#1 astrology - my blue print Part 1

we can't be defined only by our sun sign - sun signs represent basic common traits of the zodiac signs.
if you are interested about how you or someone else ticks, take a closer look on these "personal" planets - they can indeed show up how and why you do the things you do. it's never 100% as the aspects of the planets have to be considered (this is higher knowledge, this post just covers basic stuff), BUT looking at your personal planets in the different signs can be very interesting and revealing.

above: by the way, this is my natal chart - well i know i'm often misunderstood and irritate others with my view on love & life - but there is more to know and to understand. having a stellium (more than 3 planets in the same sign) just strengthens the influcence... in my case: capricorn influence, a reason why I value security and steadiness so much. my aquarius influence isn't as strong as my capricorn influence - on the outside I might appear like a typical weird and outspoken aquarius - but my true self is rather a patient and calm capricorn. for example: recording to my general sun sign description i'm supposed to be a very cool and detached partner who fears committment and settling down - aquarius is the sign of revolution and radical change - my capricorn (the most conservative and traditional sign) planets explain why i'm indeed a very loving and caring partner who longs for a lasting relationship with someone to settle down with - overly in love with the thought of romance, old school courtship - love can't be too romantic for me. i have my venus in retrograde, that placement is very rare and it sheds some more light on my emotional side and needs. being born under the aquarius sun sign and having so many capricorn placements is a weird contradiction. i collected a few descriptions here and there.

curious about your own natal chart?
http://www.astrotheme.com/horoscope_chart_sign_ascendant.php

bold: i can identify with that
cursive: nah, not really

Sun in Aquarius
 
One of the standout characteristics of those born under the Sun Sign of Aquarius is their unwillingness to follow the beaten track. With advancement and progress on their minds, there can be an irreverence to old and outdated ways of thinking and doing things. 
Many Aquarians aim to free themselves of personal and social conditioning. Although open to change in theory, Aquarians can be surprisingly stubborn. Their idealism runs strong, but they can be very fixed in their opinions. 
Often a bit aloof and even standoffish, Aquarians nonetheless are usually well-liked. They are curious and observant, and tolerant in a broad sense. Prejudice and bias is offensive to the typical Aquarius. 
Aquarians are generally very clever, witty, and intellectual. They value progress and frankness. It's difficult to throw Aquarians for a loop--they're generally on top of things.
There is a bit of reformer in Aquarius. They'll try to get you to see through superficiality, and encourage you to be open and forthright. "Be true to yourself" and "Don't follow the crowd" are mottos we easily associate with this sign.
Aquarians need space and value personal freedom. Any attempt to box them in will likely fail. They'll happily return the favor; and they will treat people from all walks of life as equals. Equality and fairness are hallmarks of the sign. If you're quirky and "different", all the better. 



Moon in Capricorn
how we deal with emotions

• Being useful and productive are basic needs for Lunar Capricorns
• However turbulent their emotions may be under the surface, Lunar Capricorns keep cool-headed—and they come across as steady and reliable people. (out in public)
• Lunar Capricorns look for safety and security in most everything they do
• Most of them respect authority and tradition, and many are planning well ahead of the rest of us
• Truth is, they can have plenty of mood swings and some dark emotions now and again. Lunar Capricorns are often quite hard on themselves, and would benefit from letting their guard down once in a while
• Wherever Capricorn is found in the chart, there is a desire for structure and control. Capricorn is the sign of organization and efficient management
  
  
  

Moon in the 5th house

• You have a vivid imagination and are given to daydreaming often. There is a sense that you are always in touch, or trying to get in touch, with your inner child
• You are emotionally expressive and often dramatize your feelings, acting them out or blowing them out of proportion. You can not hide your instinctive emotional reactions to people or situations
• You have a childlike openness and playfulness which is very appealing to others, but which sometimes gets you into trouble, as you take risks on impulse or whim
• You love to share emotional experiences with loved ones and have a flair for the dramatic.
• For the Moon in 5th house individual “creating” is where they feel most at home. The individual may feel most absorbed in romance and emotional satisfaction plays a part in all of their romantic involvements

Mercury in Capricorn
how do we communicate

• These natives can have an authoritative air about them. They don't appreciate being taken off guard, and they quickly become impatient with people who don't honor their word
• They are easily bothered when others don't seem to "get" things that seem extraordinarily obvious to them
•  Mercury here has a preference for being an intellectual authority, and speculative thinking is highly mistrusted by this person. The mind has a practical bent, and is disciplined, thorough and capable of deep concentration
• They insist on being shown the facts to back up any statement they hear, and their natural scepticism often borders on cynicism
• Mercury in Capricorn are born worriers, often imagining the worst possible outcome. (getting less)

Mercury in the 5th house

• You tend to use your voice, whether written or spoken, as a means of creative self-expression
• You can be witty and humorous, an engaging communicator, and a fun friend. You love playing games, especially ones that employ your intellect
• In some way, you are very entertaining with the spoken and/or written word. Communication and intellectual rapport is most attractive to you when it comes to romance

Venus in Capricorn
what we seek for in matters of the heart

• You're a bit old-fashioned, with a dream to settle down and create something that lasts. It takes a while before you open up in love, and reveal an earthy sensuality that has staying power
• You're fairly discriminating, and know when you've found a well-rounded person that can be your rock
• You're not likely to be into one-night stands, and will see red flags with players, or those that are all flash and no substance
• You're looking for someone you can count on through thick and thin
• The individual is cautious and serious about love and they really desire a deep, genuine, lasting love. They are old fashioned about courtship, and will remain faithful to a partner through the good times and bad
• Sometimes they are attracted to a partner older than themselves, but it is often to someone who has a mature outlook on life, and they admire serious, responsible and reliable partners
• What these lovers place their highest value on is on giving and receiving respect, a strong sense of duty and loyalty in a relationship

Extra: Venus Retrograde
(Venus is retrograde approximately 7-8% of the time, so that approximately 7-8% of people are born while Venus is retrograde. next to my venus you can see a little R= retrograde)

• Love is extremely important to a person with a retrograde Venus, but they may not be explicit about it enough for others to know just how deeply they can love
• They can be somewhat shy in youth, as there can be an awkwardness felt concerning small talk and social graces, and an aversion for superficialities
• People born under Venus retrograde have to watch for self-sabotage in love relationships. There may be an underlying feeling of not being "good enough", attractive enough, or loveable enough.   (yeh... very true)
• Relationships can seem to make or break a person born with Venus retrograde, and this is because they take relationships so very seriously. There is a deep-seated fear of rejection with this position
• Venus retrograde people can have an unusual set of values regarding love relationships - at least that's what others may think
• Nevertheless, their ideas are very important and real to them, and many Venus retrograde people follow a strong moral code - it's just not necessarily the same code the majority follow
• While retrograde Venus people abhor superficiality in others, they may be focused on superficial aspects of themselves, such as through excessive body awareness/shyness or worry about their physical beauty
• Retrograde Venus natives can be a little difficult to love, as they seem to need more reassurance than others. There can be difficult childhood or early love experiences that contribute to complicated needs and fears in their current love life
• These people can also feel unworthy of love for some reason. (nailed...)

Venus in the 6th house

• Being of service to a partner is especially important to you. In fact, you might go to great lengths to be available at all costs to a loved one
• You show your love by your availability, rendering services, doing practical things for a loved one, and other thoughtful "little" things
• If you are not careful, you might pass up on true love opportunities in favor of relationships that serve a practical purpose in your life (yes, and now I decided to do the right thing - not giving in to expectations from others or what would be practical)
• Selling yourself short may be something that keeps you from going after what and who you want.
• You bring harmony and have success and popularity in your place of employment, and are a good mediator, arbitrator, or representative of women. You're caring, service oriented, and your critical faculties are excellent