Birth Chart Interpretation for

 

                          George W Bush

                          July 6, 1946

                             7:26 AM

                     New Haven, Connecticut

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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    The interpretation of your astrology chart begins on the

following page.

 

    You will find that the interpretation of your chart is

written in simple language, uncluttered by astrological jargon.

If a statement appears to contradict another statement, then you

exhibit these opposite qualities at different times in your

life. For example, a statement that you are highly sociable and

gregarious and a statement that you prefer solitude seemingly

contradict each other; this means that you vacillate, and need

both sociability and solitude at different times.

 

    The astrological factor that the interpretation is based on

is also given. The astrological factor is given for the benefit

of astrologers and students of astrology. If you are not a

student of astrology, then obviously the factor will not be

meaningful to you, and you can ignore it.

 

    If you find this interpretation of your birth chart

interesting and informative, you might want to discuss your

birth chart with a professional astrologer to learn more about

the astrological influences on your life.

 

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    Your birth chart interpretation is based on the positions of

the planets at the time of your birth. For the benefit of

students of astrology, these positions, along with other

technical information, are listed below:

 

Sun       13 Can 47              Pluto     10 Leo 35

Moon      16 Lib 42              N. Node   19 Gem 36

Mercury    9 Leo 50              Asc.       7 Leo 07

Venus     21 Leo 30              MC        24 Ari 13

Mars       9 Vir 18              2nd cusp  27 Leo 36

Jupiter   18 Lib 09              3rd cusp  22 Vir 40

Saturn    26 Can 30              5th cusp   0 Sag 54

Uranus    19 Gem 09              6th cusp   6 Cap 38

Neptune    5 Lib 56

 

Tropical  Placidus   Daylight Savings Time observed

GMT: 11:26:00   Time Zone: 5 hours West

Lat. and Long. of birth: 41 N 18 29 72 W 55 43

 

Aspects and orbs:

Conjunction  :  7 Deg 00 Min     Trine         :  5 Deg 00 Min

Opposition   :  5 Deg 00 Min     Sextile       :  4 Deg 00 Min

Square       :  5 Deg 00 Min     Quincunx      :  3 Deg 00 Min

Conjunct Asc :  3 Deg 00 Min Above,  5 Deg 00 Min Below

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

               Chapter 1: General Characteristics

 

     Your fundamental needs, values, and orientation towards

life are symbolized by the four astrological elements. Each

person has their own unique balance of these four basic

energies: fire (warmth, inspiration, enthusiasm), earth

(practicality, realism, material interests), air (social and

intellectual qualities), and water (emotional needs and

feelings).

 

    Your "elemental make-up" is described below. Remember that

most people are "unbalanced" or lopsided, and if you are lacking

or deficient in a certain element (or elements), it simply means

that you need to consciously develop that aspect of yourself to

learn to appreciate and/or to work harder in that dimension of

life.

 

    Sometimes we overvalue the element that we are least endowed

with, sensing it as a lack within ourselves, but more often we

neglect or ignore it. The qualities described below will be

reiterated and explained in more detail in the following

chapters.

 

Fire-Earth-Air-Water Elements are Balanced (F,E,A,W Scores = 17,4,14,14):

 

    You possess a measure of all the elements and are thus less

likely than others to overemphasize or completely neglect one

dimension of experience for another. You are capable of both

thinking and feeling, envisioning possibilities and dealing

effectively with the here-and-now and so on. This does not mean

that you do not have definite preferences and attitudes (these

will be covered in the following chapters), nor even that you do

not overdo or go overboard in your own particular way. But you

are a more varied and complex person, less one-sided than many

other people are, and you are able to draw on all of the

elemental qualities when appropriate. In addition, you are able

to relate to most people, recognizing a bit of yourself in their

ways and values.

 

 

 

 

  Chapter 2: How You Approach Life and How You Appear To Others

 

    The following is a description of your basic stance towards

life, the way others see you, the way you come across, the face

you show to the world. In Chapter 3 you will read about the "The

Inner You: Your Real Motivation", which describes the kind of

person you are at heart and where your true priorities lie. Read

this chapter and the next one and compare them - there may be

significant differences between them, in which case "the inner

you" may not shine through and others are in for some surprises

when they get to know you at a more than superficial level. This

chapter describes the costume you wear, your role in life, while

Chapter 3 talks about the real person inside the costume.

 

Leo Rising:

 

    Ferociously proud and somewhat vain, you like to be

impressive and to be seen as Somebody Special. You are not

timid, meek, or self-effacing, and are rarely content being in

the background or in the subordinate position. You are a natural

leader, and do not take orders from others very well. You must

have something of your own, something creative - be it a

business, a project, a home or whatever - that you can develop

and manage according to your own will and vision. Whatever you

do, you do it in a unique, dramatic, individual way. You like to

put your own personal stamp on it.

 

    You also have a very strong sense of dignity, self-respect,

and personal honor and are deeply offended if someone treats you

in a humiliating or dishonorable way. You will rarely confront

the offender - you are too proud to do so - but you will lose

your affection and respect for them. You dislike pettiness and

hate to be snubbed or ignored.

 

    You admire others who are strong individuals like yourself.

When you befriend someone, you are tremendously loyal, sincere,

and willing to go to extraordinary lengths to make that person

happy. You are very giving and generous, but your gifts are

never anonymous - you expect recognition and appreciation for

them. You also expect the intense loyalty that you offer to your

dear ones to be reciprocated. However, you often have trouble

working with people who are as strong as yourself, for you do

not really cooperate or share the leading role very easily. If

you are not in the leading role, you aspire to be and will

compete with the person who is.

 

    You have great heart and courage, and people often look to

you for strength, encouragement, and affirmation. You always

have your best face forward and rarely allow others to see you

hurting, disheartened, or vulnerable. You also have a very

strong need for love, admiration, appreciation, and praise,

although you don't like others to realize just how important it

is to you.

 

    Your outlook on life tends to be very personal and rather

self-centered. Your own self-expression, self-actualization and

self-realization interests you more than anything else. You feel

that if you do your best where you are, the rest of the world

will take care of itself.

 

Mercury Conjunct Asc.:

 

    You are mentally active and restless and you like to talk,

communicate, and exchange ideas with others. You express

yourself well, and are suited to activities that involve

presenting ideas to other people, such as teaching, sales, etc.

 

Pluto Conjunct Asc.:

 

    You are extremely willful, but often achieve your desires in

a quiet, secretive, or manipulative way. You may be intensely

charismatic and wield considerable influence over others, or you

may be attracted to such powerful, fascinating personalities.

You tend to go to extremes in whatever you do, to be compulsive,

and are driven by a sense of mission or destiny. You don't take

anything at face value and are always digging beneath the

surface for the deeper meaning or real motivations of others.

 

Neptune Sextile Asc.:

 

     You tend to blend in with and take on the characteristics

of the people in your surroundings, and may thus not make a

powerful individual statement of your own. You may project an

aura of glamour or "make-believe", and enjoy trying on different

personalities at different times.

 

 

 

 

         Chapter 3: The Inner You: Your Real Motivation

 

Ascendant in Leo and Sun in Cancer:

 

    Behind your strong, proud appearance (described in the

previous chapter), there is a much more tender, sensitive,

sentimental, feeling person. You are probably much shyer and

more private than anyone would realize from your initial

impression.

 

Sun in Cancer:

 

    You have powerful emotional attachments to the past, your

family, your childhood, those places you associate with safety

and security and your beginnings. Maintaining a connection with

your roots and heritage and keeping family bonds strong are very

important to you. Loyal, devoted, and sentimental, you tend to

cling to whatever is dear to you, be it person, familiar place,

or cherished possession.

 

    You are sympathetic, nurturing, supportive, and very

sensitive to the emotional needs of other people. You like to be

needed, to care for others, and you often worry about the people

you love. You have a very strong need for a sense of belonging

and acceptance, and you center much of your life around your

home. You are more concerned about people and their feelings

than with power, achievement, or position in society. Kindness,

consideration, and tenderness impress you more than any sort of

honor the world can bestow.

 

    You are primarily emotional and your views are often

dominated by your feelings and by your own personal, subjective

experiences, rather than reason, logic, or abstract principles.

It is difficult for you to judge situations in a fair, objective

manner for your personal sympathies and loyalties usually enter

in. You take things very personally, and sometimes build a wall

around yourself to protect yourself from pain and rejection. You

feel rather shy and vulnerable at heart. You also tend to be

moody, experiencing frequent emotional ups and downs. You need

to have a place and time in your life to withdraw, introspect,

dream, and replenish yourself; otherwise you become cranky and

unhappy with those around you.

 

    You function in an instinctive, nonrational manner and like

to immerse yourself in creative activities where you can express

your feelings, imagination, and instincts. You often love to

cook, since it can be both creative and a way to nurture and

nourish others. You also have a great affinity for music,

because it evokes and communicates feelings that may be

difficult or impossible to put into words.

 

    Your compassion, sensitivity, and imagination are your

strong points. Your faults include an inability to release the

past and go forward, clannishness and prejudice, and a tendency

to be self-pitying when you meet hardships in life.

 

Sun in 12th house:

 

     You tend to get involved in the helping professions or in

activities where your efforts are hidden, behind the scenes,

unacknowledged, or unknown to the public. Asserting yourself or

getting up in front of an audience may be exceedingly

uncomfortable for you.

 

Sun Square Moon:

 

    You often feel that you are at cross purposes with yourself,

for your conscious intentions and desires conflict with your

subconscious emotional needs and drives. You are pulled in two

different directions. You have difficulty satisfying both your

need to be an individual and your need for caring relationships

and a sense of belonging. Also, you send out mixed messages so

people don't always know how to respond to you or know what you

really want, thus creating confusion or conflict in close

relationships.

 

Sun Square Jupiter:

 

    You have big aspirations and the desire to succeed in life

in a grand way. You tend to exaggerate, to promise more than is

possible, and to misjudge through being overly optimistic.

However, you never lose your hopes for the future. Restlessness

and discontent with responsibilities and limitations in life can

be troublesome for you.

 

Sun Conjunct Mercury/Uranus

 

    You may be a bit high-strung and over-zealous in the pursuit

of your endeavors. You always seem to be in a hurry and have the

ability to evaluate situations quickly. You have a brilliant

mind and possibly could invent something.

 

Sun Conjunct Mercury/N. Node

 

    You have a strong need for intellectual contacts and

associations and like to share your intellectual interests with

others. This could be in meetings or by joining various clubs

and organizations.

 

Sun Conjunct Uranus/Pluto

 

    You have a great desire for freedom and independence and are

subject to strong emotional tensions. You are very creative and

forge ahead tirelessly. But you tend to make the highest demands

on your physical energy and are prone to over-stimulate your

nerves.

 

Sun Conjunct Uranus/Asc.

 

    You have a restless and somewhat nervous manner and attract

attention through your initiative and originality. You are drawn

to unusual friends and acquaintances, and because of your

confidence may be regarded as a leader in your sphere.

 

Sun Conjunct Neptune/MC

 

    It could be hard for you to face up to your mistakes because

of your insecurity and self-doubt. Your early years may have

been undermined by a poor relationship with one of your parents

who may have been ill, weak or alcoholic.

 

Sun Conjunct Pluto/N. Node

 

    You tend to impose your will upon others in a rather

ruthless way, but on the other hand may also be imposed upon by

others yourself. You feel a constant need to fight for

leadership and have a great desire to become a public figure.

 

Sun Conjunct N. Node/Asc.

 

    You love to entertain and like to cultivate social contacts.

You enjoy forming close personal ties with others and most of

them should be harmonious. You prefer teamwork rather than

separate efforts to realize your goals.

 

 

 

 

            Chapter 4: Mental Interests and Abilities

 

Mercury in Leo:

 

    You are a person of strong opinions and you express your

views energetically and often dramatically. You are an

entertaining speaker and will embellish or exaggerate in order

to get your point across. You have an aptitude for storytelling

and performing. Even if your arena is only the classroom or

dining room table, you put on a good show. You have an abundance

of creative ideas and do not enjoy a job in which you have no

creative input or voice in decision-making. You could be a good

politician, spokesperson, group leader, director, or coach.

 

Mercury in 1st house:

 

     You are quite verbal and communicative and eager to get

your own ideas and opinions across to others. You say what is on

your mind. Others see you as a lively, intelligent person, and

perhaps something of a chatterbox at times.

 

Mercury Sextile Neptune:

 

     Imaginative, intuitive, and nonlinear in your thinking, you

have a gift for writing poetry, fiction, or fantasy. You also

have a natural openness to the spiritual, intangible side of

life and could write or speak on these subjects. An innate

clairvoyant tendency could also be developed quite easily by

you.

 

Mercury Conjunct Pluto:

 

    Suspicious that appearances are superficial and masking the

"real nitty-gritty", you are always probing beneath the surface

to uncover the deeper, hidden aspects of a matter. You are

interested in anything secret or mysterious. You have great

powers of concentration and a penetrating mind, with an aptitude

for research, investigative reporting, or detective work. You

are also keenly observant and seem to have "x-ray vision"

regarding the inner motivations and intentions of other people.

You could make an excellent psychotherapist, uncovering the

deeper causes and roots of a person's emotional problems. You

may also be drawn to esoteric or occult studies and the

development of unusual mental powers. Stories of mystery,

intrigue, and espionage fascinate you.

 

Mercury Conjunct Venus/Saturn

 

    Your thinking is somewhat sober and you visualize everything

with complete reality. You tend to be a late bloomer and could

be a bit narrow-minded or selfish in matters of love. You seem

to have a certain fear of being left out in some way.

 

Mercury Conjunct Pluto/Asc.

 

    You have a strong desire to dominate people's minds and

would make an excellent hypnotist. Your own personal vibration

seems to influence people and possibly could change their lives.

It is important to use this power you seem to have for the

general good.

 

 

 

 

          Chapter 5: Emotions: Moods, Feelings, Romance

 

Moon in Libra:

 

    Your desire for harmonious relationships and surroundings is

so strong that you avoid personal confrontations or any

expression of intense, unpleasant emotions. You are an idealist

who would like to paint the world in pastel colors, and live in

peace and harmony with others at all times. You are able to see

points of similarity and unity with people who are vastly

different from yourself, and befriend many different types of

people. You are a considerate and thoughtful friend, and have a

real flair for making others feel accepted and appreciated.

Inwardly you are often torn with indecision and are much more at

odds with yourself than others would ever guess from your

smooth, even disposition.

 

Moon in 3rd house:

 

     You often make decisions solely for emotional or personal

reasons, because something "feels right" or because you've

always done it a certain way and you are uncomfortable changing

it. Even when you think you're being rational, your prejudices,

intuitions, and feelings influence your thoughts a great deal.

You are comfortable talking about feelings and personal

subjects, and sharing confidences, which enables others to

express their own inner feelings with you as well. You have good

psychological insight into others.

 

Moon Conjunct Jupiter:

 

    You are tolerant and forgiving, always ready to overlook

mistakes and give others a second chance. You expect the best

from people and draw it out of them, and you enjoy making others

comfortable and happy. Because of your emotional generosity,

your life is rich with friends, and often financial blessings as

well.

 

Moon Trine Uranus:

 

    You are uninhibited and spontaneous and will often do

something unexpected or humorous in order to loosen people up

and get them out of their ruts. You crave emotional stimulation,

excitement, surprises, and anything new. You love to feel free

and unfettered.

 

Venus in Leo:

 

    Warmhearted and generous in love, you cannot tolerate

pettiness or stinginess in your partner. You want a Hero, a

Prince or Princess to idolize and adore, someone you

wholeheartedly admire and can be proud of. You are tremendously

loyal and devoted once you give your heart to someone.

 

    You crave love, appreciation, and attention from others and

hate to be ignored. You are rather susceptible to flattery and

love to feel SPECIAL. You enjoy some drama and color in your

love life and grand romantic gestures or an extravagant

expression of generosity impresses you.

 

Venus in 1st house:

 

     You are very much aware of your personal appearance,

attractiveness, and charm, and you can be rather narcissistic.

On the other hand, you are concerned with getting along with

others and you have a pleasing, agreeable manner that people

find quite appealing. You use tact or charm to get what you want

rather than intense effort or force. Your desire for love and

affection colors everything you do.

 

Venus Sextile Jupiter:

 

     You love to laugh, celebrate, and enjoy yourself with your

companions. Emotionally open and easygoing, you consider just

about anyone a friend or potential friend. Your good humor and

friendliness make you quite popular and well-liked. At times,

you overdo the festivities, but you rarely regret this.

 

Venus Sextile Uranus:

 

     You need a lot of emotional and romantic stimulation, and

may not be very interested in having just one mate or love

partner. Variety, excitement, spontaneity, and freedom are quite

important to you, and "settling down" isn't that appealing. You

tend to surround yourself with unusual, creative, unconventional

people that keep your life lively. Music or dancing or both play

an important part in your life.

 

 

 

 

    Chapter 6: Drive and Ambition: How You Achieve Your Goals

 

Mars in Virgo:

 

    You are a perfectionist and have high standards for your own

work. You often feel that if you want something done right you

must do it yourself, for others do not do as thorough a job as

you do. Doing a task well is very important to you, and you may

labor over minute details that others wouldn't bother with. You

strive for accuracy, efficiency, and precision, and you become

very irritable when things are not done "right".

 

    On the other hand, you can become so much of a perfectionist

and so self-critical that you will not even attempt many

activities and projects, feeling that your efforts simply won't

be good enough. You are usually modest and realistic in

assessing what you can accomplish and, if anything, you

underestimate yourself. Of course, practice makes perfect, and

if you do apply yourself diligently in some area, you gradually

gain self-confidence as you master skills and develop expertise.

 

      You conserve your energy and pace yourself so that you do

not waste or diffuse your efforts. An unwillingness to take

risks or venture from the beaten track can sometimes limit your

opportunities. In short, you may not aim high enough and settle

for too little in life.

 

Mars in 2nd house:

 

     You often buy things on impulse and you can be reckless

with your material resources and money. You have certain

possessions that you are extremely attached to and possessive

of.

 

Mars Conjunct Mercury/Neptune

 

    Your imagination is great and you tend to think with a

purpose in mind. You are able to function despite a degree of

uncertainty that colors your actions, and you are likely to have

an alternate plan when matters don't progress the way you want

them to.

 

Mars Conjunct Neptune/Pluto

 

    Your energy may be a bit low and you don't seem to have

enough stamina to resist external powers. You easily could be

used as a medium, or someone else may set you up as a tool to

further their interests without you knowing what is really going

on.

 

Saturn Square MC:

 

     You persevere through numerous obstacles, frustrations,

delays, and setbacks in order to attain your ambitions in life.

Sometimes it may feel as if you're pushing a boulder uphill. Try

to avoid bitterness or comparing your lot to others', as these

could weaken your resolve.

 

Venus Trine MC:

 

     In many ways your rise in the world is an easy one, aided

by your personal charm and attractiveness, your ability to

please people, and your excellent social instincts. Artistic

ambitions are also an aspect of this.

 

 

 

 

      Chapter 7: Growth and Expansion: Areas That You Enjoy

 

Jupiter in Libra:

 

     Your strengths lie in your ability to cooperate, to be

diplomatic, and to know just what behavior is called for in

whatever social situation you find yourself. You also possess a

strong sense of fairness, the willingness to listen to opposing

viewpoints and opinions, and the ability to be (or at least seem

to be) impartial and moderate, rather than extreme and

one-sided.

 

Jupiter in 3rd house:

 

     You have a great love of learning and an eager, curious,

active mind which impels you to travel and see as much of the

world as possible. You read widely, and may excel academically.

You love being in a teacher-student relationship and may stay in

school for many years, prolonging your studies for as long as

possible! You also communicate well and would be an effective,

inspiring teacher.

 

     Public relations or any field involving communications and

sharing information also suits you very well.

 

Jupiter Trine Uranus:

 

    You have a knack for bringing new ideas and plans into

fruition with less difficulty than others. Your positive,

enthusiastic attitude attracts helpful situations and

opportunities to you.

 

 

 

 

  Chapter 8: Areas That Challenge You Or Are Difficult For You

 

Saturn in Cancer:

 

     You fear becoming emotionally dependent upon others, and

may distance yourself or deny your needs for closeness and

intimacy so that you won't be vulnerable to rejection or

abandonment. On the other hand, you may cling excessively or

need constant reassurance from loved ones and family. Developing

a deep, inner sense of security, as well as the ability to give

and receive nurturing are important tasks for you.

 

Saturn in 12th house:

 

     You may have nebulous but ever-present guilts and fears

that are difficult to pinpoint or eradicate. It's as if you

don't trust Life itself, and are always seeking ways to defend

yourself from its dangers and its unknowns. You must learn to

overcome your ingrained habit of discouragement and anxiety, and

to see the world more as a friendly place than as a treacherous

one.

 

Saturn Conjunct Sun/Mercury

 

    You have a serious outlook on life and a tendency to dwell

on your own flaws as well as those of everyone else. You could

be rather reserved with people and may find it difficult to

express yourself, giving a more negative impression than you

intended.

 

Saturn Conjunct Sun/Pluto

 

    Your ambition and desire for power could be somewhat out of

proportion and you can be quite ruthless in dealing with

obstacles and difficulties you may be faced with. You must learn

to control your temper and be willing to compromise.

 

Saturn Conjunct Sun/Asc.

 

    You work quietly to get ahead, but may have to work harder

than others to gain recognition for your efforts. Reserved and

shy, you tend to build a wall between yourself and others and

seem to be more receptive to older and mature people.

 

 

 

    Now we will discuss patterns of behavior which you

instinctively and habitually revert to when under stress - a

mostly unconscious process and one which you are apt to overdo

because it is so familiar and thus easy for you. The direction

you need to follow in order to develop balance, greater

awareness, and wholeness is also described.

 

N. Node in Gemini:

 

    You need to take what you have learned (either through

formal education or your own questing and life experience) and

share it with others, communicate it, express it in a way others

can benefit from. Knowledge and understanding which does not

enhance the quality of life for yourself and others in your

world is of little real value. Putting your understanding,

philosophy, and convictions into practice in your daily

interactions with people, and in the multiple small choices you

make everyday will enable you to really test your belief system

and discover more about life.

 

    When under stress you are apt to seek refuge in imagining

that the grass is greener elsewhere, rather than working with

what is at hand. Cultivate your ability to live in the present!

 

N. Node in 11th house:

 

    The arena you are most likely to wrestle with these issues

is in any involvements you have with teams, clubs,

organizations, networks, and the like. The qualities described

above need to be channeled into some sort of group effort or

experience, or have some impact on society at large.

 

    The following are specific activities that will support you

in your growth. These may or may not feel natural to you, and

often there is some feeling of resistance or initial awkwardness

about doing these things, but they are important on your path to

wholeness.

 

N. Node Conjunct Uranus:

 

    Become more freethinking, be willing to experiment and

change, loosen your attachment to tradition and the known to

allow new developments to occur. Learn and get involved in an

area where new techniques, rapid changes and innovation is

happening. Be one of the avant-garde who is promoting such

changes, whether this is in science, music, or social

relationships. You have to be willing to be different and

perhaps considered eccentric or odd.

 

 

 

 

             Chapter 9: Originality and Imagination

  Areas Where You Are Creative, Unique, Unstable, or Compulsive

 

Uranus in 11th house:

 

     You have unusual, even eccentric friends, and you are

likely to join groups, communities, organizations, or clubs

which promote progressive or unconventional ideas, social

change, or innovation in some form. You are dynamic and creative

in business affairs and in organizations.

 

Neptune in 3rd house:

 

     Daydreaming, lack of concentration, and inattention to your

surroundings can be problems for you. Your mind tends to wander

unless you are using it in an imaginative, creative way. Dry

facts and cold logic hold no appeal for you, and unless a

subject has a colorful or personally inspiring element, you

won't stick with it for long. You have a sensitive, intuitive

bent.

 

Pluto in 1st house:

 

     You are an intense person, inclined to be wholeheartedly

and passionately involved in whatever your current interest is.

You easily go to extremes and you make more moderate, easy-going

souls feel uncomfortable.

 

     You may have unusual charisma and also be profoundly

influenced by powerful, charismatic figures whom you model

yourself after. Learning to use personal power appropriately is

an issue for you. Negatively, you can be manipulative and

obsessed with personal aggrandizement. Positively, you can be a

potent force for change, growth, and healing in the world.

 

Pluto Conjunct Sun/Mars

 

    You could have a rather ruthless and unscrupulous side to

your personality that will do anything to destroy opposition.

You may be a fanatic in work and are capable of making great

efforts in order to achieve a lot, overtaxing your strength in

the process.

 

 

 

 

       Chapter 10: Generational Influences: Your Age Group

 

    In this chapter we will discuss characteristics and traits

of your generation. Of course, you may not share all of the

characteristics of your generation, but you are greatly affected

by the tone that is set by your generation.

 

    The first topic is "The Subconscious and Emotional Drive of

Your Age Group". In this section we will describe a deeply felt

urge, even compulsion, of your age group. This deeply felt drive

comes to the surface with great force and power, and

consequently leaves in its wake considerable upheaval and

change. The second topic is "The Ideals and Illusions of Your

Age Group", that describes the dreams, fantasies, and spiritual

aspirations of your age group. The third and last topic is "What

is New and Different in Your Age Group", which describes areas

in which your age group tends to be innovative, inventive,

unusual, and also where it may be unstable and unreliable.

 

    The characteristics described below may affect a group of

people for anywhere from a few years to about 30 years. There

are one or more different astrological factors described in each

of the three sections below.

 

     The Subconscious and Emotional Drive of Your Age Group

 

Pluto in Leo:

 

    You are part of a 20 year period that is often referred to

as the "ME" generation, a generation that has a very proud and

self-reliant attitude. You are a generation that is very

concerned with self-development and personal integrity. Women's

rights and minority rights are issues that your generation has

fostered and they reflect your concern with individual respect,

integrity, and honor. Your age group has a deeply felt sense

that each person has an equal right and opportunity to fully

develop his or her inner potential.

 

    However, your group also finds it difficult to be part of a

team and a strong egotism makes group efforts difficult; you

tend to see the individual as more important than the group. You

also defy authority and often feel that no one has the right to

tell you what to do. The strong movement to refuse drafting into

the military is one example of your age group's strong sense of

individual rights and freedom.

 

    Your age group has popularized the idea of self-development,

and has contributed a great deal to the development of

individual potential as well as human rights. However, there is

also a tendency to be rather self-centered; others may wonder

how you can spend so much time developing yourselves and have so

little time to contribute to your families!

 

    The interest in personal development also sometimes

manifests as a fascination with particular individuals and a

great deal of hero worship. Every generation, of course, has

lots of idols, but your generation is particularly prone to

needing a specific individual to represent and embody an idea or

feeling, and to serve as a focal point of interest. Perhaps the

most extreme example of this is the concept of the guru that was

popularized by your age group.

 

           The Ideals and Illusions of Your Age Group

 

Neptune in Libra:

 

    You are part of a 14 year group of people who have a very

idealistic sense of brotherhood and universal cooperation,

which, among other things, fostered the peace and freedom

movement. Your age group is also interested in the spiritual

philosophy and ideals of other cultures, and is not at all

dogmatic in its approach to religion. You incorporate the

approaches of other religions. Your age group tends to have an

eclectic approach to religion, utilizing elements from many

religious perspectives (e.g. Eastern and Western), and finds it

difficult to follow traditionally defined religious practices.

 

    A gullibility and an unwillingness to be decisive and

judgmental inclines your age group to be easily deceived, and

consequently many of the well-intended ideals and goals are

frustrated by a lack of clear purpose and direction.

 

           What is New and Different in Your Age Group

 

Uranus in Gemini:

 

    You are part of a 7 year group of people who are progressive

and creative thinkers. Academic achievement is high and academic

standards are higher with your age group than with others. You

are a curious and inquisitive bunch, and many discoveries and

clever insights are brought forth from your age group. The love

of learning never dies with your age group, and your curiosity

and inquisitiveness does not wane in later life, as is common

with others.