#f1 astro

[tldr77]

Astro Physiognomy of Oscar Piastri - Coming up!

When I first saw Oscar, my impression was that his face was tepid. It neither drew me in nor pushed me away. It’s balanced and pleasant, but not the sort that holds your gaze. My mind went straight to Libra rising. After revisiting Judith Hill’s The Astrological Body Types: Face, Form and Expression, I found myself torn between her descriptions of Aquarius rising and Libra rising. So in Part 1, I’ll read Piastri’s chart as a Libra rising, and in the next installment I’ll approach it as an Aquarius.

I know, I know. The poll leaned heavily toward an earth rising. But as we go through his hypothetical chart, you will see exactly where that earthy vibe slips in.

Below are the features I have noted for Piastri so far. If you spot anything else worth adding, tell me. These are the traits guiding our rising sign debate:

• facial and body moles • prominent forehead • higher hairline • slight downward tilt at the outer eye • soft widows peak • light or mousy brown hair with a gentle wave • soft chin • high cheekbones • inverted triangle (tapered waist) • square palm with relatively slim fingers • straight nose

I purposefully left out the neck because F1 training gives almost every driver that classic Taurean look.

[scuderlia]

venus & mars / mercury

silly chart of the elemental distribution of the grid's sun & moon signs

[54pphic]

no but i need someone to analyse seb's and lando's birth charts to see if they have any similarities. wish i had a bit of knowledge about astrology but yeah lol.

[danchante]

ok but isn’t it cool how like…. the two 7-time world champions we have in formula 1 are born under the sign of capricorn ✌🏼😗

[lastonthebrakes]

personally i think all drivers should leak their birth times so i could properly look at their birth charts bc it’s so frustrating and incomplete without the rising sign and knowing which planet is in which house 

[tldr77]

Qatar GP Astro/Transits for Oscar

This is a repost from what I wrote in the F1 Community. But here's a quick look into the astrology of last weekend.

I looked into the transits for the Qatar GP, and the general Mclaren chaos, Papaya politics, and strange internal dynamics show up plainly in Oscar’s chart.

Right now, he has transiting Uranus closely conjunct his natal Saturn, and this continues until Uranus leaves Taurus in late April. This brings sudden shifts, disruptions, and instability to his eighth house and to Saturn itself. He is being pushed to rethink his relationship with authority, power, and long held beliefs tied to eighth house themes. It can feel like burnout, or like nothing he does is ever enough for the people above him. During the GP at 20h, Uranus sat at 29 degrees, which is the most concentrated and intense expression of its disruptive energy, and it was sitting right on his Saturn.

Last weekend also had transit Mars the closest it has been to his natal Mars. That brings energy, sharp focus, and a sense of being fully switched on. It can increase the risk of burnout. This transit gives the drive to break out of a rut or push toward a goal, and astrologers across many traditions agree it brings courage through various channels, whether rebellion, intuition, or a guardian spirit.

His transits to Mercury, the Moon, Saturn, and Mars all echo the same theme: Oscar is meeting resistance or facing consequences after acting assertively. He is starting to see, with much more clarity, a situation where he was overpromised or grew too quickly. Now that the effects are visible, he is making adjustments. He is gaining emotional clarity as well, which helps him navigate everyday decisions. Transits to his Moon also show support coming from women and smoother communication with family or close relationships.

Overall, there is a steady reopening or resurfacing of old wounds, insecurities, and long held beliefs for Oscar. He is being pushed to make real internal changes and recognize his own strength.

[tldr77]

Oscar Piastri Rising Sign Part 1: Libra rising

Here is his chart for 5:40pm, making him a Libra rising in the first decan. I did this purposefully, as in the wheel on the right shows, Asc is influenced by moon and mercury. 

The majority of Piastri's personal planets and nodes fall into cardinal signs (aries/libra/capricorn/cancer). Hill describes the combined effect of these signs as the “Cardinal Type”.  These people are self-starters, independent and active and, on the other hand can be impulsive, arrogant and explosive. As Hill notes and you likely inferred this modality closely resembles Aries. 

Hill gives a series of questions to answer about a client’s chart to get a clear astro physiogonomy picture. Here are those answered for Oscar – 

Moon in Virgo

Ascendant in Libra 

Ascendant planetary ruler is Venus; his venus is in Aries 

Sun in Aries 

Opposite of sun sign Libra 

Planets close to his Asc: Moon 

Planets conjunct planetary ruler of Sun, Moon and Asc 

Sun in Aries, planetary ruler is mars, mars conjunct Venus and Vertex 

Moon in Virgo, planetary ruler is mercury, there are no planets conjunct mercury. 

Asc in Libra, the planetary ruler is Venus, Venus conjunct mercury/DSC/Vertex.

Any sign with 2 or more planets: Aries

Dominant element based on Sun/Moon/Asc 

Sun in Aries - Fire 

Moon in Virgo - Earth 

Asc in Libra - Air 

Hill describes Libra rising as pure venusian. The head and face are usually egg shaped, sometimes round. The forehead tends to be high and full, the jaw and chin weak. The skin can be smooth and velvety, or prone to acne if Mars is afflicted. The hair is shiny and moist, and the upper lip often has that classic cupids bow seen in Venus ruled signs. Overall, this is the “baby face” type, with very little bone structure pushing forward.

Libra risings are often labeled attractive, but I find that true when the client has venus or sun conjunct their rising. It also helps when Libra shows up elsewhere in the personal planets like the Sun, Venus, Mercury, Mars, or Moon. Take Charles Leclerc as an example. He has a Libra Sun and Mercury with a Scorpio rising. He is easy on the eyes, and the Scorpio edge adds the sharp pull that keeps you looking. A single Libra placement alone does not guarantee peak beauty. It supports what I mentioned earlier: a pleasant face, balanced and appealing, but not always the kind that holds your attention.

Since Oscar’s Moon sits closest to his ascendant, we can pull some Virgo flavor into his emotional and internal processing. Hill notes that Virgos tend to swing between being exceptionally tidy or the complete opposite. They are pragmatic, cheerful, and quick witted. The Moon here can give patience, speed, precision, and a knack for detail.

Physically, Hill notes Virgo traits like thin lips with points at the corners, a long and narrow nose relative to the family line, a reserved or shy manner, small hands, and an alert, efficient way of moving. Their hair is often less saturated in color and can grey early.

Now, in practice, the major force shaping Oscar’s appearance is his Aries stellium and strong Fire type

Hill describes Aries signatures as something striking about the upper face or head, which can show up in the eyes, eyebrows, forehead, or hair. The nose may be narrow and aquiline or upturned with more exposed nostrils. Aries natives often have freckles, moles, or facial scars, a widows peak, and a flushed look. They tend to be fair within their gene pool and usually lean and muscular. Hill also notes that careers calling for initiative, courage, creativity, and assertiveness suit Aries well. Can you guess one of the careers listed for Aries? Yes, a race car driver.

As for being a Fire type, this shows up when someone has an excess of fire signs, especially a strong Sun or Mars in the natal chart. Oscar has both. Hill describes the Fire body type as lean and muscular, shaped like a triangle with the base at the top. The temperament is choleric, which points to someone who is assertive, goal oriented, and independent. Fire type men also have a known tendency toward early balding.

Moreover, Oscar reads strongly as a Mars type (aries abundance). This makes him forthright, direct, and quick to pick up on anything happening around him. Mars types have an athletic build, a widows peak or a sharp V at the hairline, red or warm toned hair, moles, scars, and may be acne-prone. Their head shape is square and angular with a well defined jaw and cheekbones. The hairline is high and straight, which balances the strong nose and chin and gives that proud, warrior like quality. The eyes are medium to large, and the gaze is intense with a noticeable spark. The brows sit low, are well developed, and can overhang slightly.

Hill outlines two Martian nose types. The first is the eagle or hawk nose with a firm tip, a strong bridge, and a sharp contour, sometimes with flared or cut nostrils. The second is the blunted boxer’s nose, more square and pug like, with a bulldog quality. The mouth is firm in structure and can show up in many sizes, but often the lip line is sharply defined or held tight. Mars types have strong nasolabial folds and lips that are naturally quite red.

As you can see, no matter where we place Oscar’s first house, his Aries stellium puts a strong stamp on both his appearance and his way of moving through the world. But this raises the question: if he carries so much Aries, why is he not more impulsive, arrogant, or explosive in the way a Sun Mercury Venus cluster in Aries might suggest?

With a hypothetical Libra rising, Oscar becomes a day sect native, since his Sun sits above the horizon at the ascendant and descendant axis. This shifts the balance of his chart and strengthens certain planets, making them more influential in both his emotional patterns and his physical presentation. When we look at the planets he has in Aries, the picture becomes clearer.

Venus resembles Libra. The refined, slender, and willowy side of Venus gets a boost here. Because Venus is in a fire sign, that elegance is warmed up and made more expressive. It heightens the Venusian pull toward diplomacy and grace.

The Sun amplifies all solar qualities, especially in a fire sign. Confidence, presence, and vitality shine more boldly.

Mercury resembles Gemini. The taller, expressive, and playful side of Mercury is strengthened. In Aries, Mercury develops even more versatility, mobility, creative thinking, communication skill, restlessness, and wit.

All together, these planets take the raw Aries fire and polish it with Venusian balance and solar clarity, which helps explain why Oscar reads calmer and more composed than a typical Aries heavy chart might suggest. Even more telling, a Libra rising in the first decan is known for strong self reliance and independence beneath a playful and approachable exterior.

Now, what about the other factors that support Libra as his rising sign based on how the planets and signs fall through his houses?

With a Libra rising, his third house lands in Sagittarius, which is ruled by Jupiter. The third house speaks to siblings, divination, and short distances (this can also be local community/neighbours). When Jupiter rules this house, I would expect abundance in these areas. He has mars here and his actual Jupiter falls in his 8th house or 9th based on the house system used. 

If we read the third house ruler in the eighth house using Placidus, the priorities fall into classic eighth house territory: death, debt, fear, and taxes. It can also point to loss connected to a sibling or their local community.

If we read the third house ruler in the ninth house using Whole signs, the focus shifts to travel, the widening of horizons, higher education, and philosophy. This can describe a sibling involved in higher education, religion, or life abroad, or it can point to the native moving far from home.

Mars in the 3rd house brings energy here, so it repeats the jupiter influence, the native may have had many siblings or a very busy house. Anger/aggression is expressed with sharp, cutting words and sarcasm. Native may be able to easily put someone in their place with their words than any outward aggressive action. They’re quick and on it, a verbal spat is useless against them. It may also indicate butting heads/competition with one of their siblings. Maybe a good motivational speaker. Sag here gives it an independent, candid, and a can-do attitude. 

Next, we have Capricorn on the fourth house cusp. The house itself is empty (bar for his South node), but its ruler, Saturn, sits in the eighth house. This placement suggests a strong awareness of what you inherit from your family, along with the possibility of loss, or other 8th house themes  connected to the home. I also tend to read wherever Capricorn falls as an area where the chart holder feels a sense of inadequacy. In the fourth house, they have a home, a family but one that is emotionally distant or the native is cut off from experiencing their home. Think being fed enough for sustenance but never with love and care. 

His South Node in Capricorn suggests innate mastery, discipline, and a past life filled with success and respect. He knows how to achieve goals and reap rewards for himself, but may struggle to extend that ability to others. This sets up the Cancer North Node. With strong family responsibilities, he is here to learn the needs of others. A South Node in the fourth house can place the native in roles like family supervisor or sole provider, often facing challenges that feel heavier than he can manage. By learning to understand and nurture his family, he fulfills his North Node path. With Cancer guiding the North Node, the lesson is to embrace warmth and emotional support rather than material gains.

In past lives, he was highly successful, achieving much in his career or public endeavors. By the end of that life, however, he may have regretted his sacrifices made in the pursuit of achievement (neglecting family, loved ones, and personal relationships).  Now his wish is granted. In this life, family, love, and personal relationships come easily, in abundance. Yet he can feel confused because he still carries all the talents, drive, and ambition from his past life. He has forgotten the wish that set this life in motion, and now must learn to work with this gift of love, reconcile it within himself, and begin to remember the wish he once longed for.

For some reason, I see mentorship as a way to rectify this heavy SN. Cancer NN in 10th is calling him to serve others, and what better way than mentoring another young driver within the realm he is publicly recognized for (10th house matters). Oscar may not necessarily seek this role out, but will have others inadvertently put him in it and bring this side out of him. 

I could go through the entire chart, really, but I promised a focus on the rising sign. I hope you found this a fun read, and if you’re interested, I can expand it and explore the whole chart, house by house!

[tldr77]

Abu Dhabi Transit Reading - Oscar Piastri

Transit Chart for Piastri 06/04/01, 07/12/25 Abu Dhabi, UAE 17h 

I’ve gone through Oscar’s transits for the final GP of the year, and one theme keeps coming up: resurfaced tensions, bubbling frustration, and repressed emotions. If he has effective ways of managing his feelings, these aspects are fueling his focus and energy. But if he’s let emotions fester or been repeatedly cut by small slights, this weekend could feel intense, both internally and in what we see. Some of these transits simply won’t let things stay buried. 

Saturn Square Mars - Oscar is frustrated, and he needs to handle that energy carefully. This transit can feel like he is clashing with other people’s egos, but the tension often comes from them seeing him as a threat. He should avoid direct conflict, because he will be a loser. He needs to anchor that energy into something productive: focused effort, discipline, and a goal he can pour it into. This transit is shaping him under pressure. If his shields are strong, they hold. If not, they are being broken down and rebuilt.

Sun trine sun -  This is the sweet spot of the year, happening twice annually, about four months before and after his birthday. Suddenly things feel smoother. Life has fewer bumps. Oscar gets to be himself with no major resistance from people or circumstances. His energy is higher, too, which traditionally makes this a great time for rest, vacations, or tying up loose ends. 

Since this is his pre-birthday trine, he is being nudged to take stock of everything he has accomplished recently. What deserves to be solidified? What projects have potential if he gives them a bit more care? It may be tempting to think the hard part is over, but this trine is actually helping him prepare for future challenges. It is cleanup time: refine, reinforce, and salvage what matters.

Sun square moon - He acts with full emotional force under this transit, and whether that works out well depends on how he has been handling his inner world. If he has been avoiding or bottling stress from work, family, or anything else, the pressure becomes hard to bear. The Sun often represents authority figures in transits, so he may react strongly to higher ups in a way that feels out of character. In truth, the Sun is shining light on the unconscious, pulling hidden feelings into the open. It can be irritating, but he needs to let the emotional tide rise and fall before he tries to address the issue. Once the dust settles, he can handle the situation with clarity.

Sun conjunct pluto - Indicates an intense experience, Oscar can’t stay surface level. Whatever he does today, he will have to get involved and results may be powerful.There will be concerns over repairing something that's broken down, this can be an appliance/automobile or a situation that requires radical change to continue. He may have someone who is trying to exert unreasonable power over him today, forcing Oscar to defend his right to do things his way. This is a flow of creative or destructive energy whether the person means well or not.  

If he crosses paths with someone who carries strong Plutonian traits, the encounter could be unfortunate. 

Moon square sun/ Moon sextile moon - He wants familiar company and comforting memories around him. Emotional support, especially from women, steadies him and improves how he’s coming across publicly. Meanwhile, daily frustrations are harder to ignore. He’s more aware of who is taking him for granted, and his patience is thin. This transit pushes everything to the surface so he can address what needs to change.

Mercury trine mercury - Great time for objective communication. This transit favours all business and commercial transactions especially closing deals and making changes to plans. 

Mercury Opp Saturn  - Oscar is thinking hard about his role, reputation, and how others perceive him. The heaviness feels larger than it is because he keeps dwelling on his worries. Even so, this transit gives him sharp judgment and the ability to make necessary corrections. Breakup thoughts may arise, but they come from emotional overload rather than clarity. Guidance from a trusted authority figure will help, especially one who can speak to him like a father.

Mercury square uranus - His mind is going a mile a minute, things may not work out as he intends them to. If he’s flexible, it may be exciting. If he’s not flexible he is wracked with nerves. Think of unexpected changes/logistical surprises etc. Although, it has already passed (separating), there may be lingering effects.  Caution while driving under this transit, do not make sudden impulsive moves that could lead to accidents. 

Mars square moon - There may be more irritability and irrational behaviour today. Oscar needs to be careful about falling into childish behaviour. There is a strong need for him to stay conscious of what he’s doing at this time, as everything he’s buried is now demanding to be handled. Those who he is around everyday will feel the brunt of this. Although his emotional outbursts may feel intense, it’s important Oscar traces them back to their source rather than reacting to their surface expression.  

Rashness under this transit can lead to an accident, even unintentionally. Hand advises caution about injuries to eyes, I believe it's from the renaissance period, who warned of hot (mars) tears (moon). 

Mars conjunct mars - Same as I wrote for Qatar, but I’ll add on some extra details. Whatever Oscar begins now under this transit, it needs to be something he identifies and is given credit for. Because in 6 months he will face resistance to it and, in a year he will see if it was successful or not.  

*I will add If Oscar finds he’s not feeling energized under this transit,  it means he’s been repressing his energy. And, because this energy has to come out someway, he may endure another person’s aggression towards him.* Mars sextile uranus -  Excitement and unpredictability. He may be breaking free from routine, feeling free. Seeking new experiences and asserting his independence. Those around him may find him unreliable and unpredictable now because of Oscar’s sudden impulsive thinking. New friends and associating with people who are unsettling to his usual “normal”. I’d advise to do a risk assessment before any action, think things through but don’t stamp out your fire.

So, what do we think? Has Oscar done the inner work to let these transits fuel him, or is he wading through buried emotions that could make it harder.