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Copyright Liz Greene and Astrodienst AG. Version 1.12

CHILD’S HOROSCOPEfor

Harry Potter, born 31 July 1980

Astrodienst AG, Dammstr. 23, CH-8702 Zollikon / Zürich, Internet: www.astro.com E-Mail: [email protected]

CHILD’S HOROSCOPEfor

Harry Potter, born 31 July 1980Nr. 8028.142-1

Astrological Interpretation and Text by Liz GreeneProgramming by Alois Treindl

Astrodienst AG, Dammstr. 23, CH-8702 Zollikon / ZürichTel. +41-44-392 18 18, Fax 391 75 74

Internet http://www.astro.com, E-Mail [email protected]

Copyright Liz Greene and Astrodienst AG. Version 1.12

CHILD’S HOROSCOPEfor Harry Potter

TABLE OF CONTENTS V. Fears and Insecurities

I. Introduction Fear of the world’s criticism * The dilemma ofindividual and society

II. The Psychological Type VI. Looking toward the future

Sensitive responses to others’ needs * The A need to explore the deeper levels of life * Thestruggle for independence * Problems in pursuit of the great adventurecommunication with others

III. The Characters in the Story

A child with a secret inner world * Natural shy-ness and sensitivity * Powerful emotions flowbeneath the surface * A need for solitude * Asolo performer * Confidence comes from within * A secret longing to belong * A hidden needfor the limelight * Learning to express the needof others

The magic of the dream-world * Life is full ofmagic * Strong appetites need acknowledgement * Learning to balance body and soul

IV. Emotional needs and patterns in relationships

Share my dreams! * Special needs in relationshipwith parents * A longing for closeness withfather * Looking to mother for inspiration

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I. INTRODUCTION most effectively support them according first andforemost to the child’s, not the parent’s, needs.

Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life’s long- Much wise information on child-rearing can being for itself. obtained from friends, family members, doctors, They come through you but not from you, child psychologists, and the vast body of literature And though they are with you yet they belong available. But no general rules on parenting cannot to you. sufficiently honour the unique personality which

each individual child possesses. It is here that You may give them your love but not your astrology can make a profound and creative contri-thoughts, bution to our understanding of our children - and For they have their own thoughts. also to our understanding of the child we ourselves You may house their bodies but not their souls, once were. The birth horoscope of a child is a map For their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow, of patterns and potentials which exist in that childwhich you cannot visit, not even in your dreams. from the moment of birth. When an adult explores You may strive to be like them, but seek not to his or her birth horoscope, many of these potentialsmake them like you. have been "fleshed out" according to actual life For life goes not backward nor tarries with experiences and the choices that person has madeyesterday. over many years. Time, circumstances and

relationships with others crystallise potentials into - Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet set behaviour patterns and attitudes. In a child,

these potentials are so easily stifled by conflicting Most parents long to provide their children with family demands, thwarted by inappropriate circum-the best they can offer on every level. But what is stances, or simply ignored through lack of recog-"the best"? Less enlightened parents will see in the nition. Encouragement of these potentials in child-child a symbol of all the lost potentials of their own hood can help a child to develop greater con-youth, and will envision not the future toward fidence and hope for a future which is more authen-which the child is best suited to aspire, but the tically his or her own, so that greater happinessfuture which they would have wished for them- and fulfillment are possible later in life.selves. More enlightened parents will understandthe wisdom of Kahlil Gibran’s words, recognising Children also possess inner conflicts and in-not only the magic of the child as a symbol of new securities, and it is healthy and natural for them,life, but also the profound gift of being caretaker like adults, to sometimes feel afraid. But all humanfor a developing soul with a unique individuality beings have their own individual ways of dealingand a life journey which cannot be dictated in ad- with such fears, and some defense mechanisms mayvance. Children have their own inherent blueprint not always be recognised for what they are. Wefor life, independent of external factors. Within any may not understand the language of our children’sfamily, two children - given the same parents and fears because we do not suffer the same ones, andthe same social and economic background - will we may mock these anxieties or try to "cure" themexpress from the first days of life distinctly different in ways which are inappropriate for the child. Thepersonalities and distinctly different ways of re- birth horoscope not only reflects nascent abilities -sponding to the outside world. Children are not it also describes the ways in which any individualblank slates upon which the environment writes. If will try to protect himself or herself against life’swe wish to offer "the best" for our children, we uncertainties. Understanding the nature of aneed to discern first who they are, and how we can child’s fears can be of enormous help in encourag-

ing an inner sense of security and resilience. Each

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child also has highly individual ways of expressing II. THE PSYCHOLOGICAL TYPElove, and possesses emotional needs which are notalways the same as those of parents. One child The rich array of individual abilities andmay need very physically affectionate demon-potentials portrayed in Harry’s birth horoscope isstrations of love. Another child may be more cere- set against the background of an inherent tempera-bral, needing a love expressed through verbal ment bias which may be partly hereditary but iscommunication and real interest in his or her also the reflection of a mysterious essence whichthoughts and efforts to learn. Sometimes these dif- belongs to him alone. We might call this bias hisferences can lead to painful misunderstandings psychological "type", for it is a typical or charac-between parent and child - each of whom may feel teristic mode in which Harry is likely to respond tounloved simply because their ways of loving are so the situations life brings him - even in infancy. Nodissimilar. Insight into a child’s unique emotional child begins life whole or perfect, and all childrennature can help us to build bridges over these have certain natural areas of aptitude which willdivides and relate to our children with greater love help them to deal with challenges, conflicts andand tolerance. problems as life unfolds. Like the muscles of the

body, these inherently strong areas of Harry’s per- Children reflect back to us a profound insight sonality become stronger the more they areinto life’s continuity and hope for the future. "worked" as he moves through childhood intoRather than trying to be "perfect" parents or create adolescence."perfect" children, we could instead try to honourand support the child’s right to be an individual. A Likewise, all children have certain innate areasrelationship can then develop which contains of the personality which may be slower to respondmutual respect and recognition, and which nurturesand develop, and which may be a source of greatand heals rather than cramps, suffocates or under- anxiety during childhood. Harry’s psychologicalmines. The birth horoscope does not describe a type will not remain static and unchanging throughchild’s "fate", nor can it provide us with any pre- the whole of his life. There is something within alldictions of what our children will or will not of us - whether we call it the unconscious, the Self,become in adult life - this depends primarily upon or the soul - which strives over a lifetime to inte-their own future choices. Nor can a horoscope grate all those qualities which are innately weak,provide the means for an unconsciously ambitious neglected or undervalued. This mysterious "some-parent to attempt to direct the child’s destiny, for a thing" is already at work within Harry, helping himchild’s individual nature will sooner or later find to develop his personality along the lines which aresome way to express itself - in spite of if not healthiest and most natural to him. At the majorbecause of upbringing. Instead, the horoscope archetypal junctures of childhood this central corefaithfully reflects an inner cast of characters and of his personality, deeper and wiser even than thean inner story which awaits time and choice for its wisest parent, will draw Harry into conflicts whichunfoldment. To explore the birth horoscope of a enable him to develop the less adapted areas of hischild is a humbling experience and a moving personality so that he can grow into a more com-opportunity to participate in containing and plete person. Life does this for us all, sooner orhonouring a new life. later. But one of the greatest joys of interacting

with a child is the pleasure of encouraging a devel-opment pattern which we know can help that

- - - child’s own inner self to achieve its goal of aunique but balanced personality which can copewith the great range of experiences life offers.

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Sensitive responses to others’ needs The struggle for independence

At the heart of Harry’s sensitive and responsive Harry’s greatest difficulty may well be too greatpersonality lie a deep need to belong and a power- a dependency on the love and approval of others.ful urge toward emotional involvement with others. His sensitive and highly intuitive nature makes himA sympathetic group of school friends and a good acutely aware of how others perceive him, even ifemotional rapport with one or two teachers will in- they try to conceal it. Consequently much time andevitably influence his learning progress, for his energy are likely to be spent in soliciting loving andneed to belong and feel accepted must be met at affirmative responses from parents and family. Butleast to some degree before he is able to move this child’s moods and needs tend to be cyclical,ahead with the intellectual challenges of school- and he also must withdraw at times to replenishwork. Harry has an innately compassionate heart himself and discover a clear sense of identity with-and loves to be needed. He may therefore readily in. As he gets older he may need more and moreadopt a kind of "parenting" role from a very young periods of privacy, and may become intenselyage, looking after younger brothers or sisters and protective of personal objects such as a diary orwanting to bring home every stray cat or dog which scrapbook which contains private feelings andcrosses his path. At school his sympathy will flow thoughts. Parents and family members should bequite naturally toward the class scapegoat. He sensitive to these needs and respect his secrets, forloves to feel that he is being helpful, and dislikes his occasional dark moods and periods of with-hurting people. This beautiful quality should never drawal provide a necessary balance to his some-be exploited. Parents and family members may times overwhelming need for love, acceptance andneed to be careful of taking advantage of his gener- approval. In reality, Harry’s turns of mood reflect aous heart through making him feel responsible for powerful need to achieve greater internal in-their own well-being - for he will accept such re- dependence - first from parents and family, andsponsibility without question, to his great detriment then from friends and teachers, all of whom maylater. Harry needs time and space to himself, as loom too large in his mind as the source of all loveany child does, but he cannot easily ask for this and approval. He needs to learn to value and nour-because of his deep fear of being rejected and ish himself without having to have constant feed-alone. Because others’ feelings are so important to back, and this unconscious urge - although he willhim, he is likely to stifle his own direct expression probably not recognise it as such so early in life -of need in order to fulfill the needs of loved ones. acts itself out through his sudden changes of mood.He possesses a rare charm and a natural ability to As he gets older, it would be helpful if Harry weremediate and soothe the upsets of others. These are encouraged to take such times of withdrawal aswonderful gifts which need to be respected without normal and natural, so that he can use these timesbeing taken for granted. Harry will find great joy to explore what he really thinks and feels withoutand happiness in the experience of belonging to a fearing reprisal from family members who havelarger human community - firstly his family and come to depend on his more helpful and outgoingthen a close circle of friends - but he also needs side. Therefore it is essential that Harry’s lovingencouragement to recognise and formulate his own nature is not used as a kind of psychological sourcevalues. He should therefore never be pushed into of nourishment for the rest of the family. He mayplaying the role of the family caretaker, although hewillingly agree to this, but it will ultimately buildmay regularly volunteer. up great resentment within him. His innate love of

harmony and closeness needs to be balanced by acapacity to withstand conflict and separateness.

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Problems in communication with others III. THE CHARACTERS IN THE STORY

Although Harry is highly responsive and in- One of the most important insights gained bytuitive about the feelings of others, he may be slow depth psychology is the revelation that people areto develop communicative skills which allow him essentially dual in nature - some aspects of the per-to articulate such feelings. His natural medium is sonality are conscious and other aspects uncon-not words, but rather, feelings and images. Others’ scious. This polarity is already present in child-body language, facial expression and tone of voice hood in a nascent form. Although this developingall form a language which is more readily dual self may be influenced, encouraged orcomprehensible to Harry than words. As his in- opposed by environmental factors, nevertheless ittellect develops it will always follow whatever sub- belongs to the individual child and will, sooner orjects capture his heart - and whichever teachers are later, express itself in life. The interplay betweentruly enthused by what they are teaching. But the conscious and unconscious sides of the person-because words are in some ways an awkward ality is a complex dialogue between two importantmedium for his highly developed emotional nature, inner characters who sometimes agree, sometimesHarry may sometimes feel inadequate or "bottled argue, and sometimes simply ignore each other’sup" when it comes to letting others know what he existence. These characters within the individualneeds. There may be a tendency to give subtle also change their wardrobes and show differentcues, rather than express things outright - and these facets of behaviour and attitude at different stagescues may range from little psychosomatic of life. It is during childhood that the potential for"symptoms" to tantrums which focus on something a creative interchange between the conscious andapparently irrelevant or unimportant and which unconscious aspects of the personality is mostconceal the real source of his rage and upset. He is accessible and most easily encouraged to developalso not averse to a little emotional manipulation in life-enhancing rather than divisive ways. Thethrough sulks and feigned helplessness. Later on, tension between the main characters in Harry’sin school, Harry may rely more on a good relation- inner story is the source of energy which providesship with a teacher than on academic skills, and the impetus for growth, movement and the for-may find it difficult to risk original ideas (although mation of a healthy individuality. And there arehe is likely to have a highly imaginative and origi- other, less sharply defined characters within Harrynal mind) because of the fear that others will not as well - supporting players who sometimes harmo-approve. The area of communication is thus an ex- nise and sometimes conflict with the main ones.tremely important one because his natural means of These too contribute unique elements to a uniquecommunication is subtle and nonverbal. Patience, human life. Where they are strongly marked in theencouragement and understanding will go a long horoscope, we have included a description of themway toward helping him to develop greater con- as well.fidence in expressing himself clearly and objec-tively to others. A child with a secret inner world

No person, child or adult, is an island. But as he - - - grows up Harry will do his best to be a peninsula.

Introverted and serious, he has a vital and ever-present connection with the inner world of theimagination and the soul. Throughout childhood hewill always prefer a few real friends to thecollective world of clubs and teams. He may bedifficult to get to know, even for a loving parent,

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and there will be facets of his personality that he criminating and reflective temperament. Harry candoes not share even with close family members - be friendly and outgoing when he is in the mood,and certainly not with children whom he sees only and has a gentle understated charm which is ex-in the classroom. His personality is a little like tremely appealing. But when he is not in the mood,Bluebeard’s famous castle in the fairy tale: One parents should not worry that he is "antisocial" orroom always remains locked. This is not because unhappy. He simply needs to process his percep-Harry does not care for others. On the contrary, tions of the outer world at his own rate of speed andspecial people mean an enormous amount to him in his own highly individual fashion.and he is capable of great loyalty and long-lastingaffection. But he is a very private person, and this He is also very proud, and as he gets older hewill become more evident as he grows up. It is im- may become increasingly protective of his feelings.portant that his privacy is respected, not invaded or Consequently he may sometimes display adismissed, for his great fund of creative potential strangely adult self-containment. He does not findarises from his capacity to commune quietly with teasing or bullying in the least bit amusing or toler-his inner world. As he gets older he is capable of able, and he can fight back with an intensity thatmaking lasting friendships and deep commitments. may astonish other, thicker-skinned children.But certain inner experiences are his own property, Slights and mockery hit hard and go on hurting forand not for public consumption - no matter how a long time, and it is pointless to tell him that thedeeply attached he may be to loved ones. other child "didn’t mean any harm" so make up and

be friends again. Harry’s perceptions are acute,Natural shyness and sensitivity and if he recoils from classmates because of such

incidents, then they probably did mean harm - how- Because Harry has a serious nature, events and ever strong the denial. Even if he cannot articulatepeople make deep and lasting impressions, both what he perceives, he instinctively knows whenpositive and negative, which he may retain for people are essentially kind and decent or essentiallymany years. Although he has a fine sense of hard and unfeeling, whatever their outer behaviour.humour, his ideas of what is funny may have a sur- This instinctive wisdom comes from deep withinprisingly subtle edge. The stories and television him, and parents may learn a great deal from himprogrammes which appeal to him may not be about what lies beneath the surface of life. Suchcommon fare, and he may laugh at jokes too ironic awareness at a young age poses certain problems -or "adult" for other children’s tastes. He is a care- not least a sense of aloneness and separatenessful observer of the world around him, and from a from other children. Because of this, Harry needsvery early age tends to study an object, person or as much loving support and understanding asexperience intensely, absorbing its nature and parents can give him. What he emphatically doesexamining it carefully before showing any outward not need is being pushed into more "sociable" be-response. For this reason he should never be haviour because parents are themselves more extra-hurried, for he needs this period of reflection - verted and do not fully appreciate his depth andwhether a few moments or a few weeks - before he complexity.feels secure enough to take on any new challenge.He may be a quick learner, but may refuse to read Powerful emotions flow beneath the surfacealoud in front of a class. He may be physicallywell coordinated but could hold back from team Harry feels things with great intensity, but as hesports and group activities, preferring his own gets older he is likely to express these emotionscompany or that of one or two friends. All this re- with great reluctance and only in situations whereflects a quality of shyness and sensitivity which is he feels absolutely safe. Family members, teachersthe natural concomitant of such an innately dis- and friends may have no idea of his real feelings,

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and may mistakenly assume he is not bothered by that they learn as much from him as he does fromsome unpleasant experience when in fact he is ex- them.tremely upset but too proud and private to show it.He is also acutely sensitive to the emotional atmos- A need for solitudephere around him and is easily affected by anundercurrent of anger, resentment or unhappiness Harry needs plenty of time alone. He has aamongst family members. He may appear to lack a powerful imagination and a regular need to with-layer of psychic "skin" which other children seem draw into his inner world, for it is through thisto have, so that every experience - happy or sad - is imaginative involvement that he restores his energyfelt at double volume and all the unspoken words and can meet the challenges of the outside world.which others do not say (and may not even know Intensely private and inclined to keep secrets, histhey wish to say) are clearly heard by his inner ear. boundaries should never be invaded or violated.Thus Harry is a small psychologist in the making. Try to recognise his separate individuality and giveAs he grows up he is likely to want to learn about it the respect it deserves, for Harry feels threatenedthis unseen underworld of feelings and motives - by an enmeshed domestic atmosphere where familypartly to protect himself from hurt and partly members unconsciously help themselves to eachbecause he is naturally drawn to the hidden other’s time, energy and possessions without askingdimensions of life and people. From a very young first. Give him his own room as soon as possible,age he may display a strangely mature self-control, and remember to knock before you enter - he in-and will observe everything around him attentively stinctively understands the basic rules of courtesywithout giving much away. When he does erupt, and will always respond well to such civilised treat-however, it is likely to be volcanic, and parents ment. His inner world is very rich and his dreamsneed to understand rather than recoil from the in- and fantasies may have a dramatic and highly col-tensity which lies behind such outbursts. It would oured quality. He is also extremely receptive to thebe extremely hurtful and even destructive to tease emotional undercurrents of the environment andor reprimand Harry for the strength of his feelings. may sometimes find it hard to separate his ownInstead, he needs help in recognising that his feelings from those of others. He may reflect seri-perceptions are real and his responses justified - but ous family disturbances through nightmares andthey need to be balanced by greater detachment and bouts of inexplicable anxiety. It is important thatobjectivity. Until he is older he may be unable to parents encourage an atmosphere of honesty anddifferentiate between a deliberate intent to hurt him fair discussion within the family. If conflicts orpersonally and the more general unconscious feel- separations are unavoidable, try to explain these toings of aggression which many people carry - for him as clearly and objectively as possible, even ifon the emotional level they feel the same to him. he seems too young to understand - this would beHis guarded and sometimes mistrustful attitude preferable to family members suffering in silencesprings from the instinctive awareness that people for the sake of external "normality". Harry’s im-do not always take responsibility for their motives mensely creative inner world needs to be expressedand actions. Because Harry has insight as well as through imaginative channels, and this can beintensity, he needs considerable honesty from encouraged through providing a trustworthy emo-parents and family members. It is difficult to fool tional climate. Then he will find, when he makeshim and it would be unwise to try, because he will his forays into the outer world, that it can be asbecome terribly confused and suspicious if he beautiful a place as the inner one.knows something is going on but is told he is imag-ining it. If parents are willing to recognise the wis-dom of his penetrating perceptions, they may find

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A solo performer bend Harry to fit a collective image of what a "nor-mal" child should be. He needs love and trust, not

Harry is not at home in large groups, and as he a well-intentioned but mistaken belief that hegets older he may display a certain mistrust of that "ought" to fit in with the crowd.collective mentality which requires uniformity ofdress, language and mannerisms. He may even be Confidence comes from withindownright perverse when it comes to suchcollective fashions. If all the other children at The introverted and reflective nature of Harry’sschool have gone to a certain film, he will deliber- personality makes him develop through drawingately not go, and if they are all wearing T-shirts and upon his own resources rather than borrowing fromjeans he will make sure he is never seen in such others. This will result in his forming a firm andgarb. He instinctively fears that his identity will be highly individual set of values as he moves out intoengulfed by following what the group decrees, and life. Because he looks inward for his sense ofthroughout childhood he will attempt to define his security and truth, he is strong, courageous andpersonality not only through his own tastes but also enduring. Yet he can sometimes be difficult forthrough the opposite of what everyone does. It is others to understand because he may often withholdimportant for him to feel supported in his need for his thoughts and feelings even from those he lovesindividuality by a sympathetic home environment. most. He will attract love and support from dis-Parents who are more collectively inclined may cerning friends and teachers because he has a qual-need to understand that being just like everybody ity of inner integrity and a sense of empathy forelse does not give Harry comfort or security. On others which they are bound to feel whether he ex-the contrary, he feels threatened by the crowd and presses it or not. But he is not likely to be one ofis frightened by the all-too-human propensity for those noisy, gregarious children who perpetuallyscapegoating which occurs on every school play- appear in American films as the ideal of normality.ground in every country and on every level of soci- Harry does not trust others readily, but once trust isety. given he is deeply loyal and a staunch and generous

friend. His extremely sensitive nature can be Children seek the safety of the group even more deeply injured by forcible efforts to squeeze himthan adults do, and can be crueller about making into a collective mould. He is a true individual whotheir displeasure known to those who seem in any - given the understanding, love and support ofway different. Although Harry is as attractive and parents who recognise his specialness and depth -lovable as any other child, there is a mysterious will grow up to become a wise, resourceful andquality of inner self-sufficiency about him which enormously creative adult.others may find disturbing. He may attract teasingor scapegoating from his peers simply because he is A secret longing to belongso emphatically himself. In very early childhoodhe may display this subtly separate quality, and Harry’s intense self-sufficiency and individu-may be most anxious or difficult when the family alistic nature are sharply contrasted by a hiddentries to function as a collective (such as on a family need for approval from others. But as he gets olderholiday). The moment he is expected to fit in with he may express very little of his secret longing toa prevailing collective trend or set of rules, he in- belong. He will convey his emotional needs tostinctively reacts by asserting his individuality - those individuals he trusts - albeit cautiously. Butsometimes with awkward consequences. Try to re- the larger collective provokes deeply ambivalentspect his need to develop as his own person. This feelings in him. Essentially discriminating andis a priceless gift which will bear sound fruit rather introverted, he will usually prefer to draw onthroughout his life. Most importantly, never try to his inner resources rather than exposing his vulner-

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able feelings to those he does not know well. Yet because he feels unappreciated and misunderstood.his desire to be popular and an accepted part of a But he cannot simply rush up to family membersgroup is actually very great. These two aspects of with a big smile and ask to be hugged or listened tohis nature generate an internal conflict which could - he is too proud and fearful of rejection. Manybe extremely creative if he can be helped to accept children have the ability to win admiration andthe fact that his need for the approval of the attention through spontaneous extraverted charm,collective does not have to lead to hurt, humiliation but Harry may find this difficult. Although he isor the loss of his individuality. He would be con- extremely likeable, paradoxically he may be thedemning himself to an unnecessarily painful iso- last one to believe it. Encourage him to pursue ex-lation if he retreats defensively into a proud and in- cellence in what he does because it is a valid andaccessible stance toward other children. His in- creative way in which he can gain recognition with-stinctive mistrust of any group situation may be out the anxiety too much emotional exposure mightbased on real experiences of hurtful behaviour. It invoke. But do not let him believe this is the onlymay also be fueled by fantasies of rejection which way in which he will get the admiration he seeks.have no basis in reality. Either way good experi- Harry is extremely vulnerable and deeply uncertainences with others are likely to outnumber bad ones of himself in any group situation - even if heif only Harry will give people a chance. This does appears otherwise. Parents should not let hisnot mean that parents should force him into sit- apparently seamless self-sufficiency fool them. Heuations which frighten him. He is and will remain needs admiration and recognition of his specialnessthroughout his life a deep and private kind of per- whether he has done something wonderful or is justson. But encouragement can be offered if he does being his ordinary quiet self.express interest in a party, a club, or a socialgathering of any kind. Harry needs to offer a little Learning to express the need of othersbit more of his inner wealth to the outside world, inorder to discover that other people are (in the main) As he grows up, Harry’s sensitivity, depth andkind and only too happy to offer friendship and ac- instinctive reliance on inner resources may make itceptance in return. hard for him to admit or express his profound need

to belong. His internal conflict is a healthy and nat-A hidden need for the limelight ural one, although he will benefit from some help

in understanding why he is so easily hurt by people Harry secretly craves the limelight, and longs he pretends not to care about. He needs more in-for adulation and attention. But he does not pos- volvement with the larger group, yet he fears at thesess the extraverted nature necessary to pursue this same time that those who do not know him wellneed through social popularity. His nature is too will misunderstand, reject or ridicule him. Simplysensitive, his perceptions too individualistic and his telling him not to be so sensitive is worse than use-mistrust of the collective too deep. He is more less - it is unwise, since he has good reason to fearlikely to try to fulfill his hidden longings through the destructive potential of the collective. In a lov-excelling at school work, creative hobbies or sport - ing family as well as in a group of children at aor, if he fears he will fail at these activities, through playground, people tend to be much less sensitivebeing so strikingly individualistic that others cannot and aware of individual needs and rights when theyhelp but notice him. He may also play this role are busy thinking and feeling as a mass. Historywithin the family, striving to shine at some partic- has some horrific lessons to teach us on the themeular skill or task so that loved ones will recognise of what human beings are capable of when theyhis specialness. He may also adopt a provocative become a mob. Harry has an instinctive under-manner or dress in order to get them to notice him. standing of the dark face of the collective, but heIf he begins to cause disruption, it is probably

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may need help in recognising the rich rewards of ethereal realms. He is a highly imaginative childsharing himself with other human beings. who may never feel quite at home confined within

the boundaries of material life. Like a character in His perceptions should be respected and a fairy tale, he instinctively seeks a world where thehonoured, even if parents do not feel such Good, the True and the Beautiful always vanquishsensitivity themselves. Harry has many unusual the Bad, the False and the Ugly. As he develops,inner gifts, and his wisdom, courage and self- Harry may assume that life will always be like this.honesty will stand him in good stead throughout his If he is unable to find the magic he seeks, he maylife. Accept him as the very special person he is, sometimes retreat into a fantasy-world of his ownrather than trying to make him more "ordinary". creation. If he is extremely upset, he may becomeHe will need plenty of parental understanding and withdrawn and melancholy, hiding from the exter-loyalty in order to find a balance between the con- nal world behind a protective cloak of imagined ill-trasting sides of his own nature. Talk with him as nesses. So strong is his inner vision of beauty andmuch as possible about his relationships with and magic that he may simply refuse to acknowledgefeelings toward others, as soon as he is old enough the harsher aspects of reality - the unconsciousto express himself. Most importantly, encourage cruelty of other children, the death of a pet, thehim to value and appreciate his own nature, instead little cuts and bruises of everyday life. It may seemof giving him the message - overtly or implicitly - as though life bruises him easily. Yet despite thisthat the family would be happier if only he were extreme sensitivity, he is in touch with a subtlerdifferent. Because he feels like an outsider, he may and more profound level of reality - the magicalunderestimate the friendliness and good intentions world of dreams and imaginings. With sufficientof other children. Harry may take a long time real- encouragement and support, he has the gift of beingising that others may truly like him and want to get able to translate that world into the here-and-now.to know him. But they may feel he is the one doingthe rejecting because they mistake his shyness for Life is full of magicaloofness. Understanding this simple dynamic maywork miracles for his self-confidence, allowing him Thus there is an elusive, ethereal and other-to feel more secure in the outer as well as the inner worldly quality about Harry which is magical at theworld. same time that it reflects great vulnerability to the

challenges of the physical world. He does not needAnother important pair of characters to be "overprotected" - his own inclination to dwell

in the realms of fantasy, combined with too much The characters described so far represent cosseting, would only make it more difficult forHarry’s essential inner dialogue between the main him to find an appropriate balance as he grows.conscious life-orientation and the hidden uncon- Certainly he needs encouragement to take on thescious strengths which, if recognised and inte- challenges of the external world, particularly thegrated, can round out the personality. Besides painful business of separating and forming as anthese figures, there are other inner characters in- independent identity. But Harry should bedicated in the birth chart which are likely to appreciated most of all for what he truly is. Someemerge as Harry develops, and which are de- of his greatest strengths lie in his imagination andscribed briefly below. his capacity to sense a finer, higher and more beau-

tiful dimension of life than many people everThe magic of the dream-world perceive. He may not always find the world an

easy place, and sometimes he may be a little too Although Harry appears to live on the earth like thin-skinned to readily digest some of life’s cruderother children, his heart is also connected to more offerings. Parental violence, the death of a pet, or

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the inexplicable cruelty of the "pack" may be that his fertile imagination and delicate attunementsufficient to create long-lasting distress. Helping to others can withstand the buffetings of life. With-him to find a more detached and realistic stance, out the density of a strong physical and emotionalwithout sentiment and without attacking his young nature, Harry would be in danger of floating awayideals, may be the most creative way of dealing on a cloud of idealised images, always expectingwith his vulnerability. But the innate trust, grace too much from himself and from those he loves.and optimism inherent in Harry’s personality will His more basic instincts, properly valued andalways allow him to bounce back from whatever encouraged, can help him to feel better related todifficult experiences life may offer. others, more at home in his body, and increasingly

capable of protecting his sensitivity and idealismStrong appetites need acknowledgement from the more brutish aspects of life and other

people. Such integration of opposites is not easy In contrast to Harry’s bright and ethereal spirit, for anyone. But it begins in childhood, and withthere is another, tougher protagonist in his inner the support and understanding of parents Harry canpsychic drama. This less developed side can offer explore and express both the world of the instinctsa much needed realism and resilience, if it is under- and the world of the imagination without growingstood and encouraged to develop. Here are hidden up to believe they must mutually exclude each oth-all those powerful instinctual and emotional needs er.which, because they are so raw and intense, cancause Harry conflict as he develops. A strong willand strong desires inevitably cause conflict and - - -competition with parents and siblings, and Harry’sharmony-loving and gentle nature is likely to findsuch conflict very painful. Thus there is a likeli- IV. EMOTIONAL NEEDS ANDhood that as he gets older he may try to avoid expe- PATTERNS IN RELATIONSHIPSriencing and expressing his more divisive feelings.This could lead to indirect, unconscious forms of The means by which we find happiness andexpression such as psychosomatic symptoms nourishment through others become more complex,(rashes, stomach upsets, headaches), nightmares or subtle and diverse as we progress from infancy toerratic bouts of disruptive behaviour. Every human adulthood. But our fundamental emotional needsbeing has many sides to his or her nature, and reflect our individual characters and in essence doHarry is no exception. Encouraging him to not change. Every child has particular ways inacknowledge and value his sometimes highly ag- which he or she experiences and seeks emotionalgressive feelings and needs can help him to find a contact with others, and this may not alwaysmuch-needed sense of self-worth, contributing to a accord with other, more dominant personalitystronger and more balanced personality. traits.

Learning to balance body and soul Share my dreams!

Thus this enchanted and enchanting child, open Although he is remarkably self-sufficient into a magical world many adults would do well to many ways, Harry’s deepest need in relation torecognise, is also earthier and more intense than he others is the feeling that he can share his rich andmight seem. Harry possesses a very special blend constantly changing inner world with them. He ex-of refinement and sensitivity combined with con- periences a deep sense of connectedness withsiderable sensuality and emotional power. He others on nonverbal levels, and may sometimes beneeds the second to give substance to the first, so almost telepathic in sensing and mirroring the feel-

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ings and needs of those close to him. Harry needs a and needs. No one can remain emotionally fusedgreat deal of emotional closeness, but this does not with another indefinitely, for it is in the nature oftake the form of possessiveness. He may be able to human beings to need separateness as well as close-relate deeply and sincerely to a wide variety of ness. For this reason one of the greatest challengespeople, and although he will easily attract friends of his childhood will be the necessity to growhe will never become the exclusive emotional prop- beyond his fear of fundamental human aloneness.erty of any one of them. He feels happiest and His refined and empathetic emotional nature canmost secure when he can identify with emotions always distinguish between a subtle but genuineand experiences that both he and others have felt feeling of rapport and a flamboyant show of dutifuland been through. It is as though he needs the con- self-sacrifice. Such a rapport cannot be manufac-stant reassurance that he is part of a much larger tured through verbal declarations of love whichhuman family, bonded on profound and mysterious lack real warmth, and his instinctively wise heartlevels through shared fears, longings, dreams and will always respond to the genuine article - even ifneeds. Acutely responsive to others’ pain, he may it is not on offer every minute of the day.feel most at home relating to younger siblings orpeers who for one reason or another need his sym-pathy and understanding. For this reason he may Special needs in relationship with parentsform important friendships with handicapped,underprivileged or scapegoated children, preferring There are different needs in relation to motherthis more complex interaction to more conventional and father - not only based on the obvious fact ofand superficial contacts that fail to touch his sym- the sexual difference between parents, but alsopathetic heart. based on the child’s own personality make-up and

way of interacting with each parent as an individu- So deeply does Harry need emotional closeness al. Just as every child’s character is unique andthat he is quite capable of ignoring his own needs inherent, so too are that child’s feelings and emo-in order to become what he senses loved ones want tional requirements in relation to parents, siblingshim to be. It may be hard for parents to get him to and friends. Gaining some understanding of theseexpress what he really feels, because it is through requirements can help family members provide atmaking someone else happy that he experiences his least some of these fundamental needs, therebyown deepest happiness. He is therefore likely to be offering an environment which - to use the words ofquite dependent and in need of constant demon- Winicott - is "good enough" to allow the child tostrations of affection, and may find it hard to be develop his or her relationships with greater inneralone without becoming anxious. He needs to feel security and trust.needed, and may easily feel rejected by more in-dependent or emotionally self-sufficient family A longing for closeness with fathermembers. Highly idealistic in his adoration ofloved ones, he may experience many disappoint- Harry longs for a sense of emotional intimacyments through expecting a state of total emotional with his father - a feeling of being safe and caredfusion with parents, family members and friends. for by a kind and gentle protector. Even thoughIn all his relationships he may need gentle encour- tradition implies that such qualities are "maternal",agement to assert his own feelings as well as ac- nevertheless Harry has an inner image of his fathercepting others’ need for detachment and breathing as an essentially sensitive and caring man - even ifspace. Most importantly, a sense of emotional the "real" parent is sometimes moody, changeablecloseness is fundamental to Harry’s happiness and or unavailable because of circumstances. Harrywell-being, and he will always seek an experience will seek to establish as close a bond as possibleof deep and magical rapport with anyone he loves with his father because he feels a deep emotional

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rapport regardless of any external differences in Looking to mother for inspirationtheir characters. Naturally no parent, however lov-ing and kind, can offer a constant uninterrupted Harry has a dramatic, larger-than-life image ofblanket of solicitous love and concern. And there his mother as a figure of tremendous colour, rest-may be external issues such as work pressures or lessness and imaginative energy, and he hopes thatfamily conflicts which make the time Harry’s father she will open the doors to new and exciting experi-has available less than his son might wish. But it is ences. Even if she is tired, stressed and feels any-the quality of this relationship which is important, thing but exuberant, he nevertheless experiencesnot the quantity. Most important is Harry’s desire her as a source of vitality and inspiration. He needsto be near and to model himself after a parent plenty of time to explore the world with her, andwhom he believes is capable of sensitivity, emo- domestic responsibilities and traditional role-play-tional responsiveness and concern for his son’s ing may sometimes need to be put aside so thatwell-being. These qualities reflect the kind of man mother and son can pursue the great adventureHarry hopes to be when he grows up. together. Most importantly Harry looks to his

mother as the bringer of joy, enthusiasm and hope, On the everyday level Harry longs to experience for he perceives in her a woman who has the gift ofhis father as an ordinary, fallible, approachable per- tinting life with richer, grander colours. Sharingson. It is through the concerns of daily life - meals, travel, films, books and creative hobbies with herschool routines, hobbies, talks about girls, sex and son can be a very important part of this potentiallyhygiene - that Harry and his father can best estab- inspiring and nourishing relationship. The greaterlish the kind of bonding that is needed. Genuine the scope of his mother’s interests, the more heremotional responsiveness rather than heroics or ex- son will benefit from the doors she can open foraggerated authority will form the solid core of a him - and the more she can share in his creativewarm and mutually sensitive relationship which development, the richer her own life will become.Harry can then internalise and build on as he growsinto adulthood. He really seeks a sense of emo- It is therefore extremely important that Harry’stional roots through his relationship with his father mother can formulate and pursue some of her own- an experience of everyday human interchange creative aspirations. If she is too burdened bywhich will stand the test of time and provide an mundane responsibilities and rituals, her son mayexample of emotional sharing and mutual compas- become confused and guilty because he perceivession. Therefore it is most important that, whatever her unlived dreams and shattered hopes and wantsissues might arise within the domestic environment so badly to redeem them. Also, if he believes that(including separation between parents), contact his mother’s vibrant and dramatic spirit has beenbetween father and son is preserved as much as diverted through unhappiness into darker, attention-possible on an everyday level, and not interfered seeking performances at home, Harry may becomewith because of vindictiveness or resentment on the frightened of the expansive and imaginative side ofpart of other family members. Harry’s father his own nature because he cannot see its positiveshould never be ashamed of his own vulnerable potential. He does not want or need a perfect moth-feelings in front of his son, and need not hide er who achieves great creative goals. He wants abehind any mask of false "macho" authority or joyful, stimulating relationship with a motherstrength. Harry has a deep emotional bond with his whom he perceives as lively, exciting and interest-father which needs to be respected, even if he (and ing. It is likely that this image is not wholly in theothers) feel his father is less than perfect. For it is boy’s imagination, and that his mother really doesfrom these very imperfections, honestly addressed, have many special qualities which inspire him.that Harry will learn the most important lessons Therefore the more honest she can be about herabout his own humanity. own need for self-expression, the more creative the

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bond will be for her son. This positive and dynam- being most needs - a sense that his or her reality,ic image of his mother will eventually be internal- full of unpredictability and menace as well asised, providing him with a rich inner source of faith beauty, joy and meaning, is taken seriously. Fearin life’s possibilities and a greater, more multi- is always far less frightening when shared thanfaceted appreciation of the girls and women he when it is confronted alone.meets throughout life.

Fear of the world’s criticism

- - - Despite his intense individualism, Harry has adeep need to fulfill the expectations and rules of theworld, for he has an instinctive appreciation of

V. FEARS AND INSECURITIES order and the importance of structure in outer life.Being "good" matters a good deal to him, although

Every child, like every adult, experiences fear - when he is young goodness will quite naturally befear of objects and situations that belong to "real" defined by prevailing family attitudes rather thanlife, and fear of inchoate things which loom in the his own individual values. Even if he sometimesnight and seem absurd or strange in the bright light seems rebellious, he longs to please others accord-of day. Fear is a powerful motivator in all human ing to what they require of him. Even if he kicksbeings. It can work negatively, making us defen- against the rules, he secretly respects sound author-sive and closed to life, and it can work positively, ity and one day, as an adult, will be able to handle amaking us develop strengths and talents which good deal of it responsibly. But at the same timebegin as a means of self-protection and end as im- he has an instinctive sense of the price which mustportant assets of the personality. A child’s fears be paid for following the rules. Sacrificing one’shave not yet crystallised into those rigid defense goals in the name of social and material securitymechanisms which cause so many adults to block inevitably requires the suppression of individualoff important dimensions of their natures. Re- creative expression, and Harry has an acute,sponding to a child’s panic with insight may save although unconscious, awareness of this fundamen-many years of the child become adult struggling tal human dilemma. Thus he fears and resents thewith an entrenched defensive pattern. Moreover, a power which others have over him because of hischild’s fears can point toward profound archetypal need for their validation. As he gets older he mayissues which, dealt with in a spirit of understanding swing from one extreme to the other, cooperativeand compassion, reveal the wellsprings of nascent and obedient at one moment and then sabotagingvalues, creative potential and individual identity. his position through rebellious behaviour - obviousJust as one man’s meat is another’s poison, one or covert - which provokes criticism from lovedchild’s fears are another’s playground. Yet every ones and disapproval from school authorities.child experiences personal fears as real, objectiveand threatening - whether they belong to the outer As Harry grows up he may attempt to assuageworld or the inner. Calling such fears silly is not his fear of others’ criticism through certain charac-only unhelpful - it is downright destructive. To the teristic defence mechanisms. He may place ex-child they are not silly at all and may reflect not cessive importance on outer appearances - whetheronly important personality issues but also uncon- his clothes are right, what other children think ofscious conflicts in the family psyche which the his home, whether his parents are "respectable".adults are not in touch with but which the child He may try too hard to accommodate prevailingperceives all too clearly. Listening to a child’s ideas of what is acceptable at the expense of hisfears with an open mind and heart can, at a for- own feelings, aspirations and goals. He may alsomative period of life, provide what every human display precocious ambition and an overly

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developed sense of responsibility even when he is the past. For this fundamental human issue mayquite young, because he equates status, material have been a family challenge in past generationssuccess and the discharging of duties with being just as it is a challenge to Harry now.loved, wanted and worthwhile. Yet the more hetries to model himself after others’ expectations, His great sensitivity to criticism and disapprovalthe more unhappy he is likely to become because should never be underestimated. Whereas somehe is gradually losing contact with his sense of indi- children might shrug off a word said in anger, orvidual identity. recognise the validity of a comment meant to help,

Harry reacts in a deeply subjective fashion by inter- Harry may also interpret any sign of criticism as preting any criticism - however objective and well-an indication that he is fundamentally unlovable. meant - as a sign that he has failed entirely. ParentsHe may confuse the expectations of the outer world may need to cultivate a fine balance between appre-with his intrinsic value as an individual. If, for ciation of his vulnerability and the recognition thatexample, he is not invited to join a popular group ora blindly accepting attitude of "Whatever you do isclub at school, he may assume it is because he is wonderful" will only make him wonder why he isugly, awful and a terrible person. Although all being lied to. One thing is fundamental in helpingchildren sooner or later experience some kind of him to cope with his fears - never, never userejection by some group, Harry may take such comparisons with other children as a means ofevents terribly personally. It will not occur to him securing his good behaviour. "Why can’t you bethat the group may not have a great deal to offer more like so-and-so?" is a deadly weapon whichhim because he cannot see past his own deep fear will deeply undermine his faith in himself. Un-that he has nothing to offer them. Parents may thinking generalisations of good and bad, normalneed to give Harry a generous amount of emotional and abnormal, loving and selfish may be equallysupport and reassurance, for he will turn to them hurtful. Harry is instinctively trying to establish afirst for validation of his worth and will be crushed balance between his own developing values and theif he is made to feel he should be somebody other rules of the world around him, and he needs help inthan himself. clarifying both rather than simply being taught that

any child who answers back is bad. The complexThe dilemma of individual and society issues of individual versus collective morality are a

continuing challenge to all human beings. Even in Behind Harry’s very personal defence mecha- his early years Harry has deep sensitivity to thesenisms a fundamental human challenge may be important issues and needs the understanding andglimpsed - the dilemma of remaining true to support of loved ones as he moves forward to findoneself while remaining a responsible member of his own way.the society in which one lives. Many adults neverfind any resolution to this dilemma, and it is achallenge which Harry will face on many levels - - -throughout his life. Harry lacks nothing in terms ofhis ability to adjust to the world around him. How-ever individualistic he may be, he has much in- VI. LOOKING TOWARD THE FUTUREstinctive wisdom about the importance of being auseful and productive person, and he needs as much Every child has a unique fund of potentialsacknowledgement of his efforts as parents can which can best be encouraged through an individu-provide. It may also be helpful for parents to al educational approach. However, most childrenexamine the overall family attitude toward worldly must "make do" with what is available to themposition and achievement, in both the present and through local schools. In Western countries educa-

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tion, in accord with our present world-view, Harry’s high degree of imagination and re-primarily consists of the acquisition of practical ceptivity to others’ feelings will not only colour hisskills and specialised knowledge. Regardless of areas of interest at school but may also hamper hiswhether this particular approach is suited to every ability to master a subject if there is animositychild, or even "right" in the broader philosophical between him and a particular teacher. Personalor moral sense, children must to a great extent relationships with teachers are as relevant to him asadapt their own individual abilities to the prevail- the learning process itself, and his insight intoing trend. Some can achieve this easily, some do so people gives him the disturbing ability to perceiveonly by denying their own natures, and others hypocrisy in teachers and school authorities. Theaccomplish little because they simply cannot make personal qualities of the teachers are therefore ofthemselves into what they are not. Educational greater importance than the academic reputation offacilities may be found which place greater the school. Most importantly, he needs to haveemphasis on a more holistic world-view, or on the room to look more deeply at things, using the facul-imaginative and creative dimensions of a child’s ties of intuition and fantasy as well as the moredevelopment. But the cost of such facilities may be conventionally acceptable function of logic. Harrybeyond many parents’ reach. Nevertheless, so im- is not likely to put all his mental gifts in the shopmense is the power of innate individuality that window because the inner world is so difficult towhatever limits may exist in the educational envi- communicate except through images, symbols andronment, any child - given sufficient parental music. If it is not possible to make provision forunderstanding and encouragement of natural this at school, extracurricular classes or hobbiesaptitudes - can find the confidence to discover his which support his more "esoteric" interests -or her appropriate path in life. especially artistic ones - may prove extremely help-

ful and satisfying. And parents who are interestedA need to explore the deeper levels of life in the deeper side of life and can talk openly with

him about his real questions would be most helpful Harry tends to follow his own inner path, and of all.his mental focus is on what lies behind the obviousand concrete manifestations of life. He may The pursuit of the great adventureevidence great curiosity about the family, espe-cially those important but difficult emotional events The spirit that lives within Harry is like a birdwhich are often not talked about. He has one eye on which will, however beautiful and comfortable itsthe outer world and one on the inner, and images home, sooner or later take flight to seek far hori-and feelings are as real to him as objects. Because zons - mental or physical or perhaps both. What-of this awareness of the multi-levelled nature of ever difficulties he might experience in childhood,reality he may not find a strictly conventional edu- and whatever fears he must face and overcome, hecational approach very fulfilling. The receptive and has on the deepest level an unquenchable vision ofhighly imaginative nature of his mind may make life as a great and inspiring adventure where allwords an uncomfortable vehicle for expression, and difficulties are really opportunities and all futureshe may be misunderstood by more intellectually potentially better than what has gone before. Hisinclined teachers as he struggles to put his images, capacity for vision and his sense of futureinsights and intuitions into words. His mind works potentials will always help him to inject optimismthrough association and imagery more readily than and faith into even the most mundane and limitedthrough step-by-step logic, and he may be happier of circumstances. Thus he will never lose sight ofwith subjects such as languages, history or the arts the possible regardless of how limiting the actualwhich require more emotional and imaginative in- may seem. Inevitably he will seek bigger pasturesput. and broader horizons as he grows up, and as he

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moves into adulthood he will struggle against beingcircumscribed by one neighbourhood, one group offriends, one set of beliefs or one mundane goal.Any lapses in practical judgement will be morethan compensated by an intuition which allows himto turn problems into worthwhile lessons andobstacles into creative challenges. If there is anyone thing about Harry which parents would benefitfrom recognising, it is that his constantly expandingvision of life will never permit him to be contentedmerely with how things are or have always been.Even in the face of deep emotional attachments andsecurity needs his urge to learn, travel, explore andunderstand life will always keep him moving for-ward, and if others refuse to make the inner journeywith him he may ultimately leave them behind. Hiscapacity to find fulfillment in a vocation dependsupon whether his chosen direction permits him toexpand his mental and physical horizons, for whenhe reaches one goal he will instinctively begin toseek another. Harry is one of life’s intrepid ex-plorers, and those who love him will hopefullynever trample on his future dreams.

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ASTROLOGICAL DATA USED FOR THE CHILD’S HOROSCOPE:

name of the child: Harry Potter (boy)

birthdate: 31 July 1980 local time 15:25 method Liz Greeneplace: Ammanford, WALES (UK) U.T. 14:25 houses: Placiduslong: 3w59 lat: 51n48 sid. time 10:46:31 29-Jan-2008

PLANETARY POSITIONSplanet sign degree motionA Sun Leo 8e30’27 in house 9 directB Moon Pisces 29l43’03 in house 4 directC Mercury Cancer 19d07’27 in house 8 directD Venus Gemini 25c37’00 in house 8 directE Mars Libra 12g04’55 in house 11 directF Jupiter Virgo 11f33’14 in house 10 directG Saturn Virgo 24f00’46 in house 10 directO Uranus Scorpio 21h30’00 in house 1 stationary (D)I Neptune Sagittarius 20i09’28 end of house 1 retrogradeJ Pluto Libra 19g16’01 in house 11 directK Moon’s Node Leo 20e38’15 in house 9 retrogradeN Chiron Taurus 18b02’36 end of house 6 directPlanets at the end of a house are interpreted in the next house.

HOUSE POSITIONSAscendant Scorpio 20h03’30 Descendant Taurus 20b03’302nd House Sagittarius 20i34’16 8th House Gemini 20c34’163rd House Aquarius 0k11’43 9th House Leo 0e11’43Imum Coeli Pisces 10l05’59 Medium Coeli Virgo 10f05’595th House Aries 10a41’34 11th House Libra 10g41’346th House Taurus 2b56’15 12th House Scorpio 2h56’15

MAJOR ASPECTSSun TRINE Moon 8°47 Venus SEXTILE Moon’s Node4°58Sun SEXTILE Mars 3°34 Mars CONJUNCTION Pluto 7°11Sun SQUARE Chiron 9°31 Jupiter SQUARE Neptune8°36Moon SQUARE Venus 4°05 Jupiter TRINE Chiron 6°28Moon OPPOSITIONSaturn 5°41 Saturn SEXTILE Uranus 2°30Moon TRINE Uranus 8°13 Saturn SQUARE Neptune3°50Moon SQUARE Neptune9°34 Saturn TRINE Chiron 5°58Mercury SQUARE Mars 7°02 Uranus SQUARE Moon’s Node0°52Mercury SEXTILE Saturn 4°53 Uranus OPPOSITIONChiron 3°26Mercury TRINE Uranus 2°23 NeptuneSEXTILE Pluto 0°53Mercury SQUARE Pluto 0°09 NeptuneTRINE Moon’s Node0°28Mercury SEXTILE Chiron 1°05 Pluto SEXTILE Moon’s Node1°21Venus SQUARE Saturn 1°35 Jupiter CONJUNCTION Medium Coeli 1°27Venus OPPOSITIONNeptune5°27 Uranus CONJUNCTION Ascendant1°26Venus TRINE Pluto 6°20 Chiron OPPOSITIONAscendant2°00Numbers indicate orb (deviation from the exact aspect angle).

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