Mercury, in its role as the messenger, mediator, and the grand connector of our chart, is the mind’s mouthpiece—how we convey who we are, how we digest information, and how we translate the ineffable into words and thoughts. It’s the cosmic translator, if you will, giving voice to the mute parts of ourselves, especially when…
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Mercury Trine Neptune Natal Aspect
When you have Mercury trine Neptune in your natal chart, it’s like your mind has found a secret passageway into a dreamscape where imagination and reality come together. You’re floating through conversations, not just hearing words, but feeling them, as if you’ve got some kind of translator plugged straight into the divine ether. You’re dreaming…
Moon-Saturn Synastry Aspects: A Lack of Emotional Affinity Between the Two of You?
Question: Robert Hand says that a Moon and Saturn aspect in synastry is an indication that there is a lack of emotional affinity between the two of you. You may be able to work together as business associates on various projects and even be quite friendly. But you are not likely to have the in-depth…
Moon Conjunct Saturn
With Moon conjunct Saturn in your natal chart, astrologers suggest that you might feel as though you never fully experienced a typical childhood. This isn’t to imply you remained childlike in your behaviors, but rather that there was something essential missing from your upbringing. Such interpretations can be challenging for parents to read, especially if…
Venus Opposite Saturn
Having Venus opposite Saturn in your natal chart can profoundly influence your feelings of self-worth and self-esteem. This astrological aspect often manifests as a significant challenge in accepting compliments gracefully, especially when these compliments pertain to your appearance or style. If someone comments positively on your looks, you might react defensively or awkwardly, perhaps dismissing…
Venus-Pluto Aspects: Become the Depth You Seek
When Venus is in conjunction, square, trine, or opposition to Pluto, you often exhibit a compelling magnetism. Your enhanced charisma and attractiveness make you both intriguing and seductive to others. The influence of Pluto intensifies emotional experiences and interactions, often leading to a profound urge to explore and challenge societal norms surrounding love, sex, and…
Neptune’s House Placement: Returning to the Basics
Have you ever had to scold your Neptune based on its placement in your astrological chart? Neptune can impose such unrealistic expectations that it becomes infuriating, feeling as though it leads you nowhere in life. This morning, I found myself admonishing my Neptune in the 4th house. I’m just trying to get my house decorated…
Uranus and the Awakening of Consciousness
Theories in quantum mechanics and some spiritual traditions propose that consciousness can influence reality at fundamental levels. It also has a lot do with the “Uranian,” desire to rise above what are seen as lower, more destructive aspects of human nature. It’s driven by a utopian ideal of eradicating barbarism and savagery in favor of…
Mercury in the 8th House: Secrets Within
Question: Should you exercise caution around people with Mercury in the 8th house, as they might try to uncover all your secrets? Individuals with this placement tend to have a natural inclination toward unraveling mysteries and delving into the hidden aspects of life, rather than engaging in trivial or superficial conversations. Unlike the stereotypical image…
Venus Opposite Jupiter: This Doesn’t Describe Me at All!
When you have a Venus opposite Jupiter natal aspect in your astrological chart, it involves the interaction of two planets often regarded as bearers of luck and beneficence. Despite their positive connotations, this aspect is not without its challenges. The opposition typically symbolizes a tension between the realms of personal love and expansive joy, which…
Not All Virgos Crave Outer Order: Flawed Partners and Chaotic Environments
The astrological sign Virgo is often associated with an analytical approach to life and has an inclination toward fixing things and people—even when no apparent problems exist. Their sharp focus on detail and perfection can sometimes result in a skewed perspective, where they notice what they perceive as flaws. Virgos are also said to unconsciously…
Moon in Aries: The Fearless Guardian
An Aries Moon embodies the fiery, spirit typically associated with a fire sign, characterized by a direct and straightforward approach, these people often exhibit a level of honesty that is refreshing yet can be shockingly blunt. They tend to express their feelings and thoughts without much filtration, prioritizing truth over tact, which can sometimes lead…