Question
I
was born on July 2, l964, at 5:47 am in Salinas, California. I have
decided to pursue a career as a screenwriter, and wanted to know
if anything in my natal chart supports that. The other concern I
have is whether I will find the woman of my dreams any time soon.
Sincerely,
Career
Goals
Answer
Dear
Career Goals,
Here's
the good news: You've got a gift for writing, particularly screenwriting,
and there's plenty of planetary aid in your natal chart to support
your creative endeavors.
Your
natal Neptune is in your Fifth House,
which is where astrologers often look to see creative gifts. Neptune,
among its many other domains, rules movies. Your Neptune forms several
significant relationships to other planets in your chart.
First,
Neptune trines your Mercury. Mercury governs language, communication
and writing. A Neptune-Mercury trine signals an active imagination
and makes you highly intuitive. Because your natal Neptune is in
Scorpio and your natal Mercury is in Cancer, both water signs, imagery
plays are large role in your creative process.
Second,
your Mercury sextiles Jupiter. Mercury-Jupiter aspects indicate
a knack for writing. This Mercury/Jupiter sextile provides a pathway
for you to express through words the fluid quality of your imagination.
But that's not all. Neptune opposes Jupiter, tying the entire bundle
together. This opposition makes you a mesmerizing storyteller, able
to spin epic tales of vast vision.
Screenwriting
comes naturally to you. You're comfortable in the world of illusion
and fantasy. Your mind is visual. And you can capture those illusive
images on paper.
Here's
the bad news: Being a successful screenwriter takes more than talent.
You also need the skill to navigate the politics of a business that
often seems to make decisions based on madness rather than sanity.
To be a success in Hollywood, you must suffer fools gladly—something
your birth chart indicates might be a problem for you.
Here's
why: You have quite a complex configuration between Saturn, Uranus,
Pluto and Mars, called a T-square. Let's take it bit by bit.
Saturn
opposes Uranus, indicating problems with authority figures. Your
back bristles the moment your personal freedom is challenged. Uranus
is in your Third House. This placement is part of what makes you
a dynamic author. Unfortunately, Uranus in the Third House is also
where your need for independence collides with the opinions of "experts.”
You don't like anyone changing your words—something that happens
in Hollywood all the time.
Your
Saturn-Uranus opposition is further complicated by the addition
of Mars and Pluto. Mars squares Uranus and Saturn. Mars rules the
ego, fueling self-assertion, drive and ambition. A Mars-Uranus square
provides you with a tremendous amount of energy, but at the same
time, this square amplifies your need for autonomy. What's more,
this same square indicates a penchant for temper tantrums. You can
get angry, big time. And because Mars also squares Pluto, it's almost
impossible for you to contain your irritation. Pluto is also in
your Third House, conjunct Uranus, which means you have a true need
to express what you believe in, but power struggles are likely when
your choices are questioned.
This
entire configuration translates into a short fuse, especially when
you aren't acknowledged for your efforts. Trust me, everyone in
the film business has an ego as tall as Mt. Everest. Learning to
co-exist is part of the game. So you might want to consider an anger
management course as part of your screenwriting career. And therapy,
as necessary an expense as a good laser printer.
Having
said all that, this spring is ripe with opportunities to be seen
and noticed. On May 9, you have a Jupiter
return, which signals a new cycle of expansion as it opens
up new associations and opportunities.
It
just so happens that this Jupiter return is unique and distinct
from others. Saturn and Jupiter are conjunct exactly on your Jupiter,
which means you can ground in your efforts and quite possibly experience
expanded success. If you have scripts to submit, projects to pitch
or contacts to make, now is the time. April and May are powerful
months for you, professionally. Just remember to leave your ego
at the door, and take developments one step and a time.
You
are also under several other transits, too numerous to explore in
depth, but all of which are aimed at bringing you into a deeper
appreciation of your ambition and personal power.
Concerning
the woman of your dreams: All year long, transiting Uranus trines
your Venus, presenting you with many opportunities to meet lots
of women. Unfortunately, relationships formed under Uranus transits
tend not to last. Uranus catalyzes, but it doesn't cement. So enjoy
your exciting encounters, just don't expect longevity.
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