thanks for your insight, tim.
i do tend to think that helping others can be a form of self-expression.
but, i will also be the first to admit that even when i am trying to help someone, i am basically running my own agenda (aquarius sun, aries moon, aries mc, node 1st, mars 6th, etc...).
in fact, i have a saying: "i'll do anything for you. but, you can't ask me to."
i often have a secondary goal of helping people to make money, or at least get their finances in order (intercepted taurus in 10th).
right now, i'm planning a way to help a local astrology group raise money with a little internet marketing.
viva la urania!