The birth chart is a map of the positions
of the planets at the time and place of birth. For the benefit of students of
astrology, these positions and other technical information is listed below:
Sun 2 Lib 18 Neptune 26 Sco 34
Moon 28 Pis 41 Pluto 25 Vir 13
Mercury 10 Lib 13 Asc. 22 Sag 59
Venus 2 Vir 57 MC 27 Lib 12
Mars 2 Cap 40 2nd cusp 5 Aqu 54
Jupiter 13 Lib 19 3rd cusp 23 Pis 40
Saturn 7 Tau 54 5th cusp 19 Tau 47
Uranus 4 Lib 16 6th cusp 7 Gem 10
Tropical Placidus Standard Time observed
September 25, 1969 2:40 PM
GMT: 13:40:00 Time Zone: 1 hours East
Lat. and Long. of birth place: 51 N 38 3 W 57
Astrological Data of Solar Return:
Sun 2 Lib 18 Neptune 12 Aqu 50
Moon 17 Aqu 08 Pluto 19 Sag 43
Mercury 23 Vir 30 Asc. 17 Pis 21
Venus 20 Leo 02 MC 22 Sag 25
Mars 29 Vir 08 2nd cusp 28 Ari 51
Jupiter 29 Vir 59 3rd cusp 28 Tau 42
Saturn 25 Can 36 5th cusp 15 Can 01
Uranus 3 Pis 45 6th cusp 11 Leo 07
September 24, 2004 GMT: 01:03:11
Los Angeles, California 34 N 03 08 118 W 14 34
Aspects and orbs: Sun and Moon only All other planets Conj. : 8 Deg. 00 Min. 7 Deg. 00 Min.
Oppos. : 6 Deg. 00 Min. 6 Deg. 00
Square : 6 Deg. 00 Min. 6 Deg. 00 Min.
Trine : 6 Deg. 00 Min. 6 Deg. 00 Min.
Sextile: 5 Deg. 00 Min. 4 Deg. 00 Min.
ELEMENTS, MODES, QUADRANTS, AND RETROGRADE PLANETS
Five
or More Mutable Planets
The more planets you have in the
mutable signs, the more likely you are to be involved in changing circumstances.
This is a year when you are better able to recognize subtle fluctuations in your
situation as they occur. You are also aware of major changes as they occur little
by little. Major transitions are anticipated long before they occur; consequently,
you are able to adapt and prepare. Think of this as ad-libbing life. New developments
and information necessitate constant reassessments and adjustments to your situation;
therefore, this may not be the best time to come up with a master plan of how
things should proceed. It will be much easier to handle daily issues as they arise,
keeping a future goal or direction in mind. The key to handling changes at this
time may be learning to ride the waves and make the adjustments necessary to stay
on top of the situation.
There is a greater tendency to
accept and adapt to changes as they occur than to initiate new changes yourself.
Many times changes that other people are making or have made in the recent past
directly affect your life. In some situations, you may feel that you have little
freedom of choice and must adapt to surroundings that are different from those
you have been used to in the past. At times, changes may be severe enough to cause
anxiety, nervous upsets, and stress, and you should remember to take time for
relaxation techniques.
THE SUN IN THE SOLAR RETURN CHART
Sun
in 7th house:
The Sun in the 7th house indicates
that relationships are more important to you than your own individual identity.
You are more interested in relating to others (and possibly someone in particular)
than pursuing personal goals or working alone. It is very likely that your Sun
was in the solar return 1st house two years ago and in the 10th house last year.
For these two years, you probably stressed independent action and self-sufficiency.
This emphasis on self and self-motivated endeavors is over and now you have a
strong need for companionship, sharing, and feedback. Focus on relationships,
and spend time with those you love who may have been feeling neglected. Their
needs seem stronger than yours and it feels right to support those who have supported
you over the past two years. It may not be easy for you to shift from a self-centered
orientation into a partnership commitment, but you will find that fulfillment
comes from sharing and cooperation. Your greatest successes occur when working
with others or through the assistance of someone else. Generally, this is not
the time to do things on your own.
Relationship problems are possible.
Renewing old relationships can be difficult because others may have established
a pattern of getting along without you if you were too distant in the past. Hopefully,
they appreciate the time you are now able to spend with them. An old and useless
relationship might end during this time so that a new and rewarding one can form.
Use this time for a transition to a new and exciting commitment. Generally, new
relationships are of a personal nature, but occasionally the emphasis is on a
business partnership. The 7th house is the house of marriage, partnerships, and
strong relationships, and it is likely that you will be deeply involved in one
of these types of relationships during the year.
Partnerships can be either supportive
or restrictive. There isn't a guarantee that relationships will be beneficial
to you, but you mold them with your responses. This is an excellent time to work
with someone on a project. Consult those offering objective feedback or expert
information in your field of interest. You can accomplish more through cooperation
or competition than you would have accomplished on your own.
Some individuals experience this
placement as restrictive, especially if they always emphasize the needs of others
without considering their own needs. The Sun in the 7th house can indicate a very
consuming relationship, one which totally compromises your individuality and personal
needs. In this situation you become too passive, refusing to assert yourself at
all, while allowing a relationship to become everything as you become nothing.
You accept limitations passively, are easily imposed upon, and tend to follow,
never lead. You grow more insignificant the longer you remain in this type of
relationship. Most likely, you are trying to hold together an impossible partnership,
one that should be ended. If you continue to bite your tongue so things will run
smoothly, your own needs will not be met and the strain of meeting the needs of
others will drain you.
Unless your partner is physically
ill, your dedication to another should not be so demanding as to be all-consuming.
Should you choose to remain in a detrimental relationship with demands this great,
be aware that the situation is probably psychologically unhealthy for you and
may eventually involve verbal or physical abuse. Learn the fine art of negotiation.
This is not the time for complete surrender. One hand washes the other and it
is through cooperation that you progress and grow. The task is to learn to compromise
and share within a meaningful and fulfilling relationship. Give willingly without
allowing yourself to be used.
This is the time to walk a mile
in someone else's shoes and become more aware of different points of view. Be
objective; most importantly, see yourself as others see you. Those with strong
and difficult personalities will find it hard to relate until they correct their
offensive behavior and irritating personality traits. If you are determined to
get your own way, life will not run smoothly. You must consider the way you affect
others. People will no longer make allowances for your behavior and it's time
to clean up your act. If you can't learn to cooperate and share equally, you will
have little chance for success and a greater tendency to create enemies. Correct
those habits which block intimacy and sharing with others if you want to increase
interpersonal gratification.
Sun
Aspects Jupiter
Although Jupiter transits a new
sign every year, Sun-Jupiter aspects do not occur in every solar return chart.
The major task associated with Sun-Jupiter aspects is expansion of the personality
into new areas of expertise. Hopefully, this expansion will be consistent with
the individual's philosophical beliefs and spiritual goals. Jupiter's sign may
be significant in some way, though usually it is the house placement that is important.
For example, Jupiter in Capricorn can suggest a preoccupation with materialism.
If Jupiter is also in the 4th house of the solar return chart, the individual
may be looking to buy a bigger house in a more prestigious neighborhood. The main
danger associated with this planet is a tendency toward excessive behavior and
a refusal to curb personal needs and desires in consideration of others. Beneficial
opportunities are associated with Jupiter; however, there is no guarantee of a
positive return. You can augment the possibilities through enthusiasm.
Sun
Aspects Mars
Mars symbolizes the energy necessary
for successful accomplishments. When Mars aspects the Sun, it is a good time to
work on a project that requires a great deal of energy to complete. Success can
come in the form of personal or professional achievement, or with defense. Relationships
tend to be competitive, and you need to balance self-centered drives with the
needs of others. Learning to deal with aggression, conflict, and anger in an effective
rather than detrimental way can enable the individual to handle negative situations
positively. Less spiritual themes involve destructive or self-destructive urges.
Prolonged anger creates blockages which waste energy in a cycle of negative emotions
that have no real purpose or goal. It is better to direct efforts into positive
endeavors.
THE MOON IN THE SOLAR RETURN CHART
Solar
Return Moon in 12th house:
You may not be very open with
your feelings when the Moon is in the 12th house. This can be a time of intense
emotions, but commonly they lack a clear avenue for expression. For one reason
or another, you find it difficult to reveal what you are feeling or sensing intuitively.
Even when you do make a revelation, you suspect you are misunderstood or ignored.
Others may seem distant or detached, leaving you to cope alone with pressing emotional
issues; or you might not have someone immediately available who truly understands
what you are feeling. The Moon in the 12th house is common in the charts of those
who have recently changed their environment and entered a new situation where
they have not yet had the opportunity to foster strong emotional connections to
the people around them. The perception of emotional loneliness may or may not
be accurate; you could simply be more reluctant to disclose your emotions though
others are willing to listen.
But there are certain situations
associated with the Moon in the 12th house which typically warrant emotional restraint.
If you are involved in a clandestine affair, the person you are seeing may not
want to get involved emotionally. If you are dealing with the sick, disabled or
dying, you might hide your feelings so as not to convey the full extent of their
injury or illness. If you think that someone has purposefully tried to hurt you,
you would not want him or her to see if they have succeeded. Consequently, this
can be a time when you keep emotional secrets because of the anticipated reaction
to their revelation.
The reasons for emotional restraint
are very important. You must ascertain whether or not your situation truly prohibits
emotional expression or if your own fears are limiting their expression. Even
if your present relationships are restrictive, this does not mean that you cannot
or should not find others to confide in. You can cultivate new friendships that
allow a greater opportunity for expression. Learning to express your feelings
quietly to those with whom you are most closely involved will be one of the tasks
for this year.
You may be socially withdrawn
and retiring, preferring to be left alone, withdrawing from the public eye. You
might enjoy quiet moments at home with your family, friends or loved ones instead
of social evenings out. You need extra time, and perhaps privacy, for your own
interests. If you are normally an outgoing, active person, this may seem like
a time of seclusion. If you are romantically involved with someone, you will want
to be alone, or may have to be alone. The individual you are involved with might
not want to be seen in public.
The Moon in the 12th house indicates
that the emotional nature is more sensitive to those in need. This can be a year
in which a lot of time is spent helping, nurturing or caring for others, especially
if there is someone close to you who has a health problem. This Moon placement
can suggest that someone close to you, and possibly a family member, is sick or
requires hospitalization. If no one in your family is ill, you will still care
for someone who is in need. You can be a Good Samaritan who willingly gives time
and energy to assist others. The danger with this placement is the tendency to
get involved with those who refuse to help themselves, e.g., the alcoholic, drug
user, unhappily married person, or counseling candidate. You, yourself, could
play victim. If this is the case, seek professional guidance in these matters.
Moon
Aspects Pluto
The Moon in aspect to Pluto implies
an emotional make-up which is complicated by unconscious psychological influences.
Emotions may be tainted or seasoned by events or complexes from the past, and
you could be reliving a former happening in an immediate situation. Feelings seem
more volatile, intense or even overwhelming. Reasoning can be based on emotional
factors and simply defy logic.
Relationships are likely to be
affected and psychological influences will distort communications. This may be
a time when you are in close contact with someone who is not always rational and
you must deal with issues in an insightful way. In extreme cases, the other person
needs counseling. This is a good time to become more aware of manipulations and
psychological games. You may merely perceive these influences or you may be directly
involved, playing either manipulator or manipulated.
Moon-Pluto contacts, at their
worst, imply emotional power struggles for control. You may think you are struggling
with another person, but really, you are only struggling with yourself. For example,
suppose you are a woman of limited means married to a wealthy man who is very
tight with his money. Since you resent your husband's power over your economic
situation, you might decide to withhold sexual relations. You have now gained
some power over your husband's life and the two of you have established a power
struggle which complicates your relationship. Although you have succeeded in controlling
your husband's behavior to some extent, you have not gained any power over your
own existence. Your situation has not improved much and you are still without
financial recourse. There are more positive ways to handle this situation. You
and your husband could decide to seek marriage counseling to discover why you
need this impediment to emotional intimacy. You could enter therapy yourself to
analyze why you choose to remain with such a stingy person. Or you could get a
job, earn your own money, and totally frustrate your husband's attempts to control
you.
Emotional blackmail and manipulation
only work if you allow another person to have control over some portion of your
life. As soon as you begin to control yourself and take responsibility for your
own well-being, manipulators lose all power.
Not all Moon-Pluto contacts involve
difficult circumstances. Writers, counselors, psychology students or those whose
work depends on their ability to understand human nature tend to have Moon-Pluto
contacts in their solar returns during important years. It is the awareness of
the psychological and emotional influences which is significant and not the struggle
itself. Knowledge brings power. Use this time to become aware of how unconscious
drives affect your life. A very pleasant reason for being so emotional is an involvement
in a new and exciting romantic relationship. All relationships, even those which
are established, are subject to change and new insight. Domestic situations are
also in the process of changing. Moving or planning to move is possible.
Moon
Aspects Neptune
Moon in aspect to Neptune can
show increased sensitivity to life's subtleties. While Pluto-Moon contacts show
a greater insight into psychological influences, manipulative games, and a need
for self-control, Neptune-Moon contacts indicate a greater sensitivity to feelings
and needs that are not expressed openly yet bind us all. There are both positive
and negative manifestations suggested by Neptune aspects to the Moon.
Negatively, you can be misinformed
or even lied to, especially if someone is actively trying to deceive you. However,
it is more likely that you will deceive yourself when there is someone important
in your life whom you do not truly want to understand. This other person may be
a family member or someone you are emotionally involved with. Neptune's house
position will give you a clue. If someone's actions mystify you, making you feel
the relationship is insecure, it's very likely that you do not have a realistic
perception of this person, and possibly do not want to know the truth. The definitive
truth might be more threatening than the mystery, so you allow the situation to
remain clouded and do not challenge misconceptions. Since much is left unsaid
and assumed, you try to fill in the gaps with your expectations rather than realistic
assessments. Disillusionment is always built on dreams rather than the truth.
You may not see things as they really are, but only as you hope they would be.
This continuing lack of accurate information leads to further confusion and fantasy,
and is compounded by emotional estrangement. You, yourself, may not be in touch
with what you really feel. Anxiety and excessive worry can be signals that your
perceptions are not an accurate reflection of reality. It is perhaps fair to say
that intuitive insights were never meant to augment expectations. This may represent
a misuse of this newfound sensitivity.
Moon-Neptune aspects are meant
to symbolize intuitive insights, spiritual ideals, and one's greater sensitivity
to the commonalities we share. We all suffer from human frailty; Neptune symbolizes
our ability to identify with others, and see their failings as well as our own.
True understanding supersedes any judgmental attitudes and paves the way for a
meaningful exchange. Idealism and putting others on a pedestal diminish realistic
achievements which might have been accomplished in spite of human weakness. Idealism
and unrealistic expectations are defenses used to avoid facing frailties and humanness
we do not wish to see.
Positively, Moon-Neptune aspects
imply connections; connections to each other and to the Universe as a whole. We
can foster and improve these connections by understanding, accepting, and helping
each other to progress as a whole toward a better existence. This is a good time
to accept people as they really are, weaknesses and all. You will probably be
involved in situations which give you the opportunity to increase your understanding
or insight into others. As long as you do not make demands or have unrealistic
expectations, you should be able to retain honest emotional contacts with those
around you.
You may actually care for someone
who is ill or disabled, or you could simply care for another person more than
you care for yourself and your own welfare. Moon-Neptune aspects are a sign of
self-sacrifice. It is common to see this aspect in the charts of new mothers.
The demands of caring for an infant involve a certain amount of self-sacrifice.
If you work full-time to put your spouse through school, you might also have this
aspect.
Self-sacrifice does not necessarily
mean martyrdom. Moon-Neptune aspects in the solar return indicate that you are
able to help others because you truly understand their situation. You are also
able to handle emotional uncertainty. You accept relationships which are not clearly
defined, and you are able to give without a guarantee of return. Going with the
flow means accepting insecurity as a natural by-product of your situation. With
Moon-Neptune aspects in your solar return chart, you need to be able to function
during times of uncertainty and handle the insecurities that go with them. You
need to develop trust.
Moon
Aspects Venus
The Moon in aspect to Venus suggests
that emotional security and domestic issues are tied to financial considerations.
Your monetary situation can be affected either positively or negatively. If you
are planning on pursuing an emotionally fulfilling goal, you will have to consider
your financial situation before making any changes. Whether or not your goal is
feasible at this time depends on how much money you have set aside. You might
have to compromise your present income and take a pay cut to enter a more rewarding
field. Ultimately, your salary will increase if you are successful in your new
endeavors. Financial stability is also affected by domestic conditions. Moving,
pregnancy, and birth are common events that affect the amount of money earned
and spent. Occasionally this aspect can show a time when you are financially dependent
on others for support for one of the reasons mentioned above.
MERCURY IN THE SOLAR RETURN CHART
Solar
Return Mercury in 7th house:
A 7th house Mercury in the solar
return chart can signal the importance of communication with others during the
coming year. You may spend a lot of time discussing, explaining, negotiating,
and even arguing with others, especially if you have a major project or issue
that needs to be handled. Matters under discussion will not be finalized easily.
Projects may require much communication among all those involved before completion;
disputes may require lengthy negotiations before agreement can be reached.
On a personal level, communication
within couples will be important. This is a good time to share thoughts and get
in touch with one another. You may want to attend a marriage encounter. If you
are having marital difficulties, see a marriage counselor and open up the lines
of communication. Clarification and negotiation may be needed to improve or restore
your relationship, especially if you are aware of contradictions and discrepancies.
Professionally, you may negotiate and communicate directly with others or hire
the services of a professional to act as a go-between. Mercury in the 7th house
can be indicative of another person with a great deal of knowledge or expertise.
This is a good time to seek the advice and professional assistance of someone
who is viewed as an authority in your particular field of interest or problem
area. It may be in your best interest to let this expert handle certain business
matters for you, but it is still important that you oversee proceedings and discuss
decisions being made.
Both personal and professional
relationships may be valued for the information and intellectual stimulation they
provide. You will be attracted to people who are bright and full of ideas. The
mental interchange fostered can lead to great creativity and insight through combined
efforts. These results may far exceed the intellectual abilities of the individuals
working alone. This is a good time to share ideas with others or to join a discussion
group for the purpose of intellectual growth.
The danger associated with Mercury
in the 7th house is a tendency to let others dominate your thoughts with their
own opinions and comments. Do not personally accept truisms without assessing
their validity or practicality. Since you are very open to advice from others,
you may lack conviction in your own mental competence. You may grow dependent
on the decision-making abilities of others. Mercury in the 7th house can indicate
that you are lied to during the year. There is no guarantee that the information
you receive is accurate or helpful. Therefore, it is essential that you evaluate
information and advice as you receive it. This is an excellent time to gather
information from others, but it is still your responsibility to evaluate the information
received and make your own decisions.
Mercury
Aspects Pluto
Pluto aspecting Mercury in the
solar return chart may indicate that your conscious mind is very aware of unconscious
material and psychological complexes. This awareness may originate from naturally
occurring insights into human behavior or educational pursuits. You are better
able to perceive what is unspoken or hidden. Motivations will be clearer to you
even when they are not stated. Manipulations and psychological games will also
be more obvious. Most likely this awareness will not be one-sided. You will be
as aware of your own unconscious nature as you are of psychological complexes
in others. Resurfacing unconscious material can spill over into everyday
consciousness and distorting perceptions and thinking patterns.
If you are involved in repetitious
verbal battles over ideology, prejudice, or intolerance, realize that these confrontations
are related to your own psychological tendencies. They are not the sole product
of other minds. Being very aware of these psychological forces can be stressful,
especially if you know more than you are capable of handling. This is an excellent
time for counseling, should you feel the need. The implication here is that knowledge
is power, and specifically in this case, it is knowledge about the unconscious
mind which conveys power to those who are aware of it and able to gain insights
from it. This information is as valuable as intellectual facts gained from school.
The more you understand about the unconscious, the more you are able to control
your own impulses or resist the manipulative behavior of others. Although initially
this increased psychological awareness may be stressful in itself, the understanding
and control you achieve in the end can actually lead to stress reduction.
Mercury
Aspects Saturn
Saturn aspecting Mercury suggests
a more serious and structured perception of reality. Life is organized in such
a way that decisions and changes have serious consequences. Choices may be studied
in depth before decisions are made. For some, there will be no good and clear
choice. Dilemma situations can plague the Mercury-Saturn combination. It is likely
that at least one major decision will be made during the year. Sometimes this
decision is made under stress and usually it involves great responsibility. For
these reasons, the individual tends to be conservative. He or she is looking for
changes that produce greater stability, not chaos.
Structured learning is associated
with Saturn-Mercury aspects and some individuals will seek a formal education
while others will rely on reading and personal investigation. Thought processes
are directed toward organizing information into structures that are more understandable,
practical, and realistic. All forms of organized communication are emphasized,
including writing and teaching. Occasionally a feeling of stupidity prompts the
need to study a topic in greater depth. This is a good time to work on the completion
of a major project. You have the ability to channel mental energy into constructive
pursuits, even to the point of forcing yourself to finish a difficult and boring
task.
For a limited few, normal pessimism
can grow into depression. Saturn represents the perception of reality. For those
who have built their lives around fantasy, this perception may be too stark or
too structured. They may not want to see life as it really is, or they may not
know ways to change it. The inability to seek alternative solutions to problems
is the origin of much of the stress associated with Saturn-Mercury combinations.
The need for restructuring the mental perspective is evident. Keep after problems
until they are solved. Producing tangible results is very rewarding.
Mercury
Aspects Jupiter
While Saturn-Mercury aspects are
associated with pessimism, Jupiter, on the other hand, can imply optimism, and
confidence. You may look forward to the future with great enthusiasm. But what
you believe to be possible may differ from your actual experience. Optimism can
lead to miscalculations and poor decisions if you overestimate your chances for
success or underestimate the amount of time you will require to complete a task.
Overscheduling is directly related to this inability to foresee possible future
difficulties. You might assume that tasks are quite simple, when in fact they
are very difficult. You may not be able to honor deadlines and promises you have
made if they are unrealistic. The tendency is to overwhelm yourself with too many
tasks or projects, too many details to remember. Stress results from these miscalculations.
For some, stress may also result
from a lack of congruity between more philosophical beliefs (ruled by Jupiter)
and daily experience (ruled by Mercury). You might find it difficult to believe
what you see and hear. Situations you are involved in can directly conflict with
long-held philosophical, ethical, and religious beliefs. You may not now practice
what you once preached. Very narrow minds will steadfastly hold on to basic beliefs
which are contradicted by personal experience. These individuals will be unable
to make the philosophical adjustments necessary to accommodate new information.
Do not allow intolerance and hypocrisy to limit your possibilities. This is a
good time to expand your mind. Return to school, join a discussion group or study
on your own.
Mercury
Aspects Mars
Mars-Mercury aspects suggest an
energetic thought process. This can be a time of great mental energy and an active
search for knowledge. Your mind should be quick and alert, though not necessarily
highly retentive. Learning can be very exciting and self-perpetuating even if
you study alone.
What is great for the learning
process may not be so advantageous when making decisions. The speed normally associated
with Mars may indicate that you are impulsive and quick to jump to conclusions.
You may not take the time necessary for careful consideration or thorough research.
Instead, you may choose to handle situations with gut-level reactions rather than
considered responses.
Mars-Mercury combinations imply
assertive ability, but at their worst, these aspects can suggest aggressiveness
and great anger. Ongoing conflicts and daily confrontations may occur with very
negative manifestations. Those with strong tempers may have trouble controlling
their anger. In the heat of the moment, they will say things without thinking
about the consequences.
Old unconscious anger and resentment
may fuel present conflicts. You may not be fighting for what you believe is right
in this situation; instead you fight because you have been wronged in the past.
Focusing on angry thoughts and acting out conflicts can be a terrible waste of
a good mind. Mars-Mercury aspects show that thoughts can be put into action. Get
motivated. Use this time to accomplish many things. Let your experiences teach
you along the way.
Mercury's relationships to the
other planets in the solar return chart indicates how information is gathered,
assimilated and integrated into attitudes that persist for most of the year. How
easily this is accomplished, and in what manner, is suggested by the aspects.
What you are actually thinking about is indicated by Mercury's house placement.
The important thing to remember about Mercury's placement is that it is indicative
of a mental exercise only. Alone in a house, Mercury can show mental preoccupation
without psychological pain or physical consequences. It suggests the ability to
make decisions only, and may not be a clear indication of action in any particular
area.
VENUS IN THE SOLAR RETURN CHART
Solar
Return Venus in 6th house:
You would think that Venus in
the 6th house would be a sign of good health, and often this is true. It is possible
to experience beneficial changes in wellness, diet, and exercise. Healthy individuals
can make nutritional changes or establish exercise routines to maximize their
energy and physical condition. If you have been ill, Venus may indicate a return
to good health, or at least an improvement in your present condition. However,
instead of an improvement, Venus can be associated with a tendency towards overindulgence
and a susceptibility to its related diseases. The most common problems include,
but are not limited to, weight gain, alcoholism, and skin problems. Women can
have problems with the female organs. Perhaps the best strategy to use during
the year is to practice those health routines which truly make you feel healthy.
The 6th house is also the house
of work, and Venus placed here emphasizes the importance of good working relationships
and a pleasant work environment. One relationship in particular might be especially
important, and you may be romantically involved with a co-worker. All employees
will want to have cordial relations with their office mates, while managers will
seek to find pleasant ways to motivate their staffs.
Regardless of your position, you
can benefit from the use of negotiation techniques, tact, and diplomacy in office
situations. Your physical work environment is as important as the emotional climate.
Your productivity can be increased by beneficial changes in your daily routine.
New machinery, such as a computer, may be brought in to facilitate your job; scheduling
may be altered to fit your personal needs; nonsmokers may be moved to a smoke-free
office; you may be given a raise; or your work could be noticed and appreciated.
If Venus is heavily aspected, there will be both positive and negative qualities
to your job. Issues will be more complicated, as illustrated by the emphasis in
the solar return chart.
Venus
Aspects Pluto
Pluto-Venus contacts show intense
emotional involvements and complicated financial situations. New relationships
can be especially compelling, and like the moth to the flame, you are drawn to
particular individuals without understanding why. Unconscious forces play a major
role in this type of relationship. Eventually you may discover that you have met
the perfect mate, but in the beginning, the perceived loss of control and diminished
rationality is disconcerting. Regardless of what you think or plan, you end up
reacting to situations in a spontaneous and revealing manner. Your usual psychological
defenses don't seem to work, while all your unconscious complexes are laid bare
for the world to see; consequently, a persistent sense of vulnerability becomes
coupled with your growing need for intimacy.
In both new and old relationships,
Pluto-Venus aspects can indicate considerable emotional growth, but not without
a good understanding of the unconscious urges and psychological games that are
impediments to intimacy. Awareness of these intimacy barriers is crucial to the
Plutonian process, while learning to deal effectively with these influences affects
the success of the relationship. Obviously, this is a good time for counseling
of any kind.
Situational barriers include involvement
with married, gay or bisexual partners, those living in a different locality,
or those who realistically cannot be fully present or involved for one reason
or another. These factors represent preexisting impediments to intimacy that were
probably known or suspected before the relationship even began.
Psychological impediments to intimacy
are those unconscious complexes which distort reality and destroy trust. These
include, but are not limited to, possessiveness, obsessive thinking, sexual preferences,
compulsive behaviors and controlling attitudes. Potential or existing partners
can exhibit a new or troubling flaw (which may or may not be serious). For example,
a very extravagant young lady was totally in love with her boyfriend, but troubled
by his lack of wealth. She wanted him to meet her material expectations by earning
more money; consequently, she sought to motivate (control and manipulate) his
behavior.
Power can be an issue in both
intimate and casual relationships. Individuals who learn to trust, compromise,
and share power see their relationships deepen and strengthen. Accommodating the
emotional needs of others breeds increased understanding. Those who are unable
to reach compromises become locked in power struggles, and feel powerless to control
their own destiny. They view their fates as dependent on the whims of others and
resort to controlling behaviors as the only solution. Within this struggle, manipulative
techniques are the main weapons; sex and money become the main issues.
Financially, Pluto-Venus aspects
indicate strong financial changes or complex monetary arrangements. Salary changes
are common and may be the result of a career move, relocation, leave without pay,
cutback in hours, or retirement. Ambition can cause your salary to rise dramatically,
especially if your earnings are based on commissions or profit-sharing. Those
who are self-employed experience fluctuations in earnings. Relationship problems
may directly affect your ability to concentrate and work, or your financial status
may depend on the resources of others. Struggles over money are not uncommon.
A college-bound student sought to manipulate her grandfather into paying for her
education, while a married couple traded money for sex.
The emphasis here is on personal
power in relationships and power over your own financial situation. By gaining
insight into your behavior and the behavior of others, you can master both areas
of concern.
MARS IN THE SOLAR RETURN CHART
Solar
Return Mars in 7th house:
This is a time to be energized
by another person who can get you to do something you would not or could not do
alone. In its most positive manifestation, collaboration with another carries
you towards the initiation and completion of a project or joint endeavor. If the
two of you can agree on mutual goals, you both can make great strides together.
Your partner's enthusiasm and drive become the primary motivating force. Most
likely, it is the other person's character which provides the spark of inspiration
and the encouragement necessary to begin the task, but it is the interactive qualities
of the relationship which keep each of you at a high energy level, working towards
completion.
Hopefully, you will be dealing
with someone who has your best interests at heart. The problem associated with
this placement is that you can be led down the wrong path if you do not choose
your friends and partners carefully. If you are connected to individuals who are
bad for you, their effect will be negative. For example, if you wish to start
a food cooperative and your spouse feels you are too inept to succeed, his or
her negative influence will hurt your chances for success. But if he or she is
totally supportive, and in fact, leads the way, your chances are greatly improved.
A lot depends on the partner's attitude. Since you are so susceptible to the influences
of others, it is important to assess who the others are. Contacts can range from
the most positive to the most detrimental, from successful achievement to damaging
encounters. In the worst manifestation, involvement in a crime is possible. It
is important to identify those relationships which are wrong for you and counteract
their influence. Cultivate those more positive involvements which enhance your
psychological health and soul qualities.
There is the possibility that
you will be in a relationship which involves conflict. You may be angry with someone
you see daily or this other person may be angry with you; anger in both directions
is possible. It seems that every time you try to express your feelings to this
other person, the two of you become involved in an argument. If this is your present
situation, you could be involved in an ongoing conflict that continues throughout
most of the year and colors your perceptions and attitudes.
Eventually, your frustration can
spill over into other areas of your life and affect other relationships as well
if you do not understand and contain the negative impact the conflict is having
on your life. Disagreements may be poorly defined or specific, but generally involve
a daily ongoing process. For example, a young man was to have inherited his grandfather's
watch, but unfortunately, just before the grandfather died, another relative had
him change his will and the watch went to an uncle instead. It just so happened
that the young man worked with the uncle daily in a family-run business. The uncle
spent much time talking about his good fortune. The young man constantly felt
angry and tense at work because of the uncle's presence and actions.
The conflict may only involve
a general dislike for a person you see on a regular basis, or it can be more.
Interactions range from mild irritation to legal battles, personal vendettas,
both sexual, and nonsexual harassment, and aggression of any kind. More than likely,
another is an aggressor if you allow yourself to be the victim. Don't lose sight
of your self-esteem and need for self-expression. Be aware of your rights in any
given situation. Someone may be telling you what to do, what to wear and who to
be. You need to learn to practice assertiveness this year and it could be necessary
to learn to protect or defend yourself. In very difficult situations, you need
to decide whether you will fight or retreat. Some situations can be ignored, or
controlled; others require a more definitive response.
Learning to cope with angry people
and angry situations may be part of the lesson associated with Mars in the 7th
house of the solar return chart. Now is the time to deal with unresolved issues
even if they have lain dormant for many years. Time is running out and you must
act now. Learn to handle the curt responses and hurtful remarks and go for the
heart of the conflict. Do not get sidetracked. Force the issues into the open
so they can be discussed and understood from all sides. As long as anger remains
denied or insidious, problems cannot be resolved. If resolutions are totally unattainable,
learn to shield yourself from the barbs or retreat to more beneficial situations.
Do not stay in situations which are detrimental or counteract positive growth
and insight.
Mars is also the planet of competitiveness.
Here in the 7th house, it shows that the spirit of competition spurs you to action.
You will be motivated to work harder if you are competing with peers or even enemies.
The "I'll show you" attitude can work in your favor. You are very sensitive to
criticism from others this year, and anticipation of future criticism, either
real or imagined, can motivate you to work harder now and get more done.
Mars
Aspects Saturn
Mars-Saturn aspects imply a need
for well-planned activity which is strongly based on a realistic assessment of
the situation. If you are involved in a major project, personality characteristics
such as discipline, perseverance, and organizational ability may be needed for
the hard work ahead. This is a good time to work toward completing long-term goals,
especially if you appreciate the amount of effort that is involved. You are able
to accomplish according to your strengths and acquired skills. Future plans are
a direct extension of past events, issues, and experience. Nothing is given and
everything must be earned.
As you strive to succeed in any
endeavor, you have to maintain an awareness of societal structures, norms, and
institutions. Certain requirements will be expected of you as a member of society.
For instance, if you wish to borrow money to purchase your first home, you must
deal with a bank or mortgage company and meet their requirements for loan customers.
This is a good time to push carefully for success, but it is also a good time
to cut back on activities if a realistic reassessment of your feelings and life
situation tells you to do so. For instance, if you are a young mother wishing
to quit work because you have small children, budgeting finances might be a must.
Careful planning can make things possible.
Saturn rules reality and practicality.
It is not enough to be organized; your plans cannot be implemented if they are
unrealistic or impractical. Frustrations are common with this combination and
seem to arise from the inability to understand the options and problems. Restrictions
and time delays are common in situations where planning is inadequate and expectations
unrealistic. Mars by its house placement indicates the action you wish to take
(or the anger you feel when thwarted) and Saturn by its house placement indicates
where the restrictions are most likely to occur.
Limitations may be built into
the situation or personified by a difficult individual. For example, a young man
with Saturn in the 4th house bought an older home in need of extensive renovation.
Mars was in the 1st house in the solar return and his natural tendency was to
go quickly ahead without carefully investigating and planning how to proceed.
He soon discovered that problems required more consideration than merely going
at it with a saw and hammer. He was able to save time, in the long run, by researching
the problem and detailing his plans. Most people would realize that you cannot
ad-lib major renovations. When Mars aspects Saturn in your solar return chart,
you may have to work with time delays and restraints. In the most negative situations,
you could feel like your life is on hold for much of the year. Actions are thwarted
by others, if not by your own lack of organization or unrealistic expectations.
Freedom of action can also be
limited if liberties have been taken in the past. If you have overspent your budget
and have now incurred serious debt, your finances will be restricted during the
coming year. You, yourself, may decide to limit your expenses or you may have
no other choice but to cut down. If actions are not planned well now or in the
past, restrictions, delays, and frustrations are a possibility. Those who are
able to work within structures will be highly productive.
Mars
Aspects Jupiter
Actions which directly support
or contradict belief systems are associated with Mars-Jupiter aspects in the solar
return chart. Personal ethics and morals may be transgressed or respected, depending
on the practicality of the belief, the individual's personality traits, and the
amount of conflict and stress experienced. This is a time when you are acutely
aware of the role beliefs play in controlling or directing behavior. Actions are
commonly categorized as right or wrong, while specific relationships are believed
to be beneficial and supportive, or detrimental and thwarting.
The danger with this combination
is that you can behave in a manner which is ultimately not to your benefit, compromising
your belief system through hypocritical actions. Compounding this problem is the
tendency to overschedule activities while in the midst of a dilemma. You must
manage your time in the most effective manner and still make choices which reflect
your beliefs and priorities. Long-term goals must be weighed against short-term
advantages. The exact interpretation of these issues relates to the positions
of Mars and Jupiter in the solar return chart. The action desired or taken is
shown by the house placement of Mars and the belief system, benefit or area of
heavy activity is implied by the house placement of Jupiter. The aspect between
the two signals the relationship existing between the dual messages and whether
or not there is a perceived conflict.
For example, one woman realized
she could move ahead in business by having a personal relationship with her boss.
Mars, the action planet, was in the 8th house of the solar return chart in good
aspect to Jupiter in the 10th house of career where she hoped to benefit. She
did not perceive the possibility of any long-term problems when initiating the
relationship; she saw an opportunity for advancement. Another woman with the same
10th house Jupiter placement had too much of a good thing. Her Jupiter was in
difficult aspect to Mars in the 12th house. She was overwhelmed with new business
and found it difficult to find time to work on a long-term project requiring independent
research. This woman felt pulled between her immediate success and future goals.
She needed to set priorities. Each of these women faced business issues which
might be beneficial or detrimental, and each made choices accordingly. The task
of the Mars-Jupiter aspect is to resolve ethical, moral or philosophical dilemmas,
but to do this you must discriminate between what is an impractical belief, given
your behavior, and what is a hypocritical action, given your beliefs. Furthermore,
you must prioritize your activities and live within the time restraints you are
given.
JUPITER IN THE SOLAR RETURN CHART
Solar
Return Jupiter in 7th house:
The best phrase to describe Jupiter
in the 7th house is, "Ask and you shall receive." Others naturally come to your
aid, giving more assistance and support than you expected or even thought you
needed. If you are in a difficult situation, others readily offer to help. This
can occur without asking, but the possibilities become even stronger if you not
only recognize and foster the help available to you, but also ask specifically
for what you need. Somebody may be in the perfect position to actualize your goals,
and partnerships of this nature enable you to accomplish together what you would
not have attempted alone. Help may be either tangible or intangible. Under the
best possible circumstances, you benefit directly or indirectly from others in
more ways than one. For example, if you are married, you benefit through your
spouse since what he or she receives trickles down to you.
Individuals offer their insight
into your problems or situation, and you progress through what another knows or
has learned. The objective view helps you to see and interpret life more clearly.
Usually the message is encouraging. Exchanging knowledge is important with this
placement, but this is not all that is exchanged.
Relationships can improve; good
marriages become better. If you have had a problem relating in the past, this
interpretation is particularly apparent. Difficult marital problems tend to be
resolved, especially if professional help is sought (individual or marital counseling).
Under therapeutic conditions, those you are involved with become more apt to listen
to your complaints and make concessions. Perhaps you are also more insightful
and better able to explain your position. Great strides can be made because something
suddenly clicks in your consciousness, adjusting your pattern for intimacy. Regardless
of your marital situation, good relationships with a variety of people in a variety
of situations could exist. If you are able to create a climate of compatibility
and harmony, your success in any endeavor during the year can be augmented by
cooperation with others. If you are unable to work with others, you will lose
out on this experience of mutual gain.
Sometimes personal benefits are
not realized because of the overwhelming emphasis on the partner's needs to the
exclusion of your own. In negative situations, personal needs are not only dwarfed,
but drowned out completely by the interests of another. Relationships can be so
excessive that one goes overboard in an attempt to please. Even what initially
appears to be a benefit can negate your self-interest and ultimately fulfill your
partner's requirements only. Within this context, benefits cannot be considered
all good. For example, if your spouse is offered a position overseas, you may
be thrilled about the possibility of living in a foreign country, but you may
be forced to give up a lot in order to go. You need to assess the effect leaving
has on your long-term goals. You may be able to set aside your personal needs
for one or two years time in order to benefit from a new experience coming to
you directly through the spouse. But instead, it may be difficult, if not impossible,
for you to leave at this time.
Any opportunity can be a mixed
blessing, and the lines of stress might be denoted in the solar return chart by
the aspects to Jupiter in the 7th house. The balance is very delicate. You may
benefit greatly or feel overwhelmed by circumstances that are not your own or
are inconsistent with your needs for fulfillment. One must control the swing of
the pendulum. In the worst-case scenario, you will not be aware your own needs
are being overrun. It is at this time that someone will step forward and make
an observation that will change your perspective, if you are willing to listen.
SATURN IN THE SOLAR RETURN CHART
Solar
Return Saturn in 5th house:
Saturn in the 5th house of the
solar return indicates that normal self-expression is affected by present circumstances.
For one reason or another, you feel very unsure of yourself and find it difficult
to express who you are without fear of criticism from others. Most likely, your
social milieu has changed. You may feel like a fish out of water and you no longer
feel relaxed and comfortable with yourself. This is especially true if you suspect
that you are in an unfriendly environment and you are consciously trying to be
inoffensive to those around you.
For example, a psychic who went
to graduate school found that another psychic had attended the same school before
him. The first psychic had verbally threatened various professors and alienated
them to such an extent that the second student had to deal with the stigma of
being a psychic. It was to his advantage to be very inoffensive and no threatening
until he was able to establish his own personality as separate and distinct from
his predecessor's. He experienced a period of self-imposed personality limitation
while he worked toward greater definition of who he was. When he succeeded he
was able to show practical applications for his skills.
Another example of this uneasiness
with self is the experience of an older woman dating a much younger man. She did
not really fit in with his friends and he could not really relate to hers. The
transition from one environment to another may involve some inhibition. The natural
flow associated with self-expression seems more controlled and consciously directed.
There will be situations where caution is warranted and even advantageous. The
ability to "fit in" where you would not normally go can be beneficial to your
own growth and to those you meet.
The need for greater discipline
when working creatively is commonly seen with this Saturn placement. During the
year, even the creative process itself will be subject to greater control. The
natural flow needs to be channeled in a more organized and productive manner,
while the final creation needs greater refinement. Some examples of these changes
might include working within a scheduled time frame or having deadlines to meet.
You may have a particular piece which is popular and can be reproduced for the
mass market. You probably should review the creative process and make changes
according to your future needs and ambitions.
During the year, you are likely
to ask for constructive criticism of your work in the hopes of getting a clearer
definition of what you are trying to get across. You may find that what you create
is not exactly consistent with your intention. If this is true, the creative process
will now be more labored and tedious as you work to refine your creation. You
become less involved with Venusian creativity since you are now more involved
with Saturnian perfectionism. Major pieces of work and long-term difficult projects
are also implied by Saturn in the 5th house.
In all of these instances, it
can initially become more difficult to express yourself creatively. Blockages
can occur, but the goal in the end is a better product which is a more accurate
reflection of what you were trying to get across. You are willing to make the
extra effort necessary to perfect the creative process and, ultimately, your creation.
Those who are unable to make this kind of commitment and who lack the perseverance
necessary will remain blocked throughout most of the year.
Self-criticism can be at an all-time
high during this period while self-confidence may be shaken. These personality
tendencies directly relate to the refinement process and the desire to handle
very different or difficult situations. Moving closer to perfection means first
seeing what is less than perfect. Do not let criticism, whether yours or someone
else's, discourage you. You should actually welcome constructive criticism since
it will help you see what must be done. You must go beyond your disappointment.
The quality required for future tasks is much higher than that required in the
past. You need to be more organized, disciplined, consistent and practical in
the future. Sloppy habits, laziness, inconsistency and hypocrisy can limit your
success and weaken your self-confidence, both this year and in years to come.
Relationships, especially love
affairs (but generally not including marital relationships), can be more difficult
with Saturn in the 5th house. Saturn is consistent with limitations of one form
or another. These limitations may be specific to this particular relationship
or they may be residual fears from a previous involvement. Common specific limitations
include long-distance relationships, May-December romances, extramarital affairs,
or relationships that involve a great deal of separation at least for the present
year. You or your loved one may not have the available time necessary to carry
on a wild romance. Practicality may be important.
The very worst manifestation is
that you will be denied the relationship you want. This is most likely to be true
if you are presently involved with a person who has previous commitments. Sometimes
the relationship itself lacks affection and true caring. With very negative manifestations,
Saturn may indicate sado-masochistic attractions or relationships that involve
more pain than love.
If you have children, they may
require closer supervision during the coming year. More of your time and energy
can be taken up by their demands, and some individuals will find this frustrating
and restricting. Situations will require you to be more actively involved with
your children on a daily basis. New parents tend to have this placement (or a
similar strong Saturn placement) because of the time and energy needed to care
for an infant. The most common issues associated with school-aged children are
either academic or behavioral goals or problems. For one reason or another, children
may not be able to cope with everyday circumstances on their own and now need
your guidance and support. This is especially true for children going through
major life stages (infancy, terrible twos, puberty) or children trying to adjust
to major life changes (relocation, new school, parents' separation or divorce,
birth of a sibling). Increased discipline may or may not be appropriate, depending
on the circumstances. Increased support and guidance is always appropriate. If
your children are now adults, it is still possible for them to be involved in
life situations that concern you or require assistance.
URANUS IN THE SOLAR RETURN CHART
Solar
Return Uranus in 12th house:
Uranus in the 12th house is the
sign of the closet personality. During the year, your thoughts may be wild, but
your outward demeanor remains conservative. Others will be unaware of what is
really going on inside you, and usually something is going on. You have the ability
to hide things. Private matters, internal thoughts or choices will not become
public knowledge. A dichotomy exists between what you truly do or think, and what
others are actually aware of. Distinctions may exist solely on the mental level
or may also manifest into the physical realm. This is a time when you will tend
to take liberties without anyone being aware of what is going on.
Generally, the fear of disapproval
is common with this placement, and for one reason or another, you feel you must
be on your guard. In all likelihood, you are involved in a new situation which
is very different from what is normally expected of you. If you are not free to
express yourself naturally and openly, you will do so secretively. Everything
will tend to stay quiet unless Uranus transits across the solar return Ascendant
during the year. If this occurs, you or someone else may wish the truth to be
known. Difficult situations you might want to keep quiet usually involve sex-related
activities such as initial sexual experiences, homosexual or bisexual preferences,
affairs, birth control practices, or abortions. With this placement, matters of
this nature are more likely to be handled secretively than openly.
Positive manifestations include
the discovery of an unusual talent which you are just becoming aware of and are
not ready to demonstrate. For example, if you find that you have psychic or artistic
ability, you might be afraid to make your talent known before it is further developed.
You choose to remain quiet about what you know or can do until a later date when
you are ready to subject yourself to outside criticism.
Secrecy may lead to anxiety and
nervousness over discovery. Furthermore, already existing negative feelings or
fears will be made worse by the pressure of concealment. Thoughts and actions
are such a break from your normal pattern that they appear to be irrational. Dilemmas
cause you to flip-flop on important issues without understanding why. If you experience
extreme psychological discomfort, see a counselor. Trying to survive in a vacuum
can be frightening. Talking openly with a safe and understanding therapist will
help you to assess objectively your situation and the choices available. On a
positive level, you develop a deep faith in your own individuality, learning to
trust your unique inner qualities which free you from the limitations of conformity.
NEPTUNE IN THE SOLAR RETURN CHART
Solar
Return Neptune in 12th house:
Neptune in the 12th indicates
the possibility of confusion at the unconscious level. In some cases, this confusion
leads to free-floating anxiety. During the year, inconsistencies exist between
what you experience intuitively and what you are told by others. Glaring contradictions
make it difficult to know what to believe. There is a question here of who is
right. Learn to trust your own instincts and Higher Self, while suspending judgment
for the time being. There are subtle forces at work and the object of this placement
is to become more sensitized to less apparent energies. You are aided in this
endeavor by discrepancies between what you are told and what you sense. These
inconsistencies force you to see two separate, yet distinct pieces
of information. If there were no contradiction, you would miss the more subtle
message. Learn to be sensitive to what is left unsaid, yet do not confront others
with your newfound truth. Discretion is needed. Also, do not become a detective
sneaking around searching for confirmation. All will be made known to you. Time
will eventually prove the information right or wrong. In the meantime, you can
allow the two separate pieces of information to exist in your head for most of
the year.
The inner self is not always right,
though the Higher Self is; however, the Higher Self would never be preoccupied
with the discovery of mundane proof. This is a sure sign that you are dealing
with a fear rather than an intuitive insight. Anxiety is born of fear, while insight
leads to enlightenment. Those who are obsessed with mundane truth must realize
that neurosis is also associated with Neptune in the 12th house. Those who refuse
to accept the truth they see, and consistently push for more proof, suffer great
inner tension from suppressed information. Eventually, severe anxiety and even
neurosis can ensue. True insight is used to develop understanding and compassion
for others and is never used as an invasion of privacy. For this reason, the truth
of the matter is not essential, only compassion and understanding are. These you
can foster without all the facts.
Spiritual growth is very important
at this time if you are to handle new information wisely. You need to develop
a sense of trust in the Higher Self and God. It may be that you must subsist on
trust for most of the year without any concrete proof or understanding until the
year's end. The more you believe in yourself and the Higher forces, the easier
this time of uncertainty will be. The most recent spiritual insight should be
sufficient for the time being. Pushing immediately for further enlightenment leads
to confusion and disillusionment. Wait until the time is right. While you are
on the spiritual path, learn the value of not revealing everything you know or
have experienced. Others may not be ready for inner truth and will be threatened
by what you say. Unnecessary confrontations or challenges may ensue.
It is not enough to be materially
successful; fulfillment is also important. Life situations tend to focus on inner
satisfaction rather than immediate material attainment. Trusting in Divine guidance
leads you to fulfilling circumstances. If you have a strong spiritual sense of
what you want to do, trust the Universe to provide you with the means to accomplish
the task. An act of service may be required to get there.
PLUTO IN THE SOLAR RETURN CHART
Pluto
in 9th house (within 3 degree orb of 10th house)
An intense learning period can
occur while Pluto is in the 9th house, and this is regardless of whether or not
you are actually in school. Generally it is not the academic environment which
is most notable, but the obsessive interest in one particular topic, and the philosophical
shift which is caused by the influx of much new information. Like a good book
you cannot put down, your newfound interest may cause you to skip work or neglect
chores. Learning becomes both a time-consuming process and an overwhelming influence.
Your belief system will be strongly affected by what you learn.
During the year, you can take
a home-correspondence course, study on your own, or attend a formal school. Problems
at school are possible and they can range from minor inconveniences to major difficulties.
Those in a structured learning environment may have to cope with classroom disruption,
or curriculum complications. The school building itself could be in the process
of renovation. School policy changes could affect you or your course of study.
Classes you want or need can fill up early, forcing you to take courses in a nonsequential
order. Building renovations, policy changes and scheduling difficulties are usually
minor inconveniences. More difficult problems involve the disruption of your ability
to concentrate and do your best. You may be psychologically affected by circumstances
at school which make it hard for you to study or respond rationally. For example,
you may have very positive or negative feelings toward a particular professor
which inhibit your ability to contribute to classroom discussions. The atmosphere
in the dormitory is probably not conducive to study, and if you are used to more
quiet a period of adjustment will be necessary. Your relationship with your roommate,
boyfriend or girlfriend may break your concentration. If you disagree with school
policy, you could choose to buck the system or become a disciplinary problem.
All of these facts and more can influence your educational experience. For those
who have been in a traditional school or college up until this time, this probably
is the year you leave the academic environment for one reason or another.
If you are a teacher or lecturer,
some of the above might apply. If you disagree with school administration policies,
or if you are in the process of rewriting those policies yourself, your career
might be affected. This is a time when you can be very forceful concerning your
beliefs, and your attitudes probably carry over into the professional arena.
Radical philosophical changes
are likely, especially if your beliefs are directly challenged by someone during
the coming year. Within an academic environment, you will be challenged by what
you are learning. Within a social setting, interactions with people of different
religions, cultures, or ethnic backgrounds will challenge your preconceived ideas
and prejudices. Familiarity with these foreign customs or religious practices
may be especially helpful in furthering your understanding of different life-styles.
But a philosophical confrontation is not essential for you to change. Even everyday
life situations can directly contradict a long-held belief or perspective on life.
One factor consistent with this
placement is that the effect on the belief system tends to be stronger and more
noticeable if you are emotionally involved with the very person or people who
cause this philosophical revision. The impact of an emotional or psychological
connection makes the conversion, attack or insight much more effective. The new
information you are learning can drastically change your beliefs and make you
feel disoriented until you have adjusted your philosophy accordingly. Do not lose
sight of self. Remember to maintain a personal perspective. Beliefs about yourself
are just as likely to be affected as beliefs about others. Opinions you retain
may have to be defended against the attacks of others. Challenges are meant to
force you to review and solidify your position.
At issue here is a philosophy
of life. Belief systems have a controlling influence on our behavior, and many
times they form a basis for operation. To be at your best, you must be clear about
what you believe, and beliefs must be an accurate representation of your reality.
A constant interaction between your experience of the world and your understanding
of that experience leads to a healthy philosophy. Feedback systems and constant
review are important. If what you believe to be true is directly contradicted
by your experience, and you still continue with the same mind-set, this could
be a very difficult time for you. Tightly held misconceptions can eventually cause
psychological abnormalities. Reality is a strict teacher.
Some individuals are more controlled
by their philosophies than served by them. These people are subject to prejudicial
attitudes and intolerance. Their belief systems have no continuing basis in reality
and therefore they must close their minds to any new information or interaction
which is contradictory. These people respond in an overbearing or belligerent
manner because they cannot afford to listen. Fanatical tendencies are possible.
The whole purpose of this Pluto placement is philosophical change brought about
through new insight. Belief systems were meant to be dynamic in the first place,
but dramatic shifts are likely during this year. If you can step back, listen
and observe without preconceptions, much will be learned. Insight and wisdom can
be gained by those who accept the challenge to either defend or revise beliefs,
but the greatest advances are made by those who stop to listen first.
Pluto
within 3 degree orb of 10th house
Pluto in the 10th house is indicative
of a strong career or destiny transition. Important decisions are made during
the year, and these decisions will have a lasting effect. The tendency is to come
to a fork in the road, and your psychological response to the options offered
sets the pattern for future growth.
On a mundane level, most of the
emphasis centers on a career push which may or may not involve a change in profession
or employment. Some individuals change or lose jobs, while others forge ahead
in their present positions, acquiring power and authority through promotion. Generally,
changes are occurring on external and internal levels, so both job and attitudinal
changes are likely. If you own and operate your own company, it is time to reassess
your goals for the future, and the way you do business in the present. Certain
practices or structures can limit your future business needs. You might choose
to expand, streamline or shut down.
Pluto rules births, and deaths,
and complicated processes. Problems must be addressed, and whatever you plan to
initiate, the transition will probably evolve over a year's time. If you are employed
by others, you might wish to change jobs, especially if old professional pursuits
are no longer fulfilling. On the other hand, you can instill new life into your
old job. Introducing new concepts, tasks and philosophies to your manager or co-workers
can lead to a changed job description, or future career possibilities. Ambition
is implied by this placement, and advancement is possible for those who are willing
to work for it, or are able to negotiate the corporate power structure. A compulsive
push for success now will enable you to make career moves which propel you to
a higher professional bracket. Use ambition to hang in there for the long haul
and finish those long-term projects which are crucial to advancement.
Career difficulties are also associated
with Pluto in the 10th house. Sometimes the push for success ends in a power struggle
for advancement or a manipulative conflict for psychological supremacy. Controlling
power is an issue here, and sometimes the emphasis is on a negative exploitation
of position and authority. You can be the victim or the perpetrator; most likely
you play both roles. An obsession with advancement breeds workaholic tendencies
and an unhealthy working environment. Within this climate, power plays begin to
take precedence over promotion as manipulative tactics disrupt normal business.
Just as hard work and healthy ambition push you toward success, psychological
complexes and power struggles can thwart your efforts. Within this arena of struggle,
conflicts with an authority figure are possible, and not just those in the business
world. Government officials, probation officers and sometimes parents fall into
the authoritarian category. If you are in a middle management position, how you
handle authority can be as important as how well you follow directions.
Power issues are not limited to
the work environment, but will arise in all areas of life. The type of power you
are attuned to will be representative of the area of awareness you are working
on. Some will be made aware of physical force, others psychological control, still
others will focus on spiritual power. Each level of insight can correspond to
an awakening. Although the 10th house is the house of career, it is also the house
of destiny, and of those issues and choices which will have a strong effect on
the destiny path.
It is during this year that some
are given a destiny choice. They may continue in their current pattern of growth
and behavior, or they may make a leap in consciousness. There is a fork in the
road and a decision to be made. You will not pass this way again. The opportunity
is now and the only thing standing in the way is fear. Options are so far reaching
that they produce remarkable changes which might force old situations and relationships
to fall away or completely transform. The magnitude of the decision will not escape
you. But the choice is there for those who wish to go on to greater things. The
destiny change is made through the use and awareness of power on one level or
another. A choice of this caliber can be made in the career arena where one learns
to effectively use power in the business world, or the choice can be made in the
personal arena. For some the choice concerns the use of spiritual power. Choices
and the effective use of power affect the pattern of growth for many years to
come.