Following on the theme of definitions....

We can all imagine the difficulties of defining ourselves...there never are few words that can be threaded together to define you or me or anyone...some may say thats more true in case teh subject is a woman...well...I could go into length about why but I digress.

I'm a cusp...Born in March in the proverbial borderline between Pisces - the Twin Fish and Aries - The Ram. For the believers, here's what that means about me , again I'm not plagiarising, or well...I so believe anyway -

The Pisces/Aries cusp combination, also known as the Cusp of Rebirth, corresponds symbolically to the beginning of human life. This is a most favorable and desirable cusp, indicative of a union between intelligence and understanding. In essence, these cuspians are likely to possess strong mental powers coupled with the priceless gift of comprehension. The chief characteristics of this blend are vigilance and caution...each step carefully weighed prior to being taken. The power of intuition inherent in these natives is truly quite remarkable and they rarely go amiss when they rely upon their own judgment as formulated by their intuition. There is an extremely keen and valuable foresight here in all matters of a financial nature and these subjects will work out in advance the most brilliant of schemes and projects which are then executed with total success. The minds of these cuspians are always busily engaged in devising plans for new enterprises and projects. Indeed, perhaps the novelty of a certain scheme holds the most attraction for the Mars/Neptune individual. Natives of this combination are frequently considered to be the "Chameleons of the Zodiac," being receptive to the needs of others while prone to be concerned with self and ego rather than the balance between people. Regardless, these people seldom fall into the category of being "loners."

Impatience is very much in evidence as Water and Fire mix with difficulty and perform best only under pressure. There is a deep desperation in the pursuit of goals which is unparalleled in any other sign combination of the Zodiac and it is important for these individuals to nurture an alternative plan of action in order to discourage feelings of helplessness. Temperament fluctuates with this cusp and is often volatile. A deep understanding of innermost motives and feelings is essential to those born of this blend in order for them to maintain any kind of relationship. They are thoughtful souls who often display incredible musical talent...yet, they are apt to want what they want when they want it. Those born of this blend may also be totally fascinated with dreams and dream interpretation. These are people who play as hard as they work and find much enjoyment in athletic activities since participating in sports will provide a positive and healthy outlet for some of the inherent aggression and emotional stress. Both individual challenges (such as aerobics) and group challenges (such as football and soccer) are appreciated by these cuspians and they especially relish sports which bring them into contact with water...swimming and sailing, for example. These are exceedingly artistic souls who may excel at music and drama.

Usually direct in their approach to life, individuals governed by this cusp are inherently outspoken and can be either admired or misunderstood. Since this is considered to be a "primal cusp," the natives are basic and elemental.

In addition, the direct nature of this cuspian appears to inevitably arouse antagonism. However, this is something that others who are unwise enough to directly oppose the Pisces/Aries native will quickly come to regret. Additionally, due the inherent quickness in grasping concepts (and frequently in implementing their intuitive hunches), these cuspians may encounter resistance from those around them who move at a slower pace which, in turn, leads to displays of impatience from the Pisces/Aries individual. Therefore, these natives must learn to curb their natural tendency toward impetuosity, learn to listen to the often helpful suggestions from another quarter, learn to slow down their tempo and synchronize with the rhythm of the group as a whole. Essentially, the Pisces/Aries subject needs to weigh alternatives with care prior to speaking or acting. If this can be accomplished, then their logic may well prove to be remarkably persuasive and their thoughfulness quite compelling. Nevertheless, these cuspians generally refuse to change. They truly fail to see any fault in what they do since, in their personal view, they are acting courtesy of pure intentions. Eventually, this cusp combination is likely to get its own way...whether by relentlessly forging ahead or by simply holding out until the other party stands down. In short, dealing with failure is particularly difficult for Pisces/Aries individuals. Outright failure is simply not in the vocabulary of these cuspians and, when confronted with unavoidable defeat, they are often baffled and completely bewildered. Nonetheless, the defense mechanism here is so superb that defeat is frequently masked by a refusal to recognize it as such. Although these natives are not so unrealistic as to mistake a losing situation with a winning one, they will often view losing as simply a partial setback on the road to victory...nothing more than a temporary postponement.

The key to successfully getting along with Pisces/Aries subjects is to not dig too deeply into their motives or urge them to explain themselves. It is also important to refrain from analyzing the personality here or even force them toward self-analysis.The natural sensitivity of the Pisces/Aries combination makes for one of the most understanding characters of the Zodiac. There is the ability here to reach out to others more skillfully than most other cusp combinations and these natives find much satisfaction in aiding those around them to achieve full potential. Natives born on the cusp of Pisces/Aries generally function better as parents than they did as children, feeling more loyalty toward and responsibility for their offspring than they did to their elders when they themselves were younger. A sense of family can have a somewhat surprisingly strong meaning for these highly independent cuspians but, in the larger sense, the definition of "family" here will usually also include friends and associates as well as "kith and kin."