The Astrology of Envy đđȘ
Two millennial pop sensations clashing, you could practically cut the tension with a knife. The behind the scene drama finally spilled into their music. The world gets a glimpse into a hidden world of secret love affairs, bitter rivalries, and messy social dynamics of some of the most famous people in music.
Sympathy is a Knife - Charli XCX 2024 BRAT
"This one girl taps my insecurities
Don't know if it's real or if I'm spiraling"
"Don't wanna see her backstage at my boyfriend's show
Fingers crossed behind my back, I hope they break up quick
'Cause I couldn't even be her if I tried
I'm opposite, I'm on the other side"
Actually Romantic - Taylor Swift 2025 Life of a Showgirl
"I heard you call me "Boring Barbie" when the coke's got you brave
High-fived my ex and then you said you're glad he ghosted me
Wrote me a song saying it makes you sick to see my face
Some people might be offended
But it's actually sweet
All the time you've spent on me"
Taylor Swift vs Charli XCX
Sag vs Leo
So the music has been juicy but what can the astrology reveal?
Charli XCX has her chiron in Leo đŠ sitting on her Leo Stillium!
Chiron the "wounded healer" asteroid sits on all of Charli's vibrant Leo placements, dimming her light. A chiron in Leo indicates insecurities around self-worth, self-expression, and a fear of judgment and criticism. Charli deeply wants to step into the spotlight and recieve admiration and praise but her wound causes immense self-doubt and difficulty embracing this more performative Leo energy.
Taylor has her South Node in Leo đŠ
Her early life and career will be filled with this performative Leo energy, pushing Taylor onto a stage will come with much more ease. Taylor does not have this same fear of judgement holding her back. Leo is shiny, glamorous, and fearless. For Taylor these Leo blessings will come naturally, she even had an album titled "Fearless." lol.
When someone has a South Node in the same sign as your chiron it's a very painful synastry placement. As the S.Node person often seems to be blessed early on in life with the the things the chiron person is deeply struggling with early on in life.
These placements align really well with Charli's lyrics in Sympathy is a Knife. Charli did have dreams of being a major pop star. So she really can't help but compare her success to that of Taylor's.
Taylor Swift has a chiron in Cancer đŠon her cancer moon
Charli isn't the only one with a wound on her primary placements. Taylor has her chiron on her most delicate placement, her moon sign. Taylor's chiron in cancer plays out much more in things related to the mother, such as a lack of emotional security and nuturing provided from their mother figure in childhood.
Chiron in cancer natives have difficult childhoods where they were emotionally neglected by the family. For Taylor, these issues connected to her roots cause her to have a deep fear of abandonment and emotional insecurities in her relationships.
Charli xcx has her rising in the moon ruled Cancer! â
So not only does Taylor trigger Charli's wounds of insecurity. Charli triggers Taylor's emotional scars as well.
Charli's softer cancer rising appearence and aura allows her to have an easier time making others around her feel comfortable, creating a more nuturing, safe space to connect with coworkers and friends. Charli can more effectively find her tribe and create a family of choice that she feels emotionally secure with.
Meanwhile, Taylor is plagued with self-doubt around social circles fearing she will never truly fit in with anyone. This could lead to paranoia, trust issues, and a penchant for more superficial relationships that are kept at arms length. Charli's life is filled with more authentic connections instead of orchestrated & exploititive relationships. An aspect of Charli's life Taylor secretly envy's.
Taylor Swift has a Scorpio Mars đ
Listen Taylor embraced the snake energy pretty easily on her reputation tour thanks to her Scorpio Mars. Make no mistake this Mars sign is venegeful & should never be underestimated. This is a placement that drives so much of their motivation from seeking revenge on anyone they feel wronged them in some way. They don't cower from conflict they thrive in it.
Charli XCX's Leo Sun, Leo Mercury, and Leo Venus Squares off đ„ in waring position with Taylor's Scorpio Mars.
These two were really bound to have conflict eventually with these placements. The closer Taylor is in Charli's orbit the closer the bubble is to bursting. đ
In a war with a Scorpio Mars head on the Scorpio will always on paper be victorious. A placement that aligns well with their very real level of fame. Taylor's stardom will always outshine Charli's. However, if Charli can look at this diss track from Taylor as a gift to continue her own journey of healing than this will only propel her forward.
While Taylor's wound can only be healed in retreat of the limelight not further spectacle. Therefore, while it may seem like an easy win for Taylor she is ultimately hurting herself in this process and proving Charli's point.