The precise time on the day of your birth determines your particular Ascendant, also known as your Rising Sign. This was the zodiac sign that was rising over the horizon when you were born. In addition to your Sun and Moon Sign, the Rising Sign reveals very important traits that make up a major part of your personality and your individual approach to life. This is usually the impression you like to make before you really get to know someone; it is your outer personality and image.


Cancer Rising:

    There is a distinct part of your outer personality that expresses itself very much like a Cancer. You are emotional, personable and intuitive.
    Since this was the sign of the zodiac that was rising over the horizon at your time of birth, the principle of Cancer--your personal security foundation--will be integrated into almost every area of life in some way.
    The Moon is your chart ruler. To discover even more about what's a priority for you, and also the first impression you make on others, read everything in the chapter on the Moon.

Venus Conjunct or in hard aspect to Asc.:

    You are a naturally attractive person and other people find it easy to relate to you. The image you project is very important to you and you will usually invest whatever time and effort you feel necessary on grooming, the right clothes, etc. You do this because you may feel more than just a hint of chronic dissatisfaction with yourself. Even at your absolute best, you still feel as though there's room for improvement.

Uranus Conjunct or in hard aspect to Asc.:

    You're anything but a stick-in-the-mud. You march to the beat of a different drummer and you're something of a rebel. You crave excitement and when life gets too predictable (i.e., boring) you know how to stir things up again.
    You'll often speak your mind regardless of the effect pro or con, that it has on other people. As a result, you attract other strong personalities who can handle your sometimes volatile personality and not be offended.




 

    The placement of the Sun in your chart will show you how (the sign) and in which area of life (the house) tremendous potential exists for you. Here is where you want to be successful. The Sun cannot be ignored. We must meet and deal with the area of life that the Sun shines on in our chart in order find ultimate fulfillment. Everything revolves around the Sun. When you master whatever issues the Sun points to, then other areas of life will proceed in a more balanced and satisfactory manner. The Sun also represents: your own will, major goals, the father, men in your life, children, creativity, and the real inner you.

Sun in Gemini:

    Clever, social, and communicative, your general approach to life is light hearted. You can be somewhat hard to pin down because you have a wonderful natural curiosity about life. You prefer to know at least a little bit about everything. The restless nature of Gemini is quite conducive to your preference for a wide variety of experiences and mental pursuits. Geminis often won't take a particular subject into great depth, but for you, just having a taste of the smorgasbord that life offers is enough to satisfy.
    This is the sign of communication in all of its various forms, whether verbal, written, or just learning for the joy of it. You like sharing what you have learned with others, and the latest news and even gossip has a hard time sneaking by you.
    Because of your storehouse of bits of information, you find it easy to understand different viewpoints, and you prefer to agree with someone rather than create conflict.
    Taking life too seriously is not appealing to you. "Lighten up" could be your motto and other people sense this, which generally makes you easy to be around and therefore in demand socially.

Sun in 11th house:

    Your personal fulfillment is reinforced by expressing your uniqueness. Chances are you will find yourself having to work cooperatively within the framework of a group of people. The life challenge here is to work cooperatively while maintaining a certain amount of your own autonomy. You may have to make a choice about leaving the confines of a particular group and striking out on your own at some point.
    You must rely on your intuition when dealing with certain associates, as this placement of the Sun can make you vulnerable to being taken advantage of by those who don't really have your best interest at heart. On the other hand, influential people may appear who can help you attain your fondest hopes and wishes.
    There is a side to you that can be unpredictable, rebellious and highly independent. That which is considered to be different, unusual, or in some cases bizarre, appeals to you. You're often a step ahead of the crowd. Appreciate your own uniqueness.

Moon in soft aspect to Sun:

    Confident and basically self-assured, you know how to work for and not against, yourself. Your life goals are in sync with your emotional nature. You are basically well balanced and this aspect supports favorable outcomes even during crisis times.
    Mom and Dad were probably quite satisfied with their relationship when you were born. Of course there's no telling how things eventually played out, but your earliest impression of relationships was most likely a favorable one.

Mars in soft aspect to Sun:

    Here is the opportunity to draw on willpower backed by action when the need arises. Vitality and physical energy are promoted in a positive manner and your endurance is high when you're motivated. You know how to compete for your own survival, but you generally don't go out of your way to challenge others unless you feel it's really necessary.

Neptune Conjunct or in hard aspect to Sun:

    Your creative urges are stimulated by your imagination. However, the free expression of your will can be challenged by feelings of self doubt, making it necessary for you to avoid allowing yourself the luxury of self condemning thoughts. Stay away from negative modes of escapism (sleeping too much, drugs, etc.).
    Trust inner voices that alert you to people, places and things that don't have your best interest at heart. To override this intuition is to invite disappointment and regrets. Observe the difference between true intuition and unrealistic fear.




 

    The Moon in your chart represents the past and points to an area of life (the house) where we function out of instinctive awareness. Often we have a deep emotional need to do the things that the Moon's house placement represents. Whenever insecurities arise and our feelings become involved, we tend to bring the traits (the sign) of our Moon into play. The Moon is like our security blanket. It also represents: the home, females in your life, the mother, nurturing others or being nurtured ourselves, as well as things related to the domestic scene in general.

Moon in Aries:

    Intense, spontaneous, and often impatient, there is a certain sense of urgency surrounding whatever you undertake.  You can display a quick temper, but once your anger has been duly expressed, you rapidly get on with life again.  Holding a grudge isn't especially appealing to you.
    You can be jealous if you feel threatened and will definitely fight for a cause especially if it pertains to you personally.
    You need a sense of adventure and a challenge.  When your mood and emotions are low, there is nothing like a new project to lift your spirit again.

Moon in 9th house:

    You can be restless, and you've probably done more than your share of being on the move.  You need to expand your horizons and this is often accomplished through travel, higher education or simply getting away from it all by periodically communing with nature.
    This placement of the Moon can also indicate residence in a foreign country even if it's only temporary.
    Your imagination is expansive and the potential exists to experience prophetic dreams.

Mars Conjunct or in hard aspect to Moon:

    When you feel emotionally shaky, you tend to imagine the worst and this manifests outwardly as being oversensitive. Usually, you don't lose your temper without a good reason. Other people can be surprised by the intensity of some of your emotional outbursts. However they usually pass as quickly as they began. Deep down you hate having to surrender to anyone or anything.

Jupiter Conjunct or in hard aspect to Moon:

    When you become emotionally involved in a situation, you tend to blow things out of proportion. Once an emotion takes hold, it's hard for you to show restraint and then you wonder why others find it difficult to get as worked up as you are, or take you as seriously as you'd like.
    When you're upset you can get careless and you cope by indulging your whims of the moment.

Saturn Conjunct or in hard aspect to Moon:

    Try not to be so hard on yourself. You're a whole lot better than you think you are. When you recognize your worth, you can accomplish your goals whatever they may be.
    Vague feelings of melancholy and pessimism can be defeated by staying actively involved in life and taking some constructive action toward a future goal. You are someone who benefits by making sure that you have planned something each day to look forward to, no matter how small.

Neptune in soft aspect to Moon:

    You are sensitive, empathetic, and impressionable. Your imagination is pronounced.
    Your perception of the world around you is based on your ability to instinctively pick up the subtle vibrations in the environment that other people seem oblivious to. Many times you are led through life on a kind of invisible radar that puts you in the just the right place at the right time.




 

    Mercury is the planet of communication. It tells us about how we think and talk. You can gain insight into your mode of gathering, processing and transmitting information from Mercury's placement in your chart. Mercury also represents: transportation, the five senses, youth, reading, and writing.

Mercury in Gemini:

    Mercury functions well in Gemini. This placement makes you curious and clever with fascinating bits of information about a variety of subjects.  You learn easily and you have a never-ending curiosity about life.  You love talking about whatever is going on, especially in your immediate environment. Your mind is logical and you possess a quick wit.
    It's interesting to note that the sign of the twins (Gemini) is associated with the ability to mimic. It's easy for you to pick up and copy the accents and nuances of language. You might even be able to do verbal characterizations of other people with ease.
    Easily bored, somewhat anxious and indecisive at times, the biggest challenge here becomes trying to focus on too many things at one time and thus having your projects sabotaged by a scattered approach.

Mercury in 11th house:

    You probably have numerous social contacts and many of your friendships are based on shared ideas rather than purely emotional interests.
    You have an active mind and the ability to come up with unusual ideas.  You can harness the power of your mind to turn your wishes into actuality.

Mercury is Retrograde

    Lots of conversations are carried on inside your own head. With Mercury retrograde, you rarely blurt things out without thinking them over first. As a result, you may often find it easier to express yourself in writing. If so inclined, you'd make an excellent writer.




 

    Venus is the planet of relating to others, and thus is associated with love, attraction and socializing. In a male's chart, Venus can provide clues about traits he finds attractive in females. In a female's chart, it reveals something about how she relates to males. Venus is also the planet of material goodies and sensual delights in all of their various forms. Venus also represents: money, harmonious conditions, pleasurable activities, beauty, and the arts.

Venus in Cancer:

    A natural romantic, you are sentimental, charming and unselfish.  This placement either makes you a mothering, nurturing partner, or it may work the other way around and make you long to be nurtured and cared for yourself.  Hopefully, a balance can be obtained.  Love equals security to you and you may often be imposed upon because others will sense your desire to please and attempt to take advantage of you. You may attract a partner who has some "growing up" to do in some regard.
    Venus in Cancer people will never really forget a love affair or anyone else with whom there was a strong emotional attachment. The challenge here would be to let go of the past and move on when the time comes.

Venus in 12th house:

    You enjoy your own company and you may have a higher than average desire to retreat from the chaos of the world.
    Quite often, relationships are sparked by an instant knowing of the other person based on a subconscious past life recognition.
    You may experience at least one affair of the heart that you choose to keep to yourself.
    You can be easily hurt and you will sometimes choose to deny your own true feelings, preferring instead to keep them buried where the risk of disappointment or rejection is avoided.

Uranus Conjunct or in hard aspect to Venus:

    Relationships in general often begin suddenly, but they also can end just as abruptly.  This aspect brings many unusual associates and alliances, and you are attracted to people who are considered "different" by societal norms. If a relationship turns sour, you can become quite aloof as a way to emotionally cope with disappointments.
    Financial matters often seem subject to sudden and unexpected circumstances that seem beyond your control. Consider getting a handle on any impulsive spending habits. Develop a routine of sticking some cash away so that sudden financial obligations don't turn into a major crisis.




 

    Mars is our planet of action, energy output, motivation, and instinctive biological drives. It shows how and in which area of life you are willing to put forth a lot of effort. Mars' energy is quick, impulsive, and survival oriented. In a male's chart, Mars reveals something about how he relates to females. In a female's chart, Mars can provide clues about the traits she finds attractive in males. Mars also represents: competitive situations, conflicts, accidents, and sexual energies.

Mars in Aries:

    With Mars in Aries you are most certainly a survivor in every way.  Mars feels very much at home in the sign Aries.  You are capable of quick and fearless action when the need arises.
    You want everything now, and will display a good deal of impatience when it is not immediately forthcoming!
    You should watch the tendency to be overly aggressive and daring as this placement can make you somewhat accident prone. A high degree of leadership, natural competitiveness, and the ability to put your conscience aside in the name of survival make those with Mars in Aries good candidates for military or athletic careers.

Mars in 9th house:

    You are more than willing to fight for truth, honor and justice. Fairness is important to you and life isn't always fair. Whatever your philosophy on life is, you will adamantly defend it, but only when you know you're right. Much of what you believe is based on your own intuitive judgment.
    You'll energetically pursue higher education and travel holds great appeal for you.
    You can be a champion for earth related and environmental issues. You instinctively know how to survive in the wilderness (just in case you wanted to know!).

Jupiter Conjunct or in hard aspect to Mars:

    You can be quite impulsive and you may take actions that you later regret because you act first and think later. There is a tendency to be somewhat accident prone. Use caution and develop patience especially when using potentially dangerous machinery.
    You have a lot of drive which, ideally, you can learn to control and focus on constructive goals. In this case you can get a lot accomplished.
    Sports can provide an excellent way to channel your natural competitive urges and this aspect can give you the edge in athletic pursuits.

Neptune in soft aspect to Mars:

    You can tap into unseen energies in your environment and that combined with the survival instincts of Mars gives you a very good sense of what is going on around you even if there appears to be no rational explanation for it. An example of this would be feeling like taking an alternate route to work one day and later finding that you avoided a major traffic jam.
    If you use the highest form of these energies, you will spare no effort when it involves helping someone out.

Pluto Conjunct or in hard aspect to Mars:

    No one can ever accuse you of being wishy-washy or half hearted. Intensity of purpose and fearlessness mark your approach to going after what you want. If you feel threatened, you can be ruthless or even downright cruel. You are extremely goal oriented and if you use this aspect with wisdom, then nothing can stop you from achieving almost anything you wish.
    Get in touch with and cultivate your compassionate side.




 

    Jupiter is the planet of expansion and taking things beyond normal limits. It shows us where the universe allows us to indulge ourselves, and often we find that wherever it is in the chart is where things work out in our favor eventually. Some call this luck. Jupiter also represents: faith, ideas about God, abstract thinking, high ideals, and abundance.

Jupiter in Aries:

    Much of your success in life is directly related to your ability to initiate action.  Waiting around for life to hand you what you desire is definitely not your style. You don't waste time sitting around wondering if a particular action will produce results that you may later regret; you just do it.
    You possess an abundance of energy, assertiveness, and optimism. You are quick to recognize opportunities before they pass you by and you know how to make the most of them.
    Try not to over extend yourself. Practice thinking twice before you act at least some of the time. Make sure that your generosity is well placed.

Jupiter in 9th house:

    Your nature is philosophical and intellectual.  You probably see God as a beneficial and merciful being.
    Foreign people, places and things can be fortunate for you. The great outdoors calls to you from time to time and you may even end up living in the country if your desire to get away is strong.
    Truth, fairness and high ideals go a long way with you.
    You might get reckless every so often because Jupiter here can be very lucky and it's easy to feel invincible sometimes.
    This is an excellent placement for teachers and preachers.

Saturn Conjunct or in hard aspect to Jupiter:

    Often you feel challenged to find a balance between letting your hair down and otherwise indulging yourself, versus doing what is considered proper and acceptable by traditional standards. Saturn, the planet of restraint, is urging you to create an equilibrium between these urges. Remember that you are being encouraged to find a balance, which doesn't mean you must eliminate joy, optimism and hope.
    Trust your intuition and nurture faith and positive thinking. If you find that obstacles to the realization of goals always seem to pop up, then it's important for you to take an honest inner inventory of what you really believe you deserve. Immerse yourself in all activities that encourage self-esteem and positive thinking.




 

    Saturn is our planet of restriction and discipline. It shows us where we may feel inadequate in some way, and thus we take this area of life very seriously because we want to perfect ourselves. Saturn also represents: life lessons to be learned, trials and tests, a strong sense of duty, and bringing ideas into material form.

Saturn in Cancer:

    You can be quite ambitious where personal security issues are at stake. Your upbringing might have been marked by a sense of melancholy and perhaps disappointments. Even though your parents cared for you, you may have still felt lonely and insecure. Defensiveness and inhibited emotional responses can create their own self fulfilling prophecies. As an adult you are now free to rewrite the script where your home life is concerned. Should you choose to establish your own family life, you will take the responsibility very seriously. You may have to learn that your own personal space can be a haven where happiness and optimism prevail.
    Reminder: work on boosting up the importance of your own opinion about yourself rather than holding yourself back because of a need for approval from others, especially your family. Repressed emotions will manifest as stomach problems. Learn some techniques for healthy emotional release.

Saturn in 12th house:

    This is a lifetime that will be greatly enriched by helping your fellow man altruistically. Make some time to add a little hope to someone else's life. You can empathize with others' feelings of hopelessness and despair because you have either experienced these emotions yourself or you have subconscious memories from past lives to draw on.
    Develop conviction and learn to ignore inner voices of doubt and pessimism.
    Whatever you imagine can turn into reality, so you may as well make a pledge to yourself to think only the best. Take a chance on blind optimism.




 

    Uranus is a planet of unexpected change and unpredictable events. It tells us something about where we have unusual ideas and how we want to express our own unique individuality. Uranus also represents: rebelliousness, sudden awakenings, invention, progress, genius, anything "New Age," and humanitarian efforts.

Uranus in Libra:

    Uranus was in the sign of Libra for approximately seven years. This means that you are part of a large group of people who will share many of the same fundamental characteristics such as the ability to be cooperative, diplomatic and fair. This placement of Uranus brings an unusual or progressive approach to marriage and partnerships in general.
    When you read your individual house placement for Uranus, you will be able to see where these traits will express themselves on a more personal basis.

Uranus in 4th house:

    You can be a genius when it comes to being courageous enough to march to the beat of a different drummer. Your upbringing somehow encouraged this approach. Perhaps there were many changes of residence. If you struggled during your childhood because either you or your family circumstances didn't fit the norm, this can now be utilized to your advantage.
    The world needs more free thinkers. Your life will not be boring!

Uranus is Retrograde

    You can be a real character inside. Few people get this impression right away. You'd rather play the role of conformist until you feel comfortable enough to let your hair down. Then everyone is either shocked or pleasantly surprised depending on whom you hang out with.




 

    Neptune is a planet that dissolves hard and fast boundaries. It is where we don't always see things as they really are, mostly because we would rather view the world through rose-colored glasses.
    With Neptune, anything becomes a possibility, especially that which we can imagine. Neptune also represents: tuning into other planes of reality, the spiritual dimensions, cosmic consciousness, movies, music, and inspired creativity.

Neptune in Sagittarius:

    Because Neptune stays in the same sign about fourteen years, there are many other people who will experience the same things that this placement brings to varying degrees. Some of these include: the ability to integrate unorthodox spiritual concepts with more traditional viewpoints, an intense attachment to personal freedom and philanthropic leanings based on compassion and idealism.
   Your house position will show where Neptune affects your life on an individual basis.

Neptune in 5th house:

    Any creative pursuits which you undertake can be greatly reinforced with Neptune here. You have a flair for creating drama and glamour.
    The dating scene and other activities that fall into the "love affair" category are often approached with unrealistic expectations. Later on when reality visits you can end up feeling disillusioned and betrayed. These kinds of situations can be avoided by making sure that you and your intentions are nothing less than accurately represented in the beginning of the relationship.
    You would do well not to put all of your apples into speculative financial ventures because the outcome may often be not what you imagined.

Pluto in soft aspect to Neptune:

    Bigotry and narrow thinking are huge turn offs for you. You lean toward a humanitarian outlook and you see the big picture, whether it applies to you or society as a whole. Mysticism, magic and the occult attract your interest and you can choose to use any knowledge gained to produce positive results.
    Spirituality can undergo a complete regeneration process, and what went before will be transformed into something that doesn't even resemble the former. Usually there is a period of total chaos and confusion before order is restored.
    Anything that is based on deception and pretense will be brought to light and purged accordingly. The effects of this aspect are often generational and the outcome will affect large segments of the society you live in.

Neptune is Retrograde

    Ever heard the term "suffer in silence?" Does it apply to you? Ask yourself why you find it so difficult to share your real pain with others. Someone made you feel guilty a long time ago and now a part of you lives as though you're trying to make up for whatever the original so-called transgression was. You want to heal the whole world. Start with forgiving yourself in no uncertain terms. Unload other people's shabby misconceptions which have been foisted upon you and find the tranquility you deserve.




 

    Pluto is a planet that brings with it transformation. Something about the area of life that it points to will undergo a complete change. Significant lifestyle changes can happen whenever Pluto is involved. Deep, complex issues will be brought to light eventually. It is where conditions can swing from one extreme to the other. It's all or nothing.
    Pluto also represents: psychological probing, keeping secrets or bringing them to light, power and control issues, obsessions, healing and purification.

Pluto in Libra:

    Pluto is the slowest moving planet, and thus is recognized as exerting a generational influence as it moves through each zodiac sign.
    With Pluto in Libra you're part of the generation that can experience radical changes in the marriage code, the justice system, arts and culture, as well as relations with others both here and abroad.
    On a personal level, those with Pluto in Libra tend to be adaptable, intellectual, extravagant and concerned with fairness.
    Read the house placement for Pluto in your chart. It shows you an area of life where this planet has a more personal influence.

Pluto in 3rd house:

    You can change your life by changing your thinking. Watch what you say as it can profoundly affect your life. That doesn't mean to clam up. Repression is unhealthy. Verbalize positive words. Write your anger out with a vengeance and then burn it. Scream into your pillow. "It's O.K." "You're O.K."
    If other people don't understand your intensity, don't make that your problem. This is an intense world.
    You know how to keep a secret. You know how to dig them out of others too.

Pluto is Retrograde

    Some people go through massive changes that are clearly shown in outer circumstances. You go through tremendous inner upheavals followed by rejuvenation on the inside. You are one strong individual. You have depth of character and a lot of class. You've earned it. You're like tempered glass. You might crack, but you won't shatter.




 

    In this section of the report we interpret the following astrological influences: the Moon's North Node, the MC (the 10th house cusp or Midheaven) and also a preponderance of an astrological element. A "preponderance" occurs when 4 or more planets or the Ascendant is in that element: fire, earth, air, or water. Many people do not have a heavy emphasis of a particular element so not everyone will have an interpretation of an element emphasis.
    If the individual chart has aspects to the MC, these will reveal certain career options and potentials for your consideration.
    The North Node is an important pointer along the pathway of life. You'll have to be willing to stretch yourself and move away from familiar patterns in order to meet the challenge of the North Node.  Great rewards will be reaped in the form of personal growth and reaching your potential goals. The North Node sign will suggest an approach to the area of life represented by its house position.

North Node in Sagittarius:

    Incorporating the following traits into your life will make it easier in the long run to attain goals.
    The best way to describe this principle is to imagine a bird having to leave its nest for the first time. It is extremely challenging, but it's the only way to really learn to fly.
    Broaden your horizons. Go ahead and be blindly optimistic. Your faith in the future can see you through difficult times.
    Stretch your mental muscles. Take some courses in philosophy. You can develop a talent for understanding abstract concepts.
    Boring, stagnating jobs or relationships can suffocate your free spirit. You must grow in this lifetime and a certain amount of freedom and adventure is as necessary for you as the air you breathe.

North Node in 5th house:

    The universe is encouraging you to play up the aforementioned traits in these areas of life.
    Consider the following: get in touch with your own creative urges and honor your heart's desires. Recognize the importance of acknowledging your own will.
    You can work well with children in some capacity, whether your own or other people's children. You can learn a lot by observing the play of children and then finding a way to mirror that in your own life.
    Give full expression to your capacity to love. Make some time for socializing, the dating scene and partying. Work on feeling comfortable being the center of attention.
    Explore the stock market and learn all about making some wise financial investments for yourself.

MC Conjunct or in hard aspect to Moon:

    Professionally speaking, you'll have to learn to go with the flow, as your main career may lack stability during the first half of your life. You may be a late bloomer where career is concerned, coming into full potential later in life. You can expect a strong female influence around the question of career.
    Ideally your career should be one that allows you a certain amount of emotional satisfaction. Real estate, and all options that relate to the domestic scene in general, represent career potentials. Supportive, care taking roles are favored; likewise, those in which there is considerable contact with the public.

MC Conjunct or in hard aspect to Jupiter:

    Lofty ambitions and the desire for recognition spur you onward in the career department.
    Career choices may include teaching-especially at higher levels, law, spiritual counseling, publishing, or working in the travel industry, as a librarian, or in sports related fields.

MC Conjunct or in hard aspect to Saturn:

    You can lead people because you have an aura of authority and responsibility that others pick up on and your advice is often sought out by those who need what they perceive to be a reliable source of input.
    Saturn aspecting your career cusp demands a kind of perfection and those who have it are often successful after deciding to persevere no matter what, through trying times and obstacles.
    Suitable career options may include: politician, government worker, manager, accountant, corporate executive, construction and building worker, chiropractor, doctor, or dentist. Wherever precision combines with form, or reliable leadership qualities can be brought into play, you have a career possibility.

Four or more Fire Signs

    Energetic and aggressive, in this lifetime you will learn all about inspiration, faith, and living in the moment. Your intuition is highly developed and it's not unusual for "fiery" people to see visions.
    Sports and athletic events are an excellent way for you to fill your need for a challenge while satisfying your inner competitive drive.

Four or more Air Signs

    Logical and analytical, you will learn all about using the powers of the mind. You respect mental accomplishment in yourself and others, and you may end up being considered an intellectual by your peers.
    If something doesn't make sense, you find it well nigh impossible to throw yourself wholeheartedly into it. Emotional content carries little weight in your important decision making processes.