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The difference between a Standard AstroAffiliate and Custom and Advertising AstroAffiliates is that the latter two share in Astrology.Net reading revenues. Astrology.Net has developed "ChartMaster" - a complete sales, "manufacturing" and delivery system offering Internet users instant access to professional-quality, personalized astrology readings. In just a few seconds, ChartMaster produces personalized reports that range in price from $5 to $20. Each custom and advertising affiliate's referral sales can be tracked in the ChartMaster to enable accurate, pay-per-sale revenue sharing. What We Do * Supply content and/or advertising banners to you in a plug-and-play format; * Take orders on our website using our proven software and powerful servers; * Manage all customer questions and requests; * Bill the customer; * Pay affiliates their referral commission. Referral Commission Astrology.Net will pay AstroAffiliates a referral commission on eligible purchases according to commission schedules to be established by Astrology.Net from time to time. Under the current commission schedule, the referral commission for eligible purchases is 10 percent for first $1000 of sales and 20 percent thereafter. Referral commissions will be paid to AstroAffiliates (less any taxes that Astrology.Net is required by law to withhold) approximately 60 days after the end of each calendar month. Higher commissions can be negotiated if the affiliate shares the ad revenue for their astrology pages with Astrology.Net. Tracking your Success Astrology.Net will provide a specific URL (website address) to use in linking to Astrology.Net's ChartMaster system. That URL not only transports users from your site to Astrology.Net - it carries a unique account code, that identifies where the visitor came from. When one of your visitors follows a link to ChartMaster, the account code will identify your site as the "referrer". ChartMaster's backend system tracks each customer via their email address. So, whether a purchase is made on the first visit or the visitor simply tries a free sample and returns later to purchase, your account code will identify the sale as generated by the referrer. In addition, you can track your success in real-time via an online sales report. AstroAffiliates will be given a unique URL that will display your referral sales live.

The Planets

SUN The Sun spends about one month in each sign and takes one year to complete its journey through the zodiac. The Sun is the most widely used "planet" in Astrology. Almost everyone is familiar with their Sun sign or Star sign due to daily, weekly, and monthly horoscopes published in popular magazines and newspapers throughout the world. The Sun is a masculine energy and ruled by Leo and the 5th House . It represents the ego, self, willpower, your uniqueness and individuality. It is your identity. It also represents the father and male influence in one's life generally. MOON The Moon spends about two and a half days in each sign and takes 28 days to complete it's journey through the zodiac. The Moon is a feminine energy and ruled by Cancer and the 4th House . It is the Earth's satellite and controls the tides. It represents Mother and women in your life, nurturing, your ancestry and roots, immediate environment, emotions, instincts and your memory and daily functions. It also represents how you emotionally respond to situations and experiences. MERCURY Mercury takes about 88 days to complete its orbit around the Sun. Due to its retrograde motion (appearance of traveling backward) the cycle is complete in about one year. Mercury is never more than 28 degrees away from the Sun. It is not considered masculine or feminine and assumes the gender of the sign it is in. It is ruled by both Gemini and Virgo and the 3rd and 6th Houses . It represents communication (email, telephone, speaking, writing etc...), intellect, consciousness, transportation, dexterity and the mind. VENUS Venus takes about 225 days to complete its orbit through the zodiac. It is never more than 47 degrees away from the Sun. It is a feminine sign and ruled by both Taurus and Libra and the 2nd and 7th Houses . It represents love, romance, beauty, culture, aesthetics, affection, one's social appeal and acceptability, good taste, harmony and values. MARS Mars takes about 2 years to complete its orbit through the zodiac. It is a masculine sign and ruled by both Aries and Scorpio as well as the 1st and 8th Houses . Mars represents action, passion, drive, determination and spirit. It deals with one's sexuality, force, determination, daring, courage, power, competitive nature, aggression and assertion. In ancient times, Mars was the God of War and all its associations. JUPITER Jupiter takes about 12 years to complete its orbit through the zodiac and averages about one sign per year. It is a masculine sign and is ruled by both Sagittarius and Pisces as well as the 9th and 12th Houses . Jupiter represents luck, philosophy, religion, higher learning, ethical and moral values, expansion and abundance as well as excesses. It also rules long distance travel, aspirations, and judgement. In ancient times Jupiter was the chief God and better known as Zeus or Apollo. SATURN Saturn takes 28-30 years to complete its orbit through the zodiac. It is a masculine sign and ruled by both Capricorn and Aquarius as well as the 10th and 11th Houses . Saturn represents discipline, responsibility, ambition, restriction, confinement, limitation, and delays. It also rules older people, tradition, authority, obedience, structure, patience and wisdom through perseverance and age. It teaches us our lessons in life. In ancient times Saturn was known as Kronos, the father of Zeus. URANUS Uranus takes 84 years to complete its orbit through the zodiac and 7 years to pass through one sign. It is an androgynous planet and is ruled by Aquarius and the 11th House . Uranus is an outer planet which was discovered in 1781 and has more of a generational effect rather than an individual influence. Uranus represents the erratic, the bizarre, and the different. It rules freedom, inventions, originality, computers, technology, science, electricity, the future, humanitarianism, revolution, rebellion and change. Uranus breaks through barriers and tradition. It is also known as a higher octave of Mercury. NEPTUNE Neptune takes 165 years to complete its orbit through the zodiac and 14 years to pass through one sign. It is a feminine planet and is ruled by Pisces and the 12th House . Neptune is an outer planet and was discovered in 1846. It has more of a generational effect rather than an individual influence. Neptune rules music, television, movies, fashion, glamour, dreams, illusion, drugs, the intangible, and the elusive. It also represents abstract thought, drugs, alcohol, the universal subconscious, the oceans of the Earth, and the mysterious. It is also known as a higher octave of Venus. PLUTO Pluto takes approximately 248 years to complete its orbit through the zodiac. Due to its eccentricity of its orbit it takes between 12 years and 31 years to pass through a sign. It is ruled by Scorpio and the 8th House . Pluto is the furthest planet from the Sun and was discovered in 1930. It has more of a generational effect rather than an individual influence. Pluto rules transformation, regeneration, rebirth, destruction, annihilation, power, and elimination. It also represents atomic power, intensity, crime, death, and the underworld. It is also known as a higher octave of Mars.

About Astrology

About Astrology Astrology is one of those subjects which is easy to learn but can take a lifetime to master. Most people are familiar with the most basic aspect of Astrology, their Star Sign (or Sun Sign), and usually they can name at least one common trait of their Sign. Star Signs are popularized in daily newspaper columns, magazines, and other media. Unfortunately, many people think that their Star Sign is all there is to Astrology. While it is a good place to start, there is a lot more to Astrology than the Sun's position alone! Nor is Astrology a modern invention dating back only a few years, decades, or even centuries. Astrology has been studied for millennia, and it dates back as far as recorded history. The original Astrologers were priests and scholars, and they were looked up to as doctors and learned men. According to modern speculation, the Three Wise Men of Christian belief were Astrologers! At this time, Astrology was the same science as Astronomy and Psychology, whose modern descendants arose from Astrology. In ancient times, the Greeks and Romans based their system of Gods on what they believed was up in the sky. Zeus, who was equated with Jupiter, and the other Gods and Goddesses were based on the Planets visible to the ancients. Astrology was similarly popular in Babylon and Egypt, and it also rose in the Middle East, India, and China. Modern Astrology has changed with the discovery of new Planets: first Uranus in 1781, the Neptune and Pluto, and also the Asteroids. These three Planets have a stronger effect on generations as a whole rather than individuals, but they still have an important place in modern Astrology. Astrology is about the interaction between the Planets (including the Sun and Moon) and the Signs. The relationships between them and their interactions are mathematically based, and Astrology studies these mathematical cycles. Each Sign represents a different aspect of the whole human; Aries starts the cycle, representing the Self, and Pisces completes it, representing the mass unconscious of all mankind. In between, each other Sign carries the energy of a different phase of man's evolution within the universe. In some ways, the forces between the Planets involved in Astrology can be simplified into one word: gravity. The Sun has the greatest gravity and the strongest effect in Astrology, followed by the Moon, the Earth's satellite. The other Planets are not truly satellites of the Earth, but they nonetheless have gravity and thus effect the Earth as well. The Sun controls the Earth's motion and the Moon controls its tides, but the other Planets have their own effects on the Earth -- and on the people who live here. Sometimes their influence can be so strong that they outweigh the Sun's energy! Astrology can be understood as a philosophy that helps to explain life, rather than as a predictive tool. Rather than discussing what the Planets do to us, we can explain ourselves based on Planetary indications. The Signs work the same way: each of the twelve Signs is a unique combination of one of the four Elements and one of the three Qualities. The importance of Elements and Qualities in our lives is their demonstration that we are all part of the environment. There is a connection between all living things and all matter on this Planet. Astrology ties humans together: we are all faced with the same Planetary interactions, and we are all part of the same cycles. But despite all these connections, Astrology does not tie you into being a certain way and it doesn't not predict everything about you. Astrology explains the energy in your life and its potential challenges and possibilities, but you can evolve from your chart. Astrology is about you, in what you can learn from it can help you make a choice between free will and destiny. In addition, Astrology does not have to affect or change people's religious beliefs. In fact, religion has a nearly universal belief that the way you live your life affects whether you will go to heaven or hell (or a similar idea) when you die. Astrology is talking about the same thing when it speaks of karma: what you do in this lifetime determines what will happen to you in your next lifetime. The philosophies are the same; they are just said in different ways. There are many different categories of Astrology. Medical, business, and stock market Astrology are often practiced for health or financial reasons. Weather Astrology is popular in some areas. Mundane Astrology is the study of politics, while Electional Astrology helps people find favorable times or days to get married, start a business, begin a new job, and so on. Horary Astrology is predictive, studying questions based upon the specific moment they arise. But the most popular type of Astrology is Natal, which analyzes people based on their time and place of birth. There are two major types of Astrology practiced today in the Western World: Tropical and Siderial. Tropical Astrology assigns the Signs based on their position in relation to the Spring Equinox, which marks the Astrological New Year and is usually March 21. The Equinox represents 0 degrees Aries. Siderial Astrology assigns positions based on constellations, rather than in relation to the Equinox. At present, Siderial Astrology is 24 degrees behind Tropical Astrology, so a person born under 23 degrees Libra in Tropical Astrology is born at 29 degrees Virgo in Siderial Astrology. The Age of Aquarius is now upon us! This means technology is progressing forward, society's attitudes and values are changing and perhaps will slant more toward the radical, such as, same sex marriages. Astrology will become more accepted and even mainstream! By creating this site and providing information about Astrology which is both informative and entertaining I hope to move the perception of Astrology past "light entertainment" to a more valuable tool for people to use on a personal basis both with themselves and others. Enjoy!

Pisces

A CROWDED PUBLIC MARKET PLACE. The best aspects of the community are on display and available for the benefit of others. You may find that you are able to contribute and benefit from this display. Getting yourself or your products `out there', where they can be appreciated. Human interchange. Bartering with others for one's needs. Having what one needs available. If negative - being too stingy or too greedy to share or benefit. Airing one's `laundry', emotions or possessions in public. A SQUIRREL HIDING FROM HUNTERS. You may feel threatened at this time. There is a sense of aggression in the situation where you are one of the smaller players. To be cautious is wise, but hiding oneself away can lead to missed opportunities for nourishment. Using tactics to ensure survival. Hiding one's self away. If negative - being bullied out of what you deserve. Giving those `out there' more power than they warrant. A PETRIFIED FOREST. The achievements of a life do not necessarily disappear with death: Records, memories, art, literature, photographs. You may find that you need to be aware of this now. This may be a time to look to these histories or to appreciate their value and relevance. Remnants and stillness. Agelessness. Being able to withstand life's storms. Resilience. If negative - rigidity, immobility, inflexibility. HEAVY CAR TRAFFIC ON A NARROW ISTHMUS LINKING TWO SEASIDE RESORTS. There's a need for patience and give-and-take in this situation. There's a lot going on and confusion can set in if one doesn't follow the rules of the game to ensure a smooth flow of operations. Being `squeezed-in' can bring on a sense of panic or feelings of pleasurable interchange. Communications and linkages between two separate worlds can lead to increased pleasure or psychic indigestion. Go with the flow. If negative - distrust of the connecting elements. Creating barriers. Constant traffic stopping any possibility of real human interchange. A CHURCH BAZAAR. This is a time for group co-operation to benefit others. You may find that you are able to donate some of your time, energy or possessions for benevolent ends. This will bring some type of less tangible reward. Old fashioned values brought to the community through commerce and warmth of sharing. Exchanges of spiritual knowledge. Overcoming loneliness and alienation. If negative - spiritual or social exclusivity. Giving things a smaller worth than they deserve. A PARADE OF ARMY OFFICERS IN FULL DRESS. You may feel that recognition is being given for service and dedication to the community. It is a time to be aware of duty, honor and the protection of higher ideals. Dedication, discipline and duty bring their own rewards. National pride being displayed. If negative - something `stiff' and unfeeling about the display. Having special privileges that other's don't. ILLUMINATED BY A SHAFT OF LIGHT, A LARGE CROSS LIES ON ROCKS SURROUNDED BY SEA AND MIST. There may be a feeling of chaos and misplaced loyalties in your life, like something has been sacrificed for no good cause and things have come to nothing. Perhaps your aim was too high and things came crashing down. With faith and having a positive end in sight, you can experience a spiritual awakening, a reconnecting with your spiritual ideals. Renewed dedication. If negative - losing faith. Hopes completely dashed. A GIRL BLOWING A BUGLE. You may feel a need to wake up those around you, or perhaps be woken yourself. The situation is being bogged down in rational complexity just when everybody needs to be rallying and going for the objective. Using simple, receptive innocence will get the situation on track. Sounding the call. Awakening all to action. If negative - making unwarranted and disturbing noise. THE RACE BEGINS: INTENT ON OUTDISTANCING HIS RIVALS, A JOCKEY SPURS HIS HORSE TO GREAT SPEED. The race is on, you may feel that you are near the finish, but still not guaranteed of victory. It is time to extract all the energy possible into the situation, just ensure that you're not expending all your energy and not really achieving anything of lasting value. Competitiveness. If negative - galloping at full speed, prematurely OR being far too ambitious. AN AVIATOR IN THE CLOUDS. There is a need to transcend difficulties, just be aware that you may not be seeing the complete picture very clearly at the moment. You may find that you are able to rely on your intellectual skills to take you above and beyond your current situation. or you may just be evading the real truth. Either way, enjoy the journey! Sailing through difficulties. If negative - escaping responsibilities, isolating oneself. MEN TRAVELLING A NARROW PATH, SEEKING ILLUMINATION. Sometimes the search for high ideals and understandings place us at odds with conservative social expectations. It is the ability to persevere with the search, regardless of the cost, that marks the sincerity of a journey. Most times this quest is very illuminating, although sometimes confusing. You will need to reject that which is unworthy. People `on the path'. If negative - blinded by the light. AN EXAMINATION OF INITIATES IN THE SANCTUARY OF AN OCCULT BROTHERHOOD. You may find that you are being judged by those above you. It is difficult to see what their qualifications to judge you are, but this is the nature of progression through the ranks. The ordeal that comes to any initiate for entrance into higher realms of being. If negative - refusing advice. Arrogance. People saying `I told you so'. A SWORD, USED IN MANY BATTLES, IN A MUSEUM. When reminded of the battles of the past, we are influenced towards peace, but also uplifted by the symbolic memory of valor. You may find yourself faced with the choice of fighting or reasoning which is confused by your lack of training or experience in the ways of battle. Willpower. Martial arts. If negative - a lack of sensitivity, a pretense of one's abilities. A LADY WRAPPED IN FOX FUR. You may find that you are trying to present an image that will enhance your position in the situation. Intelligence and wit will probably see you through. If, however, the guise was to be stripped away, would you still be able to express the same qualities? Wrapped in intellectual superficiality. Outer expressions of real inner worth. Animal magnetism. If negative - false fronts and expressions of wealth. Selling one's self out for momentary gain. AN OFFICER DRILLING HIS MEN IN A SIMULATED ATTACK. You may feel that you need to rehearse or prepare for a difficult upcoming situation. There is wisdom in practice to reduce the chance of error or failure when the real thing comes along. Taking orders from a higher authority in order to better respond to a situation. The Higher Self training the Lower Self. If negative - rigid routine for no real, valuable purpose. IN A QUITE MOMENT, A CREATIVE INDIVIDUAL EXPERIENCES THE FLOW OF INSPIRATION. You may find that with each idea or creative inspiration there follows another and another. This is a great time to relax and go with the flow neither fighting against nor pushing forward. Creativity inspired from above. Openness to higher forces and ideals. Inspiration realizations. Dreams. If negative - being too tired to meditate, only sleep. AN EASTER PROMENADE. There is regularly a need to share with others to celebrate your community's religious or spiritual aspirations and ideals. No matter how structured or organised this celebration is, if it's done with joy and warmth of feeling, it will in-spirit the group, infusing them with a sense of emotional unity. Renewed faith in one's life's circumstances. If negative - superficial communal shows of unity. IN A HUGE TENT A FAMOUS REVIVALIST CONDUCTS HIS MEETING WITH A SPECTACULAR PERFORMANCE. You may find that there is a need to organise and stage a display of the situation, bringing a feeling of community together in a common goal. Sometimes this pictures a situation of hysteria, overstating one's case, so there's needs to be some feeling of moderation here. Is the audience listening? Is the cause just? Energy and inspiration. If negative - using spiritualism for greedy financial gain. Overblown feelings of one's abilities. A MASTER INSTRUCTING HIS DISCIPLE. This is a time for the transfer of higher knowledge and wisdom. You may find that you are the teacher or the pupil, but remember that it is often times the teacher that learns and the pupil that teaches. Perhaps it's a time for listening to your own higher wisdom. To give and to receive. If negative - dogmatic instruction by rote. A TABLE SET FOR AN EVENING MEAL. You may find that you have prepared the situation well. Everything is in place other than the substance and those to appreciate it. Patience is needed now. Having worked hard and long, you need to realise that your needs will be met. Returning home you will find comfort and sustenance. Having to attend to everyday tasks with reverence. Try to remember to say Grace in thanks. Being well nourished. If negative - making preparations with no ability to complete or satisfy. A LITTLE WHITE LAMB, A CHILD AND A CHINESE SERVANT. It is natural to try and gain a physical awareness of the situation first. In our earliest years it was the tactile sense that was initially satisfied. You may find that you need to get back to a basic interpretation and understanding of the situation. Simplicity amid the awareness of the different levels of the situation. Being protected by higher, more aware, energies. If negative - Social incompatibility. Purity by nature of wealth. Not having to grow up because of social environment. Not taking responsibility for one's self. A PROPHET BRINGING DOWN THE NEW LAW FROM MOUNT SINAI. This pictures a situation of revelations of spirit and truth. It is now important to make these manifest and integrated into everyday existence. Codifying the ways of humankind so that we can understand the limitations of our earthly existence. Revelations and the channelling of new information. Truths being revealed. If negative - being told what to do. Believing that one has all of the answers OR believing that someone else has all of the answers. A `MATERIALIZING MEDIUM' GIVING A SEANCE. You may feel that you are experiencing a surprising sensitivity and awareness to spiritual forces. Sometimes this can cause confusion, other times enlightenment. Sit with any new impressions you may be receiving until you understand the authenticity or depth of the situation. Spiritual channelling. Sometimes there is a need to free up `stuck' or earthbound entities. If negative - putting on a false front, doing a performance. AN INHABITED ISLAND. You may feel a need to compromise in order to sustain good community relations. Drawn together by similar hopes and ambitions it is ironic that sometimes compromise is the only way to successful co-existence. Adaptability and cohabitation will help to dispel any feelings of being cut-off and isolated. If negative - cutting off from those around. THE PURGING OF THE PRIESTHOOD. There is a feeling of a need to re-examine moral and spiritual sincerity. It is easy to lose sight of the ideal through rationalising intellect, ego and emotive passion. Periodically, there is a need to cleanse and purify motives, leading to a better representation of spiritual values. Getting rid of people or ideals that hold one back from achieving spiritual goals. If negative - stressful battle over who's in charge of spiritual needs and direction. A NEW MOON REVEALS THAT IT'S TIME FOR PEOPLE TO GO AHEAD WITH THEIR DIFFERENT PROJECTS. People have their own response to situations, not everyone will react in the same way to a situation. There's a picture here of a new beginning. With this new era, some people may decide to go their separate ways. Perhaps it's a good idea to direct some energy into a new project at the time of the next new moon, light a candle and state your intentions with honesty and love and feel the effects of the rewards that can come flooding in. Diversifying. Applying talents in other directions. If negative - not giving enough emotional support in either direction. Feeling split off and alone. A HARVEST MOON ILLUMINATES THE SKY. Now is the time to reap the benefits of the work that's been done. It's taken a while to get where you are, take some time out to celebrate and connect with family and loved ones - the situation is very ripe and full of fruition. If negative - neglecting the tasks at hand because of the appearance of abundance. A FERTILE GARDEN UNDER THE FULL MOON. There's a sense that one has all that's needed, and emotions are running high. Enjoy the moment and try to keep a sense of equilibrium, though, soon the energy will be on the wane and you'll have to get back to more practical, everyday tasks. Fullness and fertility. If negative - jealous protection of possessions. Not being able to make one's mind up because of the number of possibilities. LIGHT BREAKING INTO MANY COLORS AS IT PASSES THROUGH A PRISM. You may find that you need to break the situation down into its simpler components in order to see the full picture. This will lead to a great understanding of the relationship between the whole and the many parts. Just be careful not to over- analyse, thereby losing the joy that's inherent. Taking a single vision and turning it into many individual streams. Spectrum analysis. If negative - locked in to a set of parameters. A MAJESTIC ROCK FORMATION RESEMBLING A FACE IS IDEALIZED BY A BOY WHO TAKES IT AS HIS IDEAL OF GREATNESS, AND AS HE GROWS UP, BEGINS TO LOOK LIKE IT. You may find that you are growing into the image that you have imagined and it gives you some sense of pride - assuming you have imagined a positive image. Meditating on a goal or the projection of an ideal can lead to actuality, just be clear about what you really desire in the situation - you just might get it. Concrete manifestation of one's ideals. Enduring truths. Culmination of efforts. Projections of ideal images. If negative - not being at all clear about who one is or can be - becoming a screen for the projection of other's ideals.

Aquarius

AN OLD ADOBE MISSION. Sometimes it's easy to assume that one's beliefs are right and that others need to be shown the real truth. Efforts need to be turned toward creating the infrastructure to pursue these beliefs. The real truth to be remembered is that relating is not about control, but acceptance and reverence of each person's divinity. You may find yourself on either side of this issue. There's no pretension here. Forging links to new worlds. Withdrawing into spiritual retreat in natural surroundings. If negative - dogmatism and pushing one's beliefs and ideas on to others, believing that one has all of the answers. AN UNEXPECTED THUNDERSTORM. You may find that you are suddenly tested or taken by surprise. Inner strength and stability will be put to the test but you will learn a lot from the experience. The effect can be quite liberating, after the initial shock. Thunderstorms often clear the air after an extreme build-up of energy, and they can often leave us with a sense of awe and wonder at the sometimes extreme power of natural events. Sudden visitations of natural wonder. If negative - losing control without warning. Emotional instability. A DESERTER FROM THE NAVY. You may find that the rigorous restraints and rules of the situation are no longer bearable. A decision to opt out may be moral or to maintain free spirit. There are always consequences for not playing the game. Are you prepared for them? Feeling as though you are being taken away from home and family for a reason you don't really understand and not wanting to accept the pressures. Rebellion. If negative - not being prepared to play by the rules of any socially structured game. A HINDU HEALER. You may not be having success with solving problems logically and rationally at the moment. The message is to look to the spiritual centre for healing solutions. This requires focus and practice and determination. Using the traditional spiritual methods of healing or needing them offered to you. Divine healing potency. If negative - false claims of powers. Charlatan. A COUNCIL OF ANCESTORS. You may find that you are strengthened by the wisdom of precedent. There is so much understanding already available through the experienced elders and this is what needs to be tapped. Inner knowledge. Direct tap root to deeper sources of energy. Karmic connections with the past. If negative - reliance on conservatism. Not being able to move with the times. Needing the nod of approval from others to validate what one's doing. A MASKED FIGURE PERFORMS RITUALISTIC ACTS IN A MYSTERY PLAY. Everything is not quite as it seems at the moment. You may find that you are not being shown the true face of the situation. Look to see who the performers are in this mystery. Are you part of the play or are you in the audience? Perhaps you need to be cautious in what you reveal. Ritual. Shamanism. Archetypes of personality. If negative - taking over the play with a neurotic performance. A CHILD BORN OUT OF AN EGGSHELL. This symbol signifies finding new ways of doing things. It is your desire to find a unique way that will give you the ability to find new paths and a new emergence. Transmutation. Birth of a whole new creative original impulse. Expressions of self in a whole new light. Incubated ideas coming to fruition. If negative - being different only to follow fashion. BEAUTIFULLY GOWNED WAX FIGURES ON DISPLAY. It is not enough to just look the part, we must live the part as well. You may find that elements of this situation are far too superficial or have only been given a superficial part in the situation. It may look good on the outside, but what's going on inside? Setting standards - exemplars of social ritual. The values being on display. If negative - putting on a false front. A FLAG IS SEEN TURNING INTO AN EAGLE. This is the movement of an external representation of the situation to the deeper levels of its energetic spirit. You may find that you are no longer just projecting an image, but true power. Turning away from having to prove oneself, rising above the commonplace, ascension. Rebirth. If negative - forcefully displaying private ideals. A POPULARITY THAT PROVES TO BE FLEETING. You may find that you are looking at yourself or someone else and finding things a little less than you had thought. The important thing here is to learn that popular support does not equate to the true depth of character and self-worth. Opportunities that are merely fleeting. Staying true to oneself. Reversals of fortune. If negative - clinging to false feelings of fame. DURING A SILENT HOUR, A MAN RECEIVES A NEW INSPIRATION WHICH MAY CHANGE HIS LIFE. You may find that despite racking your brains there has been no rational guidance. You need to slow down and open up to the message of your inner inspiration. The rational mind can be so noisy and interfere with the flow of the intuition. Quieten your thoughts and let your wisdom flow. Welling creative power. Inspiration = breathing in the spirit. If negative - exclusion of others. Obsession with one's self or objectives. PEOPLE ON A VAST STAIRCASE, GRADUATED UPWARDS. You may feel that you are slowly proceeding in your search for higher understanding. Be careful not to concern yourself with those in front or behind. It is of no consequence. Accept your position now and look forward to the wisdom to come. On a more mundane level, you need to be patient and trust that you and yours are heading in the right direction. Being able to observe life from a different level. Social gradations. If negative - nervous worry about social position. A BAROMETER. You may feel a need to plan for future action, but you need to know what to expect or at least anticipate. You will find in sensitivity the instrument that perceives the possibilities of upcoming events. Measured responses. Perceiving subtle changes in the atmosphere. Insight. If negative - fear of change OR constant looking to fashions or fads. A TRAIN ENTERING A TUNNEL. You may feel a need to cut through the obstacles and go straight ahead, regardless of the unseen hazards you may encounter. You have a great deal of drive and many others are with you, so plough on. Deep penetration. Cutting through extraneous or stifling detail. Persistence. Short-cuts to a desired end. If negative - overcautious. Taking the long way around. TWO LOVEBIRDS SITTING ON A FENCE AND SINGING HAPPILY. There may be a feeling of contentment and pleasure, but this is based on taking a non-committed position. To go one way or the other invites risks of separation, but conviction eventually needs to be either chosen or rejected. Faith in love or waiting for signs to commit. Friendship and companionship. If negative - failing to commit. A BIG-BUSINESSMAN AT HIS DESK. There is much to organise for a large business or group. Perhaps you are unable to get directly involved in the situation, bringing a sense of alienation, but have to stay behind and do the organisation. Making decisions and management. Being in charge and in control. If negative - taking advantage of being put in charge. Bossing others. A WATCHDOG STANDING GUARD, PROTECTING HIS MASTER AND HIS POSSESSIONS. You may feel unsafe at the moment and you need to be alert to signs of trouble. Enlisting the support of trusted and loyal supporters may be necessary, but you certainly feel a need to get some form of self assurance. Feelings of being exposed or possible betrayal. Guardianship. If negative - suspicion and paranoia that can rid one of the joy of ownership. Being unable to let down one's guard. A MAN BEING UNMASKED AT A MASQUERADE. Secret motives may have purpose at the time, but they almost invariably become known in time. You may find that you are in this situation now. Your first concern is for the difficulties and embarrassment that may arise, but it is too late to worry about that. Secret motives being exposed. Having to face one's self. Coming to terms with judgements about one's true worth. If negative - detrimentally revealing oneself too quickly or too early. A FOREST FIRE QUENCHED. Enthusiastic drive and zeal can sometimes set off an uncontrollable and destructive chain of events. You may find that you have been caught up in such a situation, emotional or physical. There has been no choice but to fight for control and minimise the destruction. Any efforts will be, at last, successful. Exuberant feelings that come after such a struggle. If negative - giving up too soon and losing it all. Self defeating delight in drama. A LARGE WHITE DOVE BEARING A MESSAGE. This brings messages of peace and love. You may need to resolve your situation by relying on peaceful messages that come from your spiritual centre and are offered with gentleness and without malice. Being seen as a saviour or one who needs saving. Blessings delivered - all will be well. Celebration. If negative - staying with the assumption that things will never improve. Refusing solace. Shooting the messenger. A WOMAN DISAPPOINTED AND DISILLUSIONED, COURAGEOUSLY FACING A SEEMINGLY EMPTY LIFE. There can be feelings of wasting energy, creating only failure. But it is always important to look on disappointment as a teacher. Reconnect with what is available and possible in the situation. Although it requires courage to get back on the track, we always return with greater wisdom and understanding. Breaking through illusions. If negative - wallowing in failures. A RUG PLACED ON A FLOOR FOR CHILDREN TO PLAY ON. You may feel that you are struggling through as you seek to grow and develop, but even if you are not aware, there are cushions and safeguards and protection all around. There is, in the experience of others, the compassion of others and your own inner connections to the collective. Comfort and care. If negative - too much insulation from reality. Self- indulgence. A BIG BEAR SITTING DOWN AND WAVING ALL ITS PAWS. There is a need to develop responses above and beyond the normal expected level. Perhaps there are things you don't want to do, but it seems your duty to perform. Look to your situation and see if you are compromising yourself or just acting out conditioned responses. Perhaps you are indeed excelling your normal level of performance, only you can tell. Developing skills. If negative - being unable to recover your feet. Instinctive and creative performing for the crowd or a fatuous desire to be the centre of attention. Defying authority. Vulnerable. A MAN TURNING HIS BACK ON HIS PASSIONS TEACHES DEEP WISDOM FROM HIS EXPERIENCE. You may feel that you can no longer survive the roller-coaster ride of your emotions. It is by controlling your passions that you are able to find an objective position that allows you to understand. You can benefit everyone by teaching the new wisdom and understanding that come after having gone through some hard lesson. Conquering of one's base nature. If negative - giving up on emotional growth. Being dissatisfied with life. A BUTTERFLY WITH THE RIGHT WING MORE PERFECTLY FORMED. You may find that you are applying your rational logical mind out of balance to your intuition and creative wisdom. It is often harder to understand your intuitive messages, but reliance on logic can limit your possibilities. Can be physical handicaps which may prevent one from truly doing what one wants, or mutations on the spiritual level. Rising above life's distortions. If negative - an imbalance of functions. A GARAGE MAN TESTING A CAR'S BATTERY WITH A HYDROMETER. You may need to use some type of gauge on your emotional reactions. There is a need to take a more objective or inventive view that is more relative to modern society. Figuring out any malfunctions so that life can proceed in a smoother, more efficient manner. Performing the necessary checks and balances that are part of our everyday maintenance of society. Testing our earthly vehicle for its roadworthiness. If negative - causing distress by constantly analysing situations. AN ANCIENT POTTERY BOWL FILLED WITH FRESH VIOLETS. There is a feeling here of purity of motive and content. The simpler, more natural responses to problems and society can often bring us a sense of refreshment and realignment with what is beautiful. Returning to ancient sources. Flower remedies. Beauty. Setting standards for society. If negative - lack of subtlety. Insensitivity. Slowing down the tempo to get to the purity of the situation. A TREE FELLED AND SAWED TO ENSURE A SUPPLY OF WOOD FOR THE WINTER. There are many things that grow around us during life. Sometimes there can be other uses that are of greater benefit than just to let these things stand like monuments or memories. You may feel a need to sacrifice something old to find its current usefulness. Gathering resources. Being prepared for harder times. If negative - destroying the old for modern advances. BUTTERFLY EMERGING FROM A CHRYSALIS. You may find that you are able to realise many more of your latent potentials. Like an awakening, you may feel that you are suddenly able to do something that truly reflects you. Take a moment to adjust to the new developments before taking flight. Slow building of confidence. Coming out into a fuller participation with the bigger picture. If negative - failing to allow changes to be experienced. MOON-LIT FIELDS, ONCE BABYLON, ARE BLOOMING WHITE. You may feel that you are in the right place at the right time. All in all your best qualities are recognised and appreciated. When you are following a true path, you are able to rely on the support of the universe in its flow. Rewards coming through from efforts of past generations. The feeling of ancestors surrounding one's present deeds. If negative - disbelieving because there are no rational structures.

Capricorn

AN INDIAN CHIEF CLAIMS POWER FROM THE ASSEMBLED TRIBE. There are leadership issues in the situation. Sometimes we need to rise to the occasion and take charge, this is one of those times. This may lead to a struggle for control; you may feel that you need to remind those around you of your leadership qualities or those above you are reminding you of your lesser position in the scheme of things. Assuming authority. If negative - power struggles. Over-inflated views of one's self. THREE STAINED-GLASS WINDOWS IN A GOTHIC CHURCH, ONE DAMAGED BY WAR. This pictures the need to stay strong under the barrage of bombardment. One of the three corners of unity, in this case the one of love, is damaged and separated by the aggressive nature of mankind. Careless aggression. If negative - feeling disconnected from the situation, fearfulness. A feeling of being `under attack'. THE HUMAN SOUL, IN ITS EAGERNESS FOR NEW EXPERIENCES, SEEKS EMBODIMENT. You may feel very open to the messages of the world around you. This is a quiet time of inner contemplation and outer observance. Regardless of your more immediate, physical circumstances, there is an evolution of understanding going on. Unbounded enthusiasm. Inner motivation leading to expansion. If negative - denying growth in favour of social responsibility. A GROUP OF PEOPLE ENTERING A LARGE CANOE FOR A JOURNEY BY WATER. To embark on a journey with a number of people is to embark on an emotional discovery. With co-operation, there can be great success. You may also find this to be a time when disparate aspects of your persona come together to explore an emotional situation. Co-operation. People coming together with a shared goal in sight. If negative - uncoordinated energies. Not wanting to go along with anybody. INDIANS - SOME ROWING A CANOE AND OTHERS DANCING A WAR DANCE IN IT. You may feel a need to solve the situation with aggression. Aggression isn't really the answer, but, to make a show of your position and the effort you will make to defend it, will ultimately win the respect of those around you. Co-operation and release. If negative - intimidation. Making a superficial show of strength. TEN LOGS LIE UNDER AN ARCHWAY LEADING TO DARKER WOODS. You may feel that there is a difficult and mysterious time to come and you need to prepare. This marks a time to make these preparations and create the safeguards before continuing into the unknown. You are on an important journey, one of destiny, but you won't know for a while what this journey is leading to. See this as an opportunity for further growth. Preparation. If negative - fear of the unknown. Being afraid to make a move. A VEILED PROPHET SPEAKS, SEIZED BY THE POWER OF A GOD. Information or knowledge is coming through, and it is difficult to know whether to trust it. Look carefully for the signs - is it truth that you are being fed? This energy can be used for the good of all involved, or it can just lead people astray. Hypnotherapy or hypnotic suggestion. If negative - conscious manipulation. BIRDS IN THE HOUSE SINGING HAPPILY. You may feel a sense of uncomplicated contentment at this time. Even though there are a number of social rules to obey, that doesn't bother you. This is a time for sharing good feelings and happiness with all who enter your sphere of operations. Being at one with everything. If negative - idle chatter. A smug superiority and a feeling that one has it all. Not seeing the happiness inherent in one's everyday life. AN ANGEL CARRYING A HARP. You may feel that you are able to `tune in' on and radiate harmony around you. This pictures a situation of caring for others, of generosity and a fulfilled selfhood. Inspiring people to do their best. Messages of peace from the other side. Being in tune, spiritually. Having an elevated view of humanity. Creating harmony. If negative - having a holier-than-thou attitude. Losing oneself in fantasy. AN ALBATROSS FEEDING FROM THE HAND OF A SAILOR. This is a time for overcoming fears through gentleness. Even seemingly natural `enemies' can realise the possibility of interaction. You may feel that you can deal with someone with whom you have usually kept your distance - even help each other. Feeding one's higher nature with good nourishment, banishing worries, so that one can fly ever higher. If negative - manipulating events or people with false nourishment. PHEASANTS DISPLAY THEIR BRILLIANT COLORS ON A PRIVATE ESTATE. This pictures a situation of the enjoyment of life's luxuries. Going after one's life goals. Riches, refinement and abundance are everywhere - but just take care, pheasants can be game birds too so there just may be an element of underlying danger. Displays of wealth. Luxury. If negative - foolish disregard of pending danger and a feeling that one has to be `on parade' or else they will be overlooked. Issues of standing out from the crowd. A STUDENT OF NATURE LECTURING REVEALING LITTLE-KNOWN ASPECTS OF LIFE. You can be an example to others of being somebody who understands the wonders of nature. There may have been too much weight given to the needs of society and now it is time to redress the balance. Practical applications of knowledge. Observing what's around you and translating it so that others may also enjoy. Green politics. If negative - radical non- humanistic views. Intellectual smugness. A FIRE WORSHIPPER MEDITATES ON THE ULTIMATE REALITIES OF EXISTENCE. You may find yourself very focused at the moment, with a great passion for the situation. There is a sense of danger, but also a sense of new beginnings. Harnessing personal resources. Creating magic. Self-conquest. Kundalini energy being aroused. Playing with dangerous elements to reach a higher state of being. If negative - overestimation of personal power and abilities. AN ANCIENT BAS-RELIEF CARVED IN GRANITE REMAINS A WITNESS TO A LONG- FORGOTTEN CULTURE. The issue you may find in your situation is not so much in superficial display, but in the longevity and stability of the foundation or backdrop of your society. Some things never fade, they stand as reminders of ancient eras, bringing messages from the past. Anonymous immortality. Things carved in stone, or concrete. Permanent records. If negative - limitations by not allowing for changes. Is this situation old and outworn? IN A HOSPITAL, THE CHILDREN'S WARD IS FILLED WITH TOYS. In times of healing there is a need for simple pleasures to raise the spirit. You may find that there is a need for these caring shows of affectionate concern. Bringing simple gifts to the sick or disadvantaged. Looking after one's responsibilities. Nurturing those of younger years or the lesser evolved. If negative - making a large generous show when one doesn't really care. SCHOOL GROUNDS FILLED WITH BOYS AND GIRLS IN GYMNASIUM SUITS. You may find that you've been neglecting your physical well- being of late. Now is a good time to re-establish that affinity with your body and your vitality. Spontaneous enthusiasm and the joy of being `alive' can regenerate and revive and bring about carefree contact with like minded people. Bring some form of discipline into this situation. Developing muscular co-ordination. Sexual energy or satisfaction. If negative - physical showing off for sexual attention. Relationships based on purely physical or sexual attraction. A GIRL SURREPTITIOUSLY BATHING IN THE NUDE. You may feel a need to get rid of the restraints that have been imposed upon you by social conditioning and inhibitions. Although there may be some feelings of being `exposed', really letting go and not worrying about being `seen' can lead to feelings of freedom. Confrontations with one's self. Reconnecting with nature. A desire to `reveal' oneself. If negative - suppression of natural attitudes. THE UNION JACK FLIES FROM A NEW BRITISH WARSHIP. There is a need for protection and control. In this situation, there's a feeling of having to oversee a large `empire' where reliability and leadership are vital. This can be a tiring responsibility, but there is an awareness of the protection of `all who went before'. Having to make one's presence felt and guard one's territory. Effective supervision. Colonialism. Protectionism. If negative - artificial shows of strength. A CHILD OF ABOUT FIVE CARRYING A HUGE SHOPPING BAG FILLED WITH GROCERIES. You may feel that you have been lumbered with responsibilities beyond your normal expectations and possibly beyond your capability. Despite being keen and enthusiastic, you must be careful not to try to do too much (in the situation), too quickly. You need to play, be creative and rest as well. If you can find this balance, you will achieve a lot. Growing up too fast. Being weighed down with the responsibilities of the situation. If negative - overloading the innocent and the inexperienced without thought to the consequences. Taking on too much. A HIDDEN CHOIR SINGING DURING A RELIGIOUS SERVICE. Be receptive to your feminine, intuitive side, there are messages to be heard even though not apparent. Realize that you are not alone, that there are other people who feel the same things. The voices of the women heard more through orthodox halls. Do you hear them and want to contribute? Background messages and quiet worship. If negative - taking undue credit for group qualities. A lack of commitment. 291) CAPRICORN 21; A RELAY RACE. The end is in sight and the victory achievable, but you may find that you are only one member of the team, with your own special task to perform. You may not be the one who crosses the finish line, but you will, eventually, share in the glory of the group effort. Just be watchful for when you have to take the baton. Shared endeavour. If negative - not letting go of control to another OR feeling defeated because of feelings that you don't have the necessary resources to win. A GENERAL ACCEPTING DEFEAT GRACEFULLY. There is a time when we realise that there is no longer any point in fighting. To win in this situation may be impossible. At this time of surrender, it is the valor of the battle that will be remembered. You may find yourself at this point and it is how gracefully you handle defeat that will be the measure of your future worth. Truth of inner worth. If negative - being a bad loser or feeling that everything is always going to come out badly. Reliance on self-limitations. A SOLDIER RECEIVING TWO AWARDS FOR BRAVERY IN COMBAT. True deeds of valour and bravery should be rewarded. You may find that your efforts are finally being recognised and some show of appreciation and compensation is offered. You may also be the one who needs to recognise another's achievement. If negative - `awards' as a band-aid for the purposes of assuaging the guilt of the populace that is so often produced in war. Desperate striving for recognition. A WOMAN ENTERING A CONVENT. There may be a need to get away from the pressures of society and more time contemplating your inner thoughts and values. This may be a lonely passage and you may be disenchanted with the pressures and the ways of society. There needs to be times of inner work, just as for outer work. Dedicating oneself to the big picture. Spiritual retreat. If negative - self sacrifice to win sympathy. Complete neglect of self and hiding away. AN ORIENTAL RUG DEALER IN A STORE FILLED WITH PRECIOUS ORNAMENTAL RUGS. There may be a feeling of needing to reassess your attitudes and ideals. The message is clearly toward the oriental traditions and understandings. You may feel the need to work with the physical and mental practices of oriental traditions that are available. Refinement of cultural understanding and values. If negative - bargaining only to personal advantage. Appreciating excellence or giving undue significance to unworthy goods. A NATURE SPIRIT DANCING IN THE MIST OF A WATERFALL. Whilst this is, essentially, a beautiful symbol of a `lightness of being', there may be an element of feeling cut off from your body (or reality). You may feel emotionally light and almost mischievous. The deeper parts of your feelings are ignored as you effortlessly flit over the surface of any troubles. Effervescent spirits or escapism. If negative - irresponsibility, avoidance of the real situation not taking anything seriously. A MOUNTAIN PILGRIMAGE. There is always a need to strive further, and to learn more on our path to understanding. You may feel a need to follow those that have gone before you to achieve a true sense of inner fulfilment. The effort is great, but so are the rewards. Ascent in consciousness. If negative - high moral stand put on show with no depth of feeling. A LARGE AVIARY. There is a lot of chattering and flitting from one thing to another going on here and whilst there is no harm being done, perhaps there's nothing much being really achieved. Is this because there is a level of mental confusion happening? At least there is a feeling of brotherhood and not being alone in your situation. Clairaudience - being able to hear many inner voices. If negative - mental confusion bringing a lack of discernment. A WOMAN READING TEA LEAVES. You may find that you are open to seeing meaning through the catalyst of the simplest of everyday events. You will receive messages about your situation, if you are open to `seeing' the signs. It is symbolism that acts to open the pathways to the spiritual centre. If negative - reliance on superstition or esoteric advice. DIRECTORS OF A LARGE FIRM MEET IN SECRET CONFERENCE. There are decisions to be made and possibly plans to be laid out. You can't really make all these decisions on your own, you need help. Call on the relevant knowledgable friends or authorities, with them you'll be able to iron out the details of your situation. Masterly control. If negative - excluding those who will be affected by decisions. Exploiting people or situations.

Sagittarius

RETIRED ARMY VETERANS GATHER TO REAWAKEN OLD MEMORIES. You may find that you are drawn to those who have shared your struggle. A reunion can ignite old feelings of camaraderie and great passions. In going over the memories of `old battles' you may find the clues for current ones. Masculine domain. Understanding the individual within an idealistic struggle. If negative - not being able to let go of the past. Exaggerating past successes to justify current strategies. THE OCEAN COVERED WITH WHITECAPS. You may find that surface emotions have been whipped up and this has led to a concern that is disproportionate to the depth of the issue. Things have a deeper sense of strength and permanence than they seem. Get below the surface where things are calmer and more stable. Mobilisation of energy and emotions. Safety in the deeper, more secure emotions. If negative - getting fussed and irritable over nothing or at least very little. Nervousness. TWO MEN PLAYING CHESS. You may find that in the current situation there's a need to be more thoughtful and cautious, taking into account the wider picture. Impulsive acts with no forward planning will be risky. Strategies are needed. Strategic competition. Seeing the picture several moves ahead. If negative - depending on pure luck. Underestimating the opponent's skill or strategy. A LITTLE CHILD LEARNING TO WALK. You may find that you are moving into a new phase of learning that, despite all your previous experience, is surprisingly difficult. Patience and step-by-step progress is needed now. There may be those around you that don't take your difficulties seriously, but your struggles will pay off. Genuine progress. Instinctive determination. If negative - relying on skills that are not mastered or not taking the initiative. Putting yourself at risk rather than accepting help. AN OLD OWL UP IN A TREE. You may feel a need to consult with aged wisdom, either within yourself or from without. The `wise owl' sees all, seeing what others miss, and keeps very quiet whilst digesting all that is going on. Emulating this behaviour will bring a certain solitude, but this may be just what is needed. Can sometimes indicate a degree of insomnia caused by thinking too much at bedtime. Wisdom and strength. Evening contemplation. If negative - smug denial of available wisdom. A GAME OF CRICKET. This is a time when it is not the game that is important, but how it is played. You may find that your integrity is vital in this situation and your honesty will give you just rewards, even if there is some initial sacrifice. Careful team work is needed to stop things getting through the gaps. Although the situation may take some time, everyone must keep on their toes. Playing by the rules. Stiff upperlip responses. If negative - difficulty in showing one's true feelings and emotions. CUPID KNOCKING AT THE DOOR OF A HUMAN HEART. Cupid is asking to be let in. Barriers and defences around your heart may be keeping him from getting in, but how long will you be able to resist? Opening your heart and opening the door will lead to new opportunities and realisations about relationships. Allow your heart chakra to open when you are in caring company. Respectful invitation of love. Fear of commitment. If negative - waiting instead of taking the initiative. Rejecting emotion for fear of losing independence. DEEP WITHIN THE DEPTHS OF THE EARTH, NEW ELEMENTS ARE BEING FORMED. You may find that there are new responses to life coming from deep within your mind and soul. This creation of new and essential levels of awareness is a part of the natural result of inner changes. Deep elemental processes and change. Shifting of conservative values. If negative - moving forward while elements are still forming. A MOTHER LEADS HER SMALL CHILD STEP BY STEP UP THE STAIRS. This pictures a situation where someone needs to assist those less experienced or indeed, less evolved, to overcome difficulties and rise up to learn to cope, to learn or to understand. You may find yourself in this situation as either the experienced or the inexperienced or possibly finding the mother within you guiding your own inner child. The inner child. If negative - future vision and hope obscured. Exhausted by parental obligation. Not getting, or giving, the help that one needs. A THEATRICAL REPRESENTATION OF A GOLDEN HAIRED "GODDESS OF OPPORTUNITY". You may find that there is an offer too good to refuse which is only a reasonable reward for your efforts. Acting out impulses. Dramatizations. Opportunities that seem too good to resist. Distinguishing reality from theatre. Feeling that the `world is your stage'. Playing out a story. If negative - propaganda. Constantly chasing `things' that come to nothing. THE LAMP OF PHYSICAL ENLIGHTENMENT AT THE LEFT TEMPLE. This pictures a need for linking the spirit and the body. Logic is not involved in this equation, it speaks of emotions, spirit and physicality. Sometimes we need to remember to be `in our bodies' and this shows the reward that can come from regarding our body as our temple. Connecting the left and right sides. If negative - rationalising intuitive thought until it is rejected. A FLAG THAT TURNS INTO AN EAGLE THAT CROWS. This is a time when our highest ideals can be expressed proudly and as an expression of spiritual purity. You may find that you are moved to burst forth with your higher self. Any issue that is really worthwhile and `centred' will be seen and heard in the clear light of day. Declared idealism. If negative - assuming right only because of might or power. A WIDOW'S PAST IS BROUGHT TO LIGHT. You may find that your past catches up with you at this time. Although you are in a reasonably sympathetic position in the eyes of those around you, you may not like what is being revealed. Unveiling and exposing - or creating a new and vibrant beginning. Getting rid of yesterday's darknesses. Looking back to revision attitudes. Leaving oneself free for new opportunities. If negative - old stories that should be forgotten. THE PYRAMIDS AND THE SPHINX. At this time you may find a need to rely on traditional and archetypal knowledge. You may need a tour guide and you can find this through inner wisdom, rather than logic, this will guide you through. There may be a need to establish some type of monument. Power of the past coming through and affecting people in today's world. Spiritual ancestry. If negative - great treasures robbed by the greedy. THE GROUND HOG LOOKING FOR ITS SHADOW ON GROUND HOG DAY. You may feel that you need some sign to give you insight into the future. By looking at your past experience, you may well find the sign you need. The solution to your question is very close by and easy to perceive and is based in your normal relationships. Don't try to read too much into the situation. Look back, read the signs. Divination. If negative - scared to act without some message of confirmation. People (or society) looking for someone to blame. Relying on the same solution without consideration. SEA GULLS FLY AROUND A SHIP LOOKING FOR FOOD. This pictures a situation of dependence and sometimes co- dependence. Don't look to others or have others look to you for opportunities and nourishment, for you may miss your chance of being creative and independent. Who's looking for scraps? Are they worth it? Diminishing your essential worth while trying to please a specific need. Losing sight of alternative possibilities. If negative - waiting for scraps that may not even be worth it or may not ever come. AN EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE. This is a time of spiritual rebirth where you can rise above the failings of the past into a new beginning. Coming out of doubt and despair. There's unwavering faith in communal spiritual values. Perform any deeds with reverence. If negative - obsession with the ceremony rather than the purpose or ideal. TINY CHILDREN IN SUNBONNETS. You may feel that you are being overprotected at the moment, but it is most likely for your own good. Don't be distracted by efforts being made on your behalf, sometimes we need to be shielded by others from harmful elements. Protection or blinkering. If negative - over-protection by institutionalized procedures that can lead to not being able to see the whole picture. Infantile behaviour. PELICANS, DISTURBED BY THE GARBAGE OF PEOPLE MOVE THEIR YOUNG TO A NEW HABITAT. You may feel that conditions are changing and you and your family (sometimes friends) don't feel safe. You may need to move to a new situation which will provide more nourishment and less danger. This can refer to an inner withdrawal. Concerns with survival. If negative - not being prepared to compromise or co-habit. IN WINTER PEOPLE CUTTING ICE FROM A FROZEN POND, FOR SUMMER USE. This speaks of planning ahead, you'll have what you need if you allow for shifts in time and seasonal variations. Also, you may feel that you have lost touch with your emotions by creating a barrier. This barrier can be overcome without great difficulty, just a little planning and action. Overcoming. If negative - stoic acceptance of difficulties. A CHILD AND A DOG WEARING BORROWED EYEGLASSES. This pictures a situation of pretending to be something that one isn't. Perhaps someone is pretending to be in control or to be smarter than they are. Sometimes, though, this can work to make a consciousness shift. Emulation often leads one to actualization. The rewards sometimes inherent in make- believe. If negative - deliberately fooling others with false impressions. CHINESE LAUNDRY. You may find that you are not taken seriously and are expected to perform in a stereotypical way. You may also have closed your own mind to other options. Be careful not to shut yourself away. This can also picture a situation where a few people are working closely together, speaking the same language, although even in this situation, there can be alienation and loneliness. Restrictive expectations. If negative - giving in to prejudice. Self-inflicted sense of inferiority. IMMIGRANTS ENTERING A NEW COUNTRY. This is a time of possibility and hope for better things and a new way of life. You may find that you are prepared to venture into new territory for the promise it offers. There may need to be adjustments about the way one communicates one's thoughts and ideas - be receptive to this new way of life and you'll learn much. Reorientation of self-hood. If negative - entering into new situations with inflexible traditions. Throwing away the known in pursuit of the unknown. A BLUEBIRD STANDING AT THE DOOR OF THE HOUSE. You feel that you are in a time of natural, positive, good will. There is a clear omen of good fortune at your door. Respond to your higher moral hopes and you will be able to move forward unhindered. Calmness and rewards. Promise of happiness. If negative - denying happiness or good news from entering. A CHUBBY BOY ON A HOBBYHORSE. You may feel that you are doing what is necessary, but it is not quite the real thing. This is more like a training situation and will lead on to greater ability in the future. Imaginative experiences. Keep up the practice and the play, one day you're going to have to prove yourself in a more rigorous, demanding situation. Protected practice. If negative - spoilt and shallow. A FLAG-BEARER IN A BATTLE. You may feel that there have been achievements that need to be acknowledged. Responsibilities have been piling up on you lately, and the struggle has not been easy. Don't worry, though, although everyone around you is busy, they are noticing your leadership abilities. You are the linchpin of the whole situation. Courage of convictions. If negative - the sacrificial lamb. Overzealous idealism. Empty shows of courage. THE SCULPTOR'S VISION IS TAKING FORM. You may find yourself in a situation where you are able to manipulate events into something of value and lasting integrity. Slow, painstaking work. Being able to project shape and form onto materials to have a desired outcome. Concrete creative manifestation. If negative - disregard of others' needs. Unnatural focus on goal. Being one-eyed about the goal. AN OLD BRIDGE OVER A BEAUTIFUL STREAM IN CONSTANT USE. You may feel a need to bridge the fresh and energetic emotions with constructive thought and activity. Traditional ways of approaching things can lead to the best solutions. Enduring elements from past traditions providing a link with the modern day. Reverence for things of worth that stand as reminders of yesterday. Linking people, places and things with clarity. If negative - sticking with old and possibly outworn methods, with no new ideas to resolve the situation. A FAT BOY MOWING THE LAWN. You may find that you are paying more attention to appearances than you are to the finer details or those things that others can't see. Many people are fooled by appearances, but there is usually an unsettling feeling that everything is not quite right. Superficial show. If negative - pushing social respectability, avoiding something. THE POPE BLESSING THE FAITHFUL. The blessings that can come from worshipping a higher power with people of like mind. Dispensing the rewards of faith upon people who are eager to receive. A spokesperson who will be heard by the collective. Recognising the source of enormous inner riches. Rituals. If negative - sublimating political ritual. Lust for power. Negating, projecting and transferring one's shadow and negativity outside oneself. Not taking responsibility for one's actions.

Scorpio

A SIGHT-SEEING BUS FILLED WITH TOURISTS. There is a feeling of knowing one's destination, having a map or guide, but not really knowing what it is like. One feels guided and cocooned on the journey, but there can be a feeling of being an observer and being observed. Pictures and souvenirs of your journey will be sought out. Observing life. Can lead to feelings of being disconnected from reality. If negative - feelings of naivety and gullibility. Feeling like an alien even in what are familiar surroundings. A BROKEN BOTTLE AND SPILLED PERFUME. You may feel that you've been building up or concentrating your emotions and they have now been suddenly let out. There is little that you can do about the initial outburst, but now you need to be careful of what you say and do as you sort things out. Sometimes things need to be `broken' so that their contents can be released and fully appreciated or revealed. Memory of things lingering on. If negative - things may look good on the outside, but when revealed the contents are disappointing. Spilling one's contents too soon. NEIGHBOURS HELP IN A HOUSE- RAISING PARTY IN A SMALL VILLAGE. Great things can be achieved now if everyone works together. It is by acting as a community, rather than as separate individuals, that difficult projects can be undertaken and completed. Sharing of experiences that build community values. Co-operation. If negative - taking advantage of group generosity OR refusing to cooperate in group endeavours. Building bigger and better things. A YOUTH HOLDING A LIGHTED CANDLE IN A DEVOTIONAL RITUAL. There's a feeling of reverence here, and ceremony. The candle depicts the light that illuminates one's consciousness and `a youth' implies an aspirant on the path. Your situation may have new developments and a simple vitality. Simple rays of hope will give you spiritual strength. Light a candle and affirm your intentions. Simple ideals. If negative - naive reliance on insincere promises. A MASSIVE, ROCKY SHORE RESISTS THE POUNDING OF THE SEA. You may find that you are under emotional assault, but you are strong enough to resist. The situation is rock-solid. Relentless, unchanging reality. The establishment. If negative - acting out of stubbornness which can lead to inertia, not growth. A GOLD RUSH TEARS MEN AWAY FROM THEIR NATIVE SOIL. The gold rush often tears people away from their native soil, looking for a better place. The temptation is to chase the promise of riches elsewhere. You may find the choice is between a stable situation and a fairly unstable, temporary and risky situation. The actual promise of abundance is only for a few, make sure you have an adequate `map' of your new territory, you just might strike gold or you may just find yourself a long way from home. Learn to discriminate. Easy fulfilment of hopes and dreams. If negative - chasing the impossible dream and losing everything. DEEP-SEA DIVERS. You may find a need to get deep below the surface to find out what's going on. It is down within the unconscious and within the intuitive wisdom that you must search for solutions. Breath meditations. Plunging in. Studying unconscious energies will uncover wonders. If negative - pretending to be plumbing the depths, but just for show. Escapism. THE MOON SHINING ACROSS A LAKE. You may feel that your emotions are in a placid state. It's an opportunity to quietly reflect on the feminine aspects of your life and possibly feel the gentle warmth of the Goddess. Reflections. If negative - acting out of moodiness. Losing the plot. A DENTIST AT WORK. Reaching a point of ego-awareness and the ability to nourish oneself is also the point where you are able to be affected or damaged by society. It is then that society needs to invent a way of repairing this false and probably unnecessary damage. You may find that you need some help at this time to cope with some of these difficulties e.g. finance, health, stress etc. Repairing the damage. If negative - getting further into a hole by using more and more social solutions against your better judgement. Causing more pollution and damage when one should be honoring and fixing the situation. A FELLOWSHIP SUPPER REUNITES OLD COMRADES. Getting together with people with shared visions and history can be very rewarding and renewing. There may be a need to connect with old friends. Have you been avoiding socialising with like-minded people lately? True fellowship and fraternity can bring a sweet sense of nostalgia and can bring a sense of uplift to each individual's life. Renewed bonds. If negative - only feeling comfortable with your past. Not changing with the cycles. A DROWNING MAN IS BEING RESCUED. Often we feel like we are being suffocated, by our marriage, job, friendships, lifepath or lack of the same. This symbol indicates someone being overpowered or overcome by their inability to cope emotionally. Know that help is at hand and soon you'll be able to `breathe' easily again. Resuscitation. If negative - panicking in order to draw help rather than learning how to cope. AN OFFICIAL EMBASSY BALL. You may find this to be a time of pleasant, almost party-like atmosphere, but it is caged in very strict protocol and rules of behaviour. Look at yourself and observe whether you are being your natural self. Political game-playing. If negative - becoming affected by the habit of role-playing. AN INVENTOR PERFORMS A LABORATORY EXPERIMENT. You may find that things are just not working at the moment. You need to try different combinations and different possibilities. In doing so, you will not only find the solution to the situation, but also learn a lot from any errors you make along the way. Look for a creative solution. Creating one's vision. If negative - becoming obscured by pointless goals. Making things up. TELEPHONE LINEMEN AT WORK INSTALLING NEW CONNECTIONS. You may find that there has been a failure in communicating your thoughts, ideas or emotions lately. There is nothing to be achieved by worrying about it, something must be done to repair the damage. Forming new lines of communication can cause new connections to take place. Sometimes expert advice and help must be called on, for all to be resolved. Acupuncture. If negative - failing to see the necessity for repairs to personal communication or becoming involved in other's lives. CHILDREN PLAYING AROUND FIVE MOUNDS OF SAND. You may feel that you have the potential for greater things, but don't understand what they are to be. Development takes time and it is the first experience of `playing' with latent talent that leads to greater knowledge. You will be able to fulfil your potential, but you must start at the beginning. Creative integration of new ideals. If negative - being too serious to see life's light-hearted side. A GIRL'S FACE BREAKING INTO A SMILE. You may feel the simple sense of your inner happiness shining through. But this is more than just an expression of pleasure or joy, it is the expression of your ability to choose between happiness and unhappiness and then choosing to express it. Drawing others to you through your willingness to relate. If negative - false happiness to satisfy others' needs. Lack of sincerity. Breaking up rigidity of responses. A WOMAN, FILLED WITH HER OWN SPIRIT, IS THE FATHER OF HER OWN CHILD. You may feel that you need to be totally self-sufficient at the moment. You don't require assistance for even the most complicated tasks. Bear in mind that we are all blessed with our individual qualities and it is the combination with other individuals that creates greater balance and depth. The immaculate conception. Unrealistic independence. If negative - uncompromising feminism or chauvinism. Feeling like one has to be responsible for everything. A PATH THROUGH WOODS RICH IN AUTUMN COLORING. Fruitful success is now behind you and it is the dramatic preparation for change that has resulted from the fruits of your labour that is surrounding you now. It is harvest time or just after harvest time and all is good. Take a deep breath and infuse yourself with nature's gifts. Rewards of plenty. If negative - being too late for the harvest. A PARROT LISTENING AND THEN TALKING, REPEATS A CONVERSATION HE HAS OVERHEARD. This infers some level of spiritual channelship - birds symbolise spiritual forces and this symbol indicates that the person who is receptive to thoughts and ideas can process information to the point where it becomes one's own. Transmitting information or knowledge. Perhaps there is a need to integrate it into your consciousness. If negative - repeating without knowing the real meaning or purpose. A WOMAN DRAWING ASIDE TWO DARK CURTAINS THAT CLOSED THE ENTRANCE TO A SACRED PATHWAY. You may feel a need to venture down new pathways or investigate new possibilities, but you will have to muster your intuitive faith and overcome fear to enter these new realms. You will require both courage and inquisitive desire. Your sphere of operation and action will become vastly enlarged with the new perspective that will be opened to you. Mysteries revealed. If negative - being seduced into dark and sinister things. Not being shown the true picture or the truth. OBEYING HIS CONSCIENCE, A SOLDIER RESISTS ORDERS. You may find yourself in a situation where what you are expected to do is against your values. You must make the difficult choice between allegiance and inner truth. True freedom can only be found within when one faces these situations with a sense of integrity and a preparedness to face the consequences. Personal morality. Is it a longing for a return to a state of love that freezes you? If negative - cowardice or lack of courage to act. Not doing what one is expected to do. `Going over the top' in a wild and crazy way. HUNTERS SHOOTING WILD DUCKS. There is a need for an outlet for aggressive emotions. Doing so in groups gives this outlet some sense of acceptability. Satiating one's aggressive desires. Being able to hit the mark. If negative - taking unfair advantage of the innocent. Exploitation. Hormones running rampant. A RABBIT METAMORPHOSED INTO A FAIRY (NATURE SPIRIT). You may find yourself having a transformative realisation that will take your focus away from the baser animal instincts to a more spiritual perception. Coming to terms with one's vital energies. Revelation of hidden talents. If negative - being dissatisfied with transformation as not economically useful. Feeling ineffective or impotent, having one's sexual power taken away. Feeling `neutered'. CROWDS COMING DOWN THE MOUNTAIN TO LISTEN TO ONE INSPIRED MAN. You may feel that you have had some wonderful realisation and the message is that you need to bring these down and integrate them into everyday life. People will have many different responses to the messages being given. Not all will be responsive, but the message will resonate with some. Having a large audience. What will be done with this new information? Power to sway the feelings and thoughts of many. If negative - naivete, gullibility. AN X RAY PHOTOGRAPH. You may find yourself in need of a deeper understanding of your situation. You need to peel away the layers of the emotions or the intellect, what is wanted and what is being done to reveal the structure of the situation. Looking inside for clues. Being able to see through layers into the structures of things. Penetrating insight. If negative - disregarding the flesh on the outside - the humanity. INDIANS MAKING CAMP (IN NEW TERRITORY) You have found new territory and need to acclimatise. There is a need to adjust quickly and settle in. This `new territory' can be in a physical, emotional or spiritual framework. Whichever, you need to feel at home in an inner and outer sense. If so, either one of you might feel a creeping sense of unease as you find it hard to relax in this new environment. Settling in. If negative - moving into or invading another person's territory or putting up with things when one should move. A MILITARY BAND MARCHES NOISILY ON THROUGH THE CITY STREETS. There is occasionally a need to make a show for society to remind ourselves of successes and achievements. You may find that this will take up a great deal of your time for no real return, but the morale of those around you will benefit and that is the true goal. Noisy announcements. If negative - a lot of volume can be a bit too pompous, there can be so much volume that the true message gets lost. Demanding to be heard. THE KING OF THE FAIRIES APPROACHING HIS DOMAIN. You may feel that you are the dominant leader and that you have a doting populace. This can also picture a situation of `returning home', a nice, calm and spiritual place to be. Imaginary worlds. If negative - an imaginary world with a dependence on trickery. AN INDIAN WOMAN PLEADING TO THE CHIEF FOR THE LIVES OF HER CHILDREN. You may find that you need to stand-up for those in your care, whether it be for your children, your ideals or creative pursuits, even if they deserve rejection, punishment or judgement. The solution will possibly be found not so much in being defensive as in simply asking for leniency. Patterns of family dominance. Pleading one's cause. If negative - being prepared to be dominated. Making a sacrifice of one's self to achieve peace and quiet. CHILDREN IN HALLOWEEN COSTUMES INDULGING IN VARIOUS PRANKS. This refers to the prankster. You may feel that the trickster in you is out at the moment, or you are the focus of tricks. Whichever, it should be acknowledged that there needs to be an occasional outlet for immature or fun loving energies. This can refer to somebody who just can't take anything seriously. The mad-man inside all of us. Astrodrama. The time of halloween is the time when the veil between the living and the dead becomes an illusion, or nebulous. Unintegrated energies playing tricks. If negative - being unable to connect with real and immediate emotions. Contempt for the establishment. `Mucking around' and not getting to the core of things.

Scorpio

A SIGHT-SEEING BUS FILLED WITH TOURISTS. There is a feeling of knowing one's destination, having a map or guide, but not really knowing what it is like. One feels guided and cocooned on the journey, but there can be a feeling of being an observer and being observed. Pictures and souvenirs of your journey will be sought out. Observing life. Can lead to feelings of being disconnected from reality. If negative - feelings of naivety and gullibility. Feeling like an alien even in what are familiar surroundings. A BROKEN BOTTLE AND SPILLED PERFUME. You may feel that you've been building up or concentrating your emotions and they have now been suddenly let out. There is little that you can do about the initial outburst, but now you need to be careful of what you say and do as you sort things out. Sometimes things need to be `broken' so that their contents can be released and fully appreciated or revealed. Memory of things lingering on. If negative - things may look good on the outside, but when revealed the contents are disappointing. Spilling one's contents too soon. NEIGHBOURS HELP IN A HOUSE- RAISING PARTY IN A SMALL VILLAGE. Great things can be achieved now if everyone works together. It is by acting as a community, rather than as separate individuals, that difficult projects can be undertaken and completed. Sharing of experiences that build community values. Co-operation. If negative - taking advantage of group generosity OR refusing to cooperate in group endeavours. Building bigger and better things. A YOUTH HOLDING A LIGHTED CANDLE IN A DEVOTIONAL RITUAL. There's a feeling of reverence here, and ceremony. The candle depicts the light that illuminates one's consciousness and `a youth' implies an aspirant on the path. Your situation may have new developments and a simple vitality. Simple rays of hope will give you spiritual strength. Light a candle and affirm your intentions. Simple ideals. If negative - naive reliance on insincere promises. A MASSIVE, ROCKY SHORE RESISTS THE POUNDING OF THE SEA. You may find that you are under emotional assault, but you are strong enough to resist. The situation is rock-solid. Relentless, unchanging reality. The establishment. If negative - acting out of stubbornness which can lead to inertia, not growth. A GOLD RUSH TEARS MEN AWAY FROM THEIR NATIVE SOIL. The gold rush often tears people away from their native soil, looking for a better place. The temptation is to chase the promise of riches elsewhere. You may find the choice is between a stable situation and a fairly unstable, temporary and risky situation. The actual promise of abundance is only for a few, make sure you have an adequate `map' of your new territory, you just might strike gold or you may just find yourself a long way from home. Learn to discriminate. Easy fulfilment of hopes and dreams. If negative - chasing the impossible dream and losing everything. DEEP-SEA DIVERS. You may find a need to get deep below the surface to find out what's going on. It is down within the unconscious and within the intuitive wisdom that you must search for solutions. Breath meditations. Plunging in. Studying unconscious energies will uncover wonders. If negative - pretending to be plumbing the depths, but just for show. Escapism. THE MOON SHINING ACROSS A LAKE. You may feel that your emotions are in a placid state. It's an opportunity to quietly reflect on the feminine aspects of your life and possibly feel the gentle warmth of the Goddess. Reflections. If negative - acting out of moodiness. Losing the plot. A DENTIST AT WORK. Reaching a point of ego-awareness and the ability to nourish oneself is also the point where you are able to be affected or damaged by society. It is then that society needs to invent a way of repairing this false and probably unnecessary damage. You may find that you need some help at this time to cope with some of these difficulties e.g. finance, health, stress etc. Repairing the damage. If negative - getting further into a hole by using more and more social solutions against your better judgement. Causing more pollution and damage when one should be honoring and fixing the situation. A FELLOWSHIP SUPPER REUNITES OLD COMRADES. Getting together with people with shared visions and history can be very rewarding and renewing. There may be a need to connect with old friends. Have you been avoiding socialising with like-minded people lately? True fellowship and fraternity can bring a sweet sense of nostalgia and can bring a sense of uplift to each individual's life. Renewed bonds. If negative - only feeling comfortable with your past. Not changing with the cycles. A DROWNING MAN IS BEING RESCUED. Often we feel like we are being suffocated, by our marriage, job, friendships, lifepath or lack of the same. This symbol indicates someone being overpowered or overcome by their inability to cope emotionally. Know that help is at hand and soon you'll be able to `breathe' easily again. Resuscitation. If negative - panicking in order to draw help rather than learning how to cope. AN OFFICIAL EMBASSY BALL. You may find this to be a time of pleasant, almost party-like atmosphere, but it is caged in very strict protocol and rules of behaviour. Look at yourself and observe whether you are being your natural self. Political game-playing. If negative - becoming affected by the habit of role-playing. AN INVENTOR PERFORMS A LABORATORY EXPERIMENT. You may find that things are just not working at the moment. You need to try different combinations and different possibilities. In doing so, you will not only find the solution to the situation, but also learn a lot from any errors you make along the way. Look for a creative solution. Creating one's vision. If negative - becoming obscured by pointless goals. Making things up. TELEPHONE LINEMEN AT WORK INSTALLING NEW CONNECTIONS. You may find that there has been a failure in communicating your thoughts, ideas or emotions lately. There is nothing to be achieved by worrying about it, something must be done to repair the damage. Forming new lines of communication can cause new connections to take place. Sometimes expert advice and help must be called on, for all to be resolved. Acupuncture. If negative - failing to see the necessity for repairs to personal communication or becoming involved in other's lives. CHILDREN PLAYING AROUND FIVE MOUNDS OF SAND. You may feel that you have the potential for greater things, but don't understand what they are to be. Development takes time and it is the first experience of `playing' with latent talent that leads to greater knowledge. You will be able to fulfil your potential, but you must start at the beginning. Creative integration of new ideals. If negative - being too serious to see life's light-hearted side. A GIRL'S FACE BREAKING INTO A SMILE. You may feel the simple sense of your inner happiness shining through. But this is more than just an expression of pleasure or joy, it is the expression of your ability to choose between happiness and unhappiness and then choosing to express it. Drawing others to you through your willingness to relate. If negative - false happiness to satisfy others' needs. Lack of sincerity. Breaking up rigidity of responses. A WOMAN, FILLED WITH HER OWN SPIRIT, IS THE FATHER OF HER OWN CHILD. You may feel that you need to be totally self-sufficient at the moment. You don't require assistance for even the most complicated tasks. Bear in mind that we are all blessed with our individual qualities and it is the combination with other individuals that creates greater balance and depth. The immaculate conception. Unrealistic independence. If negative - uncompromising feminism or chauvinism. Feeling like one has to be responsible for everything. A PATH THROUGH WOODS RICH IN AUTUMN COLORING. Fruitful success is now behind you and it is the dramatic preparation for change that has resulted from the fruits of your labour that is surrounding you now. It is harvest time or just after harvest time and all is good. Take a deep breath and infuse yourself with nature's gifts. Rewards of plenty. If negative - being too late for the harvest. A PARROT LISTENING AND THEN TALKING, REPEATS A CONVERSATION HE HAS OVERHEARD. This infers some level of spiritual channelship - birds symbolise spiritual forces and this symbol indicates that the person who is receptive to thoughts and ideas can process information to the point where it becomes one's own. Transmitting information or knowledge. Perhaps there is a need to integrate it into your consciousness. If negative - repeating without knowing the real meaning or purpose. A WOMAN DRAWING ASIDE TWO DARK CURTAINS THAT CLOSED THE ENTRANCE TO A SACRED PATHWAY. You may feel a need to venture down new pathways or investigate new possibilities, but you will have to muster your intuitive faith and overcome fear to enter these new realms. You will require both courage and inquisitive desire. Your sphere of operation and action will become vastly enlarged with the new perspective that will be opened to you. Mysteries revealed. If negative - being seduced into dark and sinister things. Not being shown the true picture or the truth. OBEYING HIS CONSCIENCE, A SOLDIER RESISTS ORDERS. You may find yourself in a situation where what you are expected to do is against your values. You must make the difficult choice between allegiance and inner truth. True freedom can only be found within when one faces these situations with a sense of integrity and a preparedness to face the consequences. Personal morality. Is it a longing for a return to a state of love that freezes you? If negative - cowardice or lack of courage to act. Not doing what one is expected to do. `Going over the top' in a wild and crazy way. HUNTERS SHOOTING WILD DUCKS. There is a need for an outlet for aggressive emotions. Doing so in groups gives this outlet some sense of acceptability. Satiating one's aggressive desires. Being able to hit the mark. If negative - taking unfair advantage of the innocent. Exploitation. Hormones running rampant. A RABBIT METAMORPHOSED INTO A FAIRY (NATURE SPIRIT). You may find yourself having a transformative realisation that will take your focus away from the baser animal instincts to a more spiritual perception. Coming to terms with one's vital energies. Revelation of hidden talents. If negative - being dissatisfied with transformation as not economically useful. Feeling ineffective or impotent, having one's sexual power taken away. Feeling `neutered'. CROWDS COMING DOWN THE MOUNTAIN TO LISTEN TO ONE INSPIRED MAN. You may feel that you have had some wonderful realisation and the message is that you need to bring these down and integrate them into everyday life. People will have many different responses to the messages being given. Not all will be responsive, but the message will resonate with some. Having a large audience. What will be done with this new information? Power to sway the feelings and thoughts of many. If negative - naivete, gullibility. AN X RAY PHOTOGRAPH. You may find yourself in need of a deeper understanding of your situation. You need to peel away the layers of the emotions or the intellect, what is wanted and what is being done to reveal the structure of the situation. Looking inside for clues. Being able to see through layers into the structures of things. Penetrating insight. If negative - disregarding the flesh on the outside - the humanity. INDIANS MAKING CAMP (IN NEW TERRITORY) You have found new territory and need to acclimatise. There is a need to adjust quickly and settle in. This `new territory' can be in a physical, emotional or spiritual framework. Whichever, you need to feel at home in an inner and outer sense. If so, either one of you might feel a creeping sense of unease as you find it hard to relax in this new environment. Settling in. If negative - moving into or invading another person's territory or putting up with things when one should move. A MILITARY BAND MARCHES NOISILY ON THROUGH THE CITY STREETS. There is occasionally a need to make a show for society to remind ourselves of successes and achievements. You may find that this will take up a great deal of your time for no real return, but the morale of those around you will benefit and that is the true goal. Noisy announcements. If negative - a lot of volume can be a bit too pompous, there can be so much volume that the true message gets lost. Demanding to be heard. THE KING OF THE FAIRIES APPROACHING HIS DOMAIN. You may feel that you are the dominant leader and that you have a doting populace. This can also picture a situation of `returning home', a nice, calm and spiritual place to be. Imaginary worlds. If negative - an imaginary world with a dependence on trickery. AN INDIAN WOMAN PLEADING TO THE CHIEF FOR THE LIVES OF HER CHILDREN. You may find that you need to stand-up for those in your care, whether it be for your children, your ideals or creative pursuits, even if they deserve rejection, punishment or judgement. The solution will possibly be found not so much in being defensive as in simply asking for leniency. Patterns of family dominance. Pleading one's cause. If negative - being prepared to be dominated. Making a sacrifice of one's self to achieve peace and quiet. CHILDREN IN HALLOWEEN COSTUMES INDULGING IN VARIOUS PRANKS. This refers to the prankster. You may feel that the trickster in you is out at the moment, or you are the focus of tricks. Whichever, it should be acknowledged that there needs to be an occasional outlet for immature or fun loving energies. This can refer to somebody who just can't take anything seriously. The mad-man inside all of us. Astrodrama. The time of halloween is the time when the veil between the living and the dead becomes an illusion, or nebulous. Unintegrated energies playing tricks. If negative - being unable to connect with real and immediate emotions. Contempt for the establishment. `Mucking around' and not getting to the core of things.