Astrological Houses

Astrological Shift: The Old Me is Dead and Gone

By astrologyplace January 10, 2024

I was in the middle of writing an article exploring the apparent lack of impact from the progressed Moon to Pluto aspect, eagerly anticipating a dramatic event or a significant life occurrence. I was expecting some emotional drama, a bit more oomph, but instead, it felt more like a pleasant tea party. It dawned on me that the influence might be subtle and psychological, suggesting that things were unfolding beneath the surface in ways not immediately apparent. However, this idea also sparked contemplation about the potential placement of my Moon. Suddenly, like a bolt of spiritual lightning, it hits me – What if my Moon is in 8th house (Pluto’s realm), which could explain why I didn’t sense such a significant energy shift, given that I am accustomed to its familiar presence?

I have a black cat and my inclination towards crime shows could align intriguingly with such a Moon and Mercury placement in the 8th house.

So, I’m sitting there, contemplating the enigma that is my natal chart, when it hits me like a ton of bricks – it’s as if the universe handed me a script straight out of a film noir, complete with a feline accomplice. Who needs a magnifying glass when you’ve got the Moon in the 8th house, a black cat as your accomplice, and a marathon of crime shows as your training ground?

I quickly reached out to my mother, as her recollection is essential. A few years ago, she had given well after 5 pm. Surprisingly, her recent observation revealed a backward shift of more than an hour, placing both Moon and Mercury in the 8th house. Adding to the complexity, Venus is already square Pluto and so this new arrangement has intensified my “Plutonian” traits. To compound matters, Pluto has now moved into my 3rd house (Mercury’s house), infusing more intense energy into my thought processes, especially with Mercury now in the 8th house as well.

Enter the oracle of maternal wisdom, my dear mum, and she drops the bomb. So, I decide to throw my astrological fishing net into the sea of my natal chart, and what do I find? My Moon is in the 8th house. The Moon’s done a time-traveling shimmy to the dark side.

Other revelations have startled me, especially as this new chart has re-positioned Chiron to conjoin the Midheaven, altering its impact from it’s influence in the middle the 9th, trining the Ascendant and Saturn.

An identity crisis has ensued, exacerbating into an existential dilemma. I can’t help but wonder if others have experienced similar challenges stemming from the haziness of maternal memories.

With my latest chart, I find myself immersed in the role of a researcher, a crime expert, and a psychological detective, delving into the complexities of life. The new chart has taken a darker turn, with an increased presence of 8th house planets.

I don’t really know the exact chart; this could still be off by a bit. It’s a bit frustrating being into astrology and not having an exact time of birth. I think my correct chart would be more around 4:50 pm as that fits better and just moves the Moon and Mercury to the 8th, and Chiron is not on an angle; the rest is the same apart from Pluto in the 3rd now as well.