Electional astrology: social media charts pt 2
I was asked to do this post so I decided to dive deeper into the topic. Now, I’m not an expert on electional astrology and these are just my intuitive thoughts on what I think might be the best for a social media account (and I think it might apply the best for something like instagram because it’s a very visual and quality-oriented platform). Also keep in mind that this is more advanced astrology so it’s okay to feel a bit overwhelmed, I’ll try to explain everything as well as I can.
Also, we’re talking astrology for social media accounts, this isn’t anything serious and just something you can test and play with if you want. Lastly, what I that think is worth mentioning when it comes to electional astrology OVERALL: as much as making your decisions based on transits may be very useful, don’t get too paranoid on choosing the right date for whatever you want to do. Obviously if you can wait to launch something, then sure, wait, but if it’s an emergency situation then please don’t postpone it just because Mercury’s in retrograde or Mars is making a square or whatever.
Okay so let’s get into it.
1. Rising sign: in my last post I mentioned the importance of choosing the right rising sign. You’re basically creating a new entity that is your social media account so I’d definitely pay ettention to that - you need a good first impression and someting that would draw people to whatever you’re presenting. I think you can never go wrong with a Leo rising, you’re going to shine no matter what. Gemini rising seems like a good idea as well, since it’s all about communication. Also Libra, if you want to present yourself nicely; or Pisces cause it’s the idealized one. I wouldn’t recomment having ascendant in Aries or Scorpio cause these can be too polarizing and off-putting for some.
2. Moon: I’d honestly recommend going for signs mentioned above. Just anything that’s upbeat: air or fire Moons are great. If you can, use the time of waxing Moon (so between New Moon and Full Moon). Make sure Moon is making trines or sextiles (no tense aspects to the Moon!), it should be fairly easy thanks to the fact that it moves fast.
3. Planets in the houses:
in the 1st: Sun, Venus, Mercury or Jupiter would be favourable;
in the 2nd if you want to make a living out of it;
in the 3rd for good communication;
in the 5th for creativity;
in the 6th to build a consistency (because no one wants to be one of those accounts that posts every once in a month lol) - Saturn in the 6th might be good, Uranus or Neptune in not very advisable;
in the 7th to have nice relations with others;
in the 9th for growth and reaching people worldwide;
on the MC/in the 10th for success and “looking good” (Jupiter/Sun/Venus would be amazing on the MC, especially if one of those would be the chart ruler. Saturn could be good for slow and steady success if you’re willing to put much work into it);
in the 11th if you want to be seen and build a community. 11th house is the house of groups and internet so it’s a no brainer.
I would advise against having too much emphasis on the water houses (4th, 8th, 12th). Avoid having Saturn in the 1st at all costs. Same with Chiron. Or having them in the extroverted houses (1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, 11th) cause they can block your communication and make you self-concious (resulting in, for example, constatly deleting your posts and not being satisfied with the account, especially if it’s supposed to be visually pleasing). Also pay attention to the house north node falls in, aka where you’re headed.
4. Aspects: obviously pay attention to this as well. Don’t be like me and sign up on instagram when there’s a million squares in the sky and nothing else lol. A nice trine between Moon and Venus is always very welcome. Or between Mercury and Moon (*wink wink*). Mercury in flowing aspects. Sun-Jupiter connections would be great. Squares and oppositions aren’t bad, they bring the need to release the energy, squares in particular give us a push (we don’t want laziness ha), just don’t have too much of them. Any flowing aspects to Jupiter or Saturn would be very much welcome as well.
5. Retrogrades: yeah I would wait these out. Especially from Mercury, Venus, Mars and Jupiter. Generational planets are in retrograde for the majority of the time so I wouldn’t pay that much attention to them.
6. Quick examples of topics associated with each sign, depending on what your social media is about. You can look at the house each sign rules to, for example, have Sun or Moon fall into the one that represents your interests (want a blog on astrology? Have Sun in the 9th or in Sag etc).
Aries: sports, fitness, games, movies, creativity, leadership type of things, just anything that’s lively.
Taurus: fashion, music, ASMR, food, gardening, arts in general.
Gemini: communication, memes, writing, crafts, really anything cause Geminis can do anything ;)
Cancer: writing, poetry, history, vintage stuff, painting, home decor.
Leo: all forms of arts (music/theater/dance etc), hobbies & creativity, sports.
Virgo: this is the Marie Kondo energy, fitness and nutrition, writing, journalism, crafts, gardening, pets.
Libra: art, fashion, styling, hair & makeup, music, interior design, photography.
Scorpio: the occult, anything witchy, body modifications, criminology, taboo topics, art.
Sagittarius: journalism, writing, books, astrology, spirituality, travel, teaching, comedy, entertainment, sports.
Capricorn: anything authoritative, business-type stuff, politics, law, teaching, socials for managers/PR.
Aquarius: all sorts of creativity, writing, tech stuff, media, social issues, science, sci-fi.
Pisces: all forms of arts, humanitarianism, spirituality, anything water-related (water sports etc).
7. Lastly, there’s no set rules really. You just have to look at the chart and kind of get the feel of it. You don’t have to be very particular with your chart either, I’m 100% sure you won’t be able to check all marks from this lil guide. And remember that you’re still you and you won’t suddenly change your own personality, interests and how you interact with people just because your social media chart looks a certain way.
Have fun with it and good luck!