Optimum*Child

An Astrological Profile for

ROGER

by Gloria Star
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Childhood is a time filled with promise. A new life, fresh beginnings and — for parents and
teachers — it’s the ultimate challenge. How many times have parents wondered why kids
don’t come with instruction manuals? There’s a secret: they do!

Each person is born on a certain day at a special time and a certain spot on the surface of the
globe. Astrologers use this information to chart the positions of the planets at the date, time
and place of birth. At the birth moment, and when viewed from the birthplace, the pattern of
the Sun, Moon and planets is something that will never be repeated in quite the same way.
This unique pattern forms a person’s natal chart or horoscope.

The natal chart is a symbolic map of a person’s unique potentials, drives and needs. A sort of
“cosmic guidebook,” it can give someone perspective on his or her own being, and it can also
help others better to understand that person. The report that you are reading now is specially
designed to help anyone who is raising or teaching a child. Unlike a regular horoscope
interpretation, it shows how the symbolism of the chart is likely to work out during the earlier
stages of human development, from babyhood to adolescence. Children change rapidly, and,
in the process of becoming themselves, they need special love and guidance. Hopefully this
report will give you a few hints and insights that will help you to appreciate this child’s unique
qualities and help them to blossom as the child grows.

Please remember that everyone — including a child — has free will. So while an astrological
report can give you some valuable information, it doesn’t indicate a fixed set of limited
options. Of course, environment also has its influence, but by understanding the significant
drives and needs represented by ROGER’s chart, you can better appreciate his
incomparability, and, hopefully, guide him to fulfill his potentials in the healthiest possible
way.
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Chapter One:
Basic Underlying Personality Traits
Just as there are layers of personality, there are several layers in an astrological chart. The
building blocks of the chart are the planets, signs and houses. You’ll see these terms scattered
throughout this report. In a nutshell, the planets (plus the Sun and Moon) represent specific
energies and drives. These drives each have a different purpose in the developing personality.
The twelve signs of the zodiac represent qualities, characteristics and traits. The houses (the
twelve divisions of the chart wheel or circle) symbolize the facets of a person’s life. In the
drama of life, the planets represent the actors, the signs show the roles the actors play,
(including their mannerisms, costumes and props), and the houses show the setting and scene
of the play.

ROGER’s Balance of Elements and Modes

There’s another layer, too. Each sign represents the energies of one of the four elements: Fire,
Earth, Air or Water, and the way these elements are balanced in a birth chart reveals a great
deal about the person’s basic personality. To find the balance of elements, we tally up the
zodiacal signs of the Sun, Moon and other important points in the chart.

Tallying ROGER’s elements shows that both Earth signs (like Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn)
and Air signs (Gemini, Libra and Aquarius) are particularly strong. Prominent Earth suggests
that ROGER will show a rather circumspect quality, so that he may be quite cautious about
new circumstances or situations.

Strong Earth also means that ROGER needs to be “hands on,” to feel a physical connection to
life. Hugs are especially important. Also, making sure to meet his security needs and reassuring
him that he can reach out and make contact will make a huge difference in his sense of identity.
Touch is necessary for all children, but you’re likely to see ROGER spending extra time
exploring textures, temperatures and other physical evidence.

Nature exploration can be especially stimulating, and learning in a natural environment helps to
forge happy memories. If your school offers it, give ROGER a chance to experience
something like “nature’s classroom,” where environmental concerns are integrated into
learning. Otherwise, occasional camping, hiking or even time spent in the garden can be an
amazing way to confer a sense of calm and focus to this child. Oh, yes, do be on the alert for
that possible stubborn streak!

ROGER’s additional emphasis in the Air signs can give him a tendency to be talkative and
mentally active. Friends may become exceptionally important, and social situations may take a
major place in ROGER’s life. Even during the early years, when sharing and cooperative play
are a bit of a struggle, ROGER will enjoy being around others his own age. Later, you may
discover that ROGER is the one who invites social interaction in the classroom or on the
playground.

While mental stimulation is important, encouraging ROGER to develop his own ideas may be
somewhat difficult unless ROGER enjoys exposing his thoughts! The logical conclusion may
be that ROGER is a natural communicator. It’s highly conceivable, however, that he’s terrified
of sharing his own ideas or making presentations in the classroom. The reason may be a lack of
confidence about being correct. ROGER hates to be proven wrong or to have the appearance
of being stupid.
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The least influential element in ROGER’s chart turns out to be Water. With Water absent or
weak, ROGER can have difficulty understanding and accepting the emotional needs of both
himself and others. Encourage ROGER to accept and express his feelings more openly
through creative and artistic endeavors. Music can be especially helpful. Getting physically in
touch with Water by swimming, going to the beach, or enjoying an aquarium can help, too.
Talk openly with ROGER about learning to trust and value intuition, since this will help him
feel more comfortable with inner sensibilities.

When an element is low or lacking there’s no reason to be highly concerned. You can,
however, look for creative ways to help ROGER compensate. Focusing on what the lack of
Water might mean for this child can prove beneficial. Do understand that an imbalance in
elements should not be interpreted as a personality deficiency. Rather, it can indicate either a
tendency to overcompensate or in some way to seek what is lacking. For example, as ROGER
matures, you might discover that he’s drawn to others who seem to possess the Water qualities
that seem to be lacking in his own chart.

Also, besides being one of the four elements, each sign is also Cardinal, Fixed or Mutable.
These astrological modes (or action models) determine how a sign manifests its energy. In the
case of ROGER’s chart, there’s an emphasis on Mutable signs. This suggests that he is flexible
and easily able to adapt. Developing objectivity and cooperation is important, but making final
decisions or choosing sides can be really difficult. This fence-sitting can be just as torturous for
him as it is for other people! Praise ROGER for his versatility and teamwork, but watch for
signals that indicate that he’s becoming manipulative or has fallen victim to exploitation by
others.

Since ROGER’s highest scores are in signs of the Earth Element and the Mutable mode, you
may notice that he’s quite precise, analytical, methodical and also very aware of his physical
body. Appreciating physical wellness and well-being, he will readily discern slight
discomforts. As a baby, he may be quick to complain about soiled diapers or sticky fingers. In
toddler years, he may very well get dirty or enjoy playing in the mud, but he won’t like staying
messy for long. Though he may not always be organized and neat, he can at times be quite
fastidious. After a while, clutter or mess will frustrate him. Encouraging tidiness is helpful, but
overemphasizing it could make him compulsive.

Though ROGERcan adapt to change, he adapts much better with advance notice. In order to
make the most of situations, he prefers to know what to expect.

Also, the Mutable Earth in his makeup gives him a desire for perfection. ROGER may not like
it when he makes mistakes — especially if the errors are pointed out in public. The natural
tendency for this child may be to shun praise, but it’s still important to offer rewards and praise
when a job is well-done. Even as a pre-schooler, ROGER can gain a sense of increased
self-esteem from some type of reward system. Talk with ROGER about his attitudes toward
learning and doing. Let him know that you have no conditions except that he does the best that
he can. For this child, unconditional acceptance and love are more than important — they’re
absolutely necessary.
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During infancy, ROGER will enjoy toys that can be disassembled or that serve more than one
function. Toys requiring manual dexterity are excellent choices. As a toddler, he may prefer
toys like puzzles and books. As a pre-schooler, he’ll probably be eager to read, and may also
enjoy art supplies and building toys. Later, ROGER’s analytical mind may be challenged by
math and science, and he may like technical toys and tools. He may also have a special
fascination with the human body.

Working with design tools can be great fun, and model-making could be a favorite pastime.
ROGER may be entertained by playing computer games, or by using computer programs that
facilitate drawing or drafting. Musical instruments may also provide an enjoyable challenge.
He may learn to play more than one instrument, or may become an excellent singer. ROGER
may enjoy teaching various things to younger brothers and sisters, or to neighbors.

ROGER’s main challenge lies in appreciating both others and himself. Also, help him to
understand the reasons behind rules and expectations. As he matures, this will enable him to
create his own standards rather than blindly following someone else’s.

The Moon Sign and Early Personality Development

Although most people are more familiar with the concept of the Sun sign, during the earliest
years a child expresses the qualities of the Moon sign more. That’s because the Moon tells the
story of feelings and pure emotion. So, during ROGER’s early childhood you might see more
qualities that relate to his Moon sign. Expressing the Sun requires more self-awareness, and
that develops later.

Since ROGER has the Moon in Taurus, there’s a strong need for stability. You know, the
Rock of Gibraltar might suffice! He feels best when the environment is predictable and
recognizable. Accepting new things can be difficult — something you’ll notice early on when
introducing new foods to his diet. Expect an obstinate attitude, but encourage focus.

Keep in mind that ROGER is not a blank slate! Though these drives are basic ingredients in
his developing personality, it is up to family and teachers to nourish and support these drives.
In this way, they can help ROGER to make the most of the special gifts that have been given
to him.

The Sun Sign and Ego Development

The sign of ROGER’s Sun will show how he might like to be perceived, what he needs in
order to feel motivated toward achievement, and what makes him feel significant and special in
the world. This aspect of a child’s personality tends to become more apparent after the earliest
years, as the full expression of the ego takes some time to develop. However, even early on,
ROGER is likely to show at least some of the qualities of his Sun sign.

ROGER’s Gemini Sun points to a need for plenty of distractions. In infancy, he’s likely to be
fascinated by crib toys, mobiles and rattles (which, when finally quiet, are the clue that
ROGER is asleep). These then give way to tricycles and bicycles, since moving about is also a
top priority for this child. In preschool years, ROGER may show a preference for social play
with other children. He may talk early, and whether or not he speaks understandable language,
he seems always to have something to say or questions to ask.
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Primary-school years can be pure joy, since ROGER will most likely be enthusiastic about the
chance to learn new things. Focus can be a problem, but this will be further defined by other
planetary qualities. As a preteen, ROGER may seem to change friends as interests change, but
ROGER will cherish a good friend who is fun to be around and understands his humor.

How ROGER Deals with the Outer World

Another prevailing quality that’s likely to emerge in ROGER’s early years is shown by the
astrological sign on his Ascendant, also known as the rising sign. The Ascendant and the First
House will signify ROGER’s physical appearance and how other people view him. Most of us
have our self-image shaped by what other people tell us about ourselves. The Ascendant
represents ROGER himself, his basic attitudes, and how he presents himself to the world. It
also shows what kind of environmental conditioning will shape his developing personality.

With Sagittarius rising, ROGER’s enthusiasm and free-spiritedness will shape the view that
others have of him. ROGER may love to travel and may seem always to be in a hurry (“Are
we there yet?”). Grandparents instill a sense of adventure, and are likely to be seen as early
mentors.
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Chapter Two:
Nurturing Intellectual and Physical
Development
Parents naturally watch for the signals that indicate a child’s intellectual and physical progress.
From baby’s first words to performance in school, most parents note their child’s development
and keep records. Not only parents, but also teachers and other mentors need to provide the
stimuli that will strengthen the mental and physical development of a child. This will help the
child to master the experience of learning.

There are many factors involved in intellectual development. These include memory, judicial
thinking, decision-making, speculative thought, and creativity. They also include the ability to
conceptualize and communicate, and to apply rational thought to real-world situations.

In order to be whole, a child must achieve a balance between the mental, emotional, physical
and spiritual parts of the self. Only then can the power of the intellect be used to its utmost.
Otherwise, the mental capacities are likely to be overemphasized or misdirected in order to
compensate for underdevelopment in another area.

ROGER’s Style of Absorbing Information

An important factor to consider in developing ROGER’s intellect is the individual nature of his
thought patterns. The Moon in ROGER’s birth chart reveals the way that he will store his
unique experiences in the vaults of his subconscious mind. Besides being the emotional
storage-house, the Moon will also show the manner in which ROGER absorbs information.

Since ROGER has the Moon in an Earth sign, his thoughts are more likely to be focused on
the physical plane. Empirical thinking will come naturally to him. He’ll be most inclined to
understand common-sense kinds of ideas and things that can be touched, and he’ll tend to learn
better in hands-on and more structured kinds of situations.

The speed at which the Moon was moving when ROGER was born also has something to say
about his learning style. The Moon can move from less than 12 to more than 15 degrees per
day. In ROGER’s case, the Moon was moving at an average to slightly faster-than-average
pace.

Psychologically, this indicates a tendency for him to have a special eagerness for confronting
life’s experiences. New situations can seem like a fun-oriented challenge, and are likely to be
preferred over the status quo. ROGER may also exhibit a tendency to jump into unfamiliar
surroundings, often spontaneously or with little preparation.

He may also tend to feel frustrated with the necessity for lengthy study or research. Especially
if the material isn’t interesting, forgetfulness can be a problem. One solution is for him to learn
to use associations in order to retain information more easily.

How ROGER Senses and Communicates

As a baby, ROGER will start to explore and learn about his personal environment through his
five senses. The senses are symbolized by Mercury. Over time, ROGER will use these senses
in an increasingly refined manner. As his mind gains the ability to integrate more and more
information, his learning will increase. ROGER’s Mercury shows how he communicates his
thought patterns — how he frames concepts and expresses them to others.
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The years of Mercury’s heightened developmental cycle are from ages seven to thirteen, when
the connections between ROGER and his world will be powerfully shaped. This is when a
child masters language and refines communication skills. During these years ROGER is likely
to project the qualities of Mercurial energy with especial strength.

With Mercury in Taurus, ROGER may be reluctant to communicate until he has all the facts.
Even in early learning, ROGER may observe, then — finally — speak. Before speaking or
committing to an idea, he will want to be certain, but after this, getting him to change his mind
or take a different approach to an idea can be nearly impossible!

Mercury in Taurus is driven by the physical senses (How does it taste or feel?) and by the
practical uses of things. If this child can’t find an application for something, he probably won’t
be interested in it.

ROGER may have a quick intellect, since Mercury in trine aspect to Mars adds sharp
mentality. A quick learner eager to explore new ideas and concepts, he may not have to work
very hard to achieve in school. ROGER may need to be encouraged to push himself. When he
is honestly interested in a subject, ROGER can show excellent efforts and may excel in both
school and sports.

The influence of Mercury in a square aspect to Jupiter creates a need to expand personal
knowledge. ROGER may feel, however, that his mental attributes fall short of the mark. This
aspect can be a signature of the “underconfident overachiever.” Sometimes ROGER may feel
that if he doesn’t excel, something is wrong. In order to assure that he is reaching or exceeding
a benchmark, the child may do or say things that stretch the truth. Concentration could be a
problem. ROGER’s efforts may be diluted and his confidence undermined because he’s too
easily distracted.

The connection of these two planetary energies can also indicate a child who “talks a blue
streak.” It may be a real challenge for ROGER to keep his mind (and voice) quiet!

Mercury’s location in the Sixth House can indicate a studious nature. It makes ROGER more
willing to put forth the work necessary to develop his mind, and it makes him more likely to do
school projects with a high level of interest and a desire to do a good job. This placement also
tends to enhance manual dexterity and give an interest in practical subjects, including the use of
tools and technology to increase efficiency.

Building ROGER’s Confidence and Skills

The planet Jupiter supplies additional information about ROGER’s learning styles and needs.
At first, he’ll experience Jupiterian qualities through the encouragement of teachers and guides.
Later, Jupiter will show how he expresses confidence, and what types of stimulation will build
his learning skills.

With Jupiter in Aquarius, ROGER can be especially enthusiastic about developing

independence as quickly as possible. If education seems to be the way to do this, he may throw
tremendous energy into accelerating his learning. Alternative or open schooling may work
best, as long as some reasonable and logical steps are taken to help him maintain a sense of
priorities and progress.
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Whenever you’re dealing with intellectual development, it’s helpful to keep in mind that
encouragement and testing are two different things. Small children don’t like to be tested —
life is enough of a test for them! They do enjoy learning, but need to be encouraged to learn at
their own pace. Finding that pace is one of the primary tasks of parents and teachers. Watch for
signs that tell you when ROGER is comfortable with a situation, and ready to push beyond it.
Then stimulate that expression by setting fresh goals and opportunities to learn and to develop
his mind.

Finding Fun and Encouraging Physical Development

There are many factors in an astrological chart that can indicate needs in regard to physical
health. However, I feel that specific health strengths and weaknesses and their care are best
dealt with using refined astrological techniques beyond the scope of this report.

One feature of childhood that we can explore here is where to find play and recreational
activities that ROGER would benefit from and enjoy. The planet Mars represents physical
energy — the fuel that’s needed to keep the physical engine running. The placement of Mars in
ROGER’s chart gives helpful clues about his preferences for play and activity, including sports
and achieving physical fitness.

Since ROGER has Mars in the Tenth House, he probably has a need to be acknowledged for
his physical prowess and accomplishments. Winning is especially important to him. Taking on
leadership positions in team sports will seem natural. Alternatively, he might enjoy cheering for
his favorite team.

ROGER’s favorite forms of recreation and sports could include racquetball, handball, table
tennis, tennis, scuba diving, aerobic dancing, yoga, gymnastics, English-saddle riding, figure
skating or baseball.

ROGER has a connection from Mars to Jupiter. He can seem like a speed demon — even on
trikes and bikes — and may be accident-prone. While this connection increases self-confidence
and a willingness to try new things, there can be a tendency to ignore limitations or even to
push far past them. There can also be a laziness about working hard to develop excellence, and
this can result in him being overly confident and under-prepared. However, if the reward is
important enough and this child is taught to respect limitations and rules, he has tremendous
potential for developing physical prowess.

With his connection between Mars and Neptune, ROGER has a potential for developing grace
but there’s also an extra physical sensitivity. Since this combination can put a damper on
physical exuberance and vitality, he might prefer to channel his physical energy into creative
activities such as playing music. He can improve his physical skills by using visualization.
During teen years, ROGER may harbor powerful dreams about his physical prowess or
abilities. Encourage him to put his special ability to visualize together with action. In other
words, help him to bring those dreams to life.
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Chapter Three:
Embracing Emotional Drives and Needs
At different stages and ages, ROGER will be developing different parts of himself. One reason
why childhood astrology is different from adult astrology is that a child is in the process of
becoming. Anyone who’s been around children knows that at some stages of development a
child is especially susceptible or emotionally vulnerable, and that these needs and sensibilities
change as a child matures. A baby struggles each day to deal with a difficult-to-control body,
but a child in elementary school is struggling to master social relationships. Each of the planets
represents a different emotional need and expression, and at certain stages of development
some planetary symbols become more emotionally charged than others.

ROGER’s chart illustrates his own potential emotional strengths and weaknesses, and the areas
in his life where he may feel more vulnerable. It is important to explore these concepts through
a lens of objectivity, since when dealing with our children’s psychological and emotional
issues we’re likely to run into our own issues as well.

ROGER’s Basic Emotional Makeup

ROGER’s most powerful emotional needs are symbolized by the Moon. While the Moon is
the primary indicator of early psychological development, its emotional needs remain with a
person throughout life, continually growing and evolving.

The Moon symbolizes the reflective nature of humanity, the absorbing, subconscious mind that
reflects the needs of the soul. Even as a baby, ROGER will have had a strong inner awareness
of what is happening. As he grows, he’ll absorb more information and store it in his
subconscious mind. Deeper awareness of his feelings will also grow.

The Moon is also the matrix from which habit patterns emerge, and so it indicates basic
patterns of conditioning. These patterns are drawn from life experiences and filtered through
the qualities of the Moon.

Additionally, the Moon symbolizes Mother and whoever else provides nurture, comfort and
security. Mother and these other figures provide the model for how ROGER will nurture and
care for others, and – perhaps even more basically important – how this child will learn to
nurture himself.

With his Moon in Taurus, ROGER likes to know what to expect in all situations. As a small
child, he will probably not enjoy sudden changes of environment, an alteration in diet, or any
other change that he has not been prepared for. To teach ROGER that change can be a good
thing, introduce new experiences in a non-threatening manner, and applaud his success in
moving from one stage to another. ROGER needs to build a strong security base, but must
watch becoming too emotionally attached to people, places and things.

Though ROGER can be very stubborn, parents will appreciate his patience. He may express a
kind of loving placidity, especially in the early years.

The position of ROGER’s Moon in the Sixth House suggests that he can be very picky about
diet and environment. He needs to feel that he is aware of and can be in control of his physical
body. As a baby, he can show a lot of fussiness if he’s uncomfortable, but once adjustments
are made, he may be quite peaceful. Pets may be especially important to this child.
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ROGER’s Moon conjunct Mercury strengthens his ability to talk about feelings. Some of the
time, however, emotions can get in the way of objectivity. Learning to separate “how I feel”
from “what I think” will require patient guidance. As ROGER grows, encourage him to
develop communication skills through telling stories, writing, public speaking or dramatic
acting.

Since the Moon and Mars are in trine to one another, ROGER’s feelings, emotional sensitivity
and self-assertiveness seem easy and natural. Because of an inner feeling of strength, he can be
comfortable in most situations. While he can easily muster his personal courage, however, he
may not be especially interested in pushing it. Why rock the boat? You may also observe that
ROGER rises to most occasions in the nick of time, but for the impatient parent or teacher,
questions may arise about exactly when he will take action. To forge ahead toward challenging
goals, this child may sometimes require outside motivation.

ROGER may express the frustrations of his Moon square Jupiter aspect through a kind of
ravenous appetite. It may be difficult for this child to get enough of anything! He has a sense
that the grass is greener on the other side, and so teaching him to be satisfied with things as
they are can be a challenge.

The positive part of this energy dynamic can be a sense of adventure. However, there can be a
tendency to go into situations unprepared or expect that the reinforcements will arrive in the
nick of time. This can lead the child to hold unrealistic expectations of himself or others, or to
make promises that are difficult to fulfill.

ROGER’s emotional sensitivity is heightened by the Moon’s trine with Neptune. Rather than
dealing with harsh realities, it can seem easier for him to give in to fantasies. There is also a
potential for laziness, especially if the current situation is too comfortable.

This aspect’s strengths include a potential for developing the desire to help others, and a
powerful urge to be artistically expressive. At the appropriate age, help ROGER to determine
the difference between the real and the imaginary, but also encourage him to trust his creative
and intuitive impulses.

The Moon in opposition to Pluto poses an intense challenge to ROGER’s sense of emotional
security, safety and stability. When changes occur in home and family life, ROGER can feel
resentful or hurt and then not know how to express it. The tendency to hold emotions in can be
powerful. If the family is insensitive to or unaware of ROGER’s fears and frustrations, he will
be unlikely to feel confident about being open with his feelings. Others may feel that there’s
something happening beneath the surface that’s not showing on the outside. That could be an
understatement! If parents, teachers or caregivers take actions that lead to guilty feelings, shame
or disappointment, ROGER may feel especially hurt and may hold onto that hurt indefinitely.
More than anything, he needs to know that his needs are important and that he deserves to
have those needs fulfilled.

ROGER’s Developing Sense of Self

The development of individuality and a sense of identity is tied to the energy of the Sun, which
is a major factor in determining “Who am I?” This radiance of Self will begin to emerge once
ROGER has developed enough mastery over basic bodily functions to start paying more
attention to the outside world. It will really become focused once he’s relating to others on a
more frequent basis, especially during his school years.
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ROGER has the Sun in Gemini, which is described under “The Sun Sign and Ego
Development” in Chapter One of this report. However, there are additional factors that color
ROGER’s expression and development of his Sun energies.

The Sun in sextile aspect to Saturn suggests a quality of self-control and enhances ROGER’s
comfort with the adult world. He will probably enjoy learning and educational experiences,
because achieving some mastery over information and over the physical plane will be
positively self-confirming. While he’s establishing a sense of personal identity, it will be
especially helpful to point out positive role models whose footsteps he can follow. ROGER
may respond well to positive forms of discipline and may be capable of accepting personal
responsibility for his actions at an early age.

The Sun in trine aspect to Uranus indicates that ROGER has a real potential to develop his
special qualities and abilities, and to feel good about standing out from the crowd. Though he
could tend to take unusual or special supports for granted, he will benefit from an environment
that caters to these abilities.

There can be a kind of ingenious quality about ROGER’s personality. As early as elementary
school years, he may show his ability to put his unique stamp on creative endeavors. During
teen years, when children break free psychologically from parents, ROGER may be able to
direct his rebellion quite positively instead of feeling the need to overturn all structures.

How ROGER Expresses His Inner Feelings

Most of us are more comfortable if we can talk about our emotional experiences to someone
special. A child needs to feel that it’s okay to share feelings and ideas, and that he can talk with
his parents about anything. Children who aren’t given opportunities to communicate their
emotional needs can develop problems communicating almost everything else.

The planet Mercury represents how we communicate. Though it isn’t traditionally linked with
the emotions, its role in the expression of feelings is highly important. Mercury’s function in
our lives is to link internal processes to the external world, and one of the most important links
is sharing emotions.

With Mercury and Mars in contact, ROGER tends to be assertive when expressing ideas, and
may speak before considering the consequences. When angered, ROGER is likely to use
words as a weapon. Besides signifying impetuosity, however, this connection adds courage to
ROGER’s desire to communicate, and the tendency toward vigorous communication can be
very useful in public speaking.

Early on, parents and teachers may observe a natural bent for arguing. During teen years,
ROGER might enjoy developing this talent through formal lessons in debating. For this child,
arguments are a form of entertainment, so it’s good to encourage healthy banter.

Another feature of ROGER’s emotional profile arises from a contact between Mercury and
Jupiter. Expounding about anything can be pure fun, and parents and teachers should
encourage ROGER to develop confidence in communication.
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The only problem can be that this aspect tends to stretch the truth. The expansive quality of
Jupiter adds just a few more inches to the size of that fish! This can be especially true if
ROGER feels that the plain reality of a situation is not enough. Learning when
“embellishments” are appropriate and when they can lead to trouble will ultimately enhance
ROGER’s self- confidence.

Loving and Self-Esteem

Self-esteem is another important part of ROGER’s psychological makeup. This is described by
Venus. Throughout life, in order to encourage growth on every level, including the growth of
self-esteem, a person needs the Venusian energy of love from others. Venus also rules value
systems in general, as well as artistic expression (which is itself an important emotional outlet).

Selfish behavior can be Venusian, too. In earliest years, Venus may show up mainly as
ROGER’s particular expression of selfishness. As Venus energy evolves, he will develop his
capacity to share. After about age four, you’ll see Venus expressing in a more outgoing
manner, when he may finally want to give something to another person. The full involvement
of Venusian development comes during the teen years, when falling in love becomes a reality.

Even when he’s a baby, ROGER’s Venus in Gemini may show when he seems to be telling
amazing stories with all those hand and arm motions — just fill in the blanks! As he grows,
ROGER will continue to be very talkative and expressive, and will enjoy time spent sharing
ideas. He’ll also enjoy exploring different places, and is likely to find meeting new people
exciting and stimulating. Gushing expressions of affection, however, are not the style for this
child.

Assertiveness and Anger

We’ve already looked at ROGER’s Mars as an indicator of his level of physical energy and its
best avenues for expression. Mars will also play a major part in describing his basic emotional
nature.

The assertive, active, and fiery qualities of Mars show up early in a child’s development,
making themselves really obvious during the period called “the terrible twos.” Sometimes,
when ROGER is upset or hurt, his Mars will surface as anger. At other times, his Mars will
show up as an attempt to test limits. Testing limits is a natural part of development, and every
parent hopes that the child will be safe during those times. In adolescence, a child’s Mars may
also show up as the assertive side of sexuality.

Parents face a tremendous challenge in helping a child to understand, accept and deal with this
raw energy. Mars’ energy needs to be released in healthy ways, or it will surface as aggression
and hostility. Parents need to teach a child that anger is a normal feeling. The important thing
for a healthy adjustment in life is the way that the anger is channeled and expressed. If
misdirected, the expression of Mars can be destructive and hurtful. However, as ROGER
learns to direct his need to be assertive and strong, he will begin to feel an increasing sense of
confidence, courage and personal power.
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With Mars in Virgo, ROGER needs to keep those hands busy. As a baby, he may be fidgety
and fussy if he’s the least bit uncomfortable. Toddler years may find him fascinated with
dexterity-building toys, puzzles, and gadgets. As he grows, art, music, dance and sports like
gymnastics may help him to further his capacity for dexterity and attention to detail. Since Mars
in Virgo can be excessively critical of self and others, however, ROGER may need to develop
patience with the process of becoming skillful. Don’t expect ROGER to be neat. Keeping all
those tools and toys organized may not be nearly as much fun as pulling them off the shelf and
putting them to use!

Identifying and setting limits can be a huge challenge for ROGER, since Mars and Jupiter
connect in a way that indicates a tendency to get out of control. ROGER is likely to be
competitive and may welcome any challenge that allows him to prove himself. ROGER’s
sense of confidence may be very strong, but unless ROGER learns about his specific
limitations in different situations, he can get into trouble.

Moreover, ROGER may lack a natural sense of how to budget his energy. He may play until
he collapses in the middle of the playroom floor, or in teen years stay up all night with friends
and then wonder why he can’t wake up to finish a school project in time. It’s almost as though
ROGER needs to push past limits before he figures out that they exist at all!

Unless other things in his chart say otherwise, ROGER may resist the efforts of parents and
teachers to teach him to prioritize. An excellent beginning would be to show ROGER how
much more setting priorities allows him to accomplish. Sports can help. Also, working in
tandem with others in mutually supportive circumstances can build the sense of continuity that
ROGER needs.

An easy connection between Mars and Neptune adds to a desire to go with the natural flow of
things. Peace is likely to be important to ROGER, and so you may find him being the
peacemaker among both family and friends.

Since upsetting the apple cart is not exactly ROGER’s style, however, learning self-confidence
may take time. For him, “Make peace, not war” is more like it. With this ideal strong, when
things heat up he may decide that the best action is to disappear from the scene. It may be
necessary to encourage ROGER to feel good about being assertive, and to help him to
understand that taking a strong stand sometimes feels good.

As he matures, ROGER is likely to be extremely tolerant, and he may prefer to put energy into
making a positive difference in the world. He may also be highly charismatic, and may radiate
the kind of energy that mesmerizes others to follow his lead.

Developing ROGER’s Uniqueness

To find out how the qualities of ingenuity, rebellion and personal uniqueness are likely to
surface in ROGER’s personality, we look to the planet Uranus. While these traits may be
evident in a very young child, they often don’t come out until teenage years, when young
people most tend to rebel against the status quo.

ROGER’s Uranus in the Second House shows as an attraction to unusual things, including
technological and electronic items. When it comes to money, he may have very little practical
sense, and he may need to take extra care about keeping track of material things. He is likely to
value friendships strongly.
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Because Uranus spends about seven years in each sign, its sign is likely to be the same for all
or most of the children in ROGER’s age group. While the signs of the slow-moving planets
Uranus, Neptune and Pluto don’t give much information about individual children, they do
give valuable insights into the generation into which the child was born. Looking at earlier
generations can be instructive, because themes that crop up in one generation tend to reappear
in succeeding generations when a planet returns to the same sign. In the case of Uranus, the
next entry into the same sign takes place about 84 years later.

ROGER’s age group has Uranus in Aquarius. During the 20th century, Uranus was in this
sign from 1912 to 1919, and it returns to this sign from 1995 to 2003. Those born in the latter
period are truly the children of the New Age, and are likely to see developments in experiences
like space travel and exploration. However, here on earth they’re met with the clear challenge
of creating a more humanitarian society. Old structures are certainly likely to give way to
innovation.

If ROGER is taught how to create change within existing circumstances, it’s more likely that
he’ll make alterations that are constructive. In some areas, however, ROGER and his peers are
likely to try things that are completely different. In this case, they will need to be encouraged to
push their limits in the best possible manner.

Hidden Emotional Currents

The energies of the planet Pluto may also be significant in ROGER’s emotional life. Because
Pluto represents our deepest reservoirs of emotional energy, its qualities are not usually openly
expressed in childhood. However, when Pluto connects to a major astrological point like the
Sun, Moon, Ascendant or Midheaven, Pluto’s profound level of emotional and
transformational energy will be easier to see, even in a child’s early years.

It’s virtually impossible, however, for a child to direct an awareness of this energy. This is
because the personal self must be well-developed before knowledge of this esoteric plane of
consciousness can awaken. In fact, most adults have difficulty with this part of themselves!
Although generally the energy of Pluto isn’t consciously expressed during the childhood years,
it may be unconsciously felt. Pluto can represent deep-seated anxieties or fears that are, for lack
of a better description, absorbed into the psyche.

The house that Pluto is in signifies the area of life where you can help ROGER get in touch
with a need for healing and transformational change. With his Pluto in the Twelfth House,
ROGER may not trust that his dreams are okay. He will need validation that bringing his
imaginings into the world can be a good thing. Give him plenty of space for secrets, and ample
opportunities for time alone. Also be sure to be open about discussing dreams or nightmares,
and encourage him to share his fantasies in some way.

Pluto takes nearly 250 years to make a complete circuit of the zodiac, and so its sign tells more
about the transformational influence that Pluto will have on ROGER’s whole generation. His
generation has Pluto in Sagittarius, a placement that occurred in recent centuries in the years
from 1996 to 2008. The Pluto-in-Sagittarius generation is confronted with quite a mission.
During this era, a true global economy is emerging and new definitions of power are coming
into play. When they come into maturity, the current Pluto-in-Sagittarius group will be
challenged to transform the educational system, the courts and the legislative bodies. They will
also be making important distinctions between religion and spirituality. This generation is
hungry to know the truth, and if we cannot teach it ourselves, they will help us strip away
whatever masks it.
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Expressing Emotions in the World

We’ve already talked about the Ascendant as the window-dressing or mask of the personality.
At a more fundamental level, the Ascendant is the interface through which the inner person
meets the outer world. Therefore, to learn more about how ROGER expresses his emotional
self, we should also look at whatever planets connect with his Ascendant.

With the Sun square the Ascendant, ROGER may want to be noticed, but he can be a bit
awkward about drawing attention. Developing a healthy self-image may require extra support
and understanding, since he can sometimes feel that sticks out like a sore thumb.

ROGER needs to be different, since Uranus in a supportive sextile to the Ascendant stimulates
individuality and ingenuity as part of self-expression. Because his mask is influenced by the
desire to be unique, ROGER may well be a trendsetter.

Pluto’s conjunction with the Ascendant projects a powerful vibration. This mask often feels
very heavy to ROGER. Generally, ROGER knows where he stands with others, but because
of his intensity, others may have an extreme reaction to him. During his life, ROGER may go
through tremendous personality changes, either gradually or suddenly.

The Direction of Emotional Flow

Yet another factor that influences the emotional expression of a planet is whether it was
traveling forward through the zodiac as it usually does, or appearing to move backward, as
planets sometimes appear to do when they are viewed from the earth. When a planet is
traveling backward, or “retrograde,” it usually takes on a more inward expression.

Since Uranus is retrograde in his chart, ROGER’s sense of uniqueness and individuality may
be strongly accentuated, and he may have a powerful urge to break free of all forms of
restriction to achieve true personal freedom. He possesses a knowledge that inner freedom
must exist before external freedom can be achieved. So as not to feel out of step with everyone
else, however, ROGER will need acknowledgment of his uniqueness.

Many individuals born with Uranus retrograde have achieved positive recognition for their
special talents. Some examples are Sir Winston Churchill, Johnny Carson, Katharine Hepburn
and Anne Morrow Lindbergh.

Neptune’s energy ordinarily draws us into the inner self where we dream, visualize, imagine
and escape. Since ROGER has Neptune retrograde, this energy becomes even more
introspective. ROGER’s desire to escape the ordinary world and its pressures is intensified. He
may have to struggle to distinguish between physical-plane reality (what we usually think of as
“real”) and the world of imagination or illusion. It’s absolutely necessary that he learn the
positive uses of creative imagination. Imagination should certainly be encouraged, but in ways
that are constructive to ROGER’s growth. Neptune’s house placement will indicate the area in
which ROGER needs a creative escape and how he can be effective in using his imagination.
Farrah Fawcett, Yoko Ono, and Ralph Waldo Emerson are some of the well- known people
who were born with Neptune retrograde.

Pluto spends about half of each year in retrograde motion, and so a retrograde Pluto such as
ROGER’s is quite common. ROGER needs to understand his sense of personal power in
relationship to other people and situations. Parents and teachers can assist in this process by
finding positive role-models for power. Superheroes may be fascinating, but a real hero will be
more effective. Developing honesty will aid ROGER in developing trust in himself.
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Chapter Four:
Fostering Creativity and Spirituality
Children seem to be inherently connected to spiritual awareness and expression. Their joy in
the daily discoveries of life can be infectious, and a child’s sense of wonder can bring light into
everyone’s life.

A child needs very little encouragement to seek truth and embrace a sense of the divine. But
it’s necessary to support this natural connection, because this can make all the difference in the
child’s ability to trust himself. One of the most significant ways to help ROGER awaken and
touch Spirit is to foster his creativity. It’s not necessary for him to be a consummate artist, but
he needs room to experiment with his creative self. The astrological factors that will
particularly support his expression of spirituality and creativity include Mercury, Venus, Jupiter
and Neptune.

The Link from the Inner Self

In addition to being associated with education and development of the intellect, the planet
Mercury plays an important role in self-expression. This is because Mercury links ideas and
concepts from the inner self to the outside world. Mercury’s position in the zodiac can suggest
the creative outlets and mediums that are most suitable for a given child.

To develop ROGER’s Mercury-in-Taurus style of creativity in early years, you can encourage
artistic play with clay. ROGER may have very expressive hands, and will enjoy handling
earthy materials as part of his creative process. ROGER may also like using his hands to make
music. In addition, Mercury in Taurus could mean that he has a very pleasant singing voice.

Creative Expression and Artistry

Venus, which is traditionally connected with art, is of course another important part of
ROGER’s creativity. Venus represents beauty, an inner quality that every child needs to feel,
identify and express. Venus also represents a means by which ROGER can experience and
express his feelings. While the Moon represents feelings, Venus can give voice and material
expression to them.

Since ROGER has Venus in Gemini, he may possess a wide range of talents for using his
manual dexterity, and for expressing thoughts and ideas. Early on, give ROGER a chance to
enjoy hand-play with finger puppets, and then later, with more elaborate puppets. He might
show aptitude for ventriloquism or sleight-of-hand magic tricks.

Help ROGER to develop his love of communication by cultivating his natural story-telling
abilities and writing skills, perhaps through activities like broadcasting, public speaking or
debating. He’s also likely to enjoy making models, playing or creating original computer
games, drawing caricatures, or other skills that require agile hands. In music, there’s a natural
proclivity toward violin, guitar, and wind instruments. Whatever expressions are considered,
the important thing is to encourage ROGER to explore those that feel good to his heart.
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In addition, ROGER’s Venus is in the Seventh House, which means that he’s likely to be more
comfortable exercising his creative expression when somebody else is around to share the
experience with him. Teamwork especially can help him to develop his creative skills.
Involvement with others, such as doing a school project with a partner, will boost ROGER’s
confidence. However, encouraging himto feel good about performing alone will also be
valuable for him.

Venus and Mars in square aspect indicate that ROGER may feel an inner frustration when
expressing creativity. This aspect doesn’t mean a lack of talent, but it could mean a problem
directing it in the best possible way. Attention to grace, style and flow will be helpful, whether
ROGER is singing, dancing, speaking, or working in the garden. Exercises like dance, tai chi
or martial arts can help him to connect emotional and physical qualities of expression more
smoothly. Otherwise ROGER may feel like a “klutz,” with physical awkwardness leading to
potentially embarrassing situations and perpetuating self-conscious behavior.

ROGER’s quincunx aspect between Venus and Neptune may give rise to mystical and
visionary sensibilities. While he may have a special affinity for music, drama and the visual
arts, he may also have a lack of confidence, especially if he always feels overlooked or
invisible. ROGER may have unrealistic expectations about his abilities, and may need special
guidance from a mentor or teacher to help develop them. This dynamic contact between Venus
and Neptune indicates a need to express the inner self creatively, yet something always seems
to be lost in the translation. It may be difficult for parents or others to relate to what ROGER is
trying to say or express artistically. With training, however, this confusing outflow can be
clarified.

Inspiration and Enthusiasm

The expansive energy of Jupiter takes ROGER beyond purely self-centered awareness and
encourages him to reach out and expand his personal universe. Jupiter brings a desire to grow,
to broaden one’s horizons, to feel adventure and joy. Through Jupiter, ROGER can begin to
exercise his sense of hope and vision, and his generosity and enthusiasm. Most important,
when he’s in touch with Jupiter, ROGER is inspired.

The earliest awareness of Jupiter deals primarily with the concepts of sharing, positive
thinking, enthusiasm and hope for reward. It’s generally not until elementary school and
preteen years that a child develops enough cognitive skill to manifest Jupiter’s philosophical
side. Moral questions flow through the realm of Jupiter, and learning higher principles from
inspiring teachers and mentors is another way that this energy can take form in later childhood.
While Jupiter gives the potential for exploring religious teachings and developing a personal
philosophy, this may take a lifetime to develop. Jupiter is a function of the higher mind, the part
of our consciousness that can connect with the Divine. During childhood, ROGER is likely to
express Jupiter mainly through endless questions and by feeling a natural wonder about
universal principles and a Higher Power.

Jupiter’s placement in ROGER’s Third House indicates a special a sensitivity to the power of
inspiring words and ideas. ROGER will respond positively to spiritual instruction and training,
but it’s crucial that the ideals that are instilled help to build a sense of hope. Anything that
resounds negatively or is based upon fear is likely to be rejected — and rightfully so.
Fear-based concepts simply won’t ring true to this child.
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Dreams and Imagination

Then, there’s the world of imagination, which is largely ruled by Neptune. What child isn’t a
master of make-believe? ROGER should be encouraged to use his imagination and to trust his
dreams, since these, too, are an important part of reality. It’s important, though, to teach him to
identify the difference between real and imaginary worlds. This can be quite a job, but it’s an
important lesson for a child to learn.

The sensitivity that Neptune bestows also allows ROGER to connect with parts of the spiritual,
nonphysical realm. Neptune can be an expression of divine compassion, something that needs
special support and nourishment during childhood. ROGER can be taught to express this
through charity. A child taught to give to others less fortunate is definitely a blessed child.

For clues about the best ways to engage ROGER’s imagination, what he likes to dream about,
and the areas of life where he’s most likely to exercise compassion toward others, we look to
the house where Neptune is placed in his chart. ROGER’s Neptune in the Second House spurs
his imagination about things that he wants. His imagination is best employed in making
tangible things. Such projects could include designing doll clothes or houses, or using old
cardboard to make a special nest for the pet hamster.

To counter a tendency to let valuable things slip through his hands, it’s important that ROGER
learn how to make the best use of all resources. Early on, he could be taught how to make
things out of egg cartons or other discarded items. Later, be sure to teach lessons about
attention to money and other resources.

Neptune’s sign speaks for ROGER’s whole generation. ROGER was born into the age group
that has Neptune in Capricorn, which occurred in the 20th century from 1984 to 1998. This
generation’s ideals focused on things that can be proven or tangibly manifested. As a result, it
is likely to display a conservative quality, or a desire to recapture the past. Its members may
innately understand that if they want to keep them, they will need to appreciate and care for the
things of the Earth. In this way they may carry the torch for the new structure of modern
society.

Also during this cycle, however, political ideals became strongly intertwined with religious
beliefs. This group must contend with a tendency to use religious principles to create divisions
among people. It may be up to this generation to find the most effective ways for religion and
government to exist harmoniously in the world.
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Chapter Five:
How ROGER Will See His Parents
Guess what? You can tell how ROGER is likely to see his parents or other primary caregivers
by looking at his own chart. Understanding how ROGER perceives Mom and Dad can be
especially helpful, since what ROGER hopes to see and needs to experience from his parents
forms the basis of his own sense of self. In this chapter we’ll look at ROGER’s own personal
view of mother and father figures, as well as of authority figures in general.

Projection is a key factor in human psychology. To better understand this concept, think of a
movie projector, which shows an image against a screen. In human psychology, the process of
projection works much the same way. When ROGER feels happy, the world looks bright, too.
But if ROGER is physically or emotionally low, his view of the world changes accordingly.

In their relationships with others, both children and adults will project their feelings and
perceptions onto other people. The undeveloped aspects of the self are projected onto others
usually as a means of “seeing” one’s own feelings or needs. In other words, by projecting his
needs onto the people in his personal environment, ROGER is actually experiencing himself.

Sometimes the other people are reasonable targets for those projections. This is especially true
if the connections are tied up with emotional or other commitments. For example, Mother
represents the inner feminine self for boys and girls alike. A child looks to Mother as the
person who will reflect his or her own nurturing, feminine needs.

ROGER may, however, see things in Mother that Mother doesn’t recognize in herself. It
makes no difference whether Mother sees herself in this light. ROGER holds these particular
perceptions of Mother because Mother is a projection screen for ROGER’s inner needs for
security. As ROGER matures into adulthood, the way he views her mother will determine how
he’ll play a nurturing and mothering role toward others.

How ROGER Will See Mother

ROGER’s view of the mother figures in his life is shown by the placement of his Moon. A
Moon in Taurus suggests that ROGER will see his mother as the Rock of Gibraltar: stable,
conservative, possessive and earthy. ROGER is also likely to be inspired by the creative
sensibilities that he sees in his mother.

The Moon in a supportive connection to Mercury helps to foster open lines of communication
between Mother and child. ROGER will perceive Mother as communicative, so that Mother
may be the one person he finally talks to. Mom may, however, have to initiate the
conversation.

The Moon being harmoniously connected with Mars adds a tendency to see Mother as
assertive, strong-willed, and ready to stand up for her own rights and beliefs. Since the model
that Mother presents can be especially significant to a child, it’s important for Mom to show
ROGER how to stand up for personal needs in a healthy way.

Since ROGER’s Moon is stimulated by a dynamic connection with Jupiter, Mother’s

encouragement is definitely needed. However, expectations can be a problem. ROGER may
feel that satisfying Mother is difficult, and might tend to stretch the truth in order to appear
better or more acceptable. Mother can help this child by making a special effort to define
expectations when they do exist.
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Through his chart’s harmonious contact between Moon and Neptune, ROGER may have the
feeling that Mother is a source of spiritual and mystical power. In some instances, Mother may
personify a kind of ideal of perfection, especially in the sense of goddess-like qualities. The
intuitive connection with Mother may also be quite profound and special to this child.

Through a dynamic connection between his Moon and Pluto, ROGER feels a specially strong
primal bond with Mother. He sees Mom as powerful, absorbing, and all-knowing — even,
perhaps, as someone who holds the power of life and death. This child may also expect Mother
to be Superwoman, able to cook dinner while leaping tall buildings with a single bound. This
projection originates from the depths of the psyche. At that level ROGER feels that he himself
must be more than human, and so, of course, Mom is superhuman, too.

If he is projecting strong guilt-oriented ties with Mother, it’s possible that ROGER could also
see Mother as highly judgmental. And since ROGER’s own emotions will be intense and often
painful, he may experience Mother as heavy and emotionally intense, to the point where Mom
overwhelms ROGER with her own emotionality. Mother can help this child by striving to
maintain open communications with him. Beginning in the early years, she needs to give
ROGER opportunities to acknowledge and exercise his own personal power.

The other qualities projected onto and around Mother fall into the category of denial of need.
“Don’t feel” messages can be delivered in all sorts of ways, and sometimes Mother could be
unaware that she’s doing damage. ROGER needs to learn that his own needs are important.
When it’s time to ask for these needs to be met, he may require some extra help.

Parents need to understand that ROGER may feel that Mother is trying too hard to be all and
everything. Mom needs to take the time to let the tenderness between herself and her little one
serve as a healing elixir.

How He Will See Father

Perceptions of his father and other male nurturing figures are mainly symbolized by the
placement of the Sun in ROGER’s chart. The Sun, the primary masculine energy in astrology,
is also described as a person’s sense of self. A true sense of self is very limited in a young
child, who is unlikely to “own” these qualities until the preteen years or later. Nevertheless, the
development of self may be strongly tied to the initial relationship with the father and, later, to
interactions with other significant male figures. If these important people in his early life are
supportive and consistent, ROGER will come to feel that his own individuality is reliable and
strong.

With his Sun in Gemini, ROGER will tend to project qualities of intelligence, flexibility and
connection onto Father, until he can own these qualities for himself. For ROGER, time spent
sharing ideas with Dad is truly special.

ROGER’s Sun in the Seventh House makes Father the pattern to emulate, especially in the
context of community and social settings. The way Daddy handles marriage and other
relationships can have a greater than usual impact on ROGER’s ideas about how relationships
are supposed to be.
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Reflecting a supportive connection between the Sun and Saturn, ROGER may feel that Father
is an excellent source of strength and security. Though he may have a very close relationship
with Father, this child will probably also have a strong desire for Father’s approval. This can
be somewhat inhibiting. Since his approval seems so important, ROGER could allow Father’s
wishes to overshadow his own desires.

ROGER’s Sun-Uranus connection could mean that he sees his father as aloof or unreliable.
Alternatively, he may see Dad as independent, exceptional, or even eccentric. Dad may be
viewed as someone who lives beyond the limitations and structures of society and who offers a
different view of life from the norm. ROGER may see his father as a model so unique that he
himself feels that he could never fit into it. When given an opportunity to prove his own
uniqueness to Father, ROGER will require positive reinforcement for his talents and abilities.
Then he should be able to feel confidence in his own individuality.

Authority Figures and Stabilizing Influences

Another important need that children have is for solidity, structure and safety — and most
children look to their parents to establish this for them. Though ROGER will learn about these
eventually, as a small child he won’t be capable of understanding the ways of the world, nor
will he understand the need for limits. It’s up to parents and teachers to set these limits and
expose him to the rules of life. These rules, tests and structures are shown in his chart by
Saturn.

Many children are anything but delighted at the prospect of being “responsible” — that’s what
adults are supposed to be, not kids! Therefore, especially in childhood, Saturn energy may
much of the time feel judgmental and limiting. Nevertheless, Saturn brings the discipline,
structure, stability and relationship to tradition that every child needs.

Saturn will show how ROGER needs to be stabilized and what he requires in terms of a sense
of safety and security. Male and female parents, as well as teachers, can provide this stabilizing
function in his life. The placement of ROGER’s Saturn will also show how he will relate to
other authority figures and to authority in general.

ROGER’s Saturn in Aries indicates that he may see his parents as courageous and
independent, and that he’ll appreciate it if they give him a chance to make a few mistakes
without undue restrictions. Also, he may have a greater-than-average-need to feel self-respect.

His Saturn being in the Fifth House adds a need to have his parents provide confirmation of his
creativity. If parents restrict his creative outlets, he could grow to mistrust his own abilities.
ROGER may also need special coaching to apply himself to the task of developing creativity.
For example, he may need to be taught to spend sufficient time practicing or doing homework.
If these disciplines are made too intense, however, he could grow resentful of his parents or of
the lessons themselves.

As ROGER moves through the various stages of childhood, he will be able to take all the
qualities and expressions that he once saw through others, and incorporate them into himself.
The examples that ROGER observes may become the pattern for his own self-expression. In
some instances, however, he may see something that isn’t worth emulating. That, too, can be a
part of his learning process. During his childhood, ROGER will have a grand opportunity to
experiment and learn — hopefully while under the protective guidance of a loving family.
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Conclusion
Here we’ve looked at the building blocks for the person who will become ROGER as an adult.
Childhood is a critical time because its vestiges remain throughout a person’s life. To some
degree, these fragments will play a role in his personal creativity, career choices and life path
for many years to come.

I hope that this look at ROGER’s astrological chart has enlarged your understanding of the
unique gifts, needs, problems and potentialities that he’s brought with him into this lifetime.
Perhaps by reading it you will have gained some insights that will enable you to further his
chances of having a happy and fulfilling life, and of growing into the person he was meant to
be.

May you savor the wonder of this precious new person, and enjoy every moment of your
journey together!

An Afterword from Gloria Star

Whether you’re looking into the life of a child dear to your heart, or recalling your own
childhood through the lens of this report, it’s always interesting to explore what astrology
illuminates.

I’ve been a professional astrologer since 1975. My first book, Optimum Child (Llewellyn,
1987), came from a desire to show parents that exploring their child’s astrological chart could
be tremendously helpful during the challenges they would face. This book was based on
observation of hundreds of children and many years of feedback. Since I wrote those first
notes, I’ve had a chance to continue my research in this area, resulting in an expanded and
revised book titled Astrology & Your Child (Llewellyn, 2000). That book gave rise to the
observations in this report.

I’ve written other books, too. Among them, Astrology: Woman to Woman (Llewellyn, 1999) is
especially for and about women. Instead of insisting that my readers try to figure out how
astrology might apply to their lives, I prefer to write about real-life experience, and then bring
astrology into this realm.

I love to travel, and teaching astrology in lectures and workshops both at home and abroad has
provided a marvelous opportunity for me. Thousands of astrological charts later, I realize that
I’m still learning! That’s one reason I love this subject — there’s no end to what you can
discover.

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Program by Ray White. Text copyright © 2002 by Gloria Star. Software copyright © 2002 by
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ROGER Tropical
Guadalajara, Jal., Mx Geocentric
Jun 3 1997 Topocentric
7:00:00 PM CST
20°N 39'00"
103°W 20'00"
12` h 50'
09`g
36'
h g 25'
z
14`
z l t
23`
24`
07`
h h

f
12` $ 5358
f
x 26` 20'
36' z m
01
x

m 29` r
49
d

d
07` p 03` c 58 m 27 d 13` q 07`
c d
25' 47 s 27` w 25'
54
c

s 21`
e
mm

s
40 35 12`
07` v
28 a s
53 36'
v 29` b 17`
v

20' o 08` b u
i 21` a
y 36'
b a
09` n 14`
b
25'
12` n 50'

Symbols of the Planets and Signs

q = Sun u = Saturn k = Midheaven a = Aries z = Libra
w = Moon i = Uranus $ = Chiron s = Taurus x = Scorpio
e = Mercury o = Neptune m = Retrograde d = Gemini c = Sagittarius
r = Venus p = Pluto f = Cancer v = Capricorn
t = Mars l = N. Node g = Leo b = Aquarius
y = Jupiter j = Ascendant h = Virgo n = Pisces

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Planetary Positions

Planet Sign Longitude Declination

q Sun is in d Gemini 13` 27' 43" +22` 24' 00"

w Moon is in s Taurus 27` 47' 08" +15` 19' 00"
e Mercury is in s Taurus 21` 54' 18" +15` 50' 00"
r Venus is in d Gemini 29` 49' 55" +24` 19' 00"
t Mars is in h Virgo 23` 58' 03" + 3` 08' 00"
y Jupiter is in b Aquarius 21` 53' 00" -14` 54' 00"
u Saturn is in a Aries 17` 35' 53" + 4` 46' 00"
i Uranus is in b Aquarius 8` 28' 56" -18` 44' 00"
o Neptune is in v Capricorn 29` 40' 29" -19` 48' 00"
p Pluto is in c Sagittarius 3` 58' 02" - 8` 13' 00"
l N. Node is in h Virgo 24` 53' 49" + 2` 01' 00"
j Ascendant is in c Sagittarius 7` 25' 29" -21` 32' 00"
k Midheaven is in h Virgo 12` 50' 21" + 6` 44' 00"
$ Chiron is in z Libra 26` 01' 38" - 9` 50' 00"

Emphasis in Elements

Fire : upj Total = 3 Weighted Score = 4

Earth : wetolk Total = 6 Weighted Score = 9
Air : qryi$ Total = 5 Weighted Score = 8
Water : Total = 0 Weighted Score = 0

Emphasis in Modes

Cardinal : uo$ Total = 3 Weighted Score = 3

Fixed : weyi Total = 4 Weighted Score = 8
Mutable : qrtpljk Total = 7 Weighted Score = 10

Weights Used Above

Sun =3 Moon =3 Mercury =2 Venus =2

Mars =2 Jupiter =2 Saturn =2 Uranus =1
Neptune =1 Pluto =1 N. Node =0 Ascendant =1
Midheaven =1 Chiron =0
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Planetary Aspects

q Sun is G Sextile u Saturn The orb is 4` 08'

q Sun is F Trine i Uranus The orb is 4` 59'
q Sun is X Sesquiquadrate o Neptune The orb is 1` 13'
q Sun is S Opposite j Ascendant The orb is 6` 02'
q Sun is D Square k Midheaven The orb is 0` 37'

w Moon is A Conjunct e Mercury The orb is 5` 53'

w Moon is F Trine t Mars The orb is 3` 49'
w Moon is D Square y Jupiter The orb is 5` 54'
w Moon is F Trine o Neptune The orb is 1` 53'
w Moon is S Opposite p Pluto The orb is 6` 11'
w Moon is F Trine l N. Node The orb is 2` 53'
w Moon is V Quincunx $ Chiron The orb is 1` 46'

e Mercury is F Trine t Mars The orb is 2` 04'

e Mercury is D Square y Jupiter The orb is 0` 01'
e Mercury is F Trine l N. Node The orb is 3` 00'

r Venus is D Square t Mars The orb is 5` 52'

r Venus is V Quincunx o Neptune The orb is 0` 09'
r Venus is D Square l N. Node The orb is 4` 56'
r Venus is F Trine $ Chiron The orb is 3` 48'

t Mars is V Quincunx y Jupiter The orb is 2` 05'

t Mars is X Sesquiquadrate i Uranus The orb is 0` 29'
t Mars is F Trine o Neptune The orb is 5` 42'
t Mars is A Conjunct l N. Node The orb is 0` 56'

y Jupiter is G Sextile u Saturn The orb is 4` 17'

y Jupiter is F Trine $ Chiron The orb is 4` 09'

u Saturn is X Sesquiquadrate p Pluto The orb is 1` 22'

i Uranus is G Sextile p Pluto The orb is 4` 31'

i Uranus is X Sesquiquadrate l N. Node The orb is 1` 25'
i Uranus is G Sextile j Ascendant The orb is 1` 03'

o Neptune is G Sextile p Pluto The orb is 4` 18'

o Neptune is F Trine l N. Node The orb is 4` 47'
o Neptune is X Sesquiquadrate k Midheaven The orb is 1` 50'
o Neptune is D Square $ Chiron The orb is 3` 39'

p Pluto is A Conjunct j Ascendant The orb is 3` 27'

l N. Node is C Semisextile $ Chiron The orb is 1` 08'

k Midheaven is D Square j Ascendant The orb is 5` 25'

$ Chiron is Z Semisquare k Midheaven The orb is 1` 49'

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