They Only Come Out at Night: The Moon in the Signs, part 2

Many people born after 1969 under-appreciate what an emotional milestone it was, globally, to see people walking on the moon. It had always been the symbol of something completely unreachable -- a body contained within the heavens itself. In some ways, this is an appropriate analogy for the way that astrologers look at the moon. It represents emotions -- one of the aspects of our minds that make up feel closest to heaven (but also to hell!), and even as far as neuroscience is concerned, still mostly unreachable. We continue our look at how the moon's positioning affects a natal chart.

Moon in Libra

Libra's sign is the scales, so personal astrology readings usually indicate that these subjects have a need for emotional balance and equality. They are usually quite sympathetic and happy to acquiesce to other's people's needs, in order to maintain peace. They are charming, flirtatious and graceful.

Moon in Scorpio

Natal charts that show the moon in Scorpio mean (according to astrological principles) that the subject is intense emotionally, and seeks out emotional transformation and rebirth. They need commitment for fulfillment, and are very intuitive.

Moon in Sagittarius

Having the moon positioned in Sagittarius means that a person seeks out emotional freedom -- the ability to do and feel whatever they like. This seeking is often very active -- they don’t like to sit still!

Moon in Capricorn

Emotions for moon-in-Capricorn people are things to be controlled and made reliable and steady. They are not naturally emotionally-led, and prefer to think about things logically. They have as many dark or negative emotions as anyone else -- but letting these out frightens them.

Moon in Aquarius

When it comes to matters of the heart, when a natal chart shows the moon in Aquarius the subject is usually idealistic and progressive ... though this sometimes leads to detachment and emotional distance. They are willful, and need both physical and emotional independence in order to be happy.

Moon in Pisces

The moon in Pisces allows a person to identify strongly with other people ... with just about anybody, in any situation. They have a strange but sweet sense of humor, are soft-hearted and accepting of others' emotions, though they may differ from their own.

They Only Come Out at Night: The Moon in the Signs, part 1

According to astrology, the moon rules our emotions. It comes form the dark recesses of the night sky, shining like a beacon. This symbolism relates well to how we view our emotions -- arising out of the dark, barely understood recesses of our own minds, yet shining undeniably and often lighting the way through the darkness. We are going to be looking at how the moon affects personal astrology readings when it appears in different signs. From the ram on down, here's your introduction to the moon and all its powers!

Moon in Aries

People for whom the moon falls in Aries in their natal chart tend to like dealing with their emotions right away. You won’t find any emotional denial here, and emotions always inspire action. They actually get bored with environments that are too peaceful - they need emotional challenges to thrive.

Moon in Taurus

When the moon falls in Taurus, we see a tendency towards conservatism and dependency, sometimes even a little stagnation in the subject of the personal astrology reading. They don’t naturally understand the need for emotional stimulation, but are generally romantic and not easily ruffled.

Moon in Gemini

This somewhat dualistic positioning of the moon can result in people that are curious and quick witted, but somewhat moody and unpredictable, emotionally. They are adaptable and versatile, and like to talk about (rather than act on) their emotions.

Moon in Cancer

The moon is the natural ruler of Cancer - these people are highly emotional, remembering every fight and every loving encounter in great detail. Their natal charts show a devotion to truth and a need for security.

Moon in Leo

Personal astrology readings show that people with the moon in Leo like to be the center of attention emotionally, and take great pride in their feelings. They are never ashamed of their emotions, and also tend to feel the need to control other's feelings.

Moon in Virgo

People with the moon in Virgo in their natal chart like to understand what they are feeling at all times - to be able to compartmentalize it, name it and organize it, dealing with it precisely and efficiently. They enjoy having a simple life, and pressure and stress can take great tolls on them emotionally.

Celebrity Natal Charts: Julia Roberts

This refreshing, garrulous and talented lady who once wore her underarm hair to an awards ceremony is known worldwide as much for herself as the characters she has played throughout her career. Today we are getting inside what astrology says makes her Julia -- her natal chart.

Julia Roberts was born Oct 28, 1967, 12:16 a.m. in Atlanta, Georgia. She is a true Southern belle, and a baby that was born along with the new day!

Sun in Scorpio

Julia's Sun sign is Scorpio -- one of the most highly intelligent and confident signs of the zodiac. People with the sun in Scorpio in their natal chart are known for having an abundance of energy, and the drive to succeed in whatever motivates them. This makes Julia rawly perceptive, and unafraid to act on her instincts. The scorpion's stinger is often seen to harm itself -- and this is often played out in life with a constant reinvention of personality -- the death of old characteristics and ways of life, and the birth of the new. Sun in Scorpio women are highly sexual, but can be quite judgmental and critical.

Leo Ascendant, Aquarius descendant

Isn’t it fascinating that Julia Roberts shares an ascendant and descendant with George W. Bush, our former president?! The Leo ascendant is the side of herself she shows to the world -- generous, bubbly, talkative, and quite dramatic. The Aquarius descendant in her natal chart indicates that her inner mind and life are focused more on fitting into a larger society, and has an inner objectivity and detachment that isn’t immediately apparent.

Venus in Virgo

This positioning of Venus can make people picky in love -- either overly critical and somewhat vicious, or quite humble and shy ... to the point of being overly self-sacrificing. Often these people have had more than one marriage -- combined with the magnetic sexuality that the Sun in Scorpio creates, it makes for energetic relationships!

Jupiter in Virgo

This positioning of the leader of the zodiac in her natal chart means that Julia's approach to problems is fine and methodical, never ignoring details. An analytic mind and strong intellect mean that teaching and charity work is especially suited -- and indeed, Julia has done plenty of work with Unicef and other charities.

How Signs Combine in Love Compatibility Reports

Love compatibility reports aren’t only twice as complex as doing an individual reading ... they have a multitude more factors to take in account in order to get a fair and accurate reading! Astrologers have specialized, self-created terms for describing the relationships between two people's signs -- one person's Venus sign with the other's Mars sign. Today we are decoding what all those specialized terms mean -- from semi-sextile to square and beyond!

Sextile signs

If yours and your partner's Venus and Mars signs are in sextile, a theme of your relationship will be a feeling of naturalness and easiness. You both feel comfortable together, and truly appreciate each other. There may not be strong chemistry present, but there is definite comfort.

Opposite signs

It is often said that opposites attract -- yet they can repel just as easily! Your feelings might be alternately boiling hot, and you feel irresistibly attracted, or else you hate your partner with a passion ... temporarily. You'll feel drawn to your other half, but will need to work on accepting things that are very different to your self.

Semi-sextile signs

The love compatibility of this combination of signs is often likened to two ships passing in the night. You might find it hard to connect with your partner and understand them. However, it is highly likely that you will feel that your partner is either at a place where you were previously, or has unlocked some secret you haven’t yet internalized -- a feeling of the past and future combining.

Inconjunct signs

A more insistent version of the semi-sextile occurrence ... you are likely to feel that you don’t understand this person at all! However, sometimes the feeling turns on its head, and you'll find characteristics that make enormous sense to you. You’re an odd couple, but that is not always a bad thing.

Square signs

If your Venus and your partner's Mars signs (or vice versa) are square, you have another exciting but potentially fiery combination. You might feel attracted to your partner despite a strong feeling that they are all wrong for you. It isn’t only a lack of understanding that you'll face in your love compatibility ... but sometimes downright disdain! You have great chemistry -- but it can swing both ways.

Love Compatibility Reports for Gay Men and Women -- What You Should Know

Love compatibility reports are one method that people have for trying to decode their partner's sometimes odd-seeming actions, predict how they'll react to their own thoughts and needs, and figure out if the challenges that a particular relationship represents will all just be too hard. Astrology in the past has made some assumptions about the nature of relationships that do impact on love compatibility reports. Today we are looking at the impact on your report of being gay or straight, and some pointers for getting the best out of your report no matter what your partner's gender.

Are we all the same?

One of the first things you'll notice about astrology is that it doesn't consist of a hard and fast set of rules. Interpretations and predictions change according to a variety of factors. So, while it is tempting to assume that the gender of your partner makes no difference in your love compatibility reading, it would be completely incorrect :-).

No matter what our sexual orientation, that 23rd chromosome does have quite an effect on how our personalities turn out, with differing hormone profiles and social programming for each sex. We definitely need to know if two people we are preparing a love compatibility report for are the same sex or not.

But why?

If you've read much about astrology, one of the first things the may have struck you is the range of different ways that astrological events can express themselves in people and their actions. One event does not lead to the same response in all people. For example, we recently wrote about retrogrades in a natal chart. If you have Pluto in retrograde on your natal chart, extreme power and corruption tend to feature as themes in your life, according to astrological belief. However, this may be on the delivering or receiving end. So you may constantly feel you are the victim of power inequalities, or may tend to exert your power over others unfairly. Opposite sides of the same coin.

Physical factors that impact astrological readings

Whether you are a heterosexual or homosexual couple will affect the positioning we take with the reading -- which side of that coin we look at. So will other physical factors, like:

· Age

· Education level

· Existing family

· Religion

· Cultural background

· Physical attractiveness

The more information you can give your love compatibility reader, the better and more accurate picture you should receive of your current and future lives together.

Retrogrades: A Rundown

Retrogrades are an important phenomenon that is poorly understood by many people, although the name is recognized by many. We recently gave you an introduction to retrogrades in the natal chart and in everyday life, looking at what a retrograde means in general. You might have found the planetary rundown a little unsatisfying; today we are correcting that! If any of the following retrogrades have been identified in your personal astrology reading, or are coming up as general events, read on for a closer look at what it all means.

Mercury in retrograde

When Mercury is in retrograde, what we know about communication goes backwards! If Mercury was in retrograde at the time of your birth, in your natal chart, it does not necessarily mean that you will be a terrible communicator, doomed to a life of being misunderstood. You may find, though, that you must choose your words carefully and be prepared to explain yourself. You will often find that non-verbal means of communication work best for you -- make use of touch as a method of conveying what you are feeling, and ensure your actions gel with your words. During Mercury's retrograde periods, everybody should be doing this, according to astrological principles.

Venus in retrograde

Venus is the planet of love and relationships, and if it is retrograde in your natal chart, you may find it difficult to get what you really want out of a relationship. You may feel withdrawn from other people, and side issues, like finances and aesthetics, may become a factor in your relationships. Remember though, that a retrograde planet in your astrology reading doesn’t condemn you to a life of relationship misery. Often people work so hard on these challenges they become strengths.

Mars in retrograde

Mars is the planet of anger, conflict and discord, and when it is in retrograde in a natal chart it means that these feelings turn inwards rather than outwards. You might delay conflict in your life rather than immediately facing it, or may find that you are constantly angry at yourself. Timidity and lack of assertiveness are often issues. When Mars is in retrograde for everybody on the planet, watch out for misdirected anger and internalized feelings.

Jupiter in retrograde

Jupiter is a social planet, and one concerned with issues of justice, truth and spirituality. When it is in retrograde in an astrology reading, the person will often be concerned with issues of the ultimate truth, spirituality and what is right in the world. They maybe highly dissatisfied with the current system, and may see issues in a completely different light to other people. During Jupiter's regular retrograde period, we reassess what we think and feel about various issues -- it seems that things come to a head.

Astrological Readings for Twins -- Same Look, Different Life

One of the main challenges to astrology is the question of identical twins. If these people came into the world at pretty much the same time (and if they were born by Caesarian, exactly the same time), why is it that their personalities can be so different? Everybody has their own opinion on this, but for those that believe in the forces of astrology, the answer is simple. We look at how two people can have the sameastrological reading, but such different lives.

Understand the astrological reading's limits

A personal astrological reading explains how the forces of the universe imprinted a particular person's personality at their time of birth, and this can have an effect on their future lives. However, environmental factors at the level of the family, society, and on the Earth generally are also at play, and twins will respond differently to environmental factors. There can also be quite a bit of push and pull in the charts between different aspects, and one twin might tend to express the push part of their astrological readings, while the other twin expresses the pull part.

The Four P variables and twins

Every zodiacal energy manifests itself according to the four Ps, which form a basis for individual expression of traits in astrological readings. These are Potential, Probability, Predisposition and Propensity. Tensions between these forces make a particular trait manifest itself in different and individual ways.

The twin paradox

In fact, one paradoxical element of twinship is that in the search for uniqueness and individuality, one or both twins might try to deliberately distinguish themselves from the other one. This can be in ways relating to world view and lifestyle choices, as well as external factors like dress, mannerisms and hair color.

Understanding the archetype of twins through the paradigm of Gemini

The sign of Gemini is the astrological representation of Pollux and Castor, a Greek myth. The two were the sons of a mortal woman, Leda, and the chief Olympian God, Zeus. Pollux was immortal, and Castor was mortal. They loved each other intensely, and when Castor was about to die on the battlefield, Pollux asked Zeus if he might die alongside his brother, so they could share in death. Zeus said that instead, they could share immortality -- but the price of this was forever alternating between Hades and Olympus, the realms of the Gods, and the underworld.

The paradigm of alternating personalities and expressions is often found in real twins, also, where there is a conscious decision to own the Moon's aspects rather than the Sun's in the astrological reading.

Celebrity Natal Charts: Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe was considered by many to be an enigma, wrapped in a riddle -- beautiful but troubled. Today we are looking at what herpersonal astrological reading reveals about her personality and destiny, in terms of the ascendant and the positions of the planets in her natal chart.

Marilyn Monroe was born on Jun 1, 1926, at 9:30 a.m. local time, in Los Angeles, California.

Sun in Gemini

Marilyn Monroe's sun sign was Gemini, hence the feeling that she is two completely different people ... sometimes at the same time. The Gemini made her sociable, mercurial, and with a logical rational mind. It indicates a love of talking on the phone, a magnetic personality, and a fear of being alone and being bored.

Sun in the eleventh house

Marilyn Monroe's sun is in the eleventh house, which is marked by a strong sense of teamwork. The tendency towards having many friends and a very active social life that the sun in Gemini creates is confirmed in this positioning -- those with the sun in the eleventh house typically have plenty of social contacts, and looks for group leadership. Sometimes that is expressed in a dominating way, but on the whole, Ms Monroe's personal astrological chart indicates warmth, friendliness and generosity.

Leo Ascendant, Aquarius descendant

According to the guidelines of astrology charts, Marilyn's outward personality would have been gregarious, bold, and dramatic ... and very needing of love. Leo ascendants need an audience in order to release their creativity into the world, and they usually find an appreciative one for their confidence and showiness.

The Aquarius descendant indicates that Marilyn Monroe's inner self longed to serve others, and fit into the larger group. The boldness and passion of the outer Leo was tempered by the logical detachment of that Aquarius inside.

Moon Square Saturn

This aspect tends to produce people that can never be fully satisfied, and have a tendency towards depression and pessimism. Sometimes difficulties with the mother are indicated by this conjunction. The positive side to this aspect of Marilyn Monroe's personal astrological readingis that is brings perfectionism and hard work into the chart.

Pluto, the Newest Zodiac Planet

Poor Pluto's status to astronomers has changed many times. It is currently not considered a real planet, but a dwarf planet. Recently, from the 1980s to the 1990s, Pluto's orbit was actually closer to the Sun than Neptune's (invalidating thousands of reference books across the globe!), and it is technically known with a number preceding its name, so insignificant does popular astronomy hold it to be 134340 Pluto. It has a moon which is almost as large as it, Charon, which locks it in a perpetual struggle for dominance with the center of the orbit within neither body's sphere. However for astronomers, Pluto is just as important as it ever was. We look at how Pluto is interpreted in astrology predictions and natal charts.

Pluto rules…

Pluto is said to rule the underworld, named after the Roman ruler of Hades. It's mythological brothers are Jupiter and Neptune, which in Greek mythology are represented by Zeus and Poseidon.

This means that Pluto role in astrology prediction is as the great renewer. Something must be destroyed in order to be renewed … and destruction often means a journey to the underworld. It is associated with transformation, power and personal mastery. It can also be linked to extreme power and corruption -- the underworld is generally not seen as holding itself to the highest moral standards, and Pluto's discovery in 1930 occurred at the same time as the rise of fascism and Stalinism.

Pluto's positives

While the underworld is generally thought of as a negative place, we have already hinted at Pluto's positive aspects … it is, after all, the great renewer in astrology predictions.

It is a harbinger of big things and great events. After its discovery in 1930, its path was traced back to entering Cancer in 1913, coinciding with World War I. The ending of Pluto in Cancer, and the beginning of Pluto in Leo, was the beginning of World War II. However, these events ultimately led to positivity and a rearranging of the balance of power in a way that was favorable.

Pluto's enterprises

In terms of industries, Pluto is associated with anything but the small and insignificant types of work! Enormous wealth and big business are the domains of Pluto, as are mining, surgery, and the work of detectives.

Pluto may not be a big deal astronomically, but it certainly has a big impact in astrology predictions! Don’t ignore the power of the little guy.

Horoscopes -- Getting to the Bottom of the Innermost Planets

Astrology doesn’t just randomly assign potentials and effects to different planets. The effect of Venus, Mars, the Sun and the Moon in different aspects of an astrological reading all come from historical bases. They can also be strongly related to a planet's physical characteristics - so today we are examining exactly what makes Mercury, Venus, and Mars what they are!

Mercury

Mercury is the smallest and hottest planet in the solar system. Its orbit shows a greater degree of eccentricity than the orbit of any other planet, and it can only be viewed in the morning or evening twilight, due to the glare of the Sun. This planet has no substantial atmosphere, and the surface is similar to that of the Moon, with heavy cratering. It was once believed to be two separate planets, one appearing at dawn and the other at dusk.

In astrology, it represents communication, rationality and reason. Schooling, education, a person's immediate environment such as siblings and neighbors, and information-gathering skills are affected by the positioning of Mercury in an astrological reading.

Venus

Venus is the planet of love, named after the Roman goddess. It's surface cannot be seen (sort of like love itself) … it is protected by enormous clouds of sulphur dust which also create sulphuric acid. These are highly reflective, so light cannot penetrate for photos. Its atmosphere has plenty of carbon dioxide, essential for plant life, but there is no carbon cycle on the planet.

In astrology Venus is related to harmony and sympathy as well as love. Other areas of life are related to Venus in astrological readings also, for example business partnerships, art and fashion, as well as friendships and social life can be affected by Venus.

Mars

The fourth planet from the Sun has a reddish appearance because of a high concentration of iron oxide on its surface. It has a thin atmosphere and is often considered one of the planets most similar to Earth, which is why scientists have searched so hard for signs of prior life on its surface. After the moon and Venus, it is the third brightest object in the night sky.

In astrological readings as in anthropology, Mars is the planet of war. However this interpretation is quite a facetious one! It also represents sexuality, ambition, energy, impulsiveness and competition. It is said to preside over the genitals, the muscular system, and adrenal glands.

She's Got It! Venus in the Signs

Venus is the second closest planet to the Sun … an enormously hot glowing ball of fire, with a 224-day year. After the moon, it is the brightest natural object visible at night time, and it is named after the Roman goddess of love. Astrological readings teach us that we see many of these same planetary characteristics in people when Venus is in certain aspects to other signs at the time of their birth. The brightness of the star represents the importance of love in our lives … today we give you a quick overview of how Venus's position in different signs affects a person's love compatibility.

Venus in Aries

If Venus is positioned in Aries in a natal chart, these men and women will usually take a leadership role in their love life, and can be childish and a little impatient with their partners.

Venus in Taurus

If Venus falls in the sign of the Bull for you, you prefer a stable love life, a very physical relationship and a feeling of comfort in relationships. You definitely can’t push these people!

Venus in Gemini

These people will talk endlessly about their love lives, and are also very talkative with their partners. However you can’t hold them to everything they say! They like their relationships whimsical and light-hearted.

Venus in Cancer

Private, intensely emotional Venus in Cancer guys and girls see themselves as ordinary people -- they prefer eating in, rather than going out, and love to snuggle up on the couch with a good movie.

Venus in Leo

Dramatic, proud, boastful, and with high expectations, people born with Venus in Leo don’t sound like they have many positive qualities for relationships … until you delve a bit deeper! These erotic souls are vey warm-hearted and understanding.

Venus in Virgo

Perfection, sensitivity (to both their own feelings and that of their partners), and sometimes insecurity characterize the relationships of people born with Venus in Virgo. They often need space, and aim for perfection in their relationships.

Venus in Libra

Everything must be perfectly balanced for people with the planet of love in the sign of Libra in their natal chart. If anything is a little out of kilter (for example, if she has done the dishes four nights of the week for the last two weeks), he will know about it! On the upside, they give as good as they get (in a nice way) and are romantic and generous.

Venus in Scorpio

Intensity, commitment and sexual pleasure create the ultimately fulfilling relationship for Venus in Scorpio guys and girls. They are very loyal, and can be just as intense when upset as they can when feeling amorous.

Venus in Sagittarius

Idealistic, adventure loving Venus in Sagittarians mix the serious with the lighthearted, are friendly and flirtatious, and don’t like to dwell on things. They are generally a pleasure to be around!

Venus in Capricorn

Security, money, and wise investments (in love!) are important to those born with Venus in Capricorn. They plan ahead and have definite goals for the relationship, but don’t be tricked into feeling that they see you as a transaction … their feelings are just as real as the emotional Scorpio.

Venus in Aquarius

Open minded and future thinking, if your natal chart shows Venus in Aquarius you like unconventionality in their relationships, and like to make your own rules. Don’t restrict them, be their friend and appreciate their uniqueness.

Venus in Pisces

These dreamy, soft hearted people see others for what they really are. While they can be a bit vague in a relationship, they always have good intentions.

The Rising Sign in Personal Astrology Readings

The sign that is rising at the minute of your birth is known as your ascendant, and forms the basis for your personal astrological readings, destiny and compatibilities. Today we are looking at what the ascendant is, what it means to your natal chart, and how different ascendant signs can affect your personality.

The ascendant sign is one of the most important factors in determining your personality, love compatibility and future life events. It actually has more of an impact on your personality than the moon sign you were born under, and explains why many people who were born under a particular sign seem to have contradictory traits.

Your ascendant sign explains your automatic responses to your environment, indicates the front that you put on when meeting other people, and the way you cope with everyday life.

To calculate your rising sign you should get a qualified astrologer to do a personal astrological reading for you. Ascendants are not the same every year -- you need to know your time of birth, preferably to the nearest minute, to know your rising sign accurately. Knowing your birth time to at least the nearest 15 minutes can usually give you an accurate idea of your ascendant. You also need to know whether daylight savings time or war time was in effect in the year you were born -- it will affect your ascendant.

You can figure out what traits your ascendant sign causes you to express, according to astrological principles, simply by reading a personality guide for that monthly zodiac sign. For example, no matter what your monthly sign, if you have:

• Aries rising: your outward personality is often direct, competitive and a natural leader
• Cancer rising: your outward personality will be a sweet and gentle one that tries not to make waves.
• Virgo rising: you will generally appear intelligent and reserved to those around you, and be exceedingly aware of your body.

If you want to know your own ascendant sign, look out for automated guides on the internet. Astrology is not quick and easy -- it is both a science and an art, according to the practitioners. A personal astrology prediction is the best way to accurately know your ascendant, as well as to interpret that in light of the other astrological positionings at the time of your birth.

Finding Your Life Purpose with Intuitive Astrology

Personalized astrology readings are a great starting point to help you start thinking about career choices … yes, even if you are past thirty and have a well-established career! It is never too late to change, and it is never to late to gain immense happiness through that. However, your personal astrology reading doesn't give career recommendations, as such. They tell you how you interact with the world -- but your career choice is up to you! Here we look at some steps to take to use your personal astrology chart to identify your ideal career.

• Look at the Sun section of your personal astrology reading to get the best idea of what careers will suit you. The Sun shows you your potential, and when you master the issues that it points to, you can find unheard of balance and satisfaction. The Sun represents your major goals, so use the interpretation here as the biggest clues to your ideal career path.
• The Venus section of your chart will also be important -- it shows how you relate to others. There will usually be plenty of relating to do at work, no matter what your profession! Venus is also related to money.
• Jupiter's relationship to high ideals, pushing yourself beyond your ordinary limits and abstract thinking can reveal clues about your ideal career in your astrological reading.
• The positioning of Saturn in your astrology reading shows us how our ideas actually transform into something material. It relates to duty, trials and tests -- pay attention to this section to find a career that will challenge, but not overwhelm you.

However, you'll obviously have to do a lot of extrapolating to relate these qualities to a specific job or career. Here are some tips for building on that astrology chart to identify your strengths and goals:

• Go back to your childhood! What did you want to do or be? It will usually be something where you are an expert, and use extraordinary skills. If they relate to how you have actually grown up, then don’t ignore those long-ago fantasies … see if you can make them reality.
• Don’t fear your own strength, and recognize your own weaknesses. You will often be asked in interviews what your weakness is at work. It is actually useful to know these things and be honest about them. Jobs and careers that constantly test your weak points while leaving your strengths languishing will leave you frustrated.

A Look at the Venus Sign in Astrological Readings

One of the building blocks of happiness for most people in the world are our relationships. Careers are nice as a diversion, sports are fun to get the blood pumping and the internet holds the promise of many involved hours … but it is the relationships in our life that bring us true joy, and sometimes true sorrow!

In personal astrology readings, the positioning of Venus in the natal chart explains the things in relationships that you find fulfilling, and the things that don't work for you. It also indicates many different things that you love in your life. Your Venus sign can be different to your Sun sign, or may be the same -- it represents the constellation that Venus was in at the exact time of your birth. Your Venus astrology sign will usually be one of the zodiac signs adjacent to your Sun Sign, if not the same as it.

Please remember to view these general guidelines in the context of an accurate horoscope, from a personalized astrology reading!

Venus in Aries

Movement, excitement, action, and maybe even a little competition characterize the love lives of those born with Venus in Aries!

Venus in Taurus

Earthiness and sensuality are the hallmarks of love and relationships for people born with Venus in Taurus. Taurus as a sign is associated with the neck and shoulders, so give your Venus/Taurean partner a neck rub and watch them melt!

Venus in Gemini

Geminis are known for being sociable, whimsical and dualistic, and these words can also describe a love life. Freedom is important to those born with Venus in Gemini -- it is not incompatible with commitment, but the two need to go hand in hand.

Venus in Cancer

Cancer women and men need security and are often very emotional, but can be very indirect at times. If you are born with Venus in Cancer, focus on directness in your dealings with your partner and look for someone happy to give you that strong emotional bond.

Venus in Leo

Admiration, play and wonder characterize relationships when Venus falls in Leo at the time of your birth. Drama can be a favorite pastime … just try to make it victimless drama.

Venus in Virgo

Venus in Virgo personalities like relationships to be built to last, so you are usually cautious in choosing a partner. They express love by being helpful, so say a big thank you for that home-cooked dinner.

Venus in Libra

Balance and fairness are critical to have in a Libran relationship, and watch out if they aren’t forthcoming! Satisfied Venus-in-Librans, though, are entirely focused on their partner's enjoyment and happiness, and they can be excellent at (fair) compromising.

Venus in Scorpio

Intense, mysterious and deeply bonded -- these are Scorpios. Scorpio rules the genitals, so expect a lot of physicality in a Venus-in-Scorpio love life.

Venus in Sagittarius

Venus-in-Sagittarius men and women like to travel in their love life -- enjoying getting to know partners from other countries, and valuing freedom and an easygoing nature.

Venus in Capricorn

Venus in Capricorns don’t fall in love easily, and their relationships can end up quite business-like. Don’t take this personally! A Capricorn-lover's knees can actually be a potent erogenous zone.

Venus in Aquarius

Easygoing partners who aren’t the dramatic type, but can be quite objective about love, are the Venus-in-Aquarius's best mate.

Venus in Pisces

Artistic and ethereal Venus-in-Pisces can easily understand others' feelings … but they can also easily be influenced by them.

Getting a personalized love and romance astrology reading can help give you a much fuller picture of yours and your partner's love personalities and how they interact.

Celebrity Natal Charts - Princess Di and Bill Gates

We hear so much about celebrities that we often feel we know them, despite never having seen or met these people! A fun way to get even closer to celebrities, as well as verifying the validity of an astrological chart, is by looking at the natal charts of well-known people. Today we're going to get inside the hearts, souls and bio-charge of two very different, but equally famous people. Meet … Princess Diana and Bill Gates!

Princess Di

Princess Diana of Wales was born on July 1, 1961, at 7:45 p.m. You can check out her entire chart here.

Princess Di has Capricorn on the Ascendant, and Cancer on the Descendant. Capricorn creates a duality in the personality in the Ascendant, and makes for a lady who is serious but not depressingly so, and quite cautious. She would be shy with strangers, but very open with family and close friends. A reliable, dependable lady, Capricorn rising means that she is concerned with public appearances and most enjoys earning success through her own measures.

The Earth element dominates in Princess Di's chart, meaning that the material concerns of stability, money and the means to support oneself are her primary concerns. The Earth element made her practical and down-to-earth, rather than forthright and assertive.

The Sun is in Cancer for Princess Di's astrological reading, one of the most feminine of all signs, with a very strong attachment to home and maternal instincts.

Bill Gates

Bill Gates was born on October 28, 1955, at precisely 10 a.m. Have a look at his entire chart to get accurate astrology predictions, motivations and personality for him.

Mr Gates' birth time and date put his Ascendant and Descendant exactly opposite to Princess Diana's -- with Cancer on the Ascendant, and Capricorn on the Descendant. These people appear warm on the outside, but often have quite a bit of inner emotional turmoil. Despite this, they are able to gain extraordinary insight into people's motivations. They have few close friends, tend towards strength and tenacity, and can be quite reserved.

Water is Bill Gates' dominant element (unfortunate considering he works with electricity!). Water dominant charts see emotions rule. These are actually quite intuitive and often psychic people. They usually go well with earthy signs -- they help nourish the earth, while the earth gives them form and shape.

Surprised by the accuracy? Check out your own chart and see how amazingly accurate astrology can be!

Astrological Natal Charts versus Solar Charts - Comparison and Contrast

Astrology can offer amazing insights into personalities, helping parents deal with kids, adults deal with work, spouses understand each other better and allowing humans in general to make some sense of the world. There are two main methods of creating charts to help astrologers predict and analyze personalities and life occurrences -- the solar chart and the natal chart. Each method has its own benefits and flaws; we examine them both.

Natal charts

• Depend on having an exact birth time
• Are related more closely to the Age of Pisces, which our solar system is now leaving.

Solar charts

• Do not depend on having an accurate birth time, only a birth date
• Are related more closely to the Age of Aquarius, which is an age of energy. The world at large is just beginning to understand the principles of energy, and this conception of the world fits more with the modern Age.

When creating a natal chart, although they can give incredibly accurate analyses and predictions, the accuracy of these depends enormously on having an accurate birth time. There are some people in the world who have had their birth time accurately recorded, but even for these people there is the variability of time zones and the way they are standardized. If you were born close to the leading edge or tailing edge of a time zone, your natal chart will be less accurate. Changes of several minutes can change the ascendant in a chart, and then the house cusps change along with them. We recommend this accuracy mostly for people who have the accuracy of knowing their birth time!

Solar charts are more generalized, but also only require a generalized birth time. In fact, you only have to know the day! Also, solar charts are based on energy -- they explain how the bio-electric energy of the universe at large was imprinted into a child at the time of its birth. The Age of Aquarius that we are entering is one based on energy, where the Age of Pisces is one based on words. Solar charts fit well with this concept of the universe, and are very appropriate for the dawning of a new age!

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