THE 4 BUILDING BLOCKS OF ASTROLOGY

Birth Chart
Basics

BY NICHOLE HUNTSMAN, WWW.MODERNCOSMIC.COM

C HAPTER 1

The 12
Zodiac Signs

Astrology is a language of symbols that attempts to

place meaning on the movements of heavenly bodies
and the corresponding events that take place on Earth.
The study of Natal Astrology is using that language to
understand how an individual’s personality and life
path will unfold. In Western Astrology the 12 Signs of
the Zodiac are the fundamental building blocks that an
Astrologer uses to read a chart. The Spring Equinox is
the day that the ecliptic of the Sun is divided up into 12
equal sized sections, starting with 0 degrees of Aries.
THE LONE WOLF Aries are the warriors and fighters of the zodiac. They have

Aries no fear of leading from a solo position. This can give them a
self-centered posture at times, but we need their courage.

Video about the Aries Archetype:

https://youtu.be/ac_7J-rYXm4

High Functioning Aries:

1. Brave
2. Inspiring
ARIES CHEAT SHEET
3. Natural leaders
1. The Individual “I am” 4. Protective of loved ones
5. Direct, honest
2. Cardinal | Masculine | Fire Sign
6. Vital, energetic
3. Planet: Mars 7. Self-starters
8. Innovative
4. House: 1st 9. Bold
10. Willing to go it alone
5. Traditional Symbol: Ram
6. Modern Symbol: Lone Wolf Low Functioning Aries:
1. Self-centered
7. Archetype: Warrior
2. Foolish
8. Body: Head, Muscles, Face, Lips, Rashes 3. Repeat the same mistakes
4. Too quick to take action
9. Color: Red 5. Egotistical
6. Lack of tact
10. Opposite Sign: Libra
7. Opportunists
8. Baby out with the bathwater
9. Stubborn, slow to apologize
10. Difficult to teach

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THE FERTILE EARTH Ruled by Venus, the goddess of pleasure and beauty, Taurus

Taurus types want to make proverbial love to life and then lay in the
shade with a loved one to enjoy the view.

Video about Taurus Archetype:

https://youtu.be/43l7xhDKAIU

High Functioning Taurus:

1. Steadfast & loyal
2. Artistic & creative
TAURUS CHEAT SHEET
3. Determined

1. “I possess” 4. Grounded
5. Understanding & affectionate
2. Fixed | Feminine | Earth Sign 6. Calm
7. Hard working once started
3. Planet: Venus 8. Practical

4. House: 2nd 9. Sensual

10. Passionate
5. Traditional Symbol: Bull
Low Functioning Taurus:
6. Modern Symbol: Bull 1. Stubborn
2. Hedonist
7. Archetype: Ferdinand
3. Unmoveable
8. Body: Throat 4. Afraid of change
5. Materialistic
9. Color: Green, earth tones 6. Possessive
7. Strong need for security
10. Opposite Sign: Scorpio
8. Vain
9. Lazy
10. Over stay in bad relationships

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THE CHIRPING BIRDS Like a group of birds singing in a tree or a group of women

Gemini gossiping, Gemini’s are ruled by the need to communicate

with others. They usually can’t help but reach out.

Video about Gemini Archetype:

https://youtu.be/vQ--p-iVOxc

High Functioning Gemini:

GEMINI CHEAT SHEET 1. Easy, Breezy Temperament

2. Cheerful
1. “I converse” 3. Versatile
4. Good multi-tasker
2. Mutable | Masculine | Air Sign
5. Rational thinkers

3. Planet: Mercury 6. Open to new experiences

7. Spontaneous
4. House: 3rd 8. Social connecters
9. Sense of humor
5. Traditional Symbol: Twins 10. Conversationalists

6. Modern Symbol: Twins

Low Functioning Gemini:
7. Archetype: Birds 1. Overly loquacious
2. Silly and immature
8. Body: Arms, hands, voice 3. Emotionally shallow or detached
4. Intellectualize emotional issues
9. Color: Sky blue
5. Anxious
10. Opposite Sign: Sagittarius 6. Flirty
7. Hard to pin down
8. Commitment-phobic
9. Peter Pan-ism
10. Childish

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THE WOMB Ruled by the Moon, the Mother, Cancer types are about creat-

Cancer ing space for a project or relationship to grow. Love of fam-

ily, home, pets, children or a pet project, is common.

Video about Cancer Archetype:

https://youtu.be/ha8KdNGy0Cc

High Functioning Cancer:

1. Sensitive to others
2. Ambitious
CANCER CHEAT SHEET
3. Nurturing & thoughtful

1. “I feel” 4. Warm and affectionate

5. Nostalgic and sentimental
2. Cardinal | Feminine | Water 6. Enjoy caring for someone/thing
7. Provide security for loved ones
3. Planet: Moon 8. Soft, affectionate lover

4. House: 4th 9. Recognize needs easily

10. Motherly
5. Traditional Symbol: Crab
Low Functioning Cancer:
6. Modern Symbol: Turtle 1. Aloof or cold to strangers
2. Paranoid
7. Archetype: Mother
3. Withdraw from conflict
8. Body: Chest, breast, womb 4. Slippery
5. Insecure with loved ones
9. Color: Pearl 6. Need for validation
7. “Turtle” when threatened
10. Opposite Sign: Capricorn
8. Slow to open
9. Passive-aggressive
10. Moody

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T HE DIGNIFIED RULER Like the royal king of the jungle, Leos are the boss, but at the
same time, they rule from a place of warmth, generosity.
Leo Loyal, dependable natures, and full of playfulness.

Video about Leo Archetype:

https://youtu.be/FbYhcm2KBbk

High Functioning Leo:

1. Loyal & affectionate
2. Protective of loved ones
L EO CHEAT SHEET 3. Natural leaders
4. Confident
1. “I will” 5. Inspired by Love

2. Fixed | Masculine | Fire Sign 6. Romantic & passionate

7. Inspiring to others
3. Planet: Sun 8. Entertainers
9. Warm
4. House: 5th 10. Enthusiastic

5. Traditional Symbol: Lion

Low Functioning Leo:
6. Modern Symbol: Lion 1. Vain
2. Name-droppers
7. Archetype: King/Queen 3. Lusty & hedonistic
4. Bossy
8. Body: Heart
5. Egotistical
9. Color: Gold 6. Need to be seen as important
7. Need for validation
10. Opposite Sign: Aquarius 8. Need for praise and thank yous
9. Loud
10. Controlling

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THE ANALYTIC Earthy Virgos are devoted, genuine lovers and friends. They

Virgo appreciate people who have integrity and play by the rules,
or at least by the rules they value.

Video about Virgo Archetype:

https://youtu.be/qnJy3xBOM6M

High Functioning VIRGO

1. Helpful & dependable
2. Analytical, quick minds
VIRGO CHEAT SHEET
3. Authentic & genuine

1. “I serve” 4. Devoted
5. Good eye for detail
2. Mutable | Feminine | Earth 6. Observant
7. Dutiful, responsible
3. Planet: Mercury 8. No need for ego recognition

4. House: 6th 9. Sensual with trusted people

10. Hard-working
5. Traditional Symbol: Virgin
Low Functioning VIRGO
6. Modern Symbol: Virgin 1. Self-martyr
2. Overly-critical
7. Archetype: The Craftsman
3. Nervous, anxious
8. Body: stomach, nerves 4. Pessimistic
5. Overly dependent
9. Color: Quicksilver 6. “Debbie downer”
7. Co-dependent relationships
10. Opposite Sign: Pisces
8. Need to be needed
9. Picky, high standards
10. Hard time letting go

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THE MEDIATOR Venusian Libras are all about creating harmony, beauty and

Libra sweetness in their worlds. Natural peacemakers, they don’t

enjoy conflict, and would rather talk it out than fight.

Video about Libra Archetype:

https://youtu.be/2xQ-mCeeqcU

High Functioning Libra:

1. Diplomatic
2. Artistic
LIBRA CHEAT SHEET
3. Peacemaker

1. “I harmonize” 4. Level-headed
5. Can get along with many types
2. Cardinal | Masculine | Air Sign 6. Androgynous
7. Sweet & kind hearted
3. Planet: Venus 8. Unifiers

4. House: 7th 9. Lover

10. Iron fist in a velvet glove
5. Traditional Symbol: Scales
Low Functioning Libra:
6. Modern Symbol: Scales 1. Vain
2. Shallow connections
7. Archetype: Lover
3. Fair weather friend
8. Body: Back, kidney 4. Indecisive
5. Vacillating
9. Color: Pastel 6. Heartbreaker
7. Flirtatious
10. Opposite Sign: Aries
8. Insincere
9. Over-intellectualize emotion
10. In love with love

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THE PHOENIX Intense, loyal and secretive. Scorpios make some of the best

Scorpio friends, but they can demand a lot in return from their part-
nerships. Infidelity by their partners is a huge no-no.

Video about Scorpio Archetype:

https://youtu.be/SGyZmIvp8uU

High Functioning Scorpio:

1. Focused, driven, determined
2. Healing
SCORPIO CHEAT SHEET
3. Loyal friend and partner

1. “I transform” 4. Desires intimacy with partner

5. Good in times of crisis
2. Fixed | Feminine | Water Sign 6. Problem solvers
7. Deeply intuitive
3. Planet: Pluto/Mars 8. Trustworthy

4. House: 8th 9. Secret-keepers

10. Sensually expressive
5. Traditional Symbol: Scorpion
Low Functioning Scorpio:
6. Modern Symbol: Scorpion 1. Secretive
2. Jealous, possessive, demanding
7. Archetype: Phoenix
3. Controlling, manipulative
8. Body: Sexual and eliminative 4. Destructive
5. Seductive
9. Color: Black 6. Egotistical
7. Temperamental
10. Opposite Sign: Taurus
8. Feel things deeply
9. Hard time letting go
10. Hard time trusting

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THE WILD STALLION Like wild horses playing in a field, Sagittarius are care-free,

Sagittarius wild and difficult to tame. To keep them coming back, keep
the fence gate wide open and know how to laugh.

Video about Sagittarius Archetype:

https://youtu.be/0LcNxw5gahI

High Functioning Sagittarius:

1. Genuine, open
2. Inspirational & growth oriented
SAGITTARIUS CHEAT SHEET
3. Generous

1. “I grow” 4. Enjoy teaching & motivating

5. Laid back & easy
2. Mutable | Masculine | Fire 6. Open to conversation
7. Flexible
3. Planet: Jupiter 8. Good at play

4. House: 9th 9. Sense of humor

10. Freedom granting
5. Traditional Symbol: Archer
Low Functioning Sagittarius:
6. Modern Symbol: Archer 1. Over-promise/under-deliver
2. Exaggerate
7. Archetype: Guru or Gambler
3. Over-sharing & gossiping
8. Body: Muscles & thighs 4. Too go with the flow
5. Dreamers
9. Color: Green & Purple 6. Risk taking
7. Flirtatious
10. Opposite Sign: Gemini
8. Commitment-phobic
9. Flaky
10. Chasing too many ideas at once

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THE GENERAL The ultimate world builders of the Zodiac, Capricorns are

Capricorn highly present in the physical world. They’re the administra-

tors and system builders. Very difficult to fool a goat.

Video about Capricorn Archetype:

https://youtu.be/lVMykph2zWs

High Functioning Capricorn:

1. Focused, driven, determined
2. Discerning
CAPRICORN CHEAT SHEET
3. Loyal friend and partner

1. “I build” 4. Desires intimacy with partner

5. Good in times of crisis
2. Cardinal | Masculine | Earth 6. Traditional & dutiful
7. Conservationists
3. Planet: Saturn 8. Follow rules

4. House: 10th 9. Solid, grounded

10. Natural leaders
5. Traditional Symbol: Goat
Low Functioning Capricorn:
6. Modern Symbol: Goat 1. Capricious
2. Picky, “snobby”
7. Archetype: Business Leader
3. Image conscious
8. Body: Skin & bones 4. Unmoveable
5. Cold & distant
9. Color: Gray & Browns 6. Workaholics
7. Materialistic
10. Opposite Sign: Cancer
8. Letter of Law, not spirit
9. Critical
10. Struggle with emotional expression

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THE FREE THINKER Contrarian, unorthodox, weird, unusual, etc All of these ad-

Aquarius jectives will make a true Aquarius smile. They’re not like any-
one else, and they can’t be tied down by convention.

Video about Aquarius Archetype:

https://youtu.be/k_8szm2ikLI

High Functioning Aquarius:

1. Unique, unorthodox
2. Eccentric
AQUARIUS CHEAT SHEET
3. Freedom-loving & granting

1. “I revolutionize” 4. Innovative
5. Logical
2. Fixed | Masculine | Air Sign 6. Loyal in their own way
7. Determined
3. Planet: Uranus/Saturn 8. Emotionally controlled

4. House: 11th 9. Critically minded

10. Friendly & social
5. Traditional Symbol: Waterbearer
Low Functioning Aquarius:
6. Modern Symbol: Non-Conformist 1. Commitment phobic
2. Oblivious to other’s emotions
7. Archetype: Revolutionary
3. Self-centered
8. Body: Calves, arteries 4. Flirtatious
5. Poly-amorous
9. Color: Iridescent colors 6. Flighty
7. Hard time with emotions
10. Opposite Sign: Leo
8. Cynical
9. Non-believing
10. Rebellious

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THE HEALER Pisces types are compassionate, loving (sometimes to a fault)

Pisces and many times play the role of rescuer or rescued. Edges
blur in their relationships.

Video about Pisces Archetype:

https://youtu.be/W25cagwlxEQ

High Functioning Pisces:

1. Compassionate & loving
PISCES CHEAT SHEET
2. Self-sacrificing

1. “I transcend” 3. Imaginative
4. Kind
2. Mutable | Feminine | Water 5. Ego-less
6. Givers & caretakers
3. Planets: Neptune & Jupiter 7. Quietly devoted

4. House: 12th 8. Intuitive

9. Emotionally connected
5. Traditional Symbol: Fish 10. Flexible

6. Modern Symbol: Fish Low Functioning Pisces:

1. Martyrdom
7. Archetype: Christ
2. Too trusting
8. Body: Feet 3. Easily deceived or deceptive
4. Slippery
9. Color: Aquamarine 5. Illusive
6. Shape-shifters
10. Opposite Sign: Virgo
7. Co-dependent
8. Weak, needing validation
9. Lack of sense of self
10. Emotional sponges

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C HAPTER 2

The Planets
In astrology, the planets are the VERBS in the story. Whether we’re
looking at a birth chart, relationship chart or a forecast; the planets
show what a person or thing DOES. Each planet holds symbolism that
corresponds with a house and a zodiac sign or two.

Astrologers refer to the Sun, Moon and all the planets in the Solar Sys-
tem as “Planets”.
PLANETS: “THE NOUNS”
SUN:  The Ego, the Individual, the Entity, Event, Business, in Compos-
ite Charts it is the Relationship, External World
MOON: The Heart, Home, Mother, Emotional Nature, Internal World
MERCURY: The Mind, Communication, Throat Chakra, The Voice,
also includes the Hands because they’re used for communication
VENUS: Romantic Nature, Values, Pleasure, The Lover, What is impor-
tant to the Native
MARS: Passion, Drive, Fight, What gets the person out of bed in the
morning
JUPITER:   Inner Coach/Guru/Guide, Optimism, Expansion, makes
things bigger, includes options to widen possibilities
SATURN: Inner Critic, Rules, Restriction, makes things smaller, deline-
ates, eliminates options to narrow down possibilities
URANUS: Freak Flag, Freedom Drive, Selfish/Individualistic Drive
NEPTUNE: Other Worldly Energy, Spirt/Soul Nature, Escapism, De-
nial
PLUTO: Power, Control, Dark Force
THE VERBS • Confidence

The Planets • Leadership

• Heart & circulatory system

• Essence of the person.

THE MOON rules emotions, instinct, home, sense of belong-

ing and reaction style. To quickly understand a person, the
moon is a very clear indicator of what motivates the native.

T H E  H E A R T

THE SUN rules the ego and the native’s life force. It repre- M o o n | 4 t h H o u s e | C a n c e r

sents the individual person in the birth chart and how they ex-
press their will. 
• The subconscious mind
T H E I N D I V I D U A L O R E N T I T Y

• Nurturing
Sun | 5th House | Leo 
• Empathy
• The person in the birth chart (the native)
• Impressionability
• The day (in electional astrology)
• Ingrained psychological habits
• The entity (such as the business or the marriage in
electional astrology) • Mother & Home

• Will • Intuition

• Life force • Fear

• Vitality • Greed

• Self-esteem
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 • Mood swings, compulsions, emotional stability or
instability
• Caprice
• Dependency needs
• Self- care
• Reactivity
• Subjective beliefs
• Fanaticism
MERCURY rules the mind, thinking, learning, communica-
tion and all mental processes. Strong mercury indicates intelli-
gence, logic and weak mercury indicates a confused mind.
T H E M I N D

3 R D & 6 T H H o u s e s | G e m i n i & V i r g o

Thinking, communication, writing, classification, teaching, in-
telligence, analysis, the conscious mind, fact-finding, mental
and physical exploration, information, intellectual curiosity,
travel, automobiles, airplanes, trains, motorcycles and bicy-
cles, speed of all kinds, reflexes, photography, computers, soft-
ware, the brain and nervous system, the eyes, the ears, the res-
piratory system, reflexes. Eyeglasses, cameras, lenses, copiers,
fax machines, vehicle manufacturing and transportation com-
panies. Authors, writers, singers, architects, any profession
whose primary requirement is use of the mind or of communi-
cation, travel agents, pilots, flight attendants, delivery services
and drivers, truck and taxi drivers. Psychology and psychiatry.
Co-rules singing and poetry with Neptune. Co-rules the inter-
net with Uranus.
VENUS is benefic and a romance planet.   It’s placement
shows  what the native values and what gives them pleasure.
Indications of their social nature are also seen through the Ve-
nus. This is a planet that “softens” other planets when placed
in close aspect.  
V A L U E S & L O V E

2 n d & 7 t h H o u s e s | T a u r u s & L i b r a

• Beauty and creating beauty
• Beauty industry, fashion, luxury, jewelry
• Grace
• Manners, poise & social nature
• Pleasure, comfort, indulgence, hedonism
• Affection and attraction but not always true love
• Charm & diplomacy
• Harmony & balance
• Cooperation
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 • Transitory money, possessions, cash flow
• What we value
• Taste in people and objects
• Female sexuality
• Seduction
• Lovemaking
• Laziness
• Vanity
• Superficiality
• Victory
MARS is a sexual planet and a minor malefic, meaning it can
cause friction and irritation. But, it’s also the planet of pas-
sion, fight and desire.  The placement will show you what the
native DESIRES and how they will fight for what they want.
P A S S I O N & D E S I R E
 ture capital and investment banking with Pluto.
1st House & 8th House | Aries & Scorpio
Energy, dynamism, vigor, stamina, ego drives, assertion, ag-
gression, initiative, frustration, anger, athletes and athletic
competition, competitiveness, dancers, dance and ballet, pro-
fessions requiring physical effort or labor, farmers, carpen-
ters, force, the military, war, weapons, male sexuality, sex
drive, independence, enthusiasm, immediacy, action, will, in-
sistence on one’s own way- one’s own beliefs, etc., macho atti-
tudes, vulgarity, willingness to attack/defend, temper, compe-
tition, need to be right, risk-taking, conquest, recklessness, vio-
lence, intolerance, the body, muscles. Co-rules competition
with Pluto.
JUPITER is the major benefic. It expands and brings out the
good in the other planets it aspects. If it is aspecting Mars, it
can have the tendency to bring out the shadow side.
W I S D O M & G R O W T H

9th House & 12th House | Sagittarius & Pisces
Good fortune/ good luck, abundance, optimism, hope, wis-
dom, genius, royalty, God, spirituality and spiritual Grace, abil-
ity to receive higher Guidance, success via synchronicity/ Uni-
versal assistance, having needs met and prayers answered, phi-
losophy, benevolence, benefit, overcoming of obstacles,
honor, integrity, peace, faith, truth, justice, success, reliability,
selflessness, protection, truth, leadership, true genius, knowl-
edge and learning, opportunity, open- mindedness, good judg-
ment, banks, lenders, the law, higher education. Co- rules ven-
SATURN is the major malefic planet. It’s placement in the
chart shows where the native experiences restriction, constric-
tion and/or blockage.  On the high side, Saturn is about plan-
ning and following through to completion by following known
methods or processes.
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R E S T R I C T I O N & R U L E S
 greener pastures, originality, revolutions, radical elements, in-
10th & 11th Houses | Capricorn & Aquarius
Control, dominance, criticism, imbalance- too much or not
enough, bad luck, severance from God, atheism, inability to
receive higher Guidance, bad judgment, selfishness, problems
and mistakes- especially problems coming to a head, negative
consequences, failure, pessimism, unhappiness, depression,
desire to harm, revenge, hatred, bad public image, prejudice,
bigotry, narrow- mindedness, being judgmental, fear, loss, dis-
ruption, deception, temptation, deceit, rigidity, stagnation,
limitation, blocks, obstructions, isolation, loneliness, poor
health, low energy, negativity of all kinds, divorce, and break-
ups of all kinds. Co-rules deception with Juno. Saturn rules
misfortune.
URANUS is the sideways rotating oddball of our Solar
System.  It was discovered during the scientific revolution and
holds space for all things fringe, eccentric, unorthodox and
revolutionary.  Breaking the old models of behavior, rules and
social structures, in order to live a life of greater freedom.
R E V O L U T I O N

11th House | Aquarius


Independence, the urge for independence & freedom, rebel-
liousness, unconventionality, restlessness, revolutions and
revolutionaries, resistance to limits, iconoclasm, excitement
and seeking excitement, change and changeableness, moodi-
ness, coyness, fun-lovingness, always seeking novelty or
novation, invention, future-orientation, cutting edge, fame
and anything to do with fame, mass media- broadcasting &
the news, entertainment- movies, radio, TV, acting, fame, posi-
tive image, politics, the public and the masses, adaptation and
adjustments, universality, technology, astrology, flying, space
travel, physical coordination, balance and depth perception.
Co-rules the internet with Mercury.
NEPTUNE is the planet of the formless & soul. It rules every-
thing from the most spiritual high side, to escapism through
drugs, alcohol, sex and other addictive behavior.
ONENESS C O N S C I O U S N E S S 

1 2 t h H o u s e | P i s c e s

Health and healing, romance, unselfish love, creativity, inspi-
ration, artistic talent, gentleness, submission, tolerance, seren-
ity, inner peace, oneness with God, nirvana, universal love,
transcendence, impressionability, idealism, rose-colored
glasses, sensitivity, ecstatic experiences, empathy, intuition,
long-term relationships, longevity of all kinds, music, poetry,
medicines and the medical professions, youthfulness and be-
ing young at heart, long-term assets such as real estate, land,
minerals and mineral rights, all natural resources, copyrights,
inheritances, long-term financial security, selling, food, elec-
tricity & electrical devices, computers, water, the sea, ship-
ping, creative inspirations, all creative professions. Co-rules
life and death with Chiron. Co-rules patents with Pluto.
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PLUTO is the powerful slow-moving planet of deep karmic
transformation. It indicates the place of potential power in
the birth chart.

T R A N S F O R M A T I O N

8th House | Scorpio

Power of all kinds and preservation of power, love of power,

hunger for power, powerful people, entrepreneurs, big busi-
ness, the establishment, corporations, politics, advertising,
great wealth, investments, banking, stocks, bonds, the stock
market, loaning money, the ability to repay loans, acquisitions
and the urge to acquire, capitalism, gambling and betting,
never being satisfied, professional sports, lust, raw sexuality,
intensity, extremism, dictatorships, ego, arrogance, oppres-
sion, secrets, mysteries, possessiveness, jealousy, greed, re-
search, metamorphosis, destruction and rebirth, inevitable
change, sex organs, detectives, nuclear power and weaponry.
Co-rules competition with Mars. Co- rules venture capital and
investment banking with Jupiter. Co-rules obsessions and
compulsions with Sappho.

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C HAPTER 3

The Houses
The Houses are where an Astrologer looks to see what circum-
stance  the planets are expressed.   The houses where the Luminaries
(Sun & the Moon) as well as the personal planets are important to
study. Saturn  will show areas of restriction or obligation/duty, or
where the rules of “the father” or culture is repressing the full expres-
sion of the rulerships of that house.  

Jupiter will show an area with multiple experiences for growth or an

expansion of a particular gift, look to the house natural ruler, acciden-
tal ruler and the aspects being made to them.

The houses move through the zodiac signs from Aries in the 1st house
on the left side of the horoscope around counter-clockwise to the Pis-
cean 12th house.   These are called the Natural House Rulers.   The
houses are always connected to the themes of their natural sign ruler.

When a chart is created, the horizontal line bi-secting the chart (ASC-
DSC axis) represents the horizon line.   This is constantly changing
throughout the day and moves through the zodiac as the earth rotates
on it’s axis.  In 24 hours, each zodiac sign takes it’s turn rising on the
ASC and then setting as the DSC.  The ASC or Rising Sign is the acci-
dental sign on the First House and will determine what zodiac signs fall
onto all of the subsequent house cusps.
THE NOUNS
The 12 Houses
1ST HOUSE: THE INDIVIDUAL
If we were to create an allegory to tell the story of the Zodiac
and how it progresses through the 12 Signs, it would start here
with our new born baby.  The 1st House is the pure potential
available to the native.  It is the house that shows how the Na-
tive will approach new births.
Look at the Cusp (The ASC/Rising Sign) to gain a clearer un-
derstanding of the mask the  individual will use to navigate
new challenges.  Also, note where the ruler of the Rising Sign
falls.  That planet is known as the Chart Ruler.  The nature of
the planet house, zodiac sign of the ruler and aspects being
made to the ruler will give a description about the physical ap-
pearance of the native as well.   Carriage, body type, move-
ment, style of dress, etc
FIRST HOUSE AREAS: Personal appearance, DNA, personal-
ity, individual, planets here will have an Aries quality and will
be expressed directly through the Native’s personality.
2ND HOUSE: POSSESSIONS & VALUES
To continue with our allegory, our protagonist from the first
house has now grown into a toddler and has learned about ob-
ject permanence. The 2nd House is the Taurus house, the
house of possessions. The toddler learns to say “MINE”. The
themes of this house have to do with personal values and pos-
sessions.   Sun & Moon in this house will give the a Taurus
style to the native’s expression or emotional style.  An interest
in security, earthiness and sensuality will be present.  If venus
or mars are here, the native may be motivated by fine objects
or making money.
SECOND HOUSE AREAS: Values, money, self-worth, talents,
planets here will have a Taurus quality
3RD HOUSE: COMMUNICATION & THOUGHT
Now our protagonist in our Zodiacal allegory has grown old
enough to start leaving the house.  Playing with siblings out in
the neighborhood.  Going to school.
The 3rd House rules all things that have to do with the early
education, communication style, markers of intelligence,
blockages, studies of interest, neighbors, siblings, local travel.
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THIRD HOUSE AREAS: Communication, intelligence, mental
power, style of thinking, planets here will have a Gemini qual-
ity
4TH HOUSE: HOME & UNCONSCIOUS
After school, our child returns home.  Back to comfort, safety,
an afterschool snack, the “Mother”, the womb.  This is an un-
conscious area that we return to when under stress.
What planets are in this house?   What is the Zodiac sign on
the cusp?  These will give you clues as to the type of things the
Native needs to feel safe.
FOURTH HOUSE AREAS: Home, place of comfort, child-
hood, mother, place to recover, planets here will have a Can-
cer quality
5TH HOUSE: CREATIVITY & PLAY
Now he’s had a snack, he’s hugged his Mom, time to go out-
side and play for a bit, before the inevitability of the 6th
House….homework.
The 5th house is where we see the Native’s creativity, look to
the Zodiac sign and any planets within the house, also note
which house you find the Leo Zodiac sign placed on the cusp.
  That house is where the Native will have a free flow of crea-
tive energies.
This is also our house of children and will indicate fertility,
possible step-children, and the themes therein.
FIFTH HOUSE AREAS: Creativity, creation, ego expression,
planets here will have a Leo quality
6TH HOUSE: HABITS & SERVICE
After the fun of playing outside or maybe  finger painting in-
side, it’s now the time Mom tells our protagonist to do his
homework, and then to eat his vegetables, and to shower and
brush his teeth before bedtime.
This is our Virgo house of daily duties, habits and attention to
the things that need our service.   Not always an exciting
house, but important for getting important tasks taken care of
in life.   To see the flavor of the Native’s day to day routines,
look at the Zodiac sign on the cusp and also see which house
Virgo is on the cusp of, this will show you where the Native ap-
plies their Virgo-like dutiful nature.
SIXTH HOUSE AREAS:  Devotion, self sacrifice, duties, daily
habits, health, planets here will have a Virgo quality
7TH HOUSE: PARTNERSHIPS
Let’s fast forward to the best friend and then onto the first ro-
mantic relationship.   We’ve completed the houses of the bot-
tom of the chart, our early learning and identity formation.
Now we move onto the houses that have to do with taking that
identity and contrasting it with other individuals and the
world around us.
The 7th House is opposite the 1st House of Identity.   It is
about relating to other people.   Not only romantic relation-
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ships, but also the best friend, business partner, even our
enemies.  It’s the house that brings relationship opportunities
into the Native’s life so they can learn the lessons of the 7th
House, those skills opposite the 1st House, which they’ve al-
ready mastered.
SEVENTH HOUSE AREAS:  Relating, Relationships, Partner-
ships in work and love, even enemies, planets here will have a
Libra quality
8TH HOUSE: DEATH & SEX
As we start stepping into the waters of relating, and poking at
our unconscious patterns of behavior, we very shortly run into
8th House territory.  The first intense, bonded sexual relation-
ship, the first death of a loved one, the first mortgage.   Sex,
death & joint financial commitments are all share the  com-
mon denominator of an agreement being made between two
parties.  For anything to be of 8th house in nature, there has
to be an element of death or loss, followed by redemption.
EIGHTH HOUSE AREAS: Deep bonding between two people,
sexuality, death and rebirth, planets here will have a Scorpio
quality
9TH HOUSE: WISDOM & LEARNING
With the 8th House lessons of intimate bonding, death of
bonds, and the subsequent rebirth and redemption that can
only be experienced through loss. Our protagonist has grown
in wisdom and now understands “what was once empty is now
full, what is now full will soon be empty”   The 9th House is
about the wisdom of the world around us.   Traveling to for-
eign places, going to college, life-long learning, publishing a
book, the teach, guru & guide.   This house celebrates the
growth that comes after the destruction of the 8th House.
NINTH HOUSE AREAS: Wisdom, learning, spirituality/
religion, other cultures, planets here will have a Sagittarius
quality
10TH HOUSE: STATUS & LIFE PURPOSE
The 10th House is found at the top of the chart (not always the
literal top of the chart, but is where the MC is found.  “What
do you want to be when you grow up?” Career, status, keeping
up or falling behind.
This symbolizes the peak of the Native’s status in the world.
What planets do you see here? Luminaries indicate the Native
has a strong need to be seen as successful and important.
  Many times coming from a childhood pressure to perform
and show up in a particular way.  These Natives may struggle
with a tension between their outer appearance and who they
really are inside.
TENTH HOUSE AREAS: Outer world, career, status, how the
world sees you/important need to be seen, planets here will
have a Sagittarius quality
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11TH HOUSE: FRIENDS & ASSOCIATIONS note of delusion or disassociation from the realities of life.  If
the luminaries of the Sun and/or Moon  are here, the Native
The adult protagonist then comes home from work and much
may have a certain spacey quality to their personality.   Can
like the 5th House, is looking for places to express.  In the 11th
feel ungrounded, or can feel shy.  There’s a sense that a planet
House we have resources, wisdom, experience of loss and per-
is lost or hidden when in the 12th House.   The Native may
haps an understanding of self-sacrifice from the 7th through
have a hard time consciously using the planet with this place-
10th houses.  Our protagonist wants to associate with friends,
ment.  On the high side, this is the house of Spirit.  Many Na-
but in a way that supports the collective.  Associations, chari-
tives with Sun and/or Moon in this house will have a selfless
ties, clubs, friendships, Meetup groups, book clubs etc
nature, and need to be careful about their boundaries with
Natives with strong 11th House placements will have an attrac- other people, so as to not attract “project” friendships or rela-
tion towards group associations or friendships.   Look at the tionships that might be toxic.
planets to see how this is expressed.  If it’s the Sun or Moon,
TWELFTH HOUSE AREAS:   Unconscious, other worldly,
the Native may have a strong need for external validation
spiritual, egoless, totally selfless house, planets here will take
from friends and social peers.  If a personal planet, it will give
on a Pisces quality
them an appreciation of an active social life.

ELEVENTH HOUSE AREAS:  Friendships, hopes & goals, col-

lective, eclectic freak-flag house, planets here will take on an
Aquarius quality

12TH HOUSE: SOUL & FORMLESSNESS

This last house of the Zodiac is one of the most nebulous and
tricky to define.  It is the place of the unconscious, which is in-
herently a place without words, names or definitions.  This is
the place where the protagonist lets go of all earthly attach-
ments and becomes part of the oneness.

Traditionally, associated with undoing.   The house of addic-

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C HAPTER 4

The Aspects

ASPECTS:  The geometry between the planets and planetary points are
the aspects.  The angle of the connection will describe how the planets
affect each other.  There are different flows of energy, some are soft as-
pects, meaning easy and some are hard aspects, or difficult.  The level
of difficulty or ease depends upon the planets involved, which will be
explained below.

ORBS:  The astrological chart is a circle, which is 360 degrees.   This

360 degrees is divided into 12 equally sized zodiac signs of 30 degrees.
  The planets in the chart will fall into the 30 degrees of a particular
sign, and they will be flavored by that sign as well as the ruler of the
sign.  The degree of the planet is then compared to other planets and
points in the chart and the closer the geometry of the angle between
two planets is 0, the closer the aspect.  The size of that difference is the
orb. There is a range from 0 to 10 that most astrologers will allow for
an aspect to be considered.  For it to be strong enough to be part of a
chart analysis, most consider orbs less than 5, and for it to be exact less
than 2 degrees.
THE ADVERBS
The Aspects
HARD MAJOR ASPECTS
CONJUNCTION 180 degree angle, planets unite and unify
their energies. Max 3-5 degree orb. Hard aspect if Mars, Sat-
urn, Uranus or Pluto are involved.
SQUARE 90 degree angle, planets are in tense angle to one
another. Creates a need for movement. Max 5 degree orb.
OPPOSITION 180 degree angle, planets are in a back and
forth tension with one another. Max 5 degree orb.
SOFT MAJOR ASPECTS
CONJUNCTION 180 degree angle, planets unite and unify
their energies. Max 3-5 degree orb. Soft aspect if Sun, Moon,
Venus, Jupiter or Neptune are involved.
TRINE 120 degree angle, planets flow energy and expression
easily. Max 5 degree orb.
SEXTILE 60 Degree angle, planets flow expression easily,
not as pronounced as a trine. Max 5 degree orb.
SUN ASPECTS IN THE BIRTH CHART
SOFT NATAL ASPECTS
SUN CONJUNCT OR TRINE MOON: highly self-directed indi-
vidual, a combination of self-will and emotion, will need to
feel an emotional connection to projects, will have a more emo-
tional nature, depending on the element this will display as ei-
ther fiery, sensitive, grounded, or as a magnification and in-
creased importance placed upon the symbolisms of the zodiac
sign their sun/moon, look to the house to see the area of life
where the native focuses ego energies
SUN CONJUNCT OR TRINE MERCURY: talkative, communi-
cative nature, needs to speak and be heard, mentally alert and
active, possible nervous system or anxiety issues
SUN CONJUNCT OR TRINE VENUS: a certain sweetness,
pleasantness or physical attractiveness; will tend to be a peace-
maker, may have difficulty with expressing their needs due to
being a harmonizer
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SUN CONJUNCT OR TRINE MARS: bold, dynamic personal-
ity, may be more masculine, assertive, aggressive, actively ex-
presses desires
SUN CONJUNCT OR TRINE SATURN: a serious, “grown-up”
nature, perhaps a desire to follow the rules of right and wrong,
may demand justice, willing to step-in to solve problems
SUN CONJUNCT OR TRINE JUPITER: optimistic, growth ori-
ented nature, light-hearted, may have a large need to express
the ego which will be affected by the zodiac sign
SUN CONJUNCT OR TRINE URANUS: freedom loving, con-
trarian, naturally hard to pin down, unpredictable expression
of their needs, on/off nature to what they want, can be unreli-
able or selfish about duties to others or commitments
SUN CONJUNCT OR TRINE NEPTUNE: an idealistic bent to
self expression, can be deluded about their personal abilities,
either over or under confident about their talents, depends on
zodiac signs, if in water the person will tend to keep desires un-
expressed
SUN CONJUNCT OR TRINE PLUTO: powerful, strong-willed
person, can cause extreme reactions in other people, stubborn-
ness, ability to see other’s psychological motivations
HARD NATAL ASPECTS
SUN SQUARE OR OPPOSITE MOON: a strong personality
with a tension between ego desires and emotional needs,
mother/father issues are a possibility i.e. relating to one par-
ent but not the other, when they get what they want there can
be conflict with how it makes them feel
SUN SQUARE OR OPPOSITE MARS: an aggressive personal-
ity, may be prone to fighting or having an assertive personal-
ity, may have ego drives that are uncomfortable with taking
action, or may take action in ways that are not supportive of
the personality
SUN SQUARE OR OPPOSITE SATURN: a seriousness, cau-
tious with interpersonal relationships, fort Knox, requires
time to let someone into the inner sanctum, right and wrong
way to do things
SUN SQUARE OR OPPOSITE JUPITER: similar to sun jupi-
ter conjunction/trine, optimistic, larger than life, positive per-
sonality, may have a big ego, or an unrealistic vision of them-
selves
SUN SQUARE OR OPPOSITE URANUS: contrarian, unortho-
dox, unpredictable, detached to social norms, self-expresses
in a way that can be flaky, here one day/gone the next, strong
need for freedom, can be a “runner” in relationships
SUN SQUARE OR OPPOSITE NEPTUNE: these natives have
a compassionate, self sacrificing nature, sometimes have a
hard time with identity, constantly seeking for their purpose
or what they believe/do with their lives
SUN SQUARE OR OPPOSITE PLUTO: these natives bring
out strong reactions in others, people will love or hate them,
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may be manipulative and controlling, may need to dominate,
the circumstances where they need to dominate will be seen
via house placement
MOON ASPECTS IN THE BIRTH CHART
SOFT NATAL ASPECTS
MOON CONJUNCT OR TRINE SUN: highly self-directed indi-
vidual, a combination of self-will and emotion, will need to
feel an emotional connection to projects, will have a more emo-
tional nature, depending on the element this will display as ei-
ther fiery, sensitive, grounded, or as a magnification and in-
creased importance placed upon the symbolisms of the zodiac
sign their sun/moon, look to the house to see the area of life
where the native focuses ego energies
MOON CONJUNCT OR TRINE MERCURY: a person who has
a natural head/heart connection, need to feel passionate
about a project, will fuse emotion into their logic or will be
someone who “thinks” through their emotions. Depends on
zodiac sign and house placement. Fire signs will be more spon-
taneous, earth signs will have a strong proclivity towards
building and maintaining status quo, water signs will place
high value on emotional intuition in the decision making proc-
ess, air signs will lean towards logic/rational
MOON CONJUNCT OR TRINE VENUS: a naturally romantic
person, females are naturally very attracted to marriage and
family, even if in a non-committal sign like Aquarius and an-
other air sign, the native will crave closeness through ro-
mance, but might do it in a unique way. These natives are
natural “softies”.
MOON CONJUNCT OR TRINE MARS: a passionate, ardent
emotional nature. Prone to spontaneous action driven by feel-
ings. Will protect loved ones with courage. Fight to the death.
Gives a need for competition.
MOON CONJUNCT OR TRINE SATURN: emotions are qui-
eted by this aspect, especially fire & water signs, there is a
need to feel safe through responsible, reliable action, to be a
“grown-up”, to work towards building a future, to take care of
their homes
MOON CONJUNCT OR TRINE JUPITER: big emotions, very
happy, very sad, “dramatic”, optimistic nature, growth ori-
ented, naturally positive about life and growth, progressive
MOON CONJUNCT OR TRINE URANUS: detachment to
emotions, not a very nurturing natal aspect, strong need for
freedom to make decisions based on personal values, stub-
bornness about opinions, non-judgmental, freedom loving
and giving, may have a tough time with commitment,
MOON CONJUNCT OR TRINE NEPTUNE: a romantic natal
aspect, compassionate, need for closeness in love, desire for
the ideal in emotional relationships, self-sacrificing, devoted
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MOON CONJUNCT OR TRINE PLUTO: powerful emotional
nature, obsessive, controlling/manipulative, deep understand-
ing of psychology, jealousy is possible, gives the native an emo-
tional loyalty and courage
HARD NATAL ASPECTS
MOON CONJUNCT OR TRINE SUN: a strong personality
with a tension between ego desires and emotional needs,
mother/father issues are a possibility i.e. relating to one par-
ent but not the other, when they get what they want there can
be conflict with how it makes them feel
MOON SQUARE OR OPPOSITE MERCURY: emotional needs
are very different from the natives thought/communication
process, might feel like they are misunderstood, or might have
a problem communicating their needs, hard time communicat-
ing how they are feeling, a disconnect between the heart & the
mind
MOON SQUARE OR OPPOSITE VENUS: what native needs
and what native wants are two different things, a classic
schism for men, these are the men who have a hard time find-
ing a woman who is both what they want and what they need,
so they remain single, the mother vs the lover
MOON SQUARE OR OPPOSITE MARS: inner struggle be-
tween aggression and heart, may feel misunderstood and this
will cause anger, passions may be more than other people can
stomach, over the top with competition
MOON SQUARE OR OPPOSITE SATURN: blocked emo-
tions, denial of emotional connection in relationships, serious-
ness, judgmental of others who are free with emotions, takes
time to trust others enough to let them see their vulnerability
MOON SQUARE OR OPPOSITE JUPITER: when these na-
tives feel an emotion, it can be overwhelming, if they have an
air or fire moon this may lead to them cutting off their feelings
completely, if in earth and water the effect is less problematic
MOON SQUARE OR OPPOSITE URANUS: unpredictable
emotions, flakiness in relationships, in love one minute/gone
the next minute, detachment, strong need for freedom to the
point that it may feel selfish, lessened desire to sacrifice for
others
MOON SQUARE OR OPPOSITE NEPTUNE: blind to their
own emotions, martyr, self-sacrificing, victim mentality, may
not realize when they are being too much, clingy, externally
validated emotionally
MOON SQUARE OR OPPOSITE PLUTO: strong need to con-
trol environment, attraction to powerful people and situa-
tions, ability to manipulate, or may find self attracted to toxic
manipulative situations.
MERCURY ASPECTS IN THE BIRTH CHART
SOFT NATAL ASPECTS
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MERCURY CONJUNCT OR TRINE SUN: talkative, communi-
cative nature, needs to speak and be heard, mentally alert and
active, possible nervous system or anxiety issues
MERCURY CONJUNCT OR TRINE MOON: a person who has
a natural head/heart connection, need to feel passionate
about a project, will fuse emotion into their logic or will be
someone who “thinks” through their emotions. Depends on
zodiac sign and house placement. Fire signs will be more spon-
taneous, earth signs will have a strong proclivity towards
building and maintaining status quo, water signs will place
high value on emotional intuition in the decision making proc-
ess, air signs will lean towards logic/rational
MERCURY CONJUNCT OR TRINE VENUS: a gift for commu-
nicating, depending on house placement, will explain how this
aspect plays out, if in the fire or air houses, the native will
have a need to be heard, if in the earth or water houses, the na-
tive’s communication style will be gentle and about harmoniz-
ing people
MERCURY CONJUNCT OR TRINE MARS: similar to sun
conjunct mercury, these natives have a forceful communica-
tion style, a need to be heard, an enjoyment of competitive de-
bate, active minds, good physical coordination, impatience
with slow thinkers/communicators, like to get to the point
MERCURY CONJUNCT OR TRINE SATURN: natives who
prefer practical thought, not as interested in abstractions, a
gift for planning solutions, setting goals, enjoy knowing what
to expect so they like itineraries, may be quite opinionated
about the “right” way to do things, a tendency to be judg-
mental
MERCURY CONJUNCT OR TRINE JUPITER: enthusiastic
communicator, forward thinking, like to focus on the positive,
may over-promise, may be overly optimistic, not as bad as the
Mercury square/opposite Jupiter natives, strong need to talk/
chat/text, and quite prolific, enjoys many different people to
talk with
MERCURY CONJUNCT OR TRINE URANUS: a propensity
for scientific, spacey, new-age, possibly conspiracy theory
thinking…hard to pin down Uranian thought process, but al-
ways different than the average person, may feel like they
have a direct connect to cosmic source, ability to manifest
thoughts in to reality
MERCURY CONJUNCT OR TRINE NEPTUNE: dreamy,
imaginative thought, love of music/art/fantasy, may indicate
a desire to escape via the mind/communication, could even be
online social media/games/video games/music, depending on
house placement and ruler, the focus of the mind and it’s de-
sire to escape can be sussed out.
MERCURY CONJUNCT OR TRINE PLUTO: strong gift and
ability to uncover hidden truths or mysteries, probing mind,
good at asking questions to figure out the heart of the matter,
can be paranoid, suspicious
HARD NATAL ASPECTS
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MERCURY SQUARE OR OPPOSITE MOON: emotional needs
are very different from the natives thought/communication
process, might feel like they are misunderstood, or might have
a problem communicating their needs, hard time communicat-
ing how they are feeling, a disconnect between the heart & the
mind
MERCURY SQUARE OR OPPOSITE MARS: gives a hair trig-
ger communication style, strong desire to communicate, may
talk over people, argumentative, lots of mental energy, may
cause nervousness, need for physical movement while talking
MERCURY SQUARE OR OPPOSITE SATURN: a block in the
mental capacity or the speaking style, can also indicate a rigid-
ness in thought processing, may be stubborn to try new
things, much like Mercury trine/conjunct sat but more of a
“set-in-their-ways” thinking style
MERCURY SQUARE OR OPPOSITE JUPITER: a big talker,
big promises, risk taking with planning in business, sales abil-
ity, could be prone to mis-truths, growth oriented–wants com-
munication with many different types
MERCURY SQUARE OR OPPOSITE URANUS: can cause the
mind to be highly unpredictable, or the thinking process to be
“on” one day and “off” another, indicates the cosmic source
connection, divine inspiration from elsewhere, need to write
down dates in a schedule book, can be forgetful
MERCURY SQUARE OR OPPOSITE NEPTUNE: gives a pow-
erful imagination, native can have problems with linear think-
ing such at mathematics or being clear about logic, there is a
fogginess about how to solve problems, and a tendency to
avoid using logic in favor of imagination
MERCURY SQUARE OR OPPOSITE PLUTO: strong compul-
sion to be heard or to discover the truth, can be a “stalker” in-
dicator, or the desire to research a person/topic to the point of
obsession, gives the ability to be a good investigator, can be a
workaholic indicator
VENUS ASPECTS IN THE BIRTH CHART
SOFT NATAL ASPECTS
VENUS CONJUNCT OR TRINE SUN: a certain sweetness of
disposition, pleasantness or physical attractiveness; will tend
to be a peacemaker, may have difficulty with expressing their
needs due to being a harmonizer, usually an attractive or soft
quality, handsomeness/beauty, interested in relationships
and producing harmony in interpersonal settings
VENUS CONJUNCT OR TRINE MOON: a naturally romantic
person, females are naturally very attracted to marriage and
family, even if in a non-committal sign like Aquarius and an-
other air sign, the native will crave closeness through ro-
mance, but might do it in a unique way. These natives are
natural “softies” with a compassionate nature and they enjoy
thinking about romance, may seek security through romantic
relationships, music/art lover, peacemaker
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VENUS CONJUNCT OR TRINE MERCURY: a gift for commu-
nicating, depending on house placement, will explain how this
aspect plays out, if in the fire or air houses, the native will
have a need to be heard, if in the earth or water houses, the na-
tive’s communication style will be gentle and about harmoniz-
ing people
VENUS CONJUNCT OR TRINE MARS: natives have an abil-
ity to use their bodies in a coordinated or beautiful/graceful
way (such as athletes/dancers) or they have a beautiful body,
a sexual aspect so gives a sexiness, more of a pretty boy or girl
next door sexy vibe, native enjoys sex as a physical manifesta-
tion of love
VENUS CONJUNCT OR TRINE SATURN: slow to warm-up
in love relationships, but once in love they have staying
power, appreciate responsible people, tend to see what needs
to be done and will then take action
VENUS CONJUNCT OR TRINE JUPITER: a naturally sweet,
generous, giving temperament, this is a combination of both
benefic planets, so the native is blessed with a warm-hearted
happy go lucky nature, very interested in love and romance,
tends to lean towards long-term partnership
VENUS CONJUNCT OR TRINE URANUS: a love of change,
these natives are restless in relationships, but there is a natu-
ral interest in the sciences/new age/unorthodox culture
VENUS CONJUNCT OR TRINE NEPTUNE: romance aspect
for women, desire for marriage and family, females with this
aspect are very feminine, males with this aspect are soft/
passive, especially in love relationships, seeking for the ideal
relationship
VENUS CONJUNCT OR TRINE PLUTO: intensity in ap-
proach to relationship, also attracted to powerful people (fe-
males with this aspect are especially attracted to prominent
men)
HARD NATAL ASPECTS
VENUS SQUARE OR OPPOSITE MOON: what native needs
and what native wants are two different things, a classic
schism for men, these are the men who have a hard time find-
ing a woman who is both what they want and what they need,
so they remain single, the mother vs the lover
VENUS SQUARE OR OPPOSITE MARS: ardent in nature,
these people have a need for love/hate in their relationships,
they tend to have a hard time finding the right timing or the
right partner to fill their romantic needs at certain points in
their life
VENUS SQUARE OR OPPOSITE SATURN: there tend to be
blockages in the natives love life, or their need for love expres-
sion (given or received), may give a cynical nature, serious atti-
tude taken about their commitments in relationship/duties,
these people will avoid making commitments if they can’t fol-
low through
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VENUS SQUARE OR OPPOSITE JUPITER: over eager in rela-
tionships, may get caught in too many relationships at once,
or move too quickly in new relationships, too much of a good
thing
VENUS SQUARE OR OPPOSITE URANUS: a strong need for
freedom, feels restless under the weight of emotionally clingi-
ness or neediness, must be free to be era in life, can be de-
tached and labeled as cold/uncaring/selfish
VENUS SQUARE OR OPPOSITE NEPTUNE: classic schism
in love, these natives are always seeking the ideal romantic re-
lationship, they see their partners through rose-colored
glasses initially, but then become disillusioned over time, apt
to fall in love with the wrong “types” because they see what
they want to see
VENUS SQUARE OR OPPOSITE PLUTO: similar to Venus
Conjunct/Trine Pluto, but more prone to obsessive, compul-
sive behavior, jealous, secretive about relationships, or craves
toxic relationships with manipulative individuals
MARS ASPECTS IN THE BIRTH CHART
SOFT NATAL ASPECTS
MARS CONJUNCT OR TRINE SUN: bold, dynamic personal-
ity, may be more masculine, assertive, aggressive, actively ex-
presses desires
MARS CONJUNCT OR TRINE MOON: a passionate, ardent
emotional nature. Prone to spontaneous action driven by feel-
ings. Will protect loved ones with courage. Fight to the death.
Gives a need for competition.
MARS CONJUNCT OR TRINE MERCURY: similar to sun con-
junct mercury, these natives have a forceful communication
style, a need to be heard, an enjoyment of competitive debate,
active minds, good physical coordination, impatience with
slow thinkers/communicators, like to get to the point
MARS CONJUNCT OR TRINE VENUS: natives have an abil-
ity to use their bodies in a coordinated or beautiful/graceful
way (such as athletes/dancers) or they have a beautiful body,
a sexual aspect so gives a sexiness, more of a pretty boy or girl
next door sexy vibe, native enjoys sex as a physical manifesta-
tion of love
MARS CONJUNCT OR TRINE SATURN: native has a natural
tendency to take action in an methodical way, may be slow to
change course, prefers knowing/planning for a particular out-
come, a level of responsibility
MARS CONJUNCT OR TRINE JUPITER: gives an expansion
to the aggressive/competitive nature of the native, lots of
physical energy, may also indicate physical aggressiveness, a
need to move the body, or a need to exercise/dance/physically
express, possibly expressive with body language, underscores
the mars in their birth chart, pay attention to the zodiac sign,
house placement and rulers for clues about the way the native
takes action in their life
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MARS CONJUNCT OR TRINE URANUS: strong need for will cause anger, passions may be more than other people can
freedom, may be afraid to commit, needs much change in stomach, over the top with competition
physical surroundings (i.e. ants in the pants/can’t sit still),
MARS SQUARE OR OPPOSITE MERCURY: gives a hair trig-
variability with bodily functions, may have nervous system
ger communication style, strong desire to communicate, may
and cardiac issues (Uranus rules the nerves of the body), need
talk over people, argumentative, lots of mental energy, may
for change in the sex life, a restlessness in committed partner-
cause nervousness, need for physical movement while talking
ship
MARS SQUARE OR OPPOSITE VENUS: ardent in nature,
MARS CONJUNCT OR TRINE NEPTUNE: an interesting
these people have a need for love/hate in their relationships,
combination, mars is a sexual planet and neptune is a ro-
they tend to have a hard time finding the right timing or the
mance planet, the combination creates an individual who will
right partner to fill their romantic needs at certain points in
fight for their ideals, spiritual warrior, soldier of love
their life
MARS CONJUNCT OR TRINE PLUTO: gives raw physical
MARS SQUARE OR OPPOSITE SATURN: a blockage with ac-
power and an increase in sexual compulsions & libido, native
cessing physical strength/movement, may feel blocked when
is forceful and passionate in relationships and for causes they
it’s time to take action, can show up as sexual dysfunction or
believe in, would be a good combination for someone in the
shame issues around asking for what the native wants sexu-
military or civil service, combining aggression with power, na-
ally, places the critical father into the bedroom
tive will likely enjoy power play in the bedroom
MARS SQUARE OR OPPOSITE JUPITER: quick temper and
HARD NATAL ASPECTS
impatience, Jupiter is a benefic planet but Mars is a malefic
MARS SQUARE OR OPPOSITE SUN: an aggressive personal- planet, so Jupiter expands the negative aspects of Mars, such
ity, may be prone to fighting or having an assertive personal- as misplaced aggression, selfishness, sexual energy
ity, may have ego drives that are uncomfortable with taking
MARS SQUARE OR OPPOSITE URANUS: highly likely that
action, or may take action in ways that are not supportive of
this native has a strong need to be free from long term conven-
the personality
tional partnership, Uranus gives a highly individually focused
MARS SQUARE OR OPPOSITE MOON: inner struggle be- nature to the native, is most apt to enjoy more than one part-
tween aggression and heart, may feel misunderstood and this ner, or if Mars is in Earth or Water, then there may be a pat-
tern distance in partnership, or an interest in sex that is not
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the norm, it can even indicate a proclivity for porn, cyber sex,
sexual experimentation, or unorthodox sexual preference
MARS SQUARE OR OPPOSITE NEPTUNE: passive-
aggression and a tendency to swing from ardent and sexual to
apathetic, a tendency to see the partner as an ideal and then a
pattern of falling into disillusion
MARS SQUARE OR OPPOSITE PLUTO: powerful personal-
ity, a craving for power-play/domination & submission in all
areas of life including work and interpersonal relationships,
may attract powerful partners who use control and manipula-
tion in the relationship
JUPITER ASPECTS IN THE BIRTH CHART
SOFT NATAL ASPECTS
JUPITER CONJUNCT OR TRINE SUN: optimistic, growth ori-
ented nature, light-hearted, may have a large need to express
the ego which will be affected by the zodiac sign
JUPITER CONJUNCT OR TRINE MOON: big emotions, very
happy, very sad, “dramatic”, optimistic nature, growth ori-
ented, naturally positive about life and growth, progressive
JUPITER CONJUNCT OR TRINE MERCURY: enthusiastic
communicator, forward thinking, like to focus on the positive,
may over-promise, may be overly optimistic, not as bad as the
Mercury square/opposite Jupiter natives, strong need to talk/
chat/text, and quite prolific, enjoys many different people to
talk with
JUPITER CONJUNCT OR TRINE VENUS: a naturally sweet,
generous, giving temperament, this is a combination of both
benefic planets, so the native is blessed with a warm-hearted
happy go lucky nature, very interested in love and romance,
tends to lean towards long-term partnership
JUPITER CONJUNCT OR TRINE MARS: gives an expansion
to the aggressive/competitive nature of the native, lots of
physical energy, may also indicate physical aggressiveness, a
need to move the body, or a need to exercise/dance/physically
express, possibly expressive with body language, underscores
the mars in their birth chart, pay attention to the zodiac sign,
house placement and rulers for clues about the way the native
takes action in their life
JUPITER CONJUNCT OR TRINE SATURN: a generational
aspect
JUPITER CONJUNCT OR TRINE URANUS: a generational
aspect
JUPITER CONJUNCT OR TRINE NEPTUNE: a generational
aspect
JUPITER CONJUNCT OR TRINE PLUTO: a generational as-
pect
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HARD NATAL ASPECTS
JUPITER SQUARE OR OPPOSITE SUN: similar to Sun/
Jupiter conjunction/trine, optimistic, larger than life, positive
personality, may have a big ego, or an unrealistic vision of
themselves
JUPITER SQUARE OR OPPOSITE MOON: when these na-
tives feel an emotion, it can be overwhelming, if they have an
air or fire moon this may lead to them cutting off their feelings
completely, if in earth and water the effect is less problematic
JUPITER SQUARE OR OPPOSITE MERCURY: a big talker,
big promises, risk taking with planning in business, sales abil-
ity, could be prone to mis-truths, growth oriented–wants com-
munication with many different types
JUPITER SQUARE OR OPPOSITE VENUS: over eager in rela-
tionships, may get caught in too many relationships at once,
or move too quickly in new relationships, too much of a good
thing
JUPITER SQUARE OR OPPOSITE MARS: quick temper and
impatience, Jupiter is a benefic planet but Mars is a malefic
planet, so Jupiter expands the negative aspects of Mars, such
as misplaced aggression, selfishness, sexual energy
JUPITER SQUARE OR OPPOSITE URANUS: a generational
aspect
JUPITER SQUARE OR OPPOSITE NEPTUNE: a generational
aspect
JUPITER SQUARE OR OPPOSITE PLUTO: a generational as-
pect
SATURN ASPECTS IN THE BIRTH CHART
SOFT NATAL ASPECTS
SATURN CONJUNCT OR TRINE SUN: a serious, “grown-up”
nature, perhaps a desire to follow the rules of right and wrong,
may demand justice, willing to step-in to solve problems
SATURN CONJUNCT OR TRINE MOON: emotions are qui-
eted by this aspect, especially fire & water signs, there is a
need to feel safe through responsible, reliable action, to be a
“grown-up”, to work towards building a future, to take care of
their home, pets and family
SATURN CONJUNCT OR TRINE MERCURY: natives who
prefer practical thought, not as interested in abstractions, a
gift for planning solutions, setting goals, enjoy knowing what
to expect so they like itineraries, may be quite opinionated
about the “right” way to do things, a tendency to be judg-
mental
SATURN CONJUNCT OR TRINE VENUS: slow to warm-up
in love relationships, but once in love they have staying
power, appreciate responsible people, tend to see what needs
to be done and will then take action
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SATURN CONJUNCT OR TRINE MARS: native has a natural
tendency to take action in an methodical way, may be slow to
change course, prefers knowing/planning for a particular out-
come, a level of responsibility
SATURN CONJUNCT OR TRINE JUPITER: This is a genera-
tional aspect and not as important to study
SATURN CONJUNCT OR TRINE URANUS: This is a genera-
tional aspect and not as important to study
SATURN CONJUNCT OR TRINE NEPTUNE: This is a genera-
tional aspect and not as important to study
SATURN CONJUNCT OR TRINE PLUTO:This is a genera-
tional aspect and not as important to study
HARD SATURN ASPECTS
SATURN SQUARE OR OPPOSITE SUN: a seriousness, cau-
tious with interpersonal relationships, fort Knox, requires
time to let someone into the inner sanctum, right and wrong
way to do things
SATURN SQUARE OR OPPOSITE MOON: blocked emotions,
denial of emotional connection in relationships, seriousness,
judgmental of others who are free with emotions, takes time
to trust others enough to let them see their vulnerability
SATURN SQUARE OR OPPOSITE MERCURY: a block in the
mental capacity or the speaking style, can also indicate a rigid-
ness in thought processing, may be stubborn to try new
things, much like Mercury trine/conjunct sat but more of a
“set-in-their-ways” thinking style
SATURN SQUARE OR OPPOSITE VENUS: there tend to be
blockages in the natives love life, or their need for love expres-
sion (given or received), may give a cynical nature, serious atti-
tude taken about their commitments in relationship/duties,
these people will avoid making commitments if they can’t fol-
low through
SATURN SQUARE OR OPPOSITE MARS: a blockage with ac-
cessing physical strength/movement, may feel blocked when
it’s time to take action, can show up as sexual dysfunction or
shame issues around asking for what the native wants sexu-
ally, places the critical father into the bedroom
SATURN SQUARE OR OPPOSITE JUPITER: This is a genera-
tional aspect and not as important to study
SATURN SQUARE OR OPPOSITE URANUS: This is a genera-
tional aspect and not as important to study
SATURN SQUARE OR OPPOSITE NEPTUNE: This is a gen-
erational aspect and not as important to study
SATURN SQUARE OR OPPOSITE PLUTO: This is a genera-
tional aspect and not as important to study
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URANUS ASPECTS IN THE BIRTH CHART
SOFT NATAL ASPECTS
URANUS CONJUNCT OR TRINE SUN: freedom loving, con-
trarian, naturally hard to pin down, unpredictable expression
of their needs, on/off nature to what they want, can be unreli-
able or selfish about duties to others or commitments
URANUS CONJUNCT OR TRINE MOON: detachment to emo-
tions, not a very nurturing natal aspect, strong need for free-
dom to make decisions based on personal values, stubborn-
ness about opinions, non-judgmental, freedom loving and giv-
ing, may have a tough time with commitment,
URANUS CONJUNCT OR TRINE MERCURY: a propensity
for scientific, spacey, new-age, possibly conspiracy theory
thinking…hard to pin down Uranian thought process, but al-
ways different than the average person, may feel like they
have a direct connect to cosmic source, ability to manifest
thoughts in to reality
URANUS CONJUNCT OR TRINE VENUS: a love of change,
these natives are restless in relationships, but there is a natu-
ral interest in the sciences/new age/unorthodox culture
URANUS CONJUNCT OR TRINE MARS: strong need for free-
dom, may be afraid to commit, needs much change in physical
surroundings (i.e. ants in the pants/can’t sit still), variability
with bodily functions, may have nervous system and cardiac
issues (Uranus rules the nerves of the body), need for change
in the sex life, a restlessness in committed partnership
URANUS CONJUNCT OR TRINE JUPITER: a generational
aspect
URANUS CONJUNCT OR TRINE SATURN: a generational as-
pect
URANUS CONJUNCT OR TRINE NEPTUNE: a generational
aspect
URANUS CONJUNCT OR TRINE PLUTO: a generational as-
pect
HARD NATAL ASPECTS
URANUS CONJUNCT OR TRINE SUN: contrarian, unortho-
dox, unpredictable, detached to social norms, self-expresses
in a way that can be flaky, here one day/gone the next, strong
need for freedom, can be a “runner” in relationships
URANUS CONJUNCT OR TRINE MOON: unpredictable emo-
tions, flakiness in relationships, in love one minute/gone the
next minute, detachment, strong need for freedom to the
point that it may feel selfish, lessened desire to sacrifice for
others
URANUS CONJUNCT OR TRINE MERCURY: can cause the
mind to be highly unpredictable, or the thinking process to be
“on” one day and “off” another, indicates the cosmic source
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connection, divine inspiration from elsewhere, need to write
down dates in a schedule book, can be forgetful
URANUS CONJUNCT OR TRINE VENUS: a strong need for
freedom, feels restless under the weight of emotionally clingi-
ness or neediness, must be free to be erratic in life, can be de-
tached and labeled as cold/uncaring/selfish
URANUS CONJUNCT OR TRINE MARS: highly likely that
this native has a strong need to be free from long term conven-
tional partnership, Uranus gives a highly individually focused
nature to the native, is most apt to enjoy more than one part-
ner, or if Mars is in Earth or Water, then there may be a pat-
tern distance in partnership, or an interest in sex that is not
the norm, it can even indicate a proclivity for porn, cyber sex,
sexual experimentation, or unorthodox sexual preference
URANUS CONJUNCT OR TRINE JUPITER: This is a genera-
tional aspect and not as important to study
URANUS CONJUNCT OR TRINE SATURN: This is a genera-
tional aspect and not as important to study
URANUS CONJUNCT OR TRINE NEPTUNE: This is a genera-
tional aspect and not as important to study
URANUS CONJUNCT OR TRINE PLUTO: This is a genera-
tional aspect and not as important to study
NEPTUNE ASPECTS IN THE BIRTH CHART
NEPTUNE ASPECTS IN THE BIRTH CHART
SOFT NATAL ASPECTS
NEPTUNE CONJUNCT OR TRINE SUN: an idealistic bent to
self expression, can be deluded about their personal abilities,
either over or under confident about their talents, depends on
zodiac signs, if in water the person will tend to keep desires un-
expressed
NEPTUNE CONJUNCT OR TRINE MOON: a romantic natal
aspect, compassionate, need for closeness in love, desire for
the ideal in emotional relationships, self-sacrificing, devote
NEPTUNE CONJUNCT OR TRINE MERCURY: dreamy,
imaginative thought, love of music/art/fantasy, may indicate
a desire to escape via the mind/communication, could even be
online social media/games/video games/music, depending on
house placement and ruler, the focus of the mind and it’s de-
sire to escape can be sussed out.
NEPTUNE CONJUNCT OR TRINE VENUS: romance aspect
for women, desire for marriage and family, females with this
aspect are very feminine, males with this aspect are soft/
passive, especially in love relationships, seeking for the ideal
relationship
NEPTUNE CONJUNCT OR TRINE MARS: an interesting com-
bination, mars is a sexual planet and neptune is a romance
planet, the combination creates an individual who will fight
for their ideals, spiritual warrior, soldier of love
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NEPTUNE CONJUNCT OR TRINE JUPITER: a generational glasses initially, but then become disillusioned over time, apt
aspect to fall in love with the wrong “types” because they see what
they want to see
NEPTUNE CONJUNCT OR TRINE SATURN: a generational
aspect NEPTUNE SQUARE OR OPPOSITE MARS: passive-
aggression and a tendency to swing from ardent and sexual to
NEPTUNE CONJUNCT OR TRINE URANUS: a generational
apathetic, a tendency to see the partner as an ideal and then a
aspect
pattern of falling into disillusion
NEPTUNE CONJUNCT OR TRINE PLUTO: a generational as-
NEPTUNE SQUARE OR OPPOSITE JUPITER:
pect
NEPTUNE SQUARE OR OPPOSITE SATURN: a generational
HARD NATAL ASPECTS
aspect
NEPTUNE SQUARE OR OPPOSITE SUN: these natives have
NEPTUNE SQUARE OR OPPOSITE URANUS: a generational
a compassionate, self sacrificing nature, sometimes have a
aspect
hard time with identity, constantly seeking for their purpose
or what they believe/do with their lives NEPTUNE SQUARE OR OPPOSITE PLUTO: a generational
aspect
NEPTUNE SQUARE OR OPPOSITE MOON: a romantic natal
aspect, compassionate, need for closeness in love, desire for
the ideal in emotional relationships, self-sacrificing, devoted
PLUTO ASPECTS IN THE BIRTH CHART
NEPTUNE SQUARE OR OPPOSITE MERCURY: gives a pow-
SOFT PLUTO ASPECTS
erful imagination, native can have problems with linear think-
ing such at mathematics or being clear about logic, there is a PLUTO CONJUNCT OR TRINE SUN: powerful, strong-willed
fogginess about how to solve problems, and a tendency to person, can cause extreme reactions in other people, stubborn-
avoid using logic in favor of imagination ness, ability to see other’s psychological motivations
NEPTUNE SQUARE OR OPPOSITE VENUS: classic schism PLUTO CONJUNCT OR TRINE MOON: powerful emotional
in love, these natives are always seeking the ideal romantic re- nature, obsessive, controlling/manipulative, deep understand-
lationship, they see their partners through rose-colored

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ing of psychology, jealousy is possible, gives the native an emo-
tional loyalty and courage
PLUTO CONJUNCT OR TRINE MERCURY: strong gift and
ability to uncover hidden truths or mysteries, probing mind,
good at asking questions to figure out the heart of the matter,
can be paranoid, suspicious
PLUTO CONJUNCT OR TRINE VENUS: intensity in ap-
proach to relationship, also attracted to powerful people (fe-
males with this aspect are especially attracted to prominent
men)
PLUTO CONJUNCT OR TRINE MARS: gives raw physical
power and an increase in sexual compulsions & libido, native
is forceful and passionate in relationships and for causes they
believe in, would be a good combination for someone in the
military or civil service, combining aggression with power, na-
tive will likely enjoy power play in the bedroom
PLUTO CONJUNCT OR TRINE SATURN: This is a genera-
tional aspect and not as important to study
PLUTO CONJUNCT OR TRINE JUPITER: This is a genera-
tional aspect and not as important to study
PLUTO CONJUNCT OR TRINE URANUS: This is a genera-
tional aspect and not as important to study
PLUTO CONJUNCT OR TRINE NEPTUNE: This is a genera-
tional aspect and not as important to study
HARD NATAL ASPECTS
PLUTO SQUARE OR OPPOSITE SUN: these natives bring out
strong reactions in others, people will love or hate them, may
be manipulative and controlling, may need to dominate, the
circumstances where they need to dominate will be seen via
house placement
PLUTO SQUARE OR OPPOSITE MOON: strong need to con-
trol environment, attraction to powerful people and situa-
tions, ability to manipulate, or may find self attracted to toxic
manipulative situations.
PLUTO SQUARE OR OPPOSITE MERCURY: strong compul-
sion to be heard or to discover the truth, can be a “stalker” in-
dicator, or the desire to research a person/topic to the point of
obsession, gives the ability to be a good investigator, can be a
workaholic indicator
PLUTO SQUARE OR OPPOSITE VENUS: similar to Venus
Conjunct/Trine Pluto, but more prone to obsessive, compul-
sive behavior, jealous, secretive about relationships, or craves
toxic relationships with manipulative individuals
PLUTO SQUARE OR OPPOSITE MARS: powerful personal-
ity, a craving for power-play/domination & submission in all
areas of life including work and interpersonal relationships,
may attract powerful partners who use control and manipula-
tion in the relationship
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PLUTO SQUARE OR OPPOSITE JUPITER: This is a genera-
tional aspect and not as important to study

PLUTO SQUARE OR OPPOSITE SATURN: This is a genera-

tional aspect and not as important to study

PLUTO SQUARE OR OPPOSITE URANUS: This is a genera-

tional aspect and not as important to study

PLUTO SQUARE OR OPPOSITE NEPTUNE: This is a genera-

tional aspect and not as important to study

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