Meet the Hackers

Kevin David Mitnick is a computer security consultant and author. He was a world-famous controversial computer hacker in the late 20th century, who was, at the time of his arrest, the most wanted computer criminal in United States history. At the age of twelve Kevin Mitnick used social engineering to bypass the punchcard system used in the Los Angeles bus system. After a friendly bus driver told him where he could buy his own punch, he could ride any bus in the greater LA area using unused transfer slips he found in the trash. Social engineering became his primary method of obtaining information, whether it be user names and passwords, modem phone numbers or any number of other pieces of data.

In high school, he was introduced by "Petronix" to phone phreaking, a method of manipulating telephones, which he often used to evade long distance charges. Mitnick also became handy with amateur radios; using radio equipment, Mitnick reportedly managed to gain unauthorized access to the speaker systems of nearby fast food restaurants. Mitnick gained unauthorized access to his first computer network in 1979, when a friend gave him the phone number for the Ark, the computer system Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) used for developing their RSTS/E operating system software. He broke into DEC's computer network and copied DEC's software, a crime he was charged and convicted for in 1988. He was sentenced to twelve months in prison followed by a three year period of supervised release. Near the end of his supervised release, Mitnick hacked into Pacific Bell voice mail computers. Mitnick fled after a warrant was issued for his arrest, becoming a fugitive for the next two and a half years.

According to the U.S. Department of Justice while a fugitive Mitnick gained unauthorized access to dozens of computer networks. He used cloned cellular phones to hide his location and, among other things, copied valuable proprietary software from some of the country’s largest cellular telephone and computer companies. Mitnick also intercepted and stole computer passwords, altered computer networks, and broke into and read private e-mail. Mitnick was apprehended in February 1995 in North Carolina. When arrested he was found with cloned cellular phones, over one hundred clone cellular phone codes, and multiple pieces of false identification.



Astrology chart

The Sun is in Leo opposite Saturn in Aquarius, when the Sun is opposite Saturn it can show trouble with the Government, and authority, can be viewed, as limiting his self-expression. The opposition in fixed signs is more rigid in expression. According to Carter in his book: Essays on the Foundations of Astrology. "Leo-Aquarian oppositions have produced great men, distinguished for courage and endurance, Leaders (Leo) of men (Aquarius) in difficult circumstances (the opposition). It is a sign of one who will attempt the seemingly impossible. Often the aim is through Scientific research, and always seems to indicate elevated powers". We can further the Aquarian archetype of Science, and add in another astrological key word for Aquarius - and that is an involvement with computers (Uranian). The only way to combat his opposition (Sun-Saturn) is for him to become an authority/expert in his field, and own his Saturn, otherwise he will persistently meet the law of limitation in the outside world. I have a Sun-Saturn opposition and in certain situations it pays to play by the rules and follow social conduct, this does not mean losing all individuality or an innovative mental life.

Kevin's Saturn in Aquarius shows the lone wolf, he is overly concerned with social acceptance. Perhaps in childhood he felt different from others, and the opposition between his Sun (ego) and Saturn (denied) can show an 'inferiority' complex here. Kevin can set himself apart from the rest of the crowd or herd. And "others" can identify him as geeky, intellectual, or someone who appears "different" to them. Saturn could stifle Aquarian energy, and this may contribute to his rebellious behavior. Saturn in Aquarius is a strong placement for a Scientist or someone who is seriously gifted with intuition, and there can be career goals in things of a Uranian nature, like computers. This is doubly true because Kevin's Mercury is in the analytic sign of Virgo in EXACT conjunction to Uranus, and this describes an original, inventive mind, his mental capacity woks at lightening speed. Mercury in aspect to Uranus can depict brilliance, but also difficulty in following the rules of the status qua (a rebellious mind).

Everything Kevin learns is stored away and can be used in practical and useful ways, he can provide a service involving computers, combined with his powerful analytical abilities (Virgo). Mitnik was born at the time of the Uranus-Pluto conjunction, an aspect associated with revolutions in technology and Science. Kevin also has Mercury conjunct Pluto, and he has a probing, intense, obsessive and secretive mind. He can ply information out of others, in a manipulative manner by not revealing his true motives. To summarise, Kevin can get in trouble with authorities (Sun-Saturn) for hacking (Mercury-Uranus) and reading information that was not open to the public (Mercury-Pluto). The conjunction also describes his new career of raising awareness (Uranus) of computer threats (Pluto). The Sun-Saturn opposition forms a t-square to Neptune in Scorpio - and a t-square to Neptune is one indication of deception in a natal chart.

Dakota Fanning

Dakota Fanning has been successful in translating adult world themes onto the movie screen, and in believable form. I have watched movies with children in and if the child actor/actress even smirks it kind of ruins the film for me. Dakota is a great actress, and I just recently watched her on C.S.I where she plays a little girl whose whole family is murdered, and there are some harrowing scenes of abuse to play… In one of her latest and most controversial roles she plays a young girl who is raped, and this sends her into depression and self destruction a tough role for a young actress. Dakota Fanning has been described as having an otherworldly look about her, and is called upon to carry great weight as a child actress:

Dakota’s astrological chart has Sun, Venus and Saturn in the sign of Pisces, I think this adds to her haunting appearance, and gives emotional depth. The Sun is conjunct Saturn in Pisces and this describes a hardworking nature and serious personality, but she has to be careful she is not too hard on herself, because she is an ambitious girl. Saturn also gives her bright, imaginative, sensitivity a heavier outlook. Perhaps in later years she may feel she missed out on childhood by working hard in such demanding and intense acting roles.

Dakota has Mercury retrograde in Aquarius conjunct Saturn, she thinks deeply, and will often display a cautious and serious nature; she can be a perfectionist and idealist. Dakota Fanning played this role in the movie Uptown Girls - a film about a little girl who finds it difficult to let go and have fun, she is extremely paranoid about germs and bacteria and acted beyond her age. Depression, self criticism and overwork are things she needs to watch out for. She has a thoughtful and tactful nature, and she may need time to carefully think things through before she reaches a conclusion on any matter.

The planet Pluto is powerful in her chart, she has Sun, Mercury, Mars and Saturn all square to Pluto (God of the Underworld, abuse, murder, rape, crime). Pluto is placed in it’s own sign of Scorpio! Dakota is channelling some pretty intense and heavy emotions. Traditional textbooks state that an individual born with a Mars-Pluto aspect can be subject to violence, sexual abuse, rape etc. Dakota is extremely brave playing the most disturbing and challenging of roles, and she has portrayed them all hauntingly well for a such a young girl. Raw emotions are rare to find in a child actor. Furthermore, Mars-Pluto has intense drive that needs to be channelled constructively. Dakota possesses the ability to express her powerful nature through her dramatic screen roles.

Mr Billionaire

Warren Buffett (born August 30, 1930) is an American investor, businessman and philanthropist. He is one of the world’s most successful investors, and the largest shareholder and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. He was ranked by Forbes as the second richest American with an estimated net worth of $50 billion as of September 17, 2008.

Often called the “Oracle of Omaha“, Buffett is noted for his adherence to the value investing philosophy and for his personal frugality despite his immense wealth. His 2006 annual salary was about $100,000, which is small compared to senior executive remuneration in other comparable companies. When he spent $9.7 million of Berkshire’s funds on a business jet in 1989, he jokingly named it “The Indefensible” because of his past criticisms of such purchases by other CEOs. He lives in the same house in the central Dundee neighborhood of Omaha that he bought in 1958 for $31,500, today valued at around $700,000.
Buffett is also a notable philanthropist. In 2006, he announced a plan to give away his fortune to charity, with 83% of it going to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. In 2007, he was listed among times 100 most Influential People in The World. He also serves as a member of the board of trustees at Grinnell College.

Named richest man 2008! The Investor

You got your eye on the Jupiter/Pluto in Cancer! Pluto is the focal point of a Cardinal t.square involving Venus in Libra and Uranus in Aries. I have read Cancer is the sign which has good business acumen. Some people underestimate the crab. In astrology Cancer can be intuitive and have the canny ability to predict future trends. We speak of Cancer as the great investor in astrology, this sign saves, collects and holds on tightly. The mother image in Cancer reflects the nurturer, and here she is the mom of great wealth (Jupiter-Pluto). Mr Billionaire is a man who protects his investments and is concerned about his future investments too.

All the cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn) are about taking initiative. Aries is about energy, enterprise and new beginnings. The sign of Cancer is protective and withholds until it feels secure enough to make the move at the right time. Libra is very charming and aims to please and is rather skilled at negotiating. Finally we have Capricorn, he is the business head in this branch of signs and he builds, constructs and manages the building, and is often the controlling type. Sun in Virgo trines Saturn in Capricorn, so this Saturnian energy helps him with his excellent sense of timing. Virgo does the checks and has the analytical abilities needed for business skills. We are looking at a man who is naturally good at business. We can also see that there are more hard aspects (red lines) than easy ones (green lines) in the natal chart. Most astrologers agree that hard aspects do have more drive than trines. In business a Cardinal T-square or fixed T-square work well for the native. Jupiter-Pluto handles large amounts of money. The sign of Cancer is something to invest in (think in terms of building a nest) but a nice big golden nest for Warren Buffet!