posted January 12, 2006 02:28 PM              

I have often wondered what aspects in the chart generate sparks. What makes a person's energy dominate a room? Have you ever been told that you "light up the room?" Ever experience this when with someone else?

What aspects indicate an ability to have a way with words? Public speaking? Attention seeking? Or maybe just a simple way with people; a kind of instant likability?

I am thinking Leo for obvious reasons, as well as a Venus, Mars in 1st or aspecting the ascendant.

Planets, especially the Sun, or Mars in the fifth, and even the Moon for their dramatic approaches.

Anyone else have any insights??

posted January 12, 2006 11:14 PM              

Or, sometimes others compliment me, and I am like: Are you kidding??

For instance, my Gemini friend recently told me that I have an "aura" that "draws people in"

I have no clue what she is talking about, but I do see it in other people. (there's that Capricornian " aww shucks me?? no! " thing)

If it is noticable that people with oppositions are more inclined to stand out, what does anyone make of Moon opp. Saturn?

I would say that Sun Conjunct Venus would definately make one a "star" of social parties Stargazer.

Nove-
I feel your pain. This is why I am always pushing myself to be vocal and share opinions, especially in classes. If I don't I am afraid I'll be perceived as a wallflower-and I learned in the early years of highschool, how being percieved as a wallflower could really bring down ones self esteem.

posted January 12, 2006 11:20 PM              

Mars (being, also action) and Neptune (spirituality, also idealization) in aspect to each other indicates personal charisma.

Charismatically,

posted January 13, 2006 12:07 AM            

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Nove-
I feel your pain. This is why I am always pushing myself to be vocal and share opinions, especially in classes. If I don't I am afraid I'll be perceived as a wallflower-and I learned in the early years of highschool, how being percieved as a wallflower could really bring down ones self esteem.

I am sure you are noticed more than you know!

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posted January 13, 2006 01:14 AM              

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I feel really stupid and annoying just going up to people and talking. Kind of like "What's the point? I don't actually have anything I could say to carry on a conversation..."

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I've had the same problem but I discovered something...just get the person talking about something THEY are interested in. And keep asking them questions about it! Pretty soon they will be doing all the talking and all you will have to do is nod and say, "Really!"

Giving an easy way to relate,

posted January 13, 2006 01:51 AM            

So I feel dumb.

posted January 14, 2006 01:56 AM              

Also, an opposition to Saturn can be very debilitating to a personal planet, thus snuffing the light somewhat.

Point is, all things in context, folks.

I think I'm the self-appointed generalization cop around here. -sorry, just trying to keep it real.

Everytime someone presents what they think may be a specific "rule of thumb" that they've discovered about any given astro feature, I feel compelled to halt it and say - WAIT, let's be carefull about those blanket statements. They're dangerous and unenlightening to the narrow-minded folks. (you know who you are). People who are so ready to pin a rose on your nose and call you stinky behind your back. Ya know?