Your kind, civilized and pleasant outer manner, coupled with a humorous disposition, makes you a popular person. You tend to be a bit shy and withdrawn in the company of newcomers. Although being alone for long is not your preference, you do not really go out to meet new friends. You prefer a company of your family and friends from your immediate surroundings. Your outlook and values are rather traditional. You have great respect for family, you adore your children and you remain close to your parents throughout their lives. Security is a big word for you and is normally translated into family and home, where you find peace and comfort. No matter how devoted to your family, you also need life outside the home. As an employee, you are reliable, dedicated and hardworking. However, you are good at making decisions and you prefer a job which is steady and secure, and also gives you a measure of authority and autonomy. Being good at managing, and having a sober head for figures, you are capable of running your own business. You can take a great deal of stress at work, but when you return to your secure base, you need time alone in peace and quiet to recharge your batteries. As much as you love your home, housework is not your favourite occupation. Clean surroundings are a must, but you probably have a bad reputation regarding tidiness! Your senses are very keen, particularly you can`t stand foul smell. You are sensible and realistic, careful with money and you do not like to throw things away. In fact, you like to collect things and save money. You spend a lot of time pondering on the past, and you are often very suspicious towards the future. Your memory is legendary and you never forget an insult, either to you, or to your close ones. You can turn very offensive if any area of your private life is criticized. The truth is that you observe a lot more than you care to show, and when challenged, you can be very blunt with your opponents. Normally you keep to yourself and you respect other people`s privacy. Sometimes you may even appear unsympathetic to other people`s problems. This is because you need to protect yourself. Your emotions are very deep and you have a hard time dealing with too much drama. Besides your unpredictable moodiness, one of your worst faults is a tendency to retreat, sometimes for weeks, into your Cancerian shell, when your pride or feelings are hurt. It is not a good idea to bring up an uncomfortable subject when you are hungry, tired or cold. You hate to be criticized or dictated to. Often you complicate things too much and there are times when even you do not understand yourself. You are naturally cautious and shy and you tend to marry later, in your thirties, and that`s probably why you are likely to stay married for life to the same partner. In both sexes, mother instinct is very strong. You love children but you take just as good care of your partner, too. You enjoy good food and drink, good company and nice music. You love to read and to travel.

Your mood swings are frequent and can be rather dramatic. When your temper flares up, you tend to be argumentative and sometimes "too frank". You think and act quickly, which sometimes leads to making errors. You do not pay much attention to detail. Somewhat opinionated, you like to make your own decisions and you like to be in charge. You are probably the most capable person in your family, looking after their interests with ardour, especially taking good care of elders and children.

You have a gentle and charming disposition and you like to be appreciated and attractive. Sensitivity and emotional vulnerability are your weak points, so it is important that you socialize with the right people. You tend to become lost creating your self-image based on how others see you. Stop searching for yourself in others and doing what others want. Find out who you are and what you feel you want to do. Then follow your own path, the only way to find inner peace.

You have a strong need, but also a potential for creating a warm, comfortable base of your own. Emotional contact is very important and you tend to grow strong bonds with your friends and family. You may be somewhat withdrawn, hesitant to show your real feelings and sometimes you can take to role playing to smooth things out. First part of your life is usually dedicated to inner spiritual development and defining your own identity. Later, when you feel more self- assured, your need to exercise authority and influence, may also find expression outside the home, bringing you success.

Your relationships are based on the emotional need to share feelings, warmth, care and intimacy with another. You adapt quickly and easily to people you meet, however with feelings and moods playing a major role in your relationships, there may be many ups and downs. You are inclined to marriage, and you hope for a union which will provide love, security, a comfortable home, family and perhaps a feeling of belonging. In your case, relationship with mother during childhood may have a significant influence on the quality of your marriage. You may attract a partner who is restless and emotionally unstable.

Mentally and physically active, eloquent and always on the go, your life is never dull or boring. Making contacts and gathering information play an important part in your life. You can be amazingly accurate in understanding and logic, and some of your talents with this planetary position may develop along the lines of research, investigation, analysis, classification, data collection - in short, in any field where precise and critical thinking is required. Also, you may have a flair for languages and/or business acumen.

Contacts with people, as well as friendships, are coloured by your need to bring equilibrium, beauty and harmony in your everyday life. Relationships are very important although not necessarily deep. Your chief concern is to be pleasant, pleasing and diplomatic, and you expect the same in return.

Mars in this position does not augur well for a peaceful and quiet marriage. In fact, the likelihood of differences in opinions, leading to quarrels, is considerable. On the plus side, you can count on passionate affection and permanent excitement. Either one or both of you may act too independently, without consulting the other, and this lack of collaboration leads to indignant protests and heated discussions. Or, one of you may display bossiness or aggression, thus causing hurt and resentment in the other. Very often with this position of Mars, people rush early into marriage in order to escape harsh and tense conditions in the parent home. They want to assert their individuality and gain a sense of importance through marriage. Besides, they think that sexual compatibility is enough for a happy relationship. What soon happens, however, is that they find themselves facing the same kind of difficulties they used to encounter at home. Partnerships are also not too easy to handle and you should be careful, perhaps show a more tolerant and less pushy attitude toward those you have to associate with.

You are kind-hearted, emotional, timid, sometimes capricious and moody.

You have a strong need to be appreciated, to declare yourself as a fair and attractive person, and to be accepted, even popular in your chosen circle of friends and acquaintances. You are sociable, refined, easy-going and very sensitive to people`s opinions of you. So you equip yourself with charm, tact, impeccable manners, kindness and friendly attitude, you dress well and with taste, and on top of that you try to be nice even to those you don`t agree with. Ability to compromise is well developed, and just as well since you dislike strife and argument. Harsh or vulgar language, uncontrolled display of anger, and raw passion really upset you. Decision making is not your strong point, and besides looking at the issue from all sides, trying to strike a balance in order to reach a fair judgement, you nevertheless ask advice of those close to you. When it comes to other people`s problems, you seem to have a much clearer perspective, your judgement is usually sound and you are able to pass sensible advice. You are fond of parties, functions, cultural happenings, and art in every form. Romantic to a fault, you need plenty of love to keep your spirits up. In affection you are devoted and generous, so you look for a partner who also shows these qualities, and who is intellectually stimulating. However, as in all else, your expectations are sometimes too idealistic, and then you suffer disappointment.

Mercury is in its home sign when placed in Gemini, and here the planet of communication operates at its most versatile and articulate. Your mind is extraordinarily quick, curious, and adaptable. You possess a natural gift for language, writing, and all forms of communication. You can juggle multiple ideas simultaneously and move between topics with an ease that others find both impressive and sometimes dizzying. Your intellectual curiosity knows few bounds. You are drawn to a wide variety of subjects and have the ability to pick up new information with remarkable speed. Your conversational skills are exceptional — you are witty, engaging, and capable of speaking knowledgeably on an astonishing range of topics. You thrive in environments that offer mental stimulation and variety, and you may grow restless when forced to focus on a single subject for too long. The challenge with this placement lies in depth versus breadth. Your mind is so eager to explore new territory that you may sometimes skim the surface of many subjects without fully mastering any one of them. Learning to channel your considerable mental energy into sustained focus when needed will help you transform your broad knowledge into true expertise. Your nervous system is highly active, and you benefit greatly from outlets for your mental energy, whether through writing, speaking, teaching, or simply engaging in stimulating conversation.

Your loyalty to people you love is admirable and throughout your life you maintain sentimental ties with your family.

You like to have the last word in every argument and you lose your temper easily over trifles, often saying things before you think. You like challenge and contests.

You innately understand the value of money, and financial security means a great deal to you. Before you make an investment, everything is checked, and double checked. Rather than taking unnecessary risk, you are prepared to make your living by patient and hard work. Sometimes, your self-righteous attitude prevails and you can defend your interests vigorously. You are good at trade and real estate transactions, but you need to be more inventive.

You would like to know all there is to know about everything and you assimilate information with dazzling speed. Sometimes you feel that the world is turning too slowly for you. Sure, there is originality and ingenuity in your ideas, but you often lack self-control, discipline and consistency to follow them through. There is always a lot going on around you, or else you are active and constantly on the move. You may have a way with words, and this can be used creatively in writing, or you may like to talk and gossip. Your mental agility and eloquence usually help you to find a quick solution to any problem.

You are emotional and sentimental to a fault, easily hurt and offended, in other words, subject to quick mood changes. Even if you left your parental home early, you remain devoted to your family throughout life. You have a strong need to achieve the state of emotional security and to satisfy your sense of belonging. Perhaps this is why you feel compelled to establish a warm and cozy home, as well as domestic harmony which may have been lacking in your childhood.

Perhaps you don`t show it, but you need to be the focus of attention. You have a strong need to express your creativity, and in order to release the emotions and feelings from deep within, some sort of artistic outlet is necessary. The only way you can feel good about being alive is when you actively engage in some hobby, recreational or cultural pursuit, perhaps a sporting event and certainly in romance. Love is important and you crave attention, but being idealistic and a trifle naÔve, there may be a few disappointments. You love children but your life may be too busy to have them. However, you probably make a fine teacher.

You excel at work which requires accuracy, precision and attention to detail. Your standards are very exacting, and you try to perform to the utmost of your capabilities. Dedicated and sincere, seeking perfection, work sometimes becomes everything and you have to watch your tendency to push yourself too far. You get along well with your colleagues and you are always ready to help out, however your tendency to fault finding, sometimes even gossip, can cause a few conflicts. You probably take good care of your body, however excessive worrying and overwork can foster problems with nerves and digestion.

In spite of your generosity, spontaneity, kindness and a good sense of humour, you need a very tolerant partner, also the one who is understanding and patient enough to put up with some of your traits which don`t bode so well for a traditional relationship. Of course, you cannot give up your need for space and stop pursuing your many interests, because this will render you a very miserable person, even harder to live with. You have a powerful sex drive and your partner should, besides being intelligent, humorous and tolerant, wholeheartedly share your enthusiasm in bed.

You have a powerful sex drive and it is important that you find a creative outlet for your abundant energy. Most often, however, sexual expression is used as a means to dominate and control your partner. Questions of life and death can occupy your mind quite often, and as much as the death scares you, the thought of it also excites you at the same time. You are not above putting yourself in highly risky or dangerous situations. On another level, you have a talent for handling money and you may make a successful career in banking or similar.

This position indicates strong idealism and a love of novelty, but at the same time a preference to stick with traditional religious and philosophical beliefs. Your enthusiasm is catching and goes hand in hand with the optimistic hopes for a better world and a better future. Intuition and instinct are often your guides, and they seldom fail you. The wish to reach both spiritual and worldly wisdom makes you a dedicated student, and although you can rise to spiritual heights, your yearning for a structured life and a safe position channels your efforts into applicable subjects. Far away countries and old civilizations hold your interest, and if circumstances allow, you will travel extensively.

You are very ambitious and you aspire to distinguish yourself and achieve a position which is not only respectful and well paid, but preferably one that also brings you in command. The capacity for hard work, sense of duty and a responsible attitude, coupled with organizational capabilities, makes you suitable for a leadership position. You are quite money-minded and shrewd, and have excellent judging ability that may be utilized in business. Your determination to succeed is remarkable, and in spite of obstacles which may slow you down, you usually manage to muster enough patience and stamina to see you through. The success usually comes later in life. This propensity, however, may be marred by other factors in your chart, so that reality finds you working away at a solid job, without a wish to put yourself forward.

Broad-minded, open and friendly, you don`t have a problem getting to know people, and usually your circle of friends and acquaintances is pretty wide. You probably function best in large organizations and in groups, especially if their activities involve humanitarian issues. Close friendships are not so easy to attain and maintain, mainly due to your independent and individualistic nature. Also, you don`t have much staying power, and your need to always move on usually prevails. Your goals and wishes are subject to sweeping changes, but this position is sometimes indicative of sudden and unexpected success.