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Jackson, Michael - Natal Friday August 29 1958, Gary 7h54 Longitude: 87°20'West Latitude: 41°36'North Universal Time (GMT):13h54 Sidereal Time: 6h33m 43s Planetary hour: Moon TROPICAL ZODIAC Sun: VIR. 5°42'49" Moon: PIS. 9°29'24" Mercury: LEO 25°37' R Venus: LEO 16°32' Mars: TAU.21°50' Jupiter: LIB.28°28' Saturn: SAG.19°09' Uranus: LEO 13°29' Neptune: SCO. 2°34' Pluto: VIR. 2°10' Nth Node: LIB.23°01' R Sth Node: ARI.23°01' R Black Moon: ARI. 9°33' (=2nd focus of the Moon's orbit) Chiron: AQU.19°20' R

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Part of Fortune: ARI.10°25' Vertex: ARI.17°42' East Point: LIB. 9°11' Placidus Houses: ASC:LIB. 6°38' 2:SCO. 3°03' 3:S AG. 3°49' IC:CAP. 7°45' 5:AQU.11°21' 6:P IS.11°21' DES:ARI. 6°38' 8:TAU. 3°03' 9:G EM. 3°49' MC:CAN. 7°45' 11:LEO 11°21' 12:V IR.11°21' In this chart... *) Moon is strong because: -opposed Sun -ruler of the hour *) Jupiter is strong because: -in the 1st house -pole of the Heptagram *) Neptune is strong because: -in the 1st house -sextile Sun -trine Moon *) Pluto is strong because: -conjunct Sun -opposed Moon Notice the following groups of planets: *) The cluster Uranus - Venus - Mercury - Pluto - S un in the 11th house. *) The formation Nth Node - Jupiter - Neptune in th e 1st house. Notice the 8 aspect formations: *) Kite Sun - Moon - Neptune - Midheaven *) Kite Moon - Neptune - Pluto - Midheaven *) Kite Mercury - Saturn - Nth Node - Sth Node *) Kite Mercury - Saturn - Sth Node - Chiron *) Kite Venus - Saturn - Sth Node - Chiron *) T Square Mercury - Mars - Chiron *) T Square Venus - Mars - Chiron *) T Square Black Moon - Ascendant - Midheaven List of the 47 major aspects found in this chart: 1) opposition Sun-Moon, orb = 03°47' 2) sextile Sun-Neptune, orb = 03°08' 3) conjunction Sun-Pluto, orb = 03°33' 4) sextile Sun-Midheaven, orb = 02°02' 5) trine Moon-Neptune, orb = 06°55' 6) opposition Moon-Pluto, orb = 07°20' 7) trine Moon-Midheaven, orb = 01°45' 8) conjunction Mercury-Venus, orb = 09°05' 9) square Mercury-Mars, orb = 03°47' 10) sextile Mercury-Jupiter, orb = 02°52' 11) trine Mercury-Saturn, orb = 06°27' 12) conjunction Mercury-Pluto, orb = 06°33' 13) sextile Mercury-Nth Node, orb = 02°36' 14) trine Mercury-Sth Node, orb = 02°36' 15) opposition Mercury-Chiron, orb = 06°16' 16) square Venus-Mars, orb = 05°18' 17) trine Venus-Saturn, orb = 02°37'

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18) conjunction Venus-Uranus, orb = 03°03' 19) trine Venus-Sth Node, orb = 06°29' 20) trine Venus-Black Moon, orb = 06°59' 21) opposition Venus-Chiron, orb = 02°48' 22) trine Venus-Part of Fortune, orb = 06°08' 23) square Mars-Chiron, orb = 02°29' 24) conjunction Jupiter-Neptune, orb = 04°06' 25) sextile Jupiter-Pluto, orb = 03°41' 26) conjunction Jupiter-Nth Node, orb = 05°27' 27) opposition Jupiter-Sth Node, orb = 05°27' 28) trine Saturn-Uranus, orb = 05°40' 29) sextile Saturn-Nth Node, orb = 03°52' 30) trine Saturn-Sth Node, orb = 03°52' 31) sextile Saturn-Chiron, orb = 00°11' 32) trine Uranus-Black Moon, orb = 03°56' 33) opposition Uranus-Chiron, orb = 05°52' 34) trine Uranus-Part of Fortune, orb = 03°04' 35) sextile Neptune-Pluto, orb = 00°25' 36) conjunction Neptune-Nth Node, orb = 09°33' 37) opposition Neptune-Sth Node, orb = 09°33' 38) trine Neptune-Midheaven, orb = 05°10' 39) sextile Pluto-Midheaven, orb = 05°35' 40) trine Nth Node-Chiron, orb = 03°41' 41) sextile Sth Node-Chiron, orb = 03°41' 42) opposition Black Moon-Ascendant, orb = 02°55' 43) square Black Moon-Midheaven, orb = 01°48' 44) conjunction Black Moon-Part of Fortune, orb = 00°52' 45) square Ascendant-Midheaven, orb = 01°07' 46) opposition Ascendant-Part of Fortune, orb = 03 °47' 47) square Midheaven-Part of Fortune, orb = 02°40' =================================================== ========== Canopus Professional Chart Interpretation for Jacks on, Michael =================================================== ========== Born Aug. 29 1958, 7h54 in Gary (Hour of Moon) In this interpretation, we will follow the followin g plan: - introduction - general points - major aspects - planets in houses The house system used is Placidus Copyright (c) 1994, 1996 by Clairvision School Foun dation =================================================== ========== INTRODUCTION =================================================== ========== Character oriented astrology In this chart interpretation, you will notice the t erms 'character' and 'soul forces'. Characters are subpersonalities, that is, various facets of the psyche. In a person, there may be several characters and soul forces which are not yet consciously recognised, but have potential and may only surface with time - or perhaps remain buried in the depths of the psyche. The Clairvision approach sees the astrological char t as a map of a person's characters. You should not be surprised if some of the characters described in the

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interpretation are not apparent. They may have been conspicuous only in one earlier phase of the person's life, or they may not have bl ossomed yet - or perhaps they correspond to deep unconscious material. Because on e of the most exciting sides of astrological interpretation is to reveal hidden sou l forces and potential, the characters described in the interpretation that the person cannot recognise in themselves may actually be the most important. Nothing is fixed An important aspect of the Clairvision approach to astrology is that it considers that nothing is fixed. A chart has many facets, and free will can determine which qualities will be developed, and which avenues of l ife will be trodden. This interpretation is valid both for tropical and sidereal charts As you will notice, this interpretation emphasises planetary aspects the most, and disregards the position of the planets in signs. Th e astrologers of the Clairvision School are in favour of a sidereal system of astrol ogy (taking into account the precession of the equinoxes) because this matches t he astronomical reality of the constellations more closely. In a sidereal chart, a ll the positions of the planets in signs differ by more than 23 degrees from those in a tropical chart. However, planetary aspects and the positions of planets in h ouses remain the same. So the interpretation we are offering you here remains the same for tropical and sidereal charts. =================================================== ========== GENERAL POINTS =================================================== ========== In this chart... *) Moon is strong because: -opposed Sun -ruler of the hour *) Jupiter is strong because: -in the 1st house -pole of the Heptagram *) Neptune is strong because: -in the 1st house -sextile Sun -trine Moon *) Pluto is strong because: -conjunct Sun -opposed Moon Notice the following groups of planets: *) The cluster Uranus - Venus - Mercury - Pluto - S un in the 11th house. *) The formation Nth Node - Jupiter - Neptune in th e 1st house. =================================================== ========== MAJOR ASPECTS =================================================== ========== Note: the aspects are presented in a carefully sele cted order which reflects their importance in this chart. Opposition Sun-Moon, orb = 03°47' Key Words: Full Moon, fullness of life, need to int egrate pairs of opposite values. Key Words: need to integrate pairs of opposite valu es and conflictual inclinations. A Sun-Moon opposition is a Full Moon. Before anything else, this brings symbolic values o f a fullness of life.

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Being born at the Full Moon tends to indicate that this is a serious incarnation on Earth. Not one in which the person is just passing by to collect a few impressions, but one in which key life-experiences are to be und ergone, and key actions are to be performed. These experiences and actions (karma) will in turn deeply affect the following lives and long term destiny of the person . In particular, this is a life in which the person h as the potential to deeply connect with their Higher Self and its values. By t apping from Self potential more than perhaps ever before, he/she can reach a fullne ss of experience of much greater depth than in former lives, and thus operate a chan ge in their long-term destiny. At the same time, the Sun-Moon opposition may highl ight a number of contradictory tendencies within the psyche. The Sun stands for ya ng values, the active side of the personality, the conscious. The Moon stands for Yin values, the more contemplative side of the personality, the unconsci ous. The Sun and the Moon also incarnate a whole set of opposite values, throughou t the entire spectrum of the psyche. A Sun-Moon opposition may therefore bring a few inner conflicts due to being pulled by opposite inclinations and attractio ns, or by pairs of characters of incompatible values. In practice, what can that mean? Being torn between two possible careers, each with good and bad sides. Having to make a difficult choi ce between two partners. Having to make decisions that will lead to two different k inds of life, each appealing to different parts of yourself. It is essential to come to a deeper understanding o f what is at stake here. Behind the details and anecdotes of life circumstances, wh at matters is that the opposite sides of the psyche are being brought to the surfac e for the purpose of a greater integration. Only if this is achieved will it be po ssible to access the Self and its unlimited potential. And so in reality, it may well be that it is the person's very Self which has been the architect of these sit uations. If the person can tune into this 'push' of the Self, this flow of life, th en all contradictions will be resolved, and an infinitely greater harmony will be reached. However, as long as one remains floored in the lower levels and yearnin gs of the psyche, some of the contradictions are likely to be painful. People born with this aspect should remember that, according to the tradition, the Buddha was conceived at the Full Moon, born at the Full Moon (that is, with a Sun-Moon opposition), left home and started his quest a t the Full Moon, and reached his enlightenment at the Full Moon. The element of pain ful duality in the beginning of the Buddha's career was obvious: as a young man he had to make the difficult choice of leaving his father's palace, renouncing comfort, wealth and kingship to become a wandering ascetic. Had he not been able to make thi s choice and act on it, he would never have become the Buddha. Trine Moon-Neptune, orb = 06°55' Exceptional sensitivity, highly plastic and changea ble, psychic abilities. The Moon is related to water and earth elements. Ne ptune raises its level of vibration from down to earth to more imaginative an d spiritual dimensions. *Moon-Neptune: 2 watery energies combining into the most sensitive of all planetary blends. Fantastic imagination. Intense dream life (superlative dreaming, even with eyes wide open). Easy access to the unconscious. Dreams of ideals. Romantic dispositions. (Think of John Lennon, Moon-Neptune trine). Can become emotionally indulgent at times. Highly plastic (superlative water). Impressionable mind. Highly changeable and multifaceted personality. Potential for great compassion. Ideals of love. *Extremely psychic: The plastic psyche is particularly good at tuning i nto things and people. Good at opening.

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Visions and psychic abilities through great opening - if one can go beyond the vagueness. Angel connections. Need for merging. Edgar Cayce, the sleeping prophet, had a Moon-Neptu ne conjunction in the Midheaven. Possible pitfalls of the Moon-Neptune association: Difficulty separating the conscious from unconsciou s material. Self-delusion. Confusion. Dreaming beyond limits. The dreaming can become escapism, and the person ma y withdraw into a reality of his/her own. Danger of fooling oneself. (In terms of the Clairvision work, this is a combin ation for 'missing bits'.) Both the Moon and Neptune are, by nature, better at blending than at doing. If there is not a push from other planets (the Moon-Ne ptune of Cayce was trine a Mars-Jupiter conjunction), there may be a danger of sink ing into a purely introverted disposition without concrete realisations. *The Moon-Neptune combination can result in prepers onal features: Old, atavistic clairvoyance. The need for opening and merging. Tendency to form symbiotic relationships. May find it difficult to discern if what one feels comes from oneself or from other people, that is, discern between your emotions and someone else's . Risk of acting as a sponge for the vibrations of th e environment, in particular the astral environment. If the person experiences being swamped by doom and gloom without any apparent reason, it is likely they need to learn how to protect themselves better from their energetic environment, and more generally from the global fluctuations which regularly sway the consci ousness of the planet. Unclear sense of one's own boundaries. Difficulty in self-differentiation. Unclear sense o f one's own identity. Famous people with a major Moon-Neptune aspect : Jo hann Sebastian Bach (conjunction). Opposition Moon-Pluto, orb = 07°20' The Moon-Pluto brings exceptionally deep, intense a nd rich emotions, which at times may devastate the native. It is essential for them to find outlets for these emotions and not let them remain buried underground - otherwise he/she can be consum ed by them. Unless significant work on oneself has been achieved, there are likely to be times when these emotions explode, internally or outwardly, which can be quit e shocking to the native (and to his/her surroundings). In most cases, however, one should not necessarily worry when it happens - Pluto can cope with (and vitally needs) significantly more intensity than the average person. Because of this rich inner life, the native can int uitively understand other people's emotions with great sharpness (also becaus e Pluto likes to investigate and unveil other people's secrets). If the integrity is not high, this can also lead to a lot of emotional manipulation of parents, friends , and/or colleagues. The Moon is the planet of fertility, which Pluto's intensity can superlatively enhance. Can lead to an exceptionally fertile imagination an d creativity. Cooking: With this major Moon-Pluto aspect, let's f ace it, there has to be some fascination with esoteric/occult topics, if not som ething of a witch in some part of the native. (Bubble, bubble - no doubt the witch es of Macbeth had a BIG Moon-Pluto something.) This will often show when the nat ive is cooking. Where other people would simply be mixing ingredients, they con coct and brew. They intuitively know how to pour non-physical influences into the f ood. (Their Christmas pudding tastes significantly superior to others'.) They are naturally in touch with the deeply alchemical, magical and occult aspects of co oking. There are not many combinations like Moon-Pluto for a rich and complicated

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sexuality. There is a jungle of fantasies, either a t the background of the psyche, or consciously acknowledged. At times, the desires can be overwhelming - a chasm. If the native has never experienced the 'sex maniac character' inside themselves, then they simply do not know themselves. The Moon eclipsed: However, because of the intensit y of their desire, and also in relation to the concealing nature of Pluto, there m ay well be the risk of totally repressing the sexual desire, and cutting off from the rich inner emotional world. Rather than facing what may at first appear to be t he abyss, the native semi-consciously or unconsciously chooses to close the l id and see nothing. Some people even lead themselves to believe that they have tran scended emotions and sublimated their passions, while in reality they are in a stat e of quasi-total suppression. There are great dangers associated with such an att itude. One is that the native is living on a volcano, which might create disastrous mental and physical problems. Another is that this will cause a disconnection fro m the fountain of creativity that is inside. The Moon is the planet of sensitivity and affection , but also of nutrition. Any disorder of the Moon is likely to create nutritiona l disruptions, usually through overeating, sometimes anorexia nervosa (a perfect e xample of the Moon being taken underground by Pluto). With this aspect, each time your eating habits go o ut of control, the first thing you should think of is that some unseen emotions ar e at work deep inside. Rather than eating, it might be cleverer to do some work o n yourself and find the source of the agitation. Remember also that with Pluto, th ere are NO limits. If you let your diet go out of control, it may really go out o f control. Conversely, we have seen several overweight people with a major Moon-Pluto aspect who lost a stone as soon as they started working on themselves. If your partner has a major Moon-Pluto aspect be re ady to go for great intensities in the emotional and sexual sides of the relationsh ip. The need to explore hidden facets and desires is essential for the native to c ome to know himself/herself and gain control of his/her destiny, and also to create a real bond between the two partners. A climate of complete trust must be estab lished, for the native to feel safe enough to open Pandora's box. Working on yourself: With a Moon-Pluto aspect, the first important eleme nt is to seek to unveil emotions, feelings and desires which may have remai ned completely unacknowledged and even unconscious in your life so far. There is the need for ISIS (or some other technique to reveal the depths of the psyche) in gr eat measure. Conjunction Jupiter-Neptune, orb = 04°06' *A warm and harmonious combination: The meeting of Jupiter and Neptune is a happy one: these are two planets of spirituality and vastness which go well together. N eptune adds a spiritual dimension to Jupiter. Jupiter holds the Neptunian p otential and helps actualise it out of blurriness. Jupiter's warmth enhances the be nevolent values inherent to Neptune and minimises the coldness sometimes attach ed to it. *Neptunian sensitivity in Jupiterian proportions: Empathy, immense compassion. Jupiter's generosity and Neptune selflessness. High ideals. *High artistic sensitivity and inspiration: Deep experiences and revelations through music. Natural perception of the sacred side of arts. *Highest spirituality: Jupiter the hierophant, Neptune the mystic - one of the most spiritual combinations of planets. Premonitory dreams. Faith, capital F (as in the pistis of the Gnostic g ospels). Visionary (think of Edgar Cayce, who had Moon-Neptu ne conjunct in the 10th house,

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and trine to Jupiter in the 6th). Natural understanding of the world of the gods and of high spiritual realities. Great mystic. Transcendental experiences. Experiences of expansion and vastness. Universal lo ve. Vast illuminations. The Neptunian rich inner spiritual life expanding u nder the Jupiter influence: The prophet. The hierophant. High priest(ess). Notice that this chart presents a Neptune-Pluto sex tile (the aspect which appeared during more than half of the 20th century), which f urther reinforces the Jupiter-Neptune combination. *Working on yourself: If you have a major Jupiter-Neptune aspect, the cha llenge is double. On the one hand, revealing the big values of spirit uality that are dormant inside you. On the other hand, avoiding a number of pitfalls li nked to Neptune and possibly further reinforced by the association with Jupiter . The possible pitfalls: A fantastic ability to dream, and possibly to fool yourself. Neptune delusions, taking Jupiterian proportions. There is a great nee d for carefully chosen advisers that make sure you remain in touch with reality and do not escape into a world of your own. Perhaps the greatest of all perils, however, is tha t the Neptunian inherent blurriness will never be broken through and that th e wonderful spiritual potential that is within you may never be contacted. As always with Neptune, there is the need to fight chaos, dreaminess, vagueness, and procrastination. Alcohol, tobacco and drugs are to be avoided at any cost, for they favour the inner confusion - the great enemy of people with a strong Neptune. Moreover, the Jupiterian tendency to do things in large measure c ould precipitate you into pronounced levels of addiction. *The dreamer character: Deeply out of touch with reality. Layers and layers of false conceptions inside, in w hich the person strongly believes (Jupiter-Neptune is a combination for fait h). Lives in an imaginary reality of his/her own. Perha ps escaping in novels or videos (waiting for virtual reality). A long string of disillusionment experiences in lif e. Can end up completely isolated and useless. Conjunction Jupiter-Nth Node, orb = 05°27' Opposition Jupiter-Sth Node, orb = 05°27' The North Node stands for destiny and one's future. Its association with Jupiter points towards the values of this planet in order t o find one's path and solve one's problems. This means the need of moving out o f one's shell, being outgoing and daring, grasping opportunities while they are a t hand. A positive attitude to life is needed with enthusiasm, optimism and broadm inedness. Travelling may help, and bring opportunities for inner shifts and revela tions. Conjunction Neptune-Nth Node, orb = 09°33' Opposition Neptune-Sth Node, orb = 09°33' This points to the values of Neptune as playing a k ey role in the evolution of the native during this incarnation. Perhaps, before arriving on Earth, the person has t aken the resolution to advance along a path of compassion and universal love. Perhaps there is a streak of high spiritual-artisti c inspiration waiting above their head, already connected and waiting for them to tap into it. It can also indicate that the spiritual guidance of the individual (the beings who

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are in charge of helping to fulfil destiny) is stro ngly related to Neptunian values. Sextile Mercury-Jupiter, orb = 02°52' Gives a Jupiterian flavour to the mental organisati on: broad-mindedness, capacity to see the big picture, organisation skills. Enhances a number of Jupiterian values in the perso nality: joviality, optimism, generosity, knowing how to make the best of situati ons and look on the bright side of life. Mercury the talker can also take Jupiterian proport ions, the loquacity of someone who not only likes to talk but also has lots of thi ngs to say. Social skills: The Mercurian skills for communicati on can take Jupiterian proportion. This gives a sense of how to address th e public and conduct exchanges between interest groups or communities. Can give a talent for advertisement, or public relations. Can be an excellent sales-person. Negotiation skills. Social orientation of the personality. Sextile Jupiter-Pluto, orb = 03°41' Jupiter, king of heaven; Pluto king of the underwor ld and richest of all beings - there has to be some special accumulation of power, material and occult, in this combination. It gives great magnetism, presence, charisma and ca pacity to influence others. In terms of energy, this can be seen as a power in the lower chakras which can draw forces (including money) and people to itself. Thro ugh their Pluto force, the native can hold vast resources in his/her sphere of influence. Sextile Sun-Neptune, orb = 03°08' Key words: strong Neptunian features: idealistic, i nspired, compassion, but first needs to overcome the Neptunian vagueness in order to access them. Imparts a certain degree of Neptunian qualities to the personality. Idealistic. High inner dreams. Sensitive. Compassion. Softness. Can be self-sacrificing. Spiritual dispositions. Deep inner aspiration for a merging with the Divine , whether consciously acknowledged or not. *The Sun-Neptune inspired character: Great sensitivity and aesthetic sense. High inspiration. Capacity to connect to high spiritual realms, eithe r in an artistic direction, or in a spiritual one. Has overcome the inertia and vagueness of Neptune, and therefore can do something with the inspiration in practical life. Neptune set into action - creator in movement. Sextile Neptune-Pluto, orb = 00°25' Key word: an aspect of a generation rather than ind icative of individual features. Uranus and Neptune are very slow planets. Aspects b etween them therefore last for years, and are therefore not specific (that is, not meaningful on an individual level), unless aspected to other planets or to the angles. Due to the slowing down of Neptune and the speeding up of Pluto in its eccentric orbit, the two planets remained sextile for about 3 0 years, from the 1960s to 1993. With its power of deconstruction over social struct ures and of awakening latent human potential, it came to prepare the great Uranu s-Neptune conjunction of 1993-1994.

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Conjunction Sun-Pluto, orb = 03°33' A Sun-Pluto conjunction tends to impress the featur es of Pluto on the native's personality: intense and needing intensity, magneti c, deep, passionate, mysterious. The Sun stands for the deepest in an individual; Pl uto is the planet of death and resurrection. Some major transformations may be expected in this life. It can be a total change of social, philosophical and spiritual horizons. In any case the person's psyche is likely to undergo a radical turn at least once duri ng the incarnation. This may come gradually, through a process of trans formation, or be brought about by some more sudden or even dramatic circumstances. The more the native can understand and accompany th e underground forces that are pushing for change, the more the transformation can be harmonious. If however, these underground forces are ignored, then the tran sformation may turn into a painful metamorphosis in the midst of tidal-wave ch anges in their material situation. Pluto rarely does THINGS in half measure s. A feature essential to Pluto, however, is that it c an come out resurrected and more beautiful than ever from life circumstances that wo uld permanently shatter other individuals - like the phoenix, reborn from its ash es. There is in the Pluto-Sun combination an element of phenomenal resistance and solidity which allows one to cope with infinitely m ore than the average person can take. Even if they appear frail, they have the pote ntial to survive holocausts. Even if they appear to be shattered, they will stan d again, renewed and greater, at the end of the turmoil. Whether the aspect is harmonious or not, what is go od about the Sun-Pluto combination is that it is never shallow. It counter balances any other planetary combination of superficiality. The native can go fu lly into things. His/her interests tend to be consuming passions. (Pluto nee ds either to consume or be consumed.) There is in Pluto an aspect of quest and seeking. As soon as you see someone with an intense Pluto, y ou immediately know that they are seeking something. The problem is of course tha t it may take some time for the native to discover what it is that he/she is search ing for. There is in Pluto an aspect which draws towards mys teries, a fascination for that which is hidden. This can manifest in a Sherlock Ho lmes way - the investigation of enigmas of various kinds. On a higher level, it can also prove one of most solid foundations for a long lasting spiritual quest. Whether it shows or not, it is likely that a high p ressure of intensity is at work within the native's psyche. Their emotions are like nuclear explosions, but often underground ones, so that even their closest friend s may not realise what is happening in them. Sometimes the intensity is so de ep and hidden that the native himself/herself may not completely acknowledge it. If you think of the Sun-Mars combination as relatin g to the will par excellence, and of Pluto as a transcended Mars, you can imagine the potential of power that is contained in the Sun-Pluto association. How much th e native will come in touch with this potential depends on whether he/she will be ab le to face himself/herself and comprehend the abysmal intensity that lies within. Many people with a strong Pluto have a full, intuit ive, understanding of their emotional self, and extremely sharp insights into o thers. However, just as Pluto abducted Persephone underground, so the Plutonic te mperament can also have an amazing ability to hide feelings even from themselv es. When this is the case, then entire parts of the personality can be eclipsed, an d the native can walk on the planet for decades without ever getting in touch wi th them. This results in particular in their purpose in life (Sun) remaining completely hidden, until such time as a massive transformation period. If your partner has this aspect, then be ready to m atch their intensity. Something in themselves will starve if they perceive you as s hallow and unable to meet them. Perhaps you need to discover your own Pluto side an d learn to relate to them on

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this deep level. In any case, do not expect to be t aken seriously by them if you can never display a certain 'voltage' of belly forc e. You may also play an extremely positive role in the ir life by facilitating the discovery of the hidden facets of themselves. Pluto must transform or die, or often both at once. But the dramatic or even tragic side of the transformations could often be significantly alleviated if the person was able to get in touch early with the 'eclipsed' parts of themselves - those which wi ll push for drastic changes in order to reveal themselves. The more the native can consciously give birth to these hidden parts, the less there is a need for painful transitions. Conjunction Mercury-Pluto, orb = 06°33' Key Words: Investigating, probing mind. Deep need f or metamorphoses. *The Mercury endowed with Pluto qualities: Deep, penetrating mind. Curious, inquisitive mind. Fascination with mysteries. Likes to probe or unveil that which is secret or hi dden. *Pluto features: Essentially, a Mercury-Pluto aspect tends to impart Pluto qualities to the personality - not unlike a Sun-Pluto aspect. Follow ing strict astrological symbolism, the Pluto values tend to be more clearly manifested in the mental sphere. In reality, things are not as separate, the person has a strong Pluto planetary force with: - magnetic personality; intensity; - loves secrecy; - and a number of cliches often attributed to the s ign of Scorpio in astrology. *The Phoenix-Crises: Perhaps the most significant element in a major Mer cury-Pluto aspect is the propensity to undergo massive transformations, ofte n in the form of crises. These can take various forms, from family dramas to nervo us breakdown, or simply a powerful transformation path. The common point to these crises is that the native emerges with a different system of values and direction in life (the same applies, to a great extent, to the crises undergone by people with a major Sun-Pluto aspect). Here astrology can play a very positive role, by po inting out that there is a huge inner need for transformation. For in reality, what the person wants and needs is transformation, not crisis! If this need can be ide ntified and addressed through a process of self-transformation, then all crises can be avoided. Pluto people, however, can have an amazing ability to disguise and eclipse this inner yearning for metamorphosis. Bringing themselv es to crisis is sometimes the only way for them to make the move. But again, in many cases (not always) the crises co uld be avoided by a 'clear vision' of the situation, and taking the necessary steps to remedy it. Conjunction Mercury-Venus, orb = 09°05' A harmonious combination of planetary forces. It brings lightness, youthfulness, flexibility, joy fulness. Sensitivity, artistic abilities, sense of aesthetic s - the Mercurian mind taking up Venusian sensuality. Mercury likes to communicate, Venus adds softness. The associations suggests diplomatic skills; the native knows how to ease ten sion and create a space of harmony in which communication can flow. The native gets along well with young people. On a higher, spiritual, level, Mercury and Venus ar e two planets of connection with angelic beings. The conjunction may therefore indic ate the potential for spiritual connections of an extremely high level - but that w ill probably not appear much until the native follows a serious work of spiritua l transformation.

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In most cases, however, a Mercury-Venus conjunction is not extremely significant in itself, for two reasons. Firstly, Mercury and Venus are fast moving planets, never extremely far from each other, so that the conjunct ion occurs relatively often. Secondly, both planets can change their characteris tics dramatically depending on which other planets they are aspected too. Significance will come more from other aspects con tracted by Venus and Mercury. Conjunctions usually indicate accumulations of forc es. By itself, a Mercury-Venus does not accumulate much. If however, other planets are either conjunct or otherwise aspected to Mercury and Venus, then there may be significant reinforcement of these other connections. Conjunction Venus-Uranus, orb = 03°03' Venus, planet of feelings, values and sensitivity r eceives the awakening influence of Uranus. This gives a sense of ideal, in love of course, but also more generally throughout the spectrum of the person's values. Creativity: Uranus being the planet of inspirationa l flashes and even genius, the association with Venus can result in outpourings of creativity. Especially in a conjunction or an opposition, it ca n be amazingly original. The native has what it takes to bring genuine innovatio ns in artistic disciplines, or in whatever fields he/she applies his/her creative talents to. Creativity comes in sudden outbursts, during which the native becomes completely absorbed in what he/she is doing. This aspect is favourable for the creators of the A ge of Aquarius. Uranus is good at technology, and thus the native may excel in mar rying art and technology or, more generally, in using technology in whatever for m of creative expression they have chosen. People with a Uranus-Venus aspect should always be encouraged to use their creative potential and find a field in which they can expres s themselves. Apart from bringing valuable contributions to others, this wil l also allow them to find an outlet for the strong Uranus winds which flow throu gh their consciousness. Creating is for them a way of discharging tension and findin g a balance. Love and Feelings: The encounter of Venus, planet o f romance, and Uranus, planet of the unexpected, is bound to bring an element of sur prise in the sentimental life of the native. Some encounters may suddenly change the emotional l andscape. There may also be a tendency to be attracted to ori ginal people or the unconventional - and more generally to people with a Uranus personality. If your partner has a Venus-Uranus aspect, beware! If you a re too conventional and make no effort to surprise them at times, they may well fin d you boring, and do what Uranus is so good at doing: move, and fast! Conversely, if you want to gain favour with someone with this aspect - surprise them. They've g ot rhythm, can you follow? Use your sense of humour, which Uranus is nearly always fond of. Last but not least, leave them plenty of space, for their nature is hig hly independent. (Note that this applies not only to sexual relation ships but to all forms of associations and partnerships.) Uranus hates routines. There is definitely a need f or some originality in the way relationships are set, conducted, and also possibly finished. The sex life may also prove far more original than that of the average pe rson (Uranus loves to experiment). It's got to be magic, or it's a waste of time. Deeper even than all of this, the idealistic temper ament of Uranus combined with the High Priest(ess) side of Venus may set the nati ve in quest of the ideal love, the perfect union which is (even) more mystic than sexual. Stability, though, may be a problem for the native. As with the Moon-Uranus combination, there may be a tendency to rush into relationships or even marriage without having fully contemplated all the facets of the partner one feels burningly attracted to. If he or she follows the more impetuous side of his /her Uranus nature, there may be

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a tendency to quit relationships or partnerships at any time and for minor reasons, or even as soon as they are started. Whenever Uranu s is prominent, the Saturn values of patience and perseverance may be critical ly needed in order to avoid chaos. People in whom this Venus-Uranus aspect is hot will be well inspired to have a few common-sensed friends from whom they can seek advic e before getting married, divorced, or pregnant. Otherwise their life may bec ome painfully erratic. Square Mercury-Mars, orb = 03°47' The Mars-Mercury combination tends to impart the qu alities of Mars to the mental organisation: - alertness, sharpness, mental agility, mental stam ina; - discernment, critical mind; - can have a lot of clarity if he/she does not let himself/herself be heated up with anger; - sharp tongue, can talk a lot; - enjoys debates, likes to challenge ideas and peop le, argumentative. This association of planetary forces can bring a st rong sense of humour, and a witty temperament. If not properly controlled, a Mars-Mercury aspect c an also lead to impulsiveness, agitation. Trine Mercury-Saturn, orb = 06°27' The Mercury-Saturn combination is usually favourabl e, in particular for intelligence. Saturn, planet of limits, can by itself become rest ricted and excessively earthy. Mercury adds lightness to it, and speeds up its vib ration level. Out of two archetypal figures attached to Saturn, the peasant and the scientist, Mercury pushes for the latter by adding air element, sharpn ess of mind, intuition and some originality. Also, Mercury's sense of humour can on ly contribute to lightening the heavy sides of Saturn. Mercury, planet of the mind, may have among its dra wbacks a certain superficiality, a lack of fixity, and instability - all of which wi ll be positively counterbalanced by Saturn's weight. Mercury is good at establishing connections between things but may, by itself, find it difficult to ground these i nto practical applications - which can only be improved by Saturn's earth elemen t. The qualities of structure inherent in Saturn will favour many positive traits in the Mercury-mental organisation: depth of mind, con centration power and focus, precision, method, mental rigour and logic, common sense, judgement and discernment, ability for sciences and/or sustained studies. It also brings certain Saturnian features to the pe rsonality such as perseverance, seriousness, honesty, trustworthiness, reliability, and a touch of reserve. The possible drawbacks would be more or less the sa me in a conjunction or a trine as they are in a square or an opposition. Saturn al ways brings a certain danger of dryness. The native must make sure that he/she does not become caught in cold and sterile logical patterns. Sextile Mercury-Nth Node, orb = 02°36' Trine Mercury-Sth Node, orb = 02°36' To move towards one's North Node, that is, one's fu ture, one needs to develop the qualities of Mercury: versatility, flexibility, cap acity to look at various avenues in life. People with this configuration may find th at they can solve a number of their problems by being light, not taking life with an overwhelmingly serious attitude. Use sense of humour and develop a certain playfulness.

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Square Venus-Mars, orb = 05°18' Key words: The encounter of the 2 planets of desire , passion, libido and creativity. The Venus-Mars combination can manifest in quite di fferent characters. A person may well manifest one of these characters at one period of their life, then another character of opposite polarity in another period - all this even if they do not do any work on themselves. Characters related to the Mars-Venus association of planetary forces: *The passionate character: Mars and Venus are the two planets of polarity, att raction and passion. When they meet in the form of an aspect, they reinf orce each other. The fire of Mars permeates the Venusian sensitivity and adds st amina and spice to it. The Venusian flow tends to make the Mars planetary forc e more directly geared into the sphere of emotions, feelings and sexuality. The results are: Lots of fire, lots of desire. Emotional intensity (this combination is an emotion magnifier). A rich palette of feelings and also a depth to them . Strong attractions. Can be fascinated, enchanted, e nraptured, captivated. (Think of mythological stories relating the irresistible attr action between Ares-Mars and Aphrodite-Venus, and their passionate amorous episo des.) Strong likes, 'I love that', 'I adore him'. Strong dislikes, 'I hate this person', 'I can't bea r that'. *The sex maniac character: Mars and Venus are the two planets of the libido - Venus being the watery, sensual side, Mars the fiery side. The reinforcement that t akes place when they meet in the form of an aspect is likely to create strong sexual needs, at least for periods. If a person with this aspect is unaware of any sex maniac character inside themselves, then it is likely they simply do not kn ow themselves. An entire part of their sensuality remains dormant and more or less b uried in the background of their psyche, which calls for urgent self-exploration wor k. Conversely, this can be an aspect to burn the candl e at both ends. The expression of this aspect can become overdone in an endless mu ltiplication of sensual experiences. Then it is essential for the individua l to realise that these will never bring full satisfaction and that, deep inside , they are looking for something of a spiritual nature. *The creative character: Being the two planets of the libido, Venus and Mars are also those of creativity. It can, of course, be artistic creativity - when th e fire of Mars is channelled towards Venusian aesthetic values. Or the creativit y can manifest in any other endeavour, depending on inclinations and dispositio ns. Whatever nature it may take, this creativity will p rove a wonderful outlet for the inner build up of intensity that accompanies a majo r aspect between Venus and Mars. This should be remembered in particular when counse lling someone with this aspect who is going through a difficult period of inner te nsion. Encouraging them to express their creative side through an activity app ropriate for themselves will allow the libido to flow, which may greatly facilit ate the resolution of inner conflicts. Another important point is that people with this as pect may never have realised how creative they potentially are, and therefore never applied their qualities to anything. Children with this aspect, in particular, should be encouraged to learn some form of artistic expression, such as drawing o r music, not only because it is good for their flow of libido, but also because the y are likely to have hidden talents. *Hands: A powerful advice that can be given to anyone with a major Venus-Mars aspect and undergoing an emotional crisis is: do something wit h your hands. The more creative it can be, the better. But even if it is not partic ularly artistic, as in weeding the garden or taking a few tools and tinkering, wor king with one's hands has a

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powerful balancing effect on the Mars flow of libid o. *Grasping and free-flow: An important concept in the Clairvision work is tha t of grasping and free-flow. These correspond to two different attitudes to sens ual enjoyment (be it related to food, sex, or anything that can be an object of des ire). In the first one, the psyche 'grasps' the object, making the enjoyment a consuming experience. In the other, there is a much more relaxed, fluid, open at titude to pleasure in which you can flow with the experience - hence the name 'free -flow'. Mars is the planet of grasping, Venus that of free flow. The dialectic between grasping and free-flow therefore takes a special im portance for the characters related to aspects between these two planets. The n ative may well start his/her career as a prime 'grasper', rushing into enjoyment of all kinds as a devouring youth (Mars-Venus aspects give strong stamina). From there, there is a learning curve of the free-f low to undertake. The quicker the person can move towards free-flow, the more the Mars-Venus character inside themselves is likely to reach balance and harmony. Trine Venus-Saturn, orb = 02°37' The beauty and harmony of Venus enhanced by Saturn' s depth and structure - but also possibly restrained by them. *Venus-Saturn: not a bad cocktail at all! Possible drawbacks of Venus are a certain superfici ality and inconstancy. Saturn is welcome here, adding depth, density and structure. Conversely, the values of Venus embellish, soften a nd 'lubricate' the dry, rough sides of Saturn, and highlight the harmony which is inherent in Saturnian structures. The flow of Venus mitigates the sometim es harsh and rigid limitations that go with Saturn. *The dedicated, loyal friend character: Venus likes to relate to people. Combined with Satu rnian values, this can lead to friendships with all the good sides of Saturn: last ing, reliable, sincere. The person is trustworthy and will stick with you in ti mes of adversity, standing up and defending you if need be. The loyal friend character has its roots in the dep th of feelings which is inherent in the Venus-Saturn association, as well as in the lover of integrity character. *The Venus-Saturn depth of feeling: Venus is the planet of feeling but by herself can b e light and easy - a flibberty-gibbet. Saturn adds depth. In the emotional sphere, this means feelings will be lasting, deep and sincere. This can be related to t he earth element of Saturn. But Saturn is not all earth; it is also air-structure. This can lead to much more elaborate, or even complicated, feelings and emotio ns - not as in a confused mess but as in a refined, sophisticated inner environmen t, which can only add to the charm of Venus. The combination can also give a great capacity to a ppreciate artistic works. The Venus-Saturn character has depth and structure, and therefore will not just be swayed by superficial likes and dislikes. The perso n has taste and can discern true refinement from superficial, kitsch forms of art. *The lover of integrity character: Combining with high Venusian ideals, the straightne ss of Saturn can bring a great sense of integrity, honesty and fidelity - a love o f truth and a deep dislike for deceit or crooked practices of any kind. *Feelings inhibited: Saturn, the planet of limits, may impede the Venusi an flow of feelings. This can be just a touch of reserve and caution - as in the tac tful side of a traditional Anglo-Saxon education. A step further and it could well be a 'keep a stiff upper lip', as in the not-so-good side of a traditional A nglo-Saxon education. One step further again and it can be a major diffic ulty for the person to express their feelings, and to communicate the warmth they feel inside to the people around them.

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There can also be a certain degree of inhibition in sexual expression. In a mild form, it can just be a certain sense of shame aroun d sexuality; in a more pronounced form, suppression of the flowing side of the sexual nature. When working on yourself, even if you are experienc ing your Venus-Saturn aspect on a very positive mode, you will benefit from a thoro ugh exploration of possible restraint in the flow of feeling. Inhibitions may b e subtle, but this does not mean they are not powerful. A good idea could be to take a good look at all the human relationships you are involved in, assess the level of warmth in each of them, and ask yourself if this corresponds to what, deep insi de, you aspire to. Sextile Venus-Nth Node, orb = 06°29' Trine Venus-Sth Node, orb = 06°29' Venus between one's past (South Node) and one's fut ure (North Node) points towards the necessity of learning Venusian values to find o neself and positively walk towards one's destiny. Importance of developing one 's sensitivity. Some artistic, creative activities may be a great help. Conversely , there is a danger of completely missing the point if one lives only acco rding to materialistic, competitive ideals. Trine Venus-Black Moon, orb = 06°59' Black Moon adds depth and originality to Venus. On one level, the combination can be excellent. Ven us has several wonderful sides, but by itself can sometimes be superficial. From th at point of view, it can only benefit from the exacting influence of Black Moon, and of its need for ideal, absolute and perfection. This can lead to powerful realisations, not only in the field of arts, but also in several other professional activities - provided th ey can be an outlet for your creativity. (Black Moon does enhance the creative s ide of Venus. In many cases, it also adds a metaphysical dimension to it.) Because the need for perfection can be extreme, you must make sure that it does not become paralysing (as in the case of people who pre fer to refrain from relationships rather than being with someone who is not the absolute perfect match, or people who prefer to create nothing rather than run the risk of creating something imperfect). Venus, planet of desire, can also be taken deep dow n into the unconscious realms of Black Moon -Lilith. Thus Venus - Black Moon aspects have a number of points in common with Venus - Pluto aspects. At their maximum , they can lead to devouring desires and passions. They can also cause the nativ e to be magnetically attracted to dangerous people or situations. Trine Saturn-Uranus, orb = 05°40' The combination between Saturn and Uranus appears t o us basically favourable, even in the so-called conflictual aspects (square or opp osition). Uranus' impetuosity may bring some tension in the S aturn make up of the individual - but that is certainly not bad. Who wants to be wa lled in a conventional, earthly, idiotic type of Saturn? (Certainly not Uranus.) Ura nus will dynamise Saturn, break through its heavy routines, bring spice to it with original and even at times unconventional ideas and impulses. Uranus' tendency to be unstable and over-eccentric will only benefit from Saturn's cooling effect and structure. Moreover, mental structure is always a challenge in a chart with a strong Uranus. Uranus brings a high degree of intuition, but if it is not supported by Saturn, this intuition may well remain vague and never find an outlet to express itself in a concrete fashion. The aspect is of course excellent for anything whic h has to do with science and technology.

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It should be remembered that Uranus and Saturn are both slow moving planets. Any aspect between them will therefore appear on the ch art of everyone on the planet for months. As such, the aspect has individual sign ificance only if it is supported by aspects to other planets in the chart. Sextile Saturn-Nth Node, orb = 03°52' Trine Saturn-Sth Node, orb = 03°52' The relationship of Saturn to the nodes may have ve ry different meanings. Saturn is the planet of structure and rigour, but also of kar ma. This latter aspect may become more significant when dealing with the axis of the nodes, traditionally related to destiny. On one level, aspects of Saturn to the nodes can in dicate that this life will be the opportunity to shake off a lot of old karma. Th is points to a different reading of a number of life events. In particular, it sugge sts that major life changes or events in the native's life rarely take place by ch ance, and that there are usually deep karmic reasons behind them. If, through regres sion work, the native can come to understand his/her past life circumstances, it w ill make dealing with this life infinitely easier and more meaningful. On a completely different note, this aspect can mea n that the values of Saturn are needed in order to find oneself and fulfil one's de stiny. Perhaps the native has talents, but these will not be of much use unless s upported by the structure and exacting nature of Saturn. This points to the need to be methodical, organised, self disciplined, persevering and all other structu re-related qualities of Saturn. Trine Uranus-Black Moon, orb = 03°56' The Black Moon reinforces the independent and origi nal nature of Uranus. If well aspected to the rest of the chart, it can be an ext remely creative aspect. Black Moon - Lilith and Uranus have a number of fea tures in common: taste for independence, dislike of routines and anything whic h can perceived as enslaving constraints, affinity with original things, and a r ebel - if not rebellious - nature. (In Kabbalistic mythology, Lilith was Adam' s first wife. She rebelled and left him because she did not want to be subjected t o his control.) On the lower mode, this aspect can enhance the pote ntial restlessness associated with Uranus and make it difficult for the native to stick to long term enterprises or follow any kind of discipline. On the higher mode, the sharpness and originality o f Black Moon will reinforce the imagination and creativity of Uranus. On an even higher mode, the metaphysical depth of t he Black Moon combines with Uranus in the chart of great visionaries such as Sr i Aurobindo (Mars, Uranus, Black Moon conjunct in the 12th), or Edgar Cayce (opposit ion). Think also of the depth of vision of people such as John Kennedy (opposition), or Steven Spielberg (opposition). =================================================== ========== PLANETS IN HOUSES =================================================== ========== 11th house: Sun, Mercury, Venus, Uranus, Pluto. Sun in the 11th house: The Sun in the house of protective friends, great p rojects and social realisations. Creates an attraction towards projects of a certain dimension, and towards realisations that will benefit the entire community . Powerful help from friends in high positions. Think of seeking them, if you don't see them around you, for they may not be far at all , and may be willing to support

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you. Mercury in the 11th house: The planet of the mind, communications and changes in the house of long term projects, social realisations and protective friend s. Attracted to circles where an exchange of ideas and knowledge is the focus. This can give a mental feel to friendships in general. It can also give an ability to relate to people wit h different backgrounds and interests. Friends from all fields of life. Could be a position to establish connections betwee n various members of a community. Venus in the 11th house: The sociable planet in the house of social realisat ions. The sociable character of Venus can allow the nativ e to play a harmonious role and influence public affairs positively. Dealing with groups and communities may also help r eveal the Venus values of the native. Venus in the 11th, the house of friends, can bring friends who have the characteristics of Venus - eg affectionate, creati ve, charming, artistic, etc. In any case, Venus is a lucky planet and, if well aspe cted, this position can indicate the substantial support of friends or protective he lpers in the realisation of the native's endeavours. Uranus in the 11th house: This position can bring lots of Uranus type of frie nds (friends, and in particular those who help you, are the domain of the 11th): or iginal, unconventional, eccentric, good at computers and technology - and p ossibly interested in astrology or esotericism. Friendships can start in a Uranus fashion: suddenly clicking with people, or meeting in unusual and surprising situations. But t hey can also finish as quickly as they started. In the house of social realisations, the high ideal s associated with Uranus are at home (Uranus is the natural ruler of Aquarius and o f the 11th house). This can push the native towards projects and actions oriented to ward the community in general, possibly pushing for changes. The progressive tende ncies, however, are not always supported by the practical abilities and the patien ce required to bring about reforms of social institutions. Pluto in the 11th house: Pluto in the house of friends, relating to communit ies and carrying on long term projects. Pluto in the 11th can mean that one is attracted to Pluto-kind groups: intense, investigating secrets, or even underground groups. It's the perfect position to be a member of a secret society. In the house of friendship, Pluto can mean one tend s to associate with Pluto kinds of people (intense, magnetic, etc.) Perhaps because of their Pluto, or perhaps simply because of the way the native' Pluto is inve sted in the 11th house, these friends may trigger intense transformations, person ality shifts, and changes in life direction. Pluto can also mean friendships established along P luto values and modalities; this tends to bring the instinctual level in these assoc iations: friendships with guts, powerful attractions, need for 'absolute' friends. It can also mean deeply influencing one's friends (or perhaps vice versa). Taken to the extreme, it can mean power plays. 1st house: Jupiter, Neptune, Nth Node. Jupiter in the 1st house:

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The 1st is the house of the personality, especially what you show of it to the world. Jupiterian qualities are therefore likely to play a central role in the native's make up: optimism, outgoing nature, jovial ity, sense of humour, generosity, expansiveness. Jupiterian people know how to enjoy life. They are good at creating atmospheres; they know how to act and a re sometimes even theatrical. They know how to 'go for it' and take chances in li fe. Often some of the main lessons they have to learn a re how to take care of tiny details and where to put the limit. This could, for instance, manifest in the form of a tendency to overeat and put on excess weight. Neptune in the 1st house: Neptune is the planet of dreams and inspiration, bu t also of illusion. The 1st house is about the personality and what you show of it to the world. Thus Neptune in the 1st can indicate a personality that shows the qualities of Neptune: inspiration, intuition, receptivity, inte nse dream life, an affinity with music and arts in general, and mysticism. Even if well-aspected, people with Neptune in the 1 st can only benefit from developing clarity and precision, and fighting con fusion in all its forms. Nth Node in the 1st house and South Node in the 7th house: Key Words: finding one's destiny through finding on eself. South Node in the 7th can mean karma related to rel ationships, or possibly difficulty in getting into a fulfilling relationshi p due to the continuation of patterns from the past. For some people, South Node in the 7th, house of re lationships and partners, can indicate that in the past one has relied very much on others to establish one's identity and to determine one's direction. This lif e is therefore one where it has become important to seek for answers within oneself and generate one's own drive without the influence of others. In any case, North Node in the 1st house is a power ful position to find oneself. The more the person can just be themselves and reac h their own spontaneity, the more opportunities and new avenues are likely to op en up. On the higher level, this can be a configuration fo r a powerful meeting with destiny. This life is not just one where the native is passing by, but one where there is purpose, and where achievements are in si ght. 7th house: Sth Node, Black Moon. Black Moon in the 7th house: Super-charged relationships and quest for perfectio n. The Black Moon relates to the deepest and most hidd en parts of the psyche; the 7th house relates to close relationships. This can make the native project extremely high emotional charges onto partners and close frie nds. Personal attractions (and repulsions) can be exceptionally intense. Relations hips can thus bring profound healing and/or an exacerbation of the deepest psych ological wounds. This position is an invitation for the native to take a close loo k at whether they do project violent emotions onto the people with whom they are closely associated. Black Moon - Lilith carries a profound longing for the absolute. Transposed to relationships this means you are likely to have hig h expectations of your partners, and thus be mortally disappointed when you realise they are not perfect like God. Withdrawing from relationships in such times of cri sis can be a grave mistake, as these crises are often self-engineered to reveal pr ofound aspects of yourself and allow resolution of your deeper conflicts, and heal ing. Black Moon in the 7th is also a factor to attract p eople of great independence and originality to you - people with the qualities of L ilith: full-on passions and emotions, rebellious nature, dislike of patriarcha l establishment and a need for absolute perfection. With this position, returns of the Black Moon to th e native Black Moon can bring upheavals in relationships. The more prepared the n ative is, the more these

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upheavals are likely to take the shape of healthy n ew beginnings, rather than painful crises. Saturn in the 3rd house: The planet of structure in the house of the mind an d communication. Sense of organisation and method, discipline, serio usness, scientific dispositions. Caution, with a need to carefully weight all the el ements of a situation before judging it. The position is also favourable for writing. As far as we are concerned, however, Saturn's posit ion in this house is less important than its aspects. Moon in the 5th house: Key words: tides of creativity. In the house of creativity, the Moon, planet of ima gination, could find expression in a variety of activities such as story telling, p hotography (the mirror nature of the Moon), turning one's backyard into a farm (the nurturing quality of the Moon and its affinity with animals), cooking (one of th e Moon' s favourite addictions). The planet of the child and of fecundity in the hou se of having children indicates at least an affinity with children and a desire to have some. It can indicate an intense relationship with a child (or children) whi ch occupies an important place in the native's life. The changing nature of the Moon may attract the nat ive to a wide variety of pleasures (signified by the 5th). Astrologers of ol d used to associate this position with a rather fickle nature (the changing face of the Moon) which pushes the native into a succession of easy, superficial r elationships or affairs (5th house). On a more positive note, it may indicate th e capacity to relate to a lot of people on the level of feeling (the Moon's arch-qua lity), gathering lots of friends (Moon stands for multitude) and possibly popularity . Mars in the 8th house: Mars' fire and stamina in the house of magnetism, t he occult, and sex. From an esoteric point of view, this position has g reat potential. It gives magnetism, belly power, healing force flowing throu gh one's hands (what our spiritual grandmothers used to call 'the fluid'). The 8th being the house of sex, it can also indicat e a very strong sexual stamina and magnetism.