Mars in the 2nd House - Demons are a Girl’s Best Friend

Mars in the 2nd is passionate about values and desires. The individual plunges blind into the internal and material pleasures that satiate her powerful urges. Sensual appetite fuses with tremendous willpower when this reckless Mars spirit is directed into earthy 2nd house focus. The individual is energised in the presence of her physical sanctuary surrounded by belongings and luxurious contacts. Canal desires are expressed through a high compulsion to establish a sense of security, connect intimately with others to sublimate the erotic appetite, and directing ferocious energies into growing her personal assets so internal demands can manifest in reality. Ownership is important to the individual and generates a sense of personal power. The ruby eye with Mars in the 2nd sparkles to reflect beauty in every particle. The human body is a valley she can explore with fascination, the mineral kingdom is an elixir that she aches to immerse herself in, and the sense of touch is a tantalising trance.

Developing a sense of beauty and self value is the conflict characterising Mars 2nd. The inner world can feel like a bloody combat field, ravished with unsatisfied impulse, material command, fears of loss and abandonment, and self worth complexes. Her innate reflex is rage and aggression when circumstances arise that she fails to get what she wants, or she is left insecure and depleted. Maybe she is reckless with money or feels that financial gains elevate her beyond man. And because Mars can be unstable, she may oscillate between each. The individual knows how to exhaust her talents and prioritise energy distribution so the most productive outcome can be developed. In astrology, Mars can be reckless and wild. Maybe the individual cannot control her urges and doesn’t know when to stop. She could streak through so much money, and crave so much material that it only widens her internal caverns, salivating at every touch and golden handshake. But she can also fly through the heavens under the launch of Mars fire. The ultimate enraptured state is attained through the cultivation of a magnificent inner world, dripping with the kind of quality cradle and opulent shelter her creative indulgence envisions. Bob Marley was born with Mars in the 2nd house. One of his better known phrases, “Man is a universe within himself,” relates to the richness of his inner experience.

Finance and business prowess can be natural features with Mars in the 2nd. There is a good eye for scoping opportunities that involve acquiring wealth and trailblazing toward far ranging dreams. The individual can experience a fast burn out and become uninspired and lethargic when desires are slow to manifest. Resources and money symbolise a form of energy which propel the individual through life. A healthy bank balance will have her bouncing, and exhaustion threatens when she begins coin counting. She will also see resources as a great tool of empowerment and amenity to lift people out of despair and destitute. Bono was born with Mars in the 2nd house and used his profound influence to drive Live Aid and promote the more equitable distribution of resources to our most disadvantaged people. This sort of expression blends the financial and prosperity aspect of the 2nd house with the fierce defender of Mars in action. It is important for the individual to retain independence over her finances and be left to work alone in solitude. When mindful, she can direct her powerful energies with refined calculation, but during times of instability she can lapse into frenetic and pedantic compulsions, work behaviours, and spending patterns. The ruby red sparkle that surrounds Mars in the 2nd exists in the dwellings of the inner world, waiting for her indulgence so it can be polished and she will shine like crystal frosts of scarlet fire.

-Cherryart by glittersniffer

when the 12th house is not so good ; our tough karmic lessons

the only interpretation that led me to really understand the twelfth house was through alyssa sharpe. i love poetic description about the 12th house and i think that it’s fairly fitting for what it encompasses and symbolizes, but it never hits me in a way that causes me to really feel it. what i interpreted of her video on the twelfth house is that it is a house of self-sabotage, where we feel compelled to restrict ourselves, and where we feel viscerally wronged in our lives and personality (whether this belief is valid or not- and plenty often, it is not). this is a house that is draped in neptune flow, so whatever we find in this house is adorned with delusion and false expectation. we do not feel the reality of what is in the twelfth house and it is something we must teach ourselves throughout our whole life. we must undo the disillusionment we have given ourselves with planets in this house and & understand how to cut through its cunning escapism to look at things how they really are.

sun in the 12th house: self-sabotage in the ego. individuals with this placement often feel like their ‘true’ self was never allowed to shine in childhood or adolescence, and as a result these are very fragile & introspective people. others might feel like they are walking on eggshells around these people because oftentimes this placement indicates an easily wounded individual. every word that is not positive is felt as an attack to this person. the lesson with the sun in twelfth house is to assert their personality, and learn criticism is necessary for growth and not an attack on the individual.

moon in the 12th house: the thoughts and emotions of the individual feel invalid in this house, and through feelings of perhaps desperation or a demand to feel rational, in-control, or on the other extreme of the spectrum, just noticed, this placement can indicate either extreme coping/burying mechanisms of the emotions, or bursts of energy and rage and instability in an effort to be seen. balance is needed in this house, and a support system of people who will assure them of the validity of their feelings and help them express them in healthy ways. a danger of this house might be self-medicating, and this must be worked on as well.

mercury in the 12th house: it is not uncommon for those with mercury in twelfth not to trust their instincts, for they are not confident enough in their mental capabilities to steer them correctly. they may look to others for guidance and acceptance, validating what they have to say. similar to a retrograde mercury, this is a placement that causes the native to over-critically examine each word to come out of their mouth, so much so that they may not say hardly a thing. on the other hand, they may feel compelled to say too much in search of anyone to listen and pay attention to their words. the mind may be clouded by nothing but their own doubt, and through learning to value one’s thoughts does the mind begin to achieve clarity.

venus in the 12th house: the romantic endeavors in the life of this person feels invisible or vastly under-appreciated. this may also hold true for someone with taurus or libra on the twelfth house cusp. these people can often feel victimized in relationships or they attract people who feel they need to be ‘saved’. on the flip side, they might feel like they need to be saved. the potential to lose yourself in a partner is high here, and one might need to learn more about themselves, their tastes, and what they need from a partner through relationships. one must learn to assert themselves in their romance + creative life, and also to avoid relationships where there is an imbalance of power or support.

mars in the 12th house: cyclical events of repressing one’s anger and, after torturing oneself for too long, explodes in a mess of outward and inward verbal destruction. insecurity in themselves is common, as they feel they cannot assert themselves; they may allow people to walk all over them for fear of standing up for themselves. but again, when they have reached their breaking point, they can truly explode with every word they have wanted to say for months, cutting deep both within the native themself and to the person at which it is directed. since this is a particularly extreme planet placement for the twelfth house, the journey to understanding yourself and finding out how to stand on your own feet must be a gentle, forgiving process to achieve balance between buried and volcanic emotions.

jupiter in the 12th house: this is thought of by many (including myself) as a ‘guardian angel’ placement. some idealize this placement; to me, it is ironic that such is the case because blind optimism can be a trait of this placement. not in a traditional sense, but rather of one failing to set in place a set of checks and balances for jupiter’s unyielding desire to expand and declare philosophy. as such, those with this placement may feel rather attacked when suggested to view the world with a more critical eye. as stated above, wrapping neptune delusion around jupiter viewpoint can cause some harsh extremes when viewing others’ morals and decisions, so a lesson here would be to double-check yourself. open your mind and allow yourself to be more willing to hear other viewpoints, and be open to thinking you might even be wrong about some things.

saturn in the 12th house: can indicate an individual who simply cannot ask for help. in times of hardships or situations where one is burdened with responsibility, the native may evade from these troubles and instead isolate themselves. it may be difficult for this individual to really get in touch with themself in introspective or spiritual senses. in an attempt to have control over their emotions, they may get easily overwhelmed. in a broad, general sense, saturn in twelfth house can indicate persistent feelings of guilt without being able to articulate or solve it. opening up is a necessity with this house, to accept responsibility in order to deal with life healthily, to be honest and objective with the self, and to challenge the harsh standards one may have put on themself.

uranus in the 12th house: the genius and innovation of uranus, in this house, does not reveal itself except for in times of deep introspection and staggering personal overhaul. i saw the phrase ‘the closet rebel’ tacked to this placement, and it is valid. these individuals want to be extraordinary, but an internal (sometimes external) force makes them feel as though their gifts are sabotaged. the need to be great is shoved deep inside, often due to feeling that their individuality and ideas do not deserve to be brought to light. an embrace of their own unique strangeness is needed to learn from this house in order to realize the true potential of their ideas.

neptune in the 12th house: an atlas complex is found with neptune in the twelfth house. this individual feels so compelled to help everyone around them, they can be delusional of how much energy they can afford to bleed out. as a result, there are potentially persisting feelings of guilt or a loss of identity. spreading oneself too thin is a common potential for those with this placement, and as a result they may self-medicate through escapism or self-destructive acts to deal with the confusion, emptiness, or guilt they may feel. one most view the subconscious objectively, if only to understand their limits.

pluto in the 12th house: highly resistant to transformation. heavy changes in the life of this person are met with hesitance and fear as opposed to a healthy understanding. this individual may even exacerbate their problems or resist growth with unhealthy coping mechanisms; the reality of change means harsh introspection and uncovering harsh truths about the self, and they don’t want this! those with this placement need to learn to bite the bullet and discover the things in their life that are hindering their growth and deal with it healthily in order to move forward.

I’m genuinely worrying about people whose main source of social development comes like 100% from these incredibly insular and entirely unregulated internet spaces. Like this isn’t even a “technology is bad and kids these days don’t learn how to talk to one another” post, it’s a “basic conflict resolution skills and the practical realities of interacting with human beings are the sort of things you probably shouldn’t learn in an unstructured environment, populated largely by antisocial weirdos, and when you do develop your interpersonal skills entirely in that environment, you’re going to have a fast and rude awakening when you finally do have to apply those skills outside the tiny toxic community you cultivated them in and find that they don’t transfer well to classroom discussions or dates or job interviews or having a roommate”

yeah i admit this is kinda me... this is one of the themes of us as a society transitioning from the age of pisces to the age of aquarius, Aquarius is very social but could also be the awkward loner, the outcast, the pariah, the maverick...

maybe this is a theme for people with personal planets in the 12th house? maybe the 11th house plays into it cuz that rules the internet.

children are being held back from social development because schools are now on Zoom meetings, they’ll miss critical markers in learning how to act during whatever age they currently are. i hope schools reopen this upcoming school year, we cannot do this to children!

anyone feel free to reblog with your thoughts.

Moon sign descriptions part 2

~Taurus Moon~Leo Moon~Virgo Moon~Pisces Moon~

*Always look at your other signs and placements as well as the house in which your moon is placed. These descriptions will only be a part of your astro personality*

Taurus Moon - These moons hate change and are the most stubborn of the moon Signs. These moons thrive on predictability and stability in order to feel at ease. Taurus Moon individuals are very head strong and will work hard towards whatever goal they set their mind to. They love the finer things in life and love anything to do with the senses, and may be a regular buyer of extravagant perfumes, silky fabrics, soothing moisturisers and bath oils or anything that’s pleasing to the eye. Taurus moons often have a natural grace and serenity that draws people in. These people are not unpredicatable as this is something they do not stand by, instead they are often the most stable people you will ever meet. Taurus moons will probably have a beautiful home and someone that has good taste. Taurus moons can be a lover of tradition, especially if tradition was exposed to them growing up. They may dream of a a fairytale wedding or having a perfect family as a child, and they will probably end up living this dream as they will usually end up completing any goal that falls onto their lap. Their stubbornness can sometimes get the best of them, because their opinions and ideas are rarely changed and they may have trouble listening to other people’s side of the story, which can cause issues if they get into an argument. Taurus moons sometimes struggle with new situations and unpredictable environments as they tend to very fixed characters and adaptability and spontaneity is not their strong suit.

Leo Moon - Leo moons aren’t always as outgoing as some may like to think. Sometimes people with a Leo Moon might be described as someone who is shy or quiet especially around new people, until they get to know you, in which you start to see they are more outgoing. But that doesn’t mean that these moons are not outgoing, it just means that not all of them are as outgoing as you’d think. These individuals will usually have strong ‘Leo’ traits, and depending on the persons chart, this Leo energy may not be noticed until you really get to know the person. Leo moons are usually very generous people to those that they love as well as very loyal, even to people that may not treat them the same in return, which could be an issue. They often have strong leadership abilities, so don’t be surprised if you see a Leo Moon take charge of a situation with ease, it comes very naturally to them. Leo moons can be very dramatic and always caught up in the latest gossip (can depend on how strong Leo is in your chart). They can be attracted to the performing arts and anything which has the spotlight on them. One of the problems this moon could face is self-esteem issues if they don’t receive enough compliments and are criticised by other people. These moons don’t take criticism lightly. Even though these moons tend to be generous and loving, this doesn’t stop them from sometimes acting conceited and like they’re better than everyone, they will tend to do this when they’re going through a lot of emotional turmoil or if people allow them to act this way.

Virgo Moon - Virgo moons are structured and critical. When it comes to organisation, these moons are pros. Their everyday life will seem perfectly structured and this is something people will often pick up from a Virgo Moon individual when they first meet them. They hate a messy schedule and environment and they are excellent when it comes to getting things done. They are the epitome of a perfect employer and student and this is what will help them in life. They are perfectionists when it comes to anything and will strive to perfect their knowledge and ability on anything that interests them. There is however a couple of negatives associated with their perfectionism, and this is what makes them come over as overly critical, especially towards other people. Virgo moons will often pick out the flaws in others and this may cause them to have high standards when it comes to friends and relationships. They are one of the most likely to bitch about someone, for being bitchy (the irony) as well as pretty much any flaw to everyone they meet because they can be so sensitive to the negative attributes in people as well as themselves that they fail to pick up the good. These individuals need to focus more on the good things in life, because focusing on the negatives is what brings you down and you know it. Being critical isn’t a bad thing, it just depends on how you use it. If Virgo moons used their criticism to help others instead of putting them down, it may help them a great deal.

Pisces Moon - Pisces moons are one of the most moodiest, if not the moodiest sign there is. They tend not to hold grudges for long but they are easily hurt and very sensitive to how you treat them and over pretty much everything, more so than Scorpio. You may never know that they are mad at you until you try and confront them because they always use an indirect approach to conflict, but if you confront them during the time they are mad at you, don’t expect them to be nice, passive-aggression comes quite naturally to them, especially when they are mad. But, Pisces moons will love you again in no time, they get over fall-outs pretty quickly. Pisces can be shy and quiet, but may have loads of friends as they can empathise and read pretty much anyone. Pisces moons can be extremely creative, probably the most creative out of all the moons and often finding themself in artistic careers such as arts and crafts, acting, music and dancing. They tend to give off a vulnerability that can cause people to take advantage of them, but luckily their psychic ability (look at your chart) can often prevent them from letting those people get to them because they are usually the first to sense if someone has bad intentions or is up to no good. However they may sometimes be easily led or influenced by other people, especially if that person takes advantage of their empathetic nature. They may be called ‘cute’ and ‘sweet’ often by anyone they come into contact with. These signs may seem innocent and dreamy when you first meet them, but don’t let that side to them fool you. Pisces moons tend to have a darkness hidden beneath a layer of warmth and light, with the succeptability to turning to drugs, alcohol, sex, crime and self destruction. If you hurt them enough you will know, and you will probably find yourself feeling so bad for what you did that you will be begging on your knees for their forgiveness. Don’t underestimate these moons, no matter how vulnerable and innocent that they seem.

*Check your transit chart to see what houses your natal planets are in right now and bear in mind that aspects and signs will affect this.

Moon transiting through the 1st House - You will feel and appear more emotional than usual. Emotions may be slightly harder to control and you could be feeling more confident during this transit. Be careful not to act on impulse during this time and make sure you think before you act. This is a great time to get a lot off your chest and this transit will also give you the motivation to get things done, especially anything you feel strongly about. If you have harsh aspects to your transit moon, be careful that you don't lose control of your emotions and act in ways that you will later regret.

Moon transiting through the 2nd House - You will be thinking more about your income and job, shopping for materialistic items and anything that could comfort you in some way. This is a great time to buy some new items, practice your talents and focus on your job. Be aware that harsh aspects could make you more impulsive with spending right now so make sure you won't regret your spending spree later. Singing and delving deep into your talents will be a great way to balance your emotions right now. You may be more emotional about your job and income right now so take it easy. Taking a bubble bath with some scented candles might be a good idea right now. Anything that stimulates the senses or that comforts you may be of interest to you right now and is a great way to relieve emotional stress.

Moon transiting through the 3rd House - Your mind will be quicker than usual. You may find yourself thinking about different topics or you may have a thirst for knowledge during this transit. This is a great time to learn something new and do some research. Taking short trips might help you to relieve any emotional buildup you might be experiencing. This is a good time to connect with siblings and you might feel closer to your siblings and maybe cousins during this time.

Moon transiting through the 4th house - You will want to stay at home during this transit. Emotions could be heightened and you could find yourself thinking more about your family. You might feel closer with your mother right now and you will feel more empathetic and sensitive to the needs of her, as well as your family. You might feel more emotional in family settings. This is a great time to spend time with your mother and your family as it is a great time to strengthen your bond with them. This is also a great time to complete any plans associated with the home as you feel closer to matters of the home during this time. You may feel like exploring your heritage and roots during this time, and feel more emotionally connected to your ancestors. Harsh aspects to transit moon can cause problems within the home and emotions towards the family and mother.

Moon transiting through the 5th house - You will feel more creative during this transit. You will be more involved in your hobbies and possibly even children. You could be thinking about having children especially if you are in a relationship and you may be more emotionally involved in your love interests during this time. This is a great time to get started on a creative project, start a new hobby or do something fun. You be a little bit more dramatic in your emotional displays, especially if you have natal moon in leo or have aspects to natal 5th house planets, so be careful not to overdo it.

Moon transiting the 6th house - You will want to get stuff done and work will be something that you will be thinking about more during this transit. You will be feeling closer towards your pets during this time as well as co-workers. You will be thinking more about your health during this time and problems with your emotional health are more likely. Health problems are also more likely to come to the surface. You could be more health conscious right now, sensitive to anything that may be affecting it. Meditation, exercise and healthy eating is a great way to keep your mental and physical health in check and make sure you pace yourself! This is also a great time to get work done.

Moon transiting the 7th House - You will be thinking and feeling more in your one-on-one relationships with others. You will be more sensitive to any problems in your relationships. You may feel the need to be in a relationship or find yourself starting to feel emotionally involved in a new relationships. Confrontations with enemies may come up.

Moon transiting the 8th House - You may feel more emotional and sensitive during this time. You may find yourself being more interested in taboo subjects such as sex and death, or you may even be more sensitive about these topics. You may feel even closer to the people you have strong emotional ties to and this is a great time to be intimate with others right now. This may be a time where you're more likely to be given an inheritance or if you aren't careful debts (check for harsh aspects). This may be a time where you can borrow money from somebody, even if this isn't the case shared-finances may come up more. You may feel more psychic during this time and have the ability to enter parts of your mind that you can't usually. You may feel slightly moodier and more solitary, or you may come across this way to others and even though sex and deep connection and intimacy is more likely it's not always the case.

Moon Transiting the 9th House - You are more likely to be more interested or involved in politics and religion. You may be more interested in travelling and you may feel like booking a holiday during this time. Interactions with foreigners are more likely and you may find yourself more interested in different cultures or spiritual practises. You may feel closer to your religion, or maybe you will find yourself more active in this area during this time.

Moon in the 10th House - You will start to care more about your public image and career during this transit. Expect interactions with your father, or anything associated with your father to come to light, especially when it comes your emotions. You may start to be more interested in others with a good career or public image or maybe your public image and career may cause you some emotional issues. You will be able to focus more on improving your public image or career during this time, although harsh aspects could cause your emotions to get in the way of this.

Moon In the 11th House - You may be thinking about your friends more than usual. You may think about being a part of a group or organisation. You may feel really strongly about a certain cause and you may feel the need to speak up about certain problems in the world. Hopes, wishes and dreams may be intensified and your emotions may help you to be more motivated to achieve your goals. This is a great time to speak up about something that you feel strongly about and to make a change in the world.

Moon in the 12th House - This tends to be a time when any emotional problems you've been facing will hit you like a truck, especially with harsh aspects. You will be more likely to try and keep your emotions hidden during this time and you may be more creative. For some you may feel more fearful and scared during this transit and others will feel like they are stronger emotionally. You will feel a lot more sensitive to the feelings of others and you may also feel more sensitive emotionally during this time. This is a great time to write your thoughts and feelings down in a diary, spend some quality time to yourself, play music, practise self love and one of the best of all with this transit is to delve into your creativity. You may find ways to explore the subconscious mind, delving deep into your emotions.

Hey followers this is a very important technique you can use everyday to become a better astrologer. 

The moon will spend anywhere from 1-6 days (some people might have one or two intercepted signs in one house, whereas other houses might be squished) in each of your houses. Over the course of a month, it transits all of your houses. So the current house that the moon transits will color your mood, and you’ll start to notice things like, I act/feel very dark when the moon transits my 8th house every month, or maybe you’re a goofball every time the moon transits your 5th house, or something like that.

yes sometimes this is true for me as someone with more capricorn than anyone you know...

DEEPER ASTROLOGY SHIT #4 ALL SHIT IS THE SAME SHIT (OR, BALANCING EQUATIONS)

I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again: everything in your chart makes sense, and it’s all saying the same thing, just from a bunch of different angles. Your chart is tighter than a virgin sacrifice - as in: there’s no room for error or extraneous shit, you freaks. If you were to look at a chart with a single planet photoshopped out, you should be able to guess what and where that planet is located based on the rest of the chart.

(All you bitches thinking “yeah, right, I could never do that,” get your self-esteem together, I’m sick of you. Of course you could do it you just have to practice.)

Well, how do you do it then? Alright. First: you get an idea of what the fuck is going on. The best way to do this is to look at the house cusps and get your checks and balances on. Think about Math (since no one has the balls to argue with that rigid-ass mf): both sides of an equation are equivalent. Yes - both sides of an equal sign may very well have different variables (come on, even sweet, corny-ass Math wants to get creative) but when we get down to it, it’s all the same shit.

An example:

You look at a chart and the first thing you notice is a Gemini Ascendant.

Immediately you should think: Gemini in the First (1) = Sag in the Seventh (7). If a bitch wants to be a pioneer of self-discovery (Gemini 1), then she’s going to need to approach the world looking for as many experiences as possible to learn from (Sag 7). Only a socially adept, curious bitch at heart (Gemini 1) is going to be able to hang tough and actually seek out all different kinds of relationships (Sag 7) so she can learn how to define herself. See? Same shit. Easy. Nothing to it.

Nothing to it? Well, then. Take it further. If Gemini is in the First, then Libra is (probably) in the Fifth. Libra in the Fifth (5) = Aries in the Eleventh (11). This bitch has some mf-ing ambition for social position (Aries 11), and really, what else would we expect from someone who’s socially adept at heart (Gemini 1)? We already know this bitch has Grade A social expression - all those opportunities for meeting people and seeing things (Sag 7) are really paying off. So naturally, we can see that the way this bitch thinks about friends, social relationships, even watering her damn plants is tied to her personal creativity and self-expression (Libra 5): when she’s got relationships to explore, life is good.

Keep going. Why not? All this shit is the same shit. What’s next? Well, if Libra was in the Fifth House, then Virgo is (probably) in the Fourth house. Virgo in the Fourth (4) = Pisces in the Tenth (10). At the deepest, most personal level, this little hoe cares about developing her personal character so she can better contribute to the World (Virgo 4). How does she make this personal mastery happen? By capitalizing on lots of opportunities to demonstrate understanding, compassion and inner-strength in her social roles (Pisces 10). Different sides of the equation, same information.

You start putting all this shit together and without even looking at a single fucking planet you’ve already got a solid, foundational understanding of this chart. You’re amazing!! God I fucking love you. Then you throw the planets in there and it’s like you’re a dang genius. But no: this isn’t some magical feat of pure intuitive power, you just applied the fundamentals and you respected the natural harmony and balance of a chart. It’s a beautiful thing.

If you look at a chart and you don’t know where to start, start at the beginning, look at all the opposites, and remember: all the shit is the same shit.

XO BULLSHIT FREE ASTROLOGY

🌟 PERSONA CHARTS 🌟

this is a small series of persona chart interpretations that me and @sirenevenus have put together months ago, so i thought i’d share it with you guys because i’m getting interested in this again lol

***MOON Persona Chart***

***IC Persona Chart***

 *who you are deep down, the true you, and how you are when you’re at home.

***North Node Persona Chart***

BY REQUEST #7 PLUTO IN THE HOUSES

Pluto is one tiny-ass, slow-ass bitch. That little mf-er takes its sweet time to bring the most serious changes to your life. There’s a lot of confusion about this sweet baby so let’s talk about it.

First: the placement of every planet supports the placement of every other planet. That’s the thing about those celestial bodies, they don't fuck with spontaneous bitches. No planet is out there getting wild doing its own thing contradicting all the other planets. They’re a complete crew and their cycles are all linked up. We can always talk generally, but you gotta look at your Pluto placement (and any other planet) in the context of the rest of the chart.

Now: Pluto. What’s up with that bitch anyways? Pluto usually brings to mind some shit about sex, obsession, a pheonix rising from the ashes, rebirth, some tarot cards. Alright. Let go of your Scorpio complex and listen up. Pluto does have to do with transformation - but it’s a transformation that’s so intricate, so extreme, by the time you get to the end of it you’re like, “damn am I even the same person I don’t even recognize myself.” Spoiler alert: you're not the same person cause Pluto is on some generational, evolutional shit. The Pluto way is slow as fuck - any major change is the result of sustained effort over a long period of time.

A Pluto transformation is total. This isn’t some shit you can do in a day and call it good - it’s the slowest, sweetest process of the Zodiac. So naturally, it’s bigger than just you. Bitches, we’re lucky if we live long enough to see a full Uranus cycle, so forget about Pluto. This is a generational process. Yes: Pluto affects you on a personal level, and yes: you can make serious change happen during your life, but this process a slow burn. It deals with transforming deeply conditioned behaviors that go farther back (and forward) than just you and your little life.

Finally: all this is why Pluto and Scorpio and the 8th house are a little family. They’re connected because they all deal with sharing in the deepest parts of life: and it doesn't get much deeper than the behaviors, patterns and experiences that get passed between us, acted out and carried through generations.

Particulars for the party people:

PLUTO IN THE FIRST (1) conditioned issues with self-image - your whole life is a process of changing how you feel about yourself. Until you put in work to acknowledge the serious shit you’ve been through, you’re gonna battle with extreme feelings of isolation and you’ll feel unable to move forward with your life.

PLUTO IN THE SECOND (2) conditioned beliefs about success - your whole life is a process of coming to terms with your personal history and finding a way to use it as motivation. Until you put in work to acknowledge your deep-ass familial/ social/ historical conditioning, there’s gonna be underlying feelings of dissatisfaction and confusion in everything you do.

PLUTO IN THE THIRD (3) conditioned social anxiety - your whole life is a process of changing how you organize your life and relationships. Until you put in work to acknowledge your feelings of inferiority and insecurity, you’re gonna be seriously anal about your surroundings and it’s gonna be hard for you to really feel at ease when you’re out and about.

PLUTO IN THE FOURTH (4) conditioned self-suppression and isolation - your whole life is a process of developing a rock solid connection with yourself. Until you put in work to acknowledge your tendancy to repress everything about yourself and project it onto everyone else, you’re gonna struggle to genuinely engage and share creatively with others.

PLUTO IN THE FIFTH (5) conditioned struggles with self-expression - your whole life is a process of coming to terms with your social influence and power. Until you put in work to actually acknowledge the effect your actions and presence have on your environment and the people in your life, your lack of self-awareness and self-control is gonna alienate the people around you.

PLUTO IN THE SIXTH (6) conditioned issues with personal responsibility - your whole life is a process of learning how to take sensible, direct actions to improve your quality of life (emotional, physical, or mental). Until you put in work to acknowledge that you’re responsibile for yourself, your choices and your relationships, you’re gonna feel like a helpless victim of your circumstances.

PLUTO IN THE SEVENTH (7) conditioned unaccountability in relationships - your whole life is a process of learning how to confidently set a positive tone for your relationships. Until you put in work to acknowledge your passive-ass, unaccountable way of dealing with others, you’re going to experience tension and dissatisfaction in relationships.

PLUTO IN THE EIGHTH (8) conditioned struggles with power and connection - your whole life is a process of developing compassion and acceptance for yourself and others and finding a healthy balance in relationships. Until you put in work to acknowledge your desire for power and control, you’re going to constantly feel dissatisfied, lonely and resentful.

PLUTO IN THE NINTH (9) conditioned belief systems - your whole life is a process of finding the right mixture of beliefs and principles to structure your actions around. Until you put in work to acknowledge that you’ve allowed some whack-ass, selfish beliefs to condition your actions, you’re going to struggle to maintain your sense of self.

PLUTO IN THE TENTH (10) conditioned issues with social roles - your whole life is a process of utilizing your influence to empower others. Until you put in work to acknowledge that being responsibile for others involves showing them how to be responsibile for themselves, you’re going to make people feel dependent on you and then resent the shit out of them.

PLUTO IN THE ELEVENTH (11) conditioned social carelessness - your whole life is a process of finding an appropriate social balance. Until you put in the work to acknowledge that you can be totally unaware of your responsibilities when dealing with others, you’re going to make the people around you feel constant frustration and exasperation.

PLUTO IN THE TWELFTH (12) conditioned self-delusion - your whole life is a process of becoming aware and taking control of yourself. Until you put in work to acknowledge that you get completely caught up and swept away by the collective mood (and then lie to yourself about it), you’re going to feel like life moves too fast for you and you can’t keep up.

Don’t forget: these are life-long themes that take opportunity on opportunity to actually deal with and refine. It takes sustained effort over a long period of time for Pluto to do its job. Just stick with it and you’ll be fine.

Peace, bitches.

XO BULLSHIT FREE ASTROLOGY

these are great pieces of advice regardless what house your pluto is, any of these could help you.

Solar Return Moon placements

Our solar return moon can determine the general theme for the next year

Aries- You have an emotional need to start something new this year—to make a fresh start somehow. Impulsive decisions characterize the period. This promises to be an active and energetic year in which you feel renewed self-confidence. You are more assertive and enthusiastic, and also more willing to let go of the past.

Taurus- You have a greater than average need for security and for establishing roots this year. You focus on acquiring things, especially for the home, and stabilizing your domestic environment. If there are any difficulties this year, you have the emotional strength to face them without cracking under pressure.

Gemini- This is a year of emotional adjustments. You may feel pulled in a number of directions, and you could find yourself very busy and perhaps in demand. If the Moon is afflicted, you may feel behind schedule and you may have difficulty keeping up with the pace of your life.

Cancer- Your heart is with your family and your home this year. This position is sometimes associated with a birth. If the Moon forms mostly challenging aspects, there is a tendency to dwell on emotional hurts from the past.

Leo- You project a more confident and warm manner during this period of your life, and could very well attract romance into your life. You feel more playful than ever, and you look for opportunities to “play”. This can be a highly creative year, and whatever you do is colored by at least a little bit of drama.

Virgo- This is a busy period in your life when you might work behind the scenes. It will be easier than most years to stick to a diet or health regime. Keeping “on top” of things in terms of staying organized is likely a focus. More responsibilities than usual are likely.

Libra-You are emotionally tied up in relationships, partnerships, and issues of cooperation and collaboration this year. Your power of attraction is stronger than usual. You may be more socially active or do some work with the public. If the Moon is mostly challenged, you may experience some problems in one-to-one relationships that you actively work on in order to restore harmony and balance.

Scorpio- Your emotions are intense but controlled this year. You may feel somewhat like a warrior on an emotional level, able to handle problems perhaps better than ever. You are not as given to quick emotional reactions. Rather, you can sit back, watch, and wait. You are likely to be particularly perceptive when it comes to sizing up people and situations.

Sagittarius- You are emotionally restless, looking for new experiences. You are more able to have fun, and you seek out new adventures. Restlessness is probable. You may feel somewhat unsettled this year, and travel is possible. Legal matters may need to be attended to. If the Moon is mostly challenged, you could be struggling with indecision about where your life is headed.

Capricorn- Focus this year is mainly on work. You might withdraw on an emotional level within your family and home life, either to focus your energy on work or because of increased responsibilities with work or the family itself. Your desire for a certain level of solitude and your emotional reserve this year might be cause for concern for others around you, depending on your usual personality. The condition of the Moon by aspect can suggest whether your reputation changes for the better or for the worse.

Aquarius- The need for emotional “space” this year is evident. You are emotionally curious and somewhat detached. Your emotional reactions this year may be quirky, but you are not ruled by your emotions as much as other years. New friendships or group activity, or changes in these areas, may be part of the picture.

Pisces- This can be a year of endings of some sort, especially with regards to something that has become very much a part of everyday life. You are more sensitive to your environment than usual, and you may not feel quite as “equipped” emotionally to handle the ups and downs of life. You are more sensitive to others as well. If the Moon is mostly challenged, emotional chaos may be the theme of the year–feeling “put upon”, ignored, or deceived by others.

Midpoints in the Natal Chart: An Introduction

midpoints are essentially the halfway point between two planets or placements. they show where two energies merge together. however, the midpoints themselves are not the important part–it’s the planets that “activate” them.

when a planet “activates” a midpoint, that means it’s making an aspect to it. generally, astrologers only pay attention to the hard aspects: conjunction, square, and opposition.

this relationship is written as Z=X/Y (ex. jupiter conjunct sun moon midpoint is written as jupiter=sun/moon).

midpoints can provide a detailed picture of certain elements of someone’s personality, and allows astrologers to “refine” their interpretations.

in this midpoint series, i will break down the meanings of each midpoint and what it means when other placements activate it, specifically in the natal chart. keep in mind that midpoints exist in synastry and transits, but i will NOT be covering them at this time.

if you would like to calculate your own midpoints to follow along with the series, this website is a great option.

Pholus in the Signs & Houses

With unbridled curiosity comes the death of something grand, as Pholus was wondering how a small pointed stick could kill a large beast just before he himself dies from it. Here, painful realizations of boundaries and responsibilities come as you grow. Pholus is where one absentmindedly, even blindly, goes about one’s business until he sees the mortal light and crashes, grounded by confrontation of karma and responsibility.

Keywords:

Click here to go to the extended chart selection on Astro.com. Under additional objects, go to ‘multiple selections possible,’ and select Pholus. This will show you his sign and house placement, as well as aspects to him. His glyph looks like a key with a P on top

Pholus in 1st House/Aries: Splashes the room with your vibrancy. Goes through many changes in appearance as well as identity crises. You look for something that can spark a new battle or even new life. This placement can have depressive symptoms in between lifestyles that pique your interest at the time. You were confrontational as a child. With time, you learn that sometimes it’s best to sit back and wait, take your time to shed your skin. You may find that jumping to attack finishes what you start too soon. You are well known as someone who is explosive, dressing eccentrically and maybe having a temper, or at least love a good debate. You spark many interests as you live your life full of color, and your intense life brings much change to others as you are constantly changing yourself. Childhood for you brought you all over the place, and even now sometimes you feel like you’re being stretched too thin. Try not to lose sight of your refined passions in search for new shiny ones and appreciate the lows as they allow you to relish the highs in your life.

Pholus in 2nd House/Taurus: You accumulate much in life, as this opens the box possessions and creation. This placement brings explosive artistic and musical talent. You may go through periods of impulsive buying and saving, shifting between minimalism and excess. It could mean a lot of clothes, plants,- always something that makes you feel sustainable, while less of what you know you can’t keep up with, like dishes or pets. You find out early what you can and can’t be held responsible to keep going. You create things or find sources that makes people’s jaw drop often. Self-worth fluctuates with your comfort levels, either boistering ego or deflating it. With persistence, projects that seem like they’ll take forever will achieve tremendous results, including knowing one’s own immense worth, as you realize that it’s a long uphill battle to fulfilling accomplishment.

Pholus in 3rd House/Gemini: An extensive word bank has trouble reaching your mouth and fingertips, leading to keen improvisational skills. You find yourself with a plethora of data and seemingly useless trivia. You may have ‘foot-in-mouth disease,’ in which you try to say so much at once that it comes out jumbled up, or you may say one thing innocently and accidentally offend others, as your words carry a lot of power. Each day, something surprising happens to you and you’ve started to get the feeling that the world is out to get you. This is because this placement means torrential every day travel, wild siblings and an interesting neighborhood. You can at least say that you’re never bored. You may have made a lot of mischief in grade school, or read an asinine amount of literature. Keep in mind that, no matter what trouble your mouth gets you into, tomorrow is another day with fresh possibilities.

Pholus in 4th House/Cancer: You may be, as your mother would describe in an endearing way, a “happy accident.” She impacted you in a huge way, and you have strong feelings about her, one way or another. Her influence on you reverberates throughout your life, and if your relationship with her is left unresolved, you will find that you can never escape her. Either way, family and your proverbial home unleashed emotions you would rather not have bubble up to the surface at first. This is due to a strong resonance you have with your ancestral past, and try as you may, you can never escape your family’s legacy, for better or worse. Regardless, when you find a house that actually feels like a home, you liven it up like no other. Once you settle down and have a family of your own, the intensity of such responsibility can be intimidating. Fear not- each new edition to your home brings a fresh start, another way to explore your deep inner emotions and bring out the best, as you always seem to do in the end.

Pholus in 5th House/Leo: Creativity is impulsive here. When you decide to make something, in awakens forgotten oceans from within you, choppy with excitement as it laps the shores of your mind. Your inner child can overwhelm you at times as you try to suppress it in fear of being too overwhelming to others as well as yourself, leading to a feeling that you lack an ego entirely. It’s likely that you will pick up many hobbies, particularly art-based, as well as a few lovers as outlets for your immense energy. You may compulsively seek relationships of every kind as the love you find in them ignites your uncontainable passion, or maybe shy away from them in fear of what those feelings can invoke. You meet many soul mates in your life, and this compulsion after your lust life may get you in trouble as you cross lines in the sand. This is because you just cannot be contained, no matter how hard you try. In a way, you never grow up, being able to entertain yourself in any situation. Never let that fire of passion go out- just remember to balance the wild things that make life worth living with the mundane things that maintain your livelihood in the first place.

Pholus in 6th House/Virgo: Major transformations come in health and work. You seem to have unexplainable health problems rather often, caused by lack of caution in your daily work. Like You are creatively as well as mechanically inclined, able to enhance details in music and art, anything you put your hands to, really. In fact, the more hands-on a project is the better. This placement leads to potency in daily work and service possibly leading to quick promotion in day jobs. This promotion, while at first glamorous, eventually feels stagnating. In the past, you realize a pattern of biting off more than you can chew. This leads to periods of hopping from one daily routine to the next, with many changes in career and education paths, before you find the situation where you ‘never work a day in your life’ due to the immense passion you have for it. With experience, you can gauge the amount of work a worthwhile project needs and when and find the drive to keep at it.

Pholus in 7th House/Libra: You are almost always open to welcome new friends, but equally wearisome from previous relationships you realized you didn’t want to be responsible for. You gain a lot of acquaintances (though more than you often bargain for) as you are eternally approachable because people realize you’re very accepting of others. This acceptance comes from the knowledge that everyone is a can of worms waiting to be opened. When you do find people to be close to, boy do you open up. Often, you are more contained alone than you are with friends. Others bring out things in yourself you never realized on your own. Though you bring the life to the party, time to yourself can help you recuperate as you get so wrapped up in relationships that you feel the need to explode, often on those you’re close to. The intensity others bring out in you is better in smaller, more manageable doses, otherwise it can burn everyone involved quickly unless they can handle and match it.

Pholus in 8th House/Scorpio: You search for something that will open the doors to intimacy, but get closer to others than you could ever hope for. You often joke about how emotional you are fully aware of how deeply your wounds hurt, and you learn that laughter is the best medicine at an early age. You may absorb others’ passions for your own gain. You expect the most out of your relationships because that’s exactly what you bring to the table.  When you do let someone in and get attached, you share what you have in hopes that the return will be higher. You don’t let go without years of resentment put behind you, should someone let you down. This placement makes you as quick to hate as to love, as these emotions go hand in hand for you. You have premonitions of the end and want to quickly get the grieving process over with before something even dies. Remember that change is inevitable and the grieving process is far from linear, as your explosive emotions may get the better of you until you learn to keep them in check.

Pholus in 9th House/Sagittarius: When you finally find something to believe, you have forcefully strong opinions on the subject. You get inspired to acquire knowledge when information shakes you to the core. With travel and secondary schooling comes strong changes in perspective. In fact, you’re always expanding your perspective by reading books and articles on what fascinates you, debating with others, or just by leaving your house and absorbing the world around you! Secondary education and long-distance travel may be a painful awakening on how little you know and how far you have to go. However, instead of letting this petrify you, you take it as a personal challenge and push through, no matter how many tearful nights it takes. You are fascinated with other cultures and points of view. However, don’t forget that you’re human, like everyone else. We all make mistakes and believe things that are biased, sometimes to the detriment of others. The reason we make mistakes is to learn from them, and if your point of view doesn’t match up with someone else’s, it doesn’t always mean that you’re better than them. Share your patience and determination with others by teaching them, helping them to understand differences and bridge the gap, not just looking down on them.

Pholus in 10th House/Capricorn: This placement longs for a career that makes a strong  impact. Their presence, especially in public and the workplace, is hard to miss. You have explosive ideas and plans for the future. You remember your childhood as boring, and aim to for an exciting life, often longing to move to a big city. However, you easily get wrapped up in the daily grind and lose track of time, realizing that weeks or months have slipped by and you haven’t progressed much towards your goals. This placement can relate to the guardian aspect of the Pholus myth, which means you must keep in mind boundaries and avoid overstepping them absentmindedly, as this can lead to much pain and wasted time. You may jump from career to career as you search for the ideal public image, or take your sweet time figuring what exactly it is you want to do with your life. Keep in mind that any venture brings experience which can be applied to other facets of life.

Pholus in 11th House/Aquarius: You look high and low to find a cause to be passionate about, often becoming entranced by friends and anything you can invest hope in. The connections to make in groups opens a whole world of information to absorb. In this age of information, you thrive on the internet, as you love having immense information at the tap of a finger. You may lose yourself often in technology, as you find these newer ways to connect to the world around you  astoundingly interesting. You associate yourself with people that you know will wind up doing something off the wall, which is what you live for, but you take responsibility for the group. This leads to problems with trying to balance many different strange people and still having the ability to be as weird as you want yourself, without feeling overwhelming to others or overwhelmed yourself. Pholus spends most of his orbit near Uranus, so you already accept the sudden change aspect he brings. Integrating these changes into your hopes and friends is needed.

Pholus in 12th House/Pisces: Has sudden and reverberating realizations with divine energy, often exposed to, even tested, several religions- as many as you can get your hands on, at least- to find a true belief system that shakes you to your core. You often find that things just don’t quite click, shaping your beliefs around the one you just feel is right. It is common for this placement to jump from one end of the spectrum to the next over your life, converting from one faith or even obsession to one that seems the polar opposite. You find the similarities and form an at least digestible belief system if not the ideal one. Alone time is rejuvenating, as one way or another you never seem to have you truly to yourself. It can also be scary, as you realize perhaps too much at times. Don’t be afraid of solitude or meditation, as you may find something worth devoting yourself to, as after death comes rebirth.

All About Pholus

Pholus is a Trans-Neptunian object (not an asteroid) that was discovered a few days before I was born.

Sun-

A powerful placement, the sun in the tenth house combines the sun's drive to shine with the house of status and achievement. It's a nice fit and it can work well in helping the chart holder achieve great status. However, keep in mind that this placement means the chart holder is always on display to the public. Having a powerful planet like the sun in the highest, most public point of the chart offers little privacy. It grants natural leadership ability and respect from the community. People naturally look up to those with this placement. A tenth-house sun gives stamina to work hard in achieving goals driven by a burning desire for elevated status. Being born with this placement is like drawing a lucky card, but it must be treated with respect and care. Being a leader in the public eye is an advantage and gives power, but it also demands constant attention. Sloppy or selfish decisions can be devastating because they are noticed by everyone. But the tenth-house sun is resilient. It takes a lot of mistakes to bring them down.

Moon-

Comfortable in the public eye, the tenth-house moon wants to be out in the world enjoying its natural gift of assumed high status. The public arena is the natural home for these chart holders and the world naturally accepts them. From an early age, these chart holders feel comfortable in the public eye. It is emotionally satisfying for them to feel accepted by the public. Being on stage, in front of a camera or speaking to the public comes naturally to them and feels emotionally natural. In fact, the feeling of being accepted by the public feeds their emotions, and success in the public eye gives them emotional homeostasis. These chart holders will always do well in careers involving caring for the public as the moon is about mutual caring. Following their hearts in their paths to success in the world is just natural for them. Being cooped up at home, dealing with house chores and responsibilities goes against their emotional grain. These are career people and they can become depressed when their connection to the public and the greater world "out there" is cut off by family obligations.

Mercury-

Mercury's detached intellectual style benefits the tenth house by assisting with strategic decisions in career and public relations. Desire for elevated status can lead to reckless decisions based on passion or emotion. Mercury's dry, analytical approach can keep these people from making emotionally based decisions that would otherwise lower their status, rather than raise it. The planet also aids with communication and networking abilities. In the tenth house of moving up the social ladder, these are valuable gifts. A tenth-house Mercury can also cause the chart holder to be "talked about" as a topic of news or gossip. Those with this position are wise to keep this in mind.

Venus-

Venus in the tenth house makes the chart holder appealing to the public. This position is always beneficial as it brings tact, appreciation and a finely tuned sensitivity to relating to the public and enjoys public attention. Venus always finds the beauty in the house in which it falls in a natal chart. In the tenth house, it sees how the world operates as a beautiful network where people work together to achieve. It uses finesse in dealing with the public and knows to show its best side when in the public eye. Careers in fashion, advertising or any field where the conveyance of beauty is key are natural avenues for chart holders with a tenth-house Venus.

Mars-

Mars in the tenth house knows how to take what it wants from the world. It exerts its will onto the world and has no fear of possible repercussions. These chart holders are aggressive in going after their careers and have strong, confident personas. They don't shy away from fighting for spotlight and any opportunity to increase their status is seen as a battle to be won. Any career allowing them to demonstrate their strength and the forcefulness of their will is likely with this position. The military and policing are obvious choices for these chart holders, but so is politics, which gives a more subtle avenue for demonstrating their desire to take on a fight and win in the public arena. Losing or appearing weak in the eyes of the public is devastating to them and can put them into a rage. There is a constant need to appear strong and confident. Fighting for the rights of others is common with this position as Mars loves to play the hero. If the chart holder's public image is improved in the process, its a double victory!

Jupiter-

A position common to people who are popular in school, Jupiter in the tenth house is so comfortable with the view that other people have of them, they don't even have to try to get attention or popularity. Being popular is their natural position in life. Jupiter is not shy or fearful. It doesn't second guess itself or try too hard. In the tenth house, this natural ability to be genuine and confident is hard for the public to resist. There's nothing not to like. A persona that radiates Jupiter's happy-go-lucky attitude is always attractive and unoffensive. Career opportunities appear to these chart holders in a way that seems like pure luck, but it is more likely just their optimistic attitude that makes them notice opportunities that others overlook. These chart holders are comfortable doing things in public, in a big way. Throwing a large, elaborate event involving many people is something a tenth-house Jupiter can do seamlessly. Then, they can use the party to increase their status and social standing without anyone even realizing what happened.

Saturn-

Those with tenth-house Saturns can take success in career, achievement and status so seriously that they actually make these things more difficult than they need to be. Saturn rules the tenth house, which seems like a good thing, and it can be. But it can also just be overwhelming. These chart holders feel enormous pressure to achieve and be admired in the eyes of the public. It's a feeling they can never shake, and if they believe they will never achieve these goals, it can have tragic ramifications. When a tenth-house Saturn gives up, they do it completely, and at times, dramatically. In the best of scenarios, this position lends stamina and steady determination to achieve in the world. These chart holders can have a dry, serious fatherly persona or sometimes, their need to impress the public is so great that they end up seeming overly flashy, gaudy and fake because they try too hard and overdo it. They prefer leadership positions in their careers. They can't stand to be bossed around. Any career that has high status will satisfy them and they always need room for advancement.

Uranus-

Uranus in the tenth house carves its own path, putting its own desires before its concern over public image. For this reason, the personas of those with Uranus in their tenth vary greatly, but there is always a detached, off-key sense of public opinion. This position can lead to fame or notoriety, but it will always be due completely to the chart holder's motivations and decisions, often making them famous for new and different things or for things that are unrelated to their career that would normally be kept private. Even when things are going awry in the public's eye, Uranus in the tenth house stays on its chosen course. The public often sees these chart holders as stuck on a one-way street. They are determined and have intense faith in their chosen paths to success. Then, when a sudden change occurs in the chart holder's life, it is very news worthy and causes a stir.

Neptune-

Who really knows what's going on with these mysterious chart holders? Many of them aren't sure themselves. They often see their professional lives and ability to succeed as surreal, and although they can achieve a great deal, they don't relish the spotlight or commitments. They tend to waiver and wander without ever really committing to any course of action that will lead them to success and public recognition. So, committing to only one particular path to success eliminates all of the other options in life, which takes away freedom and stifles Neptune's need to escape. It also creates a situation where the chart holder has no more excuses for not succeeding other than their own weaknesses putting them on the spot and exposing their faults. Neptune prefers to remain nebulous and to apply their talents when they feel they can do the most good rather than working towards success only for the sake of success itself. Careers involving feelings, caring, art or style are naturals for a tenth-house Neptune. These careers are a good fit for tenth-house Neptune people who have creative, intuitive, feeling and caring talents that cannot be turned on or off on demand.

Pluto-

Once Pluto in the tenth house sets its sights on success, it doesn't look back. No one can be trusted and everyone is the competition for these chart holders. Their focus on success is serious business, and they can actually become so obsessed with it that they burn bridges and sabotage themselves in their effort to cut out the competition. Of course, if they do end as victims of their own secretive and vindictive behavior, they have the regenerative power to rebuild and learn from their mistakes. These chart holders do well in any career where they can put their probing, secretive and untrusting ways to good for a specific use. Working as an undercover detective or interrogator are perfect for them. Psychological works that requires probing and the ability to avoid being duped by nonsense excuses for a client's behavior is also a good pick. Pluto in the tenth house is rarely taken advantage of and does not give up a fight. If anything takes them down, it's usually their own mistrust of the world that backfires on them because the world stops trusting them.

Source; southfloridaastrologer dot com

Ascendant Aspects 2/2: Outer Planets

the names following the * are - in my opinion- characters who embody the aspects

Jupiter

Jupiter aspecting Ascendant: Conjunction, Sextile & Trine optimists, very energetic, sometimes over the top, jubilant people, blessed with luck, appreciate honesty and openness, overflowing talent and ambition, visionaries, always enjoy learning and getting to know new things, strive for personal development, graceful and generous, this aspect seems to promise success in everything they do

*Gilbert Blythe (Anne With An E), Jane Gloriana Villanueva (Jane The Virgin), Jessica Day (New Girl)

Jupiter aspecting Ascendant: Opposition & Square friendly, generous and thoughtful people, value friendships and relationships to the highest degree, appreciate personal freedom, may have a hard time to control their impulses (lack self-control), always ready and open for growth, interaction with others + adventure is what eventually leads to a better understanding of the self

*Eleanor Henstridge (The Royals), Rachel Green (Friends), Ron Weasley (Harry Potter)

Saturn

Saturn aspecting Ascendant: Conjunction, Sextile & Trine shy and conservative people, strong sense of responsibility, strong work ethic, usually not really risktakers, hesitant, dependable and loyal, very quiet as a kid but respected and valued as an adult, possess an aura of authority, think before they act, may be a bit narrow-minded, don’t forgive easily, tremendous energy and determination

*Mike Ross (Suits), Peggy Olson (Mad Men), Owen Hunt (Greys Anatomy)

Saturn aspecting Ascendant: Opposition & Square loyal friends and lovers, take relationships very seriously, fear of being responsible for handling one’s own life, dependent on others, but very critical when it comes to other people, need to find their inner confidence, often hesitant when it comes to meeting new people, don’t feel like they get their real personality across to others 

*Louis Litt (Suits), Schmidt (New Girl), Ross Geller (Friends)

Uranus

Uranus aspecting Ascendant: Conjucntion, Sextile & Trine “weird” and chaotic people, enjoy being provocative and unique, people have an internal need to challenge norms, lone wolfs, often change their hairstyles or wear eye-catching clothes, creative individuals, dislike routine, are seldom bored, love freedom, are quite bright and inventive, great communicators who like discussing ideas and philosophies, always seeking new adventures and experiences

* Kimmy Schmidt (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt), Kat Edison (The Bold Type), Phoebe Buffay (Friends)

Uranus aspecting Ascendant: Opposition & Square attracted to liberal and open-minded people, very individualistic and value freedom, tend to clash with authorities and superiors, quite stubborn, what the hell is compromise?, might isolate from their surrounding because they feel misunderstood, very impulsive and harsh when it comes to reactions or decisions, kind of judgy

*Jughead Jones (Riverdale), Donna Pinciotti (That 70′s Show), Claire Fraser (Outlander)

Neptune

Neptune aspecting Ascendant: Conjunction, Sextile & Trine highly idealistic and sensitive people, seem to be connected to a spiritual world outside of reality, “the dreamers”, have a general love for humanity but are exhausted by too many people and too much noise, like to be alone, expression through creation, fixed morals and ethics, have a personality and appearance that is very adaptable, can pick up on negative or positive energies

*Anne Shirley (Anne With An E), Elizabeth Bennet (Pride and Prejudice), Quentin Coldwater (The Magicians)

Neptune aspecting Ascendant: Opposition & Square relationships are important, often feel alone without a partner, idealize people and tend to look over negative aspects of their personality, helper-syndrome, put a lot of energy into the people surrounding them, dream about who they want to become but are less eager to take action, unsure of their own abilities, rich imagination, often disappointed when reality has no resemblance with what they fantasize about

*Amélie Poulain (Amélie), Nick Miller (New Girl), Jane Bennet (Pride And Prejudice)

Pluto

Pluto aspecting Ascendant: Conjunction, Sextile & Trine bossy, often confronted with impulsive and obsessive behaviour, always at the end of extremes, want control in all areas of life, perfectionists, destructive or addictive behaviour is common when they’re hurt or angry, these people are often described as “powerful” and “intense”, may feel like they are ‘too much’ for a person, direct when stating their opinion or communicating with others, strong ego, exude self-confidence and allure

*Daenerys Targaryen (Game of Thrones), Don Draper (Mad Men), Frank Delfino (How To Get Away With Murder)

Pluto aspecting Ascendant: Opposition & Square feel the need to control and possess others, want to overcome personal boundaries by forming relationships, very loyal, can deal with defeat and emerge stronger than before, incredibly introspective when developed, they want to fully commit to a partner, very passionate people,  may come across as fickle but search for and value stability

*Fiona Gallagher (Shameless), Cheryl Blossom (Riverdale), William Magnusson (Skam)

i don’t agree with everything it says but i have jupiter trine my rising and neptune exactly conjunct the rising. cool post!

Ascendant Aspects 1/2: Personal Planets

the names following the * are - in my opinion- fictional characters who embody the aspects

Sun

Sun aspecting Ascendant: Conjunction, Sextile & Trine strong personalities with lots of self-awareness and self-expression, usually tall people of good constitution who are seldom ill or tired, very energetic and mostly focused on the present, love big entrances, tend to think that they are masters of their own destiny,  aspect of energy and self confidence, optimistic people with a zest for life, usually very generous people, aspect favours stable and loving relationships, outgoing and friendly personalities who have no problems getting to know new people, lots of creativity

*Noora Saetre (Skam), Betty Cooper (Riverdale), Miriam Maisel (Marvellous Mrs. Maisel)

Sun aspecting Ascendant: Square & Opposition true personality not in line with how others perceive you, you have a hard time letting others see who you really are, your surrounding may find it hard to connect with or understand you, frequently misunderstood by others OR need for approval from others, finding yourself through your surrounding, having a hard time accepting yourself, relationships and friendships are usually very important, good friends and partners

*Piper Chapman (Orange Is The New Black), Connor Walsh (How To Get Away With Murder), Ian Gallagher (Shameless)

Moon

Moon aspecting Ascendant: Conjunction, Sextile & Trine an ability to express oneself clearly with emotion, feelings alter self-awareness and behaviour, sensitive to their surrounding, appearance very fluid and changeable, looks often change prior to mood (these are the people who change their hairstyle based on impulse), may find it difficult to hide their emotions, intuition is heightened, rather shy and observant people, come across as gentle and warm

*Agatha (Grand Budapest Hotel), Jane Eyre (Jane Eyre), Peeta Mellark (The Hunger Games)

Moon aspecting Ascendant: Square & Opposition tendency of over-identifying with one’s feelings, have a hard time understanding and sharing feelings (tend to show too much too fast or nothing at all), appear very expressive and feelings-animated, insecurity towards others based on a fear of how people would react to your emotions, very perceptive and sensitive people, need to learn how to control and act on their emotions, want to be wanted, tendency for self-doubt

*Rachel Bloom (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend), Gus Cruikshank (Love), Blair Waldorf (Gossip Girl)

Mercury

Mercury aspecting Ascendant: Conjuction, Sextile & Trine very youthful, active people, can be quite restless, good communication skills, often have a very sparkling but mischievous look about them, very curious, typically very straight-forward/honest,proud of their intellect, get enjoyment from intellectual pursuits, usually get along with children, they seem to always have the right connections, also quite gossipy, love their independence and freedom, can’t be pinned down

*Michaela Pratt (How To Get Away With Murder), Kevin Keller (Riverdale), Nate Archibald (Gossip Girl)

Mercury aspecting Ascendant: Square & Opposition very opinionated, can come across as arrogant, one’s own worst critic, very competitive, lots of nervous energy, communication issues (have difficulties getting their point across), may feel tense and uneasy in the company of others, often feel like they have to prove themselves OR very good listener but easily swayed by others’ opinions, are at their best when surrounded by friends or their partner, want to be well-liked, conversations are stimulating and lively, think thoroughly before coming to a decision 

*note that there are two types: Archie Andrews - Opposition (Riverdale), Scarlett O’Hara - Square (Gone With The Wind, Sherlock Holmes - Square (Sherlock Holmes)

Venus

Venus aspecting Ascendant: Conjunction, Sextile & Trine such beautiful people, sexually and aesthetically very attractive, excellent social skills, charming and charismatic, usually very warm-hearted and friendly, value harmony and peace above all, lovers not fighters, diplomatic, naturally welcoming when meeting strangers, very determined and hard-working, inept understanding for others’ situations and feelings

*Donna Paulsen (Suits), Cece Parikh (New Girl), Liam Henstridge (The Royals)

Venus aspecting Ascendant: Square & Opposition want to make a good impression, see the best in everyone, do not judge easily, tend to be very refined and sophisticated, usually have a good fashion sense, come across as self-confident, quite dependent on relationships, feel happy when surrounded by friends, have a hard time being alone

*Asher Millstone (How To Get Away With Murder), Serena Van der Woodsen (Gossip Girl), Matthew Crawley (Downton Abbey)

Mars

Mars aspecting Ascendant: Conjunction, Sextile & Trine come across as forceful and active, may excel at athletics, strong temper, never back down from a challenge, others might think you are pushy or too agressive, natural leaders, want to be seen as powerful, lots of energy and enthusiasm, love danger, everyday warriors, usually not dependent on the approval of others, very idgaf when it comes to others’ opinions about them

*Veronica Lodge (Riverdale), Sarah Manning (Orphan Black), Jamie Fraser (Outlander)

Mars aspecting Ascendant: Square & Opposition tough exterior, not very subtle or tactful when it comes to conversation, can put others on the defensive by the way they say or do things, may show strength and anger more readily than tenderness, want to be seen as powerful, provocateurs, attract people who can challenge them, lots of creative energy, competitive

*Chuck Bass (Gossip Girl), Rachel Duncan (Orphan Black), James Cook (Skins)

Venus in Aries, Mars-Venus aspects, Moon in Aries, Mars-Moon aspects can be quite a physical bunch when it comes to love. They often struggle to express their feelings gently and can come on a bit too strong, a bit too impulsively. Their affection is quite child-like in manner. Not as much sultry seduction as one might expect(they are sexual dont get me wrong). Mars steps out of the war zone and into the beauty parlour. They also need a surprising amount of security before opening themselves up in this way. Can lack grace. Adorably clumsy. Playful.

Venus in Taurus, Venus in 2nd, Moon in Taurus, Moon in 2nd, Venus-Moon aspects can be very cautious when it comes to initiating. However when they do, they do it like a pro. There is a quiet grace about these people. They’re gentle and patient with their loved ones. Likes receiving and giving gifts. Loves cooking with their loved ones. Can be sultry and seductive without meaning to be. They need lots of security and reassurance but would never ask you to give it to them. Suffers in silence. Can distance themselves if they feel insecure.

Venus in Gemini, Venus in 3rd, Venus-Mercury aspects, Moon in Gemini, Moon in 3rd, Moon-Mercury aspects actually do show their fondness through communication. Funny and witty. Find intelligence in people to be especially beautiful. They have a great appreciation for wit and platonic connection. The more they like you the more they talk. Not exactly the most physically affectionate of people. Similar to Aries in their child-like way of doing things. Fun is important. They are the friend you have in a lover. Tend to be committed and loyal. Goofy. Loves making their loved ones laugh.

Venus in Cancer, Venus in 4th, Venus-Moon aspects, Moon in Cancer, Moon in 4th are sweet little moon children. Can be very artistic. Very touchy. Loves to feed their loved ones. Quiet kind of love. You’d have a hard time telling if they actually like you. They can be very shy. You can literally see them peeping at you from inside that shell. Generous and supportive. Can always tell when you aren’t feeling your best. Needs a lot of security. Retreats into the shell when hurt. Gets hurt easily. Takes a lot of time to recover and come out again. They withdraw faster than you can even say sorry sometimes. You can see the detachment in their eyes.

Venus in Leo, Venus in 5th, Venus-Sun aspects, Moon in Leo, Moon in 5th, Sun-Moon aspects are the sweetest people. Especially if they have a shyer sun or moon sign. Loves giving gifts and motivational talks. Has a tendency to pamper and loves being pampered. Fun is the way. Fairytale-like expectations. Can make love feel like a fairytale. Not as emotionally open as one might think. Generous and kind. Loves seeing there loved ones smile. Is genuinely happy for you. Can struggle to look on the bright side sometimes though(surprisingly). Expects loyalty and is loyal in return. Quietly insecure. Proud of their loved ones.

Venus in Virgo, Venus in 6th, Mercury-Venus aspects, Moon in Virgo, Moon in 6th, Moon-Mercury aspects, the quieter, more nervous side of Mercury. Dutiful, and likes to serve their loved ones. Very nitpicky(They’re just trying to help). Their love is very practical. Similar to cancer in terms of getting hurt very easily. Shy. Extremely shy. They’re gentle with the people they care about but can also be quite aloof. Quietly insecure. The insecurity could eat them up alive though. Needs reassurance, trust and respect. Very forgiving. Cautious when it comes to love. Kind and devoted. Goofy when you get them to open up a bit. Funny.

Venus in Libra, Venus in 7th, Moon in Libra, Moon in 7th, Moon-Venus aspects are romantic in an almost detached sort of way. They tend to fall in love easily. Very appreciative of beauty and art. Enjoys lots of social interaction. Very giving in relationships. Likes to share their stuff with you. Can burn themselves out though. Struggles to maintain their sense of self. Needs to learn boundaries. Forgiving. Often overlooks their own needs. Can close themselves off if they feel like they’re being taken advantage of. Can care a bit too much about social norms. Allows partner lots of space and freedom. Very open.

Venus in Scorpio, Venus in 8th, Venus-Pluto aspects, Moon in Scorpio, Moon in 8th, Moon-Pluto aspects are possessive people. They often don’t show it though. They can be quite protective of their loved ones. This only really shows when a situation calls for it. Cares about their loved ones very deeply, feels like an extension of themselves. Very intense and wary of people. Enjoys talking about deep, sensitive or dark topics. Fascinated by lonerish types. Sarcasm. Quietly caring. The type to stand up for their loved ones when they aren’t around and never tell a soul. Loyalty. Doesn’t seek glory. When they get hurt that shit cuts deep and they can become vengeful. Not the type to make promises they cant keep. Cautious. Very honest.

Venus in Sagittarius, Venus in 9th, Sagittarius moon, Moon in 9th need a lot freedom. Not always down for overly emotional talks. Open minded and nonjudgmental. They either tend to love from afar or be really bold in their approach. Likes to travel with their loved ones. Likes to make memories with their loved ones. Likes to have fun. Can stir the pot if they’re feeling bored. Not the type to hold back on their opinions. Enjoys learning together. Playful and blunt. Can be very tolerant of their loved ones. A surprisingly great listener. Easy for them to get lost in activities that spark their interest.

Venus in Capricorn, Venus in 10th, Venus-Saturn aspects, Moon in Capricorn, Moon in 10th, Moon-Saturn aspects struggles a bit in terms of showing their love. There is a lot of hesitance. Likes to give gifts and provide for their partners. Supportive. An emotional rock. Not afraid to initiate but if the response is not enthusiastic they withdraw. Scared in love. Waits for the other person to confirm their affection first. Stable and caring. Often end up seeming fake due to their habit of ‘buying’ peoples love. Takes rejection pretty hard. Forgiving. Tends to spoil their lovers. Can often be interpreted to be unemotional or cruel. Needs respect and trust in love.

Venus in Aquarius, Venus in 11th, Uranus-Venus aspects, Moon in Aquarius, Moon in 11th freedom loving but loyal. Appreciates their partners mind. Always cracking jokes. Will initiate but needs to see some sort of response. Gets bored easily. Loves having intellectual and deep conversations. Very open. Needs space. Will give their partner space. Once they have a soft spot for someone it may as well be written in stone. Struggles to communicate their feelings properly. Friendly. Always tries to make people feel comfortable. Let’s that freak flag fly. Accepting and generous.

Pisces Venus, Venus in 12th, Neptune-Venus aspects, Pisces moon, Moon in 12th are not as open with their affection as one might think, often saves it for more private moments. Values intimacy and one on one time with their loved ones. Sacrificial. Can be a little dismissive of their lovers faults. Artistic in the expression of their love. Devoted and sweet. Romantic but can be completely oblivious in just how romantic they are. Gentle and caring. Absorbs their loved ones emotions which may overwhelm them. Forgives easily, and sometimes unjustly.

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