Natasha Kaplinsky.

The main problem I have with this chart is the lack of birth time, so I have used midday until such information is available. The ascendant and the true position of the Moon is unknown which does limit the accuracy of the information I can extract from the chart. The conjunction between the Moon and Pluto would be particularly interesting if it did exist, and my guess is that it does. However, guesses are not good enough.

The first thing to notice is that the majority of planets are pushed over to the left had side of the chart indicating that this is one very determined lady. She goes her own way and any relationships she does form are subservient to her personal needs and aims - they have to fit in with her plans. 

Natasha has her Sun in Virgo together with Mercury and Mars, so I would expect Virgo  tendencies to be prominent. She likes the idea of work and seeks to be seen as reliable and trustworthy, someone who takes a pride in what she does and works to high standards. But, she can be fussy, perhaps critical of others if they don't measure up to her standards, and prone to worries if that all-important need for perfection isn't being achieved. However, being a Sun Virgo doesn't tell the whole story, and for that we need to examine the aspects to her Sun.

Sun conjunct Mars suggest she is hard working and determined and has the attitude that nothing is too much trouble. Obstacles are simply circumvented with ease or are faced full on. She is an achiever. But it is not all plain sailing because a square aspect from Saturn will sap her confidence and also bring in tiresome obstacles that are not so easily surmounted. There will be times when she takes on far too much responsibility or is used by others to further their own aims. It can be something of an uphill struggle at times. Uranus also causes problems. Nervous tension will be evident and this will give rise to sudden impulses or bouts of simply being resistant to suggestions - she will go her own way regardless of the consequences but may not be looking where she is heading. Sudden changes are likely - perhaps connected to finances and work - that will cause her to react without thinking things through. She also needs to be careful in her choice friends.

Mercury, the natural ruler of Virgo, is in a strong position in its own Sign but is not well aspected, leading me to conclude that she is not very happy with the way she is. Perfectionism may be a difficult issue to deal with and it could cause nervous tension and a great deal of worry. So, what you see on TV is not necessarily what she is feeling inside, although I hasten to add that she is immaculately groomed and her appearances are flawless. The main difficulty comes from a square to Neptune which emphasises perfectionist tendencies and creates very worrisome states of mind. Now although her Sun Mars suggests a go-getter who tackles problems with ease, this aspect does the opposite and will she her trying to avoid difficulties and skirt round them leaving herself in a more difficult position. Her sensitivity is such that she is easily blown off course and may suffer from alternations of elation and depression. Her imagination is powerful but may not be used to good effect. Impractical schemes may be dreamed up which either fade way or end up in a muddle. There is also the question of vulnerability, and I suspect that there will be times when she is wide open to suggestion and used by others. 

This lady can surprise us with her hidden abilities, and indeed surprise herself on occasions. This of you who saw her delightful and graceful performance on Strictly Come Dancing' will know what I mean. This comes from a well placed Venus in the Sign of Leo and highly creative aspects from Neptune and Pluto. But there is more.  Normally Virgos tend to be a little shy, modest and not generally given to deep feelings of the kind experienced by, say Pisceans or Scorpios. Although Natasha can seem like this on the surface, nevertheless she is capable of deep love, the sort that endures and is prepared to make sacrifices for a loved one. The presence of Pluto indicates that certain relationships will be intense and very passionate and will be a transforming experience lifting her higher and higher, but she won't be afraid to end an association if it has outlived itself.  

In the years to come I would expect her to find a need to develop her artistic and creative talents, and she could do very well in this sphere thanks to a fan Shape involving Venus, Neptune, and Pluto. She will also take great care to protect her privacy and will find that seclusion is something she will embrace and treasure. 

Future trends. 

Natasha's Solar Return chart shows Mercury conjunct her Sun indicating that she is highly focused and using her communication skills very effectively. She knows what she wants, but she may not be seeing the wider picture. There will be times when she is in an optimistic mood and when lady luck smiles causing things happen exactly as she wants them to, particularly if she has new agreements to attend to.

What does concern me is the effects of the outer planets, particularly a Uranus opposition to her Sun, as this is natally configured in a difficult square. Lying in her Solar 7th House seems to indicate that friction will be encountered with people she has to deal with closely and may even impact on her marriage. There is a distinct lack of co-operation around and she may find that people take a hard and unyielding line, refusing to give an inch and being awkward in the extreme. Natasha may also go out on a limb as the urge for personal freedom stirs up troubles. Great care is needed here is consequences are to be avoided.

Neptune casts its shadow producing confusing conditions and some worrisome situations. All is not as clear as it ought to be and there is the chance of mistakes being made through lack of practicality and caution. She may also let things slide, preferring to avoid addressing the problems in the hope they will simply go away. She needs to be particularly careful with work as there is every chance of some form of deception, be this through an inability to see the whole picture or through the deliberate actions of those who seek to profit at her expense. Some plans may be idealistic rather than practical.

Pluto also gives cause for concern as it casts a square aspect to her Sun. This usually means a change in circumstances which is not easy to handle or adjust to and it could get quite emotional. She may be under pressure to accept what seems to be unacceptable. As Pluto lies in her Solar 4th House I would imagine that her domestic situation could become unstable for a time. She may spend time trying very hard to force through a change or take control, but it won't be easy.

I should say that both the Neptune and Pluto aspects are not natally configured suggesting that although things may be problematic in the short term, there will be no long term consequences. 

Venus lies in Virgo, which is not a position in which feelings can be easily expressed and she may appear distant and shy away from closeness. What is even more important is the fact that Venus is unaspected. Now I must reiterate what 'unaspected' means as there appears to be some confusion in Astrological circles. For a planet to be unaspected it must have no aspects of the traditional kind and these must be from planets. Aspects from the Ascendant or Mc are not included, neither are those unproven aspects, such as quintiles. Naturally the orbs must be standard orbs and not the speculative versions one sees here and there. Unaspected Venus will mean that as far as relationships go almost anything could happen - basically the possible events are unpredictable. She may form sudden attachments or she may just as easily retreat into herself. Time will tell. 

March & April, August & September and January 2008 look quite stressful as disruptive trends caused by Uranus move in in force. She needs to be careful not act on impulse or the results could be unfavourable. Encounters with awkward and possible obnoxious individuals highly likely and co-operation will be difficult to achieve. Sudden, disruptive changes may occur out of the blue. Increased risk of being accident prone. 

Both Neptune and Jupiter are suggesting ways of advancement or routes around problems but these aspects are deceptive and early expectations may not be fulfilled. Great care is needed with agreements or contractual matters and any inclination to act on impulse or failure to check for hidden factors could result in problems later on when the full reality of the matter comes to light. 

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