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May 2024 Horoscopes for all Zodiac Signs

After the Solar Eclipse and Jupiter-Uranus conjunction last month, we are in need of a cosmic break.

The month begins with the Sun and Venus transiting Taurus, putting the focus on love, beauty and pleasure for the greater part of the month. Taurus reminds us to work hard and play even harder. As one of the most sensual signs of the zodiac, Taurus season beckons us to indulge our senses and appreciate the beauty around us.

The New Moon on May 7th-8th in Taurus is exactly sextile Saturn, a very supportive aspect. The New Moon is a time to set intentions and launch new projects. With the sextile to Saturn, this new moon supports realistic and grounded goals and aspirations.

There are a few powerful days during May that should be noted, given the presence of so many planets in Taurus: On May 13th, the Sun and Uranus will be conjunct in Taurus. On this day, you may receive a major surprise or unexpected news.

On May 18th, Venus will also meet up with Uranus in Taurus, and the Sun will also be conjunct Jupiter in Taurus. This indicates a day full of surprises, positive vibes, and enjoying the beauty around you. You will definitely ‘feel’ the effects of these conjunctions if you have any planets or points at 25 degrees in hard aspect to this point.

On April 30th, Mars enters the sign of Aries, where it will remain until June 9. During this time, we feel more courageous, brave, and ready to take action. Use this energy to go after what, and who, you want, but guard against impulsive and thoughtless actions.

The Full Moon on May 23rd falls in Sagittarius at 3 degrees, opposite Jupiter and Venus, sextile Pluto and trine Neptune. This full moon encourages you to expand your worldview, travel, and quench your thirst for adventure, but there might be a tendency to overreach and overdo.  On that day, Venus and Jupiter in Taurus will be exactly sextile Neptune, which is a beautiful, dreamy aspect indicating increased beauty, love, and creative inspiration.

On May 25th, Mars reaches the eclipse April 8th eclipse point, intensifying the energy of that eclipse. Because the solar eclipse occurred during Mercury retrograde, the Mars eclipse point transit can point to action and decisions related to the events of last month.

Jupiter enters Gemini, an air sign, the next day on May 26th. For the next year, Jupiter will bring growth and expansion to intellectual communication, a thirst for curiosity, and a need for variety. Use this transit to expand your horizons and open your mind to themes related to the house it transits in your chart.

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How will this month affect you? Find your sign below:

Aries

Transiting Mars entered your first house on April 30th, and will remain there until June 9th. During this time, you experience increased energy and vitality, and perhaps a sense of urgency and impatience in achieving your goals. Use this confidence and initiative to go after what you truly desire, but guard against impulsiveness and conflict. You are coming on more strongly than usual during this period, so don’t forget to use tact and diplomacy in your dealings with others.

The New Moon on May 7-8 will occur in your 2nd house, putting a focus on your house of finances, income, and self-worth. You can expect a ‘new beginning’ related to these areas. Perhaps a new income opportunity or a change to your finances will take place at this time. This is a good period to set financial goals and organize your budget.

Last month, Jupiter and Uranus linked up in your 2nd house on April 20th, bringing new financial opportunities to the forefront. You are in a few more surprises when transiting Uranus meets transiting Sun (May 13th) and Venus (May 18th) related to finances, so be open minded to new opportunities.  Transiting Sun conjunct Jupiter (May 18th) and transiting Venus conjunct Jupiter (May 23rd) bring abundance and expansion, and perhaps opportunities to increase your income or savings.

On May 19th, Mars conjunct North Node will meet in your 1st house, indicating personal growth and self-discovery. This transit can indicate new beginning and fresh starts in regards to how you present yourself and relate to those around you. This is the time to embrace your individuality and focus on your own development.

The Full Moon on May 23rd falls in Sagittarius at 3 degrees in your 9th house, encouraging you to explore your beliefs and philosophies, expand your worldview, and quench your thirst for adventure & travel.

On May 25th, Mars reaches the eclipse April 8th eclipse point, re-igniting themes related to last month’s solar eclipse on April 8th. What themes were you dealing with during that time? Look for similar issues to pop up, especially as they relate to your persona and physical appearance.

Jupiter enters Gemini, an air sign, the next day on May 26th. For the next year, Jupiter will bring growth and expansion to your 3rd house of communication, short-term travel, transportation, studies, siblings, and neighbours. Neptune will be sextile Jupiter at this time, so make use of any inspiration that hits you during this period. Use your increased mental energy and curiosity to study, learn, read, and write. For some Aries, this transit could mean increased travel opportunities or developments related to transportation (i.e. getting a new car). This is a great time to improve your relationship with siblings and neighbours, especially if you have been having difficulties with them lately.

Taurus

Mars entered your twelfth house on April 30th, and will remain there until June 9th. During this time, you turn your energies inward. This is a time of deep introspection, spiritual exploration, and dealing with hidden parts of yourself. This can indicate a time where your energy levels are lower and find it difficult to assert yourself.

The New Moon on May 7-8 will occur in your 1st house, putting a focus on your physical appearance and persona. This represents a period of personal renewal and setting intentions. This New Moon might bring focus to your physical body, in the form of a makeover or a new fitness routine.

Last month, Jupiter and Uranus linked up in your 1st house on April 20th, which might have brought major changes to your persona, self-expression, and physical appearance. You are in a few more surprises when transiting Uranus meets transiting Sun (May 13th) and Venus (May 18th) related to these themes.  Transiting Sun conjunct Jupiter (May 18th) and transiting Venus conjunct Jupiter (May 23rd) brings opportunities for personal growth, self-expression, and new beginnings.

The Full Moon on May 23rd falls in Sagittarius at 3 degrees in your 8th house, illuminating your realm of shared resources, intimacy, psychology, death and rebirth. This is an emotional time where you may experience strong feelings related to relationships, trust, and vulnerabilities.

On May 25th, Mars reaches the eclipse April 8th eclipse point, re-igniting themes related to last month’s solar eclipse on April 8th. What themes were you dealing with during that time? Look for similar issues to pop up, especially as they relate to your inner world, spirituality, hidden enemies, and secrets.

Jupiter enters Gemini, an air sign, the next day on May 26th. For the next year, Jupiter will bring growth and expansion to your 2nd house of income, material possessions and finances. During this time, you might be blessed with a lot of luck related to money and savings; new income opportunities are abound. This period can also indicate increased spending and an increased desire to spoil yourself and others.


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Gemini

Mars entered your eleventh house on April 30th, and will remain there until June 9th. During this time, you turn your energies towards your friendships, groups/clubs, humanitarian causes, and long-term goals. You will feel more social during this period, so use this energy to connect with others and expand your social circle. This transit can also indicate increased conflict and aggression among your social circle or groups/clubs you belong to. There may be an increased interest in humanitarian causes and helping your community.

The New Moon in Taurus on May 7-8 will occur in your 12th house, putting a focus on your inner world. This period represents a ‘new beginning’ related to spiritual life and your relationship with the subconscious. This period can indicate a time you desire more alone-time to rest and recuperate. This is a great time to get in touch with yourself, meditate, and explore your spiritual world.

Last month, Jupiter and Uranus linked up in your 12th house on April 20th, which might have brought major insights and changes to your inner world (i.e. what you do in private), your relationship with spirituality, and facing your fears. Your private life may have been exposed in some way during this period. You are in a few more surprises when transiting Uranus meets transiting Sun (May 13th) and Venus (May 18th) related to these themes.  Transiting Sun conjunct Jupiter (May 18th) and transiting Venus conjunct Jupiter (May 23rd) brings opportunities to get your in touch with yourself and face your fears, healing yourself from past traumas.

The Full Moon on May 23rd falls in Sagittarius at 3 degrees in your 7th house, illuminating your realm of one-on-one relationships. This aspect can bring an emotional culmination or development related to your closest partnerships. You are more sensitive to relationship dynamics during this period. Some of you may decide to get engaged or take your relationship to the next level, while others may see relationships exit their lives.

On May 25th, Mars reaches the eclipse April 8th eclipse point, re-igniting themes related to last month’s solar eclipse on April 8th. What themes were you dealing with during that time? Look for similar issues to pop up, especially as they relate to your friendships, groups, humanitarian causes, and long-term goals.

Jupiter enters Gemini, your sign, the next day on May 26th. For the next year, Jupiter will bring growth and expansion to your house of self- expression, physical appearance, and persona. This is a time of increased popularity for Geminis; you will feel there is a spotlight on you for the next year. You come across as more friendly, generous, and optimistic during this period, which will attract many admirers and new friends.

Cancer

Mars entered your tenth house on April 30th, and will remain there until June 9th. During this time, you turn your energies towards your career and public reputation. You might see your responsibilities at work increase during this time, and you will have the energy to complete these tasks. Frustrations and conflicts with bosses or authority figures might also lead to changes at work.

The New Moon in Taurus on May 7-8 will occur in your 11st house, indicating a ‘new beginning’ related to your realm of friendships, groups, humanitarian causes and long-term goals. With the New Moon sextile Saturn, this is the time to ‘get real’ about who you want to spend time with.

Last month, Jupiter and Uranus linked up in your 11th house on April 20th, which might have brought developments and changes related to your friends, groups, humanitarian causes, and long-term goals. You may have met new friends and said goodbye to other friends. If you have your own business, this transit would have been very fruitful for you. You are in a few more surprises when transiting Uranus meets transiting Sun (May 13th) and Venus (May 18th) related to these themes.  Transiting Sun conjunct Jupiter (May 18th) and transiting Venus conjunct Jupiter (May 23rd) brings opportunities connect with new, exciting friends and groups.

The Full Moon on May 23rd falls in Sagittarius at 3 degrees in your 6th house, indicating a development or culmination related to your realm of health, work, and routines. There might be a resolution to a health or work-related issue at this time. This full moon can also indicate an ending or development related to your work responsibilities or colleagues.

On May 25th, Mars reaches the eclipse April 8th eclipse point, re-igniting themes related to last month’s solar eclipse on April 8th. What themes were you dealing with during that time? Look for similar issues to pop up, especially as they relate to your career, public reputation, and social status.

Jupiter enters Gemini the next day on May 26th. For the next year, Jupiter will bring growth and expansion to your private life, your relationship with spirituality, and your desire to help others. You might feel more sensitive, spiritual, and empathetic during this period, which can propel you to find a way to help the less fortunate. This transit can help you let go of self-undoing tendencies, fears, and get in touch with your spiritual side. Pay attention to your dreams during this period, as they can provide major insight into your psyche and your inner needs.

Leo

Mars entered your ninth house on April 30th, and will remain there until June 9th. During this time, you turn your energies towards philosophy, travel, and higher education. An increased thirst for adventure and exploration is indicated by this transit.

The New Moon in Taurus on May 7-8 will illuminate your 10th house, which represents your career and public reputation. This is a supportive new moon that will reward hard work and honest dedication. You may have an opportunity to impress higher-ups at work, so use your natural charisma to charm and dazzle them. For some Leos, this New Moon can point to a promotion or a new boss.

Last month, Jupiter and Uranus linked up in your 10th house on April 20th, which might have brought unexpected changes or a new opportunity related to your career and public reputation. You are in a few more surprises when transiting Uranus meets transiting Sun (May 13th) and Venus (May 18th) related to these themes.  Transiting Sun conjunct Jupiter (May 18th) and transiting Venus conjunct Jupiter (May 23rd) brings opportunities related to your career and reputation.

The Full Moon on May 23rd falls in Sagittarius at 3 degrees in your 5th house, indicating a development or culmination related to romance, fun, children, and creative projects. This is a very romantic and supportive full moon, so use this time to connect with someone who lights up your life. This might be a very social time for you, with many party invitations coming your way. A creative project might be completed during this period. Some of you might find out you are pregnant, or experience culminations or developments related to your children’s lives.

On May 25th, Mars reaches the eclipse April 8th eclipse point, re-igniting themes related to last month’s solar eclipse on April 8th. What themes were you dealing with during that time? Look for similar issues to pop up, especially as they relate to your travel, philosophy/worldview, adventure, and higher education.

Jupiter enters Gemini the next day on May 26th. For the next year, Jupiter will bring growth and expansion to your house of friendships, groups/clubs, and humanitarian causes. Your social circle might increase during this time, as will your social life. If you have your own business, this period will be very fruitful for you.


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Virgo

Mars entered your eighth house on April 30th, and will remain there until June 9th. During this time, you turn your energies towards shared resources, intimacy, and transformation. During this period, your sexual appetite is stimulated, as is your need for true emotional connection. There might be increased activity related to money and shared resources, as well as an increased interest in psychological work.

The New Moon in Taurus on May 7-8 will illuminate your 9th house, which represents travel, higher education, worldview, and adventure. There may be a ‘new beginning’ related to these areas with this new moon. Some Virgos may decide to embark on an adventure during this time, as the thirst for exploration and learning is strong. New philosophies and viewpoints might open your mind. This is also a time of connecting with relatives and friends from abroad.

Last month, Jupiter and Uranus linked up in your 9th house on April 20th, which might have brought unexpected changes or a new opportunity related to travel, higher education, and personal philosophies. You are in a few more surprises when transiting Uranus meets transiting Sun (May 13th) and Venus (May 18th) related to these themes.  Transiting Sun conjunct Jupiter (May 18th) and transiting Venus conjunct Jupiter (May 23rd) brings travel-related opportunities and positive developments related to higher education and philosophy.

The Full Moon on May 23rd falls in Sagittarius at 3 degrees in your 4th house, indicating a development or culmination related to the home and family. This full moon can indicate changes to the home (i.e. moving, re-decorating), and heightened emotions related to ones family. This could be a time of releasing pent-up emotions and addressing issues from the past.

On May 25th, Mars reaches the eclipse April 8th eclipse point, re-igniting themes related to last month’s solar eclipse on April 8th. What themes were you dealing with during that time? Look for similar issues to pop up, especially as they relate to shared resources, sex, intimacy, death, rebirth, taxes, etc.

Jupiter enters Gemini in your 10th house the next day on May 26th. For the next year, Jupiter will bring growth and expansion to your career, public reputation, and social status. This is a positive indicator for promotions, improved relationships with authority figures, and overall happiness at work. This transit can increase your fame and reputation in the public sphere.

Libra

Mars entered your seventh house on April 30th, and will remain there until June 9th. During this time, you turn your energies towards your partnerships (including romantic, business, close friendships, customers, etc.). Mars will link up with the North Node on May 19th, which indicates evolution and progression related to your relationships. At this time, developments related to your partnerships are indicated. Some of you might decide to take your relationship to the next level at this time. If you are single, you might meet someone new (you will likely share strong nodal contacts with this person).

The New Moon in Taurus on May 7-8 will illuminate your 8th house, which represents shared resources, intimacy, death, rebirth, transformation, among other things. There may be a ‘new beginning’ related to these areas with this new moon. The 8th house is known for amplifying emotions related to intimacy and vulnerability, so some Libras might engage in intense and transformative emotional conflicts with those closest to them. This new moon might also indiate a need to make decisions on financial issues and shared resources.

Last month, Jupiter and Uranus linked up in your 8th house on April 20th, which might have brought unexpected changes or a new opportunity related to shared resources, sex, death, finances, etc. Some of you might have received a financial windfall at this time. You are in a few more surprises when transiting Uranus meets transiting Sun (May 13th) and Venus (May 18th) related to these themes.  Transiting Sun conjunct Jupiter (May 18th) and transiting Venus conjunct Jupiter (May 23rd) brings travel-related opportunities and positive developments related to 8th house matters, particularly money-related issues.

The Full Moon on May 23rd falls in Sagittarius at 3 degrees in your 3rd house, indicating a development or culmination related communication, siblings, neighbours, transportation, and short-distance travel. This full moon can indicate increased communication, travel, and skill development activities.  You might also indicate emotional connections with siblings and neighbours. Some Librans might decide to take a short trip or experience increased travelling during this period.

On May 25th, Mars reaches the eclipse April 8th eclipse point, re-igniting themes related to last month’s solar eclipse on April 8th. What themes were you dealing with during that time? Look for similar issues to pop up, especially as they relate to partnerships and commitment.

Jupiter enters Gemini in your 9th house the next day on May 26th. For the next year, Jupiter will bring growth and expansion to your realm of travel, philosophy, and higher education. This transit indicates increased opportunities for travel and adventure, which will serve to open your mind and learn more about the world around you. Some Librans might decide to go back to school during this period. If you are already in school, this period will be positive for you. This transit can also indicate an increased interest in personal philosophy or religion.

Scorpio

Mars entered your sixth house on April 30th, and will remain there until June 9th. During this time, you turn your energies towards health, exercise, work, colleagues, and daily routines. Increased energy and motivation towards your health goals is indicated during this period. This transit can indicate conflicts with coworkers and increased work responsibilities.

On May 7-8th, the new moon will light up your 7th house of shared your one-on-one partnerships (including romantic, business, and close friendships).  This new moon signifies a focus on relationships and commitment, and possibly a ‘new beginning’ or positive development related to your partner.

Last month, Jupiter and Uranus linked up in your 7th house on April 20th, which might have brought unexpected changes or a new opportunity related to your partnerships or relationships. Some of you might have met someone new during this period, while others may have gone through major relationship changes.  You are in a few more surprises with this new moon transiting Uranus meets transiting Sun (May 13th) and Venus (May 18th) related to these themes.  Transiting Sun conjunct Jupiter (May 18th) and transiting Venus conjunct Jupiter (May 23rd) brings new opportunities and positive developments related to your closest relationships.

The Full Moon on May 23rd falls in Sagittarius at 3 degrees in your 2nd house, indicating a development or culmination related income and finances. This new moon can indicate new financial opportunities are coming to fruition.

On May 25th, Mars reaches the eclipse April 8th eclipse point, re-igniting themes related to last month’s solar eclipse on April 8th. What themes were you dealing with during that time? Look for similar issues to pop up, especially as they relate to health, routines, work, and colleagues.

Jupiter enters Gemini in your 8th house the next day on May 26th. For the next year, Jupiter will bring growth and expansion to your realm of shared resources, intimacy, psychology, and transformation. This transit could bring major financial luck, in form of financial windfalls and paying off debts. Increased sexual opportunities and desires may be a feature of this transit, which can bring you and your partners closer together. This is a great time to get in touch with your psyche via therapy or deep conversations with those you trust.


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Sagittarius

Mars entered your 5th house on April 30th, and will remain there until June 9th. During this time, you turn your energies towards fun, joy, romance, children, and creative projects. Increased romantic and creative opportunities are a feature of this transit. You might feel ‘in the spotlight’ during this time; increased popularity and attention are very common when Mars transits the 5th house. This transit can also indicate heightened creative inspiration and drive.

The New Moon in Taurus on May 7-8 will illuminate your 6th house, which represents health, work, and daily routines. New and positive developments related to your well-being are indicated during this period. This is a great time to take up a new diet and exercise routine. For some Sagittarians, this new moon can indicate a new job, or new responsibilities at work.

Last month, Jupiter and Uranus linked up in your 6th house on April 20th, which might have brought unexpected changes or a new opportunity related to health, work and routines. Some of you might have experienced positive changes related to your health and work life . You are in a few more surprises when transiting Uranus meets transiting Sun (May 13th) and Venus (May 18th) related to these themes.  Transiting Sun conjunct Jupiter (May 18th) and transiting Venus conjunct Jupiter (May 23rd) brings opportunity, happiness, and abundance to work, health and routines.

The Full Moon on May 23rd falls in Sagittarius at 3 degrees in your 1st house, indicating a development or culmination related to personal goals, autonomy, physical appearance, and your life direction. This Full Moon can indicate a new image, look, or changes to your personality/health. You might feel more emotionally open and have the tendency to wear your heart on your sleeve.

On May 25th, Mars reaches the eclipse April 8th eclipse point, re-igniting themes related to last month’s solar eclipse on April 8th. What themes were you dealing with during that time? Look for similar issues to pop up, especially as they relate to romance, creative projects, joy and children.

Jupiter enters Gemini in your 7th house the next day on May 26th. For the next year, Jupiter will bring growth and expansion to your house of partnerships (romantic, business, closest friendships, clients). If you are single, this transit can bring a new, exciting, expansive relationship into your life. If you are partnered, this will be a happy time in your relationship where you can work through issues and find happiness with each other.

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Capricorn

Mars entered your 4th house on April 30th, and will remain there until June 9th. During this time, you turn your energies towards family, home, and roots. This transit can indicate increased conflict and aggression between you and your family members. It can also indicate increased activity related to the home (i.e. renovation, spring cleaning).

The New Moon in Taurus on May 7-8 will illuminate your 5th house of romance, fun, creativity and children. Some Capricorns might get asked out on a romantic date with someone special, as opportunities for romance are increased under this new moon. Others may find out they are pregnant during this new moon period. This is also a time of new developments related to creative projects and inspiration.

Last month, Jupiter and Uranus linked up in your 5th house on April 20th, which might have brought unexpected changes or a new opportunity related to romance, joy, children, and creative projects.  You are in a few more surprises when transiting Uranus meets transiting Sun (May 13th) and Venus (May 18th) related to these themes.  Transiting Sun conjunct Jupiter (May 18th) and transiting Venus conjunct Jupiter (May 23rd) brings opportunity, happiness, and abundance to your romantic and creative life.

The Full Moon on May 23rd falls in Sagittarius at 3 degrees in your 12th house, indicating a development or culmination related to your inner world, your dreams, and spirituality. This Full Moon offers you a time to rest, recuperate and spend time by yourself.

On May 25th, Mars reaches the eclipse April 8th eclipse point, re-igniting themes related to last month’s solar eclipse on April 8th. What themes were you dealing with during that time? Look for similar issues to pop up, especially as they relate to your home, family, and past.

Jupiter enters Gemini in your 6th house the next day on May 26th. For the next year, Jupiter will bring growth and expansion to your house of work, health and daily routines. This transit indicates increased opportunities and benefits in the workplace and improved relationships with coworkers. This transit can also indicate improved health and energy, and finding joy through daily activities and chores. On the other side, this transit can also indicate increased laziness and weight gain.


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Aquarius

Mars entered your 3rd house on April 30th, and will remain there until June 9th. During this time, you turn your energies towards communication, short-term travel, transportation, siblings, neighbours, etc. This transit increases mental energy and curiosity, so this is a good time for developing your intellectual projects (i.e. studies, reading, learning, writing). Increased short-term travel opportunities is indicated. You might also decide to put more energy into your relationships with siblings and neighbours.

The New Moon in Taurus on May 7-8 will illuminate your 4th house of home, family, and roots. At this time, you might decide to make changes to your home and living situation. It can also indicate increased activity and attention on your family.

Last month, Jupiter and Uranus linked up in your 4th house on April 20th, which might have brought unexpected changes or a new opportunity related to your home and family. Some of you might have moved to a new home, or made major changes to your domestic situation.  You are in a few more surprises when transiting Uranus meets transiting Sun (May 13th) and Venus (May 18th) related to these themes.  Transiting Sun conjunct Jupiter (May 18th) and transiting Venus conjunct Jupiter (May 23rd) brings opportunity, happiness, and abundance to your home life.

The Full Moon on May 23rd falls in Sagittarius at 3 degrees in your 11th house, indicating a development or culmination related to friends, groups, and long-term goals. This time can indicate endings related to friendships; perhaps one of your friends will exit your life, or you might decide to cut ties with a group you belong to. This period can also indicate a completion or culmination related to group projects or long-term goals.

On May 25th, Mars reaches the eclipse April 8th eclipse point, re-igniting themes related to last month’s solar eclipse on April 8th. What themes were you dealing with during that time? Look for similar issues to pop up, especially as they relate to communication, transportation, siblings, neighbours, etc.

Jupiter enters Gemini in your 5th house the next day on May 26th. For the next year, Jupiter will bring growth and expansion to your house of romance, joy, creative projects, and children. This is a time of increased romantic opportunities; you will receive increased attention from potential suitors during this time. You will also have more opportunities to let your hair down and have fun. If you are a creative person, this transit will be very fruitful for you; increased creative and artistic inspiration are indicated during this period.

Pisces

Mars entered your 2nd house on April 30th, and will remain there until June 9th. During this time, you turn your energies towards income, finances and material possessions. This transit can indicate increased and impulsive spending. A desire to increase your income may take over during this cycle.

The New Moon in Taurus on May 7-8 will illuminate your 3rd house of communication, siblings, neighbours, transportation, and learning.  At this time, your mental energy and thirst for knowledge are increased, leading to a ‘new beginning’ related to intellectual pursuits. If you are a student, this transit can bring increased focus on your studies. This new moon can also indicate increased attention on your siblings and neighbours, and opportunities for short-term travel.

Last month, Jupiter and Uranus linked up in your 3rd house on April 20th, which might have brought unexpected changes or a new opportunity related to communication, short-term travel, siblings, neighbours and transportation. Increased mental energy and new developments related to communication activities may have materialized during this period. April may have also brought increased opportunities for travel, or surprises and developments related to siblings and neighbors.   You are in a few more surprises when transiting Uranus meets transiting Sun (May 13th) and Venus (May 18th) related to these themes.  Transiting Sun conjunct Jupiter (May 18th) and transiting Venus conjunct Jupiter (May 23rd) brings opportunity, happiness, and abundance in regards to communication, siblings, neighbours, and transportation.

The Full Moon on May 23rd falls in Sagittarius at 3 degrees in your 10th house, indicating a development or culmination related to your career and public reputation. Perhaps a job-related project will be completed during this period. You might have increased opportunities to showcase your work, giving you the opportunity to dazzle higher-ups. Some of you might go through a job change at this time (i.e. you might change jobs, or you may get a new boss).

On May 25th, Mars reaches the eclipse April 8th eclipse point, re-igniting themes related to last month’s solar eclipse on April 8th. What themes were you dealing with during that time? Look for similar issues to pop up, especially as they relate to income, savings, and material possessions.

Jupiter enters Gemini in your 4th house the next day on May 26th. For the next year, Jupiter will bring growth and expansion to your family and home life. This transit will bring joy and positivity in your familial relationships, so this is a good time to smooth over conflicts and past issues with family members. This transit can also indicate increased happiness or positive developments related to your living environment. Some of you might decide to move homes, or re-decorate/renovate your home during this period.

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Compatibility Astrology

The Quincunx in Synastry

Sextiles and trines are harmonious, and point to basic understanding between the planets and points. Squares and oppositions can point to frictions, but also growth and fascination, because the signs are of the same modality. Heck, even semi-sextile signs can share the same quadrant, which can at least indicate some understanding.

The quincunx, on the other hand, indicates a 150 degree orb between two planets or points. This aspect is a tricky one, as the two signs do not have much in common. Nevertheless, quincunx aspects can generate a lot intrigue because the two signs are so different. There is a potential to learn a lot from one another, especially if the couple has other harmonious synastry aspects between them. This aspect requires adjustments and empathy, and a willingness to keep an open mind.

The Sun quincunx in Synastry

Sun Quincunx Sun Synastry

Sun quincunx Sun in synastry indicates there are fundamental differences related to ego, self-expression and identity. You do not inherently ‘get’ each other because you are so fundamentally different. There may be a tendency to inadvertently dismiss each other’s successes accomplishments. Still, there is a potential to learn and grow from one another and appreciate each other’s differences.

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Sun Quincunx Moon  Synastry

Sun quincunx Moon in synastry indicates a difficulty in understanding each other’s needs. The Sun person may inadvertently trigger the Moon person’s insecurities, leading to conflict and misunderstandings. Adjustments and compromises are required in this relationship.

Sun Quincunx Mercury Synastry

Sun quincunx Mercury in synastry indicates communication challenges in the relationship. The Sun person’s expression are a mismatch for the Mercury person’s intellect and perception. This makes it difficult for each person to get their point across to the other. As a result, mutual decision-making can be a challenge.

Sun Quincunx Venus Synastry

Sun quincunx Venus in synastry indicates a mismatch in individual expression and desires within the relationship. There could be clashes or differences in tastes, values, and love languages. The Venus person could feel taken for granted or underappreciated by the Sun person.

Sun Quincunx Mars Synastry

Sun quincunx Mars in synastry indicates a mismatch in individual expression and drive within the relationship. The Sun person might inadvertently trigger the Mars person’s anger, but has trouble understanding why. This can lead to conflict and tension in the relationship.

Sun Quincunx Jupiter Synastry

Sun quincunx Jupiter in synastry indicates a mismatch in individual expression and beliefs within the relationship. There may be differences in levels of generosity, positivity and adventurousness between the couple

Sun Quincunx Saturn Synastry

Sun quincunx Saturn in synastry indicates a mismatch in individual expression and responsibility within the relationship. There may be differences in levels of maturity, responsibility, and duties within the relationship. The Sun person may feel criticized by the Saturn person, while the Saturn person may find the Sun person flaky and non-committal.

Sun Quincunx Uranus Synastry

Sun quincunx Jupiter in synastry indicates a mismatch in individual expression and stability within the relationship. The way the Sun person expresses their ego and identity might inadvertently trigger the Uranus person’s desire for freedom and unpredictability. The Sun person might feel the Uranus person is flaky and hard to pin down.

Sun Quincunx Neptune Synastry

Sun quincunx Neptune in synastry indicates a mismatch in individual expression and dreaminess within the relationship. The way the Sun person expresses their ego and identity might inadvertently trigger the Neptune person’s dreamy, sensitive, and perhaps confusing nature. The Sun person might feel the Neptune person is alluring, but also mysterious and puzzling.

Sun Quincunx Pluto Synastry

Sun quincunx Pluto in synastry indicates a mismatch in individual expression and power within the relationship. The way the Sun person expresses their ego and identity might inadvertently trigger the Pluto person’s obsessive and controlling nature. The Sun person might feel the Pluto person’s intensity off-putting, but also alluring.

Sun Quincunx Ascendant Synastry

Sun quincunx Ascendant in synastry indicates a mismatch in individual expression and persona within the relationship. The Sun person’s ego and self-expression challenges or is in conflict with how the Ascendant person presents themselves to the world. Creating a balance between individuality and partnership is key.

Sun Quincunx Midheaven Synastry

Sun quincunx Midheaven in synastry indicates a mismatch in individual expression and career within the relationship. The Sun person’s ego and self-expression challenges or is in conflict with how the Midheaven person’s career or social status. It can be difficult for the Sun person to identify with the Midheaven person’s goals and aspirations.

Sun Quincunx Chiron Synastry

Sun quincunx Chiron in synastry indicates a mismatch in individual expression and healing within the relationship. The Sun person’s self expression and ego might inadvertently trigger the Chiron person’s innermost wounds. Sympathy and sensitivity are key to relationship success.

Sun Quincunx North Node Synastry

Sun quincunx North Node in synastry indicates a mismatch in individual expression and purpose within the relationship. The Sun person’s self expression and ego is misaligned with the Node person’s evolutionary path. Compromise and understanding are necessary to achieve mutual growth within the relationship.

Sun Quincunx South Node Synastry

Sun quincunx South Node in synastry indicates a mismatch in the Sun person’s individual expression and the South Node person’s deeply ingrained tendencies. The Sun person’s self expression and ego is misaligned with the Node person’s unresolved issues or habits from previous lives. Compromise and understanding are necessary to achieve understanding within the relationship.

The Moon quincunx in Synastry

Moon Quincunx Moon  Synastry

Moon quincunx Moon in synastry indicates a mismatch emotional needs and expression. This aspect indicates a lack of mutual understanding and empathy within the relationship. Each partner feels misunderstood and uncared for. To be successful, the couple must be empathetic and receptive to one another’s emotional needs, and use their differences to learn and grow from each other.

Moon Quincunx Mercury Synastry

Moon quincunx Moon in synastry indicates a mismatch the Moon person’s emotional needs and the Mercury person’s intellectual and communication needs. The Mercury person might inadvertently hurt the Moon person’s feelings when expressing their intellect. The Moon person might feel the Mercury person is cold and unemotional.

Moon Quincunx Venus Synastry

Moon quincunx Venus in synastry indicates a mismatch the Moon person’s emotional needs and the Venus person’s relationship values. The Moon person might feel emotionally unfulfilled by the way the Venus person expresses their love. The Venus person might feel undervalued or unappreciated by the Moon person.  Compromises and mutual empathy are needed for both partners to feel valued and secure in the relationship.

Moon Quincunx Mars Synastry

Moon quincunx Mars in synastry indicates a mismatch the Moon person’s emotional needs and the Mars person’s action and drive. The Moon person might trigger the Moon person’s aggression and assertiveness, while the Moon person might feel the Mars person is insensitive and antagonistic. Understanding and mutual respect are needed for both partners to feel valued and secure in the relationship.

Moon Quincunx Jupiter Synastry

Moon quincunx Jupiter in synastry indicates a mismatch in the Moon person’s emotional expression and the Jupiter person’s need for mutual growth within the relationship. The Jupiter person’s expansiveness and gregariousness might trigger the Moon person’s sensitive nature. The Moon person might not appreciate the Jupiter person’s constant positivity, while the Jupiter person might find the Moon person moody and overly sensitive.

Moon Quincunx Saturn Synastry

Moon quincunx Saturn in synastry indicates a mismatch in the Moon person’s emotional expression , and the serious, repressive, responsible energy of Saturn. The Saturn person’s responsible and mature nature might trigger the Moon person’s sensitivities, leading to hurt feelings and harsh words. The Moon person might not appreciate the Saturn person’s coldness and seriousness, while the Saturn person might find the Moon person childish and immature.

Moon Quincunx Uranus Synastry

Moon quincunx Uranus in synastry indicates a mismatch in the Moon person’s emotional expression and Uranus person’s need for independence within the relationship. The Uranus person’s erratic and unpredictable nature might trigger the Moon person’s sensitivity and insecurity. The Moon person might not appreciate the Uranus person’s freedom-loving and flighty side, while the Uranus person might find the Moon person clingy and needy.

Moon Quincunx Neptune Synastry

Moon quincunx Neptune in synastry indicates a mismatch in the Moon person’s emotional expression and Neptune person’s need for spiritual connection within the relationship. The Neptune person’s dreamy and confusing nature might trigger the Moon person’s sensitivity and insecurity. The Moon person might not appreciate the Neptune person’s lack of boundaries, while the Neptune person might find the Moon person is insensitive.

Moon Quincunx Pluto Synastry

Moon quincunx Pluto in synastry indicates a mismatch in the Moon person’s emotional expression and the Pluto person’s need for power, intensity and deep bonding within the relationship. The Pluto person’s intense and transformative nature might trigger the Moon person’s emotions. There may be a tendency to bring out the worst in each other. The Moon person might not appreciate the Pluto person’s need for power and control in the relationship.

Moon Quincunx Ascendant Synastry

Moon quincunx Ascendant in synastry indicates a mismatch in the Moon person’s emotional needs and the Ascendant person’s outward presentation. The Moon person might find it difficult to relate their emotional needs with the way the Ascendant person presents themselves to the world.  This might make the Moon person feel insecure, while the Ascendant person may feel misunderstood.

Moon Quincunx Midheaven Synastry

Moon quincunx Midheaven in synastry indicates the Moon person’s emotional needs clash with the Midheaven person’s career and goals. It can be difficult for the Moon person to emotionally align with the Midheaven person’s plans for the future.  The Midheaven person may feel their aspirations and goals are not supported by the Moon person.

Moon Quincunx Chiron Synastry

Moon quincunx Chiron in synastry indicates a mismatch in the Moon person’s emotional needs & expression and the Chiron person’s wounds and vulnerabilities. The Moon person’s emotions might inadvertently trigger the Chiron person’s innermost wounds. Sympathy and emotional sensitivity are key to relationship success.

Moon Quincunx North Node Synastry

Moon quincunx North Node in synastry indicates a mismatch in the Moon person’s emotional needs & expression and the North Node person’s growth and potential. The Moon person might find it difficult to identify with the Node person’s evolutionary path. Compromise and understanding are necessary to achieve mutual growth within the relationship.

Moon Quincunx South Node Synastry

Moon quincunx South Node in synastry indicates a mismatch in the Moon person’s emotional needs & expression and the South Node person’s ingrained habits from past lives. The Moon person might find it difficult to identify with the Node person’s past. Commitment and empathy are necessary to achieve mutual understanding within the relationship.

Mercury quincunx in Synastry

Mercury Quincunx Mercury Synastry

Mercury quincunx Mercury in synastry indicates a mismatch in communication styles and intellectual interests. There might be a tendency to misunderstand each other, making it difficult to find common ground. Relating to each other’s viewpoints is a challenge.

Mercury Quincunx Venus Synastry

Mercury quincunx Venus in synastry indicates a mismatch the Mercury person’s intellectual style and the Venus person’s relationship values. The Mercury person might feel intellectually misunderstood by the Venus person expresses their love. The Venus person might feel their love is unappreciated because the Mercury person does not express themselves in a way that makes the Venus person feel valued.  Compromises and mutual empathy are needed for both partners to feel valued and heard in the relationship.

Mercury Quincunx Mars Synastry

Mercury quincunx Mars in synastry indicates a mismatch the Mercury person’s intellectual style and the Mars person’s action and drive. The Mercury person’s words and communication style might trigger the Moon person’s aggression and assertiveness, while the Mercury person might feel the Mars person is irritable and antagonistic. Understanding and mutual respect are needed for both partners to feel respected and heard in the relationship.

Mercury Quincunx Jupiter Synastry

Mercury quincunx Jupiter in synastry indicates a mismatch in the Mercury person’s intellectual needs and the Jupiter person’s need for mutual growth within the relationship. The Mercury person might not appreciate or align with the Jupiter person’s worldviews and beliefs, while the Jupiter person might find the Mercury person too analytical and cynical.

Mercury Quincunx Saturn Synastry

Mercury quincunx Saturn in synastry indicates a mismatch in the Mercury person’s communication style and the serious, repressive, responsible energy of Saturn. The Mercury person might not appreciate the Saturn person’s coldness and cynicism, while the Saturn person might find the Mercury person’s ideas silly and immature.

Mercury Quincunx Uranus Synastry

Mercury quincunx Uranus in synastry indicates a mismatch in the Mercury person’s communication style and Uranus person’s unique and independent nature. The Mercury person might not appreciate the Uranus person’s wild and outside the box ideas, while the Uranus person might find the Mercury close-minded.

Mercury Quincunx Neptune Synastry

Mercury quincunx Neptune in synastry indicates a mismatch in the Mercury person’s communication style and Neptune person’s need for spiritual connection within the relationship. The Neptune person’s dreamy and unrealistic nature might confuse the Mercury person. The Mercury person might not appreciate the Neptune person’s lack of clarity and impracticality, while the Neptune person might find the Mercury person is too analytical and intellectual.

Mercury Quincunx Pluto Synastry

Mercury quincunx Pluto in synastry indicates a mismatch in the Mercury person’s communication style and the Pluto person’s need for power, intensity and deep bonding within the relationship. The Pluto person’s intense and controlling nature might feel threatening the Mercury person. The Mercury person might not appreciate the Pluto person’s desire to control and transform the Mercury person’s ideas and opinions.

Mercury Quincunx Ascendant Synastry

Mercury quincunx Ascendant in synastry indicates a mismatch in the Mercury person’s communication style and the Ascendant person’s outward presentation. The Mercury person might find it difficult to relate their intellectual and communication style with the way the Ascendant person’s persona.  At first, it may feel like an intellectual mismatch, but this can be resolved over time if there are positive Mercury aspects to balance out this aspect.

Mercury Quincunx Midheaven Synastry

Mercury quincunx Midheaven in synastry indicates the Mercury person’s communication style and intellectual pursuits clash with the Midheaven person’s career and goals. It can be difficult for the Mercury person to relate to the Midheaven person’s plans for the future.  The Midheaven person may feel their aspirations and goals are not supported by the Mercury person.

Mercury Quincunx Chiron Synastry

Mercury quincunx Chiron in synastry indicates a mismatch in the Mercury person’s communication style & expression and the Chiron person’s wounds and vulnerabilities. The Mercury person’s emotions might inadvertently trigger the Chiron person’s innermost wounds, leading to harsh words and hurt feelings. Sympathy and sensitivity are key to relationship success.

Mercury Quincunx North Node Synastry

Mercury quincunx North Node in synastry indicates a mismatch in the Mercury person’s communication style & expression and the North Node person’s growth and potential. The Mercury person might find it difficult to identify with the Node person’s evolutionary path. Compromise and understanding are necessary to achieve mutual growth within the relationship.

Mercury Quincunx South Node Synastry

Mercury quincunx South Node in synastry indicates a mismatch in the Mercury person’s communication style and intellectual interests, and the South Node person’s ingrained habits from past lives. The Mercury person might find it difficult to identify with the Node person’s past and help them move forward in their evolutionary path. Empathy and good listening are necessary to achieve mutual understanding within the relationship.

Venus quincunx in Synastry

Venus Quincunx Venus Synastry

Venus quincunx Venus in synastry indicates a mismatch between relationships values and tastes. Each person might feel their love is unappreciated because the one person does not express themselves in a way that makes the other person feel loved and valued.  Compromises and mutual empathy are needed for both partners to feel valued and fulfilled in the relationship.

Venus Quincunx Mars Synastry

Venus quincunx Mars in synastry indicates a mismatch between the Venus person’s tastes & relationship values, and the Mars person’s sexual energy. It can be difficult to get on the same page when it comes to love and sex. The way the Mars person expresses their energy and sexual desires has a way of making the Venus person feel unappreciated.

Venus Quincunx Jupiter Synastry

Venus quincunx Jupiter in synastry indicates a mismatch in the Venus person’s relationship needs and the Jupiter person’s need for mutual growth within the relationship. The Jupiter person’s views and beliefs are not in line with the Venus person’s values. There might be difficult integrating the personal philosophies of the Jupiter person with the relationship needs of the Venus person.

Venus Quincunx Saturn Synastry

Venus quincunx Saturn in synastry indicates a mismatch in the Venus person’s relationship values & tastes, and the serious, repressive, responsible energy of Saturn. The Venus person might not appreciate the Saturn person’s coldness and cynicism, and may find it difficult to show affection towards the Saturn person. The Saturn person might (perhaps inadvertently) make the Venus person feel rejected and unappreciated.

Venus Quincunx Uranus Synastry

Venus quincunx Uranus in synastry indicates a mismatch in the Venus person’s relationship values & tastes, and Uranus person’s sense of uniqueness and individual freedom. The Venus person might not appreciate the Uranus person’s wild and outside the box relationship ideas, while the Uranus person might find the Venus person too traditional or clingy. Finding a balance between love and freedom, and tradition and unconventionality, is key to this relationship.

Venus Quincunx Neptune Synastry

Venus quincunx Neptune in synastry indicates a mismatch in the Venus person’s relationship values and Neptune person’s need for spiritual connection within the relationship. The Neptune person’s dreamy and impractical nature might confuse the Venus person. The Venus person might not appreciate the Neptune person’s lack of clarity when it comes to relationship matters. One or both partners may end up promising too much to the other, leading to disappointment and heartbreak.

Venus Quincunx Pluto Synastry

Venus quincunx Pluto in synastry indicates a mismatch in the Venus person’s relationship values and the Pluto person’s need for power, intensity and deep bonding within the relationship. The Pluto person’s intense and controlling nature might feel threatening the Venus person. The Venus person might not appreciate the Pluto person’s desire to control and transform the Venus person’s tastes and relationship values. This aspect increases the level of fascination, intensity and struggles for power within the relationship. In some cases, this aspect can lead one person (usually the Venus person) to feel betrayed or used by the other.

Venus Quincunx Ascendant Synastry

Venus quincunx Ascendant in synastry indicates a mismatch in the Venus person’s tastes and values, and the Ascendant person’s outward presentation. There is an attraction between these two, even though they are not each other’s usual type. The Venus person might find it difficult to relate to the way the Ascendant person presents themselves to the world.

Venus Quincunx Midheaven Synastry

Venus quincunx Midheaven in synastry indicates the Venus person’s relationship values and tastes clash with the Midheaven person’s career and goals. It can be difficult for the Venus person to relate to the Midheaven’s public life.  The Midheaven person may feel their aspirations and goals are not supported by the Venus person.

Venus Quincunx Chiron Synastry

Venus quincunx Chiron in synastry indicates a mismatch in the Venus person’s relationship values and tastes, and the Chiron person’s wounds and vulnerabilities. The way the Venus person expresses love and their ideas around beauty might inadvertently trigger the Chiron person’s innermost wounds, leading to hurt feelings. Sympathy and sensitivity are key to relationship success.

Venus Quincunx North Node Synastry

Venus quincunx North Node in synastry indicates a mismatch in the Venus person’s relationship values and tastes and the North Node person’s growth and potential. The Venus person might find it difficult to identify with the Node person’s evolutionary path. Co-operation and understanding are necessary to achieve mutual growth within the relationship.

Venus Quincunx South Node Synastry

Venus quincunx South Node in synastry indicates a mismatch in the Venus person’s relationship values and tastes, and the South Node person’s ingrained habits from past lives. The Venus person might find it difficult to identify with the Node person’s past. Understanding and listening to each other is necessary to achieve mutual understanding within the relationship.

Mars quincunx in Synastry

Mars Quincunx Mars Synastry

Mars quincunx Mars in synastry indicates a mismatch between each person’s sexual energies and drives. It can be difficult to get on the same page when it comes to sex and making decisions. This aspect can lead to a lot of frustration and conflict due to the inability to cooperate.

Mars Quincunx Jupiter Synastry

Mars quincunx Jupiter in synastry indicates a mismatch in the Mars person’s relationship needs and the Jupiter person’s need for mutual growth within the relationship. The Jupiter person’s views and beliefs are not in line with the Mars person’s drives and actions. The personal philosophies of the Jupiter person may trigger the Mars person, leading to arguments and conflicts.

Mars Quincunx Saturn Synastry

Mars quincunx Saturn in synastry indicates a mismatch in the Mars person’s energy and drive, and the serious, repressive, responsible energy of Saturn. The Mars person might feel the Saturn person is repressive and cold, which might trigger the Mars person’s aggressive side. The Saturn person might (perhaps inadvertently) make the Mars person feel rejected or sexually unwanted.

Mars Quincunx Uranus Synastry

Mars quincunx Uranus in synastry indicates a mismatch in the Mars person’s drive and need for action, and Uranus person’s sense of uniqueness and individual freedom. The Mars person might not appreciate the Uranus person’s unpredictable and erratic actions, while the Uranus person might find the Mars person hot-headed and temperamental. Learning to respect each other’s freedom and space is important in this relationship.

Mars Quincunx Neptune Synastry

Mars quincunx Neptune in synastry indicates a mismatch in the Mars person’s drive and energy, and Neptune person’s need for spiritual connection within the relationship. The Neptune person’s dreamy and impractical nature might anger the Mars person, who appreciates directness and honesty. One or both partners may end up promising too much to the other, leading to disappointment and heartbreak.

Mars Quincunx Pluto Synastry

Mars quincunx Pluto in synastry indicates a mismatch in the Mars person’s energy and drive, and the Pluto person’s need for power, intensity and deep bonding within the relationship. The Pluto person’s intense and controlling nature might feel threatening the Mars person’s independence and self-sufficiency. The Mars person might not appreciate the Pluto person’s desire to control and transform them. This aspect increases the level of fascination, intensity and struggles for power within the relationship. In some cases, this aspect can lead one person (usually the Mars person) to feel betrayed or used by the other. It can also indicate abuse and betrayal when the rest of the synastry indicates the same.

Mars Quincunx Ascendant Synastry

Mars quincunx Ascendant in synastry indicates a mismatch in the Mars person’s energy and drives, and the Ascendant person’s outward presentation. The way the Ascendant person presents themselves to the world might trigger the Mars person’s drive and desires, as well as frustrations. The Ascendant person might feel a bit unsettled around the Mars person.

Mars Quincunx Midheaven Synastry

Mars quincunx Midheaven in synastry indicates the Mars person’s relationship energy and drives clash with the Midheaven person’s career and goals. The Midheaven person may feel their aspirations and goals are not supported by the Mars person. This aspect indicates the couple might not work well together when it comes to mutual career goals.

Mars Quincunx Chiron Synastry

Mars quincunx Chiron in synastry indicates a mismatch in the Mars person’s energy and drive, and the Chiron person’s wounds and vulnerabilities. The Mars persons’ actions and sexual drive might inadvertently trigger the Chiron person’s innermost wounds, leading to hurt feelings. Sympathy and compassion are key to relationship success.

Mars Quincunx North Node Synastry

Mars quincunx North Node in synastry indicates a mismatch in the Mars person’s energy and drive, and the North Node person’s growth and potential. The Mars person might find it difficult to identify or actively support the Node person’s evolutionary path. Co-operation and understanding are necessary to achieve mutual growth within the relationship.

Mars Quincunx South Node Synastry

Mars quincunx South Node in synastry indicates a mismatch in the Mars person’s energy and drive, and the South Node person’s ingrained habits from past lives. Through passion, conflict and growth, the Mars person might be able to help the Node person detach from old patterns and embrace new ones.

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Astrology

The Astrology of Divorce

Divorce can be very hard to predict, but astrology can help us determine what kinds of aspects would make a divorce more likely. In this article, we discuss which aspects can point to divorce in the natal chart and composite chart, as well as transits and progressions that point to breakups and separation.

Natal chart aspects:

Uranus

The planet Uranus represents freedom, change, and independence. When it is connected to the 7th house, an erratic and unpredictable romantic life is indicated. Some people with strong Uranus in their charts don’t bother marrying at all, while others opt for unconventional relationships. Many Uranian folks also tend to get into on-off relationships that start and end very quickly. As a result, Uranus is usually strongly connected to the 7th house of divorcees.

Here are some aspects to look out for:

  • Uranus in the 7th house: Uranus is the planet or freedom, unpredictability and instability, so its presence in the 7th house of partnership can indicate divorce
  • Uranus in hard aspect to the Ascendant: Uranus conjunct, square or opposite the Ascendant can indicate unstable relationships and quick beginnings and endings.
  • Uranus in hard aspect to the ruler of the 7th house
  • Uranus in hard aspect to a planet in the 7th house
  • Uranus in hard aspect to Venus

Examples:

  • Kim Kardashian’s 7th house ruler, Mercury, is conjunct her natal Uranus
  • Kanye West’s 7th house ruler, Saturn, is square his natal Uranus
  • Ariana Grande’s Uranus is exactly conjunct her Ascendant, and opposes her 7th house Mercury
  • Elizabeth Taylor has an exact Venus-Uranus conjunction
  • Brad Pitt has Uranus square Ascendant
  • Kris Jenner’s 7th house ruler, Neptune, is square Uranus
  • Angelina Jolie ‘s Ascendant and Venus are square Uranus
  • Ben Affleck’s Ascendant and Venus are square Uranus

Neptune

The planet Neptune represents dreams, illusions, and deception. When it is connected to the 7th house, an very romantic and spiritual romantic life is indicated. It indicates the native is very idealistic when it comes to love and romance, and tend to see their partners through rose-colored glasses. The native tends to fall in love with who they think or hope their partner is, rather than who they actually are. Neptunian individuals tend to see the best in others and ignore red flags, leading to much disappointment later on.

It is thus unsurprising strong Neptune contacts are commonly seen in the charts of divorcees.

Here are some aspects to look out for:

  • Neptune in the 7th house: Neptune is the planet of illusions, deception and dreams, so its presence in the 7th house of partnership can lead to separation
  • Neptune in hard aspect to the Ascendant: Neptune conjunct, square or opposite the Ascendant can indicate idealistic and unrealistic relationships
  • Neptune in hard aspect to the ruler of the 7th house
  • Neptune in hard aspect to a planet in the 7th house
  • Neptune in hard aspect to Venus

Examples:

  • Ariana Grande’s Neptune is exactly conjunct her Ascendant, opposite her 7th house Mercury
  • Nicole Kidman’s Venus is square Neptune
  • Liz Taylor’s 7th house ruler, Mercury, is opposite Neptune
  • Kim Kardashian’s Venus is square Neptune
  • Jennifer Garner’s 7th house ruler, Saturn, is opposite Neptune
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Jupiter

Jupiter was strongly in some of the divorce charts I looked at, although not as strongly as Uranus and Neptune. Jupiter is the sign of abundance, so when it is associated with the 7th house, it can point to someone who will have several relationships throughout their life. This does not necessarily mean divorce, but it can indicate several marriages, especially if the individual has other divorce aspects in their chart.

Aspects to consider:

  • Jupiter in hard aspect to Venus
  • Jupiter in hard aspect to 7th house ruler
  • Jupiter in the 7th house

Pluto

Pluto was featured strongly in some of the divorce charts I looked at, as well. Pluto is the sign of death and rebirth, so it makes sense that some divorcees have this planet connected to their 7th house.  In the worst case, it is often betrayal, abuse, and/or power struggles that breaks the couple apart.

Aspects to consider:

  • Pluto in hard aspect to 7th house ruler
  • Pluto in hard aspect to Venus
  • Pluto in the 7th house

Synastry & Composite

Whether a couple gets divorced can be seen via the Composite chart.

What about Synastry? In my opinion, the Composite chart paints a more accurate picture of divorce potential in a chart. Why? Synastry shows how you affect each others, and how you feel each other, while the Composite is the chart of the relationship itself. In astrology, the relationship is a separate entity in itself, so we can determine the ultimate fate of a relationship more accurately.

As with natal chart aspects, Uranus and Neptune aspects are largely seen in the Composite Charts of divorced couples.

This is because Uranus represents instability and unpredictability, which can lead to abrupt endings and beginnings. The relationship is usually very exciting and refreshing, but also unreliable and frustrating. These types of relationships tend to begin out of the blue, and usually bring together two people who are not each other’s usual type. Feelings develop quickly, but unfortunately might dissipate very quickly, leading to an abrupt end.

Composite Uranus aspects to look out for:

  • Composite 7th house ruler in hard aspect to the Composite Uranus: This indicates a relationship that is erratic, unstable, unpredictable, yet exciting and unconventional. When Composite Uranus is conjunct, square or opposite the Composite 7th house ruler, the commitment between the partners can be shaky and unreliable.
  • Composite Uranus in the 7th house: The 7th house represents commitment and partnership, so having Composite Uranus in this house can indicate a lack of long-term commitment, especially if it makes unfavourable aspects to the 1st or 7th house ruler(s).
  • Composite Uranus in hard aspect to the Ascendant: This aspect points to disruptions, unpredictability, and instability in the relationship, and can result in abrupt beginnings and endings.

Examples:

  • Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Composite 7th house ruler, Mars, is square Uranus
  • Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s Composite Uranus sits exactly on their Composite Ascendant, opposite their Composite Mercury on the Descendant.

Neptune tends to cloud our judgement to the point we ignore enormous red flags waving in our faces.  Under Neptune’s influence, we are wearing rose-colored glasses and feel we have found our soulmate in our partner. This planet is sweet, loving, and fantasy-like, which is intoxicating and addictive to each partner.

Unfortunately, Neptune is strongly featured in the composite charts of couples where one, or both, of the partners eventually feels deceived by the other. Self-deception is perhaps an even stronger problem in these cases. In the end, these relationships can end in much disappointment and heartbreak, and a feeling the marriage was based on a lie. Now, Neptune does not guarantee a divorce, but it at least points to some deception (or self-deception) and disappointments along the way. In fact, it is possible the couple will separate and reunite many times due to the dreamy, fantasy-like connection they share.

  • Composite 7th house ruler in hard aspect to the Composite Neptune: This indicates a relationship that is idealistic and spiritual, but also illusory, deceptive, and confusing. When Composite Neptune is conjunct, square or opposite the Composite 7th house ruler, a lack of boundaries and honesty with each others can lead to Tdisappointment and separation later on
  • Composite Neptune in the 7th house: The 7th house represents commitment and partnership, so having Composite Neptune in this house can indicate loose boundaries and commitment issues, but it can also indicate a beautiful and idealistic relationship. How Neptune is aspected is very important, so assess the aspects to Composite Neptune in detail.
  • Composite Neptune in hard aspect to the Ascendant: This aspect can indicate confusion, lack of boundaries, and dishonesty in the relationship, which can lead to disappointment and separation.

Examples:

  • Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton’s Composite 7th house ruler, Venus, is opposite Neptune
  • Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s Composite 7th house ruler, Mars, is square Composite Neptune

Transits & Progressions

There are several transits and progressions that can point to a separation or divorce. If someone is going through a divorce, they will be able to see it in their transits and Progressions.

Transits

Uranus transits to relationship points indicate sudden and unexpected separations and breakups

  • Transiting Uranus in hard aspect the 7th house ruler
  • Transiting Uranus in hard aspect to the Ascendant (conjunct, square, opposite)
  • Transiting Uranus in the 7th house
  • Transiting Uranus in hard aspect to Venus

Neptune transits to relationship points indicate confusion, deception, and disillusionment, which can lead to separations and breakups

  • Transiting Neptune in hard aspect to the 7th house ruler
  • Transiting Neptune in hard aspect to the Ascendant (conjunct, square, opposite)
  • Transiting Neptune in the 7th house
  • Transiting Neptune in hard aspect to Venus

Pluto is the planet of death and transformation. When it touches a relationship point in your chart, your partnership transforms in some way, sometimes in the form of a separation or divorce.

  • Transiting Pluto in hard aspect to the 7th house
  • Transiting Pluto in hard aspect to the Ascendant (conjunct, square, opposite)
  • Transiting Pluto in the 7th house
  • Transiting Pluto in hard aspect to Venus

Saturn transits are like the “final nail on the coffin” transits that forces a final decision to split.

  • Transiting Saturn in hard aspect the 7th house ruler
  • Transiting Saturn in hard aspect to the Ascendant (conjunct, square, opposite)
  • Transiting Saturn in the 7th house
  • Transiting Saturn in hard aspect to Venus

Progressions

There are so many progressions that can point to relationship changes. Progressions usually mirror transits, so you will often see the same planets involved in both charts. For example, my progressed Venus was square my natal Saturn when I went through a break up. On the day we broke up, transiting Saturn was exactly square my natal Venus.

Examples of what to look for in the progressed-to-progressed chart (this is not an exhaustive list):

  • Hard aspects between the progressed Descendant and progressed Saturn Uranus, Pluto, or Neptune (for example, progressed Ascendant conjunct progressed Pluto)
  • Hard aspects from progressed 7th house ruler to progressed Saturn, Uranus, Pluto, or Neptune
  • Progressed Saturn, Uranus, Pluto, Neptune in hard aspect to planet in the progressed 7th house

I personally love looking at the progressed chart on its own, as it paints a picture of the present and gives us a lot of insight into upcoming events.

Natal to progressed aspects are also very important to consider, as they also offer great insights and information.

Examples of what to look for in the natal-to-progressed chart (this is not an exhaustive list):

  • Hard aspects between the natal Descendant and progressed Saturn Uranus, Pluto, or Neptune (for example, progressed Saturn conjunct natal Descendant)
  • Progressed Descendant in hard aspect to natal Saturn, Uranus, Pluto, Neptune
  • Hard aspects from natal 7th house ruler to progressed Saturn, Uranus, Pluto, or Neptune
  • Progressed Saturn, Uranus, Pluto, Neptune in hard aspect to planet in the natal 7th house

Do you know anyone who has gotten divorced? What natal or composite chart aspects do you believe point to divorce? Comment below!

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Astrology · horoscope

April 2024 Horoscopes for all Zodiac Signs

What does April 2024 have in store?

This month begins with Mercury in retrograde (April 1-25, 2024). During this time, confusion, communication issues, and technological breakdowns tend to surface. Unresolved issues from the past may pop back into your life, forcing you to face them head-on. People from the past may re-enter your life, as well. This is a time to review, re-assess, and tie up loose ends. It is important to not make major decisions during a Mercury retrograde transit, as communication problems and crossed wires are a hallmark of this retrograde.

There is a Solar Eclipse at 19 degrees Aries on April 8, 2024! This eclipse will usher in new and exciting beginnings in your life, so use this time as an opportunity to start fresh. In conjunction to Chiron, this eclipse represents an opportunity to work through and heal our innermost wounds.

On April 11th, 2024, retrograde Mercury will be conjunct the Sun (also known as Mercury Cazimi). On this day, new information related to a past issue or event may present itself to you. Use this opportunity to hear the other person out and show your vulnerabilities.  Since this conjunction is in Aries, be sure to remain calm and patient in your dealing with others, and resist the urge to speak too impulsively.

Later in the month, on April 20th, 2024, Jupiter will reach a conjunction with Uranus in Taurus at 21 degrees Taurus. Expect unexpected announcements and surprises on this day. There will be an electricity in the air on this day, and it is best to leave your agenda as flexible as possible.

Finally, a full moon in Scorpio takes place on April 23rd, 2024. This will be a particularly intense full moon, and will bring major transformations, secrets and scandals to the forefront.

Keep reading to read the April 2024 horoscope for each sign.

Aries Sun or Aries Rising

April 2024 is all about you, Aries! There is a strong concentration of energy in your first house this month, which points to a lot of focus on your physical appearance, attitude, and outward expression.

Mercury is in retrograde in your first house for almost the entire month. During this time, you will review and reassess your self-expression and may contemplate changes to your physical appearance . You may run into some communications issues during this time, as it may be more difficult for you to get your point across due to misunderstandings and impulsive words.  Matters will come to a head around April 11th, when the Sun and Mercury are conjunct at 19 degrees Aries. Pay attention to the conversations and issues that arise during this time, and do not make any major decisions until the retrograde is over on April 25th.

The Solar Eclipse on April 8th takes place in your 1st house, which indicates a change to your physical appearance or outward expression is in store. During this time, you might decide to get a makeover or a new wardrobe, and you might do so impulsively (in true Aries fashion).  This Eclipse can be a turning point for your self-confidence. With the Solar eclipse in conjunction to Chiron, this can be a time of deep physical healing, as well as a big boost to your self-esteem.

Jupiter and Uranus are conjunct in your 2nd house of finances, values and possessions on April 20th. Unexpected changes to your finances and income are coming your way, so be prepared. Given the beneficial nature of Jupiter, this should be a happy surprise. Perhaps you will discover a new income stream, or you will be promoted to a higher salary during this time. How exciting!

Finally, there is a full moon in Scorpio on April 23rd, which falls in your 8th house of intimacy, transformation, and shared resources. The full moon is also square Pluto, which is transiting your 11th house. With these financial houses activated, and Jupiter and Uranus conjunct in your 2nd house, this full moon seems to be pointing to a big transformation related to your finances.

Given the Plutonic nature of this full moon, there is potential for deep emotional exploration and healing, as well. Themes of loss and letting go may arise during this time, but so can profound transformation and regeneration. Therapy and meditation are helpful during emotional times like these, for your powers of introspection are high during this period.

Taurus Sun or Taurus Rising

Your April 2024 horoscope is all about your inner world, your appearance, and your partnerships, Taurus.

Mercury is in retrograde in your twelfth house for almost the entire month. This is a time of deep introspection and solitude, given how many planets are in your 12th house at the moment! Conversations related to spirituality, inner work and self-improvement take precedence during this time.

The Solar Eclipse on April 8th takes place in your 12th house, which indicates a focus on inner work and spiritual matters. Secrets may come to light during this period, particularly around the Sun-Mercury conjunction in April 11th. Pay attention to the insights and perspectives you gain during this time (especially through your dreams or while meditating). With Chiron in the mix, the potential for healing wounds from the past is a true possibility during this time.

You may feel a need for privacy and solitude during this time, so take this time to rest and recuperate. It is important to take care of your spiritual health and well-being at this moment. This would be a wonderful opportunity to seek counseling or therapy during this period, given the healing influence of Chiron on this eclipse.

Jupiter and Uranus are conjunct in your 1st house of physical appearance and outward expression on April 20th. Fun and exciting changes to your personal style and attitude in store for you at this time. Given the beneficial nature of Jupiter, this should be a positive change. Embrace your uniqueness and display your personality for the world to see. Perhaps you will get a new haircut or makeover, or change your wardrobe in an exciting and unexpected way.

Finally, there is a full moon in Scorpio on April 23rd, which falls in your 7th house house of partnerships. The full moon is also square Pluto, which is transiting your 10th house. This full moon will transform your closest one-on-one personal and business partnerships. Some Taureans may decide to end a partnership during this period, especially if there have been issues simmering beneath the surface for a while. Issues of power, jealousy, and possessiveness may cause a rift between you and your partners. In healthy relationships, it is more likely you will transform or define your relationship, or the way you relate to one another.

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Gemini Sun or Gemini Rising

Friendships and health are the focus of April 2024, Gemini.

Mercury is in retrograde in your 11th house for almost the entire month. This is a time of reviewing and reassessing your place in our friend group and community. The Solar Eclipse on April 8th also takes place in your 11th house, which illuminates your house of friends, groups and humanitarian causes. A change in your friendships or groups is likely in store during this time; an event or conversation may occur that forces you to reassess who you want to spend your time with. Misunderstandings and conflicts with your friends may arise during this time, so be sure to watch your words. An interest in a humanitarian or political cause may spark your interest during the eclipse period, as well.

Matters will come to a head around April 11th, when the Sun and Mercury are conjunct at 19 degrees Aries. With Chiron in the mix, there is a strong potential of healing conversations with a former friend or group, so use this opportunity to clear away any unresolved issues with them and move forward with a clear conscience.

Jupiter and Uranus are conjunct in your 12th house of spirituality and solitude on April 20th. During this time, you may gain sudden and unexpected spiritual insights, and experience vivid dreams. You may suddenly decide to take on a new spiritual practice or therapy. A hidden secret may come to light on the days around this conjunction.

Finally, there is a full moon in Scorpio on April 23rd, which falls in your 6th house house of health and daily routines. The full moon is also square Pluto, which is transiting your 9th house. You will experience a major transformation or change to your work life, routines, and health habits during this full moon. Perhaps there will be a change at your job, like a coworker or boss leaving, or a change in roles and responsibilities. You may experience major power struggles with your colleagues or bosses. You may also decide to radically transform your diet or exercise routine during this time, and take on intense health and fitness routine.

Cancer Sun or Cancer Rising

Career, friendships, and romance are the focus of your April 2024 horoscope, Cancer.

Mercury is in retrograde in your 10th house for almost the entire month. During this period, expect revisions and reassessments in regards to your career and public reputation. The Solar Eclipse on April 8th takes place in your 10th house, which point to a new beginning related to career and public reputation. For some Cancers, this can mean a new boss or a promotion. For others, a new job may beginning at this time. This can also indicate the some Cancers are reassessing their jobs and preparing to make changes to their career path. Because Mercury is in retrograde at this time, you may need to wait until the end of the month before everything falls into place.  There may be miscommunications and misunderstandings with bosses and higher ups, so be very careful with your words during this time.

Matters come to a head around April 11th, when the Sun and Mercury are conjunct at 19 degrees Aries.    During this period, you are reassessing your career and life path, but resist the urge to make a big change until the retrograde is over. Instead, use this time to review, assess and plan with the information you gain during the retrograde.

Jupiter and Uranus are conjunct in your 11th house of friendships and groups on April 20th. Sudden changes and unexpected events related to your friendships, groups, and community are in store during this period. New and exciting friendships enter your life during this period, and these new friends will likely be quite different than those you are used to. You may also decide to join a new group or club and meet new and exciting people. In addition, a sudden and unexpected interest in humanitarian or political causes might arise at this time.  The 11th house is also the house of financial gains through business ventures, so this can be a very fruitful time for Cancers who have their own businesses.

Finally, there is a full moon in Scorpio on April 23rd, which falls in your 5th house house of romance, creativity, and children. The full moon is also square Pluto, which is transiting your 8th house, which indicates this full moon will bring major transformation in this area.  Given the Plutonic energy of this moon, some Cancers may break up with someone they’ve been dating for a while, whereas other Cancers may decide to take their romance to the next level. If you are in a creative field, this full moon can bring a major creative project to fruition, but you might experience power struggles and opposition along the way.  Given the 5th house connection to children, some Cancers may even find out they are pregnant during this period. If you have children already, you may feel the effects of Pluto through them (transformation, power struggles, etc.).

Leo Sun or Leo Rising

Your career, home and beliefs are the focus of your April 2024 horoscope, Leo.

Mercury is in retrograde in your 9th house for almost the entire month (April 1-25). During this time, your personal philosophies and worldview are being reassessed. The 9th house also represents higher education, so this is a good time to review your educational goals and plans, and perhaps reassess the direction you are heading. If you are in publishing, this is a great time to review and edit your work. If you are traveling this month, you may run into some unforseen delays and frustrations. Because Mercury is in retrograde, your travels may take you to a place you have visited before.  The Solar Eclipse on April 8th also takes place in your 9th house, which points to a new beginning regarding travel, beliefs, publishing and education, but with Mercury in retrograde, you may need to wait until the end of the month to get the full picture.

Jupiter and Uranus are conjunct in your 10th house of career and reputation on April 20th. Sudden changes and unexpected events related to your position, boss, social status or career path are in store during this period. Perhaps there will be an organizational change at your work, or maybe you will be promoted to a new and exciting position. Uranus has been transiting your 10th house since 2018, and during this time, your career may have taken many unexpected twists and turns. With Jupiter now in the mix, Leos can expect an exciting and fruitful change to their career.

Finally, there is a full moon in Scorpio on April 23rd, which falls in your 4th house house of home and family. The full moon is also square Pluto, which is transiting your 7th house, which indicates this full moon will bring major transformation.  Given the Plutonic energy of this moon, you can expect a shift in your home and family life. Perhaps you are renovating your home at this time, or you are replacing outdated or broken-down appliances. This full moon might also lead to power struggles and conflict among family members, especially if an issue has been simmering under the surface for a while.

Virgo Sun or Virgo Rising

Emotional, travel, and communication are the focus of your April 2024 horoscope, Virgo.

Mercury is in retrograde in your 8th house for almost the entire month (April 1-25), which indicate an emotional or financial review is in store for you.  During this period, you may need to deal with unresolved money matters, such as paying off loans or taxes. Given the 8th house relates to intimacy and bonding, you may have deep and intimate conversations with those closest to you, particularly related to sex and taboo subjects. You may be surprised how deep your conversations can get during this period, as you are more willing to dig beneath the surface and understand yourself better and release past traumas.

The Solar Eclipse on April 8th also takes place in your 8th house, which points to a new beginning regarding finances and intimacy, but with Mercury in retrograde, you may need to wait until the end of the month to get the full picture. Use this time to let go of the past and and move forward with a clean slate. This can be a deeply healing time for you, especially if you have been burying these issues for a while.

Jupiter and Uranus are conjunct in your 9th house of travel and beliefs on April 20th. During this time, you may decide to take a trip to a foreign land, to somewhere completely new and unlike anywhere you’ve been before.  This conjunction also indicates your beliefs and personal philosophies are subject to change during this period. New age and progressive philosophies may appeal to you more than ever.  A radical change to your worldview and personal philosophies is in store for you!

Finally, there is a full moon in Scorpio on April 23rd, which falls in your 3th house house of communication and siblings. The full moon is also square Pluto, which is transiting your 6th house.  Given the Plutonic energy of this moon, you can expect a transformation related a sibling, childhood friend, or neighbor. Perhaps your relationship with them will change drastically during this full moon, or perhaps they are going through personal transformations, themselves. This is also a time to be careful with your words if you get into a heated discussion with someone; you may come across as more domineering and fixated on changing someone’s mind.

Libra Sun or Libra Rising

Your relationships, sex and finances are the focus of your April 2024 horoscope, Libra.

Mercury is in retrograde in your 7th house for almost the entire month (April 1-25), which indicate a relationship review is in store for you.  During this period, former partners may reappear, especially if you have unresolved issues with them from the past. With the Eclipse in the mix on April 8th, you might have a very healing conversation with this person, which gives a second life to the relationship. If you are in a partnership, you might be reviewing or reassessing your relationship with them. Some Libras may decide to end the relationship, while other Libras may decide to take their commitment to the next level.

Last year, there was a solar eclipse in Aries on April 20th 2023 – what happened during that time? Themes related to that eclipse will be reviewed or replayed at this eclipse. April is a great time for healing and repairing your relationships given Chiron’s presence in the mix. However, with Mercury in retrograde, you may need to wait until the end of the month to move forward.

Jupiter and Uranus are conjunct in your 8th house of sex and finances on April 20th. This aspect can bring unexpected financial changes, such as a surprise gift or inheritance. Perhaps you will pay off your loans or taxes during this period. Sexually, you may be feeling more adventurous and experimental.

Finally, there is a full moon in Scorpio on April 23rd, which falls in your 2nd house house of income and values. The full moon is also square Pluto, which is transiting your 5th house.  Given the Plutonic energy of this moon, you can expect a transformation related money and earning power. Perhaps your salary or budget will change in some way, or your attitudes towards possessions and materialism will shift dramatically. You may decide to ‘clean house’ and donate/sell outdated possessions.

Scorpio Sun or Scorpio Rising

Your health, work, and relationships are the focus of your April 2024 horoscope, Scorpio.

Mercury is in retrograde in your 6th house for almost the entire month (April 1-25), which indicates possible shifts in your workplace. Perhaps your role and responsibilities will be reviewed and updated during this period. This transit can also indicate shifts related to our coworkers, and perhaps former coworkers will re-enter the picture. Misunderstandings, delays, and frustrations at work are more common at this time.

This also a time of review and renewal regarding your health and routines. The Solar Eclipse on April 8th in conjunction to Chiron indicates a great potential for deep healing and transformation. Last year, there was a solar eclipse in Aries on April 20th 2023 – what happened during that time? Themes related to that eclipse will be reviewed or replayed at this eclipse. However, with Mercury in retrograde, you may need to wait until the end of the month to move forward.

Jupiter and Uranus are conjunct in your 7th house of partnerships on April 20th. This aspect can bring unexpected and exciting changes in your relationships! If you are single, you could meet someone new in a very unexpected way. This person will likely be different than your regular ‘type’; perhaps they are of a different social or cultural background than you. This person will bring an unstable, exciting, and unpredictable energy to your life. If you are in a relationship already, you may decide to take your commitment to the next level  or change the nature of your partnership in some way.

Finally, there is a full moon in Scorpio on April 23rd, which falls in your 1st house house of appearance and self-expression. The full moon is also square Pluto, which is transiting your 4th house.  Given the Plutonic energy of this moon, you can expect a transformation related to your physical appearance and attitudes. You are an intense person as it is, but this full moon will kick it up a notch. You may decide to get a makeover or make changes to your personal style during this full moon. You may experience power struggles with family and partners during this full moon, as well. Stay grounded and avoid going to extremes in your dealings with others.

Sagittarius Sun or Sagittarius Rising

Romance, health, and spirituality are the focus of your April 2024 horoscope, Sagittarius.

Mercury is in retrograde in your 5th house for almost the entire month (April 1-25), which indicates a review related to love, romance, children and creativity.  During this period, former lovers may reappear, especially if you have unresolved, painful issues with them from the past. This is the time to be vulnerable and own your feelings. With the Eclipse in the mix on April 8th, you may have a second chance at a relationship with this person once the healing process has taken place.

If you are partnered already, this could be at time when you review or reassess your attitudes towards children and procreation. Some Sagittarians may even announce their pregnancies during this period. If you are in a creative field, this month can signal a new creative endeavour is in the works for you.

Last year, there was a solar eclipse in Aries on April 20th 2023 – what happened during that time? Themes related to that eclipse will be reviewed or replayed at this eclipse. April is a great time for healing and repairing issues regarding romance, children, and issues related to your creative endeavours. However, with Mercury in retrograde, you may need to wait until the end of the month to see the full picture and get all the information..

Jupiter and Uranus are conjunct in your 6th house of health and work on April 20th. Sagittarians will experience sudden and unexpected changes to their workplace this month; a change in responsibilities, positions, and/or colleagues is indicated. This aspect can also indicate changes to your health and body during this time. Long-standing health issues may be resolved, or you might decide to take on a new health and fitness regimen.

Finally, there is a full moon in Scorpio on April 23rd, which falls in your 12th house house of spirituality. The full moon is also square Pluto, which is transiting your 3rd house.  This is a time to check in with yourself spiritually and explore the subconscious mind. You may prefer to be alone during this full moon, as you will feel more introspective than usual. Take this time to rest, recuperate, and tend to your spiritual health.

Capricorn Sun or Capricorn Rising

Your home, romantic life, and friendships are the focus of your April 2024 horoscope, Capricorn.

Mercury is in retrograde in your 4th house for almost the entire month (April 1-25), which indicates a review or reassessment concerning the home and family. During this period, you may need to do some home repairs, or perhaps you are planning on renovating or redecorating your home. With the Eclipse in the mix on April 8th, some Capricorns might be moving into a new home, but make sure to review every detail before signing the contracts.

You might experience some misunderstandings with family members, or you may connect with family members you have not seen or spoken to in a while, especially if you have unresolved, painful issues with them from the past. This is the time to express your vulnerabilities and heal yourself from childhood traumas.

Do get a better idea of what will happen on April 8th, think back to last year’s solar eclipse in Aries on April 20th 2023 – what happened during that time? Themes related to that eclipse will be reviewed or replayed at this eclipse.

Jupiter and Uranus are conjunct in your 5th house of love, creativity, and children on April 20th. This is going to be a very fun and exciting time in your dating and romance sector; if you are single, you might meet someone new. This person will be different than the type of person you’re used to dating, and the relationship is likely to begin out of the blue. If you are already partnered, take this opportunity to up the romance and playfulness in your relationship. Some Capricorns may even find out they are pregnant, or make the decision to try for a baby. If you are in a creative field, you might have a sudden flash of inspiration or an opportunity to grab the spotlight.

Finally, there is a full moon in Scorpio on April 23rd, which falls in your 11th house friends and community. The full moon is also square Pluto, which is transiting your 2nd house.  During this full moon, you may decide to make important changes within your friendships.  Perhaps you have outgrown these friends and no longer feel you can be yourself around them, or perhaps issues of power and jealousy arise within your group. You value authenticity and loyalty very much in your relationships, and it is fair to let go of those who are a toxic influence in your life.

Aquarius Sun or Aquarius Rising

Your home, intellectual pursuits, and career are the focus of your April 2024 horoscope, Aquarius.

Mercury is in retrograde in your 3rd house for almost the entire month (April 1-25), which will have a direct impact on communications, siblings, and technology. It is common to experience technological breakdowns when Mercury is retrograde in your 3rd house, so you might need to replace gadgets unexpectedly. If you are working on a written project, make sure to review and save everything. Issues related to transportation and short trips are also affected, so be prepared for frustrations, breakdowns, and delays. If you are a student or writer, this is an excellent time to review your work

With the Eclipse in the mix on April 8th, a new beginning in this area is also indicated. Your mind will be very active during this period, particularly around April 11th when the Sun is conjunct Mercury and Chiron. If you have been estranged from a cousin, sibling, neighbour or classmate, you might reunite with them during the retrograde. This is a potentially healing time for you, so use your words wisely and show your vulnerabilities.

Do get a better idea of what will happen on April 8th, think back to last year’s solar eclipse in Aries on April 20th 2023 – what happened during that time? Themes related to that eclipse will be reviewed or replayed at this eclipse.

Jupiter and Uranus are conjunct in your 4th house of home and family on April 20th. This period will see a change related to the home, such as moving to a new place, or making changes to your existing abode. This aspect can also indicate  exciting and unexpected changes concerning family members.  Perhaps there will be a reunion or celebration within the family at this time, or you will learn something new and exciting about your genealogy.

Finally, there is a full moon in Scorpio on April 23rd, indicating a change to your 10th house of career and reputation. The full moon is also square Pluto, which is transiting your 1st house.  During this full moon, you may experience power struggles with bosses or authority figures.  This full moon points to a career change; perhaps you will leave your current role for a better one, or a change in leadership may be in store for you.

Pisces Sun or Pisces Rising

Your finances, intellectual pursuits, and beliefs are the focus of your April 2024 horoscope, Pisces.

Mercury is in retrograde in your 2nd house for almost the entire month (April 1-25), which will affect your finances and values. It is common to review and reassess your budget and spending. In addition to a financial review, a new beginning in this area is also indicated with the April 8th solar eclipse. New information or opportunities regarding money and spending might pop up around April 11th when the Sun is conjunct Mercury. Perhaps you are looking into investing and saving at this time, but make sure to not sign the dotted line under the retrograde is over. This retrograde can also include a review of your values and issues surrounding your self-worth. This has the potential to be a very healing time for you, especially as they relate to your financial security and attitude towards possessions.

Do get a better idea of what will happen on April 8th, think back to last year’s solar eclipse in Aries on April 20th 2023 – what happened during that time? Themes related to that eclipse will be reviewed or replayed at this eclipse.

Jupiter and Uranus are conjunct in your 3rd house of siblings, communication, and learning on April 20th. During this period, you will feel very intellectually stimulated and curious about the world around you. This would be a great time to kick off a new writing project or educational courses. This is also a wonderful time to journal, for there is potential for ingenious insights and progressive ideas. This aspect can also bring a pleasant surprise regarding your siblings, cousins or neighbours.

Finally, there is a full moon in Scorpio on April 23rd, which falls in your 9th house of travel and beliefs. . The full moon is also square Pluto, which is transiting your 12th house.  During this full moon, you may experience deep and powerful transformations related to your philosophies and worldview. At this time, you feel compelled to shed your old beliefs in favor of a new way of looking at the world.   This full moon may indicate transformative experiences abroad  and an intensified curiosity about other cultures.

 

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Astrology · Compatibility Astrology

Marriage indicators in the Composite Chart

The composite chart is an extremely insightful tool in astrology compatibility analysis. However, it can be difficult to determine the marriage potential of a relationship when you do not know what to look for!

I’ve studied many composite charts of married couples and have noticed some patterns I’d like to share with you.

Keep in mind: One aspect or placement will not determine whether or not you will marry someone; the full Composite chart must be analyzed. 

Stelliums

Having 3 or more planets conjunct in your composite chart is very powerful. The most powerful are conjunctions involving the composite Sun, Moon, Venus, Mercury and Mars.

The stellium is even more powerful when it is aspected by outer planets. I favor easy aspects from Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto to the composite stellium, but I see hard aspects just as often in the composite charts of married couples.

With hard aspects, the couple will face more challenges in their relationship, but the relationship can still be long lasting and committed.

Do you need a stellium in a composite chart for marriage? No; I’d say stelliums are ideal, but I’ve seen plenty of composite charts of married couples with more ‘spaced out’ planets (though, they usually have at least a couple of conjunctions). Other placements and aspects can certainly indicate marriage, as described below.

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Ruler of the 7th house

The ruler of the seventh house is a very important planet to analyze in the composite chart. The seventh house represents formalized commitment, and gives clues in regards to the longevity of a relationship.

To determine your Composite 7th house ruler, check out the chart below:

  • If your Composite 1st house is in Aries, the 7th house ruler is Venus
  • If your Composite 1st house is in Taurus, the 7th house ruler is Pluto
  • If your Composite 1st house is in Gemini, the 7th house ruler is Jupiter
  • If your Composite 1st house is in Cancer, the 7th house ruler is Saturn
  • If your Composite 1st house is in Leo, the 7th house ruler is Uranus
  • If your Composite 1st house is in Virgo, the 7th house ruler is Neptune 
  • If your Composite 1st house is in Libra, the 7th house ruler is Mars
  • If your Composite 1st house is in Scorpio, the 7th house ruler is Venus
  • If your Composite 1st house is in Sagittarius, the 7th house ruler is Mercury
  • If your Composite 1st house is in Capricorn, the 7th house ruler is the Moon
  • If your Composite 1st house is in Aquarius, the 7th house ruler is the Sun
  • If your Composite 1st house is in Pisces, the 7th house ruler is Mercury

A well-aspected seventh house ruler can indicate a relationship in which both partners are very committed to the relationship.

Here are some aspects I’ve commonly seen in the charts of married couples:

  • Ruler of composite 7th house conjunct, sextile or trine the ruler of the composite 1st house
  • Ruler of composite 7th house conjunct, sextile or trine composite Juno
  • Ruler of composite 7th house conjunct, sextile or trine composite planets (especially Sun, Moon, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn)
  • Ruler of composite 7th house conjunct the composite Angles (AC, DC, MC, IC)
  • Ruler of composite 7th house conjunct composite Vertex
  • Ruler of the composite 7th house conjunct composite North or south node
  • Ruler of the composite 7th house in Libra

Do you need a well-aspected 7th house ruler for marriage? In my opinion, YES! The 7th house ruler represents your love and commitment towards each other. The Composite 7th house ruler in square aspect to Saturn, for example, can indicate difficulty formalizing your commitment. A square from Composite Uranus to the Composite 7th house ruler can indicate an on-off, unpredictable relationship. A trine from Composite Saturn, on the other hand, can indicate longevity in the relationship, as well as formalized commitment (if the rest of the chart agrees).

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5th and 7th house planets

The 5th house represents love, romance, dating, and creativity, so Composite planets in this house (especially Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars and Jupiter) indicates a fun and dynamic relationship. There may be a strong desire to have children together, as well. Be sure to analyze the ruler of the Composite 5th house to determine whether babies are in the cards for you and your partner!

The 7th house represents commitment and partnership, so Composite planets in this house (especially Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn) can indicate a powerful connection. In this relationship, the couple feels like a ‘team’, and enjoy being around each other.

5th house and 7th house placements alone do not guarantee marriage, but they are nice additions and can increase the attraction and feeling of unity between the couple. 

Libra Planets

Some of the longest lasting relationships I’ve seen have Composite inner planets in the sign of Libra. 

Libra is the sign of love and partnership, as well as fairness, cooperation and harmony. When a couple has their composite Inner plants in Libra, they are natural partners for each other and find it easy to commit to one another. Being together just feels ‘right’.

I personally know 3 couples with challenging Composite charts, but they come across as the perfect couples and have stayed together for many years. What they all have in common is Composite stelliums in Libra (and their 7th house rulers were well aspected).

Placements to look out for:

  • Composite Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars and/or North Node in Libra
  • Composite Ascendant in Libra
  • Ruler of Composite 1st house in Libra
  • Ruler of Composite 7th house in Libra
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Vertex

The Vertex is often referred to as the ‘point of Fate,’ so it is usually powerfully placed in the charts of married couples. It points to couples who are ‘meant to be’. 

Common composite Vertex aspects in the charts of married couples:

  • Composite Vertex conjunct Descendant
  • Composite Vertex in the seventh house (especially if conjunct or opposite a Composite planet)
  • Composite Vertex conjunct the ruler of the Composite house 1, 4, 5, or 7
  • Composite Vertex conjunct or opposite North Node
  • Composite Vertex conjunct Composite Juno, especially if in the 7th house

Composite to natal chart comparison

Comparing each persons natal chart to the Composite chart is a valuable tool in relationship analysis. It is important that both partners have strong inter-aspects with the Composite Chart to ensure mutual commitment. 

Here are a few examples of Composite-to-natal aspects you should look out for:

  • Composite Chart planets conjunct natal angles 
  • Composite Chart angles conjunct natal planets
  • Composite Chart North Node conjunct or opposite natal planets and angles (and vice versa)
  • Composite Chart Vertex conjunct or opposite natal planets and angles (and vice versa)
  • Conjunctions and oppositions between natal planets and Composite planets
  • House overlays to 1st, 4th, 5th, 7th, and 8th houses (Composite planets in Natal houses, and Natal planets in Composite houses)

 

This is not an exhaustive list, and I will continue to add to it as I discover more important aspects and placements. 

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House Overlays: Who Feels What?

A question I’m often asked is: who feels what in a house overlay in synastry?

Meaning: if my Sun is in your 7th house, for example, who feels the energy most? Does the planet person feel the connection more, or is it the house person who feels it most? Keep reading to find out!

How does the house person feel?

Each of the 12 astrological houses represent different areas of your life, and how you approach these areas of our life.  The way you approach each area of your life will take on a different tone, depending on the sign on the cusp.

For example, someone with Capricorn on the cusp of the 2nd house may have a responsible and mature attitude towards money; in other words, they spend money like a Capricorn. Someone with Sagittarius on the cusp of the 7th house may have more of a carefree attitude towards relationships; they approach relationships like a Sagittarius. Someone with Cancer on the cusp of the 3rd house may be defensive and emotional in their communication.

(Of course, your attitudes and approaches to the areas represented by these houses are influenced by planets falling in these houses, as well as house rulers.)

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When someone’s planet falls in one of your houses, they bring the energy of that planet into the area of your life. It is as though you are going through a transit of your partner’s planet to your house when you are with them.

If someone’s planets fall into your:

  • 1st house: the planet person impacts your personality, identity, and self-expression. 1st house overlays bring attraction, and you likely feel ‘seen’ by the planet person.
  • 2nd house: the planet person influences your attitude towards money, self worth, and values. This overlay relates to security and possessiveness in the relationship. 
  • 3rd house: the planet person impacts intellectual interests, learning, and communication. 3rd house overlays generally suggest shared intellectual interests and mental connection. 
  • 4th house: the planet person influences your home, family and roots. This overlay can indicate deep emotional bonds, security, and nurturing. 
  • 5th house: the planet person influences your attitude towards fun, romance, dating, creativity and children. This overlay invokes feelings of joy and passion, as well as fun and creativity. 
  • 6th house: the planet person influences your health, work, and daily routines. This overlay suggests responsibility, support, and improvement within the partnership. 
  • 7th house: the planet person impacts partnership, sharing and cooperation. This overlay indicates a strong connection based on balance and collaboration. 
  • 8th house: the planet person impacts intimacy, transformation, and shared resources. 8th house overlays point to deep emotional and transformational bonds, intimacy, as well as power struggles. 
  • 9th house: the planet person impacts your beliefs, philosophy, and higher education. This overlay points to a sense of adventure and exploration. 
  • 10th house: the planet person impacts career, public image, and ambition. This overlay points to achieving success and public recognition together.
  • 11th house: the planet person influences your friends, groups/clubs, and long-term goals. This overlay points to shared interests, groups and community. 
  • 12th house: the planet person influences your realm of dreams, spirituality and isolation. This overlay indicates a deep emotional and spiritual connection. 

Here are a few examples:

If your Venus is in my 4th house, you bring beauty and peace (Venus) to my home and family life (4th house). You might help me redecorate my home to make my space more visually appealing. You might help me repair broken relationships with family members. I find myself wanting to spend more time at home because of the love you bring into this area of my life. The Venus person is comfortable being at home with you.

If your Mars is in my 8th house, you bring your energy and drive (Mars) to my realm of sex, intimacy and death (8th house). You bring out an intense side of me, and I may have strong feelings of attraction (or even repulsion) towards you. I can feel the heaviness of our interactions and cannot help but feel very curious about you. I may even feel a strong sexual attraction to you, and may feel out of control when we are together.

If your Saturn is in my 1st house, you bring structure (Saturn) to the way I present myself outwardly (1st house). I may feel repressed or self-conscious in your presence. Around you, I present myself in a more mature, austere and responsible manner. In some ways, I might feel that I cannot be fully ‘myself’ around you, for I fear your disapproval.

You might assume the house person is the one who feels the energy most of all. It makes sense, given that the house person’s house is being illuminated by the planet person’s energy, but I do not believe this is entirely true.

How does the planet person feel?

The energy of the planet will ‘play out’ in your partner’s house, either consciously or subconsciously. The planet person feels  drawn to the qualities represented by their partner’s house. This is because their planet feels ‘at home’ in this part of your life. 

Each planet expresses a different energy, as described below:

  • The Sun illuminates the house is touches in another person’s chart. The Sun person feels they can ‘be themselves’ with the house person in the area represented by that house. 
  • The Moon represents emotions, family and home. It also points to where the couple may experience the most ups and downs in their relationship. The Moon person generally brings emotional support and nurturing to the house person in the area the house represents. 
  • Mercury represents communication, ideas, and short-term travel. The Mercury person will like to talk to the house person about subjects connected to that house
  • Venus represents partnership, harmony, beauty and style. The Venus person expresses love, beauty and cooperation in the house it occupies in synastry
  • Mars represents action, drive, and sexual energy. The Mars person brings energy, drive and conflict to the house it occupies in synastry
  • Jupiter represents luck, abundance, and faith. The Jupiter person brings positivity and gifts to the house it occupies in synastry
  • Saturn represents responsibility, stability, and maturity. The Saturn person brings a somber, ‘grown-up’, critical energy to the house it occupies in synastry
  • Uranus represents revolution, rebellion and instability. The Uranus person brings an unpredictable, exciting energy to the house it occupies in synastry
  • Neptune represents dreams, spirituality and illusions. The Neptune person brings a dreamy, impractical, and perhaps confusing energy to the house it occupies in synastry
  • Pluto represents transformation, death and rebirth. The Pluto person brings intensity, control and power struggles to the house it represents in synastry

For example, if my Sun falls in your 2nd house, your attitudes towards finances(2nd house) jives with my core personality (Sun). I show my personality most brilliantly when we are talking about money or finances, and may even take an active interest in how you manage your money. I feel like I can ‘be myself’ with you when we are discussing financial matters.

If my Moon falls in your 7th house, your approach to partnership and relationships is in line with my emotional nature. In this relationship, I want to share my feelings with you. I feel safe to share my feelings about my family and past with you. I also highly admire the way you relate to others and your charm.

If my Venus is in your 4th house, I express my love for you by creating a beautiful and loving home for you. I want to help you create harmony in your home and family life. This is the area I feel most compelled to show my love to you. I admire the way you approach home and family life, and likely get along with your family. You provide me a safe and nurturing space to express my love and affection.

If my Saturn is in your 1st house, I find the way you express and present yourself (1st house) triggers my insecurities and fears. Regardless, I feel a strong bond and responsibility towards you.

How is the planet aspected in natal and synastry?

If the planet person’s planet is negatively aspected in their own natal chart or in synastry, these issues will ‘play out’ in the house it overlays in another person’s chart. This is why seemingly ‘good’ house overlays can play out negatively between the couple.

For example, my ex had his Moon is my 7th house. He was very sensitive to my feelings and moods, and liked sharing his feelings with me. However, his natal Moon is opposite his Saturn and Uranus, so my relationship with him was full of insecurity and unpredictability, which mostly came from his side.

How the planet is aspected in synastry is also very important. If your Venus is in my 5th house, you bring fun and pleasure into my life. However, if my Saturn is square your Venus, you might see me as a wet blanket; you want to have fun with me, but you may find me boring or stuffy.

In House Synastry, who feels it more?

Both people feel the impact of a house overlay, but in different ways. The house person feels the effects of the planet person illuminating the area of their life. The planet person, however, feels the effects they bring out of the house person. For example, if your Mercury is in my 8th house, you will like to talk to me about deep matters. In turn, when I want to talk about deep matters, I go to you.

The impact also largely depends on how the planet is aspected in synastry, so make sure to assess aspects thoroughly.

For this reason, when it comes to relationships and marriage, having 4th, 5th and 7th house overlays are known for being very positive and mutually beneficial. If your Venus is in my 7th house, your planet of love and affection is ‘at home’ in my house of partnerships and marriage. You identify with the way I relate to others and feel comfortable in a partnership with me. As the house person, I feel attracted to, and enjoy spending time with you.

Who do you think feels it more in a house overlay? Share your experiences below.

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Pluto synastry: who is more obsessed?

Pluto is an incredibly powerful planet, and when it is strongly aspected in synastry, you can feel it!

Pluto is the planet of death, rebirth, deep transformation and psychology. In synastry, it brings an intense and powerful energy to the planet it touches in another person’s chart. We often see it manifest as obsession, fascination, jealousy, intense love & hatred, repulsion, possessiveness, and death/rebirth.

The angle Pluto makes in synastry is very important. Hard aspects, like the conjunction, square and opposition, can bring out the more destructive and toxic traits of Pluto than the sextile or trine, which tend to be powerful in a positive way.

Who is more obsessed in Pluto synastry?

I have mostly been the planet person in previous relationships. It can be difficult to isolate one single aspect’s energy, but I always recognize that Plutonian feeling when it shows up in strong synastry with someone.

There are many factors that go into determining who is more obsessed, such as looking into how each person’s Pluto is aspected in their birth charts, their individual transits, and so on. This can make it very difficult to tell exactly who is more obsessed with who. 

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In my two last long term relationships, I was the Venus person in a Pluto square Venus configuration. I was undergoing major Pluto transits at the time we got together. I truly felt I was the more obsessed one at first. I felt helpless; I was totally entranced by him and could not escape his hold.

My Pluto partner seemed to always be in control, and was very jealous and possessive over me. I felt he felt very entitled to my love, and would be angry, vengeful or passive aggressive if he didn’t get it.

In synastry, the planet person feels the energy of their planet intensified and transformed when they are with the Pluto person. Yes, there is intensity, fascination and obsessiveness here. It is as though the planet person is going through a Pluto transit when they are with the Pluto person. 

What about the Pluto person? In my opinion (and experience), the Pluto person is more obsessed, but depending on the type of aspect Pluto makes, and how the person handles their own Pluto, this obsession can be very destructive.

To be clear: this does not mean that the Pluto person is more “in love” than the planet person, but rather feels a great need to control and transform the planet person. 

My ex is a Scorpio with Venus conjunct Pluto in Libra. His Venus/Pluto is exactly square my Venus. He’s a very Scorpionic person, and channeled that energy towards my Venus. He was constantly testing my loyalty and his jealousy and mistrust were ultimately what drove us apart.

My other Venus square Pluto in synastry ex is an Aquarius with Venus square his Pluto and Saturn. His obsessiveness was more understated due to Saturn’s influence. Instead of directly showing his obsession, he would stalk me, showing up at places he knew I’d be.

Pluto is obsessed with controlling and transforming the planet person, which can lead to power struggles when the planet person asserts their independence. In some ways, the planet person may feel like ‘prey’ to the Pluto person. The Pluto person is usually considered the partner with the “upper hand” in these relationships, and is usually more ‘in your face’ with showing their obsessiveness.

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The planet person awakens the Pluto person’s controlling and obsessive side, while the planet person can feel very drawn towards the Pluto person’s depth and intensity, like a moth to a flame. Both parties can feel very out of control when they are with each other, and may even find they bring the worst out of one another, particularly with the hard aspects.

Love-hate themes are common in synastry featuring strong Pluto aspects, and I find they exist more strongly in the Pluto person. I have found that the Pluto person can become vengeful or manipulative when they feel they are losing control over the planet person, but this energy can definitely go both ways. Depending on the condition of the planet person’s Pluto, they can also become quite vengeful and manipulative. 

 

Have you had strong Pluto contacts in synastry? Were you the planet person or the Pluto person? Who do you think was more obsessed?

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Descendant Synastry

We often talk about aspects to the Ascendant, but what about the Descendant?

The Ascendant and Descendant are opposing angles: the Ascendant represents our physical self and persona, while the Descendant represents our close, intimate relationships. The Descendant has to do with the type of partners we attract, and who we are most attracted to.

When someone’s planet is conjunct your Descendant, you feel you have met your match. Depending on the planet (and the aspects it makes to other planets and angles in your chart), this person might even be your ideal partner! Your partner is equally attracted to you, and sees you as their ‘other half’.

Conjunctions to the Descendant can be read similarly to a 7th house overlay, but they are more powerful. Also, the conjunction can also occur when one person’s planet is in another person’s 6th house, near the cusp of the 7th house.

In this article, we go over synastry interpretations of planets conjunct the Descendant (or opposite the Ascendant)

Sun conjunct Descendant in Synastry (or Sun opposite Ascendant in Synastry)

Sun conjunct Descendant in syanstry is one of the most powerful aspects you can find in a synastry. This aspect indicates a strong level of attraction and compatibility.

The Descendant person feels the Sun person is their ideal match, and feels magnetically attracted to them. Indeed, the Sun person’s overall personality is very appealing to the Descendant person, as it is a mirror to their own personality.  This aspect is very binding, particularly for the Descendant person, as the Sun person makes them feel more balanced and complete.

The Sun person also feels very attracted to the Descendant person, not only for their physical appearance, but also for how natural it feels to be together. The two of them feel they have found their ‘other half’ in each other, and feel a strong desire to be around each other often.

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Moon conjunct Descendant in Synastry (or Moon opposite Ascendant in Synastry)

Moon conjunct Descendant in Synastry is another powerful, binding aspect, and is commonly seen in the charts of married couples.

This aspect indicates compatibility at the emotional level. The Descendant person has a strong emotional attachment to the Moon person, and may even become dependent on them for emotional support and nurturing. The Moon person is sensitive to the Descendant person’s moods, and provides support and understanding in the relationship.

The Descendant person loves being around the Moon person, and feels a natural inclination to partner with them. The Moon person also feels a strong desire to partner with the Descendant person, feeling as though they have found their other half.

The Descendant person feels safe and comforted when they are with the Moon person, as the Moon person creates a safe space for the Descendant person to express themselves.

I’ve found that Moon in the 7th house couples have a very special emotional bond which can be noticed by others around them.

Mercury conjunct Descendant in Synastry (or Mercury opposite Ascendant in Synastry)

Mercury conjunct Descendant in Synastry indicates a high level of intellectual compatibility and attraction. The Mercury person is a perfect sounding board for the Descendant person; the Mercury person shows the Descendant person might even play Devil’s Advocate to show the Descendant person another perspective.

The Descendant person loves the way the Mercury person speaks and expresses themselves. There is a high level of intellectual compatibility between these two.

Both parties learn a lot about compromise and harmony through this relationship. They are open to each other’s ideas and respect each other’s intellects. Each partner feel ‘heard’ in this relationship, and talk through their issues in a fair and balanced way.

Venus conjunct Descendant in Synastry (or Venus opposite Ascendant in Synastry)

Venus conjunct Descendant in Synastry is an incredibly powerful aspect to find in a relationship chart. This aspect indicates much attraction between the two partners, and this is one of the best synastry aspects for long term love and marriage.

The Venus person is ideal to the Descendant person; the Descendant person loves the Venus person’s style, beauty, and the way they express love and affection. Indeed, the Descendant person might idealize the Venus person greatly, and see them as the ‘perfect partner’.

Through the relationship with the Venus person, the Descendant person learns a lot about relationships, relating, equality and harmony.

The Venus person is also highly attracted to the Descendant person. They love the way the Descendant person looks, and how they relate to others. They enjoy socializing with the Descendant person, and complement each other socially.

To others, they come across as the perfect couple.

Mars conjunct Descendant in Synastry (or Mars opposite Ascendant in Synastry)

This aspect indicates a high level of attraction between the partners. The Descendant person is drawn to the Mars person, and falls in love with their sexual energy and drive. The Mars person is also very sexually attracted to the Descendant person, and will want to pursue the Descendant person.

At the same time, this aspect can be somewhat problematic when it comes to disagreements. The Mars person can be quite dominating or argumentative, especially when it comes to relationship matters. In this relationship, it is important to work together to come up with solutions, rather than treat each other as enemies.

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Jupiter conjunct Descendant in Synastry (or Jupiter opposite Ascendant in Synastry)

This aspect is a wonderful aspect to share in Synastry! Jupiter conjunct Descendant in synastry blends one person’s planet of expansion and joy with another person’s relationship area.

The Descendant person feels much joy from being with the Jupiter person, as the Jupiter person brings joy, positivity and expansion to the Descendant person’s life. This placement can definitely signify marriage if other aspects are supportive.

In this relationship, the Jupiter person’s honesty and open-mindedness are highly attractive to the Descendant person. The two of them may enjoy traveling or going on adventures together.

Saturn conjunct Descendant in Synastry (or Saturn opposite Ascendant in Synastry)

Saturn conjunct Descendant in synastry can be both positive and negative. Check the other aspects Saturn to determine how this aspect will play out in the relationship.

On the positive side, the Saturn person teaches the Descendant person how to be more responsible and mature when it comes to long-term commitment. In many cases, this aspect is indicative of marriage, as it increases the longevity of the connection, as well as the commitment and duty they feel to one another.

On the downside, the Descendant person may feel their Saturn partner is too stuffy or cold, or even parental, towards them. To the Descendant person, the relationship may feel heavy or burdensome in some way, especially if the Descendant person is a non-traditional type.

The Saturn person may be resistant or cause delays in romance between the couple due to insecurity, or due to external obstacles.

Uranus conjunct Descendant in Synastry (or Uranus opposite Ascendant in Synastry)

Uranus conjunct Descendant in synastry indicates instant attraction between the partners. The Descendant person in particular finds the Uranus person highly attractive, exciting, and different than anyone they have met before.

Despite the high level of attraction between them, the relationship may be unsteady or unpredictable, given the erratic nature of Uranus. Over time, the Descendant person might not feel they can rely or depend on the Uranus person in times of need. It may be difficult to get the Uranus person to make a steady commitment to the Descendant person. On the good side, the Uranus person teaches the Descendant person to be more independent and detached in relationships.

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Neptune conjunct Descendant in Synastry (or Neptune opposite Ascendant in Synastry)

This aspect indicates a dream-like connection between the partners. In this relationship, both partners, particularly the Descendant person, feel they have met their ideal match our soulmate in each other. The Neptune person brings a dreamy, compassionate, sensitive energy into the Descendant person’s relationships sector that feels both fantasy-like and confusing.

Due to the hazy nature of Neptune, there may be difficultly in defining the relationship or where the relationship is going. The Neptune person can be vague or indirect when it comes to relationship matters, which can be quite frustrating for the Descendant person. If both partners are clear and honest with each other, this beautiful relationship could last a lifetime.

Pluto conjunct Descendant in Synastry (or Pluto opposite Ascendant in Synastry)

This aspect indicates a strong attraction between the partners. In fact, they may even be obsessed with each other! The Pluto person completely transforms the way the Descendant person looks at relationships.

At the same time, jealousy, obsession and possessiveness may feature strongly in this relationship. There may be a strong ‘can’t live with you, can’t live without you’ energy between them. The couple may experience many power struggles when it comes to relationship matters. The Pluto person, in particular, might be very forceful or controlling over the relationship, which could cause resentment and frustrations on behalf of the Descendant person.

If these two can learn to work together, the intense bond they share could a lifetime.

North Node conjunct Descendant (i.e. South Node conjunct Ascendant)

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North Node conjunct Ascendant (i.e. South Node conjunct Descendant)

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Vertex conjunct Descendant in Synastry

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Uranus opposite Pluto Transit

A Uranus opposite Pluto transit brings about sudden and unexpected events that change your life.

These transits can be quite challenging, especially if you are someone who is not fond of change. For example, those with many planets in fixed signs (Taurus, Scorpio, Aquarius, Leo) might be more resistant to change than a mutable sign (Sagittarius, Pisces, Virgo, Gemini).

Pluto is the planet of transformation, rebirth, and power. Its natal house placement shows the area where you have issues surrounding power, control, and even obsession and jealousy (from yourself and from others). This applies to work (especially authority figures, or people in ‘control’), as well as relationships.

When transiting Uranus makes an opposition to your natal Pluto, an deep, and often shocking, transformation occurs.

At the beginning of this transit, you begin feeling a sense of powerlessness in your life, and sudden events force you to reevaluate your current situation.

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During a Uranus opposite Pluto transit, you want to make a big change to your life and break free of toxic situations or relationships. You might even become very anxious to escape the situation, leading to rash decisions.

There is no doubt a big transformation is about to occur in your life. To determine how the transit will affect you, check which house Pluto is located in your chart. This is the area that will receive the radical change.

Timeline of a Uranus-Pluto transit

Uranus transits make 3 passes over the planet it is transiting: the first direct contact with the planet, followed by a retrograde contact, and ends with a final direct contact. Uranus transits tend to trigger events when the aspect is exact (within 10 minutes).

The first pass of the transit is an introduction to the energy of the transit; it gives you a taste of what is going to happen as the rest of the transit unfolds. In the case of a Uranus transit, there may be a feeling of uneasiness or anxiety around a certain situation. An event, or series of events, trigger a desire for major change. The actual change might not occur during the first pass of the transit, as it is still early and you are getting used to the energy.

The retrograde pass is the most powerful, in my experience, as it is usually when the Big Change happens. Everything that has been bubbling up under the surface suddenly explodes during a retrograde hit of a Uranus transit. Sweeping changes usually take place at this time.

Finally, the final direct hit of a transit feels much more comfortable. By then, we are used to the energy of the transit, and can use it more constructively. 

You should also check if you have any Pluto transits going on at the time. The transit from Uranus to your natal Pluto will trigger events related to your Pluto transit. For example, if you are currently going through a Pluto conjunct Venus transit at the same time, the hits from Uranus to Pluto will trigger events related to your Pluto conjunct Venus transit. 

My experience with a Uranus opposite Pluto transit

I had a Uranus opposite Pluto transit several years ago. My natal Pluto is in my 10th house, so transit Uranus was opposing from the 4th house. I was having major power struggles with my toxic boss. Having my natal Pluto in the 10th house gives me problems with authority and ‘bosses’ as it is, so having someone so manipulative and controlling was driving me crazy.

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Once Uranus went retrograde, my desire to quit my job was getting stronger. I applied for many jobs, and ended up getting an offer when transiting Uranus was retrograde right on my Pluto. Pluto was also transiting conjunct my natal Venus in the second house, which reflected the healthy raise I got from my new role.

Overall, a Uranus opposite Pluto transit being deep and lasting change to your life. This is the time to escape toxic situations who are holding you back. Sudden and unexpected changes occur at this time, but do not be afraid: this deep transformation is overdue, and will  put you on the right track.

How will a Uranus-Pluto transit affect you?

If Pluto is in 1st house, or rules your 1st house: The Uranus opposite Pluto transit brings major changes to your physical appearance are expected at this time. A complete transformation of your physical being, your persona, and how you present yourself to the world. 

If Pluto is in your 2nd house, or rules your 2nd house: The Uranus opposite Pluto transit brings unexpected changes to your finances. A complete transformation in regards to how you make and handle money. Transformation in regards to your attitude towards material possessions.

If Pluto is in your 3rd house, or rules your 3rd house: The Uranus opposite Pluto transit brings deep transformation in the area of communication, transportation, siblings, neighbours, and education. There may be a sudden event that completely transforms your relationship to 3rd house issues. Toxic relationships with siblings and neighbours will undergo major transformations during this time.

If Pluto is in your 4th house, or rules your 4th house: The Uranus opposite Pluto transit brings sudden and unexpected events regarding the home and family. Perhaps you will have to move during this time, or a sudden family-related event. If you have a toxic relationship with any family members, issues will come to the forefront with them during this transit. 

If Pluto is in your 5th house, or rules your 5th house: The Uranus opposite Pluto transit brings major changes in the area of love, romance, children, and creativity. 

If Pluto is in your 6th house, or rules your 6th house: During a Uranus opposite Pluto transit, expect sweeping changes to your area of health, work, and routines. There may be a major reshuffle at your workplace. Take care of yourself during this time, as things can get stressful.

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If Pluto is in your 7th house, or rules your 7th house: During a Uranus opposite Pluto transit, expect major changes to your 1-1 relationships. These include romantic and business partnerships.

If Pluto is in your 8th house, or rules your 8th house: During a Uranus opposite Pluto transit, expect sweeping changes in regards to intimacy, shared resources, and inner transformation. 

If Pluto is in your 9th house, or rules your 9th house: During a Uranus opposite Pluto transit, expect major changes to your realm of faith, travel and higher education. A crisis of faith may occur at this time. Travel could be very stressful, yet transformative and profound, during this period.

If Pluto is in your 10th house, or rules your 10th house: During a Uranus opposite Pluto transit, expect major changes to your career and relationship with authority figures. In my case, I experienced a major job change, which turned out to be a great thing for me!

If Pluto is in your 11th house, or rules your 11th house: During a Uranus opposite Pluto transit, expect sweeping changes to your friendship circle. There may be power struggles with friends. If you have thinking about leaving your friend group for a while, this transit will propel you to do so immediately.

If Pluto is in your 12th house, or rules your 12th house: During a Uranus opposite Pluto transit, expect major changes to your realm of dreams, spirituality, and your inner world. Sudden flashes of insight are likely to occur during this transit. You may change your spiritual path completely. 

 

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On-and-Off Relationships in Astrology

Many of my clients are involved in on-and-off relationships, and want to know if they will ever settle down into a long-term, stable relationship. These types of relationships are unstable, unpredictable, and hard to manage. Feelings for each other can run hot and cold, and it can be difficult to know exactly where you stand with each other.

According to Healthline, “Findings from various studies suggest anywhere from about 30 to 60 percent of dating young adults have some experience with on-and-off relationships, also known as relationship cycling or churning.”

In astrology, what aspects point to on-and-off relationships?

Synastry Aspects

Uranus is responsible for on-and-off relationships. Why is that?

Uranus is the planet of instability, unpredictability, and change. When someone’s Uranus makes hard aspects to your natal planets or angles, an unstable and unpredictable connection is indicated. In this relationship, it may be difficult to settle down into a committed and stable relationship.

In these relationships, feelings of love and attraction develop very quickly and unexpectedly, but can disappear in a similar fashion.

In relationships which feature strong Uranus in synastry, it is the Uranus person who usually brings the unstable energy to the relationship. In these cases, the Uranus person usually feels stifled or repressed by the planet person, which can cause them to withdraw from the relationship. This is especially the case if the planet person is trying to pressure the Uranus person for commitment.

However, the Uranus person might eventually start missing them and will want to get back with the planet person. The cycle of breaking up and getting back together might go on a long time before someone breaks it off for good.

Aspects to look out for:

 

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One person’s Sun conjunct, square, or opposite another person’s Uranus

One person’s Moon conjunct, square, or opposite another person’s Uranus

One person’s Venus conjunct, square, or opposite another person’s Uranus

One person’s Mars conjunct, square, or opposite another person’s Uranus

One person’s Ascendant conjunct, square, or opposite another person’s Uranus

One person’s 7th house ruler conjunct, square, or opposite another person’s Uranus

Composite Aspects 

Strong Uranus aspects in a couple’s Composite Chart is another excellent indication of an on-off relationship. It indicates a relationship that is unstable and unpredictable, and the couple may have difficulty settling down into a stable and committed partnership.

In relationships like these, one or both partners may feel smothered or restricted by the other, which can result in pulling away or distancing themselves from each other. However, one or both partner may start missing the relationship and get back together, only for the cycle to repeat itself once again.

For these couples, freedom and individuality are very important. This does not necessarily mean the relationship should be open or non-monogamous, but it should allow both people a lot of space to be their authentic selves.

Aspects to look out for:

Composite Sun conjunct, opposite, or square Composite Uranus

Composite Moon conjunct, opposite, or square Composite Uranus

Composite Venus conjunct, opposite, or square Composite Uranus

Composite Mars conjunct, opposite, or square Composite Uranus

Composite 1st house ruler conjunct, opposite, or square Composite Uranus

Composite 7th house ruler conjunct, opposite, or square Composite Uranus

Composite Ascendant conjunct, opposite, or square Composite Uranus

 

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Transits

If you are currently involved in an on-and-off relationship, I’d also encourage you to take a look at your transits.

Hard Uranus transits to your natal planets, angles, or houses can indicate you will enter an on-an-off relationship.

During this time, you might meet one or many love interests. These relationships start very suddenly and unexpectedly, and feelings develop rapidly. Uranus is like a lightning bolt that jolts us into a period of excitement and unpredictability, and can be quite disorienting for those who are not used to the energy.

However, the partners you attract during this time may be Uranus-oriented (i.e. strong Aquarius or Uranus placements in their natal chart). They are different than the type of person you are used to dating; perhaps they are from a different ethnic background, culture, or social status than you. You revel in your partner’s uniqueness and individuality, and you feel excited about your relationship with them.

Over time, however, you may feel your partner pulling back from you, which might confuse you. Things were going so well, what went wrong?

Uranus is all about freedom and independence, so Uranian energy can definitely complicate relationships. Your partner might feel smothered or restricted by the relationship, which leads them to take many breaks from you. They might return to you, only to pull away again. This can be very confusing and frustrating for you, given how quickly your feelings developed for them.

Attempting to control or manipulate a Uranus-oriented person is not advised. Uranus people adore their freedom, and are not easily attached to others. If a relationship feels too serious or traditional, they perceive it as a burden and want to escape.

During a Uranus transit, it is best to go with the flow and enjoy your time with your partner. In fact, you may not even be interested in them once the transit is over!

Transits to watch out for:

Transit Uranus square your natal Venus

Transit Uranus square your natal Mars

Transit Uranus square your natal 5th house ruler

Transit Uranus square your natal 7th house ruler

Transit Uranus through your 5th house

Transit Uranus through your 7th house

I recently had a Uranus square Venus transit, and had an interesting experience. I met an Aquarius guy and feel pretty hard for him. We met online- go figure- and feelings definitely developed quickly. We even said “I love you” to each other within the first month, which in retrospect was totally crazy, as we barely knew each other.

The relationship, however, was very on-and-off. For whatever reason, we were unable to settle down into a predictable and stable routine together. It was an extremely frustrating, yet exciting relationship.

So how did it all end?

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I got sick of the on-off nature of the relationship and broke things off. Oddly enough, once the transit was completely over, I lost all interest in him, and I was even confused as to why I was with him in the first place.

Natal Aspects

What about if all of your relationships are on-and-off? Throughout my time doing readings for my clients, some of them had never been in a serious, committed relationship before.

Strong Uranus in your natal chart can point to difficulty finding a stable relationship.

In some cases, the person really wants to settle down, but can only seem to attract unstable partners.

More often, the person might be subconsciously choosing unavailable partners due to their own fear of commitment.  I also find that some of these folks love the excitement and unpredictability of the relationship, for it keeps them from getting bored.

Aspects to look out for:

Natal Sun conjunct, square, or opposite natal Uranus

Natal Moon conjunct, square, or opposite natal Uranus

Natal Venus conjunct, square, or opposite natal Uranus

Natal Mars conjunct, square, or opposite natal Uranus

Natal Ascendant conjunct, square, or opposite natal Uranus

Natal 5th house ruler conjunct, square, or opposite natal Uranus

Natal 7th house ruler conjunct, square, or opposite natal Uranus

Natal Uranus in the 5th house

Natal Uranus in the 7th house

 

Are you currently in an on-off relationship? What synastry or Composite aspects do you share with them, which may explain the on-off energy?

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