Real Life Insights on Astrology / Tarot / Spirituality

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Tarot Tips: How To Spot Situationships

Hi ppl! Here's a little piece of info on "complicated" relationships.

I often see this mix of cards when a relationship looks unlikely to pass to the next level...

Major Arcana

The Fool (reversed): for important reasons, your POI is not ready to start something new with you, even if they wanted to.

The Lovers (reversed): can point to a lack of harmony or difficulty making a clear decision about the relationship. It also indicates that something is preventing the connection from solidifying into a healthy, well-defined bond.

The Hierophant (reversed): They are comfortable without formal relationship labels. It's possible they don't believe in marriage or serious romantic relationships. This is tough to change because it's a belief system, not just an opinion.

The Hermit: of course this card appears when your POI doesn't want to take things too deeply. It's not a big NO, but for the time being, they're good on their own.

Justice (reversed): even though this card is more relatable to cheating scenarios, it also suggests that you're in an unequal relationship. Important decisions are being avoided for one's own benefit. Because the sword represents truth and fairness, upside down it can mean foul play and warns about karmic retribution.

The Hanged Man: another obvious card... they are too cool with their lack of action towards you. And if you're hoping for a change of heart, be very patient, because they won't shift views quickly.

Death: If the reading looks "good" this card could be a powerful omen for new beginnings, but if it's not, it could reflect the need to end things for good with your POI. If upside down, it shows that someone is not ready to embrace a new cycle... they're still dragging feelings for someone from their past.

The World: kind of similar to Death's energy, but heavier in its signification. If upward: you can be certain that things are energetically done between you. If upside down: a chapter in their life is not over... until this happens, there's no room for you.

Minor Arcana

Any Ace reversed: when an Ace comes upside down, it means that the person is not interested or wanting a new beginning, especially the Ace of Pentacles.

Any Page reversed: these scream immaturity. Upright they are not bad omens, but reversed they may be telling you that your person is not taking things seriously enough or is not prepared for a formal commitment. They behave in childish ways.

Two's reversed: they show hesitancy and on / off dynamics. Many times I see 2 of Pentacles appear when people are dealing with several relationships at the same time.

3 of Swords: if you're asking about your POI's feelings for you and this card shows up, it's telling you that you will be heartbroken and disappointed. It reveals cheating and painful separations.

3 of Cups reversed: usually it indicates outside people interfering with the connection, and can reflect a casual “friends with benefits” scenario that never transitions into a committed relationship. Harmony and joy won't be part of the equation.

4 of Pentacles: they want the status quo to remain the same / they will not step out of their comfort zone.

4 of Wands reversed: they are certainly not interested in commitment.

5 of Swords: this is one of the scariest for me! It indicates lack of honest communication, danger and player types. They could be holding back true intentions, and may have sinister agendas.

5 of Pentacles: this can be tricky because it may show their insecurities around rejection, but it could also mean that they're about to leave you hanging dry or ghost you. They are giving it up.

6 of Pentacles reversed: in my readings, this shows up in situationships a lot! It's similar to Justice reversed, but with the catch that the exchange of physical resources or things of value is unfair; you have to beg for the crumbs and they are holding the upper hand consciously.

9 of Pentacles: they feel very good about being single and independent. It's not a bad card to get, but it shows that your person may value their freedom a bit too much.

Reversed court cards: as I've said in previous posts, these are dangerous to deal with. If they come upside down, the cards are telling you that you should not trust them. Pay extra attention to Wands and Cups suits, they can be really charming and appealing but they are likely to hurt you.

Extra tips

Analyze the whole spread and sense the overall energy. A situationship will be revealed if:

Most of the cards do not symbolize forward movement, stability or emotional fulfillment

There's little to no upright Pentacles and Cups

There's a dominance of Wands

You get several of the cards I just described

As always, intuition will tell you the ultimate diagnosis. These are just some of my insights after some years of performing readings.

Thanks for reading, hope you enjoyed it!

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By @soberpluto

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Astrology Observations - Planets in Houses (Natal)

I've noticed Mars in 2nd house (particularly in Earth signs) are extremely ambitious and are excellent money makers. Downside: they may be really stingy with their money and/or tend to spend A LOT.

Wellness is super important for Moon in the 6th folks. They will love to eat healthy, do exercise and enjoy discipline (they are likely to learn this from mom). They will be very active if the 6th is ruled by fire.

Paradoxically, if the Moon in the 6th is afflicted, they can gain weigh easily. AND, they may have problems with female co-workers, end up owing money to women or have inconsistent jobs.

Mercury conjunct Mars in social houses (7th, 8th, 9th and 11th) are the most amazing speakers. They can persuade you to do anything, but they're also unable to accept being mistaken.

Sun in 9th house comes from a religious and/or foreign background from the father side. They are very moral people and see their father as the ultimate guru. They learn languages easily.

Sun in 12th need a lot of time alone to recharge, they gain clarity and peace in solitude. Sadly, it's also true that fall prey to addictions easily. Life for a 12th house Sun is not easy because they don't discover who they truly are until much later in life... mostly, after lots of trials and deceptions are experienced.

Often, I see afflicted Jupiters and Mercuries manifest as ADHD and/or dyslexia, especially if they are hosted in the 3rd, 4th and 5th houses.

Uranus in 3rd house are very brilliant and visionary people, but are often misunderstood in their local society. The are talented writters, too. This placement may also cause frequent relocations or unorthodox education dynamics (homeschooling, experimental education, changing schools abruptly, etc.)

Saturn in the 7th, even if well positioned, creates delays in marriage, divorce if married before the 1st Saturn return and/or the need to partner up with people with whom you share a wide age gap. Gives daddy issues, too.

Venus in 8th house needs huge amounts of intimacy in a relationship, and trust is absolutely non-negotiable. With this placement, romantic love is often tied to themes of transformation and self-empowerment forged through challenges, where secrecy, betrayals or toxic partners teach them hard lessons. They are never the same after an intimate relationship is over.

Hope you enjoyed reading! 😇

With love, @soberpluto

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The Dark Side of Marriage According to Astrology

The other day I was watching a vid from a Vedic astrologer that I'm very much into. He was talking about marriage and its timing techniques, and how much he disliked the whole topic because, more often than not, he had to tell very ugly truths that many of his clients hated or were deeply disappointed to hear.

He explained that, in the first place, there are times in which marriage is not even meant to happen in a person's life (on a positive note, let's remember that no marriage is NOT the same as no romantic relationships / think of the differences between the 5th and 7th houses). Second, for many of us, getting married before turning 30 —or around our first Saturn return— will nearly always guarantee divorce at some point in time. And third: sometimes, people are meant to be in highly damaging and disturbing relationships with their spouses, because it's part of what they are here to learn. There's no way around that one. It's definitely not an easy pill to swallow!

"People forget that marriage is one of the most karmic —and sometimes challenging— elements in a birth chart," he explained.

Isn't that so true? We know karma is a real bitch sometimes, so... what happens when we wed it? LOL. Let's hope that we all find for ourselves a nice and decent gentleman or lady as a fair pay for our noble deeds. But if it's not the case, I guess the good news is that, if we're in the middle of a shitty marriage, it means we are successfully releasing our past baggage. It could be that later in life, after we learn our heart wrenching lessons, we stumble upon our dream come true. It could also be in our next life, tough. But we still can enjoy good sex, tons of laughter and amazing company without having to sell our soul to a list of binding clauses in the meantime.

Because, let's remember that wedding someone is not the same as loving someone. That someone wants to marry us does not mean they actually love us. And, on the other hand, if you're happily married, my heart is excited for you! Please take care of it, cherish it and enjoy it as much as you can. Know that it's one of your gifts for this lifetime, and your soul deserves it a 100%!

As a closing thought, I believe It'd be really good for our mental health to stop romanticizing cultural aspects of our society that may end up in horror stories. Whether we choose to marry or not —regardless of being astrologically fit or unfit for it—, I think the moral of the story is to choose loving ourselves first and foremost, because this is how we may begin healing ourselves and help others do the same. Because if working with karma is not healing, then what is it? In the process, we may attract our soulmate and have our happily-ever-after, or, maybe, we might discover that our existence holds equal or more fulfillment than someone who's married without this figure in our lives.

Whichever the case, let's love, anyway. First ourselves, and then others... freely, unconditionally, without the need to call someone ours or us theirs legally. We never are, anyway. 💗

Thanks for reading!

By @soberpluto

[soberpluto]

Moon Signs Ranked By How They Handle Drama

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Before we dive into the matter, let’s talk about the difference between your Sun sign and your Moon sign when it comes to handling drama. Your Sun sign reflects your outward personality, your ego, and how you present yourself to the world—this is how you might want to handle drama. But your Moon sign? That’s where the real tea is. Your Moon sign represents your emotional self, your gut reactions, and how you process your feelings—especially in stressful, dramatic situations. So, when things get messy, it’s your Moon sign that determines whether you’ll be calmly sipping your coffee or lighting a fire in response.

As always, it's impossible to determine how anything will manifest exactly because we need to look at the rest of the chart… however, this is a good starting point!

Now, let’s rank the Moon signs, from the chillest of them all to the total drama queens/kings!

😎Taurus Moon: These are emotional anchors. They’re so grounded and stable that even the biggest storm of drama won’t knock them over. If chaos is swirling around, they’re sitting there like, “Meh, I’ll deal with it later.” They’ll avoid unnecessary conflict because their emotional comfort is priority number one. Taurus Moon handles drama by not handling it—at least not until it’s absolutely necessary. It's wise to avoid provoking them though because when they finally give into anger, they literally become raging bulls.

👽Aquarius Moon: Aqua Moon responds to drama like they’re watching a documentary about it. They keep a cool, intellectual distance and would rather analyze the situation from every angle before reacting. Emotionally, they prefer to float above it all—if they don’t feel it, it doesn’t exist. The only time they get involved is if something piques their curiosity or challenges their ideals, but even then, they keep it super chill. If you manage to trigger them, however, you can expect humongous logical argumentation and zero emotional input. Be ready to be attacked with irrefutable proof of your mistakes, even if it's only in their heads.

🥱Capricorn Moon: Cap Moons approach drama like it’s a puzzle to be solved. Emotions? They’re filed away neatly so they can think logically through the chaos. When drama hits, Capricorn Moon stays calm, organized, and already has a 10-step plan to defuse the situation. Drama doesn’t rattle them, but if you mess with their sense of control or reputation, they might quietly strategize your downfall. But hey, it’s nothing personal—just business. And rest assured you'll be target number one of their bitter sarcasm.

📁Virgo Moon: These are all about emotional efficiency. They don’t love drama because it disrupts their need for order and clarity, but when it comes, they handle it like they’re cleaning up a spill—quickly, thoroughly, and with minimal fuss. They’ll quietly process their emotions and offer a solution before anyone else even realizes there’s a problem. Drama can’t last long in a Virgo Moon’s world; they’ll organize it out of existence. Expect them, however, to judge and critize you endlessly in secret after they've seen any dramatic tendencies in you.

❤️‍🩹Libra Moon: They do hate drama, but they’ll get involved if it means restoring balance. They want everyone to get along, and they’ll go to great lengths to keep the peace. Expect diplomacy, compromise, and maybe a little passive-aggressive avoidance if things get too heated. They handle drama by smoothing things over and pretending it’s not that bad, even if it’s a total mess. But deep down? It stresses them out a lot. They are good at handling conflict, but not so much at managing their emotions towards it.

😭Pisces Moon: They don’t just handle drama—they feel it on a soul level. They absorb everyone’s emotions, making it hard to tell where their feelings end and the drama begins. They’ll cry, dream, and escape into their imagination when things get too intense, but they’ll also offer deep emotional wisdom if needed. Drama drains them, but they can’t help but get caught up in the emotional tides because it's very hard for them to place boundaries around them. Just don’t expect them to confront it head-on—they’ll probably swim away instead.

👄Gemini Moon: Having the Moon in the sign of twins makes someone handle drama by talking their way through it—a lot. They process their emotions quickly, and before you know it, they’ve shared their side of the story with three different friend groups. Drama doesn’t weigh them down for long, but their curiosity might lead them to stir the pot a little just to see what happens. They love a good story, even if they have to create it themselves.

😝Sagittarius Moon: Sagittarius Moons don’t go looking for drama, but their blunt honesty tends to create it. They’ll handle it by saying exactly what’s on their mind, no sugar-coating involved. Drama may flare up because of something they’ve said, but they’ll stand by it and probably throw in a philosophical explanation about why they’re right. They move on quickly, though—they’ve got bigger things to focus on than petty arguments.

🥺Cancer Moon: Cancer Moons can't help take everything personally, so when drama hits, they’re deep in their feelings. They’ll retreat into their emotional shell, relive the situation in their head a million times, and probably cry about it. But don’t mistake their sensitivity for weakness—if pushed, they’ll lash out with a full emotional outburst. Drama can linger for Cancer Moon—they’ll hold onto it long after everyone else has moved on.

😈Scorpio Moon: This stingy Moon handles drama with intense, silent calculation. They don’t just feel emotions—they live them, and if you’ve wronged them, they’re not going to forget. They’ll wait, watch, and plot their next move in the emotional chess game. Drama with a Scorpio Moon doesn’t end with a big blow-up; it simmers beneath the surface, slowly building until they strike. When they do, it’s obsessive, intense and final.

🎭Leo Moon: Leo Moons love drama because it’s an opportunity to showcase their emotions. If there’s a spotlight, Leo Moon is stepping into it, ready to deliver an emotional performance worthy of an Oscar. They’ll take the drama personally, make it bigger than it needs to be, and then get over it just as quickly once they’ve had their moment in the sun. It’s not that they seek out drama—they just can’t resist the stage when it’s there.

🥊Aries Moon: This Martian Moon is pure fire when it comes to handling drama. They don’t sit back—they run headfirst into it, ready to confront the situation with full force. If emotions flare, expect yelling, arguing, and maybe even some impulsive actions. Aries Moon doesn’t shy away from conflict; in fact, they kind of thrive in it. They’ll burn bright, get it all out, and then move on just as quickly, leaving a trail of emotional debris in their wake.

Hope you have a little fun reading! Thanks a lot :)

Written by @soberpluto

[soberpluto]

Cool Reminders From Planets

☀️Sun: The greatest gift you can give the world is to be yourself unapologetically. Authenticity will get you where you need to be in life.

🌚Moon: Remember that everything changes and that nothing lasts forever. That's okay. Compassion and kindness towards yourself will make life so much easier.

🧠Mercury: Thoughts become things. Choose yours wisely.

🪞Venus: Beauty and love are mirrors. You receive from others exactly what you give to yourself first.

🔥Mars: No one will do for you what you won't do for yourself. Without action, passion cannot thrive. "Fortune favours the bold".

🍀Jupiter: Abundance, opportunity and growth are everywhere; whether you see them or not depends on your perspective. Never take life too seriously, it's not worth it!

⌛Saturn: 1) Be mindful of your deeds because Karma is very real. 2) Everything you fight for and need will come in its due time.

⚡Uranus: Expect the unexpected. Chaos is an opportunity to evolve and break free from what doesn't serve your highest good anymore.

🔮 Neptune: There's so much more than meets the eye. You are always connected to the divine and "all that is". You are a magical creature even if you don't feel like that always.

💀Pluto: When you understand that healing is a process of death and rebirth, you gain the ability to transformation. The most important lessons in your life may be very painful, but fear not, because you are more powerful than you realize.

Thanks for reading!

Written by @soberpluto

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Examining Neptune's Spell

Apologies for not being here after so much time, but now I'm back and very thrilled to share this with you all! I'm hopeful many can find this helpful.

Unnecesary context aside, just recently I was having a long and deep conversation with a friend of mine about my semi-recurring mini existential crises. After hearing me patiently, with the dear intention of making me realize I was drowning in my tiny glass of water, he simply (and brilliantly) replied:

"I think you're problem is that you have unrealistic expectations about yourself."

Any attempt to blurt out in self-defense ceased instantly because of how deep these words sunk in my mind. I stared into the wall before for me and felt how the missing puzzle piece finally dropped into the perfect spot. Obviously, the thought of having my sun in Cancer and Neptune in almost exact opposition popped inside, and it took a WHOLE new dimmension. How could this statement not be true?! OF COURSE he was right! It's not that I wasn't told that before or haven't read about it multiple times in my astrology studies, but the truth is, (a very Neptunian thing now that I think about it) I didn't believe it quite applied to me. Because I don't like to feel mediocre and because I think of myself as a spiritual and highly self-aware woman, I was convinced that holding myself to "unrealistic standards" was definitely NOT the reason that triggered me to want fleed to a desert islands at times when reality felt like too much. It was bitterly humorous when I realized I evidently missed the fact that Neptune was making a hell of a job doing what he does best: casting its spells of illusion and glittery distorted beliefs about how things were "supposed to be" in a surprisingly unadverted way into my life. I was truly relieved to actually understand (or accept, better said) why trying to have a simple and happy life seemed too tricky at times. It all made sense.

Now, let me introduce Neptune, if you happen to be unacquainted.

Neptune in astrology is like the ultimate dream weaver, spinning a web of intuition, imagination, and mystery. It’s the planet of all things ethereal, where reality gets a little blurry, and you’re invited to dive into the deep end of fantasy, spirituality, and idealism. Neptune whispers, "What if?" and suddenly, we're seeing the world through a kaleidoscope of possibilities, but a "little" foggy on the details. We're all influenced by Neptune one way or another, but when it touches personal planets or points in our charts, it’s like life hands us a pair of customized rose-colored glasses, but the prescription is way off. Suddenly, everything feels a bit magical, like we're starring in your own fairytale, except the castle is made of mist, the prince might just be a mirage, and that enchanted forest? It’s actually a parking lot.

But why bother making us feel loony? On a more serious note, our master illusionist possesses the higher purpose of awakening our connection to something greater than the everyday grind. It gently pulls us out of the rigid boundaries of reality and whispers, "There’s more to life than meets the eye." It invites us to explore the depths of our imagination, spirituality, and compassion, blurring the lines between self and universe. The illusions it creates are really a nudge to dissolve our ego’s grip, helping us see beyond the material and embrace a higher sense of love, creativity, and unity with the cosmos.

As inspiring and touching as it sounds, the catch is that fulfilling Neptune’s mission can feel like chasing fog—just when we think we’ve got a handle on it, it slips through our fingers. Neptune wants us to transcend reality and connect with the divine, but let’s be real: that’s not exactly a day-to-day, grocery-list-friendly goal. For someone with heavy Neptune influence, this pursuit of higher meaning can be disorienting, leaving them feeling lost in a sea of "what ifs" and "maybes." And thanks to its grandeur idealism, it can push people to be hypersensitive, highly fearful of failure and completely inaccurate with what they may achieve in a day, let alone a lifetime!

For a Neptunian, the intuitive desire to be flawless and sufficient does not come from wordly expectations, but from a place of soulful calling that more often unconsciously than consciously tells them they're limitless beings living in a limited reality. And this is exactly the greatest challenge of all: to accept that the truth must be known while respecting the illusion, just as a spiritual teacher Michael Mirdad states.

That said, you can imagine what happens when mystical and whimsical Neptune gets cozy with your personal planets. Let's see in detail how it sprinkles its glitter them:

Sun

Soft Aspects: With soft aspects, your Sun is shining brighter than ever! Neptune sprinkles fairy dust on your creativity and confidence, making you feel like a superstar in your own musical. It’s all about embracing your spiritual side and believing that you can conquer the world—cape optional!

Hard Aspects: You’re the artist of your own identity, but the canvas keeps shifting. One day you’re an astronaut, the next day you’re a poet, and by the end of the week, you’re contemplating becoming a full-time mystic. Neptune tells you, "Be everything," but sometimes that just leaves you wondering, "Who am I, really?"

Moon

Soft Aspects: Your emotions flow like a gentle river, and you’re tuned in to everyone’s feelings like a super empath (you could be a cool wizard/witch or clairvoyant!). Neptune wraps you in a cozy blanket of intuition, making heartfelt connections feel like a warm hug from the universe. Cue the happy tears!

Hard Aspects: Enter the emotional whirlpool! Neptune can stir up your feelings like a cosmic blender, leading to mood swings and a general sense of overwhelm. You might find yourself daydreaming your way through real-life emotions, and good luck figuring out what you actually feel!

Mercury

Soft Aspects: With Neptune’s gentle nudge, your thoughts become a beautiful symphony! Communication flows like honey, and you’re bursting with creative ideas. It’s a fantastic time for writing, brainstorming, or chatting about all things magical and dreamy! You could be a music lover, a great singer or a romantic poet.

Hard Aspects: But when Neptune goes rogue, it’s like trying to read a recipe in a funhouse—everything’s upside down! Your thoughts get scattered, and communication feels like a game of telephone gone wrong. Get ready for misunderstandings and the occasional “Wait, what did you just say?” This aspect looks very similar to a Piscean or Sagittarian Mercury, a common link to ADHD.

Venus

Soft Aspects: Love is in the air! Neptune turns your romantic life into a whimsical fairy tale, where everything feels enchanting. Your heart opens wide, and connections deepen, making even the smallest moments feel like a scene from a rom-com.

Hard Aspects: But hold on! Neptune might have you wearing those rose-colored glasses a bit too tightly. You might find yourself idealizing partners or being swept away by fantasies, only to crash back to reality when things don’t match your dreamy expectations. Ouch!

Mars

Soft Aspects: With Neptune in your corner, your drive becomes a creative spark! You’re ready to take action with a burst of inspiration, making you feel like a superhero on a mission. Time to tackle those goals with flair and imagination!

Hard Aspects: When Neptune throws in a twist, it’s like trying to run through quicksand. Your motivation might wane, leaving you confused about where to focus your energy. It’s a cosmic case of “I had a plan… what was it again?”

To wrap it up after such long post, living with Neptune’s influence means you’ve got a backstage pass to the land of dreams, creativity, and big feelings. But it also means you might find yourself getting tangled up in illusions, setting sky-high standards that real life simply can’t meet. So when Neptune touches your personal planets, just remember: it's okay to dream big, but keep a little reality check in your back pocket. You can chase those rainbows, but don’t forget to pack an umbrella for when they dissolve into rain.

Thanks so much for reading, love you! 🥰

Written by @soberpluto

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Know Your Soul Purpose With Your Big 3

It's been so much time since I've been here, but it's amazing to be back! Now, here's a topic I was wondering about today...

All our configurations hold divine meaning, in that before we are born, our souls chose the type of experiences we needed to undergo as part of our next visit on Earth. What makes us "us" is perfect in design. And what we're "made of" can be neatly seen in our birth charts. No birth nor birth chart happen by chance.

While it’s accurate that specific karmic work (which is part of our life's mission) is indicated by studying the positions of Saturn, its aspects, planets falling in water houses and the configuration of lunar nodes, I feel we can also find great part our soul's purpose (our main lessons) by analyzing our Big 3. This is equal to drawing a picture of the blueprint of our unique navigation system, our compasses through our human experience.

To make a draft of your soul's blueprint, take these steps!

Look at your chart to know your Ascendant, Sun and Moon signs and chart ruler(s). If your rising sign has two rulers, take them both into account. In my case, I always use whole sign system.

Identify the houses of your placements.

Start drafting your Ascendant, Sun and Moon signs' significations using the tables below, including both positive and negative traits. If we're moving through life based mostly on our positive qualities, it's very likely we're on the right track. Conversely, living constantly under the influence of our negative traits marks potential blockages to get where we need to be.

Add to your blueprint areas in which you naturally express your placement's traits (houses). This is important because you will know where your mission will be accomplished more easily or naturally.

Have fun!

If you're having a bit of trouble to come up with yours, take my own example...

I am proud of myself when I present to the world as passionate, powerful, magnetic, and intuitive (positive Scorpio rising qualities). I realize that when I become vengeful, jealous, obsessive and/or mournful (negative Scorpio rising qualities), I am attracting unnecessarily challenging circumstances that hinder my lessons in my life. My personality (rising sign) projects most in my physical appearance image and identity, in my close communities and in the pursuit of my dreams (Chart Rulers in 1st and 11th house). I feel my life has meaning when I act as a nurturing, sensitive, creative and empathetic person (positive traits of Cancer sun), but when I become needy, emotionally instable, insecure and/or manipulating with others (negative traits of Cancer sun), I realize that I am blocking myself from living in my fullest potential. The area where my conscious self (Sun sign) shines most is in my path towards higher learning, distant travelling, truth seeking, legal affairs and spirituality (Sun in 9th house). I feel safe and fulfilled when I can be brave, independent, assertive and passionate (positive Moon in Aries traits). But, when I realize that I'm repeatedly reacting in a violent, selfish, impulsive and/or inconstant way (negative Moon in Aries traits), I know that am blocking my ability to be peaceful within myself and move ahead in life. My emotional needs (Moon sign) are best taken care of through my habits, health care, daily routine, service to others, jobs, and pets (Moon in the 6th house).

Now, what information can you derive from this description? What does this tell about my purpose in this life?

Naturally, I am pulled to creative, healing and spiritual work. I studied Industrial Design in college, but I've expanded my career in other directions, including developing and managing intermittently art and esoteric online businesses while also holding an office job in Change Management. I am also the eternal student, self-learning and passionate about higher knowledge. I like to share my insights with others and help them find their own truth, their own awakening. I am drawn to intense (and sometimes not so positive) experiences and relationships, and have drastically changed my own image, jobs and spiritual views along the years. I've certainly went through a lot of turmoil, but also have gained significant life lessons and valuable wisdom thanks to the way I approach life. I cannot help to be deeply emotional, empathetic, passionate, excitable, idealistic and inspired, for the good and the bad! Even though it's not been an easy road, I realize that little by little my purpose is being fulfilled... and I hope you all do!

What about you? Let me know what you find out about yourself!

Thanks for reading! 😘🖤

Written by @soberpluto

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Astrology Notes: What Binds Opposite Signs Together

Hi everyone! I haven't been here for a while, so it's good to be back again.

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Here's a little piece on general knowledge about the 12 signs as a way to understand them better without having to memorize all their specific qualities... you can think of this as having 6 coins, each sign describing one side and its counterpart the other.

Aries-Libra (axis of the self and others): both seek reassurance and worth through people and they are good at making things happen (these are Cardinal signs). Aries wants to lead, conquer and be recognized, while Libra wants to connect, harmonize and be cherished. Both need people to feel fulfilled, and both are equally entrepreneurial even though one engages from instinct and embodies the active principle, and the other engages from the brain and embodies the receptive principle to achieve their goals.

Taurus-Scorpio (axis of value and power): both seek power, are very sensual (and sexual), private and deep, even if one is not aware at first impression. They are quite relentless and stubborn in their ways because of their Fixed modality. Taurus seeks respect, comfort and safety in his own ability to make money and from physical pleasure, while Scorpio uses emotional depth, sexuality, other people's resources and spiritual transformation to achieve the same. Both can be pretty obsessive, greedy, vindictive, hedonistic and visceral if unevolved.

Gemini-Sagittarius (axis of the mind and information): both are adaptable, love learning and teaching, and they are inspired by knowledge and movement. Gemini needs stimulation from their close surroundings and feels transcendence from drilling down information and from their ability to network, while Sagittarius likes to look at the big picture and uses his insights to pursue his own truth. Both see travel, information and interactions as highly valuable, but can be a bit fickle and non-committal because of their need to be constantly on the move.

Cancer-Capricorn (axis of family and patrimony): both are highly dependable, trustworthy and traditional. They value stability, family and lasting relationships, even if they have only a few. Cancer focuses on protection, emotional depth and nurturing to feel fulfilled (female archetype) and Capricorn feels safe through structure, provision and industriousness (male archetype). Both have excellent financial, organizational and managerial skills, and are quite proactive when they are invested in something. Both are sensitive but dislike appearing vulnerable... emotions can be their undoing.

Leo-Aquarius (axis of entertainment and society): both signs are inventive and find a sense of meaning through creativity and uniqueness. None of them like to follow, as they feel entitled to (and proud of) their authenticity and own mindset. Leo loves the expression of its spirit and desires admiration as a form as validation, while Aquarius seeks for righteousness and belonging through the appraisal of its mind. Both communicate what's inside in brilliant ways but can be quite headstrong and proud at times.

Virgo-Pisces (axis of service and wellness): both are humble, modest, gentle and adore being of service and utility. Since they sit in the axis of health, both are healers, although Virgo does it through his brainpower and dexterity, while Pisces from a spiritual, imaginative and intuitive place. Both are selfless and subservient, and because of this, they can suffer from abuse or mistreatment often than other signs, but one of their greatest assets is their ability to help and empower others through service.

That's all! Hope this is helpful 🥰

Written by @soberpluto

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A brief disclaimer on astrology observations...

So, I've read a few comments where some don't quite identify with aspects I've talked about, particularly rising planets / sings. Astrology is a veeeery complex matter, and although it can be quite accurate, a) we can't possibly cover each and every manifestation any given placement may have, and b) we need to see the entire chart to give precise significations, because one single configuration will not describe what a whole chart reading will. That said, please take my insights (and all you read about divination, for that matter) with a grain of salt... not everything you read will apply and that's okay 💖

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AHhhghhh, I always get so insecure when people say Leo Risings have gorgeous, full, voluminous hair. My hair is so thin and brittle and split ends are the number one thing to expect 2 weeks after getting a haircut :(( Please share more physical features pertaining to Leo Risings because the hair thing definitely does not apply to all of us.

Oh, I don't mean to make anyone feel bad honey, these are generalized descriptions. We'd need to study the whole chart to be as accurate as possible. A strong ruler (Sun in your case) gives strong results, so maybe there's something going on with that, or its significations manifest different with you, perhaps more in personality and not so much in image, that happens too. Remember that astrology is super complex and one placement can't define our whole beings. 💖

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Hello! I hope you're having a beautiful day! What does it mean to have Moon in Aries (28 deg) in the 7th house? 😊

Hi! I really don't use degrees unless I analyze charts with decans and terms, so I'll give you a brief description about the sign and the house. 7th house for Moon is usually a good placement because it tells us that you are very aware of other people's feelings, and you connect with others through emotions and instincts. Aries here can make you quick to fall in love or take action when it comes to matters of the heart, making you seem impulsive and masculine, despite of your gender. It's very likely you become impatient when relationship don't follow your pace, and this is because you are so passionate and can't help to follow your desires! Moon in the 7th people know themselves so much better through partnerships and close relationships than in solitude... you identify pieces of yourself through others, and this can create a higher tendency to build co-dependence fast, particularly because you may attract people who are more dominant than yourself. While you are deeply motivated to make your most valued relationships work, this is also a contradictory placement, because Aries fights for freedom, independence and self-satisfaction, so the lesson for you is to learn to respect your own needs and wants but also of those who you love. You need to give yourself and others some breathing room, if not ego-clashes will surface, and lovers or best friends can turn into enemies in the blink of an eye. Also, your reputation and material success may be highly affected by your close relationships, for the good and the bad.

Hope this helps :)

[soberpluto]

Tarot Tips: How to Spot Soul Connections

In my readings, these are the main give aways about spiritual relationships (soul-contracts). Mind that I am taking into account only upright positions.

Applicable to all types of soul contracts:

Cards falling in sequential order: there's an imminent plot to be fulfilled

Preponderance of Major Arcana: the relationship is entangled with universal forces that cannot be controlled by the parties involved

Paired King and Queens (the weaker pair is the Swords suit): high compatibility and resonance

If your reading contains 60% or more of each block of cards, take it as a clear indication of a soul tie

Soulmates:

Ace of Cups: genuine and abundant desire to love

2 of Cups: deep understanding, balance and closeness

6 of Cups: kindred spirits (a reunion from previous lives)

10 of Cups: this is your fairytale romance

The High Priestess: telepathic rapport and a soul bond

The Hierophant: faith in each other and spiritual connection

The Lovers: high chemistry and fated love (you stick like magnets)

The Wheel of Fortune: your encounter was destined

Temperance: you are divinely guided

The Star: a healing connection

The Sun: you light up each other, it's pure bliss

The World: they see you as the one or vice versa

Karmic Partners:

3 of Swords: this relationship will hurt AF

4 of Swords: your self-care will be neglected

5 of Swords: this relationship will feel like a war

6 of Swords: you need to heal from this and move on

5 of Cups: there will be grief, sorrow and loss

8 of Cups: please leave before it gets messier

Many Wands cards: there's a lot of attraction but little to no stability

Many Swords cards: many challenges around communication and understanding (watch out for 7 and 10 of swords, as they indicate cheating as a rule!)

Reversed court cards: please watch out for these, they can do a lot of damage

The High Priestess: there are many secrets and hidden forces around you two, it's highly important you listen to your intuition

Justice: you need to choose for your own good and do what's right, if not karma will repeat itself until you learn

Death: this relationship brings deep transformations through crisis

The Devil: toxicity is part of your union / you are badly co-dependent

The Tower: your world will crumble and turn upside down / you are fatally attracted to each other

The Moon: very strong connection, but one that triggers each's shadow side

Judgement: you need to learn from the past, take responsibility for your deeds and release karma. If they wronged you, they will pay.

Twin flames:

This is the most difficult to pinpoint accurately, but you will get a mix of Soulmate and Karmic Partner cards. Clear give aways are:

2 of Cups: unconditional love (even if the reading looks challenging)

4 of Wands: you are meant to reach union / 11:11

The Lovers: yin-yang principle, you are each other's counterpart

The Magician: you have manifested each other / the attraction you feel is more powerful than your separate wills

The High Priestess: you are connected in ways you cannot understand / the bond cannot be broken

The Empress + The Emperor: You are the divine femenine / divine masculine

Death: you will summon a new version of yourself after this encounter

The Devil: the intense feelings you trigger in each other can create havoc in your lives

The Tower: the universe will strike you by surprise and both will change each other views for good

The Moon + the Sun: the runner and chaser dynamic

The World: they are your "missing piece" and vice versa

🌟Intuition will ultimately tell you which is what, but I feel this is a pretty good starting point. 🌟

Thanks for reading! 😇

Written by @ soberpluto

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Astrology Observations - Moon & Aspects (Natal)

Moon conjunct Mars will have a fit or athletic body almost by rule. They use this to gain more self-confidence. They tend to have a challenging relationship with their mother (they feel like they have to assert or prove themselves constantly before her). They too fight against their feelings, literally.

Moon in Capricorn are very skeptical people. They can be overly materialistic, and will be really attached to the father figure, for the good and the bad. The tendency to become workaholics is huge. Their mother is seen as ambitious.

Moon conjunct Sun people are very transparent. What you see is what you get with them. They easily find their place in life, as their conscious and subconscious mind work together towards a common goal. They also see their parents as a united and cooperative couple.

Moon square Sun, on the contrary, struggles to build a successful life project in their youth; they constantly feel torn between two sides of themselves. They feel their upbringing doesn't quite support the direction they feel they should take on (e.g. their parents don't approve their life goals / they need to find success away from home, etc.). They will see their parents as dynamic, but not being exactly in the same page.

Moon in Aquarius has a really hard time building close relationships because they feel much safer keeping their distance, even if consciously they desire intimacy with a partner. This changes for the better as time goes by, particularly after their 1st Saturn return, as they begin to understand the value of vulnerability.

Moon - Saturn harsh aspects are not easy. Usually, these talk about a stern relationship with the mother. They could've been deprived from nurturing and affection or were raised by much older family members. They could've been caretakers of others in expense of their childhood. This makes them really defensive towards others and punishing with their own feelings. Rejection is super triggering for them. They certainly are releasing karma around family matters.

Moon - Uranus harsh aspects create the worst of contradictions. People with these placements have the most difficult time rooting down and finding stability in life. Mother figure was seen as erratic, unpredictable and independent, an attitude that most likely created in the native a disorganized type of attachment, the most challenging to overcome. This means that they are avoidant and anxious at the same, a predisposition that confuses them and blocks emotional intimacy with others.

Moon - Neptune aspects give psychic powers and immense creativity. They can perceive worlds beyond their 5 senses and will have a latent talent for psychology and mediumship. On the downside, the mother could've been overly idealistic and ungrounded, someone who they really can't pin down or trust upon; OR, highly spiritual and receptive, giving the child an ability to feel guided and connected with God. Sadly, they possess a higher risk of developing mental health issues when they leave their unconscious traumas or emotions unattended.

Wherever your Moon falls in your chart, you can expect uncontrollable sudden fluctuations. The key to manage these roller coasters is to see them as natural cycles, ups and downs in which you are meant to flow rather than dominate. Remember the Moon is connected to a karmic house, and the house it sits in represents a particular lesson for you to learn in this lifetime. If your Moon falls in the 4th, 8th and 12th (look out if it's in a water sign) and/or has contact with Saturn, this is a clear indication about major karmic release.

Thanks for reading! 😘

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Astrology Observations - Rising Signs & Planets

Cancer rising as a parent unintentionally will tend to impose their upbringing's rules and traditions unto their household, and if these are discarded or not followed, they can get pretty upset or offended (they won't tell you this, tough), because attempting to organize and structure the life of their loved ones is one of the strongest ways to show their tenderness and care. This is especially true in routines related to food and family time.

Saturn rising, particularly in Capricorn (and to a lesser degree in the other earth signs) gives amazing bone structure, pretty teeth and refined face shape (well-sculpted cheekbones). They are likely not ones who have experienced broken bones in their childhoods. Depending on the ASC sign, Saturn here may also cause short stature and a sturdy anatomy.

Gemini risings often possess appealing and vibrant gesticulations, beautiful and elongated hands, feet and limbs, a unique tone of voice and a ridiculously contagious smile or laughter. On the flipside (sorry to say this), many of them are very good liars and tricksters, as their high intellect quickly figures out what you want to hear and see in them.

A secret us Scorpio rising folks don't what you to know is that whenever we are interested in you, our eyes will give us away rather easily. We'll hardly confess our feelings until much later, if at all, but if you feel under a microscope in our presence (if you are subject of our involuntarily eerie and soul-piercing gaze), you should know we really like you. You might as well think we hate or despise you... but it's completely the opposite!

Leo risings have gorgeous thick and voluminous hair, usually on the wavy side. They love to buy nice things that draws attention to them, as they enjoy standing out of the crowd even if they are more on the reserved or introverted side of the spectrum. They really don't mind spending their money on costly clothes, makeup or jewelry if they think that makes them more beautiful, even if it actually damages their finances. They love to select and buy gifts too!

Jupiter rising can exaggerate your rising sign's ruling body parts. For example, in Cancer: large boobs or wide thorax / in Taurus: wide and sensuous lips / in Libra: beautiful face, amazing skin and voluminous butt, etc. Unfortunately, Jupiter rising folks can also get overweight super easily.

Mercury ruling risings (including Mercury 1st house and Venus in Gemini) usually make the native look younger than they really are. They also have something really noticeable about their walk... from clumsy to swift, all styles will differ, but they will move in ways that are out of the ordinary, for some reason.

Mars ruling risings NEED some sort of intense physical activity to be balanced, if not, they can literally go crazy due to all their bottled-up anger and restless energy. That's why many of them have a knack for the military, gym or sports, not only because they are good at them, but because this eases their stress in a way nothing else can. And yes, sex is included too.

Water risings, particularly Pisces (including Neptune and Moon in 1st house/conjunct ASC) have the most mesmerizing stare. It doesn’t matter their size or form, their gaze is otherworldly, ethereal, and somehow hypnotic. Water rising souls speak through their eyes, and I’m in love with that.

A Mars rising man can be mistaken for a f*ck boy much easier than other placements, especially if they have Air or Fire in 1st house. Women with this placement have huge sex appeal too, but they tend to attract a lot of envy and rivalry from other females, as their personality is perceived as confrontational and aggressive, even if they don’t act that way. This configuration gives good results when they work with men, but not so much with women.    

Thanks for reading! 😘

Written by @soberpluto

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Explaining Dignities: Detriment (Mars, Jupiter, Saturn)

3rd post on dignities! Hope you enjoy 🤩

Context: In Hellenistic (traditional) astrology, planets in detriment (or debilitated planets) are planetary rulers who sit in its contrary sign (the opposite of its domicile sign), such as Moon in Capricorn. They are said to be like foreigners in a land where they don’t speak the same language and are not familiar with the resources available in that place. Because of that, they cannot express their personality well and find success easily, as they need double the effort to accomplish their goals. With time, they can learn to make the best out of what’s given, but things will not be as easy as with exalted planets or in domicile. Planets in detriment tend to create delays and challenges in the house they occupy.

*Mind that below I’m speaking metaphorically of “house” as the SIGN the planet is exalted, and not the astrological house (1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc.) as such.*

Also, my intention is not to "condemn" people with these placements. As with everything, there are positive and negative interpretations, but for the purpose of this topic, I'll be centering on the challenges only.

Mars in Taurus: When the planet of aggression, energy and competition is a guest in the mansion of its counterpart, he feels irritated and useless. His agenda is that of fighting and marking his territory at all costs. Conversely, this mansion is just too peaceful, too dull for him to feel alive. Everyone gets along so well and there’s nothing to defend or conquer! What’s he supposed to do with all this anger and energy inside? With bitter resignation, he holds his fury deep inside and turns into a volatile creature when slightly provoked. Because his drive has to be contained and washed off, he can become passive aggressive and bite back when he’s had enough, causing confusion and pain for those around him. And since his nature is extremely masculine and combative, this is the only way he can cope with irritation and frustration. In this house, her host expects him to be like a peer, an ally, and is not comfortable with his pushy and self-serving attitude. Because he feels neglected, he discards his leadership and proactivity and trades them for laziness and an inability to cope with change.

Personality keywords: stubborn, inflexible, lazy, passive, anger issues, apathetic, explosive, unmotivated, unmovable.

Mars in Libra: Libra rules partnerships, diplomacy, fairness and balance, and while these are not despised by Mars, he finds it really hard to change his mindset and find common ground with her host. He’s used to being a leader and do as he pleases! But when he resides here, he bitterly finds out that he needs to step down, push aside his personal ambitions and make room for equality. He’s competitive and pioneer by nature, but his host doesn’t like contests and is not interested in adventure! He can’t find his beloved followers neither, so he gets highly frustrated because he doesn’t understand a thing about collaboration, selflessness and impartiality. In here, he cannot even express his fury openly! Both him and Libra like to initiate projects, but the matters they are interested in are completely opposite. He soon discovers that his warrior heart is not very useful in here, so he learns to cool down forcefully. His innate talent for commanding and taking risks are washed off, making him ultimately disoriented and indecisive about his own goals, needs and wants.

Personality keywords: indecisive, weak, people pleaser, influenceable, unclear, confused, self-sacrificing, passive-agressive, lack of tact and diplomacy.

Jupiter in Gemini: When the planet of luck, wisdom and expansion enters the house of Gemini, he is distressed with how restricted he feels. His host wants to assign him horrible and boring tasks that keep him from enjoying the things that really matter for him. Jupiter is bothered with his Gemini’s annoying chit chat and superficial interests. He just wants to travel freely and talk about his higher learnings and teach wise things to those around him, but Gemini does not feel comfortable with that non-sense! He forbids him to act this way because his house is a place for networking and learning, not preaching and “wasting time”. Because Jupiter is painfully downsized, he turns evasive and distracted. He loses his innate faith in life because his host tries to undermine his inspiration and thirst for adventure. He has to leave his comfort zone to socialize constantly and frame his mindset into a more logical and cold reasoning, which he considers challenging and unamusing. Social anxiety and a lack of commitment and concentration (ADHD) are usually a byproduct of this forced behavior. Jupiter believes his self-expression must be filtered and trivialized, and he feels lost because he’s not exactly good at handling that type of communication. He believes he needs to fragment or change himself to find acceptance.

Personality keywords: vapid, self-absorbed, careless, unclear, lack of focus, disorganized, unexcited, distracted, non-committal, low tolerance to frustration, extremely changeable, unable to root down.

Jupiter in Virgo: Jovial and upbeat Jupiter feels really uncomfortable in a place where excellence, perfection and methodologies are expected. He’s not well when others measure him up to such unnecessary and irritating standards! He’s used to enjoy peace in the tranquility of his solitude, where he can think about the big mysteries of life and get in touch with his most sensitive side, undisturbed, hidden from the world. In here, he’s pushed to work and get real. These numbers, maps and technical specifications stress him. He doesn’t need that to make sense of life! Is this all he’s got? But his host pesters him, so he complies in frustration. Because he feels hyper-monitored by Virgo, he can become quite anxious, nervous, critical, and intolerant to stressful situations. Although he can be helpful in here, he doesn’t feel a sense of transcendence nor a lot of meaning in what he does. His altruism cannot touch the masses collectively and he cannot be as inspired as he wishes to because Virgo wants him to live under a highly structured and demanding routine. Annoyed, he has to learn to channel his creativity and intuition into practical outcomes. Magic and mysticism are of no use in here. Because his host tries to cut away his expansive and spiritual mind, he finds it really hard to tap into his optimistic personality and have faith in life, as he is pressured into believing his eyes only.

Personality keywords: skeptical, anxious, hypersensitive to criticism, pessimistic, critical, judgmental, insecure, distracted, perfectionist.

Saturn in Leo: When strict and sober Saturn accommodates in the realm of Leo, he feels baffled and awfully awkward. Usually, he likes to work behind the scenes and do whatever the hell he wants to. Actually, he isn’t that excited when he draws unwanted attention to him. In here, instead, his host treats him like an overbearing and arrogant boss who forces him to take the stage and constantly be in the limelight… with his dry sense of humor and stern demeanor, how is he supposed to just chill and have fun, let alone be bold and guide others? Saturn prefers impersonal relationships over close ones… with his hand clenched to the microphone and his body frozen in fear, he feels overwhelmed and asphyxiated before this needy crowd. Saturn is thrown off balance and tries to protect himself by restricting and become overly controlling of the little bits he can grasp. He can’t help to sink into his insecurities and has a very hard time coming out of his misery. His host makes him feels painfully misunderstood and neglected… he feels disrespected and alienated because his worthiest qualities are seen as boring or oppressing. He understands that he must harness all his wisdom and patience to come out alive before he can truly shine and perform with confidence, as his host expects him to.

Personality keywords: apathetic, antisocial, overly serious, stern, dull, super self-contained, unamused, inferiority complex, social anxiety, insecure, extra stubborn.

Saturn in Cancer: When Saturn enters the household of Cancer, he feels overwhelmed by so much intensity and sensitivity. He soon realizes that he offends or frustrates people, but he has no idea why! Saturn despises drama, as he believes feelings and passionate tokens of affection are either pathetic or unnecessary, but in this place, everyone talks about their emotions and are all over each other. Is he supposed to do the same? What about the work that needs to be done and the money nobody is making? His practical nature is not really suitable for this watery house, where achievement and material assets are not a main concern. Cancer persuades her guest to connect with his vulnerable side and ride the ebbs and flows of his heart. But the mushy gushy feelings are painful to bear because he’s not an intuitive nor expressive creature! He rather close off and distract himself with work or other worldly things than getting in contact with his deeper side, because it’s challenging and painful and therefore, useless. He finds out his feelings make him feel extra insecure. Because he’s a stubborn character, he insists on being reserved and tries to keep everyone at a distance in an attempt to protect himself, cutting away opportunities to feel cherished and loved because he is really distressed about showing his softer side.

Personality keywords: unemotional, super reserved, highly guarded, skeptical, cold, non-expressive, low emotional intelligence, fearful of intimacy and vulnerability, workaholic in spite of their family and lovers.

That's all! Thanks for reading 🥰

Written by @soberpluto

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Explaining Dignities: Detriment (Sun, Moon, Mercury and Venus)

2nd post on dignities! Hope you enjoy 🤩

Context: In Hellenistic (traditional) astrology, planets in detriment (or debilitated planets) are planetary rulers who sit in its contrary sign (the opposite of its domicile sign), such as Moon in Capricorn. They are said to be like foreigners in a land where they don’t speak the same language and are not familiar with the resources available in that place. Because of that, they cannot express their personality well and find success easily, as they need double the effort to accomplish their goals. With time, they can learn to make the best out of what’s given, but things will not be as easy as with exalted planets or in domicile. Planets in detriment tend to create delays and challenges in the house they occupy.

*Mind that below I’m speaking metaphorically of “house” as the SIGN the planet is exalted, and not the astrological house (1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc.) as such.*

Also, my intention is not to "condemn" people with these placements. As with everything, there are positive and negative interpretations, but for the purpose of this topic, I'll be centering on the challenges only.

Sun in Aquarius: When the Sun is in Aquarius, his powerful and charismatic personality feels threatened. He’s at odds because he cannot be a creative leader and a community ally at the same time. He trades his uniqueness for a sense of belonging and feels like an outsider when he doesn’t achieve this. The Sun is frustrated, as he’s pushed aside from the limelight. He has to accept that his host prefers transcendence and unity over fun, passion, competition and recreation… the things he loves! Aquarius tries to get rid of his need for recognition and superiority in an attempt to make him fit into the masses, and while the Sun finds some sort of value in it, he misses his followers, as he feels underappreciated and misunderstood. After all, he lives for the drama, the theaters! His charisma is of no use in this gray and futuristic laboratory, where he has to learn to get in touch with his shine and brilliance from a mental place instead of his heart. His natural self-expression and emotionality need to be contained and transformed into scientific and innovative concepts that will help humankind, not amaze, or entertain it, as he wishes to.

Personality keywords: detached, stubborn, arbitrary, isolated, alienated, misfit, misunderstood, cold, unemotional.

Moon in Capricorn: When Capricorn receives the Moon, he finds her sensitivity too overwhelming and disturbing. He finds it hard to tolerate her fragility and self-expression, as he wants to keep things under control and practical. Facing drama makes him nervous, so he tries to avoid anything disturbing the Moon may complain about; this creates distance, insecurity and discomfort between hosts. The Moon feels misunderstood, lonely, and alienated from what makes her happy. In this ancient and lonely place, she’s gloomy because she cannot create a cozy and hearty home, where people feel welcomed and she’s able to take care of them without feeling judged or weak. Since she’s ripped away from emotional closeness, depression and exhaustion enter right away, as her host seems to be obsessed with duties, work, and material goals. She does not understand why life has to be so cold and serious. What is she supposed to do with all this vulnerability and depth in a place that sees them as undesirable?

Personality keywords: stern, lonely, gloomy, distant, restricted, pessimistic, overly ambitious, materialistic, incredulous.

Mercury in Sagittarius: Sagittarius is adventurous, expansive and preoccupied with the larger picture, so when Mercury lands into this spacious and disorganized household, he’s overwhelmed and lost. He wants to rearrange things and be as scrupulous as he can so he can make sense out of it all, but in here he has no idea where to begin, or if it’s even possible! He’s not interested in philosophy or spirituality as his host does, as he prefers facts and logical explanations to understand the world. Where he comes from, knowledge cannot beat experience, contrary the abstract and diluted things he finds in this amusement park. Because there are no clear guidelines, books or archives to find his answers, he has to turn into his underused intuition and sense of faith to find clarity. His host just wants him to be excited and have fun without worrying about the minor details! Therefore, his valued brain power seems to not be as useful as before, making him feel ungrounded and confused most of the time. He finds out that it’s better to just go with the flow and ends up sacrificing his methodical approaches for disorder, recklessness and impulsiveness because he gets tired of trying to do things objectively and rationally.

Personality keywords: blunt, distracted, careless, reckless, unclear, outspoken, non-sensical, wanderer, disorganized, lacks attention, messy, inconsistent, excitable.

Mercury in Pisces: Because Pisces is boundless and diluted, Mercury experiences a similar effect of anxiety and frustration as before when he enters the watery and nebulous chambers of his host’s homebase. Mercury needs libraries, schools and constant communication and interactions to feel happy, but in here, he feels alone in the middle of nowhere and things are just too mystical to be digested with common sense. He finds it hard to navigate the temple of the unseen realms, as he’s used to approaching life from his scientific rationale. There are so many things that don’t make sense here! Yes, there are interesting concepts in here and while he learns a thing or two, he loses track of applicable information for “the real world” and inadvertently turns impractical because the knowledge he stumbles upon can only live in the lands of the intangible, dreams or fairytales. He cannot differentiate between illusions and lies from real facts. Because there’s no impartial or logical point of reference, he frequently may be caught up by deceitful communication. His confusion can drive him towards victimhood or self-undoing tendencies, in an attempt to escape what he cannot cope with logically (which can be a lot!).

Personality keywords: disoriented, deceitful, confused, lost, mentally ill, escapist, unreal, delusional, self-absorbed, distracted, martyr, unreal, highly Influenceable.

Venus in Aries: When the planet of love, beauty and harmony enters this host’s home, she feels threatened and uninvited. She feels too weak and scared in a place where war and blood are the bread of everyday. She does not tolerate violence well, but this is what is expected of her in here. Venus understands that she must defend herself to survive, and although she has the resources to do that, she feels unhappy because her soft, passive, gentle and kind approach towards life cannot be expressed without being seen as a liability, a weakness. Cooperation and partnerships are hard to maintain here, because her host couldn’t be less interested healthy connections or other people's wellbeing. He only looks out for himself and makes sure Venus knows this! She feels unable to relax because she’s constantly pushed towards violence and exhausting combat. Venus hates so much chaos and egoism! She and her host bump into each other because both want to follow their own agendas. Tension and ego-clashes will surface, especially if her provoked violence goes to extremes. In an attempt to preserve her values, she can lash out unnecessarily or become passive-aggressive because she is constantly irritated or frustrated about her surroundings. After all, the way she's allowed to love is contrary to what she's used to.

Personality keywords: tempestuous, passive-agressive, visceral, contradictory, tense, over sexualized, highly masculine, too controlling or pushy, self-centered, tough love, competes for love, hyper sensitive.

Venus in Scorpio: Although Scorpio values intimacy and emotional depth like Venus, when she enters this hidden cave of mysteries and forbidden things, she becomes overwhelmed and terrified by the darkness she bumps into. Venus is used to thrive in a place of beauty, peace, and relaxation, but in here, her host loves the tenebrous and complicated. She’s left to her own devices and is obligated to find her way out alone. Exploring this realm can feel like a house of horror ride for sweet and innocent Venus! Her host is an enigmatic creature that allures but frightens her, because she’s not able to guess if he’s a friend or an enemy. This is a place where she is forced to find beauty and resilience in the darkest of corners, as daylight is very hard to be seen beneath the ground. She has to become familiar with sorrow and pain too, and she does this by going through constant deaths and rebirths because her need for understanding and closeness drags her to the extremes and into unknown dangers. Venus builds a thick crust around herself to protect her vulnerability. This makes her painfully isolated at times because she will always crave for love and intimacy; a secret she cannot tell. The intensity and uncertainty of this place can make her hyper controlling or mistrusting, but also resilient.

Personality keywords: intense, vengeful, possessive, jealous, secretive, insecure, mind-player, exploitative, dark, uses sex as a weapon, gold digger.

2nd part coming up! Thanks all for reading! 😘

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