The Astrology Book

Mars in Virgo: You have an innate urge to save, salvage, and conserve, and can make a silk

purse from a sow’s ear. You always want to help and to be of service—to be fully used. You hate

waste and are very thorough and precise. For the most part, you are understanding and accept-

ing, but this can turn into criticism and pettiness. You are careful and a perfectionist.

Mars in Libra: You have an inner urge to be all things to all people and would rather bend

than argue or make an issue. You are a natural diplomat, always courteous and concerned with

the comfort and welfare of others. You stay in the background, but are able to manipulate and

bring out cooperation in others every time.

Mars in Scorpio: You possess a powerful, persistent drive and are a hard, steady worker. Others

may find you deep, with a sense of mission and mystery. You are willing to do work others

would not go near, quietly bending things to your will, having it your own way. You have

strong sexual energy, too, and enjoy getting down to the nitty-gritty.

Mars in Sagittarius: With direct drive, you always head straight to the heart of the matter. You

are candid, even blunt or brusque in manner. No bells or whistles needed, for you like simple

living and could be an outdoors person. You have an urge to be free, to be challenged and test-

ed, and would rather travel far than be stuck in routine.

Mars in Capricorn: You are a very hard worker and are driven to accomplish, manage, and be

in control. You like to manipulate a situation for its own benefit and would make a natural

supervisor. You have an inner urge for order and organization and a great sense of responsibili-

ty. You are competent, ambitious, and cool.

Mars in Aquarius: You have an inner drive to improve, and reform the world, to share the

wealth—true democracy. You have a feel for groups and any large-scale business or community

project. Independent with a touch of the impersonal. With you, all persons get the same treat-

ment.

Mars in Pisces: You have a sense of true understanding and real sacrifice. Dedication to long-

range goals, you are future-oriented. Intuitive, you have an inner drive for all that’s psychologi-

cal, religious, and mystical. Artistic, too. You are sensitive and can get lost in the clouds on

occasion. You are not too logical or practical.

JUPITER IN THE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC

Jupiter in Aries: You could pursue a career as a leader or pioneer. You tend to be the one who

takes the initiative and are courageous and often fearless to the point of being foolish. Success

for you in most things is second nature. Always “walking point,” you tend to be a loner, a war-

rior. Confident, single-minded, you are sometimes rash but are always direct—straight out.

Jupiter in Taurus: You have a green thumb in many areas, able to cultivate and nurture

almost any subject. Making money is second nature, and you are able to field ideas and bring

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