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				About Steve :: Person :: Astology I doubt very seriously that Steve is into astrology. However, since a lot of his fans are, we are providing you with various astrological profiles. Born: August 14, 1945 5:54 a.m. CWT (Central War Time) Waco, Texas Leo with Leo ascendant Moon in Scorpio; Mercury in Virgo; Venus in Cancer; Mars in Gemini; Jupiter in Virgo; Saturn in Cancer; Uranus in Gemini; Neptune in Libra; Pluto in Leo
			Aug 14, 1945 *Saturn in CANCER* You could have difficulty in letting go and feeling life, preferring instead to think about it rather than do it. Afraid of the sense world, you avoid plunging in and fear being caught or tied down. "To be or not to be..." is your question. There is a need to accept responsibility and limitations, as well as home, family, children, and such. Saturn in Conjunction with Venus You value the simple life and have little use for pomp and circumstance. Your appreciation for hard work and discipline is natural and lifelong. You actually love responsibility and tend to pile on the work. Others may find you frugal or unnecessarily spartan, but you love simplicity as much as they love opulence. You can discriminate the wheat from the chaff and put great value on organization. *Jupiter in VIRGO* A service career is a perfect choice, for you want very much to be of use, to be used up. You have a fantastic appetite for detail work, and can take it all in and still look for more. Willing and able to respond to almost any emergency, you are responsible and always ready. Jupiter in Conjunction with Neptune With you, dreams and ideals have become a way of life. You seek to bring them down to earth and make them real. You will, as the song says, never let your dreams depart. Yours is a path of imagination and vision, perhaps leading to a career in music, mysticism, or the arts. You understand the forest behind the trees and the unity beyond all separateness. *Mars in GEMINI* You have an inner need for communication of all kinds and may have too many irons in the fire at times. You can be all over the place, always trying to make one more connection. Speaking and writing are naturals. You have a need for lots of variety, a change of pace. Arguments. Mental energy. Mars in Conjunction with Uranus You are probably hard to control and very unpredictable. Your drive for independence is obvious, and it is clear that the common and the traditional are not for you. Anything else but that! You pursue alternate or nonconformist solutions to life with great energy. Your temper is hot and sharp and tends to snap out like a lightning bolt. You are aggressive in the pursuit of gaining insight into all that is new, different, and out of the ordinary. Electronics, computers, and communications could be a big part of your life. Mars in Sextile with Pluto You enjoy working with whatever is psychological ‑‑ the hidden, vulnerable, sensitive areas of the mind and self. You can handle material that is sensitive or taboo without batting an eye. This interest in all that is psychological makes you an excellent teacher in the field. You have a natural grasp for the political, for handling the public, and you know how to get your way. Your drive in these areas amounts to a passion, and those around you may feel that you are often too intense. Power struggles are somewhat routine for you. *Sun in LEO* You are outgoing, overflowing, and very generous. Always the leader, if not the center of any group, you seldom fail to exhibit strong emotions. You are proud of yourself and of your accomplishments. Dramatic and just plain happy to be here, you are warm of heart, gregarious, outspoken, and independent. Sun in Conjunction with Mercury You communicate with consummate skill, and it is stimulating just being with you. Your high degree of mental concentration makes you an excellent student, able to excel in speaking, writing, and all types of communication skills. Your ambitions go hand‑in‑hand with communication and using the mind, and the two should never be far apart. Sun in Sextile with Uranus You work well with those in authority who are independent and original. You could find yourself engaged in nonconformist causes, always ready to promote what is independent and innovative. You like radical approaches, and find yourself in support of whatever new‑wave product or breakthrough advance is next in line. Communication, computers, electronics, and everything new‑wave excites you and you excel here. You discover new ways of working with traditional materials. *Venus in CANCER* Homeward bound! With you, the domestic scene is ideal. Marriage, children, animals, gardens ‑‑ the whole works. You like to feel secure. Sensitive too. You are dependent on others and like to be taken care of, even mothered. You love music, can be very emotional, and tend to be protective. Venus in Trine with Moon You have a natural appreciation for the past, personal as well as world history ‑‑ all that is traditional. You find it easy to work with music, color, fabric, and the arts ‑‑ whatever is beautiful and genial. You would make a superb decorator of homes and, in general, all kinds of environments. You enjoy moods and emotions (whatever is psychological), especially in a group setting. Younger people, the helpless, and the needy can always be found under your umbrella. Venus in Conjunction with Saturn You value the simple life and have little use for pomp and circumstance. Your appreciation for hard work and discipline is natural and lifelong. You actually love responsibility and tend to pile on the work. Others may find you frugal or unnecessarily spartan, but you love simplicity as much as they love opulence. You can discriminate the wheat from the chaff and put great value on organization. *Mercury in VIRGO* You have a fine mind and a great appetite for detail. You appreciate minute differences and distinctions. A craftsman with an innate critical sense, you are always full of suggestions. Your careful, conservative mind wants to salvage every last thing. You possess a love for detail and trivia. Quick‑minded. Mercury in Conjunction with Sun You communicate with consummate skill, and it is stimulating just being with you. Your high degree of mental concentration makes you an excellent student, able to excel in speaking, writing, and all types of communication skills. Your ambitions go hand‑in‑hand with communication and using the mind, and the two should never be far apart. Mercury in Sextile with Moon Your ideas and images about the traditional (history in general) and the environment around you make it easy for you to work with and teach others. You understand and perform well with younger people and know what it takes to create a supportive environment. You handle words and tell stories with consummate skill, and others love to hear you speak or entertain. You have a touch of the Blarney Stone about you. *Uranus in GEMINI* You have brilliant insights into communications of all kinds ‑‑ computers, radio, T.V., the press, writing, and speaking. You are inventive and also have deep insights into research and investigations. You like to relax in conversations, telephone, puzzles, and making connections. Uranus in Sextile with Sun You work well with those in authority who are independent and original. You could find yourself engaged in nonconformist causes, always ready to promote what is independent and innovative. You like radical approaches, and find yourself in support of whatever new‑wave product or breakthrough advance is next in line. Communication, computers, electronics, and everything new‑wave excites you and you excel here. You discover new ways of working with traditional materials. Uranus in Conjunction with Mars You are probably hard to control and very unpredictable. Your drive for independence is obvious, and it is clear that the common and the traditional are not for you. Anything else but that! You pursue alternate or nonconformist solutions to life with great energy. Your temper is hot and sharp and tends to snap out like a lightning bolt. You are aggressive in the pursuit of gaining insight into all that is new, different, and out of the ordinary. Electronics, computers, and communications could be a big part of your life. *Neptune in LIBRA* Relationships are the ideal. Nondiscriminating and impersonal in scope, to you all are equal. You are seldom bound by tradition or personal ties and are not domestic. You hold the ideal vision up to the real. You open up in response to others and accept others as yourself. Neptune in Conjunction with Jupiter With you, dreams and ideals have become a way of life. You seek to bring them down to earth and make them real. You will, as the song says, never let your dreams depart. Yours is a path of imagination and vision, perhaps leading to a career in music, mysticism, or the arts. You understand the forest behind the trees and the unity beyond all separateness. Neptune in Sextile with Pluto You work with real imagination and understanding in areas of the mind that are the most personal or private ‑‑ depth psychology. You are like a midwife of the spirit, assisting at the birth of each individual going through a spiritual or re‑birth process. You accept the natural process of birth, spiritual and physical, and have dedicated yourself to helping it along. You would make a great teacher in these areas. *Pluto in LEO* You are very sensitive (even vulnerable) when it comes to expressing yourself, getting it out. Periods of intense creativity enable you to go through changes and inner growth. This creative intensity is good for music, poetry, art, and such. Pluto in Square with Moon You keep your feelings and emotions to yourself and resent any attempt to analyze or probe them. Your home and surroundings are tidy and air‑tight, as well. However, you don't mind probing and dissecting the lives of others. This can't help but produce a strain in your relations with others, and you probably get very little support for your detective work. These two parts of you which seldom meet cause constant tension, resulting in periodic explosions. Pluto in Sextile with Mars You enjoy working with whatever ispsychological ‑‑ the hidden, vulnerable, sensitive areas of the mind and self. You can handle material that is sensitive or taboo without batting an eye. This interest in all that is psychological makes you an excellent teacher in the field. You have a natural grasp for the political, for handling the public, and you know how to get your way. Your drive in these areas amounts to a passion, and those around you may feel that you are often too intense. Power struggles are somewhat routine for you. Pluto in Sextile with Neptune You work with real imagination and understanding in areas of the mind that are the most personal or private ‑‑ depth psychology. You are like a midwife of the spirit, assisting at the birth of each individual going through a spiritual or re‑birth process. You accept the natural process of birth, spiritual and physical, and have dedicated yourself to helping it along. You would make a great teacher in these areas. *Venus in Cancer:* Your sign is so desperate to have a happy home and a happy love life or marriage that you can work too hard at it by being too worried and too possessive. You may make so many demands on your mate that he or she can become worn out with pleasing you. If he or she is ten minutes late, you may not attribute it to traffic or work, but instead may decide that there's an affair going on. If you go with this perception and carry on about it, you'll just them immediately on the defensive, perhaps making them wish they hadn't come home at all. Even if you're not that bad, you may expect your mate to meet all your emotional needs and become disillusioned if he or she cannot fix everything that's wrong in your life. Always keep in mind that wonderful admonition from Gibran's The Prophet: "Let there be space in your togetherness." Don't crowd your mate endlessly.
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			MOON IN SCORPIO Moon in Scorpio from Kramer (astrofish.com): Scorpio usually means sex, and with you, it's no different. You are an animal, at least in some respects. Then again, you have wide (size of a Ford truck, at least) mood swings. It seems like you are always trying to control, which is okay, since you have an amazing ability to overcome adversity. You are secretive with a keen interest in learning about others. Bad habits are hard to break, and this really holds true for you. Something else that drives you to distraction is situations that offer no solutions and people who refuse to reveal anything to you. You will probably reap the karmic rewards in this life rather than the next. Your intuition can be spot on, and you have a shrewd manner about you. You have the ability to be a clever mechanic or craftsman. You are best suited to emotionally dealing with resources, especially, and don't you hate these words, human resources.
			From Kramer: Leo Ruled by: The Sun Fixed Fire Sign Keyword: Create You guys with the Sun in Leo have it tough, don't you? The Sun rules Leo, making you just a little bit extra special. Most astrologers agree on this: You can always tell a Leo; you just can't tell them too much. You will find that your creativity is an expression of your ego. This may sound a little self centered, but that's because you can be positively tyrannical. And you love to play the hero. Consciously or subconsciously, you always seek attention. It's as if you have a noble strain of blood in you. You are imaginative. You are also tenacious, which is often seen as stubbornness, which seems to be dictated by ego, like hating to admit you're wrong. Some strong attributes include loyalty, patience, and philanthropy. You are also opinionated and must often have the last word. Your initial reactions are physical. You have a penchant for exaggeration and overreaction, but this isn't too bad because you are a lover of life and its pleasures as well as genial host and entertainer. Your nature can be enthusiastic, generous, and gregarious with a sunny disposition. You are ambitious. You can be very inspirational if not totally factual or practical. I'll bet you have many friends. And you have a lazy streak with a tendency to take the easy way out. You are attracted to energy and excitement, which leads you to being guilty of grandstanding instead of being part of the team. You will always be a lover of art, music and theater. Speaking of music, here's a few listening suggestions: Handel's "Music for Royal Fireworks," and Beethoven's "Symphony No. 7.
			1. Your Sun sign LEO (5 points) 2. Your Moon sign SCORPIO (5 points) 3. Your rising sign (7 points) 4. Sign Mercury is in VIRGO (3 points) 5. Sign Venus is in CANCER (3 points) 6. Sign Mars is in GEMINI (3 points) 7. Sign Jupiter is in VIRGO (2 points) 8. Sign Saturn is in CANCER (2 points) 9. Sign Uranus is in GEMINI (1 point) 10. Sign Neptune is in LIBRA (1 point) 11. Sign Pluto is in LEO (1 point) Aries 0 Leo 6 Sagittarius 0 Fire 6 Taurus 0 Virgo 2 Capricorn 0 Earth 2 Gemini 3 Libra 1 Aquarius 0 Air 4 Cancer 5 Scorpio 5 Pisces 0 Water 10 Scoring: More than 15 points for any one sign means it is definitely in "overload," so you should read that sign's description in the accompanying article. More than 22 points for any given element (Earth, Air, Fire, Water) means you have an overload in that element. In that case, read the descriptions for all signs in the same column. On the other hand, if you have an element with less than 5 points, read those sign descriptions to see what may be lacking in your astrological makeup. Don't know your birth chart? Read the description of your Sun sign, and also check out the two signs on either side of it. Overload often "begins at home," since Mercury and Venus are found in the vicinity of the Sun, so see if any of what it says for those signs seems to fit.
			By AstroMaggi 1999 AstroMaggi for Astronet (AOL) Steve Martin: Wild and Crazy Talent August 14, 1945, Waco, Texas It's hard to decide which of Steve Martin's talents are the most prominent because versatile Mercury is the strongest planet in his horoscope. It rules the mind and intellect and communications of all kinds, giving Steve the ability to speak to us through many roles. One cosmic name for Mercury is "the jokester." Steve began his Hollywood career as a comedy writer, earning an Emmy for his "Smothers Brothers" work. He had a very successful period as a stand up comedian. Steve's zany performances as King Tut and the Czech pick up artist were super hits on "Saturday Night Live." He gained even more national exposure on "The Tonight Show" and other television appearances. When Steve made his third career move into full length films, he already had a loyal following. With his 21 degree Leo Sun, Steve is a natural performer with a commanding on stage presence. Like most comedians, he makes extensive use of body language. Steve's Mars in Gemini rules his physical energy and it's conjunct unconventional Uranus. He's an extraordinary slapstick artist with unique takes on his unforgettable characters. In serious roles, Steve draws on the energy of his powerful Scorpio Moon into play, tapping into depths of emotions that are evident even in his comedy routines. His performances are enhanced by several other factors in the natal horoscope. Steve's highlighted Mercury falls in Virgo, the sign of craft and technique. He's a master of timing and develops each of his innate skills to the fullest. Steve internalizes his material and absorbs it so well that he becomes one with the characters he portrays. His acting also appears relaxed and natural because he has the Moon and two other planets in water signs. This enhances Steve's natural instincts and gives him the ability to express himself in ways that connect immediately with the public. Steve was formerly married to actress Victoria Tennant and also dated Ann Heche. With hazy Neptune in his 7th house of partnerships, we know there is an element of illusion and confusion surrounding his relationships. He tends to assign his partners qualities they may not possess, then becomes disappointed when they fail to live up to his expectations. Like most Leos, Steve is most happy when in love and his natural 7th ruler describes his perfect partner. It's Venus in Cancer and it's trine his Scorpio Moon. Steve appreciates a quiet, nurturing woman who enjoys home and family, one who is a nice compliment to his outgoing, gregarious Leo energies. With his Sun, Moon, and three other planets progressed to intellectual air signs, Steve has now returned to his first love, writing. He's written a successful off Broadway play, "Picasso at the Lapin Agile" and several books. Steve's Libra emphasis in his progressed chart tells of his interest in forming new partnerships for business or pleasure. This fall, in collaboration with Noah Baumbach, Steve will write a new sitcom whose characters meet in an acting class. Steve will not star in the series, however, he and Eddie Murphy are the leads in a film he wrote, "Bowfinger's Big Finger." This is due for release in July of 1999. Saturn rules Steve's natural 10th house of public recognition. It's progressed to Cancer and is making a difficult square aspect with his progressed Moon in Scorpio. He will receive popular support for his efforts on both the big and little screens. However, critical acclaim will be difficult to come by during this aspect. This will not discourage Steve's buoyant Leo spirit. His public loves him and it's just a matter of time until industry critics recognize his talents, too. Watch for him in his latest film just coming out now, "The Out of Towners."
			chartshop Section 1: General Personality Characteristics Proud and intensely individual, you really want to stand out, to be the very best you can be, and to be recognized and appreciated for your unique contributions. Doing something well and being respected for it is extremely important to you, and you cannot tolerate being in the background, taking orders from others, or being "just one of the team". You must put your personal stamp on whatever you do, and direct your own course in life. You need to have a place where you can shine, express yourself creatively, and be the one in charge. You have big dreams and the determination, spirit, vitality, and enthusiasm to bring them into being. You also have a noble, romantic heart, and a love of the dramatic, colorful, and extravagant. For you it is true that "all the world's a stage" and you secretly (or perhaps not so secretly) desire to be the Star or Hero in the play. You want to be great, and to receive the love and applause of an adoring audience, even if the "audience" is just one other special person. You need someone to believe in you and your dreams. Though you appear radiantly self confident and independent, you are actually very much dependent on the affirmation, love, and recognition of others. You cannot bear being unnoticed or unappreciated. You also love wholeheartedly and generously and really know how to make the person you love feel special. You love the magic of "being in love" and know how to keep the romance alive in your relationships. You are also immensely loyal and will defend your loved ones and stand by them to the end as long as they never offend your pride or betray your trust. However, you like to be the strong one in a relationship and you really do not share the leading role very easily. Ideally you need to find a person who is as strong willed as yourself, but who will not try to dominate or compete with you. Your strengths are your zest and love for life, your creative power, and your warm and generous heart. Your primary fault is your tendency to be very egocentric, so concerned with the impression you are making and with your own creative self expression that you forget there is another, larger world that does not revolve around you. Section 2: Mental Interests and Abilities You are an exacting perfectionist with a clear, logical, analytical mind and an aptitude for work that requires meticulous attention to detail and efficient organization. Well grounded and pragmatic, you tend to develop specialized skills and technical expertise in some practical field. Knowledge, ideas, and theories don't really interest you unless they are useful in a tangible way. You are inclined to analyze, measure, and dissect everything and to miss nuances, subtle shades of feeling and meaning. Your strengths are in your precise thinking, careful craftsmanship, and mastery of technical skills. You tend to be very good at what you do and critical of others' work if it does not meet your high standards.
			From Astronet: Leo ascendant Leo is often referred to as the show biz sign, but when this is the Ascending Sign, it is folly to assume that you have an actor on your hands. Yes this Ascendant tends toward "a show" in personal appearance, but this can run the spectrum from outrageous to being very regal. The defenses are strongly tied to not being embarrassed, and they hate being the brunt of jokes. In this way Leo Rising folk can look great in a new outfit, but if this person has 25 cents in their pocket their security is threatened. But in the same outfit with credit cards and $100 in cash, Leo Rising can conquer the world. Like Aries Rising the Leo Ascendant person likes to be the center of attention in actuality they absolutely demand to be noticed. There can be a fondness for yellow colors and a love at least an appreciation of fine jewelry. Anything that serves to indicate status is the Defense Mechanism here. The Sun rules Leo so respect for this person's ego is critical, and never make the mistake of declaring yourself a loyal friend and then disappoint them you will never be forgiven. In physical appearance the hair is very important
			http://www.astrofish.net Kramer Wetzel SUN The Sun describes your ego and will power. Your ego dictates the direction you want your life to take. Sometimes your ego and emotional desires get together and take off the same direction, or the directions the ego and emotional desires dictate do not conflict with each other. However, life is usually not that easy and it is often a choice of doing things you may not emotionally like but that you feel will attain other goals. For example, it may mean sacrificing certain relationships for your career. On the other hand, you may be forced to sacrifice the career you really wanted for the sake of a relationship. Maybe you had better give up all together, is either the relationship or the career that fulfilling? The Sun sign is the stuff you read about in the daily horoscopes, the astrology for millions. And surely there is a better word than "ego," perhaps a word with a little less of the Freudian baggage? But Mr. Sun is where we start, when we look at astrology because it is generally believed to be the single, most important element of a chart. The sign the Sun is in, is the cornerstone, the starting point, the foundation of what is ultimately a very personalized astrology chart. SUN in LEO You folks with the Sun in Leo have it tough, don't you? The Sun rules Leo, making you just a little bit extra special. Most astrologers agree on this: you can always tell a Leo, you just can't tell them too much. Your creativity is an expression of your ego. This may sound a little self centered, but that's because you can be positively tyrannical. And you love to play the hero. Either consciously or subconsciously you always seek attention. It's as if you have noble blood. You are imaginative. You are also tenacious, which is often seen as stubbornness, which seems to be dictated by ego, like hating to admit you're wrong. You are loyal, patient, and philanthropic. Unfortunately, you are also opinionated. Some famous people with the sun in Leo are Mae West, Napoleon, Andy Warhol, Simon Bolivar, Maxfield Parish, Omar Khayyam, Peggy Fleming, Carl G. Jung, Stanley Kubrick, Mick Jagger, Jackie Onaissis, Charles Schwab, and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Best of all, Mirabeau Bonaparte Lamar was a Leo, one the men attracted to the Texas struggle for independence. He was born Aug. 16, 1798, in Louisvile, GA. Typical Leo, he cut a fine image. Brick wall: A Leo is a magnificent creature, tall and proud, good looking and handsome. And a fixed obstacle in front of this Leo is a problem, a big problem. In fact, just such a deviation from the way things should be having this brick wall right in front of the Leo is terribly offensive o our fine specimen. So what does the Leo do? Ever watch the nature shows about the African Lions? It's just like one of those guys: the male scares up the game, chases it into the clutches of the female. The male then comes in and helps himself to the best cut of meat, relaxes and preens his luxurious mane. Now, when our Leo hits the wall, he's going to do something similar. He's going to loudly call attention to the fact that there is an inconvenient obstacle in front of him, and some one had better get over RIGHT NOW, and do something about it. Of course, our Leo might never actually lift a paw to do anything about the wall, but that's not his job. He just let us know it was there, and it's a problem that needs to be addressed right now. You just have to have the last word, don't you? Your initial reactions are physical. You have a penchant for exaggeration and overreaction, but this isn't terribly bad because you love life and its pleasures. You are probably a genial host and entertainer. Your nature can be enthusiastic, generous, and gregarious with a sunny disposition. You are ambitious. You can be very inspirational while not totally factual or practical. I'll bet you have many friends. But you have a lazy streak with a tendency to take the easy way out. You are attracted to energy and excitement, which leads you to being guilty of grandstanding instead of being a team player. You will always be a lover of art, music and theater. Speaking of music, here's a few listening suggestions: Handel's "Music for Royal Fireworks," and Beethoven's "Symphony No. 7." Bait: Live Bait with a spinner Nothing works better for catching a fixed fire sign fish than Live Bait. Worms, minnows, or even some traditional Japanese cuisine, I hope you get the idea. Live bait has an aura of adventure about it. It's hard to get them little wigglers onto the hook, if you know what I mean. And that's the only thing that will really ever catch a Leo's attention, something that seems to be an adventure. Famous Leo personalities (besides the folks reading this): Loni Anderson, Louis Armstrong, Neil Armstrong, Rosanna Arquette, Antonio Banderas, Peter Bogdanovich, Ray Bradbury, Emily Bronte, Belinda Carlisle, Fidel Castro, Coco Chanel, Davy Crockett, David Crosby, Cecil B. De Mille, John Dryden, Jerry Falwell, Peggy Fleming, Henry Ford, Jerry Garcia, Robert Graves, Isabel Hickey, Dustin Hoffman, Mick Jagger, Carl Jung, Gene Kelley, Madonna, Ogden Nash, Peter O'Toole, Annie Oakley, Robert Redford, Gene Roddenberry, Yves Saint Laurent, Arnold Scharzenegger, Martin Sheen, Alfred Lord Tennyson, Andy Warhol, Mae West, and Steve Wozniek. MOON The Moon is your emotional life. It is desires as opposed to ego, need as opposed to expediency or reason. How you react on an emotional basis to yourself as a person, to other people in general, and to the situations and experiences with which you are confronted throughout life. In your horoscope it also indicates your actual residence and domestic life, and women in general, as well as your mother in particular. It also indicates babies and young children; your own as well as other people's children. Not sound like the sexist pig author that I am, but in a female's chart, the Moon seems to play a more important role, or a more pronounced role, than in a male's chart. In astrology, the Moon's Sign can be every bit as important as the Sun's Sign. MOON in SCORPIO Scorpio usually means sex, and with you, it1s no different. You are an animal, at least in some respects. Then again, you have wide (size of a Ford truck, at least) mood swings. It seems like you are always trying to control, which is okay, since you have an amazing ability to overcome adversity. You are secretive with a keen interest in learning about others. Bad habits are hard to break, and this really holds true for you. Something else that drives you to distraction is situations that offer no solutions and people who refuse to reveal anything to you. You will probably reap the karmic rewards in this life rather than the next. Your intuition can be spot on, and you have a shrewd manner about you. You have the ability to be a clever mechanic or craftsman. You are best suited to emotionally dealing with resources, especially, and don't you hate these words, human resources. Scorpio Moon personalities: Mario Andretti, Julie Andrews, Tammy Faye Bakker, Pat Benatar, William (Billy the Kid) Bonney, Dave Brubeck, Johnny Cash, Cesar Chavez, Eric Clapton, Gerard Depardieu, James Garner, George Harrison, Alfred Hitchcock, Henry James, k.d. lang, Bob Marley, Henry Miller, Eddie Murphy, Priscilla Presley, Will Smith, Tori Spelling, Steven Spielberg, Sharon Stone, Elizabeth Taylor, Dick Van Dyke, Jules Verne and Raquel Welch. MERCURY Mercury is like a hyperactive child, perhaps that's because the planet makes a complete trip every 88 (eighty eight) days. Mercury is the Roman's Messenger of the gods, Hermes in Greek, and Thoth to the Egyptians. Mercury is the indication of your general intellectual orientation and the expression of your thoughts and ideas. In other words, it describes the way you think and communicate, as well as the way you receive and are willing or able to accept information. To a certain extent Mercury also describes your most likely means of transportation; that is, how you prefer to physically and mentally get where you're going. Are you the kind of person that is seriously goal oriented, or do you amble a bit and enjoy every possible detour? To understand Mercury's total implication, it must be remembered that its sign position, as explained here, is also influenced by natal Mercury's house position and the aspects Mercury makes with other natal planets in your natal chart. When Mercury is retrograde, really watch out because it's the Trickster at his finest, having fun with us all. MERCURY in VIRGO Mercury rules Virgo which makes this a pretty hot set up for you. You can be communication oriented and quite analytical. One possible problem is that you are very vulnerable (more so than others) to being swayed by the influence of others. The up side to this is great organizational and sales ability. You learn quickly, and have probably demonstrated some kind of mathematical, mechanical or artistic skill. Although your imagination is whimsical, you stick to traditional ideas. VENUS Venus is gaining new ground in popularity. Perhaps this the growth [rebirth, really] of the "Goddess" cult which is helping this planet. Figure this, though: Venus is beauty, particularly female beauty. Yet we all know how strong a woman can be. Venus indicates the social element in life. It represents how successfully (or unsuccessfully) your ego, emotions, and intellect have been integrated to form your social attitudes and response to other people in your public as well as private relationships. The position and aspects of natal Venus indicate what you value and what you do not value; what you think is acceptable and adds to the quality of life as well as what is not acceptable and to be avoided because it diminishes the quality of life. VENUS in CANCER You are sensitive, yet you are not shy about taking the initiative in a relationship. You also have a strong domestic streak, highlighted by the fact that you can be a most hospitable host. You enjoy socializing with your family. Although warm and caring, you tend towards a streak of possessive jealousy, too. You are an avid collector with an interest in history or genealogy. MARS Mars is the ancient god of war. In Roman times, Mars was also a sign of fertility, hence the male symbol. Mars represents your power to function. It can be compared to the work an engine performs. Even if it is not understood how or why a motor works (open the hood of modern vehicle for a demonstration), it is easy to observe what it does. It might be used to drive a car, run a washing machine or perform other tasks for which it was specifically designed. Mars indicates the energy that drives your ego, emotions, mental capacity, societal expressions, and values. You may have great desire but if you have little energy, it is likely your desire won't be realized. If for example, you have a lot of emotional energy directed toward satisfying your desires, you will probably get whatever you want. If the force of natal Mars is directed to your ego, you may end up sacrificing your personal desires, or even moral principles, for your career or other long term goals. MARS in GEMINI You have a lot of nervous energy. Whether nervous or not, though, you will find yourself directed towards ideas and communications. You probably keep physically active with a variety of interests. You have a strong sense of organization; however, you are overly fond of gossip and unimportant details which can impede your progress. There is also a hint that you would be married more than once because Mars represents drive and Gemini is the sign of the twins. It's not a sure thing, just an indication of multiple marriages. JUPITER Jupiter can be called the lucky star. Just don't bet on it. (And you can take that to the bank.) Jupiter is a "gas giant" of a planet, and when he's overhead at night, his reflected light makes him easy to spot. In your natal chart, Jupiter represents your potential for growth and expansion on many levels; your physical body, mental capacity, spirituality, and the accumulation of non personal things such as material assets, power, and status. In addition to the sign that Jupiter occupies in your natal chart, the specific areas in which you are able to grow and progress are even more influenced by Jupiter's house position and the aspects it makes with the other planets in your natal chart. JUPITER in VIRGO When your idealism rages out of control, wit turns into a severe limitation. Although this is a great configuration for a good game of 3Trivial Pursuits,5 this can lead to being too concerned with trivia. In any case, you will be as involved with the growth of others as you are with your own growth. SATURN Saturn is often called, "The Lord of Karma." Saturn represents areas in which you are confronted with the greatest restrictions or limitations. These areas involve your actions and reactions, values, material assets, knowledge, communication, love, and so on. Saturn indicates the lessons you must learn in life, and the conflict you may have between reality and your perception of reality. It does not deny or lessen the positive forces you have of imagination, inspiration, spirituality, and romance, but it demands that you give these things structure and meaning. Or it can demand that you lop off someone else's head. See what we mean? The glyph, the astrological shorthand symbol, for Saturn is the Scythe or Sickle of Chronos, who is none other than old Fate himself. In the modern day, this is seen as the old man with the sickle at the end of the year. With his sickle, he cuts down that which is not growing, in order to make way for the new. Sounds like a male version of Fate. SATURN in CANCER Now, this may sound a little harsh, but your home or domestic life is probably limited or austere. To top it off, nurturing has a limited effect on you. You find yourself limited by family ties and responsibilities. Finally, that money you1ve been waiting to inherit will take a little longer than you think to get to you. URANUS Who was it who sang, "Freedom's just another name for nothing left to lose?" Another name for Uranus is the planet of Elvis, because this planet leaves us all shook up. But it wasn't born in 1935, in fact, Uranus was discovered in 1791. Uranus represents your personal as well as societal freedom. Uranus rules Aquarius, and, in an interesting note, Uranus is oblique in respect to its axial tilt and the planet's rotation around the Sun. In other words, like Earth has a North and South poles in pretty normal places, the poles of Uranus could even be pointing at the Sun on occasion. It's a different planet, all right. It indicates your originality of thought and expression and that which you do that differs in some way from what is generally considered as normal. Since Uranus takes approximately seven years to transit one sign, all individuals born in that period will be under the same influence. And, since it is approximately 84 years between its transit in one sign until it next goes through that sign, the groups of people with Uranus in the same sign are separated by several generations. Though its sign position does indicate some direction, the personal implications of Uranus in your life depends far more on its house position, the aspects it makes with other natal planets in your natal chart. and what's going on with Uranus by transit. URANUS in GEMINI You demand your freedom of speech. You also try for innovative methods of communication. Perhaps telepathy will work for you. New ideas are important to you. Try tuning into some distant star. You are attracted to new, unusual and revolutionary thoughts, ideas and lifestyles. You prefer abstract, idealistic solutions to practical, immediately useful answers. You delight in communications, the mass media, electronics, computers and all sorts of gadgetry. NEPTUNE Neptune is in one sign for approximately thirteen years, taking about 164 years to complete its cycle through all twelve signs. Since there are 164 years between one group of people who lived during its transit of a particular sign and the next group of people who will live when Neptune is again in that sign, Neptune's significance in a sign can best be observed as a generation or historical characteristic. In your natal chart it is Neptune's house position and the aspects it makes with other natal planets that indicate its significance on a personal level. Neptune represents areas where your ability to comprehend abstractions and creative imagination may be found. It is the area of your illusions and disillusionment, where things aren't always what they seem. It represents your subconscious, dreams, and planes of existence beyond physical reality. It can describe your spirituality as well as your mental derangement, your guilt and your persecution. It can indicate that you will be personally responsible for, or confronted with the sick and downtrodden, the abandoned and orphaned, the lonely and isolated. Sounds a lot like the Statue of Liberty. Don't forget that it the epic saga of Odysseus, the adventures he encountered on his quest to go home to Ithaca, from the Trojan War. It took Odysseus 20 years to return home, because of Odysseus's failure to give credit to Neptune. NEPTUNE in LIBRA The most recent period of Neptune in Libra was 1942 1957. The establishment of the United Nations in 1942 is typical of the Libran effort to establish peace. However, Neptune's influence is evident since the U.N. has had minimal effect in accomplishing its goals. Equality (Libra) for minorities (Neptune) may get attention but no real resolutions may be found. Before the war there was concern for preserving American Indian culture and lands. After the war, that concern evaporated as the government tried to integrate Indians into mainstream society. PLUTO Look, Pluto wasn't actually documented in the common era until February 18, 1930, by Clyde Tombaugh, and this sighting came along with a coincidental rise in fascism. (It was formally announced on March 13, 1930) and Pluto was not named for the god of the underworld, which is just another happy coincidence, but the planet was named for a cartoon dog. Really. The original glyph for Pluto was PL, standing for Percival Lowell, the guy who "discovered" Pluto. (Get it? The initials: P and L, make into the glyph. Cute, huh?) Actually, the astronomer Lowell merely predicted the existence and location due to perturbations in the orbits of Uranus and Neptune. As it turns out, though, Pluto is too small to have the effect predicted. Pluto does have a cute little moon called Charon. Pluto takes approximately 248 years to make a complete cycle through all twelve signs. The period Pluto spends in each sign can vary from twelve years to thirty two years due to the eccentricity of its orbit. Like atomic energy (a force ruled by Pluto), the presence and direction of Pluto's energy is never obvious until it is used. The position of Pluto in a sign is interpreted as a characteristic of a generation or historical significance. In your own natal chart, Pluto's significance is interpreted from its house position and the aspects it makes with your other natal planets. Pluto represents areas of intense energy and areas where you want to exercise the most power or control. Pluto is your friend. Always. Remember that. Hold that thought. Pluto is the co ruler of Scorpio. PLUTO in LEO Pluto's last period in Leo was 1938 1957. Leo rules the king or representative government. During Pluto's transit of Leo in the late 1600's and early 1700's, John Locke, philosopher of the English Revolution and American Revolution, wrote his famous essays that stated that governments existed by virtue of voluntary agreements and their function was to protect the rights of individuals.
			Pluto Oriental: The Powerhouse. You are highly self involved, and your personality is remote, difficult to understand, so that you sometimes feel lonely and alienated. Your mind is exceptionally suited to research and discovery, and you feel a strong urge to reorganize or reform. With self discipline and will power, you are capable of penetrating insights. You naturally revitalize everything in which you are involved, going straight to the heart of the matter. You are resourceful in times of emergency; you enjoy your ability to cut through the red tape, while you have no patience for the bureaucrats who created it. YOUR ORIENTAL planet is the one that is, or will be, the first to rise before the Sun on the day you were born; it is the next planet clockwise after the Sun. It might be positioned very close to the Sun or in a house far ahead of it. Too often given a minor role in chart analysis, the Oriental planet can be used to focus attention on important personality assets and abilities. Your Oriental planet is an important one to study for career guidance. In some ways, it probably influences your personality and your vocational profile as much as the Ascendant and the Midheaven. Your Ascendant (or rising sign) symbolizes how you appear to other people, while your Oriental planet symbolizes how you view yourself; the Midheaven represents your career, while the Oriental represents how you perceive your role as you serve in society. To understand its significance, think of the Oriental as a lens that your inner self (represented by the Sun) uses to view both you and the world in which you live. You can safely assume that none of us sees or comprehends in a perfectly neutral and unbiased way. In day to day living, we see primarily what we expect to see, what we want to see, what we most easily understand. We often refer to this phenomenon as "looking at the world through rose colored glasses." This is a useful metaphor for the workings of your Oriental planet. By coloring your perceptions, the Oriental serves to set up your expectations for what you will receive from others. It subtly influences your reactions to the world around you. It might enhance or undermine self esteem. Within your being, the Oriental stimulates extra sensitivity: your nervous system responds in harmony to the hue in your Oriental lens. This results in a natural talent for example, mechanical or artistic ability. Most often, it will not be a hidden talent; it will be something you have exhibited since you were very young. However, this familiar ability is the very gift you always take for granted and might thereby forget, or undervalue. Whenever you pursue the direction that your Oriental suggests, you embark on a practical and fulfilling vocational adventure. Your Oriental will show the types of activities at which you can excel with ease, whenever you have the opportunity. The strength and quality of your Oriental's influence are affected by the strength and quality of the planet's placement in your chart. Use the same general rules as you would for interpreting any planet's force: strong if appearing near a chart angle (cusp of the 1st, 4th, 7th or 10th houses); strong if it forms aspects to other planets, or if it's in its own house or sign; internalized if retrograde; and so forth. If it forms a conjunction with another planet, study both, because the second planet blends with your Oriental and becomes influential.
			Your Mars & Venus Combo: Gemini & Cancer Your social skills are unrivaled. You're flirty and charming, but that's just a cover for your deeper needs balance and endurance. Your Mars is in Gemini You see no reason to grow up. You're bright, quick witted and clever, so you can get away with almost anything. That includes brief affairs, constant flirting, impulsive changes of heart and acute commitment phobia. Still, few can resist your vitality and flair. Your Venus is in Cancer Romantic love often gets tangled up with your parental instincts, since you attract people who need to be babied and cared for. A sane, stable mate who never surprises or shocks you is a better match. You respect tradition in your relationships, and may get shy or fussy when ignored or offended. YOUR STAR PARTNER: You like a person with intelligence, someone you can talk to an Air type will always be willing to fan your flames. CHARACTER PORTRAIT: You've got that special thing called "presence." Your nonstop energy, enthusiasm and natural exuberance could light up a small city or, at the very least, a stadium full of your admirers. You're a high profile person and could do well in fields that allow you to shine, such as politics, show business or law. But watch out for burnout you tend to forget or even ignore your body's needs. If you have to skip lunch in favor of that step aerobics class, substitute a cup of yogurt for the Snickers bar. Leo can be among the most arrogant, self absorbed signs of the zodiac, but also among the most tender and generous. As the lion king of the cosmos, you are a force to be reckoned with and you'd have it no other way. Full of ego and the insecurity that inevitably accompanies it, you demand respect. The successful Leo, however, learns how to command it. You thrive on the esteem of others, but privately your self esteem wavers. A natural performer, you can be a powerhouse of creative talent, charisma and instinct. You crave the spotlight and take great pains to grace it. But as you mature, your opinion will grow more independent of others. You'll seek a quieter dignity and nobility, not unlike that of an elder statesperson. Great actors may begin by upstaging their colleagues, but they eventually let their art speak for itself. You'll come to view self promotion as a crude distraction and get out of your own way. At that point, your devotion to longtime loyalists will overwhelm your temptation to indulge lusty flatterers. As life experience humanizes you, appearances will still matter, but they'll take a back seat to true feelings.
			THE WEEK OF 02/28/2001: HELENA BONHAM CARTER Birthday:05/26/1966 and STEVE MARTIN Birthday:08/14/1945 Our Astro Prediction? What do you get when you mix Helena's corset with Steve's arrow through the head? A fashion faux pas. Here's Why: Picture the six month old Carter Martin merger as a Hollywood movie pitch: You got your demure Merchant Ivory It Girl. And you got your goofy king of comedy in a white suit. Watch the slapstick sparks fly when this mismatched couple (with a 21 year age gap, no less) take a shot at love! We'd pay nine bucks for this flick. But as a real life romance, "Steve Martin in Love" is a turkey. This is not to say Martin and his amour don't have a bit in common. Our loopy Leo author of "Picasso at the Lapin Agile" and "Shopgirl" does have a literary side which suits his highborn lady. And what with acting, directing, writing and art collecting, Steve is quite the savvy breadwinner, a must if he's going to make it with his sold on security Taurus. The lion and his mate also have twin lusty spirits. They've found that any bullfight can be resolved by a session in the sack. But alas, no couple even a rich and famous one can stay in bed forever. And when Helena and Steve come up for air, they're going to realize that they'd best part as friends.
			astronet.com Mars in Gemini Your Sex Appeal Factor You'd better like to listen if your man has Mars in Gemini! He'll talk your ear off if you let him -- and this is an enormous turn-on for him. These guys often channel their energy into writing, public speaking, music, mechanics, or the art of mime. If he doesn't keep a journal, he should. Mars in Gemini has a strong mechanical ability and a great sense of humor. Mars in Gemini is a master of flirtation. His quick wit and sparkling sense of humor attracts admirers in social situations. Many an aspiring lover has trembled upon catching the glint in this charming fellow's eye. Of course, communication is no problem in more intimate environments. He loves to verbalize in the boudoir, and is happy to respond to any requests. His partners have no reason to simmer in silence if a small adjustment in approach would do the trick. The sound of a lover's voice turns him on big time. Before he settles down, Mars in Gemini tends to roam aimlessly, in search of his missing twin. This wily wanderer needs a partner who gives him firm direction in life -- and plenty of wiggle room for growth. His perfect lover fills in that missing part of himself, at least until he can become fully conscious of both sides -- or more -- of his personality. Famous Men with Mars in Gemini: Sean Penn, Dean Martin, Robert Browning, Sean Connery, Arnold Schwarzenegger
			FROM COSMIC MUFFIN Leo Rising Leo is often referred to as the show biz sign, but when this is the Ascending Sign, it is folly to assume that you have an actor on your hands. Yes this Ascendant tends toward "a show" in personal appearance, but this can run the spectrum from outrageous to being very regal. The defenses are strongly tied to not being embarrassed, and they hate being the brunt of jokes. In this way Leo Rising folk can look great in a new outfit, but if this person has 25 cents in their pocket their security is threatened. But in the same outfit with credit cards and $100 in cash, Leo Rising can conquer the world. Like Aries Rising the Leo Ascendant person likes to be the center of attention in actuality they absolutely demand to be noticed. There can be a fondness for yellow colors and a love at least an appreciation of fine jewelry. Anything that serves to indicate status is the Defense Mechanism here. The Sun rules Leo so respect for this person's ego is critical, and never make the mistake of declaring yourself a loyal friend and then disappoint them you will never be forgiven. In physical appearance the hair is very important.
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