THE SIGNS

*******ARIES*******

Assertive...aggressive...impetuous...and impulsive...is someone born with sun in Aries...Aries is a real live wire..!!!..They are usually brimming with energy...and exuberance..(thanks to their ruler...MARS)..making them launch themselves head first into the world....they are in such a hurry to get as much out of life as they possibly can that it is no wonder they are often accident prone..(with their heads being especially vulnerable)..This is a sign that is bursting with brawn..bravery..and bravado..

Aries is the first sign of the Zodiac and represents the child...which explaines why Aries has such a child like innocence and sometimes find themselves at the mercy of folks who are much more manipulative than themselves...It also explaines why Aries is so self centered...!!!..Of course a strong emphasis in a chart on a more reticent sign like Virgo or Libra...will make an Arian less selfish....but even so they will put themselves first in the sphere of life ruled by the Sun's house placing....

There is also a fiercely competitive streak in Aries..They have to come first......and they are very ambitious...In fact...an Arian who can not express his or her need to break new frontier...and prove themselves in the eyes of the world will be a very frustrated and angry Aries indeed...!!!...They may not show it outwardly...but inside they will be simmering...

Arian anger always comes to the surface sooner or later...and woe when it does...!!!When an Aries lose their temper...it is like fireworks going off...!!!!There will be like five minutes of tantrum and tirade...and then it is all over with....

Incidentally...many Aries are athletic and sporty...and for good reason...all of that energy needs to come out somewhere...otherwise it turns into impatience...irritation...and ire...And that is no good for anyone...!!!!!!!

*******TAURUS*******

There is something delightfully solid...safe...and secure about a Taurean..They have a down to earth stand... and you know where your stand with them...That is because they also like to know where THEY stand...and thanks to their faithful and straightforward nature....that is usually top of the popularity polls...

Taurus...being ruled by voluptuous Venus...adore life's little luxuries and love pampering themselves...Food is often firmly on their list of essentials...and their sybaritic and sensous traits mean that they can suffer from a weight problem...They are not usually the most sporty people in the world...(unless their charts say differently)...and a lack of excersise can help them pile on the pounds in an unwanted way...

Material security is of paramount importance to Taureans..They have to have cash stored away for a rainy day...will own their own homes as soon as possible...and may think carefully before parting with tht they earned...All the same they adore pretty possessions..AND...they are prone to putting their loved ones in the same category...Possessiveness can be a real problem in a partnership with a Taurean..especially if there is an emphasis on Scorpio in the chart...Taurus men as well as women are guilty of this ...and may suffer a lot of heartache and hurt while trying to lay down the law in love...Taurens are also very dogmatic and fixed in their opinions...which means when their mind is made up...they rarely chage it..

One of the most endearing qualities in a Taurean is their easy-going ..and long-suffering nature...They seem to take everything in stride...but beware...a Taurean will put up with a lot for a while...but when their anger finally erupts...take cover..!!!

*******GEMINI*******

Think of Mercury...the ruler of Gemini...and you have an instant impression of what Gemini is like...Quicksilver..They are ruled by Mercury...the planet of communication...Most of them are extremely eloquent...articulate...and have a wonderul way with words...They also tend to talk lot...though what they have to say if rarely if ever boring....

Because Gemini is very clever...thay can get impatient with people who are less quick....and because they have a horror of being bored...they never give themselves the chance to feel that way...Instead they will fiddle from one project to another...or do two things at once...A Gemini is perfectly happy watching T V..and reading a book...at the same time....!!!..or chatting on the phone while completing a crossword puzzle...!!!...However...having a buterfly brain can cause problems...because they can feel frightened at the thought of becoming too involved in ONE project...What if they get bored half-way through...!!!..And can they really be bothered with the drugery of learning something from scratch..???...The answer is usually NO...and it is Gemini who loses out...If you are a Gemini...I bet you didn't start at the beginning and steadily work your way through this page of text...!!!!!

It goes without saying that Gemini NEEDS an active lively life if they want to feel happy and well..to relase some of that nervous energy......They should have jobs that don't keep them imprisoned behind a desk...day in and day out...and they will excel at any job that lets them use their gift of gab...Geminis are born salemen and women...and are also good at negotiating...Variety is the spice of life for Gemini...!!!

*******CANCER*******

Supremely sensitive...!!!..Cancerians are ruled by their emotions ..because their sign is ruled by the Moon...And just as the Moon rules the ebb and flow of the tides...so she rules the Cancerians's emotions...

Because Cancerians are so sensitive and subjective..their feelings are easily hurt...and some of them can be downright defensive...moody...and touchy...If they suspect that you will upset or attack them...they will make sure to get their two cents in first...!!

HOME is where the heart is for Cancer...because they need to know that there is a special place to come home to at the end of each day...They make their homes as comfy and cozy as possible....That is because emotional security is everything to Cancerians...and they need to be surrounded by people and things that are familiar and cherished...Cancerians of both sex make excellent cooks...so they will spend a lot of money making their kitchens exactly the way they want it to be...They also adore cooking for other people...becauseit is a wondrful way of showing that they care and ...and it helps to express their powerful need to nurture others..(both sexes are deeply maternal)...

A Cancerian's family is also of paramount importance to them...and although many who are born under this sign are doting and devoted to their nearest and dearest....there are still some who don't get along at all with their family...They will still have very strong feelings on the subject..it's just that they won't be LOVING feelings...!!!..Instead they will create their own ready-made family from close friends...

Cancerians can suffer from all sorts of stomach troubles...brought on by too much worry..Such emotional natures ensure that Cancerians are very protective..caring..considerate..and gentle..and once they fall in love ...they fall very hard...In fact ...ending a relationship that is over in all but name...can be near impossible for them...they would rather cling on unhappily than face making a break...

*******LEO*******

Flamboyant..dignified..regal..radiant...Leos love to be noticed..!!..In fact..it is hard to ignore most Leos whether they want to be noticed or not...because they certainly stand out in a crowd...They are ruled by the Sun..which is the center of the Solar System...and that super star's influence rubs off on them...

Leo's are born organizers..and would rather be leaders than followers any day...Like their fellow Fire signs...Aries and Sagittarius...they get frustrated if they can't express their energy in the way that they want...and a frustrated Leo is truly a sight to behold..!!..The Sun endows them with a strong sense of creativity...which can come out in all sorts of enterprises..but especially acting..singing or dancing..This is the sign of show biz..!!!

When it comes to affairs of the heart..Leos are very big-hearted indeed...and a Lion who hasn't got someone or something to love will be a sorry soul...They thrive on love...which is not surprising..considering that the part of the body ruled by Leo is the heart...The back is also ruled by Leo..

Just like Lions in the wild...Leos take a very paternal attitude towards their loved ones and dependants...though that can sometimes take a rather pompous and patronizing turn...Nevertheless...Leos love to take people under their wing and make them feel safe and cared for...

Because Leo is the regal sign of the Zodiac...Leos are very choosy and pride themselves on their good taste...They would rather have one good box of chocolates...than many boxes of something they consider inferior...Quality not quanity is their motto...!!!..This is definitely the sign of caviar and champagne...!!

When it comes to careers..Leos need a job that will give them the kudos...importance...and interest they crave...They also enjoy being the ones who call the shots...and prefer being a big fish in a little pond..than a minnow in a large lake...Unfortunately they can get drunk on their own self importance sometimes ...and flex their muscles too much ...or stage a mighty ego trip...but their Leo dignity usually stops them from taking things to extremes...After all...they must remember who they are....!!!

*******VIRGO*******

Where would we be without the Virgos?..Theirs is the sign of service...and you will find at least one of them at the heart of every successful company or organization...They are the people who make the wheel go round..because they are the ones who remember those important little facts and figures which spell success or failure...

Virgos have an innate interest in health and hygiene...and even if they don't join the medical profession..they will be fasinated by the workings of their own bodies...And if given half a chance they may become hypochondriacs...because they are born worriers...and that worry soon starts to affect their sensitive stomach...Tidiness and Virgo are said to go hand in hand....but there are some Virgos who are very untidy indeed...!!!..Depending on the entireity of the chart...

Like Gemini...Virgo is ruled by Mercury...the planet of communication...However ...Mercury affects Virgo in a slightly slower way because they are Earth signs...whereas Gemini is an Air sign...and therefore already intellectually orientated...Virgos Earthy nature...combined with Mercury...makes them practical..precise...methodical..and matter-of-fact...They would rather be the brain behind the scene...than the star of the show...

BUT there is one Virgo trait that can make life very difficult for the people round them...Virgo's are very very critical....They can be extremely intolerant of other peoples failings..and will use their Mercury way with words to make sure their feelings are felt in no uncertain terms...Virgos can use sarcasm the way other people use paint stripper...but if it is any consolidation...they are harder on themselves...Most Virgos consider themselves second rate...even if it is obvious to everyone else that they are top notch people....So the next time your feelings get attacked from a Virgo's cutting comments...remember that they are only critizing themselves...!!!

*******LIBRA*******

Diplomacy is Libra's middle name...This is sign ruled by voluptuous Venus...so she's endowed Libra with oodles of charm...manners...elegance...and plenty of grace...They also have a great sense of fair play...and can't stand selfishness...Make no mistake....this is the sign of the iron hand in the velvet glove...Libras know full well that being polite and charming will open more doors for them than an aggrssive or argumentitive attitude....

They also like to sweet talk people because partnerships are of prime importance to them...They would much rather pour oil on troubled waters ...and eat humble pie than stage a rousing row...because that might result in a rift in a relationship....And that is something Librans loathe...In fact a Libran without someone to love is a Libran with a huge hole in their heart...Love comes in many shapes and sizes..but Librans do need to know they have a good rapport with a partner...whether platonic...professional...or passionate...(even virtual)...Loneliness is detested by Librans...and there are many who would stay in an unhappy relationship rather than face the world on their own....

Librans are known as one of the most luxury-loving signs of all....They rarely fall for anyone who isn't a joy to look at ...because even though they may deny it...they are strongly influenced by outward appearances...If a Libran is being pursued by someone who looks like the back end of a bus...the relationship will never stand a chance...And that is another problem...Librans tend to idealize their partners...putting them on a pedestal...which they will topple off sooner or later...After all...they are bound to... because no one can remain an ideal for ever...no matter how much Libran might wish it....

*******SCORPIO*******

Scorpios take life intense and obsessively...Even though they may appear quite relaxed...You can be sure that under that smiling surface...things are very deep indeed...Scorpios are like icebergs...!!!..with only a little bit of their personalities showing...The remaing part is submerged and hidden from view....so you may never know what your Scorpio pal is really feeling....Another reason why Scorpios are like icebergs....they belong to the Water element...and they are a Fixed sign...and what is fixed water if not ice...!!!

The mistake that most people make about Scorpio is that they are emotionally cold..In fact... they feel things very profoundly and very (possibly) painfully...but the last thing they want to do is to admit it...They are much too private and secretive to indulge in any public display of their feelings..So they will bury their emotions and try to put on a brave front instead....but don't be deceived...!!!!...Like their fellow Water signs...Cancer and Pisces....Scorpios are supremely intuitive..receptive...sensitive...and psychic...They also need to become emotionally involved on all levels of their lives...so a Scorpio who hates their job...for example...will feel cheated and want to compensate for it in other ways...the trouble starts when they go overboard and become caught up in an obsessive..vicious..circle which soon spins out of control...

"CONTROL" is a very Scorpionic word...these people have a strong need to exert their power...thanks to their ruling planet Pluto...They definitely like to wear the trousers in at least one area of their life...though sometimes they don't realize how strong they seem to others.....Scopio is a very sexy sign...and one place that Scorpio comes on strong is in the bedroom...Scorpios are extremely passionate...and although they may direct their passion in which ever direction may appeal to them..it is usually in their sex lives...

Scorpio is the sign of transformation...These are the people who can suffer dreadful disasters ...but will rise phoenix-like from the ashes of their lives...to become even more sucessful and satisfied than before...They are like a snake shedding its skin....ready for a new self to emerge...Pluto also gives Scorpio the need to delve deep into the hidden and secretative (and sometimes seamy) side of life...They make marvellous researchers..investigators... spies...and gangsters...!!!

*******SAGITTARIUS*******

The sky's the limit with Sagattarius..!!!..The Archer aiming his arrow at the heavens...!!!...The combination of the ruler Jupiter...their fire element and their mutable quality... means they DON'T like boundaries...!!!...Their adventurous...enthusiastic..and expansive personalities simply won't let them...!!!

Sagittarians are the rovers of the Zodiac...They have a strong need for independence and freedom...and loathe the thought of being tied down...So it is hardly surprising that most Sagittrians adore travelling...especially if it will bring out their strong sense of adventure..or their fascination with history an ancient cultures...Mental travel entices them...and the ideal home for most Sagittarians would be in the middle of a large library...!!..They love enriching their minds with knowledge...and are usually in the grip of a particular craze or interest...until the net one comes along....Serious minded subjects...such as history..philosophy..religion..spiritual values..and ecological concerns....all appeal...In fact there is much more to Sagattarius than meets the eye...Turning any topic into a career is a good move...and they also excel at publishing..journalism..travel...and sports...

Jupiter is the planet of luck and good fortune ...and is the ruler of Sagittarius...They are so optimistic...!!!..They are convinced that positive thinking is the key to success in life....and that if they behave in a positive way that others will be positive in return....In fact...they may be so sure of it that they will try to convince everyone else as well...And that is one of the less attractive traits of some Sagittarians...A few of them seem to see it as a mission in life...to convert everyone to their creed...culture...or crusade...However they are not all like that and some are happy to live and let live...

Freedom is of prime importance where the Sagittarius love life is concerned...They need room to move in a relationship ...and have no time for partners who want to know the precise minute that the key opened the front door each evening...It is something they simply can not abide ...and they will let you know...Sagittarians do not believe in pussy footing around painful subjects...They are too honest and direct for that...Sometimes there forthright approach can sometimes become brutally blunt......although they have no idea how wounding their words are....

Jupiter is the planet of expansion...and many Sagittarian fight the battle of the bulge..desspite being very sporty..and athletic...Their expansive natures also affect their speech..because this is the sign of exaggeration...!!..You have to take what some Sagittarians say with a very large pinch of salt indeed...They just get completely carried away...!!!!

*******CAPRICORN*******

Life is serious business for Capricorns...even though they have the dryest sense of humour in the Zodiac...They are ruled by stringent Saturn...the planet of duty...and responsibility..and although he makes them wonderfully conscientious...capable...cautious...and careful..it also gives them a dash of pessimism...restriction...doom and gloom...Sometimes Capricorn can be their own worst enemy...because they look for the cloud AROUND the silver lining...Even so...Capricorns are pillars of strength ...and fantastic people to have around in a crisis ...because of their disciplined and conservative characters...With their steady nerves and business like brains..it is no wonder that you find them in high positions....Many bosses and VIP's are born with either the Sun in Capricorn...or Saturn strongly placed in the chart...and once you will see a Capricorn in action...you will understand why....

What you would not understand is for all of the assurance and apparent ease that they show...Capricorns are really shy as anything inside...They are terrified of rejection...very modest and have a low opinion of themselves...They can also appear very aloof and withdrawn...though that has more to do with self-defence ..and keeping up appearances than with what they think of you...Capricorns are very concerned about what others think of them...and need to know they are appreciated and respected...They would hate to be a laughing stock...and they can not stand the idea of not pulling their weight...They also like to look their best at all times...

Family means a lot to Capricorns...who like to feel they are providing for their kith and kin...However...they can become so wrapped up in becoming the breadwinner of the family...and fall so easily into the world of workaholic..that they can become estranged from the very family that they are trying to help..!!..Taking work home...or doing too much overtime..or never switching off from the cares of the professional life can take their toll on a Capricorn home life...And to make matters worse...they may not be able to express their emotions..and so may not be able to tell loved ones how they feel...

When it comes to health...the vulnerable areas for Capricorns are their bones..knees..and teeth..They are also prone to worry..especially over problems that they can not solve...Money is almost bound to be one of the problems...because they are very careful when it comes to cash concerns...and would rather save than spend their hard earned cash...After all you never know when a rainy day will come along..!!!

*******AQUARIUS*******

Aquarians are the most futuristic sign of the Zodiac..because they are goverened by unruly and unconventional Uranus..Aquarians are so outre and oddball ..that you know that they are ruled by Uranus..Aquarians usually stand out in a crowd because their thoughts and actions are light years ahead of the everyone else..This is the sign of the inventor..and sometimes of the genius..Many Aquarians excel at working with computers or in science...and you will find many of them in radio and television...

Being born in the Air element..makes Aquarians natural communicators..so it is no wonder they usually have many friends and acquaintances..They are good at putting people instantly at ease...and adore being in the social swing ..and belonging to clubs and groups...All the same..they are much too intelligent to suffer fools gladly...and have no time for people who are dull..dreary..and unimaginative...On the other hand..they adore anyone who is wacky..wierd..or way out...!!..As for themselves..they have bubbling..sparkling personalities..and exude tons of charisma and magnetism...

There is a strong humanitarian side to Aquarius...and they can be kindness itself when you are in trouble...They are also very fond of animals...and may be vegetarians...Healthwise..Aquarians can suffer poor circulation...and weak ankles..and their highly-strung nerves can also cause them problems...

When you get to know an Aquarian...there is one stricking thing about them that you soon discover...They are completely unpredictable...In fact...the only predictable thing about them is ..that they will always take you by surprise...!!!...However..there is one trap that they fall in..time and time again...And that is digging their heels in and refusing to budge...Auarians can be anything from dogmatic..to downright stubborn...opinionated and obstinate...and trying to make them change their minds is a complete and utter waste of time...

*******PISCES*******

There is something very beguiling and bewitching about Pisces..With their compassionate... sympathetic...and sensitive nature..they are very special people to have around...Their emotions are always very near the surface...which is not surprising because not only do they belong to the Water element...but they are ruled by nebulous Neptune...the mythological ruler of the sea...The combination makes them supremely vulnerable to slights ad slurs from other people...whether they have imagined them or not...It is not that they are touchy exactly...It is more like they have a layer of emotional skin missing and so are very easily hurt...

Their ruler ..Neptune..affects them in another way also..By casting a cloud of confusion around them...Some Pisceans live in a constant muddle and mess..while others seem quite organized on the surface..Things are never quite as they seem with Pisceans..which means they can be just as confused about themselves as you are....One particular problem with Pisces..is delusion and deceit...because they are good at living in their own little realms..rather than the real world...If life is not going as they like it ...they will use their vivid imagination to invent their own version of the truth instead...whether that means dwelling in a day dream of their own making or indulging in drink or drugs...

Pisceas is the sign of the saint ..or the sinner..so you can meet Pisceans who have sacrificed other people's lives by only looking after themselves...You see...in astrological terms...Neptune has no boundaries...so there is nothing to stop a Pisceans from sinking to the very depths..or reaching the dizzy heights...

The feet are the most vulnerable areas of the Pisceans body..although their sensitive nervous systems can easily be jared by stress... and cause them a host of psychosomatic sufferings...it is not unusual for them to be allergic to certain foods and prescribed drugs...so they may find alternative forms of medicine work best for them...

Last but no least..is their love life....Like Librians...Pisceans are born romantics...and find it easy to idolize their partners...However...because they often can see the world through rose colored glasses...they can blind themselves to their partners foibles..faults..or failings..or turn their devotion into such an art that it becomes martydom...The trouble is that sooner or later..something awful happens...the scales fall from their eyes...and it all ends in tears...!!!...Yet Pisceans will always come back for more..."Once bitten..twice shy"..does not apply to them..!!!

HOUSES

The natal chart is divided into twelve slices...and these slices are called houses...and each house represents an area in your life...On a completed birthchart...you can see that one or more planets may occupy a house of the chart...giving more strength to that house...And some houses may be unoccupied...This does not mean that this unoccupied house has no strength...The unoccupied house has a ruler and that ruler is said to control the affairs of the unoccupied house...

Studying the meaning of the houses will tell you where the planet's energies will work the strongest in your life...

Here is a brief guide to the area of life represented by each house....

*******The FIRST House*******

The personality...health...physical appearance...outward behavior...personal image projected to others...self interest...

*******The SECOND House*******

Possessions...money...spiritual and materialistic values...ownership...sensuality...acquition...

*******The THIRD House*******

Communication...speech...mental attitude...ideas...short journeys...school days...everyday affairs...siblings...

*******The FOURTH House*******

Home...the past...parents (especially the mother)...childhood...family...emotions...feelings...roots...

*******The FIFTH House*******

Creativity...love...leisure...pleasure...children...pets...speculation...sports...live entertainment...

*******The SIXTH House*******

Work...being of service to others...health...employment conditions...duty...organizational abilities...rational mind...

*******The SEVENTH House*******

Relationships on all levels...long term commitments...business and personal partnerships...marriage...

*******The EIGHTH House*******

Shared money mattes...taxes...insurance...attitude towards life and death...shared emotions...sex...desires...passion...psychological makeup...private life...

*******The NINTH House*******

Furthur education...global travel...mental and physical exploration...principles...philosophy...religious views...in-laws...law...

*******The TENTH House*******

Ambition...achievements...social status...public image...career...success or failure...parents (especially the father)...

Friendship...hobbies...aims...aspirations...clubs...groups...humanitarian ideas...intellectual capacity...future hopes and wishes...

Need for seclusion...the imagination...the subconscious...institutions...hospitals...prisons...fears and phobias...escapism...drugs...alchohol...psychic ability...spiritual approach...sorrows...