Michael Stipe

Planet      Longitude      Rx   Declination Sun 13 Capricorn 21   22S46 Moon 0 Aries 53   0N12 Mercury 0 Capricorn 32   23S48 Venus 2 Sagittarius 48   18S39 Mars 23 Sagittarius 01   23S31 Jupiter 19 Sagittarius 33   22S45 Saturn 9 Capricorn 58   22S45 Uranus 20 Leo 25 Rx 14S16 Neptune 8 Scorpio 52   13S06 Pluto 5 Virgo 56 Rx 2N07 Chiron 24 Aquarius 14   8S14 Node 28 Virgo 32     Ascendant 6 Aries 09     Midheaven 3 Capricorn 41

House System koch House      Longitude      1 6 Aries 09 2 11 Taurus 20 3 10 Gemini 05 4 3 Cancer 41 5 28 Cancer 41 6 29 Leo 37 7 6 Libra 09 8 11 Scorpio 20 9 10 Sagittarius 05 10 3 Capricorn 41 11 28 Capricorn 41 12 29 Aquarius 37

Chapter 1. Your Most Important Cosmic Factors

Fewer than two planets in Water signs

ABOUT YOUR FEELINGS

Have people said that you are out of touch with feelings? Do some folks have difficulty conveying their emotions to you? Do you tend to ignore, discount or deny sentiments?

You strive to be emotionally self-sufficient or above it all. Yet, your emotional needs are stronger because they are unconsciously and habitually repressed. Work on compassion, empathy and emotional rapport.

It is even possible that you don't have much past life experience as a human being on planet earth. In that case, as you age and mature you can become more sensitive to the feelings of this world.

TIP: Water is a chief symbol for feelings. Bring the water element more into your life. Get a hot tub, water bed, fish tank, fountain, and pool. Live closer to a great body of water.

Lend an ear to someone who worked with feelings. Listen to Beethoven's 9th symphony.

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.

Sun Parallel Mercury

SELF-EXPRESSION UNITES WITH CONCEPTS

You have at least one indication of a high IQ. Put more power into your creative projects. Allow yourself time for self- reflection and introspection. You can become a star by making the most of your own intelligence. Get organized. Use common sense. Romantically speaking: clarify your desires, speak from the heart, send out clear signals, and enjoy more well-placed kisses.

Sun Parallel Mars

SELF-EXPRESSION UNITES WITH MOTIVATIONS

You have some aggressive attributes, you're strong. You're reasonably driven, willful, energetic, assertive, competitive, dramatic and enterprising.

In the pursuit of your goals, you're willing to work hard and if necessary, face danger. You tend to do what you think is right. You are not one to give up or give in to fear. To become a star you need to channel some of your energy into physical activity, athletics and exercise. When you're restless, you need to work-out.

Sun Parallel Jupiter

SELF-EXPRESSION UNITES WITH ENCOURAGEMENT EXTRA HELPING OF GOOD LUCK

There's something big about you and your character. You're generous and have a zest for living. You have a bit of luck and tend to be warm, outgoing and happy.

TIP: Michael Stipe, learn when enough is enough.

Your natural optimism and open-mindedness bring out the best in those you gather around you. Your lively sense of humor can compensate for many of your other traits. Celebrate big deals over big meals.

Sun Parallel Saturn

SELF-EXPRESSION UNITES WITH DECISIONS

Virginia Woolf said, "I don't believe in aging, I believe in forever altering one's aspect to the sun."

You're serious, responsible, industrious and hardworking. You probably matured early and may have missed out on much of the joy of childhood. You tend to get along well with mature people and the elderly. You can become a star by becoming more purposeful. Your discipline can make you a self-made person.

You can become a star by learning how to get more joy out of the sheer struggle of life. Become consciously aware of the rules that you have made for yourself and for others. Become aware of internal voices that judge you.

Moon Parallel Node

INSTINCTS UNITE WITH INTERCHANGING

You have a spiritual link to other people in past and future lifetimes. The eclipse cycle has an inordinate effect upon your destiny. In this lifetime, you must again visit Stonehenge. In the mean time, read book five of The Earth Chronicles: When Time Began, The First New Age by Zecharia Sitchin ISBN 0-380-77071-7.

Mercury Parallel Mars

CONCEPTS UNITE WITH MOTIVATIONS

DELIVER YOUR MESSAGE

Your powerful mind and enterprising spirit will help you to realize your plans. You're restless, curious, impatient and need to slow down from time to time to improve the quality of your communication. Fast talking may or may not be appropriate, depending upon circumstances.

Mercury Parallel Jupiter

CONCEPTS UNITE WITH ENCOURAGEMENT

Both common sense and business sense are yours. You can be constructive and can develop literary skills. You've a mind for politics and for propaganda. You might want to start your own Zine. A Zine is a sort of magazine that came about as a result of desk top publishing and the photocopy and offset printing processes. One way or another, you can make money from your ideas. You can do anything you put your mind to.

You can become a very persuasive communicator. You can learn to see both sides of a dispute. You would be very good at law, negotiation and arbitration. You can develop a gift for prophecy.

TIP: Allow yourself the luxury of brainstorming sessions; on regular occasion, think about "possibilities" without being critical or doubting. Education will play a pivotal role in your life.

Mercury Parallel Saturn

CONCEPTS UNITE WITH DECISIONS

Your infancy and childhood might have been tough. You might have a fear of being perceived as "being stupid". You can overcome it by working to develop your reasoning powers. With effort, in time, you can have deep thoughts and do excellent mental work. You can develop an extraordinary ability to concentrate.

TIP: Read Boost Your Brain Power. It's a total program to sharpen your thinking and age-proof your mind. It's written by Ellen Michaud, Russell Wild and the editors of Prevention Magazine. ISBN 0-87857-975-3.

Mars Parallel Jupiter

EXTRA ENERGY AND POWER

You are an active, competitive person. You're blessed with an abundance of explosive energy and courage. You are motivated by your ideals. You just keep going and going and going. Sometimes, you're a rash hothead. You're known for your stamina and your persistent luck.

Mars Parallel Saturn

MOTIVATIONS UNITE WITH DECISIONS

Duty and financial planning can motivate you. You can develop good organization, discipline and follow through. Your plans can lead you to excellence. To get what you want, you may have to move the earth. You can be moderately aggressive in your romantic pursuits.

Sometimes it may seem as if the hand of authority wants to smack you silly. Learning to work with "Mars Saturn Energy" can be a real pain in the you know what. If you find yourself faced with many difficulties to overcome, then you can become the kind of hero who moves mountains. Resolve the conflict that exists between your motivations and your conflicts. Determine that the responsibilities you choose will be a turn on. Learn to combine caution and prudence with decisive action. Learn when to stop and when to go.

TIP: Read Carl Von Clausewitz "On War", Princeton Paperbacks ISBN 0-691-01854-5.

Usually, you're a productive, methodical worker. You can learn to become self-reliant. You can develop exciting career options and powers of endurance.

Jupiter Parallel Saturn

ENCOURAGEMENT UNITES WITH DECISIONS SELF MADE

Civic responsibilities will play a pivotal role in your life. You can be good at solving problems for others, now do it for yourself.

TIP: Get good at being great.

Mercury beyond the Tropic of Capricorn

EXTRAORDINARY COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS

There is no doubt about it Michael Stipe. You are a "Mercurial Character." You can be: the messenger, reporter, critic, trickster, educator, whiz kid, D.J., pixie and voyeur. You can develop a unique way with words. You're encouraged to learn another language, perhaps Spanish or a computer language.

Pay attention to themes of "twoness" and you can double your good luck. For example, you can double your income by developing skill as a paid speaker and published author.

Mars beyond the Tropic of Capricorn

SUPER ATHLETIC POWER UNIQUE MOTIVATIONS AND TALENT

You have more energy than is humanly possible and you have enough energy to power your team to the top. You have the makings to become a professional athlete, musician, writer, fine artist or performing artist.

You could find that your energy runs in cycles with major highs and lows. Sometimes you only motivate yourself through sheer willpower. Other times you have so much energy that you may not feel the need to sleep. Then you can become a dare-devil and a courageous fighter with a furious anger.

TIP: Find an exercise program that you are comfortable with and do the physical thing early in your day. This will take some getting used to. However, in time, you will speed up your metabolism and increase your energy levels.

It may be relatively easy for you to spark up a relationship and more challenging to sustain one.

Uranus Retrograde

LIBERATING FORCE IS TURNED WITHIN (APPARENT BACKWARD MOTION)

When you are feeling especially anxious and socially alienated, it may be a sign that you are rebelling against yourself. Allow yourself the freedom to be unique and, possibly, unconventional. Unusual friends are pluses too. You can be a genius.

Pluto Retrograde

CLEANSING FORCE IS TURNED WITHIN (APPARENT BACKWARDS MOTION)

Become aware of your deeply seated psychological motivations. Recognizing and grappling with your repressed desires and your suppressed anger will benefit you tremendously. Among the benefits are: increased energy, productivity and peace of mind, body and soul. Spend some time alone contemplating and meditating.