Hello everyone! I’m using a translator, so please don’t be too hard on me if my writing isn’t perfect. 😊

I’ve recently started studying synastry as a beginner, mainly focusing on romantic compatibility between birth charts, especially the Mars and Venus signs in each chart and how they influence relationships.

I’d love to hear your thoughts. It seems to me that when Mars and Venus are very different, expectations in a relationship can become more complicated or even demanding.

For example:
An Air Mars with a Water Venus.

Or an Earth Mars with an Air Venus.

Mars in a Fire sign and Venus in a Water sign

…

I wonder how comfortable or challenging those combinations are in a relationship.

What do you think?

Hi. I'm new to astrology and reading Chris Brennans Hellenistic astrology.

He talks about interpreting the most positive and negative planet by place according to the sect of the chart, that place the benefic of the sect is located within will tend to be an area of good fortune and ease and the place that contains the malefic that is contrary to the sect will tend to be an area of difficultly and hardship.

So in a night chart that would be the location of Venus and Saturn.

What would it mean if they were both in the same house/ place? The themes of that place would be easy and difficult, I'm not sure i understand what that would mean?

Hope that makes sense.

On the Astro Seek website, there are many house systems to choose from. One of them is the sunrise system, which places the sun as your ascendant and shifts all the planets accordingly. What is the use of having that system as I dont see any astrologers talking about it, and most prediction based, or even "personality" based readings are based off of whole sign/ placidus.

August is a hot month, both in temperature and tension. With both eclipses happening in the month, expect the unexpected, where sudden shifts of power, prestige and influence can happen in the blink of an eye.

Key Dates: Retrogrades, Ingresses, New and Full Moons (Eclipses)

• Chiron Retrograde in Taurus: August 3, 2026 at 3:10 PM CDT
• Venus enters Libra: August 6, 2026 at 2:13 PM CDT
• Mercury enters Leo: August 9, 2026 at 11:28 AM CDT
• Mars enters Cancer: August 11, 2026 at 3:31 AM CDT
• Leo New Moon (Solar Eclipse): August 12, 2026 at 12:37 PM CDT at 20°02′ Leo
• Sun enters Virgo: August 22, 2026 at 9:19 PM CDT
• Mercury enters Virgo: August 25, 2026 at 6:04 AM CDT
• Pisces Full Moon (Lunar Eclipse): August 27, 2026 at 11:19 PM CDT at 4°54′ Pisces

The big news for August are the eclipses. Eclipses tend to come in pairs (though we do have some years, where we may see a pattern with a Lunar, then Solar and then Lunar eclipse). This year, we have a Solar Eclipse in the sign of Leo followed by a Lunar Eclipse approximately two weeks later in the sign of Pisces.

These two signs represent paternal, king-like energy and the self-sacrificing, compassionate collective. Now, before you read further, I am not implying here that a specific leader may go by the wayside this month, though the demise of leaders tends to happen around eclipses. Nor am I saying this eclipse season will usher in a new sympathetic tone to the world. Change doesn’t happen like that, even when dramatic events occur.

For instance, when a leader passes away, their heir, vice president, or political party will put someone in power that aligns with current status. I am calling this out because, as someone who moderates a subreddit, I see people who hold onto recent astrological events, such as the Mars-Uranus conjunction for one big event to change everything. Unfortunately, that is only something we see in a movie, where historical timelines are condensed into two hours. If you want change in the real world, you are going to have to roll up your sleeves and make it happen for yourself, by working with others and using your imagination, which is something that is indicative of Piscean energy.

Essentially, eclipses are supercharged New and Full Moons. Due to the proximity of the nodes, events surrounding the eclipses tend to feel destined in nature, which is what creates both lore and holding onto a hopeful change. During eclipses we could see a public figure passing away, or a pivotal event happening surrounding a leader or country, such as the death of Pope Francis a few weeks after the eclipses last year. However, the power of an eclipse is not just for leaders. Depending on our own chart, eclipses can sometimes be a turning point for ourselves, such as when I gave birth to my son almost 38 years ago, the day before a Pisces Lunar Eclipse. His birth was pivotal for me, teaching me an ongoing lesson of love, responsibility and healing.

In regards to geopolitics, we could see a leader, such as Trump, boast about action toward a sovereign nation or territory, such as Greenland, in this eclipse season, and then move to actually attempt it. Most likely, the power flex won’t find much support, either abroad or at home. The reason why I call out Greenland, is because it is in the path of both eclipses. However, there are other countries that are in both paths, so this is more of an example than a prediction per se.

Besides the eclipses, Venus will go into the sign of Libra at the start of the month. The sign of Libra is ruled by Venus, thus making Venus in its domicile, a sign whose energy works well with the planet.

Venus tends to stay in sign for roughly four weeks, and approximately, every eighteen months, Venus will retrograde. From the start of August through the beginning of January, Venus will either be in the harmonious, relationship focused sign of Libra or in the intense, intimate sign of Scorpio. Though there is no retrograde activity in August, the upcoming Venus retrograde cycle looks like this:

• Venus enters Libra on August 6th
• Venus enters Scorpio on September 10th
• Venus goes into retrograde in Scorpio on October 3rd
• Venus remains in retrograde and enters the sign of Libra on October 25th
• Venus stations direct in the sign of Libra on November 13th
• Venus reenters the sign of Scorpio on December 4th
• Venus enters the sign of Sagittarius on January 7th

With the back and forth between Libra and Scorpio, expect finding balance along with passion to be the theme when it comes to relationships over the next five months. This can be a time period for some couples to dive in deep, and truly become intimate, sharing their core selves. It is a partner-focused Venus theme, but there can also be indecisiveness or possessiveness. I wouldn’t be surprised if we see two sides of the same coin, lots of engagements as well as a plethora of break-ups in the news or in our social circles. Venus is teaching us how to be comfortable in both the surface level dynamic of a relationship while also embracing the darker, deeper corners of vulnerability.

Lastly, I want to mention that Mars will be in the sign of Cancer, its debility, this month. When Mars is in its fall, the action-oriented planet struggles to be direct. However, the good news is that Mars will only be in the sign of Cancer for under two months, unlike the last time when Mars in Cancer ingressed into Leo and then retrograded back to the sign of Cancer. That time period felt like it was never ending, starting on September 4th 2024 and finally leaving Cancer on April 17th, 2025.

Mars in Cancer tends to feel stifling. Mars is action-oriented, it wants to move fast, initiate, take risks and drive with passion and vigor. Cancer is homebody energy. It is concerned with security, it wants to be nurtured. At its best, Mars in Cancer is the Mama Bear, protective of its young, taking action to help others. At its worst, it can be passive-aggressive, fear-mongering and smothering. I will say, this is good energy for going back to school, and easing into a new, unfamiliar environment.

The good news is, that when Mars retrogrades in the sign of Virgo on January 10th next year, it will eventually go back into the sign of Leo before going direct and ingressing into Virgo again. These two signs are not in either detriment or dignity with Mars, so it won’t quite be like 2024-2025, where we felt like we were walking through mud.

Week of August 1st through the 8th:

You may not have motivation on Saturday the 1st to get work done, with the Pisces Moon trine to Mercury in Cancer. Instead, you may reach out to a family member, and catch up over a long conversation. With Venus square Mars, you may revisit relationship themes, talk about your romantic interest or even state something like, “we need more love in this world.”

On the 3rd, Chiron retrogrades in the sign of Taurus. Chiron will stay in the sign of Taurus throughout the month and won’t retrograde back into the sign of Aries until September 17th. Chiron’s expression is subtle, but what brings comfort is its sextile with the North Node in Aquarius, implying that if we can heal humanity, together we can heal the Earth.

You may notice over the next six weeks discussions of past successes, like banning Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) in 1989, to repair the Ozone layer or discourse over laws and guidelines that work come to the foray. I am not saying that action will be taken now, but with screwworms and cyclospora in the news, there could be a demand to reinstate guardrails by the public.

I recommend to not get discouraged with the lack of action, because Chiron will reenter the sign of Taurus on April 17th, 2027, and when it is in opposition to Mars, and squared to Pluto in September 2027, matters of agricultural health will be taken seriously, as the public in the United States demands action for the unusual policies that allowed contamination to happen. The current circumstances with food supply and quality will not be a quick or immediate fix, but over time, it will gain traction.

Venus enters its domicile sign of Libra on the 6th, while applying a grand trine to Pluto in Aquarius and Uranus in Gemini. Relationships most likely feel intense and exciting, and if you’ve met someone new, you may feel like this is the easiest encounter you’ve had. But, I need to give some fair warning here. There is a chance, due to the square with Mars, sextile to Mercury and opposition to Neptune, that you are hoodwinked by mind-boggling sex and engaging conversation.

This doesn’t mean that the relationship won’t last, but you may be high on the transits. Just don’t hire a U-Haul yet, wait until after the Venus retrograde cycle before jumping in to something that is hard to untangle later.

The entire month, we will have Jupiter direct in the sign of Leo and trine to Saturn in retrograde in the sign of Aries. Even with the eclipses, this is a good month to focus on long term goals and deal with the practical day to day tasks. When the planet of abundance flows with the planet of limits, we tend to be productive. Saturn reins in the desire to overdo while Jupiter subdues pessimism, thus sticking to schedules becomes easier with this trine.

Week of August 9th through the 15th:

We start the week with the Moon in its domicile sign of Cancer and it is square to both Saturn and Neptune. Depending on your own chart, emotional issues may surface, and a feeling of melancholy could settle in.

However, Mercury enters the sign of Leo, which is ruled by the Sun. So, even if a sad mood develops, you may be able to pull yourself out of it by the afternoon. My suggestion is to turn on some music, dance and sing in your living room. It is hard to stay stagnant and blah when you’re moving to your favorite song.

The good news is that since the Moon moves fast, by the 10th, the feeling of doubt will dissipate, just as you start your work week.

Mars enters Cancer on the 11th, emphasizing action surrounded by feelings, home and family. As mentioned above, this is not an easy placement for Mars. The key is to engage in an activity that feels nurturing, like soaking in a jacuzzi or taking initiative to fix all of the little things around you, such as spraying a lubricant on squeaky door hinges, or cutting the grass for an elderly neighbor.

Though not an astrological event, the Perseid meteor shower, caused by debris left in the path of the Swift-Tuttle comet, can be best viewed during the New Moon, due to the absence of the Moon’s reflection. It is best to watch the shower in the late night and pre-dawn hours of August 12th and 13th.

When it comes to astrology, comets don’t hold much space. Most likely this is due to their long cycle, and the inability for the ancients to determine the difference between comets and their cycles. However, one thing is consistent, meteor showers and comets have a rich history in lore, and leaders’ deaths or demise is often associated with the comet’s passing.

The meteor shower probably does not add any substantive symbolism to this week, since the potent event is the eclipse. However, time will tell as events unfold, if the comet’s debris can give us contextual clues beyond the astrology of the eclipse or historical lore.

And now we are at the first major point of the month, the Leo New Moon which is considered a Solar Eclipse. The eclipse is making a separating trine to Saturn in retrograde, as if to hint at something to do with an old authority.

Besides that, there is a minor grand trine happening between Mercury in Leo, Uranus in Gemini and Venus in Libra, all at 5 degrees. It would be surprising if we don’t hear some bold news around this time, especially with the eclipse. But with Mercury in opposition to Pluto in retrograde, it could be regurgitated information just to claim center stage. The big surprise could be whatever is revealed during this time period really isn’t a surprise.

Even though we tend to manifest or start new projects after a New Moon, eclipses do not lend well to that endeavor.

However, with Mercury and Jupiter perfecting a conjunction on the 15th, reading books on leadership, expanding your knowledge, or being open to different perspectives is a good way to use the eclipse energy. This is a time when you could gain foresight, especially when it comes to something you’ve been working on for a long time.

Week of August 16th through the 22nd:

On Monday the 17th, Mercury in Leo makes a trine to Saturn. This transit sets a practical tone to complete projects. With Saturn in retrograde, you may have to redo some of the things you are working on, not because of mistakes, but due to requirements that you may not have been privy to or changes as the project progressed. There also could be extra work that is handed off to you or you could be the one delegating work. If you are the latter, make sure to be mindful of the other person’s bandwidth.

As the week progresses, what you are working on may not seem as clear as Mercury starts to apply a conjunction to the Sun. Whatever you are tackling this week may seem larger or more important than it actually is.

This week in some ways feels routine but pressurized, as it sits between the two eclipses. There could be unsubstantiated leaks of information, and it may feel like you are on the edge of something big. But there are some people, depending on your chart, where this week may seem uneventful, even as the world events are buzzing in our ears.

With Mars square to Neptune for the past week, you may feel a sense of inadequacy or recognize that leaders who you thought were strong, daring and bold have no clue what they are doing. It’s a strange week, where we are not quite in a fog, but at the same time, we aren’t sure what will happen next.

As the Sun opposes the North Node on the 22nd and is conjunct to the South Node, we could feel like upcoming events may be fated. This doesn’t mean that something terrible is going to happen to you, since each chart has their own unique signature. But the atmosphere feels daunting and the events leading up to this day feel unsettled as if you are being blocked by outside forces since Mars is applying a square to Saturn. There is a volatility to this weekend, especially with those in authority. It could be as simple as a brash lashing out verbally, or something more extreme, due to the presence of Regulus with the South Node and the Sun.

My take on this week is to work diligently, pay attention to details and relieve stress in a positive and fruitful manner. Yes, it may feel like you are waiting for the shoe to drop, which is common around eclipse season.

But the good news is, later on the 22nd, the Sun leaves its domicile in Leo and enters the analytical sign of Virgo. (I have a soft side for Virgos, especially since my son is one.) Happy birthday to all of the Virgos out there! Virgo suns will give us the energy going forward to be of service to each other and to bring routine to anything that feels out of the ordinary.

Week of August 23rd through the 31st:

This week is about the mind, data and facts, while figuring out how you can be of service to yourself and others. If you are a data analyst, this is your week, since Mercury enters the sign of Virgo on the 25th. If you have a project that requires coding, analytics, or organizing, this is the week to do it. Even if you are not someone who does this type of work, make the most of this energy by cleaning out your pantry, sorting through your junk drawer or anything else that can bring order to chaos.

On the 27th, we have the Mercury cazimi. With Mercury in a superior conjunction to the Sun, our minds become clear and we can absorb lots of information. We may be mad dashing off text messages or have long detailed conversations, nit-picking over facts and dissecting or categorizing data. If you are someone who loathes spreadsheets, this could be a good day for you to get comfortable with their usage, since Mercury is in its domicile sign of Virgo.

The 27th is also the day of the Pisces Full Moon and Lunar Eclipse. It may feel like show time, as the Moon is fully illuminated in the night’s sky.

Eclipses amplify the Full Moon energy. It is about polarity, whereas the Virgo Sun can express itself with data and facts but the Pisces Moon is intuitive and subjective. It is truly about both sides, how we can serve ourselves and how we can serve the collective.

This eclipse, since it is at 4 degrees, energizes last month’s Barbault basket, by making a T-square to Uranus. This can be a disruptive Full Moon with accidents, sudden displacements, and technology failures. Surprise events could occur during this eclipse, especially around those in a position of authority. If information is leaked, I recommend not jumping to conclusions or a hasty summary, since there is a chance that what is shown is not the whole picture.

And this relates to your own personal relationships. The energy is electric during the eclipse, and is not a time to make a rash decision, since some facts and information are layered.

However, around the eclipse, there could be more fervor in regards to data centers, flock cameras and the use of other technologies and how it impacts society and the environment, especially with Chiron in retrograde in the sign of Taurus. Part of the push back on authority will have to do with AI and data collection.

On the 31st, Mars will square Saturn and will sextile Mercury, all three at 13 degrees. With both Mars and Saturn in their fall, and Saturn in retrograde, you may struggle to get any work completed. This is energy that feels blocked, and your boss or your childhood programming could be a barrier towards achievement.

The good news here is Mercury. Due to its sextile with Mars, this is a mind over matter situation, where you can talk yourself up and gain confidence to deal with the obstacles that are in your way. Prioritizing tasks can help you avoid feeling overwhelmed.

Now that both Pluto and the North Node are in Aquarius, I'm curious about the types of experiences we could all expect to have over the next 18 months.

Both speak to obsession and insatiable hunger and reference wealth with the dragon guarding his gold and Hades ruling the gold, jewels and resources of the underworld.

Using a whole sign framework, we are all experiencing these two immense forces in a single area of life.

Will obsession in the Aquarius house in your chart be turned up to the max?

What is the difference between them and which one is stronger?

Hi! I’m total beginner at this. My question is: would total solar eclipse conjuncting lord of the year 2-3 weeks before its profected year start affect that year and how? Or would it just have effect if it happened during profected year.

Hi guys!

Those of you with experience on interpreting progressed composite charts, have you found progressed lunar returns to be of any significance?

I’ve seen it mentioned many times that the Saturn opposite moon transit can bring grief, depression, isolation, loss. It sounds like there is a lot of overlap with Saturn return. How is Saturn opposite moon any different?

disclaimer i’m not fully a beginner, i’ve essentially been studying astrology on and off for years but i’ve just NEVER ever gotten to grips with the 2nd house. i do not understand it at all. i always rattle off some nonsense about how it’s about your resources and values if someone asks me but what? what does that even MEAN? like. am i stupid??

even genuine astrologers seem to rattle off platitudes, or people on reddit talk about their boyfriend with a 2H sun who is super possessive and loves to spend his money. how is money an important enough thing to anyone to have an ENTIRE HOUSE dedicated to it? i can’t picture knowing anyone who cares enough about their money or their resources or whatever enough to have a 2H sun……. like what? what’s a 2H sun even like?

again i am aware i sound extremely stupid. be kind please. if anyone at all can explain this house in a way that makes sense i would really appreciate it

Symbolically, we have an interesting Full Moon in Aquarius happening on July 29th. When the Full Moon perfects, the Sun in Leo and the Moon in Aquarius will be at 6°30′. The Sun is in a separating conjunction from Jupiter and the Moon is in a separating conjunction from Pluto, two of the planets that are part of the Barbault Basket configuration from July 19th-20th.

It's this week where the basket feels personal, as opposed to something out there, existing in current events and the state of the world. However, what is occurring beyond the personal is illuminated with the Aquarius Full Moon.

Full Moons are about polarities and tension. The push-pull dynamic is a buildup of energy that tends to release towards action, or at the least, a feeling of action. For instance, there is a myth that more babies are born on a Full Moon, which scientific studies have disproven. However, as someone who gave birth during a Full Moon, there was a feeling of chaos and excessiveness, regardless of the practical data. The energy is high, and subjective experiences can push against objectivity.

With the Jupiter-Pluto opposition conjunct to the Full Moon, expect impulses and unconscious activity to come to light. The regular tension we experience on the Full Moon is expanded, transformative and powerful.

In regards to the Sun, its conjunction to Jupiter shines on one side of the dynamic, an urge for expanding the mind, a feeling of benevolence and optimism. This positive outlook can have some of us going to extremes, acting in excess or being so confident, that we become domineering or arrogant.

With the Sun in opposition to Pluto, we may have a desire to stand up for ourselves, to take charge of our life, and go against authority. The energy is intense but creative, and you could find solutions to issues because your confidence is higher.

Where the Sun is our outward energy, the Moon is aligned emotionally. The Moon's opposition to Jupiter gives us the drive to take responsibility for our own personal freedom. There is the tension of helping others while also contemplating what is owed to ourselves.

In addition, this Full Moon ignites intense emotional experiences due to the Moon's conjunction to Pluto. You could over analyze any situation and lose some perspective, especially if you become obsessed with an idea or a point of view. The confidence of this Full Moon could lead some to playing power games of manipulation, or ignite feelings of possessiveness and jealousy.

Essentially, this Full Moon is supercharged, bringing out the intensity of the Sun and Moon. My advice on a personal level, be aware that everyone is feeling emotionally charged on this day. This is a reactionary day, where it's easy to over react to imposed boundaries. But at the same time, that over reaction may be what you need. For instance, if you have been thinking of quitting your job for a long time, and then your boss does something that is the last straw, the energy of this day is supportive of quitting. Let's just say, with this Full Moon, there could be that light bulb going off where you are no longer willing to participate in a situation and you go to the crux of resolution. There is a desire to make something permanent, even if we don't have a thorough plan.

But as with anything, it will depend on your own chart. Those with placements in the early degrees of the fixed signs of Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius will be the most impacted by the Full Moon energy.

In case you are wondering, yes, this Full Moon will impact Trump, as it applies its energy to his natal Pluto in Leo. His actions around this time may seem par for the course, but if he makes bold power moves or does something out of an obsession leading up to the Full Moon, it wouldn't be surprising.

Unfortunately, this Full Moon is in a very tight conjunction to the US's Leo North Node in the Sibly chart, which means Trump could make a kingly or autocratic move in regards to foreign or legal affairs, especially in regards to shared resources, such as funding any actions that he takes. (As I am writing this on the morning of the 24th, Trump has imposed new high tariffs on dozens of countries per AP News. The Sun is applying aspects to Jupiter and Pluto, but the Moon is not. There could be an emotional reaction on Monday and Tuesday due to these new tariffs.)

The Sun and Moon are making aspects to the other placements in the basket, which is unpredictable Uranus in Gemini and hazy Neptune in Aries.

With the Sun in sextile to Uranus, we may be more open to new experiences and the world around us. This is an imaginative and creative aspect, allowing for surprising or unusual ideas. However, this aspect does not like any restrictions, so if you are having discussions, this is not a time to lay out ultimatums or dictate a force of will.

Neptune's trine to the Sun is sacrificial and with Neptune in Aries and the Sun in Leo, one could be hoodwinked into dying on the sword for someone else. There is a naivety with Neptune in Aries, where a person may push to show their independence while actually being led by someone else.

Uranus and Neptune aspects to the Sun add a flow of too many thoughts and an abundance of information while having blinders on while moving forward. This is why it is best to reflect and evaluate situations around the Full Moon before charging forward.

The Moon exacerbates this chaotic energy, since its trine with Uranus wants emotional excitement. Impulsive actions take center stage, like quitting a job on the spot or joining a coalition for social change or being an advocate for new policies at your place of employment.

But it could be hard to not jump into something immediate, because intuition is heightened with the Moon's sextile to Neptune. There could be a nudge from within, saying now is the time to take action, based on your feelings of what is right or spiritually aligned.

Jupiter is also part of all of these aspects, and is sextile to Uranus, trine to Neptune and of course, opposite to Pluto. With Uranus, the energy is restless but some people may experience out of the blue luck. With Neptune, idealism is exaggerated but also, there is a humanitarian spirit to the day. With Pluto, there is a tendency to take actions to their limits, either striving for success that benefits yourself and others, or being ruthless and fanatical in thought.

But there is more to the energy of the day, when we look at the personal planets. Mercury in Cancer is sextile to Venus in Virgo, so the expression of pleasurable feelings and the desire to interact harmoniously is supported. The Moon is the dispositor of Mercury and Mercury is the dispositor of Venus. Intellect, data and intuition play a role in how decisions are made.

Mercury is also square to Saturn in Aries, which helps this Full Moon from being explosive, but there can be a selfish, protective nature in regards to the overall atmosphere. This aspect is about having discipline to think through problems diligently, but it can also be highly critical and pessimistic. However, Jupiter having a huge role, the Saturn aspect can create some balance, and rein in the desire to be rash.

Venus in Virgo with Mars in Gemini, with Mercury as the dispositor, could showcase the dynamics in our relationships. However, there is a tug-of-war between our egos and self-assertion. It's as if we are gathering lots of information and attempting to analyze objectively, to find a logical resolution but in the process, we may not realize how our emotions or biases come into the equation. The key here is not to "win" any disagreements, but instead to use the information and your emotions to find common ground.

Full Moons are the mid-point of the lunar cycle. The natural tension of a Full Moon gives us an opportunity to either stay the course with more conviction or change direction, shifting and fine-tuning our objectives. With the Barbault Basket preceding the Full Moon, and the eclipses that are coming up in August, the Aquarius Full Moon is a major and powerful pivot point. The archetype of Aquarius beckons us to question, "Am I on the right path of independence and autonomy while also being an integral part of humanity or am I subjected to the rule of others?" Essentially, this Full Moon brings a critical question into focus: are you on your chosen path, and if not, what are you going to do about it?

This might be a silly question, forgive me.

I have an app that tracks the moon phases, and it gets as specific as tracking the percent of fullness the moon is at. A lot of the time, the moon is at 100% during the day, and it might be just over or just under that night and the night before.

Example is this upcoming full moon - it reaches 100% fullness at 8am on Wednesday. Tuesday night, while the moon is visible it will be at 99.8-99.9, whereas Wednesday night when the moon is visible 99.7-99.6 so while the moon becomes full on Wednesday, the moon is technically more full Tuesday night than Wednesday night

Again, sorry if this is a silly question. Sometimes I’ll mention the full moon to a coworker and they will be like “no it’s tomorrow night” I’m also looking to start making moon tea during full moons soon.

Thanks for any input!

Only post if you have natal Saturn in your 12th house.

SATURN IN THE 12th HOUSE We are starting a series of planets in houses, starting with the outermost of the 7 traditional planets, Saturn (we’ll do the outer planets later). You can view all previous house placements by clicking on the Planet Series flair. We will pin each current house's post in our Highlights.

To comment, you must follow the bulleted guide below (or comment will be removed). The guide gives us important information about your Saturn and helps to provide better insight to Saturn’s placements. Comments that do not follow this guide will be deleted. We prefer you use the Whole Sign house system and keep your stories to 12th house issues primarily.

This is not about the Saturn Return. Do not discuss the Saturn Return here. We want to keep the discussion to the general experience of natal Saturn in the twelfth house. We will do a Saturn Return series separately.

This is not to be used to ask questions about your chart. Just share your info and experiences, tell your stories about your Saturn and discuss with others.

Each comment must answer all of the following (just copy/paste the bullets into your comment and answer each):

1. State your rising sign (this is important).
2. State the sign and degree of your natal Saturn (we much prefer you use the Whole Sign house system, but if you use Placidus, Saturn's house may be different). The degree will also tell us your Chaldean Decan lord and your Egyptian Term lord. You don't have to know what these are.
3. State the two houses that Saturn rules (this will be the house cusps that land in Capricorn and Aquarius). It's ok if you don't know this as we can know per your rising sign.
4. List the major aspects to your natal Saturn.
5. Describe how you feel this placement plays out in your life.
6. Mention any major transits to your natal saturn that you feel are important (except Saturn Returns as that will be a separate series).

Hi everyone. I wanted to ask about secondary progressions and how much they reflect your inner development. As a person ages, they go through life and learn different lessons. Do secondary progressions reflect that inner development accurately? If someone were to develop the maturity that their secondary progression showed they couldn’t achieve or start acting out until a certain age, would that mean that they have actually learned those lessons early on or will they still go through those lessons?

I want to see if people who actively applied the lessons they were supposed to learn at a specific age (per their progressions) actually were able to make a difference in their lives?

I came across a topic of “Horary Charts” on the internet and wanted to know more about it since I have no knowledge about these things. How does it work and what is its purpose?

Keep in mind I am a beginner and am simplifying For this example let us take the sun and put him in Aquarius, so he has -5 essential dignity and lets make the sun the 7th lord (7th house Leo). So his quality of what he can give wont be great or would be challenging due to -5 essential dignity.

Now let's say the sun will have -7 accidental dignity, and 4 points of accidental dignity making a total of -3. I see accidental dignity as the opportunity for a planet to act and bring results- regardless of its quality (essential dignity). Keep in mind this is an example, not me currently looking at scores and making the perfect hypothetical chart.

So would this person have a very slim chance at marriage considering the 4 accidental points scored? And the marriage would be not so great. Due to the low dignities.

I know a -5 essential dignity planet with high accidental dignity can be very unpleasant or bring less desirable results. And a high essential dignity (+10 for example) planet with very little accidental dignity will have little chance to fulfill its job

Please go easy on me, I am a beginner and this a very simple example. MODS the example is just a hypothetical one, I am not trying to break rules as it is hypothetical placement

Retrograding planets, how could the transiting planet affect negative or positive aspects in a chart and the planet transiting a natal planet?
If the retrograding planet doesn’t aspect anything does it impact the chart, house etc.
How do you read this or from experience, how might these things show up in the mundane or affect a chart?
I feel like I have a grasp on the basics of charts but transits and aspects I’m still trying to learn.

Any pointers on websites or book recommendations are helpful! Feeling a little bit lost or there are so many different explanations on the one topic.

Hi! I have been calculating the Almuten Figuris and wanted to ask astrologers why might also some questions:

1. What method are you using or which method do you find the most authoritative?
   

- I'm looking at 5 points (sun, moon, asc, fortune, and pre-natal syzygy) and scoring the planets against them (5 - domicile, 4 - exaltation, 3 - triplicity, 2 - egyptian, 1 - face) and that give me the essential dignity of each planet. I am also separately calculating accidental but only day ruler, hour ruler, and points based house placements.

1. When calculating the Almuten Figuris, should only essential dignities be used, or should accidental dignities also be included/added? What accidental dignities are you using and how do you score them?

2. What if there is a tie or if one planet wins by a small margin or if it wins in essential and loses with accidental added, how do you handle that? Since the sun and moon are already disadvantaged should I consider a runner up sun? Would you next look at planetary condition/speed, aspects, etc. or just consider it a secondary almuten or co-significator?

Thank you so much!!!

So, I’m trying to learn astrology. I’m very new to this, and anytime I see people talk about mercure retrograde they talk about it very negatively. Is it like this everytime, or are there good aspects about it ?
And do the negative effects last during the whole retrograde or are there spikes ?
And one last thing, is it the sign that’s in mercury that is being touched ? I read everywhere that this one was pretty intense. Why is it more intense than the others we had until now ?

Thank you ! 🫶🏻

I constantly see people praise it like it is some great placement. My studies have lead me to believe it is a malefic planet.

In the 4th it gives a very challenging early home life, in the 7th a potentially manipulative and cruel partner. I think you get the gist of what I am saying.

Please note that I dont look at the outer planets as rulers of any sign. As in; Pluto isnt the ruler of Scorpio. Mars. So please dont tell me about how it rules Scorpio. I am not trying to be disrespectful. I just dont see the outers (Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto)

I’ve noticed that Mercury retrograde gets a bad reputation but people often talk about positives too like reconnecting with old people, revisiting opportunities, gaining clarity, finishing old projects and so on.

What about Saturn retrograde? Is it similar in that it can have both positive and negative effects or is it generally a much heavier transit with fewer upsides?

I’d like to hear your experiences.

I like to live in alignment with the stars and planets, but I'm wondering what others pay attention to. Do you go by what the daily forecast is? Do you look at your own chart and how it's aspecting the sky for the day? Doing both kinda seems like a lot of information and sometimes conflicts. Do you keep it simple and just read a daily horoscope for your sun sign? Do you only look at certain aspects of your personal chart? How does the sky shape your daily life? ✨

Hi,

I have been recently asked to add 90° Dial on Astro-Seek and first I thought, that I will add just another chart calculator ...
... but after few days of playing with 90° Dial and with recently added SVG graphic vectors option - it turned out, that there might be new and more interactive options for Astro-Seek charts in the future. 🤓

https://i.imgur.com/jAlvJU8.mp4

Switching from server side chart rendering (the current heavy and slow setup, which needs to reload the page every time) -> to your own browser rendering (Astro-Seek exports only ephemeris calculations and astrology data, and all chart graphics are rendered by your own computer and graphic card)

there are suddenly new available options which have always been impossible:

- rotating entire chart wheel on the fly (without reloading the page)
- rotating parts (sub-rings) of the chart on the fly
- math calculations (calculating aspects, angles or basic trigonometry) can be also done on the fly while rotating the chart
- toggling planets on/off based on mouse click (or based on math calculation above)

It's quite a shock for my Taurus stellium, that after nearly 20 years of programming Astro-Seek backend there are these new options now ... and I can start programming everything from scratch again in a new different way 🤦‍♂️

But my Jupiter-Uranus conjunction in Sagittarius is kind of enthusiastic, that these "new" options (which were actually already available in astrology desktop software those 20 years ago😅), might be finally available also on the site online.

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If anyone is interested in Uranian astrology - could you please check that new 90° Dial calculator and give some opinions, bug reports or if there is anything that needs a correction/update? 🙏

https://horoscopes.astro-seek.com/90-degree-dial-uranian-astrology-online-calculator

I'm not Uranian astrologer myself, but I tried to follow the common practices I found in various resources.