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Things I connect to the signs based on people I know

Aries:

Books, being reserved, ambitious but unstructured, loving but from a distance, adorable, green, glasses, curly hair, funny jokes, hosting a party and then disappearing.

Taurus:

Very loving, affectionate, creative, crying of joy, crying of sadness, fridge magnets, blue and brown, glitter, roses, magazines, beaches, unsolves frustration, swiping everything under the carpet, doll house life.

Gemini:

Fragile but strong, the sweetest people, hurt easily but will bounce back, the best listeners, good at comforting, loving eyes, adorable and funny, beige and red, colourful hair, insecurity, taking care of yourself.

Cancer:

Loud, obnoxious, facades, self-depriving jokes, theatre, acting, always wanting the best for their friends, hard to explain their emotions, disappearing off of the face of earth, blue and bordeaux, bag packs, hand watches, good company.

Leo:

Sweet, nice smells, dyed red hair, crafting, drawing, talent, life of the party, glitter, un typical smart kid, mental health issues, always helping their friends. Dancing alone, flirting, brunch, pineapples, the feeling of childhood happiness.

Virgo:

Dreamy eyed, loving, making sure everyone has fun. Claustrophobia and social anxiety, idols and celebrities, yellow and pink, doubting, always feeling like they look dumb, the instant fondness, the crush, half-bad eyeliner. Back hugs, kisses on the forehead, romantic.

Libra:

Easily hurt, wants everything to be perfect, eyeliner and eyeshadow, popping confidence, fashion, creativity and music, the edgy kid, loving and affectionate, will kiss your shoulder platonically, trust issues, single, black and green, sour candy.

Scorpio:

Bossy, wants things their way, never cries, stressing in airports, traveling, either tall or short, hugging, confusing, hair on point, life of the party, charming, little quirks, smiles that can outshine the sun, deep attraction.

Sagittarius:

Emotional, sometimes doesn’t think about the consequences, hurts people unintentionally, a bit manipulative but caring towards those they truly love, tattoos, goth gf, scary on the outside, goofy on the inside. Kids, chocolate, coffee, dark green.

Capricorn:

Relationships, cutting their hair, reserved around new people, getting hurt in the past, caring family, leader nature, gold and red, cats, books, looks dumb but is smart, studying, not talking for months but reconnecting as if nothing happened. Staying out of drama, brands, minimalistic.

Aquarius:

Quiet, midnight adventures, being high, deep conversations at 4 in the morning, nerdy and passionate, lazy, everyone loves them but they’re oblivious, not doing homework, procrastinating, heartbreak, cant say no, white and blue, secretive.

Pisces:

The embodiment of kindness, wants to hear both sides of the story, un reciprocated crushes, falling in love hard, good music taste. Likes silent company, holing hands in the car, soft eyes, crying when someone does something for them that they didn’t expect, handy, knows a lot, bad in school but good in life. Loving, respective and honour.

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mb for a female libra rising, Aries sun

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aries sun, gemini moon & rising.

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Celebs who share your sun/moon combination: Aries

Aries Sun, Aries Moon: Celine Dion, Alyson Hannigan, Anthony Perkins Aries Sun, Taurus Moon: Robert Downey Jr, Keira Knightley, Norah Jones Aries Sun, Gemini Moon: Jackie Chan, Ewan McGregor, Jennifer Garner Aries Sun, Cancer Moon: Miranda Kerr, Natasha Lyonne, Heath Ledger Aries Sun, Leo Moon: Maisie Williams, Jessie J, Mandy Moore Aries Sun, Virgo Moon: James Franco, Leona Lewis, Elle Fanning Aries Sun, Libra Moon: Maya Angelou, Kristen Stewart, Fergie Aries Sun, Scorpio Moon: Samira Wiley, Lady Gaga, Mariah Carey, Steven Tyler, Linda Goodman, Eddie Murphy, The Undertaker Aries Sun, Sagittarius Moon: Emma Watson, Jim Parsons, Vince Vaughn Aries Sun, Capricorn Moon: Reese Witherspoon, Sarah Jessica Parker, David Tenant, Kourtney Kardashian, Kate Hudson Aries Sun, Aquarius Moon: Conan O’Brien, Christopher Walken, Steve McQueen, Russel Crowe, Victoria Beckham, Amanda Bynes Aries Sun, Pisces Moon: Sarah Michelle Gellar, James Woods

(Don’t know what’s a Sun or Moon sign? Check this link)

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Health Advice for the Signs

**Check your Sun sign, your Sun sign’s polarity, and your Ascendant

Aries: The head is ruled by Aries. They are susceptible to a lot of headaches, migraines, and sinus issues, and could be susceptible to minor head and facial injuries, too. Arians are also prone to eye strain and problems with the teeth, and they have a tendency to overwork themselves. Arians easily get red in the face when they’re excited or angry, and when they have a fever, it often becomes very high in a very short amount of time.

Advice: Use protective headgear if you’re participating in strenuous sports. Be sure to take breaks when working, and don’t try to take on more than you can handle. Eat meals in a serene atmosphere. Drink plenty of water and rest often.

Taurus: The throat and neck are ruled by Taurus. Taureans may be subject to a sore throats, colds, laryngitis, thyroid problems, swollen glands, stiff necks (especially when they’re stressed) and other minor afflictions. They’re also prone to tonsillitis and ear aches. Taureans’ keen taste buds lead to a love of food, and that, paired with possible problems with the Thyroid gland, which is also ruled by Taurus, as well as a generally sedentary lifestyle, can cause weight gain. Because they are ruled by Venus, Taureans may also have back strain.

Advice: Bundle up during the winter to avoid getting sick. Be careful of your eating habits. Remember everything should be done in moderation. Take walks outside to keep yourself active. Take the time to give yourself a quick massage or do some stretches if you’re experiencing neck or back pain.

Gemini: The hands, arms, shoulders and lungs are ruled by Gemini. Geminis may have problems with respiratory disease and may be prone to bronchitis and asthma, as well as difficulty breathing when stressed. They’re susceptible to accidents involving the hands such as sprained wrists, jammed fingers, and broken bones, as well as minor bruises, scrapes and cuts. Gemini is ruled by Mercury, which rules the brain and nervous system, so Geminis may also be prone to anxiety and nervousness, which can make them physically sick.

Advice: Because your ruling planet, Mercury, is associated with the brain and nervous system, your mental health is tied to your physical health. Meditation, yoga, or even some simple breathing exercises would be beneficial to your overall health. Smoking tobacco is especially detrimental to Geminis, so avoid that. Playing sports such as tennis or ping pong will help strengthen the arms.

Cancer: The breasts and stomach are ruled by Cancer. Cancerians could be susceptible to weight gain in later years, and it may be hard for them to lose that excess weight. They are prone to stomach and digestive problems such as ulcers, gallbladder issues, and nausea. Cancerians are likely to overindulge in wine and alcohol, which causes further stomach problems as well weight gain and water retention. Tension, anxiety, and high emotions are likely to cause illness in those born under this sign.

Advice: Eat your meals in pleasant surroundings—no arguing at the table. Take a walk afterwards to aid in digestion. Walking in a warm rain or by the sea will soothe the lungs, as the air is moist.

Leo: Leo rules the back, spine, and heart, and those born under this sign may have problems with the back and spine due to physical and emotional strain as well as overexertion. They’re especially susceptible to upper back pain and pressures and pains around the heart. They may have heart problems later in their lives.

Advice: Avoiding lifting heavy objects and doing stretches for the back would be beneficial. Try and maintain good posture as well, and make sure to get enough rest and relaxation. Sunbathing is a good way to do so.

Virgo: Virgo rules the nervous system and intestines. Virgoans are worriers, and their nervous tension, anxiety, and emotional stress easily become physical ailments, usually intestinal, as they have sensitive stomachs and are prone to ulcers, indigestion, liver and bowel problems.

Advice: Herbal tea eases the stomach. Light but regular exercise, periods of relaxation, and sunshine are helpful in getting Virgoans to stop worrying and destress, at least for a little while.

Libra: The lower back, butt, and kidneys are ruled by Libra, and Venus, Libra’s ruler, rules the throat, skin, hair, and veins along with those regions as well. Librans are prone to lower back pain (especially when they’re stressed) as well as kidney problems, such as infections, and sensitive skin, along with breakouts. Librans may have delicate immune systems as children, but it usually evens out as they age.

Advice: Drink lots of water and avoid excessive alcohol and carbonated drinks as they are bad for both the skin and the kidneys. Mild exercise, back stretches, and good posture are all beneficial for Librans, and you should try to keep both your surroundings and your company pleasant and harmonious.

Scorpio: Scorpio rules the genitals, and Scorpios may have problems with urinary tract infections and genital infections—skin flare ups, cystitis, and other ailments. They may also experience exhaustion and ill health due to their own volatile emotions and inability to rest and relax, and suppression of those emotions as well as sexual frustration can lead to cruel and erratic behavior.

Advice: Take time to relax and process your emotions. Don’t bottle your feelings up; take time to exercise, and keep your surroundings peaceful. As you are one of water signs, you Scorpios benefit from taking trips to the sea, soaking in the bath, and drinking spring water opposed to tap water.

Sagittarius: Sagittarius rules the liver, hips, and thighs. Sagittarians have sensitive livers, and they may be susceptible to overuse of alcohol and to hepatitis, since their ruling planet, Jupiter, governs the liver. They also may be susceptible to gaining weight in their later years, especially around the hips and thighs. They also are prone to chronic aches, fractures, sprains, and bruising in this area.

Advice: You Sagittarians absolutely need exercise, fresh air, and sunshine daily, and you benefit from being around nature, but beware of the effect of the sun and wind, and be careful when walking, riding, or playing sports that you don’t injure your hips and thighs.

Capricorn: The bones, joints, and knees are ruled by Capricorn. They may be prone to knee injuries and pains, stiff joints, arthritis, rheumatism, and orthopedic problems. Capricorn’s ruler, Saturn, governs the gallbladder, spleen, bones, skin and teeth. Capricorns’ teeth tends to need a lot of care, and their skin tends to be dry. Their own pessimism and worrying can cause body aches and drained energy.

Advice: Be careful in the sun to avoid skin damage, and be sure to keep warm during cold or wet weather. Try to keep good posture, but don’t walk too stiffly. Colorful surroundings, flowers, good friends, and good music are sure to lighten your mood when you’re feeling low.

Aquarius: Aquarius rules the circulatory system, shins, calves, and ankles. The lower part of the leg is more susceptible to cuts, bruises, sprains, and fractures than any other part of the body, and the ankles may be prone to swelling. Aquarians may suffer circulatory problems, low blood pressure, anemia, and hardening of the arteries, and cold weather is particularly hard on them.

Advice: You Aquarians need fresh air and exercise to release tension and increase energy. Brisk walks are good for circulation, but avoid running, as you’re likely to trip and fall. Elevate legs to counteract puffiness. Afternoon naps are good for vitality, but avoid drinking excessive amounts of coffee as it makes you nervous.

Pisces: The feet are ruled by Pisces. They may be prone to aches, bunions, corns, and callouses, as well as athlete’s foot and other fungal infections. Pisceans often afflicted by bruised, stubbed, or broken toes, and are prone to gout too. Pisceans find it hard to stand for long periods of time, and they have problems with ill fitting shoes. They also experience emotion related illnesses as they are one of the water signs. Pisceans may be more likely than others to fall prey to alcohol and drugs.

Advice: You Pisceans should keep a well balanced diet, a mild exercise regime, and be sure to get enough rest so that you can keep up your vitality. Dancing and swimming are good exercises for those of you born under this sign. Be sure to take care of your feet and wear comfortable shoes. A warm footbath before bed aids in relaxation and a good night’s sleep.

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Sister Signs ☯️

- the love/hate relationship

- biggest teachers about your self

- share the same modality

- opposite sides of the zodiac - 6 months apart

- live out your shadow side, it's why they can aggravate you so much

- it can be a volatile yet vindicating and life changing relationship

-when the relationship is good its really good, when its bad its really bad

Cherry

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the signs as french expressions

Aries: Après moi, le deluge - “after me, the flood”, something thought to have been said to Louis XV by his mistress Madame de Pompadour, implying an indifference to what (damage) happens after you are gone, a disregard for the consequences of your life.

Taurus: Plus ca change… (plus c'est la même chose) - “the more things change, the more they remain the same”, a way to express disillusion or defeat in regards to how things always stay the same at their core, even though things change.

Gemini: Savoir-faire - “know (what to) do”, the quality of being capable to handle any situation with grace, having mastered adaptability and ingenuity.

Cancer: Enfant terrible - “unruly child”, refers to someone (often a child or one of childish spirit) who, by being overly candid and untimely in behavior, embarrasses and shocks their surroundings.

Leo: Roi fainéant - “do-nothing king”, an expression for a king with no (real) power, a play-king left to his riches, vanities and dissipations.

Virgo: Le mot juste - “the exact word”, coined by Flaubert, searching for le mot juste is the tireless and hopeless effort in finding the perfect word to describe something, to fix the unfixable.

Libra: Cherchez la femme - “look for/seek the woman”, a presumption that if a man is acting strangely, out of character, or inexplicably—there’s always a woman lying behind it.

Scorpio: L’appel du vide - “the call of the void”, being plagued by intrusive thoughts of destructive nature, feeling momentarily drawn to demise.

Sagittarius: Esprit d’escalier - “staircase wit”, the frustrating phenomenon of coming up with the perfect observation or comeback after the opportunity to use it has passed.

Capricorn: Nostalgie de la boue - “mud nostalgia”, a desire or yearning for what is depraved, degrading or crude.

Aquarius: Poète maudit - “doomed poet”, used to describe the fate of the great poet, who is doomed to obscurity and to live as an outcast to, or against the world.

Pisces: Flâneur - “stroller”, a leisurely wanderer of city streets, an aesthete and observer of life.

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astrology notes: moon’s origins edition (pt. 1)

moon in aries

not an easy position for the moon. one of the most likely moon placement to have counter-dependent tendencies, denying own needs for closeness and intimacy while attempting to be emotionally self-sufficient. when deep feelings and needs emerge (and you know they will), they unconsciously fend them off with anger, impulsive tendencies and, sometimes, sexual expressions.

often an aries-dominant parent was quick to respond to the aries moon wants and desires, allowing them freedom to pursue their interests. such parent encouraged the kid’s independent nature, possibly because they were themselves independent or self-absorbed and didn’t want to assume responsibility for the aries moon’s welfare. they might have often said “be tough” or “get over it” to the child, forcing the aries moon to defend against closeness and the expression of more vulnerable feelings. the parent may have encouraged individuality while simultaneously failing to affirm and support who their child really was. sometimes, however, an aries moon shows a submissive parent who catered to their whims and impulses, but never met their actual needs, or helped them develop a frustration tolerance one needs to mature and adapt properly.

so, one of their tasks in this lifetime is to learn to differentiate impulses from deeper needs, and to know what they really want beyond momentary satisfactions. this involves allowing themselves to come to terms with their own dependence as human beings without losing basic independence. they also shouldn’t continually look for excitement and stimulation to experience vitality and aliveness. you are alive right now.

moon in taurus

taurus moon needs a solid base of self-esteem and internal security to gain confidence in themselves and their capacity to earn what they need and experience emotional and physical warmth, to know the pleasures and pains of living within their bodies and to maintain contact with earth (mother-nature’s-son.mp3). when their essential taurean needs aren’t met, they’re likely to overcompensate by compulsively clinging to other people, food, money and other external resources of satisfaction. they may become indolent, greedy, over materialistic and bound by their insistence upon security to a routine, risk-free and ultimately boring existence.

a taurus-dominant parent figure likely influenced their security patterns. positively, they may have been earthy and well-grounded; able to provide the warmth, stability, and comfort a child needs; and to help the taurus moon gain confidence functioning in the physical world. negatively, the parent might have attempted to chain the child to a predominantly physical level of existence. taurus moon might’ve been overindulged rather than deprived; provided with too much food, money or other comforts without ever having to ask, so they naturally expect to be provided for; or they may have been dominated by a possessive parent and learned to resist intrusion by playing dumb or turning to possessive and clinging behavior themselves.

taurus moon might repeatedly give themselves messages about their lack of value or competence; about holding on rather than letting go; about the necessity to earn more money and maintaining their job security; or about the joy that comes with quick online purchases and other physical pleasures that soothe them. they may coddle themselves into too easy a lifestyle or defend against their own needs by being rigidly self-sufficient. to successfully reparent their taurean inner child, they need to reassess such internal messages and develop new ones which: a) build their self-confidence and internal security; b) encourage them to experience and satisfy the deepest bodily needs rather than become stuck in patterns of laziness and immediate physical or material gratification; c) allow them to relax and surrender, so they might let go of possessiveness or compulsive self-sufficiency and experience their wonderful capacity to give and receive warmth and devotion

moon in gemini

gemini moons need to communicate verbally, to interact with different people, to satisfy their curiosity, to develop basic skills, and to be engaged by a stimulating environment. their deepest needs relate to experiencing and expressing their feelings in a relationship, and to have a network of people and activities which truly nourish them rather than just pique their interest. they also enjoy feeding their hunger for knowledge and developing their skills as thinkers and communicators. when these needs aren’t met, they may lose themselves in compulsive gemini behaviors: talking incessantly and superficially without making actual contact; scattering their energy widely, going from lover to lover and distraction to distraction, with no fulfillment.

negatively, a gemini moon suggests the individual experienced one or both parents as inconstant or changeable, as too rational and prone to intellectualize rather than directly express feeling. such parent was also high-strung, nervous, and with a scattered energy. positively, this parent encouraged and supported the child’s verbal and intellectual abilities and provided them with challenge and stimulation.

if their parent didn’t provide the nurturance a child needs, the gemini moon internalized messages which incline them to deny or explain away their feelings, and to remain open to too many outside influences at the expense of making commitments or developing an area of expertise. feeling insecure in their own bodies and emotions, they may have exercised their mental abilities to such a degree that they became adept at rationalization and prone to use words or superficial connections to defend against their needs for actual contact, intimacy and communication. a gemini moon’s task is to reconnect with their feelings and bodies in a way that they can think, communicate, and structure their lives to make mental activities and relationships truly nourishing.

moon in cancer

it’s particularly important for cancer moons to come to terms with their needs since cancer = moon. your basic well-being depends on it. if you were either deprived or over-indulged as a child, you may have become excessively attached to food, home or nurturing figures. when you’re in touch with your needs and feelings, you’re inclined to: a) eat or seek oral gratification (sex, smoking, chewing); b) expect others to cater to you; c) cry nonstop, either in self-pity or to make others pay attention to you; d) cling to people or possessions and withdraw from the real world. an alternative pattern is to see vicarious satisfaction through nurturing others. you may become The Child or The Mom Friend, but true satisfaction won’t come by infantilizing others instead of respecting their integrity and independence. if there are powerful squares or oppositions to the moon, you may have powerful defenses against both the need to nurture or be nurtured, which results in psychological and physical problems (stomach, uterus or breasts) that force you to take care of yourself fully.

a cancer moon suggests one or both parental figures were protective, maternal and empathic. however, if the moon is afflicted, the parent may have unconsciously been influenced by their own unmet needs and encouraged the child to remain helpless and dependent upon them for gratification. such parents were martyrs, doing for us what we needed to do for ourselves, or paying excessive attention to their own emotions to gain from us the sympathy and consideration which we ourselves may have needed to experience.

as a result, cancer moons give themselves messages which make them feel sorry for themselves, to indulge in their own pain, to expect too much from others, or become overly attached to food, home, and loved ones as a form of security. one of the most important tasks will be that of fully mourning the symbiosis your inner child never had or inevitably had to relinquish as part of maturation. you may have to experience the depth of your needs to nurture and be nurtured, and, as adults, to establish patterns of behavior and interaction which fulfill those needs without surrendering to them. the lunar lessons may also include: a) contacting and communicating your real needs and feelings; b) building an inner foundation of security; c) overcoming behaviors based on helplessness or which use helplessness and neediness as weapons; d) learning to support the adult and the child in other people, and to love without possessing; e) devoting yourselves to self-nourishment rather than giving undue attention to giving and receiving in relationships.

moon in leo

leo moons particularly need to feel loved and appreciated, to be prioritized, to play around, and to express themselves spontaneously and creatively. they need warmth and devotion and can give abundantly from their hearts as long as they’re also being fed with love. otherwise, their lunar nature may become distorted and compulsive in its insistence upon attention and / or power. negatively, they may overdramatize to impact others, or may become dominating and bossy in their attempts to maintain command over themselves and others.

a leo moon suggests that they had loving parental figures who prized them highly, became enthusiastically involved in their activities and triumphs, and could encourage and share their playful spirit. however, an afflicted moon may show parents who either overindulged or deprived them. at one extreme are the mothers who spoiled them with too much attention and too many treats, preparing them to live adult lives as royalty. at the other extreme are the narcissistic parents, the abusive parents who worried only that leo moons became obedient subjects, or who overly identified with them, urging the kids to live their dreams and adamantly discouraging individuality.

as a result of childhood upbringing, they may have internalized messages which support attention-seeking, childish, demanding and / or dominating behavior patterns. leo moons may act as if they deserve to be the centre of everyone’s universe and not just their own. because of unmet needs, they become compulsive in the desire to prove their value and gain acclaim.

this moon has much to give, provided it can bask in the sunlight of warmth and affection. leos may need to feed themselves emotionally rather than always expect others to provide for them. they need to give themselves their full attention and appreciation and be their own audience. if they are to experience emotional satisfaction, they need to keep their hearts open to pain and joy, and to become capable of loving others not only because they love them but also because they truly love themselves.

moon in virgo

if you have a virgo moon, you may be adept at using your minds to defend against unwanted feelings. you need organization and predictability in at least some facets of your lives; you need to experience yourselves as useful, as providers of valued services in your work and personal activities; you need to structure your experiences and care for your physical wellbeing. you have high standards for yourselves and others, and a need to maintain personal integrity at all costs.

if you lose touch with your deeper emotional nature, your constructive virgoan traits may become destructively compulsive. you may insist on order and efficiency which destroys the spontaneity and vitality in and around you; you become workaholics, unable to relax and at the mercy of your compulsion to keep busy at all costs. you fuss, worry, nag and intellectualize incessantly (and unnecessarily). you subordinate yourselves to others, compelling them to use your services. you rip yourselves apart with self-criticism, and likewise cannot allow imperfection in others.

having a virgo Moon suggests that you experienced a significant virgoan energy in one or both of your parent figures. a positive virgoan parent may have encouraged your mental development, taught you constructive habits, and enabled you to experience a safe and orderly early environment without crushing the child in you. such a parent may have taught you how to use reason and common sense to master rather than repress your feelings and was probably helpful through providing many of the little but significant services of routine.

negatively, a virgoan parent may have exposed you to super-efficiency, criticism, analysis, perfectionism and / or pettiness which frustrated and inhibited your emotional growth and fragile self-esteem. the ’should system’ of your childhood may have become an internal structure which continues to enslave you as adults. your sense of not being good enough impairs your ability to function personally and professionally. alternatively, a subservient slavish parent may have catered to you too frequently; a hypochondriacal parent may have focused so obsessively upon ill-health that yourselves had to become sickly or hypochondriacal to receive attention and care (my friend’s personal experience).

you need to revise the messages you give yourselves, which continue to keep detrimental virgoan patterns in operation. your task is to learn to experience and value all your feelings and needs while also using your analytical capabilities to create the order and discipline you crave so badly. you need to develop new standards for yourselves and others, standards which accept your imperfect human behaviors while also valuing your occasional moments of superhuman goodness or accomplishment. choosing to love yourselves, choosing to discover the wondrous perfection of your imperfection, may nourish your souls so profoundly that you actually become more giving and capable human beings.

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tips for interpreting your birth chart:

see how the ascendant puts the 12 signs into the houses one by one. aries rising places taurus in the 2nd house, gemini in the 3rd, and so on. those will be the topics describing said areas of life. e.g. you will act venusian in relationships if libra is in your 7th house.

knowing your chart ruler and how it functions in its spot is the most important thing. you can find it by checking which planet governs your rising sign. e.g. if you’re a cancer asc, the aspects, sign, and house placement of your moon reflect the theme of your life to a high degree. traditional rulership is pretty interesting, so — attention scorpio rising, look at pluto but you are also co-ruled by mars. aquarius ac, look at uranus, but saturn also. pisces asc, check jupiter next to neptune.

dignity and debilitation is key. beside rulership of the signs, keep in mind how certain planets to well or are stifled in specific signs. learn about exaltation, detriment and fall (table). knowing that mercury is at home in gemini or virgo is crucial to interpret your chart, but also how saturn is exalted in libra or how venus falls in aries. most of it is intuitive, e.g. see how venus’ gentle nature clashes with aries’ martial approach.

the moon sign is your true identity. how you act when you are by yourself. like the actual moon is serenely present at night in darkness. if you want to know how your crush is really like, their lunar placement will tell you. meanwhile, the sun sign is your self-presentation. the sun is ruled by leo after all, that’s how you want to prove and establish yourself. there’s attachment. the sun sign is a mask. at the end of the day, where you find true comfort is only the moon sign and its house.

followed by the venus sign which symbolizes everything you find nice and pleasing. you’ll notice how your coping mechanisms — caused by your sun sign’s struggle — are all in these moon or venus areas. realize that you don’t need a reason of pressure to comfort yourself or admit to those areas that make you feel great. let venus be venus for its own sake.

a lot of value can be drawn out of interpreting the IC versus the MC. that is, how your childhood life leads to your career life. the contrast of the 4th house (domestic) and the 10th house (public) is in a natural opposition with good reason, 180° apart. you will find a fulfilling career if it brings balance to what happened in the home.

accept squares as they are. a lot of astrologers try to pull something positive out of them, but the experienced ones tell you that you can’t overcome them, it’s supposed to be like that. all that’s possible is using your sextiles and trines to get back on track. and it is true that the more squares, the more karmic rewards. oppositions, even more so. especially when saturn is involved, there will be benefits down the line.

see where your parents’ north nodes are. even if you don’t have their birth times, you can find it. now, if you have any personal planets in your own chart at those very spots, it is likely that your parents wanted you to fulfill their purpose for them. if your mother’s north node is in taurus and you are a taurus sun, she passed on a need for stability in life. that purpose is not complete by her own efforts, you continue it. in essence, the north node tells you the people you’re bound to. the south node shows you people you were bound to.

predict the time of meeting a spouse by your jupiter return. if jupiter visits your natal jupiter sign again, it’s due. venus being in good aspect or conjunction shows an increased likelihood. the presence of saturn there indicates it takes more time and growth. until saturn leaves the conjunction, opposition or square, the jupiter return’s effect will be delayed. but: you will be much wiser and experienced afterwards, and your partner will be time-tested and a quality spouse.

if you want to know in which place or environment you can find love in at the moment, calculate which house of yours venus currently transits. e.g. if it transits your 9th house you can find love abroad, in the 10th house at the workplace, in the 11th online.

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