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Although often neglected by the busy astrologer, hemisphere analysis is a valuable tool in assessing the general overall 'flavour' of a natal chart. When weighing up the overall chart factors it is well worth considering whether or not any hemisphere, i.e. North, South, East or West, contains a significantly higher proportion of planets than the others. If major planets such as the Sun, Moon or ruling planet are involved then as few as six planets in any one hemisphere could cause that hemisphere to be considered dominant. Generally, though we look to find at least 7 planets in any one hemisphere in order to take it into account in an analysis. More than 8 planets present would indicate that the hemisphere concerned is very dominant, and must be borne in mind as we analyse the rest of the chart. The Eastern hemisphere of a natal chart is the Oriental or left hand side. A majority of planets falling within his areas, which stretches from the cusp of the 10th house to the cusp of the 4th house, suggests a self -reliant character. People with a significant planetary concentration in this area often regard themselves as masters of their own destiny. Highly resourceful these people don't wait for things to happen to them - instead they create their own future, initiating action, loving to feel in control. The downside is that these people can become rather obsessive about control, feeling that they cannot relinquish their hold on any aspect of their lives - the original 'control freak' if you like. This person may often take on more than they can manage, but at least they can feel that their actions in life are of their own choosing. Example here include Margaret Thatcher, Cher, Paul Newman, Liza Minelli, Madonna, Arnold Schwarzanegger and Nelson Mandela. Western dominated charts are those having a substantial majority of planets on the Occidental or right hand side, which lies between the 4th house and the 10th house (the hemispheres overlap, as opposed to the chart quadrants, which do not). Individuals with such charts tend to prefer to let fate take charge of their lives - the opposite of the those with the emphasis on the Eastern hemisphere. These people are generally quite sociable and amiable, and their gregarious natures often lead to opportunities arising for them that may have not have been open to the Eastern hemisphere type - this is a typical case of being in the right place at the right time with the right smile! However, a certain laziness can creep into Western hemisphere type people, who become far too content to just sit back and allow life to come to them. Decision making is often difficult for them and they frequently procrastinate yet at the same time bemoaning their lack of choice. Examples here include Bob Dylan, Woody Allen, Sigmund Freud, Helen Keller, Princess Diana, Prince Andrew and Prince Philip. The Southern hemisphere is that part of the chart between the Ascendant and the 7th house cusp, and people with a preponderance of planets here are likely to be highly subjective, emotionally dominated and perhaps shy and lacking in confidence. Preferring security to adventure every time, the Southern hemisphere person can - in extremes - even become trapped within their own four walls, hermit-like. Moodiness is common, but on the positive side such people have a wealth of imagination and flair and are usually very sincere - what you see is what you get. Rarely concerned with their image, these characters shy away from public life. Even those who are well known, for whatever reason, will fiercely guard their privacy. Examples include Annie Lennox, Prince Charles, Walt Disney, Queen Elizabeth II, John Major, Barbara Streisand and Margot Fonteyn. A birth chart with many planets in the Northern Hemisphere, between the 7th house cusp and the Ascendant, suggests a worldly, sophisticated person with many outside interests. Detached and objective, these people are usually highly practical and wordly wise from an early age, and they quickly learn how to manipulate circumstances around them to their own advantage. Very concerned with their image, in direct contrast to the Southern hemisphere people, those with a strong northern hemisphere are very much 'keep up with the Jones' type people, and are always worrying about 'what will the neighbours think?' Generally proud and independent, and often 'lucky', these people are the most likely of all to be attracted to glamour and fame, and to shine in public life. Example include President Kennedy, Princess Caroline of Monaco, Sophia Loren, Marilyn Monroe, Michael Jackson and Sean Connery.
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