Moon in Leo -- Previous lifetimes as an actor or entertainer are indicated, which give Tom a natural gift for performing and the desire for an audience. He is adept at dramatizing his feelings, really playing them up, and projecting his emotions for effect. So instead of downplaying his pain, at times he milks it for all it's worth! These histrionics may or may not be obvious to others, for Tom may play them out only on the stage in his mind, but certainly there is a strong habit of personalizing everything and dramatizing his emotions. He rather enjoys a bit of melodrama.
In part, Tom is motivated by deep subconscious memories of past glory of being the champ, the best, the star of the show and he still seeks top billing. His need to be in charge stems from this. Because of Tom's instincts for leadership, if he is not in charge he tends to upstage the person who is, usually without even realizing what he is doing or why. He has a knack for drawing the attention toward himself. Tom will be noticed in one way or another, and this personal recognition is very important to him.
Saturn in the 5th House -- A deep sense of being unloved and a fear of going unnoticed and unappreciated for his creative efforts are apt to affect Tom in a number of ways. He may work very hard at being the best, or at producing the best possible product, spurred on by a sense of personal inadequacy ("I'm #2, so I try harder"). The basic lesson for Tom to learn here is how to let go of control, whether of his own creative impulses or of the desire to control others' responses to him. Developing self-approval and self-love will enable him to untie the knots he is apt to be tangled up in.
Mars Square Uranus -- When out of balance, Tom is prone to express himself in ways that can have negative karmic consequences, such as: irritable impatience and a volatile, unpredictable temper (which can affect his health as well as damage the trust and quality of his relationships); a complete unwillingness to cooperate or compromise (which also can undermine relationships, particularly with authority); physical recklessness (which can lead to accidents); and/or the inclination to ignite controversy and unrest in his environment. Because of Tom's high (if somewhat unstable) energy level, he is apt to forge ahead, oblivious to the fact that he is running right over the people around him. Tom may believe he is his own law or is above the law. Too much attachment to action and to being right are also potentials within him.
Jupiter Opposite Pluto -- Part of Tom's life mission involves learning how to generate and direct a great leap of material, political, social or spiritual power. He has a gift for spiritual or intellectual leadership. As an agent of transformation in his world, he is intended to help regenerate social or religious institutions (think "Scientology"!) and to effect profound change and growth in the people around him. There are karmic pitfalls involved in all of this, however. First, is the tendency to become infatuated with power and/or inflated with a sense of his own greatness. Secondly, conflicts with those in power may result in loss of social standing or reputation. Pitting himself against the big guys and losing is always a risk he will have to take if he is to fulfill his natural role and function. In past incarnations this did in fact take place, perhaps leaving him now with a fear or disregard of government, the church, or other great authorities.
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