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Astro 101: The Moon Signs

What this placement means. The Moon is the fastest moving object, moving through each sign every 2.5 days. It’s very common that the Moon may have switched signs the day someone is born, which is one reason why having an accurate birth time is important.

The Moon has the largest direct influence on our daily lives and when it comes to personal astrology, many people find that they relate more to their Moon sign than their Sun sign. The Moon rules over emotions and inner processes: how we feel and process our emotions, how we internally react to our environments, our instinctual senses, and how we respond to others’ emotions. This is where the conscious meets the subconscious. Our emotional needs and support systems come from and are built by understanding the role of the Moon in our lives.

In Music, this is where we connect emotionally to what we’re hearing. The way music makes us feel, the way music helps us connect to our inner selves, and the way music helps us connect to others. The Moon helps us move past the outward representation of Ego presented by the Sun and delve deeper into ourselves and others.

Short descriptions of the signs: The signs all have their general traits or attributes across all placements, as well as ones that show more in specific placements. Each placement, as well as the individual’s life experiences, will showcase different aspects of each sign. I will go over specifically the signs’ major traits and characteristics when in the Moon placement. The rest of the planets, as well as House placements, will come in later posts. 

Aries Moon: Quick-paced and enthusiastic, Aries Moon feels, processes, and responds quickly. They can be prone to quick bursts of energy followed by sudden quiet contemplation. If not given healthy outlets to experience and process these sudden bursts, they can develop a tendency towards intense mood swings. Aries Moon doesn’t like to hang on to things for too long. If something upsets them, say a bit of drama, they may loudly rant to anyone who will hear for a few minutes, then they’ll be over it and move on. If someone brings it up again an hour later, they’ll say “that’s old news” and not want to dive back in. They enjoy and need frequent changes of pace - dwelling on the same things for drawn out periods of time will only frustrate them. They can be quite decisive and make up their minds quickly. Even if they say “I’ll take time to think on this” it’s most likely that they already decided how they feel and are just spending time finding information to back up and support their decision. 

When it comes to music, Aries Moon seeks music that not only matches their mood in general but specifically the energy of their current mood. If they’re angry, their go-to angry outlet song will depend if it’s a high energy anger or low energy anger (anger just used for example, this applies to all emotions).

Aries Moon transits: When the moon is moving through Aries, you may feel more impulsive and energetic than usual. Look where Aries is located in your chart - that is where you will benefit most in starting new things during these times.

Aries Moon in Jrock: Artists who have their birth Moon in Aries include Toll (Buck-Tick), Sugizo & Shinya(Luna Sea), and ToshI (X)

Taurus Moon: Taurus is a sign very rooted in the physical. Being able to touch or otherwise physically experience something gives it more meaning. Those with Taurus Moon in their birth chart may be collectors or take extra good care of physical possessions. Sentimental items have a stronger-than-usual emotional attachment and can be a source of security. Taurus is the slowest moving energy of the zodiac. It likes to take time and smell the flowers, and can become quite stubborn when others try to make it change pace. Once fixated on something, it charges forward with unstoppable determination. Taurus Moon can become very single-minded towards their goals and will push onwards through obstacles. It’s a waste of time to try and force them to conform to a particular pace. Rather, it’s better for all to adapt to Taurus Moon’s pace. They remind us to stop and smell the roses on the long and winding road of life.

Taurus (along with Libra) is ruled by Venus, the planet of beauty and social connections. Taurus deals with the tangible sides of Venus, while Libra deals with Venus’ ideals. Taurus Moon has a keen eye for fashion, craftsmanship, architecture, and other physical representations of aesthetics and society. They are adept at learning what items are genuine or fake, as well as what social connections are genuine or fake. They may especially enjoy learning about others through their possessions, or they may find the attempt of others to signal their status through possessions to be shallow and disingenuous. 

When it comes to music, Taurus Moon seeks music they can find value in. Music that evokes a physical response, as well as music that aligns to their personal aesthetics. It’s about the lifestyle more than anything else.

Taurus Moon Transits: When the Moon is in Taurus, we may feel tired out after the hyped up energy of Moon in Aries. We may feel less inclined to act on our impulses and more inclined to simply take a nap, indulge in comfort foods, and treat ourselves to some retail therapy. Just remember not to treat yourself too much during these times as the books still need to balance at the end of the month.

Taurus Moon in Jrock: Artists who have their birth Moon in Taurus include Ruki (The GazettE),  Hide (Buck-Tick), and Yukke (Mucc)

Gemini Moon: While all signs have multiple aspects to them, Gemini highlights themes of duality. It’s an analytical sign, being represented by the element of Air and being ruled by Mercury. Gemini Moons would rather analyze their emotions than feel them. They benefit well from having a written outlet to organize and evaluate their thoughts and feelings - journaling is a good outlet. They enjoy word play and puzzles, doing well at things such as creative jokes or word games like scrabble. Gemini Moon does best with things that have a sense of structure and a solution/explanation to be found - abstract/vague media may be more easily lost on them. They possess a determination that there’s an answer somewhere and things that purposely do not have an answer to be found can frustrate them. 

Gemini is a highly social sign and Gemini Moon connects best with people they can discuss their interests to a high level. Small talk becomes boring fast, and conversations about interests that stay only surface level become frustrating. Even the most shy and quiet Gemini Moon will gladly launch into a long-winded, energetic conversation when matched with someone who shares their interests to the same depth. 

When it comes to music, Gemini Moon appreciates music that can be broken down into pieces, examined, and put back together again. 

Gemini Moon Transits: When the Moon is in Gemini, it’s a great time for us to write out our thoughts, analyze information, and make plans. These are good times to call someone you haven’t spoken to in a while, start that book you’ve been meaning to read or write, hang out with friends or at least plan a gathering. 

Gemini Moon in Jrock: Artists who have their birth Moon in Gemini include Hyde (Larc-en-Ciel/Vamps), Satoko (Fuzzy Control), Kaz (Oblivion Dust/Vamps), and Takuro (Glay)

Cancer Moon: Being ruled by the Moon, Cancer is at home here. Someone with their Moon in Cancer may be very in touch with their feelings, but may also be easily overwhelmed. They’re sensitive to shifts in mood and energy, both their own as well as those around them. These are the empathetic criers who will tear up at the sight of someone upset even if they don’t know the details of the situation. They may also tear up at the sight of a pretty sunset “because it’s so beautiful”. Their tendency towards moodiness aside, they’re very understanding of those around them and make great empathetic listeners. They have strong memories tied to the feelings around events more than exact details. Because of this they can see people or events through rose colored glasses, or through extended grudges. It’s important for them to recognize when this happens and look more to the truth of the moment than the emotional lens through which they remember it. Sense Cancer Moon forms strong emotional ties to people and events, they can be very loyal to those they care about. Even if they’re someone who hides their emotions and comes off cold or aloof, they’ll still show great care to others in their circle. Many become very protective over others as well (think like a mother bear and her cubs). Valuing honesty and privacy above all else, Cancer Moons are great confidants. Your secrets are safe with them, just know when you tell them your secrets they will give you their honest opinions in return.

When it comes to music, Cancer Moon focuses more on the way it makes them feel than anything else. Technical and practical matters of music enjoyment come second, so while some Cancer Moons may look at those aspects, it’s only after they’ve approved the music on an emotional level.

Cancer Moon Transits: When the Moon is in Cancer, we become more sensitive to our feelings. We may feel things more strongly than usual and become overwhelmed. During these times, we may react more based on emotion than logic, so remembering to think before reacting is important here. These are great times to focus on family, loved ones, and indulge in media that pulls at our feelings.

Cancer Moon in Jrock: Artists who have their birth Moon in Cancer include U-ta (Buck-Tick), Jin (Vamps), Tetsuya (L’arc-en-Ciel, Hideki (Siam Shade), and Yasu (Janne Da Arc/Acid Black Cherry)

Leo Moon: Shining with the brightness of the Sun, Leo Moon carries the charisma and charm of a lion. They have a pull that’s almost magnetic - people naturally want to talk to them! This can be burdensome, however, because Leo Moons are often quite shy. They don’t mind people wanting to socialize but more often than not would rather be approached than make the approach themselves. They feel things in very intense ways and often express themselves in a bold and dramatic manner. They make great actors because of this. They love to make others laugh and are often the mood makers of their friend groups. Despite coming off as easy going and even spontaneous, they do need a certain amount of control over their surroundings and benefit best from an environment of controlled chaos. It’s not uncommon for the Leo Moon friend to be center stage at a karaoke bar singing enthusiastically, encouraging others to join in the fun, as long as they get to choose the bar and the songs.

Being very generous to themselves and others, Leo Moon wants the best life within their chosen lifestyle and will do whatever it takes to get it. Being in their inner circle means being brought along for the ride and the benefit in taking part of the rewards. 

In music, Leo Moon seeks out and benefits from music that fuels their ego, pride, and self-confidence. They want to be validated in themselves, so pay attention to their favorite songs as those can point to where they feel, or want to feel, the most confident in their lives.

Leo Moon Transits: When the Moon is in Leo, we feel more confident and passionate. On the positive side, this gives us the energy boost to chase our goals and perk up our self-esteem. However this can also boost selfish & egoistic thoughts and behaviors, so be cautious. 

Leo Moon in Jrock: Artists who have their birth Moon in Leo include Miya (Mucc/Petit Brabancon), Tatsurou (Mucc), Ju-Ken (Sengoku-Jidai/Vamps), and Toshiya (Dir en Grey)

Virgo Moon: Detailed and analytical, Virgo is similar to Gemini as being Mercury ruled signs, but in contrast is more reserved. Virgo Moon is good at keeping things under-wraps and processing their thoughts and emotions internally. They do not wear their hearts on their sleeves, rather in a mental filing cabinet. This is not to say they don’t feel as deeply as anyone else, of course they do. They just tend to prefer to not express their feelings externally. They take time to analyze situations before deciding how to react. Virgo Moons can be prone to perfectionism and are their own biggest critic. They may worry too much over details and need friends to help ease these worries so they can step outside of their comfort zone. Once they have a secure environment in which to explore, they’re curious to see what they can find. These are the people who always seem to know the best places to go for whatever you need.

Organization is key for Virgo Moon. Even if they seem disorganized to others, trust that they have a system. They are great at planning events and outings, as they take every element into account. If they miss a detail in their planning, they will ruminate on it and make sure it doesn’t happen again.

In music, Virgo Moon seeks out the details. They enjoy uncovering the intricacies of a song and all the little things that others may easily overlook. Songs that are complex, but not complicated, are going to be their favorite.

Virgo Moon Transits: When the Moon is in Virgo, we’re more perceptive towards the little things. We notice details better and can more easily put logic ahead of emotional response. These are good times to work on analytical tasks as well as practical planning. Since Virgo is also concerned with health, these transits are good times for any revisions to personal dietary or exercise habits.

Virgo Moon in Jrock: Artists who have their birth Moon in Virgo include Uruha (The GazettE), Atsushi Sakurai & Imai (Buck-Tick), Natchin (Siam Shade), Kyo (Dir en Grey/Sukekiyo/Petit Brabancon), and Shinya (Dir en Grey/Seraph)

Libra Moon: These are the peacekeepers. With an eye for social dynamics and artistic details, they effortlessly notice the beauty in the world around them. Aligning their surroundings to a sense of balance and harmony is important. They consider everyone’s views and experiences before making decisions. It’s important for Libra Moon to learn to enforce strict boundaries in areas of life where it matters most to them, as they are often lenient towards others in the name of avoiding conflict. Libra Moons who do enforce their boundaries find less resistance and more respect than they anticipate, so it pays off in the long-run. 

Along with Taurus, Libra is ruled by Venus. While Taurus deals with the tangible aspects of Venus, Libra deals with the more idealistic aspects of Venus. Social harmony, beauty, and the concept of value. Libra Moons quickly assess and determine what value others hold to them, and hold people to that assigned value. It’s important that these expectations are communicated, as people are not going to psychically know what is expected of them. Putting such things to words can be difficult as Libra deals more with concepts. It’s easiest for Libra Moon to express how they value others through creative outlets such as music and art. 

In music, Libra Moon is drawn to whatever suits their personal aesthetic sense. While they may value lyrics and technicalities to an extent, the way the music sounds is the most important element. They may enjoy an artist simply reciting the local phone book if it’s done in a pleasant sounding way.

Libra Moon Transits: When the Moon is in Libra, we assess the people and things we value in our lives. These are good times to spend with friends, especially doing artistic hobbies. These are also good transits for social justice activities.

Libra Moon in Jrock: Artists who have their birth Moon in Libra include Aoi (The GazettE), Sato (Ash Da Hero), Heath (X), and Yoshiki (X/The Last Rockstars)

Scorpio Moon: Seeing what is unseen. Scorpio is a sign that doesn’t like surface level things, and Scorpio Moon especially has a need to cut deep. They enjoy peeling back layers and looking at things in depth. Being able to get past others’ barriers to understand them at a deeper level is a skill of personal pride. Reading others is an easy skill to pick up, and they can tell when someone is being disingenuous. It’s not wise to try and manipulate or get one by a Scorpio Moon, they can tell what you’re doing even if they don’t outwardly say it. When it comes to themselves, they can often avoid processing emotions or major life events, pushing feelings down “for later”. It’s important for them to actually address their feelings and not procrastinate on that forever.

Because of Scorpio Moon’s need to understand people and things at a deep level, they make excellent researchers. Give them a topic and they will have a thoroughly researched essay & slideshow ready for you the next day. Scorpio Moons attach to others on an emotional level quickly and it can be difficult to shake them. Due to this loyalty, they can become easily jealous, which is a trait they need to be mindful of. Once their trust is earned, it is kept. If that trust is broken, it’s nearly impossible to earn back.

In music, Scorpio Moon looks for an outlet to understand the depth of human emotion and life experiences. Anything that helps them process their own feelings or explain what they cannot explain to others. If you share a song or playlist with them, they will use that as a means to understand you, so make sure it’s music you’re okay being judged by. 

Scorpio Moon Transits: When the Moon is in Scorpio, we feel things more intensely. Dreams may be more intense as well. Find healthy outlets to process your feelings during these times, and avoid possible addictions as Scorpio Moon transits can increase addictive patterns.

Scorpio Moon in Jrock: Artists who have their birth Moon in Scorpio include Kai (The GazettE), Morrie (Dead End/ Creature Creature), and Ryuichi (Luna Sea)

Sagittarius Moon: Seeking truth and adventure, Sagittarius is the fast-paced philosopher. Emotional freedom is the absolute key here. People and situations that feel limited or restrictive will devastate a Sagittarius Moon. They need to be able to explore the opportunities of the world without others telling them what they must believe or to whom they must give emotional loyalty. They need to ask questions and seek answers, fuck around and find out. Where Scorpio Moon digs deep, Sagittarius Moon’s goal is to expand. Learn a variety of things, gain new insights, and broaden their horizons. Once they learn about something, they become instantly curious about what else is out there. Backed by the element of fire, they have an unstoppable energy once their curiosity is piqued. Sagittarius Moons are either at full go power or zero percent battery and there is no inbetween. They express their emotions best through physical action such as sport or acting, as well as interactive conversation - it’s not just enough to talk about interests, they want to show you as well. When their energy runs out, they crash hard. It’s important for them to learn to monitor their energy levels so they don’t crash or burn out in the middle of a task or outing. 

Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter, the planet of growth, philosophy, and luck. Sagittarius Moons can generally trust their intuition and find luck in just taking leaps of faith. However, they are still mortal humans and appropriate caution is still necessary. They enjoy showing that they can succeed outside the expectations or rules set by others. 

When it comes to music, Sagittarius Moon seeks out whatever is going to stoke their inner passions. They need music that lights a fire under them and pushes their energy forward.

Sagittarius Moon Transits: When the Moon is in Sagittarius, we find ourselves asking “why?” more often. We may also feel more impulsive and rebellious. Before you decide to randomly cut your hair in the middle of the night, check the phase of the Moon. This is a good time to engage in philosophical discussions and pursue new hobbies. 

Sagittarius Moon in Jrock: Artists who have their birth Moon in Sagittarius include Kaoru (Dir en Grey), Kamijo (Versailles), and J (Luna Sea)

Capricorn Moon: Goal-oriented and resourceful, Capricorn Moons are always looking for opportunities that service themselves and those they care about. They don’t let many people get close to them, especially on an emotional level. Emotional investment is an energy source that must be carefully considered, so they need time to decide who to give that energy to. Once they’ve decided to include you in their circle, they become very giving. Their resourcefulness benefits everyone around them, which can attract people who would misuse their trust for selfish gain. This is why caution in trust is a priority. Emotionally, they can be very hard on themselves and may be prone to ruminating over their emotional responses/actions. It’s important to get them out of their heads before they go dizzy with circular thinking.

Ruled by Saturn, Capricorn hits the balance between maintaining tradition and initiating change. Whatever the situation, they can quickly learn how things work and use that knowledge to identify where to make changes. They know what needs to be done and are good at delegating tasks based on everyone’s skills. This comes in handy both in practical settings such as the workplace, as well as fun settings such as parties or other social gatherings. 

With music, Capricorn Moons need an escape from their thoughts and responsibilities. They find comfort in music that allows them to detach and focus on something outside of themselves for a while. 

Capricorn Moon Transits: When the Moon is in Capricorn, we can focus more clearly on the tasks we have before us. This is a great time to evaluate where we invest our time, energy, emotions, money, etc. 

Capricorn Moon in Jrock: Artists who have their birth Moon in Capricorn include Aki (Sid), Val (DuelJewel), and Yukihiro (L’Arc-en-Ciel/Petit Brabancon)

Aquarius Moon: Idealism meets practicality in this dualistic sign. Aquarius breaks everything down to their basic elements and uses those elements to rebuild their own realities. Their fun and energetic side helps them connect to others quickly while their ability to detach their emotions from their ego allows them to place and enforce boundaries. Aquarius Moons are good at making people feel included while keeping them at an arm’s distance. This is a great trait for people in the public eye for maintaining a healthy social dynamic with their audience. When it comes to close interpersonal relations, they may come off as aloof and may have a harder time letting people get genuinely close. The people they attach to on a close emotional level are few and defended with great pride. Ruled by Uranus, Aquarius deals with things revolutionary and unconventional. Aquarius Moons may find themselves particularly drawn to unconventional philosophies, ideologies, and social reforms. They’re also very open to new advances in technology, often being the first people to check out new innovations. When dealing with their emotions, Aquarius Moons try to question what they’re feeling and look towards others for advice on how to handle feelings they’re unfamiliar or uncomfortable with. 

In music, Aquarius Moon looks for quirky, innovative styles. They want something that brings out their inner rebel and/or presents a new take on a classic concept. They may particularly enjoy genre-bending and remixes.

Aquarius Moon Transits: When the Moon is in Aquarius, we can detach a bit from our emotions and look at things from new perspectives. These are good times to question traditionally held concepts and decide if there are outdated beliefs we hold that need to be updated.

Aquarius Moon in Jrock: Artists who have their birth Moon in Aquarius include Kiyoharu (Kuroyume/Sads), Jiro (Glay), and Junji (Siam Shade/Bull Zeichen 88/Sengoku-Jidai)

Pisces Moon: The daydreaming adventurers, Pisces Moon gets a reputation for having their heads in the clouds. However, they’re more grounded than they seem, possessing a strong energetic intuition. They can pick up on the emotional energies of others easily, sometimes being unable to distinguish if what they’re feeling are their own emotions or those of others around them. The mood of their surroundings greatly impacts their personal moods, which can make them understanding and compassionate as well as touchy and moody. With Pisces being represented by the fish, these are very “go with the flow” types of people. They adapt well to a variety of social groups and may seem to float from one group to another. Being ruled by Neptune, they have a strong connection to the dream world and that is where they primarily process their feelings. Naps and meditation are go-to emotional outlets, as well as artistic outlets with loose structure and wide space for creative freedom. They excel in the abstract - as long as it makes sense to them, it doesn’t need to make sense to others. Possessing a vivid imagination, they make wonderful storytellers, though they need to be careful not to get so lost in their stories that they believe the stories to be true. Discernment between real events and fantastical interpretations of events is important. 

When it comes to music, Pisces Moon favors whatever can accompany their daydreams. They love to picture stories and images that go along with the music and often use music as a muse for their own creative endeavors. 

Pisces Moon Transits: When the Moon is in Pisces, our dreams become more vivid and it may become confusingly abstract. These are good times to do dream interpretation and to indulge in abstract arts.

Pisces Moon in Jrock: Artists who have their birth Moon in Pisces include Reita (The GazettE), Die (Dir en Grey/Decays), Ken (L’arc-en-Ciel), Pata (X/Ra:In), Kanta (Deviloof), and Miyavi (The Last Rockstars)

What’s your Moon Sign? Do you agree with my description? What’s your favorite artist’s Moon Sign? Do you see it reflected in their personality and work?

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Yoshiki (X/The Last Rockstars) Birth Chart 101

Yoshiki Chart 101

Date of Birth: 11/20/1965 Birth Time: I do not have a birth time for Yoshiki, so I do not have his rising/houses

Sun: Scorpio Moon: Libra Mercury: Sagittarius Venus: Capricorn Mars: Capricorn Jupiter: Gemini Saturn: Pisces Uranus: Virgo Neptune: Scorpio Pluto: Virgo

Contents: Yoshiki Birth Chart Inner Planets/Luminaries: Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars Inner Combinations: Sun + Moon, Mercury + Venus + Mars. Outer Planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus, Pluto

YOSHIKI BIRTH CHART

Inner Planets/Luminaries Since the Sun + Moon are not planets, they are referred to as the luminaries. These placements are also collectively referred to as personal placements, as they deal more with specific personal aspects, and the outer planets deal more with large group things.

Sun: Ego - Base Personality - Overarching Identity - Building Block for All Else

Sun in Scorpio: Ruled by both Mars & Pluto, and represented by the Scorpion, the water sign of Scorpio has a reputation for intensity. People with Scorpio Sun tend to do things in an all or nothing manner. Their need to complete what they started by any means necessary can lead to risk taking - while some risk taking can be a good thing, at times it can be dangerous. Scorpio Sun may find they are accident prone and need to learn to exercise caution before taking bold or risky moves. Scorpio is a perceptive sign and in the placement of the Ego & Identity, you would think that this means they understand themselves well. However, it’s more common that Scorpio Sun has an easier time understanding others and seeing the potential in others than in themselves. Because of this, they tend to make good mentors who can pull out and nurture the hidden talents of others. Since they are good at helping others find their true strengths, others assume the Scorpio Sun has a good sense of themselves. In reality, the Scorpio Sun will do best with others who help them find their sense of self and nurture their strengths in return. This can be a difficult thing for the Scorpio Sun to ask for in others, as they often struggle to find the balance between their fierce sense of independence and strong need for a close-knit social circle.

Scorpio Sun is positively developed by giving them as much support as they give others, and helping them find a balance between impulse and caution. Scorpio Sun is negatively developed by assuming their independent nature means that they don’t need support, and letting them take risky ventures without caution or a fall-back plan.

Moon: Emotions - How We Process & Emotions and Information - How We React To Others’ Words, Actions, and Expressions - Our Sense of Stability/Security

Moon in Libra: ruled by Venus and represented by the scales of Justice, Libra is all about bringing things into balance. With the Moon representing our emotions, thoughts, and opinions, Libra here is constantly weighing everything in comparison to one another. They want to be able to examine the pros and cons of everything before acting externally. On one hand, this makes Libra Moon very diplomatic, taking in all sides of a situation. On another hand, Libra Moon can become indecisive and have difficulty making judgment calls where the right answer isn’t very clear. Libra Moon develops their personal definition and sense of justice at a young age. While they can be pretty easy-going and flexible with most things, when it comes to their sense of justice, they stand firm. This area is where their most deeply held opinions and beliefs are - their understanding of fairness in the world. Once you know what their personal outlook is in this area, you will unlock a deeper understanding of the Libra Moon in your life. Libra is ruled by Venus, the planet of beauty and aesthetics. Libra Moon has a very personally defined sense of beauty as well, and they set a specific standard for themselves with their personal aesthetic. They can be picky, and may take a long time when it comes to things like shopping for clothes or getting ready, but you can be sure that when they are ready, their style will be immaculate.

Mercury: Communication - Gaining Knowledge - Thought Processes - Written/Verbal Expression of Ideas

Mercury in Sagittarius: Ruled by Jupiter and represented by the Archer, the fire sign of Sagittarius is always looking for the next move. It’s a sign that doesn’t do well sitting in one place - there’s a constant need for something new. In the planet of Knowledge and Communication, this shows up as someone who seeks out new people, places, and opportunities as a means to learn and broaden their horizons. Sagittarius Mercury is rarely at home, opting to spend their time traveling and meeting up with friends. Sagittarius is also tied to philosophy, religion, and spirituality. Sagittarius Mercury folks get wrapped up in religious and philosophical discussions, and can get quite heated as well. They are either leaders of a religious/spiritual/philosophical group, or bounce from one to another looking for their own sense of universal truth. 

Mercury in Sagittarius is direct with communication and doesn’t like taking the long way to making a point. They say exactly what they are thinking, even if it later turns into a “shouldn’t have said that” situation. Nuance and secrets can be frustrating to them. They want to be honest with their thoughts at all times, so they can become antsy in situations where they need to not speak on something. There’s a rebellious streak here - if you tell Sagittarius Mercury not to say something, it only makes them want to say it more. If you tell them to say or do something in a specific way, they will want to do or say something else just to prove that your way isn’t the only way. The most iconic example of this for Yoshiki (in my opinion) is when he was advised that X songs should be kept under 5 minutes in length so they can be played on the radio and thus increase chances of high chart rankings. After receiving this advice, he promptly got to work on writing Art of Life, a singular song that is exactly 29 minutes long. Art of Life reached number one on the Oricon chart within its first week of release.

Venus: Love - Beauty - Aesthetics - Money (Earning & Spending)

Venus in Capricorn: Ruled by Saturn and represented by the Sea Goat, Consistency is key for Capricorn in the planet of relationships, money, and beauty. These people are quick to decide if someone can be useful to them, and in what ways. They’re looking for people who are reliable and worth the investment of their time and effort. When it comes to committed relationships such as dating and marriage, they are especially particular with their expectations of a partner. They need to know that their investments won't go to waste, therefore Capricorn Venus can take some time to enter a committed relationship. Many either have many casual, short term flings, or they hardly date at all. But when they do commit, they are in for the long run. In both romantic relationships and platonic friendships, Capricorn Venus is slow to approach others and generally prefers to be approached. Whether outgoing and bubbly or more quiet and reserved, once Capricorn Venus decides you’re worth investing in, they become very loyal and dedicated companions.

Capricorn Venus as a chart placement is very beneficial for business success, as both Capricorn and Venus are associated with money as well as other valuable resources. Capricorn deals more with the work ethic and habits built around the accumulation of resources, while Venus deals more with how one values and utilizes resources. Capricorn Venus people tend to hold money and whatever resources they find valuable in high regard. Whether this results in careful financial planning, or bold financial recklessness, depends on the individual. Aesthetically, Capricorn Venus tends to like antiques such as old books, old cars, family heirlooms, and historical artifacts from their culture (and other cultures as well). There’s a respect for tradition that carries through, and they are very careful with their possessions - these people make wonderful museum curators. Even the most progressive, innovative, and forward thinking Capricorn Venus will still have a strong respect and tie in to their traditional roots. They have fun taking core elements from something traditional and adding their own, personal, modern twist.

Mars: Action - Physicality - Assertiveness

Mars in Capricorn: Capricorn’s steady reliability suits the planet of action well, as you can be assured that they will finish what they start. They’re naturally skilled at building a strong foundation to support their goals. They stay on top of tasks and are unlikely to push things off unless doing so is the best action strategically. They learn the rules and guidelines given to them to a T - some being very strict rule followers while others learn the rules so they can effectively break them. A Capricorn Mars looking to break the rules knows how to cover their tracks well and get away with it. Ambitious and determined, Capricorn Mars does not give up easily. They will keep working towards their goals until they are achieved, no matter how high they set the bar. However, they’re not so stubborn as to push through when their plan clearly isn’t working. Capricorn Mars can see where adjustments need to be made and rearrange things accordingly. Even if it looks like they’ve completely changed course to others, the end goal is still essentially the same, built on the same foundation, just in a new way to make it more obtainable. The people around them are key here - if the people they’re working with towards these goals don’t meet their expectations, tension can easily ensue. Capricorn Mars can make great leaders and managers as they make their goals and expectations clear to others, but if said goals and expectations are pushed too high out of others’ reach then adjustments need to be made or everything falls apart.

Inner combinations These are the major combinations, though all placements relate to each other. If you would like an analysis on any combination not covered here, please let me know.

Scorpio Sun + Libra Moon: Relentless dedication is the lifeforce of this combination. Once someone or something has meaning in their lives, people with this combination become very attached and devoted towards them. They take both victory and loss on a very personal level. There’s a balance between their stubborn nature and compromise that must be found, otherwise they’ll always struggle with trying to make things work out for everyone within their personal mode of operations. Meaning, they may try to make others change where they refuse to budge instead of adapting to something that will work for everyone involved. 

Sagittarius Mercury + Capricorn Venus + Capricorn Mars: This combination is non-stop energy. There’s always something to do, somewhere to go, someone to meet. “Rest” feels like a foreign concept that has to be forced for the sake of being able to keep going. There’s joy in figuring out how something works with the goal of taking it apart and adding new personal touches to it. With Yoshiki, we see how he’s constantly on the go, always pursuing new avenues of creativity and opportunity. 

Outer planets

The planets beyond the asteroid belt move more slowly through the signs, and their traits and influence have to do more with large groups than personal things. How they relate on a personal level involves connecting them back to related personal placements, as I will show with each placement. 

Jupiter: Travel - Education - Authoritative Structures - Luck - Growth & Expansion

Jupiter will present in 1 or 2 signs in a year.

Jupiter in Gemini: Ruled by Mercury and represented by the Twins, Gemini is all about duality and variety. Gemini Jupiter people love variety in life and are the type to study a bunch of different subjects. Because of the need to explore as much as possible, this study is generally limited to the basic 101 - there are few areas they will study in depth and those areas need to have a lot of variation within them to keep their attention and curiosity going. Even then, within their chosen area of study/work, they like to change things up frequently. Gemini Jupiter is skilled at keeping up with trends and following general patterns of what people are up to. They enthusiastically try out the latest thing and may have many fleeting hobbies. Gemini is a very social sign and with Jupiter’s expansive properties, Gemini Jupiter has a large social circle. They have a lot of acquaintances across many different professions, countries, and lifestyles as everyone brings some new knowledge that they can add to their personal knowledge collection. Even the more quiet or shy Gemini Jupiter will be regularly seen out and about with groups of friends. These quiet ones tend to attract more loud and boisterous friends, while the more loud and outgoing Gemini Jupiter will be the magnet for a lot of quiet and shy friends.

Saturn: Responsibility - Discipline - Karma Saturn will stay in a sign for about 2.5 years - Taking about 29-30 years to go through all 12 signs. Saturn rules time and life-lessons. Approximately every 28-30 years, Saturn will return to the sign it was in when you were born, and your Saturn return period emphasizes the life-lessons that Saturn is trying to teach you.

Saturn in Pisces: Ruled by Neptune and represented by the Fish, the water sign of Pisces’ long-term lesson is a balance of fantasy and reality. Letting one’s dreams run freely while also grounding to realistic, applicable uses of ideas. They’re idealists who prefer to see the world through the lens of its potential more than its reality. Understanding the reality of the world can be upsetting to them, but it is necessary in order to know where changes can be made so the world can more reflect their ideas.

Pisces is ruled by Neptune, and Yoshiki’s Neptune is in Scorpio, which is itself ruled by Mars and Pluto (action & destruction for the sake of change). In Yoshiki’s chart in particular, he has his Sun in Scorpio. Tying his Scorpio Sun and Neptune in with his Pisces Saturn, his dreams and ideals about what the world could be is directly reflected in his ego and sense of self. It’s a matter of personal pride that his dreams and ideals become his reality. This is a noble goal to have in one’s life. However, knowing how to balance those ideals with realistic expectations is key to keep him from losing himself in this endeavor.

Uranus: Rebellion - Liberation - Innovation - Upheavals

Uranus stays in one sign for about 7 years.

Uranus in Virgo: Ruled by Mercury and represented by the Virgin, the Earth sign of Virgo concerns itself with structure, simplicity, and straight-forward communication. Uranus is the planet that shows where the faults in life lie, and Uranus placements show where we are best apt to make adjustments in the world. Uranus in Virgo is best apt to bring about changes in the areas of lifestyle structure, work-life balance, and personal habits. Virgo also deals with communication and Uranus in Virgo is a great time for implementing major changes in communication. It’s a time period that allows ideals to become reality.

Uranus was in Virgo from 1878-1884 during which time major reforms to long-distance communication unfolded with the wide-spread implementation of the recently invented telephone. When Uranus was in Virgo most recently from 1961-1969 major updates in systems structures allowed for the ideals of space travel to be made into reality.

Looking into the chart to add depth to this placement - Virgo is ruled by Mercury and Yoshiki has Capricorn Mercury. He has a great natural sense of workplace structures and how to change them to fit his needs. If there’s something in the industry he doesn’t like, he can find a way around it to work for him.

It makes sense that Yoshiki, and others close in age that share this placement with him, would lead the major changes needed in the Japanese popular music scene to make the rock industry viable in Japan and set up the structures for their similarly aged yet slightly younger colleagues who have Uranus in Libra to then figure out how to make the industry more accessible and viable for a wider variety of people.

Neptune: Dreams - Magic - The Subconscious

Neptune stays in one sign for 14 years.

Neptune in Scorpio: Scorpio energy is bold, determined, and in tune with things hidden and unseen. In the planet of dreams and the subconscious, Scorpio’s abilities to read between the lines and see hidden intent/meaning behind pretenses is heightened. There’s a natural draw to the occult and taboo which can be fascinating to these people should they choose to embrace it - or a source of stress and anxiety should they resist.  Neptune also deals with Makeup and Scorpio Neptune brings attention to makeup and accessories around the eyes. People with this chart placement tend to have distinct eye makeup/accessory preferences.

During the last time Neptune was in Scorpio (1956-1970) there was a dramatic increase in a variety of religious/spiritual practices, challenges to existing practices, and examples of extremism or cultism. Scorpio is ruled by both Mars & Pluto - Yoshiki’s Capricorn Mars and Virgo Pluto come in to further highlight his intense passion towards his work and dedication to developing his career both for himself as well as others in the industry.

Pluto: Things That Are Hidden - The Shadow - The Taboo - Long-Term Transformation

Pluto stays in a sign anywhere from 12-30 years depending on the speed it is moving. This is the generational planet.

Pluto in Virgo: Virgo is detail oriented, health conscious, and pragmatic. Pluto has to do with transformation, and Virgo Pluto transforms by analyzing the details of life - what works and what doesn’t - what needs to be changed and how that change can take place in a practical way. Relating back into Yoshiki’s chart, Virgo is ruled by Mercury, therefore Yoshiki’s Sagittarius Mercury comes into play. He finds transformation through direct and honest communication that challenges the way things are and asks how the world/humanity can push towards its potential.

Pluto was last in Virgo 1956-1972 and during this time there were a lot of pushes for societal restructuring especially around lifestyle structures. New lifestyle innovations gave people more options and flexibility to self-express away from the cookie cutter conformity of the first half of the 20th century. People born during this time continued to push alternative lifestyles and subcultures during their formative years in the 80s and 90s. 

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Ju-Ken (Sengoku-Jidai/Vamps) Birth Chart 101

Date of Birth: June 27th 1971 Birth Time: I do not know Ju-Ken’s birth time, therefore I do not have his rising/houses

Sun: Cancer Moon: Leo Mercury: Cancer Venus: Gemini Mars: Aquarius Jupiter: Scorpio Saturn: Gemini Uranus: Libra Neptune: Sagittarius Pluto: Virgo

Table of Contents: Ju-Ken Birth Chart Inner Planets/Luminaries: Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars Inner Combinations: Sun + Moon, Mercury + Venus + Mars. Outer Planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus, Pluto

JU-KEN BIRTH CHART

Inner Planets/Luminaries Since the Sun + Moon are not planets, they are referred to as the luminaries. These placements are also collectively referred to as personal placements, as they deal more with specific personal aspects, and the outer planets deal more with large group things.

Sun: Ego - Base Personality - Overarching Identity - Building Block for All Else

Sun in Cancer:  Ruled by the Moon and represented by the Crab, Cancers can have a tough outer shell but are very soft and gentle on the inside. Water signs are known for emotional sensitivity, and Cancers channel that sensitivity into their charm and charisma. A Cancer’s charisma is gentle yet powerful, commanding attention in a room even if unintentional. This natural draw for attention can make many Cancers quite shy, though there are less shy, outgoing Cancers as well - it all depends on the rest of their chart. Regardless of how shy or outgoing a Cancer is, they need a good amount of time alone to recharge their energies or they can become moody and withdrawn. Cancer energy represents new ideas, heart-on-sleeve emotions, and romantic creativity - Cancer is naturally gifted with initiating creative ideas and does well in jobs and situations involving creative brainstorming.

In youth, Cancer’s sweet, sensitive nature comes through as their shell is still soft - unfortunately this makes them prone to others trying to take advantage of them. As adults, many Cancers either come off as cool and stoic or aloof as they try to keep their sensitive side drawn back from those who would misuse them. Once a Cancer trusts you and is comfortable enough with you to show that sensitive side, they become the sweetest, most caring friends you could ask for.  

Cancers are quite particular about things, and generally run their homes, being very home-oriented and very good at planning things - especially social events. Often the “mom-friend” in their social groups, regardless of gender - making sure everyone is taken care of and having a good time. Cancer’s ego is fueled positively by giving them space to process and express their emotions and moods. They’re also prone to nostalgia/sentimentality so delving into positive memories together or listening to them reminisce will build that positive relationship.

Cancer’s ego is fueled negatively by poking and prodding at their moods, taking advantage of their sensitivity for your own gain - this will cause them to harden their shell more, and can cause resentment. If a Cancer trusts you enough to let you into their shell and you betray that trust, they can hold a grudge for a lifetime. Even if they say they forgive you, they will never forget what happened. 

Moon: Emotions - How We Process & Emotions and Information - How We React To Others’ Words, Actions, and Expressions - Our Sense of Stability/Security

Moon in Leo: Ruled by the Sun and represented by the Lion - Leo is pride and sustaining energy. Leo Moon’s emotions are tied directly to the ego, and it can be difficult to separate the two. Leo’s fire energy means emotions are felt intensely, and they can be very passionate people. In fact, emotions can be overwhelming in their intensity at times and it is important for these people to have an external outlet for their emotional waves - such as music/art/writing/fitness/hobbies involving physical work/etc - and with a flare for drama Leo Moons make excellent actors, attorneys, and sales-folk.

Leo energy is stubborn, motivated and charismatic. Emotions come in with a vigor, find a foothold, and latch on until they can be processed thoroughly. Leo Moons can be quite stubborn, letting the heart overrule the head. This applies to all kinds of emotions, both negative and positive. When upset it can take awhile to feel okay again, and when overjoyed they feel like nothing could bring them down! Leo Moon is fueled positively by emotional care to their ego. Compliment them, let them know how important and valued they are, and when giving criticisms, keep it as positive as possible. Don’t over-boost their ego, elsewise they can become full of themselves. But healthy compliments and reminders that their presence is important will keep them going! Leo Moon is fueled negatively by critiques without emotional warmth - as well as empty ego boosts. If the compliments are not sincere, and are just said to keep them happy, they will pick up on it and learn to assume that people are giving fake compliments to stay on their good side. Critiques or statements made bluntly or without a corresponding compliment can be taken to heart as them being faulty or wrong, even if that was not the original intent. 

Mercury: Communication - Gaining Knowledge - Thought Processes - Written/Verbal Expression of Ideas

Mercury in Cancer: Cancer’s sensitivity and charisma comes through with a defined duality. When it comes to communication, Cancer’s charm shines as they speak with gentleness and care. Communication can also be moody, and sometimes reserved - it’s not uncommon for Cancer Mercury to pull their energy back and cease communication for periods of time. Water signs are known for high intuition, and in Mercury, they pick up information with great ease. They absorb the energy of the room and pick up on every subtle cue - vocal tone, facial expression, things unsaid lying underneath spoken words. Because they are so good at picking up underlying meaning and energy, they can often assume that others do the same and don’t feel the need to communicate in great deal. This can cause communication issues with more direct and analytical placements as they’ll feel that Cancer Mercury is expecting them to be mind-readers. It’s important for Cancer Mercury people to understand that most others won’t understand things as intuitively as them, and some people really do need things stated or spelled out more than they think. Cancer Mercury has a great memory - especially emotional memory. They relate knowledge to emotional experience and can be very reflective and sentimental. They’re less likely to remember exact information or details about a person or experience, and more how the person/experience made them feel, which in turn determines how they communicate their thoughts about the person/experience. With expression being inclined towards feeling over practicality or detail, it is best for these people to express themselves through creative means such as music, writing/poetry, art. With Ju-Ken, his Cancer Mercury expresses itself best through his music & lyrics~

Venus: Love - Beauty - Aesthetics - Money (Earning & Spending)

Venus in Gemini: Ruled by Mercury and represented by The Twins, Gemini prizes communication and energetic movement. With interpersonal relationships, this means being drawn to people who can have interesting conversations and are knowledgeable on a variety of topics. People who can’t hold a conversation or have shallow interests will bore Gemini Venus and they’ll quickly move on to more interesting people. When it comes to romantic relationships, good looks only go so far, as they need the intellectual stimulation to keep the mood going. These people are known to be social butterflies, keeping a large social circle with a variety of people from different walks of life. They can’t stand only being surrounded by one type of person. They value and need people with different backgrounds, thoughts, and world-views to keep them intrigued. 

Gemini energy is adaptable, analytical, and curious. They’re always looking for the next new, exciting thing to keep their curious minds busy. In Venus, this means lots of relationships, varied friend groups, lots of different jobs or many changes within one job, and a variety of hobbies. Gaining new information from a variety of sources is highly important. Venus also rules the areas of beauty, aesthetics, and fashion. Gemini Venus’ interest in many things shows they may frequently change their style or surroundings. Bright colors and unique prints keep their environments lively and energetic. With Gemini’s sociable nature, it’s common for Gemini Venus to fill homes, offices, and other personal spaces with displays of memorabilia attached to friends and family. Photos, gifts, and souvenirs from trips or other events that hold memories with the people dearest to them fill shelves and wall-space with pride. 

Mars: Action - Physicality - Assertiveness

Mars in Aquarius: Ruled by Uranus and represented by the Water Bearer, Aquarius is the rebel of the zodiac. Aquarius is different for different’s sake and gets bored with routine and the mundane. They’re always looking for fun, new things to do and have trouble sitting still. Never wanting to be predictable, they love to experiment and change things up. They may regularly change their fashion style, or if they stick to a style you can be sure it is distinctly them. They stand out in a crowd, sometimes on purpose but even if they aren’t trying to, they do. There’s a strong belief in the freedom of people to express their individuality, and they are quick to encourage others to do things for themselves rather than for the expectation of others. The status quo just does not hold any appeal. While holding this need for change, rebellion, and expression, Aquarius Mars can also have a stubborn streak. They want to do things for themselves and nothing will keep them locked into a pattern or habit more than people telling them they need to change. If they do change, it will surely be in a different direction than they are being asked to go, just to prove that they can. Even with this stubborn streak, Aquarius Mars isn’t very forceful and prefers to be laid back and just enjoy the ride of life. Aquarius energy is determined, curious, and innovative. Aquarius is stubborn in the need to move around and change their environment often, in both big and small ways. Aquarius Mars thrives in environments that allow for them to do a variety of things and have a regular change of scenery. They suffer in environments that have few, repetitive tasks for them to do and don’t allow much movement. They would do much better in jobs that require travel and have flexible, varied schedules than jobs that are based out of one location and have a regular, consistent schedule. 

Inner combinations These are the major combinations, though all placements relate to each other. If you would like an analysis on any combination not covered here, please let me know.

Cancer Sun + Leo Moon: The duality of having Cancer, ruled by the Moon, in the Sun position, and Leo, ruled by the Sun, in the Moon position, means that his ego and emotions are so closely tied together that it is nearly impossible to separate them. While most people feel a tie between their emotions and their ego, for this dynamic, this connection is the strongest. This intense sensitivity makes him very passionate and compassionate, as well as very creative. However, it can also be a very overwhelming dynamic that can cause him to pull inward and need a lot of solitude at times in order to process everything. This combination brings out a strong sense of protection. Self protection of course, but also protection of others. If someone in their family or social circle is having a hard time, he’ll jump in to help any way he can without question. This trait is admirable yet can become targeted by those who would take advantage of such kindness. Therefore discretion is necessary. In my experience, most Cancer Sun, Leo Moon combination people live by the thought “I’d rather help someone who didn’t need it than not help someone who did”.

Cancer Mercury + Gemini Venus + Aquarius Mars: This combination is always seeking new, exciting avenues of life. There’s a restless energy that gets bored easily if kept in the same overall environment for too long. A variable social circle and work schedule is necessary to keep the energy flow up. Gemini and Aquarius in this combination can make it easy to detach from people and places, but Cancer both here in Mercury and in the Sun position keeps him from detaching completely so that a healthy amount of emotion stays tied with various people, places, and experiences, even after they’re long past. He can be quite nostalgic, and he has a lot to be nostalgic for! Cancer Mercury works with his Gemini Venus and Aquarius Mars to fill his home and heart with the most precious memories made with all the people he meets and places he goes. It’s important for this combination to find balance between the heart and the head as it can become too easy to get stuck in one space or the other. 

Outer planets

The planets beyond the asteroid belt move more slowly through the signs, and their traits and influence have to do more with large groups than personal things. How they relate on a personal level involves connecting them back to related personal placements, as I will show with each placement. 

Jupiter: Travel - Education - Authoritative Structures - Luck - Growth & Expansion

Jupiter will present in 1 or 2 signs in a year.

Jupiter in Scorpio: Ruled by Pluto and Mars, and represented by the Scorpion, Scorpio is the sign of deep transformation. It’s an intensely intuitive sign that brings to light the hidden depths and mysteries of life. Scorpio Jupiter uses the hardships of life to create their own happiness, luck, and freedom. Understanding the darker and difficult sides of life make it easier to distinguish genuine positivity from fake positivity - what it means to be truly happy versus faking it until you make it. Authoritative people and structures in their life impress a sense of fake happiness and freedom - an attitude that things are fine when they’re not - and Scorpio Jupiter will see through this easily. Issues with authority come from resisting the pressure to pretend things are okay and actually seek ways to make situations better. They can detect people’s true intentions and get upset if their words/actions don’t match their intentions. Therefore, they can be very private people, only opening up to those they can trust to be honest and forthright. Scorpio energy is stubborn, stead-fast, perceptive, and investigative. Scorpio is very intuitive and Scorpio Jupiter can, if they chose, be very gifted with matters of psychology, medicine, healing practices, and the occult. From therapists to detectives to psychics, they seek to understand people and help solve/heal them. When they travel, they are very observant of different people and ways of life. With Jupiter representing expansion in life, this gives a natural strength to being able to read between the lines and find deeper truths in areas they choose to focus on.

Saturn: Responsibility - Discipline - Karma Saturn will stay in a sign for about 2.5 years - Taking about 29-30 years to go through all 12 signs. Saturn rules time and life-lessons. Approximately every 28-30 years, Saturn will return to the sign it was in when you were born, and your Saturn return period emphasizes the life-lessons that Saturn is trying to teach you.

Saturn in Gemini: Gemini is all about duality, knowledge, and communication. Gemini Saturn’s lesson is about using personal intellect to communicate effectively. People with Saturn in Gemini may struggle with communication, either being overly logical and analytical in communication or not logical and analytical enough. Saturn teaches you to find the balance between communicating exactly what you need and assuming other people will just intuitively understand your thoughts and needs. It’s the balance between the heart and the head - spending too much time brooding in emotions or wrapping oneself up in logically rationalizing every part of life keeping actual action from occurring. Gemini Saturn reminds people that while yes it is important to think things through before acting, action needs to happen eventually and that communication is the best course of action. Tied in with Ju-Ken’s Cancer Mercury, I would guess that his struggle would be more with not being logical or analytical enough with communication and expecting others to intuit his words through emotions. His lesson with this placement is to communicate more under the assumption that others aren’t as intuitive about his true meaning as he thinks they should be.

Uranus: Rebellion - Liberation - Innovation - Upheavals

Uranus stays in one sign for about 7 years.

Uranus in Libra: Ruled by Venus and represented by Justice, Libra seeks balance and harmony in all things. Rebellion and innovation show through in reforms to social and structural ideas and systems of justice. What is fair or unfair, what is balanced, and what can be done to have a more harmonious balance of society. Keep in mind, with the duality of nature and nurture, the exact definitions and ideas of what is fair, harmonious, and justice will vary based on influences people are raised with. 

“The last time Uranus was in Libra was from October 1968 until September 1975 stimulating changes in social justice, diplomacy, music, and the arts.” (https://www.san.beck.org › Astro-Uranus)

One of the big social showings of this time was the hippie movement - make love not war - challenging the priority of war over interpersonal relationships.

Since this is a larger group planet, for the individual it is important to relate back into the chart. Since Libra is ruled by Venus, looking into Juken’s Venus sign is where his personal expression of this placement comes through. With his Venus being in Gemini, he seeks balance, justice, and harmony through the combination of a variety of people from multiple walks of life through open-minded communication. Going further, as Gemini is ruled by Mercury, his Cancer Mercury plays into this as well. He is sensitive and empathetic, and values the freedom for people to express their views.

Neptune: Dreams - Magic - The Subconscious

Neptune stays in one sign for 14 years.

Neptune in Sagittarius: Ruled by Jupiter and represented by the archer, Sagittarius is all about forward momentum into the unknown. These people look for potential through the lens of their personal religious/philosophical beliefs. Therefore this will present differently depending on what those beliefs are for each person. They can become very attached to their beliefs whether this be a specific religion, a driving life philosophy, or a social cause. Sagittarius likes to look for solutions, therefore Sagittarius Neptune looks for solutions to life’s problems through their deeply held beliefs - depending on social upbringing and other chart elements this can cause difficulty in accepting others’ beliefs. With Sagittarius being ruled by Jupiter and Ju-ken’s Jupiter being in Scorpio, he may be drawn to religious/philosophical beliefs and ideas that have to do with the occult, or darker sides of humanity. 

Pluto: Things That Are Hidden - The Shadow - The Taboo - Long-Term Transformation

Pluto stays in a sign anywhere from 12-30 years depending on the speed it is moving. This is the generational planet.

Pluto in Virgo: Ruled by Mercury, Virgo is detail oriented, health conscious, and pragmatic. Pluto has to do with transformation, and Virgo Pluto transforms by analyzing the details of life - what works and what doesn’t - what needs to be changed and how that change can take place in a practical way. Relating back into Juken’s chart, Virgo is ruled by Mercury, therefore Juken’s Cancer Mercury comes into play. He will find transformation in his life by using practical means of communication - i.e. utilizing his communication style to express his beliefs and needs, and to meet the needs of others around him. Further, Cancer is ruled by the Moon and is present in his Sun - so his Leo Moon and Cancer Sun pull through with his Virgo Pluto to show a need for balance between strong, charged emotions and practical, analytical communication. He can find security in healthy expressions of emotions and needs. 

Pluto was last in Virgo 1956-1972 and during this time there were a lot of pushes for societal restructuring especially around lifestyle structures. New lifestyle innovations gave people more options and flexibility to self-express away from the cookie cutter conformity of the first half of the 20th century. People born during this time continued to push alternative lifestyles and subcultures during their formative years in the 80s and 90s. 

Overall

Ju-Ken thrives in environments where he can express himself creatively in a variety of ways with a variety of people. We see this clearly as he’s a member of multiple bands, each of which have distinctly different styles, and does support/session work for a variety of other artists all of which span a wide variety of styles/genres. From classic rock, to hard rock, to metal, to punk, to visual kei, to jazzy styles, to pop styles, and all areas in between. He’s a musical chameleon and this is honestly one of the things I admire the most about him as a fan! I absolutely love how varied he is and how seemingly effortlessly he flows among musical styles. He’s introduced me to so many artists and styles that I never would have considered before, and really expanded my musical palate. Therefore, I’m very glad that he found his niche and has been able to especially develop this part of himself through music. It’s truly wonderful~

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Album Astrology Analysis: DIR EN GREY - PHALARIS

The Astrology of PHALARIS

While birth charts for people are the most common charts discussed in the astrological mainstream, you can actually use charts for anything! With my specialization in music related topics for astrology, I want to get into that more as I build up this blog. 

Album release charts are a fun way to look at an album from a different perspective. However, how do we decide what an album’s “birth chart” should be? It’s not as simple as a person, where we lock in the chart based on when they took their first breath. With albums, there are a lot of stages in the process of the release. Sure, there’s the official release date, but there are early releases for fanclubs, singles, and many aspects to consider. 

Here is the structure I have personally decided to use when reading a chart for an album (other astrologers may have slightly different approaches).

- Long term transits. Looking at the astrological transits from when the album was first conceived up to its release date.

- Intermediate transits. Looking at important transits around the time of singles being released and early releases before the official release date.

- Official release date. What would be considered the official “birth chart” of the album when it is being shown in its entirety to the mass public.

With Phalaris, the members of DIR EN GREY have stated that they began thinking about and working on songs for this album shortly after the release of their last album The Insulated World. So, we will start from there and work our way up to the Phalaris release.

Table of Contents

Insulated World Release Transits 2019-2022 Transits May-June 2022 Transits Phalaris Official Release 

The Insulated World - released September 26th 2018

This album marked a transitional chapter for the band as they had just recently celebrated 20 years together. Over their entire career they have never stopped evolving and adjusting their style. Every album has its own vibe and personality that reflects where the members individually, and the band as a whole, were at that time. 

When Insulated World released, DIR EN GREY’s two band charts (Indies debut and Major Debut) were in their 8th and 10th house years respectively. “House years” show which of the 12 houses are activated or emphasized in a chart each year, these are called profections. This can show where major events are likely to occur and direct our attention to areas that will benefit from extra attention that year. The 8th house represents shared resources and energies. When the 8th house is  profected, attention is drawn to the areas of our life where we are sharing resources, energy, and materials. This can mean money, physical items, dependents (children/pets/etc), property, and such physical things. It can also mean non-physical things such as sharing of intimacy, deeper emotions, personal time and energy. The 10th house represents career, public image, and long-term plans. When the 10th house is profected, emphasis is drawn to our public image (what we can control and what we can’t control), what changes need to be made to our long term aspirations in career and personal matters. 10th house years are helpful times to set oneself up for long-term success. So with DIR EN GREY, these themes were being emphasized around the release of The Insulated World. The future of the band in the long-term from that point was being heavily discussed, largely behind closed doors. Of course, with a band, the future is always being discussed, but this time it would have had a heightened sense of “all-or-nothing”. That if the band were to continue, every member would need a strong sense of long-term commitment. 

It is with this energy of setting the band up to continue another say 20 years, that the members set about promoting Insulated World and looking to the next step of their career.

2019 - 2022

The members have said that they started planning the songs for a new album shortly after Insulated World, though the bulk of song-writing and formation of Phalaris occurred from 2021 - 2022. No doubt the global pandemic played a large hand in their process as the members spent lock-down translating their emotions about the situation into their music. Astrologically, let's take a look at the long-term transits of this time period and how I see those energies reflected in the album.

For long-term transits, we look at the last 4 outer planets, which move the slowest: Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto.

Saturn in Capricorn → Aquarius: During this time period, Saturn made its shift from the sign of Capricorn into the sign of Aquarius in December of 2020. Capricorn represents the more serious side of devotion to work, such as schedule structure, resource acquisition, resource management, and diligent planning. Saturn in Capricorn is a good time to draft long-term plans both for business and for self. During the pandemic it was difficult to know what the long term could potentially look like. Many people had drafted their long term plans at the beginning of Saturn in Capricorn, only to have the end phase of Saturn in Capricorn call those plans into question. Figuring out what was realistic versus unrealistic, adjusting procedures, and managing expectations in light of changing circumstances became a necessary skill for survival. Now, DIR EN GREY had already become accustomed to writing music at home and working remotely. Therefore this aspect wasn’t as difficult an adjustment for the members as it was for bands that write best together in the studio. But for the members of DIR EN GREY there still came an adjustment of time management as they usually would have tours and outside promotions to give their time to and now found themselves largely working in their respective home studios. A big lesson with Saturn in Capricorn, especially when it came to adjusting work habits in the pandemic, is finding that work-life balance so you can maximize productivity and not burn yourself out. When Saturn shifted into Aquarius in December of 2020, the questions around changes to work approach became highly experimental and largely tech based. People were more accustomed to virtual business and were finding success in trying new things. Aquarius prizes experimentation and innovation, so with music, Aquarius Saturn has really pushed musicians to challenge their preconceived notions around what music should sound like or how their music should be. Experimenting with different song structures and instrumental techniques ultimately unveils new sounds and styles for various artists. And since Saturn rules over lessons, the Saturn in Aquarius transit challenges artists to use lessons learned from the past and apply that to their progressive innovation. With Phalaris, we get an album that incorporates elements of older DIR EN GREY albums while remaining new and unique. There are definitely call backs to the DUM SPIRO SPERO and Withering To Death albums, both of which were written during times of drastic transformation with the band’s sound and direction. 

Uranus in Taurus (2018 - 2026): Uranus is the planet of radical, sudden change, and Taurus is the sign of steady, sturdy, stubborn energy. So when Uranus is in Taurus and we are faced with areas of life that require huge changes, we can either resist it with Taurus’ stubborn nature and feel stuck in the mud, or we can use Taurus’ persistence to push change ahead relentlessly. With music, this transit is giving artists the drive to pull out their more complex and risky moves, pushing new ideas ahead despite push-back from others. Many artists during this time have been, and will continue to, produce music quite different from their normal style. There’s confidence behind these changes and that confidence is what helps the new styles take hold with the artists' fans. 

Taurus rules over tangible beauty - i.e. physical things related to beauty and aesthetics such as clothing, decorative items, and home goods. Uranus in Taurus values comfort and practicality over edginess and extremes. Pay attention to artists' clothing over this time, especially in scenes like Visual Kei, as there is a general shift to clothing that emphasizes textures and bold yet sturdy statement pieces. Taurus also rules the throat, so many vocalists can benefit from this transit by taking extra care in the development of their voice - many are improving their vocal quality, widening their range, and experimenting with new vocal techniques and styles. With Phalaris we definitely see Kyo’s voice in its healthiest, most robust, and most experimental form since DIR EN GREY’s debut. He’s been using this transit to great benefit across all 3 of his bands and his range of vocal styles is building steadily.

Neptune in Pisces (2011-2026): Pisces is naturally ruled by Neptune. The planet of dreams, superficial beauty, and spirituality along with the sign of creative purpose, energetic sensitivity, and imaginative innovation, has been and continues to be an ideal time for creative pursuits. The Arts thrive when Neptune is in Pisces. We all dare to dream a bit bigger and indulge more in fantasy. In music, the artists receive heightened inspiration and music listeners are more easily able to enjoy the music in abstract ways. Daydreaming along to songs, letting the music play as a soundtrack to our ideas. Tied together with the Saturn in Aquarius transit, we’re seeing more artists indulging in the production of music that they want to make rather than forcing themselves to stick to the same formulas that have brought success in the past. We’re seeing more songs that break from the common structure of verse 1, chorus, verse 2, chorus, bridge, chorus. Artists are finding what new structures work, and which ones do not. There’s still an element of that structure widely present, yet the ways artists put their own twists on it and change it to suit their own tastes is where the industry is finding innovation. With Phalaris, we definitely see new song structures we aren’t accustomed to with DIR EN GREY in songs such as Utsutsu, Bouga wo Kurau, Mouai ni Shosu, and Kamuy. 

Pluto in Capricorn (2008-2024): Pluto is the planet of long-term transformation of social structures, often through deconstruction. The Pluto in Capricorn transit deals largely with structures relating to systems of authority, power, and resources. Major transformations in the areas of politics, religion, work-places, and education. I’m not going to get into the political side of this as that’s not what this blog is for, but look at the global news and it should speak for itself.

For the music industry, the transformation we’ve seen has been largely behind the scenes, only shown publicly when something huge occurs. This is a time when artists are rearranging contracts to become more independent, gain more control over their work and more rights to ownership of their work, and challenge authority structures within the industry. 

With these long-term transits occurring during the writing and production of Phalaris, we see a setup for an album with a sturdy yet unique structure, a stubborn yet dreamy energy, and a tactile ambience (feeling like you could touch the songs even though it’s intangible sound).

May - June 2022 Transits

Mercury RX → Saturn RX. As we get closer to the Phalaris release date in our astrological exploration, we can start looking more closely at more short-term transits. This is where we get to talk about retrogrades. Retrogrades are largely popularized in the media via hype and stereotypes specifically around Mercury Retrograde. However, all planets from Mercury to Pluto retrograde. So, what is a retrograde (or RX for short)? Well, all planets orbit the Sun at different speeds. Astrology is based on the relation of the other planets to Earth. So at times, due to the difference in orbit speed between the Earth and everyone else, the planets can seem like they’re moving backwards. This energy shift can cause friction and blockages to the ways the transits normally present. Mercury, the fastest moving planet in our solar system, appears retrograde the most frequently (3-4 times a year) which is why it is heavily emphasized in popular media.

May 2022 Mercury RX in Gemini and Taurus: Gemini is ruled by Mercury, so when Mercury entered retrograde in Gemini in May of this year, the easy flow of Gemini’s energy became restricted. Mercury Retrograde in general is characterized by increased occurrences of communication breakdown, technology troubles, and vehicle troubles (such as failures and collisions). Entering into Taurus, stubborn energy increased and we saw an increased number of conversations that should have been easier to hold, instead met with difficulty. People talking past one another instead of to one another. As far as I can tell, this didn’t have any negative effect on the Phalaris release, thank goodness. However, it did set up Mercury to re-enter Gemini from Taurus after the retrograde so that Mercury would be in Gemini again for the Phalaris release. Gemini is an excitable sign that is fueled by the exchange of a variety of information. The Gemini Mercury energy in May and June definitely added to the natural fandom excitement around the release - everyone sharing their predictions and expectations for the album.

Shortly after Mercury came out of retrograde, we were hit with another retrograde.

June 2022 Saturn RX in Aquarius: Early June marked the beginning of this transit and with it a push for personal and interpersonal adjustments for the sake of growth. Basically, Saturn rules over life lessons which are being taught gradually at all times. When Saturn enters retrograde, those lessons are presented with greater urgency and force. Aquarius rules several things but what I want to emphasize the most this transit is Aquarius’ rulership over technology, large social groups, and humanitarianism. That’s right, I’m talking about social media and especially fandom on social media. With DIR EN GREY releasing a new album, the DIR EN GREY fandom has been interacting to express excitement and reactions to said new album. Outside of the DIR EN GREY fandom, people within the larger scopes of Visual Kei, Jrock, and Metal scenes are joining in the conversation. Saturn RX in Aquarius highlights the ways in which the use of social media in an album release can affect that release, the fans relationships with one another, and the fans relationship with the band. The ways we interact over this album during this transit is setting the tone for the ways we interact as a fandom moving forward long-term, and I think that’s beautiful. 

Phalaris Release Date

Finally, we get to the day itself, the official chart of Phalaris! For the “birth time” I used midnight in JST as that is when the official drop began. I won’t go through this like I do with people’s birth charts, I just have some key features to point out and emphasize.

Gemini Sun in the 3rd House: This is direct communication. Notifications dropping, people instantly reacting upon first listens, and sharing these reactions. The absolute pride of the fandom to share reactions to the album immediately rather than hold back or be secretive. This also indicates the overall message of the album: the strength in forming and enforcing our bonds with others in difficult circumstances. Whether someone was experiencing the album with a group of people in person or physically by themselves and experiencing the album with people via texting and social media, the energy around communication cannot be understated here. The enthusiasm in everyone not only sharing but receiving one another's reactions and opinions is very important. I didn’t see any arguments over people having “bad takes” on various platforms. Overwhelmingly there was nothing but respect and excitement for one another’s opinions on the songs individually and the album overall.

Sagittarius Moon in the 9th House: Okay, this is where things get spicy. Sagittarius Moon is an excitable transit as it encourages leaps of energetic enthusiasm. This can be an impulsive transit, often marked by impulsive shopping, people suddenly changing appearances, or even people suddenly changing life circumstances (quitting/starting new jobs, making travel plans, starting/ending relationships). It’s a transit that encourages a leap of faith towards our future goals and dreams. The 9th house represents long-distance travel, higher learning, and philosophy/religion. Phalaris was presented to us with this high energy and encouragement to look towards the parts of the world that are larger than ourselves. On top of this already hot energy, the Moon at this time was a Full Moon, which further intensifies and magnifies the energies already discussed. And with the 9th house representing long-distance travel, this chart placement sets Phalaris up to be a highly successful touring album, both in Japan and around the world. 

Gemini Mercury in the 2nd House: As discussed previously, Mercury had just re-entered Gemini after its retrograde. This refreshed energy is very at home and brings further excitement to both the fans' social interactions around the album, and the lyrics of the album itself. The lyrics of this album are a culmination of emotions built up throughout the past 3 years. The frustrations and hopelessness around a global pandemic lockdown, the strength in communities still finding ways to come together, and the spark of hope as we emerge on the other side of the ordeal. The 2nd house represents resources and an album having a 2nd house Mercury placement sets it up well in terms of successful sales. Not only is this a strong position for the album sales at the start, but any income from this album such as tour tickets will benefit as well. Gemini is naturally ruled by Mercury so having specifically Gemini Mercury in the 2nd house shows the ability of people to find strong meanings and personal connections within the songs of the album. Kyo always intentionally lends his lyrics to the listener’s interpretations, and for that this chart placement really suits his style. 

Taurus Venus in the 2nd House: This is the grounding of the album. The piece that really makes it for me astrologically. Taurus is naturally ruled by Venus and in Visual Kei having strong Venus placements in charts will always be positive. Taurus is very rooted in the physical, tangible side of beauty and aesthetics. Having this in the album’s chart indicates special care given to the visual side of the album production. I have yet to receive my physical copy of the album, so I cannot speak on the physical quality myself, but I have heard good things from others. 

This is the part that absolutely tickles me and other astrologically minded DIR/Vkei fans. Taurus as a sign is visually represented by The Bull. With Venus representing imagery and aesthetics, the fact that an album with a Taurus Venus chart placement on release day has me wondering if DIR EN GREY’s label has a resident astrologer on staff. The Bull imagery used for the Phalaris album jacket, and within the music video for the track Perfume of Sins, comes from the legend of the album’s namesake, the Emperor Phalaris who would trap people in a large bronze bull and light a fire underneath, slowly roasting them as a form of torture, entertainment, and execution. There are other aspects of Phalaris’ legend that DIR EN GREY could have used which suit their visual style (such as his famed cannibalism and penchant for eating young babies). However, it is the Bronze Bull that was decided for an album released during Venus in Taurus. Interesting.

Aries Mars & Aries Jupiter in the 1st House: As if things were not already hot and heavy, we come to the placement of Mars. Aries is ruled by Mars and is at home in this placement. This is a fast, hot-tempered energy. Along with the Sagittarius Moon, the impulsive, reckless, and fast moving energy is here heating up the Bronze Bull of Taurus Venus. The 1st house represents public presentation and first impressions. Having Mars in the 1st house of a chart offers a strong, bright image. This is the energy of the person who commands the attention of a room without even trying. And Jupiter also being in Aries in the first house heightens this energy as Jupiter represents expansion. 1st house Aries Jupiter in the album chart of Phalaris expands the charisma of the album and pushes it to the front of the conversation. This album demands to be perceived, heard, and experienced. There’s a passionate energetic wave coursing throughout the album that keeps listeners on their toes and wanting more.

I already discussed Saturn - Pluto in the long-term transits section above so I will tie them in here briefly.

Aquarius Saturn being in retrograde when the album dropped holds a square or tense energy with Taurus Venus. Our perceptions around visual art are challenged with this transit combination, which is directly in line with DIR EN GREY’s long-term image and theme in their work. Is it “appropriate” to use heavy, obscene, horrifying imagery such as people burning alive inside a Bronze Bull, as a form of artistic entertainment? How can Phalaris’ tyranny be applied to structures of authority and power today? The use of art to challenge perceptions and draw attention to large social issues has always been the prerogative of Rock Music at large, Visual Kei in particular, and DIR EN GREY in emphasis. 

Aquarius Saturn RX sits in Phalaris’ 12th house - the house of the taboo, long-term transformation, and deep subconscious. This album challenges us to bring things we push to the back of our subconscious to the front and address them directly. 

Joining Saturn in the 12th house is Neptune in Pisces. The placement that emphasizes the inner subconscious mind. Again, it’s very on brand for DIR EN GREY and that’s why this album release chart is so perfect. The album challenges us, all of us, to read between the lines of the songs for deeper meaning and to share the meaning we find with one another. By doing so we can identify areas of our social communities (whether that’s the fandom or our individual communities at home) that need reform within the way people interact, share ideas, and generally communicate. 

Whether you study astrology or think it’s all Bronze Bull Sh*t I hope this analysis has been a fun lens with which to look at the album. Let me know if there are any Visual Kei/JRock albums y’all want me to analyze in this way! I am open to suggestions.

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Daita (Siam Shade) Birth Chart 101

Date of Birth: June 19th 1971 Birth Time: I don’t know Daita’s birth time so I do not have his rising/houses

Sun: Gemini Moon: Taurus Mercury: Gemini Venus: Gemini Mars: Aquarius Jupiter: Scorpio Saturn: Gemini Uranus: Libra Neptune: Sagittarius Pluto: Virgo

Table of Contents: Daita Birth Chart Inner Planets/Luminaries: Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars Inner Combinations: Sun + Moon, Mercury + Venus + Mars. Outer Planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus, Pluto

DAITA BIRTH CHART

Inner Planets/Luminaries Since the Sun + Moon are not planets, they are referred to as the luminaries. These placements are also collectively referred to as personal placements, as they deal more with specific personal aspects, and the outer planets deal more with large group things.

Sun: Ego - Base Personality - Overarching Identity - Building Block for All Else

Sun in Gemini: They’re interested in many things and topics, there’s so much to discuss in the world so if they can’t latch their attention onto something quickly, they’ll just move on. Knowledge is a collective endeavor always fluctuating with new information, experiences, and input from others. Gemini Sun learns best through simply saying things and gaining new information from the responses of others. This has gained the negative stereotype of inconsistency, while in reality Gemini’s thoughts are just constantly shifting to accommodate new information. Because their brain cells are constantly bouncing around from idea to idea, they can end up second-guessing their choices or actions. It’s important for Gemini Suns to have a few core, set beliefs and thought processes as an anchor so they don’t get lost in their heads. Witty and mischievous, Gemini Suns have a quick tongue and often enjoy banter or word games. They have lightning quick comebacks and are masters of adding side remarks to conversations. Depending on the person, these can be funny or rude - sometimes people interpret them as rude when they don’t mean to be so. Mostly, they’re just trying to have fun and don’t think too much about what is being said - once it’s out of their mouth it’s out of mind as well. Put your Gemini friends into freestyle rap battles and take home the prize every time.

Moon: Emotions - How We Process & Emotions and Information - How We React To Others’ Words, Actions, and Expressions - Our Sense of Stability/Security

Moon in Taurus: Ruled by Venus and represented by the Bull, Taurus is stead-fast, grounded, and very attached to the physical. When it comes to Taurus Moon, there’s a sense of personal stability and security within physical comforts - many are collectors for example. Emotional associations are heavily tied to specific objects, such as a gift from a loved one becomes more about that person and the situation in which it was gifted than the object itself. Due to this ability to apply emotional intelligence to tangible objects, Taurus Moon makes excellent gift givers! Taurus’ stead-fast nature gives them heartfelt conviction in their decisions. Once their mind is made up, it is nearly impossible to convince them of anything else. Some can be down-right stubborn. Taurus Moon is unlikely to completely change their mind but the more flexible Taurus Moon will find compromise in being able to approach a situation from a different perspective as long as their core belief of that situation or idea stays in tact. Taurus Moon is positively developed by ensuring they have a steady and secure homebase in which to store and organize their most important belongings. Also social relationships that allow for compromise and middle-ground conversations. Taurus Moon is negatively developed by disregarding the value they place on others and on the things important to them. Also social relationships that demand they change their mindsets to fit others with no room given for their personal core values and beliefs.

Mercury: Communication - Gaining Knowledge - Thought Processes - Written/Verbal Expression of Ideas

Mercury in Gemini: Ruled by Mercury and represented by the twins - Gemini is right at home in the planet of communication and information. The mind is constantly in search of stimulation - these people are likely to have a variety of interests and may seem to jump around from topic to topic at random. They can see connections between topics that may not be as apparent to others, so when they jump from A to C they assume everyone knows how they got there and therefore don’t need to mention step B, while most others can get tied up and confused as B isn’t apparent to them and they have no idea what just happened. It’s important for Gemini Mercury to understand that not everyone will be able to keep up with this pace, and yes, you do need to spell it out more for people than you think. Mercury Gemini is a curious resource - if you bring up a topic they will have many thoughts about it regardless of how much knowledge they actually have, and will eagerly pursue further knowledge of the topic with you. However, if the pursuit of further information turns slow, stale, or just boring, they will simply move on to the next topic.

Venus: Love - Beauty - Aesthetics - Money (Earning & Spending)

Venus in Gemini: Ruled by Mercury and represented by the twins, Gemini prizes communication and energetic movement. With interpersonal relationships, this means being drawn to people who can have interesting conversations and are knowledgeable on a variety of topics. People who can’t hold a conversation or have shallow interests will bore Gemini Venus and they’ll quickly move on to more interesting people. When it comes to romantic relationships, good looks only go so far, as they need the intellectual stimulation to keep the mood going. These people are known to be social butterflies, keeping a large social circle with a variety of people from different walks of life. They can’t stand only being surrounded by one type of person, they value and need people with different backgrounds, thoughts, and world-views to keep them intrigued. 

Gemini is flexible, adaptable, and curious. They’re always looking for the next new, exciting thing to keep their curious minds busy. In Venus, this means lots of relationships, varied friend groups, lots of different jobs or many changes within one job, and a variety of hobbies.

Mars: Action - Physicality - Assertiveness

Mars in Aquarius: Aquarius is the rebel of the Zodiac, and in the planet of action this presents a keen instinct to go against the norm. When a lot of people are doing something one way, Aquarius Mars asks “what other possibilities are being ignored or hidden?” - this need to explore alternative actions can be misread as thoughtless rebellion, but Aquarius also rules humanitarian action, and Aquarius Mars often acts more for what they think will be useful changes for society at large than acting out for personal interests. Aquarius Mars has a duality where they pride themselves in being reliable for others, but they don’t like to be predictable. While they can keep and maintain a regular schedule, if it becomes too routine they have a need to change things up, keep others on their toes anticipating what their next steps will be. It’s not unusual for Aquarius Mars to do something completely unexpected for no other reason than to see everyone’s reactions. Reminding people not to get used to things always being one way. Aquarius Mars gains great satisfaction if they can get people to accept sudden, radical change.

Inner combinations These are the major combinations, though all placements relate to each other. If you would like an analysis on any combination not covered here, please let me know.

Gemini Sun + Taurus Moon: This combination shows a grounded and level-headed approach to daily life. Gathering information is a strong suit - this is the type of person to know everyone’s business whether they’re intentionally collecting this information or just passively picking it up. There’s a strong ability to use gained information to organize people and events around them. This makes for good team leadership - delegating tasks and structuring group events.

Being detail oriented with a strong sense of personal style and tastes, he has a very clear idea of how he likes things to be and is very straight-forward with those expectations.

Gemini Mercury + Gemini Venus + Aquarius Mars: Building mental rapport with others is a top priority with this combination. There’s an emphasis on connecting with others who share a similar base knowledge and sense of humor. Social circles may host a variety of personality types, but the close inner circle will have that similar mental base that draws them close. The sense of humor may be abstract and witty, which can confuse more straight-forward people who take things too literally. Even with this need to have that base connection with others, variety remains important. He needs to be able to explore new ideas and concepts without simply recycling the same things over and over again.

Outer planets

The planets beyond the asteroid belt move more slowly through the signs, and their traits and influence have to do more with large groups than personal things. How they relate on a personal level involves connecting them back to related personal placements, as I will show with each placement. 

Jupiter: Travel - Education - Authoritative Structures - Luck - Growth & Expansion

Jupiter will present in 1 or 2 signs in a year.

Jupiter in Scorpio: Ruled by Pluto and Mars, and represented by the Scorpion, Scorpio is the sign of deep transformation. It’s an intensely intuitive sign that brings to light the hidden depths and mysteries of life. Scorpio Jupiter uses the hardships of life to create their own happiness, luck, and freedom. Understanding the darker and difficult sides of life make it easier to distinguish genuine positivity from fake positivity - what it means to be truly happy versus faking it until you make it. Authoritative people and structures in their life impress a sense of fake happiness and freedom - an attitude that things are fine when they’re not - and Scorpio Jupiter will see through this easily. Issues with authority come from resisting the pressure to pretend things are okay and actually seek ways to make situations better. They can detect people’s true intentions and get upset if their words/actions don’t match their intentions. Therefore, they can be very private people, only opening up to those they can trust to be honest and forthright. Scorpio energy is stubborn, stead-fast, sensitive, and perceptive. Scorpio is very intuitive and Scorpio Jupiter can, if they chose, be very gifted with matters of psychology, medicine, healing practices, and the occult. From therapists to detectives to psychics, they seek to understand people and help solve/heal them. When they travel, they are very observant of different people and ways of life. 

Saturn: Responsibility - Discipline - Karma Saturn will stay in a sign for about 2.5 years - Taking about 29-30 years to go through all 12 signs. Saturn rules time and life-lessons. Approximately every 28-30 years, Saturn will return to the sign it was in when you were born, and your Saturn return period emphasizes the life-lessons that Saturn is trying to teach you.

Saturn in Gemini: Ruled by Mercury and represented by the twins. Gemini is all about duality, knowledge, and communication. Gemini Saturn’s lesson is about using personal intellect to communicate effectively. People with Saturn in Gemini may struggle with communication, either being overly logical and analytical in communication or not logical and analytical enough. Saturn teaches you to find the balance between communicating exactly what you need and assuming other people will just intuitively understand your thoughts and needs. It’s the balance between the heart and the head - spending too much time brooding in emotions or wrapping oneself up in logically rationalizing every part of life keeping actual action from occurring. Gemini Saturn reminds people that while yes it is important to think things through before acting, action needs to happen eventually and that communication is the best course of action. Tied in with Daita’s Gemini Mercury, this comes in to highlight the way information is shared. It’s great to be able to share personal knowledge with others, but equally important to be able to listen and gain information from others. Being sure to listen for the sake of learning and connecting, not just for the sake of jumping in with a response that showcases one’s own knowledge.

Uranus: Rebellion - Liberation - Innovation - Upheavals

Uranus stays in one sign for about 7 years.

Uranus in Libra: Ruled by Venus and represented by Justice, Libra seeks balance and harmony in all things. Rebellion and innovation show through in reforms to social and structural ideas and systems of justice. What is fair or unfair, what is balanced, and what can be done to have a more harmonious balance of society. Keep in mind, with the duality of nature and nurture, the exact definitions and ideas of what is fair, harmonious, and justice will vary based on influences people are raised with. 

Since Libra is ruled by Venus, looking into Daita’s Venus sign is where his personal expression of this placement comes through. With his Venus being in Gemini, he seeks balance, justice, and harmony through the combination of a variety of people from multiple walks of life through open-minded communication. 

“The last time Uranus was in Libra was from October 1968 until September 1975 stimulating changes in social justice, diplomacy, music, and the arts.” (https://www.san.beck.org › Astro-Uranus)

One of the big social showings of this time was the hippie movement - make love not war - challenging the priority of war over interpersonal relationships.

Neptune: Dreams - Magic - The Subconscious

Neptune stays in one sign for 14 years.

Neptune in Sagittarius:  Ruled by Jupiter and represented by the archer, Sagittarius is all about forward momentum into the unknown. These people look for potential through the lens of their personal religious/philosophical beliefs. Therefore this will present differently depending on what those beliefs are for each person. They can become very attached to their beliefs whether this be a specific religion, a driving life philosophy, or a social cause. Sagittarius likes to look for solutions, therefore Sagittarius Neptune looks for solutions to life’s problems through their deeply held beliefs - depending on social upbringing and other chart elements this can cause difficulty in accepting others’ beliefs. With Sagittarius being ruled by Jupiter and Daita’s Jupiter being in Scorpio, he may be drawn to religious/philosophical beliefs and ideas that have to do with the occult, or darker sides of humanity. 

Pluto: Things That Are Hidden - The Shadow - The Taboo - Long-Term Transformation

Pluto stays in a sign anywhere from 12-30 years depending on the speed it is moving. This is the generational planet.

Pluto in Virgo: Ruled by Mercury, Virgo is detail oriented, health conscious, and pragmatic. Pluto has to do with transformation, and Virgo Pluto transforms by analyzing the details of life - what works and what doesn’t - what needs to be changed and how that change can take place in a practical way. Relating back into Daita’s chart, Virgo is ruled by Mercury, therefore Daita’s Gemini Mercury comes into play. He finds transformation through analysis and relaying information. Being able to effectively communicate a variety of complex ideas and concepts with others and hold conversations that delve deeper than surface level will help him unlock deep personal transformation.

Pluto was last in Virgo 1956-1972 and during this time there were a lot of pushes for societal restructuring especially around lifestyle structures. New lifestyle innovations gave people more options and flexibility to self-express away from the cookie cutter conformity of the first half of the 20th century. People born during this time continued to push alternative lifestyles and subcultures during their formative years in the 80s and 90s. 

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Reita (The GazettE) Birth Chart 101

Date of Birth: May 27th 1981 Birth Time: I do not have Reita’s birth time so I do not have his rising/houses

Sun: Gemini Moon: Pisces Mercury: Gemini Venus: Gemini Mars: Taurus Jupiter: Libra Saturn: Libra Uranus: Scorpio Neptune: Sagittarius Pluto: Libra

Table of Contents: Reita Birth Chart Inner Planets/Luminaries: Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars Inner Combinations: Sun + Moon, Mercury + Venus + Mars. Outer Planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus, Pluto

REITA BIRTH CHART

Inner Planets/Luminaries Since the Sun + Moon are not planets, they are referred to as the luminaries. These placements are also collectively referred to as personal placements, as they deal more with specific personal aspects, and the outer planets deal more with large group things.

Sun: Ego - Base Personality - Overarching Identity - Building Block for All Else

Sun in Gemini: They’re interested in many things and topics, there’s so much to discuss in the world so if they can’t latch their attention onto something quickly, they’ll just move on. Knowledge is a collective endeavor always fluctuating with new information, experiences, and input from others. Gemini Sun learns best through simply saying things and gaining new information from the responses of others. This has gained the negative stereotype of inconsistency, while in reality Gemini’s thoughts are just constantly shifting to accommodate new information. Because their brain cells are constantly bouncing around from idea to idea, they can end up second-guessing their choices or actions. It’s important for Gemini Suns to have a few core, set beliefs and thought processes as an anchor so they don’t get lost in their heads. Witty and mischievous, Gemini Suns have a quick tongue and often enjoy banter or word games. They have lightning quick comebacks and are masters of adding side remarks to conversations. Depending on the person, these can be funny or rude - sometimes people interpret them as rude when they don’t mean to be so. Mostly, they’re just trying to have fun and don’t think too much about what is being said - once it’s out of their mouth it’s out of mind as well. Put your Gemini friends into freestyle rap battles and take home the prize every time.

Moon: Emotions - How We Process & Emotions and Information - How We React To Others’ Words, Actions, and Expressions - Our Sense of Stability/Security

Moon in Pisces: Ruled by Neptune and represented by the fish, Pisces is incredibly in-tune with the unseen potential of the world, and Pisces Moon has a very strong sense of imagination. These are the daydreamers and fantasy thrill-seekers. Sometimes it can seem like their head is in the clouds, but when they come back to earth they are brimming with new ideas and insights. Pisces Moon is also highly sensitive to the moods of others, soaking up the energy others put out like a sponge. At times it can be difficult for them to know where their emotions end and the emotional energies of others begin. For extroverted Pisces Moon, they thrive in emotionally charged environments as this is how they gain energy. For introverted Pisces Moon, they can become easily overwhelmed by others and prefer small, calm gatherings.

Pisces Moon is fueled positively by having a calm space in which to daydream and explore their inner ideas and fantasies. Give them an outlet to put these ideas to words and use and they will make miracles happen. Pisces Moon is fueled negatively by environments that are too strict and grounded. It’s not that they lack the ability to be practical or logical, but they find such environments to be boring and restrictive. They need freedom of imagination or else they’ll become frustrated or even depressed.

Mercury: Communication - Gaining Knowledge - Thought Processes - Written/Verbal Expression of Ideas

Mercury in Gemini: Ruled by Mercury and represented by the twins - Gemini is right at home in the planet of communication and information. The mind is constantly in search of stimulation - these people are likely to have a variety of interests and may seem to jump around from topic to topic at random. They can see connections between topics that may not be as apparent to others, so when they jump from A to C they assume everyone knows how they got there and therefore don’t need to mention step B, while most others can get tied up and confused as B isn’t apparent to them and they have no idea what just happened. It’s important for Gemini Mercury to understand that not everyone will be able to keep up with this pace, and yes, you do need to spell it out more for people than you think. Mercury Gemini is a curious resource - if you bring up a topic they will have many thoughts about it regardless of how much knowledge they actually have, and will eagerly pursue further knowledge of the topic with you. However, if the pursuit of further information turns slow, stale, or just boring, they will simply move on to the next topic. 

Venus: Love - Beauty - Aesthetics - Money (Earning & Spending)

Venus in Gemini: Ruled by Mercury and represented by the twins, Gemini prizes communication and energetic movement. With interpersonal relationships, this means being drawn to people who can have interesting conversations and are knowledgeable on a variety of topics. People who can’t hold a conversation or have shallow interests will bore Gemini Venus and they’ll quickly move on to more interesting people. When it comes to romantic relationships, good looks only go so far, as they need the intellectual stimulation to keep the mood going. These people are known to be social butterflies, keeping a large social circle with a variety of people from different walks of life. They can’t stand only being surrounded by one type of person, they value and need people with different backgrounds, thoughts, and world-views to keep them intrigued. 

Gemini is flexible, adaptable, and curious. They’re always looking for the next new, exciting thing to keep their curious minds busy. In Venus, this means lots of relationships, varied friend groups, lots of different jobs or many changes within one job, and a variety of hobbies.

Mars: Action - Physicality - Assertiveness

Mars in Taurus: Ruled by Venus and represented by the Bull, Taurus is steadfast, hard-working, and stubborn. These people will make a plan and stick through it to the end. Taurus has a very persevering energy to push through any and everything. Even when obstacles come up that would make most people give up, Taurus Mars bulldozes on ahead. Eyes are on the prize and nothing will waver that concentration. They have great stamina and stability - in physical actions they may not have a fast start or high energy, but once they get going they won’t stop until the task is complete. Doing things quickly in a moment of impulse isn’t their style - plan to take the time to do things right. As long as you don’t rush them, trust me, they will do things RIGHT. Taurus Mars moves at their own pace and it's up to the individual what that pace is. If you try to rush them or slow them down, you’ll only make them annoyed. Taurus has to do a lot with physical things and physical touch. Taurus Mars likes to touch things such as feeling the fabric of clothing before buying it. They can also be very casually touchy with friends - they make great huggers and cuddlers! Many are great cooks and those who don’t cook are great at finding the best restaurants - eating with them is always fun. An ideal casual hangout with Taurus Mars would be taking your time at a café, eating slowly, talking, and people watching together. 

Inner combinations These are the major combinations, though all placements relate to each other. If you would like an analysis on any combination not covered here, please let me know.

Gemini Sun + Pisces Moon: Both Gemini and Pisces have an energy that’s constantly on the move. This combination gets caught up in their head a lot. He may be prone to daydreaming or zoning out as a variety of thoughts, ideas, and general feelings float in and out of his mind. He may not necessarily stop to contemplate each idea as it comes through, rather just watching them pass by and going with the flow. Despite being prone to daydreaming, he is very perceptive as well. You may think he’s zoning out during a conversation, but he’ll turn around and surprise you by remembering details you thought had flown past. Few details actually escape him, it just comes down to which ones he decides are worth his energy to hold on to versus which ones to let go.

Gemini Mercury + Gemini Venus + Taurus Mars: A very curious combination, this shows someone who loves to be around people as much as possible. Whether he’s the center of the conversation or quietly listening from the side, he enjoys hearing his friends talking about a variety of things. Social atmospheres that cover multiple topics with a balance of serious discussion and fun, witty humor will bring him a lot of comfort and satisfaction. He has great social stamina, being able to stay up all night talking with the right people. While having a certain amount of teasing wit in the way he interacts with his friends, he is also very steady and reliable. A good ear for those needing to vent and a sturdy shoulder to lean on.

Outer planets

The planets beyond the asteroid belt move more slowly through the signs, and their traits and influence have to do more with large groups than personal things. How they relate on a personal level involves connecting them back to related personal placements, as I will show with each placement. 

Jupiter: Travel - Education - Authoritative Structures - Luck - Growth & Expansion

Jupiter will present in 1 or 2 signs in a year.

Jupiter in Libra: Libra is naturally ruled by Venus - Represented by the scales of justice, Libra in Jupiter places emphasis on interpersonal relationships. Making connections may be easy for them - they may feel lucky in terms of the people in their life and the opportunities they have to meet people. However, it’s important for them to not take this for granted. They have to learn how to maintain those connections after they’re formed. People won’t just hang around forever on the basis of mutually liking one another. Relationships must be nurtured and maintained, and Libra Jupiter highlights this. They may be naturally gifted at maintaining long-term relations, or they may find themselves making a lot of quick, superficial connections with good potential that fade just as quickly when efforts to maintain and grow them are not put in. Libra Jupiter also draws emphasis on maintaining harmony in social groups. They may have had to moderate social disagreements among peers and/or with authority figures in their youth. When studying and traveling, they pick up on lessons around interpersonal balance and making decisions that work to best benefit the group as well as the individual. Libra Jupiter is constantly searching for ways to maintain social harmony and make it easier for people to get along.

Saturn: Responsibility - Discipline - Karma Saturn will stay in a sign for about 2.5 years - Taking about 29-30 years to go through all 12 signs. Saturn rules time and life-lessons. Approximately every 28-30 years, Saturn will return to the sign it was in when you were born, and your Saturn return period emphasizes the life-lessons that Saturn is trying to teach you.

Saturn in Libra: Saturn in Libra brings emphasis to the balance of one’s own wants and needs and those of greater society. Cooperation over competition is a huge theme in Libra Saturn’s recurring lessons - they often find themselves as the diplomatic figure in social groups. Learning to use tact and grace to maintain social harmony is an important life skill, and Libra Saturn can develop this skill quite naturally. They have to be careful not to be so focused on making everyone else satisfied that they neglect their own needs and comfort. 

Libra is ruled by Venus, so Reita’s Gemini Venus pulls in emphasis to the variety of people he’s surrounded by. All of us can benefit from having a diverse social group, and in Reita’s case he benefits best when it comes to gaining wisdom and finding his sense of harmony and justice. When he has a question or problem, seeking answers or advice from multiple viewpoints will help him draw the best conclusions and make the best decisions. His personal lessons will kick him in the butt if he makes decisions based on limited information from a limited number of sources. There’s always another way of looking at things, and those perspectives are necessary to help fill in the gaps.

Uranus: Rebellion - Liberation - Innovation - Upheavals

Uranus stays in one sign for about 7 years.

Uranus in Scorpio: Dual ruled by Mars and Pluto and represented by the Scorpion, Scorpio can bring an intense energy to the chart. Especially in the sign of immense change. Rebellion and innovation show through their hard fast determination. Once their mind is made up about a direction to run towards, it’s full steam ahead. They identify their values and beliefs and pursue social change in accordance to those beliefs with intensity. Traditional patterns relating to the taboo and supernatural can be of particular focus - the individual’s beliefs and social upbringing influencing whether they dive head first into the supernatural or actively fight against it. There’s an emphasis on the sides of society that are hidden or swept under the rug. Scorpio Uranus brings those things to light.

Uranus was last in Scorpio from 1974 - 1981. During that time the punk movement had a huge wave of popularity (1975-1980) as people were finding more extreme ways to express their issues with society. Scorpio is dual ruled by Mars and Pluto, so Reita’s Taurus Mars and Libra Pluto come in here. Both Taurus and Libra are ruled by Venus, so when looking at the extremes and taboos of society, he’ll find that areas related to beauty, aesthetics, fashion, and the use of money, will be the most interesting and beneficial for him to explore. We already see this influence to an extent in his visual style - the way his key style of covering his nose brings about discussions around concepts of beauty in facial features like the nose, insecurities therein, and how you can use fashion to your advantage when dealing with such things. We’ve definitely seen other bandmen follow his lead with the nose covering style being copied and incorporated after him across the industry.

Neptune: Dreams - Magic - The Subconscious

Neptune stays in one sign for 14 years.

Neptune in Sagittarius: Ruled by Jupiter and represented by the Archer. Sagittarius is always seeking, trying to find the next direction, answer, and opportunity. People with Neptune in Sagittarius are always looking for new answers about philosophical questions and may get restless in an environment that has one set answer and mindset that everyone must adhere to. They can become fanatics in trying to seek truths, or can become active rebels against the concept of truth and religious ideology. Whatever their beliefs, the underlying energy and desire to seek new directions is there. Sagittarius is also associated with luck, and Sagittarius Neptune points to luck with endeavors in magic and divination, should the individual wish to practice them. Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter, and Reita’s Libra Jupiter shows his seeking energies in the realms of art, beauty, and relationships. He may contemplate philosophical questions around the concepts of art and beauty a lot. 

Neptune was last in Sagittarius from 1970-1984. During this time, popular media around the unknown beyond our world was at a high point with huge interest in the Star Trek series’ and the start of the highly popular Star Wars franchise. 

Pluto: Things That Are Hidden - The Shadow - The Taboo - Long-Term Transformation

Pluto stays in a sign anywhere from 12-30 years depending on the speed it is moving. This is the generational planet.

Pluto in Libra: Transformation is made through interpersonal relationships - relating to others, building strong social networks, and perfecting personal concepts of diplomacy and harmony. Pluto in Libra also transforms through reimagined concepts of art and beauty. Utilizing art and visual effects in new ways - taking art forms and transforming them into their own unique style.

Pluto was last in Libra 1971 to 1984 - during that time visual marketing took off in new directions and major changes and developments to cinema were made. The people born during that time went on to lead the way in the development of modern social media. Relating back into his chart, Libra is ruled by Venus and Reita’s Gemini Venus again brings focus to diversity in communities. Social reforms only work if everyone can find a middle ground and agreement, despite working with a variety of viewpoints, ideologies, and opinions. Reita’s larger questions about life and the universe will be most satisfied by contemplating how the diverse array of ideas, philosophies, lifestyles, cultures, etc in the world can balance out in harmonious ways. As a musician, he already has a sense of this in the way that music brings diverse groups together.

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Uruha (The GazettE) Birth Chart 101

Date of Birth: June 9th 1981 Birth Time: I do not have Uruha’s birth time so I do not have his rising/houses

Sun: Gemini Moon: Virgo Mercury: Cancer Venus: Cancer Mars: Gemini Jupiter: Libra Saturn: Libra Uranus: Scorpio Neptune: Sagittarius Pluto: Libra

Table of Contents: Uruha Birth Chart Inner Planets/Luminaries: Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars Inner Combinations: Sun + Moon, Mercury + Venus + Mars. Outer Planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus, Pluto

URUHA BIRTH CHART

Inner Planets/Luminaries Since the Sun + Moon are not planets, they are referred to as the luminaries. These placements are also collectively referred to as personal placements, as they deal more with specific personal aspects, and the outer planets deal more with large group things.

Sun: Ego - Base Personality - Overarching Identity - Building Block for All Else

Sun in Gemini: They’re interested in many things and topics, there’s so much to discuss in the world so if they can’t latch their attention onto something quickly, they’ll just move on. Knowledge is a collective endeavor always fluctuating with new information, experiences, and input from others. Gemini Sun learns best through simply saying things and gaining new information from the responses of others. This has gained the negative stereotype of inconsistency, while in reality Gemini’s thoughts are just constantly shifting to accommodate new information. Because their brain cells are constantly bouncing around from idea to idea, they can end up second-guessing their choices or actions. It’s important for Gemini Suns to have a few core, set beliefs and thought processes as an anchor so they don’t get lost in their heads. Witty and mischievous, Gemini Suns have a quick tongue and often enjoy banter or word games. They have lightning quick comebacks and are masters of adding side remarks to conversations. Depending on the person, these can be funny or rude - sometimes people interpret them as rude when they don’t mean to be so. Mostly, they’re just trying to have fun and don’t think too much about what is being said - once it’s out of their mouth it’s out of mind as well. Put your Gemini friends into freestyle rap battles and take home the prize every time.

Moon: Emotions - How We Process & Emotions and Information - How We React To Others’ Words, Actions, and Expressions - Our Sense of Stability/Security

Moon in Virgo: Ruled by Mercury - Virgo is the pragmatist of the zodiac. In the sign of emotions, these people can come off as stoic and calculating. This doesn’t mean they don’t feel as strongly as others, rather they process emotions more internally and are very particular about how they express them externally. They value organization in their lives and can be very picky about their home and surroundings. Virgo Moon likes everything to be in its place and have predictability where they can so as to reduce the stress that comes with the unpredictable chaos of the world at large. Very aware of their surroundings, Virgo Moons are good at noticing details that most would skim over. They are good people watchers, and good event planners, thriving in situations where they can analyze people or organize actions that will entertain and please others. They pride themselves in creating atmospheres that others will enjoy and talk about for a long time.

Virgo does best in areas where analysis of environmental factors can be practically applied to create a productive outcome. In the placement of emotional aspects, Virgo Moons channel their emotions into practical action, and any that can’t be processed this way are pushed aside for better or for worse. Others who express emotions more impulsively both amuse and frustrate Virgo Moons.

Mercury: Communication - Gaining Knowledge - Thought Processes - Written/Verbal Expression of Ideas

Mercury in Cancer: Ruled by the Moon and represented by the Crab, Cancer is a quiet and contemplative sign. In the planet of communication, we see a communication style that is led by the heart before the head. They think carefully about what they want to say, understanding that the way things are said is more important than just the words themselves. There’s a duality where their speaking and writing style can be either very flowery, poetic and romantic, or stoic and to-the-point in favor of saying as little as possible. They make great creative writers - poets and lyricists.

Deeply nostalgic, they attach to events, places, people, and memories with ease. It’s easier for them to remember the emotions/feelings around people and events than distinctly tangible details. Cancer Mercury forms impressions and opinions of others by how their words and actions make them feel, and they are very good at being able to tell when someone’s words and actions don’t match up. Fool them once, shame on them. Fool them twice, you’ll never hear from them again because you will be blocked and listed as untrustworthy. As long as you’re being honest and not playing complicated games, Cancer Mercury will gladly lend their ear and support. Being direct about what you mean is important as their highly active imaginations will fill in the gaps with their own ideas. Just don’t be too blunt in your directness as over-bluntness can easily rub them the wrong way and be taken as rudeness or aggression even if that wasn’t the intention.

Venus: Love - Beauty - Aesthetics - Money (Earning & Spending)

Venus in Cancer: This placement puts a high emphasis on taking care of those they care about. There’s a sense of pride in being able to intuitively know what others need and being able to provide that. Not letting them help you can be taken as a personal slight and rejection needs to be handled with care. They can certainly hold a grudge, so be sure to apologize for any wrong-doing before that iron-clad wall goes up. Attachment for Cancer Venus comes with a great sentimentality. They are the type to keep a gift from an ex long after the breakup as a way to remember the good times. When it comes to gift giving, they put a lot of care into selecting gifts for loved ones, so you know any gift they give you comes from the heart. When it comes to spending money, Cancer Venus can be quite frugal and cautious, but will go all in on things that have meaning to them such as something related to a hobby/interest or a gift for a loved one. Venus also rules aesthetics and sense of beauty. Cancer Venus’ sense of beauty again comes from the heart. They seek art, music, movies, and the like that touch their hearts and evoke a response. With Cancer being a water sign ruled by the moon, they may particularly enjoy aesthetics around night time and/or water themes. Soft yet dark colors, and comforting fabrics will appeal the most.

Mars: Action - Physicality - Assertiveness

Mars in Gemini: Gemini’s playful energy comes through in Mars! These people can be mischievous, but mostly they just really seek fun and humor! Generally gifted comedians themselves, they enjoy anyone who can find new ways to make them laugh. Though they can be serious when need be, when it’s ok to loosen up they can be down-right goofy. Gemini Mars loves movement - both literal physical movement and figurative movement of projects and events. They’re always working on something new and looking forward to the next project. This can lead to starting a lot of things without finishing them - though with fixed placements and earth placements this is less of an issue (thank goodness for Uruha’s Virgo Moon!) Friendships & relationships need to stay engaging and active, or else they can get restless and go off looking for new people to stimulate their needs. Not generally aggressive, they prefer to simply bounce around from project to project/person to person rather than directly confront or address issues that keep something from moving in the way they want. 

Since Gemini can become easily restless, Gemini Mars does best in environments that are fast paced and allow them to have a lot of motion. Desk jobs are not generally a great fit. This is the kid who was always squirming in their seat and doodling in class. They need to be able to express themselves externally! Sitting still is simply not an option. 

Inner combinations These are the major combinations, though all placements relate to each other. If you would like an analysis on any combination not covered here, please let me know.

Gemini Sun + Virgo Moon: The double Mercury here really shows that his thoughts mostly present in words more than abstract feelings or vibes. He just constantly has words going through his mind. When he thinks out loud, the words seem to come from nowhere. While it may make sense to him, to others it seems like “he really just says things, huh”. Having a journal, blog, or similar outlet to put his thoughts and feelings into words is greatly beneficial. Bouncing ideas off of others is also an important way for him to make sense of his own thoughts and feelings, so he values being around people who he can brainstorm with. People who will discuss various topics with him and not mind if his thoughts are abstract or seemingly come from nowhere, will be the best people for him to be around.

Cancer Mercury + Cancer Venus + Gemini Mars:  The double Cancer here balances out with his strong Mercurial placements. Cancer attaches to things/people easily and Gemini detaches easily, so having both in his chart shows an ability to be mindful about where his attachments are, so he doesn’t attach too strongly nor detach too much. Forming new connections with others can be a bit slow at the start as he would mostly prefer others to approach him first. Once that connection has been made, then he’ll enthusiastically approach the person first with offers to get together. This is the “friend who calls you at 3AM to hang out because they can’t sleep” energy. 

Outer planets

The planets beyond the asteroid belt move more slowly through the signs, and their traits and influence have to do more with large groups than personal things. How they relate on a personal level involves connecting them back to related personal placements, as I will show with each placement. 

Jupiter: Travel - Education - Authoritative Structures - Luck - Growth & Expansion

Jupiter will present in 1 or 2 signs in a year.

Jupiter in Libra: Libra is naturally ruled by Venus - Represented by the scales of justice, Libra in Jupiter places emphasis on interpersonal relationships. Making connections may be easy for them - they may feel lucky in terms of the people in their life and the opportunities they have to meet people. However, it’s important for them to not take this for granted. They have to learn how to maintain those connections after they’re formed. People won’t just hang around forever on the basis of mutually liking one another. Relationships must be nurtured and maintained, and Libra Jupiter highlights this. They may be naturally gifted at maintaining long-term relations, or they may find themselves making a lot of quick, superficial connections with good potential that fade just as quickly when efforts to maintain and grow them are not put in. Libra Jupiter also draws emphasis on maintaining harmony in social groups. They may have had to moderate social disagreements among peers and/or with authority figures in their youth. When studying and traveling, they pick up on lessons around interpersonal balance and making decisions that work to best benefit the group as well as the individual. Libra Jupiter is constantly searching for ways to maintain social harmony and make it easier for people to get along.

Saturn: Responsibility - Discipline - Karma Saturn will stay in a sign for about 2.5 years - Taking about 29-30 years to go through all 12 signs. Saturn rules time and life-lessons. Approximately every 28-30 years, Saturn will return to the sign it was in when you were born, and your Saturn return period emphasizes the life-lessons that Saturn is trying to teach you.

Saturn in Libra: Saturn in Libra brings emphasis to the balance of one’s own wants and needs and those of greater society. Cooperation over competition is a huge theme in Libra Saturn’s recurring lessons - they often find themselves as the diplomatic figure in social groups. Learning to use tact and grace to maintain social harmony is an important life skill, and Libra Saturn can develop this skill quite naturally. They have to be careful not to be so focused on making everyone else satisfied that they neglect their own needs and comfort. Libra is ruled by Venus, so Uruha’s Cancer Venus comes in here. Cancer can be highly sensitive and the Libra-Cancer dynamic here emphasizes the lessons around managing one’s reactions to sensitivity. If someone says or does something that makes him feel slighted and hurt, his natural reaction may be to retreat into his shell and put up a cold shoulder. It’s important to learn to not retreat and rather communicate his feelings to the other person and give them a chance to explain their side/apologize for the slight. This makes everyone feel better long term.

Uranus: Rebellion - Liberation - Innovation - Upheavals

Uranus stays in one sign for about 7 years.

Uranus in Scorpio: Dual ruled by Mars and Pluto and represented by the Scorpion, Scorpio can bring an intense energy to the chart. Especially in the sign of immense change. Rebellion and innovation show through their hard fast determination. Once their mind is made up about a direction to run towards, it’s full steam ahead. They identify their values and beliefs and pursue social change in accordance to those beliefs with intensity. Traditional patterns relating to the taboo and supernatural can be of particular focus - the individual’s beliefs and social upbringing influencing whether they dive head first into the supernatural or actively fight against it. There’s an emphasis on the sides of society that are hidden or swept under the rug. Scorpio Uranus brings those things to light.

Uranus was last in Scorpio from 1974 - 1981. During that time the punk movement had a huge wave of popularity (1975-1980) as people were finding more extreme ways to express their issues with society. Scorpio is dual ruled by Mars and Pluto, so Uruha’s Gemini Mars and Libra Pluto come in to add a social element to this placement. Sitting with thoughts about the hidden side of society isn’t enough to actually enact change. Things need to be discussed, no matter how uncomfortable it may be to have those conversations. Only through talking with others can society address its issues and move forward.

Neptune: Dreams - Magic - The Subconscious

Neptune stays in one sign for 14 years.

Neptune in Sagittarius: Ruled by Jupiter and represented by the Archer. Sagittarius is always seeking, trying to find the next direction, answer, and opportunity. People with Neptune in Sagittarius are always looking for new answers about philosophical questions and may get restless in an environment that has one set answer and mindset that everyone must adhere to. They can become fanatics in trying to seek truths, or can become active rebels against the concept of truth and religious ideology. Whatever their beliefs, the underlying energy and desire to seek new directions is there. Sagittarius is also associated with luck, and Sagittarius Neptune points to luck with endeavors in magic and divination, should the individual wish to practice them. Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter, and Uruha’s Libra Jupiter shows his seeking energies in the realms of art, beauty, and relationships. He may contemplate philosophical questions around the concepts of art and beauty a lot. 

Neptune was last in Sagittarius from 1970-1984. During this time, popular media around the unknown beyond our world was at a high point with huge interest in the Star Trek series’ and the start of the highly popular Star Wars franchise. 

Pluto: Things That Are Hidden - The Shadow - The Taboo - Long-Term Transformation

Pluto stays in a sign anywhere from 12-30 years depending on the speed it is moving. This is the generational planet.

Pluto in Libra: Transformation is made through interpersonal relationships - relating to others, building strong social networks, and perfecting personal concepts of diplomacy and harmony. 

Pluto in Libra also transforms through reimagined concepts of art and beauty. Utilizing art and visual effects in new ways - taking art forms and transforming them into their own unique style.

Pluto was last in Libra 1971 to 1984 - during that time visual marketing took off in new directions and major changes and developments to cinema were made. The people born during that time went on to lead the way in the development of modern social media. 

Relating back into his chart, Libra is ruled by Venus and Uruha’s Cancer Venus brings in an emotional intelligence around his personal sense of Justice and harmony. His sense of diplomacy grows around the sense of what would make everyone feel the most satisfied and secure. He has a natural sense for when someone is uneasy in a situation. Whether he’s aware of what that feeling is or not, there’s a natural pull to make sure that everyone is comfortable. If others feel uneasy or uncomfortable, he’ll have an unsettled feeling in his stomach that won’t go away until he can do something about it. 

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Astro 101: The Sun and Music

Jrock Astrology Planet 101 Series - The Sun

General placement description

Summary of each sign when placed in the Sun

The Sun Signs in terms of music choice

Example Jrock artists of each sign

What this placement means. 

The Sun is the base in Astrology. It is the starting block of any chart, upon which everything else builds and adds depth. Most people only know their Sun sign, and Pop Astrology has watered down, over-simplified, and commercialized Sun Sign Astrology to the point where many disregard Astrology over being unable to connect with their Sun Sign. Sun Sign stereotypes and generalizations offer a shallow view of Astrology, and are more misleading than actually true. Even within the Astrological community, many will disregard the Sun Sign as they learn and gain depth in the rest of the chart. However, the Sun’s importance cannot be ignored and ought not be brushed aside. The Sun is the starting point, the exterior encapsulating the whole, and understanding one’s Sun Sign as it truly is helps to better understand the rest of the chart and the true self. 

The Sun shows our Ego. Ego also gets a negative representation from popular media. However, Ego itself is neutral. Ego can be developed and presented in both positive and negative ways. The way our Sun Sign is nurtured shapes our Ego, and in areas where it was nurtured negatively, our Ego healing relies on understanding the needs of our Sun placement. Ego ties in with our self-awareness, self-esteem, self-confidence, and pride. The way we build and nurture these elements sets up the way we express ourselves and therefore the expression of the rest of the placements in our charts. All in all, the Sun Sign placement is the initiation point that gets the ball rolling.

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Short descriptions of the signs:

The signs all have their general traits or attributes across all placements, as well as ones that show more in specific placements. Each placement, as well as the individual’s life experiences, will showcase different aspects of each sign. I will go over specifically the signs’ major traits and characteristics when in the Sun placement. The rest of the planets, as well as House placements, will come in later posts. 

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Aries Sun: In the Astrological cycle, Aries is traditionally the first sign. Aries Season aligns with the Spring Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere and was traditionally associated with the start of the New Year. Aries Sun is initiation energy. Folks who like to start new things and pursue new adventures. They won’t always have a clear, solid end goal as they are open to the ever-changing circumstances of life. The journey is more important than the destination, after all. Even if they have an idea of where they would like things to go, they understand that once things get started, they may end up going in a different direction than planned. Aries Sun’s flexibility range will rely on the rest of their chart placements, but overall they are open to needing to change the plan along the way.

Aries Sun is hand-on in gaining experiences. It’s all well and fine to learn from books, shows, and mentors, but getting out there and doing things is where they gain the most knowledge and satisfaction. There’s a strong “go for it” energy with Aries Sun. If you want to do something, and are able to do it, they will be the first ones to encourage you and even offer to do the thing with you if they are able as well. Aries Sun encourages stepping outside of one’s comfort zone to really experience and enjoy life without limitations.

In music: Aries Sun enjoys music that gives energy to their impulses. They have a variety of playlists ready to go for any mood or situation. Aries Sun Musicians use music to get them those opportunities to explore and try new things. They see the adventure that music takes people on and they want in on the fun. If their music can encourage others to step outside of their comfort zones and try new things, then that will bring the Aries Musician a huge boost in Ego satisfaction.

Notable Jrock Aries Suns include Toshiya (Dir en Grey) + Ray (Deviloof) + Boogie (Jiluka) + Yu+Ki (Sengoku-Jidai) + Junji (Siam Shade/Bull88/Sengoku-Jidai) 

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Taurus Sun: Coming in after Aries’ leap-of-faith high energy, Taurus slows down and grounds the energy into a steady, even pace. Taurus Sun understands the importance of pacing energy out so things can be done without burning out or over-procrastinating, while remembering to take time to stop and smell the roses along the way. That being said, Taurus has an energy that is unstoppable once it gets going, and if a Taurus Sun has high-energy placements in their chart, that unstoppable nature will show through in a much more quick-paced manner than other Taurus Suns. They like tangible details in life so they can understand situations thoroughly. Never short of a question, small talk with a Taurus is quickly fleshed out and moved along in the details.

“I went out to eat last night” turns into “Where did you go? What did you have? Who were you with?” This curiosity helps the Taurus Sun paint a picture that in turn allows them to add their own impressions, related experiences, and move the conversation forward. Some may find this to be nosy, so it’s important to be mindful of how these questions are being received by others.

In music: Taurus Sun is drawn to music that grounds them. Music that feels like they could touch it. They may enjoy songs that talk about or present an image of owning material things, with Taurus ruling tangible, material objects. Taurus is also ruled by Venus so the Taurus Sun person will define their personal sense of beauty from a young age and pursue music that portrays that sense of beauty. They may especially enjoy musical performances/videos that accompany art displays or are set with particularly beautiful scenery/backdrops.

Surprisingly, there aren’t many Taurus Suns in Jrock, two notable Jrock Taurus Suns are Ryuichi (Luna Sea) + Jin (Vamps).

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Gemini Sun: Gemini picks up the pace - this sign moves quickly especially with mental matters. They’re interested in many things and topics, there’s so much to discuss in the world so if they can’t latch their attention onto something quickly, they’ll just move on. Knowledge is a collective endeavor always fluctuating with new information, experiences, and input from others. Gemini Sun learns best through simply saying things and gaining new information from the responses of others. This has gained the negative stereotype of inconsistency, while in reality Gemini’s thoughts are just constantly shifting to accommodate new information. Because their brain cells are constantly bouncing around from idea to idea, they can end up second-guessing their choices or actions. It’s important for Gemini Suns to have a few core, set beliefs and thought processes as an anchor so they don’t get lost in their heads.

Witty and mischievous, Gemini Suns have a quick tongue and often enjoy banter or word games. They have lightning quick comebacks and are masters of adding side remarks to conversations. Depending on the person, these can be funny or rude - sometimes people interpret them as rude when they don’t mean to be so. Mostly, they’re just trying to have fun and don’t think too much about what is being said - once it’s out of their mouth it’s out of mind as well. Put your Gemini friends into freestyle rap battles and take home the prize every time.

In Music: Gemini Suns are drawn to music that keeps them on their toes. They may enjoy a wide variety of genres and styles - the ones who stick to one or two genres of music are still looking for the variety of styles that genre offers. Music that takes unique twists or has some sort of surprising factor to it will excite Gemini Sun and they’ll want to share that music with friends to see their reactions. If you question a Gemini Sun’s music taste, their quick tongue will throw it back at you with your music taste, so proceed at your own risk. 

Notable Gemini Suns in Jrock include Reita and Uruha of the GazettE + Hide (Buck-Tick) + Daita (Siam Shade) + Yuimetal (Baby Metal) 

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Cancer Sun: Cooling off with Cancer, emotional sensitivity is brought to the surface. There’s a misconception when talking about water signs and emotions that they’re overly emotional and other signs lack emotions. This isn’t true, all signs feel emotions, it just depends how they’re felt and expressed. This heavily ties to one’s Moon sign, which will be a future post, and as Cancer is ruled by the Moon, that emotional sense is front and center. This isn’t to say Cancers are “cry-babies” as many of them attempt to keep their emotional sensitivity to the side and many come off as rather stoic. This stoicism can seem cold and unapproachable at times, but once a Cancer Sun is comfortable with you, their sweet and gentle nature comes through. Their hearts are on their sleeves if you know where to look. The people dearest to them are spoiled rotten and they wouldn’t have it any other way.

Trust is a big deal for most people, and for Cancer Suns it’s their make or break point. If you lose their trust, you’ll be met with a glacial cold shoulder. If you make and maintain their trust, you’ll find gentle comfort and a soft shoulder at all times. Be sure to respect their boundaries however, especially because they can struggle to enforce boundaries giving an all or nothing approach. 

In Music: Cancer Suns are drawn to music that ties to heart and mind together. Music that pulls at the heartstrings and expresses the emotions they may have difficulties expressing themselves. Dramatic, sweeping ballads and heavy, soulful anthems. They tie music to their emotional reaction more than choosing music based on other properties - those other properties may be considered, appreciated, and discussed, but the emotional response is a priority even if subconsciously.

Notable Cancer Suns in Jrock include Gackt + Sugizo (Luna Sea/X) + Ju-Ken (Vamps/Sengoku-Jidai) + Kaya + Moametal (Baby Metal)   ...............................................................................................................................

Leo Sun: Leo is ruled by the Sun and is at home here. Leo represents pride and confidence, tied in with the Sun’s rulership over ego the two sides of the Leo coin are either warm, positive displays of confident pride, or arrogant, haughty displays of confident pride. Many Leo Suns may struggle with confidence as it comes so naturally to them and is quickly scolded or diminished by society which takes any sign of self-confidence as bad. It is not a bad thing and is in fact natural - Leo Suns who are able to nurture and grow their confidence in positive ways serve as great teachers to everyone else on how to do so. They know their worth and pursue it. Leo Sun is naturally placed in the center of attention whether they like it or not - a large number are quite shy and dislike the spotlight. The key is finding where they shine, what areas their talents lie. In the areas of their talents and passions, they take center stage effortlessly and draw people in almost magnetically. Leo Sun can naturally build strong charisma faster than most other placements and that charisma can open nearly any door they want. No matter what they do, where they are, how outgoing or shy they are, or how large their circle is, there is always someone who considers them an inspiration and an authority in some form. Do not force them into the spotlight, rather let them step in when and where they are ready. Once that happens, they will shine so brightly no one can look away.

In Music: Leo Sun gravitates towards music that speaks to their ego and personal identity. Music that they can build a persona around. They may specialize in a particular genre or style of music or a particular aspect/instrument across genres. In turn, they enjoy teaching others about their specialized area and thrive in being an authority in that area. Many enjoy music and performance that is bright and flashy. Music that has a particular center point that’s highlighted, such as an instrumental solo or a vocalist doing an amazing run ending in a high note, will appeal to their natural sense of attention being drawn to remarkable things to let them stand out.

Notable Leo Suns in Jrock include J (Luna Sea) +Toll (Buck-Tick) + Kai (Dexcore) + Tatsurou, Miya, and Satochi (Mucc)

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Virgo Sun: Here we hit the balance between structure and flexibility. Virgo Sun values having a framework to function within and enough wiggle room to do a variety of things. Detail oriented, they pay attention to every aspect of what they’re doing. This can make them very particular in their tastes. Being able to notice things that don’t easily catch the eye brings them pride and they love to show these abilities to others. Their detailed eye makes them skilled at giving critiques. Depending on the person, this can present as eloquent, constructive criticism or blunt, nit-picky criticism. Pop culture Astrology likes to focus on the nit-picky criticism however many Virgos are gentle and fair in their critiques - often it comes down to the other party being unable to receive critique that causes this stereotype.

Being ruled by Mercury, Virgo’s attention to detail especially comes through in words. They pay close attention to words and can see through sly wording meant to trick others. There’s a balance of both what is being said and how it’s being said. They speak in clear, concise, and to-the-point styles and may become frustrated with those who speak in indirect or unclear ways. The last thing to do when upset with a Virgo is to give them the silent-treatment as it will never work to your favor. Talk through things directly and everything will flow with ease.

In Music: Virgo Sun prioritizes balance in music. It should be fun yet serious. Detailed yet uncomplicated. Well structured yet free-flowing. Elements in harmony that fill out the overall song. Being ruled by Mercury, Virgo Suns also place a large emphasis on lyrics. The music itself may be fun but if they can’t get behind the lyrics, they’re likely to skip that song. The lyrics that touch their souls will put a song at the top of their list and they may even get lyrical tattoos.

With instrumental music that has no lyrics, Virgo Sun is drawn to the songs that form a story within the composition. If they can imagine what a story may be like, then they’ll like the song even without actual words being present. They may even enjoy coming up with their own lyrics for instrumental songs.

Notable Virgo Suns in Jrock include Miyavi + Satoko (Fuzzy Control) + Sena (Jiluka)

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Libra Sun: From a young age, Libra Sun defines for themselves a personal sense of fairness and definition of justice in the world. Their pride comes from being able to defend and uphold that sense of fairness throughout their lives. Being a social sign, they prefer to be part of a group and shy away from being in the spotlight. With the Sun emphasizing where we take center stage in our lives, this can be a source of struggle for Libra Suns. They find comfort in being surrounded by like-minded people and would rather have someone else step forward to receive the bulk of the direct attention while they themselves hang back. When they do step up to the spotlight, they do so in a quiet way and prefer to still have trusted people close by to keep them from feeling isolated in that spotlight. While Libra’s official astrological symbol is the Scales of Justice, their animal representative is the Wolf, which functions in terms of a pack. When a Libra Sun finds their pack, they can thrive. If they are or feel alone/isolated without a stable and trusted pack then they can become heavily anxious, shy, and worried about being able to find their true place.

When comfortably with their pack, Libra Sun becomes the diplomat who brings balance to any instances of disagreement or disharmony. Being ruled by Venus, Libra Sun will also often be the fashion leader of their group, setting the standard for style and aesthetic.

In Music: Libra Sun is drawn to music that heightens their sense of belonging in a group. Music they can share with friends and their social group. For the ones who are still looking for their social group, music can be a key way for them to make new friends. They likely recruit new friends at concerts or in music shops. Music that has lyrics/themes around bringing people together will pull them in. The Libra Suns who are physically isolated and don’t have a close friend system find comfort and a sense of social fulfillment in music. They’ll have the best playlist for group road trips and parties, so don’t hesitate in handing them over the aux.

Notable Libra Suns in Jrock include Inoran (Luna Sea) + Kaz (Vamps/Oblivion Dust) + Imai (Buck-Tick) + Tetsuya (L’Arc~en~Ciel) + ToshI (X) + Natchin (Siam Shade)

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Scorpio Sun: Fueled by cunning ambition, the passion of a Scorpio Sun cannot be matched. They devote their lives to their passions whether that be a career, a hobby, family, friends, or any other area of life. At times prone to extremes, it’s important for Scorpio Suns to have a grounded point to keep them centered and focus their energy in healthy ways. Their determination allows them to push through any obstacle in pursuit of their goals. This combined determination and ambition means the sky’s the limit with what they want. Rejection is not well received even if it’s necessary to keep them from making poor decisions. It’s important they have a support system of people to help redirect their energy when they’re going in a direction that doesn’t serve them well.

Able to pick up on shifts in energy, no matter how small, Scorpio Sun can easily develop the ability to feel out a room. Some may be so focused on what they’re working on that they ignore these intuitive feelings. However, if they’re able to get out of that tunnel-vision mode and trust their instincts, they’ll find how easy this comes to them. 

In Music: Scorpio Sun is drawn to music that gives them an outlet for their intense energy and passions. Music that pumps them up and makes them feel invincible. Music that has complex layers that offer something new every time you hear it. They enjoy digging deep into the emotions and general vibe of the moment so music that intensifies those feelings will appeal to them. Scorpio Sun has a good sense of feeling out the mood of the room and directing music that can either heighten that mood or shift the mood in a way that suits their preferences.  Scorpio Sun expresses their emotions and feelings towards others through music and may find it easier to send someone a song that shows how they feel than directly express it themselves. If a Scorpio Sun sends you a song, album, or playlist, play attention as there is likely a message for you in there.

Notable Scorpio Suns in Jrock include Pata and Yoshiki of X + Aisaku (Deviloof) + Kiyoharu (Kuroyume) + Kai (GazettE) + Yukke (Mucc)

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Sagittarius Sun: Filled with endless optimism and enthusiasm, Sagittarius Suns embody the infectious laughter that leaves everyone in stitches even if you don’t know what is so funny. Dynamic and bright, they go from 0 to 100 and back with lightning speed. Their light-hearted care-free energy is balanced by periods of deep concentration and philosophical reflection. There's a tendency to get caught in their head and need an external force to pull them back out to reality. Endlessly curious, Sagittarius Sun is constantly looking for new adventures, information, and opportunities. They see new potential around every corner and won’t hesitate to race off after something appealing. Their pride rests in being able to go somewhere new, whether this be via physical travel, philosophical revelation, or innovation in career or a hobby. Sagittarius Sun gets an instant ego boost in being able to lift people up, turn them on to a new line of thought, or push someone to take a new opportunity. In the end, for Sagittarius Sun, life is an adventure where the journey is far more important than the end destination.

In Music: Sagittarius Sun is drawn to music that gives them a sense of adventure. Songs about travel, stories, mythology, and the like will excite their sense of exploration. Up-beat melodies will speak to their enthusiastic energy and gently melancholic tunes will focus their concentration. They embrace the chance to jump into a new adventure and are the types to go to the concert of a band they’ve never heard of before. Likewise they’ll check out new music with an enthusiastically open mind, even if it’s outside of their usual genre or style tastes. Ignite their curiosity by burning them a mix cd without any song or artist names and enjoy their reactions.

Notable Jrock Sagittarius Suns include Die (Dir en Grey) + hide (X) + Yukihiro and Ken (L’Arc~en~Ciel) + Su-Metal (Baby Metal)

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Capricorn Sun: Resourceful and dependable, Capricorn embodies the ideal of work hard-play harder. Their ability to show up with everything needed for the given situation is their pride. Everyone in their circle is taken care of whether the Capricorn Sun is taking care of you themselves or finding the most reliable person to take care of the needs at hand. Self discipline and structure are their second-nature. They are able to resist temptations and distractions until the matter at hand is finished - once they’re able to indulge in chosen pleasures, they go all in. While they can come off as serious when in the zone, a comfortable Capricorn Sun knows how to make hard work fun and always comes through with a hearty laugh, twinkle in their eye, and intriguing stories to pass the time. When it comes to time and energy, they are careful about where and who they invest their efforts. Once a person, career, hobby, or thing is approved for Capricorn Sun’s attention, they go all in fully invested and ready to do what is needed for things to work out for the best. The long term is always a factor, it’s unlikely they’ll get involved in anything that is uncertain or unstable. They are direct about their expectations and plans, so you never have to guess where you stand with them.

In Music: Capricorn Sun is drawn to music that hits the duality of taking them away from their everyday life while also being able to compliment their everyday life. Music that helps them forget about work while also being able to get them pumped up and confident in their work.

With Capricorn’s penchant for traditionalism, they may really enjoy classic or traditional styles of their favorite genres while also finding intrigue in artists who take those traditional styles and add their own unique twist. Anyone who can do something classic while standing out and keeping Capricorn Sun on their toes will become an instant favorite!

Notable Jrock Capricorn Suns include Shinya (Luna Sea) + Aoi (The GazettE) + Keisuke (Deviloof) + Ricko (Jiluka)

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Aquarius Sun: Progression, invention, and independence shine brightly here. Often stereotyped as rebellious punks, Aquarius Suns aren’t satisfied with things being only one way. Even if everyone else says that something cannot be improved upon or changed, Aquarius Sun decides to take on the challenge of finding something new anyway. There’s always a new way to look at and do things. Challenges to the status quo aren’t out of disrespect for humanity but rather the dream of improving humanity. Personal pride comes from being able to initiate some sort of change. This could be a social standard, structural changes in business, politics, or religion, or even inventing new technology. Aquarius Sun doesn’t just think out of the box, they think beyond this world. Often defined as quirky or strange, they simply see the world from a different angle than other people. Instead of dismissing their perspective, invite them to describe it to you so you can try to understand it. That effort will always be appreciated and if you can understand their view-point even a little, it will give the Aquarius Sun a great boost.

Aquarius rules over humanitarianism, among many other things, and social welfare. They’re keenly aware of the structures in society that screw people over and may act out as a response to this. It’s important they have a productive direction to this energy so they can help implement real changes in their communities. Once they have that, they can lead major movements in a variety of areas.

In Music: Innovation is the keyword for Aquarius Sun. Constantly looking for something new, they are likely to have an extensive music collection. Whether they enjoy multiple genres or focus on a particular genre, the styles are sure to be varied and unique. They want new, strange, eclectic experiences. Some may actively reject “mainstream” music though this won’t be everyone. Aquarius Sun respects people who take innovative leaps. An artist who is talented yet holding back or sticking to a safe style won’t sit well with Aquarius Sun because they can see the potential. Artists who take chances will hold their respect, even if those leaps and chances don’t work out well, it’s the effort that counts. 

Notable Jrock Aquarius Suns include Kyo and Kaoru of Dir en Grey + U-ta (Buck-Tick) + Kanta (Deviloof) + Ruki (GazettE) + Heath (X) + Hideki (Siam Shade) + Hyde (L’Arc~en~Ciel/Vamps)

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Pisces Sun: The final sign in the cycle of the signs, Pisces Sun represents the various cycles of life as they repeat endlessly. Thoughts, ideas, and even behavior patterns flow in cycles - to understand a Pisces Sun is to understand what their cycle looks like and when it ends and starts again. Their energy is ever-shifting and they prefer to go with the flow of their inner self rather than the flow of others around them. Their imaginative sensitivity is strong and are the sign most prone to daydreaming. It can seem as if their heads are in the clouds. Pisces Sun is often depicted as artsy and associated with the arts - many artistic areas have high numbers of Pisces Suns including music in general and Jrock in particular. Any sign can be artistic, but Pisces Sun has a particular strength in transforming the fantasies in their heads into physical art forms.

Very private people, many Pisces Suns hit the balance of making those around them feel like they know them well while also maintaining strong boundaries and a well guarded private life. You can trust them with your secrets as they understand the importance of secrecy and will not tell anyone without your express permission. With an underrated mischievous side, Pisces Suns are experts at dodging questions trying to pry into their secrets and privacy. Funny or even nonsensical responses distract others from the information they were originally trying to uncover. Don’t try to force your way around these tactics, if there’s information your Pisces Sun doesn’t want you to know, you will not be able to pry it out of them.

In Music: Pisces Sun is drawn to music that makes them feel that they are in a dream. Music that fuels their personal fantasyland and helps them envision themselves as the main character or protagonist in their own story. Reality is for real life and music is outside of that. Many may use music for escapism.

Pisces also enjoys elements of their life that go with their own flow. This includes pairing music to flow with their energy at any given time. Even if it’s their favorite band, album, or song, if it doesn’t match their current mood then they just can’t listen to it. Once the music flow matches their energy, Pisces Sun will feel a personal boost that can get them through anything. 

Notable Jrock Pisces Suns include Shinya (Dir en Grey) + Atsushi Sakurai (Buck-Tick) + Mana (Moi Dix Mois) + Juon + Reizi and Yumeto (Dexcore) + Ryutaro (Plastic Tree)  + Daiki (Deviloof)

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What Sun Sign do you have? Do you relate to my description of your sign? What signs do your favorite artists have? Do you see these traits in them? 

Next up: The Signs in the Moon placement.

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Ray (DEVILOOF) Birth Chart 101

Date of Birth: 4/17/1996 Birth Time: I don’t know Ray’s birth time so I do not know his rising/houses.

Sun: Aries Moon: Aries Mercury: Taurus Venus: Gemini Mars: Aries Jupiter: Capricorn Saturn: Aries Uranus: Aquarius Neptune: Capricorn Pluto: Sagittarius

Table of Contents: Ray Birth Chart Inner Planets/Luminaries: Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars Inner Combinations:  Sun + Moon, Mercury + Venus + Mars. Outer Planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus, Pluto

RAY BIRTH CHART

Inner Planets/Luminaries Since the Sun + Moon are not planets, they are referred to as the luminaries. These placements are also collectively referred to as personal placements, as they deal more with specific personal aspects, and the outer planets deal more with large group things.

Sun: Ego - Base Personality - Overarching Identity - Building Block for All Else

Sun in Aries: Ruled by Mars and represented by the Ram, Aries is the first sign of the zodiac. Traditionally, the beginning of the Aries season was the beginning of the New Year and the start of Spring in the Northern Hemisphere. Aries represents new beginnings, fresh starts, and the fiery spark of initiating new things! Aries Sun is always curious to try new things and see what happens. The big red button may have a sign that says “do not press this button” however, how will we know what happens if we don’t press it? Aries’ impulsiveness can lead to great discoveries, as well as not so great consequences. It’s important for Aries Sun to take a step back and gather more information before leaping into the unknown. Aries’ sense of adventure helps to push themselves out of their comfort zone, and they love pushing others in the same way! If you befriend an Aries Sun, they’ll encourage you to go for it and do the thing. Their enthusiasm can be infectious, but also remember to put a plan behind actions so that fun fiery spark doesn’t burn out or blow up!

Aries Sun develops positively by letting them experience things by doing them. When an Aries is curious about something, they want to find the answers themselves. They’ll accept information from others as part of learning - but they won’t accept others telling them what to believe. They need to make their own discoveries and draw their own conclusions personally. Aries Sun develops negatively if they’re told not to try something because other people can already say how it will go. Just let them mess around and find out!

Moon: Emotions - How We Process & Emotions and Information - How We React To Others’ Words, Actions, and Expressions - Our Sense of Stability/Security

Moon in Aries: Ruled by Mars and represented by the ram - fire moons think fast and feel fast. Emotions come in quickly, process, and burn out just as fast. These are quick problem solvers - connecting dots and reaching conclusions as quickly as possible. This can be good for situations that require quick solutions, however this can mean making decisions without fully weighing every possibility and potentially missing elements of a situation and therefore other possible solutions. Aries Moon reacts to the world with enthusiasm and dynamic energy. They find their own pace and if others can’t keep up with it, that’s their loss. There’s a natural assertiveness and leadership quality here. Even if not actively trying to be a leader or authority, people naturally view them as such. Fiercely independent, Aries Moon is fueled positively by having space to indulge their whims without being instructed by others. They love to be of help and thrive best in environments where their quick thinking and problem-solving can be put to good use.

Aries Moon is fueled negatively by situations where they must sit still, delay conclusions, and follow instruction by an authority. They get restless and agitated in such environments. 

Mercury: Communication - Gaining Knowledge - Thought Processes - Written/Verbal Expression of Ideas

Mercury in Taurus: Ruled by Venus and represented by the Bull, Taurus is known for its easy and careful speed, which comes in handy in the planet of knowledge, thought, and communication. Taurus Mercury takes time to gather, absorb, and process new information. They don’t want to miss any details and therefore do not appreciate information given in abrupt or limited ways. If there’s a subject that fascinates them, Taurus Mercury will thoroughly read books, articles, and watch videos on the topic with deep concentration. They can become experts in a topic, though they will take the time necessary to do so. Taurus is an expert collector, so Taurus Mercury will often collect books and informative materials around their favorite topics.

Mercury Taurus’ steadfastness gives them great patience. These are the teachers who will calmly spend hours helping students to understand difficult concepts. They also make great long-haul orators, being able to use their voice for long periods of time without wearing it down. Taurus Mercury understands how to pace the energy put into using their voice, and they can use this to achieve remarkable things!

Venus: Love - Beauty - Aesthetics - Money (Earning & Spending)

Venus in Gemini: Ruled by Mercury and represented by The Twins, Gemini prizes communication and energetic movement. With interpersonal relationships, this means being drawn to people who can have interesting conversations and are knowledgeable on a variety of topics. People who can’t hold a conversation or have shallow interests will bore Gemini Venus and they’ll quickly move on to more interesting people. When it comes to romantic relationships, good looks only go so far, as they need the intellectual stimulation to keep the mood going. These people are known to be social butterflies, keeping a large social circle with a variety of people from different walks of life. They can’t stand only being surrounded by one type of person. They value and need people with different backgrounds, thoughts, and world-views to keep them intrigued. 

Gemini is flexible, adaptable, analytical, and curious. They’re always looking for the next new, exciting thing to keep their curious minds busy. In Venus, this means lots of relationships, varied friend groups, lots of different jobs or many changes within one job, and a variety of hobbies.

Mars: Action - Physicality - Assertiveness

Mars in Aries: Ruled by Mars and represented by the Ram - Aries is at home in Mars resulting in confident, quick, dynamic action. These people do not like to sit still - they have so much energy wanting to get out that being still feels like a chore. Always on the go, this is a great placement for people who are athletic or do any job that involves a lot of physical labor. Without an outlet for this energy, they can become restless and impulsive. Prone to both adventure and fighting in youth, these are the kids who always came home with scraped knees and black eyes. As adults, Aries Mars does best when able to channel their energy into projects. Aries is cardinal fire with cardinal energy being initiator energy. Aries is also the first sign of the zodiac, initiating the astrological new year. Aries Mars leads people into new endeavors with enthusiastic energy. Everyone around them needs to put that energy to good use as Aries fire can be blown out as quickly as it can flare up. If the people around them are enthused and passionately keeping the fire going, Aries Mars can push forward with wonderful resilience and determination. If the people around them are passive, unenthused, or too laid-back, Aries Mars becomes frustrated and either blows up dramatically or fizzles out completely. If you’re willing to put in the effort to keep up with Aries Mars’ energy, they’ll take you along for the ride of your life!

Inner combinations These are the major combinations, though all placements relate to each other. If you would like an analysis on any combination not covered here, please let me know.

Aries Sun + Aries Moon: This double Aries combination shows strong bursts of energy, sky-high enthusiasm and optimism, as well as the potential for a short temper. He’s either at 100% or 0% and there’s no in-between. As long as those around him are fueling his energy, it will stay up for a long time. However, if others around him aren’t adding to his energy, it can burn out quickly. Balancing his energy is important to keep him from burning out or acting on reckless impulses. His friends will never have to guess where they stand with him, as Aries is all about being direct and open. He expresses himself without beating around the bush or sugar-coating his words.

Taurus Mercury + Gemini Venus + Aries Mars: This combination values a practical and direct approach to communication and getting things done. While Ray has a lot of high energy placements in his chart, Taurus helps him slow down and take things at a more steady pace. Gemini and Aries continue to emphasize directness, so while he may not be as sharp and pointed in his communication or actions as he would be if his Mercury were in a fire or air sign, he still values people being direct to the point and clear about what they want to convey. People who play guessing games or have around the bush communication styles will frustrate him and if he can avoid them, he will. Those who can match his energy and pacing will enjoy hours of fun conversation with him across a variety of topics.

Outer planets

The planets beyond the asteroid belt move more slowly through the signs, and their traits and influence have to do more with large groups than personal things. How they relate on a personal level involves connecting them back to related personal placements, as I will show with each placement. 

Jupiter: Travel - Education - Authoritative Structures - Luck - Growth & Expansion

Jupiter will present in 1 or 2 signs in a year.

Jupiter in Capricorn: This is a very grounding placement that brings a seriousness to the person no matter how otherwise jovial they can be. Capricorn Jupiter sets high goals and builds well structured plans to get there. They take responsibilities very seriously and are very reliable - this placement is great for people in positions of authority. They also make for studious learners and advanced scholars, being able to patiently take the time to learn and master a topic or skill. Capricorn Jupiter seeks tangible solutions and implemetable plans - being able to pull ideas and resources to make things into reality brings great growth and luck to Capricorn Jupiter.

Capricorn is also a sign known for being sociable and especially hospitable. Capricorn Jupiter does well pulling together groups of people for both work and play. They can oversee a workplace or group project as well as host fun social gatherings and parties. The type of event, of course, depends on the exact person’s interests and lifestyle. They also make wonderful hosts for others to casually visit. Since Capricorn is ruled by Saturn, Ray’s Aries Saturn shows the importance of taking initiative. If he wants to do something, he will find better results in getting things started himself rather than asking others and waiting for them to get things started for him. While he may have reliable people around him who will do things he asks them to do, the process will go much smoother and more along the lines of his ideas if he takes those first steps.

Saturn: Responsibility - Discipline - Karma

Saturn will stay in a sign for about 2.5 years - Taking about 29-30 years to go through all 12 signs. Saturn rules time and life-lessons. Approximately every 28-30 years, Saturn will return to the sign it was in when you were born, and your Saturn return period emphasizes the life-lessons that Saturn is trying to teach you.

Saturn in Aries: Represented by the Ram, the fire sign Aries is known for charging full steam ahead in all of their pursuits. When it comes to Saturn’s life lessons, those with Aries Saturn face lessons around burnout as well as leaping without looking. Aries wants to tackle challenges, which isn’t a bad thing at all IF there is a plan behind that attack. Where Saturn Aries struggles is balancing their sense of urgency behind opportunities with the time-consuming steps it takes to make things happen in a stable and reliable way. They often feel like “if I don’t act now I will lose this chance forever” and push themselves to take chances and risks that may not actually be beneficial in the long run. It’s important to weigh the pros and cons of a new situation or opportunity before pursuing it, and understand that it’s okay to let some things go and wait for something better to come. Another side of Aries Saturn is Aries’ self-assuredness. Aries encourages people to be firm and bold when expressing and asserting things like ideas and boundaries. Many people shy away from this due to social hierarchies and personal anxieties or insecurities. Aries Saturn people who experience this are pushed to be more assertive and self-confident in their ideas and boundaries. Aries is ruled by Mars, so Ray’s Aries Mars emphasizes the importance of standing firm in his words and actions. People may try to make him second-guess himself or change his mind if they don’t agree with him. While staying open minded to new ideas and perspectives is of course important, it’s also important to hold strong to his ideas, beliefs, and actions when others only want him to change his mind for their selfish benefit.

Uranus: Rebellion - Liberation - Innovation - Upheavals

Uranus stays in one sign for about 7 years.

Uranus in Aquarius: Aquarius is naturally at home in Uranus - this is where innovation, rebellion, and change are at their strongest. Independence of mind is incredibly important here. Thoughts and ideas need a secure space to run freely and be entertained and developed. Revolutionary developments to technology, social structure, humanitarian outreach, and media in all forms can be expected. The last time Uranus was in Aquarius was from January 1996 to March 2003 - a time of massive, rapid development in technology and social networking that set the foundations for the technology and social media we have today. Before that, Uranus was in Aquarius February 1912 to April 1919 a time when transportation technology was rapidly developing around new innovations with automobiles and aeroplanes. Aquarius is already ruled by Uranus, but in traditional astrology before Uranus was discovered and researched, Aquarius was ruled by Saturn. Aquarius’ duality comes from Saturn’s serious nature and Uranus’ rebellious nature. With Ray’s Aries Saturn, the innovative side of Aquarius is emphasized. He can easily think of many innovative ways to restructure society, the question comes down to being able to implement those changes.

Neptune: Dreams - Magic - The Subconscious

Neptune stays in one sign for 14 years.

Neptune in Capricorn: “Neptune is the planet of dissolving boundaries and Capricorn is the sign of structure. When the two overlap as they did from 1984 to 2000, outdated and inhumane divisions literally came crashing down, most notably the Berlin Wall in 1989 and the official end of apartheid starting in 1990.” (https://nypost.com/2021/11/29/a-guide-to-your-neptune-sign-and-what-it-means-in-astrology/)

Capricorn Neptune steps up to take charge of drawing the boundaries between reality and illusion, even if other boundaries need to be destroyed to draw the new ones. Flaws in the fundamental structures of reality are highlighted. Simply saying something is a certain way doesn’t make it so, and the Capricorn Neptune generation understands this. They understand that wishing on stars only does so much, and the rest is up to them. Those who choose to use magic and divination work best with methods that involve tangible items such as tarot cards, block dice, and other such tools. They use divination to find practical solutions to life’s situations and for advice on how to form and implement plans of growth and change. As Capricorn is ruled by Saturn, Ray’s Aries Saturn again pushes him to take those first steps and lead the charge of innovation and change.

Pluto: Things That Are Hidden - The Shadow - The Taboo - Long-Term Transformation

Pluto stays in a sign anywhere from 12-30 years depending on the speed it is moving. This is the generational planet.

Pluto in Sagittarius: (Jan 1995 - Jan 2008)

Sagittarius pulls forward philosophical questions and the search for “truth” in life. Pluto brings to light the hidden side of Sagittarius - the side that not only seeks religious and philosophical truths but also questions them. It is expected that this generation will implement long-term transformations within major world religions and spiritual practices. Ideology outside of religion as well is important here - social and political ideology of nations shift and change both while Pluto is in Sagittarius and when the Sagittarius Pluto generation is fully grown and occupying positions of authority and action in the world. On a personal level, Sagittarius Pluto experiences long-term transformation through learning about, challenging, and determining their personal religions, spiritual, and philosophical beliefs.

Extra: The last time Pluto was in Sagittarius was December 1748 - January 1762 which was a time of major revolutions (Industrial Revolution, American Revolution, French Revolution) With Sagittarius being ruled by Jupiter, Ray’s Capricorn Jupiter pushes him to especially examine the beliefs and ideologies around work and the workplace. Setting boundaries when it comes to work and finding innovation in how the workplace can be restructured to better benefit him, his band, and others in the industry overall will be a great source of life-long transformation and pride.

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Yu+Ki (Sengoku-Jidai) Birth Chart 101

Date of Birth: 4/14/1977 Birth Time: I don’t know Yu+Ki’s birth time so I do not have his rising/houses

Sun: Aries Moon: Aquarius or Pisces depending on birth time Mercury: Taurus Venus: Aries Mars: Pisces Jupiter: Gemini Saturn: Leo Uranus: Scorpio Neptune: Sagittarius Pluto: Libra

Table of Contents: Yu+Ki Birth Chart Inner Planets/Luminaries: Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars Inner Combinations: Sun + Moon, Mercury + Venus + Mars. Outer Planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus, Pluto

Yu+Ki BIRTH CHART

Inner Planets/Luminaries Since the Sun + Moon are not planets, they are referred to as the luminaries. These placements are also collectively referred to as personal placements, as they deal more with specific personal aspects, and the outer planets deal more with large group things.

Sun: Ego - Base Personality - Overarching Identity - Building Block for All Else

Sun in Aries: Ruled by Mars and represented by the Ram, Aries is the first sign of the zodiac. Traditionally, the beginning of the Aries season was the beginning of the New Year and the start of Spring in the Northern Hemisphere. Aries represents new beginnings, fresh starts, and the fiery spark of initiating new things! Aries Sun is always curious to try new things and see what happens. The big red button may have a sign that says “do not press this button” however, how will we know what happens if we don’t press it? Aries’ impulsiveness can lead to great discoveries, as well as not so great consequences. It’s important for Aries Sun to take a step back and gather more information before leaping into the unknown. Aries’ sense of adventure helps to push themselves out of their comfort zone, and they love pushing others in the same way! If you befriend an Aries Sun, they’ll encourage you to go for it and do the thing. Their enthusiasm can be infectious, but also remember to put a plan behind actions so that fun fiery spark doesn’t burn out or blow up!

Aries Sun develops positively by letting them experience things by doing them. When an Aries is curious about something, they want to find the answers themselves. They’ll accept information from others as part of learning - but they won’t accept others telling them what to believe. They need to make their own discoveries and draw their own conclusions personally. Aries Sun develops negatively if they’re told not to try something because other people can already say how it will go. Just let them mess around and find out!

Moon: Emotions - How We Process & Emotions and Information - How We React To Others’ Words, Actions, and Expressions - Our Sense of Stability/Security

Depending on Yu+Ki’s birth time his Moon placement could be in either Aquarius or Pisces. I have written for both possibilities.

Moon in Aquarius: Ruled by Uranus and represented by the Water Bearer, Aquarius is considered the rebel of the zodiac. Aquarius has a bold, eclectic nature - they love to challenge norms and surprise people! With the Moon, there’s a surprisingly shy side of Aquarius that comes through. They enjoy observing people and finding others’ fun quirks. People who hide their unique quirky traits bore Aquarius Moon and it becomes their mission to pull those traits out of others. They tend to prefer observing others from a distance and waiting for others to approach them first, but once you befriend an Aquarius Moon, their enthusiastic and humorous side comes out at full volume!

Aquarius’ association with rebellion gains it the loner stereotype, however Aquarius also rules humanitarianism and large social groups. They have a deep compassion for humanity at large and their rebellious ideas are more geared towards the betterment of society than personal gain.

Aquarius Moon can get so caught up in caring for others that they push their own emotional needs to the side - it’s easy to fall into habits of detaching from their own emotions but they also need to make time to allow themselves to feel, process, and express their emotions in healthy ways so it doesn’t all pile up in the background. Moon in Pisces:  Ruled by Neptune and represented by the fish, Pisces Moons are master daydreamers, living more often in their heads than in the present moment. Those who can successfully get out of their heads become master manifestors, being able to bring the fantasies of their imagination into reality. Pisces Moon is also highly sensitive to the moods of others, soaking up the energy others put out like a sponge. At times it can be difficult for them to know where their emotions end and the emotional energies of others begin. For extroverted Pisces Moon, they thrive in emotionally charged environments as this is how they gain energy. For introverted Pisces Moon, they can become easily overwhelmed by others and prefer small, calm gatherings.

Pisces Moon is fueled positively by having a calm space in which to daydream and explore their inner ideas and fantasies. Give them an outlet to put these ideas to words and use and they will make miracles happen. Pisces Moon is fueled negatively by environments that are too strict and grounded. It’s not that they lack the ability to be practical or logical, but they find such environments to be boring and restrictive. They need freedom of imagination or else they’ll become frustrated or even depressed.

Which Moon placement do you think Yu+Ki has?

Mercury: Communication - Gaining Knowledge - Thought Processes - Written/Verbal Expression of Ideas

Mercury in Taurus: Ruled by Venus and represented by the Bull, Taurus is known for its easy and careful speed, which comes in handy in the planet of knowledge, thought, and communication. Taurus Mercury takes time to gather, absorb, and process new information. They don’t want to miss any details and therefore do not appreciate information given in abrupt or limited ways. If there’s a subject that fascinates them, Taurus Mercury will thoroughly read books, articles, and watch videos on the topic with deep concentration. They can become experts in a topic, though they will take the time necessary to do so. Taurus is an expert collector, so Taurus Mercury will often collect books and informative materials around their favorite topics.

Mercury Taurus’ steadfastness gives them great patience. These are the teachers who will calmly spend hours helping students to understand difficult concepts. They also make great long-haul orators, being able to use their voice for long periods of time without wearing it down. Taurus Mercury understands how to pace the energy put into using their voice, and they can use this to achieve remarkable things. An example being Yu+Ki’s steady pacing with his recent YouTube Channel where he uploads regularly enough to build the channel but not so frequently that he would wear out his voice or burn out his energy.

Venus: Love - Beauty - Aesthetics - Money (Earning & Spending)

Venus in Aries: Aries is all about impulse and energy. Aries Venus is very direct. This is a placement about being clear about what you want and getting it! When it comes to social connections, they can quickly decide if they want to approach someone and will do so with enthusiasm. They make friends quickly and even the shiest ones can turn into complete social butterflies at a party. Aries Venus loves to flirt, and can be very witty when flirting - but if it’s someone they really like, the shy side comes out. Making an Aries Venus tongue-tied and flustered is a good sign that they’re really into you. Aesthetically, Aries Venus tends to like a variety of aesthetics with the center point being color. Aesthetics that use colors in fun, dynamic ways pull them in and fuel their energy - even though they are drawn to bright and lively colors, even greytones can intrigue them if utilized in dynamic ways. Aries’ impulsive nature in Venus may be good with making friends and seeking fun experiences, but it can also reflect in impulse shopping, so they need to be careful that they don’t get so caught up in shiny things that their pockets empty faster than they fill in.

Mars: Action - Physicality - Assertiveness

Mars in Pisces: Pisces is represented by the fish, and in the planet of action they are very like fish as they go with the flow, following the current wherever it may lead. Often shying away from positions of leadership or authority, Pisces Mars go along with the rest of the group. However, Pisces is also a curious sign that loves to follow anything that sparks its imagination, so Pisces Mars don’t only follow the crowds. If they see an opportunity that is mystical and eye-catching, they’ll change direction and go down a different stream.

Their easy-going nature allows them to mingle with a variety of people and blend in well to a variety of environments. Pacifists at heart, Pisces Mars prefers the route of least tension or conflict. This can be good as they seldom find themselves in the center of drama. However, this passive nature can also lead to conflict avoidance where they’d rather silently avoid a situation than confront it. When they do end up in a confrontation, Pisces Mars either gives an icy cold shoulder, or plays with the words and responses of others to minimize their own guilt and consequences. 

Pisces Mars is very much about going with the flow and the energy of that flow fluctuates. While they often try to match the energy of people around them, they are also very individualistic about setting their own pace in certain situations. Once they’re at a certain energy level, it’s not easy to make them go faster or slower. They can be quite stubborn in this area and do not appreciate others trying to force them to change their pace. 

Inner combinations These are the major combinations, though all placements relate to each other. If you would like an analysis on any combination not covered here, please let me know.

Aries Sun + Aquarius Moon: This fire and air combination shows a lot of energy, both physically and mentally! Aquarius Moon has him thinking about new ideas and various possibilities, from the practical to the wildly absurd. Aries Sun brings him pride in being able to come up with these ideas and the motivating push to make them reality! This combination is always looking for the next idea and new opportunities. A pioneering attitude means taking initiative to be the first to try something new. And if that something new doesn’t work out, an inner drive of endless optimism encourages him to brush it off, make adjustments, and try anew.

Aries Sun + Pisces Moon: This combination takes great pride in their intuition and being able to make solid judgements of people and situations. Often caught in a daydream, it could seem like his head is in the clouds, but he is always subtly observing and absorbing information from his surroundings. He sees people and things in an idealized way, forming an inner vision of what potentially could be instead of simply accepting what’s being presented to him at face value. This pushes him to want to help others to become better versions of themselves and to make reality the best version of itself it can be. Now, which Moon placement do you think Yu+Ki has?

Taurus Mercury + Aries Venus + Pisces Mars: Aries’ fast-paced enthusiasm is calmed by Taurus’ steady pace and Pisces’ calm free-flowing nature. These placements balance out to give Yu+Ki the energy, patience, and flexibility to achieve his goals in harmony with the ebb and flow of the world around him. He can both plan things well in advance, and make solid decisions in the moment when dealing with abrupt changes. While he can be very sociable and make friends easily, he may hold back in unfamiliar situations as he approaches others with caution, trying to subconsciously read their expressions and body language before engaging in conversation. This can be a good thing, but can also lead to making pre-judgements of others before actually interacting with them to discover who they truly are.

Outer planets

The planets beyond the asteroid belt move more slowly through the signs, and their traits and influence have to do more with large groups than personal things. How they relate on a personal level involves connecting them back to related personal placements, as I will show with each placement. 

Jupiter: Travel - Education - Religion/Philosophy - Luck - Growth & Expansion

Jupiter will present in 1 or 2 signs in a year.

Jupiter in Gemini: Ruled by Mercury and represented by the twins, Gemini is a sign of socialization and sharing knowledge. In the planet of expansion, Gemini emphasizes the benefits of exchanging information with a variety of people. The more people from different walks of life he can connect with, the better his opportunities and understanding of the world will be. He could find great luck in spontaneous conversations with various people. Philosophical and hypothetical questions may not get far inside his own head - he needs to bounce these questions off of multiple people, hear their thoughts, and process that information to help him make sense of them. Being able to communicate in this way will bring him a lot of luck, enlightenment, and sense of fulfillment.

  Since Gemini is ruled by Mercury, Yu+Ki’s Taurus Mercury emphasizes patience in communication and in gathering information. Taking time to thoroughly examine different perspectives will help him better understand things than making quick assumptions. 

Saturn: Responsibility - Discipline - Karma Saturn will stay in a sign for about 2.5 years - Taking about 29-30 years to go through all 12 signs. Saturn rules time and life-lessons. Approximately every 28-30 years, Saturn will return to the sign it was in when you were born, and your Saturn return period emphasizes the life-lessons that Saturn is trying to teach you.

Saturn in Leo: Leo is where we find our pride and self-confidence. Since Saturn brings out a serious side of the signs, Leo Saturn struggles with the line between healthy self-confidence and arrogance. They’re often naturally outgoing and confident in youth, but told by authority figures to be careful that they don’t grow up to have a big head. For this reason, Leo Saturn grows into adulthood wanting to suppress their light and can struggle with showing off their confident side or asserting themselves in areas where they should have authority, as they don’t want to be seen as arrogant or selfish. Saturn’s lesson in Leo is learning healthy self-confidence and asserting that confidence! If you have knowledge and expertise in an area, your knowledge is valuable and you need to assert that you know what you’re talking about. Set personal boundaries with friends and family - demanding respect for yourself if not selfish, it is necessary. When Leo Saturn learns their Saturn lessons and steps into a healthy self-confidence, they glow and attract the respect and admiration of everyone around them.

To know where these lessons apply specifically to the person, we can look at what house Leo rules in their chart (without Yu+Ki’s birth time, I do not know what house that would be for him). Leo is ruled by the Sun so Yu+Ki’s Aries Sun highlights the use of his enthusiastic, forward moving energy. His Aries energy may overwhelm some people and their response to that could affect his confidence. However, his Aries energy is what brings people in and a major reason why his fans love him! We adore the moments when this side of him shows through, and we get sad during moments when he seems to be suppressing it. Yu+Ki’s Leo Saturn highlighted by his Aries Sun encourages him to be loud and bold and authentically himself!

Uranus: Rebellion - Liberation - Innovation - Upheavals

Uranus stays in one sign for about 7 years.

Uranus in Scorpio: Ruled by both Mars and Pluto and represented by the Scorpion, Scorpio often operates towards the extreme side of things, and in the planet of innovation this translates to risk. Even with less risky placements in the rest of the chart, Scorpio Uranus presents an underlying urge to take bold leaps and try impossible things. They look for answers in the less obvious spaces, and find new ideas through unexpected ways. They may be doing one thing that sparks an idea for something completely unrelated, and while they may not be able to articulate what the connection is or why this idea came about, it just makes sense to them. They rebel against people and structures that want to stick to obvious, traditional, mainstream sources of information and inspiration. Scorpio represents the dark and hidden sides of reality that humanity ignores or pushes aside for the most part - Scorpio Uranus challenges us to confront these things instead of hiding from them. As Scorpio is ruled by Mars and Pluto, Yu+Ki’s Pisces Mars and Libra Pluto come in to add emphasis to the way the use of one’s time and energy is dictated by others. As autonomous beings, we ought to have the authority to set our own personal pace and time schedules. As a greater society, we need to be able to align schedules with others and make compromises where needed. However, we ought not let greater society have so much say over our personal time that we never get to make our own schedules or have time to ourselves. With Yu+Ki’s placements here, the emphasis lies on this balance between how much of his time is dictated by him versus others. He is able to see when people or groups are overstepping their authority in dictating the events of other peoples’ lives (companies with their employees - family heads with family members, etc). He may feel a naturally strong urge to call these patterns out and challenge them - whether he does or not is up to him.

Neptune: Dreams - Magic - The Subconscious

Neptune stays in one sign for 14 years.

Neptune in Sagittarius: Sagittarius’ enthusiastic desire to seek new ideas and answers to life’s questions brings out Neptune’s more spiritual and religious side. If the Sagittarius Neptune person is religious or partakes in a spiritual practice, they will want to dive into that practice, reading books and asking leaders to understand more. Those who are not religious or involved with a spiritual community still ask the big questions, but prefer to find their own answers instead of accepting one answer from one person or group. 

Sagittarius Neptune dreams of worlds far away and makes for great sci-fi writers as their imaginations thrive in envisioning new places and people. It should be no surprise that the last time that Neptune was in Sagittarius, space adventures such as Star Wars dominated popular culture. These are dreamers who allow their hearts to grow bigger than their heads. Their fantasies may not always be realistic, but they really do not care. With Sagittarius, the journey is more important than the destination anyway. They take mercy on those who are outcast as “underachievers” as their definition of “success” looks different from that of other Neptune placements. There’s very much the idea of “If you aim for the Moon and miss the target, fear not for you will land among the stars.”

Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter, and Yu+Ki’s Gemini Jupiter brings back emphasis to his philosophical and metaphysical growth through exchanging thoughts and knowledge with others. Vocalizing his ideas and goals to a group of people, receiving their feedback with their perspectives, and using that information to fill out his ideas and make plans moving forward, is the best method for him to learn and grow. This is why something like his weekly Twitcasting is so helpful and important for him in making future plans.

Pluto: Things That Are Hidden - The Shadow - The Taboo - Long-Term Transformation

Pluto stays in a sign anywhere from 12-30 years depending on the speed it is moving. This is the generational planet.

Pluto in Libra: Transformation is made through interpersonal relationships - relating to others, building strong social networks, and perfecting personal concepts of diplomacy and harmony. Pluto in Libra also transforms through reimagined concepts of art and beauty. Utilizing art and visual effects in new ways - taking art forms and transforming them into their own unique style. Pluto was last in Libra 1971 to 1984 - during that time visual marketing took off in new directions and major changes and developments to cinema were made. The people born during that time went on to lead the way in the development of modern social media. 

Relating back to his chart, Libra rules Venus and with Yu+Ki’s Aries Venus he finds personal transformation through taking initiative. When he sees an opportunity to connect with others in a positive way, he takes the leap and goes for it. It’s better to reach out and fall short than to never make the attempt in the first place. If there is a chance to make a difference with someone, it needs to be taken. Wishing things could happen without action is a waste of time, and he understands that perfectly. 

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Toshiya (DIR EN GREY) Birth Chart 101

Toshiya Birth Chart 101

Date of Birth: 3/31/1977 Birth Time: I don’t know Toshiya’s birth time so I do not have his rising/houses

Sun: Aries Moon: Leo Mercury: Aries Venus: Aries Mars: Pisces Jupiter: Taurus Saturn: Leo Uranus: Scorpio Neptune: Sagittarius Pluto: Libra

Table of Contents: Toshiya Birth Chart Inner Planets/Luminaries: Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars Inner Combinations: Sun + Moon, Mercury + Venus + Mars. Outer Planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus, Pluto

TOSHIYA BIRTH CHART

Inner Planets/Luminaries Since the Sun + Moon are not planets, they are referred to as the luminaries. These placements are also collectively referred to as personal placements, as they deal more with specific personal aspects, and the outer planets deal more with large group things.

Sun: Ego - Base Personality - Overarching Identity - Building Block for All Else

Sun in Aries: Ruled by Mars and represented by the Ram, Aries is the first sign of the zodiac. Traditionally, the beginning of the Aries season was the beginning of the New Year and the start of Spring in the Northern Hemisphere. Aries represents new beginnings, fresh starts, and the fiery spark of initiating new things! Aries Sun is always curious to try new things and see what happens. The big red button may have a sign that says “do not press this button” however, how will we know what happens if we don’t press it? Aries’ impulsiveness can lead to great discoveries, as well as not so great consequences. It’s important for Aries Sun to take a step back and gather more information before leaping into the unknown. Aries’ sense of adventure helps to push themselves out of their comfort zone, and they love pushing others in the same way! If you befriend an Aries Sun, they’ll encourage you to go for it and do the thing. Their enthusiasm can be infectious, but also remember to put a plan behind actions so that fun fiery spark doesn’t burn out or blow up!

Aries Sun develops positively by letting them experience things by doing them. When an Aries is curious about something, they want to find the answers themselves. They’ll accept information from others as part of learning - but they won’t accept others telling them what to believe. They need to make their own discoveries and draw their own conclusions personally. Aries Sun develops negatively if they’re told not to try something because other people can already say how it will go. Just let them mess around and find out!

Moon: Emotions - How We Process & Emotions and Information - How We React To Others’ Words, Actions, and Expressions - Our Sense of Stability/Security

Moon in Leo: Ruled by the Sun and represented by the Lion - Leo is pride and sustaining energy. Leo Moon’s emotions are tied directly to the ego, and it can be difficult to separate the two. Leo’s fire energy means emotions are felt intensely, and they can be very passionate people. In fact, emotions can be overwhelming in their intensity at times and it is important for these people to have an external outlet for their emotional waves - such as music/art/writing/fitness/hobbies involving physical work/etc - and with a flare for drama Leo Moons make excellent actors, attorneys, and brand ambassadors.

Emotions come in with a vigor, find a foothold, and latch on until they can be processed thoroughly. Leo Moons can be quite stubborn, letting the heart overrule the head. This applies to all kinds of emotions, both negative and positive. When upset it can take awhile to feel okay again, and when overjoyed they feel like nothing could bring them down! Leo Moon is fueled positively by emotional care to their ego. Compliment them, let them know how important and valued they are, and when giving criticisms, keep it as positive as possible. Don’t over-boost their ego, otherwise they can become full of themselves. But healthy compliments and reminders that their presence is important will keep them going! Leo Moon is fueled negatively by critiques without emotional warmth - as well as empty ego boosts. If the compliments are not sincere, and are just said to keep them happy, they will pick up on it and learn to assume that people are giving fake compliments to stay on their good side. Critiques or statements made bluntly or without a corresponding compliment can be taken to heart as them being faulty or wrong, even if that was not the original intent. 

Mercury: Communication - Gaining Knowledge - Thought Processes - Written/Verbal Expression of Ideas

Mercury in Aries: Aries’ fast-paced energy in the planet of communication results in fast, enthusiastic speakers. They have a tendency to speak often and quickly to the point where their mouth gets ahead of their brain - they can be very prone to tripping over their words. However there are Aries Mercury folks who are more quiet, and when they speak they use few words to get their point across as concisely as possible. Why use many words when few will do? In either case, directness is Aries Mercury’s baseline for communication.

Aries Mercury also possesses a quick thinking process - so quick that it can often seem like they are speaking without thinking first. They are quick to draw conclusions, and think of questions. In fact, they can fire off questions faster than the other person can answer - it is important for them to learn to wait until the other party has given a full response before moving forward with more questions or other topics. When it comes to learning new things, Aries Mercury does best with a concise bullet point list of facts so they can learn information quickly, and proceed to implement it or move on to their next interest as soon as possible. It can be difficult to find topics that they want to study in depth as they need constant forward moving mental energy. Interests that allow them to constantly learn new things in dynamic ways will keep them engaged to develop deeper understanding and skills.

High-paced and quick-changing activities will excite them, and many are interested in dynamic hobbies or careers in fast-paced environments (such as music/theater/sports/competitive sales).

Venus: Love - Beauty - Aesthetics - Money (Earning & Spending)

Venus in Aries: Aries is all about impulse and energy. Aries Venus is very direct. This is a placement about being clear about what you want and getting it! When it comes to social connections, they can quickly decide if they want to approach someone and will do so with enthusiasm. They make friends quickly and even the shiest ones can turn into complete social butterflies at a party. Aries Venus loves to flirt, and can be very witty when flirting - but if it’s someone they really like, the shy side comes out. Making an Aries Venus tongue-tied and flustered is a good sign that they’re really into you. Aesthetically, Aries Venus tends to like a variety of aesthetics with the center point being color. Aesthetics that use colors in fun, dynamic ways pull them in and fuel their energy - even though they are drawn to bright and lively colors, even grey-tones can intrigue them if utilized in dynamic ways. Aries’ impulsive nature in Venus may be good with making friends and seeking fun experiences, but it can also reflect in impulse shopping, so they need to be careful that they don’t get so caught up in shiny things that their pockets empty faster than they fill in.

  Mars: Action - Physicality - Assertiveness

Mars in Pisces: Pisces is represented by the fish, and in the planet of action they are very like fish as they go with the flow, following the current wherever it may lead. Often shying away from positions of leadership or authority, Pisces Mars go along with the rest of the group. However, Pisces is also a curious sign that loves to follow anything that sparks its imagination, so Pisces Mars don’t only follow the crowds. If they see an opportunity that is mystical and eye-catching, they’ll change direction and go down a different stream.

Their easy-going nature allows them to mingle with a variety of people and blend in well to a variety of environments. Pacifists at heart, Pisces Mars prefers the route of least tension or conflict. This can be good as they seldom find themselves in the center of drama. However, this passive nature can also lead to conflict avoidance where they’d rather silently avoid a situation than confront it. When they do end up in a confrontation, Pisces Mars either gives an icy cold shoulder, or plays with the words and responses of others to minimize their own guilt and consequences. 

Pisces Mars is very much about going with the flow and the energy of that flow fluctuates. While they often try to match the energy of people around them, they are also very individualistic about setting their own pace in certain situations. Once they’re at a certain energy level, it’s not easy to make them go faster or slower. They can be quite stubborn in this area and do not appreciate others trying to force them to change their pace. 

Inner combinations These are the major combinations, though all placements relate to each other. If you would like an analysis on any combination not covered here, please let me know.

Aries Sun + Leo Moon: This combination is the life of the party! Dynamic and bold, these two fire signs combine to burn so bright no one can resist being drawn to their flame like a moth to a candle. Just be careful not to get burnt. His energy is greatly fueled by those around him and thrives in environments where his natural charisma is allowed to fully shine.

He enjoys being in the moment and does best making decisions on the spot. If he is given too much time to think about things, he will either forget to make a decision or he will change his mind several times, so it’s best not to dwell on things for too long. Others look to him as an authority figure, even if they don’t realize they’re doing so. This can either boost his confidence or make him stressed, depending on the situation, as he wants to enjoy the experience with others more than dictating to them how to enjoy it. 

Aries Mercury + Aries Venus + Pisces Mars: Having both Mercury and Venus in Aries makes Toshiya very direct in an uncompromising way. He will say what he wants to say and once he’s said it, that’s it. This combination can be very admirable as he doesn’t beat around the bush and is very clear about what he thinks - on the other hand his wording needs to be mindful or he can come across as brash. This is where his Pisces Mars comes in. It slows his energy and keeps him from being too bold or abrasive. Pisces’ non-confrontational energy softens Aries’  directness and allows him to choose his words carefully. He still wants to be clear about what he’s saying, but is mindful about how it’s said and how it could be perceived. Sometimes this comes through as short, one or two word answers to questions where we may like to hear something longer or more in depth. 

Outer planets

The planets beyond the asteroid belt move more slowly through the signs, and their traits and influence have to do more with large groups than personal things. How they relate on a personal level involves connecting them back to related personal placements, as I will show with each placement. 

Jupiter: Travel - Education - Religion/Philosophy - Luck - Growth & Expansion

Jupiter will present in 1 or 2 signs in a year.

Jupiter in Taurus: Ruled by Venus and represented by the Bull, Taurus is stead-fast, sturdy, and concerned with tangible, material matters. Jupiter rules over many things including higher learning, philosophy, and luck. Taurus Jupiter is considered a very lucky placement when it comes to matters of material securities. This placement understands the higher value in tangible things and material resources, as such they often make great collectors, investors, and bankers. Just as Taurus Jupiter can mean expanding one’s income with ease, since Taurus rules over all physical delights, it can also mean expanding material possessions - which in turn does not expand the income. It is important for someone with Taurus Jupiter to be mindful of their cash-flow, especially if they are a collector. Taurus is ruled by Venus, and Toshiya’s Aries Venus brings the above point to emphasis due to Aries’ impulsive nature.

Taurus Jupiter also values physical representations of metaphysical things that are important to them. If they belong to a particular religion, they may fill their homes with religious texts and items. They also greatly value gifts from loved ones and will treasure them on a nearly religious level. 

Saturn: Responsibility - Discipline - Karma Saturn will stay in a sign for about 2.5 years - Taking about 29-30 years to go through all 12 signs. Saturn rules time and life-lessons. Approximately every 28-30 years, Saturn will return to the sign it was in when you were born, and your Saturn return period emphasizes the life-lessons that Saturn is trying to teach you.

Saturn in Leo: Leo is where we find our pride and self-confidence. Since Saturn brings out a serious side of the signs, Leo Saturn struggles with the line between healthy self-confidence and arrogance. They’re often naturally outgoing and confident in youth, but told by authority figures to be careful that they don’t grow up to have a big head. For this reason, Leo Saturn grows into adulthood wanting to suppress their light and can struggle with showing off their confident side or asserting themselves in areas where they should have authority, as they don’t want to be seen as arrogant or selfish. Saturn’s lesson in Leo is learning healthy self-confidence and asserting that confidence! If you have knowledge and expertise in an area, your knowledge is valuable and you need to assert that you know what you’re talking about. Set personal boundaries with friends and family - demanding respect for yourself if not selfish, it is necessary. When Leo Saturn learns their Saturn lessons and steps into a healthy self-confidence, they glow and attract the respect and admiration of everyone around them.

To know where these lessons apply specifically to the person, we can look at what house Leo rules in their chart (without Toshiya’s birth time, I do not know what house that would be for him). Leo is ruled by the Sun so Toshiya’s Aries Sun highlights the use of his enthusiastic, forward moving energy. His Aries energy may overwhelm some people and their response to that could affect his confidence. However, his Aries energy is what brings people in and a major reason why his fans love him! We adore the moments when this side of him shows through, and we get sad during moments when he seems to be suppressing it. Toshiya’s Leo Saturn highlighted by his Aries Sun encourages him to be loud and bold and authentically himself!

Uranus: Rebellion - Liberation - Innovation - Upheavals

Uranus stays in one sign for about 7 years.

Uranus in Scorpio: Ruled by both Mars and Pluto and represented by the Scorpion, Scorpio often operates towards the extreme side of things, and in the planet of innovation this translates to risk. Even with less risky placements in the rest of the chart, Scorpio Uranus presents an underlying urge to take bold leaps and try impossible things. They look for answers in the less obvious spaces, and find new ideas through unexpected ways. They may be doing one thing that sparks an idea for something completely unrelated, and while they may not be able to articulate what the connection is or why this idea came about, it just makes sense to them. They rebel against people and structures that want to stick to obvious, traditional, mainstream sources of information and inspiration. Scorpio represents the dark and hidden sides of reality that humanity ignores or pushes aside for the most part - Scorpio Uranus challenges us to confront these things instead of hiding from them. As Scorpio is ruled by Mars and Pluto, Toshiya’s Pisces Mars and Libra Pluto come in to add emphasis to the way the use of one’s time and energy is dictated by others. As autonomous beings, we ought to have the authority to set our own personal pace and time schedules. As a greater society, we need to be able to align schedules with others and make compromises where needed. However, we ought not let greater society have so much say over our personal time that we never get to make our own schedules or have time to ourselves. With Toshiya’s placements here, the emphasis lies on this balance between how much of his time is dictated by him versus others. He is able to see when people or groups are overstepping their authority in dictating the events of other peoples’ lives (companies with their employees - family heads with family members, etc). He may feel a naturally strong urge to call these patterns out and challenge them - whether he does or not is up to him.

Neptune: Dreams - Magic - The Subconscious

Neptune stays in one sign for 14 years.

Neptune in Sagittarius: Sagittarius’ enthusiastic desire to seek new ideas and answers to life’s questions brings out Neptune’s more spiritual and religious side. If the Sagittarius Neptune person is religious or partakes in a spiritual practice, they will want to dive into that practice, reading books and asking leaders to understand more. Those who are not religious or involved with a spiritual community still ask the big questions, but prefer to find their own answers instead of accepting one answer from one person or group. 

Sagittarius Neptune dreams of worlds far away and makes for great sci-fi writers as their imaginations thrive in envisioning new places and people. It should be no surprise that the last time that Neptune was in Sagittarius, space adventures such as Star Wars dominated popular culture. These are dreamers who allow their hearts to grow bigger than their heads. Their fantasies may not always be realistic, but they really do not care. With Sagittarius, the journey is more important than the destination anyway. They take mercy on those who are outcast as “underachievers” as their definition of “success” looks different from that of other Neptune placements. There’s very much the idea of “If you aim for the Moon and miss the target, fear not for you will land among the stars.”

Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter, and Toshiya’s Taurus Jupiter brings grounding to his ideas and beliefs. He wants to be able to see, touch, and experience things before believing in them. He enjoys being able to turn abstract ideas into concrete, physical items that can be held as proof of the idea’s ability to exist in reality. 

Pluto: Things That Are Hidden - The Shadow - The Taboo - Long-Term Transformation

Pluto stays in a sign anywhere from 12-30 years depending on the speed it is moving. This is the generational planet.

Pluto in Libra: Transformation is made through interpersonal relationships - relating to others, building strong social networks, and perfecting personal concepts of diplomacy and harmony. Pluto in Libra also transforms through reimagined concepts of art and beauty. Utilizing art and visual effects in new ways - taking art forms and transforming them into their own unique style. Pluto was last in Libra 1971 to 1984 - during that time visual marketing took off in new directions and major changes and developments to cinema were made. The people born during that time went on to lead the way in the development of modern social media. 

Relating back to his chart, Libra rules Venus and Toshiya’s Aries Venus pushes a strong, fast-paced energy behind his social needs. He may not enjoy social media because he prefers to have face-to-face interactions with others that allow for immediate exchange of information and energy. Things like social media, texting, emailing, letter writing - these mediums all allow too much time between his thoughts being conveyed and receiving a response from someone else. 

Overall - Toshiya is someone who does best being able to be in the moment without overthinking things. Responding to other people and situations in real time allows him to express himself in the most comfortable and authentic way. Things that require delayed reactions or space between himself and the person(s) he’s interacting with will frustrate him and bore him. When he’s able to live in the moment - his high energy, mischievously goofy, fun-loving spirit infects everyone around him. 

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JUNJI (Sengoku-Jidai/Bull Zeichen88/Siam Shade) Birth Chart 101

Date of Birth: 3/30/1973 Birth Time:  I don’t have a birth time for Junji, so I do not have his rising/houses.

Sun: Aries Moon: Aquarius Mercury: Pisces Venus: Aries Mars: Aquarius Jupiter: Aquarius Saturn: Gemini Uranus: Libra Neptune: Sagittarius Pluto: Libra

Table of Contents: Junji Birth Chart Inner Planets/Luminaries: Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars Inner Combinations: Sun + Moon, Mercury + Venus + Mars. Outer Planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus, Pluto

JUNJI BIRTH CHART

Inner Planets/Luminaries Since the Sun + Moon are not planets, they are referred to as the luminaries. These placements are also collectively referred to as personal placements, as they deal more with specific personal aspects, and the outer planets deal more with large group things.

Sun: Ego - Base Personality - Overarching Identity - Building Block for All Else

Sun in Aries: Ruled by Mars and represented by the Ram, Aries is the first sign of the zodiac. Traditionally, the beginning of the Aries season was the beginning of the New Year and the start of Spring in the Northern Hemisphere. Aries represents new beginnings, fresh starts, and the fiery spark of initiating new things! Aries Sun is always curious to try new things and see what happens. The big red button may have a sign that says “do not press this button” however, how will we know what happens if we don’t press it? Aries’ impulsiveness can lead to great discoveries, as well as not so great consequences. It’s important for Aries Sun to take a step back and gather more information before leaping into the unknown. Aries’ sense of adventure helps to push themselves out of their comfort zone, and they love pushing others in the same way! If you befriend an Aries Sun, they’ll encourage you to do things you want to try - their enthusiasm can be infectious! But also remember to put a plan behind actions so that fun, fiery spark doesn’t burn out or blow up!

Aries Sun develops positively by letting them experience things by doing them. When an Aries is curious about something, they want to find the answers themselves. They’ll accept information from others as part of learning - but they won’t accept others telling them what to believe. They need to make their own discoveries and draw their own conclusions personally. Aries Sun develops negatively if they’re told not to try something because other people can already say how it will go. Just let them mess around and find out!

Moon: Emotions - How We Process & Emotions and Information - How We React To Others’ Words, Actions, and Expressions - Our Sense of Stability/Security

Moon in Aquarius: Ruled by Uranus and represented by the Water Bearer, Aquarius is considered the rebel of the zodiac. Aquarius has a bold, eclectic nature - they love to challenge norms and surprise people! With the Moon, there’s a surprisingly shy side of Aquarius that comes through. They enjoy observing people and finding others’ fun quirks. People who hide their unique quirky traits bore Aquarius Moon and it becomes their mission to pull those traits out of others. They tend to prefer observing others from a distance and waiting for others to approach them first, but once you befriend an Aquarius Moon, their enthusiastic and humorous side comes out at full volume!

Aquarius’ association with rebellion gains it the loner stereotype, however Aquarius also rules humanitarianism and large social groups. They have a deep compassion for humanity at large and their rebellious ideas are more geared towards the betterment of society than personal gain.

Aquarius Moon can get so caught up in caring for others that they push their own emotional needs to the side - it’s easy to fall into habits of detaching from their own emotions but they also need to make time to allow themselves to feel, process, and express their emotions in healthy ways so it doesn’t all pile up in the background. 

Mercury: Communication - Gaining Knowledge - Thought Processes - Written/Verbal Expression of Ideas

Mercury in Pisces: Ruled by Neptune and represented by the Fish, Pisces can easily get caught in daydreams as they contemplate every idea that crosses the mind. They have a curiosity for things mystical and fantastical, but can struggle with belief in such if the chart has prominent air or earth (or if  their upbringing discourages such contemplation). Expression comes through creative means and sometimes disconnected/dreamy wording. The predisposition is to express through “I feel”  as opposed to “I know for fact”, even if they do know the facts. Communication can be indirect unless necessary - allowing space for interpretation in abstract concepts. When they need to be concisely understood, the shift to clarity from the dreamy abstract further emphasizes the importance of what they are trying to convey. 

Mercury in Pisces is very intrigued by nuanced mystery - they love being able to solve something. Riddles, mystery games, puzzles - all of these things are fun brain teasers for Pisces Mercury. They may love watching crime shows for the fun of connecting the pieces to figure out who did it. 

Venus: Love - Beauty - Aesthetics - Money (Earning & Spending)

Venus in Aries: Ruled by Mars and represented by the Ram, Aries is all about impulse and energy. Aries Venus is very direct. This is a placement about being clear about what you want and getting it! When it comes to social connections, they can quickly decide if they want to approach someone and will do so with enthusiasm. Aries Venus loves to flirt, and can be very witty when flirting - but if it’s someone they really like, the shy side comes out. Making an Aries Venus tongue-tied and flustered is a good sign that they’re really into you. Aesthetically, Aries Venus tends to like a variety of aesthetics with the center point being color. Aesthetics that use colors in fun, dynamic ways pull them in and fuel their energy - even though they are drawn to bright and lively colors, even neutral tones can intrigue them if utilized in dynamic ways. Aries’ impulsive nature in Venus may be good with making friends and seeking fun experiences, but it can also reflect in impulse shopping, so they need to be careful that they don’t get so caught up in shiny things that their pockets empty faster than they fill in.

Mars: Action - Physicality - Assertiveness

Mars in Aquarius: In the planet of action Aquarius presents a keen instinct to go against the norm. When a lot of people are doing something one way, Aquarius Mars asks “what other possibilities are being ignored or hidden?” - this need to explore alternative actions can be misread as thoughtless rebellion, but Aquarius also rules humanitarian action, and Aquarius Mars often acts more for what they think will be useful changes for everyone rather than acting out for personal interests. Aquarius’ representative is the Water Bearer, depicted pouring water from a vessel. This symbolism represents the duality of Aquarius pouring out old, outdated ways of thinking, as well as pouring new ideas into the universe. Aquarius Mars pride themselves in being reliable for others, but they don’t like to be predictable. While they can keep and maintain a regular schedule, if it becomes too routine they have a need to change things up. It’s not unusual for Aquarius Mars to do something completely unexpected for no other reason than to see everyone’s reactions. Reminding people not to get used to things always being one way. Aquarius Mars gains great satisfaction if they can get people to accept sudden, radical change.

Inner combinations These are the major combinations, though all placements relate to each other. If you would like an analysis on any combination not covered here, please let me know.

Aries Sun + Aquarius Moon: Fire + Air = Energy! This combination right away shows a strong, energetic base, which Junji definitely has. Between Aries’ initiation energy and Aquarius’ innovation energy, Junji is always ready to try something new and explore new ideas. He encourages others to embrace their unique quirks and use their uniqueness to explore new things in life! This combination has a curious unpredictable energy to it - because he has so many interests and ideas, you never know what he’ll do next. He keeps us on our toes anticipating what fun things he has in store~

Pisces Mercury + Aries Venus + Aquarius Mars: With this combination, you’re happy to hear him talk about absolutely anything because of the pure enthusiasm in his voice. He has a way of speaking that draws you into his world! This combination makes for wonderful storytellers who can turn a simple event into a fantastical tale. This combination loves adventure - there’s something new just around the riverbend and he’s going to find out what it is. He’s the type to find a treasure map and immediately set off to find the hidden treasure without hesitation. The only question is, will you go with him or wait for him to return and regale you with tales of his adventure?

Outer planets

The planets beyond the asteroid belt move more slowly through the signs, and their traits and influence have to do more with large groups than personal things. How they relate on a personal level involves connecting them back to related personal placements, as I will show with each placement. 

Jupiter: Travel - Education - Authoritative Structures - Luck - Growth & Expansion

Jupiter will present in 1or 2 signs in a year.

Jupiter in Aquarius: Jupiter brings out Aquarius’ serious side. Radical changes for society’s long term success is emphasized, and this placement can bring about a lot of frustration with those who cling to conservative traditions. Flaws in traditional systems are highlighted for these people and they are constantly walking the balance between respecting traditions in a cultural context, and pushing for reforms and changes for a better future. Aquarius Jupiter seeks ideas from all corners of the world and will travel extensively given the time and resources to do so. They use technology in innovative ways to connect to new people and ideas. Pushing for the stars, these are the people who would be most likely to make contact with life from other planets, with the purpose of learning from their socio-cultural structures to then better life here on Earth. 

Since Junji has Aquarius in his Moon and Mars as well, his Aquarius Jupiter is strengthened and highlights his push for societal reforms that make it easier for others to express themselves in authentic ways. He encourages everyone to embrace what makes them unique and not be afraid to show our quirks and individuality with pride!

Saturn: Responsibility - Discipline - Karma Saturn will stay in a sign for about 2.5 years - Taking about 29-30 years to go through all 12 signs. Saturn rules time and life-lessons. Approximately every 28-30 years, Saturn will return to the sign it was in when you were born, and your Saturn return period emphasizes the life-lessons that Saturn is trying to teach you.

Saturn in Gemini: Gemini is ruled by Mercury and represented by the twins - the duality of Gemini shows in Saturn as someone who either thinks very logically and analytically or struggles greatly with logical thinking as they prefer to act purely on intuition. Regardless of which direction a person tends towards, Gemini Saturn’s overall life lesson is to find the balance between these two ways of thinking. Allowing logic and intuition to work together rather than against one another. Once that is achieved, their responsibilities will be handled much more easily and with a lot less stress. Gemini is ruled by Mercury, and Junji’s Pisces Mercury brings in more of the intuitive side of this placement. He’s able to imagine various concepts in the abstract, but putting them into something more concrete and straight forward may be difficult. This can cause him to choose to simply not say anything or say as little as possible about some topics - not because he doesn’t have ideas or knowledge, but rather his thoughts are too abstract to form words that properly convey them. He may spend a lot of time in his head thinking of dozens of ways to verbalize one concept, and then more time deciding which verbalization he would want to give out. 

Uranus: Rebellion - Liberation - Innovation - Upheavals

Uranus stays in one sign for about 7 years.

Uranus in Libra: Ruled by Venus and represented by Justice, Libra seeks balance and harmony in all things. Rebellion and innovation show through in reforms to social and structural ideas and systems of justice. What is fair or unfair, what is balanced, and what can be done to have a more harmonious balance of society. Keep in mind, with the duality of nature and nurture, the exact definitions and ideas of what is fair, harmonious, and justice will vary based on influences people are raised with. 

“The last time Uranus was in Libra was from October 1968 until September 1975 stimulating changes in social justice, diplomacy, music, and the arts.” (https://www.san.beck.org › Astro-Uranus)

One of the big social showings of this time was the hippie movement - make love not war - challenging the priority of war over interpersonal relationships.

Since this is a larger group planet, for the individual it is important to relate back into the chart. Since Libra is ruled by Venus, Junji’s Aries Venus pushes him to indulge his impulses. If he wants to say something, he needs to say it. Holding back only creates the potential for missed opportunities. However, speaking and acting on impulse can come back to hurt if done without too much thought. Uranus’ rebellious drive means he may feel strong impulses to speak out against others whose thoughts and values don't align with his own. This is great for standing up to disrespect, but not so great for less serious disagreements with friends. Finding balance between when to act on those impulses and when to hold back is the most important part of his personal development in terms of social reform.

Neptune: Dreams - Magic - The Subconscious

Neptune stays in one sign for 14 years.

Neptune in Sagittarius: Sagittarius’ enthusiastic desire to seek new ideas and answers to life’s questions brings out Neptune’s more spiritual and religious side. If the Sagittarius Neptune person is religious or partakes in a spiritual practice, they will want to dive into that practice, reading books and asking leaders to understand more. Those who are not religious or involved with a spiritual community still ask the big questions, but prefer to find their own answers instead of accepting one answer from one person or group. Sagittarius Neptune dreams of worlds far away and makes for great sci-fi writers as their imaginations thrive in envisioning new places and people. It should be no surprise that the last time that Neptune was in Sagittarius, space adventures such as Star Wars dominated popular culture. These are dreamers who allow their hearts to grow bigger than their heads. Their fantasies may not always be realistic, but they really do not care. With Sagittarius, the journey is more important than the destination anyway. They take mercy on those who are outcast as “underachievers” as their definition of “success” looks different from that of other Neptune placements. There’s very much the idea of “If you aim for the Moon and miss the target, fear not for you will land among the stars.”

Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter, and Junji’s Aquarius Jupiter emphasizes the greater, general society and the impact he wants to have on people on a large scale. The way his music, art, and ideas influence his fans is important to him in that his values of unique individualism are emphasized. If he can encourage people to embrace themselves and try new things, that’ll mean the world to him!

Pluto: Things That Are Hidden - The Shadow - The Taboo - Long-Term Transformation

Pluto stays in a sign anywhere from 12-30 years depending on the speed it is moving. This is the generational planet.

Pluto in Libra: Transformation is made through interpersonal relationships - relating to others, building strong social networks, and perfecting personal concepts of diplomacy and harmony. Pluto in Libra also transforms through reimagined concepts of art and beauty. Utilizing art and visual effects in new ways - taking art forms and transforming them into their own unique style. Pluto was last in Libra 1971 to 1984 - during that time visual marketing took off in new directions and major changes and developments to cinema were made. The people born during that time went on to lead the way in the development of modern social media.

Relating back to his chart, Libra rules Venus and with Junji’s Aries Venus he finds personal transformation through taking initiative. When he sees an opportunity to connect with others in a positive way, he takes the leap and goes for it. It’s better to reach out and fall short than to never make the attempt in the first place. If there is a chance to make a difference with someone, it needs to be taken. Wishing things could happen without action is a waste of time, and he understands that perfectly. 

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KAZUMA (Sengoku-Jidai/Siam Shade) Birth Chart 101

Date of Birth: 2/26/1972 Birth Time: I don’t have a birth time for Kazuma, so I do not have his rising/houses.

Sun: Pisces Moon: Cancer or Leo depending on time of birth Mercury: Pisces Venus: Aries Mars: Taurus Jupiter: Capricorn Saturn: Gemini Uranus: Libra Neptune: Sagittarius Pluto: Libra

Table of Contents: Kazuma Birth Chart Inner Planets/Luminaries: Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars Inner Combinations: Sun + Moon, Mercury + Venus + Mars. Outer Planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus, Pluto

KAZUMA BIRTH CHART

Inner Planets/Luminaries Since the Sun + Moon are not planets, they are referred to as the luminaries. These placements are also collectively referred to as personal placements, as they deal more with specific personal aspects, and the outer planets deal more with large group things.

Sun: Ego - Base Personality - Overarching Identity - Building Block for All Else

Sun in Pisces: Ruled by Neptune and represented by the Fish, Pisces is the final of the 12 Zodiac signs and in many ways one of the most complex. Fish and water represent the intuitive parts of our minds and while all signs have intuitive abilities, Pisces brings them to the front. Pisces Sun soaks up energy around them and has a natural sense for reading people - body language, facial expressions, and vocal tone when speaking all are picked up to add nuance to what people are doing and saying. Because of this ability to understand people’s words and actions in such a nuanced way, Pisces Sun is very good at going with the flow of the people and situations around them. There’s a laid back vibe to Pisces, even the ones that are high energy are still very casual in that energy. The Pisces intuition also allows them to pick up quickly on people and situations that are false and purposefully misleading, so while Pisces Sun is generally laid back and go-with-the-flow, if something is off, they can become serious very quickly. If a Pisces Sun tells you that a person or situation is off, trust them and get away as quickly as you can. Because Pisces is largely intuition and energy based, many can have difficulty putting what they’re sensing into words. Attempting to describe things can become confusing, so they need people in their lives who can understand what they’re trying to say and help to relay that information. Since every person is different, it can take some time to get to know your Pisces’ communication style - once you learn how they convey what they feel, you’ll enjoy being able to see the world through their eyes.

Pisces Sun is positively developed by giving them time and space to process what they pick up on. Pushing them to turn these feelings into words quickly can frustrate them as they try to decide how to explain themselves. Pisces Sun is developed negatively by demanding quick and concise information without room for them to expand on details or offer multiple possible explanations of what they want to say.

Moon: Emotions - How We Process & Emotions and Information - How We React To Others’ Words, Actions, and Expressions - Our Sense of Stability/Security

Depending on Kazuma’s birth time, he has Moon in either Cancer or Leo. I will write up both possibilities - which one do you think he is?

Moon in Cancer: Cancer is naturally ruled by the Moon so it is at home here. Represented by the Crab, Cancer builds a tough shell to protect itself and in the placement ruling over emotions and inner processes, this shell is especially tough. There is a stereotype that Cancer placements are overly-emotional crybabies, especially Cancer Moon. In reality, Cancer Moon is very emotionally sensitive and while, yes, this can be expressed in the form of crying, it is also expressed in other ways. That emotional sensitivity and depth shows up through heart-felt acts of service such as cooking or making diy gifts. Cancer Moon doesn’t need a holiday or special occasion to give gifts, they often do so “just because”. Cancer Moon responds first, asks questions later. They are the prime example of someone who thinks with their heart before their head. This isn’t to say they’re unintelligent, rather it can be very difficult to remove their emotional response to someone or a situation and focus on the pragmatic side instead. Because of this, they can be very cautious of new people and situations as they don’t want to rush into making an emotional connection before they can analyze the details in a less attached and biased way. Once you get past that crab shell, there’s an immense warmth and gentleness underneath. They can become very attached and they need to be wary of tendencies towards clinginess and dependency. However, if you hurt them, their shell will close up tight with very little chance of you being let in ever again.

Moon in Leo: Ruled by the Sun and represented by the Lion - Leo is pride and sustaining energy. Leo Moon’s emotions are tied directly to the ego, and it can be difficult to separate the two. Leo’s fire energy means emotions are felt intensely, and they can be very passionate people. In fact, emotions can be overwhelming in their intensity at times and it is important for these people to have an external outlet for their emotional waves - such as music/art/writing/fitness/hobbies involving physical work/etc - and with a flare for drama Leo Moons make excellent actors, attorneys, and brand ambassadors.

Leo is fixed fire - fixed energy being stead-fast and stubborn, and fire energy being motivated and energetic. Emotions come in with a vigor, find a foothold, and latch on until they can be processed thoroughly. Leo Moons can be quite stubborn, letting the heart overrule the head. This applies to all kinds of emotions, both negative and positive. When upset it can take awhile to feel okay again, and when overjoyed they feel like nothing could bring them down! Leo Moon is fueled positively by emotional care to their ego. Compliment them, let them know how important and valued they are, and when giving criticisms, keep it as positive as possible. Don’t over-boost their ego, elsewise they can become full of themselves. But healthy compliments and reminders that their presence is important will keep them going! Leo Moon is fueled negatively by critiques without emotional warmth - as well as empty ego boosts. If the compliments are not sincere, and are just said to keep them happy, they will pick up on it and learn to assume that people are giving fake compliments to stay on their good side. Critiques or statements made bluntly or without a corresponding compliment can be taken to heart as them being faulty or wrong, even if that was not the original intent. 

Mercury: Communication - Gaining Knowledge - Thought Processes - Written/Verbal Expression of Ideas

Mercury in Pisces: Ruled by Neptune and represented by the Fish, Pisces can easily get caught in daydreams as they contemplate every idea that crosses the mind. Curious about the mystical and taboo but can heavily struggle with belief in such if the chart has prominent air or earth (or if  their upbringing discourages such contemplation). Expression comes through creative means and sometimes disconnected/dreamy wording. “I feel like” as opposed to “I know for fact” even if they know for fact, the predisposition is to express through “I feel”. Communication can be indirect unless necessary - allowing space for interpretation in abstract concepts. When they need to be concisely understood, the shift to clarity from the dreamy abstract further emphasizes the importance of what they are trying to convey. Strong imagination - can get carried away, benefits from earth in the chart to pull the mind back to focus.

Mercury in Pisces is very intrigued by nuanced mystery - they love being able to solve something. Riddles, mystery games, puzzles - all of these things are fun brain teasers for Pisces Mercury. They may love watching crime shows for the fun of connecting the pieces to figure out who did it. 

Venus: Love - Beauty - Aesthetics - Money (Earning & Spending)

Venus in Aries: Ruled by Mars and represented by the Ram, Aries is all about impulse and energy. Aries Venus is very direct. This is a placement about being clear about what you want and getting it! When it comes to social connections, they can quickly decide if they want to approach someone and will do so with enthusiasm. Aries Venus loves to flirt, and can be very witty when flirting - but if it’s someone they really like, the shy side comes out. Making an Aries Venus tongue-tied and flustered is a good sign that they’re really into you. Aesthetically, Aries Venus tends to like a variety of aesthetics with the center point being color. Aesthetics that use colors in fun, dynamic ways pull them in and fuel their energy - even though they are drawn to bright and lively colors, even grey-tones can intrigue them if utilized in dynamic ways. Aries’ impulsive nature in Venus may be good with making friends and seeking fun experiences, but it can also reflect in impulse shopping, so they need to be careful that they don’t get so caught up in shiny things that their pockets empty faster than they fill in.

Mars: Action - Physicality - Assertiveness

Mars in Taurus: Ruled by Venus and represented by the Bull, Taurus is steadfast, hard-working, and stubborn. These people will make a plan and stick through it to the end. Taurus has a very persevering energy to push through any and everything. Even when obstacles come up that would make most people give up, Taurus Mars bulldozes on ahead. Eyes are on the prize and nothing will waver that concentration. They have great stamina and stability - in physical actions they may not have a fast start or high energy, but once they get going they won’t stop until the task is complete. Doing things quickly in a moment of impulse isn’t their style - plan to take the time to do things right. As long as you don’t rush them, trust me, they will do things RIGHT. Taurus Mars moves at their own pace and it's up to the individual what that pace is. If you try to rush them or slow them down, you’ll only make them annoyed. Taurus has to do a lot with physical things and physical touch. Taurus Mars likes to touch things such as feeling the fabric of clothing before buying it. They can also be very casually touchy with friends - they make great huggers and cuddlers! Many are great cooks and those who don’t cook are great at finding the best restaurants - eating with them is always fun. An ideal casual hangout with Taurus Mars would be taking your time at a café, eating slowly, talking, and people watching together. 

Inner combinations These are the major combinations, though all placements relate to each other. If you would like an analysis on any combination not covered here, please let me know.

Pisces Sun + Cancer Moon: This combination is deeply compassionate and carefully guarded. They hold their cards close to their chest. They have a gentle nature and care for others greatly. This is why they’re very cautious with how far they trust people. It’s easy for them to get hurt, so when developing connections with others they let people in more and more a little bit at a time, testing the waters to see if the other person can truly be trusted. Those they care about are well looked after, as they are always making sure that those around them are comfortable and happy.

Pisces Sun + Leo Moon: Warm and outgoing, this combination loves being around people. They don’t seek out the center of attention, but they secretly like being there. They’re fueled by other people’s energy and generously share their heart with those close to them. Their energy lights up the room, a sense of confidence drawing people to them with ease. They follow the whims of their heart and imagination, preferring to bring the outside world into their reality more than facing the reality of the outside world. 

What do you think Kazuma’s Moon sign may be?

Pisces Mercury + Aries Venus + Taurus Mars: Determined and patient, he finds an image in his mind of where he wants to go and proceeds to go after it without letting anything stop him. It’s hard to get him to change course once his mind is made up - if an obstacle comes up he has the skill to find a way around it. He can take an idea and make it reality, building it up from scratch. When it comes to people and things in his life, he invests himself fully. Friendships, relationships, work, and projects all get his full attention and energy. Once he decides someone or something is important to him, he’s not inclined to let go easily.

Outer planets

The planets beyond the asteroid belt move more slowly through the signs, and their traits and influence have to do more with large groups than personal things. How they relate on a personal level involves connecting them back to related personal placements, as I will show with each placement. 

Jupiter: Travel - Education - Authoritative Structures - Luck - Growth & Expansion

Jupiter will present in 1or 2 signs in a year.

Jupiter in Capricorn: Ruled by Saturn and represented by the Seagoat, Capricorn emphasizes personal resourcefulness and security. Capricorn Jupiter has natural luck and ability to grow their resources, whether through work, investments, or collaboration with others. They value their ability to operate independently - their goal is to be able to only work with others out of a genuine want to collaborate, not out of financial necessity. They enjoy traveling for work and being able to expand their sphere of influence to a variety of places. Capricorn deals a lot with traditions, and Jupiter rules travel, so they may enjoy traveling to historic sites, museums, and participating in traditional ceremonies/rituals. They often have a fascination with history and are good at finding ways to bring historical elements & inspiration into their work, even if their work is more modern and progressive. Since Capricorn is ruled by Saturn, Kazuma’s Gemini Saturn pulls in the more social aspect of this placement - he works well with others and is good at helping others develop their own sense of resourcefulness. He bounces off of others’ ideas well and does great in collaborative settings.

Saturn: Responsibility - Discipline - Karma Saturn will stay in a sign for about 2.5 years - Taking about 29-30 years to go through all 12 signs. Saturn rules time and life-lessons. Approximately every 28-30 years, Saturn will return to the sign it was in when you were born, and your Saturn return period emphasizes the life-lessons that Saturn is trying to teach you.

Saturn in Gemini: Gemini is ruled by Mercury and represented by the twins - the duality of Gemini shows in Saturn as someone who either thinks very logically and analytically or struggles greatly with logical thinking as they prefer to act purely on intuition. Regardless of which direction a person tends towards, Gemini Saturn’s overall life lesson is to find the balance between these two ways of thinking. Allowing logic and intuition to work together rather than against one another. Once that is achieved, their responsibilities will be handled much more easily and with a lot less stress. Gemini is ruled by Mercury, and Kazuma’s Pisces Mercury brings in more of the intuitive side of this placement. He’s able to imagine various concepts in the abstract, but putting them into something more concrete and straight forward may be difficult. This can cause him to choose to simply not say anything or say as little as possible about some topics - not because he doesn’t have ideas or knowledge, but rather his thoughts are too abstract to form words that properly convey them. He may spend a lot of time in his head thinking of dozens of ways to verbalize one concept, and then more time deciding which verbalization he would want to give out. 

Uranus: Rebellion - Liberation - Innovation - Upheavals

Uranus stays in one sign for about 7 years.

Uranus in Libra: Ruled by Venus and represented by Justice, Libra seeks balance and harmony in all things. Rebellion and innovation show through in reforms to social and structural ideas and systems of justice. What is fair or unfair, what is balanced, and what can be done to have a more harmonious balance of society. Keep in mind, with the duality of nature and nurture, the exact definitions and ideas of what is fair, harmonious, and justice will vary based on influences people are raised with. 

“The last time Uranus was in Libra was from October 1968 until September 1975 stimulating changes in social justice, diplomacy, music, and the arts.” (https://www.san.beck.org › Astro-Uranus)

One of the big social showings of this time was the hippie movement - make love not war - challenging the priority of war over interpersonal relationships.

Since this is a larger group planet, for the individual it is important to relate back into the chart. Since Libra is ruled by Venus, Kazuma’s Aries Venus pushes him to indulge his impulses. If he wants to say something, he needs to say it. Holding back only creates the potential for missed opportunities. However, speaking and acting on impulse can come back to hurt if done without too much thought. Uranus’ rebellious drive means he may feel strong impulses to speak out against others whose thoughts and values don't align with his own. This is great for standing up to disrespect, but not so great for less serious disagreements with friends. Finding balance between when to act on those impulses and when to hold back is the most important part of his personal development in terms of social reform.

Neptune: Dreams - Magic - The Subconscious

Neptune stays in one sign for 14 years.

Neptune in Sagittarius: Sagittarius’ enthusiastic desire to seek new ideas and answers to life’s questions brings out Neptune’s more spiritual and religious side. If the Sagittarius Neptune person is religious or partakes in a spiritual practice, they will want to dive into that practice, reading books and asking leaders to understand more. Those who are not religious or involved with a spiritual community still ask the big questions, but prefer to find their own answers instead of accepting one answer from one person or group. Sagittarius Neptune dreams of worlds far away and makes for great sci-fi writers as their imaginations thrive in envisioning new places and people. It should be no surprise that the last time that Neptune was in Sagittarius, space adventures such as Star Wars dominated popular culture. These are dreamers who allow their hearts to grow bigger than their heads. Their fantasies may not always be realistic, but they really do not care. With Sagittarius, the journey is more important than the destination anyway. They take mercy on those who are outcast as “underachievers” as their definition of “success” looks different from that of other Neptune placements. There’s very much the idea of “If you aim for the Moon and miss the target, fear not for you will land among the stars.” Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter, and Kazuma’s Capricorn Jupiter grounds his beliefs, allowing him to implement them in tangible forms. It’s not enough for him to daydream about things, he needs to put his ideas and dreams into something real. This is the driving force that keeps him going. The only way he slows down is if his imagination runs out of fuel - so keeping his imagination active will keep his motivation and energy going.

Pluto: Things That Are Hidden - The Shadow - The Taboo - Long-Term Transformation

Pluto stays in a sign anywhere from 12-30 years depending on the speed it is moving. This is the generational planet.

Pluto in Libra: Transformation is made through interpersonal relationships - relating to others, building strong social networks, and perfecting personal concepts of diplomacy and harmony. Pluto in Libra also transforms through reimagined concepts of art and beauty. Utilizing art and visual effects in new ways - taking art forms and transforming them into their own unique style. Pluto was last in Libra 1971 to 1984 - during that time visual marketing took off in new directions and major changes and developments to cinema were made. The people born during that time went on to lead the way in the development of modern social media. 

Relating back to his chart, Libra rules Venus and with Kazuma’s Aries Venus he finds personal transformation through taking initiative. When he sees an opportunity to connect with others in a positive way, he takes the leap and goes for it. It’s better to reach out and fall short than to never make the attempt in the first place. If there is a chance to make a difference with someone, it needs to be taken. Wishing things could happen without action is a waste of time, and he understands that perfectly. 

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SHINYA (DIR EN GREY/Seraph) Birth Chart 101

Date of Birth: 2/24/1978 Birth Time: I do not have Shinya’s birth time, therefore I do not have his rising/houses

Sun: Pisces Moon: Virgo Mercury: Pisces Venus: Pisces Mars: Cancer Jupiter: Gemini Saturn: Leo Uranus: Scorpio Neptune: Sagittarius Pluto: Libra

Table of Contents: Shinya Birth Chart Inner Planets/Luminaries: Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars Inner Combinations: Sun + Moon, Mercury + Venus + Mars. Outer Planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus, Pluto

SHINYA BIRTH CHART

Inner Planets/Luminaries Since the Sun + Moon are not planets, they are referred to as the luminaries. These placements are also collectively referred to as personal placements, as they deal more with specific personal aspects, and the outer planets deal more with large group things.

Sun: Ego - Base Personality - Overarching Identity - Building Block for All Else

Sun in Pisces: Ruled by Neptune and represented by the Fish, Pisces is the final of the 12 Zodiac signs and in many ways one of the most complex. Fish and water represent the intuitive parts of our minds and while all signs have intuitive abilities, Pisces brings them to the front. Pisces Sun soaks up energy around them and has a natural sense for reading people - body language, facial expressions, and vocal tone when speaking all are picked up to add nuance to what people are doing and saying. Because of this ability to understand people’s words and actions in such a nuanced way, Pisces Sun is very good at going with the flow of the people and situations around them. There’s a laid back vibe to Pisces, even the ones that are high energy are still very casual in that energy. The Pisces intuition also allows them to pick up quickly on people and situations that are false and purposefully misleading, so while Pisces Sun is generally laid back and go-with-the-flow, if something is off, they can become serious very quickly. If a Pisces Sun tells you that a person or situation is off, trust them and get away as quickly as you can. Because Pisces is largely intuition and energy based, many can have difficulty putting what they’re sensing into words. Attempting to describe things can become confusing, so they need people in their lives who can understand what they’re trying to say and help to relay that information. Since every person is different, it can take some time to get to know your Pisces’ communication style - once you learn how they convey what they feel, you’ll enjoy being able to see the world through their eyes.

Pisces Sun is positively developed by giving them time and space to process what they pick up on. Pushing them to turn these feelings into words quickly can frustrate them as they try to decide how to explain themselves. Pisces Sun is developed negatively by demanding quick and concise information without room for them to expand on details or offer multiple possible explanations of what they want to say. 

Moon: Emotions - How We Process & Emotions and Information - How We React To Others’ Words, Actions, and Expressions - Our Sense of Stability/Security

Moon in Virgo: Ruled by Mercury - Virgo is the pragmatist of the zodiac. In the sign of emotions, these people can come off as stoic and calculating. This doesn’t mean they don’t feel as strongly as others, rather they process emotions more internally and are very particular about how they express them externally. They value organization in their lives and can be very picky about their home and surroundings. Virgo Moon likes everything to be in its place and have predictability where they can so as to reduce the stress that comes with the unpredictable chaos of the world at large. Very aware of their surroundings, Virgo Moons are good at noticing details that most would skim over. They are good people watchers, and good event planners, thriving in situations where they can analyze people or organize actions that will entertain and please others. They pride themselves in creating atmospheres that others will enjoy and talk about for a long time.

Virgo Moon is fueled positively by time to analyze and practically apply themselves to situations. Don’t rush them into a decision or response, rather give them the space and time needed to make their decisions.

Virgo Moon is fueled negatively by impulsiveness and rash action. Situations that require quick emotional processing and heart-before-head actions will frustrate them and often lead to them either making the wrong decisions or worrying excessively over different options/outcomes.

Mercury: Communication - Gaining Knowledge - Thought Processes - Written/Verbal Expression of Ideas

Mercury in Pisces: Ruled by Neptune and represented by the fish, Pisces can easily get caught in daydreams as they contemplate every idea that crosses the mind. Curious about the mystical and taboo but can heavily struggle with belief in such if the chart has prominent air or earth (or if  their upbringing discourages such contemplation). Expression comes through creative means and sometimes disconnected/dreamy wording. “I feel like” as opposed to “I know for fact” even if they know for fact, the predisposition is to express through “I feel”. Communication can be indirect unless necessary - allowing space for interpretation in abstract concepts. When they need to be concisely understood, the shift to clarity from the dreamy abstract further emphasizes the importance of what they are trying to convey. Strong imagination - can get carried away, benefits from earth in the chart to pull the mind back to focus.

Mercury in Pisces is very intrigued by nuanced mystery - they love being able to solve something. Riddles, mystery games, puzzles - all of these things are fun brain teasers for Pisces Mercury. They may love watching crime shows for the fun of connecting the pieces to figure out who did it. With Shinya, we know he loved doing mystery solving games, escape rooms, and playing board games (especially ones that involve riddles or solving questions).

Venus: Love - Beauty - Aesthetics - Money (Earning & Spending)

Venus in Pisces: There are many who say that Pisces Venus is one of the most romantic placements, due to Pisces’ dreamy and giving nature. Even the most stoic Pisces Venus turns to complete mush when they fall in love. With rich imaginations, Pisces Venus fantasizes about their ideal life like a movie in their head. This can make them seem naïve on the surface, but they have enough sense to know where to draw boundaries. Their gentle, empathetic approach to friendships and relationships makes them the sweetest friends. However, there are those who would take advantage of this gentle side of their nature, and if that happens it can make Pisces Venus closed off and distant from others. It’s important for them to remember that gentleness is not weakness and those who truly care for them will respect them, not misuse them. 

With Pisces’ Neptune ruled fantasy-minded nature, Venus’ aesthetic side gives Pisces plenty of room to indulge in their creativity. Pisces Venus will experiment with a variety of colors, textures, and aesthetic categories until they find the one that reflects their inner fantasy world the best. They’re often drawn to aesthetics based around folklore, especially folklore that deals with the sea or the stars.

Mars: Action - Physicality - Assertiveness

Mars in Cancer: Ruled by the Moon and represented by the Crab, Cancer Mars is one of the more quiet Mars signs. Not generally assertive, it can be difficult for Cancer Mars to speak up over more dominant or loud signs. Slow to anger, it is rare for them to raise their voice or lash out physically - when they do get angry, Cancer Mars will put up their walls and block out the world. Rather than argue, they are more likely to simply go quiet and retreat into their shell. “It’s like a door shutting in my face” - Kaoru about when Shinya doesn’t want to do something.

When Cancer Mars does assert themselves, it shows that they care deeply about the people involved and want to help the situation, even if it can be outside their comfort zone. After all, Cancer is also the nurturer of the Zodiac. While Cancer Mars is more likely to want to go out to see other people than have them over to their place, when they do receive guests they make sure their home is fully at the ready to make their guests feel comfortable and welcome. Shinya has a little snack cart for his guests, it’s very cute. Cancer Mars is also very particular about their home space - they can be very picky about design, furnishings, and the like. This also extends to their work space as their work becomes like a second home to them. Cancer Mars has a perfectionist side to them when it comes to work and they can often get lost in their work - they need someone to remind them to take a break. All nighters at work or even in school are quite frequent. Night time is a time for them to get extra work done so don’t be surprised if they respond to your email at 3 in the morning.

Inner combinations These are the major combinations, though all placements relate to each other. If you would like an analysis on any combination not covered here, please let me know.

Pisces Sun + Virgo Moon: These opposite signs mirror one another and balance out intuitive fantasy with practical reality. He is good at picking up on the subtleties of people’s words and actions - sometimes he’s subconsciously so focused on the subtleties that he misses the direct things people are actually saying and doing. It’s important for him to be able to read both what people are directly communicating as well as the underlying ways they are communicating things. He spots details that others miss and makes connections that are not readily obvious. He can take ideas seemingly from thin air and make them into something tangible and practical. He is very particular about things and sometimes quite nit-picky - he is very clear about his likes and dislikes. 

Pisces Mercury + Pisces Venus + Cancer Mars: This combination speaks more through actions and non-verbal communication than in words. When words are spoken, they are expressed in creative and witty ways. The way things are said is much more important than the actual words spoken, therefore sometimes the words may not make sense outright but the way they’re put together and expressed gets the vibe or feeling across, which is what is important. He seeks out details that are not readily obvious to others and finds beauty in unconventional places. It can be difficult to get him to open up if he decides to close himself off - but anyone who does get him to open up will earn a lifetime of care and loyalty, even if that care and loyalty is expressed in indirect or unconventional ways.

Outer planets

The planets beyond the asteroid belt move more slowly through the signs, and their traits and influence have to do more with large groups than personal things. How they relate on a personal level involves connecting them back to related personal placements, as I will show with each placement. 

Jupiter: Travel - Education - Authoritative Structures - Luck - Growth & Expansion

Jupiter will present in 1or 2 signs in a year.

Jupiter in Gemini: Ruled by Mercury and represented by the Twins, Gemini is all about duality and variety. Gemini Jupiter people love variety in life and are the type to study a bunch of different subjects. Because of the need to explore as much as possible, this study is generally limited to the basic 101 - there are few areas they will study in depth and those areas need to have a lot of variation within them to keep their attention and curiosity going. Even then, within their chosen area of study/work, they like to change things up frequently. Gemini Jupiter is skilled at keeping up with trends and following general patterns of what people are up to. They enthusiastically try out the latest thing and may have many fleeting hobbies. Gemini is a very social sign and with Jupiter’s expansive properties, Gemini Jupiter has a large social circle. They have a lot of acquaintances across many different professions, countries, and lifestyles as everyone brings some new knowledge that they can add to their personal knowledge collection. Even the more quiet or shy Gemini Jupiter will be regularly seen out and about with groups of friends. These quiet ones tend to attract more loud and boisterous friends, while the more loud and outgoing Gemini Jupiter will be the magnet for a lot of quiet and shy friends.

Saturn: Responsibility - Discipline - Karma Saturn will stay in a sign for about 2.5 years - Taking about 29-30 years to go through all 12 signs. Saturn rules time and life-lessons. Approximately every 28-30 years, Saturn will return to the sign it was in when you were born, and your Saturn return period emphasizes the life-lessons that Saturn is trying to teach you.

Saturn in Leo: Ruled by the Sun and represented by the Lion, Leo is where we find our pride and self-confidence. Since Saturn brings out a serious side of the signs, Leo Saturn struggles with the line between healthy self-confidence and arrogance. They’re often naturally outgoing and confident in youth, but told by authority figures to be careful that they don’t grow up to have a big head. For this reason, Leo Saturn grows into adulthood wanting to suppress their light and can struggle with showing off their confident side or asserting themselves in areas where they should have authority, as they don’t want to be seen as arrogant or selfish. Saturn’s lesson in Leo is learning healthy self-confidence and asserting that confidence! If you have knowledge and expertise in an area, your knowledge is valuable and you need to assert that you know what you’re talking about. Set personal boundaries with friends and family - demanding respect for yourself if not selfish, it is necessary. When Leo Saturn learns their Saturn lessons and steps into a healthy self-confidence, they glow and attract the respect and admiration of everyone around them. To know where these lessons apply specifically to the person, we can look at what house Leo rules in their chart (without Shinya’s birth time, I do not know what house that would be for him). Leo is ruled by the Sun so Shinya’s Pisces Sun shows that his Saturn lessons can have to do with his creativity and intuition. Asserting his creative confidence is important - the Dir en Grey members know that he knows what he’s doing and he’s able to thrive. Of course in a band there is give and take, so being able to stand firm by his position when discussions come up is important to him.

Uranus: Rebellion - Liberation - Innovation - Upheavals

Uranus stays in one sign for about 7 years.

Uranus in Scorpio: Ruled by both Mars and Pluto and represented by the Scorpion, Scorpio often operates towards the extreme side of things, and in the planet of innovation this translates to risk. Even with less risky placements in the rest of the chart, Scorpio Uranus presents an underlying urge to take bold leaps and try impossible things. They look for answers in the less obvious spaces, and find new ideas through unexpected ways. They may be doing one thing that sparks an idea for something completely unrelated, and while they may not be able to articulate what the connection is or why this idea came about, it just makes sense to them. They rebel against people and structures that want to stick to obvious, traditional, mainstream sources of information and inspiration. Scorpio represents the dark and hidden sides of reality that humanity ignores or pushes aside for the most part - Scorpio Uranus challenges us to confront these things instead of hiding from them. As Scorpio is ruled by Mars and Pluto, Shinya’s Cancer Mars and Libra Pluto come in to add an emphasis on the social aspects of the home. Definition of what is a home space and what is a family structure is the question that Shinya is pushed to examine and redefine for himself in his own way. He may have non-traditional views of home and family. His social life is filled with people who challenge these views and help him find that definition for himself.

Neptune: Dreams - Magic - The Subconscious

Neptune stays in one sign for 14 years.

Neptune in Sagittarius: Sagittarius’ enthusiastic desire to seek new ideas and answers to life’s questions brings out Neptune’s more spiritual and religious side. If the Sagittarius Neptune person is religious or partakes in a spiritual practice, they will want to dive into that practice, reading books and asking leaders to understand more. Those who are not religious or involved with a spiritual community still ask the big questions, but prefer to find their own answers instead of accepting one answer from one person or group. Sagittarius Neptune dreams of worlds far away and makes for great sci-fi writers as their imaginations thrive in envisioning new places and people. It should be no surprise that the last time that Neptune was in Sagittarius, space adventures such as Star Wars dominated popular culture. These are dreamers who allow their hearts to grow bigger than their heads. Their fantasies may not always be realistic, but they really do not care. With Sagittarius, the journey is more important than the destination anyway. They take mercy on those who are outcast as “underachievers” as their definition of “success” looks different from that of other Neptune placements. There’s very much the idea of “If you aim for the Moon and miss the target, fear not for you will land among the stars.” Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter, and Shinya’s Gemini Jupiter makes him feel right at home seeking life’s mysteries and answers with large groups of people. He’s not someone who likes to be alone a lot - if he’s not working he wants to be out exploring and socializing. He likes people who have unique viewpoints on various topics - he doesn’t want to just hear everyone give the same answer to his questions. Even if the answers people give him are odd or he doesn’t understand them, he’s just happy that it’s something different for him to contemplate.

Pluto: Things That Are Hidden - The Shadow - The Taboo - Long-Term Transformation

Pluto stays in a sign anywhere from 12-30 years depending on the speed it is moving. This is the generational planet.

Pluto in Libra: Transformation is made through interpersonal relationships - relating to others, building strong social networks, and perfecting personal concepts of diplomacy and harmony. Pluto in Libra also transforms through reimagined concepts of art and beauty. Utilizing art and visual effects in new ways - taking art forms and transforming them into their own unique style. Pluto was last in Libra 1971 to 1984 - during that time visual marketing took off in new directions and major changes and developments to cinema were made. The people born during that time went on to lead the way in the development of modern social media. 

Relating back to his chart, Libra rules Venus and Shinya’s Pisces Venus gives him a creative approach to social outlets. He likes finding different ways he can socialize and he finds personal transformation through socializing with others in varied ways so that he and the people he hangs out with don’t get bored by repetition. 

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KAORU [DIR EN GREY] Birth Chart 101

Kaoru Chart 101

Date of Birth: 2/17/1974 Birth Time: Kaoru has said his birth time is between 1AM and 2AM JST. Since it is not exact, I am approximating 1:30 AM JST for his chart reading.

Ascendant: Sagittarius Sun: Aquarius 3H Moon: Sagittarius 1H Mercury: Pisces 3H Venus: Capricorn 2H Mars: Taurus 6H Jupiter: Aquarius 3H Saturn: Gemini 7H Uranus: Libra 11H Neptune: Sagittarius 1H Pluto: Libra 10H

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Kaoru Birth Chart Inner Planets/Luminaries: Ascendant, Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars Inner Combinations: Ascendant + Sun, Sun + Moon, Mercury + Venus + Mars. Outer Planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus, Pluto

KAORU BIRTH CHART

Inner Planets/Luminaries Since the Sun + Moon are not planets, they are referred to as the luminaries. These placements are also collectively referred to as personal placements, as they deal more with specific personal aspects, and the outer planets deal more with large group things.

Ascendant/Rising: Sense of Self - Appearances - First Impressions - General Life Approach

Ascendant in Sagittarius: The Ascendant, aka Rising Sign, is also the 1st of the 12 houses. Being the first house, it ties in with the Sun to set the basic building blocks of the person’s overall chart. Sagittarius is a fire sign, ruled by Jupiter and represented by the archer. Sagittarius 1H is called “The Seeker”. They’re on a life mission of seeking some sort of internal answer that they can never be satisfied with. They may try out a lot of religions, spiritual practices, and schools of philosophy to seek their answer, but always come away with more questions. The Ascendant largely plays into how we present ourselves to others on the surface - the first impression if you will. Sagittarius Ascendants have an intensity behind them even if they’re generally laid-back. Others may shy from them at first due to this intensity, but once the conversation starts they put everyone at ease. Curious in nature, they allow others to take lead of the conversation, and flow along with their energy. They read people quickly which helps them steer the conversation. More inclined to listen than speak, they are good at asking questions that show what knowledge the other person has that could be useful to them down the road. 

Sun: Ego - Base Personality - Overarching Identity - Building Block for All Else

Sun in Aquarius: Aquarius is an Air sign, represented by the water-bearer. The water it carries symbolizes ideas, and Aquarius is the sign of innovation and revolution. Aquarius isn’t satisfied with things being only one way. Even if everyone else says that something cannot be improved upon or changed, Aquarius decides to take on the challenge of finding something new anyway. Very self-resourceful, Aquarius Sun doesn’t often seek the help of others unless they absolutely need it. There’s a pride in being able to come up with solutions and answers by themselves. Mental independence is extremely important to them, so they have a strong natural urge to resist the opinions and mindsets of others when their ideas are presented in an authoritative way. However, Aquarians are more than willing to discuss ideas when presented in an open, collaborative way. It’s all about the approach of the other person that determines whether Aquarius Sun will ignore them or befriend them. In the pursuit of personal innovation, Aquarius Sun can be very hard on themselves, therefore while validating that they are doing wonderfully, also regularly remind them that they are human and deserve rest. Aquarius Sun is positively developed by allowing mental space to cultivate ideas, reinforcing validation of their ideas and questions, and keeping them from dragging themselves down with self-critique. Aquarius Sun is negatively developed when they are given set guidelines and patterns to follow, when their ideas and questions are simplified or cast aside without being given a chance, and when their self-critique goes unchecked. 

Sun in the 3rd House: The 3rd house largely deals with communication (especially written communication), technology such as phones and computers, transportation including vehicles and pathways (roads/rails/etc), and small social groups (friends, close family, neighbors, work/school social groups), and basic knowledge. Aquarius Sun in the 3H is interested in hearing ideas from others but resists receiving advice. He wants to know facts and information, even ideas that show a different view, but does not want to be told what to think or suggestions on how to act towards a situation. He may ask someone for advice on a topic, wanting to hear their thoughts on the subject at hand, but as soon as they say “you know what you should do is….” he will tune out and leave the conversation. This attitude extends the other way as well - if someone asks him for advice he will offer his thoughts on the subject they ask about but is reluctant to tell them how to think or act as that is ultimately their decision. 

Moon: Emotions - How We Process & Emotions and Information - How We React To Others’ Words, Actions, and Expressions - Our Sense of Stability/Security

Moon in Sagittarius: Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter and represented by the archer. Sagittarius in general is always seeking: seeking new adventures, freedom, opportunities, and more. Sag Moon in particular seeks the space to keep searching. That is, the freedom to explore without necessarily needing a final destination. They hold an optimism that something good, or better, is right around the next corner. This optimistic spirit can push them through even the toughest of life’s challenges. Sag Moons can be prone to taking risks which can be great in terms of innovation & creativity - they need to be careful to not accidentally leap further than is safe or bite off more than they can chew. 

Emotionally, Moon in Sagittarius does not like strict routine or stagnation. Being able to move freely and explore new things keeps them happy - staying still for too long can cause them to feel agitated or frustrated. Places, people, and events that emotionally tie them to a fixed spot can become draining. This isn’t to say they aren’t loyal, they just require emotional freedoms to maintain a healthy energy balance. When given the proper space and freedom of movement, Sag Moons can be very down to earth and go with the flow. They believe in a live and let live mentality for the majority of life’s processes, and thrive in environments where everyone is allowed to do their own thing without too many restrictions or strict guidelines (beyond the necessary minimum to keep everyone safe).

Moon in the 1st House: The 1st House (aka Rising or Ascendant) has to do with how we present ourselves to the world at large, and ties in with our self expression and base identity. Having the Moon sign in the 1st House brings emphasis to one’s identity - the qualities of the Moon are shown more readily than other placements. People who struggle to relate to their Sun sign, who have their Moon in the 1st house, will relate a lot more with their Moon & Rising signs.

Sagittarius Moon in 1H - Kaoru’s passion behind making the world around him a comfortable space for everyone to express themselves and be themselves without restriction comes through strongly. This isn’t to say he lets people walk all over him - at the end of the day while people have the space to be their true selves, any consequences to those actions do need to be met. However, it’s unnecessary to lead with consequences and warnings - let people be themselves and show their truth before judging them or reacting to them. By encouraging people to be authentic upfront, Kaoru can cut through pretense and react to others in a more efficient and genuine way. He doesn’t want to play games - just cut to the heart and the point, gather information, and move forward in a timely manner. 

Mercury: Communication - Gaining Knowledge - Thought Processes - Written/Verbal Expression of Ideas

Mercury in Pisces: Ruled by Neptune and represented by the Fish, Pisces can easily get caught in daydreams as they contemplate every idea that crosses the mind. Curious about the mystical and taboo but can heavily struggle with belief in such if the chart has prominent air or earth (or if  their upbringing discourages such contemplation). Expression comes through creative means and sometimes disconnected/dreamy wording. “I feel like” as opposed to “I know for fact” even if they know for fact, the predisposition is to express through “I feel”. Communication can be indirect unless necessary - allowing space for interpretation in abstract concepts. When they need to be concisely understood, the shift to clarity from the dreamy abstract further emphasizes the importance of what they are trying to convey. Strong imagination - can get carried away, benefits from earth in the chart to pull the mind back to focus.

Mercury in the 3rd House: The 3rd house emphasizes on communication which allows him to relay his thoughts and channel his ideas into words, as well as other communicative writing such as music writing. However, it can be difficult for him to initiate conversation because his focus is more on what others are saying than relaying his own information. He can communicate what he wants to say when asked, but doesn’t want to offer up his ideas or opinions if he hasn’t been asked to do so.

Venus: Love - Beauty - Aesthetics - Money (Earning & Spending)

Venus in Capricorn: Consistency is key for Capricorn in the planet of relationships. These people are quick to decide if someone can be useful to them, and in what ways. They’re looking for people who are reliable and worth the investment of their time and effort. When it comes to committed relationships such as dating and marriage, they are especially particular with their expectations of a partner. They need to know that their investments won't go to waste, therefore Capricorn Venus can take some time to enter a committed relationship. Many either have many casual, short term flings, or they hardly date at all. But when they do commit, they are in for the long run. In both romantic relationships and platonic friendships, Capricorn Venus is slow to approach others and generally prefers to be approached. Whether outgoing and bubbly or more quiet and reserved, once Capricorn Venus decides you’re worth investing in, they become very loyal and dedicated companions. Aesthetically, Capricorn Venus tends to like antiques such as old books, old cars, family heirlooms, and historical artifacts from their culture (and other cultures as well). There’s a respect for tradition that carries through, and they are very careful with their possessions - these people make wonderful museum curators. Even the most progressive, innovative, and forward thinking Capricorn Venus will still have a strong respect and tie in to their traditional roots.

Venus in the 2nd House: The 2nd house is a house of resources, specifically the accumulation of resources, as well as personal associations to material things. Work ethic and daily routine habits fall under this as well. Capricorn has to do with things including investments and long-term commitments. Capricorn Venus in the 2nd House places heavy emphasis on material resources and security. No matter how laid-back, carefree, or impulsive other placements in the chart may be, this secures a seriousness in terms of resource security. Kaoru’s strong desires and beliefs in personal freedoms is rooted in having the security to pursue such freedoms. Being able to take risks and pursue new things comes from having a secure nest to fall back into if things don’t work out - this placement is one of the reasons he makes such a great leader for Dir en Grey. He is able to allow the members and band overall to try new avenues because he is also able to make sure their base stability is secured. 

Mars: Action - Physicality - Assertiveness

Mars in Taurus: Ruled by Venus and represented by the Bull, Taurus is steadfast, hard-working, and stubborn. These people will make a plan and stick through it to the end. Taurus has a very persevering energy to push through any and everything. Even when obstacles come up that would make most people give up, Taurus Mars bulldozes on ahead. Eyes are on the prize and nothing will waver that concentration. They have great stamina and stability - in physical actions they may not have a fast start or high energy, but once they get going they won’t stop until the task is complete. Doing things quickly in a moment of impulse isn’t their style - plan to take the time to do things right. As long as you don’t rush them, trust me, they will do things RIGHT. Taurus Mars moves at their own pace and it's up to the individual what that pace is. If you try to rush them or slow them down, you’ll only make them annoyed.

Mars in the 6th House: 6H rules health, fitness, and organization. These people are generally fit and do well at sports. Taurus Mars in 6H further emphasizes a diligent worker - someone who makes sure every detail is in line and everyone is pulling their weight. Zero tolerance for slackers - if someone is half-assing their duties, Taurus Mars will be quick to confront them. These people make strict bosses who are not inclined to give too many second chances to employees not pulling their weight. Even if other chart placements show someone laid-back and easy-going, having Taurus Mars in 6H brings that serious and focused side where it is needed. Kaoru wants to let everyone flow at their own pace but he also understands the need for things to be done correctly in a timely manner so that everything can continue to run smoothly.

Inner combinations These are the major combinations, though all placements relate to each other. If you would like an analysis on any combination not covered here, please let me know.

Aquarius Sun + Sagittarius Ascendant: This combination really does not care much when others talk about “these are the rules and the way that we’ve always done things”. That’s boring. He’s looking for new ideas and concepts. He has internal questions about life and society that can be difficult to put into words, but when he hears something that could provide information or answers to those questions, he perks up and takes great interest. He’s never satisfied with how things are in the moment, and at times wonders if he ever will be - the closest satisfaction he’ll be able to achieve is the understanding that the meaning of the end of life isn’t so important as the journey it takes to get there. 

Aquarius Sun + Sagittarius Moon: Similar to the above, this pulls more deeply inwards and brings out the understanding and compassionate side of these two signs. Because he can so readily see how much the world doesn’t make sense, he feels sympathy for those who suffer senselessly from the world. He may have quick changes in temperament - strong emotions such as extreme happiness, sadness, or anger burst through quickly but can dissipate just as fast. He’s not the type to hold on to strong emotional surges and draw them out - the sooner he can process them and return to something less extreme, the better.

Pisces Mercury + Capricorn Venus + Taurus Mars: This combination is calm, collected, and dedicated. He has a rich inner fantasy that he’s able to ground and focus into the physical world via a variety of outlets including music and painting. He also has a naturally good business sense of how to structure his ideas in a way that will reach like minded people and allow him to gain the necessary level of success to maintain his lifestyle. He doesn’t seek out vast riches and fame, just enough to keep the band going and able to create more wonderful things moving forward. Even though the music industry can be very changeable, Kaoru is able to find ways to set up a structured, stable base from which to work so that sudden changes and challenges can be tackled and adjusted to in a practical manner. 

Outer planets

The planets beyond the asteroid belt move more slowly through the signs, and their traits and influence have to do more with large groups than personal things. How they relate on a personal level involves connecting them back to related personal placements, as I will show with each placement. 

Jupiter: Travel - Education - Authoritative Structures - Luck - Growth & Expansion

Jupiter will present in 1or 2 signs in a year.

Jupiter in Aquarius: Aquarius is all about innovation and questioning old systems - when it comes to Jupiter this is a placement that actively looks to restructure and expand the parts of society where they have influence. They often have issues with authority and regularly challenge those in authority who disregard their ideas - the notion that “the way we’ve always done this is good enough, no need to change it.” does not sit well with Aquarius Jupiter. They’re the type to stand up and demand change where others may back down or get comfortable with old systems - they’re not afraid of the challenges and discomforts of trying something new. They’re likely to travel for work - the types to set up branch offices in new territories their company has never operated in before, as example. With Kaoru, also having his Sun in Aquarius, this push to expand his realm of influence with new innovations shows through in the various ways he tries to expand Dir en Grey’s reach and branding - examples within the past few years include Kaoru’s input and work towards things like the various livestreams, Spotify acoustic releases, and new music video styles using new 3D technologies. Jupiter in the 3rd House: The 3rd house here really boosts Kaoru’s ability to communicate and implement the changes he wants to make - he has a natural talent to identify people who he can trust with various tasks to bring his and the band’s visions and goals to reality. While he keeps his finger in every pie to a point, he knows he can step back and let everyone do their own tasks with minimal supervision on his part. Jupiter in the 3rd house also allows him to learn new technologies quickly so he may implement them in his daily life. He’s able to envision the big picture and trusts others close to him to fill in the details.

Saturn: Responsibility - Discipline - Karma Saturn will stay in a sign for about 2.5 years - Taking about 29-30 years to go through all 12 signs. Saturn rules time and life-lessons. Approximately every 28-30 years, Saturn will return to the sign it was in when you were born, and your Saturn return period emphasizes the life-lessons that Saturn is trying to teach you.

Saturn in Gemini: Gemini is ruled by Mercury and represented by the twins - the duality of Gemini shows in Saturn as someone who either thinks very logically and analytically or struggles greatly with logical thinking as they prefer to act purely on intuition. Regardless of which direction a person tends towards, Gemini Saturn’s overall life lesson is to find the balance between these two ways of thinking. Allowing logic and intuition to work together rather than against one another. Once that is achieved, their responsibilities will be handled much more easily and with a lot less stress. Gemini is ruled by Mercury, and Kaoru’s Pisces Mercury brings in more of the intuitive side of this placement. He’s able to imagine various concepts in the abstract, but putting them into something more concrete and straight forward may be difficult. This can cause him to choose to simply not say anything or say as little as possible about some topics - not because he doesn’t have ideas or knowledge, but rather his thoughts are too abstract to form words that properly convey them. He may spend a lot of time in his head thinking of dozens of ways to verbalize one concept, and then more time deciding which verbalization he would want to give out. 

Saturn in the 7th House: The 7th house is the house of interpersonal partnerships - this includes anyone with whom one shares resources, contracts, or close space such as close friends, committed romantic relationships, business partners, work colleagues, etc. Gemini Saturn in the 7th House brings long-term lessons of communication in close relationships. There may be a feeling that because someone is very close to him, he doesn’t need to verbalize as much because they already understand his mental processes in order to be so close anyway. Saturn reminds him that no matter how close someone is, they’re not mind readers and while they may understand his basic ideas, beliefs, and thought processes, that doesn’t mean they don’t want to hear him speak. His challenge is to be more directly expressive of his thoughts and feelings to those closest to him.

Uranus: Rebellion - Liberation - Innovation - Upheavals

Uranus stays in one sign for about 7 years.

Uranus in Libra: Ruled by Venus and represented by Justice, Libra seeks balance and harmony in all things. Rebellion and innovation show through in reforms to social and structural ideas and systems of justice. What is fair or unfair, what is balanced, and what can be done to have a more harmonious balance of society. Keep in mind, with the duality of nature and nurture, the exact definitions and ideas of what is fair, harmonious, and justice will vary based on influences people are raised with. 

“The last time Uranus was in Libra was from October 1968 until September 1975 stimulating changes in social justice, diplomacy, music, and the arts.” (https://www.san.beck.org › Astro-Uranus)

One of the big social showings of this time was the hippie movement - make love not war - challenging the priority of war over interpersonal relationships.

Since this is a larger group planet, for the individual it is important to relate back into the chart. Since Libra is ruled by Venus, Kaoru’s Capricorn Venus brings a seriousness to Uranus. He may find himself investing time, effort, and energy into people who take him for granted, and those betrayals are what spurs his moments of radical change - the ways he approaches certain types of relations and his views on relations are liable to go through more drastic changes than other people. 

Uranus in the 11th House: The 11th House rules over large social groups - large friendship circles, company social circles, classmates at school, and social media as examples. Kaoru may often find himself torn between wanting to have a wide social circle filled with various types of people who are free to just do as they wish and express themselves as they wish, versus wanting to keep a tight close-knit circle of people who he knows he can trust and rely on exclusively. He wants to be fair and give others a chance but he also has very strict personal guidelines around who he lets in beyond a certain point. 

Neptune: Dreams - Magic - The Subconscious

Neptune stays in one sign for 14 years.

Neptune in Sagittarius: Sagittarius’ enthusiastic desire to seek new ideas and answers to life’s questions brings out Neptune’s more spiritual and religious side. If the Sagittarius Neptune person is religious or partakes in a spiritual practice, they will want to dive into that practice, reading books and asking leaders to understand more. Those who are not religious or involved with a spiritual community still ask the big questions, but prefer to find their own answers instead of accepting one answer from one person or group. Sagittarius Neptune dreams of worlds far away and makes for great sci-fi writers as their imaginations thrive in envisioning new places and people. It should be no surprise that the last time that Neptune was in Sagittarius, space adventures such as Star Wars dominated popular culture. These are dreamers who allow their hearts to grow bigger than their heads. Their fantasies may not always be realistic, but they really do not care. With Sagittarius, the journey is more important than the destination anyway. They take mercy on those who are outcast as “underachievers” as their definition of “success” looks different from that of other Neptune placements. There’s very much the idea of “If you aim for the Moon and miss the target, fear not for you will land among the stars.” Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter, and Kaoru’s Aquarius Jupiter keeps him pushing for something new - were he able to find a new idea or concept that had never been considered before, he would be absolutely thrilled. There may be nothing new under the Sun, but that won’t keep him from looking for it anyway. 

Neptune in the 1st House: The first house pulls Kaoru’s drive to seek, explore, and find new things to the surface as a sense of personal pride. When it comes to personal pride, I of course think of music. Kaoru’s always seeking a new sound and new ways to express himself within that sound. Maybe he can find the answers he’s seeking within his music - it’s worth a shot at least, right? When he puts out music and performs, he is putting himself front and center. For him it’s not just the fun of making music and enjoying a performance, it’s also a way to express his inner thoughts and ideas to others in hopes that they may understand what he is trying to convey.

Pluto: Things That Are Hidden - The Shadow - The Taboo - Long-Term Transformation

Pluto stays in a sign anywhere from 12-30 years depending on the speed it is moving. This is the generational planet.

Pluto in Libra: Transformation is made through interpersonal relationships - relating to others, building strong social networks, and perfecting personal concepts of diplomacy and harmony. Pluto in Libra also transforms through reimagined concepts of art and beauty. Utilizing art and visual effects in new ways - taking art forms and transforming them into their own unique style. Pluto was last in Libra 1971 to 1984 - during that time visual marketing took off in new directions and major changes and developments to cinema were made. The people born during that time went on to lead the way in the development of modern social media. 

Relating back to his chart, Libra rules Venus and Kaoru’s Capricorn Venus comes in to put his ideas and energies to work. He finds personal transformation through the external expression of his thoughts and ideas to others. Sharing everything inside with people who can understand, or at least are receptive to him. By having that freedom to express himself in various forms, he can find his own answers to the questions about life and reality.

Pluto in the 10th House: The 10th house is often called the Careers House - it rules over not only career but public image and long-term goals. Having Puto in the 10th House shows a lot of personal transformation overtime via one's career or public presence. For Kaoru, this really shows through in the ways that not only he presents himself publicly, but the ways he works together with others to build up his and their public images (ie his public image and the Dir members' images as individuals are tied together through Dir’s public image as a band). So he is very conscious of this interconnectedness. Pluto in the 10th also shows that his career and public image can shift frequently, so he is constantly mindful about what direction these shifts are going. 

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KYO [DIR EN GREY/sukekiyo/Petit Brabancon] Birth Chart 101

Date of Birth: February 16th 1976 Birth Time: I do not have a birth time for Kyo, therefore I do not have his rising/houses

Sun: Aquarius Moon: Virgo Mercury: Aquarius Venus: Capricorn Mars: Gemini Jupiter: Aries Saturn: Cancer Uranus: Scorpio Neptune: Sagittarius Pluto: Libra

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Kyo Birth Chart Inner Planets/Luminaries: Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars Inner Combinations: Sun + Moon, Mercury + Venus + Mars. Outer Planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus, Pluto

KYO BIRTH CHART

Inner Planets/Luminaries Since the Sun + Moon are not planets, they are referred to as the luminaries. These placements are also collectively referred to as personal placements, as they deal more with specific personal aspects, and the outer planets deal more with large group things.

Sun: Ego - Base Personality - Overarching Identity - Building Block for All Else

Sun in Aquarius: Aquarius is an Air sign, represented by the water-bearer. The water it carries symbolizes ideas, and Aquarius is the sign of innovation and revolution. Aquarius isn’t satisfied with things being only one way. Even if everyone else says that something cannot be improved upon or changed, Aquarius decides to take on the challenge of finding something new anyway. Very self-resourceful, Aquarius Sun doesn’t often seek the help of others unless they absolutely need it. There’s a pride in being able to come up with solutions and answers by themselves. Mental independence is extremely important to them, so they have a strong natural urge to resist the opinions and mindsets of others when their ideas are presented in an authoritative way. However, Aquarians are more than willing to discuss ideas when presented in an open, collaborative way. It’s all about the approach of the other person that determines whether Aquarius Sun will ignore them or befriend them. In the pursuit of personal innovation, Aquarius Sun can be very hard on themselves, therefore while validating that they are doing wonderfully, also regularly remind them that they are human and deserve rest. Aquarius Sun is positively developed by allowing mental space to cultivate ideas, reinforcing validation of their ideas and questions, and keeping them from dragging themselves down with self-critique. Aquarius Sun is negatively developed when they are given set guidelines and patterns to follow, when their ideas and questions are simplified or cast aside without being given a chance, and when their self-critique goes unchecked. 

Moon: Emotions - How We Process & Emotions and Information - How We React To Others’ Words, Actions, and Expressions - Our Sense of Stability/Security

Moon in Virgo: Ruled by Mercury - Virgo is the pragmatist of the zodiac. In the sign of emotions, these people can come off as stoic and calculating. This doesn’t mean they don’t feel as strongly as others, rather they process emotions more internally and are very particular about how they express them externally. They value organization in their lives and can be very picky about their home and surroundings. Virgo Moon likes everything to be in its place and have predictability where they can so as to reduce the stress that comes with the unpredictable chaos of the world at large. Very aware of their surroundings, Virgo Moons are good at noticing details that most would skim over. They are good people watchers, and good event planners, thriving in situations where they can analyze people or organize actions that will entertain and please others. They pride themselves in creating atmospheres that others will enjoy and talk about for a long time.

Virgo Moon is fueled positively by time to analyze and practically apply themselves to situations. Don’t rush them into a decision or response, rather give them the space and time needed to make their decisions.

Virgo Moon is fueled negatively by impulsiveness and rash action. Situations that require quick emotional processing and heart-before-head actions will frustrate them and often lead to them either making the wrong decisions or worrying excessively over different options/outcomes.

Mercury: Communication - Gaining Knowledge - Thought Processes - Written/Verbal Expression of Ideas

Mercury in Aquarius: Aquarius is comfortable in the abstract, and when partnered with Mercury, this means they can be most comfortable learning about and talking about abstract concepts. Something may be of interest for its uniqueness or just because it’s so weird and different, but once they’ve figured it out they can also get bored and quickly move from one interest to another. They like to have new things to intrigue them! In communication, they’re often considering multiple ways something can be expressed, and in areas where they say the same things often, they will regularly change how they say things to keep themselves from getting bored of the repetition. For entertainers who do a lot of interviews, this can come off in a mischievous way as they’ll give quirky and sometimes nonsensical answers to common questions just for the fun of it. Aquarius is also heavily associated with technology and Aquarius Mercury are often curious about the latest technological developments, keeping up with new releases and giving reviews to their peers. Many may become inventors as well! Aquarius Mercury does best in environments with a variety of things to talk about and learn about. Routine can get old very fast - environments that have new challenges regularly will keep their interests engaged. They do well working jobs that regularly change or have new tasks/materials to work with. 

Venus: Love - Beauty - Aesthetics - Money (Earning & Spending)

Venus in Capricorn: Consistency is key for Capricorn in the planet of relationships. These people are quick to decide if someone can be useful to them, and in what ways. They’re looking for people who are reliable and worth the investment of their time and effort. When it comes to committed relationships such as dating and marriage, they are especially particular with their expectations of a partner. They need to know that their investments won't go to waste, therefore Capricorn Venus can take some time to enter a committed relationship. Many either have many casual, short term flings, or they hardly date at all. But when they do commit, they are in for the long run. In both romantic relationships and platonic friendships, Capricorn Venus is slow to approach others and generally prefers to be approached. Whether outgoing and bubbly or more quiet and reserved, once Capricorn Venus decides you’re worth investing in, they become very loyal and dedicated companions. Aesthetically, Capricorn Venus tends to like antiques such as old books, old cars, family heirlooms, and historical artifacts from their culture (and other cultures as well). There’s a respect for tradition that carries through, and they are very careful with their possessions - these people make wonderful museum curators. Even the most progressive, innovative, and forward thinking Capricorn Venus will still have a strong respect and tie in to their traditional roots.

Mars: Action - Physicality - Assertiveness

Gemini Mars: Gemini’s playful energy comes through in Mars! These people can be mischievous, but mostly they just really seek fun and humor! Generally gifted comedians themselves, they enjoy anyone who can find new ways to make them laugh. Though they can be serious when need be, when it’s ok to loosen up they can be down-right goofy. Gemini Mars loves movement - both literal physical movement and figurative movement of projects and events. They’re always working on something new and looking forward to the next project. This can lead to starting a lot of things without finishing them - though with fixed placements and earth placements this is less of an issue (thank goodness for Kyo’s Virgo Moon & Capricorn Venus!) Friendships & relationships need to stay engaging and active, or else they can get restless and go off looking for new people to stimulate their needs. Not generally aggressive, they prefer to simply bounce around from project to project/person to person rather than directly confront or address issues that keep something from moving in the way they want. 

Since Gemini can become easily restless, Gemini Mars does best in environments that are fast paced and allow them to have a lot of motion. Desk jobs are not generally a great fit. This is the kid who was always squirming in their seat and doodling in class. They need to be able to express themselves externally! Sitting still is simply not an option. 

Inner combinations These are the major combinations, though all placements relate to each other. If you would like an analysis on any combination not covered here, please let me know.

Aquarius Sun + Virgo Moon: This is a highly independent combination that holds a lot of ideas about how the world can and should be. There’s a curiosity about why people act in ways that are overly emotionally driven and seemingly irrational. He has a natural ability to separate head and heart so one doesn’t over-complicate the other, and has trouble understanding people who struggle with this separation. There’s a time and place for logic versus emotion, after all. Although, when it comes time to focus on one or the other, balance is important. It can be easy to spend too much time thinking and analyzing things instead of feeling your feelings so that when time to feel the feelings comes, it can be overwhelming. Balance is key~ 

Aquarius Mercury + Capricorn Venus + Gemini Mars: This combination is bursting with curiosity about a variety of things. They want to explore all options and opportunities before them. They have a lot of ideas and hobbies - this is a combination that is always on the move and trying new things. Capricorn’s investment energy provides stability to Aquarius & Gemini’s changeable ways - instead of bouncing around without focus, he is able to direct his changeable energy into one area and develop a variety of ideas within that focused point (ex. being frontman for 3 different bands at the same time)

Outer planets

The planets beyond the asteroid belt move more slowly through the signs, and their traits and influence have to do more with large groups than personal things. How they relate on a personal level involves connecting them back to related personal placements, as I will show with each placement. 

Jupiter: Travel - Education - Authoritative Structures - Luck - Growth & Expansion

Jupiter will present in 1or 2 signs in a year.

Jupiter in Aries: Ruled by Mars and represented by the Ram, Aries charges forward with intense energy. Aries Jupiter doesn’t sit around waiting for opportunities to fall into their lap, they go out and find opportunities themselves or make them if there are none easily attainable. They have a natural instinct of when to step up and take on new things. This is a highly innovative position as that energetic push to find and seize new opportunities allows them to easily stumble upon new ideas and creations. Taking lead will bring them a lot of luck and, depending on what house Aries Jupiter sits in, can bring fame or great notoriety in their field. Aries is ruled by Mars and Kyo’s Gemini Mars boosts Aries’ energy. His restlessness is easily felt. He doesn’t like sitting at home idly between tasks/albums/lives. He likes to be working on new things, whether it's writing lyrics, designing, drawing, or teaching Pun new tricks.

Saturn: Responsibility - Discipline - Karma Saturn will stay in a sign for about 2.5 years - Taking about 29-30 years to go through all 12 signs. Saturn rules time and life-lessons. Approximately every 28-30 years, Saturn will return to the sign it was in when you were born, and your Saturn return period emphasizes the life-lessons that Saturn is trying to teach you.

Saturn in Cancer: Ruled by the Moon and represented by the crab, Cancer is all about nourishment and emotional depth. Saturn’s serious nature brings a hardness to Cancer’s tough outer shell to protect themselves and others. They take their responsibilities towards the wellbeing of their loved ones very seriously. They may not let a lot of people into their inner circle, but the ones who are allowed in are under their care in every way. This devotion to others can come at the expense of their care to self. Saturn’s lesson in Cancer is recognizing that you deserve to receive the same love and care that you give out to others - it’s not selfish to receive. Cancer Saturn often receives increased guilt from authority figures when it comes to wanting for oneself, which can make them feel unnecessarily guilty and selfish when asking for help or affection from others. Their important life lesson is to allow themselves to accept assistance from others, and to be able to ask for the same love and affection that they give out. Since Cancer is ruled by the Moon, Kyo’s Virgo moon comes into play. One of Virgo’s traits is service towards others - Kyo may often feel like he needs to be servicing everyone around him to the extent of neglecting his own needs. His ongoing lesson in life is to allow himself to take time to focus on his needs without feeling guilty for doing so. He can still service others the way he wants, he just needs to know he deserves the same in kind.

Uranus: Rebellion - Liberation - Innovation - Upheavals

Uranus stays in one sign for about 7 years.

Uranus in Scorpio: Ruled by both Mars and Pluto and represented by the Scorpion, Scorpio often operates towards the extreme side of things, and in the planet of innovation this translates to risk. Even with less risky placements in the rest of the chart, Scorpio Uranus presents an underlying urge to take bold leaps and try impossible things. They look for answers in the less obvious spaces, and find new ideas through unexpected ways. They may be doing one thing that sparks an idea for something completely unrelated, and while they may not be able to articulate what the connection is or why this idea came about, it just makes sense to them. They rebel against people and structures that want to stick to obvious, traditional, mainstream sources of information and inspiration. Scorpio represents the dark and hidden sides of reality that humanity ignores or pushes aside for the most part - Scorpio Uranus challenges us to confront these things instead of hiding from them. As Scorpio is ruled by Mars and Pluto, Kyo’s Gemini Mars and Libra Pluto bring in a strong social focus. Kyo has a strong push to communicate these concepts to others, the larger the group the better. This makes sense with him being a lyricist and band frontman. Other potential ways this combination could manifest would be in politics, religious leadership, and academics (the type of academic to do college lecture tours for example). It’s like a mission to bring the darker, hidden sides of reality to light for those who would otherwise ignore them. 

Neptune: Dreams - Magic - The Subconscious

Neptune stays in one sign for 14 years.

Neptune in Sagittarius: Sagittarius’ enthusiastic desire to seek new ideas and answers to life’s questions brings out Neptune’s more spiritual and religious side. If the Sagittarius Neptune person is religious or partakes in a spiritual practice, they will want to dive into that practice, reading books and asking leaders to understand more. Those who are not religious or involved with a spiritual community still ask the big questions, but prefer to find their own answers instead of accepting one answer from one person or group. Sagittarius Neptune dreams of worlds far away and makes for great sci-fi writers as their imaginations thrive in envisioning new places and people. It should be no surprise that the last time that Neptune was in Sagittarius, space adventures such as Star Wars dominated popular culture. These are dreamers who allow their hearts to grow bigger than their heads. Their fantasies may not always be realistic, but they really do not care. With Sagittarius, the journey is more important than the destination anyway. They take mercy on those who are outcast as “underachievers” as their definition of “success” looks different from that of other Neptune placements. There’s very much the idea of “If you aim for the Moon and miss the target, fear not for you will land among the stars.” Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter, and Kyo’s Aries Jupiter adds energy and boosts Sagittarius’ impulsive nature. When Kyo’s ideals and dreams come to the front of his mind, his excitement is hard to contain. He becomes restless to get his ideas out of his mind and express them - which he channels into things like writing.

Pluto: Things That Are Hidden - The Shadow - The Taboo - Long-Term Transformation

Pluto stays in a sign anywhere from 12-30 years depending on the speed it is moving. This is the generational planet.

Pluto in Libra: Transformation is made through interpersonal relationships - relating to others, building strong social networks, and perfecting personal concepts of diplomacy and harmony. Pluto in Libra also transforms through reimagined concepts of art and beauty. Utilizing art and visual effects in new ways - taking art forms and transforming them into their own unique style. Pluto was last in Libra 1971 to 1984 - during that time visual marketing took off in new directions and major changes and developments to cinema were made. The people born during that time went on to lead the way in the development of modern social media. 

Relating back to his chart, Libra rules Venus and Kyo’s Capricorn Venus comes in to put his ideas and energies to work. He finds personal transformation through the external expression of his thoughts and ideas to others. Sharing everything inside with people who can understand, or at least are receptive to him. By having that freedom to express himself in various forms, he can find his own answers to the questions about life and reality.