Layne Staley

Planet      Longitude      Rx   Declination Sun 28 Leo 59   11N50 Moon 29 Pisces 35   2S18 Mercury 27 Leo 04   13N52 Venus 10 Virgo 01 Rx 14S44 Mars 18 Scorpio 28   18S33 Jupiter 18 Leo 37   15N37 Saturn 11 Aries 55 Rx 6S53 Uranus 23 Virgo 11   3N06 Neptune 21 Scorpio 46   16S50 Pluto 19 Virgo 39   17N16 Chiron 28 Pisces 28 Rx 3N50 Node 0 Taurus 57     Ascendant 1 Scorpio 45     Midheaven 10 Leo 45

House System koch House      Longitude      1 1 Scorpio 45 2 28 Scorpio 47 3 28 Sagittarius 27 4 10 Aquarius 45 5 7 Pisces 39 6 4 Aries 45 7 1 Taurus 45 8 28 Taurus 47 9 28 Gemini 27 10 10 Leo 45 11 7 Virgo 39 12 4 Libra 45

Chapter 1. Your Most Important Cosmic Factors

Four or more planets in Water signs

A CUP OF YOUR LOVE

A great deal of your time is spent in the world of feelings, emotions and intuitions. For the most part, your life is experienced as an ebb and flow of emotional tides and currents. You usually react strongly to the emotional atmosphere of any given situation. You don't deal with people so much by their outward appearance as you do by their inner state. You seem to know things intuitively and have some degree of psychic power. Your best communication is often nonverbal.

You are very impressionable though you try to hide it. Since intangibles play a great role in your life, practicality or intellectualism isn't necessarily your thing.

Few things bring you greater happiness than a successful, close, personal relationship. You have an innate understanding of the interconnectedness and interdependence of all forms of life. Empathy, compassion and emotional rapport can be your strongest virtues. However, not many people are ready to merge the way you are. Learn to recognize and respect other peoples' boundaries. Because of your constant awareness of other peoples' emotions, you need to insure your privacy and to practice some form of daily prayer or meditation.

TIP: Master an art form such as poetry, music, photography or dance. You can do it Layne Staley.

All things aquatic and nautical fascinate you; you are in your natural element when surrounded by water. So, get yourself a hot tub, a waterbed, an aquarium and a fountain. Or live by a great body of water. Because of your heightened sensitivity to fluids you are advised to drink purified water and to purchase and service a water-filtration system for your home.

Four or more planets in Fire signs

THE FLAMES OF YOUR PASSION

You tend to be active, dynamic, mobile and assertive. You know that you're special and enjoy a charmed life. Intuition is your thing and you live by your own code, which is usually positive and life affirming. Competitive and flamboyant, you give people a strong and immediate impression of who you are. Timid and slow folk may find you overwhelming, rash and willful. You are more or less self-motivated.

TIP: When dealing with regular people and mere mortals, be patient and polite.

You may or may not carry a vision of the future. If you do, it is your passion and inspiration that can make you the hub of the wheel and an inspiration to others. Once you are sufficiently inspired, you can accomplish virtually anything. On the contrary, when you are without a vision, an aspiration or a goal, you become a candidate for spontaneous combustion.

TIP: If you are a hot head or have dry skin, drink several glasses of pure water every day.

You need to build up your energy and avoid burn out. Make the most of cat naps.

Four or more planets in Earth signs

YOU COULD MANAGE A BUSINESS

You tend to be the practical sort: down to earth and concerned with material comfort and security. You favor "the real world." Inspirations, feelings and ideas don't mean so much to you as do practical applications, immediate ramifications and tangible results. Concrete facts are your thing. If you can't see it, smell it, hear it, feel it, taste it or touch it, you figure it isn't significant. Dreams and theoretical considerations might not mean much to you.

Being pragmatic, you don't usually take chances with your time, money, energy or your feelings. You tend to be dependable, although folks in the fast lane may find you a bit conservative and dull.

If you find that you're becoming bored or depressed, you should realize that your values are misplaced, and that your sense of security is false. If you're not happy, change your status quo and embrace the unknown. When paralyzed by fears and inhibitions, breathe deeply and move slowly and deliberately towards what you want.

If you put your mind to it, you could cultivate your green thumb. Outward beauty is important to you. Working with your hands can pay off. You can shape the materials of the earth into sellable products. You're well suited to have your own business, provided that you've chosen it.

Fewer than two planets in Air signs

ABOUT YOUR IDEAS

You probably don't think or reason things out quite the way that other people do. Detached, objective thinking is just not one of your stronger innate abilities.

It probably takes considerable effort for you to express yourself and you may even be distrustful of smooth and fast talkers.

Although the university life per say may not be your thing, continuing education is necessary. If you do not allow tolerance for cultural diversity, you may suffer from corresponding rigid physical symptoms such as arthritis.

TIP: Attend some classes, workshops and seminars on topics of interest.

Since book learning probably brings frustration, learn more from hands on experience. Instead of people telling you, have them show you. Add some wind chimes and mobiles to your environment. Do regular breathing exercises. Have someone teach you pranayama which is the yogic science of breathing. Make a conscious effort to find an appropriate outlet for detachment.

Five or more planets in Mutable signs

YOU HAVE PLENTY OF INTERESTS

You're more versatile than most people. You enjoy variety and become bored easily. You're pretty good at adapting to change and going with the flow. In fact, you'd rather go with the tide than against it. Put another way, you're accommodating and obliging. You can adjust.

You're good at getting the word out- by phone, by pen or whatever.

It's possible that you do six or seventeen dozen things at a time. You're certainly not suited for the Zen approach of one thing at a time; nevertheless, try and focus yourself more. Establish your top two priorities in each of several arenas of your life.

TIP: You'll be happier as soon as you determine exactly what it is that you want.

Fewer than two planets in Cardinal signs

BEGIN SOMETHING NEW

If you are what you do, what have you done for yourself lately? Give yourself permission to move ahead and take the next step.

Five or more planets in Fixed signs

YOUR FORCE OF HABIT IS STRONG

More than likely, you're determined, purposeful and persistent. You could also be more introspective, strong-willed, slow and deliberate than most people. Before you act, you like to turn things over and over. Maybe you're more than a touch inflexible and stubborn. At any rate, you are not easily pushed, pulled or pressured. Once you've made up your mind, you stand your ground with firm conviction.

Once you make up your mind and are willing to pay the price, you usually get what you want. It may take time, and you may have to overcome obstacles, but that is no matter. If you are committed, you are a powerhouse. After you overcome inertia, you're persevering, steady and stable.

Moon Contraparallel Uranus

INSTINCTS BRING OUT TALENT FOR LIBERATION

Your mother was a character. Part of you is impulsive and ready for anything new and unusual. You can relate to others in a somewhat cool, detached and friendly way.

Somehow, you need to be a nonconformist in a way that is comfortable and exciting. Once you make contact with progressive social elements, your life improves considerably. Be a free spirit. Contact some wild friends. You can go for some mutually creative sexy experiments. Otherwise, you can expect unconscious forces to rebel.

You can learn to successfully relate to others by way of computer bulletin boards. You could find romance through personal classified advertisements that feature voice mail boxes.

You're a bit frisky and desirous of excitement and stimulation. You can relate to people successfully once you learn appropriate ways to arouse their fancy. You were born to do something different. You were born to combine the love of romance with the love of freedom.

Mercury Contraparallel Venus

CONCEPTS BRING OUT TALENT FOR AFFINITY

Charming and graceful, you have some loving, lovely thoughts and a clearly defined sense of beauty. You can do very well at creative, expressive and designing activities. You have some great female friends and a penchant for saying the right thing at the right time.

With the power of words you can get your way. Your most creative and charming communications tend to pay off. Your wit, style and charm are persuasive and profitable. Buy yourself a pair of gloves; gloves to be used for a special purpose.

Venus Contraparallel Jupiter

PROSPERITY

You were born to lead and are very fortunate. There is extra probability that you will achieve affluence and a good measure of success. Women will like you. You will be blessed through travel, education, commerce and law. You can make money through publishing, banking, law and information. You're lucky and you maintain a good appearance. You may indulge a sweet tooth or some dietary excess. You're known for courtesy and charm.

Uranus Parallel Chiron

LIBERATION UNITES WITH MENTORING TEACHINGS ARE FREED

Chiropractic care can give you a decisive edge. Participate in seminars. Create some of your own. Information will heal you. Make the most of learning techniques. Learn things with your mind as well as your body. Develop your sense of body electric through acupuncture and acu-pressure.

Neptune Contraparallel Pluto

SPECIAL ANALYTICAL POWERS

You are a "Pluto Person." You could be a major power behind the scenes. You can be: the producer, head shrinker, "tax" collector or investigator. Whatever it is, you probably have an intense, all consuming approach to your work. You feel about sex the same way that you feel about many other things, it's either is all or nothing at all. Love you or hate you, tell you to your face or say it behind your back, people have some drastic opinions about you and your efforts.

Because of your competitive spirit and desire to win you are a natural for politics, the entertainment industry, big business and professional sports.

You have some natural detective instincts and an ability to see through facades and appearances. You probe deeply and want to know what motivates people. Folks feel compelled to confide in you and tell their secrets. You could make your mark with a syndicate, network or the like. Learn a therapy modality and charge people by the hour for your sessions.

Your life has not been easy and some or much of what you have lived through would have simply killed weaker folks. Part of your life must have been a living hell. However, your will power and sense of control is extraordinary. You get second chances. You could be in the public eye a long time. If you choose to you can become extremely wealthy.

Venus Retrograde

FORCE OF AFFINITY IS TURNED WITHIN (APPARENT BACKWARD MOTION)

There is more to your love life than meets the eye. Your social values and sense of aesthetics are unique. Affection, love and intimacy can be problematic areas. You can be more deeply in touch with your inner love nature more than most people, and yet find it difficult to convey your feelings to another. It is up to you to determine what is valid and important and what is not. Write your code to live by. Read it every day. Do it with enthusiasm.

TIP: Individuate, differentiate and customize your life and your lifestyle.

When you want to light a romantic torch, start by loving yourself more and more. There is a vast difference between narcissism and healthy self love.

Accept your individuality. Don't force yourself into cookie cutter relationships. The sexual revolution is calling for heroes. Do your part by forming unconventional alliances and unconventional personal relationships.

You will be happier when you develop your own unique aesthetic sensitivity. You will be happier when you can create acceptable ways to share your talent with the world. You can create artist expressions.

Saturn Retrograde

DECISIVE FORCE IS TURNED WITHIN (APPARENT BACKWARD MOTION)

Something in you bridles against tradition, conventional wisdom and authority. You don't like to be told what to do. Evaluate when and where it is important to take on the establishment. Get Kerry Johnson's The Science of Self Discipline, available from Nightingale-Conant at 1-800-323-5552. Nightingale-Conant offers an unconditional, 30-day money-back guarantee.

TIP: Besides the hard ways, there are other ways to learn. If you can learn from hard knocks, then you can learn from pats on the back.

You can do some of your best work alone. Ironically, in your later years, you may become a leader.

Chiron Retrograde

MENTORING FORCE IS TURNED WITHIN (APPARENT BACKWARD MOTION)

The teachings that you were exposed to early in your life may not be the ones that work for you. A standard public school curriculum may not provide the education you require. You may need to search out a mentor or spend money on special teachers. It's likely that you will have to keep searching for the knowledge you need whatever that may be.