TAURUS ASCENDANT (Fixed Earth 29.24) - SCORPIO DESCENDANT (Fixed Water 29.24)
With Taurus, a fixed earth sign, on the Ascendant (the point of self-awareness), life is met more slowly and steadily. Rather than rushing into things, people with Taurus rising plan, structure and work systematically towards their goals. They may hold on to or remain in one phase of experience much longer than necessary. The danger is becoming too lazy or indolent and staying with something purely out of habit, attachment and security when it has truly outlived its purpose or usefulness. It will be necessary for the Taurus rising person to learn when to hold on and when to let go. They also have need to feel comfortable with the earthy and material sphere of life and need to see concrete and tangible results for their efforts.
With Taurus ascending, then Scorpio is found on the Descendant. This means that strong and intense emotions will be evoked in the sphere of relationships. Jealousy and possessiveness can be the root of many interpersonal problems, and those with Taurus rising will have to confront, examine and gain greater mastery over the destructive side of their emotional nature. In other words, Scorpio on the 7th house cusp (the house of relationships) forces them to look inward, to probe for hidden motivations and underlying causes in order to transform the way they use their power. The Scorpio Descendant does not allow them to take life at face value, forcing them to change old and outworn patterns.
Physically, Taurus rising tends toward a solid, earthy-looking build, a healthy country look, often with the characteristically thick Taurean neck.
SUN IN AQUARIUS (Fixed Air 26.23) - Detriment
People born under Aquarius, the sign of humanity, independence and originality, have as their symbol the water-bearer, who spills out to mankind the life-force and spiritual energy. Since the planet Uranus rules Aquarius, friendship and companionship are extremely important to Aquarians. Those whom Aquarians befriend have their unswerving loyalty and devotion.
Born under a fixed sign, Aquarians can have eccentric temperaments and are determined and stubborn. They sometimes feel that those who are listening to them are unreceptive and incapable of comprehending their ideas, and they tend to become annoyed when people fail to understand them. However, there is no affectation or snobbery in the Aquarian personality but a dislike of spurious imitation and hypocrisy in any form.
Aquarians operate as equals among equals. However, they are not dependent on their environments for security, because they derive this from being in the company of others. The influence of Uranus promotes an honest enjoyment in meeting new people and exchanging ideas. Since Aquarians have many friends, they see no reason for giving them up, even after marriage.
Aquarians' appearance of calmness is deceptive, their anxiety can even make them feel ill. Since they take their work very seriously, nervousness and apprehension seldom leave them. They do their best work with others who attempt to bring about some ideal. In such pursuits, their excellent memory, creativity, knowledge, love of freedom and humanitariansm find their outlet. Their interest in and sympathy for human problems win the respect and confidence of those around them. Their sympathy is impersonal and their response intellectual, but once aroused, Aquarians are tireless workers.
MOON IN LIBRA (Cardinal Air 25.09)
People with the Moon in Libra (the sign of partnerships) love companionship and make a fine partner in any endeavor. Emotionally, they are very easygoing and have a charisma that makes them memorable. They accept others as they find them and don't want to reform them, educate them or correct them, Librans just want to enjoy their company. They are excellent and sympathetic listeners. They give people exactly what they need to restore their emotional equlibrium.
They seek shared experiences at every opportunity. They have an easy, charming, gracious and impersonal feeling for humanity and a deep need for everyone to like them. They embody a natural courtesy, charm and diplomatic manner, and their emotional well being depends upon the approval of others, so they are eager to please.
Decisiveness is not usually a strong quality with this placement, Libra is continually balancing the scales, but an illusive sweetness hides a great strength. Affectionate and good natured, people with the Moon in Libra are often in demand at social circles. Partners are most important since they work best in conjunction with others and because they are dependent on their reactions.
MERCURY IN AQUARIUS (Fixed Air 12.10) - Exalted
People with Mercury in Aquarius are resourceful, observant, intuitive and usually a good judge of human nature. Their minds are keen, original, independent, humanitarian and witty. They are sociable with many and varied friends and enjoy conversing with people who have new and stimulating ideas like their own. They may be interested in science, character study and matters of human interest. Although they are open to any view, they will not change their opinions without due reflection and logical analysis. Truthful and objective, people with Mercury in Aquarius, have little care for traditional concerns and ways of thinking.
VENUS IN CAPRICORN (Cardinal Earth 11.15)
For people with Venus in Capricorn, caution is the catchword when it comes to love. They do not rush into permanent liaisons and they certainly do not risk rebuff or reprimand by making premature advances. The restraint of Saturn, the constrictive ruling planet of Capricorn, stifles the natural beauty and warmth of Venus. They may have an aloof, cold or indifferent manner.
In love relationships, Venus in Capricorn is devoted and faithful, but they have difficulty saying all that is in their hearts. Thus, they may not be overly affectionate, reserved in their manner, and indifferent in their approach. However, they are often very faithful and will work hard to preserve a union that offers security, financial or otherwise.
MARS IN SAGITTARIUS (Mutable Fire 14.48)
People with Mars in Sagittarius are fond of travel and adventures, making friends easily. They are independent and like liberty and freedom. With an energetic planet like Mars in a mutable sign, Sagittarius, these people possess a great deal of energy and are not adverse to hard work. They need to distinguish themselves from others and express their own individuality. A personal claim to freedom and opportunities for development are pursued and defended with great ardor and enthusiasm. However, even though they may have great bursts of energy, they may have little endurance.
These natives can harness all their energies in the service of an ideal, but also in the service of unreal things once they get the idea in their heads. They are prepared to advocate a favorite cause through the natural aggression of Mars and the Sagittarian pursuit of freedom to find their own path. They will carry on with their development and keep searching for new things. This may mean a love of travel or a desire to explore new dimensions of the psyche.
JUPITER IN SAGITTARIUS (Mutable Fire 4.31) - Dignity
Jupiter, the natural ruling planet of Sagittarius, is said to be the planet of great fortune and success, hence this combination is considered to be a very lucky one. People with this placement are incurable optimists, have a love of travel, philosophy, and outdoor sports. They are independent and have a lively sense of humor and love of fun. They usually have a free and easy manner that make them popular with their associates. They enjoy conversing with as many different types of people and are very acute observers of human behavior. They are broadminded and remarkably candid.
These people tend to have far-reaching metaphysical thoughts. They wish to know about the nature of human consciousness, the purpose of the individual in the universe and what is the ultimate creative force behind physical manifestation and the evolutionary process. These people are deep thinkers and will formulate their own standards within the context of whatever ethical system they subscibe to.
People with Jupiter in Sagittarius have a great interest in foreign cultures, religions and social systems, often expressed both through study or long trips to foreign countries. There is also a deep interest in the social and philosophic ideas that have shaped history. This breadth of understanding produces a farsighted outlook on life and often prophetic insights into the future. The Jovian nature of Sagittarius is happiest when producing from within an all-embracing and idealist world view in which every fact and phenomenon has its relationships and its proper place.
SATURN IN TAURUS (Fixed Earth 16.29)
With a strong need for financial and emotional security, people with Saturn in Taurus generally feel happiest when daily affairs are in order. Their nature is characterized by patience, discipline, determination, practicality and adherence to principles. They generally try to approach life with a matter-of-fact attitude, and though they may lack spontaneity at times, they are willing to work hard for their success. Thrifty, they typically acquire material goods for useful qualities. Their stamina is great as is their stubbornness. Possessive of their loved ones, they may only find inner peace when their sense of values become more evolved or when they learn to use their creative potential.
THE TRANSCENDENTALS
The sign positions of the outer planets, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto, remain the same for all people over a long duration of time and effect entire generations. Therefore, the more personal influences of these planets are shown by the houses in which they are placed (see the houses for more detail).
URANUS IN LIBRA (Cardinal Air 13.11)
Uranus represents the freedom urge. It is the planet of individuality, originality, awakening and breaking with tradition. Uranus in Libra indicates a generation of people with new ideas about marraige, partnerships and social conduct. They seek freedom in marriage relationships and regard the relationship as more important than the legal contract. There is likely to be experimentation with new living arrangements, such as common-law marriages, as well as other forms of social innovation. In general, they will have new concepts of justice and will seek to change and modernize existing legal codes.
NEPTUNE IN SAGITTARIUS (Mutable Fire 2.58)
Neptune represents insight and inspiration, dreams and imagination. It represents the essential nature of liquids and gases, and if not contained, its influence can cause a lack of direction and vagueness. Sagittarius is the sign of openness, frankness and idealism. When Neptune entered Sagittarius, it was bound to bring out much that was previously hidden. Discoveries of big business bribes in foreign countries as well as the unethical business and political practices showed how Sagittarius tries to reveal what lays behind Neptune's veil.
People born with Neptune in Sagittarius often feel a need for more evolved religious and philosphical values. They explore the powers of the mind, revise existing laws and search for the deeper meaning of life.
PLUTO IN VIRGO (Mutable Earth 29.09)
Since Pluto's motion is so slow and it is so far away from the Earth, its influence is abstract and not immediately felt by the individual. But, as with anything that takes time to develop, Pluto's eventual impact is deep and far reaching and can be revolutionary. As with the Phoenix (which symbolizes Pluto), out of the ashes of the old, arises the new.
Pluto's entrance into Virgo marked tremendous changes in labor and industrialization. Computers came into their own and with them such advances as audio and videotape cassettes, compact and floppy disks. New medical discoveries revolutionized the practice of medicine and the birth control pill helped change our attitudes toward sex. The realization of possible dangers inherent in food additives brought a return to natural nourishment as well as the ecological movement.
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