timid in public. Is there a solution to this problem? Certainly. We are glad that you asked. The reason that you seem so meek is that you are uncertain of others reactions. We have news for you. One of the best ways of determining the reactions of others is to observe their response to your views. (Mars in the Fourth House) MA6 You are a finicky fighter. What we mean is that you choose your opponents carefully. You may think you are clever. We disagree. You see, aggression is not the way to deal with conflict. Negotiation is. The advice that we have to offer then is, compromise. What you need to do is to offer the other party some of what he wants, while retaining some of what you want also. (Mars in the Sixth House) MA7 You are a fair fighter. You do not believe in hitting below the belt, or going after a man when he is down. By now you are probably thinking that we consider you to be a really nice guy. Nothing could be further from the truth. Yes, we do have some complaints. First, the idea of fighting another individual leaves us rather cold. The two of you can settle your differences in a much more civilized manner. The best way is simply to discuss them, recognizing that each of you has valid concerns. Failing that then, enlist an unconcerned third party to help with the decision. If this should not prove fruitful either, then as a last resort, break off negotiations with the other party, and resolve to avoid similar scrapes in the future. (Mars in the Seventh House) MA8 You are secretly aggressive. What we mean is that your anger is hidden. Now you may think this is no problem. We disagree. You see, when you are enraged over something, and others are unaware, then you become like a pressure cooker, just waiting to explode. There is a way of releasing this anger before it reaches the boiling point. It is simply this. When you first notice your anger, stop immediately, and think. Ask yourself, "Is the other person aware of my discomfort?" If the answer is negative, then, calmly tell him that you feel strongly about the issue. If he inquires, then inform him of your concern. On the other hand, if he seems to take no notice, then say that you are willing to sacrifice the relationship, if the matter cannot be resolved. If he then is willing to negotiate, then you have what you want. However, if he insists on only his point of view, then you have already set the stage for terminating the relationship. (Mars in the Eighth House) MAAQ You are unusually aggressive. This does not mean that you challenge everything, but rather that you fight in unusual ways. We feel there can be some improvement here. You see, there is a better way of resolving conflict than by fighting. It is negotiation. What you do is to offer a compromise solution that gives both parties some of what they want. (Mars in Aquarius) MAAR You are aggressive. In other words, you get what you want regardless of obstacles. The problem then is that you do not consider the obstacles. Let us elaborate. In your zeal to get what you want, you may trample on others feelings. "What is the harm in that?" You ask. It is simply this. They feel under attack. (Mars in Aries) MAASC.OPP You are hostile. In other words, when you have a disagreement, you instead become violent. We feel there is a better way. It is the process of negotiating. You see, what you need to do is to conceed that the other person has some valid points, but that you cannot accept his views in their entirety. (Mars opposition the Ascendant) MAJU.TRI You are a good sport. By this we mean that when you lose, you do not hold any bitterness. While you may think this is an admiral trait, we are compelled to disagree. "What!" You say. "I feel this is about as good as a person can do." Our contention stands. Let us explain. You see, we have no qualms about your lack of bitterness, in fact we feel that is making the best of the situation. "So, what is the problem, then?" The contest itself is where the difficulty lies. You see, when you pit your abilities against another, you both lose. "I don't understand," You say. Perhaps some clarification is in order. When two people challenge each other, there usually is a winner, and a loser. The loser, justifiably feels inferior. This is unfortunate, for presumably he tried his best. The winner, on the other hand, may well gloat over his victory. This is also unfortunate, for he may feel superior, and with that overconfidence fail to do his best next time. In truth, in the game of life, there are no winners or losers, only participants. If we strive to do our best, then we will gain the ultimate prize, one that eventually will be given to all. (Mars trine Jupiter) MALE You are an aggressive individual. What we mean is that you get what you want regardless of obstacles. We have no quarrel with that. We do find fault, however, with your tactics. You see, when you steamroller over your blockages, you may crush others who may be in your path. The way to avoid this is simply to watch what you are doing. (Mars in Leo) MALI You love to fight. In other words, you enjoy squabbling. Needless to say, we cannot commend you. Instead, we will try to show you a way to obtain peaceful enjoyment. When you feel a disagreement is arising, instead raising your voice, or your mitts, think about what is happening. You see, most of the time disputes begin because people act before thinking. In order to reverse this, it is simply a matter of coolly contemplating the situation, instead of rushing in. For example, suppose that your mate has done something which you detest. You could provoke an angry confrontation, or, a better method would be to say that you have a few quirks, and that one of them is related to the activities of your spouse. Your mate will then probably ask what you mean. Instead of a direct accusation, however, simply say that you become angry whenever someone acts as your mate has. The other person will usually understand and will make sure it doesn't happen again. (Mars in Libra) MANE.CNJ You believe in aggression. You feel that the only way to get what you want in life is to take it. If that means by force, then so be it. We seriously disagree. In fact, our approach is very nearly the exact opposite. Let us explain. Suppose, for instance, that you want something your neighbor has. Instead of running over there and threatening him with bodily harm, there is a much more effective approach. Simply inquire of him, how he obtained the item. If he replies that he purchased it, then ask where. Finally resolve to buy the item yourself. You may at this point ask, "Why should I pay for it, when I am strong enough to take it myself?" We simply state that, the purpose of money is to buy things. When you purchase something, you make two people happy, the seller, and yourself. On the other hand, when you steal an item, then you make two people unhappy. Let us explain. You see, when you have something that does not belong to you, you feel guilty. When the previous owner discovers that he no longer has the item, he feels angry. So, you see, the best thing then is to buy what you want. (Mars conjunct Neptune) MASA Your aggression is extreme. In other words, when you have a fight, you get carried away. We see a couple of problems with this. First, problems are not solved by conflict. They are ameliorated by understanding. Second, if you should be provoked into a struggle, the wisest behavior is to let the other person feel that he has won. This accomplishes two things. It allows his self esteem to remain untarnished, and it also shows him that you are not unreasonable. (Mars in Sagittarius) MASA.SQR You are an angry authority. What we are saying is that your rage flames when you feel that rules have been broken. "What is wrong with that?" You fling back. It is simply this. When others violate the statutes, then they risk retribution. That is their affair. Your role, on the other hand, is to mind your own business. (Mars square Saturn) MATA You have a stubborn streak. It is not that your closest relative is a mule, as some of your friends might have you believe. It is simply a matter of fixation, that is once you are convinced of something, it may take a battering ram to alter your viewpoint. This is not all bad, for it gives you tremendous stability, but like everything else in life, it has its drawbacks. We are here not to discuss the benefits, but to ameliorate the liabilities. First, you need to open your eyes and ears, in order to be alert to any changes to the information you used in forming your point of view. Second, you need to be willing to make the corresponding change. Third, you need to actually change direction. (Mars in Taurus) MAUR.CNJ You are unusually aggressive. We do not mean to say that your pushiness is immoderate, but rather that your thrust is in bizarre ways. (Mars conjunct Uranus) MAUR.SQR You are unusually angry. What we are saying is that your wrath is expressed in bizarre ways. Is this a problem? We think so. You see, others may not understand what is happening. What can be done about it then? Simply this. When you feel anger coming on, then instead of reacting, a better approach is to say to those around you. "I am feeling angry." This alerts them, and they then have less need to guess about how you feel from merely observing your actions. (Mars square Uranus) MAVI You are hyper-critical. What we mean is that things that irritate others, you make a federal case out of. What you need to learn, is that life has its ups and downs, and a little dip does not mean that the sky is falling. We have a few tips to help you. First, when you see something you dislike, instead of getting out the bull horn and informing the world, try noticing how others are reacting. If they seem to be taking it in stride, ask yourself if you are not possibly overreacting. A second piece of advice is when you are irritated over something, don't mutter under your breath, but rather keep a calm and pleasant disposition, knowing that this, like all things will soon pass. Third, when life upsets you simply remember that in order to appreciate happiness, you need to taste disappointment, so that you have a reference. (Mars in Virgo) ME1 You are a speedy communicator. In other words, you talk very quickly. It is not that you are in a race, but sometimes it certainly seems so. Is there difficulty here, then? We think so. You see, when a person converses rapidly, many times some of the words are misunderstood. The listening party then either must ask for the phrase to be repeated, or simply assume that it is unimportant. There are two problems here, then. On the one hand, the listener really wants to know what you said and is annoyed at having to ask for clarification. The second problem is actually worse. This is because you may be misled into thinking that the person to whom you are speaking, is comprehending your communication. The moral then, is, to, simply, slow, down. (Mercury in the First House) ME12 You communicate your beliefs. In other words, you discuss your values with others. We feel this is commendable, but, we do see a problem. You fail to acknowledge others beliefs. What this does, is to alienate them, so that soon, you are able to find no one to listen. There is a simple solution. Just inquire about how they feel, and then actually listen to their response. (Mercury in the Twelfth House) ME2 You are agile. By this we mean that you have good control of your body. You probably feel that this trait is a excellent one. We agree. However, there are some problems. It is those difficulties that we will now address. You see, when you are well coordinated, it is easy to assume that everyone else is as well. That then is the trap. Many people are unable to physically function with the speed and grace which come so naturally to you. You may become impatient with them when they fail to meet your high standards. This is unfortunate because, even though you excel in this area, there may be other areas in which you are totally eclipsed. The lesson then is acceptance, both of your strengths, and weaknesses, as well as acknowledgement of them in others. (Mercury in the Second House) ME5 You have a quick witty tongue, which you like to show off. There are some problems with this. First, even though you may be wittier than the next guy, this does not entitle you to belittle him. Your energy would be much wiser redirected toward colorfully illustrating some life lesson that you have learned. Second, a sharp tongue is no substitute for an honest job well done. What we mean is that it is often very easy to state what we would have done in a particular circumstance, but in fact we haven't actually done it. This leaves the impression that we are more perfect than we actually are. If this weren't bad enough on our subject, think of what it does to us. We delude ourselves into thinking that when the circumstance actually arises, that we will automatically act according to our words, but this may not be anywhere near what really happens. So we tend to live in an artificial world of our own creation, with minimal attention to the actual world around us. We are then labelled as having our head in the clouds, and no one takes us seriously. (Mercury in the Fifth House) ME8 You tell secrets. What we mean is that you repeat things that have been told to you in confidence. If you think this is an endearing trait, then you are sadly mistaken. You see, when people confide in you, they usually do not want anyone else to be aware of what was said. When you break this trust by blabbing, then you are essentially making a mockery of the confidant's concerns. What then happens is that you begin to be left out of whatever is happening, simply because others do not want everything they do to be advertised. The solution then is just to keep your mouth shut. (Mercury in the Eighth House) MEAR You are a communicator. By this we mean that you share your ideas with others. We think this is a fine trait, however, we do see a problem. In your zeal to let others know where you stand, you often fail to listen to their point of view. We have a solution for you. It is simply this. After each sentence, pause a few seconds. If someone then begins to talk, then listen attentively without interrupting. When he has finished, then you may resume. (Mercury in Aries) MECAN You are a restless homebody. What we mean is that, while you like puttering around the house, you have an itch to get out in the rest of the world. This is not all bad, in fact, what it does, is to keep you from being bored. So, is there a problem here. Of course. Your problem then is that instead of doing the home chores properly, you skip out and leave them half completed. For instance, let us say that you have been wanting to paint a room. After you have all of the materials out, and have started on the first wall, you suddenly remember that you had planned to meet someone for lunch. Your initial reaction might be to put the lid on the paint can, and hit the road. A more reasonable approach would be to telephone the friend and explain that you forgot about the luncheon, and that you would like to postpone it. This accomplishes two things. One, you are now able to finish the painting, and two, the friend does not feel guilty for having interrupted your work. (Mercury in Cancer) MECAP You believe in speedy justice. What we mean is that you advocate vigilantism. Naturally, you do not expect us to support your viewpoint. We don't. You see, taking justice into your own hands has some serious flaws. First, when you hastily convict someone, there is considerable possibility that misinformation, not to mention strong feelings, may enter into the proceedings. If that were not enough, consider your own circumstance. Do you feel that you are so pure that you are able to judge another impartially? We think not. "So, then, how should justice be served?" You ask. We can only state that there are plenty of others, who feel that they are more qualified than you, and are more than willing to do the job. Kindly, let them! (Mercury in Capricorn) MEJU.SQR You are quick extremist. What we are saying is that you form your opinions hastily and without any middle ground. This is a serious difficulty. You see, when you make snap decisions, before all of the facts are in, you may jump to the wrong conclusion. If, on the other hand, you wait until you are reasonably sure that you understand the situation, you can save yourself a lot of grief. Let us illustrate. Suppose that you have the opportunity to select from a number of different possibilities. Instead of rushing in and picking the first one, a better approach would be to examine each in turn, and then select the best. What you have accomplished by this is, in the process of evaluating, you have discovered some flaws that otherwise would have gone unnoticed. If you had simply selected the first one, then you would have lost out in two ways. The first way is that you would be unaware of a possible problem that may arise later. The second way is that you would also be unaware that a superior choice was possible. Let us now address your extremism. You see, when you categorize things into only two groups, you are again denying yourself opportunities. This is because generally there are subtle differences between items. To lump them all together simply obscures these variations. Again, when you select from among a group, if you pick arbitrarily, then you have denied yourself the best. (Mercury square Jupiter) MEJU.TRI You are extremely quick. By this we mean that you jump to conclusions. We feel this is not an endearing trait. "What can I do about it?" You ask. Simply this. When you are presented with a new situation, instead of assuming that you know what is happening, stop and think. Ask yourself if you have ever encountered anything similar. If the answer is truly affirmative, then use this as a guide toward your behavior. On the other hand, if you have no experience to draw on, then simply ask someone to explain. (Mercury trine Jupiter) MEMA.SEX You are touchy. By this we mean that, if something does not strike you just right, you erupt with explosive energy. It is not that you are hard to get along with. It is simply that your anger arises before anyone is aware of your discomfort. This, then is what you need to work on. A few examples may help you. For instance, suppose that you are at a social gathering, and the conversation drifts toward one of your pet peeves. Instead of bursting forth with indignation, a better approach would be to calmly listen, without saying anything. You will find that the topic soon changes again and your temperature will cool down. What you have successfully done, is avoid an ugly scene. Another benefit, which you may notice, is that things which once made you very uptight, now pass with only a mild ripple. Now for a second illustration. This time, consider that you are entertaining friends, and one of them remarks about a hot button of yours. What you can say in reply is that a number of people feel very strongly about this issue. If he takes the hint, and changes the subject, fine. If he persists, however, then simply say that the current topic is not one that you would like to continue. Usually, he will then drop it and move on. If he doesn't, then your best approach is to excuse yourself and attend to other matters. (Mercury sextile Mars) MEMA.SQR You are an angry communicator. What we mean is that you threaten people. If you think this is a redeeming virtue, you are mistaken. You see, when you have a conflict with someone, and you begin shouting insults, all you do is arouse their ire. A better approach is to explain your position calmly. If the other party disagrees, then you have a choice. You can negotiate a compromise, or you can choose to deal with someone else. (Mercury square Mars) MENE.CNJ You have a tendency to jump to conclusions. What we are saying here, is that instead of thinking things through, what you do is to make a snap decision about the situation. As you might guess, this gets you into lots of hot water. We have some tips for you. First, when you see something out of the ordinary, instead of immediately concluding its cause, stop and think. Ask yourself if you have ever experienced anything similar. The chances are good that you have, but it may take a few moments to recall. When you do remember, then note the differences between your memory and the current event. You are now in an excellent position to decide on the cause. If it turns out that you cannot remember anything similar, then instead of speculating, ask someone if they know the cause. If the reply seems reasonable to you, then go ahead and accept it as valid. However, if the reply does not jibe with your experience, then state your experience to that person, and ask him to explain the discrepancy. If he is able to elucidate to your satisfaction, then you have learned something. Now it may be that he is either unable to explain, or his articulation is sufficiently obscure, that you get nowhere. In this case, it is wise to ask someone else. (Mercury conjunct Neptune) MENE.OPP You cannot talk about your beliefs. In other words, you feel that your values are so different from others, that mention of them will cause you to be ostracized. We strongly disagree. You see, there are many bizarre things that people believe in. One of the ways that others achieve a sort of commonality is by sharing them with each other. What then happens is that those that seem reasonable become adopted, while the outrageous ones are discarded. When you refuse to share yours, then others assume that you feel superior, and tend to do the very thing you fear, namely, ostracize you. (Mercury opposition Neptune) MENE.SQR You cannot communicate your beliefs. In other words, you have difficulty in talking about your values. Perhaps we can help. You see, each of us acquires our values by listening to and watching others. We adopt those attitudes and actions that seem reasonable and discard the rest. The reason that you find it difficult to discuss is due to fear. Fear that your beliefs may not be accepted. What you need to learn is that the important thing is the discussion which enables you to refine your values. If the other person chooses to ignore what you feel is valid, then it may be that he is not yet ready to accept what you have learned. (Mercury square Neptune) MENE.TRI You believe in speed. In other words, you think quickness is a virtue. We cannot disagree more. You see, when you do something rapidly, some of the details by necessity are lost. "Haste makes waste" is the term commonly used to describe this. We have some advice for you. It, is, this. Simply, slow, down! (Mercury trine Neptune) MEPI You are universally speedy. In other words, you do everything with haste. We don't need to tell you that we disapprove. You see, there are only a few things in life that actually require speed. Most things are best done at a moderate pace. When you rush these, then something gets lost, usually the details. We have some advice. It is to simply slow down. (Mercury in Pisces) MEPL.SQR You have a communication problem. What we are saying is that you interchange information very poorly. This is due to the fact that you do not listen. You tend to speak non-stop. The only way anyone is able to converse with you is for them to continually interrupt. On the other hand, you think nothing of interrupting their flow of words. We have a few suggestions. Instead of bursting forth with everything you know, a better approach is to say a sentence. Then pause. If anyone starts speaking, then let them finish before resuming your idea. (Mercury square Pluto) MEPL.TRI You talk about death. What we are saying is that you have a fascination with death. (Mercury trine Pluto) MESA.SEX You are a speedy expert. What we are saying is that you jump to conclusions. If you think we approve, you are in error. You see, when you reach a verdict rapidly, we can only assume that you did not consider all of the facts. We have some advice. Instead of racing to a judgement, a better approach is to carefully analyze all that you know about the situation. Then, when you have decided, do not proclaim your result, but rather ask someone else their opinion. If it differs substantially from your own, inquire how they reached it. You will usually discover that you would have concluded the same thing if you had included the information they used. (Mercury sextile Saturn) MESA.TRI You believe in speedy justice. It is not that you are a vigilante, but rather you feel a trial should be held before all of the evidence has gone stale. We have no quarrel with avoiding procrastination in due process. That is not the issue here. Our complaint, rather is with the process itself. You see, too many people feel that the strong arm of the law is what keeps society healthy. Nothing could be further from the truth. Let us illustrate. Suppose that someone has committed a crime. What usually happens is that the offender is thrown into jail, and everyone then forgets the event ever happened. This attitude is flawed. The perpetrator, far from feeling any remorse, resolves to get even with the society, which seems to have been so cruel to him. The result, as you can imagine, is a hardened criminal. "So what, then, do we do?" You ask. Simply this. Instead of throwing the book at offender, rather try to understand his motivation for the crime. As you gain insight into the problem, you may well find that, far from being a perpetrator, the defendant is actually one of the victims. (Mercury trine Saturn) MEVE.CNJ You have a rapid style of living. What we are saying is that everything you do is done speedily. Now, you may think that we are impressed. You are wrong. We feel that there are some things better done slowly. "How can that be?" You exclaim. Let us demonstrate. Suppose you are driving in heavy traffic. If you dart in and out, you are likely to cause an accident, not to mention the wrath of those around you. "Ok," You say, "One event out of thousands." "Big deal." You seem to not be paying attention. We are simply showing that speed is not always an asset. Perhaps another example will clarify this. When you are working with others, and you are zipping right along, there are two things which may happen. First, you may alienate your fellow workers, by appearing to be superior, and second, the quality of your work may suffer, if you do not take sufficient time to insure that it is properly done. (Mercury conjunct Venus) MEVE.SEX You are a traveler. What we mean is that you have a restless desire to go to far away places. Now there is nothing wrong with seeing the world. That we leave you to enjoy. Our quarrel with you is about responsibility. You may ask at this point, "What is the connection?" "They seem to be two separate topics to me." That is precisely what are addressing, namely, that you do not travel responsibly. Let us explain. When you decide to go somewhere, you drop what you are currently doing. Not only that, but you rarely make any plans concerning your trip either. The issue then comes down to planning. A few words of advice here. First, when the idea of going somewhere initially crosses your mind, instead of rushing out to buy tickets, consider a few things. Ask yourself a few questions. "What will I see when I get there?" "Is now the best time to go?" "Do I have obligations that will interfere?" And finally ask, "Can I reasonably commit the resources required, at this time?" When you have successfully answered these interrogations, then all that we have to say is, bon voyage. (Mercury sextile Venus) MEVI You are quick to find fault in others. Instead of using your shrewd eyesight to examine other people's flaws, you would be wise to turn it inward on yourself. You were given keen insight in order to learn to discriminate, that is, in order to determine the difference between pure and impure. Once you have determined which is which, then the next step is to adopt the pure and discard the impure. This sounds simple, and it is. There is a catch, however. It requires that we make changes in our lives. That is the thorny part. Most of us are reluctant to be different than we were in the past, for this requires that we acknowledge, that we were less than perfect. What we don't see in our procrastination, is that we are withholding that very perfection we so desire. The challenge then, is to get on with it. (Mercury in Virgo) MO1 You believe that your feelings are the only ones that matter. We completely disagree. You see, your feelings are very important to you. We have no quarrel with that. Where we do have a complaint is with your attitude toward others feelings. They may consider them to be crucial as well. Is there a conflict here? Not necessarily. The only time a clash occurs is when your feelings do not coincide. "But, isn't it rare that two people's feelings are the same?" You ask. Not at all. In fact it unusual for them to be different. Let us explain. For instance, suppose that you are angry. What generally happens is that anyone you speak to also becomes irate. This then is your clue. Since, we assume, that you do not enjoy being wrathful, then you can consider that the other person does not either. So, the solution then is to simmer down, and you will find that you both get along much better. (Moon in the First House) MO10 You are one of those people who never seem to have quite enough, even though what you have is considerably more than your friends. The problem here is simple. You have the idea that material wealth means security. We regret to inform you that this conviction is totally erroneous. What you want is security, and that can only come through self assurance. You see, that all the wealth of king midas, means nothing, if it can disappear in the twinkling of an eye. What you want is something you can really count on, when the chips are down. And that my friend, is something you already possess, namely, your own ability. So, the advise then, is to simply enjoy life, knowing that whatever it throws at you, you can handle. (Moon in the Tenth House) MO11 You are unusually sensitive. This is not to be confused with hyper- sensitive. By unusually, what we mean is that you are sensitive in bizarre areas. For instance, you may have a middle toe that even the pressure of a sock is painful. Because of this, you may have developed some strange habits. Other people may consider you odd, and in many ways you are. Is there any hope for you then? Certainly. The first step then is to identify those areas which are tender. We are not referring to just the physical body, but subject areas which cause mental discomfort as well. Even particular people, places, objects, or events may be involved. You may be labelled by your friends as having phobias of various sorts. Once you have pinpointed the problem area, the next step is to work on a solution. Specifically, what you need is a method of living which is as normal as possible, without causing discomfort. (Moon in the Eleventh House) MO2 You have strong feelings. In other words, you want to have your own way. We have news for you. Most other people you meet will not tolerate this. "Is there a solution?" You ask. Certainly. You can have what you want as long as it does not interfere with others. If what you desire causes a conflict, then the best proceedure is to offer a compromise, so that both parties each get some of what they want. (Moon in the Second House) MO3 You think of feelings. In other words, you are considerate. We feel this is a fine trait, and wish more people would share it. We do find fault, however. You do not take care of yourself. Let us explain. You see, when you are concerned about others, there is sometimes a conflict between their feelings and your own. What you do is to sacrifice yours in order to avoid hurting theirs. This is not good. When you allow your feelings to be trampled, what you are really saying is that you do not consider yourself to be very important. We violently disagree. You are every bit as important as anyone else! (Moon in the Third House) MO5 You wear your feelings on your shoulder. By this we mean that you advertise your feelings. There is nothing wrong with this. Our complaint, rather, is that you expect the same from others. Many people feel quite differently about this. You see, our emotions are a very personal thing. (Moon in the Fifth House) MO6 You feel incapacitated. What we are saying is that you feel helpless to change your current situation. We have a few suggestions. Generally, when people feel powerless, what they are really doing is making excuses to themselves. You see, we each have the ability to do the things we know we should do. Doing them, however, is another story. It seems easier to slide along and let others take the responsibility. This is an illusion. The reason is simple. We are the only ones who know what is best for ourselves. Even if we can find someone who will take charge, at best he can only guess what you need, and many times he may have an agenda of his own, which only marginally includes your needs. Our advice then is to get off of your fanny, and get with the program! (Moon in the Sixth House) MOAQ You feel unusual. What we are saying is that you have strange feelings. For example, suppose that you are doing your favorite activity, and you find that instead of feeling pleasure, you rather feel disgusted. What is the problem, then? It is simply that you have assumed that, what once gave you pleasure, will always be that way. This is not necessarily so. Let us explain. You see, when you experience something for the first time, the sense of adventure provides excitement. Then, unless there are other attractions, each time you repeat it, it simply becomes more boring. (Moon in Aquarius) MOCAN Your are one of those people who are ultra sensitive. This affects you in several ways. First, other people do not understand why you react as you do, to what to them is something very ordinary. In order to deal with this, the best approach is to tell them that even though it may seem unimportant to them it matters very deeply to you. If this does not get their attention, then you need to take more drastic steps, namely, that these values are so important to you that you would rather give up the relationship than have your values tarnished. If that should prove to be ineffective, then you have already set the stage for terminating the relationship. Second, since they do not understand what makes you tick, you have two choices. Your first choice may be to ask them to be patient while you attempt to demonstrate what is important to you. Your second choice may well be to find a partner who is more sympathetic to your cause. Even though it may initially seem more difficult, the second choice is actually easier. (Moon in Cancer) MOCAP You are inflexible. What we mean is that you find it difficult to adapt to changing circumstances. We have some tips to help you to bend. First, when you find yourself in a situation that is not turning out the way you thought it would, instead of forging on with the original plan, stop and think. Second, if you have an opportunity, discuss your bewilderment with another individual. Third, listen to what he has to say. If his explanation seems to account for the difference, then modify your plan accordingly. If, however, he is equally baffled, or his explanation does not make sense to you, then, try discussing it with someone else. Eventually, you will locate someone who can explain the event to your satisfaction. Then, it is merely a matter of incorporating his logic into your plans. (Moon in Capricorn) MOJU.TRI You feel happy. In other words, you dwell on only the positive. You may think this is a commendable trait. We disagree. You see, when you look at the world through rose colored glasses, you miss out on what is really happening. Let us illustrate. Suppose that you are slighted. If you simply assume that the person who insulted you really did not mean it, then you deny yourself the opportunity for improvement. Many times when people issue harsh words, there is ample cause. When you do not ascertain if the fault is yours, then you may continue to err. (Moon trine Jupiter) MOMA.SQR You are a domestic fighter. What we mean is that, you are constantly engaged in battle on the home front. Your problems around the house seem to be coming out of the woodwork. So, you ask, "Can things be smoother?" Certainly! Let us show you. For example, if you are mowing the lawn and you notice a stone in the grass, instead of becoming angry at the kid who may have thrown it there, simply reach down and toss it aside. You see, becoming upset over such trivia can only result in ulcers. It serves no other benefit. A second illustration would be, if you are doing chores, and the telephone should ring, don't speak harshly at the caller for interrupting you, for he had no way of knowing that he was interfering. Rather, the best approach would be to indicate that you are busy now, and that you will call back later. This accomplishes two objectives. The first is that it subtly alerts your friend of his intrusion, and the second is that you are only momentarily delayed in your task. Now for a more complex situation. Let us say that you are taking a bath and the doorbell rings. Your ire may flare at the idea of having to get out, dry off, dress and see who is there. Instead, why not simply ignore the ringing. If it is really important, the person outside will persist, and you will realize that it is wise to suspend the bathing. On the other hand, perhaps it was just someone who decided to drop in to chat. Again, the message that you have relayed is that you are currently unavailable. (Moon square Mars) MOMA.TRI You are a sympathetic warrior. In other words, you believe in fighting for a cause, but you don't want anyone to get hurt. Well, we have trouble identifying with you on this one. It seems to us that you are in the middle of a thorny paradox. You are one of those people, who, want to have their cake, and eat it too. Your best course of action, is to drop the idealism, and come back to reality. What you need to do is decide what is important to you, and let the other one go. If you continue to vacillate, both sides will assume that you are the enemy and you will not get either one. (Moon trine Mars) MOME.OPP You are a quick domestic. Let us explain. What we mean is that when it comes to chores around the house, you are as speedy as they come. Now you may think, "Wow, they think I'm great." We haven't finished, however. Just because you are rapid, does not mean that you are thorough. That, then, is actually the problem. You have this attitude that once over lightly is good enough. Talk about sweeping the dirt under the carpet, you barely even move it to one side. What you need then, is an inspector. One who will go around after you pointing out the areas that you missed. (Moon opposition Mercury) MOME.SEX You are highly emotional. In other words, your feelings change quickly. We have some advice for you. When you first notice a feeling, stop and think. Ask yourself if what you are experiencing is genuine. If you feel that it is, then notice how long it lasts. If it subsequently disappears, then you know that it was not a real emotion, and you can resolve to ignore it in the future. (Moon sextile Mercury) MOME.TRI You are one of those people who seem to have it made. By this we mean that other people are unaware of whatever difficulties you may be going through. This is unfortunate for them, because they try to copy your life style. But, like all copying, the copier hasn't got the vaguest notion of how the original came to be. So, in his zeal to attain perfection, the imitator can never get it quite right, and thus, ends up, not as an admirer, but as an adversary. This is where you come into the picture. Because he has not been successful, he erroneously believes that somehow, you are trying to trick him. Furthermore, if that weren't enough, he also believes that he is also the cause of your apparent success. Well, you can guess where this leads, namely, that you have a built in fountain of filthy gossip everywhere you turn. So, how do you get out of this mess? It is not as difficult as it seems. Instead of trying to counter the gossip head on, use the indirect approach. By this method, what you gain is not having to defend yourself, which is almost impossible anyway, and the imitator has no more material to pervert. Now the details. When we are indirect, what we do is, not refer to ourselves, but rather, refer to others who may be in a similar situation to our own. Now you may be wondering how to refer to someone, whom you really don't know. Well, it is simple. That person is really yourself. Specifically you say something like the following: "I have this friend who ...". Then go ahead and describe your current problem. (Moon trine Mercury) MONE.OPP You believe in emotions. What we are saying is that you substitute feelings for values. Let us explain. You see, when you have a feeling about something, it is a transient thing. Values are things that evolve slowly, as the result of analyzing information. If you confuse the two, then what you have done is to eliminate the foundation for the values. In other words, you are wishy-washy. (Moon opposition Neptune) MONE.SQR You believe in family. What we are saying is that you think when the chips are down, your family will pull you through. We have news for you. This reliance on others is irresponsible. (Moon square Neptune) MONE.TRI You feel perfect. We are not commenting on your health, but on your attitude. What we are saying is that you feel you have no flaws. Naturally, we disagree. This is simply because everyone has flaws. Let us explain. For instance, you are able to see quite clearly the defects in others. We have news for you. They can see your imperfections equally easily. If you are interested in self improvement, then, a good approach is to ask others what they see in you that they feel can be remedied. (Moon trine Neptune) MOPL.OPP You feel secretive. What we are saying is that consider your affairs to be private. We have no complaint with that. Rather, what we take issue with, is your prying into those of others. You see, other people may well have the same feeling. For example, suppose that you meet a friend that you have not seen in some time. Instead of allowing him to tell you the things he feels may be of interest to you, what you do is immediately assault him with a barrage of questions. What happens then, is that the friend then withdraws, feeling that all you want, is to pick his brain. (Moon opposition Pluto) MOSA You have extreme feelings. By this we mean that your emotions are not mild. When you feel good, you feel excellent, but when you feel bad, then you are miserable. We have a solution to these wide emotional swings. It is simply paying attention to them. You see, they are telling us what to do. When you notice that you feel good, then note the activity that you are doing. Plan similar activities for the future. On the other hand, if you notice that you feel bad, then stop what you are doing, and resolve not to do it again. In this way, over time, you will find that your emotions have become more moderate. (Moon in Saggitarius) MOSA.CNJ You control your emotions. In other words, you do not allow your feelings to show. We feel this is in error. You see, feelings are contageous. When we are happy, then we help to make others gay as well. On the other hand, if we are sad then others may well inquire about our condition and offer assistance. If we hide our feelings then we are denying ourselves that interaction. (Moon conjunct Saturn) MOSA.TRI You feel authoritative. This does not necessarily mean that you are an expert, however. The problem then, is to determine when your level of expertise, is sufficient to be an authority. It is not really that difficult. You see, when someone is proficient, most people who interact with him realize this. This is not because he continually brags, but rather that he understands the situation, and is able to deal with it. So, instead of boasting of your abilities, the best procedure then is to quietly do what you know how to do. (Moon trine Saturn) MOUR.SQR The problem that you have is very simple. You hate the feelings that others sometimes show. Since it is difficult to avoid situations where people may show their feelings, the best plan is to learn how to handle them. A little lesson is included here. First, there is nothing wrong with showing feelings, in fact it is beneficial, because, hiding them only makes the situation worse. Second, some people are more keenly aware of their feelings than others. Because of this, these people would be unable to hide them even if they tried. Third, in order for a person to exist, he must have feelings. Fourth, the purpose of feelings, is to make us aware of our emotions, in other words, that we are happy, or sad, or whatever. Fifth, if we know when we are happy, then we can plan our lives so that these happy states may occur frequently. If we are not aware of this, then we sail through life missing all of the fun. Sixth, when we do not pay attention to our feelings, then life takes us by surprise, and every day becomes a brand new experience. Seventh, when you have no continuity, then you have no reference. When you have no reference, then you are lost, and stumble through life in a meaningless fashion. Eighth, you should be getting the point by now. (Moon square Uranus) MOUR.TRI You feel bizarre. By this we mean that you have strange feelings. For instance, suppose that you have just begun a new project. Instead of feeling enthusiastic, however, you find that you feel sad. Why is this? It is simply that you initiated something that your heart was not really in. In other words, you did not feel that elated about it in the first place! In the future then, the best course of action is, instead of plunging headlong into a new activity, stop and think. "Is this something that I really want to do?" If the answer is not firmly positive, then reconsider your plan. (Moon trine Uranus) MOVE.CNJ You are romantic. In other words, you see the world through rose colored glasses. We have news for you. Reality is not that beautiful. You see, when you look at only one side of an issue, your perspective is distorted. By seeing only what you want to see, you are denying the other side of the scale. We have some suggestions. First, when you have a hint that things may not actually be as nice as you thought, stop and consider. Ask yourself, "Is the situation really that bad?" If the answer is affirmative, then you are wise to avoid it and go elsewhere. On the other hand, if the result is negative, then resolve to endure it. You may learn something. (Moon conjunct Venus) MOVE.SQR You have a problem. Specifically, your problem is dealing with interpersonal relationships. In other words, you don't get along very well with others. What you need to do, is to put yourself in the other person's shoes, and look at the world from his viewpoint. The way to do this is to continually ask how the other person feels about the situation, and then follow up by expressing your own feelings. What you will soon find is that the other person, far from being strange, thinks very much like you do, the difference being not in the process, but in the facts taken into consideration. Once you realize this, then, getting along only requires that you consider that you may not have all of the facts yet. When you get more facts, then it is simple to accommodate them into your philosophy. (Moon square Venus) MOVE.TRI You are gentle and loving. What we mean is that you are very easy going and can easily get along with most people. So, is life a bed of roses? Well, we suppose it is, if you include the thorns. The prickly issues are what we will be addressing here. Because you are so casual, people take you for granted, and sometimes even set you up as their patsy. It is not that you have done anything to deserve this, but rather, what you have not done, that is the problem. You fail to protect your self interest. What do we mean? Simply this. Life is not all love and kisses. In other words, there is meanness and ugliness out there Dorothea, not just a yellow brick road. "But," you exclaim, "Life is supposed to be beautiful." We hate to disagree, but we have found nothing in the rule book to indicate that. All that we are saying, really, is that if you do not want life to rain on your parade, then you better bring an umbrella. (Moon trine Venus) MOVI You are finicky. In other words, you pick at everything. We have some advice for you. Observe how others behave and try to do the same. (Moon in Virgo) NE1 You believe in yourself. We have no quarrel with that. Where we take issue, is your feelings toward others. You see, your outlook tends to be self centered, with only minimal consideration of other people. (Neptune in the First House) NE11 You have unusual beliefs. What we mean is that your beliefs are quite different from those around you. You may find that you are left out of activities simply because you do not fit in. If you would like to join in, then what you need to do is to learn to accommodate others values. (Neptune in the Eleventh House) NE12 You believe in yourself. In other words, you are confident in your abilities. We think this is an excellent trait, but we do see a problem. You have no faith in others. (Neptune in the Twelfth House) NE5 You believe in love. In other words, you feel that love solves all problems. We have news for you. We wish it were that simple. You see, most of the difficulties that people have in getting along with each other, are caused by differences in attitude. When we are in love, we usually do not change our attitude, but rather we are so distracted by what is happening, that we do not bother to express our views. When a relationship matures, then the differences of opinion arise. The way to deal with these viewpoints is through understanding and negotiation, rather than assuming that somehow infatuation will sweep them away. (Neptune in the Fifth House) NE6 You are a finicky individual. In other words, you are never satisfied. No matter how excellent something is, you can always find a flaw. Your motto may as well be, "Anything you can do, I can find fault with." This is not an endearing trait. Is there anything that can be done, then? Of course there is. Just stay tuned. First, when you notice what you consider to be a defect, bring it to another's attention. If they agree, then your observation is valid. If, on the other hand, they do not see it as a flaw at all, then ask yourself if maybe you are making mountains out of molehills. Second, when you do have a confirmed fault, again ask yourself, if, considering the price, would you be willing to do better. If you can honestly say that your product would be better, then bring it to the attention of someone in charge, for you may have discovered something that they did not know. Most of the time, what you will discover, is that not only is the product of excellent quality, but also that it is priced ridiculously low. (Neptune in the Sixth House) NE7 You believe in harmony. In other words, you desire peace and tranquility. We think these are goals worth striving for, however, we feel there is something more important. It is your attitude that we are referring to. You see, you hate discord. When a person hates something, it can mean only one thing. Namely, that, the subject in question is one that the individual sees in himself. Now, applying this to disharmony, we find that you have a conflict of your own. Our advice, therefore, is to resolve your own affairs before taking on the rest of the world. (Neptune in the Seventh House) NE8 You have a sensitive nature. Now you may think that we are going to give you accolades. You are wrong. Like everyone else, you are not without fault. But, you say, "Sensitivity is a virtue." Well, we hate to burst your bubble, but there are things you should know. The word, sensitive, actually has two meanings. The first meaning, namely, better than average perception, we have no quarrel with. You may treasure that as you wish. It is the second meaning that we desire to discuss here. The meaning connoting tenderness is the object of our discourse. When one is tender, one is weak, unable to stand without support. Are you getting the message? But, you weep back at us, "They go together." "You cannot have one without the other." We stand firm. You have no doubt heard of the iron fist in a velvet glove? We need not elaborate, as you understand subtlety, and nuance very well. The key is caring. When you have that, you may be as firm as you like, without any danger of harshness. Many times we assume that meekness is sensitivity. It is not. Being lily livered is simply hiding from commitment. What we do when we are passive is to turn control over to those who have conviction. Unfortunately, their values rarely match our own, and we become trampled underfoot. Note that the fault is our own, and not in the "beast". The solution then is to come out of seclusion, and face the issue squarely. (Neptune in the Eighth House) NEASC.CNJ You are psychic. By this we mean that you have access to a sixth sense that is not available to most people. Because you have this ability, you have also taken on added responsibility. In particular, one of your duties is to council others who may not be as aware as you are. (Neptune conjunct the Ascendant) NEASC.OPP You are psychic. By this we mean that you have access to a sixth sense that is not available to most people. Because you have this ability, you have also taken on added responsibility. In particular, one of your duties is to council others who may not be as aware as you are. (Neptune opposition the Ascendant) NECAN You are homebound. What we mean is that your domestic responsibilities are so strong that you spend much of your time at home. This is not bad, but it does present some problems. One of them is, because of your low interaction with others, you may develop some peculiarities. A second, and more serious problem, is that you lose touch with the mainstream of society. Specifically, we are referring to opinions of others. You see, one of the main ways we grow, is by comparing our values with those of others. You have quite a handicap here. "Is there anything I can do about it?" You wail. Certainly. We would not lead you on this far if we had nothing to say. One of the best ways of increasing your level of interaction is to invite friends over. This not only allows you to keep up to date, but also shows them that in many ways, you are just like they are. (Neptune in Cancer) NELI You believe in beauty. By this we mean that you are an idealist. We hate to burst your balloon, and bring you down to earth, but we have some rude news for you. Most of the world does not operate on this level. What we are saying, is that, you need to temper your head in the clouds attitude, with some realism. (Neptune in Libra) NEMC.CNJ You are psychic. By this we mean that you have access to a sixth sense that is not available to most people. Because you have this ability, you have also taken on added responsibility. In particular, one of your duties is to council others who may not be as aware as you are. (Neptune conjunct the Midheaven) NEMC.OPP You are psychic. By this we mean that you have access to a sixth sense that is not available to most people. Because you have this ability, you have also taken on added responsibility. In particular, one of your duties is to council others who may not be as aware as you are. (Neptune opposition the Midheaven) NEPL.SEX You are among those who have a great deal of metaphysical talent. What we mean is that you may have a career as an astrologer, as a palm reader, as a reader of the tarot, or as a reader in a related discipline. You do not have pure psychic ability, however, and it would be a great mistake to assume that you do. You can be of considerable benefit to your clientele. However, with this ability comes a responsibility. Because you are advising others on matters, the significance of which you may only marginally understand, it is imperative that you do your level best to give the most accurate reading possible. This does not mean to withhold information, or to paint a rosier picture than what you see, but rather, tell it like it is. If you are uncertain about a particular point, simply tell your client of your uncertainty. Then tell him each of the possibilities, and let him decide for himself which one applies. This cannot be stressed enough. Far too many otherwise excellent metaphysicians fall prey to the trap of playing God, and feel that they know more about their client than the client himself. This practice not only hurts the client, but pushes back the growth that the reader would otherwise have. (Neptune sextile Pluto) NESA You are a scoundrel. Before you commit hara-kiri, let us explain. What we really mean is that you are a prankster, the instigator of impractical jokes. What you do not realize is that, while they may seem very funny to you, the butt of your mirth is seldom amused. In fact, far from levity, many of those whom you playfully twirl, are quite hurt by your frivolity. This does not mean you cannot have fun. Quite the contrary. The world would be a sad place indeed if there were no gaiety. The problem then, is how to be jovial, without anyone getting hurt. In order to get a good laugh, you need a victim. There is no paradox here, for as any clown knows, the most ready, willing and able participant is always near at hand, namely, yourself. (Neptune in Sagittarius) NEVI You believe in discrimination. By that we mean that it is very important for you to decide between valid and invalid. We think this is a healthy trait. We do, however, have a complaint. You procrastinate. (Neptune in Virgo) PL11 You have bizarre tendencies. What we are saying is that your philosophy veers toward the unusual. We see a problem here. You see, when you do not think like those around you, you cause confusion. Let us explain. Most people think along common lines. When a new idea is presented, many will attempt to evaluate it. When you introduce ideas simply for their novelty, then those who attempt to integrate them into their own philosophy, will find difficulty. (Pluto in the Eleventh House) PL3 You think a lot. What we are saying is that you use contemplation as an excuse. We do not think this is an endearing trait. You see, excuses for actions, or lack of action are misleading. It is far better to explain the reason behind things than fibbing. (Pluto in the Third House) PL4 Your family is dissolved. What we are saying is that the members of your family do not care to be around each other. We think this is a problem. You see, when people do not enjoy each others company, it is usually because they hold different values. Conflict then arises whenever they express their viewpoint. There is a solution to this problem. Instead of stating what you believe, try listening to how the others feel. It may be that you find their ideas to be quite reasonable. (Pluto in the Fourth House) PL5 You are an arrogant tyrant. Perhaps we should clarify. You are one of those people who feel that their way is the only right way. We do not agree. You see, just because you have an opinion, that does not entitle you to shove it down other people's throats. Furthermore, even though you obviously believe your opinions to be flawless, others may not agree. What you need to do is, before you proclaim that you have the answer, talk to another about your ideas. If that person agrees with you, then possibly there is some merit to your plan. On the other hand, if he disagrees, then the best thing to do is to discard the idea. We know that seems unfair to you, but you have to consider that anything affecting many people, has to be acceptable to almost all of them. Now that you know that your ideas should be subject to public scrutiny, you may want to make them very moderate indeed. (Pluto in the Fifth House) PL6 You have difficulty in deciding on a course of action. It is not for lack of information, for in most cases you are overwhelmed by it. That is really the problem, namely, how to sort out all of the facts that you have and make some sense of them. There is hope. In fact, it is really quite simple. All you need is a little trick. Instead of trying to sort the info, just discard it. By this time you may think we are crazy, but bear with us. You see, what you have been doing, is using a quest for facts as a smoke screen for your procrastination. Now that we have baited you into accepting that you are simply avoiding the decision, we can work on the real problem. Generally, people are hesitant to decide because of one thing. Fear! Fear of making a mistake. Fear of ridicule. We somehow think we are in less danger from the bull's charge by straddling the fence than we would be on either side of it. This is in error, of course. What we need to learn, is that many times the only way to learn, is simply to try something, and see what happens. In other words, making the correct decision is not all that important. The important thing is to observe and act on the result! Perhaps an example will illustrate this. Suppose you are trying to steer a car down a road. Do you turn the wheel to the left, or to the right? A silly question, you say? You observe which way the car is going, and turn the steering wheel. This will work even if the steering is connected backward, that is, making the car turn right when you turn left, and vice versa. Provided the car is not travelling too fast, you turn the wheel, and observe the results. If you don't get what you want, you try the opposite direction and, viola. (Pluto in the Sixth House) PL9 You are extreme in your judgement. By that we do not mean that you are necessarily harsh, but rather your opinion is at one end of the spectrum, or the other. You have difficulty maintaining a moderate view. We feel there is a problem here. You see, most people are moderate. When you offer your point of view, it usually differs radically from the prevailing thought. As a result, others consider that you are not very well balanced, and to some extent it is true. We have some suggestions. First, before you state your beliefs, ascertain haw several others feel. If your views are substantially different, then inquire as to how they formed their opinions. What you may find, is that given the facts that they have, you would have also reached the same conclusion. The moral then is to make sure that you have all the facts before reaching a verdict. (Pluto in the Ninth House) PLASC.CNJ You are fearless. By this we mean that you do not have the fear of the unknown that most people have. This is an excellent attribute for leadership. (Pluto conjunct the Ascendant) PLASC.OPP You are fearful. What we are saying is that you are apprehensive about everyday situations. What you need to learn is that most of the calamities that you fear, cannot happen. (Pluto opposition the Ascendant) PLCAN You are part of the traditional homemaker generation. As the younger generation has reached maturity, you have found some surprises. They do not have the same values. Many of the things you cherish dearly, they consider to be useless junk. Likewise, their morals have been shocking to you. This is because you were brought up in a domestic environment, where the family was of paramount importance. The younger generations hardly even know their closest relatives, much less display any attachment. The thing for you to remember is, it is not that they are right, nor are you correct. It is just the way it is. When the younger generations reach your age, they too will be dismayed at the values of generations younger than they. It is simply the cycle of life. Each generation does its thing, leaves its mark, and moves on. (Pluto in Cancer) PLGE You belong to communicating generation. People your age feel that if we can just talk things over, then things will be ok. This is a great theory. In practice it hasn't worked that way. This is because the younger generations do not see things the same way. Some feel that the family is what is important, and if it can stay together, then things will be all right. Even younger people feel that world peace is the primary goal. We could go on, but we feel that you get the point. (Pluto in Gemini) PLLE You belong to a peace loving generation. By this we mean that people your age desire world peace. There is a problem with this. You see, the older generation does not have the same values. They believe that protecting family, home, and country are important. If it comes to armed conflict, then so be it, is their philosophy. Talk about a generation gap! Is there a way to resolve this issue then? We believe there is. We feel that honest discussion between the two ages can go a long way toward a negotiated settlement. (Pluto in Leo) PLLI You are a popular individual. Before your head swells too large, let us explain. By popular, we do not mean that you are admired. What we mean is that others like to have a sucker around to clean up the mess. Your attitude of getting the work done is commendable, but your doing others work for them has serious flaws. Among the lesser flaws is that it encourages those who should be doing the work to be lazy and avoid their own responsibilities. Now on to the major errors. With the time and effort that you have spent meddling in other peoples affairs, you could be getting your own house in order. Second, when you step in and take charge of someone else's concerns, what you do is deny them the opportunity of dealing with, and learning from it themselves. Third, they then tend to become dependent upon you and do not try to do it by themselves. Fourth, because of your energy, you make the task seem to be easier than it is, so that even if they make the attempt alone, they become discouraged. (Pluto in Libra) PLMC.OPP You have the ability to produce change. What we are saying is that people listen to you. Because this is true, you have considerable responsibility. You see, since you have followers, your actions are doublely important. Not only must you consider what is best for yourself, you must take into account the effect it will have on those believe in you. (Pluto opposition the Midheaven) SA10 You are a hard nosed businessman. By this we mean that you have a no nonsense attitude toward business. This is commendable. We have no quarrel with that. Where we feel there can stand some improvement is in human relations. Specifically, you do not get along very well with people. The problem is one of feelings. Your attitude, that they do not matter, is seriously flawed. Feelings are of paramount importance, for one reason. They direct our lives! We will elaborate. For example, suppose that you have an employee who does not tow the mark. Instead of just firing him, a better approach would be to talk to him, and explain that he is not meeting his duties. If he disagrees, then ask him to show you how he has fulfilled the requirements. If he is able to do this to your satisfaction, then apologize for jumping to conclusions. If, on the other hand, he cannot demonstrate acceptable performance, then inform him that it is not reasonable for the organization for him to continue filling that position. If he takes the hint, and goes elsewhere, then you have what you want, but if he refuses, then your only choice is send him on his way. What you have accomplished by this, is to spare him the feeling that he is unworthy. (Saturn in the Tenth House) SA11 You have unusual beliefs. In other words, your values are different from those around you. We think this is a problem. You see, when your ideas are substantially different from others, you have difficulty in communicating. "How can I resolve this?" You ask. It is simply a matter of listening to others. When they say something that you believe to be in error, just ask how they arrived at their conclusion. If the reply seems reasonable, then adopting their attitude toward this particular issue. On the other hand, if the reply seems equally erroneous, then explain your understanding of the issue. (Saturn in the Eleventh House) SA3 You have a quick temper. This does not mean that you hold a grudge. Your anger flares when something strikes you as unjust, but when an explanation is given then you back down. What you need to learn is to wait for the explanation before erupting. Specifically, anytime you feel anger coming on, the best procedure is to stop and count slowly to ten. If you still feel angry by the time you get to ten, then ask the person who is relating the incident, if he feels the situation is fair. If he says that he does, ask how he arrived at that conclusion. If his explanation invalid, then calmly state your opinion. If, on the other hand, his explanation makes perfect sense, ask him to state his explanation along with the incident the next time. By this method you will learn to avoid the anger in the first place and can calmly analyze the incident on its own merit. (Saturn in the Third House) SA4 You are a private authority. What we are saying is that you expound your expertise only in the presence of family or small intimate groups. We feel there is room for improvement here. You see, in the areas in which you actually are knowledgable, others outside your group may well benefit from your information. On the other hand, on subjects in which your exposure is minimal, then the best course of action is to be a listener and let others inform you, rather than vice versa. (Saturn in the Fourth House) SA5 You are a bragging authority. In other words, you think that you are the expert on everything. In truth, your knowledge on most subjects is rather limited. You place yourself in this exalted position, because that is where you wish you were. This is self defeating, the reason being, that, in order to become an authority, you must first admit ignorance. This is because, in order to learn, we must acknowledge that we do not know it all yet. If, on the other hand, we claim to know, then we cannot learn, because, by definition, we already know. It really is not at all difficult to say that we do not understand. Most people actually have not comprehended very much about anything, much less everything. If this sounds like a humbling exercise, that is exactly what it is. So, be humble, and admit that you are a babe like the rest of us, and join the university of life. (Saturn in the Fifth House) SA8 You envy authority. In other words, you wish you had more influence on others. We disagree. You see, we are each responsible for ourselves. When we attempt to assume responsibility for others, there a couple of problems. The first is that we inhibit the learning and growth that they may achieve. The second and more serious difficulty is that we assume that we are more aware of their needs than they are. This is very unlikely. Even if we attempt to do what we think is in their best interest, we must necessarily fall short. This is because we cannot read their minds. (Saturn in the Eighth House) SA9 You are an extreme authority. What we mean is that your judgement allows for no middle ground. We have some problems with that. You see, most things in life belong to neither extreme, but lie somewhere near the center. When you decide that something is at one extremity, without considering the possibilities in between, you severely limit yourself. (Saturn in the Ninth House) SACAN You are strong willed. What we are saying, is that when you make up your mind to do something, nothing stands in your way. By now you are saying, "Boy, this is great." "Just keep patting me on the back." We are sorry to disappoint you, but we really had intended no compliment. Rather, we were merely stating that neither logic nor information will deter you from your path. Like a flock of lemmings, you follow your initial impulse clear to the bitter end. "Ok, so I'm not perfect," You exclaim. "How can you help me?" We thought you would never ask. The difficulty is simply with your observation, or shall we say, lack of it. One thing you do when you make up your mind, is then close your eyes and ears. Presumably, you rationalize, that you need to be free of distraction. Actually, what happens, is that, you are afraid that you have made a mistake, but, rather than admit it, you forge on, full steam ahead. When you have finally battered your way to a halt, you timidly ask, "How did I get here?" as if you had been unconscious the entire time. You may fool yourself with this ploy, but it hardly cuts any ice with anyone else. Other people feel, quite rightly, that you are irresponsible, and are reluctant to give you any authority. (Saturn in Cancer) SAGE You are a strict wanderer. What we mean by this is that you have very definite rules by which you conduct your aimless drifting. Others may consider you a bit odd, and perhaps they are right. Spending time and effort in adhering to meaningless regulation does seem to be wasteful. You would be well advised to consider a useful activity to occupy your time. Life offers abundant opportunities for both self education, and service to your fellow man. (Saturn in Gemini) SAMC.CNJ You are authoritarian. What we mean is that you think rules are the answer to mankind's problems. We hate to disappoint you, but, we feel that rules are the cause of problems. Let us explain. When rules are created, it is usually because some people are not behaving the way those in control wish. What then happens is that the people continue in their activities, only now they are violating the law. The police are then summoned, arrests made, judgements given, and punishments meted out. The end result is a group of bitter "criminals". These people then usually resolve to get even with those who hurt them. We then have a "war" between the law and the "outlaws". So, you see, a small problem turns into a large one, all due to a rule. (Saturn conjunct the Midheaven) SAMC.OPP You have a problem. You do not get along with the authorities. Let us explain. You see, you feel that they should not tell you what to do. Their wisdom, or lack of it is not our concern here, but rather your attitude. When you ignore those in control, you may be in for a rude awakening. This is because those in power expect respect, deserved or not. One of the ways they accomplish this is by making an example out of those who mock them. They mete out punishment in hopes of deterring others from disobedience. "What is the solution then?" You ask. It is simply this. If their rule is moderate, then just tolerate it. On the other hand, if it is extreme, then you have a choice. You may acquiesce, or you may rebel. If you choose rebellion, then it is best to do it quietly and unobtrusively. (Saturn opposition the Midheaven) SANE.TRI You believe in authority. You feel that if it were not for harsh treatment by those in control, everyone else would simply loose all of their values. This is not true. Perhaps an example will illustrate. Suppose that you believe that it is wrong to commit murder. Do you think for one second that you would be tempted to kill someone, if you knew the police were on strike? No, of course not! A value like that, once learned, is not abandoned. So it is with most of our values. The few that are questionable are those that we are still in the process of learning. (Saturn trine Neptune) SAPL.CNJ You are a harsh disciplinarian. What we mean is, that since you learned many of life's lessons at hard knocks university, you feel that it is only fair that others learn by pain as well. This is an erroneous attitude. It has several flaws. First, it was hardly necessary for you to learn in such a manner. You have had many opportunities to learn by more pleasurable methods. Second, even if you were taught the hard way, that is no excuse to advocate it for others. In fact, you should be thankful that others do not have to experience the agony that you did. Third, because your lessons were so excruciating, you would be wise to be alert to any easier method of instruction. (Saturn conjunct Pluto) SAPL.SQR You are a rebellious individual. You do not take kindly to authority or law and order. This may cause you considerable grief, even incarceration. It is not that you are such a terrible individual, but rather that you have no respect for those control. You have some lessons to learn. The first is about people in positions of authority. Most people acquire these positions because almost everyone else believes that the person believes that he is doing the honorable thing. Whether this is really true is not the issue here, but how you interact with the established power structure. The first lesson then is simple, namely, act in accordance with those in power. Now, on to the second lesson. This is a lesson in self denial, namely that, just because you want something, does not mean it is yours to take. A little clarification here. What we are saying is that you are entitled to something only under one of two conditions. The first is that you have purchased it with funds that you have earned. The second is that you have received it as a gift from one who either purchased it, or created it. (Saturn square Pluto) SASA You are an extreme authority. In other words, you over react. You see, you have a difficult time with moderation. We have some hints that may be helpful. First, when you notice something that you do not like, instead of flying off the handle, think. Ask yourself if the situation is really that bad. If the answer is negative, then just dismiss it. On the other hand, if you consider it to be serious, then deal with it in a calm but firm manner. (Saturn in Saggitarius) SASC You control your fears. In other words, you deny that you have any fears. You may feel that this is the proper approach. We do not. You see, the way to overcome a fear is to face it. When you fail to acknowledge it, then you cannot be rid of it, because you have already declared it nonexistent. On the other hand, when you are willing to expose it to the light of day, what you will usually find, is that is simply an illusion, without any substance. In the case of those few fears that do seem real, we have some additional advice. Examine each one in turn, and ask yourself, "What would happen if I did not have this fear?" If the answer is a release of some kind, then you have found the key. Some fears are not that easily dealt with. Suppose, for instance, that you are afraid of swimming. Instead of jumping into the deep end and becoming terrified, a better approach would be to sit on the edge and dangle your feet in the water. When this feels reasonably comfortable, then try sitting on the top step. After a while, you will find that you are brave enough to stand on the bottom of the shallow end. The final thing you need to do is to deliberately try to submerge your body (still in the shallow end). When you have accomplished this, you will probably notice that your fear is gone. Sneaking up on your most stubborn fears is an effective way of dispensing with them. (Saturn in Scorpio) SATA You have authority. By this we mean that you control others. We have some problems with that. In order to have power over another, two things must happen. First, the other person must defer his judgement, and allow you to have it. This arrangement assumes that you are more aware of his needs than he is. We find this highly unlikely. Second, you must then take control. Again, we find this to be unsatisfactory. You see, we are each responsible for ourselves, and when someone tries to take that away from us, they deny us the opportunity of growth. (Saturn in Taurus) SAUR.CNJ You are an unusual authority. We do not mean that you are an expert on many subjects, but rather your expertise lies in the field of the bizarre. Let us explain. You see, one of your favorite activities is to dig up obscure facts about rare events. You seem to feel that your appearance of being a walking encyclopedia somehow is an asset. We hate to disappoint you, but the fact is, that, people tire of your trivia very quickly. We therefore have some suggestions. First, stop wasting your time memorizing the trite. Instead, your effort would be wiser spent in activities that reap greater reward. Second, rather than trying to impress your friends, it makes much more sense just to enjoy their companionship, and do activities in which you both find pleasure. (Saturn conjunct Uranus) SAUR.TRI You are an unusual authority. By this we mean that you are an expert about bizarre things. If you think this is a compliment, then you are mistaken. You would be wise to direct your attention to the conventional. You see, your motivation has been to impress rather than inform. When you focus on the more mundane, then others may benefit from your knowledge. (Saturn trine Uranus) SAVI You are a picky authority. In other words you think you are an expert, and chide anyone who challenges you. We are not impressed with your ability. You see, one of the ways we gain expertise, is to admit that we don't have all of the answers, and listen to those who might be able to enlighten us. When you belittle someone, you actually hurt both of you. You hurt the other party by insulting his level of understanding, and you hurt yourself by denying that he can benefit you. Perhaps an example will clarify this. Suppose that you are a supervisor, and one of your people comes to you with a suggestion. Instead of telling him he is a fool for coming up with the idea, first, listen to what he has to say. If the idea makes sense, and is practical, then give him credit and implement it. If, on the other hand, it seems to be outlandish, then ask him to demonstrate its practicality. If he succeeds, then you have learned something, but if he fails then he probably will recognize that his idea is flawed, and drop it. (Saturn in Virgo) SU1 You are self centered. What we mean is that you consider yourself before you consider others. We take issue with this philosophy. You see, when you ignore the needs of others, you find that getting along with them can be difficult. This is because they, in turn, fail to acknowledge the needs of yours. A much better way to live is for you to listen to those around you. Where there is consensus, you have harmony. If there is disagreement then the wisest procedure is to offer a compromise that will meet most of the needs of both parties. (Sun in the First House) SU12 You believe in yourself. By this we mean that you are confident in your own abilities. In general, we feel this is an excellent trait, but there some difficulties. We intend to address those here. You see, sometimes we have confidence when it is not warranted. In other words, we are overconfident. So, how do you attack this problem, then? It is not that difficult, really. All that you need is some observation. What we are saying is that when you attempt something, and the result does not turn out as desired, ask yourself, "Did I really know what I was doing?" If the answer is negative, then resolve that next time, before I get involved, to learn the proper approach beforehand. Then you are prepared. (Sun in the Twelfth House) SU2 You are status conscious. In other words, you feel that what you have is more important than who you are. We couldn't disagree more. You see, material objects are good for only two things. Their usefulness, and their beauty. (Sun in the Second House) SU3 You are speedy. What we are saying is that you waste no time in accomplishing your tasks. You probably think we are impressed by this. You are mistaken. You see, blinding speed is not a virtue if the quality of the work is not maintained. This then is your flaw. What you do is to skip over the parts that you find unappealing, leaving them for others to redo. There are two problems with this. The first is that you place a burden on others that is rightfully your own. The second is similar, namely, that you do not accept responsibility for the activity. "But," You say, "If I took care of all of the details, it would take too long." That is precisely our point. You see, that far from being an efficient worker, you are a victim of the "Haste makes waste" syndrome. Our message to you then, is simply, slow down. (Sun in the Third House) SU5 You are a hard headed individual. What this means is that it takes considerable effort for others to get your attention. You think that you are the center of the universe, and you cannot understand why all of the other people don't see that. The truth is that far from being the center, you are barely even in left field. The reason that your judgement is so poor, is that you simply don't pay attention. You are too busy patting yourself on the back to notice that others are snickering behind you. A word of advise here: Open your eyes, buster, or you may wake up one day and wonder where everyone went. Some helpful tips are: 1) Listen to others. Don't assume that they are just babbling. 2) When someone asks you a question, don't just answer arbitrarily, as if it didn't matter. Give it careful consideration, then answer. 3) When working with others, use your utmost sensitivity to determine their feelings. Remember that many other people are more sensitive than you are, and that their feelings can be devastated by something you may consider to be fairly minor. (Sun in the Fifth House) SU6 You are finicky. Specifically, what we mean is that, if everything is not just prefect, then you are simply not interested. If you think this is a wonderful trait, then you have some rude surprises ahead. For example, when you visit friends and you notice that they have forgotten some item which you consider to be crucial, instead of making an issue out of it, simply ask if you can get that item for them. If they indicate that it is unnecessary, simply tell them it is no trouble for you, and go ahead and get it. You have accomplished two things by this maneuver. First, you have subtly shown them its importance, and second, you have what you want. Now, a more involved example. Suppose that the people that you are with do not appreciate your delicate taste. Instead of being critical, simply observe the details of their interaction. Then consider whether your desire is really that important. If you still feel that it is, ask if it is reasonable to have additional items available. If they say yes, then suggest the desired item. If, on the other hand, they feel they have everything, then say that you have discovered that the desired item works very well for you, and would they consider trying it. This is not guaranteed to bring success, but it does tactfully make them aware of your needs, which is the whole point. (Sun in the Sixth House) SU7 You like beauty. What we are saying, is that you hate ugliness. We take issue with you on two counts. First, we will consider hate. You see, when you hate something, what you are really doing is attempting to deny its existence. A better thing to do is to acknowledge it, and then resolve to make whatever changes you can. The second topic is ugliness. Our complaint here is that it is very much a part of life. In fact, there is more ugliness in the world than beauty. Our advice then, is to accept the unpleasant along with the pleasant, and whenever possible convert that which is distasteful into something more likable. (Sun in the Seventh House) SUAQ You are an unusual person. By this we do not mean superior, but rather, quite different from the crowd. Others may consider you quite strange. This may be either an asset, or a liability, depending on your attitude. If you insist on your peculiarity just to be different, then you are definitely in the liability category. If, on the other hand, you are genuinely convinced that your position is superior, then it may be worth pursuing further. You see, when you strike out on your own, breaking a fresh trail as it were, then you may indeed discover truth that is hidden from the masses. There are hazards connected with this, however. Not insignificant is the possibility that you may lose your way, and as a lost party, you become a burden on society. Another pitfall is that, while you may think that you have a clear sense of direction, you actually end up going around in circles. As you can see by this, we are not in a position to offer any guidance, but rather wish you a fruitful journey. (Sun in Aquarius) SUAQMO.CAP You are an unusually cold individual. By this we mean that your emotions are so well hidden that you scarcely are aware of their existence. Now you may think that there is nothing wrong with that, but we beg to object. You see, our emotions serve a very definite function. They steer us. Your life, on the other hand, is much like a ship without a rudder, drifting where the winds and the currents take it. The question for you then, is how to bring these emotions into play. We have some advice to give you. First, whenever you notice a feeling, think about it. Try to discover its cause. When you succeed in connecting your feelings with events, then the next step is to categorize the feelings. Some of the possibilities are, happy, sad, proud, guilty, afraid and so forth. The third step then, is to decide which of these feelings you like, and which you dislike. And, finally, the fourth step is to plan your life so that the feelings that you like will be abundant, and those you dislike will be scarce. (Sun in Aquarius, Moon in Capricorn) SUASC.CNJ You are very self centered. By this we mean that you think primarily of yourself. "Doesn't everyone?" You ask. No, they don't! Let us explain. You see, most people think both of themselves and others in about the same way. They consider others feelings as well as their own when making decisions. One of the benefits of this is that others then tend to treat each other in the same way. A second benefit is that you learn more about your own feelings by being considerate of others. (Sun conjunct the Ascendant) SUASC.OPP You know who you are. In other words, you are aware of your life path. This does not, however, mean that you are necessarily in tune with it. (Sun opposition the Ascendant) SUJU.SEX You are lighthearted. What we are saying is that you do not delve very deeply into anything. If you think this is an asset, then we have news for you. It is not. You see, when you superficially skim the surface, you miss most of the substance. Let us explain. Most topics require an in depth analysis in order to get at the core. If you confine your interest to the periphery, then you receive mostly dross, not the real thing. (Sun sextile Jupiter) SUJU.TRI You are happy. What we are saying is that you do not let life get you down. For the most part we feel this is a healthy attitude, but there are some pitfalls. You see, you tend to ignore the negative. We have news for you. Most of the growth people experience comes from dealing with unhappy conditions. This is because, when we are happy, we are unwilling to do anything that might terminate this state. On the other hand, when we are sad, or in pain, we feel that things cannot be any worse, so why not experiment. Some of these trials result in revelation. (Sun trine Jupiter) SULE You are a braggart. What we mean is that you cannot praise yourself enough. Not that anyone cares, mind you. In fact, others find your drivel quite boring. Since you are so great at praising, you would be well advised to direct it to those who indeed are worthy. This accomplishes two goals. The first is that it gives credit to those who otherwise may go unnoticed, and second, is shifts your attention away from yourself. You see, as long as we are thinking of only ourselves, we are unable to consider others. For example, if you boast of how great a lover you are, how does your mate feel? We will tell you, since your partner has probably melted into the wallpaper at this point. Your spouse is very embarrassed, to say the least. (Sun in Leo) SULEMO.CAP You are a wonderful authority. What we mean is that is your opinion of yourself. Not everyone would agree. You see, you have this fixation on yourself, as the only one who knows anything. A little humility would serve you well. There are plenty of people in the world, who know more than you do. Now that we have deflated your swollen head, we can get down to business. What we have to say to you can be summarized as follows: "You have an inferiority complex." Your boasting is simply a technique to hide a fundamental insecurity. Now that your cover is blown, what do you do? The first step is to acknowledge the problem. You are now more than halfway toward the solution. The rest is easy. Let us explain. When you try to hide something, the location of that article is foremost in your mind. So it is too, with your self esteem. When you can admit that you are less than prefect, then you are free to examine your flaws. As long as you deny them, then you are helpless to remove them, because, by definition, you don't have any. You have this hangup that says that in order to be strong, you cannot show any weakness. Well, just like a chain, that is only as strong as its weakest link, by hiding the weakness, it can never strengthen. Rather, the best approach is to examine the defect and attend to its repair. (Sun in Leo, Moon in Capricorn) SULI You love balance. In other words, you think everything should be balanced. We have no quarrel with that. Where we do find fault is with the way you treat others. You see, you expect them to be perfect. What is wrong with that? It is simply that it is not reasonable to require perfection from others. Just as you have flaws, so do others, although they may not be the same ones. The proper attitude then, is to attempt to correct your own faults. Then you can help others by setting a good example. (Sun in Libra) SULIMO.TA You are emotionally stable, but intellectually flighty. This presents some problems. You see, you have difficulty in concentrating for long periods of time. You become restless. SUMA.SQR You have frustrated ambitions. Let us explain. You see, you find that the things that you want, you cannot have, and the things that you can have, you do not want. How do you then rectify the situation? It is not as difficult as you may think. The answer is change. (Sun square Mars) SUME.CNJ You have a problem, namely that you cannot bring yourself to do the thing you most dread. This wouldn't be a problem, except for one thing, and that is that you constantly run into situations where you must face that dread. There is a way out, however, and that is to simply meet the challenge head on. Whatever it is that you dread, deliberately go ahead and do it. What you will find is that the dire consequence that you had feared, is simply your imagination, and that the fear is simply the fear of facing it. (Sun conjunct Mercury) SUMO.OPP You have an emotional conflict. What we are saying is that you identify with one set of circumstances, but your feelings relate to another. How then can this conflict be reconciled? It is not that difficult. You see, our emotions exist in order to guide us. What you need to do then, is to allow your feelings to direct your life. When you are engaged in an activity and you notice that you feel good, then that is a signal to frequently do this activity. If on the other hand, you notice that you feel bad, then immediatly stop the activity, and resolve not to do it again. After a while, you will notice that the conflict that you had been experiencing is now greatly lessened. (Sun opposition Moon) SUNE.CNJ You are a believer. What we are saying is that you believe what you are told. If you think this is a good attribute, then you are mistaken. You see, you are gullible and a target for the con artist. "Can I do something about this?" You ask. Yes, all it requires is a healthy dose of skepticism. It is simply a matter of questioning the information you receive to see if it seems reasonable. If you cannot be positively sure, then the best approach is to obtain additional information before making any decision. (Sun conjunct Neptune) SUNE.SQR You do not identify with beliefs. In other words, you are an agnostic. We feel that this attitude is flawed. You see, when you ask for life to show you the path, it may well be the road to ruin. This is because we all are required to earn our keep, so to speak. If we expect it to be done for us, then it may well happen, but not in the manner that we wish. A better approach then, is to adopt a set of beliefs, and then modify them as conditions warrant. (Sun square Neptune) SUPI You are universal. What we mean is that you feel comfortable with any subject. If you think this is flattery then you are mistaken. You see, when a person has some knowledge of everything, it naturally follows that he must not know any subject well. This is commonly referred to as "Jack of all trades, master of none." (Sun in Pisces) SUPIMO.CAP You are universally authoritative. In other words, you think you know everything. We wish it were true, but sadly we must bring you down to earth. There are a couple of problems with your philosophy. The first is that far from being an authority, you know scarcely anything about most subjects. The second difficulty is more serious. You see, when you hold yourself up as an expert, there will be some people who believe that you actually are. As a result, they will learn misinformation. A wiser approach would be to refrain from commentary about your abilities, and simply do what you know how to do. (Sun in Pisces, Moon in Capricorn) SUPL.SQR You have a desire to self-destruct. What we are saying is that there are times when you do not wish to remain living on earth. (Sun square Pluto) SUTA You are stubborn. What we mean is that once you make up your mind about something, nothing can change it. If you feel this is a commendable trait, we have news for you. You see, when you are presented with evidence that your views are in error, and you refuse to change, we can only conclude that you have no desire for improvement. (Sun in Taurus) SUTAMO.AQ You are a stable individual. By this we mean that you do not let the winds of change sway you. On the emotional side, however, you are quite different. You let the breezes of your moods sweep you into bizarre situations. We have some advice for you. First, when you notice that your mood is drifting, stop and think. Ask yourself, "Do I really believe that I am heading in the proper direction?" Many times you will find that you cannot answer in the affirmative. If this is the case, then resolve to reverse the situation and get back on solid ground. (Sun in Taurus, Moon in Aquarius) SUTAMO.SA You are posessive and have extreme feelings. What we are saying is that you think that you have to have lots of material goods to feel happy. We do not agree. You see, happiness comes to us when we are doing the things we need to do. If we avoid doing what we know is right, then our happiness fades. As far as accumulating posessions goes, if they are useful or beautiful then the endeavor is worthwhile. On the other hand, if their only purpose is to impress others, then they should be sold. (Sun in Taurus, Moon in Saggitarius) SUUR.OPP You are an outlandish buffoon. Perhaps we should clarify. We are saying simply that you don't fit into any established category. Before you proceed to strut with pride, let us explain. Your unusualness is not an asset, but rather, a liability. Most of the time, being conventional is better than being bizarre. How do you become conventional without feeling cramped? That is what we are about to relate. The key is in attitude. Specifically, you have the idea that to be different, just for its own sake, is virtue. We strongly contest that premise. You see, one of our lessons in life, is to learn to get along with each other. If we are vastly different from each other, then existing in harmony is nearly impossible. If, on the other hand, we are almost the same, then any friction only arises out of our differences. Now we are not saying that you should strive to become a robot, doing everything by the numbers, but rather that you should accommodate others. We have no complaint with variety, for it is the spice of life. For instance, if you want to do something a particular way, and it is not what others consider normal, what you do is to cause them to adjust their behavior in order not to interfere. "What is wrong with that?" You say. The problem is that you are contributing not to harmony, but to discord. (Sun opposition Uranus) SUVI You need to find your sense of direction. In particular, what is required is that you identify the important elements in your life. Furthermore there is an additional requirement, namely, that you find out what life itself is all about. This sounds like a tall order, but really it is not. It simply means that you must discover for yourself, "What is it all about?" Taking someone else's word for it, even if it is a highly regarded "authority", doesn't count. You must do it for yourself. (Sun in Virgo) SUVIMO.AQ You are unusually picky. By this we do not mean that you are extremely fastidious, but rather that you pick your nits in bizarre ways. An example or two may illustrate this. Suppose that you have a favorite way of doing things, and someone interferes. Instead of saying "Excuse me," What you do is to crab on endlessly about how congested things are becoming. Now the other person may not have any idea of what you are talking about. A second example then is, if you are planning an event and you discover that your favorite activity will have to be curtailed, then, rather than moaning and groaning about never having things work out, you would be well advised alter your plans. (Sun in Virgo, Moon in Aquarius) SUVIMO.CAN You are a diligent worker, paying close attention to every detail. In most cases this is an excellent trait, but at times others may see your fastidiousness as being simply picky, picky, picky. When this occurs, the best approach is to let some of the details go by and just be one of the gang. You need to realize that, since no one is perfect, ignoring some of the details is considered normal and only human. The reason that you are fascinated by detail, is that you are trying to learn to discriminate, that is, to tell the difference between the important, and the unimportant. In particular, what you need is a road map of life, with the detours clearly marked. Unfortunately, there is no such thing, the reason being, that, what is a detour to you may very well be a garden path to another. (Sun in Virgo, Moon in Cancer) SUVIMO.CAP You are a tyrant. What we mean is that you have to have your way at all cost. It is not that you always deserve it. On the contrary, much of the time you not only do not deserve it, but instead, should be chastised for your poor behavior. So, how do you clean up your act? First, you need to acknowledge that other people have rights too. Second, although you may have many good ideas, just because you have an idea, does not make it good. What we are saying is listen to others. Then you are in a better position evaluate your own plan. If it should turn out that your plan has flaws, do not hesitate to amend or discard it. On the other hand, if your plan seems to be superior then, instead of implementing it immediately, let others comment on it. It may be that they can find a flaw that you missed. (Sun in Virgo, Moon in Capricorn) SUVIMO.VI You are indecisive. What we are saying is that you procrastinate instead of making decisions. If you think we are going to praise you, you are in error. You see, when you postpone making up your mind, what you are doing is attempting to avoid the possibility of mistake. It doesn't work that way. By deferring your judgement, what you are actually doing is letting others make the decision. We have some advice. Pick the one you feel best about. If after some time, it seems that you have erred, then simply take note, and consider the additional facts you now have. Eventually you will find that you are correctly deciding most of the time. (Sun in Virgo, Moon in Virgo) UR12 You have a bizarre sense of humor. What we mean is that you laugh at things other people do not find funny, and are not amused at many of the things others find hilarious. Don't just reconcile yourself to just being different. There is a serious problem here. When you are unable to enjoy others mirth, you have denied yourself a significant portion of life. It does not end there, however. An even more serious matter is that, when you chuckle at others when they see no levity, what you are doing is really insulting them. Let us explain. For instance, lets say that you find it humorous when another person hurts himself. The other person, upon discovering this, feels that you actually want him to have pain. He, in turn, then becomes vengeful toward you, because, he considers you an enemy. Now, see what you've done? You have turned an everyday event into an angry confrontation, simply over an inappropriate chuckle. How then, do you reverse this? We will demonstrate. First, when you notice an event, think, how would I feel if it happened to me. If it would tickle your fancy, then by all means, let out a belly laugh. If, on the other hand, you end up with a more somber feeling then, let that feeling show too. You will find by this process, that you then begin to tune in your feelings, and you will find yourself enjoying others gaiety, and participating in their sadness as well. (Uranus in the Twelfth House) UR2 You have unusual ideas. What we are saying is that you have some bizarre notions about life. Is there any difficulty with this? We think so. You see, when your viewpoint is substantially different from others, you have trouble getting along. The solution, however, is quite simple. All that you have to do is listen to others values. Then adopt those that seem reasonable to you. After a while, you will find that your ideology is in fact mainstream. (Uranus in the Second House) UR3 You are unusually communicative. We do not mean that you talk a lot, but rather that you speak about bizarre subjects. We consider this trait to be less than redeeming. Let us explain. You see, when your discourse refers to the uncommon, most people are uncomfortable. This is because their experience in that area is quite limited. You would therefore be wise to limit your subject matter to issues in which your audience is likely to be familiar. (Uranus in the Third House) UR5 You love the unusual. By this we mean that you are bored by everyday affairs. "Is there a problem with that?" You ask. We think there is. You see, when you are bored, there is a reason. Most of the time the cause is simply that you are unwilling to do the things that you know you should be doing. (Uranus in the Fifth House) UR6 You are a first rate pest. Let us clarify what we mean. It isn't so much what you do that annoys, but rather the way you go about it. When you have something that is bothering you, you tend to continually nag, instead of simply stating what is on your mind. If you state your mind then others know exactly where you stand and can act accordingly. What you tend to do, on the other hand, is to moan and groan. While others are quite aware of your unhappiness, in many cases they are completely baffled about the cause. So you see, you are only hurting yourself, not to mention all of that wasted hot air. For example, when you feel that you have been done an injustice, instead of croaking on about how rotten the world is, be specific. Tell the person whom you feel has slighted you, that you felt hurt when he made his remark. Then ask if he intended for it to be perceived the way you took it. Most of the time you will discover that there has been a breakdown in communication, and that he meant something entirely different. If it turns out that you understood correctly, then it is cause for you to do some soul searching to see if his perceptions are valid. If they are, then resolve not to be that way anymore. If they are not valid, then a calm discussion of the issue is in order. Finally, if after discussion, the issue is still not resolved, then, and only then, accept the fact that people have different opinions on life, and agree not to waste any more effort on this particular issue. (Uranus in the Sixth House) UR7 You are unusually balanced. Do not mistake this for being well balanced. What we mean is that your sense of balance is bizarre. Let us explain. You see, your values of beauty and harmony are quite different than those around you. This can cause you some problems. Others may not appreciate those things that you consider wonderful. This, in itself, is not so bad. What the difficulty is then, is that what others consider great, you may consider to be just average. They may then assume that you have no taste, and shy away from you, leaving you to mingle with the bohemians. Is there a cure for this? Certainly. The wisest thing you can do is to observe what others admire, and then compare it with your own sense. If there is major disagreement, then the best approach is to humor them. (Uranus in the Seventh House) UR9 You are unusually intelligent. Before you start feeling too grand, we must say that we do not consider you a genius, but rather that your brain power is used in bizarre ways. Let us explain. You see, rather than using your mental agility on the conventional, you instead choose outlandish areas. The reason that you do this is to seem more knowledgeable than you actually are. We feel that you are working against yourself in two ways. First, those whom you seek to impress, are really not interested anyway. Second, the time and effort spent on this activity, can certainly be put to better use. (Uranus in the Ninth House) URAQ You are an imaginative individual. What you can do with your creative ability is tremendous. We wish we could continue this flattery, however, there is a darker side to your nature. Specifically, what we are referring to is your unusual social interaction. By this we mean that, you do not get along with the bulk of society, but instead remain on the fringe. This is not good. Not only do people consider you odd, but you hurt yourself as well. How can you remedy this state of affairs? It is not that difficult. First, you need to interact. You have a tendency to be a recluse, and only deal with people when absolutely necessary. A few tips are in order. One of the best ways of initiating dialogue with others is to ask them to tell you what they consider to be outstanding virtue. This should bring a flood of information out of them. When they are done, then tell them what you consider to be the most commendable qualities. In this way, what you accomplish is that you have opened a pathway toward further dialogue, and may have learned something in the process. After a while, what you will discover, is that the two of you are not so different from each other after all. Continue this process then, with other people as well, and you will find that, far from being odd, you are well within the mainstream. (Uranus in Aquarius) URASC.OPP You have a distinct manor of approaching others that some find offensive. You would be wise to learn tact. You have a number of problems, among them are inability to see the world as others see it. This causes you considerable grief, as you find yourself being constantly misunderstood. A second problem is that you feel that you need to have your own way, even when that presents considerable inconvenience to others. A third problem is that you require constant praise for the things you have done, even when your deeds are not that praiseworthy. (Uranus opposition the Ascendant) URCAN Your feelings are unusual. By this we mean that you respond differently than most people to a given situation. Is there any problem then? We think so. You see, when your feelings are not synchronized with others, then they may misunderstand your position. In other words, you have failed to communicate. (Uranus in Cancer) URGE You are unusually quick. By this we do not mean that you are particularly speedy, but rather, that, you are rapid in bizarre ways. For example, you may be quite fast at reading the newspaper. It is not that you really read it, mind you, but instead you merely glance through it. You see, it is not information that you are seeking. What you want, is to impress those around you. We have news for you. You are wasting your time. Those whom you desire to inculcate with your virtue, are simply not interested. Our advice, then, is to utilize your time in more productive pursuits. (Uranus in Gemini) URLI You are happy go lucky. We don't mean to imply that this is a good trait, however. In fact it is bordering on the irresponsible. The problem is that you simply don't care. What you need is someone that you have to care about, in order to teach you to care about yourself. A young child fills this bill nicely. As you respond to his needs, you will reawaken memories of those same needs in yourself. The next step is then to extend that awakening to your current needs. When you have accomplished this then you will discover that, far from being a noncaring individual, that you care very deeply. Now, we don't say this will happen overnight, but when you look back after a few years, you will see an entirely different person. (Uranus in Libra) URNE.TRI You have unusual beliefs. "Is this a problem?" You ask. We believe it is. You see, when your values are different than those around you, you create some problems. Let us explain. When people have the same values, then they can get along with each other relatively well. If, on the other hand, there is someone in their midst, who believes differently, then it is a source of friction, because they must constantly adapt their behavior to accommodate the unusual value. (Uranus trine Neptune) URPL.SEX You are unusually private. In other words, the affairs which you choose to keep private are bizarre. We have no complaint about your privacy. That is not the issue. Our objection, rather, concerns your attitude toward others. Let us explain. You see, that, just as you consider some things private, so do others. The difference being that they are not the same affairs. The best policy then, is to assume that all things that you may know about others, they would not like advertised, unless they specifically indicate that it is public information. (Uranus sextile Pluto) URSA You are a bizarre extremist. In other words, you seek out the most unusual. You may fancy yourself as being clever. We do not agree. You see, most people are content with the mundane. When you present them with outlandish notions, you jolt their frame of reference. This causes confusion for some, who try to reconcile their values with your remarks. (Uranus in Sagittarius) VE1 You are beautiful. In other words, you are good looking. We have no complaint with that. Our concern is with your views toward others. You feel that they are homely. We have some suggestions for you. First, you need to recognize that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. What we are saying is that what to you seems average, may very well be magnificent to another. Second, when you pass judgement on others, then you are indicating that you feel superior. There are a couple of problems with this. You see, everyone virtues and vices. To assume that you have no flaws is to mislead yourself. The second difficulty is more serious. When you belittle someone, then he may very well feel inferior. This is unfortunate, for he may indeed possess virtuosity far greater than your own. (Venus in the First House) VE2 You have beautiful surroundings. You are one of those people who creates beauty. You have a talent for taking what others consider ordinary, and making it a work of art. Now, you may consider that your artistic talents are wonderful, and to some extent they are, but you must also remember to be moderate. For example, suppose that you decide to decorate your home. Naturally you want the finest furnishings. The problem, that you have probably already noticed, is that elegant products usually demand high prices. The solution then, is to only buy a few at a time, adding to your gallery as your finances permit. (Venus in the Second House) VE3 You think beautifully. In other words, you are eloquent. We think this is a fine trait, and would not change it for the world. We do see a problem, however. It is your attitude toward others. You are snobbish. (Venus in the Third House) VE7 You admire beauty. This is great. There is only one problem. In the world we live in, there is not very much of it. How then, do we reconcile what we like, with what we have? It is not really that difficult. Instead of dreaming about how we would like things to be, we would be better off by creating things in the manner we would like them to be. But, you exclaim, there is so much that I would like to change. True, we agree. The sooner you get started changing, the more you can accomplish. Actually, there is a hidden benefit, namely, the more we accomplish, the better we feel. In fact, we feel better about our accomplishments than we do about the beauty they exude. (Venus in the Seventh House) VE8 You miss beauty. What we mean is that you feel that others are surrounded by more beauty than you are. We have some suggestions. First, when you notice something that is not as lovely as you would like, instead of complaining about it, see what you can do to improve it. Second, if it is something beyond your control, then gently ask those in charge if they will allow you to alter it. If they agree, then do your best to make it nice. If they disagree, then ask if there is any way to encourage them to beautify it. If this does not produce results, then devise a method of obscuring it from your view. (Venus in the Eighth House) VEAQ You are unusually beautiful. We do not say that your beauty is striking, for it is not. We are simply saying that you have loveliness in unusual ways. For instance, you may have the prettiest elbows in town. Are there any words of advice that we can give then? We would be remiss if we did not add a caveat or two. First, although beauty is a desirable thing, it is wise not to become too enamored with it. Let us elaborate. You see, all things in life have their day. The rose blooms and then withers away. So it is with you. It is therefore prudent not to make too much of your features, for they too, are a passing thing. A more worthwhile pursuit would then be to observe the loveliness of the rest of the world, and ignore your own qualities. (Venus in Aquarius) VEAR You want beauty. In other words, you see ugliness everywhere you look. We agree. There is not that much beauty in the world. We do, however feel that you are over reacting. You see, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. (Venus in Aries) VEASC.OPP You are very arrogant and require a great deal of patience from others. You have a style that some find offensive and you would be wise to learn diplomacy and practice it diligently. You have chip on your shoulder and challenge others to knock it off. (Venus opposition the Ascendant) VEJU.TRI You love joy and beauty. We think this is fine. We do have a complaint, however. It is simply this. You expect life to deliver it to you. (Venus trine Jupiter) VELI You love beauty. In fact, you do all in your power to turn everything that you see into a work of art. This seems like an excellent trait, and for the most part it is. There is a rub, however. In your zeal to create a garden of eden, you may neglect a few important details. The first is, contrary to popular myth, many of the best things in life are not free. What we are saying is simply that your pocketbook may run dry long before most of your inspiring projects have even begun. How to get out of this dilemma? The answer, naturally, is simple, namely, moderation. You may wonder, how, with all of the ugliness everywhere you look, can one possibly be moderate. Necessity. There is simply no other choice. We do however, have some tips. First, confine your vision to your immediate surroundings. It would take the wealth of midas to take on the world. Second, get the most mileage you can for your money. What we mean by this is to tackle projects that yield lots of beauty for little expense. For example, a few pounds of grass seed and some sweat will reap a better return than the fur of a dozen chinchilla sewn into a coat. (Venus in Libra) VEMA.CNJ You are inconsistent. What we mean is that on the one hand, what you want is ruthless power, and on the other you desire beauty and harmony. We hate to disappoint you, but you cannot have it both ways. How do you reconcile the two, then? It is not that difficult, really. Perhaps an example or two would suffice. Let us say that you desire to control a situation that you feel has gotten out of hand. Instead of arguing over it, the more intelligent approach is to appeal to that person's sense of fairness. "How do you do that?" You say. Simply by showing him that you are reasonable. In other words, don't come in with all of the answers, but rather, ask him what he feels the best approach is. If he replies with what you want, then you have avoided confrontation. However, if he doesn't, then simply say that you have been thinking it over, and it seems to you that your plan has some merit. If he agrees, then you are home free, but if he still is unable to see your point of view, then, and only then, remind him that you have final authority. (Venus conjunct Mars) VEMA.TRI You are a beautiful fighter. You have precision and poise. Now, if you think we are going to flatter you further, you are mistaken. You see, we do not consider aggression a virtue. What you need to do, is turn that energy into more constructive pursuits. We have some advice to help you. First, when you feel the adrenalin begin to flow, instead of putting up your dukes, stop and think. Ask yourself, why am I doing this? Don't I have anything better to do? If you really feel that this is the best use of your time, then you have a serious problem. However, if you concede that there is a wiser thing to be doing, then tell your opponent that you need to be going now. Then depart! (Venus trine Mars) VENE.SQR You believe in beauty. What we are saying is that if it is not beautiful then you are not interested. We have some news which may come as a shock to you. Most of the world is not pretty. We also have some suggestions. You see, when you focus your attention only on the wonderful, you are seriously limiting yourself. Let us explain. The purpose of life is to learn and grow. If you exclude a major portion of reality from consideration, you inhibit the growth process. This is because you have an unbalanced view. (Venus square Neptune) VEPL.SEX You adore beauty. In other words, you are in love with beautiful things. We think this is nice, but we do see a problem. You hate ugliness. "What is wrong with that?" You ask. It is simply this. When you hate something, you are attempting to deny its existence. We have news for you. There is more ugliness in the world than beauty. The best approach then is to acknowledge the ugly, and do your best to change it. (Venus sextile Pluto) VETA You admire beauty. What we are saying is that you have an appreciation of beautiful things. We think this is commendable. You do, however, have a fault. What you create is ugliness. Let us explain. You see, your admiration is with the work of others, not with your own. (Venus in Taurus) VEUR.CNJ You have a problem. You love wonderful things, but you do not have the resources to acquire them. The problem is not in your earning ability, which is just as good as most people. The problem is rather in the way you spend your money. Your actions have given rise to the expression: "Money runs through your pockets as if they had holes in them." So, what to do about this spendthrift phenomena? It is not that complex, really. The problem is really one of desire. What you do is, when you see an article, you decide that you want to have it, without regard to either need or price. This results in your accumulating a lot useless junk. There is a simple shopping technique that will help counter this. Whenever you see something you like, instead of reaching for your wallet, think! Have I ever seen this product for sale anywhere else. If the answer is yes, try to remember the quality and price. If you cannot remember, then jot them down about this item, do not purchase, but continue on your shopping trip. The idea is that if you cannot remember, then probably you have just had a fleeting fancy for this item. On the other hand, if you can remember, then compare to see which is the better buy. If the other one is the better, continue on your shopping trip. Do not purchase either one at this time. Instead, watch for a third similar item. When you have located the third item, compare all three to find the better value. If at this point you still desire the item, (it may have faded from your fancy by now), only if the current item is the better value, should you make the purchase. If it turns out that this one is not the better value then continue on your trip, buying nothing. Eventually the desire for this item will reach the point where you will want it bad enough to make a special trip just to purchase the better value. Then go ahead and purchase the better value, but only then. If you should come across additional items, compare them as well, so that when you finally do purchase, you will have gotten the better buy of all the items of which you know. (Venus conjunct Uranus) VEUR.SQR You hate the bizarre. In other words, you are conventional. If you think this is a great attribute then you are mistaken. You see, when you are narrow in your outlook, you stifle your growth. This is because we learn by stretching our horizons. (Venus square Uranus) VEVI You enjoy details. We are saying that you love to drool over every insignificant piece of information that you can find. If you think this is a virtue, we have news for you. The reason that you are so fascinated by what others consider drivel is that you have the idea that it must be important, since it was overlooked by them. What you fail to recognize is that far from being astute, what you are actually doing is failing to give the major items their proper attention. Is there a remedy then? By all means. It is simply a matter of priorities. Instead of giving each item equal value, think to yourself. If I were this person, would this be a milestone in my life, or simply a quirk in life's path? It is then a simple matter to discard the quirks. (Venus in Virgo)