posted January 05, 2005 02:51 AM              

Cancer Rising:

If your Rising Sign is Cancer, you could be the first shoulder everyone runs to cry on. You appear nurturing and compassionate, like you're the mother hen of your circle of friends and loved ones. Though you may not actually have the patience for it, you can expect that others will open up to you when they need a little maternal advice. On the other hand, you sometimes come across as overly emotional and manipulative. Since you seem so maternal and soothing, use this quality to comfort those who seem to need a sense of security.

MY MOON SIGN

Your Moon is in Taurus

Even tempered and peace loving, you are not easily ruffled and are rarely given to emotional displays. You have a calming effect on more high-strung or volatile people, and an emotional steadiness that others find soothing. Though gentle and not easily provoked, you are tremendously stubborn and will resist any change which requires an emotional adjustment, such as changes in your home life or marriage.

You seek security and loyalty in love, are extremely devoted to your loved ones, and provide a warm, nurturing atmosphere for them. However, you tend to cling and seek to keep others from changing.

A great deal of physical affection, closeness, and touching is essential to your well-being, and you have a tendency to overindulge in sensual comforts and pleasures.

MY COMMUNICATION SIGN

Your Mercury is in Gemini

You have an extremely active, lively and versatile mind with a multitude of interests and an inexhaustible curiosity about life. You are quick to grasp new concepts and equally quick to lose interest in an idea or project once your curiosity has been satisfied. You like to taste a little bit of everything -concentration and disciplined study are not your strong points. Mentally restless, you may change jobs or locations frequently, or do work that involves movement, travel, and variety.

You have a flair for language, playing with words, speaking, writing, or teaching in an entertaining and informative way. You also enjoy meeting new people, conversing and learning a little bit about them, and you work well with the public.

Sales, advertising, communications, journalism, or public relations are good areas for you. Your ability to be articulate and to communicate well is one of your greatest strengths.

MY LUCKY SIGN

Scorpio
Luck may come to you through your intensity of emotion. You never accept shallowness from yourself or others. Through this demanding nature, you are able gain understanding about true inner motivations. Your probing tendency seems ideally suited to an environment where you can play detective. If you want to have more luck, learn to accept criticism about your beliefs and be a little less skeptical.

MY KARMIC SIGN

Libra
Trying to find in others what is lacking in yourself often results in pain and disappointment. Somehow you always seem to end up with a partner who doesn't quite understand you, who limits and hinders you. The partner you choose may also be somewhat older or have a conservative outlook on life. As a result you may move from one bad relationship to the next, or stay in one relationship and take the role of martyr -- never realizing your true motivation. If you come to terms with the fact that you may not want to fully connect with another -- out of your own fear of intimacy -- there is potential for growth and understanding that you have the capacity of fulfillment within yourself. Your relationship can be source of suffering or of personal growth -- the decision is yours.

MY HEALING SIGN

Chiron in Taurus
If Chiron falls in Taurus in your chart, you bear a pain of neglect or that what you have is never enough. This Chironic placement makes a person who -- because of a wound of neglect (perhaps your parents were stingy with affection or even completely closed off from you) or actual physical hunger -- bears a mental or physical pain that weakens the spirit and body. At the heart of Taurus is a yearning for security and the pleasure of sensory stimulation: food, physical affection, bodily nourishment. Taurus loves to indulge, but with Chiron in Taurus, you're never quite full; as your stomach can feel empty, so too can your heart. Rather than wallowing in the haze of your hunger for what you lack, Chiron in Taurus encourages you to appreciate what you have. By cherishing gifts you already possess, you can share what you've learned from your pain with others. Give your time to causes dealing with a lack of resources: homelessness, hunger, neglected children, or for those wanting for affection or sensory or material comfort

MY POWER SIGN

The focus of Libra is on relationships. Many babies are born when Pluto is in Libra as a result of their parents making efforts to improve and revitalize their relationships. These children grow up watching their parent's relationships either thrive or fail completely. This generation, however, is determined to make all of their partnerships work out. They watch what has worked for previous generations and incorporate it into their own lives, and they see what has failed in the past and try to make working changes. Some of those born while Pluto was in Libra might cast aside the idea of formal marriage in favor of more unconventional approaches to unity. Others, however, may decide that the free-form approach does not work and choose to rely on the more conservative elements that worked for marriage in earlier generations.

MY SPIRITUAL SIGN

Your Neptune is in Sagittarius

You are part of a 14 year group of people that are extremely idealistic and farsighted in their dreams. Your age group is very liberal and expansive in outlook, and consequently churches become much more flexible and more eclectic in their approach during your life time. Religions that do not adapt to the broad-minded attitude of your age group simply are unable to attract very much interest and involvement from you.

A great deal of metaphysical musing and speculation is evident in your age group, and there is a very strong interest in all manner of psychic phenomena, UFO's, prophecy, etc. This interest will open many new doors and insights, but will also often lead to a great deal of fantasizing and speculation that is taken more seriously than it should be.

MY ATTRACTION FACTOR

Capricorn Descendant

If Capricorn lies on your Descendant, you aspire to meet someone who is successful, honest and dignified, a romantic mate whose gifts to you go beyond flowers and foot massages and more toward fiscal security and unswerving devotion. Since you have Cancer Rising -- a Water Sign associated with emotional sincerity and the maternal instinct -- you seem to desire someone whom you can baby or dote on, someone who will only intensify your tender vulnerability. On the contrary, you're actually seeking a partner who is more mature than you (you may in fact marry someone a bit older than you!), someone on whom you can rely, someone to dote on you! When it comes to falling in love, you seem to lead with your heart; once you've got a potential mate's attention, though, you pull out your checklist of desired qualities and assets. A partner of status who is serious, established and ambitious will best suit you.

MY LOVE SIGN

Taurus
Venus, when placed in the sign of Taurus, denotes a romantic, affectionate lover and friend. Rich beauty and sensuality are attributed to this placement and your emotions are stable and dependable. A lover with Venus in Taurus is likely to be enraptured forever and will be more responsive and devoted as the commitments get heavier. You often have a penchant for the finer, more luxurious things in life.You may spend a lot of energy on obtaining possessions and material objects for emotional security. Often there is a talent or appreciation for creativity and culture of any realm. Opera, fine food, wine, performance, art, and music will be enjoyed immensely. You are blessed with the capacity to savor each moment to the fullest extent, and instinctively seek out the beauty in your surroundings. However, you may want to watch out for a possessive streak! You will be happiest in a relationship that provides you with a real sense of belonging and stability.

MY PASSION SIGN

Libra
Mars in Libra bestows upon you an ability to express any anger or aggressive tendencies with tact, charm, and diplomacy. You probably do not enjoy conflict and may even go out of your way to avoid it. Your flexibility and balanced outlook make you an easy going, cooperative partner. You desire connections with others, and much energy is directed towards relationships and friendships. You are gracious and entertaining, and attract many, due to your curiosity and willingness to try anything new. You are sensual and affectionate with those you feel close to, and are gratified by lots of physical contact. You are extremely romantic. Setting may be very important to you, you may feel better in a room full of flutes and flowers. You offer a peaceful loving nature to your relationships and will be happiest with those who are demonstrative and expressive with words.

MY SOULMATE SIGN

Your Juno is in Capricorn:

Entering into a relationship with a Juno in Capricorn is like watching good cheese age -- the longer it sits, the better it gets. You are at your best in long-term relationships, the ephemeral flirtations and assignations of others are not your cup of tea at all. Instead, you prefer a relationship which is deeper, more vital, more fulfilling in every way. Take care in choosing your partner; do not confuse your love of lasting relationships with a desire to be in a relationship with just anyone. Dispassionately evaluate the similarities and differences between your values and those of your partner's and work out any conflicts in the beginning so the stage is set for further growth. That shouldn't be too difficult for you as your logic will always rule over your emotions. In your long-term relationships you'll want to be in charge; you may want to choose a partner who is willing to follow your lead. You think you're right most of the time and in fact you usually are, but don't use your power and conviction to hurt someone who relies on you to shore up their self-image.

MY REBELLION SIGN

Sagittarius
Uranus in Sagittarius is a great combination. Sagittarius is the explorer, always looking to discover new things. With Uranus always trying to change the world, revolutionary proceedings can occur at breakneck pace. Those with this placement aren't about to accept anything from the past without questioning and investigating it mercilessly. Educational reform may be high on your agenda, spurred on by a generosity that is lacking in many other signs. You have the power to change any system that you feel could be made better. You think big, and your actions could make ripples throughout the world. Your thirst for knowledge may never be fully quenched, but the information you amass will help make your life fulfilling and assist you in your quest to make the world a better place.

MY MOTHERING SIGN

Your Ceres is in Scorpiox

Sensual pleasures are your passion -- you pamper yourself by taking long baths, doing your nails or luxuriating in other sensual delights including everyone's favorite -- sex! But that's not the only thing which makes Ceres in Scorpio smile. Reading is one of your favorite ways to recharge, and you love mystery novels or any book which plays with perceptions and offers surprises. Thrillers and mystery movies are also sources of fun for the Ceres-Scorpio. Even crossword puzzles, which require skill and patience to work out, will pique your fascination with surprises and mystery. Flirting with appealing strangers is another way you can indulge your need for variety, a need which the Ceres-Scorpio should indulge whenever possible to avoid creating negative emotions which you might take out on others. You care for others by protecting them. Ceres in Scorpio craves emotional power and you will do anything for those who sign over their power to you. Intense emotional bonding is possible for you, but take care that you're not too pushy -- only when others are willing to take your lead will you get what you want.

MY WARRIOR SIGN

Your Pallas is in Libra

Pallas-Libras charm and grace wins over a crowd so effortlessly that they won't realize they're letting you win the battle without even putting up a fight. Good going, Pallas-Libra! You are the classic steel hand in the velvet glove, power hidden by smooth, sexy charm. Your chief asset is that your foes won't see you coming -- they'll be prepared for blustery or glib, but charming Libra will put them at ease before striking her blows. Any situation which requires diplomacy is your natural arena, making you a sublime politician. You also excel at rallying others around a cause with your stirring speeches and choice motivational methods, and you'll always be able to figure out an innovative approach to fighting a battle. Your downfalls? A tendency towards sneakiness and manipulation and your lack of staying power -- you're great at starting a battle, not so sublime at finishing it. But with all the weapons at your disposal you're still a dangerous enemy to face.

MY SEXUALITY SIGN

Your Vesta is in Aquarius

You are happiest when you're devoted to a cause in which you idealistically believe in, especially one in which you feel you're leading others down a path to a better future. Vesta-Aquarius is a superb leader, but your talents are better suited to leading a group rather than the one-on-one service perhaps others would prefer. Your boundless energy is well-used to further a cause in which you believe, particularly a humanitarian or political movement. You will work tirelessly for your ideals and you care deeply about advancing rights and freedom for yourself and for others. Someone needs a creative thinker? That's you all over. Your downfall is a tendency to selfishness -- you may seem sometimes to care more about the welfare of the masses than those close to you, even though your friendships are vital to you. Vesta-Aquarians may also have a great need to define and focus aspirations rather than just striking out at full power. This strategy helps to focus your commitment, and the support you receive from your many friends will complete the deed. In the bedroom you will enjoy anything which is unusual and you'll try anything at least once.

Fire Signs
(Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) ardent, dramatic, demonstrative, initiator

Earth Signs
(Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn) luxurious, possessive, steady, focused

Air Signs
(Gemini, Libra, Aquarius) experimental, poetic, intellectual, versatile

Water Signs
(Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces) idealistic, sensitive, sentimental, spiritual

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