#I think Mercury is in retrograde hard core or something

[misc-magic]

Do you ever have one of those days that makes all your previous bad days feel like a picnic in the park?

[5starwitch]

Hello i recently came across your blog and your answers are so helpful. I saw u covering one question about 8h stellium but what if you have personal planets in 8h? (Sun, moon, mercury, venus, saturn) none of them are retrograde.

Thanks girl <3

Sun in the 8th house

You are constantly going through transformations in your personality and identity. People who knew you from your past genuinely don’t recognize you. It’s not even just about how you dress or you interests. It’s your entire aura. You’re very familiar with your shadow self which is why manifesting is so easy for you because you are always confronting your trauma, limiting beliefs, shadow, etc. So it’s easy for things you actually want to manifest.

Moon in the 8th house

Your emotions are intense and deep. Not only that, but your empathy and intuition is so strong that people know you’re the person to come to when they are going through something difficult. It’s because you have wisdom beyond your years, usually because of very difficult and traumatic situations in your past. I know this is a really difficult placement to have, but I’m gonna tell you the positives. Firstly, you are a natural psychic, witch, medium. Your dreams tell you so much. You might be someone that would just hang out in graveyards when you were young because you just always felt at peace with death, even at a young age. It’s not something you fear. It’s something that interests you. Souls that have crossed over might hang around you as well. That’s not as scary as it sounds. If you’re grounded enough this can manifest as mediumship abilities. Just like how other people feel comfortable and safe around your energy, souls that have crossed over also feel that same safety around you, and feel you can express what they want to say.

Venus in the 8th house

Every relationship you enter whether romantic or platonic transforms you and the other person. Your approach to love is very intense. You don’t do surface level relationships, even in friendships. You want to know people at their core. Not the superficial facade people put on. You want soul connections. You have a tendency to be possessive and jealous. Your romantic relationships are emotional rollercoasters for both parties, but your ability to see through people makes you unforgettable. When you go through a break up the other person never forgets you and how you made them feel: seen, understood, and accepted flaws and all. You make people go through shadow work and face their inner demons just by being in a relationship with them, and that’s what makes you hard to forget.

Saturn in the 8th house

You may have difficulty being vulnerable with people especially in intimate relationships. There’s always a part of yourself that you hide. You hold back emotionally, yet others feel their most vulnerable with you. The 8th house is all about power and control and with Saturn here you have a deep need to be in control, and deeply fear losing power and control. You may resort to psychological manipulation tactics to stay in control. That doesn’t make you a bad person, you’re just protecting yourself. This placement alone can manifest as someone who has difficulty with transformation and integrating their shadow self, but with your other placements I don’t think you have that problem. However, confronting your trauma might be particularly difficult and painful for you. However, Saturn isn’t all bad. When you work with it and go to therapy, do shadow work, etc, you will find that you become your most powerful self.

[horoscope1078]

Sabrina Carpenter chart ❤️🙏

At her core, Sabrina is grounded, sensual, and unbothered; in the best way. Taurus suns are steadfast, loyal, and love beauty (and yes, she definitely gives visual aesthetic). But with this in the 11th house, she shines through her audience, community, and artistic vision for the future. She's got that “cool girl with a message” energy; here to create beauty, but also to connect. A true builder of her own lane.

Now this is where it gets dreamy. Her emotional world is deep, intuitive, and soft around the edges. Pisces moons feel everything; they’re creative sponges. And with it in the 10th house, she channels those feelings into her public image and career. She’s not just performing; she’s feeling every word she sings. Fans sense the rawness behind the polish.

Mercury in Taurus means she speaks slowly but surely; intentional, grounded, and hard to shake. There’s a calm confidence in how she communicates, and probably a very curated aesthetic to how she writes and speaks (makes sense for a songwriter). In the 11th house, her voice belongs to the people; she writes for herself and her audience.

Here’s her romantic core: soft, nostalgic, low-key obsessed with love. Venus in Cancer feels everything deeply but may not always show it. She loves like a vintage love song, and in the 12th house, it’s often behind the scenes; maybe through her lyrics, dreams, or private moments. There's a hidden softness in her heart that gives her that magnetic vulnerability.

When it comes to passion, creativity, and love, she’s a diplomatic flirt with artistic fire. Mars in Libra wants harmony and beauty, but being retrograde here makes her reflective, indirect, or strategic about expressing desire. In the 5th house, she’s a creative beast; she just needs balance and fairness to stay lit up. Also, low-key competitive when it comes to her art.

Jupiter in Aries gives her spontaneity, fire, and self-belief; she grows by taking risks and showing up boldly. It’s the confident sparkle behind the softness. She’s a trailblazer in her generation; people look to her as someone doing it differently.

Saturn in Taurus says she’s building something solid and lasting, but it’ll take patience and persistence. She might be picky about collaborators or slow to trust her vision fully; but once she does, it’s iconic. There’s a sense of “I’ll earn my spot” in her growth arc.

Uranus & Neptune in Aquarius means she’s got emotional genius and a love of truth, rebellion, and reinvention. In the 8th house, these energies show up in intimacy, vulnerability, and reinvention; she probably changes a lot beneath the surface, and might be drawn to the mystical, taboo, or mysterious side of life. And it gives her major edge artistically.

Pluto & Chiron in Sagittarius means Sabrina's daily life isn’t just structured; it’s transformative. She puts meaning into her work and probably heals through creativity. There may have been pain or power struggles in her early work life. She channels it into art and comes back stronger, smarter, deeper.

Lilith & Vertex in Scorpio, there’s a seductive, taboo, rebellious streak in her creativity and romantic life. She’s not afraid to go deep, explore dark themes, or play with power in her art. Lilith here gives her that edge; the kind that people feel even when she’s singing sweetly.

North Node in Leo, her soul is learning to own her worth, shine confidently, and express herself unapologetically. The universe wants her to step into the spotlight and say, “I deserve this.” It’s about building confidence and claiming her value loudly; and she's already doing it.

Part of Fortune in Taurus, her success and joy come through creating beauty for others; think music, art, style; and staying true to her values. Her real power is in making people feel something real, grounded, and timeless.

Houses

That Cancer rising extends into her whole vibe: emotional depth, softness, intuition, and also a little bit of guarded glam. She may have a protective instinct; like a sweet but serious guardian; and tends to lead with emotion rather than ego.

2nd House: Cancer She values emotional security and self-expression. She might make money through deeply personal or emotionally resonant work; but also craves recognition and a sense of identity through her creations. Part “make it personal,” part “make it iconic.”

3rd House: Leo The way she communicates is playful, expressive, and full of flair. Her voice has power; whether she’s singing or throwing shade in a lyric. She’s got a natural storyteller’s edge, and probably delivers her words with a dramatic sparkle.

IC House: Virgo Her inner world is quiet, private, and maybe perfectionistic. She likely grew up in an environment where structure, order, or high standards were a theme; or she built those traits herself to feel secure. At home, she might be surprisingly neat, health-conscious, or inwardly focused.

5th House: Libra This is the aesthetic muse house; and Libra here makes her creativity elegant, romantic, and super visual. Her love life is probably filled with charm and beautiful chaos. It’s all about pretty feelings, poetic drama, and expressing herself in artful ways.

6th House: Sagittarius When it comes to work and routines, she wants freedom and inspiration. Probably gets bored easily if things feel too boxed in. She needs adventure in her daily grind; whether through travel, creative shifts, or projects with meaning. Definitely not built for a 9-to-5.

7th House: Capricorn In relationships, she wants someone stable, mature, and emotionally grounded. Even if she’s dreamy and romantic, she’ll only really commit when there’s trust, structure, and long-term potential. She might attract older, wiser, or ambitious partners; or become that person herself.

8th House: Capricorn Emotionally and intimately, she’s cool, private, and strategic. She may not open up easily, but once she does, there’s incredible depth and loyalty. She’s probably fascinated by emotional transformation and might work through personal changes in creative, intellectual, or even unexpected ways.

9th House: Aquarius Her worldview is progressive, independent, and innovative. She’s got a rebellious streak when it comes to belief systems; probably not a fan of traditional rules. She may be super curious about human behaviour, psychology, or futuristic ideas. Her growth comes from breaking molds.

MC House: Pisces This is where she shines in the world: as a dreamy, artistic, emotionally evocative figure. Her public image has a mystical softness; like she’s part fairy, part pop icon. She’s known for her imagination, vulnerability, and emotional artistry; a Pisces MC is all about moving people, not just impressing them.

11th House: Aries She’s a bold voice in her generation; not afraid to lead. When it comes to friends and fans, she likes real ones. She probably attracts independent, assertive people and has big goals for herself. Her community sees her as a firestarter; someone who inspires people to be bold, too.

12th House: Gemini In her subconscious mind, she’s got a lot going on; thoughts, questions, and maybe even anxiety loops. She might hide her wit or humour until she feels safe, and sometimes processes things internally through storytelling or mental spirals. Her dreams and imagination are likely vivid and complex.

Sabrina’s chart shows a sweet balance between head and heart; she can tune into her feelings and still keep her cool, though sometimes her inner rebel wants to shake things up. There’s a dreamy, romantic energy to her, but it can make love feel a little complicated or blurry at times. She’s a natural communicator; charming, poetic, and emotionally expressive; but she also holds herself to high standards, which can make her a bit self-critical. There’s tension between what she says and what she feels, like her mind and intuition don’t always agree. Creativity and passion run deep, but she may sometimes struggle with direction or clarity, especially when chasing big dreams. Still, she has a unique spark; someone who blends softness with boldness, and who’s learning to trust her voice, even when it goes against the grain.

She has this natural ability to speak with grace and connect through both softness and structure; like she knows how to say the right thing, but it still feels real. There's a charm to how she shows up, and people are often drawn in without even knowing why. Her path is full of emotional and creative growth, but not without tension; she’s learning how to shine as herself even when others expect something different. Deep inside, she carries a mix of vulnerability and quiet rebellion; like a soft soul that still won’t back down. Her connection to love, pain, and self-worth is powerful, and it likely fuels her art in ways even she doesn't always understand. There’s a strong sense that she’s here for more than just fame; she’s here to heal, break patterns, and inspire through truth. Relationships, both personal and professional, can be intense, transformative, and sometimes fated. She often feels things before they make sense, and her life seems full of those “meant to be” moments that guide her toward her purpose; even if they show up through challenge. She’s not just following a dream; she’s embodying a journey.

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astro observations #3

Pisces moon coupled with earth, especially Capricorn, are unrivaled when it comes to philosophical and social breakthroughs. they have the spiritual awareness and collective vision of Pisces hand in hand with the objectivity and discipline of earth signs, and they can therefore be masters at deconstructing the functioning of society and the psyche. it’s such a consistent pattern with notable examples such as Joan of Arc (Cap Sun and Mercury), Benjamin Franklin (Taurus Saturn, Cap Venus & Sun), Henry Dunant who founded the red cross movement (Taurus Sun and Mercury, Cap stellium), Edgar Allan Poe considered to have invented the detective fiction genre and one of the earliest contributors to the genre of sci-fi (cap sun and mercury, Pisces stellium).

Venus conjunct Mercury could purchase books just because they look pretty and aesthetically pleasing lol. The type to look for the prettiest hardcover of a book to get.

Pisces stelliums with mercury, especially if it's retrograde, have such a hard time staying focused during a conversation, other people might think they're actively ignoring them but they just can't stay attentive for too long unless it's something they wanna know more about 😭 lowkey adorable when it’s not annoying lol.

A Virgo/gemini moon is a common placement amongst rappers known for being fast. Whether it's Doja Cat, Busta Rhymes, Min Yoongi, or Dizzee Rascal… after all, the moon (emotions and the inner mind) is ruled by fast-paced mercury (an exception would be if natal mercury was deeply afflicted). Jupiter conjunct Mercury as well can indicate the same.

5h moon transits are the times when you start to develop a crush or meet up with friends, decide to practice a particular hobby, binge tv shows/movies or read books, etc… one of my fave transits particularly because my 5h is in Pisces so I spend this transit often reading and consuming/creating art, and being delusional 🤭.

3h Pluto transit can indicate a gradual shift in your mindset, gradual because it’s a very long transit. It can either be positive or negative depending on how both your natal and transit pluto aspect your natal chart + transits. As my 3rd house is in Capricorn squaring my Aries moon, I spent this transit working on my work ethic and long-time consistency, as well as my self-esteem being dependent on how much I achieve and not my thoughts and core beliefs as a person (natal 2h pluto is in Sagittarius).

12h Leo can be such a humble bragger, and very obviously so… the type to complain about how being pretty sucks because guys like them too fast, or about how being rich isn’t easy, etc… I have six friends with this placement and only one isn’t like this but they’re also far older and more mature.

9th house in cancer people are very likely to be feminists or just very passionate about gender equality if the moon is well-aspected. If not, and if Venus and IC were not well-aspected, they could be deeply misogynistic and against gender emancipation.

that's it for today, thank you for reading my observations, and don't hesitate to ask and/or comment about anything!

[lyrebirdswrites]

not me drawing and interpreting proper astrological birth charts for the jjk main trio now that the official fan book finally gave us their birthplace in addition to their birthday 👀

Explanation under the cut! (edited to be more beginner friendly)

Quick disclaimer ig: this is just my personal interpretation of these placements. If you read the way I describe something and you think to yourself “hang on, I have this placement and this doesn’t sound like me at all” that would be because a) I am an amateur astrologer and I do this for fun, I don’t know everything about every sign/planet, and b) no placement exists in isolation - it’s influenced by the house it’s in as well as any other planets aspecting it - so it’s possible that the placement manifests in a less conventional/standard way due you because of such factors.

EDIT: my first draft of this post was not super beginner friendly so here’s a quick astrology 101 to help people understand wtf I’m talking about. Skip to the next photo if you don’t need a primer.

Everyone has ten main planets in their birth chart, each of those planets will fall under a different sign depending on when and where you were born. The planet governs an area of your personality, the sign shows what that area of your personality is like. Some quick definitions of the relevant planets for this post:

Sun: the one everyone thinks of when asked ‘what’s your star sign’. Your basic personality, your core, your ego.

Moon: symbolises emotion, intuition, your private internal world, and how feelings are expressed.

Mercury: symbolises communication, intellectual reasoning, and how you learn.

Venus: symbolises romance, aesthetics, how you socialize, and pleasure-seeking behaviours like shopping or sightseeing.

Mars: the source of your passion/drive/motivation. Symbolises where and how you expend your energy.

Retrograde: not a planet, just something the planets do sometimes. At some points in the year the planets look like they’re moving ‘backwards’ through the sky, and this alters their influence on the birth chart.

I think that’s probably enough but shoot me an ask if you’re curious/confused! I’m always happy to talk astrology (clearly lol)

Megumi... I always suspected he had scorpio influence somewhere in his chart and turns out I was right!! Not only scorpio venus but scorpio mars too?? I’m obsessed with this. Scorpio is a water sign (read: big on emotions), the embodiment of the phrase ‘still waters run deep’, and though scorpio placements are not always loud about their affection they tend to bond in a pretty intense way with their chosen people. Those venus and mars placements together really do speak of ride or die devotion - no wonder he’s Like That when it comes to Yuuji people he cares about.

His jupiter and saturn are both in retrograde; I would not have predicted it because I don’t think about natal retrograde all that much, but it actually makes a lot of sense imo. Retrograde jupiter usually indicates someone who is internally very philosophical in the sense that the person will define their own firm moral/ethical code instead of following a familial or societal belief system, which is pretty much megumi ‘I save people according to my own conscience’ fushiguro in a nutshell. While retrograde saturn is basically like. On the outside you’re stoic but on the inside you’re a worrywart, and you take responsibility Super Seriously but you also don’t like people with authority pushing you around needlessly. Which is also megumi in a nutshell lol.

His leo moon was a surprise but I honestly think it works for him because this is definitely where Unhinged Feral Megumi comes from: when he decides to go all out he gets such a flair for the dramatic. capricorn sun and capricorn mercury are pretty intuitive tbh, he really gives off capricorn vibes - practical, reserved, loyal, ambitious and tenacious, possessing a dry wit, capable of putting in steady hard work to get to where he wants to be.

I was already aware of Nobara’s leo sun because we’ve had their birth dates for a while now (birthplace is the new info which lets me draw the whole chart). But her cancer moon is such a lovely placement under that hard outer shell of hers. Nobara seems like she does not have a nurturing bone in her body, but it’s wrong to stereotype cancers as exclusively homebody motherly types - they have deep loyalty for their chosen family/home and they’ll go to the ends of the earth for those people in their own way whatever that may be... she really is a softie deep down 🥰 she really does care 🥰 thinkin about the end of her ch 125 flashback in this context

Nobara’s virgo mercury is actually kind of funny to me because while it indicates a natural gift for intellect and a talent for sorting out the fine details, it also has the potential to make someone a harsh critic who can nitpick and be quite blunt in stating their opinions... this is very Nobara, she does Not spare the feelings of anyone she is talking to lol.

Libra venus!! She has libra venus that’s so perfect!!! this placement is sophisticated and charming and always classy, these people adore that classic chocolates-and-roses romance but they turn love of all kinds into an art form. Traditionally the placement is also associated with people who care about beauty and harmony, who will go out of their way to look good for their companions. Also her leo mars... I love that. It’s really amplifying her bold outspoken flashy self-loving take-charge nature. Queen energy right here.

She has a bunch of natal retrogrades but the one I want to talk about is retrograde uranus... this one is Very fitting and again almost funny in the context of her character. You know how she’s always convinced she’s the only sane person in the room when actually she’s the unhinged one 24/7 and not self aware about that in the slightest? Yeah. That’s big retrograde uranus vibes.

Oh Yuuji... I could talk about your pisces sun all day 🥺 I could get Very technical and meta about the pisces association with the twelfth house and the fact that it’s ruled by neptune and what that says about his character, but I don’t have the room or the time so I’ll save that for another post. For now I’ll just say that the fact that he cares so deeply for others regardless of how well he knows them, the way he feels his feelings so intensely and is very intuituve/sensitive to others needs, him being interested in the occult before he ever found Sukuna’s fist finger, it all just seems more pisces to me than any other sign. And him having pisces mercury + pisces uranus in addition to his sun is also very sweet... our boy really thinks with his heart at all hours of the day doesn’t he?

His libra moon is such a fitting placement, too, because this moon is all about relationships - not just romance but bonds of all kinds, friends and family and companions of any sort. Yuuji as a character is so motivated by the bonds he shares with others and his desire to not be alone, especially on his deathbed. Libra moons are charming and personable and find it very easy to connect with others, they are deeply concerned with justice and will be accepting of everyone except for people who are cruel (exhibit a: just look how he responded to mahito). I think it’s a very apt moon for him to have.

Tbh if I were picking and choosing I might have loaded him up with yet more pisces energy and given him my favourite placement in the whole world, venus in pisces. But he actually has an aquarius venus and I think that’s so interesting! The part of this placement that speaks to his character for me is the way that aquarius venus love is defined by radical acceptance - there is never any judgement (I won’t judge you, Junpei!), because this venus seeks not only to see and understand but to be seen and understood in turn. Some say aquarius venus is an emotionally detached placement. I think that’s a mischaracterisation, but it is true that aquarius placements can be low key scared of intimacy and vulnerability even when they crave it lmao. An aquarius venus will sort through turmoil in their heart by retreating to think it over in isolation, rather than by submitting to the mortifying ordeal of being known and reaching out. Manga readers if u know u know

All I can say about his capricorn mars is that it definitely embodies that determined protagonist vibe. Thoughts like ‘I want to get stronger, I want to be the best, I’ll put in the work to come out on top’ are very capricorn thoughts to have, and the drive and forward momentum associated with mars really push them to the front of his character. But also, again; an underdeveloped capricorn mars under stress will shut out possibilities for connection with loved ones by dedicating themselves to their job or cause. Yuuji learn healthy coping mechanisms challenge 2k21.

[reverielix]

Excuse me Sir, Sorry to bother you. But frankly I'm new to this astrology topic but it's very fascinating to say the least.

Friend asked me to do a natal chart? No clue. Have no clue. Saw the previous post, was wondering if you help a stranger out here ? Lol.

Hi haha!

I’m a Miss but OFC I CAN TELL YOU MORE ABOUT IT! (Can you tell I’m excited? Lol) I’ll be seizing this opportunity to make an...

Astrology basics masterpost

Okay first off, the natal chart is a “snap shot” of the sky when you were born with the earth in the middle. There are 4 compounds that birth charts are made of:

1. The signs

You’ve definitely already heard of zodiac signs. In astrology, the sky is divided into 12 equal parts, each reserved for a sign starting at Aries and ending at Pisces. It goes like this: Aries ♈️, Taurus ♉️, Gemini ♊️, Cancer ♋️, Leo ♌️, Virgo ♍️, Libra ♎️, Scorpio ♏️, Sagittarius ♐️, Capricorn ♑️, Aquarius ♒️, Pisces ♓️

Basically, each sign is associated with certain character traits (which range many more than I or any singular source could encompass in short, I left a few links for gathering information in the end of this post). But it always depends on how evolved the person is. Aquarians CAN be detached if not evolved, but also have many more qualities such as their modality and element (which imply traits such as their innovative nature, intellect, hunger for knowledge, empathy, sociability,...)

So basically there are 4 elements (fire, earth, air and water) in astrology and 3 modalities (cardinal, fixed, mutable) which all carry certain meanings to them. Those elements and modalities are evenly distributed within the zodiac and move along the signs in the order I wrote them up above. So we start with cardinal fire (Aries), then we follow up with fixed earth (Taurus), after that we’ve got mutable air (Gemini), then again a cardinal sign but this time belonging to the water signs (Cancer), and so on. Additionally, all earth and water signs are of negative polarity while fire and air are of positive polarity.

The signs are the outermost circle you see when looking at your birth/natal chart. (On the left, where the arrow points, for instance, was Virgo ♍️ when & where you were born) They represent the way that you express a certain core part (3rd point) of yourself.

2. The houses

The numbers you see around the innermost circle with the lines in it are the houses. Each house is ruled by a sign in modern astrology: Aries is the first sign, so it rules the first house,...). This means that each house is afflicted with one sign and its qualities and traits.

Each house represents an area of life: The 4th house—ruled by Cancer—represents the home, comfort zone, where we crave for stability and emotional support as well as a lot more.

The angular houses ruled by cardinal signs, so: the 1st house (ascendant/rising), the 4th house (ic/ Imum Coeli), the 7th house (descendant), the 10th house (mc/midheaven) show in the picture you sent me with arrows and have a special significance in the chart + also have aspects (4th point) to them shown.

The first 6 houses are afflicted most with yourself and the last 6 houses have to do with your social/public self (e.g.: 2nd house has to do with resources and the 8th with shares resources). This can also be applied to each sign ruling the house.

3. The celestial bodies

When somebody asks what your zodiac sign is, you would answer with Capricorn, when in actuality, it’s just your sun sign (so one of many zodiac signs in your chart).

Each celestial body represents a core part of the human psyche/personality and also rules a/two sign(s) and with that a/two house(s). Another terminology for rulership can be domicile (e.g.: Saturn is in domicile in Capricorn).

Every planet is afflicted with the signs (and houses) in the form of essential dignity (whether in terms of exaltation/fall or detriment/domicile)

The sun rules Leo and the 5th house. These connections are made as to better understand each house/sign/planet and clarify/stress the connections between these three “compounds”. So, ruling Leo and the 5th house, the sun represents how we express ourselves and how we perform along with our egos, overall sense of identity and self-awareness among other things.

Before you say that you (know people who) don’t relate to their zodiac sign or don’t seem to present yourself/themselves like that at all: a placement (celestial body in a sign in a house) always depends on the aspects and also the house that nobody talks about. You’re not only a Capricorn, but a Capricorn sun in the 4th house conjunct Mercury,... (+ other aspects). Your sun in the 12th/7th/8th houses (houses, among others, afflicted with the subconscious) can mean that your way to express yourself is more in the background or not quite figured out yet. (With Leo in the 12th house that may also apply to you:) In the case of the 12th house, you may want to express yourself, but don’t exactly know how to...

Also, all of your chart matters! The sun sign is only a part of it, though one of the 3 most important placements (sun, moon, rising).

For the following paragraph keep in mind: personal/inner celestial bodies/planets (houses and signs matter equally), generational/outer planets/placements (houses matter most because they move slowly along the zodiac. the slower they move, the less the sign matters.)

The celestial bodies used in astrology aren’t limited to a certain amount as asteroids can also be interpreted/also have meanings but the most commonly used and talked about are: the sun, the moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars (Nodes, Vertex — aren’t celestial bodies but fall into the “sign & house are important” category and are a tool that function/are illustrated like celestial bodies), Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto (Chiron, black moon Lilith)

You can see each celestial body’s name listed with its symbol in the bottom right corner of the screenshot you sent me and can then look at the circle between the signs and house numbers for where they are placed.

Lastly, planets are afflicted with each other as well since generational planets can be higher octaves of personal planets, and “get along” or don’t “get along” just like the signs, whose compatibility is determined by...

4. The aspects

The expression of every planet depends on these! Aspects show the relationship between two placements and how they connect into one whole personality (Additional information about humans in general: our personality integrates at around the ages of 7 to 9. Before that, we have different needs and wants but not one integrated personality that is made of interwoven traits, qualities,...). They point out how many degrees two or more placements are away from each other (e.g. 180deg = opposition). So when you look at your own chart, you can see that Virgo ♍️ and Pisces ♓️ are in opposition to each other. This also means that people born during Pisces season and people born during Virgo season celebrate their birthdays approximately 6 months apart from each other (because the sun needs a year to transit through the signs).

There are major and minor aspects. Major aspects are usually displayed in the innermost space of the circle using different colored lines and are an umbrella term for: the opposition, the square, the conjunction, the trine and the sextile. Minor aspects are usually listed in extended chart selection options (semi-sextiles, quincunxes, quintiles,...)

Those are then divided into hard/challenging (square, opposition,...), neutral (conjunction,...) and soft/harmonious (trine, sextile,...) aspects. Example: your Sagittarius Mercury (communication, (early) education, rationality, speech, day-to-day expression, perfectionism/detail-orientation,...) in the 4th in a trine (same element, a “flow of energy”) with your Aries moon (emotions, empathy, feelings of security, nurture, comfort,...) in the 8th can indicate potential for the verbal expression of your emotions. You may let your emotions out by talking to people who you live with or your immediate family. Moreover, you could have a desire to write about your emotions in a philosophical/educational way to make others think, but decide to keep your writing to yourself or your closest circle nonetheless. One could chat about an aspect for sooo long just because there are so many things associated with the houses, signs, aspects and celestial bodies. There are so many different angles to take and you’re never done learning about astrology.

Whenever you ask somebody what sign is most compatible with yours, you’d look at the aspects between your sign and other signs to determine if your placements are in a harmonious relationship with each other, though synastry (astrology of compatibility between two birth chart) is much more complex then that.

Lastly, aspects don’t go specifically with one sign/house/celestial body, and some placements can also be unaspected. There are also things such as retrogrades, chart shapes, aspect patterns, dominant signs, persona charts, interceptions and much more but that would definitely go beyond the scope. Let me know if you’d like for me to make a post going in depth regarding those things.

How astrology on social media and day-to-day life has been altered to be regarded as something it is not:

The key is to view modern astrology less as a predictive tool or proof for assumption—because frankly it isn’t—but more as a tool to recognize psychological patterns and behavioral tendencies, which ultimately are what astrology illustrates through elements in the sky. So, no, actions cannot be justified because somebody has a certain placement. (As I mentioned above, it is crucial to regard that placements can be evolved or not evolved and therefore can “manifest” (not the candles in a circle for clear skin and money kind lol) differently). Lastly, astrology doesn’t tell you what to do and you alone have the power over your behavior. You can break free from the patterns illustrated and tendencies pointed out. It’s all about who you choose to be.

Please mark that the links for planets, signs and houses don’t encompass everything that the planets/houses/signs illustrate. For more information I recommend Hannah’s Elsewhere, astro-charts, astro.com, cafe.astrology or astrology.com (lmk if you know about more sources).

[startledstars]

About Time (The Stars Can’t Love You)

another astrology rant

According to Astrology, there’s never a perfect time to do something

Don’t sign contracts during a mercury retrograde. Don’t make major career moves or commitments when mars is passing through this house. Don’t test your luck during a Jupiter retrograde. Don’t start a relationship when Venus is moving backwards, or when mars is in a harsh aspect with blah blah blah

So there’s incentive to put things off and an excuse if something seems to go wrong. It’s all a matter of timing. If you study the charts a little better, plan your moves well ahead, and prepare for possible ‘negative energies,’ your chances of success will surely increase next time

I hope it’s clear how dysfunctional this mindset can be. Thinking like this can encourage fear, uncertainty, and controlling tendencies. 

Despite this, there is a nugget of truth in the core tenant of astrology: life is all about timing, and if you get the timing right, everything else falls into place. The catch is that finding the right time doesn’t have to be up to you. 

So, once I gave up trying to find the ‘right time’ and decided God could deal with it (not out of faith, but because I was exhausted to the point of not giving a shit) things started working out, even during retrogrades, returns, and harsh aspects

If you consult the stars, which have no love for you, you’re subject to their capricious whims.

If you consult the creator of the stars, who loves you with an everlasting love, every moment of every day is the perfect time, as long as you live honestly, act from love, strive to do good, and admit your mistakes. Astrology has thousands of rules that are hard to understand. It’s never a sure thing. God has only two rules (I’ll let you find what they are for yourself) and promises to bless you if you keep to them. 

[gg-astrology]

BTS Summary: Facing Saturn (Aquarius | Pisces | Aries | Taurus)

Hello! 💕 This was inspired by a friend, who mentioned something pretty personal to me about their experience with Saturn. 💕 Since some of us may be going through tough times with this slower moving planet transiting in our houses, I wanted to make this post to show you what you might have to learn, what to do to cope and how to survive a tough Saturn in your chart. 💕 

Included in here are: Aquarius/Pisces/Aries/Taurus Saturn, as well as other influences (Aries placements, Libra placements, Capricorn, Cancer, Leo, Scorpio, Virgo, Sagittarius, Gemini placements at the end) -- and how it could have an impact on us (through aspects). 

Premise

*You can skip this if you want, this is just to give you an idea of what Saturn is and How I’m explaining it

(A Roundabout) Emotional Take On Saturn:

Learning to love yourself requires us to confront the brooding factor of a Big Challenge. Saturn-- your big paycheck at the end of a hard grueling task. A challenging offer, that requires you to do something out of your norm. Your parent’s promise of some independency-- freedom, if you prove to them that you can do it. A new pet, something you have to look after and nurture. Learn how to take care of and pay out of pocket for when they fall sick. 

Saturn’s responsibility doesn’t seem so daunting right? When you compare it to everyday tasks/challenges, things that others are going to hold us accountable for.

So why can’t we take accountability for ourselves? The moment our ‘big paycheck’ comes out of our own pockets, it becomes a ‘splurge’ -- we suddenly feel demotivated at the prospect of self-care, of pampering ourselves.

There’s no one directing us on what to do, no one to hold us accountable except for ourselves. We’re our own motivator, our own boss. We flounder around feeling lost, restricted by our own problems/challenges that becomes more and more prominent over time. 

World/social expectations for us to be ‘normal’ feels like getting scolded by an important client/person. We tend to sink into the feeling of frustration, shame. Why can’t you do it? Get your shit together, who’s going to help you? This isn’t ‘normal’, why can’t you just be ‘normal’? 

‘Normal’ is what the external face of everyone else is. The social expectation to behave a certain way, have some modicum, function properly. It’s when we look at someone else, and don’t see the same problems we see in ourselves there (or wishing we could be like that-- more emotionally open, more uplifting, more ‘me’ but ‘better’). 

There’s a time and moment for self-doubt, for deep and heavy shame/frustration. But above that, there’s always a way out of this mess. A light at the end of the tunnel for all of us.

Most of us just need to identify what the problem is, how does the inner demon function. We usually have a vague idea of what it is-- bundled strings tangled up together.   

For some of us, we identify with our Saturn. It’s our core, our undercurrent thoughts. We expect the world to be like Saturn. We know what to do, how to behave. What to be. 

We get to experience Saturn first hand and we know what to expect-- but we often wishes, or hope to get more emotionally uplifting, to be less ‘that’ and more ‘me’. The part of us that we didn’t get to realize/got cut off earlier in our childhood to come to light and make us feel ‘joy’. 

For others, it’s not like that. Things are compromised, certain parts of us sharpened into a jagged glass. Sometimes it’s suddenly losing grips of control, slipping against a rock-face, an engine explosion and we’re tumbling down rapidly to earth again.

Whether or not we feel powerful or powerless when Saturn transit happens, we’ll eventually have to face what Saturn is trying to make us learn.

If you procrastinate a project, it’s going to bite you harder in the ass, right? 

The Slightly Less Emotional Take on Saturn:

Saturn is like a more critical Moon, like a Mercury Moon. It’s self-restraint we place on ourselves, shackles us down to earth. But at the same time, it guards/protects us as well. It’s part of our self-preservation, ‘fighting’ any change, shift, or fluidity that comes to us (to protect ourselves)

Saturn to us (personally) feel like a hovering third eye over our collective Conscious in each generation. Each transit it makes, every time it makes contact to us personally, we feel like flu-season. ‘Not this again’ .

A ‘1 step forward 2 step back’ process where we just go back to our failing immunity. It’s frustrating, because everything goes wonky and our existential dread becomes more prominent. We feel like we’re moving excruciatingly slowly towards progress, or that our thoughts/imagination are stifled because the ‘reality’ of the world around us shakes us out of our imagination. 

Lord of form, Lord of manifestation. Saturn has a weird way of making us face our fears/challenges of manifesting ourselves (showing parts of ourselves to others, being who we are and feeling accepted for it/without feeling vulnerable in ourselves.)

Saturn has a notorious reputation for being a malefic planet so people try to edge around it until they finally have to confront it. Or completely bind themselves to it, moving at a slower pace. 

Wanting to progress but thinking everything comes at a price, that we have to fight or constantly struggle for it. Not realizing how we hurt others through our own misguidance/ignorance as well.  

Don’t let Saturn hold you back from manifesting yourself, learn it’s lessons. Don’t let it hold you down. It can be grounding but encouraging, the lesson from Saturn is to to jump over the hurdle, not drag it across the floor into you reach your ‘victory’. 

Saturn ✨

Today we’re going to be looking at these Saturns in particular: ✨

Aquarius Saturn 

Pisces Saturn 

Aries Saturn 

Taurus Saturn

*Note: If you’re still having troubles with feeling alone/lonely, one good thing about Saturn is that it’s also a Shared Pain in a large group of people, kind of like being in camp together? You experience the same kind of hurdles/obstacles and things you want to manifest within your generation-- at the same time, everyone has similar problems, they’re just working through it in their own way. 

**Also: Saturn spends approximately 138 days per year in retrograde, so it’s ok to be in retrograde. It’s a case-by-case kinda deal? So we’ll be focusing on Saturn in rx and spinning forward naturally in one bite. 

Yoongi/Jin - Aquarius Saturn

Aquarius Saturn

For those who may have Aquarius (or air sign) Saturn, the challenge has to do with a sense of knowing there’s a bigger challenge/problem out there in the world, frustration with other people’s close-mindedness/prejudice/misunderstanding. Socially not being accepted earlier in our lives and seeing it with clarity and insight how to fix/solve the issue (yet nobody listens/believe in you or your own path)

Aquarius Saturn sees how the world ‘should’ be and how it could impact the lives of many in a fairer, better option. Aquarius in Saturn as a social signature wants to better the world, if not from their own experience/themselves (their creativity and individuality) then for others who might be going through the same hardship. It’s social, communal, looking at bigger things-- the larger scope of the scale (’if its happening to me then it’s happening to someone else out there too’) 

Social awkwardness in their interaction has always been a sore point for Aquarius Saturn, everything they say or try to say becomes misconstrued. ‘Too harsh’ when they’re being honest, and ‘too cold’ when they try to keep to themselves/not hurt others feelings. Leading to feeling alienation: isolation or loneliness-- at some point in their life. 

Usually-- people with Aquarius Saturn native may seek out self-development through social/personal expansion. Through learning/growing from who they were-- perhaps a little more disclosed/timid before, growing into someone who is more socially active, personally vibrant and may place more emphasis on social expansion because they know how it feels to be genuinely alienated/lonely inside themselves from years prior.

During transits/retrogrades some periods in their life they’ll revisit this attitude, where they shut into themselves unknowingly. Feels disconnected from everyone else around them and tries to dissect what it is they seek to search/find from their own personal want/need/motivations (What their true happiness/goal is.)

Because of their fixed signature, some might struggle (if it’s aspected to other placements) to ‘return’ to being more out-going, try to relax and let yourself do the deep search inside of yourself-- figure out what it is you need to cut loose/take forward into the future. As it’ll help you out a lot later on as well.

As all air-signs, there’s a need to feel connected to others. With Aquarius/Leo it has a lot to do with ‘appearances’ and control. Keeping control of what others perceive of you, your attitude and your social/community position/service is important. Some while they’re in the more enclosed/cut off stages, may often push themselves to over-emphasize/submerge themselves totally in their own interests. 

Adopting a strong persona, yet never fitting in with groups/locality around them. This is something that will need to be addressed, since Aquarius Saturn is supposed to help you learn/glean on lessons on accepting others socially as well. Taking responsibilities and social accountability, you’ll have to learn how to progress into sharing these interests and learning how to compromise, how to become ‘part’ of a group without pushing/keeping everyone else at an arm’s distance as well (or how to learn how to be more flexible, not reactory to someone doing that to you and thus-- using it to others sometimes too.) 

It feels great to belong somewhere, to feel needed/like you’re doing what the world needs you to do because it satisfies this innate need to be productive and useful, specifically because Aquarius Saturn are the first to be there for others. For friends and people, to offer an open-mind and insightfully astute advice. 

Aquarius Saturn relates strongly to others, particularly to their friend groups. As they often cherish others (sometimes more than themselves) and is immensely touched by others willingness to accept and value them socially (be proud of them in their friend group) 

When belonging somewhere where they are accepted ‘as they are’-- not misunderstood, misconstrued or having to explain/battle everything out every time their social awkwardness or introversion get in the way again. When their group accepts them as ‘them’-- and ‘get’ the way they’re behaving, speaking, doing. Without misunderstanding that ‘no its not personal, its not because I don’t want to spend time with you it’s because I need me time’ -- they’re great friends, just people who wants to be taken and accepted as ‘they are’.  

Take care to notice the emphasis (consciously or subconsciously) on you basing some of your value/worth and ego on your social identity/construction of yourself and how you treat others.  

Aquarius Saturn may often likes to be in control/being perceived in a certain way-- being aware of the dynamic/social group that they’re in, taking assertion/control as to not be perceived in a negative light (or if they’re feeling masochistic-- which they often are bc Aquarius-- try not to let it define you/get to your ego that you should behave in a contradictorian manner all the time.)

There’s always a little run in with the fear of the public’s reception/perception of who they are/what they do being a hinderance to how prejudice the world tends to work against them. And although most Aquarius Saturn may know how to deal/work through it, some will need to revisit and realize how much social comfortability and belonging in a social group has an impact on us. 

For some Aquarius Saturn native, losing a close friend through distance/sudden shift may make them feel immensely lonely/isolated/alone. It creates an immediate polar effect in which the person suddenly feels lost, detached or without a ‘place to stay’ emotionally (bring up the social awkwardness again) 

Every emotional struggle they’ve faced there-after would often drain them slowly, until surely enough they might not try to connect to others (’let them come to me because I’m sick of trying to get to them’) 

They may often drift from group to group, but with Aquarius in control they may find that their thinking/belief is often not aligned with others, doesn’t want to compromise themselves just for the sake of ‘fitting in’. They’d rather be loners, and this in turn numbs them to empathetic/emotional responses to others. 

They might turn critical, cynical, satirical and sarcastic. Sometimes using their bluntness for the worse instead of considering other people’s feelings in return (or trying to re-route themselves in understanding others, giving up on effort and just dealing with their own method/situation/problems -- self-isolation) 

Generally being aware of the world/what society sees and using that to improve/socially expand on for the next set of years. You can be judgemental or too harsh with your expectations, realize sometimes that you are not always correct-- and that there are other ways, more harmonious ways that things can get done instead of relying on your smarts and perception alone.

Saturn-- like we mentioned earlier, is the lord of time right? So in a way, this is all retaliation for all the ridicules and being somewhat unconventional social pariahs earlier that Aquarius Saturn native might’ve felt in their earlier days. 

They might not have belonged, or felt out-casted/orchestrated by others (peers or authority figures like teacher/parents) to the point where they ‘dont want to belong’ -- their individual sense is tied in to their experience, and the emotional devaluing or negligence they were given (socially) provided an opportunity for them to feel comfortable being alone, doing their thing, or push harder to ‘be themselves’ despite expectations set against them. 

Aquarius Saturn may feel uneasy socially, with a large tower of social expectations/conformity to the norm set up against them they may often stutter, become paralyzed, didn’t say what they wanted to say or feel like they should become more aloof/distanced to keep themselves self that way (’let them say what they want to say’) 

Again, looking at how it keeps you alienated and how much social comfortability actually matters to you-- helps with keeping that well of empathy ready and not dried up (beaten by the harsh sun) so you don’t give up completely on belonging somewhere and adjusting yourself when the time is right (don’t let opportunities of good friends/people get away from you)

Don’t let the harsh weather makes you cold forever, keep your pond of hope/faith nourished and hydrated. There’ll be a time for you to use that, and don’t let it go to waste. 

It’s also good to consider how Aquarius is also a secondary ruler of Saturn, while it also has a strong hold over Uranian influences. The ‘overcame a challenge’ attitude Aquarius Saturn brings is in it’s ability to let go, relax and not care so much about public reception. 

It’s contentment within itself, confidence in it’s own power. it’s unneeded rush to belong somewhere-- Aquarius Saturnian develops an ability to be a little more casual, quirky and eccentric sometimes. 

They are people who speaks their own mind, freedom in themselves and embodies the same respect for others vibrant personalities (just as long as they’re respectable and good people). The responsibility/serious nature that Saturn brings-- is in the existential angst/exhaustion they feel for the state of the world they are living in. They can pick through the lies, the flaws, the ideas that authorities are giving out to the masses. Can often analyze and become highly critical of people, air fixed makes for a placement in Saturn that doesn’t let shit go. Ever. You’re going to have to own up to your social responsibility as well. 

Some Aquarius Saturn can be very nihilistic, sometimes very critical of how people behave, how we are as a society. They want to make change, but dragging Saturn on is like carrying the world on their shoulders. Aquarius Saturn realizes-- that sometimes these things aren’t their personal problems but rather others to bear as well (detachment used for?? good??)

Unconventionality in Aquarius is in a sense that their upbringings may often contradict/stressed them on how to behave or perform socially (or to do with their future). Social pressure from others (authorities maybe) often makes Aquarius Saturn feel like they are often not living up to other’s expectations in the youth.

Imagine traditional conservative Saturn, and Aquarius who is progressively wanting to be different. It’s that kind of pain where you hear day in day out how to behave, how to do things, yet it’s not you. It’s just you being you, you wanting to do things for yourself/be yourself yet you aren’t heard because others can’t understand.

Saturn’s persistence and challenges makes the Aquarius person realize that-- no matter who tries to decide/feel uncomfortable with the non-traditional life they’ve lived. Only the Aquarius Saturn person themselves will have to  be confident, will push through those challenges and come out to the other side successful and thriving in the end (proving it to others that they persisted, that faith/their ideals/visions persisted and is justified). 

It’s why seeing things manifest and being socially accepted is important-- when others can see that they’re not ‘being rebellious/emo’ but rather they were just--- looking forward/ahead out of their time. Does it truly become a pain that’s worth all the success they’ve had in the end. 

Taehyung/Hobi - Pisces Saturn 

Jimin/Namjoon - Pisces Saturn rx

Problems of Saturn rx becomes internalized, almost self-reflective. More internal conflict/troubles. Delayed Development. Moon square Saturn (in both individual) can also make it become a personal burden too. Especially with Virgo/Gemini/Sagittarius individuals.  

Pisces Saturn (and Pisces Saturn rx) 

Pisces Saturn natives are sensitive, receptive and highly charged individuals. 

Add that to how Saturn controls, restrict and restrain our freedom of expression and here you get someone who often feels weighed down emotionally, but is too dumb to do anything about it most of the time 

(Feeling like they aren’t in control of their actions/emotions, feeling like there’s no choice or just existential dread, distrusting themselves/their potential in the world) 

These people tend to grow up with their creative expression shut down, feeling like they have difficulties being/showing their ‘raw true’ emotions outwards and that true emotionality (owning up to their highly sensitive emotions) can sometimes burden, or be ‘unnecessary’ for others to see/face ( ‘its my problem don’t worry about it’ ) 

The thing Pisces Saturn has to deal with is their receptivity, their own sensitivity that makes them absorb and soak all the instances where they were harshly criticized for. It persuades them to immediately assume that, their own abilities were not ‘up to par’ to do things professionally ( ‘running with it’). 

Pisces Saturn natives may find themselves ‘normalizing’ this kind of abuse/behaviour others give them (traumatized but then again, feeling doubtful/unworthy of calling it that bc ‘oh god but traumatized is used for other people’s circumstances :(’)-- taking it through naivety as part of ‘growing up in the world’ rather than defend themselves against these kinds of thinking (thus, losing faith/hope and feeling doubtful in themselves and their ability to ‘change for the better’ -- realizing they live in a pattern, and not knowing how to leave.) 

Up to a certain point, they often adopt these kind of thinking: that being emotionally sensitive is being weak, and that in order to survive, you have to be strong, be tough, resilience is key. No matter what challenges are thrown at them, ‘toughening the skin’ becomes a survival tactic they adapt. 

For the Pisces Saturn native, getting out of this headspace is much harder than the self reflective Pisces Saturn rx. Those with Pisces Saturn rx (especially with aspects to personal placement like Jimin/Namjoon) may often get a hold of themselves and learn how to become more receptive to their sensitivity better. To adapt and adopt a healthier ‘growth’ instead of hiding everything away when shit hits the fan (see: Hobi/Taehyung). It all comes with practice, and being able to understand how to heal yourself through this as well. 

Pisces Saturn native can often time quickly shift into becoming less emotional and more pragmatic in their everyday life-- thus, losing sensitivity (desensitizing themselves) and immediately-- facing the consequences of not knowing how to receive/accept emotionality from others and become more and more socially awkward with deep, personal intimacy every time. 

They may use the kind of ‘harsh words’ to cope/get ‘tougher’ and over-come situations. Pisces in Saturn has the ability to neglect compassion for themselves (and sometimes others out of obliviousness) -- and learning how to keep faith/hope, believe in empathy/understanding (self-love and acceptance) for oneself and one’s raw expression (even if it leads nowhere ‘productive’ in the world) is important for these people to learn. 

Watch for subconsciously doing unhealthily coping mechanism/words/habits through neglecting your own emotional health. Your own well-being/feelings. Trying to swallow down the pain/anything you feel in order to see things ‘productively/in the future’ -- instead of considering letting your emotionality/vulnerability shines through in the moment/now. 

Hurting yourself, through masochistic tendencies of liking the feeling of ‘good ol’ sweet pain and suffering’-- and in return, hurting others by letting opportunities/wishes/faith of others slip through you. 

Only reinforces this more (hurting others through either 1) neglecting yourself and not listening to other’s affirmation of your worth or 2) deciding that you ‘dont have a problem’ and stubbornly keeping to that front through and through.)

Pisces Saturn are masochists who has a great skill of self-fulfilling prophecy in the worst ways. Although they hope/wishes for more, they make the worst prediction for their own future (thinking pessimistically) and thus-- hurt themselves when they refuse to move/take action that’ll change the course of the opportunity for them (grabbing it instead of letting it go)--- hurting themselves and going ‘see? this is why I don’t do that’ even though it hurts them anyways (predictability/fear of things turning out well sometimes)

They’re like the worst anime person who if you see on screen, just keeps doubting themselves and then not taking any action to change it. Frustrates the audience because they are rather sensitive yet denies that to the end.

They can also be egoistical, and act like they don’t care that things aren’t turning out for the better ( ‘shrugs, it happens and it’s ok I don’t care about it anyways it wasn’t worth it’ ) -- yet they care deeply about it, very much so, they’re just afraid of losing footing/precaution. Thus they can sometimes be half-assed about others, and taking other’s reciprocation/gifts/emotionality less seriously sometimes as well.  

Trauma and insecurities (self-doubt) keeps you in it’s grip, combined that with you neglecting your emotional health and trying to put your spiritual energy/enthusiasm for something else-- you don’t know how to get out of the cycle until others throw a door at you and tell you to ‘do things for yourself goddammit, take care of yourself!’ --- and most importantly show you the way (hold your hand through it the entire time) 

Pisces Saturn can sometimes live precariously through others, but when reality comes to give you opportunities for yourself-- it’s too much you aren’t prepared, you panic and then immediately shut it down ( ‘I can’t do it I’m just me’ ) Self-decrepitation and insecurities (that comes from your bad habits) are your worst friends, and a pattern you tend to ignore/neglect in yourself (Pisces Saturn often choose to turn a blind eye to their situation as well ‘if I can’t see it/acknowledge it then it doesn’t exist :)’) 

The lack/feeling like things are in loss/out of control of your own damn self is something Pisces Saturn deals with. Most of the time, they feel isolated/alone because they feel powerless to take action or accountability for themselves. They can’t control all of it-- everything. Although they do their best not to let it affect/get to them, when their own emotional negligence and suppression gets too much-- they become detached, overly emotional yet unemotional. 

Just in a Mood and they Know they’re suffering through their adrifting nature through and through. Waiting for it to end (frustration that they have to take rest, pause, that they can’t just be ‘productive’ all the time)  

Pisces Saturn hopes for things, but often overthinks that they are delusional/can’t express them, and thus letting things go because ‘they have to focus on the path that is certain’ (instead of what the heart/emotions wants) 

Most Pisces Saturn tends to suppress their emotionality/creativity to an extent, doubting themselves and sometimes-- thinking others are better than them (’im not sure if this is a good idea/no,no you go ahead that was great’)  they create personas or someone they ‘know’ is them publicly/socially. They become detached, stubborn, a little awkward with receiving/accepting or talking about emotions even if they are getting ‘better’ at it (with the help of good placements and developing themselves in their chart)

It creates Saturnian people who often refuses to look at their own needs, their emotional welling up inside. And instead focuses solely on the ‘practicality’ -- not realizing that their ‘episodes’ where they’re just-- not ‘up’ for the world right now (mood swings/demotivation/needing something different) comes directly from their own negligence of keeping track on their own emotional well-being/health/maintenance over themselves (and expressing themselves through them) 

Pisces Saturn can sometimes use their traumatized state/deep hurt/ insecurities as a motivational force. It’s a bad recycling pattern where they often sink into their own suffering without listening to anyone else relating to them ( ‘haha I feel pain :)’ ‘yeah me too! the same kind’ ‘mmm but my pain :)’ ) -- only focused on helping others in order to feel productive in themselves (lack of empathy/sympathy, just service to others/procrastination from their own spiritual pain)  

Feeling adrift/lonely in the world and then becoming needy for someone else to come help them/open the path for them, when they could’ve just confronted themselves and how/why they’re not taking actions in working through their own problems (lack initiative/feeling the weight of their emotional suffering in the world)

They only look at their problems when it influence/impacts their daily life. Their personal mood and motivation of the day. If it interferes with their ability to perform, to do things, to carry out tasks then it becomes A Problem. 

The point of this is-- Pisces Saturn has to learn how to express their vulnerabilities, raw emotions forward when they aren’t pushed to do so (in their daily life/activities) so that they can be productive and not neglectful to themselves in the future/consistently as well (not on and off, and letting the consequences catch up to you).

It all comes down to the past trauma right? Of thinking ‘am I being too emotional/this isn’t right’ and then shutting yourself down. It comes to a point where you have to go through self-love and self-acceptance. Where you pick yourself up from where you were hurt/broken before and learn how to keep faith/provide/strengthen it instead. Don’t let it get you down, don’t let others dictate who you are/what you should be. 

It comes with the territory of listening to yourself first, instead of others. Trusting yourself enough and your inner creative voice enough to stand strong on your own legs. Even if people throw rocks/sticks at you. And using your acceptance, understanding and compassion for yourself. Pisces has to have faith in order to live, so use that with your placement. 

Have faith in your path, in your self-expression and being true to yourself. Don’t neglect your emotional health, even if it hurts-- show it. Don’t let others OR yourself tear ‘you’ down so easily. And be aware of your own receptivity to the world/environment/words of people around you as well (ask for help/re-affirmation when you need to, don’t feel like you’re ‘burdening’ others because of it). 

Pisces Saturn are often traumatized. Because of negligence or past situation that they are imprinted/impacted them more than they realize (receptivity to criticism that creates self-deceptions/self-fulfilling prophecies)--this may cause Pisces Saturn to repeat the harsh things people say about them to themselves over and over again sometimes (to themselves, as a mantra). It sinks into the subconscious of the person, self-doubt and self-decrepitating humour is the one thing they may use to cope with their peers as well.  

The instability of ‘materialistically pursuing what they want to do’ (will it give them income, will it pay their bills) versus the emotional/mental Moods or episodes they go through is a double whammy Pisces Saturn natives tend to go through. 

Even when financial resources are ok, sometimes their moods/mental well-being gets in the way and they find themselves powerless because they’ve neglected it for so long. 

It comes after the ‘shutting down’ (either self-imposed or being laid in by authority figure in our lives) that we often feel doubtful of our creative expression or of ourselves, uncertain over our choices/future. 

Self-doubt, second-guessing, shifting and switching what we want to do with our future, our moods and our inner turmoil becomes a part of the Pisces Saturn native. Don’t let it get you into self-destructive behaviors, and don’t let it get you into the point where you hurt yourself in a cycle because of it (over and over again in order to discover yourself/prove yourself worthy)

Most ends up not pursuing the path that they want to do, or was in. Due to opposition or people telling them they’re not good at what they do.  Often guessing or second-guessing themselves on whether it’s the right path, right choice-- whether they are worthy enough, because they are highly receptive/aware of others who can come across as more ‘worthy’ than them.

They’re aware of their limitations, their difficulties. And this translates into their emotional scope/fears as well. Suffering or depression is common for Pisces Saturn natives. As most of us feels like we’re not progressing/moving freely enough. That resources or expectations are sometimes out of our control. That we can see certain people, certain peer group thriving/making something out of themselves-- yet we are stuck on earth/in our own path, watching the stars and guessing if we’ve made the correct choices or not.

One last thing to note about Pisces Saturn: is that you may see others going through things at different intervals/levels than you. But don’t ‘assume’ that they aren’t going through everything you’ve went through as well. Most tend to be dismissive like ‘oh they aren’t suffering from the same problem’ because you’d rather think you’re doing better off than you. 

No, most Pisces Saturn suffers from similar traits, habits and pattern. Reach out to them, and guide them through. With Pisces Saturn, it’s a long-term challenge. Even if someone seems to be doing better than others (say Jimin/Namjoon) it doesn’t mean it has stopped. It’ll continue to be a trait they’ll have to naturalize and work into maintaining a healthier mechanism with-- so never doubt or dismiss their fears/challenges and see them for what they are.  

Jungkook - Aries Saturn (rx)

Aries Saturn 

Again, like the earlier rx. Some of the things can be internalized/manifesting within the person and restrict them from within. With that in mind, lets get to it!

Aries Saturn natives is the kind who goes ‘I know myself best >:(’ don’t try to tell them what to do lmao.

They have expectations of themselves. Already a plan in mind. What they can do, what they can become. Everything is a possibility that could be analyzed, thought about and grasped if ‘they really want to go that way’

But that restriction simply won’t do, what if it compromises ‘them’? What if they want something else?- this causes a lil indecision on them personally. Inaction and inability to take secured, measured action and stick to it without prompting from others to maintain it (or rather, prompting from the self but motivated by others ‘sticking their nose in their business’--- they run on pettiness and desire sometimes, doing something out of spite because they can. Lil gremlins whom I love) 

Emotional flareups a common as a motivator, Aries Saturn prides themselves on proving themselves, proving others wrong. Proving that they can. But sometimes-- the reason they take certain action can be linked to others interference that prompts them to react/take initiative to ‘prove’ themselves, being agitated enough to ‘go for it’ (instead of being self-motivated to propel and maintain their momentum forward, they’re good starters, not good finishers) 

In contrast to them eyeing the thing they want to have/pursue, and taking their sweet ass time thinking and thinking maybe they want it? Maybe they don’t? Playing hooky with the idea until the moment someone poses as a challenge/threat like ‘hey maybe you should get into that :)’ they’re like ‘>:((( let me do it myself don’t interfere u don’t know what i want’ -- and that’s kind of signature to the Aries Saturn independence/wanting to establish themselves away from social paradigms because they know their own worth and they know their ability/capabilities/values. 

Maintaining emotional flare-ups is hard for the Aries Saturn to ‘stick it through to the end’ and manifest it properly for themselves. Thus why some Aries Saturn may feel like they dabble in things, but never truly ‘mastered’ it or trust themselves to manifest it properly. 

Sometimes they rely a lot on their rebellious nature without noticing-- ‘proving others wrong’  can become a personal trait/unhealthy mechanism and Pavlovian response that they might not realize they tend to do. 

They can often neglect to see things long-term. See how to maintain, how to receive support and systematize/structure a trade/traits into something that is established further in their life. 

Coming from others, when people expect them to behave/confine to a certain standard/life plan they may often lash out. Independency and self-belief is key to the Aries Saturn, but through that it can be hard for them to ‘be that way’ on their own without the help of their snide urging/egging them on (can u see what i mean by this?)

They rely on society pressure, on their primal/instinctual urges to just yeet away from other’s demands, expectations of emotional dependency on them to do things for others (emotionality placed on their shoulders becomes something they despise and has a strong hatred for sometimes)

Highly independent, they do things for themselves. And often times, they can be uncaring or unable to accept help/support because ‘i’m not manifesting it myself i know what im doing’ as a defense mechanism to the point where they just-- would rather struggle and fail on their own than have anybody else see them failing and thus, having an ADVANTAGE over them (god forbid this is in their own mind/fear) and chime in or help/support them through it instead ( ‘forget it, it’s gone now. I’m starting something new I don’t need your input’ ) -- Pretending that it never happened if someone else can’t hold accountability for it/evidence to prove they did it instead. 

Most of the manifestation comes desires and seeing new/shiny challenges/ideas that could be grasped and obtained. These people are planners-- who are often, coincidentally, half thought out their goals before working on it as they go (self-belief and assertion in their independence/own ability-- a little egoistic sometimes, but mostly to do with how territorial they are of their own plans/agenda/actions and not ‘exposing’ their vulnerabilities to the public until they can exert/manifest themselves entirely/to the standard they want to be at)

They often mixed want to do with what they see/want to manifest in their lives. As the start of the zodiac, there’s a lot of energy going into executioning these ideas. But usually it’s circumstantial, half planned while the other half waits for opportunities to agitate them enough to manifest/take action into themselves.

They may often find themselves over-burdened with things like activities, things to manifest, do, and can often find themselves having trouble sustaining/maintaining certain activities because they work-- highly, through emotional flares.

They also have a habit of-- when people threaten them, they instinctively egg them on or toe a dangerous line of fate/challenging authority in order to gain emotional gratification (spite) in what they do. They know their worth, they know their value. They want to see if people are honorable or will they succumb to their jibes/fool-hardedness. Which can make them take chances/opportunities or do things irrationally to sabotage themselves (playin’ with fate because they are Just that Confident in themselves). 

Aries Saturn is all about manifesting, putting it out there being able to do things. It’s about execution, activities that they want to do/have/see themselves using in the future (yet they can sometimes seek emotional gratification/impulse action take control and jeopardize themselves instead ugh dumbasses)  

They have a half-formed plan but relies on guts/hunches and their own self-assurance. They believe strongly in themselves first, able to brush/reject other’s expectations set on them-- to the point, sometimes, where they don’t know how to accept/work with others and use it to their benefit (become territorial over their own personal want/needs/goals/hobbies, eggs other on, works on their emotional gratification first and others second. Consider themselves, their ego/importance above criticism sometimes. Doesn’t like being told what to do bc they are their own autonomous boss) 

They may use their own pressure to propel themselves forward like ‘see? I can do it’. At the same time, they hate to admit that they use others as motivating/pressure to propel them into action. 

They act territorial over their own personal beliefs, agendas, actions and goals because they do not want to be confined. But within that, they also suffer from not knowing how to maintain, receive support or work with others in bettering themselves/taking their hobbies further than what they can do in the moment as well (thus why they grow frustrated or ‘drop’ certain things after a while, because they don’t know how to maintain it)

It’s a special kind of frustration, when you know you’re capable of things and can ‘start’ things for yourself (self-empowerment) yet at the same time, suffer from indecisions with embarking on a new project because you pressure yourself into considering if you can:

Become successful in it to an extent (worth the investment of your time/effort/energy put into it) 

See it become valuable to yourself/others--- something others can recognize you for (inner fulfillment for yourself as well)

Making mistakes or being called out on it is excruciating for you, especially with Aries Saturn level of confidence and ‘fake it till you make it’ attitude (always want to present their best self to others, none of their weakness/failures, nothing half-assed, wants to be proven worthy/correct/valid at all if not most of the time) 

Aries Saturn realize their own fear, and someone calling you out on it may often traumatize/break your ego down half the size. 

You like considering new projects, but the actual executioning/maintenance of it depends on whether or not you’re not immediately good at it (sometimes even ‘can do no wrong’ about it)-- if the venus is ‘natural’ for you, if you’re ‘good’ at it.

You can sometimes not maintain or embark on something, just because you fear other people recognizing you bullshitting your way through and having to be called out ‘coming back down’ to earth to be more thorough, more detailed. Going back to the basics and keeping yourself humbled about it instead.

‘Losing face’ or the embarrassment of the public recognizing that half your confidence isn’t really backed up by proof makes you ashamed to the point of insecurity/deep personal fears. 

You often consider to ‘not overthink’ the small things that keeps other people down, preferring to take action and ‘see where it goes/work as opposition comes’ instead. So being referred (constructive criticism) to methods you know you’ve neglected (in lure of being yourself, blazing your own path) and having to come back down to revisit/learn all the other things you should’ve taken into consideration makes you feel naive. Makes you feel stupid, like you shouldn’t embark on the project anymore or demotivates you, because the responses/self-worth is also affected by it as well.  

True Aries Saturn courage is when you don’t automatically reject help/motivation from others (especially male figures)-- but thus use it to sustain and support you. Getting a thicker skin to putting yourself down unnecessarily for one tiny mistake you made, and thus consciously learning how you can grow/surpass your mistakes (and consequences of your method by taking accountance for it instead of scrubbing it all clean and starting over again) is crucial to growing and learning how to self-assert and not being afraid to do so.

It’s a process, a growing and learning one where you’re ultimately confronted by your fear of failure and the public recognizing your vulnerabilities (fearing they’ll laugh/point at it and emphasize it) -- realize that often times you delude yourself (by letting things get dramatic) and thus you lose out on maintaining opportunities/hobbies because of it. You presume that your credibility is all gone, that everything you’ve worked hard for is in one hit/miss opportunity. And thus-- you demotivate yourself and recreate yourself endlessly because of that.

Work to maintain, sustain and NOT put yourself down for one mistake you make. Learn how to grow, adapt and shift with it instead. Use that Aries to take accountability for yourself (since it can underline a seriousness to everything that you do, thus demands respectability for your fair attitude)-- but balance that out with letting others help you and tell you when you’re being an idiot. 

Your self-reliance is incredibly motivating for others to see, yet at the same time your negligence (swerving/yeeting) out of people’s expectations is also your detriment/downfall because you don’t let anyone else help you or show you (teach you gently) how it’s done. You miss out on opportunities to grow, learn and base a stable foundation for yourself because you may oppose authority figures. And thus why, this is a problem Aries Saturn will have to realize and work through.

Taurus Saturn

None of the boys are Taurus Saturn but this might be relevant for those of you who are interested  (and is in this age group)

Taurus roots run deep, with Saturn as well, maintaining stable relationship, your personal ‘front’ to the world, your personal goals/desires and roots/relationships also run deeps with Taurus.

It’s about a private person who often prefers intimate/personal relationships, it’s about finding inner worth, inner peace within one self through their garnered happiness. What they’ve maintained, stead-fastedly worked for, what they see for their potential future.  

It’s about the personal but also interpersonal, Taurus is a Venus sign after all.  It’s in gathering of people around you that makes things worth while, it’s about nurture/care that you’ve taken or given to others. And those being meaningful or becomes a ‘tradition’ you’re unwilling to let go of.

Taurus Saturn natives learns the hard way that they’re afraid of ‘letting go’ -- letting things change or shift or not having the means (environmentally/socially) to get/crave what ‘used to be’ for/from others anymore. 

Love is unconditional for them, once they trust/love they give their all. Compensation (equal amounts) is always expected, so thus when you ‘embark’ on loving/giving your efforts/energy into an investment (person, object, knowledge) you give it your all. But it creates an ‘all or nothing’ attitude in you as well--- whether you have it all, or you have nothing. You’re always afraid of ‘losing’ something. 

It comes from their world being shifted that they’re afraid of getting hurt, or protecting/surviving past whatever life throws in their face-- in order to maintain self-dependency and discipline, comfort and security within one self. It’s about learning to live and survive past that (since Taurus Saturn would’ve probably experienced it already) but not closing the self off from it (growing, progressing, unfurling like a wave. Instead of letting the hunger to have more/fear of losing something consumes you primally and entirely.)

From learning how to NOT suppress their emotions in lure of practicality, how to NOT think they’re immediately nonchalance, but instead investigate deeper into their psyche to uncover how they were hurt, what they have to grow, what they have to ‘process’ emotionally to get past their burden and truly learn how to not be ‘possessive’ over certain people/things/resources/balance later in life.

True path to happiness for Taurus Saturn is realizing that you always think about what you’re losing (low key risk assessment and obsession with that)-- caring about your resources/attributes/traits and whether you have ‘enough’ that it becomes a motivating factor/personal insecurity for you instead. 

You seek happiness only by suppressing your own fears, kinda like the ‘this is fine :))’ meme where you try to make the best of what you have-- but suffer from the irrational urges/need to be more, do more have more all the time.

You may become stingy, with whatever your Taurus Saturn falls/lands into your house. Never truly feeling like your self-worth is enough only because the urge to have ‘more more and more’ eats you up internally. A hoarder of people/objects/knowledge, yet at the same time you’re preoccupied with counting what you have and what you will lose if you don’t ‘protect’ yourself. 

The difference between obsession and possession is that we already ‘have’ something to be possessive about. Obsession we don’t have, but we’re willing to strive/work and knowing we don’t own but want to get to know it anyways 

(Transform us emotionally, spiritually, psychologically through the experience and becoming stronger through that instead.)

It’s the lack of ‘self/ego’ involved with obsession, it’s about ‘others’ and trusting yourself to give freely/wantonly to your desires.

For the Taurus native, be cautious of the term but also try to not let your cautious/stagnant streak stop you from embarking on ‘wanting’ something so much that you’re unafraid to be ‘obsessed’ with it for the sake of it itself. And not for what it could become your ‘possession’ over  (does that make sense? Not owning something as an end goal but still loving/caring about it enough to discover all about it and let it transform you into having a stronger/stable self-ego based on spiritual and psychological maturity) 

Your seek of inner happiness is from realizing that there’s something to be had from transforming spiritually, psychologically and emotionally into becoming ‘you’. Instead of letting resources/money/traditionally makes ‘you’ instead.  

You cling onto traditions/values for the sake of what it represents for you at the time, not wanting to depart from the object even when it’s spiritually moved on from that point where you remembered. The path of Taurus Saturn is in realizing that your psychological growth/standing is more important. Your skillsets and ability have more worth than the result you bring. Stop being consumed by irrationality over ‘this thing made me happy/seems right thus I have to keep doing it’ and pursue things that truly gives you inner growth. Don’t let your stagnancy stop you. 

Ending Note 

Alrighty, as an ending note. I just wanted to point out how it’s not JUST Saturn that’s making your life hell, it’s a combination of it aspecting with your other placements.

Most of the time we undermine the importance of generational planets, especially when Pluto AND Saturn can often shift and thus create a disturbance in our scope/sphere. 

Saturn likes tradition, it’s about self-protection. And thus when Pluto shifts for us into a new sign it creates a disturbance to us personally. Changes are a hell lot of a mess because of it. And discounting how we ourselves may probably suffer from our own Saturn-aspect to inner planet placements that are already terrible for us. It only makes the shift harder because of this too.

So here’s a quick note on each modality and how your individual placements might affect these Saturns (if it’s aspected):

Pisces Saturn

For those of you who has Virgo, Gemini or Sagittarius in your chart. Welcome to hell.

Those with Virgos (opposition to Pisces Saturn) often hang in a precarious balance of self-decrepitation and inability to receive any satisfaction from others about yourself. Other’s opinions falls on deaf ears, often because you can’t physically ‘see’ yourself being what they say you are. You’re in a struggle of control/balance, trying to discipline yourself unnecessarily for delusional things you think you’re bad at. And unwilling to let others help because you often think ‘you’re not doing enough, not doing the right thing, not being good enough’

Those with Gemini in their placements (square to Pisces Saturn) are a lot more agitated and unable to understand (have patience) with why they can’t do certain things. Pisces is deep, while Gemini is progressive. You have this frustration where you ‘just want to move on from it’ but can’t identify the problem/what it is so it frustrates you. You want to progress, get better and develop, yet at the same time, this Pisces Saturn is making you way too emotional and you don’t know what’s wrong with yourself sometimes. Impatient and intolerance towards yourself, learn how to not lash out and get to know your Pisces Saturn sometimes.

Those with Sagittarius in their chart (square to Pisces Saturn) can sometimes be way to critical and self-serving, watch that you don’t over-indulge in your own desire, make promises/words you can’t keep and often end up flaky/failing out of something because you can’t ‘back yourself up’ often. You need space, everybody knows that. But you also take on way more than you can chew and end up isolating yourself sometimes as well (feeling more alone because of it). Try to keep consistency, or a schedule. Since it’ll help you fill in the gaps of what you need to do ( ‘hmmm my schedule is empty but I know I won’t be up for it mentally-- but let’s do something else instead’) 

Aries Saturn   

For those who has Capricorn, Libra or Cancer in their chart. This one’s for you.

Capricorn in your personal placements (combined with a native Aries Saturn) you’re the luckiest out of the bunch. But besides that, you also have to look out for overly pressuring yourself, putting yourself under circumstantial pressure or STUBBORNNESS that you’re unable to let go of a path/something you desire (inflexibility) to the point where you achieve something just because you ‘started out’ wanting to achieve it. Satisfaction doesn’t taste so sweet when you realized half-way through you want something else, but your need for ‘principality of things’ (sticking through it till the bitter end) makes you do things for the sake of proving that you can. This aint it, cause you’re a long-winded worker and not an efficient one. Learn how to live with the times, man.

Cancer in your chart (with regards to Aries Saturn) is extremely self/other-protective, you demand and nag others for things/respect/nurture yet at the same time you refuse to do so for yourself (’give me back what you owe me bc I gave it to you already’). You become needy/impatient because of self-serving nature, so try to balance your emotional need with other things (spread yourself out and not pin-point yourself like that) -- you may get defensive, and then protective over your own method/mind/goals. Think you know yourself best, so try to learn how to keep an open-mind/heart to those around you as it can nourish/grow you better than you can yourself as well.

Libra with Aries Saturn native this indecision is even worse for you than anyone else. On one hand you’re impatient, you wanna do things and you wanna do it now. On the other hand, do you know how lonely you are by keeping yourself so productively busy you neglect your own emotional-health/wanting to be with someone else? You’re a Venus sign so it’s normal to receive/want nourishment from others. Yet at the same time, your crippling fear of intimacy stops you from exposing your vulnerabilities (Aries) and then emotionally connecting with someone else (having too much expectations on them - Libra). You sabotage yourself on the daily grind because you think ‘im a strong independent person I can do things/be desirable but I don’t need anyone else’ when secretly you DO want others to be with you and cherish you. So??? What are you going to do about it (please don’t say sike, please say you’re going to take action I-- skdnsknj please look after yourself!!!) -- also re-read this and contextualize it with your projects/things you want to be good at but is unsure about whether or not you’ll succeed in. Your perfectionist streak stops you from embarking on them so make sure to regard your need for other’s validation/affirmation as well. 

Taurus/Aquarius Saturn  

For those with Leo or Scorpio in their chart. Hello darkness my old friend here we are again and the gathering of The Dumb Hos who likes to have Fun committee.

For Scorpio natives (opposition to Taurus, square to Aquarius) welcome!!! It’s your personal hell. Here we have someone who gets mighty possessive AND obsessive with behaving in a certain way, wanting a certain thing and single-mindedly trying to pursue it through hell or high waters. For Aquarius-Scorpio combination, you can sometimes be a little detached, unemotional. A little cynical and likes to probe (or have a problem with being too blunt/sarcastic at all the wrong times) -- people aren’t satisfied with you and you’re fine with being out-casted. It adds to your charm. But watch that you can sometimes pull yourself off too much socially that you become unable to have fulfilling personal relationships, that you rely too much on your mental strength/fortitude that your emotional needs are neglected instead. 

For Taurus-Scorpio combination, you’re a little more on the other extreme. Emotional and possessive, often time (sometimes) independence until you decide NOT to be. You let yourself be needy, clingy, only to lure others into you and then you set your claws caging them in. It’s all a trap. Sometimes you brush aside others for your own gain, getting in the way of you and your path is never ideal. And you can often neglect to realize how others might be feeling/thinking or putting in enough effort to equalize your relationship until it bites you in the ass (by losing someone/people and letting it repeat itself-- thinking other people is the mistake and not you. Until you finally get that it might be ‘you’ who’s the problem and not them.)

For Leo natives hello. We’re going to have fun here. Leo-Aquarius combination makes for someone who’s highly independence, wants satisfaction, affirmation from others. Your deep psychological scars from childhood can be seen from space (which is a good thing don’t worry) because you ARE an emotional person and it shows (cause you have to deal/work through it)-- technically you’re slightly better than Scorpio-Aquarius because you do realize the impact people have on you. You want gratification and realize your own self-worth, yet at the same time-- because it’s opposite signs, you tend to be a little more egoistic, too personal and then impersonal, too ‘breeze through the details’ and see the bigger picture sometimes that you don’t settle down somewhere/someone or pull your own work (kinda...emphasis on your focus/attention span being abhorrant sometimes) --you work at your own pace/schedule and sometimes you are unwilling to ever compromise or settle into a scheduled ‘structure’ (even if it’s fair to others that you do)

For Leo-Taurus, you’re a little on the emotional side. You feel deeply/strongly for others, incredibly faithful and truthful. Sometimes to the point of you being the shield/putting yourself out for others (if they’re really vulnerable/weak). You take your relationships and goals seriously, and even when others oppose-- there’s no way to change your mind/goal. You can sometimes cling onto the past or the things you know, the people and tradition you hold. You let your past take advantage of you sometimes, dictating your future and your experiences in the present/now. Watch that sometimes, you expect others to remember things as deeply/personally as you do but they don’t. And you set yourself up for disappointment and hurt because your emotional side of 0-100 can rear its head sometimes as well.     

*Also: Look for mutual receptivity. If you have Capricorn, Aquarius somewhere in your chart (Uranus/Neptune/Mars/Jupiter/Venus) it could potentially be mutually recepted to these placements.  

Conclusion

That’s it for this post, please look at your mutual receptivity between Social/Generational Planet as well! 💕 Since those are slower moving, or your inner planet if you have those! 💕 

I hope this post is useful, and that I hope it outlines what kinda things you might find yourself/others dealing with. Go over it and thinking about the boys (which ever boy group or girl group) you see in these generations might be fun to do too 💕💕💕

I’m sorry it’s like SUPER long but I hope you gain something from it anyways! 💕 I’ll come back and bold it later 💕💕💕 But for now, have this 💕

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New moon in Aries podcast

The moon is new at 15.17 Aries on Friday, April 5th at 4:51 am "From a higher perspective being challenged is a good thing. People resent being challenged by life; they think challenge should not exist. But you may find, if you've lived long enough, then at some point you realize that the world isn't here to make you happy. It can't do that...The evolution of consciousness happens [this way]: you regress and then you go forward a bit more. In other words, it goes in cycles...Humans don't grow unless they face the challenges and crises."  - Eckhart Tolle, Oprah's Super Soul Conversations, Episode 34 Every 29 days, we have another cycle of renewal. The moon grows from nothing to fullness and wanes back again. This dark moon falls within the larger seasonal cycle of spring, as the sun moves through the first sign of the zodiac: Aries. We know that the zodiac is represented as a circle, so there is no clear beginning and end. We know that we are always in the middle of things, and yet multiple things can be true at once: this is a beginning, it is also another ending, and at the same time it is very much in the middle. Aries is the sign of the self; the "I." This sign's key phrase is "I AM." It is associated with the element of creative fire that makes form out of chaos. A being emerges from the primordial void. The house where you have Aries in your chart is the part of your life where, in the best of moments, you lead from your core self. It's a part of your life where you are adventurous, ambitious, and independent. Every part of your chart is a part of you, but the Aries part often shouts a very loud, very proud declaration of identity. This moon squares Saturn, which means that while we have an opportunity to declare ourselves and potentially begin an ambitious adventure, there is also a challenge to overcome. It's not the first moon this year to aspect Saturn, and it's definitely not the last. Saturn in Capricorn, especially as he closes in on his conjunction with Pluto now, is the hard reality we all have to face in these next few years. It's not going anywhere. You won't be able to avoid it. It just is: like winter, like loss, or like a boulder you need to scramble over to keep going up the mountain. I chose to open with that quote from Eckhart Tolle because, if you haven't already started to see your particular Saturn-in-Capricorn challenge as a necessary part of your growth, this is a cycle to look deeper. Ask your challenge what it is here to teach you. Listen for the answer that will come when you get quiet. Fear and resistance come up when we approach growth. It's normal to step backwards and then move forward again. On a small scale, we do this with Mercury retrograde: you're coming out of a one-month period where you may have gone back to old patterns and reviewed issues from the past, felt like you were just treading water to stay afloat, or finally purged your life of some harmful poison. You may have discovered an opening for the new adventure that awaits. This moon is a flashpoint in the cycle when some of us will make that shift from regression to the next evolution. Wherever you are in your personal cycle of evolving consciousness, it's important to know that it's where you should be. Ask this moment what it is here to teach you. Don't forget to listen. I chose the above quote for another reason, too. Aries is the sign associated with the ego, that part of all of us that is concerned with being right, avoiding shame, being different or fitting in--defining ourselves within or against society. If you listen to the whole conversation, you'll hear Eckhart Tolle talk about the ego and the Deep I. The Deep I is the term he says he's been using for the soul. We are in this cultural moment of regression and challenge, where the ego often gets in the way of deeper conversation, because we identify so closely with our politics, our chosen communities, and the ways in which aspects of our identities intersect with larger political systems. And I know, I know--some extreme "political views" are so morally repugnant they don't deserve a conversation. But even within our own communities, we seem to have difficulty overcoming the urge of the ego to be right so that we can listen with some detachment. In some cases, the trauma that people have experienced is too raw to expect that they could have a detached conversation. We're in the process of naming the wound. It's angry, and it's messy. It may or may not involve muting a lot of Twitter accounts. I know it has for me. Muting the conversation and stepping away might be necessary for a while just to get some peace and quiet. Surrounding myself with trustworthy people who validate me for who I am is a good strategy for thriving. But if putting everyone who disagrees with me on metaphorical mute became a habit and then a long-term strategy, I would be avoiding the challenges that lead to my deeper growth. I bring up the ego and the Deep I, because I think that identity politics is an enlightening method for describing ourselves and the world--and, like all ideologies, it has limitations. There is a necessary place for us to demand equal rights for everyone, to heal and validate various aspects of identity, to celebrate and protect diversity, and to examine the matrices of privileges and oppressions that we've all been born into. But the reason that I do this astrology and coaching work is because that I believe real change happens when each individual can go beyond ego, into the soul-level work that changes consciousness. And also because I'm a feminist and I want to see self-identified womxn and non-binary people break through all of the glass ceilings to reach their potential. Many things can be true at once. Your identity matters, you matter, and you have a Deeper I that is beyond how you identify. We have a collective challenge now to consider the Deep I, that largeness of spirit that happens to be housed within your human body. Can we distance ourselves enough from identifying so closely with the ego's desire (to be right, to be accepted, to avoid shame, to have an enemy) that we can see the Deep I in others and listen to something that challenges us? Can we humbly ask the challenge what it has to teach us? It's certainly not comfortable. But then again, growth never is.

[newwayastrology]

A CONSULTATION You know, when you are new in astrology, you look in books, and these days, on web sites, to see what things mean. Those "cookbook definitions are guides but what happens, and I see it a lot on social media astrology, is that what's read in a book is what is adhered to. "Joe Blow said that Venus in the 3rd House means you have a good voice." Then, everytime the person sees Venus in the 3rd, they make the comment about the voice. Memorizing cookbook definitions and calling that astrology is like looking at a basketball game and calling yourself a pro. When you are helping paying clients on a consistent basis is when you really get to know astrology, not when you have memorized every "this means that" definition. The idea is to synthesize the horoscope and talk to the client about it in common language. Preparation: There is an eastern hemisphere emphasis, suggesting defensiveness and self-protection in the overall orientation to life. Since no one is born that way, we know that it is learned behavior that is developed early in life, almost always from a parental or environmental factor. When you see this emphasis, quickly check to see if Saturn is Rx or in hard aspect to the Sun. Check to see if planets in or ruling the 4-10 axis are in a hard aspect with anything; the Moon conjunct, square, or opposed Pluto or anything conjunct or square the Nodal Axis within 3 degrees. Any of those factors will corroborate the defensiveness. As well, when the Sun and Moon are square, it is an indication that, at the very least, the parents were or are not on the same page, often contributing to divorce or relationship concerns. Here, Mars, ruler of the 4th, is squared by Saturn in 11. Saturn rules the 2nd. This suggests self-esteem concerns emanating from a parent that will be felt or directed to concerns of lovability. What's lovability? It is how you feel about yourself in terms of attractiveness and all the things that have to do with someone looking or listening to you and being attracted by it. When Saturn is in the 11th, it is suggested that there is a strong feeling of being shortchanged in this area so the need for love is very strong. At issue here is the square to the 2nd House Mars, which means that this lovability factor is not easily fulfilled and it's because of some self-estem issues. Compounding this is Venus's square from Pluto. Since Venus is at the Sun/Moon midpoint, Venus-Pluto is a real core concern. As well, you can see the Aries Point configurations in the center of the horoscope that further accentuate challenging relational concerns. Venus-Pluto rules the 5-11 axis. There is just no doubt that there should be something to talk about regarding relationships. The Sun-Moon blend of Sagittarius-Virgo is strikingly opinionated. The basic life-energy is independent, opimionated. The wildness of Sagittarius is toned down and presented to others through a critical, opinionated personality that tends to harp on that which is practical. The retrogradation of Mercury on the Ascendant suggests opinionated subjectivity. The Aquarius emphasis gives a view of helping. My guess, prior to this man's arrival was that something occurred at age 6-7 (SA Uranus conj ASC) that kicked the defensiveness into gear and from there, as a teen and as a man, it came between himself and relationship fulfillment because ofr the way he felt about hinmself. THE CONSULTATION I rarely, if ever, have clients come to my home any any more unless I know them or they have been referred to by someone I trust, which was the case with this consultation. I was sitting at the windown when he drove up. As soon as he got out of the car, the horoscope came to life. He was borderline obese! Instantly, before he even rang the doorbell, I concluded a lot. "Dave, the horoscope represents what we expect of your identity. There are some things to discuss that are sensitive. Are you okay with that?" He responded in the affirmative. "The central energy of this horoscope is centered on arch opinionation, strong thrusts of thought, standing for what's right and being really assertive about it. This central energy is shown to others through a critical personality that won't hesitate to criticize people, places, and things at will. Now, the overall orientation to the world is self-protective and defensive. Since no one is born that way, we always assume that it is learned behavior as a result of something that happened, usually concerning a parent. And, my guess here is that there was something of significance that took place when you were around 6 or 7. Let's start with your parents. Tell me about them, about their relationship." He responded that his parents had been divorced a long time and that, as far as the age 6-7 time period is concerned: He is a twin. With his brother, they were riding with their father. The kids were taking turns sitting in the front of the car but this developed into arguing and noise so their father made a command decision and told Dave (my client) to sit in the front of the car. It was ten minutes or so later that the father had to make a sudden stop because of a car in front of him. Doing so caused the car behind them to slam into them, killing his twin brother on the spot. Dave carried the guilt heavily, blaming hmself for his brother's death. This led to over-eating, challenges attracting women and more. I've given you the Cliff's Notes version of our 95 minute consultation. We agreed that he needed therapy to work it out and come to some kind of peace within so that his life could be more fulfilling regarding relationships and his overall feeling about himself. I recommended some things he could do in the mean time. That incident, losing his brother, without question, was the most important thing in his life, the most important event. I didn't use a word of astrology. Doing so would have meant nothing to him, right? As well, when you think about it, "Your Sun is in the 1st House and that means _____ and your Moon is _____ and your _______," it means nothing. They are just quotes from books. They don't address the central issues of people's lives. If you are relatively new in astrology, please don't think that you know astrology because you have memorized what things mean. You have to put it all together into a common language by synthesizing everything you see in the horoscope so that you can say something that is meaningful and helpful to the person.

[reverenceforthedead]

Birth Chart Reading

I did a (hopefully somewhat decent) reading of @champagne-memes‘s birth chart <3 Thanks for letting me practice my skills a bit :) If you have any questions at all, please let me know! I tried making this as thorough for you as possible. 

So first of all, let me just start off by saying, I didn’t touch any of the houses (and if i did it was only for a brief moment). I didn’t want to overwhelm you with information so I only really stuck to the basics with this and things that I thought were important for you to know :) If you would like to me dig around and do your houses for you, and maybe even provide some fun facts for you about yourself, just message me and let me know! I can and will gladly do so for you. But without further ado, lets dive right in! 

Lets start with the basics: What are the signs, and what do they represent?

the Sun sign represents ego; it’s the very core of who we are. 

the Moon represents our subconscious; our emotions and inner thoughts. 

Our Ascendant/Rising represents how we come off to other people. Basically this is our first impression, and occasionally this can have some influence over our appearance. 

Mercury represents how we communicate with one another. 

Venus is how we show love; it’s what we’re drawn to romantically. 

Aries is our anger, inner drive, frustrations, what we find pleasing sexually.

Jupiter is our education, spirituality, passions, beliefs, luck, etc. 

Saturn represents structure, discipline, and limitations. 

Uranus represents our awakening, innovations, our rebellion. 

Neptune is how we dream, our imagination. 

Pluto is how we handle death, rebirth, our deepest secrets, and challenges.

Midheaven is our careers, wealth, responsibilities,  and achievements. 

And finally, your Lilith is the bad things about us. It’s our dark side that we try to hide. 

Okay, Amber, that’s fine and all but what does my chart say about me?

I’m VERY glad you asked! 

Your Sun is in Taurus: This makes you stubborn, practical, and often skeptical. You love serenity, and peace. You can be materialistic, and lazy. On your bad days, you have irregular eating patterns and you become more quiet and reserved. You also express fatigue when you’re feeling withdrawn. 

Your Moon is in Taurus as well. This makes you very convinced your ideas are right, and you follow them through. You’re strong willed, trustworthy, and love routine (which is weird considering the rest of your chart is against it). You’re also very welcoming but you can bottle up your emotions. Did you lack something in childhood? Affection, maybe? 

Your Mercury is ALSO in Taurus. You’re faithful to your ideas, and very unchangeable. You’re quietly opinionated, persistent, and careful in speech. Deliberate, and learns best through the senses. You can be stubborn and withdrawn on your bad days. 

Your Venus is in Cancer. You practically crave security and inner and outer peace. Patient, dependable, and sentimental are just a few words to describe your love. You show your love by caring for those closest to you and your lover. You pay more attention to how he’s feeling than what he’s expressing if that makes sense. (For an example: Billy says he’s fine but you sense something is bothering him). You can be a little moody when it comes to love and you might have a hard time letting go of past hurt. 

Your Mars is in Libra.  You like to reflect on things before you act on them. Do you suck at making decisions? Its okay, me too. You might procrastinate. You like to weigh all of your options before coming to a well thought out decision. You like to defend not only yourself, but others as well. Your prone to compromise to make everyone happy, and you can be passive aggressive. 

Your Jupiter is in Aries:  You’re forceful, energetic, faithful, and you like to seek adventures and new experiences. You believe in positivity, and you prefer to be independent. You love knowledge. You love knowing and learning things. 

Your Saturn is in Taurus: You hate the idea of greed and anyone who shows it. Remember how I said you like routine? Well jokes on me, cause you low key loath it. However you are disciplined, respectful, and practical. 

Your Uranus is in Aquarius. You crave to be progressive. Everything in you goes against the social norm. You really enjoy doing things that excite you most. 

Your Neptune is in Aquarius.  This makes you a generous person. You resolve problems to fit almost everyone’s needs. You like/have a very extravagant love. 

Your Pluto is in Sagittarius.  You idolize love. You have great aspirations and dreams. You’re open minded, and you seek meaning and purpose in your life. 

Your Rising/Ascendant is in Virgo.  I divided this up into parts so it’s a bit easier to understand: Physical Aspects: Broad forehead, oval face, broad shoulders, pale skin? This makes you: Intelligent, anxious, analytical, perfectionist, helpful, and reserved. 

Your Midheaven  is in Gemini.  You strive to be intelligent and funny. Did you have a strict teacher-student relationship with your parent? Perhaps you were scolded a lot? You have this deep urge to explore and find truth because of this neglect in childhood. You would do well in a job with lots of communication and interactions with the public. 

Then, finally, your Lilith  is in Scorpio. This too will be divided into a few parts so it’s easier to understand :). Upside: Pleasurable, intimidating, passionate, and intuitive. Dark Side: Manipulative, aggressive, Lying, you like getting reactions out of people. Weakness: You can feel empty and alone. Was there some type of trauma/abuse when you were a child? You also fear of losing control of your life. 

To make a long post even longer, I noticed you have some Retrogrades in your chart. And I can hear you asking right now...

What the heck are retrogrades? 

And it’s just a big ol’ word for the period of time where a planet looks like it was in a stationary position and then suddenly it was rotating backwards. Others, such as myself, believe its a sign of past lives. On your chart you have a few, but for the sake of not wanting to overwhelm you, I’m only going to touch on three. 

Retrograde in Mars.  You might have a hard time standing up for yourself in a confrontation. You don’t like competition, and are prone to fits of anger instead of healthier emotional outbursts. You can sometimes come off too strong to others. 

Retrograde in Neptune.  You sometimes struggle to show compassion. You hide your insecurities, and finds comfort in being reserved and private. You have a realistic outlook on life, and even though you try to think positive, you’re prone to think negatively. 

Retrograde in Pluto.  You struggle to trust others. You have a fear of being controlled, manipulated, or betrayed. To hide this, you crave power. You like to keep to yourself. 

Just some things I noticed in your chart: There’s a friend you have/had in your life that’s not in your best interest. They’re self centered, be weary of them. Perhaps you don’t like them but your current/past lover likes them a lot. 

I also noticed you might have some trauma in your life. Don’t let it define you. You might be holding on to the grudge/pain. It will consume you if you allow it. 

This took me an hour and a half to do hahaha. I hope its thorough enough; again if you want me to take a crack out of your houses, and do some more in depth reading I can :) There’s a whole bunch of stuff I could tell you about yourself, but I’ll let you decide. 

[unfetteredeternalnow]

Wednesday, May 10th at 5:42 pm EST we have a full moon in Scorpio. Pluto will be in utmost harmony with this full moon. Saturn retrograde will be in trine with the recently perfected Uranus Mercury conjunction. Neptune will be beginning to form a square with Mars. Mars will be beginning to trine Jupiter. The forming aspects will perfect a day or two after the full moon but their influence will already be felt around this time. And last but certainly not least, as this next transit will have have a major influence on us all for the next 18 months or so, the Lunar nodes would have just changed signs the day before this moon. This full moon is not only about a culmination as all full moon are, it’s also about deep transformation and the resetting of our collective destiny.

This full moon happens in the sign of Scorpio, Scorpio is ruled by pluto, Pluto retrograde in Capricorn will be sextile the moon and it will be in trine with the moon’s light source, the sun. This is about exceedingly deep transformation. And a very positive transformation at that since pluto is making harmonious aspects to the two elements that compose this full moon. To further highlight this energy of transformation it is happening in the sign under pluto’s rulership. This full moon is swollen with scorpionic energy. It is about passion, intensity, and extremely transformative experiences. The full moon represents a point of culmination, whatever comes to a head around this time transforms us deeply. This is when metaphorically the caterpillar leaves its cocoon and discovers its brilliant new wings. This culmination gives the opportunity for our best selves to emerge from deep within our inner recesses.

This is highlighted by the north node moving into Leo the day before. The north node in Leo is about following our heart. Putting ourselves on stage. Giving ourselves over to joy and revelry. The culmination around the full moon transforms us and gets us ready to embody our nascent collective Leo destiny. The concerns of Virgo are put aside for now. What was mastered while the north lunar node transited that sign now gives way joy. Virgo is about perfecting, tweaking, dotting i’s and crossing t’s. Now that is done. Now it’s time to enjoy. To give ourselves over to creativity and fun. This deeply scorpionic full moon uses the transformative powers of Pluto positively to shed us of whatever is getting in the way of that. Again, this moon gives us the opportunity to shed the desiccated husk of our former caterpillar selves, and emerge brilliant and light. There could be very deep intense emotions around this time. Almost obsessive proclamations of love could surface. Things can become passionate and carnal. Feelings are felt with such intensity that they seem as if they are erupting through our bodies. It is the moment where joy is so intense it inspires tears and it becomes almost indistinguishable from sorrow. Everything is felt to the very core of our being and it inspires deep lasting transformations that move us towards our bliss. This full moon heals in a manner that is hard to convey. In the future when we look back around the time of this full moon it is very likely that we will recognize it as a moment when something in our lives changed and moved us towards greater fulfillment.

Mercury and Uranus will have just perfected their conjunction for the third time in three months a few hours before the full moon. The moons transformative elements could carry the energy of this conjunction. The energy of this conjunction is that of surprise, breakthroughs, fast progress, and reversal but it will be in the process of becoming trine with Saturn and that should really stabilize things. It makes the breakthroughs and progress around this conjunction very real, lasting, and tangible. This signature of breakthroughs, of fast pace change, of the caprice, are very active around this scorpionic full moon. It could be something of this nature that sparks the transformative culminations indicated by this moon. It is an exceedingly special time.

Mars will begin to square Neptune. This aspect will perfect the day after the full moon. Its influence will be active during this full moon. This could be a bit of confusion. It could represent some disorientation around this deeply transformative time which is to be expected. It’s a reminder to be somewhat measured. The temptation to push forward into something nebulous, where all the details are not clear or known is high, this is just warning us that though we are having all of these breakthroughs and deeply transformative experiences that are moving us towards our bliss, to not let that blind us and cause us to wantonly partake in things without proper examination. The flip side is that Mars will be simultaneously beginning to trine Jupiter and will perfect the aspect on the 12th, two days after the full moon, again, still influencing this moon. This is very lucky. It imbues our actions, our desires, our drives, our self-assertion with luck and grandeur. It can make us somewhat egotistical but a bit of ego can be fun when measured and I think that is what the square to Neptune is warning us of. It is reminding us to be measured or we can get carried away in a flight of fancy or delusion. Overall though, this full moon is spectacular. It’s fun and sexy. It’s intense and lends itself to deep positive transformation. It is magical through and through. Take advantage of it. Enjoy it. Let it transform you into your best self.

[ms-m-astrologer]

Ceres out of Rx Zone and through the rest of Taurus

Timetable (current events in bold) Monday, June 13, 2016 Ceres into Retrograde zone, 21:07 Aries Saturday, July 16, Ceres into Taurus Wednesday, August 31, Ceres retrograde, 5:23 Taurus Thursday, October 13, Ceres rx back into Aries Friday, December 9, Ceres direct, 21:07 Aries Saturday, February 4, 2017 Ceres back into Taurus Wednesday, February 22, Ceres exits retrograde zone, 5:23 Taurus Saturday, April 29, Ceres enters Gemini

For a few weeks now, I’ve been toying with an interpretation of the sign Taurus which includes the phrase “set in stone.” I’m not sure whether it would be positive or negative, because I can make a case for each. With Ceres here, finally out of her Rx zone (and not into the next one until October), in 2017 this feels more like a “back to basics” transit, rather than a “set in stone” one. And especially after all Ceres got up to during her Aries stints, i.e. Brexit and the 2016 US presidential election. All Ms M’s assumptions about and expectations of the future were destroyed. Time to pour some new cement, I guess.

Ceres is peregrine in Taurus: she’s neither dignified nor in detriment, neither exalted nor in her fall. Yet she has a strong affinity for this sign. Demetra George includes among her Ceres rulerships the Taurus-Scorpio polarity, pointing out that (among other things) Ceres’ being the goddess of agriculture connects her strongly with fertile, earthy Taurus. Having her transit Taurus during the Northern Hemisphere’s planting season ought to be a huge boon. It’s time to learn to grow our own! (Ms M is thinking specifically of tomato plants.)

Ceres also has a powerful connection with parenting and child-rearing. The back-to-basics approach would incline us to ensuring our loved ones have adequate food, shelter, and safety - all the lizard-brain requirements - before anything else. Keeping it simple should be the rule. With Ceres in Taurus, there’s danger in overeating, hoarding, and identifying too much with “substance.” It’s important to become more self-sufficient, and to foster self-sufficiency in our charges. And my goodness, does Ceres in Taurus like to cuddle.

And cuddling leads us to, um, procreation. (Ms M imagines everyone is suddenly sitting up a little straighter.) Ceres governs procreation in general, including all stages of the female reproductive cycle. Unless there’s something in an individual’s birth chart to indicate otherwise, it should be very easy to get pregnant during the next several weeks. In fact, it may be difficult not to get pregnant. Most of the aspects for the rest of Ceres’ transit through Taurus are of the “flowing” variety, which only increases the odds. Double-wrap that thing, and/or explore other (um) modes of expression, if you aren’t ready for rugrats and yard-apes just yet.

The house(s) in your chart through which Ceres in Taurus roams will be fertilized, too. In the 1st, you might feel more grounded and more sure of your identity; in the 6th, your work and/or health strengthens; in the 11th, you get some deepening friendships. The house(s) with Virgo on the cusp would show the ultimate effects of this strengthening. On the 3rd, for example, you’ve learned something!

Thursday, February 23, Sun/Pisces sextile Ceres/Taurus, 5:50

The Sun also makes a sextile to Juno/Capricorn at this time, so we are basing our identities (Sun) on some pretty traditional (Taurus, Capricorn) domestic/tribal roles (Juno/spouse, Ceres/parent). While it’s certainly laudable to commit oneself to a long-term relationship (with either a spouse or a child), it’s also important to (1) ensure that the relationship roles aren’t “set in stone,” and (2) that everyone’s motives are equally honorable.

Planets/Points affected lie between 4:50 and 6:50 of the yin signs Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn, and Pisces.

Wednesday, March 1, Juno/Capricorn trine Ceres/Taurus, 7:46; Mercury/Pisces sextile Ceres/Taurus, 7:50

The Juno/Capricorn - Ceres/Taurus trine finally matures, and with Mercury involved we want to tell the world about it! Again, these are traditional and conservative placements. We can use that slippery Mercury in Pisces to “adjust” those traditions, though: two people in a committed relationship, with no reference to (or requirement of) gender identity. This also bodes well for teaching and learning.

Planets/Points affected lie between 6:46 and 8:50 of the yin signs Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn, and Pisces.

Tuesday, March 14, Neptune/Pisces sextile Ceres/Taurus, 12:10

We’re in a very caring frame of mind, very much into nurturing and cuddling with whomever’s handy. We may feel that it’s our “Destiny” to take care of our kids, parents, etc. At the same time, we can feel an overwhelming neediness with this sextile. It’s important (in Demetra George’s words) to “minister to the needs of others, without self-sacrifice,” as a means to “fulfill his/her deep longing for wholeness and unity.”

Planets/Points affected lie between 11:10 and 13:10 of the yin signs Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn, and Pisces.

Sunday, April 2, Pluto/Capricorn trine Ceres/Taurus, 19:19

In Greek mythology, these two are adversaries. How can they work flowingly together? When we work hard to understand the core truth of their myth, i.e., letting go and hanging on. Evolve or rot, I suppose! If you’re in some kind of parent-child relationship, especially, this can help all parties grow into more mature patterns and roles.

Planets/points affected lie between 18:19 and 20:19 of the yin signs Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn, and Pisces.

Monday, April 10, Mars/Taurus conjunct Ceres/Taurus, 22:14

Well, if you’re wanting to get pregnant, here you go: the planet of masculine sexuality conjunct (hah!) the planet of parenting in fertile Taurus. Ya might wanna triple-wrap it today. This is a very physically active aspect, although through Taurus how this activity is accomplished had better have some practicality and a tangible reward at the end.

Planets/Points affected lie between 21:14 and 23:14 of the signs Taurus, Cancer, Leo*, Virgo, Scorpio*, Capricorn, Aquarius*, and Pisces.

Friday, April 21, Vesta/Cancer sextile Ceres/Taurus, 26:42; Chiron/Pisces sextile Ceres/Taurus, 26:52

Earth Day Eve finds this double-sextile pattern with possibly the most appropriate planets for Earth Day: fertile Ceres, dedicated Vesta, and healing Chiron. An excellent set-up for going out in your garden and getting to work. Chiron, especially in Pisces, gives Ceres a sense of mission which deepens the significance of digging in the dirt.

Planets/Points affected lie between 25:42 and 27:52 of the yin signs Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn, and Pisces.

[theblissfulstars]

Iris as possible co-ruler for Libra

Iris Minor planet number 7 (already some synchronicities) is named after Iris, the messenger goddess of the rainbow, utilized by the gods for her natural ease in traversing through both air and water.

While many are comfortable leaving Libra with Venus, which I acknowledge and accept. I believe every sign deserves it’s own unique ruler, because the energies are all unique and independent, and while Venus may co-rule, there is definitely a different energy at work if you observe. Similarly to Scorpio, whose nature isn’t purely Mars, or Aquarius who's not just Saturnian.

Iris is a Hellenic and Roman Messenger deity, and a personal handmaiden to the Queen of Heaven. Iris has dominion over the sphere of balance, unity, harmony, and justice. She was birthed from Thaumus a deity of the wonders of the sea, and Electra the cloud nymph. She was born of both sea and sky similarly to the birth of both Aphrodite and Venus.  How Iris differs in her function from Hermes or Mercury is the absence of a trickster element, and her intimate connection to the court of Olympus, while Hermes/Mercury is a little detached, her dealings are a little more personal and one on one. For instance, she is one of the only deities who can go to the underworld, as one of her functions, she carries a jug, and fills it up with the water from the river styx, the water is used in oaths in Olympian court, and those who break their oaths, or lie, are stricken speechless for many years, and ambrosia is withheld, this only happens when there is discord in Olympus. She being the rainbow, is a link between mortals and divinity, and thus the lower and higher self, and connection in general. With this also comes the ability to shapeshift in order to properly relay messages, she becomes something that is pleasing and comforting to the mortals she has to speak with. Other than her role as a messenger deity, she is the handmaiden of Juno or Hera, queen goddesses deeply associated with matrimony. In mythology Iris is seen as the consort of Zephyrus of the eastern wind, and in many instances also married to Morpheus god of Dreams. With Zephyrus she even bore a winged god of desire, and longing, Pothos. In one myth Iris visits the cave of sleep and dreams where all the deities of rest lie, her radiance and her like light the dawn, and her robe iridescent like the rainbow, she then requested Morpheus send a message to Ceyx wife for Halcyone who perished, and Morpheus took on the form of Halycone and told Ceyx he had passed.I think Iris, her adaptability, creativity and nature deeply connects to the core values of Libra more so than any other celestial body I have studied.

Many Libras are in politics, and they appeal to the masses through Ethos and Logos, communicating with water and air, very similarly to Libra. Iris is the connection from hi and low, and you find Libras in ambassador positions, linking together hi and low, and striking a balance like a rainbow after the storm. Colorful, thoughts, and dreamy romantic surrealism, realized with the connection to morpheus, as Libra can be more in the clouds than pisces, and rightly so, her mother was a cloud nymph. The connection to law, and order, and justice through the waters of the river, also combining, rationality, and the human need to see action when there is injustice. One of the symbols of Iris, similarly to Hermes is the Caduceus, the snakes entwined on a staff, a symbol of healing, healing of the mind when connected with air and water, many Libras are considered counselors in many circles and rightly have a connection to the symbol.

Discovered on august 13th 1847,The discovery chart for Iris holds many fruits of truth in regards to Libra. Since you needed night time to properly see the stars during the 1800s, I will be using the time 1:00 am. This puts the Ascendant in Cancer, conjunct Jupiter. This creates a deep philosophical nature, that is also nurturing and accepting of people regardless of their walks of life. Iris presents herself in a way that is loving, and big hearted, though she is still connected to her roots. The moon, the ruler of the first house is in the fourth in Virgo, this brings the need to help and the intellectualized practical side of Libra front and center, as well as the need for order, balance and the status quo. Hard opposite the Ascendant is Juno, the marriage asteroid and Queen of Iris, reflecting the need for partnership and connection.The second house is also housing cancer the crab, Libra energy and their values are dramatically affected by their upbringing, and not to forget the curious sentimentality they can display in regards to taste and aesthetics of a halcyon age. In the third house in Leo we have the sun, and Mercury retrograde conjunct, with this the communications are exaggerated and lively, eager and bright. Very similarly to the warmth libra communicates with, the ego is about communication, knowledge and rationality, though it is tempered by the tempered creative waves of Leo and it’s creativity. Mercury is also sextile Venus, this creates the harmonious, and peaceful communications we often see with Libra as well as the mind being enamored with things that can be considered beautiful. Uranus is trine Sun, thus this creates an ego that revolves around community, and human interaction and humanitarian endeavors. It is also trine pluto, bringing in a commitment, and emotional depth (an sexual side) that Libra can display. The fourth house, is housing Virgo. In the fourth we have the moon, and Venus. This shows that the core inner world, and home of this energy is nurturing and peace loving in it’s nature, but it is not illogical. It is simultaneously practical and emotional, though can be extremely wild and disarrayed if thrown out of whack. Moon is sextile Jupiter showing the brightness, and need for happy emotions, and ability to obtain them. While also being hard opposite Saturn, showing that emotional satisfaction needs to be worked for in the end. We also have Venus in this house, in its second dignity of Libra. Venus is hard trine Iris thus making a connection between the two energies, as they are similarly expressed. The home is beautiful, and material items are enjoyed. Venus is conjunct the NN in the fifth, showing Irises need to create, create, date, have fun and enjoy herself, it’s hard for her considering her SN is in the eleventh, and taking care of others is instinctual, she needs to learn who she is, and self actualize. We see that Libra is in the fifth, with the NN. Which fits nicely seeing as how she wed an sky deity. Fifth house things need to be developed in Iris, and she needs to practice the expression of the ego in fun, healthy ways, the sun(ego) falls in libra and i think this parallels beautifully. The sixth house, in scorpio, and the ruler of the sixth is in the eleventh. Iris works for the community, and for the connections that humans make for a better future. She does this in a quiet way, and a alchemical way down to the small bits. The seventh house, Libras house has capricorn in it, and this shines a light down on Libras constant struggle of always feeling like they can never find the right partner or that love is restricted from them at times, as it is, it must be cultivated and harvested, tested and analyzed in order to get the ok. Saturn, the ruler, is in the tenth in pisces, showing the minor planets ability to attract emotional but seemingly stoic people there way, leaders, and go getters are in their seventh, but with a spiritual emotional twist, similarly, she is the consort to a sleep deity. She has her eighth also in capricorn, and she allows herself to face her fears in a career like, or public setting, her changes are broadcasted, and may be aided by people in charge, a common archetype grafted upon capricorn, is in fact Juno and Hera. In her ninth we have Aquarius, showing her open philosophy and her travels taking her to the strangest places. In the tenth we have pisces, the MC is conjunct Neptune and Saturn showing she is emotional and professionally adept, she is sought for her wisdom, and her creativity. The eleventh is loaded, the community is filled with different characters, who force iris to change, just like how Libras connection to the seventh forces them to learn about differences and others. Uranus pluto and Mars are in the eleventh in Aries. And lastly, taurus is in the twelfth where she tries to hide the love of luxury, and she may not know her own values.

In astrology, Iris is associated with right brain communication and creativity as well as connection and truth amongst man.

Please feel free to share your opinion, and try it out in your own charts!! I feel very confident about this one :) thank you for your time, have a wonderful day/night.

[seekandsekkle]

Happy Full Moon in Sagittarius Family.

The Moon: This energy is like walking into a ratchet reality tv episode. We got this Sag Moon lounging around complaining and worrying while doing nothing and everything is due. Then Gemini walks in doing so much talking without looking and gets knocked head first into a wall. While the Sag Moon looks on and laughs then the Eclipse slides in and steals the show with some knock down drag out display of fuckery that won't allow you to do anything else but get tight and right so your life is not this shit show episode. Lunar Eclipses bring chaos into the universe. The purpose of that chaos is to shake you out of the complacency you tend to fall into when you get too comfortable with the bullshit. We ain't got time for that so that means we get this all star lineup. Sag the Archer is getting its bow and arrow ready to deal with all the old shit showing up due to the retrograde, then you have Gemini the grand communicator cooking up conversations that need to be had so healing can occur or freedom can be obtained. Mr. Eclipse is pulling you and your emotions to the darkside so you can get to the roots of some of your core issues...or at least look at them....acknowledge them at the very least cause you could easily get dragged for taking your shit out on everybody because you refuse to do the work on yourself. All funny bits aside we gotta pay attention to the feeling coming up but wait to react. Some of these feelings are parts of old stories we created about ourselves that are not true or they are old paradigms that have shifted on their side but you are still on the previous page. You will never know what people are currently thinking or feeling if you haven't asked. Assumptions get us in a lot of trouble. This is a rough time for everyone in some way or a challenging time. You have no idea what someone is struggling with so be mindful and compassionate about that. Hell be compassionate to ya' got damn self. You've been struggling too, sad too, fucked up in some way too. How would you want folks to respond, how would you like to be cared for?

The Ritual: This Moon and Eclipse ask us to honor the divine feminine. We are still in the mode of honoring the sacred mother, the mothership, the portal of life, the vagina, the womb, the creatrix that gives us access to this world. She is divine and she is worthy of honor and praise. If you are bleeding we honor you and thank you . If you are ovulating we honor you and thank you. If you are deeply emotional we honor you and thank you. If you are activated and excited we honor you and thank you, If you are conceiving we honor you and thank you. If you are in the middle of birth we honor you and thank you. We honor the divine feminine within us regardless of identity. It is the energy of this earth and we must recognize ourselves in her and honor what is sacred. Light a white or pink candle for her, state what you want to release. Breathe in and exhale deeply holding your womb or your belly and feel the energy of the great mother. Thank her humbly.

The Tea: (read the sign for your sun, moon and rising to get the most out of this tea)

Aries - You ready for something new...life, job, career, path, religion, teacher...something ain't been working and you are finally ready to make it happen. You wanna feel good, feel like you are progressing at something. Now is the time. The Eclipse is casting its shadow on your fears,especially when it comes to your fame or lack thereof. You are afraid to get under that spotlight due to the past. Just know things can be different this time, believe in yourself.

Taurus - Being avoidant won't make the things go away, it just makes a bigger mess to clean up later. Lets get ahead of the shit this time and just face it all head on. I know this ain't how you like it but trust me its better this way. The Eclipse is casting its shadow on beliefs. Everything you have understood to this point could be actually different and you may begin to see the truth for the first time on some things and this may shake you up a bit. You will really see how truth can set you free on ideas and beliefs that no longer serve you.

Gemini - You have been everything for everybody and now you need the care you give, the love you give, the service you provide. You are gonna sit this one out and go inward yet again. Have several seats and get your list of boundaries so you are not overdoing and hurting yourself in the process. This Eclipse is casting its shadow on personal power or lack of thereof. Somewhere in there you forgot who the fuck you are. It's time to remember you are a dynamic, divine being. Accept your greatness and move on.

Cancer - This moon energy has thrown a wrench in all of your plans. The goal was to help you see that you can be your biggest enemy. You make choices sometimes that pull you away from all the blessings you have in your hands. You may lose some things so that you may learn to appreciate some things. I know it feels frustrating because everything was going so well and then it all derailed....Let this be looked at as divine intervention umkay. This Eclipse is casting its shadow on your relationships how you manage them and who you have them with. You may have a hard time listening to your gut during this cycle. Get some guidance for once you could gain some insight that gets you back on track to winning.

Leo - Trying to create with others is not the way to go this moon cycle. You will have miscommunications and misunderstandings and who knows what else. You got some good ideas but at the wrong time. Wait it out and once Mercury goes direct try again. This Eclipse is casting its light on ya mouth. Watch what you say and to whom. Don't get caught up in drama or gossip it will backfire yo ass so swift you will think you got hit,

Virgo - The world is trying to tell you to slow and steady wins the race but you ain't been listening. Do you okay but just know that this tendency to think you know better will show you exactly where you went wrong when it's too late. The Eclipse is casting its shadow on the details. Make sure you check your mail, email, messages, schedules so you don't overbook, underbook or double book ya self. Be extra Virgo about all this stuff so you don't have too many "Doh" moments

Libra - You trying to fly out the nest but you need to settle for a Staycation cause this retrograde energy will mess up all your plans. This Eclipse is casting its shadow on your temper. This is a great time for breathwork, grounding and following the way of the peaceful warrior cause you aint gon' win none of the fights you find yourself in.

Scorpio - Hold on to ya coins. This ain't the time to sign the deal. This retrograde energy will have you regretting all the decisions you make right now, While you wait you can use this time dreaming, creating, or making money instead of spending money. This Eclipse is casting its shadow on your feelings. Ima tell this heaux to leave you alone and let you be. It's too much for you anyway. This is not a time when I'm gonna tell you to go deep into that scary darkness. This time ima let you turn a night light on while you focus on some unexpected blessing falling out the sky for you.

Sagittarius - Out with the old in with the new. New you boo boo. Since you are changing and growing, so are your needs, hopes and dreams. This could also factor in your need to change you who fucking with.  Everybody can't come where you are growing, they won't fit in the car nor the life you are dreaming to have. It's ok you won't miss them when you're happy doing something or someone else. This Eclipse is casting its shadow on your communication especially with people you're romantically connected to. If you are booed up check in on thangs so you stay that way.

Capricorn - Hey Cappy this moon will have all your shit fucked up...ok that was dramatic as hell and you didn't deserve that but if I said it nicely you wouldn't take me seriously.  You can be practical and go over all meeting details 100 times. I say surrender to the bitch and just blame everything on the retrograde. This Eclipse is casting its shadow on your transformation. You've been doing some work on yourself, now it is a good time to do an assessment of these changes and chart your progress. Shift somethings if its needed

Aquarius - Your path is the way of the solo wanderer. Your best magic is done in the privacy of your own space, cooking up a good meal and spending time with the emotions no one knows you have.  The Eclipse is casting its shadow on the drama brewing with the comrades. Your job is to whistle and walk on by when the bullshit starts flying around. You can try some comic relief to lighten up the mood or you can simply let the bomb go off after you have left the building of course.

Pisces - Playing small won't get you nothing at all. You are a Boss so embrace it. This is a great time to release some old feelings of worthiness, imposter syndrome of just lack of confidence. You got this, believe me. This Eclipse is casting its shadow on your homegirl/boy crew.  Some people aint gon' make it on your new team and let that be ok. We tend to grow apart from folks when we start doing the work. Misery wants company but evolution wants the light.

Extra Tea 

Weed Strains for your sign. Puff Good

Make yourself some good ass Moon Water. Set a full jar of spring water (lid on) in the Moon light and let this energy charge it up. Harvest before daybreak. Drink it for a charge, bath in it for a cleanse, give it to your plants for a blessing.

This is a Super Moon and this Eclipse has taken the energy to another level. We could use some help so I recommend charging up your Blue Lace Agate. This stone will help you manage the Geminis Sun and Sagittarius Moon energy since together they could have you combobulated. Blue Lace Agate is good for helping you get your thoughts together, it will help you pull those repressed feelings to the surface so you can release them. I appreciate the way it helps me stand firm in my truth...whatever truth that is in the moment. This is a perfect stone to use when you need help activating your throat chakra. If you don't already have some now would be a good time to getchoo some.

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Bushmama Africa

Multidisciplinary Artist, Curator, Workshop Facilitator

Spiritual Life Coach, Intuitive Astrologist

Culture Preservationist, Sex Trafficking Abolitionist

[algorabastrology]

A Note on the Current Saturn in Capricorn Transit

It’s retrograde...which means that it’s time to reflect....

It’s the time where boundaries are set. Saturn has been archetypically described as the one who freezes and creates stasis. It is responsible for matter and the material. It’s why the Earth sign of Capricorn is the sign it rules, for it takes that which disperses, binds them, puts them together and...harmonizes into concrete, understandable forms. You want understanding? Look to the Saturnian magickal bindings of all existence. But do you want to understand why we struggle and wrestle and realize how hard it is to transcend our limitations? Look no further to Saturn.

And this brings me to cults...many people see some cults and think that they are either an expression of free love (think the people in the Rajneeshpuram community depicted Netflix’s Wild Wild Country) or outright dogmatic hogwash meant to enslave through the most crafty of coercive tactics. If you read further into the lives of the denizens of the communities of such cults, you’ll find that, even if it seems like there is a sense of control there, those folks have failed to have the proper personal boundaries established; they lacked a sense of control within themselves. It is through certain psychological defects that they’ve allowed for the kind of brainwashing that infiltrates their minds in order for the leaders to have their way with them. It’s not always towards what we may call neurotypicals, but often of vulnerable minds who have yet to be mentally assessed by a therapist or to possess the requisite knowledge of their overall mental health. A brainwashing that is basically whitewashing. They use certain words and concepts in order to make sure there is no “going against” them.

Conformity breeds supposed and presumed prosperity. If it is Christian Cult, it is according to the written Word of God, and controlled by the ordained interpreter who claims to be a “living testament to Christ”. If it is a free love cult, it is to the idea that love is free, and thus having sex rampantly and never educating your children, outright neglecting them, and becoming a slave to your id and your most hedonistic and downright useless predilections are all that seem to be logical through such a proposition (It is very curious to know that those that left or escaped such cults yearn for boundaries as a means of coping with that which they lost: parental affection, etc.). Intentional results, i.e. a self-fulfilling prophecy, as a way of confirming the prosperity incepted into them by the leaders. “You felt something at Church? That’s (presumably) God.”

However, conformity does not necessarily breed prosperity. We need not look further to the famous nation cults in order to see them for their absolute atrociousness. But the cults that are questioned disseminate not unlike a bodily disease towards minds. A mind virus, if you like. These “mind viruses” are used to coerce and trap disenfranchised people. Not just disenfranchised, but those who also happen to be desperate and ignorant.

I bring this up during Saturn in Capricorn and not during Saturn in Scorpio, given the matter of psychology here, because of one Capricorn concept: personal integrity. Plus, Mars and Pluto are conjunct...and both are ruling Jupiter in Scorpio, also in retrograde. Jupiter in Scorpio is the spirituality of our psychology, and vice versa.

We have a rebellion with Saturn in the mythological archetype. The Titan defeats his father out of a need to overthrow the Old Order...in order to impose the New Order. Nowhere in the mythology does it imply a conspiracy to impose a self-destructive order. The mythologies imply the opposite: there was prosperity under the rule of Saturn/Kronos. With Rebellion comes a desire to change. A revolution then ensues. And Saturn rules cycles. But there once was, it changes, and then it once was again and this cyclical oscillation continues for eons on end.

The discrepancy that exists is as thus...is positive change the meaning of personal integrity, if change is the only constant? Core beliefs are hindrances to this positive change in that they impose limitations that deprive joy out of a person believing them. This ties into integrity since some believe that to have integrity is to hold onto and be gung-ho* where core beliefs are concerned, no matter how banal and either depraved or illogical and untruthful they are. Because to seek truth means to commit body and mind to an epistemological pilgrimage. This means seeking a moral joy, not hedonistic pleasure. It IS a chase of the virtues, in particular those that maximize and produce the desired positive goods resulting from the virtual praxis.

(*the etymology of this word is interesting since it derives from the Chinese, meaning “Work together” )

I don’t intend to slut-shame/kink shame as this does entail accepting any potential aesthetic, epistemological and moral truths that arise from the entertainment of certain sexual practices, in praxis and theory. This is to say that some sexual concepts can feature into what culminates as morally integral truth-bearing cohesion...if not, then at least to a better understanding of the incompleteness (Godel opened a can of worms in the epistemological sense) of even our moral truths. But if it fits this criteria that we then accept its praxis. A lot of sexuality is put into the morally acceptable category but not necessarily the good or the right. Further inquiries into these distinctions can be found by reading W.D. Ross’ The Right and the Good. My purpose is to invite the astrology community to venture further into moral philosophy a bit for the enlightenment purposes of these current astrological transits. I believe it is a good time to devote studies in these realms. Mercury in Aries and Jupiter in Scorpio are ruled by Mars conjunct Pluto with Saturn dominating that sign of Capricorn. This is Jupiter in Scorpio time isn’t it? Is that no more indicative of a time to explore the state of our morality behind our sexuality? And to add to the shame aspect, except in cases where people get negatively damaged, bodily and mentally, is ever okay to shame someone unnecessarily. We have some great truths to face before we can judge. And judgment is a result of shame. The moral lies, from what we know, are paramount and obvious. Necrophilia is NOT acceptable nor permissible. It must be said, however, that BDSM is considered a therapy by some. And with that, the controversy ensues and is debated on. That is not the only example of the sexual concept at hand. The question is whether sex can produce goodness of a moral kind or whether it is only for our empty aesthetic/hedonist ideals. 

For Christians, it is because of its procreation ethos that sex becomes a moral good and sometimes right act (there is a so-called gift of celibacy and castration with some Christians). “Be fruitful and multiply”. But some Christians would argue that it’s not for pleasure at all and that it is only for procreation. A kind of celibate asceticism exists among some of their kind. That is perfect to yearn for celibacy and to deprive the material enjoyment of the flesh.

But Multiplication and abundance has always been a trademark for the many concepts of goodness that exist...think about it. Sufficiency, especially of the kind that led us to survival, has always been the motivator behind what is used to justify the vanquishing of lack, which has led us and has been leading us to despair and ruin. We have to exact a certain number to eliminate any vagueness with regards to the exact amount of sufficiency required. If it’s less of something, it’s more of something else. It’s a battle of equilibrium. It’s the knobs of which we mix with at the mixing board during a live concert to get the ideal.

And it is in this search for equilibrium or the search for the right number, or the correct virtue that we immerse with the soul and spirit of Kronos, who castrated his father, Ouranus, out of the need for change...until his Son, Zeus, sought for something beyond as well. It’s why you come across some astrological texts, including some theosophical ones, suggesting all these three planets as rulers of Aquarius, the other side of the Saturn coin.

I always see Capricorn as the conceptual predecessor to Aquarius. The latter is our ideals and the former is what it entails in order to reach our ideals. It is best when these ideals are at their most truthful, elegant, and right (Jupiter in Aquarius). Since we don’t have the ability of flight (Air), our gaps must be crossed by bridges (Earth). Bridges require Hard Work, and knowledge of our virtues and faculties in order to create the bridge required for our ideals to come to fruition, under the notion that what is on the other side will bring maximum and optimal good for the community.

But it is this that becomes a deception often. It is this notion that becomes a nesting ground for depraved people to go after others and poison minds with. We see it through our advertisements, churches, and through any other medium from which our own values become distorted and featured into the con waiting to happen. 

Moral integrity and intellectual integrity...that is, change that brings about positivity. We have to take steps back and really reflect on why we do things and what we can be certain of. What is good and how can we have the courage to pursue it so that we survive and hold on to our prized universal values?

What’s going on? What are you confident in bringing out? Is it good? Will it help others? Does it need to help others? Is this the change we’ve been needing? Why don’t we just help each other? Why are we hindered? What’s not allowing for Love to flow? Why is Love....not free? What does it mean for love to be free?

I invite you all to allow yourselves to wallow in abstraction and to interrogate. Mercury and Saturn are in difficulty with each other. Saturn puts a tall order into who we’ve yet to become. Mercury is in Aries and it is about trying to understand and process our wills, so that they may align with Will. Notice that South Node is in Aquarius (community but also cults), and the focus is on the North Node of Leo (we are best when we love and shine via the heart)...how are we shining? In Taurus, with Venus in Gemini, disposited to Mercury, Mars, and lastly Saturn. And now that Saturn is retrograde we work backwards, Mars (our actions) conjunct Pluto (transformation), Jupiter (our truths), and how they can conflict with our Neptunian deceptions, by dispositing Neptune in Pisces to Jupiter, but also Mercury (intellect) and Jupiter(Truth) in quincunx with one another soon. Bad cleverness (Mercury and Jupiter out of wack with each other) instead of good wisdom (Mercury and Jupiter working together...or “gung ho”).

In this veil of Maya, we do a lot but we often don’t do enough considering how much we do. Bad is always a lingering effect and we squabble and kill each other still over what is good and right. Moral crusades, religious crusades, etc. How willing are we to push for these needed revelations so that we may align ourselves with what’s good? So that we don’t kill each other or harm psychically? So that conscious entity is disturbed?

What do we value and how does it feature into our process of integrity?