━ planets in the signs.

• sun ☉ scorpio.

scorpio-born are passionate and assertive people. they are determined and decisive, and will research until they find out the truth. scorpio is a great leader, always aware of the situation and also features prominently in resourcefulness.

• moon ☾ capricorn.

being useful and productive are basic needs for lunar capricorns. because they generally keep their emotions under check, moon in capricorn people come across as competent people. however turbulent their emotions may be under the surface, lunar capricorns keep cool-headed and they come across as steady and reliable people.

• mercury ☿ scorpio.

these people are on an eternal quest to get to the very heart of any matter. this appears in anything that requires thought, and in almost every conversation they have. totally fearless when it comes to delving into depths that nobody else wants, or even thinks, to explore, mercury in scorpio is adept at learning the source and the core of any problem or issue. they are blessed (or cursed, depending on how you want to look at it) with the observation skills of a surveillance camera, seeming to just see all and know all. sometimes they can be quite “dark” because of their tendency to focus on the false in order to get to the truth. these people detest superficiality. they come across as suspicious and can annoy other, more optimistic people with their negative take on things.

• venus ♀ lb.

venus in libra people will try to impress you with their kindness, evenhandedness, and willingness to make your relationship work. they have a polished manner in love, which sometimes makes them appear insincere or superficial. they are gentle lovers who hate to be offended. they are threatened by bad manners and direct or abrasive expression of feelings. they not only prefer to choose the middle road, they seek the middle ground in their relationships. you can expect to be treated fairly, and you may be turned on by venus in libra’s willingness to concede and adjust their lives to fully accommodate you.

• mars ♂ capricorn.

with fiery mars in the more orderly sign of capricorn, natives with this position have a subdued and controlled style of approaching life. Most don’t come across as particularly enthusiastic; rather, theirs is a low-key but determined energy. mars in capricorn natives like to be on top of things. they are generally goal-oriented and focused people who are not afraid of hard work. most are achievers by nature, and many possess well-defined ambitions well-defined to themselves more than anything. they’re not particularly flashy people, but their drive to succeed and to make their lives secure is strong, even if it’s not right out there for the world to see.

• jupiter ♃ aries.

believes in the power of positivity, that life is what you make of it. loves competition, doing things independently. values instant results. attracts the most good fortune when he/she takes the lead, initiates, inspires, and demonstrates enthusiasm and courage.

• saturn ♄ taurus.

if you have saturn in taurus, you are very persistent in carrying out your goals. you can be overly concerned with material possessions and in wanting to squirrel away too much for that proverbial rainy day. you tend to place too much emphasis on material goods and possessions for security and if carried too far, you can become miserly and miserable due to worrying about what might happen tomorrow and will you have enough money to cover things. you need to re-evaluate your values and where true security comes from. On the positive side, you are a tireless worker and have patience, caution, determination, discipline, organizing ability and can go the distance when those around you fall. hard work is your forte. your feelings are serious, well-controlled and not easily changed, although at times it may be hard for you to forgive and forget. Loyalty is important to you. building structures that last is a need you have.

• uranus ♅ aquarius.

uranus in Aquarius has great intuitive skills and original ideas. they tend to work towards bettering humanity. they are devoted friends and truly want to help those in need. this unselfish behavior helps them to gain what they want in life. They may have difficulties with their choice of friends, who may take advantage of them. Uranus in Aquarius likes to turn the world upside down. The revolution may be loud or peaceful, but they are part of the action either way. Naturally obliging with a pleasant personality, Aquarius Uranus is popular wherever they go. Some of their core beliefs may be a bit on the eccentric side. Aquarius Uranus likes to socialize, and they are naturals at networking. They love to be where the action is. Highly inventive, they can envision what will happen down the road. They can understand complicated social problems and come up with ideas to help ease them. They have a talent for conveying complex ideas to others. Resourceful Aquarius Uranus is a good person to have on your side. they are very intelligent, yet impersonal and detached. A few may be able to be more compassionate and understand what others are going through. Strong willed, Aquarius Uranus likes to work on their own, but being a loner isn't that bad if you enjoy it. They may use radical approaches to community, and they know how to get people to unite towards a common purpose.

• neptune ♆ aquarius.

neptune in Aquarius dreams of independence and freedom. they may be a bit unconventional, yet idealistic. They are loyal to their friends and their beliefs. they may appear rather eccentric. Sensitive and passionate, they have plenty of zeal to fuel their aspirations. aquarius Neptune at their best is altruistic. They wish to save the entire world from their ills. They may be seen as dreamers or visionaries. At their worst, they tend to bring everything they touch into disgrace. they may have talents in bringing people together or introducing new technology, energy or a higher consciousness. Aquarius Neptune is a natural humanitarian, and they want to do all they can to help others, with as much compassion and emotion as Neptune bestows. They are not cynics or skeptical, either. Religion is not a big deal for them. Modernization is their theme in all things. there is a blurring of the lines between science and mysticism for Neptune in Aquarius. They never lose their sense of awe. If you try to get them to read the old dry academic texts, you will not succeed. They feel like they need to break away from the ordinary; the traditional. Boundaries are made to be broken or crossed.

• pluto ♇ sagittarius.

those born with Pluto in Sagittarius have a need for exploration. they feel that by gaining as many different experiences as possible, they have the power to recognize and use any opportunities that arise to their benefit. they have the self-confidence to challenge existing moral codes. they use their beliefs as an extension of themselves. sagittarius Pluto is friendly as long as their freedom is not hampered. they are enthusiastic about reaching their goals in life. they may have difficulty with people who have different beliefs than their own. they may find themselves a new religion that offers them more freedom and spirituality. Education is very important to them, and they may develop new ways of learning. persons born with Pluto in Sagittarius tend to act foolishly at times, which can be their downfall. They hate being humiliated, even if it is only a momentary mistake that no one else even noticed. They know they did it, and it can affect them. To compensate, they may gloss over their errors or create justification for them.

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• rising ✩ aquarius.

how unique and original Aquarius rising natives come across! these individuals are just that — individuals, and they won’t let you forget that fact. Often turned to for advice, these natives possess intellectual poise and savvy. they often are curious, and quite learned, in both science and metaphysics–anything that involves advancement of the human race holds much appeal. it’s hard to shock an Aquarius rising. They’ve seen it all, or at least want you to think they have. In fact, they often enjoy shocking others. Not that they are flamboyant by nature, but they do like to, albeit quietly, get a rise out of others. Some natives born with Aquarius on their Ascendant can be quietly provocative and irreverent. most people with this Ascendant are quite friendly and likable. Their personality quirks generally go over quite well with others. They generally give others quite a bit of freedom–accepting, as a rule, people from all walks of life as equals. And, their somewhat cool and detached curiosity about all that goes on around them appeals to most.

━ about love.

venus in air, mars in earth (romantic air, earthy desires): while you appear to be somewhat flighty and lighthearted on a romantic level, you are an earthy and passionate lover. You are attracted to a partner who is fun and interesting, yet you also appreciate someone who grounds you and makes you feel secure—someone who is strong in an unassuming way. intellectual stimulation feeds your romantic spirit, and a sense of security and stability turns you on. you are both supportive and surprising as a companion. thoughtful, kind, and interesting, you are good company. a sensitive partner may find you hard to reach at times, however. you can be a dependable and stable lover, but other times you can appear alarmingly aloof. this can certainly confuse your partners, who don’t know what they can expect. sometimes, partners know they can count on you, but just when they think they have you ”pegged”, you surprise them. You can be possessive at times, yet you need your own space and freedom. if a lover can forgive this seeming inconsistency, you are a fun partner who has the ability to stay for the long haul. pleasing you involves proof of loyalty and commitment, as well as giving you freedom to do your own thing. You are certainly versatile, but you are also capable of great practicality when it's needed most. you bring both playfulness and commonsense to a relationship.