From this WLW-based astrologer and five-clair seer, I would like to say: Happy LesbianVisibilityDay.
From asteroid 80 Sappho in the heavens, to the lives of WLW represented by asteroid 24145 Sappho Zoe—which in astrology symbolizes the very essence of the sapphic lifestyle—we honor this moment. In astrology, Sappho reflects the life and legacy of the Greek poetess Sappho, who herself was a woman who loved women from the island of Lesbos in Greece—hence the origin of the term “lesbian.”
Sappho Zoe was discovered in 1999 on October 3, named after a woman, Sappho Zoe Gilbert, who was from Greece, deeply connected to the island of Lesbos, and held dual citizenship in the United States. Four days later, one of the most infamous presidents of our time made his first candidacy announcement for the 2000 presidential election as a Reform Party candidate, originally selecting Oprah Winfrey as his vice president. This same current president, ten days before same-sex marriage was legalized in the United States in 2015, announced his candidacy for the 2016 presidential election on June 16, 2015.
At the time of its discovery on October 3, 1999, asteroid Sappho Zoe was positioned at 17° Gemini, aligning with the natal Uranus of current president Donald John Trump, while also conjunct his natal North Node and Sun. In astrology, Uranus represents sudden shocks and surprises. His election reflected this symbolism, as it was unexpected to many. Uranus also signifies upheaval, and its presence at the birth of Sappho Zoe—interpreted as the embodiment of the sapphic lifestyle—suggests a collective awakening for sapphic lives across the world.
The woman after whom Sappho Zoe was named was known for her advocacy against suicide and her work surrounding mental health. This influence connects symbolically to broader societal shifts, including the legalization of same-sex marriage in the United States in 2015. From this perspective, what may appear as an attack against women can also be understood as a catalyst for awakening—a global uprising among WLW, encouraging visibility, self-realization, and the courage to come out, especially for women who once believed they were straight.
When we recognize that everything has purpose, we begin to see that the fight for the safety and rights of all women is not an end, but an opportunity. It is a chance to stand up, to fight, and to break through the societal limits that have acted as a ceiling on growth. It is through this resistance that we can move beyond those limits and create a world where all women—especially WLW—can live safely and visibly.
Today, we remember how far we have come and honor those who fought for the rights of LGBTQ+ women to be seen. We also remember those who, despite this progress, still cannot live openly due to the circumstances they face. We celebrate what we have, while standing in solidarity with those who do not, remaining visible in resistance to the oppression that continues to affect many.
To every woman who is visible, I encourage you to express your love openly and authentically, in whatever way feels right for you. Let your visibility be a light—not for the gaze of those who may misunderstand or sexualize it—but for those whose love is restricted or whose lives are at risk. Let it be a statement of existence, resilience, and truth.
This is about living freely, beyond the expectations of a society that has often been shaped without regard for women’s autonomy. It is about reminding the world that no one has authority over your identity or your love. For too long, limitations have dictated the lives of lesbians. Today, I encourage women to release those constraints, to center the lives of women, to remember who you are, and to embrace your happiness with liberty, freedom, boldness, and visible authenticity.
Happy Lesbian Visibility Day.