The Outlandish Companion - Diana Gabaldon [113]
Mercury is sextile to Venus, a position that gives social grace and charm, and a refined and easygoing personality. He judges fairly, but knows how to compromise. Has a soothing voice.
Mercury is also opposite both Jupiter and Uranus. Here is a case of having to read the whole chart, as these aspects indicate a lack of consideration for others, arrogance, and a person who can’t make a decision. As you can see, there are many other factors in Jamie’s chart that contradict this, so I would normally consider that he was more prone to say what he thinks straightaway (not like a Taurean), and perhaps to get into trouble through being outspoken.
Mercury is also opposite the Ascendant, which leads him to look for an intelligent spouse, definitely someone he can talk to. He has skill in communicating with the public and is a social wit with good conversational ability.
Venus is trine Mars, indicating an affectionate, warmhearted person. He is faithful in marriage, and the physical side is important to him. He enjoys family life, but also needs independence. This aspect leads to happiness in love and marriage. He also has lots of sex appeal. (I was going to say women find him attractive, but it seems like men do, too!)
Venus is also trine Jupiter. This means he is cheerful and optimistic, but can be serious when necessary. He is graceful, generous, popular, and good with people. He doesn’t show his problems, and others may not be aware that he has any. He needs honesty between himself and his lover, and likes harmony in marital and domestic affairs. Again, a pleasant, soothing voice is indicated.
Venus is trine Uranus, which again gives an optimistic outlook, but one who can accept responsibility. He has a magnetic personality and is attractive to women. He will marry well, but possibly to someone in some way unusual, and find mutual trust and understanding. This is an aspect of good fortune.
With Venus square to Pluto, he will have intense emotional and sexual involvements. There can be something fated about his romances, and he may fall in love with someone who is already attached. Social conditions may interfere with his personal happiness.
Finally for Venus, it is trine the Ascendant, once again giving a sociable, charming person who is a good host and enjoys the refined things in life. This position enhances beauty and charm. Friends, siblings and children are all important to him. He has a gentleness of manner that others find appealing, and seems to attract happiness.
Mars is trine Jupiter, which indicates a proud, honorable, and self-confident person who is a good leader, with physical strength and lots of energy. He is interested in sports, travel, and adventure, and is optimistic and enthusiastic. He has strong physical desires, but wants more than this from a relationship—he wants to share in mind, body, and soul.
Mars square Saturn can lead to apathy and setbacks, but all that optimism and energy above tends to cancel that out. This aspect can predispose this person to violence, accidents, and broken bones. There are likely to be dangerous working conditions, and possibly a military career. There may be early loss of a parent.
Mars is trine the Ascendant, giving a strong constitution and lots of willpower. He throws himself into things wholeheartedly, and leads an active life. He inspires confidence in others and is able to persuade others to his point of view.
Jupiter is conjunct the Ascendant, which gives a man who excels at things requiring physical prowess. He is outgoing and friendly, but wants others to respect his moral and ethical standards. He likes to travel and to be outdoors. This position, with Jupiter in the first house, gives increased height and good looks.
Saturn is trine the midheaven, which makes him patient and painstaking, and gives a systematic approach to problems.
The last aspect is Pluto trine Neptune, but this applies to everyone born for quite a few years, so applies to