SOLAR FIRE INTERPRETATIONS REPORT Standard Natal Interpretations (c) 1993-96, Esoteric Technologies Pty Ltd These interpretations

have been written to apply to a geocentric tropical natal chart using a quadrant based house system. When using these interpretations, please bear in mind that, inevitably, every chart will contain some contradictory influences, and as a result certain interpretations of different items in the same chart may seem difficult to reconcile. However, this may still be an accurate reflection of the individual whose chart is being interpreted, as people do experience conflicting desires, events and circumstances in their lives. It is the responsibility of the astrologer to synthesise these apparent contradictions in order to present a cohesive and realistic interpretation of the dilemmas of the chart. The text in this report has been written by Australian astrologer Stephanie Johnson. Stephanie holds a Bachelor of Arts (Journalism) and was a journalist in Australia, England and the USA for 15 years before becoming a professional astrologer. She is currently a consulting astrologer and Company Director of Esoteric Technologies Pty Ltd in Adelaide, Australia. She holds the FAA Practitioners qualification and was a former editor of the Journal of the Federation of Australian Astrologers. The Sabian Symbol and wording of the symbol is from: "The Sabian Symbols in Astrology" by Dr. Marc Edmund Jones (c) The Marc Edmund Jones Literary Trust. First published in 1993 by Aurora Press, PO Box 573, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504, USA.

CHART DETAILS Bob Hawke - Male Chart 9 Dec 1929, 3:30 am, ACST -9:30 Bordertown Australia, 36S19', 140E47' Geocentric Tropical Zodiac Placidus Houses, Mean Node

BACKGROUND INFORMATION BALANCE OF SIGNS Scores: Aries 1; Taurus 0; Gemini 1; Cancer 1; Leo 3; Virgo 1; Libra 0; Scorpio 3; Sagittarius 9; Capricorn 1; Aquarius 0; Pisces 3 SAGITTARIUS STRONG Inspiring, broad vision, enthusiastic, goal seeking, truthful, adventurous. Can be reckless, unrestrained, tactless.

BALANCE OF ELEMENTS Scores: Fire 13; Earth 2; Air 1; Water 7 FIRE STRONG You are a highly-motivated person with many goals and aspirations for the future. You are vital and spontaneous, often enjoying the challenge of travelling down new and adventurous roads in your life. Your enthusiasm is irrepressible. Your weakness lies in your tendency to exaggerate and your inability to cope with the more mundane activities in life. EARTH WEAK You have difficulty coping with the realities of every day life. Practical daily chores seem beyond your capabilities, and you have difficulty concentrating on matters at hand. AIR WEAK You lack objectivity - the ability to stand back and view aspects of life from a detached and rational perspective. You have difficulty making decisions and in the process of weighing up the pros and cons in a logical manner.

BALANCE OF MODES Scores: Cardinal 3; Fixed 6; Mutable 14 CARDINAL WEAK You prefer to follow in other people's footsteps rather than initiate actions. You can be relied on to come up with the goods as long as someone else has the initial ideas. Your survival mechanisms are weak. MUTABLE STRONG You may procrastinate. You expect others to be flexible, like yourself.

BALANCE OF HOUSES Scores: 1st 7; 2nd 3; 3rd 0; 4th 0; 5th 4; 6th 0; 7th 1; 8th 0; 9th 1; 10th 0; 11th 1; 12th 0 1ST STRONG The First House is about identity. It describes your personality - how you see yourself and how others see you. It can also describe your physical appearance. Other exoteric and esoteric keywords include: the self, ego, anima, projected image, expression of inner motivation, physical appearance, soul purpose, initial approach to life, the aura. 2ND STRONG The Second House is about your own resources. It describes what you value ranging from physical possessions and money, to personal self esteem and talents. Other exoteric and esoteric keywords include: resources, both personal and financial, values and attitudes, possessions, self-esteem, acquisitions, prana. 5TH STRONG The Fifth House is about creativity. This can include artistic pursuits, hobbies, recreation, children and lovers. Other exoteric and esoteric keywords include: Creative self-expression, love affairs, procreation and children, leisure, hobbies, games and sports, self-fulfilment, joy and bliss.

BALANCE OF QUADRANTS Scores: 1st Quadrant 10; 2nd Quadrant 4; 3rd Quadrant 2; 4th Quadrant 1

1ST QUADRANT STRONG You see yourself as an independent individual, capable of organising your own life. You could be self-centred. The planets in this quadrant will highlight the areas of life in which you want to express yourself.

BALANCE OF HEMISPHERES Scores: Eastern 11; Northern 14; Western 6; Southern 3 NORTHERN STRONG Your identity and personal resources are the basis of all other success in your life. You need to feel secure within yourself before you step out into the world. Family roots and your home environment will provide the foundations for self- discovery and self-knowledge that will form the foundation for future success. You need to make sure that you do not become a stay-at-home.

LUNAR PHASE: CRESCENT Moon 45 to 90 degrees ahead of the Sun. You are an assertive person, eager to leave behind the past and get on with the future. You usually have faith in your own abilities to rise to challenges.

THE HOUSES SCORPIO ON 1ST HOUSE CUSP Life is viewed as a battle in which triumph and defeat often feature. Intensity is a key mode of your self-expression. You need to balance this with some stability and practicality. SAGITTARIUS ON 2ND HOUSE CUSP You have a sense of abundance when it comes to money matters. You may also be a spendthrift. You value your ability to see the big picture. CAPRICORN ON 3RD HOUSE CUSP You are pragmatic. You have the wisdom to know when to speak, and when to hold your tongue. You may believe yourself to be a superior communicator. AQUARIUS ON 4TH HOUSE CUSP Your home-life is busy and unpredictable. There may have been upheavals in your home life during your childhood. PISCES ON 5TH HOUSE CUSP You are creative and artistically talented. You enjoy music, dance, art, theatre - any pastime which is uplifting and helps you escape. ARIES ON 6TH HOUSE CUSP Your daily life is far from steady. You like to start the day early, free to set your own routine, rather than being tied to a stable routine. TAURUS ON 7TH HOUSE CUSP

You prefer your partners to be stable and practical. You feel secure with someone who values loyalty and commitment. GEMINI ON 8TH HOUSE CUSP You are sexually curious. You may be difficult to pin down when involved in joint enterprises. CANCER ON 9TH HOUSE CUSP You like the idea of a sentimental journey, but have some fears about the realities of travelling away from home and loved ones. Travelling with photos from home in your suitcase may help. You prefer to undertake your studies from home if possible. LEO ON 10TH HOUSE CUSP Your identity has strong links with your public status. You like to shine in your professional field. You have power, strength and leadership skills in your profession. VIRGO ON 11TH HOUSE CUSP You are fussy about the company you keep. You are a practical and caring friend, often looking after the daily details of friends lives. You are an asset to any group or club. You may be critical of friends who fail to live up to your expectations. LIBRA ON 12TH HOUSE CUSP You may be overly sensitive to the needs of others, leading to a fear of conflict.

CHART POINTS THE MOON THE MOON IN PISCES Your feel emotions deeply. You may seek reclusion when under stress. You have a strong empathy with your mother, and need to learn your own emotional boundaries. THE MOON IN THE 5TH HOUSE Having fun and being creative are the best ways for you to look after yourself. You need recreation. Children may also provide a source of comfort. 9TH DEGREE OF PISCES Part of Body: Right metatarsals Sabian Symbol: The race begins: a jockey spurs his horse to great speed. ASPECTS OF THE MOON SQUARE MARS Orb 548' Applying You are quick-tempered and intolerant. Your impatience and irritability can mean periods of loneliness when others leave you alone. Once you have learnt self- control you will discover plenty of energy to be channelled into your activities. SQUARE JUPITER Orb 150' Applying You have a tendency to be apathetic and self-indulgent, preferring to ride on the camel's back as it is more fun. You need to learn self-discipline to achieve your goals.

OPPOSITION NEPTUNE Orb 516' Separating You are drawn to unusual people. Positively these people may be spiritual and artistic, or negatively they may be confused and drunk. You may idealise other people and need to be more realistic. The conflict is that you want to be at-one with the universe and yet cannot be until you have a clear idea of your identity. The lesson is to recognise your own artistic and spiritual potential. SEXTILE CHIRON Orb 137' Applying You have a compassionate attitude to other people's pain.

THE SUN THE SUN IN SAGITTARIUS You are a sunny and adventurous individual. You are optimistic and philosophical, and may tend to bluntness. THE SUN IN THE 1ST HOUSE The self is all-important. Learning about yourself and how to express yourself is fundamental, and you require that others give you this freedom. Autonomy is so important to you. 17TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS Part of Body: Sciatic nerve Sabian Symbol: An easter sunrise service. ASPECTS OF THE SUN CONJUNCTION MERCURY Orb 611' Separating You are an effective communicator. You enjoy intellectual stimulation, and look for avenues through which to communicate your ideas. You tend to talk forcefully about yourself and your interests but are less interested in listening to others. CONJUNCTION MARS Orb 133' Separating You are hard working and energetic, and can be impulsive. You have a love of adventure, anything that provides an outlet for your boundless energy. You initiate, and take risks, at times acting too impulsively. OPPOSITION JUPITER Orb 531' Separating You are restless and find it difficult to settle in one place. Your larger-than-life ideals stand in the way of you achieving your goals. Your challenge is to find a balance between stability and adventure. Then you will be able to reach all your goals. QUINCUNX PLUTO Orb 259' Applying You have difficulty coping with your own power. You lack assertion and a sense of direction because you have not integrated your own personal power. You need to create a sense of direction for yourself.

MERCURY MERCURY IN SAGITTARIUS You seek knowledge to expand your world view. You are a born philosopher, enjoying any information which helps you see the big picture. For instance you may enjoy a religious debate. You place importance on freedom of speech and thought. MERCURY IN THE 2ND HOUSE You have many ingenious money-making ideas. You may earn money through distributing information. You will value quick-thinking and intelligence. 23RD DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS Part of Body: Left trochanter Sabian Symbol: Immigrants entering a new country. ASPECTS OF MERCURY CONJUNCTION SATURN Orb 836' Applying You have a logical mind. As a child you were shy and unable to express your opinions. As an adult you will become a voice of authority.

VENUS VENUS IN SAGITTARIUS You want to share adventure with your partner, ranging from sharing adventurous ideas to hiking in the mountains. You may also enjoy relating with foreigners, and dining out with your partner at foreign restaurants. VENUS IN THE 1ST HOUSE You have a strong ability to express beauty and love, and are therefore attractive to other people. You have a calm and harmonious demeanor. 2ND DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS Part of Body: Pelvic girdle Sabian Symbol: The ocean covered with whitecaps. ASPECTS OF VENUS TRINE URANUS Orb 539' Applying You enjoy intuition, independence and excitement in your personal relationships. You also enjoy intellectually stimulating relationships with a balance of give and take. You have the ability to allow others plenty of freedom to be themselves. SQUARE NEPTUNE Orb 145' Applying You are idealistic and unrealistic when it comes to personal relationships. Consequently you often feel disillusioned and sorry for yourself. You blame others for their perceived lack of understanding. You need to develop a healthy respect for yourself and others based on realistic expectations.

MARS MARS IN SAGITTARIUS You are an inspirational leader, and have a strong desire for exploration and adventure. You may be one-pointed in your desires. MARS IN THE 1ST HOUSE You have a strong drive for self-expression and independence. You meet life head on, and may become aggressive if your path is blocked. You could be rash. 15TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS Part of Body: Right iliac vein Sabian Symbol: The ground hog looking for its shadow. ASPECTS OF MARS OPPOSITION JUPITER Orb 358' Separating You feel a pull between your drive to achieve and a need to enjoy yourself. You need to develop self discipline and to curb your impatience.

JUPITER JUPITER IN GEMINI You search for a constant exchange of information. You are a versatile student and teacher. JUPITER IN THE 7TH HOUSE You seeks to expand yourself and develop your philosophies through your relationships. You may attract spiritually-inclined partners. Relationships are usually beneficial in your life. 11TH DEGREE OF GEMINI Part of Body: Thymus gland Sabian Symbol: Newly opened lands offer virgin realms of experience. ASPECTS OF JUPITER SEXTILE URANUS Orb 311' Applying You have a chance to change much in this world. It may seem easy to you. You need to have patience with others who find it harder to change.

SATURN SATURN IN CAPRICORN You are conservative and authoritarian, and have strong worldly ambitions. You are a responsible worker.

SATURN IN THE 2ND HOUSE You may experience feelings of emotional and financial poverty early in life. Later you will develop an ability to build up your personal resources through hard work. 1ST DEGREE OF CAPRICORN Part of Body: Right patella Sabian Symbol: An indian chief claims power from the assembled tribe. ASPECTS OF SATURN TRINE NEPTUNE Orb 236' Applying You have a good sense of values. You have a talent for following your intuition. You have a good balance between the intuitive and the rational sides of your nature.

URANUS URANUS IN ARIES (1928 - 1934) It is important to note that Uranus spends a long time in each sign, and therefore the interpretation applies to a generation rather than the individual. For a more individual interpretation look at the house position. This is the generation of initiative and spontaneity. It indicates the breaking down of old structures and the emerging of the new. URANUS IN THE 5TH HOUSE You have the ability to undertake original and creative schemes. You may have eccentric or unconventional hobbies or creative pursuits. Your children may be original and unconventional. 8TH DEGREE OF ARIES Part of Body: Cheekbone Sabian Symbol: A woman's hat with streamers blown by the east wind. ASPECTS OF URANUS Uranus has no text available for aspects to subsequent chart points. NEPTUNE NEPTUNE IN VIRGO (1928/29 - 1942/43) It is important to note that Neptune takes about 164 years to make a complete cycle, spending about thirteen years in each sign. Therefore the interpretation of Neptune in the Sign applies to a generation rather than the individual. For a more individual interpretation look at the house position. People of this generation are faced with the task of analysing the excesses of extravagance, and organising a systemic approach to blending the spiritual and practical. They are concerned with spiritual matters becoming part of a daily routine. For instance, it is this generation that may view regular attendance at church a necessity for good healthy living.

NEPTUNE IN THE 11TH HOUSE You search for spiritual and humanitarian friendships. You may escape from reality through groups. You have the ability to be of service to friends and within groups. 4TH DEGREE OF VIRGO Part of Body: Ascending colon Sabian Symbol: A colored child playing with white children. ASPECTS OF NEPTUNE TRINE CHIRON Orb 652' Applying You have a gift for understanding people and lending a caring hand in their times of troubles. Your sensitive and accepting nature encourages people to tell you their heartfelt problems. You may be drawn to the spiritual side of life.

PLUTO PLUTO IN CANCER (1914 - 1939) It is important to note that Pluto takes about 248 years to make a complete cycle, spending 12 to 32 years in each sign. Therefore the interpretation of Pluto in its sign applies to a generation rather than the individual. For a more individual interpretation look at the house position. This is the generation of upheaval in social systems. People born into this generation were born into troubled times which threatened their security and family. This generation possessed the ability to form new social concepts. PLUTO IN THE 9TH HOUSE You have a powerful drive to discover higher meanings in life. You need to beware of becoming dogmatic in your personal philosophies. You may become obsessed with travel, study or religion. 20TH DEGREE OF CANCER Part of Body: Superior pancreatico-duodenal artery Sabian Symbol: Gondoliers in a serenade. ASPECTS OF PLUTO Pluto has no text available for aspects to subsequent chart points. CHIRON CHIRON IN TAURUS You will experience a crisis of values. You may experience a lack of self-worth and over-compensate by accruing money and possessions. You may also distrust your body, or feel that your body is not beautiful. You will learn to rely on your own and your body's experiences, and could become a healer. CHIRON IN THE 6TH HOUSE You suffer from feelings of physical inadequacy. You may also have experienced physical pain as a child. Your search for self-healing may lead to you healing others

on a daily basis. You could also teach healing techniques. 11TH DEGREE OF TAURUS Part of Body: Cervical and brachial plexi Sabian Symbol: A woman sprinkling flowers. ASPECTS OF CHIRON CONJUNCTION THE NORTH NODE Orb 017' Separating Your destiny is linked with easing other people's suffering, probably after facing the painful side of your own life. You may suffer from physical illness, possibly altering the course of your life. You may be a skilled healer or wise teacher.

THE NORTH NODE THE NORTH NODE IN TAURUS This is a quest to overcome your distrust of change, to develop creative outlets for your intense emotions and to avoid hitting out at loved ones. These attributes plagued you in this life because of suffering and traumatic endings in past-lives which left you with deep emotional wounds and a feeling of being cheated. In learning this life's lesson of trusting the process of change you will develop a newfound sense of peace and stability. THE NORTH NODE IN THE 6TH HOUSE This is a quest to learn responsibility. You need to let go of the desire to escape into fantasy and develop a productive new life. 11TH DEGREE OF TAURUS Part of Body: Cervical and brachial plexi Sabian Symbol: A woman sprinkling flowers. ASPECTS OF THE NORTH NODE The North Node has no text available for aspects to subsequent chart points. THE ASCENDANT THE ASCENDANT IN SCORPIO Life is viewed as a battle in which triumph and defeat often feature. Intensity is a key mode of your self-expression. You will become resourceful and insightful based on your own dramatic experiences. THE ASCENDANT IN THE 1ST HOUSE The ascendant forms the 1st house cusp in most house systems, so this placement has no particular meaning. 25TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO Part of Body: Coccyx, Fallopian tubes Sabian Symbol: An x ray.

ASPECTS OF THE ASCENDANT The Ascendant has no aspects to subsequent chart points. THE MIDHEAVEN THE MIDHEAVEN IN LEO Your sense of self-importance is strongly linked with your public status. You like to shine in your professional field. You have power, strength and leadership skills in your profession. THE MIDHEAVEN IN THE 10TH HOUSE The midheaven forms the 10th house cusp in most house systems, so this placement has no particular meaning. 6TH DEGREE OF LEO Part of Body: Entrance of pulmonary artery Sabian Symbol: An old fashioned woman and an up-to-date girl. ASPECTS OF THE MIDHEAVEN The Midheaven has no aspects to subsequent chart points.