#eris astrology

[sun-in-retrograde]

Eris Conjunct Mercury - In your heart you know what's true

On Tuesday 26 March at 9:12 AM British time, Eris and Mercury will come in a conjunction at 24°35 Aries. Mercury is very fast moving. Usually this conjunction passes and is gone in just three days. The last one, in March last year, lasted just 81 hours. This time we’re living with this energy until the 18th May.

The basic timeline is this:

26 March: 1st Conjunction

8 April: Mercury retrogrades back and has another conjunction

11 April Sun conjunct Mercury

12 April Mercury goes back beyond 3 degrees of its conjunction 

14 April: Sun Conjunct Eris

15 April: Mercury conjunct Chiron

19 April: Mercury conjunct Venus

25 April: Venus conjunct Eris

7 May: Mercury conjunct Chiron

8 May: Mercury and Eris are within a 3 degree conjunction again

11 May: Mercury conjunct Eris

14 May: The conjunction comes beyond the 3 degree conjunction

So basically, this time around Mercury and Eris are going to be in conjunction for an exceptionally long time, with an exceptionally large amount of other planets coming into conjunction with them. There’s a lot to do, and a long time where it’s happening. 

Eris is often associated with chaos and discord and transformation. But I think a good general rule of thumb is that Eris is a defensive planet. Eris travels slow and defends the ground that’s under it. Eris generally rewards fixed ideas and fixed thinking. In this transit, on a basic level, it’s possible that fixed ideas will be strengthened and getting people to see outside of their usual ideas will be a bit harder. 

But there’s another form of fixed thinking and that’s what you know in your heart. When people reluctantly acknowledge what they know to be true - Eris becomes chaotic and destabilising. Humans are very good at doublethink. Have you ever watched someone do it? It’s fascinating to observe. People have this way of acting when they encounter something that they realise will invalidate something they need to believe. They immediately disengage, process, and when they come back they refuse to acknowledge some of the things that happened or some of the information they received. There’s no point pushing from there. When you hit that point, it’s done.

I’d like to put it to you that Eris conjunct Mercury is a pretty good time to face up to this because Mercurial thoughts and feelings under Eris’ influence won’t simply go away. Mercury, Venus, and Chiron will all be under Eris’ influence at once. 

The risk here is that it will be easy to go on the defensive, reject new information, stick to your fixed ideas, feel attacked, feel triggered, and resist. The challenge, though, is to feel your feelings and allow yourself to explore thoughts. This is not an easy thing to do. It’s painful. It’s dangerous. You might not like the conclusions you reach. Some things you just have to allow yourself to work through. Some ideas need to be thought through and dismissed. One of the things about Eris, in my opinion, is that it brings to the surface things that are core for you. An Erisian thought won’t go away because you simply refuse to think it. If you can face it you have the chance to finally move forward. And as Mercury moves back, we have a few opportunities to work on that.

[sun-in-retrograde]

Octaves are a interesting concept. So let's explore Eris

Eris is the size and relatively the mass of Pluto and there's a concept, that makes sense to me, that Eris is the higher octave of Pluto. Which makes the progression of planets Mars -> Pluto -> Eris

Mars makes you worried and aggressive, Pluto kicks your survival mechanisms into high gear so you aren't just running or fighting - you're responding to trauma the way you've learned to. Eris is when the trauma response fails and you have to switch streams. For example a cornered animal that would normally play dead or run away attacking when those options are taken away

Mars represents a sexual desire - say, you want your partner to get rough in the bedroom. Pluto represents sexual obsession, for instance, you're a masochist. It's a whole thing for you. So, Eris would represent the point where it's no longer sexual - you just fantasise about being beat up and it doesn't matter whether there's a sexual element to that.

Mars might be impulsive and competitive, Pluto might feel the need to win in order to reassert their own sense of self. If Pluto needs to win, Eris may need to lose - there can be various reasons for that - as a trans woman I understand that I'm not meant to be strong and physically gifted and when trans women win they aren't allowed to play anymore. You might lose deliberately to keep the game going. You might lose so your ego is intact and nobody can say you tried

All this is why I reject the image of Eris s planet of Discord that comes in an shakes things up. Eris is very, very slow. Mars rushes around the zodiac adding energy, conflict, whatever. Pluto challenges and transforms as it slowly progresses through the signs. Eris sits in one zodiac sign for 120 years holding its own energy and doing what it does, other planets rush in and out of its territory and when they encounter Eris being what it always has been astrologers call Eris a chaotic destabilising element .

What are higher octaves?

Higher octave planets in astrology can show us planets that are similar to others but just have heightened energy to them. This doesn’t mean that they are “more superior” just that the energy is intensified. Now I know some of you may say “but outer planets signs are generational” and yes that is true but the houses of the outer planets are not. Make sure to check those

The Higher Octaves

Neptune is the higher octave of Venus: Venus represents love, beauty, and art itself but Neptune brings it to a higher and more spiritual level

✧. ┊Example: Having Venusian energy can cause you to be very beautiful to a lot of people but having Neptunian energy in your chart can not only cause you to be beautiful, to others but for people to glamorize your beauty and idealize you. “I want to be you” level of beauty

✧. ┊Example 2: Venus represents love but Neptune takes love to a more spiritual level in making it universal love and deep spiritual connectional romance. This is why Venus conjunct Neptune in Composite Charts is a twin flame aspect

Uranus is the higher octave of Mercury: People often think this means Uranian energy is a more intelligent energy than Mercurial energy, but this is false. It simply means that Uranus’ energy will run counter to and transform any behaviors of the left brain (which is the logical function of Mercury) into inventions and real ideas

✧. ┊Example: Someone who has lots of Mercurial energy will be better at speaking/putting ideas out there. Someone who has Uranian energy will be better at bringing ideas to life and inventing things

Pluto is the higher octave of Mars: Pluto takes Mars energy and turns into more mysterious, secretive, and darker energy. Mars represents conflicts and Pluto destroys and renews your life in order to resolve this conflict. Pluto makes us stronger and more powerful

✧. ┊Example: Mars represents desire and Pluto represents infatuation/obsession. So, say you have more Pluto aspects in one Composite Chart with someone and more Mars aspects in another. You’re more likely to be more magnetized to the 1st person because Pluto intensifies Mars desire

✧. ┊Example 2: Mars represents lust/sexual desire and Pluto intensifies this energy by representing sex and intimacy

Ceres is the higher octave of the Moon: The Moon represents the mother, care, and nurturing energy. Ceres is all the same things but more about our spiritual security and sense of belonging on Earth. Ceres raises the Moon’s vibration and consciousness. Ceres represents the highest vibration of the divine feminine

✧. ┊Example: Having a Moon-Ceres aspect in Composite Charts can cause extreme attachment between two people

Quaoar is the higher octave of Jupiter: Quaoar represents a new reality or perspective while Jupiter represents how we manifest success into reality and new opportunities. Quaoar is about the aftermath of our success and our ability to bring our desires to life

✧. ┊Example: Someone with Quaoar aspecting Jupiter or Neptune would be a strong manifestor and naturally gain success through their strong belief in themselves

Varuna is the higher octave of Saturn: Saturn is about needing control to feel powerful. Varuna is about being in charge without the need of control/power. Saturn shows challenges that bring rewards while Varuna shows loss of reputation that leads to gains involving reputation/fame

✧. ┊Example: Varuna conjunct Saturn in your natal chart can indicate long term fame but that before experiencing it you will encounter many obstacles

© 𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐤𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐝

[sunkissedchld]

𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐒 (𝟏𝟑𝟔𝟏𝟗𝟗) 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

𝐈. 𝐃𝐄𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐒

asteroid eris is named after the greek goddess of discord and strife. eris is known to be a troublemaker and is often credited with starting and sustaining the trojan war. although eris is often associated with creating problems for people, liana miate asserts that hesiod (an ancient greek poet) splits eris into two: a younger version who aligns with sowing discord for no reason and an older version who intends to bring about competition and push people to go beyond their set limits. 

in astrology, eris follows her mythological roots and represents areas of life where we can encounter disruptions, major losses, and chaos. eris can also tell of where we face injustices and where we need to learn to stand up for ourselves.

asteroid eris mainly makes itself known as it moves and creates transiting aspects, but for this post i will be focusing on how it functions in one’s birth chart. (if you do want me to analyze how it may work as it makes aspects to planets and other object - let me know).

𝐈𝐈. 𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐒

asteroid eris has an orbital period of about 560 years, so it moves through the signs really slowly. this asteroid has been in the sign of aries since the mid-1920s and won’t be in taurus until 2048 where it will stay until around 2146. with this in mind, i will only explain the way the signs aries and taurus will influence the way asteroid eris can function.

𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦

eris in aries could be tumultuous. there could be more of an emphasis on literal war and combat which makes sense in my opinion given the world wars were in and around the time period of this asteroid being in aries. i also see eris in aries being more likely to fight back against the chaos the asteroid can bring; if older eris wants people to learn to stand up for themselves, then aries is the perfect sign for that to occur. again, we can look back in history to see revolutions like the civil rights movement, the vietnam war protests, the breaking up of the british empire and more occur while this asteroid was in aries. of course, these things happen all throughout history, but i want to specify how often this seems to happen while in the specific period of eris in aries. asteroid eris in aries seems to function as dealing with catastrophes head-on with the idea of pushing through the tough times instead of succumbing to them. while discord may hit hard; the collective will rise back with more strength than what was had before.

𝗧𝗔𝗨𝗥𝗨𝗦

eris in taurus could bring about a sort of predictable chaos. build ups to conflict may be obvious, but when it occurs it could destroy people’s comfortability and especially bring havoc to finances. conflicts could last for long periods of time, and people overall could fall into a “woe is me” attitude when it comes to figuring out how to move past catastrophes; instead of figuring out how to advocate for one’s self or the collective when facing injustices - those born under eris in taurus could try to wait things out. the idea of fighting back or advocating for oneself could take a while to be viable, but once it becomes an option i could see people putting up a hard fight.  asteroid eris in taurus could be reluctant to face conflict head on, but once decided to it will be obstinate on its course. i’m reminded of the phrase “when an unstoppable force hits an immovable object”.

𝐈𝐈𝐈. 𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐒𝐄𝐒

𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧

you could go through drastic physical changes. if you were to get into plastic surgery, fillers, botox, etc. it may not bode well for you; your body could react negatively to the treatments and/or you may not look as well as you wanted to. you could also struggle with your identity or feeling like you don't truly know yourself or what you want to do in life. you could go through "phases" or looking and/or dressing a certain way. you could feel as if no one understands you, or as if the way you view yourself is vastly different from how others see and understand you. people may not be able to come to a consensus about who they think you are as a person. it could take you a while to find out "who you are", and your body may change often throughout your life. those with eris in the first house probably need to come to terms with the way they look instead of trying to constantly change their appearance, and they also likely need to learn how to settle down with one way of living or learn to embrace that vastness of who they want to be instead of trying to put themselves into a box.

𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗗

money and other financial successes could easily come and go out of your life. you may be the type of person who loses things more easily than the average person, and you may find it hard to retain money and possessions. during tense transits, you could have items repossessed or even stolen from you. your routines could be hard to maintain, or you could find random incidents keep you from being able to have one. it could be easy for you to break bad habits (but again, could be hard for you to maintain good ones). you could find yourself struggling to keep jobs or find that you're drawn to jobs where every day is different and unpredictable. you may need to learn how to stay on top of what it is you want and need to do (ie. writing down a schedule, having someone hold you accountable, etc.). you may need to learn how to say no to yourself when it comes to spending money and work on having a savings account you can't touch at all. it may be better for you to make large purchases with cash instead of setting up payments, so you can keep possessions long-term.

𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗗

you could find yourself being ghosted often and/or you could have trouble maintaining contact with others. you could be "horrible with communication" or even technology to an extent. you could find that people misunderstand you or they think you're more harsh in your words than you intend to be. you could also have a tumultuous relationship with your siblings - maybe you've always found it hard to connect with them, or you go long periods of time without talking. your early education may have been interrupted in some way (having to move away, change schools, etc.). you could also have issues with transportation more often than others like your car breaking down randomly or always being late to events due to unreliability. learning how to advocate for yourself will be a major key to dealing with this eris placement. there's a need to learn how to "speak up" and deal with confrontation without running away and also without arguing. you may find it better to try leaving early to account for possible transportation issues. there's a need to learn to set boundaries with your siblings also in order to maintain the connection.

𝗙𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗧𝗛

you could have an unstable home life. maybe you had (or you do) change living situations often, or your relationship with your family might not be the best. your childhood might’ve been fractured as a result of family issues. people, areas, or things you find comfort in may seem like they always get “ruined” at some point (ie. if you have a comfort show it gets canceled or the writing starts going downhill, a celebrity you like ends up being very problematic, etc.). you may feel as if you have no control over your emotions, or whenever you try to control your emotions you end up breaking down anyways. you may even find it hard to trust your instincts. you may also find it hard to create and maintain relationships with women - especially your mother. you may need to learn how to come to terms with the fact your childhood wasn’t as good as you wanted (or as good as it should’ve been); you might even have to realize you need to put yourself and your needs above your family due to their issues. you may need to learn to step back when it comes to parasocial relationships; figuring out it’s okay to find comfort in things or people, but not putting them on a pedestal anymore.

𝗙𝗜𝗙𝗧𝗛

eris in the fifth house is also a contender for having an unstable childhood. maybe you weren’t allowed to behave like a child, or your childhood abruptly ended due to unforeseen circumstances. when engaging in creative avenues, you may encounter blocks often - in terms of imagination, originality, or physical blocks. you might even find that the art you create gets messed up in some way (ie. you delete a song or a section of a song you were making, you mix the wrong paints together, etc.). you may spontaneously lose interest in hobbies, or you’re prevented from being able to do them (ie. it rains on a day you planned to golf, you run out of yarn when you were planning to knit, etc.). with this placement, it may also seem like your romantic life is never going anywhere; this is another house that may see people ghosting them, or when you go out on dates they could be horrendous. you may need to learn how to create things out of your messes when it comes to creative endeavors; there’s a need to learn how to “roll with the punches” so to speak. you may find it best to engage in multiple hobbies instead of just one or finding a way to have someone hold you accountable for the creative work you want to create. there’s a need to allow yourself to go back to being the child you never got to be at some points.

𝗦𝗜𝗫𝗧𝗛

you may be the type of person who always has health issues or some sort of injury. when you try to create good health habits you may find it hard to stay on track, and there may even be instances where you unintentionally break your habits (ie. you’re counting calories and want to stay under a certain amount but by day three you’ve forgotten you were dieting this way, you’re forced to work overtime one night and it just happens to be one of the days you’ve set aside for weight training, etc.). you may lose items easily, and when you try to help others you may have a way of making things worse (ie. you tried to help someone cook, but you burned part of the meal). you may need to advocate for and pay attention to your health and your body more than the average person. similar to other placements, having other people hold you accountable may be helpful for you to maintain habits you want to implement.  you may find it best to keep items in the same place each time you don’t have them in your hand, so you don’t lose things as often. when helping others, try to have someone check your work to be sure you’re providing aid the right way.

𝗦𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗛

you could find yourself entering toxic relationships often or at least relationships that often never go anywhere. you might find yourself being ghosted by people for seemingly no reason or drama arising out of relationships you have from out of nowhere. contracts you write up or engage in could fall apart easily (ie. you receive a job offer, but it’s randomly rescinded for no reason; you have everything in order to move to a new apartment, but you get rejected out of nowhere), or they could cause more headaches than they’re worth. you might find people often don’t give enough in their relationships with you - like you’re the one running the show, making all the plans to be together, spending all the money, and they’re only along for the ride, or they only focus on what they can gain from you. you may need to learn how to have respect for yourself when it comes to relationships of all kinds. learning to not set yourself on fire in order to keep someone else from being cold, demanding equality in partnerships, etc. with this placement in aries i could even see a need to step back from relationships in some way - to allow or force others to pull their weight instead of making everything happen on your own. there’s a need to learn how to advocate for yourself and your needs in partnerships and contracts.

𝗘𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗛

you could feel as if you’re always going through some sort of transformation - almost as if your life itself or life circumstances are always unstable. when you try to share with others you could find your kindness is not appreciated, so you may feel reluctant to give people money or take money from others for seemingly no reason. whenever you try to create deep connections with people it could feel like things never work out or always fall through (ie. you want to have a business partner, but the person backs out at the last minute, you need someone to cosign on a loan for you, but no one is willing). also, with this placement you may feel as if people leave randomly; this could range from being ghosted, them not putting in effort to maintain a relationship with you, conversations going stale to literal death taking people away from you without warning. additionally, your long term assets may be unstable. there could be a need to learn how to let go of things and people once they’ve served their purpose in your life; some people are meant to be present for only moments or periods of time in your life as opposed to throughout the whole journey. there’s also a need to stay on top of contracts and long-term investments; you could find that lower risk investments work best for you. there’s also a need to learn how to share yourself with others and allow others to do the same with you even through times where you may have been betrayed - learning from your mistakes is important in this area.

𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗛

this is another placement that could encounter issues with transportation since the ninth house deals with travel. going further though, you could often experience disruptions when going on trips or vacations (ie. forgetting your passport, wallet, or other important item; flights being canceled or delayed for no reason, having “bad” experiences when you visit other areas). this could also be an indicator of struggling in areas of higher academia; this could be in regards to the material feeling overwhelming to learn or things always going wrong during the school year (ie. experiencing life changing events that make it hard for you to attend class, having to drop classes or finding it hard to create a schedule that works, etc.). connections to religion could also be unstable; you could feel uncomfortable with the idea of religion because of issues with religious institutions. you may find that people often try to suppress your culture or way of living, or you could find it hard to connect with your culture because people push you away from it in some way. there’s a need to be proactive when it comes to the way you travel – opting to leave too early instead of even on time, checking your luggage twice and three times over, etc. you may need to advocate for yourself more when interacting with higher institutions like college or religious places, and there’s also a need to be proud of your culture and views despite people’s attempts to erase them.

𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗛

when it comes to receiving recognition for your achievements you could find that you’re often looked over. your career path may be hard for you to narrow down, or you could find you’re let go from jobs without warning when everything seems to be fine from your point of view. you may jump from job to job or be promoted and demoted to certain positions for no reason. you could encounter extreme highs and lows when it comes to your reputation; it might even be possible that your reputation is not consistent amongst people, and it could be hard for you to control it. when you’re in positions of power you may find that people often undermine you or refuse to take you seriously - especially men. on that note, you may find it hard to create and maintain relationships with men (especially your father). you could find people always find a way to criticize you or tell you all the work you do is wrong no matter what you do. there’s a need to possibly embrace whatever reputation people assign to you instead of trying to control the narrative or change who you are to appease everyone. there is also a need to demand recognition and praise when you know you deserve it - possibly even walking away from job opportunities when you know you’re being lowballed. there’s a need to maintain your sense of self trusting that the truth of who you are will guide you towards those who will appreciate you.

𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗛

it could be hard for you to maintain friendships and connections with the collective and other groups in general. you could find yourself being iced out or being the “odd one out” when you try to fit in. technology may fail on your frequently, or you may feel like it doesn’t like you (ie. you find it hard to connect to wifi, you always have phone or computer issues, etc.). you may feel as if (or told) that you’re not as helpful as you think you are when it comes to collective situations (ie. group projects). you could find your ideas and dreams for the future often don’t work out, or you find them hard to maintain. there’s partially a need to embrace your individuality - to come to terms with the fact that you will eventually find a group that aligns with you and won’t push you out or make you feel othered. there’s a need to keep putting yourself out there even when you feel like it never works out. there’s also a need to maintain hope – for the future, for connecting with others, and when it comes to interacting with technology.

𝗧𝗪𝗘��𝗙𝗧𝗛

this is another placement that would indicate feeling as if you’re always going through some sort of transformation or ending in life. you could feel as if your spiritual life is in constant chaos (ie. having times where you’re clear on what your journey is and then suddenly feeling like you have no clue what you’re doing; being able to communicate with your guides clearly and then suddenly hearing radio silence, etc.). you could feel as if you don’t “truly” or “intimately” know yourself. you could find that your subconscious activates at random times and could cause trouble when you least expect it. you could feel as if your fate changes quickly going from having great luck to none at all. when it’s time to end certain cycles in your life you may find it hard to let go, or you may feel as if things end abruptly leaving little space for you to accept these endings. there’s a need to learn to be okay with abrupt endings or the idea of never receiving closure – finding a way to maintain peace even if this doesn’t happen. there’s also a need to take fate into your own hands instead of always being passive (or learning to be passive when it’s necessary). there’s a need to be open to ambiguity as opposed to running away from it.

[sillybruja]

Synastry Observations: Frenemy/"enemy" edition part 1

DISCLAIMER: I am not a professional astrologer, this purely my observation based on repetitive patterns I notice within the signs, placements, houses etc. Take what I say with a grain of salt and understand not every astrology observation will resonate.

↳Heavy 8th House Synastry and/or negatively aspected 2H synastry↴

This one is a doosey. Personally, I never had 8H synastry with anyone that I have ever considered a friend, but I have seen this play out with other friendships. This synastry can suggest an imbalance of give and take, as well as a friendship that can be "obsessive". Feelings of jealousy, envy, and even resentment build over time. I've seen this also manifest as jealousy over the person's other friends, family, and sometimes even romantic partners. Very karmic & a difficult bond to break, but it could also be very emotionally harmful. It also highly depends on the emotional state of the people involved, especially the emotional state of the house person as they seem to be the most "reactive" in this situation.

↳Sun/Moon/Mercury/Venus in 12H↴

These placements can definitely indicate secrecy created in a friendship dynamic. Either the friendship itself is kept secret, or one/both parties feel suspicious of the other, no matter how much time has passed or trust has been earned. Another heavily karmic synastry aspect to have. Usually the planet person is more aware of the pain each other causes, but the house person also feels the intensity. A lot can be ruined due to misunderstandings with this placement, but in the same regard -- this placement does also indicate two people who are magnetically connected, but eventually have their perception of each other morphed over time into something more negative. Truth be told, both parties see each other in a more "tainted" and deluded way as time goes on because both parties are secretive about their suspicions. Suspicion left undiscussed only has room to grow. Not always the case, but when this manifests in an "ex-friendship" or in a synastry chart of frenemies, its easier to see the ways either one or both have deceived each other in a connection. I've also noticed specifically with Moon/Mercury (sometimes venus) in 12H synastry shows how one person "prys" in the other's life. For example, having Mercury in 12H synastry could mean that one person oversteps and over-inquires about the other. Maybe this person listens to, inspires, encourages, or spreads misinformation about the other. Or, this person generally feels "superior" in the themes of mercury like communication, travel, intelligence, logic, etc. It also gives "pick me" vibes, or like those female friends you have that enjoy laughing at you or embarrassing you around others for validation. Icky.

↳Chiron conjunct personal planets and/or the nodes↴

These aspects are the definition of fated to me. When this is present in the chart of two frenemies, I know these two really hurt each other in various ways. When its chiron conjunct sun/moon for instance, I see a lot of damage to the ego, and self-confidence when dealing with each other. One person feels massively insecure in the presence of the other, and in enemy cases, its almost as if one person (usually chiron person) clings onto sun person even if chiron person harbors hate, bitterness, or resentment towards the sun person. Chiron conjunct personal planets can bring a lot of instability on so many levels -- on a soul level, physical / material level, emotional level, 3D, 5D etc etc. These connections are usually very painful because at one point in time, these two individuals could have been very close or trusted each other, and things took a left turn when both began to trigger each other. I've also seen this in complicated friendships where the two are not exactly true friends, or honest/genuine friends to each other, but there's a weird sense of loyalty toward one another. Maybe you two are in secret competition, and you feel the other person does not like you. Typically you would end communication with someone like this, but with this person, you find excuses for them and reasons to remain in their energy. kinda odd tbh. Chiron conjunct the nodes says all the same but speaks more so to the soul missions of the individuals. This could mean you both agreed to be here to have problems and to learn lessons together lol. But with chiron conjunct NN/SN, the connection will feel very electric but will most likely fizzle out over time.

↳Busy 3H synastry / lilth 3H / Chiron 3H / Pluto 3H / Neptune 3H↴

Ugh, the gossip. The lies. The bullying. the fakeness. This synastry is like toxic sibling rivalry except they're supposed to your friend. When you have this synastry with a frenemy, you will experience a lot of bs from them and vice versa. These placements also suggest heavy gossip about each other and usually what's being talked about involves the rough stuff. I am talking, the stuff you told this person with confidence that they'd never tell a soul. These people can hit below the belt when they're scorned. I've seen these enemies being very direct towards each other as well, so not only is there open gossip involved, this person will also own up to it! They're the type to be like "yeah b!tcH! I said that. Do you want me to repeat myself??" very confrontational, which could also lead to yelling matches or serious mutual moments of rage. Lilith in 3H is roughest when it comes to exposing the other person's darkness when scorned. When you have this aspect with someone, you should probably be cautious of what you tell them because you might think they forgot, but really, they just stored it in the back of their mind to use for later. Pluto 3H will force one or both people to evolve in terms of how they communicate -- harsh lessons about communication, connection, community, and even relationships with others come from this aspect. Chiron in 3H (and even Neptune 3H) will really put you through the ringer. You will have to go through hardships that can constantly trigger your communication and intelligence wound with this person. One last thing I have noticed is that these people were (or still are to a weird degree) typically close to the point where their families are very intertwined with one another. This can manifest as one or both of them getting each other's families (specifically cousins and siblings) involved with their drama, or "picking sides".

[obsidian-pages777]

Goddess Eris in Your Astrology Chart: Goddess of Discord and Strife.[Asteroid]

In Greek mythology, Eris was the goddess of discord, strife, and chaos. She was often depicted as a troublemaker, sowing seeds of conflict wherever she went. One of the most famous stories involving Eris is the myth of the Apple of Discord.

The tale begins with the wedding of Peleus and Thetis, to which all the gods and goddesses were invited except for Eris, who was known for her disruptive nature. Feeling slighted, Eris decided to crash the party anyway and wreak havoc. She tossed a golden apple inscribed with the words "To the fairest" into the midst of the assembled deities, sparking an immediate dispute.

Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite each claimed the apple for themselves, believing they were the rightful recipient of the title "fairest." Zeus, unwilling to arbitrate the matter himself, deferred to Paris, a mortal prince of Troy, to decide. Each goddess attempted to sway Paris with promises of wealth, wisdom, or love. Ultimately, Paris chose Aphrodite as the fairest, swayed by her offer of the most beautiful mortal woman in the world, Helen of Sparta. This decision led to the abduction of Helen by Paris, triggering the Trojan War. Thus, Eris's act of tossing the apple ignited a chain of events that resulted in immense strife and suffering for mortals and gods alike. Eris embodies the concept that even the smallest act of discord can have far-reaching consequences, highlighting the unpredictable and chaotic nature of existence.

In astrology, Eris is a relatively new addition to the cosmic lineup. Discovered in 2005, it's often associated with disruption, discord, and the exposing of hidden truths. However, its interpretation within the context of astrology houses can vary, as its influence is still being explored and understood. Here's a general overview of how Eris might manifest in each house:

1st House: Eris in the 1st house could suggest that the individual's sense of self is strongly influenced by the need to challenge norms and disrupt the status quo. They may be perceived as rebellious or iconoclastic.

2nd House: Eris in the 2nd house may indicate disruptions or unexpected changes in matters related to finances, possessions, and self-worth. The individual might have unconventional attitudes towards money and material possessions.

3rd House: Eris in the 3rd house could manifest as disruptions in communication, intellectual pursuits, or short journeys. The person may have a penchant for stirring up controversy through their words or ideas.

4th House: Eris in the 4th house might bring upheaval or discord within the family or domestic sphere. There could be a tendency to challenge familial traditions or deeply ingrained beliefs.

5th House: Eris in the 5th house may indicate disruptions in creative expression, romance, or activities related to leisure and entertainment. The individual might be drawn to unconventional forms of self-expression or have a rebellious streak in matters of the heart.

6th House: Eris in the 6th house could suggest disruptions in the realm of work, health, and daily routines. The person may challenge conventional approaches to these areas or encounter unexpected changes in their day-to-day life.

7th House: Eris in the 7th house may bring disruptions or conflicts in relationships, partnerships, and alliances. The individual may be drawn to unconventional or non-traditional partnerships, or they may encounter challenges in maintaining harmony within their relationships.

8th House: Eris in the 8th house could indicate disruptions or revelations in matters related to shared resources, intimacy, and transformation. There may be a tendency to uncover hidden truths or challenge power dynamics within intimate relationships or financial arrangements.

9th House: Eris in the 9th house may bring disruptions or conflicts in matters related to beliefs, higher education, travel, and philosophical pursuits. The individual may challenge established ideologies or encounter unexpected obstacles in their quest for knowledge and understanding.

10th House: Eris in the 10th house could suggest disruptions or challenges in the individual's career, public image, and reputation. They may be drawn to unconventional career paths or encounter obstacles in achieving recognition and success in their chosen field.

11th House: Eris in the 11th house may indicate disruptions or conflicts within social circles, group affiliations, and humanitarian endeavors. The individual may challenge the status quo within their communities or encounter resistance when advocating for social change.

12th House: Eris in the 12th house could bring disruptions or hidden conflicts that affect the individual's inner world, subconscious mind, and spiritual journey. They may confront deeply buried psychological issues or encounter challenges in accessing their spiritual truth.

[astrologged]

Retrograde asteroids in the birth chart

Ceres, Pallas, Juno, Vesta, and Eris aren't planets, they're asteroids. When they go retrograde in someone's birth chart, they can offer extra information about that person's character and life events.

Ceres Retrograde: Ceres is associated with nurturing, motherhood, and the cycle of life and death. When Ceres is retrograde, they have experienced challenges or difficulties related to nurturing, either in their early upbringing or as a parent themselves. They need to work on issues related to self-care and providing care to others.

Pallas Retrograde: Pallas is associated with wisdom, strategy, and problem-solving. In retrograde, Pallas indicates that someone's analytical and strategic abilities are turned inward. They might struggle with decision-making or find it challenging to express their wisdom to others. Self-reflection and introspection can help them access their inner wisdom.

Juno Retrograde: Juno represents partnership and commitment, particularly in marriage. When Juno is retrograde, someone faces challenges related to forming and maintaining partnerships. They have a more internalized approach to their relationships, making it essential for them to work on understanding their own needs and expectations in partnerships.

Vesta Retrograde: Vesta is associated with devotion, focus, and commitment to a particular cause or mission. In retrograde, someone struggles with finding a sense of purpose or may have difficulty fully committing to a specific path. They need to explore their inner motivations and passions more deeply.

Eris Retrograde: Eris is associated with discord, chaos, and transformation. In retrograde, someone's experiences of conflict or disruption are more internalized. They struggle with their own inner demons or hidden conflicts, and the process of transformation is more personal and introspective.

[jasper-pagan-witch]

*Pluto not included because it would skew the vote, Pluto will feature in a future poll.

[aqua2fana]

My Hero Academia Astrology Charts Part 3:

Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5

[luxidae]

yall i fucking forgot that my birthday is tomorrow till my coworker remembered for me 😭😭

[sun-in-retrograde]

Outer Planet Astrology 6 November Week

I’m going to try doing this again - it’s nice to do a bit of writing and follow the aspects of my favourite dwarf planets. 

I don’t follow Pluto because while it’s pretty much the same as Eris in size - it’s covered by a lot more people. However it’s really active in the energies of other Dwarf planets this week. It’s a very Plutonian battle for survival kind of week, so lets get into it. 

Eris 

Eris is very much in its retrograde and this is interesting because it’s also conjunct the North Node - the speed of the two points are roughly the same and they’ve been within a 1 degree conjunction since 29 August and will remain so until 14 December. The way these two points have lined up to keep this going is pretty rare - the closest I can see to this was in 1968. 

Eris can often be about standing your ground and fighting for your space, and conjunct the North Node it will be aiming for that survival. This time round that came to a fore when Mars opposed Eris and Hamas attacked Israel sparking off Israel’s brutal reprisals. Last time round, when Mars trined Eris the USSR invaded Czechoslovakia.

So we have real fight or die energy present and on Saturday the Moon will oppose this. We may be looking at emotional exhaustion and an attempt to balance the high energies we’ve had over the past month.  

Sedna

Sedna is on a slow retrograde. It starts the week just ten minutes into Gemini and by the end, it’s 6 minutes into Gemini.Sedna will re-enter Taurus this month - a sign it’s been in since 1965 and only just left. 

On Wednesday, Sedna will have an exact trine with Venus. There’s also a less exact trine to Pluto, making this a grand trine. This feels to me like an opportunity to interrogate values - why you hold them and whether they serve you. Added to all this, there’s a close square between Saturn and Sedna. Which makes me think we’re not just interrogating our values, we’re jettisoning some of them. The bad end of this could be getting rid of your moral code. The positive is very similar - how many scruples do we hold that aren’t healthy? Can we get rid of them?

On Thursday the Moon will meet Venus. This could make things more emotional, if this whole thing shows up in your chart. This could be a useful time to consider things but on Friday Mercury is opposite Sedna. This could create a situation where people let their ethics get in the way of doing the right thing. Excluding people for being immoral when they might need us. Offering the enemy no quarter when we may actually need to come to a compromise.

Orcus 

Orcus is sextile the Sun for the end of the week, becoming exact next Sunday. The Sun is at 16 degrees of Virgo. This may be a time to get lost in your thoughts and interests, if you’re susceptible to this aspect and feel like indulging. Or if you can’t avoid doing so. 

Gonggong

Gonggong closely opposes Lilith all week. Lilith in Virgo is such an odd symbol - the Virgo is the Virgin, and Lilith is the OG monster fucker. I feel that Lilith in Virgo is Lilith throwing itself into doing the right thing so deeply that it loses itself a bit. Or rejects it entirely. This may be morals, but it could also be self care: having a twenty part skin care regime or saying fuck it and buying some cigarettes. 

Gonggong is a planet of revelations currently swimming in emotional Pisces at 4 degrees. If this interacts with your chart it may emerge as a realisation on what you can and can’t manage. It may be a time when you flip between too much dieting and self-care, and not enough. Or vice versa. 

Haumea

Haumea is trine Saturn within 1 degree - Haumea, an egg shaped world of growth and expansion, is at zero degrees of Capricorn. On Saturday, it trines Saturn in Pisces. This sounds quite nice, a chance to reduce your expectations for growth and live within your means. Something we maybe need at the moment. Haumea is square to Pluto all of this time, which feels honestly awkward because that means it’s semisextile Saturn. Haumea may have a sense of expand or die, while Pluto absolutely can’t see why Saturn is trying to put on the breaks. 

The Outer Planets Weather

The key concept for the week seems to be values - are they good? Even if they are, can we afford them? Eris and the North Node gives us a sense that now is the time to push forward if we want to be able to hold our ground. However, this has been going on for an age and this week offers some chances to step back and reconsider. Or be exhausted and give up. Consider your options carefully

[high-priestess-house]

𝕮𝖍𝖎𝖗𝖔𝖓 𝕽𝖊𝖙𝖗𝖔𝖌𝖗𝖆𝖉𝖊

July 26 - December 29, 2024

Chiron, the asteroid, is named after Chiron, the centaur, and the story of Chiron can help us to understand the energy it radiates.

The myth goes that Chiron was abandoned at birth and left to fend for itself. Chiron was unwanted and unloved, but it was through this painful wound of abandonment and difficult upbringing that he was able to rise up and turn his wounds into powerful portals of healing.

It was Chiron’s wounds that paved the way for his role as a powerful healer, teacher, psychic, and philosopher.

Chiron was able to take his wounds and allow them to guide him in the direction of power. Chiron knew his wounds would never leave him, but he allowed them to become portals of wisdom, compassion, and learning. This is why Chiron is referred to as the wounded healer.

Chiron travels retrograde from July 26 to December 29, 2024, in the sign of Aries. Chiron spends around five months of the year in retrograde, so this is a natural part of its cycle. However, what makes this retrograde extra noteworthy is the addition of Eris.

Eris is known as the Goddess of Discord and Strife, and while that name seems a lot to live up to, Eris highlights discord in our lives so we can create harmony. Eris is considered the sister to Mars, so she carries a similar energetic imprint. She is fearless, doesn’t care what others think, and has been linked to many women’s rights movements.

Eris and Chiron traveling so close together is going to shape how we experience both these retrogrades. Chiron Retrograde is generally a very healing time when we can go back through our wounds of the past and find ways to better manage and cope with them. The addition of Eris will perhaps give this healing journey more strength and fire. We may find that we are called to stand up for ourselves, put on our warrior masks, and perhaps even confront something or someone who has held power over us.

Chiron’s role in astrology is pretty profound. As “the wounded healer,” its job is to reveal our personal and collective pain and guide us toward a high-vibe transformation. Looking within can be hard, but it’s worth it! Chiron may hold the key to your alchemical gifts, but to access them, you must turn inward and push past your own stumbling blocks.

Chiron in Aries reveals where fear of conflict is keeping you stuck in self-destructive patterns. Conversations about generational trauma, healthy boundaries, attachment styles and other personal psychology. Simultaneously, you may be processing family trauma along with anger and grief you never fully metabolized. Pull back from triggering situations as needed. The Chiron retrograde in Aries is a great time to do deep work with professional practitioners, both traditional and mystical.

This passage forces us to introspect, study our own boundaries and responses to the triggering stimuli.

In conclusion, the Chiron retrograde transit of 2024 offers an opportunity for profound healing and growth in all areas of life. By confronting and addressing old wounds with courage and self-awareness, individuals can pave the way for greater self-acceptance, transformation, and personal fulfillment along their journey of self-discovery.

[sillybruja]

Synastry question? Do you think there are fated aspects in synastry where there are high chances to meet with certainty? If so state some, btw would North node conjunct ascendant in Gemini mean both are somewhat destined to communicate on some level? Thanks:)

Oh for sure! in terms of aspects I feel conjunctions are the strongest indicator of meeting with certainty, or of coming together to accomplish the themes of the aspect, but to be more specific here's some more that i feel have higher chances of meeting with most certainty:

Sun conjunct Moon:

This one is the most obvious because when I see see this in a synastry chart, I immediately know that two people simply know each other, and not in a surface-level way. Be it sun or moon person -- you both tend to feel like each of you really know the soul needs of the other -- you know how they would feel about things, what they need, their fears, their desires -- an a lot of the time, this feeling of knowing these things just comes naturally. You might feel like you have known each other forever. Soulmate vibes.

Saturn conjunct personal planets:

Any time I see saturn making a conjunction to a personal planet in a synastry chart, I immediately know that these 2 people had to come together to learn (harsh) lessons of the aspect. Couples with this aspect come here to learn about how to conquer their own limitations through the limits (and harsh realities) put on each other from this relationship. Feels very karmic in nature, but it is not all bad. On the contrary, this could suggest you two come together to "mature" and achieve long term success. These aspects also suggests longevity in relationships or knowing the person.

Venus conjunct chiron:

Healing is possibly literally the "theme" of this relationship. There is lots of love in this connection, despite any hardships. Chiron person is meant to help aid venus person in their healing journey. Relationship, in general, could help both individuals heal. This is also a strong marriage indicator.

[ms-m-astrologer]

Transiting Eris stations retrograde

Sunday, July 21, 2024, 18:43 UT, 25°29’ Aries

Caveat: this may not have much of a personal impact on you unless Eris is prominent in your chart (closely in aspect to the Sun, the Moon, &/or an angle).

In fact, Eris stations tend to have a global impact. The January 6, 2021 insurrection by aggrieved MAGAts is a good example of what can happen. Eris was exactly square Pluto/Capricorn at that time, as well.

This time, we have an exact trine from Mercury. The phrase “fighting words” comes to mind. Angry, loud rhetoric; some of us think that being the loudest means we “win.” No evident listening skills, just shouting down the enemy. “I have spoken.”

A better use would be to make sure we’re authentic about what and how we communicate. We need to focus on positive, constructive change, not on obliterating the “enemy.” Speak your truth, and give others the same courtesy.

[astrologged]

Eris in the signs and houses

Eris (10) is a recently discovered dwarf planet in our solar system, its about one's approach to conflict and disruption. 

Eris in Aries/1st house: The energy of Eris is amplified in Aries, emphasizing the need to stand up for oneself and to fight for what one believes in. There's a tendency towards impulsive actions and a need to assert oneself, sometimes at the expense of others.

Eris in Taurus/2nd house: Can manifest as a deep resistance to change, a stubbornness that can lead to conflict with others. There may also be a strong desire for material security and a fear of scarcity that can lead to hoarding.

Eris in Gemini/3rd house: Creates a highly curious and communicative personality, but there's also be a tendency to provoke others or to create chaos through verbal manipulation. There may also be a deep skepticism of authority.

Eris in Cancer/4th house: Has a strong need for emotional security, which can sometimes lead to overprotectiveness and defensiveness. There's also be a strong attachment to family and tradition.

Eris in Leo/5th house: Can create a highly individualistic and creative personality, but there's also be a tendency towards self-centeredness and a need for attention and validation. There may also be a strong desire to challenge authority figures.

Eris in Virgo/6th house: Can indicate a strong need for perfectionism and control, which can lead to conflict with others who don’t meet the same standards. There’s also be a tendency towards critical thinking and analysis.

Eris in Libra/7th house: Manifests as a desire for fairness and justice, but there may also be a tendency towards conflict avoidance or a need to keep the peace at all costs. There may also be a strong attachment to relationships and partnerships.

Eris in Scorpio/8th house: Can indicate a deep passion and intensity, but there's also a tendency towards vindictiveness and a desire for revenge and there can be a strong interest in taboo subjects and a desire to uncover hidden truths.

Eris in Sagittarius/9th house: Can create a highly adventurous and optimistic personality, but there may also be a tendency towards recklessness and a disregard for consequences and they have a strong interest in philosophy and spirituality.

Eris in Capricorn/10th house: Indicates a strong desire for power and success, but there’s also be a tendency towards authoritarianism and a disregard for others, and a strong attachment to tradition and a resistance to change.

Eris in Aquarius/11th house: Can create a highly rebellious and unconventional personality, but there's also a tendency towards isolationism and a disregard for social norms, and a strong interest in science and technology.

Eris in Pisces/12th house: Indicates a highly intuitive and sensitive personality, but there may also be a tendency towards escapism and avoidance of reality, and they may have a strong interest in spirituality and mysticism.

[balancedearthylioness]

Illuminating Relationships: Aries Sun Transiting the 7th House Decans

While we are already currently in the Taurus phase of the decan walk in real time, i am just now wrapping up my reflection of the Aries part of the journey. Aries rules my 7th house of relationships and my understanding of duality within myself and others. I have shared what its like having a 7th house ruled by fiery and assertive Aries and the areas of life that pull the co ruling planets of each decan, along with any planets or asteroids that the sun may have transited along the way!

my 7th house Aries Placements:

Eris (goddess of discord) Aries 15 degrees

Pallas (goddess of wisdom and strategy) Aries 17 Degrees

Descendent (exact opposite of my Ascendent) Aries 26 Degrees

As the Sun transits through Aries in the 7th house, it highlights various aspects of relationships and partnerships, emphasizing personal growth, self-expression, and harmony.

Aries Decan 1: Mars (0-10 degrees) - 2 of Wands

With Aries Decan 1 co-ruled by Mars, the Sun's transit through this decan focuses on passion and assertiveness in relationships. The 2 of Wands signifies a desire for personal growth and fulfillment, which aligns with the natal Mars placement in Leo in the 11th house. This period encourages you to seek stimulating connections that support your ambitions and aspirations.

Aries Decan 2: Sun (11-20 degrees) - 3 of Wands

As the Sun moves through Aries Decan 2, co-ruled by the Sun, self-expression and ambition take center stage. This period highlights your Leo Sun's influence, emphasizing the importance of individuality and creativity within relationships. The Sun's conjunction with Eris and Pallas during this decan encourages self-awareness, strategic communication, and addressing any relationship challenges.

Aries Decan 3: Venus (21-30 degrees) - 4 of Wands

The Sun's transit through Aries Decan 3, co-ruled by Venus, shifts focus to nurturing, harmony, and self-improvement in relationships. This period aligns with your natal Venus placement in Virgo in the 12th house, emphasizing the value of empathy and self-reflection. The 4 of Wands signifies a time of celebration and stability, as the Sun reaches your Descendant at 26 degrees Aries, marking an opportunity to bring balance and understanding to your partnerships.

In summary, the Sun's transit through the Aries decans in your 7th house highlights different aspects of your relationships, from personal growth and assertiveness to self-expression and harmony. Understanding these influences can help you navigate and nurture your connections with others during these periods.

I like to think that my aries ruled 7th house is where my experiences in my relationships have helped me to balance my feminine and masculine traits as well as find my inner warrior. Though there's been many "rotten apples" aka failed relationships, after close examination I am brought to my ultimate truth by learning exactly what DOES NOT work for me.

[seafoamreadings]

mars is squaring eris...

have a look here.

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