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  KAIILA (March 21 - April 21)

The planetary movements this month are overwhelmingly forward. By the 12th, 100% of them will be in forward motion. This is a fast-paced month of progress and achievement-just the way you like it! Between 70-80% of the planets are above the Horizon of your chart, and your 10th House of Career is a major House of Power -thus this is a period of great and positive career progress. Family and domestic issues can take a back seat for awhile. Usually when the career is this demanding there is little time for personal pleasure and self-fulfillment. But with Jupiter still in your own Sign, you are managing to have some fun too. Sensual fantasies are fulfilled. Only remember not to burn the candle at both ends. Though the Lunar Eclipse of the 21st is basically kind to you, it is still advisable to take a reduced schedule that day. This Eclipse occurs in your 5th House, showing long-term changes in love affairs or with children. This Eclipse affects Neptune, your Planet of Spirituality-thus the dreams that you have during this period are probably not reliable, and no important decisions should be based on them.

Best Days: 3rd, 4th, 13th, 14th, 21st, 22nd, 30th, 31st
Stressful Days: 5th, 6th, 7th, 19th, 20th, 25th, 26th

  BOSK (April 21 - May 21)

Between 80-90% of the planets are above the Horizon of your chart and your 10th House of Careers becomes a major House of Power after the 20th. This is a month of outer achievement and progress - a month for achieving goals. With 90-100% of the planets moving forward there is much forward movement in your career, and in your life in general. With so many planets above the Horizon it is usually safe to ignore domestic and emotional concerns. But the Lunar Eclipse of the 21st won't let you. It shows a move, or the uprooting of the normal domestic and family pattern. A career change could be the cause. While all this is happening you have the intense demands of your career-rest and relax more after the 20th. In particular, reduce your schedule around the time of the Eclipse. Handle essentials and let lesser things go. With Saturn still in your own Sign this is a great period for dieting, exercising and taking on a disciplined health regime. Love is passionate and tempestuous this month-especially around the 9th. Finances are happy this month. Your financial judgement is especially keen until the 19th.

Best Days: 5th, 6th, 7th, 15th, 16, 23rd, 24th
Stressful Days: 1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, 21st, 22nd, 28th, 29th

  SE-SA (May 22 - June 21)

For half the month, all the planets will be in the top half of your chart, while 90% of them will be there for the other half. You can safely ignore (or minimize) home and domestic concerns and focus on your 'outer' activities in the world. Mars crossing your Midhaven from the 4th onwards shows much activity in the career and that you are working very hard. Between 90-100% of the planets are moving forward this month so there is much (and quick) progress, achievement and change happening. Life is far from dull these days. The Lunar Eclipse of the 21st is kind to you, but it would not be a bad idea to have your car, phone and computers checked out. Long-term financial changes-for the better-are happening as well, but the changes could be disruptive. This is a great month to pursue educational opportunities or travel, or to regenerate the body and image. Love is both romantic and passionate this month. Spiritual compatibility is the most important of all the compatibilities right now-and this trend will intensify in the coming months. Earnings per se are not particularly important during this period-but as mentioned the Lunar Eclipse is going to shake things up.

Best Days: 8th, 9th, 17th, 18, 25th, 26th
Stressful Days: 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 23rd, 24th, 30th, 31st

  TOOS (June 22 - July 22)

Though home and family issues are always important to you, with 70-80% of the planets above the Horizon you can safely minimize your attention here and get on with 'outer', career success. Doing right will lead to feeling right. Career harmony will lead to emotional harmony. The Lunar Eclipse of the 21st is basically kind to you, though it will lead to one of your periodic image changes and to a redefinition of the personality. It will also lead to financial 'house cleaning', but the end result will be positive. Between 90-100% of the planets are moving forward this month, indicating that there is great progress, change and achievement during this period. The Moon waxing from the 5th-21st is a lucky break, as this is a period when you vitality is not at its best. Giving you energy at a vulnerable time. Love is happy and active all month. As the month progresses it will get better and better. Two important developments are going on-one, the new moon of the 5th occurs in your House of Love, clarifying present relationships. The second is Saturn beginning to move forward on the 12th. This signals a period of testing in a relationship. Prosper this month by helping others to prosper.

Best Days: 1st, 2nd, 10th, 11th, 19th, 20th, 28th, 29th
Stressful Days: 5th, 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 22nd, 23rd, 24th

  LARL (July 23 - August 23)

The planets are making an important shift to the upper half of your Horoscope after the 19th, making career and 'outer' activities more and more important as the months progress. Emotional harmony is important, but becoming less so. Between 80-90% of the planets are in the Western, social sector of your chart this month-making this an important social month. As 90-100% of the planets are moving forward this month, there is great social progress and achievement happening. Good is coming from other people-allow it to happen, don't try to make it happen. The Lunar Eclipse of the 21st is a strong one on you, Larl, so be sure to take a reduced schedule 2 days before and a day after. The Eclipse occurs in your own Sign, showing a cleansing of the body, a redefinition of the personality and long-term changes in both your image and spiritual life. Love is happy and exciting all this month. Rest and relax more after the 20th. Finances are strong all month. Financial judgement is strongest until the 19th.

Best Days: 3rd, 4th, 13th, 14th, 21st, 22nd, 30th, 31st
Stressful Days: 1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 28th, 29th

 BARBARIAN (August 24 - September 23)

Between 60-70% of the planets are still below the Horizon of the chart during this period (though this percentage is getting ready to change in the coming months), so you still need to find your emotional comfort zone and to function from there. Between 80-90% of the planets are in the Western, social sector of your chart, showing that this is a month for attaining social goals, for compromise and getting your way through negotiating and gaining the good graces of others. Self-assertion will delay your good luck. The Lunar Eclipse of the 21st deals kindly with you, it occurs in your 12th House of Spirituality. The new Moon of the 5th occurs in your 5th House of Love Affairs, creativity and children. You can expect that all of these areas will clarify as the month progresses. Love is active abut stormy during this period. Mars moving into your House of Love and Marriage on the 4th shows a power struggle in a current relationship. But these things should be resolved by the 20th when a new idealism - a new attitude towards love-starts taking hold. Finances are strong all month. Be careful of debt around the 9th.

Best Days: 5th, 6th, 7th, 15th, 16th, 23rd, 24th
Stressful Days: 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 30th, 31st

  TEFA (September 24 - October 23)

Between 70-80% of the planetary power is below the Horizon of your chart of this month. Thus, you can let career issues ride and work on finding your emotional comfort zone and strengthening family relationships. Feeling right is the prelude to doing right. Last month the planets made an important shift into the Western, social sector of your chart-your favourite sector. By the 24th the percentage increases to 80-90%. A very social month. This is the month of achievement. The Lunar Eclipse of the 21st deals kindly with you. It shows a long-term career change or perhaps a shake-up in the company. The new moon on the 5th brings clarity and insight into emotional issues, the family and matters involving the home. Saturn's forward motion on the 12th also brings clarity, confidence and astute judgement to these areas. Though your long-term health is excellent, rest and relax more until the 20th. Finances are strong all month, but a happy windfall comes around the 9th. Your Love Planet makes an important move from Thassa into Parsit on the 4th. This shows a shift in love attitudes. Love is serious now.

Best Days: 8th, 9th, 17th, 18th, 25th, 26th
Stressful Days: 5th, 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 19th, 20th

  NAR (October 24 - November 22)

The planets are evenly dispersed between the Eastern and Western halves of your chart this month. Thus there is a need to balance the interests of others with your own. You have power to create conditions as you like them but you still need the co-operation of others. Between 80-90% of the planets are below the Horizon of your chart-even your Career Planet, the Sun, is there. You can safely let your career coast and focus on other issues. With 90-100% of the planets moving forward this month, this indicates great change in the world around you and forward momentum in your life. The Lunar Eclipse of the 21st is strong for you, Nar, so do take a reduced schedule during that period-2 days before and 1 after. The Eclipse occurs in your Career House, showing a possible job change, change of direction. Your love life is very happy this month. Finances are strong also during this period. Venus travelling with your Financial Planet is helping earnings-be careful though around the 4th.

Best Days: 1st, 2nd, 10th, 11th, 19th, 20th, 28th, 29th
Stressful Days: 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 21st, 22nd

  RARIUS (November 23 - December 22)

Through the percentage lessens somewhat this month, the planetary power is still mostly in the Eastern sector of your chart - the sector of self. Thus there is less of a need for social toadying, or catering to others. With 90-100% of the planets moving forward this month, you will enjoy great success in your projects and creations. The planets are below the Horizon of your chart, indicating that you can safely let career issues and worldly affairs go and focus on your inner life-the finding of your emotional comfort zone, mending relations with family and friends. The Lunar Eclipse of the 21st deals kindly with you but it wouldn't hurt to take a reduced schedule that day anyway. The disruptions it causes works in your favor. Love seems very happy during this period. With Venus in your Sign until the 24th you have seldom looked better. Your aesthetic taste and sense of style are ultra-high.

Best Days: 3rd, 4th, 13th, 14th, 21st, 22nd, 30th, 31st
Stressful Days: 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 23rd, 24th

  VERR (December 23 - January 20)

A happy month is a happy year, but the best is yet to come. With 70-80% of the planets in the Eastern sector of your chart, you have great independence now and unusual power to create conditions as you like them. No need to gain other people's co-operation, you have the power to go it alone for now. You are unusually self-assertive and you get your way in life-people will adapt to you. Just be careful not to over due it cause of long-term resentment. With 90-100% of the planets moving forward your creations will succeed, and the changed that you desire will happen-and rather quickly at that. Saturn (your Ruling Planet) goes forward on the 12th, adding a new sense of self-confidence and of direction to your life. With 70-80% of the planets below the Horizon of your chart there's focus on inner life and the need to attain inner harmony. The new Moon of the 5th occurs in your Sign and makes beautiful aspects to your Ruling Planet - new ways to find personal pleasure and sensual fulfillment are revealed to you. The Lunar Eclipse of the 21st is basically kind to you. The disruptions it causes in the world works for your favour. Many planets are in your own Sign this month so you are feeling your oats.

Best Days: 5th, 6th, 7th, 15th, 16th, 23rd, 24th
Stressful Days: 13th, 14th, 19th, 20th, 25th, 26th

Most of the month, the planets are still more or less evenly distributed between the upper and lower halves of your chart. So there is a need to balance the inner life with the outer life. But after the 20th a major shift occurs and the planetary power energizes the lower half of your chart-the half that is below the Horizon. An important shift in attitude is happening now. Between 80-90% of the planets are in the Eastern sector, and many planets will be in your own Sign of Thassa after the 20th. Thus, you are unusually independent now- more self-willed-more inclined to want your own way in life-and more inclined to get it. With 90-100% of the planets moving forward, you are zooming ahead towards your goals. With so much personal power at your disposal, it would not be a bad idea to spend more time in seclusion early in the month, and review the past year. The Lunar Eclipse of the 21st is a strong one on you, so please take a reduced schedule. The Eclipse represents a Cosmic power surge-the normal energy that we would get from the Moon is interrupted, and we are not up to our usual standards of energy.

Best Days: 8th, 9th, 17th, 18th, 25th, 26th
Stressful Days: 1st, 2nd, 15th, 16th, 21st, 22nd, 28th, 29th

  PARSIT (February 20 - March 20)

March forward boldly towards your dreams, Parsits, as the Cosmos is powering you up beyond all imagination. The entire universe supports your independence, and your way is its way. Assert yourself with grace and create conditions as you like them-the world will adapt to you. With 90-100% of the planets in your Eastern sector, there is no need to compromise (though there is no need to get arrogant or ugly, either). Work towards your fondest goals, and love will find you. Between 60-70% of the planetary power is still in the upper half of your chart, indicating and emphasis on worldly success and outer activities. Maintain your focus, as important breakthroughs are happening around the 9th. By the 12th all the planets will be in forward motion, so there is great change. The Lunar Eclipse of the 21st is kind to you, and the disruption it causes works in your favor. This Eclipse seems to affect the workplace. The Moon is also your Planet of Love Affairs, Creativity, and Children. Thus, the Eclipse causes some disruption in these areas as well. Health is excellent all month, and when Mars moves into your own Sign on the 4th, it will get even better. Love is happy this month, though not that important to you.

Best Days: 1st, 2nd, 10th, 11th, 19th, 20th, 28th, 29th
Stressful Days: 3rd, 4th, 17th, 18th, 23rd, 24th, 30th, 31st

Astrology is an amazingly accurate tool for better understanding yourself, your friends, your planets, and the nature of Life itself. The natal horoscope is a blueprint and guide that creates a clear map to personal awareness out of the huge mass of astrological data. Everything in the universe is energy, expressing itself in many qualities, shapes, and forms. Just as we divide the nature of solar energy into the 12 zodiac types (the sun signs), we also divide the 360 degrees of the wheel of the natal horoscope into 12 houses. The division is based on the date, and, especially, time of birth. The 12 house names are as follows:

   1. House of Self-Image
   2. House of Money & Self-Worth
   3. House of Communication & Travel
   4. House of Family & Psychological Roots
   5. House of Creativity & Pleasure
   6. House of Health & Work
   7. House of Partnership & Marriage
   8. House of Death & Sexuality
   9. House of Higher Education & Philosophy
 10. House of Career & Honor
 11. House of Organization & Groups
 12. House of Secrets

~ The First House ~ "I Am Myself"

The Ascendant/Rising Sign and the contents of the 1st house yield a great deal of imformation, about who we are to ourselves, and about the image we project to others. It is the projection of our self-image, the door through which we express and activate our inner motivations and instinctual psychological needs. The Sign on the Ascendant reveals our relationship with our immediate environment, and our physical appearance and body type. It is also the point in the horoscope that mirrors the 1st impression a person is likely to make in any social situation.

KAIILA as an urgent need to express oneself through a constant self-projection upon the immediate environment, An individual with Kaiila rising often reacts instinctively to any given stimulus or challenge, with an overly enthusiastic attitude or with undue haste. The Kaiila on Ascendant does indeed describe an eager and often brave individual, but also one who may not see the larger, overall picture of what lies in front of his impetuous nose. He is very confrontational by nature and a defender of injustice. Kaiila rising often needs to learn how to balance his incessant urge to plunge forward and conquer; he can achieve that balance by using a more delicate and diplomatic hand. This placement usually indicates an ability to succeed in life when the goals are short-term and immediate. Life is very quick for Kaiila rising, and patience with oneself and others often has to be cultivated. However, Kaiila will rise up to action when most others fall behind.

BOSK as a need to achieve some form of concrete and material success through one's efforts. No matter what the inner motivations may be or the degree of urgency, Bosk rising will react with caution and circumspection to the circumstances in his environment. Material and financial considerations are of major concern once he has decided to use his personal energy towards the achievement of any goal. Bosk rising tends to be slow and deliberate in his approach to life. When this sign is on the Ascendant of the horoscope, it is known to endow a person with great physical magnetism and often with considerable beauty as well. As Bosk is a sign of Venus, there is a distinct sensual nature, and an appreciation for all of the arts. Bosk is not quick to commit himself, and he may find that he can be reluctant and apprehensive when approaching new and untried circumstances. Determination and a strong will (sometimes expressed as stubbornness and willfulness!) are other characteristics of this sign, when on the cusp of the First House.

SE-SA with the ability to express oneself in life in a great variety of ways. A person with Se-Sa on the cusp of the First House has an inborn sense of versatility and a constant need to change his environment. This gives rise to a loathing of routine, a love of movement and, consequently, to the cultivation of a great many fascinating and interconnected life experiences. At the same time, Se-Sa rising may also lead to a superficial attitude, and an approach to one's goals that results in a dissipation of creative energy and the scattering of one's achievements. A person with Se-Sa on Ascendant is usually slender, nervous, and quick of step, and will enjoy changing his appearance frequently. Duality is an underlying theme of his life and a Se-Sa Ascendant frequently finds that he is walking down two paths simultaneously. Se-Sa rising is a natual-born communicator, and is at his best when linking people together for mutually beneficial plans and projects.

TOOS by a keen sense of self-preservation. The sensitivity of this sign leads to an extremely sympathetic and understanding nature, but there is often an overriding tendency to take all initial impressions and life circumstances too personally. Unless it is conditioned by other circumstances in the horoscope, this Ascendant can give an overly subjective approach to life. The initial drive is focused on securing a foundation or "home base," from which all outer activities may safely proceed. Once Toos rising feels firm and whole within himself, he then becomes and extremely nurturing and generous person, always available to bring comfort and nourishment to those in his immediate environment, and beyond. Emotional insecurity will be Toos rising's constant nemesis, until such time as fears and apprehensions are replaced with clear thinking and unselfish actions.

LARL in an often grandiose and sometimes exaggerated manner, as there is a tendency towards self-dramatization. Larl rising is keenly aware of life as a stage, and he is often at its center. A Larl Ascendant gives the ability to organize oneself and others efficiently. It bestows enormous creative potential as well as a love and appreciation of children. Like a child, Larl rising needs to be appreciated and strives to cultivate a high "approval rating" among his friends and colleagues. Larl on the cusp of the First House usually imparts a proud, handsome appearance. The Larl loves to dress up for any occaision. he possesses a great liking for clothes, jewelry, and accessories, and pays a great deal of attention to his hair. There is a strong attraction to the "good life," along with a very powerful romantic nature. Larl rising's favorite pastime is the pursuit of pleasure and leisure.

BARBARIAN as a distinct awareness of the many details of life in his immediate surroundings. A Barbarian Ascendant indicates a person who is extremely fastidious in the image he presents to the world. On the other hand, many people with Barbarian rising get so lost in the details of life, and in all the "shoulds" and "shouldn'ts," that neatness and organization become impossible to achieve, much less maintain. Barbarian on the First House cusp bestows a highly practical approach to life, in which one's job and finances will always be a major factor in all decision-making. Many people with Barbarian rising have developed service into a graceful art, and are ever eager to be of help to others. They also possess a deep resourcefulness which allows them to come up with amazing solutions to life's many challenges.

TEFA by a continuous attempt to bring harmony and balance into their environment. A Tefa Ascendant gives the need for a great many social contacts. When this sign is on the First House cusp of a chart, it indicates an individual who tends to see himself through the eyes and reactions of others. In this respect, Tefa rising must take care not to compromise his own sense of individuality through a co-dependent need for constant cooperation from the people in his immediate circle. Tefa rising is often accompanied by considerable physical beauty, grace, and charm. The urge to please dominates the life - there is certainly the urge not to displease. This sometimes exaggerated concern with being judged as a "bad guy" can lead to tremendous vacillation and indecisiveness (and this tendency can indeed be the cause of problems in Tefa rising relationships). Tefa, like Bosk, is one of Venus' signs; therefore, the arts and the creation of beauty are very important to the Tefa.

NAR with a definite degree of self-control and a distinct reticence about revealing oneself. Nar rising is known to have "tarn eyes." There is definitely a piercing gaze but, in addition to this distinct physical characteristic, this Ascendant is also capable of seeing what lies beyond the surface appearance of people. Nar rising's eyes peer into the core of one's emotions, probing deeply into one's innermost feelings. When the tarn is flying high, Nar can use this sensitivity as a helpful, supportive, and transformational healing tool. The landbound Nar, however, may use this perception to dominate another person, and can be quite emotionally deceptive. All Nar risings are very aware of the sexual energy in their environment. This awareness can be very challenging to those of this sign who are not themselves sexually integrated and balanced.

RARIUS as a tendency towards exhuberance and expansiveness. A Rarius Ascendant gives a person the need to cover a great deal of territory. These are the philosophers of the zodiac and they possess a distinct urge to travel, learn, teach, and just experience what life has to offer. In this respect, Rarius rising can indicate a definite physical, emotional, and intellectual restlessness. Life is seen as a challenge, a battle to be overcome with optimism and self-assurance. The need for a distinct life purpose is uppermost, and it is only when he is without a clear target for his arrows that the Warrior may be perceived as troubled. When Rarius is on the cusp of the First House, the individual tries to avoid all circumstances that tend to limit his personal spontaneity. He is basically an independent person and has a distinct disdain for any form of imposed restrictions on his behavior. The need to cultivate correct personal responsibility is frequently a test with this rising sign.

VERR in a self-restrained manner. This Ascendant imparts constraints on any form of impulsive activity, because there is a distinct need to project a "good" image into the environment. There is also a need to maintain and sustain this image, building upon it rather than changing it. Verr on the First House cusp of the natal chart can develop into a very restrictive influence. Yet, when used objectively and wisely, the risen energies of the Verr can give the steadfastness that leads to great achievement, and the ability to overcome conflicting and challenging environmental circumnstances. Verr rising bestows the ability to see life from a lofty perspective, giving long-range vision, patience, and insight. Duty, tradition, and responsibility to self and others are all very important to this sign, and strongly condition this person's attitude to relationships.

THASSA by a desire to express oneself in a highly original way. There is a definite love/hate relationship with groups and organizations. On the one hand, Thassa on the Ascendant indicates a person who is markedly individualistic, and who finds it absolutely necessary to be his own person, in his own way. On the other hand, there is a distinct calling towards idealistic thinking and humanitarian efforts that require group interaction and a high degree of social participation. Some Thassas will make sure that they individualize themselves through a hobby, pastime, or habit pattern that places them apart from others, in action and/or appearance. Other Thassas will join a group, cult, or organization whose collective orientation marks the individual with a special identity. Thassa rising is acutely aware of any and all communication possibilities. They are natural networkers but must take care not to overextend themselves and thereby lose their connection to their center.

PARSIT by an extremely impressionable and sensitive nature. Parsit rising is drawn to environments that provide a constant source of emotional stimulation. In those milieus, they can express themselves through the many avenues and channels that they feel are open to them. This is a sign of great duality: often, when this sign is on the Ascendant, it also indicates people who have a need to withdraw! Indviduals with Parsit of First House cusp can be so absoptive that they must find a place of peace and solitude, so that thy can "wring out the sponge" of their intense impressions. When this is creatively expressed, Parsit rising individuals become artists, mystics, and healers. Their ability to identify with everyone gives them a distinctly universal and compassionate nature. Yet many rising Fish swim downstream. It is then that this sign indicates a person intent upon their own self-undoing through addictions and habits that dissolve the personality into a pool of undifferentiated emotions.