My parents definitely looked after me properly, it's just that I'm very independent and had to make do with very little when I first left the nest - so I know how much that sucks. It's a personality trait more than anything else though, I'm often a worrisome piglet type

If I can't find a job nearby, I'm on my way to the position where I could one day do my own thing. Problem is it would take a few years. Not necessarily child-minding (eee-gads!), but certainly my own little venture.

My upper back? Could you explain a bit more because it could be one of two things?

I think I have a spirit guide as I've felt a distinct female presence since I was about 9 or 10 years old. This presence seemed to disappear for several years and then reappeared when I was an adult. She seemed re-appear right around the time I started dating my now husband (if that means anything).

My questions are: was the presence I felt in my childhood the same spirit? Do I even have a spirit guide or am I completely off-base? If I do, can anyone describe her to me (or maybe he's a male and I'm completely out of touch)? I have my own imaginings, but I don't trust my mind as it's very active and can easily play tricks on me! I think I might even know her name, but I read something once that spirit guides tend not to give out their name because it can become too much of an obsessive focus. Interestingly, I did tend to obsess about the name for awhile and it even became a catalyst for a fictional story I had developed. I still think of the name often. Finally, if I do have a spirit guide, WHY do I have one (or perhaps everyone has one)?

Any insight would be appreciated.

Thank you for taking the time to review my chart Captain. A lot of that was pretty accurate and pretty much what I've read in online interpretations of my chart. Thankfully, I'm at a point in my life where I've moved past a lot of the personal challenges described and a lot of that came from accepting who I am and what I need in life. The only thing I don't think I'll ever get past is worrying about finances! No matter how often I'm blessed by the universe, I always fear there won't be enough!

One thing I am concerned about is my career, particularly finding a new job. I work with children (I know that being surrounded by children is also indicated in my chart), but I'm trying to find a position closer to home. It's been a frustrating process and I'm wondering if anyone has any insight.

Hello, I'm new here. If anyone is feeling it, I'd like a reading. I'm usually quite reserved on public forums, but I'll try to answer any questions or provide feedback. For those who are astrologists - my birth info is 5.15.76 at 11:03am in 40°56′29″N 73°51′52″W.

Thanks