Natasha
Week of Balence
Born of the Star Balencia
Birthdate: August 10th
Mode: Intuition
Element: Fire

Strengths: Devoted, Trustworthy, Physical
Weaknesses: Masochistic, Depressed

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Commands Respect
Solid and Tough: Does not back down from challenges; in fact, they thrive on them and operate best when challenged
Drawn to danger but not foolhardy and will not attempt the impossible
Realists, fixed attitudes takes a great deal of work to change their mind
Very keen perception: can spot phoniness and frauds easily
Exercises tremendous powers of concentration
Advanced logical side sometimes outweighs their stronger intuitive natures
Gifted with endurance and tenacity which translates to both loyalty and devotion
Can be their own worst enemy, when their power of self confidence exceeds their limits they can tear themselves apart
Prefer higly structured sitautions of their own making
Periodically feel an acute need to withdraw into a private place
Thrive on independence
Not very empathetic and can lean towards insensitivity
Possess frightening tempers

Advice:"Be wary of your temper. This can throw you off balance and aid your opponents. Compromise and diplomacy are virtues to be cultivated, not weaknesses to be despised. Don't be too hard on yourself, or too demanding. ease up a bit on the expectations you place on others."

Brais Galician
Week of the Prophecy
Born of the Star Prophecia
Birthdate: December 25th
Mode: Intuition/Sensation
Element: Fire/Earth

Strengths: Psychic, Inscrutable, Intense
Weaknesses: Frustrated, Antisocial, Oppressive

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Influenced by two diametrically opposed celestial energies
Fiery and earthy natures with highly developed faculties of intuition and sensation
Articulating emotions may be difficult, but following their hunches should prove rewarding as those born in this cusp often develop extrasensory abilities
Masters of the art of silence; have no need for speech to get their point across
Whether happy, seductive, threatening or punishing, they make their moods known very unambiguously, leaving little if any doubt about how they feel
At their best when they are confident of their powers
Be afraid of them should they feel self-pity
They do not expect to be liked by other people; yet possess a magnetism that binds people to them
They can detect flatterers and insincerity with ease
Tend to have difficult childhoods
Should they form a strong familial tie they honor it as a bond that will never be broken
Deeply passionate and highly sexual
Friends, lovers must understand their need to be alone

Advice:"Learn to temper your intensity. By understanding yourself better you will be less at the mercy of your moods. Work on improving social relationships and continue to befriend others. Beware of any tendencies to close yourself off. Allow your warm and loving side full rein and keep your heart open."

Uziya Grazuul
Week of Energy
Born of the Star Energalis
Birthdate: May 19
Mode: Sensation/Thought
Element: Earth/Air

Strengths: Versatile, Active, Brilliant
Weaknesses: Garrulous, Compulsive, Hasty

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Can be viewed as a force rather than as a person
They forge a role in life that is active rather than passive; dynamic rather than static
Interested in everything around them, they tend to search for stimulation everywhere
Can be accused of spreading themselves too thin: they want to do it all
Could easily master many subjects but tend to move on before completion
Can be fearful of rejection; may acept wishes of others at the expense of their own
Their keen interest in the world around them and natural charm tend to draw innumerable friends and lovers; however, those involved with them are in constant fear of losing them (for some people this can be challenging and appealing)
Their brilliance and natural ability to succeed is tempered by their impulsiveness (a tendency to move on before a task is completed)
Eclectic backgrounds reveal the diversity of their interests early
Easily assume the position of the center of attention without always trying; viewed as fascinating
Combine earthy, sensuous traits with airy mental characteristics of their shared stars, they can be both obssessively interested in physical matters and compuslive about checking things out on an intellectual level
Can be ruled by curiosity
The best mates for these individuals are those who are strong enough to maintain their own individuality
Planning and soulsearching do not come easily to those who are influenced by this Cusp

Advice: "Monitor the pace of your activities carefully. Seek to be more consistent and less casual in jettisoning people and ideas. Focusing your natural brilliance on less activities will guarantee more success."

Ivinia Delirian
Week of the Cusp of Drama and Criticism
Born of the Star Dramatis
Birthdate: October 23
Mode: Sensation/Thought/Feeling
Element: Air/Water

Strengths: Sensuous, Charismatic, Artistic
Weaknesses: Overcritical, Addictive, Rigid

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Possess big personalities: may prove too much for anyone to handle
Dominating influence on those around them/Charismatic
Usually have something to say about any subject
They can be perceptive and full of sharp insightfulness; This can result in a sense of personal infallibility and a tendency to be overcritical
Tend to form emotional, stormy and rebellious attachments
Can be undeniably wild and unpredictable
Dramatic and impulsive behaviors can result in flamboyance
Even the mildest born of this cusp have an exhibitionistic side
Tend to engage in multiple love affairs, charting a path strewn with the broken hearts of those who have had relationships with them
Their particular brand of charisma, impulsiveness, and mental power makes them formidable and sometimes even dangerous individuals to be involved with
Sensuousness and passion are important themes in their lives
They tend to treat sexuality quite differently than sensuality, basing a relationship squarely on either one or the other and rarely on both
They possess love of beautiful and tasteful objects and appreciate art, music, and literature
Considered to be addictive, unduly deep attachments go beyond usual or even healthy limits resulting in dependencies (Partings and breakups tend to exhibit symboms resembling drug withdrawal)


Advice: "Try to be a little less strenuous in your criticisms and dramatic reactions. Be more objective. Resist escapism and by the same token recognize when you have become the escape for others. Be gentle in your exits but be decisive, do not leave doors open for others to languish. "

Fiora Shantalaine
Week of the Natural
Born of the Star Naturalis
Birthdate: May 12th
Mode: Sensation
Element: Terra

Strengths: Fun-loving, Adventuresome, Imaginative
Weaknesses: Rebellious, Frustrated, Obsessive

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Highly Sensitive individuals that need to be left free to express themselves
React Poorly to correction and reform: Should too much pressure to conform be applied neurosis can develop resulting in depression
Spontaneous, fun-loving, zany, imaginative
Known for colorful behavior and difficulty keeping low profile
Lacks toughness to resist strong criticism: benefits from moving out at early age
Crave action and excitement, combined with an inability to keep their opinions to self
Emotionally volatile, easily bored
Natural impulsiveness balanced by a desire for stability
Dynamic and Ambitious but offset by unpredictable behaviors
Natural rebelliousness to authority translates into an inability to maintain lasting relationships as they resent any control exerted over them

Advice:"Try to take matters a bit more seriously if you wish others to do the same in regard to you. At the same time, never give up your natural and instinctive approach to life, it is after all, quite charming."

Tasha recognized another influenced by the Balencia Star and prepared herself to walk the young woman through her reading. She was not surprised to discover that the star had manifested a bit differently in this woman than it had Natasha. Many were under the mistake impression that a shared celestial energy dictated a mirrored path; yet, the stars themselves were nuanced and the readings diversified based upon something as simple as the time frame in which the child was born beneath the glimmering weight of the star.

Lelah
Week of Balance
Born of the Star Balencia
Birthdate: August 6th
Mode: Intuition
Element: Fire

Strengths: Devoted, Trustworthy, Physical
Weaknesses: Masochistic, Depressed, Guilty

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Commands Respect
Solid and Tough: Does not back down from challenges; in fact, they thrive on them and operate best when challenged
Drawn to danger but not foolhardy and will not attempt the impossible
Realists, fixed attitudes takes a great deal of work to change their mind
Very keen perception: can spot phoniness and frauds easily
Exercises tremendous powers of concentration
Advanced logical side sometimes outweighs their stronger intuitive nature
Gifted with endurance and tenacity which translates to both loyalty and devotion
Possess a streak of masochism, a tendency to suffer while trying to hold a romance, marriage, or business together: can continue in an unhappy or stressful relationship for years without complaint
Although they would sometimes do better by quitting, they will usually refuse to take the easy way out
Can easily sink into depression when forced to admit something isn't working
Can be their own worst enemy, when their power of self confidence exceeds their limits they can tear themselves apart, at such times they make a piteous sight, alcohol or drug binges and borderline or outright criminal activities can all be evidence of their energies run amok, it is important that they remain balanced
Prefer higly structured sitautions of their own making
Periodically feel an acute need to withdraw into a private place
Thrive on independence
Not very empathetic and can lean towards insensitivity
Possess frightening tempers

Advice:"Be wary of your temper. This can throw you off balance and aid your opponents. Compromise and diplomacy are virtues to be cultivated, not weaknesses to be despised. Remain open and vulnerable to love. Don't be too hard on yourself, or too demanding. Ease up a bit on the expectations you place on others."

Colleen McLeod Fenner
Week of Depth
Born of the Star Altimus
Birthdate: November 9th
Mode: Feeling
Element: Water

Strengths: Serious, Steadfast, Sexual
Weaknesses: Depressive, Worrying, Escapist

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Profundity in all forms is an irresistible attraction to those born in this week; they shun superficiality and take a measured and serious view of life.
This does not mean that they don't know how to have fun, in pursuing their hobbies, pastimes, and lighter activities they show the same full-bodied intensity and concentration that they do in the more purposeful parts of their lives
Highly competitive, but seldom allow this impulse into their private lives
Jealousy and envy are naturally close to their passionate core, but they are generally able to understand and control such emotions to prevent them from running riot; however, if they do give into these darker emotions, the emergence is frighteningly powerful and will threaten to engulf everything in the most destructive of fashions.
Very good with finances, perhaps over-worry unduly about financial matters (leans toward miserly)
They can get very upset with mates and business partners who are too free with their spending or downright fiscally irresponsible; when they do decide to blow money, look out as they can behave quite shamelessly
Can be empathic with the suffering of others for they know what it is to suffer themselves
Can be difficult for them to open up emotionally and to talk aobut what might be bothering them, even trusted life partners or dear friends must pass all kinds of roadblocks before getting close to the inner feelings of those born in this week
Any deep bond formed with such an individual cannot be taken lightly; not everyone is ready for such deep and heavy commitment
Fascinated by all forms of escape: physical or psychic retreat to a safe haven, the ability to switch of their mental motor is ever present and they must be wary of addiction and unhealthy habits
They often repress their shadow side and may become experts at inspiring darker negative emotions in those around them, subconsciously making themselves victims.
They are not the best choice for victimization for they are counter-punchers by nature and can be fierce in protecting themselves and their loved ones.
Few who have experienced their anger will seek to arouse it a second time; their volcanic outbursts of emotions, while rarely seen, are not easily forgotten
Generally make steadfast friends and faithful lovers and mates.
Being overly flexible and changeable is not really possible for those born in this week, so turning from one partner to another, or adopting new methods and techniques in their work is generally not an option for them.
Although their presence is often formidable, they can be unusually kind, giving, and even quite sentimental: they make excellent parents.
They can be secretive and controlling without even realizing that they are and their sexual needs and demands often also run high
Very physical: enjoys the pleasures of the bed and table. These drives can have a positive effect on their relationships. Indeed, they are often only able to overcome their strong attraction to fixed habitual behaviors by learning to share true affection and love.



Advice: "Let the sun shine in and the light within you shine out. Don't take all things so seriously. Work on leveling out your moods and see how much happiness you can bring to yourself and others. Put your singular insight to good use. Learn to laugh more at the illusions of the world and also at yourself--Be wary of judgmental stances."

Elessaria
The Cusp of Rebirth
Born of the Star
Birthdate: March 20th
Mode: Feeling/Intuition
Element: Water/Fire

Strengths: Straightforward, Intuitive, Passionate
Weaknesses: Misunderstood, Impatient, Unrealistic

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Those born during the Equinox are unusually direct in tehir approach to life.
They can be very outspoken and are usually quite admired (or misunderstood)
Born on this primal cusp, they are basic, elemental individuals.
The puzzling thing about these individuals is that while they think they see things in a simple and unclouded way, those who know them well often describe them as unrealistic dreamers, unable to get a handle on the harsh realities of the world
They are sensitive, emotionally complex, and oftentimes possess a troubled inner life.
They are doers as well as dreamers, having a no-nonsense "what you see is what you get" atittude that actually only tells part of the story. It is difficult to understand all that goes on beneath the surface of these complex individuals despite their seeming openness.
Misunderstandings about them abound.
Out of the purest motives possible, they are known to make gneerous offers; yet before you know it they are being accused of acting holier-than-thou, or behaving condescendingly are suspected of being "too good to be true." Meanwhile this behavior bewilders and hurts them.
As a matter of fact, the more simply and directly they behave, the more others misread their intentions.
Due to their quickness in grasping concepts and, often, in implementing their intuitive hunches, they may encounter resistance from those who need more time to process.
What is usually mistaken for impetuosity is usually a sincere understanding that has been arrived at in a quicker manner than most can comprehend.
They usually find themselves needing to explain their reasoning and when they take the time to do so they can be remarkably persuasive as their thoroughness can be quite compelling.
Because they tend to act out of the purest of intentions they have difficulty in assessing any real faults of their own, which can make them both unrealistic and impatient with others.
Dealing with failure is particularly difficult for them, since outright failure is not really in their vocabulary, when confronted with unavoidable defeat they are often baffled and bewildered.
When dealing with those of this Star's path it is important to not dig too deeply into their motives or to urge them to explain themselves; try not to analyze or force them to self analysis; allow them to simply be themselves and you'll meet with success.
They can be faithful partners, although their faithfulness may be more emotional than literal; they can love deeply and passionately many simultaneously; their intuitive and fiery side can make them vulnerable to multiple deep rooted connections.
Family can have a surprisingly strong meaning for these highly independent souls, but this family will include a much larger sense: friends and associates as well as kin.



Advice: "Learning patience is your most important task; although you appear to be admirably patient, truly allowing others the time to catch up to your natural intuitiveness of a situation may take some work. Be wary of following through every primal pull for you are prone to form deep connections that will stay indefinitely. "

Misty
The Week of the Child
Born of the Star Infantilus
Birthdate: March 26th
Mode: Intuition
Element: Fire

Strengths: Frank, Spontaneous, Dynamic
Weaknesses: Naive, Transgressive, Over-idealistic

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Possess the frank and open demeanor of a child; they are sometimes accused of having a naive or superficial view of life
But their naivete is a manifestation of the awe and wonder they experience in response to the world around them, which they are constantly rediscovering
Those born beneath this star have an intense need to share and to express their wonder with the world
Like children they exhibit spontaneity and liveliness and appreciate these traits in others
They appear very independent in nature which conceals the subtle emotional dependencies and needs that can manifest in small ways.
Those who interact with those of this star's path must be careful not to baby them as they dislike this intensely and it is vitally important to them that others regard them as mature and responsible
Despite being gregarious and talkative by nature they can lead highly personal lives; they have a quiet world to which they must retreat at frequent intervals and is inviolable.
They are able to spend long periods of time alone but work best in team endeavors.
Rarely dictatorial, they even avoid being elected a group's leader, preferring instead to occupy an important role right in the center of things.
The morality of these individauls is usually fixed and will not allow them to act in ways that they see as underhanded. This inflexibility, reflecting both their their strong idealism, can cause problems at times; if their ethical belief in what they are doing is strong enough, in fact, they will not hesitate to go against the established order of things, even to the point of committing actions that may be illegal in their society's eyes.
They can swing quickly from spontaneity to thoughtfulness.
They can fly off the handle if they feel that they are being misread or misunderstood
While some are known to explode in angry outbursts, most beneath this star will quickly leave when confronted with their own temper's limits
They demand a lot of understanding from mates and friends and are bedst suited for intimate relationships with energetic individuals who are willing to leave them the freedom to act and to be themselves, without attempting to place restrictions on them.
Confrontation should only be attempted with great care and sensitivity.
They rarely respond to societal pressures to ahve a recognized love object, much preferring absintence to maintaining pro forma relations with a spouse, lover, or fiance.
Extramarital affairs are not at all uncommon for them as they may not see such actions as transgressions. Such relationships underline their curiosity and their need for adventure. An unconvential relationship can easily be carried on for years.
Advice: "Cultivate your quiet side, yet do not neglect your aggressive urges or let them get bottled up inside. When you feel frustrated, try to understand the problem and them take the initiative. Acknowledge your need for affection and support. Do not hesitate to ask for help when you need it. "

Lucky Clover
The Week of the Manifestation
Born of the Star Venus
Birthdate: April 26th
Mode: Intuition
Element: Fire

Strengths: Productive, Physical, Tenacious
Weaknesses: Stubborn, Complacent, Smug

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Born during the Week of Manifestation. The Venus Star held court upon their birth. Personally invested in them, the harmonies and discordance of love are forever entwined with their path
Those born beneath this star's influence are hard-headed...amongst the most dominant individuals of all. They do not rest once they have decided upon a course of action.

Naturally productive, strengthened through structure with a penchant for practicality that makes them naturally gifted leaders should they ever choose to assume such a mantle. Incredibly stubborn, they are impossible to convince of the need for change once they have made their decisions. This can be a weakness if left to run untended.
Physical beings. Intensely physical, those born in the Week of Manifestation take intimate pleasure in people, sex, food, comfort, and all forms of recreation. Able to immerse themselves with abandon and achieve bliss rarely seen by most.

They need to be wary of complacency. Of falling captive to other's views and controls.

Those born during this star's alignment must struggle to become distracted by the pleasures and lose sight of their true desires, such sedentary complacency can be damaging and dangerous to them. Their generosity is both a blessing and a curse, their desire to see to others happiness may make them lose sight of their own
Possess a desire for harmony and need for affection makes them vulnerable to emotional manipulation and appeals.
Those who interact with you must be wary of taking advantage of you and Never...Never should any engage in a direct confrontation with those of this star's alignment, for their tempers are glorious and will consume both them and the object of their anger
Advice: ""Do not let fear dictate your relations, nor another's needs continuously supersede your own. Do not lose sight of yourself in the pursuit of pleasure....Allow yourself to believe in that which you inspire in others."