Howie Dorough was born with so many aspects to Venus
 that he seems destined to be a complicated lover, never quite 
finding the path to romance simple or easy.

     Howie's chart has a trine---the most positive relationship--
-between Venus and the planet Jupiter. This makes him a
 natural peacemaker in any group; he wants harmony with 
others very strongly. It's easy for him to let others know that
 he cares.

     When Howie was born, Venus was in another fortunate
 aspect. Neptune, the planet of dreams and wishes, formed
 a relationship with Venus, the planet of love. A person with
 this pattern in their horoscope has heightened creativity and
 an active romantic creativity to the Backstreet Boys, and it is
 also apparent in his desire to build houses by the sea ( ruled
 by Neptune ) for members of his family.

    But when it comes to one-on-one love, Howie is a problem 
child. He tends to keep his attractions secret. This might be 
a result of Venus in conjunction with Pluto on the day he
 was born. Pluto is the planet of secrets and sudden reveals.
 Pluto also rules a person's deepest feelings. Intense, secret
 passions and possible dissappointments in love can often
 afflict someone born with this horoscope pattern.

     If Howie is suffering from secret desires, you'd never 
guess it. With his Sun in Leo, it's important to him to keep
 a happy face in public. He wants to shine in any group.
 Even Leo's who aren't in show business try to keep their
 fans pleased at all times. As a typical Leo, Howie is generous
 and chivalrous---meaning he wants to be a knight in shining
 armor. Leo's like Howie want loyalty and praise from their 
partners; admiration is everything.

     As a Leo, Howie is attracted to outgoing, 
courageous, good-natured people who sparkle in 
public. Leo's are drawn
 to people who are thoughtful of others, gracious, and 
appreciative. They don't mind being flattered at all! But 
they don't like to be lied to or fooled. If you're lazy, stingy, 
or mean, don't bother making a play for Sweet D. He won't 
give you the time of day.