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2025 Forecast

AKA my notes on The Astrology Podcast's 2025 Forecast, hosted by Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock. Saddle up, it's a long one!

Overview

This year's forecast is divided into an overview of big planetary shifts and a chronological breakdown, but it doesn't go quarter-by-quarter like in previous years.

Outer Planet Shifts

It's quite rare that such slow-moving planets as Neptune, Uranus and Pluto* all enter new signs in the same year (*Pluto has already ingressed to Aquarius after transiting Capricorn for the past 16 years, but this is the first full year he'll spend in Aquarius). Uranus has been in Taurus since 2018, and Neptune first ingressed to Pisces in 2011. Thus we are seeing major shifts happening all at the same time. These represent major cultural and social changes. In personal charts, this concludes activity in other parts of our charts and begins focus in a new area.

Pluto in Aquarius (November 2024 (final ingress) - January 2044)

Chris has been connecting this to cryptocurrency (Bitcoin started under Pluto in Capricorn) and AI stories, such as Google & other companies rolling out livechats. He predicts that robots, especially humanoid ones, will he ubiquitous in everyday life by the end of Pluto in Aquarius, though Austin is skeptical as to how evenly distributed technological advancements will be. Jobs and labor will surely be affected by the increasing digitization of different industries. Everyone's trying to hitch a ride on the AI train, but it'll take a major scandal before we see regulations put in place or see just how it'll integrate into society. We'll have to train our eyes to recognize the artificially generated, and we'll also have to deal with inefficient bureaucracy that technology alone can't quite fix. In mundane developments, even though the US was founded under Pluto in Capricorn, most of the government structure were put into place under Pluto in Aquarius. Last time Pluto was in Aquarius was the French Revolution (opposite Leo, the fixed signs of sovereigns and heads of state). The current Pluto in Leo generation (baby boomers) were raised definitively in the area of the celebrity, an issue that will likely come into question in the years ahead.

Uranus in Gemini (July 2025 - May 2033)

Uranus trines Pluto during this transit, so these two planets' themes are closely tied over the next decade. Previous Uranus in Gemini periods include the revolutionary war/founding of the USA, its Civil War, and WW2. Term limits were pushed and set under this transit with Washington & FDR; 84 years previous to the founding of the US John Locke wrote his ideas on government. Continuing on the theme of liberal democracy, the King James Bible was published under Uranus in Gemini in the 1600s--an attempt to democratize religion and encourage readers to have their own individual relationship with the text. Uranus was discovered during a Gemini transit in 1781, and was almost named "George" after the King of Britain. In general Uranus in Gemini brings particularly forward-thinking ideas while in Mercury-ruled signs. We should expect to see continued developments in AI controversies and LLMs (large language models), and the role of language overall. We can also expect shakeups in transportation, with technologies like self-driving cars and drones expanding in transportation, war, and everyday life. The burgeoning dominance of electric vehicles space travel are also likely previews into the Uranus in Gemini era, and we can look out for major developments in the realm of social media as well.

Neptune in Aries (March 2025 - March 2039)

Neptune's 165-year cycle means it changes sign about once every 14 years. The last Aries transit was in 1861-1875, and the ingress coincides exactly with US Civil War: Fort Sumter fell the day it ingressed. Neptune gives us dream-logic for its time, trends that are often only clear in retrospect. Austin describes the Neptune in Pisces era as valorizing qualities like acceptance & inclusivity, where the heroic figure of the time is a compassionate mystic/saintly. He predicts Neptune in Aries will valorize "the heroic." Where once suddenly everyone was an astrologer or witch, now, suddenly we're all soldiers/warriors. (This played out literally as mass conscription in the US Civil War & in England in previous Aries Neptune periods.) This period also saw developments in photography, namely war photography in newspapers bringing the goriness of war into every home. Civil War photos were originally shot in 3D and meant to be experienced through viewers, and the first color photo was taken 05/17/1861 when Neptune was at 1Aries, bringing levels of heightened realism and simulation into the conversation. Neptune in Aries faces us with forks in the road--no half measures.

Neptune in Aries can indicate wars remembered for their ideology, as was the case with the Taiping Revolt/Rebllion's bloody conclusion during Neptune in Aries (begun in Pisces). One of the deadliest wars in history (cost at least 20-30 million lives), it was instigated because of an extremist Christian religion. In medical astrology Mars-Neptune contacts can indicate autoimmune diseases where the body attacks itself, and the mundane analogy here is internal conflicts. In antiquity, the destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem in 70 CE occurred during Neptune in Aries, Pluto in Aquarius, and the eclipse points moving from Aries/Libra to Virgo/Pisces (all configurations we'll see in 2025). This is considered a catalyzing event for the subsequent Jewish diaspora over the following centuries, as well as the shift from centralized worship to Rabbinic Judaism. In science & engineering, the steam engine, dynamite, first underground railway, Suez canal, mechanical submarine, and the concept of light as EM radiation via Maxwell equations all came about during Neptune in Aries periods.

Saturn in Aries Saturn is entering Aries from May to September this year and will be copresent with/conjoining Neptune over the next three years. Saturn is in fall in Aries, highlighting tensions between patience and impulsivity. We can also expect prominent figures to fall from grace, such as during our last Saturn in Aries in the late 1990s with the scandal around Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinksy. In personal charts, Saturn in Aries people will often chalk up their difficulties to "not trying hard enough," when really it may just be a matter of timing and patience. Famous Aries Saturn people include skater Tony Hawk, daredevil Evel Knievel, directors Francis Ford Coppola and Lily Wachawski, witch-hunting politician McCarthy, writer Margaret Atwood, actresses Zendaya and Lucy Lawless, and activist Malala Yousafzai.

Saturn Conjunct Neptune Saturn and Neptune will get within 1 degree of each other this year, though we don't get an exact conjunction til 2026. We've been seeing the buildup of this since Saturn entered Pisces in March 2023. What's real and bounded, and what's illusory and pervasive? This tension between illusions & structures likely means we'll see increased distrust in authority, such as the public doubting what's reported in news stories or fake news sparking major conflicts, and Chris predicts increasing polarization between aggressive skeptics and religious fundamentalists. Austin uses the analogy of the Mad Max: Furiosa movie--everyone is trying to conscript you to come fight with them for water. Austin notes that Saturn-Neptune contacts punctuate major events in recent Russian history, including the founding of St. Petersburg and the dissolution of the USSR. He also brings up the historical example of ronin, rogue samuari who had some public support as vigilantes, and compares it to Luigi Mangione's alleged assassination of the United Healthcare CEO, saying the public reaction to this event is a prediction of things to come.

Chronological Breakdown

Mars Retrograde: December 2024 and January 2025

We enter the year with Mars retrograde in Leo (opposite Pluto) and moving to Cancer on January 6th, and only getting to Leo on April 17th. This makes an extended transit through those two signs. Observationally, Mars is actually brightest and closest to Earth during its retrogrades, rising as the Sun sets, making him hyper-visible and much more reactive & chaotic than Venus & Mercury retrogrades. And indeed Mars's station on December 6th saw a bunch of major events: an attempted coup in South Korea, the Assad regime falling in Syria, a healthcare CEO assassinated in the US, a contested election in Romania, and the French government collapsing through a no-confidence vote.

Back to 2025, though: Mars entering Cancer on the 6th hearkens back to his last visit to the sign, September 4th-November 3rd of 2024. Events, both mundane and personal, will come back to us during this time. In politics we saw a lot of nativism and racism in US politics while Trump was campaigning, and unfortunately this is likely to resurface. Concerns over homelands & origin showed up in celebrity news with controversy over the New Orleans Superbowl booking Los Angeles-based rapper Kendrick Lamar over NoLa native Lil Wayne.

Mars is in fall in Cancer, and with Saturn in Aries later we get both malefics in fall this year. The trap of Cancer Mars is "nothing's safe enough," while that of Aries Saturn is "nothing is under enough control," and we must be on our toes to avoid falling into either. Mars in Cancer is reactive and impulsive, in contrast to the Saturnian discipline & foresight that Capricorn grants it in exaltation. In personal charts Mars rx in Cancer/Leo can show up as obstacles or frustration, or as an extended expenditure of energy in that area. Retrogrades can also bring things or people back into your life, and how you handle the situation sets you up for the next time you meet.

January 2025

We enter the month with retrograde Mars opposing Pluto on the 3rd and regressing to Cancer on the 6th. On January 15th we get the exact opposition of Mars to the Sun, days after the Full Moon, so that's another time to watch out for in events. The US presidential inaguration is on Jaunary 20th under a Sun-Pluto conjunction.

Electional chart for January:

The chart is for January 10th, at roughly 9:30AM local time to get early Pisces rising. The ruler of the Ascendant, Jupiter, is in the 4th house (♊) in a day chart and makes an auspicious conjunction to the Moon, who herself is separating from a square to Venus (♓). Venus is also exalted in the first house & on the Ascendant. This is also about as far away as we can get from the Mars-Pluto opposition while also avoiding the Sun-Mars opposition later this month. This is good for 4th house matters: not only home and family, but also matters where you're important but not visible, like a director.

Overall, January and February are dominated by the Mars retrograde, a "not so calm" before the storm of springtime.

March & April Venus goes retrograde on March 1st, regressing into Pisces before stationing direct on April 12th. Meanwhile, on March 29th we get an Aries solar eclipse, the final installation in a series going back to October 2023. The next day, March 30th, Neptune waltzes into Aries for the first time in a century. Meanwhile Mercury retrogrades from March 15th until April 7th, backtracking into Pisces while doing so. And if that wasn't enough, Saturn moves into Aries on May 24th. March & April are like a series of cascade reactions, and we'll spend the rest of the year (or few years in the case of Saturn) reacting to, cleaning up the aftermath of, and wrestling with understanding what happened. We'll definitely see major geopolitical events, maybe with bizarre connections, all the while thinking things are going in one direction when they're really going another.

Venus & Mercury Retrograde; Eclipses

Venus's station points are felt most intensely, but like with the Mars retrograde we also experience this as an extended transit of Venus through the signs of Aries and Pisces from January to June. Her retrograde also comes just 5 days after Mars concludes his own. Chris predicts that, unlike the Leo Venus rx a couple summers ago, there may be more fighting around women's issues rather than straightforward celebration. In Aries we already expecting a more combative expression of Venusian issues, and the increased activity in Aries only intensifies this prediction. Venus in Aries is not quiet--she's bold, active, and direct. In personal charts we'll see returns of events from 8, 16, or 32 years ago (last time she was retrograde in Aries), reviewing and revising relationships in the present. What and who do we want? Do we still want that? Under Venus rx we look for an unambiguous "yes." We can also see delays or postponements, scandals, and provocative art & culture. We'll be going back and forth between an exalted, compassionate Venus and a forthright, exiled Venus, choosing between the two on any given day and trying to reconcile them.

With Venus retrograde we can also think of the myth of Inanna (a story based off the Venus rx cycle), who descends through gates of the underworld and returns home to find her consort has taken the throne before she takes it back. We'll likely see stories about women in powerful positions reclaiming something after going through a struggle as Venus stations direct in her sign of exaltation. Specifically, she stations direct on April 13th conjunct Saturn (ironically another signature of Trump's upcoming inauguration), with Mercury retrograde also in Aries & Pisces at the same time. Both these planets are passing over Neptune in late Pisces as well: sometimes we have a lovely, dreamy vision that turns out to be terribly disappointing. Venus and Mercury will both cross Neptune three times, in both Aries and Pisces.

Mercury stations at 0Aries on March 29th, the same day as the solar eclipse, and switches signs with Neptune (leaving Pisces) the next day. The culminating eclipse is marred by miscommunications and illusions. As the last installment of a series begun in October 2023, this eclipse will definitely see developments in Israel's wars on other countries in the region. More generally, in mundane astrology North Node solar eclipses in Aries have coincided with the assassinations of heads of states & movements, as well as the eclipsing/stepping down of leaders...yet another signature of changing/threatened leadership in 2025.

In the middle of March we also get our first Virgo eclipse of this series, corresponding to the September eclipse in Pisces. We'll revisit the areas again in September with a Pisces and Virgo eclipse. The barrier between Aries/Pisces and Virgo/Libra sees a lot of activity in the first half of 2025. We'll definitely remember this year for the crazy Aries activity, though Austin predicts it'll come back to haunt us in 2026.

May-June-July Saturn enters Aries on May 24th, creeping up on Neptune and getting within a degree of him by July (~13th-14th), and then stationing retrograde. An outer planet's first station in a new sign signals what to expect, and Saturn and Neptune both do so in July (on the 13th and 4th respectively). From May 24th to September 1st we have Neptune and Saturn very close to each other and retrograding. Uranus enters Gemini on the 7th.

Jupiter in Cancer He enters in June of 2025, staying there until June of 2026. In this sign of his exaltation, he'll be counterbalancing some of the crazier transits of this year. He's also doing cleanup after Mar's messy transits earlier this year in the Cancer parts of our charts. Jupiter is a little folksy in Cancer--he's not just lavishing the wealthy, but is generous to everyday people as well. The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) was enacted during Jupiter in Cancer in 2013-14 (a Jupiter under attack!), bringing important healthcare considerations to this placement (A/N: Cancer as a sign of nurturing and protection). In July of 1990 during Jupiter & Venus in Cancer, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed. Chris is wary of being too optimistic, but hopes that something good in healthcare is coming forward. This transit is a Jupiter return (every ~12 years) for the US Sibly chart, and also the repetition of a longer 83-year cycle where he hits the same degree on the same day--the third one since the US's founding, making this an especially potent Jupiter return. You'll notice that's only one year off from Uranus cycles, so we'll definitely see further reevaluations of the US's founding this year.

Generally, exalted planets represent someone at the highest level of their field, and Jupiter in Cancer is a sort of "get rich slow" planet. Success is cultivated, grown, and encouraged. In June & July Jupiter will square Saturn, though, a configuration that corresponds to financial and economic crashes. Jupiter in Gemini saw tech company crashes, but in a new sign we'll likely see new industries affected.

July & August: Outer Planet Teamup

Uranus enters Gemini on July 7th, the last of the slow outer planets to ingress to his new sign. From then til October 21st, we have the rare and powerful influence of several outer planets teamed up: Uranus sextiling Saturn & Neptune and trining Pluto (meaning Saturn & Neptune also sextile Pluto). This is a sort of pilot episode previewing what'll happen when they return in 2026. These planets shift from feminine water/earth signs to masculine air/fire signs, and each outer planet (except Pluto) will retrograde into his preceding sign in October & November, giving us a break from the teamup of big players for a bit. Mars in Libra will aspect all of these outer planets in August, making the configuration especially active then.

September - Eclipse Season Last September we saw our first Pisces eclipse of this series, and we'll have had another development with the first Virgo eclipse in March. Now we're firmly in Virgo-Pisces eclipses for the next 2 years. The September 7th and 21st eclipses will have us think about the big picture vs. granular details--how can we hold them in unison? The major endings & beginnings brought by eclipses are further punctuated by Saturn regressing back into Pisces on September 1st. Maybe a last set of upgrades need to be put in place in our Pisces area, though now our Virgo house is tied in as well.

October, November, December Neptune returns to Pisces October 22nd, Uranus to Taurus on November 7th, and Saturn stations direct for his last pass through Pisces on November 27th. A new chapter of our lives has begun, but we need to do a final check-in before things reach completion. The outer planet demolition team will be back on April 25th, 2026, where it'll stay until 2032-33. Neptune will station in Pisces on December 10th, another important Pisces turning point. Jupiter stationing in Cancer on November 11th is the cherry on top for the year ending where it began (but not to stay!). We end 2025 coming full circle on our sort of last look backwards before plunging for good into new--though not entirely unknown--territory.

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THE SUN AND THE MOON CANNOT BE IN RX.

MERCURY IN RX

♇ having mercury in rx makes someone think more often, especially over the most pettiest things they think is big. they're very anxious people, and since it is in retrograde it could be implied that they're "wired differently" they think more out of the box, and even speak different, how they speak and write could be very distinct.

♇ mercury in retrograde could give someone inactive relatives, or cousins and siblings they're not close to. and since they're people who doubt themselves a lot, they could stall themselves from the path they're supposed to take, being their own obstacles. they could also be people who take some time to take in/process information.

♇ as i said they're people who hold themselves back a lot, this could link to their childhood, might've had people speak over them and silence them when they were younger.

VENUS IN RX

♇ people who have venus in retrograde might focus on love too much, and they could be people who have a struggling relationship with women. sisters, women who are their cousins and women who are their friends.

♇ they could also be very secretive people, they have a hard time opening up, which could make them be deemed as cold. they have a hard time giving and receiving affection.

♇ they could be bad at handling money, and might think everyone is out to get them. they could find it hard to love themselves, having venus in rx, is the peak of the "tortured poet".

MARS IN RX

♇ those who have mars in retrograde could have a hard time getting along with men, or even with the opposite sex. to have mars in rx could mean you could be considered as someone who i very intense. can a hard time expressing your sexuality and aiming for your goals.

♇ instead of learning life lessons quick, they are normally stubborn people and barely listen to advice given to them by trusted people. could be people who are too hesitant, say and do things at the wrong time and place.

♇ people with mars in retrograde might've gone through sexual trauma, could be scared to be intimate with other people. they're people who hate authority or people trying to have dominance over them. the type of people to not listen to the rules and break them.

JUPITER IN RX

♇ people who have jupiter in rx are the definition of "thinking out of the box", they're people who do have moments that question their faith and some of these people tend to have a God Complex.

♇ sometimes they feel like they're the unluckiest person in the world, might feel like they wont be able to travel the world like they want to. could also have long cycles of depression.

♇ having jupiter in retrograde can mean they're someone who marches to the beat of their own drum, they can be very detail-oriented people, which sometimes mean they feel like they can judge anyone and think of themselves to be flawless. jupiter in rx people are the type of people who want everything in their future to be perfect also, without life's trials and tribulations. can be unrealistic.

SATURN IN RX

♇ as it is told, saturn in retrograde brings a father that wasnt in the person's life, the person who has the saturn in rx can make someone feel like they're being punished by life all the time.

♇ this could also mean they might find it hard to express themselves emotionally, could be due to their childhood. they go through many trials and tribulations, makes them depressive, but in the end they become really wise.

♇ they doubt themselves a lot, could have trouble balancing themselves, and their masculinity, could be too domineering.

URANUS IN RX

♇ people with uranus in rx do not like change, they're likely insecure, [not all are going to be due to different commodities in a chart], but these are usually people who think they are not going to succeed in life.

♇ they sometimes feel like they're in control of nothing which pushes them into their need of controlling everything. they're quick-thinkers but still over-thinkers. they feel like they can never feel nice in a platonic or romantic connection.

♇ it leads them into being paranoid and chaotic. they might also put themselves in a box to make things easier, don't know they're limiting their potential when doing that, they're so much more and need to understand it.

NEPTUNE IN RX

♇ to have neptune in rx could make the kin be very delusional, might find it hard to separate idealistic views with reality. definitely reminds me of alice in wonderland. they're very spiritual people but can over-whelm people by adding their faith into everything.

♇ could be really good at manifesting; trust issues but sometimes are stubborn from learning their mistakes. can be deemed as very dreamy and compassionate.

♇ they could have this feeling of needing to save everyone. their trials and tribulations are a creative outlet for them, another indicator of being the tortured poet. [but the tiring and damaging things they go through are usually expressed through their art, which includes writing, story-telling, writing music, painting etc].

PLUTO IN RX

♇ i do get surprised when i come across these in a natal chart reading, but, pluto in rx folks definitely do hate constraint, they dislike authority and feeling like they're being controlled, which could push them into trying to control other people.

♇ could be escapists through drug and sex, they could also find it hard to accept their dark-self. easily infatuated people, people can get easily obsessed with them as they can get with other people.

♇ good money makers, could manipulate others with materialism, though, they might not be confrontational, could feel easily intimidated. sometimes could never see the potential in themselves can be their own obstacle.

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Hi , I have been reading your series and it's very useful. You have great knowledge!!!! I wanted to ask about retrograde of planets and how it affects each house . I have two retrograde planets in my birth chart and I have been to many about how to handle this but no one gave clarification.

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First of all, thank you for your kind words! <3 I am glad you find the series useful - it's genuinely my honor to share my astrological knowledge. The topic of retrograde planets is indeed fascinating and can be crucial in understanding your chart's deeper dynamics. Let's delve into it step by step.

✽ Understanding Retrograde planets ✽

What is a Retrograde planet?

In astrology, the word retrograde describes a planet that appears to move backward in the sky from our perspective on Earth. Let me emphasize: the planet isn't actually moving backward - it's an optical illusion. This happens because Earth and the other planets are orbiting the Sun at different speeds.

Example: Imagine you are in a car driving past another car on the highway. For a moment, it can look like the other car is moving backward, even though it is still going forward. Retrograde motion is similar - it's just a shift in perspective.

Why is Retrograde important in astrology?

Astrologically, retrograde planets act differently than planets in their normal (direct) motion. Think of a planet in retrograde as if it is on a cosmic "pause" or "rewind" mode. Instead of moving full speed ahead, a planet's energy turns inward, slowing things down and encouraging reflection, revisiting, and rethinking areas of life it rules.

What does a Retrograde planet mean in your birth chart?

If a planet was retrograde at the time of your birth, its energy becomes more personal and internalized. You might experience the themes of that planet in a unique, non-traditional way, or they may require more effort to express outwardly. Retrograde planets in a birth chart often carry karmic lessons - indicating unfinished business or growth opportunities from past lives.

Let's clear up some misconceptions about Retrogrades:

Retrograde isn't "bad" or unlucky: Many people fear retrogrades, thinking they bring chaos or misfortune. This is not true. Retrogrades are simply periods of reflection and adjustment. If you work with their energy, they can be incredibly transformative.

Retrograde doesn't cancel a planet's power: A Retrograde planet isn't weak or powerless. Instead, it works in a more internal or unconventional way. Often, retrograde planets can lead to deep self-discovery and mastery.

(Transit) Not all retrogrades affect you equally: Whether a retrograde will significantly impact your life depends on how it interacts with your personal birth chart. For instance, Mercury retrograde might not bother you unless it is touching important points in your chart.

--> Also, imagine you are planning a trip during Mercury Retrograde. People might warn you that everything will go wrong, but the truth is simpler: you may encounter delays or need to double-check details. If you take precautions - like confirming reservations or leaving extra time - you will likely have a smooth journey. Retrogrades ask us to pay attention and not rush!

So, what does it mean when a planet is retrograde in a natal chart?

When a planet is retrograde in your natal chart, it represents a unique and deeply personal journey of growth, learning, and transformation. Its energy operates differently than that of a direct-moving planet. Instead of naturally flowing outward into the external world, the planet's influence turns inward, encouraging reflection, self-discovery, and refinement.

Think of a natal retrograde as a mentor who insists on deeper understanding and inner mastery. It is like being enrolled in an advanced course on the themes represented by that planet, often with karmic undertones.

The Essence of Natal Retrogrades:

Inward Energy: Retrograde planets in a natal chart encourage introspection. The energy of the planet doesn't express itself as straightforwardly as it would in a direct state. Instead, it becomes an internal process. This can make it seem "delayed" or "different" in outward expression.

Past-life Karma: Retrograde planets often signify unresolved lessens or unfinished business from past lives. The themes associated with the planet may feel familiar yet challenging, as if your soul has chosen to revisit these areas for growth and mastery.

Delayed development: Early in life, the energy of a retrograde planet may feel blocked or awkward. For instance, a retrograde Mercury might cause communication struggles, or a retrograde Saturn could bring insecurity about discipline and responsibility. However, as you mature and engage in self-reflection, the retrograde planet's gift often unfold in profound ways.

Non-traditional expressions: The way a retrograde planet expresses itself may not align with societal norms. This can make you feel "different" or out of sync with others in areas of life connected to the planet. For example, a retrograde Venus might mean unconventional ideas about love, beauty, or relationships.

Spiritual and personal growth: Retrograde planets are powerful tools for transformation. They encourage deeper understanding, pushing you to go beyond surface-level experiences. By working with their energy, you can unlock unique strengths and achieve lasting spiritual growth.

✽ Natal retrograde planets - meaning by planet ✽

Here is a short guide to how retrograde planets may influence your life when found in your natal chart:

Mercury Retrograde (Communication & Thinking)

-> Themes: Unique thought patterns, introspection, and a tendency to overanalyse. Communication may feel awkward at first, but you are likely to develop deep insights and creative ways of expressing yourself.

-> Challenges: Misunderstandings or struggles with learning early in life.

-> Gifts: Profound mental depth, a reflective nature, and the ability to approach problems unconventionally.

-> Karmic lesson: Finding your own voice and trusting your thoughts, even if they differ from others.

Venus Retrograde (Love & Values)

-> Themes: A need to redefine love, relationships, and self-worth. You may express affection differently or question societal norms around beauty and values.

-> Challenges: Shyness or uncertainty in relationships, or a tendency to revisit unresolved love dynamics.

-> Gifts: A deep understanding of love as a spiritual connection, and unique creative or aesthetic talents.

-> Karmic lesson: Learning self-love and cultivating relationships based on authenticity, not external validation.

Mars Retrograde (Action & Desire)

-> Themes: internalized drive and energy, often requiring reflection before action. You might hesitate to assert yourself to struggle with anger management early in life.

-> Challenges: Difficulty initiating action or expressing desires directly.

-> Gifts: Strategic thinking, the ability to build inner strength, and a controlled use of energy.

-> Karmic lesson: Understanding how to channel your energy productively and assertively, without aggression or passivity.

Jupiter Retrograde (Growth & Beliefs)

-> Themes: Personal beliefs and spiritual growth may differ from conventional norms. You may question societal or religions dogmas and prefer to follow your inner truth.

-> Challenges: Feeling disconnected from traditional opportunities fro growth, like education or travel, early on.

-> Gifts: A unique spiritual perspective, deep introspection, and a non-materialistic approach to life.

-> Karmic lesson: Discovering inner abundance and cultivating faith in your unique journey.

Saturn Retrograde (Karma & Responsibility)

-> Themes: Delayed maturity in accepting responsibilities or setting boundaries. You may face internal struggles with self-discipline or authority figures.

-> Challenges: Feeling overly burdened by karmic debts or insecurities about meeting societal expectations.

-> Gifts: Once mastered, a retrograde Saturn can bring immense resilience, self-reliance, and the ability to build lasting foundations.

-> Karmic Lesson: Breaking free from inherited fears and embracing accountability as a path to liberation.

Uranus Retrograde (Freedom & Change)

-> Themes: Revolutionary ideas and personal freedom may be expressed inwardly before manifesting outwardly. You’re likely to challenge norms in subtle, thoughtful ways.

-> Challenges: Difficulty embracing change or trusting your unique individuality early in life.

-> Gifts: Deep, introspective insights about innovation and originality.

-> Karmic Lesson: Balancing personal freedom with responsibility to others and society.

Neptune Retrograde (Dreams & Spirituality)

-> Themes: Spirituality and imagination are deeply internalized. You may struggle with illusions or escapism before finding clarity in your spiritual path.

-> Challenges: Confusion about life direction or vulnerability to deception.

-> Gifts: Profound spiritual awareness and the ability to see through illusions to find universal truth.

-> Karmic Lesson: Trusting your intuition and learning to ground your spiritual ideals in reality.

Pluto Retrograde (Power and Transformation)

-> Themes: Transformation and power struggles are deeply personal and internal. You’re likely to face karmic challenges related to control, fear, or letting go.

-> Challenges: A tendency to suppress emotions or avoid change, leading to inner tension.

-> Gifts: Immense transformative potential and an ability to guide others through their darkest moments.

-> Karmic Lesson: Embracing the cycles of death and rebirth, letting go of control, and reclaiming inner power.

✽ The Role of the House and Sign ✽

In natal astrology, the house and sign add critical details to how the retrograde energy expresses itself.

House: This shows the life area where the retrograde energy will focus. For example:

Mars Retrograde in the 10th house: Reflects on ambition and career direction. Assertiveness at work may develop slowly but with great strength.

Venus Retrograde in the 7th house: Brings karmic lessons around partnerships and love.

Sign: This reveals how you process the retrograde energy. For example:

Mercury Retrograde in Pisces: Imaginative and intuitive thinking, but potential difficulty with practical communication.

Saturn Retrograde in Virgo: Over-analyzing responsibilities, with a need to let go of perfectionism.

✽ Examples of Natal Retrogrades ✽

Example 1: Venus Retrograde in 4th House (Cancer)

Impact: Love and self-worth are tied to family dynamics and emotional security. Early struggles with self-love may stem from childhood experiences. Relationships may feel karmic, requiring healing and reflection.

Gifts: A deep capacity for nurturing and forming soulful connections once lessons are learned.

Example 2: Jupiter Retrograde in 9th House (Sagittarius)

Impact: Beliefs and spirituality are highly personal and may differ from traditional teachings. You might feel disconnected from formal education or organized religion.

Gifts: Profound inner wisdom and the ability to guide others in unconventional ways.

[starsworldd]

solar return observations (pt 1):

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- mars square jupiter can show a year of overworking yourself ♛

- a year in which you have capricorn venus could mean not hanging out with friends that much, maybe more of a focus on career/goals ♛

- mars sextile/trine venus 🤝 success with social things throughout the year ♛

- chiron in 12th house could show troubles with mental health or sleep for that year ♛

- saturn conjunct asc (whether that be in the solar chart or natal x solar) indicates a year of hard work and getting your sh*t together. it may bring you a new perspective on yourself + outlook on life ♛

- solar moon in natal 4th house means being especially emotional for that year ♛

- solar rising sign shows most prevalent themes throughout the year, e.g. libra rising = partnership/friends, leo rising = ego/confidence, cap rising = work + career/calling ♛

- having libra placements in general can mean making new friends + connections for that year ♛

- neptune in 8th house may mean scary things regarding your mental health/internal thoughts and feelings (please take this with a grain of salt, 8th house also rules other people’s money so could have to do something with that too) ♛

- scorpio in a solar chart shows where you have the most push/pull, e.g. scorpio in 7th = tug-of-war with friends/partners, scorpio in 2nd = tug-of-war with self-esteem or money ♛

- having a leo mc may mean prioritizing fun and having more gatherings for that year ♛

- mercury shows what area of life is this busiest for the year, e.g. mercury in 2nd = self-care and/or financial things, 11th house = social media and communities ♛

- venus in scorpio/aspecting pluto could mean separations due to things that were hidden from each party involved in the relationship (any type of relationship) or deepening a connection that was made beforehand ♛

- part of fortune in 11th house means new communities, friends, and aspiration awakenings <3 really lovely placement for a solar chart ♛

- 11th house in 3rd house may mean making online friends or mainly talking to friends via social media that year ♛

- mars retrograde in solar chart shows an area of life where you may struggle to feel confident or fail to assert yourself, e.g. in 11th house may mean amongst friend groups and new groups of people ♛

- strong saturn in solar return chart means having to be patient for that year (it’s very frustrating but saturn rewards and teaches us important skills!!) ♛

- gemini in 11th house could mean more activity with social media ♛

- venus in natal 6th house means spending more time with friends and feeling a little more relaxed regarding work/tasks ♛

- pisces and scorpio show where the most change is happening, pisces being in a more fluid, dreamy way, scorpio being in a more dramatic and in-your-face way ♛

⭐️ hope you’ve enjoyed! ⭐️

[ahkavia]

pisces full moon • 8.30.23

pisces full moon 8.30.23 playlist

overview

this full moon is illuminating shadows. rejection, desire, and vulnerability are bubbling difficult emotions to the surface. this is an ideal time to lean into these feelings. it is time to release them without judgment. it’s not a time to ignore or deny seemingly obsessive thoughts. leaning into the things you regularly subdue will bring about a newfound freedom. it’s less about obsession and more about denial right now.

the moon conjuncts saturn is forcing us to do more than look at our emotions- saturn is telling us to clear it out or he will. most of these topics are deep. rooted- hence the intense emotions around addressing and releasing them. regret and shame might frame your viewpoint of these topics but raw emotion should be embraced right now. this time is not asking you to solve the riddle of what may come up, it’s asking you to face it and be real about how these things make you feel and to be open to the intensity of purging to make room for restoration.

the house will tell you more information, for example- this transit in the 12th house might reflect something deeply subconscious or hidden- something pushed far down or abandoned. something that may not be tangible but undeniably influences how you navigate the outside world. it’s something that may eat you alive at the thought of it, something that you subdue to function. It may feel like something you can’t explain or make sense of, let alone share. 

this transit across the third house could bring up a need to speak more freely. maybe in the form of art or journaling as well as to those close to you. feeling restricted in your voice or in how you engage with your family is likely. there may be tension or blowups/breakdowns in personal relationships. there is room for reflection around the role you play and how that affects your inner child and how you manage personal connections.

expression

this is an excellent time to be open to all forms of expression. now I’m not saying call him girl (lmao), but you should allow your subconscious to play through the mental ��what ifs” without judging your inner monologue. these are the moments when you embrace what you want (or don’t). it’s a great time to free yourself of what you feel like you “should have” said or what you feel you’ll never get the chance to say. 

writing a letter, recording a voice note, or filming a vlog are great ways to get it out. writing, art, and time out can help to make room for your thoughts to be free as well. being open to a new form of expression will invite new emotional experiences to your life. 

tbh a good cry in the shower or a stretch to open up your body could help a bunch. a meditative walk with your music library on shuffle could help eliminate pent-up energy and allow a new flow of thought. a quick sketch or a ride in a car or on a bike is a great way to make room for emotional and physical grounding.

grief

as freeing as it is to recognize and relieve yourself of bottled thoughts and feelings, it can be extremely taxing on all fronts. thoughts of what was and what never was may lurk with this energy. pisces is all about spiritual integration and intuition, so much so that lines between physical and spiritual may be blurred. this is heavy if you’re not used to it. pisces feels their way through. there is a lesson in vulnerability and shame here with saturn in pisces. you can’t fight what you feel. the more you do, the weaker your shield becomes. when you embrace these aspects, you allow these emotions to flow beneath you.

feelings of loss in connections, desires, and ambition are likely to resurface. regrets around difficult decisions could intensify emotions at the moment. this transit is asking us to revisit those deep wounds-the difficult decisions that felt like a lose/lose situation or a matter of sustainability vs. satisfaction. it’s asking us to define what is most important for ourselves. we can find our ego and heart in battle or mediation here. these are situations we might only allow to live in our psyche through dreams or thoughts. 

loss in the physical can trigger us deeply at this time. we may find ourselves in deep thought and emotional revelation about people, places, and things lost. death in the literal and symbolic sense may linger in our emotional field and amplify current frustrations further. a move, a reconciliation (or lack thereof) with someone, or a need to detach from physical things may take precedence right now. 

dreams of what never was forces us to take another look and decide what we will do about it. 

are you okay with waiting longer? will you let it go for good? will you refine your plans? are you willing to subdue your ego to give it another go? will you put your all into it? 

these are the questions that arise as we move past looking and diving into feeling. this can be intense if you don’t already have heavy 12H, 8H, neptune, jupiter, or 4H placements.

pisces full moon 8.30.23 moodboard

parting words 

this is a time that should be reserved for YOU🫵🏾. make room for emotions. feel it. allow your thoughts to go there. cry as long as you need to. be angry. smile at what was good even in the worst of situations. be there for yourself emotionally. release yourself of the guilt of desire. see you for who you are at this moment.  

vulnerability is difficult because it feels like something that is outside of ourselves. we do not fear vulnerability as much as we fear being seen being vulnerable and how others may react to things. the heart wants what it wants. love is never unrequited if it’s from yourself.

there is so much unseen and unheard that filters out our lenses of experience. critical moments like this can box us into a corner where our view is limited if we resist this energy. 

if nothing else, these heightened emotions ask you what you will do now. how will you move forward in connections or expression? there is a deep asking of you not to betray yourself this time. if you have a looming uncertainty, this is a time to understand what feelings shape that viewpoint. if you feel like imploding, this transit is making room to stand in that. this is a time to see you as you see others. give yourself the grace of understanding and accountability. Make room for fluid expression and sit in your feelings. tomorrow will come, you may or may not feel the way you feel now but you must be here for yourself in this moment fully. 

#ahkavia

[libra-stellium]

Something I didn’t expect of Saturn in pisces rx in my 1H during my saturn return while Venus in Leo is rx in my 6H is getting back on my skincare routine just in time to find out they discontinued the line of products I’ve been using for 4 years 😭now I’m googling products and ingredients trying to find the closest match

[astrow1zar6]

Astro Observations-19

I notice Earth suns tend to have a very bullying type of humor. Very harsh dry humor that’s borderline offensive is their style. Sometimes it’s hard to know if they’re joking or serious especially Capricorn’s 😭

Aries men are surprisingly not as hot headed as people would expect. It actually takes a lot before they really yell at you. Usually only if u insult something they’re passionate in. The women are a lot more hot headed & easily set off imo

Mercury Rx people usually struggle with speech or reading problems. I notice it can result in having a stutter or a lisp, dyslexia or just very bad social anxiety. In extreme cases I’ve seen selective mutism. I also notice they have a very intense relationship with books & reading, it’s either they absolutely love reading or it’s really challenging for them in some way. A lot started off in their earlier years finding reading challenging then ended up loving reading as they grew. It’s like a mental exercise for them.

Saturn RX people always make bad choices lol. They always choose the path that will lead to the most hardship just for the fun of it or the excitement (which it’s normally not fun for too long) they usually grew up having a hard time with authority. Could of had very authoritative parents that were too hard on them which caused them to rebel. In this lifetime they are here to learn the value of HARD-work because in past lives these people were usually really irresponsible & put fun and pleasure over building their futures. These people will face so much disappointment until they surrender their rebel lifestyle. Deep down they do want to mature & be better but many believe they aren’t good enough. Once they reach this maturity however their life will do a 360.

Venus in the 1st house people can act very unpleasant when they are getting ignored or the attention isn’t fully on them. They value people liking them & fitting in so when they feel like they aren’t vibing with anyone they go into this deep self pity downer attitude. Their self esteem and happiness is determined by how many people accept them.

Venus in the 3rd house people have relationships that look more like friendships. Their partnerships are more playful & light then deep and intense. They usually end up dating their best friend. Could lack in the physical realm however in some cases.

Venus in the 7th house people usually have a lot of crushes. Most of them however never turn into anything deeper. It’s surprisingly hard for these people to fall in love. They can also lead a lot of people on because of their multiple crushes. Not easy to keep these people attention.

Moon in Caps are really afraid of rejection. They will act they hate you even if they’re in love with you to avoid showing their vulnerable side. Their coldness can ruin a lot of relationships that they actually really wanted.

Mercury in Pisces people can never stay on topic while speaking 😂 they have this habit of going off topic then completing forgetting why they were even telling the story in the first place. They also disassociate like a mf. They can be staring dead in your eyes for hours and not hear a word you’re saying lol.

If you try to argue with a Mars in the 3rd house you will never win. These people are natural born lawyers. They come with all the receipts 👀

Cancer placements tend to have really round faces. Like the moon.

Pisces placements are really wise and really childish at the same time. They all have this naive childish aura around them where you assume they don’t understand much but then when you really get to know them they will talk to you like your listening to an Alan Watts lecture 😂

Mercury in the 12th house I believe is the most introverted mercury placement. Even with a more extroverted mercury sign there’s still this deep reserve to them. These are usually those kids in class that you never heard speak once then they finally speak u think “holy shit they do know how to talk” lol. I notice they choose to stay quiet because people ignore them anyways. Like people will ask them to be more open and talk more & when they actually try they are usually brushed off.. it’s really not fair, and they know this all too well.

Aquarius Venus 🤝 having their friends catch feelings for them

Uranus/Venus aspects are usually apart of the LGBTQ community.

[whitlovealways8]

Astro Observations #1

I am not a professional astrologer but I have been studying for some years and have made some accurate world predictions; as well as, predictions for myself and loved ones.

Why do capricorn placements have anger issues? Especially Capricorn suns born in January. I can't begin to count how many I have encountered.

Libra suns are so indecisive and passive aggressive!

Cancer children love their mamas. It's a shame for those who do not have good relationships with their mom.

8H placements are as intense as having scorpio placements outside of the 8h imo. So many transformations, it feels endless.

12H moons hide their emotions well until they are under the influence of alcohol.

Moon-Mars synastry is so intense, that you want to have children with that person. Some do.

11H placements were really meant to be seen in this world.

8h suns Idk how you do it. But allow yourself one birthday where you enjoy it to the fullest without being triggered and crying.

Gemini placements are a wealth of knowledge. They really just want someone to share their little fun facts with. People who are intimidated intelligence wise tend to try to humble them or resent them for this.

Aquarius placements can be a bit selfabsorbed. But their ruler is Saturn so they get karma back quickly. And sometimes harshly.

Aries placements can be a bit extra at times. I get it their Martian, pero Scorpio placements do not act like that.

6H people really do love animals and being of service. Its also a great synastry when its reciprocated.

The theme of your upcoming SR chart really does match the natal house of that sign.

Pisces Rising may have moved a lot due to their gemini 4h.

Mars in the 3h or mercury rx in 3h is the worst time to buy a car. Investment will be wasted.

Venus rx esp in 7h or 5h in solar return chart brings back a relationship with an ex.

Are you still reading??? GREAT 🥰😊

Moon transiting your 8h or scorpio moon transits really does bring intense, eye opening dreams. Don't believe me. Track your dreams during scorpio moon each month.

Look to common themes across your SR chart, Lunar return chart and transits to your natal chart for the year. Eg. If your SR chart rising is your natal chart 4h and your lunar return has a 4h stellium, big changes on the home front.

Uranus transiting 4h in SR or Natally can bring big changes on the home front too

I hope you enjoyed. If you have any questions ask down below. I'll be doing more of these.

[astrodescent]

ASTRO OBSERVATIONS PART 3

why do i always see scorpio moons taking care of children and honestly valuing them so much !?!? and not even their own most of the time!! it’s their siblings they end up taking care of at such a young age themselves !!!

rx planets will always effect the personality in introverted ways… idk how many times i’ve seen aries mercuries rx being shy as hell or jupiter in leo rx being insecure

aquarius jupiter natals just seen for being individuals in the most natural ways

pisces mars need a creative outlet for life source energy !!! they can’t live without putting some of their energy into the metaphysical

cancer venus individuals end up giving so much of themselves they let so lost in the dreamy aspect of their past, they end up forgetting who they are and their true power

aries mars natals always had some phase where they ended up being too aggressive or physical with others

something about libra pluto generational that gives a chaotic neutral vibe… the diplomacy and chaos all in one… very cool to my capricorn / aquarius venus values

people who have neptune in scorpio are paranoid as hell for no reason LMAO

jupiter in gemini brings so much ease and growth in communication and learning. this transit is gonna be so liberating!!!

libra moons know all the gossip and drama… it’s needed for their wellbeing!

[aeth-eris]

astrology masterlist 2023 - 2024

general astrology study guide exploring astrology for self care

astro observations composite , composite #2 , composite #3

ascendant & houses: rising signs : animalistic features leo in houses: what makes you proud? 11th house: social media profiles 3rd house: texting , 3rd house: writing astrology jukebox observations

moon ghosted vs. ghostee

synastry: ascendant in partner's houses moon square moon synastry venus signs heartbreaker vs. heartbroken 12th house overlay , 11th house overlay , 10th house overlay , 9th house overlay , 8th house overlay , 7th house overlay , 6th house overlay , 5th house overlay , 4th house overlay , 3rd house overlay , 2nd house overlay , 1st house overlay , synastry house overlays overview synastry placements as love tropes synastry observations synastry observations aspects in synastry

venus venus signs aesthetics venus signs & pet names venus placements + love language

solar return can mars rx in your solar return chart affect your energy levels? 4th house in solar return "how do i find my solar return chart?" 11th house friendships , 6th house health , 7th house partnerships , 2nd house finances retrogrades in solar return charts pluto house placements , neptune house placements , uranus house placements , saturn house placements , jupiter house placements , venus house placements , mars house placements , mercury house placements , moon house placements , sun house placements

planets maturity vs immaturity series saturn , venus , mercury , moon , mars

fun: mars signs when reacting to bad food during a dinner date mr darcy = cap rising take mercury signs as computer error messages , mercury signs & book recs 5th house & video games zodiac signs as classic literature philosophers & astrology

moodboards: libra mars conjunct midheaven , saturn taurus 5th rx , sagittarius mercury 12th , scorpio moon 11th , aquarius venus 2nd

rambles "Uranus in the 2nd/Aquarius in the 2nd/Venus conjunct Uranus/Saturn in Taurus/Uranus in Taurus" "TW : drug use, addiction, abuse, etc. basically a ramble of 12th house/square neptune energy."

asks that I answered : "Hey bro , do you know about northnode and uranus in pices 7st house" "I just wanted to know when looking at your solar return chart, would you recommend the placidus or the whole sign system." "would you consider making a long detailed post about taurus placements observations , please?😍" "Vertex 19° Piscis in the 7th house conjunct Attila 23° Agrippina 20° and Excalibur 16 and Fan 18° all in Pisces in the 7th house" "I would like to ask about how to deal with my aquarius neptune in 6th house." "hello 👋🏻 beautiful soul 🌸 would you consider making a post about Taurus in houses , please? ;)" "Hi! About career and public image, what would having Jupiter, MC and POF in Leo 10H mean?" "Hii whats the order to read a solar retun chart? Should i read the chart on its own or where those placements fall in my natal chart?" "what could all those planets in the 5h indicate?" "Hii! Can I have your opinion on north node in gemini and cancer in 9th house?"

transit full hunter moon in taurus lunar eclipse 10/28/23 venus trine/sextile transits , venus square transits , venus conjunct transits

daily routine 6th house series pisces , aquarius , capricorn , sagittarius , scorpio , libra , virgo , leo , cancer , gemini , taurus , aries

personal my chart as gifs

[plutonian-moon]

☆° persona charts observations ! ☆°

take what resonates leave what doesn't ! ☆° yes i come back after a long time of not posting anything <3 i was just having a very hard time with my mental health and physical health but i am kinda doing better so yeah ! :D

mercury in venus persona chart can show u how u r expressing ur love by using words etc its can also indicate if u have issues w/ expressing love verbally, some examples ☆° :

mercury Rx / mercury-saturn (hard aspects) : can indicate that u have some issues showing love verbally ☆°

scorpio mercury / 8H mercury : u can like having deep conversations with ur loved ones and u can expressing ur love very deeply & sometimes obssesive tbh ☆°

pisces mercury / 12H mercury / gemini mercury / 3H mercury : u can expressing ur love by writing love letters etc just words of affirmations can be important love language here

asc + 1H planets in venus persona chart can show u what type of beauty u have for example ☆° :

scorpio rising / 1H pluto : magnetic, dark beauty maybe u look good with red & black color vampire vibes fr ☆

virgo rising / 1H mercury : earthy, youngtful beauty, u can look pretty with brown & forest green colors ! ☆

leo rising / 1H sun : first of all u can getting many compliments bc of ur hair they can be very good looking, u can have this very glowing and shining aura, u can look so fine with gold, yellow, orange colors ☆

moon in venus persona chart is what u need emotionally in relationships ☆° :

virgo moon / 6H moon : acts of service can be important for u, u can like when someone does small things for u ! ☆

pisces moon / 12H moon : DEEP CONNECTION!!, u want someone who is emphatic, helpful and who will listen to u when u need it ☆

gemini moon / 3H moon : def words of affirmations can be somethig u want, u need someone who is good at communicating bc dry texters can makes u feel unwanted etc, u need someone who likes to joke and is matching ur vibe ☆°

mercury in mars persona chart can show u how u expressing ur angry verbally/by using words, some examples :

pisces mercury / 12H mercury / cancer mercury / 4H mercury : yall tend to be more on the passive agressive side tbh, probably will also stay silent with 12H mercury its can indicate that u will most likely hide ur thoughts durning argument hm

aries mercury / 1H mercury / leo mercury / 5H mercury / gemini mercury / 3H mercury : will be the ones who are more argumentive and confident durning arguments tbh.. can say alot of things that will hurt peoples even without realizing that lol

nemesis (123) is asteroid that talks about enemies looking at nemesis persona chart is very interesting esp take a look at the 12th house (hidden enemies), 7th house (open enemies) and ascendent\1st house planets + ofc ur nemesis zodiac sign, house, aspects and degree all of this can tell u about ur types of enemies that u have , example in ur nemesis persona chart :

7H cancer \ 7H moon \ 7H neptune \ 7H pisces \ 1H moon \ 1H neptune \ pisces rising \ cancer rising : open enemies that can be very passive agressive, can have victim complex and use gashliting alot, when u have 7H neptune \ pisces rising probably their actions that they do are confusing for u for example someone can one day be ur enemie and acts that they hate u annd the text day love bombing u (since neptune is planet of confusion)

webb (3041) persona chart will tell u how others see u on internet esp take a look at ascendent \ 1st house planets \ ruler of 1st house

chance of 12H moon \ 7H ruler in 12H person in venus persona chart of telling u that they have a feelings\crushing on u are very small😭 they are good at hiding feelings for someone, can be very scared of rejection thats why they will not tell u abt it

saturn 1H \ 7H saturn \ venus-saturn (hard aspects) in venus persona chart indicate a hard lesson in love in this life time, probably many karmic relationships, in love can be very awkward, saturn 1H and venus-saturn (hard aspects) even asc-saturn (hard aspects) indicate that u dont know how to take compliments, possible low self esteem, in general very beautiful but insecure peoples

[saturniandevil]

July 2023 Important Dates

AKA my notes on The Astrology Podcast's July Forecast. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfLydVGC0Zk Today's episode is hosted by Chris Brennan, Austin Coppock, and Kira Sutherland.

June recap: Apple announces VR headset (Saturn in Pisces/Pluto in Aquarius) allows you to control the degree of AR involved. Also Saturn in Pisces are some nautical tragedies: the high-profile incident where a submersible full of millionaires was crushed under the ocean--with Saturn we often lament the walls or obstacles we run into, but in this case the boundary wasn't strong enough, and the 300/600 Pakistani refugees who drowned off the coast of Greece. Speaking of the wrath of the sea god, there were also orcas attacking commercial boats. More water-related Saturn news: on June 14th astronomers released a paper with evidence of phosphorous, one of the building blocks of life, on Saturn's moon Enceladus. Jupiter joined Uranus in Taurus, and two producers of lab-grown meat have now been approved for sale to consumers in the US--where Uranus messes with money & food, and Jupiter confirms/makes lawful some of these developments. Then there's the mutiny of the Wagner unit of the Russian military definitively undermining the current powers that be there. This occurred close to the Mars-Uranus square, and is connected to Saturn stationing. Austin says this is a precursor to the Saturn-Neptune conjunction, a combination which has corresponded to major events in Russian history like the dissolution of the USSR in 1991, the Russian Revolution, the assassination of Alexander II. He compares it to Uranus in Gemini for the United States in terms of a aspect that will show you the major turning points for the nation. This aspect is going to take place over a 5-year period rather than 2 or 3, so it will take some time to manifest.

We're entering the month off a Sun-Mercury conjunction in Cancer, Venus & Mars are moving through the last decan of Leo together, Jupiter is building up to a conjunction with Uranus in Taurus (which will be within 10 degrees by the end of the month), Saturn rx is at 7Pisces, about to move back to 6. And of course, much of this month will be building up to Venus retrograde.

July 1st - Sun-Mercury Conjunction (Cazimi)

July 3rd - Full Moon in Capricorn

There's a trine between the the Moon (11Capricorn) and Jupiter (9Taurus), a kind of supportive counterbalance to the Venus-Uranus square that is still within a degree of exactness. It may not be flashy, but it's stable. Venus-Uranus may want us to make lots of change, but getting some space might be the best course of action here. Kira suggests paying attention to our nervous systems with Uranus and describes it as "itchy"--lay off the stimulants and go for soothing herbal teas and magnesium-rich foods. Kira points out Venus is also associated with copper, which has a sort of seesaw relationship with zinc in the body, and suggests zinc-rich foods as well, especially because zinc can help the immune system, which is also affected by stress.

July 10th - Mars enters Virgo This is a major shift, as this sets him up to oppose Saturn (exact July 20th-21st). Mars in Virgo is a great time to make small, systematic adjustments over time. Virgo loves routines--don't try to overhaul everything at once; have a plan to build up your endurance for climbing up the mountains. Mars in Virgo breaks things down into smaller pieces well. More under Mars opposite Saturn.

July 11th - Mercury enters Leo

July 17th - New Moon in Cancer

The New Moon at 24Cancer is opposite to Pluto at 29Capricorn--time to reflect on the ~15 years we've had of Pluto in Capricorn. This Sun-Pluto opposition is building up at the same time as the Mars-Saturn opposition. Keywords involve power struggles, especially old ones as we're revisiting the sign Pluto just left. There's more to be done and tidied up. Thinking of The Crab's shell, what more do you need to create to protect yourself? Themes of protection and the home may arise. There's also a fairly close sextile to Uranus (22Taurus) which may help us think outside the box. With Uranus in Taurus pointing to rising interest rates/financial insability and the luminaries in Cancer shining light on our homes, it may also be a time to think about our homes. Pluto in Capricorn has historically corresponded to low interest rates. Pluto has also been showing us the incresing wealth disparity both domestically and globally. Imagining a hermit crab with its home on its back, we may be able to at least identify our most vulnerable points & reinvest in how to be safer. The Sun is also right at the bendings of the nodes, who themselves are at 29Aries/Libra. Venus retrograde is soon to arrive as well.

July 20th - Mars Opposes Retrograde Saturn Mars and Saturn represent two different extremes: hot and cold, fast and slow. Austin describes this as grim competence & doing what needs to be done. Think relentlessness. But be careful and don't push yourself too hard--this is the classic placement for accidentally hurting yourself doing workouts, for example. We feel like we're stuck in one direction and can't stop going in the other but, remember, pace yourself and it'll happen eventually. Chris also points out that this is a placement of limits and breaking points--sometimes we push our limits to find new ones, but we may also snap like a rubber band. Austin says to push 110% mentally, but only 80% physically. Pace yourself.

The Pisces/Virgo axis gives us big picture vs. small picture, or seeing the forest for the trees. Saturn in Pisces has a big, weighty, but unclear goal, and Mars and Virgo can give us the one, small, doable task each day that brings us closer to that goal. With two unyielding planets Austin compares this aspect to getting two ingredients which are each toxic on their own, but which together can form a medicine--you just need to put in the work. Even if we do run up against our limits, though, Mars will get some support from a trine to Jupiter around the end of the month (July 31st-August 1st), especially with two earth signs stabilizing and grounding us. We're feeling the benefits of our two weeks' hard work almost immediately afterwards.

July 22nd - Sun enters Leo, Venus stations Retrograde Venus retrogrades often indicate turning points in our lives, especially with respect to relationships and creativity. We'll have 40 days and 40 nights of introspection on this subject. These experiences tend to pull together conflicting experiences of attraction and repulsion, the back-and-forth that leads to eventual clarity of what you like and what you don't like. The waters will get muddy along the way. Kira brings up that Venus signifies sugar in our diet, so a Venus retrograde can be a good time to adjust our diets--what pleasure foods are working for you and which aren't?

For Venus and Mercury retrogrades, the planet begins on one side of the Sun (for example, Venus is currently rising & setting before the Sun), disappears, and by the end appears on the other side of it (so she'll rise & set after the Sun). Not only does Venus cross over the Sun, she also crosses over to the other side of the ecliptic (North/South). Thus with this crossing over we can think of the link between taste and distaste--fashion trends often change during Venus rx, especially old trends which were once distasteful coming back in style. Hair trends especially may change in the sign Leo, and the dull earth tones may make way for more color. Big, wide pants and big flowy skirts may come back in as well.

We are also already in the shadow period for Venus retrograde, which began on June 19th.

"Pre-[retrograde ]shadow" refers to Venus's first pass through the degree which will later be the last point of her retrograde, in this case 12Leo12. She will station retrograde on July 22nd at 18Leo36, backtracking for about 20 days until September 3rd, where she'll station direct at that point at 12 degrees of Leo. She won't leave the post-retrograde shadow until she passes that degree at which she stationed & started going backwards (28Leo36), which happens on October 7th. At that point she'll finally start to enter new territory for the first time since lat July. Any personal placements between 12 and 28 degrees of Leo or other fixed signs will have Venus hitting that point three times over the next few months. This is one of the things that's so important about Venus retrogrades--what's normally a fairly short transit is stretched out over several months. --Venus is often depicted holding a mirror--do we like what we see when we look in the mirror? Not just in appearance, but metaphorically too. Do we like who we are in certain situations? With a bright and loud sign Leo, too, we may have revelations especially over the public and private space. Some parts of us want to be seen, some don't; different parts of us need more light and others need less. We have a feline representative of the Sun's sign as well--cats like to hang out where they can see but not be seen, and questions around visibility will definitely come up during this transit. What parts of yourself do you lead with? --As she prepares to retrograde, Venus finds herself stuck between a conjunction to Mars and a square to Uranus, but when she stations direct she'll be square Jupiter--things may start out rough but we'll definitely have some insight & freedom in the end!

Additionally, Chris has provided a Venus retrograde worksheet where we can connect it to our life events, especially the last few times she was in Leo: https://theastrologypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/venus-retrograde-worksheet.pdf Austin points out this worksheet can also tell us which signs will actually be more impactful for us, Chris points out that sometimes it can just be a little bit of reconnecting to the past. This worksheet can help you figure out which case to expect. --Chris also brings up a recent Twitter discussion for Leo risings especially (yours truly!) as to whether to warn against doing makeovers at this time, or if it fits the symbolism well. Austin advises to experiment during the retrograde, but don't do anything permanent until she stations--not just for appearance, but relationships as well. Especially with some difficult configurations at the beginning of the retrograde, we're more likely to run into issues if we don't wait until both benefics station in contact with each other September. With a cazimi around August 12th or 13th, the second half of this retrograde should be much easier than the first half. With Leo as a youthful sign and Venus concerned with appearance, we may have themes around appearance and aging arise--Kira has had a lot of plastic surgery chart requests around this time. Questions of whether we feel good about ourselves from our appearance may arise--what can we do to affirm ourselves and our self-image? Sometimes what we see and dislike in ourselves is not actually reality; let's seek the truth. Self-knowledge is valuable as gold and even more difficult to mine. And how does one know oneself but through the other? Feeling authentic about yourself is also a big theme at this time. Health is physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. (Look to the house Venus transits to see where this may manifest most.)

July 27th - Mercury conjunct Retrograde Venus

July 28th - Mercury enters Virgo Although this is the sign of both his domicile and exaltation, there's a lot of work for him to do there, as his copresence to one malefic and opposition to the other puts some pressure on him. Things may be more soluble, not easy. We may have more ideas on how to deal with the Mars-Saturn opposition, but both planets will continue to weigh on him. He'll retrograde in Virgo later in August, and earlier that same month he'll oppose Saturn, so we'll be revisiting some of these themes.

July 30th - Electional chart (not pictured)

This chart is at about 6:35AM local time; adjust until the Ascendant is about 13 degrees of Leo. This is a day chart just after sunrise, with the Sun in domicile in Leo and in the first whole sign house. The Sun is applying to a square with Jupiter (13Taurus) in the 10th whole sign house, making this a pretty good chart for career matters. The Moon in Capricorn is applying to a trine with Jupiter, affirming our endeavors all day. Mercruy is in domcile & exaltation in Virgo; if you can try to get the Midheaven around 3Taurus so it can trine the Moon and mitigate her 6th house position, and so it can trine Mercury as well to mitigate his 2nd house position. Although Venus is retrograde in the 1st house, slowing things down, she still brings a positive influence. This is a good general chart for starting a range of endeavors, as are other times later in the month once Mars & Saturn have cleared their opposition.

Overall, July's manageable, but not mellow. With Venus retrograde and Mars opposite Saturn, we've got a couple helpings of things to handle. You can still go out, but keep your seatbelt on when you drive and wear a helmet on your bike.

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Natal Retrograde Exercises

When a planet is retrograde (RX) in your natal chart it typically indicates an almost "rebellion" against that energy OR struggles with the function of the planet. Some also describe it as a muted or distant energy.

For example Mercury RX may suggest in general difficulties with communication, roadblocks to education, or freely exploring ideas and intellectual curiosities. On top of that is possibly a disconnect, lack of growth, or delayed development with the placement of the planet. E.g. Mercury RX in Aries which is known for being very honest, maybe loud and extroverted, and harsh can actually be more shy, secretive, and tactful and this more boisterous or brave side of Mercury could be suppressed somehow. This suppression could come from events in one's past or life and this DOES NOT mean they won't eventually get in touch with that side of the planet. Venus RX can indicate struggles with getting close and relating to others. Venus in the 8th House typically craves very deep, passionate, and intense relationships but Venus RX in the 8th may shy away from this.

A Natal RX planet can also indicate that the planet's energy and influence is turned inward, making it more of a introspective experience. Mercury RX could actually play a major role in self-awareness in this case. Mars RX could indicate a lot of silent or hidden battles.

Exercises

Below are a few thought experiments you could consider when trying to analyze your natal RX planets.

Consider the signs that are incompatible or opposite of your placement. For example Mercury in Virgo's opposite sign is Pisces or the incompatible signs - Sagittarius and Gemini. Imagine what a Virgo Mercury might be like or feel life if they were forced to operate as the other sign. Mercury in Virgo is detail-oriented, communicative, maybe quick-witted and funny, can be brutally honest, critical, and practical. Whereas Pisces is impractical, highly sensitive, vague or indirect. Sagittarius may be blunt and honest but they can be impulsive, maybe more outgoing than a Virgo Mercury, and is all about the abstract, hypothetical, and big picture. Gemini might share a lot of traits with Virgo but they have their differences with potentially being extroverted, open-minded, and maybe more argumentative. This exercise can help visualize and understand the challenges of the retrograde with communication, intellect, and decision making. This shouldn't be confused with taking on the traits of these other signs, rather it is a thought experiment.

Practice or embrace associations with the planet itself. For example Mars is about competition, taking action, drive, and desire. If your Mars is RX consider entering a competition, taking more initiative, being more athletic, or even dare to be more impulsive. This type of exercise is especially helpful for those who may experience the RX in a more introspective way. 3. Focus on the House and Aspects to the RX planet. Let's say your Venus RX is in Scorpio - a distinct Venus that is known for its passion, depth, intensity, devotion, manipulation, possessiveness, etc. If Venus is in the 6th House which revolves around themes of practicality, the mundane, cooperation, and the more predictable or even "boring" then its expression and involvement is going to be different. That same Venus trine Mercury also indicates a greater closeness to a need for mental connections over emotional ones. Study and really focus on the house and aspects because the house describes the environment the planet is in and the aspect is like a "relationship" between planets and is a direct influence. Doing this will paint a bigger and understanding picture of that planet and can help you maybe "see" or "feel" the planet more. 4. On a more emotional level accept and work through the potential challenges of a planet RX with tools outside of astrology. For example many with Venus RX struggle to accept and express love, Mars RX has challenges with conflict, competition, ambition, or intimacy, Saturn RX can indicate a lot of heaviness within the realm of limitations, lessons learned, and maturity, etc. These challenges have many coping methods, paths to healing, and opportunities outside of astrological practices. Having an RX planet can be helpful in pinpointing a generalized struggle overall in a chart.

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MICHAEL JACKSON

♌︎ Magha Sun and Mercury (Rx) in the 7H

♒︎ Purva Bhadrapada Moon in the 1H and Shatabhisha ASC

♏︎ Jyestha Saturn in the 10H (lagnesha)

♈︎ Krittika Mars (atmakaraka) and Ashwini Ketu in the 3H

♋︎ Ashlesha Venus in the 6H

♎︎ Chitra Rahu and Jupiter in the 9H

Additional notes about his chart: 📑 | 📑

Both Anuradha and Jyestha share the symbolism of the rabbit... Michael Jackson in his 'Speed Demon' (this title is very coded in its Purva Bhadrapada Moon haha) music video

Michael Jackson has Saturn in Jyestha which was his lagnesha 🐇😄 Not to mention the fact that when this music video was recorded, he was going through his Saturn return.

••• In his art, Michael was influenced by:

JACKIE WILSON: Aries Moon

LITTLE RICHARD: Jyestha Sun, ♓︎ Purva Bhadrapada Moon and Leo Jupiter atmakaraka | birth time classified as (C)

JAMES BROWN: Aries Sun, Ashlesha ASC, Shatabhisha Rahu and Magha Ketu, ruler of the 10H in Magha nakshatra | birth time classified as (C)

DIANA ROSS: Aries Moon, Shatabhisha Venus (lagnesha)

· 3 of the 4 mentioned share with MJ the sign of Aries (which is his atmakaraka)

Yesterday I found this video where he receives a sword 🤺 this was very Krittika coded (which is incidentally his atmakaraka nakshatra) 🗡️

The symbolism of the knife appearing in your music video 'Blood on the Dance Floor' 🔪🩸

The deity of Krittika is Agni (The God of Fire) 🔥

✍🏽 The lyrics of the song exude its Purva Bhadrapada Moon 😩

Claire Nakti has already discussed Purva Bhadrapada and mentioned that women embody this femme fatale archetype

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☆ short astro observations part 3 ☆

a little reminder to stream domino 1 by iamsagsssssss!! out on all platforms now, i promise it’s a good song <3

⭒ sag people give off horse energy (big 3 predominantly)

⭒ jupiter in 7th house in a lunar return (lr) chart could mean that there’s some ✨opportunities✨ to get a partner that month

⭒ so many celebs and famous ppl have libra risings

⭒ venus opposite mc in a lr chart may mean family is coming over to visit

⭒ solar return (sr) and lr saturn in 7th house may mean that there’s a lot more responsibility with school (mind you 7th house is the house of the “other”, it’s opposite the first house which is all about you)

⭒ i’ve noticed that people who have sun in their 1st house are naturally liked by people

⭒ natal venus in 7th house 🤝 not standing up for yourself in order to keep the peace (adding onto this, if you have cap venus in 7th house teachers/school staff may naturally like you???)

⭒ tw ed: i’ve noticed a lot of virgo moons having eds or just dealing with weight issues in their early years

⭒ sun opposite asc in a lr chart may mean talking to someone ;) 💞

⭒ mars in 9th house in a lr chart may mean expanding your horizons in a particular area of life (check in whole signs where the planetary ruler is for the 9th house)

⭒ libra moon people are so pretty i don’t care how many times it’s been said

⭒ venus aspecting saturn/cap venus 🤝 having crazy glow-ups. it doesn’t even have to be physically looks necessarily but it can be the energy and vibe too

⭒ cancer placements (big 3) imo are pretty magnetic (ariana grande, princess diana, angelina jolie, etc..)

⭒ leo mercuries become friends with people so easily even if they’re quiet they just attract people

hope you enjoyed have a nice day/night <3

[icyg4l]

Who Is Your Next Crush?

Hello beautiful people, I am back with a new tarot reading! From now on, you can expect me to post 2-3x every week unless said otherwise. I also am open for readings so if you would like one, please don’t be afraid to book with me. Privately message me if you have any questions! Please refer to my guidelines if you are interested in a reading. Without further ado, please select the pile that resonates with you!

Pile One: "You fit the criteria" is what I heard as I was shuffling. It feels like you do not have a specific type. You're someone who just likes "hot people." But this person is about to rock your world. There's something about you that has gone unexplored. This person will help you explore what you truly desire. I feel like you and this person have a lot of support outside of the relationship between you and them. Everyone ships you two together. This person is either a fire or water sign. They're tall and could play sports or be into drawing. I am channeling the energy of Troy and Gabriella. If you're still in high school, this may be your high school sweetheart. If not, then you may be in the midst of a transitional period where you're still figuring it out. This person will see you go through lots of changes and phases for as long as they're in your life. Your person looks really good in yellow. They have a liking for vegetables, could potentially be vegan/vegetarian. It feels like this person is someone that is very practical. They like structure and routine, but they're always down to have a good time. Now, you could be suspicious or nervous about what this connection brings to you. This feels like both a physical and an emotional connection. However, it all depends on the vibes that you give off. Do you want to be in a relationship or do you want to just mess around? It's all up to you. Don't be shy/scared. Be bold.

Cards Used: Princess of Cups, The Tower, King of Wands, 4 of Discs, 8 of Discs, Death, 6 of Discs, Strength

Pile Two: This person is very attractive, Pile Two. I feel like your person has Capricorn, Aquarius or Pisces placements. They are very blessed down there. They also have a nice ass. But the thing about them is that they come off as emotionally distant. To you, this could come off as mixed signals. They could come from a family that did not allow them to show affection of any form. But they do have money and beauty which is what will draw you to them. Thus person could come off as reckless or anxious. They may be unsure of what it is that they want. They could possibly have an injury or some type of disability (i.e. on crutches, wheelchair, arm sling, etc). It feels like this person is going through something at the moment. This person values their money a lot. They could have 2H placements. This person could also be a public speaker, a rapper or singer. I heard "protecting the assets." This person is someone that doesn't have many friends, but they are very close to their mother. They value her opinion a lot. Lastly, you and this person will not be in each other's lives for long. You shouldn't try to tie yourself down at this time. Explore your options. If you spot a red flag, move along. There's a lot more people who deserve your time and attention.

Cards Used: 5 of Cups, Ace of Discs, The Empress (RX), Queen of Cups (RX), 9 of Swords, 10 of Cups (RX), 4 of Wands,

Pile Three: If you've been noticing that someone from the past looks a little too good, then just know it's time to spin again. This person could be going through their Venus return right now. I feel like this could be someone that you planned a future with, or you imagined a future with them. There is some form of rejection with them. You guys could have different values/goals. This person is very future/goal-oriented. They do not like short-term relationships/flings, it bothers them deeply, lol. They fear their time being wasted, so if you see them being prideful or reluctant is because they are scared. They've been doing a lot of shadow work surrounding commitment in relationships & it's been reflecting in their behaviors/looks. In other words, the inner work is reflecting on the outside! This person is a hard worker could come off as a bit uptight but they can be very playful once they feel comfortable around you. I am getting Virgo/Saturn energy heavy with this person. I feel that you will end up with this person, but it will be a slow burn. It's not that they don't like you. They just have issues trusting people, but once you gain their trust, you will have cracked the code!

Cards Used: 5 of Swords, 10 of Cups, Prince of Discs, The Magician, 9 of Cups, 10 of Cups, Queen of Cups, Judgment, The Hierophant, 5 of Cups, King of Cups, King of Discs, 9 of Swords.