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Pluto Transit Change Lives

Author: Alison Price – Published: November 2024

Pluto Transits Change Lives

Often astrology jogs along with not much happening. Moons come and go, the Sun trots thorough the signs in a predictable manner and Mercury and Venus follow suit. But now and then big things happen. This week we will witness the most important shift of planetary energy for a while. The biggest ingress this year is the final move of Pluto into Aquarius on November 19, 2024. Pluto has recently dallied in and out of the sign of the Water Bearer for many months. Pluto will be in Aquarius until 2043. It leaves Capricorn for Aquarius not to return to this sign for about 240 years. Let’s just get a refresh about the themes that Pluto brings to our charts.

How Pluto Transits Change Lives

Transformation and Rebirth

In astrology, Pluto is associated with several significant themes many of which are life changing and deeply personal. Pluto is linked to profound, sometimes difficult life transitions that lead to personal growth or renewal for us mere mortals. I like to use the analogy of the caterpillar to a butterfly to express Pluto’s effect on people’s lives.

Sequence of Transformation

Butterfly

Here are some of my ideas on the sequence of events which unfolds as transiting Pluto makes an aspect to a natal planet. The conjunction is the strongest, but oppositions and squares (especially to the natal Sun or the chart ruler) can wreak havoc for some people as their whole life faces upheaval.

Step 1: Initiation

Enters Pre-shadow: First contact (direct)

The caterpillar, content in its current form, represents our initial state. Plutonian energy comes into play. This is the first indication of the transit of Pluto. Things that begin to unfold now are indicators of what will be transformed by the full transit of Pluto.

Step 2: Dissolution

Station Retrograde

The caterpillar enters the chrysalis and begins to break down. This mirrors Pluto’s association with endings and letting go of old forms. It can be uncomfortable or even feel like a “death” of sorts. This is a turning point and things begin to decay.

Step 3: Unseen Transformation

Retrograde Period: Second Exact Contact (Rx)

Inside the chrysalis, the caterpillar undergoes a profound change. This hidden process reflects Pluto’s connection to the unconscious and unseen forces at work beneath the surface. This reversed energy suggests the time needed to break down old patterns, relationships and attitudes before something new can spark.

Step 4: The Struggle

Station Direct

The butterfly must struggle to emerge from the chrysalis, building strength for its new life. This point, the station, parallels the challenges often associated with Plutonian transformations. Now is the first peek of the potential outcome of the transit, but things can still change.

Step 5: Emergence

Third Contact (Direct)

Finally, the butterfly emerges as a completely new form with new capabilities. This represents the rebirth and renewal aspect of Pluto. The final direct pass is the time when what has changed over the period gone before, can be seen. There is likely to be a new order. Transformations that occurred recently are likely to be completed now.

Step 6: New Perspective

Clears the After-shadow

The butterfly can now fly, to see the world from a whole new vantage point. This symbolizes the profound shift in perspective that often accompanies Plutonian experiences. Just as the caterpillar could never imagine its future as a butterfly, Plutonian transformations are often seen as taking us beyond what we thought possible, through a process that may be challenging, but it ultimately leads to growth and a new way of being.

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I use this caterpillar/butterfly analogy to help illustrate why Pluto, despite its association with difficult experiences, is not seen as wholly negative, but rather it can be a catalyst for necessary and beneficial change.

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5-Hit Transits

Note that Pluto will make a 3-hit transit direct-retrograde-direct. However, it frequently makes a 5-hit transit to any point in the natal chart, direct-retrograde-direct-retrograde-direct. If this is the case, the transformation takes longer. The highs and lows can be expected at the third and fourth exact contacts. If this is your client’s chart, you need to carefully speak about the roller-coaster ride that they are on if Pluto is closely transiting their chart.

Pluto Keywords

Power

This planet is associated with issues of power dynamics, manipulation and the struggle for control both internal and external.

Hidden

Pluto represents hidden aspects of your psyche, repressed memories and deep-seated psychological patterns.

Intensity and Depth

Pluto’s energy is intense, passionate and focused on getting to the core of matters.

Death and Regeneration

Symbolically, Pluto represents the cycle of ending and new beginnings, both literally and metaphorically.

Sexuality and Intimacy

Pluto is linked to the more primal aspects of sexuality and deep emotional connections.

Healing and Catharsis

The process of confronting and overcoming deep-seated issues is often attributed to Plutonian influence.

Obsession and Compulsion

Pluto is sometimes associated with obsessive behaviors and the drive to pursue something at all costs.

Collective Movements

On a larger time scale, Pluto is often interpreted as influencing generational shifts and societal transformations.

In natal charts, Pluto’s position by house indicates areas of life where you might experience intense focus, transformative experiences, or power struggles.

Reclassification

Dwarf Planet

Pluto was discovered in 1930 and was considered the ninth planet until 2006 when Pluto was demoted from being a main solar system planet to being reclassified as a dwarf planet. At the same time Ceres, an asteroid, was upgraded to dwarf planet status alongside Pluto. This was a time when many conventional astrologers started to work with Ceres into their charts. The unusual orbit was one factor that led to its reclassification as a dwarf planet. This reclassification sparked debates about the definition of a planet that continue to this day.

Orbit

Distance

Pluto’s average distance from the Sun is about 3.7 billion miles (5.9 billion km), though this varies significantly due to its elliptical orbit.

Orbital Period

Pluto takes approximately 248 years to complete one orbit around the Sun.

Elliptical Shape

Pluto’s orbit is highly elliptical compared to the planets. At its closest approach (perihelion), back in the 1980s it was actually nearer to the Sun than Neptune.

Inclination

The orbit is tilted about 17° relative to the plane of the ecliptic.

Pluto’s Moons

Charon

Pluto’s largest moon is called Charon and was discovered in 1978. Named after the mythological ferryman who carried souls across the river Styx to the underworld. Pluto has four other minor moons Nix, Hydra, Kerberos and Styx, which are all much smaller than Charon.

Resonance

Orbital resonance is a gravitational phenomenon where two orbiting bodies exert periodic gravitational influence on each other. In the case of Pluto and Neptune, their 2:3 resonance is a fascinating example of celestial mechanics at work.

Resonance Ratio

The 2:3 ratio means that for every two orbits Pluto completes around the Sun, Neptune completes three orbits. This creates a repeating pattern of gravitational interactions and we astrologers love a pattern.

Orbital periods

Neptune’s orbital period is approximately 164.8 Earth years. Pluto’s orbital period is approximately 248.1 Earth years. The ratio of these periods is very close to 2:3 (248.1 / 164.8 ≈ 1.5).

Stability

This resonance helps stabilize Pluto’s orbit over long periods. Despite crossing Neptune’s orbit, the resonance ensures they’re never in the same place at the same time, preventing potential collisions.

Libration

Pluto’s orbit “librates” or oscillates around a mean position relative to Neptune. This means the exact point where Pluto crosses Neptune’s orbit shifts over time, but in a predictable pattern.

Historical Significance

The discovery of this resonance in 1964 by Cohen and Hubbard helped explain why Pluto, despite its irregular orbit, hadn’t been gravitationally disrupted by Neptune over billions of years.

Myth

Summary

The myth of Pluto primarily refers to the ancient Roman god of the underworld, who was known as Hades in Greek mythology.

Origin

Pluto was one of the children of Saturn (Cronus in Greek mythology) and Ops (Rhea). He was brother to Jupiter (Zeus) and Neptune (Poseidon).

Role

After the defeat of the Titans, the world was divided among the three brothers Jupiter, Neptune and Pluto. Pluto received dominion over the underworld, the realm of the dead.

Characteristics

He is often depicted as a strict, bearded man holding a scepter or cornucopia. Pluto is associated with wealth, as precious metals like gold and platinum come from beneath the earth. This figure is usually portrayed as cold and stern, but not inherently evil.

The Abduction of Persephone

Pluto’s most famous myth involves his abduction of Persephone, daughter of Ceres (Demeter), to be his wife. This led to the creation of the seasons in mythology.

Orpheus and Eurydice

In this tale, the musician Orpheus descends to the underworld to retrieve his wife. Pluto is moved by Orpheus’s music and allows Eurydice to return under certain conditions.

Impact

Your Clients

As an astrologer in 2024, you need to understand what Pluto represents and where is will be over the next few years as it creeps forward through Aquarius. Anyone with planets or points in the first five degrees of Aquarius will get a conjunction from Pluto. Anyone with planets or points in the first five degrees of Leo will get an opposition from Pluto. Anyone with planets in the early degrees of Taurus and Scorpio will get a square from Pluto.

My Chart

For me, Pluto will oppose my Ascendant shortly. I can’t say I’m looking forward to this aspect. But what I can do is prepare myself for the inevitable transformations that will no doubt occur in my appearance and personal presentation.

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Alison helps you uncover your individual creativity and lead a fulfilling life using your own astrology. She shares her wisdom from the heart with a touch of humor. She offers Consultations for everyone and Coaching for Aspiring Astrologers.

If you’d like to get in touch with Alison, you can reach out to her via email at starzology@gmail.com.

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Events

Events

This page covers all the upcoming presentations and events with Alison Price, professional astrology coach and podcaster..

Introduction to the Morning Planet

Winter Seasonal Session

February 4, 2025 – 6pm to 7pm Pacific time zone

Free with a Starzlife premium subscription.

Online with Alison Price

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Planetary Complexes

Insights Into Important Planets

with Alison Price

Friday, June 6th, 2025 – 7pm to 8pm

Predinner: 5:30pm, White Spot Restaurant, SW Marine Drive, Vancouver

Venue: The Astrologer’s Den, 1100-1200 West 73rd Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6P 6G5

Planetary Complexes Overview

Every chart contains planets, but not all the planets will be as effective in one person’s chart as they are in another. Working with planetary complexes is an effective way to determine which planets step forward and have a lot to say in a chart, and which planets do not. Analyzing planetary complexes is a method of interpreting a chart that every aspiring astrologer needs to know.

Intermediate astrology.

Bring your chart.

Summer Astrology Workshop

Under the auspices of the Sunshine Coast Astrology Group

July 26th, 2025 – 10:30am to noon

Venue: Rockwell Lodge, Seshelt, BC, Canada

Topic TBA

with Toby Aldren

Topic TBA

with Alison Price

Beginner astrology.

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Author Bio

Alison Price: Professional Astrologer

Alison helps you uncover your individual creativity and lead a fulfilling life using your own astrology. She shares her wisdom from the heart with a touch of humor. She offers Consultations for everyone and Coaching for Aspiring Astrologers.

If you’d like to get in touch with Alison, you can reach out to her via email at starzology@gmail.com.

Pluto Transit Change Lives

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Managing Client Expectations

Author: Alison Price – Published: November 2024

Client Expectations

When starting or running your astrology business, one of the most crucial skills you can develop is managing your client expectations. Clients often come to us seeking definitive answers about their future or quick fixes to life’s problems. As astrologers, we walk a delicate line between illuminating potential paths and avoiding overpromising. In this week’s newsletter I want to share my thoughts on the challenge of client expectation management and offer you some practical tips that have worked for me in the past.

Jupiter vs Saturn

Great expectations are shown by Jupiter in your chart and what you actually get is shown by Saturn. We all know that these two planets play a role and have their place, but in the realm of client expectations your customer wants Jupiter and you have to tell them they’re getting Saturn.

Expectation 1

People want fame, fortune, clever kids, beauty, hope, longevity and the perfect mate – Jupiter. The astrologer sees stress, oppositions, constraints and a natal promise that suggests otherwise – Saturn.

Expectation 2

People want a five-hour reading covering everything in their life and constant phone follow up calls for months – Jupiter. The astrologer provides a one-hour session within certain parameters with a focused topic approach and limited follow up – Saturn.

Expectation 3

People want good news – Jupiter. The astrologer carefully explains about the transiting Pluto square their natal Sun which they have in orb for the next 12 months – Saturn.

Reality

I’m not saying give bad news, what I am saying is you need to control your client’s expectations before the session so they are ready for what you have to say. Tell them you possibly can’t see pots of money, a vigorous lover, a new job, or (God help us) their death. Rather tell them that you can see potential energy, opportunities, trends, support and openings which suggest certain situations, people, emotions and attitudes that are indicated to unfold for them. Always avoid specifics.

Services

What You Offer

Not every astrologer will offer the same services and by services, I mean types of consultations. The options for astrological services are varied here are some examples:

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Natal chart reading
Printed written natal report
Transit reading
Relocation reading
Trauma reading
Solar return reading
Love reading for two people
Children’s reading
Parent child reading
Rectification service
Career counselling
Party style group readings
Mid-life crisis reading
20-minute on-the-spot reading
Health and wellbeing reading

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The list goes on. What you can offer will depend on what you know most about and feel comfortable doing. In my time as an astrologer over the years, I’ve offered all the above at different times, but that’s changed now. I’ll explain in a moment.

Multiple Choice

The problem with offering too many things is that it becomes confusing for your potential clients to choose. Studies have shown that we struggle to decide when offered too many choices through overchoice.

Astrologese

Astrologese refers to the specialized language and terminology that we use in astrology. It’s the inside words we use like transit, antiscia, solar return and retrograde. It’s the jargon of our craft. While you can happily talk astrology at your local astrology group or an online astrology forum, the general public can quickly be turned off or confused with too much astrologese especially at the beginning. Many astrological concepts sound complex or mystical to those people (your potential clients) who are unfamiliar with then.

Keep it Simple

Say you offer forecasting and have two different services one called “Transit Reading” and other “Solar Return Reading.” Mrs. Average does not know the difference between transits and solar returns and so she can’t choose. But that’s not the worst part, she doesn’t know that it means forecasting or predicting the future in the first place. The worst part is, she passes on you and moves to the next astrology website that is simpler and speaks to her.

Solution

Option 1: General

Only offer three choices. For example, if you do general astrology:

Birth Chart Reading
12-month Forecast Reading
Love Life for Couples Reading

This list is quite clear and everyone can understand what they are signing up for.

Option 2: Specialized

Your specialized area if you have one. For example, if you do health care related astrology:

General Health and Vitality Reading for Peak Wellbeing.
Mental Health and Dependency Recovery Strategy Reading.
Optimal Exercise and Diet Reading for Your Health.

Here you are reinforcing your hard-won advanced astrology skills in a certain area – health. You are setting yourself apart from the generalist astrologers out there in the wild.

Option 3: Time

Here you offer options for a quick in-and-out reading. Your potential customer can choose a short to the point reading. For example, if you only do natal chart work.

Mini Reading for everyone (15 minutes).
Midi Reading for everyone (30-minutes).
Maxi reading for everyone (60-minutes).

This is a brilliant way to get them into your ecosystem before they have to invest more time and money than they feel comfortable doing.

Ask Questions

Why Ask Questions?

You wouldn’t go to a doctor with a headache and say, “Give me a general examination and see if you can find the problem.” Your doc wouldn’t have a chance and you’d think she was no good and worst, you’d tell everyone you met about how Dr. Doolittle was useless. It’s the same for astrologers and their clients. You need to ask questions of your client before you cast the chart.

General

If my potential client says, “Tell me about my chart!” I tend to refuse to do the reading and suggest they ask a Facebook group. Ny them answering your questions it makes them think about what they really want to know. You can be on thin ice if you cover everything that the chart shows you, all in the space of one hour.

Expectations

If you don’t know what they expect, you can’t deliver a worthwhile reading for them. The goal is to have happy customers who sing your praises afterwards. You don’t want clients who say you were not much good because they were worried about their dying mother or their floundering marriage and you didn’t speak about it to them.

What to Ask

What is your full name?

What is your birth time?

What is your birth date?

What is your birthplace?

Where did you get this birth time?

Where do you live now?

What is the focus of your consultation?

How do you think I can help you?

What are you looking for in this reading?

Have you been to an astrologer before?

Did someone refer you to me?

How to Ask Questions

I think there are three ways to ask question of your clients.

Verbally

Verbally ask them if you see them face-to-face when they book a session with you. This is dangerous because they can change their mind and forget what they said. This also is a problem with getting the birth data because they can easily say April and you write down August. Or they say 6/7/1975 which can be seen as 6th of July 1975 or 7th of June 1975 depending on where they live. In the USA the month comes before the day and in the UK the day comes before the month. Tricky, tricky. It happens.

Email

You can email them a page with all your questions on it that they have to fill in before the session. The issue here is that they never actually complete the form and the booked consultation date looms large and you still don’t have a focus for the session.

Calendly

Ask the question at the time of booking. I use the Calendly booking system where I can pre ask the questions I want to before they can make the booking. They can’t book a session unless they’ve answered the questions. You can see my bookings page here. There are other online booking programs and I urge you to check them out.

Privacy

Friends and Family

You need to be quite clear on your privacy and by privacy, I mean that you’re going to keep their chart confidential, and your mouth shut. This often comes up if you do charts for clients and then they refer their sister in for reading. They’re worried that you’re going to tell their sister what went on in their own session with you.

Astrological Community

Many of your clients will actually come from the astrological community. They are often hobbyists or junior astrologers and may find you at the local astrology group. And they need to know that when you are doing their chart, you’re not going to start discussing it at the dinner table afterwards. You have to be incredibly clear in your privacy policy that you do not discuss their chart with anybody. Not with their husband or wife. Not with their mother. Not with your friends. Not with your mutual friends. Not with anybody.

Privacy Statement.

You need to have a privacy statement already written out on your website that you can link to if anybody wants to know. I never discuss charts I have worked on with anybody. None of their family, none of my friends, no one in the astrological community, I don’t even discuss it with people in my house. It is absolutely confidential what is spoken about in my astrological consultation room. Don’t do it. Don’t discuss other people’s charts with other people. It’s a total no no.

Afterwards

Follow-up

Early in my astrological career, I was doing consultations and I casually said to my clients, well if you got any questions, you can give me a ring. This worked fine for quite a long time because nobody really gave me a ring. But then one day I had a client who did call me. She called me on the telephone at home early on a Sunday morning and woke up my whole family. In the following week, she called me three times in the evenings just as we were sitting down to dinner. I took the call. What could I do?

The final straw was when she knocked at my front door one Saturday morning, just as my husband and four young kids and I we’re going to go out on a picnic. It was at this point that I told her I could no longer support her in this manner. I suggested she make another appointment for a consultation so we can discuss all her fears. Now this is a particularly extreme example, but it does happen.

Solution

The way to handle too much after contact is to be quite clear about how your clients can contact you after a consultation or even if they can at all. You need to tell them which methods you are happy to accept.

For example, I’m happy to respond to emails from clients that I’ve had within thirty days after the reading. I give this period because people need time to think about what was said and mull it over as maybe there were bits that weren’t quite clear. After the thirty days have passed, I really can’t remember the birth chart. So, I have to go back to my records, dig the chart out, look it up, read my notes and get back into the feel of what the chart was all about and this all then becomes work for me.

I only return emails during business days. So, if I get an e-mail from you on a Friday evening (within the 30-day period), I’m not going to get to it till Monday morning. But this is quite clear, I’ve spelt it out ahead of time and in this way, I have managed my client expectations.

What I Offer

Overwhelm

In the past I have offered a myriad of astrological services. You name it and I’ve offered it. But what I’ve found is that people really only want two things from me, to get their chart read and to learn more astrology. I also taught formal classes for beginner, intermediate and advanced students for years and years. So last year I trimmed down my offerings to only two. Yes, I know I said 3 offerings earlier on for you, but I’ve tightened it up for my clients.

Consultations

For Everyone

I offer a one-hour comprehensive consultation which covers natal and forecast. This is for anyone in the general public and people who are new to astrology. In the consultation I don’t use astrologese. They get to choose the main focus of the reading and we go from there.

I prepare all the charts I’ll use like the natal chart, solar return chart, secondary progressed chart, solar arc directed chart, bi-wheels, eclipses and graphic ephemeris. I immerse myself in their chart beforehand and make sure I’m ready. I give my attention on their chosen focus and double check everything, birth time, birth date, transit times and stations. No waffle.

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Coaching

For Astrologers

I also offer one-hour astrological coaching sessions for aspiring astrologers. People who use this service are individuals just like you reading this email. They are astrology students and professionals who want some help tweaking their own readings, filling in knowledge gaps, focusing in on specific parts of interpretation like the dispositor tree or antiscia or how to read a graphic ephemeris, or managing their astrology business. My coaching service has superseded the formal classes I used to teach. I changed this because people just don’t have the time to sit through months of classes as they want to get going.

Additionally, people were coming to me and saying I just want the transit class and not the solar arc directions class, or I just want the lunar nodes class and not the Mayan long count calendar class. These classes being referred to were built into my main courses of 16 classes purchased in a bundle. It just made sense to offer spot learning for my clients which is now available in the coaching I offer where they can get to pick and choose what they want to focus on. Now it may be different for you.

Peer Review

Most people who come to me for coaching can already read a chart and they are frequently starting to read charts for others. These good folks want me to go over their interpretations and analysis and offer some advice on what they missed or what is important. To get peer review, they send me the already calculated charts, natal and forecast notes and we go from there. It’s like having someone looking over your shoulder to help you along. I give my ideas and insights on what to focus on and answer their specific questions regarding their client’s charts to help them provide the best astrology consultation they can.

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Thrive

Gossip

Managing your client expectations can help your astrology business thrive as you provide a better service and your clients think you are great. We like to complain, it’s a human condition (thank you Mercury). Studies have shown that a happy customer will promote you and your services to five people, but a dissatisfied customer will bad mouth you nine people. We all make mistakes, I certainly have in the past, but with some forethought you can minimize unfavorable client reviews and impressions. These are just a few ideas I have about managing client expectations which I believe you will find helpful.

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Author Bio

Alison Price: Professional Astrologer

Alison helps you uncover your individual creativity and lead a fulfilling life using your own astrology. She shares her wisdom from the heart with a touch of humor. She offers Consultations for everyone and Coaching for Aspiring Astrologers.

If you’d like to get in touch with Alison, you can reach out to her via email at starzology@gmail.com.

Pluto Transit Change Lives

Author: Alison Price - Published: November 2024 Pluto Transits Change Lives Often astrology jogs along with not much happening. Moons come and go, the Sun trots thorough the signs in a predictable manner and Mercury and Venus follow suit. But now and then big...

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Seasonal Sessions

Author: Alison Price – Published: November 2024

Seasonal Sessions

For Starzlife Premium Subscribers

As a benefit of being a Starzlife premium subscriber you are welcome to attend my online Seasonal Sessions. The Seasonal Sessions are an online Zoom presentation on some aspect (pardon the pun) of astrology. This is free to premium subscribers of my Starzlife newsletter.

I want this

When

There will be one session four times a year or every season. That means there will be one event in Winter, Spring, Summer and the Autumn of each year. My plan is for this occasion to occur on the first Tuesday of each season’s middle month, so that will be in the months of February, May, August and November. This aligns loosely with the four Cross Quarter Days when the Sun is around 15° of the Fixed signs. I plan to present all the sessions from 6pm to 7pm on Pacific time zone.

Topic Requests

I want to provide you with what you are looking for and so I’m inviting you to help request the topics for the sessions. If you are a Starzlife premium subscriber you get to choose which astrology topics you’d like to see at the Starzlife Seasonal Sessions starting next year.

Winter 2025

Date and Time

Tuesday, February 4th, 2025

6pm to 7pm Pacific time zone

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Introduction to the Morning Planet

Perception

Ideas on how the morning planet’s tribune attribute suggests that other people’s initial perception of you is modified.

Vocation

Exploring how aspects between the morning planet and the Sun create a personal vocational complex.

Presented by Alison Price.

Spring 2025

Date and Time

Tuesday, May 6th, 2025

6pm to 7pm Pacific time zone

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Topic TBA

Presented by Alison Price.

Content

I will prepare a Keynote (like a PowerPoint) presentation about a particular topic in astrology. I hope there will be time for Question-and-Answer segment at the end. I think each session may be limited to 10 participants, but we’ll see what the response is.

No Recording

I want to make these events a safe place for people. Therefore, I will not record these sessions for personal privacy reasons. However, I may make the presentation itself available on YouTube later excluding the Zoom input.

Link

For those who are interested, a Zoom link will be emailed to you a few days beforehand.

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Past Sessions

As this initiative grows, the links will be put to the past sessions below here. So that’s something to look forward to.

Overview

As this is the first time we’re doing this, things may change, so please bear with me. I’m not sure how things will go as you know this newsletter is a relatively new initiative which I started back in September 2024.

I have dreams and aspirations for these Seasonal Sessions, but we will see how it goes. Let me know if you have any questions.

Alison

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Alison Price: Professional Astrologer

Alison helps you uncover your individual creativity and lead a fulfilling life using your own astrology. She shares her wisdom from the heart with a touch of humor. She offers Consultations for everyone and Coaching for Aspiring Astrologers.

If you’d like to get in touch with Alison, you can reach out to her via email at starzology@gmail.com.

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Uranus in the Signs

Author: Alison Price – Published: December 2024

Uranus in the Signs

This week I’m once more turning my attention to a planet that I really like and that is Uranus and specifically Uranus in the signs. Uranus rules astrology and as such is always a pleasure. Huh? Well maybe not a pleasure but certainly a planet of interest to astrologers. Let’s take a look.

Themes

When prominent in a birth chart by position or conjunction to the Sun, Moon or chart ruler, Uranus can indicate someone who is unconventional, eccentric and eager to challenge the status quo. Uranian energy is inventive, progressive and always looking new ways of doing things. However, the energy can also manifest as seemingly erratic, impulsive and be resistant to tradition.

I say seemingly as its clear to the person doing the thing, but not to the onlookers. Uranus is the planet of innovation, disruption and sudden change. It represents, among other things, the drive for individuality, freedom and progress. Uranus embodies the drive for freedom, progress and radical transformation on both the personal and the collective level. Its energies can bring excitement, but also disruption and unpredictability into your life.

Generational

Uranus has a long 84-year orbit which means it spends about seven to eight years in each sign. This timeframe strongly shapes the collective consciousness during that time. When Uranus changes signs, it can bring sweeping societal changes, technological advancements and a general spirit of revolution and reform for all and sundry.

Complex

In your natal chart, your Uranus complex shows where you crave independence, novelty and a departure from the ordinary. People with a strong Uranian influence often have an innovative mindset and a futuristic perspective that sets them apart.

Strong

Uranus is strong when it is:

The chart ruler
A focal planet in a major aspect pattern
In a Gauquelin sector
A cutting or handle planet in a chart shape
The most elevated planet
In the 1st, 11th or 10th houses
Conjoined, parallel or in antiscia with the Ascendant, the Sun, the Moon, the chart ruler or the Part of Fortune
The morning planet
Direct
In Aquarius

Uranus in Aries

In the sign of the pioneer, Uranus sparks revolutionary leadership and bold innovation. These individuals are natural initiators of change and fearless rebels. They express their uniqueness through direct action and independent ventures.

Common traits include:

Sudden bursts of inspiration and courage
Revolutionary leadership style
Strong drive for personal freedom
Innovative approaches to self-expression
May act impulsively for the sake of change

Uranus in Taurus

Uranus in the fixed earth sign brings revolution to material matters and values. These individuals revolutionize traditional approaches to resources, money, and security.

Key characteristics include:

Innovative financial methods
Revolutionary approaches to sustainability
Sudden changes in values and resources
New ways of relating to the physical world
Progressive ideas about ownership and wealth

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Uranus in Gemini

In the sign of communication, Uranus generates breakthrough ideas and revolutionary ways of sharing information. These individuals often pioneer new forms of communication and learning.

Notable traits include:

Revolutionary communication methods
Brilliant and unusual thought patterns
Innovative teaching and learning styles
Quick, intuitive understanding of complex concepts
Interest in cutting-edge technology and ideas

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Uranus in Cancer

Uranus in the sign of home and family creates innovative approaches to emotional security and nurturing. These individuals often revolutionize traditional family structures and emotional expression.

Key features include:

Unconventional family arrangements
Innovative approaches to emotional healing
Revolutionary ideas about nurturing and care
Sudden emotional insights
New ways of creating security and belonging

Uranus in Leo

In the creative fire sign, Uranus brings dramatic innovation to self-expression and leadership. These individuals often pioneer new forms of entertainment and artistic expression.

Characteristics include:

Revolutionary creative expression
Unusual leadership style
Innovative approaches to romance and pleasure
Sudden artistic breakthroughs
Original ways of working with children

Uranus in Virgo

Uranus in the sign of service and health brings revolution to daily routines and wellness practices. These individuals often pioneer new methods of organization and healing.

Notable traits include:

Innovative health practices
Revolutionary work methods
Unique approaches to service and helping others
Sudden insights into efficiency and organization
Progressive ideas about diet and lifestyle

Uranus in Libra

In the sign of relationships and harmony, Uranus revolutionizes partnerships and social justice. These individuals often pioneer new forms of relating and cooperation.

Key features include:

Revolutionary approaches to relationships
Innovative ideas about justice and equality
Sudden changes in partnerships
Progressive social movements
New forms of artistic collaboration

Uranus in Scorpio

Uranus in the sign of transformation brings revolutionary insights to psychology and shared resources. These individuals often pioneer new understanding of power and regeneration.

Characteristics include:

Revolutionary psychological insights
Innovative approaches to transformation
Sudden spiritual breakthroughs
New understanding of sexuality and intimacy
Progressive ideas about shared resources

Uranus in Sagittarius

In the sign of expansion and philosophy, Uranus brings revolutionary ideas to belief systems and higher education. These individuals often pioneer new philosophical perspectives.

Notable traits include:

Revolutionary philosophical ideas
Innovative approaches to education
Sudden spiritual insights
Progressive cultural exchange
New forms of long-distance communication

Uranus in Capricorn

Uranus in the sign of structure and authority brings revolution to traditional institutions and business. These individuals often pioneer new forms of organization and achievement.

Key features include:

Revolutionary business methods
Innovative approaches to authority
Sudden changes in social structure
Progressive ideas about responsibility
New forms of government and institution

Uranus in Aquarius

In its home sign, Uranus expresses its revolutionary nature most purely, bringing innovation to group consciousness and humanitarian causes. These individuals often pioneer new social movements.

Characteristics include:

Revolutionary social ideas
Innovative humanitarian approaches
Sudden collective breakthroughs
Progressive group dynamics
New forms of community organization

Uranus in Pisces

Uranus in the sign of universal consciousness brings revolution to spirituality and collective imagination. These individuals often pioneer new forms of artistic and spiritual expression.

Notable traits include:

Revolutionary spiritual insights
Innovative artistic expression
Sudden mystical experiences
Progressive approaches to compassion
New forms of collective healing

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Natal: Right-hand Page

In your astrology journal on a new double page spread please do the following:

On the right-hand side write “Uranus in the Signs” as a header on the page.
Note your Uranus sign.
Create a table two columns wide by six rows.
Draw the sign glyphs in each table cell.
Write three keyword sentences about Uranus in each sign. The keyword sentences cannot be general to the sign, but specific to Uranus in the sign.

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Interpretation: Left-hand Page

Let’s dig a little deeper into your natal Uranus-by-sign position. Do some more research on Uranus in the sign it is in your birth chart. Read books and check out online for more information.

In your own words, and referencing other authors but not quoting them directly, write on the left-hand side of the page, about the meaning of Uranus by its sign in your birth chart (500 words).

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Astrology: Art, Craft, or Science?

Author: Alison Price – Published: November 2024

Art, Science or Craft?

Today, I’m diving into a question that has intrigued both skeptics and believers alike: Is astrology an art, a craft, or a science? Grab your favorite celestial beverage and let’s explore the cosmic conundrum together!

The Great Debate: Defining Astrology

Astrology, with its rich history spanning thousands of years, has worn many hats throughout human civilization. From ancient Babylonian sky-watchers to modern-day horoscope enthusiasts, people have long looked to the stars for guidance and insight. But what exactly is astrology? Let’s break it down and see how it fits (or doesn’t) into the categories of art, craft and science.

Astrology as an Art: Painting with Starlight

Imagine an artist standing before a blank canvas, brush in hand, ready to create a masterpiece. Now, picture an astrologer gazing at a birth chart, preparing to weave a tapestry of cosmic insight. In many ways, these two scenarios aren’t so different.

The Brushstrokes of Interpretation

Just as no two artists will paint the same scene identically, no two astrologers will interpret a chart in exactly the same way. This subjective interpretation is at the heart of astrology’s artistic nature. An astrologer uses their intuition, experience and personal insights to bring the symbols on the chart to life. “Astrology is a language. If you understand this language, the sky speaks to you.” – Dane Rudhyar

A Palette of Symbols and Archetypes

Astrology’s toolkit is filled with rich symbolism and archetypes. The 12 zodiac signs, the planets, the houses and the aspects form a complex language that we astrologers use to describe human nature and life experiences. Like an artist choosing colors and shapes to convey emotion, an astrologer selects and combines these cosmic symbols to paint a picture of an individual’s life and potential.

Emotional Resonance and Intuition

Great art touches our emotions and speaks to our soul. Similarly, astrology often aims to provide emotional insight and spiritual connection. A skilled astrologer taps into their intuition to offer guidance that resonates on a deep, personal level with their client.

Finding Your Cosmic Voice

As artists develop their unique style over time, so do astrologers. Whether it’s through the language they use, their approach to chart reading, or their philosophical perspective, each astrologer brings their personal flair to the practice. This individual expression is a hallmark of artistic endeavor. Your interpretations are different to mind even though the theme will be the same.

Astrology as a Craft: The Celestial Toolbox

Now, let’s shift our perspective and consider astrology as a craft. Imagine a master carpenter, surrounded by tools, working with precision to create a beautiful piece of furniture. In many ways, an astrologer’s work is similar, requiring specific skills, techniques and a deep understanding of their craft. This is very much a 6th house activity.

The Tools of the Trade

Just as a carpenter needs to know how to use a saw, chisel and lathe, an astrologer must master the tools of their craft. This includes:

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Calculating planetary positions
Creating and reading natal charts
Understanding planetary aspects and transits
Interpreting house systems

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These technical skills form the foundation of astrological practice and require dedicated study and practice to master.

A Time-Honored System

Astrology follows a structured system with established rules and methods (Saturn). The relationships between planets, signs and houses form a complex framework that guides interpretation. Like a master craftsperson following time-tested techniques, an astrologer applies these principles to create accurate and meaningful readings.

Precision and Attention to Detail

Craftsmanship is often associated with precision and astrology is no exception. Accurate birth times and locations are crucial for creating a precise natal chart. Even a few minutes’ difference can change the position of fast-moving points like the Ascendant or Midheaven, potentially altering the entire interpretation.

Learning from Tradition

Many crafts are passed down through generations, with knowledge and techniques refined over time. Astrology, too, has a rich tradition dating back millennia. Modern astrologers like you and me build on this foundation, and learn from ancient texts and experienced practitioners while also innovating and adapting to contemporary needs.

Astrology and Science: A Complex Relationship

Now, we come to the most contentious part of our exploration: astrology’s relationship with science. It’s important to note that while astrology uses some scientific concepts and methods, it is not considered a science by the modern scientific community. Let’s explore why.

Observation and Pattern Recognition

Like early scientists, ancient astrologers were keen observers of the night sky. They meticulously tracked celestial movements and patterns, laying the groundwork for both astronomy and astrology. This systematic observation is a cornerstone of scientific inquiry.

Mathematical Precision

Casting an astrological chart by hand involves complex calculations and a solid understanding of celestial mechanics. Before the age of computers, we had to be skilled mathematicians to accurately determine planetary positions. This mathematical foundation gives astrology a scientific feel.

A Systematic Approach

Astrology operates within a clear and structured system, much like scientific disciplines. The signs, planets, houses and aspects form an intricate network with specific meanings and rules. This systematic approach to interpretation parallels the methodical nature of scientific inquiry.

The Hypothesis of Cosmic Connection

At its core, astrology proposes that celestial movements correlate with events and personalities on Earth. This idea functions as a kind of hypothesis, similar to those found in theoretical sciences. However, this is where astrology and modern science begin to differ.

The Scientific Method and Testability

Modern science relies heavily on the scientific method, which involves forming hypotheses, conducting controlled experiments and peer review. Astrological claims, however, are often not testable in this traditional scientific sense. The subjective nature of many astrological interpretations makes it difficult to design experiments that can conclusively prove or disprove its efficacy.

Empirical Evidence and Anecdotal Experience

Many astrologers point to their experiences with clients and personal observations as evidence of astrology’s validity. While these experiences can be powerful and meaningful, they don’t meet the rigorous standards of scientific evidence, which requires reproducible results under controlled conditions.

Bringing It All Together: The Unique Nature of Astrology

So, where does this leave us? Is astrology an art, a craft, or a science? The answer, like astrology itself, is complex and multifaceted. I believe that astrology is best understood as a unique blend of art and craft:

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It’s a craft in its technical foundation, the skills and knowledge required to cast and read charts accurately.
It’s an art in its interpretative aspect, the intuitive and creative process of bringing meaning to the symbols and patterns.

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While it borrows some concepts and methods from science, astrology operates in a different realm – one of symbolism, archetypes and personal meaning-making. It’s a language for exploring human experience and potential, rather than a tool for predicting measurable outcomes.

Embracing the Mystery

Perhaps the enduring appeal of astrology lies in its ability to bridge the rational and the intuitive, the measurable and the mysterious. In a world increasingly dominated by data and algorithms, astrology offers a way to explore the rich tapestry of human experience through a cosmic lens. Whether you’re a devoted astrology enthusiast (and I bet you are of you are reading this) or a curious skeptic, there’s no denying the profound impact this ancient practice has had on human culture. As we continue to gaze at the stars and ponder our place in the universe, astrology remains a fascinating tool for self-reflection and exploration.

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Uranus in the Houses

Author: Alison Price – Published: December 2024

Uranus in the Houses

I’d like to share with you some of my thoughts on Uranus in the houses and additionally as it relates to astrologers and astrology.

Astrologer’s Charts

Uranus is the modern ruler of astrology and just to be clear Mercury is the traditional ruler of astrology. In its role of presiding over astrology, Uranus can be significant in astrologer’s charts. If you are a hobbyist, amateur, student, professional or master astrologer already, the placement of Uranus in your chart can show the type of astrology you are likely to be. These greater details are likely to come through your full Uranus complex, which considers the sign, house, aspects, position and direction. So assessing Uranus for its themes around astrologers and astrology, it makes more sense to look at the planet in this way in your chart, as an astrology enthusiast reading this, rather than looking in your client’s birth charts unless they too are astrologers.

Basic Natal Astrology

This time I just like to share some of my thoughts with you about Uranus through the houses. The twelve houses are part of basic natal astrology and are considered first year astrology learning along with signs, planets and aspects. Let’s have a closer look at Uranus in each of the twelve astrological houses.

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Uranus in the 7th House

Everyone

Uranus in the house of partnerships and relationships brings unconventional approaches to marriage and close relationships. These individuals often attract unusual partners or have non-traditional relationships. They need freedom within partnerships and may experience sudden beginnings or endings in relationships. They might partner with people involved in technology or progressive movements.

Astrologers

Uranus Book Recommendations

Here are some Uranus books which may interest you.

The Gods of Change by Howard Sasportas

Uranus: Freedom from the Known by Jeffery Wolf Green

Healing the Soul: Pluto, Uranus and the Lunar Nodes by Mark Jones

The Art of Stealing Fire: Uranus in the Horoscope by Liz Greene

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Natal

Let’s explore your natal Uranus house placement a little further. In your astrology journal or please do the following:

On the new page, write “Uranus in the Houses” is at the top.
Create A table of two columns with six rows.
Number them from 1 to 12.
Write 3 keywords which are specific to Uranus in each house.
Note your own Uranus house placement.

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Your Uranus House

Do a little more research in the books you own and other places online. This extension should take you about a week, as you mull everything over and find more inspiration. It is not a quick exercise. Then, regarding your natal Uranus in its house, and giving some consideration to the placement as it relates to your astrological practice, write a paragraph that includes the following:

Start Specializing

Begin to bring focus to this Uranus house placement through contemplation.
Get awakened to what your birth chart indicates.
Mention five specifics around how your Uranus by house can support your astrological practice.
List a few new ways to lean into your Uranus placement that will help build your astrology business in the future.

Stop Generalizing

List a couple of things that you will stop doing in your astrology business because they do not align with your birth chart Uranus house placement.
These are activities that you are simply doing because that’s what you believe other astrologers do.
Be your unique self.
Live in your truth.

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Octile Aspects

Author: Alison Price – Published: October 2024

Halloween and Octile Aspects

I’d like to give some thought to where these octile festivals and celebrations come from. And particularly how the position of the Sun in the Zodiac marks the timing of these pagan events. In the Wheel of the Year, the pagan festivals are not just randomly picked from the calendar, rather they are determined by the position which the Sun reaches in the zodiac every year. These days mark the passing of time. We can divide the year into the four seasons of spring, summer, autumn and winter. We can further divide each season in half through the cross-quarter days and this is what I’d like to share a little bit more about with you now.

8th Harmonic (Octiles)

In astrology, the 8th harmonic is created by dividing the 360° zodiac circle into eight equal parts. This results in aspects that reflect the energetic dynamics of this division. The key aspects associated with the 8th harmonic are the semi-square (45°) and sesquiquadrate (135°). These are considered minor aspects, yet they carry a potent, tension-driven energy. They often indicate underlying friction that pushes for action, growth and resolution, making them catalysts for change and transformation in a subtle but persistent way.

Tension and Friction 

Semi-squares and sesquiquadrates create a subtler yet untiring pressure, unlike the more intense energy of squares or oppositions. This friction motivates you to take action, encouraging you to address imbalances or areas in your life that need improvement.

Subconscious Challenges 

The challenges brought by 8th harmonic aspects often stem from within, highlighting inner psychological conflicts or unresolved emotions. These aspects push for personal transformation, making them powerful forces for long-term growth.

Catalyst for Change 

These aspects act as subtle triggers that can shift your perspective, behavior or attitude. Though they may create discomfort, this tension is necessary to stimulate movement and progress in stagnant areas of life.

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Octile Aspects

Semi-squares (45°)

In astrology, the semi-square aspect occurs when two planets or points in a chart are separated by an angle of 45°. Although considered a minor aspect, the semi-square carries significant energetic tension and friction, though it is less intense than the square (90°). Often associated with the color orange in astrological charts, this aspect represents subtle challenges that, while not immediately obvious, push us toward necessary growth and change.

The semi-square signals areas where we may feel stuck or uncomfortable. Unlike the more pressing energy of a square, the semi-square’s tension feels like something bubbling just below the surface, urging us to take action, but not in an overwhelmingly urgent way. It often points to lingering frustrations or unresolved issues that need attention in order to make progress, but we may need to dig deeper to recognize them.

Sesquiquadrates

The sesquiquadrate is an aspect formed by a 135° angle between two planets, representing a more pronounced internal conflict than the semi-square, though still a minor aspect. This aspect often highlights areas where we experience frustration or tension due to misalignment or imbalance in our approach to certain life situations. Unlike the semi-square, the sesquiquadrate can feel more complex, as it involves energies that don’t flow smoothly together, requiring more effort to resolve.

While semi-squares and sesquiquadrates may seem less influential than the major aspects, they often act as subtle forces persistently driving personal development. They challenge us to work through discomfort and friction, encouraging growth in ways that may not be immediately obvious but are essential for long-term progress. These aspects push for internal transformation that can lead to breakthroughs when approached with awareness and a willingness to confront hidden issues.

Cross Quarter Days

Sun’s Position

The cross-quarter days are significant because they correspond to the Sun reaching 15° of the four fixed signs: Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius. These days represent a midpoint between the equinoxes and solstices, marking important seasonal centers. Each cross-quarter day reflects a moment of energetic balance and shift, offering a time for reflection, celebration and intention-setting.

15° Taurus: Beltane (May 1)

Taurus, an Earth sign, represents stability, fertility and growth. When the Sun reaches 15° of Taurus, it marks Beltane, the height of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. This is a time of blossoming, fertility and abundance. In many ancient cultures, Beltane isa celebration of life, growth and the turning of the season toward summer. Energetically, it’s a time to celebrate physical vitality and the fertility of the earth and soul.

15° Leo: Lughnasadh – Lammas (August 1)

Leo, a Fire sign, is associated with creativity, self-expression and vitality. When the Sun is at 15° Leo, it corresponds to Lughnasadh, the first harvest festival. This is a time for giving thanks for the abundance of the earth, acknowledging the fruits of labor and preparing for the coming autumn. Energetically, this cross-quarter day is about honoring personal achievements and creativity while recognizing the need for balance as the summer begins to wane.

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15° Scorpio: Samhain (November 1)

Scorpio, a Water sign, governs transformation, death and rebirth. When the Sun reaches 15° Scorpio, it aligns with Samhain, a powerful time marking the end of the harvest and the beginning of winter. Samhain is also seen as a moment when the veil between worlds is thin, making it a time to honor ancestors and reflect on the cycles of life and death. Energetically, this cross-quarter day invites deep introspection, letting go of what no longer serves and embracing transformation.

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15° Aquarius: Imbolc (February 1)

Aquarius, an Air sign, symbolizes innovation, vision and new beginnings. When the Sun is at 15° Aquarius, it corresponds to Imbolc, the first stirrings of spring. This is a time of renewal, purification and the return of light after the dark winter. Energetically, Imbolc represents the planting of new seeds, both literally and metaphorically, as we prepare for the growth of spring. It is a time to set intentions for the year ahead.

15° of Fixed Signs

Symbolism

Fixed signs embody stability, endurance and determination. When the Sun reaches 15° of these signs, it is at a key point in the season, where the energy is concentrated and ripe for harnessing. The cross-quarter days offer a moment of heightened awareness and connection to the natural cycles of the earth. These days represent a balance between the dynamic forces of the changing seasons and the steady, grounding energy of the fixed signs. Cross quarter days are at the heart of each of the four seasons. By aligning with the cross-quarter days, we can tune into these potent energetic shifts, using them as guideposts for personal growth, reflection and transformation throughout the year.

Sacred Geometry

In numerology and sacred geometry, dividing by 8 relates to the octagon shape and symbolizes balance, transition and structure. Eight-fold divisions in astrology create a cyclical pattern that allows for a deeper understanding of the energy dynamics within a chart. When planets are connected by these aspects, they often signal the need to break through internal barriers or patterns to create a shift in awareness or behavior. The energy of these aspects is often felt as a growing restlessness or discomfort, nudging us toward resolution, personal evolution, or adjustment. Working with semi-square energy requires patience and persistence, as the changes it brings are usually not immediate but unfold over time.

Closing

I personally don’t have any semi-squares or sesquiquadrates in my birth chart. However, when the transiting Sun reaches 15° of the fixed signs, it makes several strong hard connections to my natal chart. This means that every cross-quarter day, which is four times every year, I get a meaningful transit from the Sun. And let’s face it, normally you wouldn’t really pay much attention to the transiting Sun, but because it triggers my chart on some days, I find it fascinating. I suspect this is why I have a distinct interest in the solar cycle and the Sun’s movement throughout the year.

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Your Natal chart

Let’s explore your natal chart a little bit more regarding any octile aspects.

List any semi-squares in your chart.
List any sesquiquadrates in your chart.
Note the two planets in each aspect.
Decide if it is an applying or a separating aspect.
Find the exact orbs for each aspect.
Sort the aspects in a list from tightest orb to widest orb.

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Interpretation

Now let’s go a little deeper with the interpretation of some of your octile aspects. With your list of octile aspects in hand, please do the following:

Choose the tightest octile aspect and interpret it. Pay attention to both planets involved. Note if they are retrograde or direct. Note if the aspect is applying or separating. Note if the aspect is in the same polarity. Write a full interpretation for your tightest octile aspect (500 words).
Continue on working your way through your list and interpret every aspect in your natal chart.

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Newsletter Renaming

Author: Alison Price – Published: November 2024

Newsletter Renaming

Introduction

For years I’ve had people on my Starzology e-mail list whom I emailed now and again. It was only back in April this year that I committed to writing an email once a week on Sundays. I decided to do this because further back in January I had finally changed my newsletter service provider from MailChimp to ConvertKit (now itself rebranded as Kit). Kit just makes things easier.

Since April I have published my newsletter, The Starzologer, every Sunday for over six months. As time went on, the astrologers reading it started reaching out to me asking for more. It occurred to me to provide a premium newsletter with more focused content for those who are really interested and who wanted to support my work. This gave birth to the Starzlife newsletter which launched back in the Summer.

So now, in Autumn, I find myself having two newsletters with two different names and different signup areas to manage. This has become almost double the work for me and confusion for you, my dear reader, because. it’s not clear what the difference is between the free The Starzologer and the paid Starzlife newsletter.

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Original Setup

I thought that both of these newsletters were running independently of each other because in my mind they were two separate entities. But what I have realized is that I still have one monster e-mail list with you good people on it. Additionally, there is there is a subsection within that group who are part of the premium newsletter.

This week my e-mail service provider Kit has clarified to me that these are not two separate lists, rather they are one giant list with a smaller subsection of paid subscribers within it. So that all being said, it now is clear that I need to combine the two in my mind and your mind because that’s how they actual exist. The public face of this newsletter will be one large reader base with a smaller paid subset of readers within it

It’s like moving into a house and you don’t realize that there’s an attic where other folks are living, but the people are all living in the same house even though you thought they were living next door. Yeah.

Rename: Starzlife

Now this is going to cause a slight re branding (more of a renaming) because I have to pick one name for both of the newsletters, and I’ve decided to go with Starzlife over The Starzologer it’s just an easier word. Starzlife is one word and two syllables whereas The Starzologer is two words with five syllables. Starzlife is just simpler and so that is the name change that is going to be happening shortly.

For those of you who’ve been here from the beginning, I know I was calling it, The Starzologer, from April to November, but we are now shifting gears. My newsletter, my one and only newsletter, will from now on be called Starzlife. It will still come out every Sunday and it is still free for everyone who signs up.

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Then for those of you who wish to receive the premium content, which comes out on Thursdays, you can subscribe to the paid segment within my main Starzlife list.

Clarity?

During November, and yes, I know Mercury will be retrograde, I’m going to go back and revisit writing (Mercury) that I have produced and rejigger the whole thing. So, from now onwards, my one and only newsletter will be published as Starzlife as we sunset the name The Starzologer and move forward with one newsletter from me called Starzlife.

Transparency

I’ve just written the whole saga down here for those of you who are trying to understand what’s going on because it is complicated. When it dawned on me that I wasn’t doing it right, it still took me five days to think it through because it is knotty. Although I’m trying to make it simple as I explain it to you, but technically, behind the scenes it is an intricate maneuver for me to sort these two entities out and get the whole process streamlined.

I also plan to go back into the library and rename the previous editions to reflect the new branding. This is what I want to do. I don’t need extra things on my to-do list each week as already the administration of this whole business, website, podcast and newsletters is a constant wrangle. Any of you who run your own astro businesses will know what I’m talking about. I don’t want confusion in your mind either.

There may be some teething problems as we go through November (thank you Mercury retrograde) as I sort this out, but I am confident that by the time we get to the New Year, the whole glorious thing will be in place. People who join my list from 2025 onwards will not even know about the previous name of this newsletter, it was just a blip for 2024, let’s put it that way.

If you’ve got any questions about this jiggery-pokery, please do e-mail me at starzology@gmail.com and I’ll be happy to explain anything further.

Alison.

Author Bio

Alison Price: Professional Astrologer

Alison helps you uncover your individual creativity and lead a fulfilling life using your own astrology. She shares her wisdom from the heart with a touch of humor. She offers Consultations for everyone and Coaching for Aspiring Astrologers.

If you’d like to get in touch with Alison, you can reach out to her via email at starzology@gmail.com.

Pluto Transit Change Lives

Author: Alison Price - Published: November 2024 Pluto Transits Change Lives Often astrology jogs along with not much happening. Moons come and go, the Sun trots thorough the signs in a predictable manner and Mercury and Venus follow suit. But now and then big...

Astrological Symbology

In astrology, the SYMBOLOGY of the planets glyphs is significant to their interpretation. Learn the basic shapes meanings.

Saturn in the Houses

Author: Alison Price – Published: November 2024

Saturn

Saturn, the ringed planet of structure, responsibility, and life lessons, plays a crucial role in astrological interpretations. Its position in your natal chart, particularly the house it occupies, offers profound insights into the areas of life where you may face challenges, experience growth, and ultimately find your greatest strengths.

In this blog post, we’ll explore how Saturn’s energy manifests differently as it moves through each of the twelve astrological houses. Understanding Saturn’s influence can provide valuable perspective on your life’s journey.

Saturn’s Influence in the 12 Natal Houses

Remember, Saturn’s influence is complex and multifaceted. While it often presents challenges, it also offers the opportunity for growth, maturity, and lasting achievement in the areas of life represented by the house it occupies.

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Saturn in the 1st House

When Saturn resides in the 1st house of self and identity, it brings a serious, reserved demeanor. These individuals often appear older than their years and may struggle with self-confidence early in life. However, this placement also bestows a strong sense of responsibility and the potential for great personal achievement through discipline and hard work.

Saturn in the 2nd House

In the 2nd house of possessions and values, Saturn can create financial challenges or a fear of lack. These individuals tend to be cautious with money and may need to work hard for financial stability. The silver lining is the potential to develop excellent resource management skills and a deep appreciation for what truly matters in life.

Saturn in the 3rd House

Saturn in the house of communication and learning might lead to early difficulties with speech, writing, or education. However, it also grants the ability to think deeply and communicate with authority. These individuals often excel in fields requiring concentrated mental effort and may become respected teachers or writers later in life.

Saturn in the 4th House

In the house of home and family, Saturn can indicate a challenging childhood or a sense of emotional restriction. These individuals might struggle to feel truly at home or to express their emotions freely. Yet, this placement can also lead to building a solid, stable home life and becoming a pillar of strength for their family.

Saturn in the 5th House

The 5th house governs creativity, pleasure, and children. Saturn here might dampen spontaneity and create barriers to self-expression. However, it can also lead to disciplined creativity, responsible parenting, and the ability to find deep satisfaction in one’s passions.

Saturn in the 6th House

In the house of work and health, Saturn brings a strong work ethic and attention to detail. These individuals may be prone to worry about their health or feel burdened by daily responsibilities. However, they often excel in careers requiring precision and can develop a holistic approach to wellbeing.

Saturn in the 7th House

Saturn in the house of partnerships and relationships can lead to delays or challenges in finding a life partner. These individuals may approach relationships with caution and seriousness. However, when they do commit, their relationships tend to be stable and long-lasting.

Saturn in the 8th House

The 8th house deals with shared resources, transformation, and the deeper mysteries of life. Saturn here can create fears around intimacy or financial entanglements. However, it also provides the potential for profound personal transformation and the ability to handle crises with composure.

Saturn in the 9th House

In the house of higher learning, philosophy, and travel, Saturn may create obstacles to expanding one’s horizons. These individuals might be skeptical of new ideas or hesitant to venture far from home. Yet, this placement can lead to a deeply considered personal philosophy and the ability to teach or guide others.

Saturn in the 10th House

Saturn is often considered strong in the 10th house of career and public image. While it may delay professional success, it usually indicates eventual achievement of significant status or authority. These individuals are often driven to succeed and can become respected leaders in their fields.

Saturn in the 11th House

In the house of friendships and group associations, Saturn can create difficulties in social situations or feelings of isolation. However, it also bestows the ability to form deep, lasting friendships and to contribute meaningfully to collective efforts.

Saturn in the 12th House

Saturn in the house of the unconscious and spiritual realms can create hidden fears or a sense of isolation. These individuals may struggle with self-doubt or feel burdened by unresolved past issues. However, this placement also offers the potential for profound spiritual growth and the ability to find strength in solitude.

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Author Bio

Alison Price: Professional Astrologer

Alison helps you uncover your individual creativity and lead a fulfilling life using your own astrology. She shares her wisdom from the heart with a touch of humor. She offers Consultations for everyone and Coaching for Aspiring Astrologers.

If you’d like to get in touch with Alison, you can reach out to her via email at starzology@gmail.com.

Pluto Transit Change Lives

Author: Alison Price - Published: November 2024 Pluto Transits Change Lives Often astrology jogs along with not much happening. Moons come and go, the Sun trots thorough the signs in a predictable manner and Mercury and Venus follow suit. But now and then big...

Astrological Symbology

In astrology, the SYMBOLOGY of the planets glyphs is significant to their interpretation. Learn the basic shapes meanings.

Sun in the Houses

Author: Alison Price – Published: November 2024

Sun in the 1st House

The Sun in the 1st house is a powerful placement in your chart. This position generally indicates someone who is comfortable in the spotlight and has a natural ability to lead and inspire others through their strong sense of self.

Key Themes

Individuals with this placement tend to have a strong, vibrant personality. They often exude confidence and charisma, naturally drawing attention to themselves.

The sense of self is usually well-developed and clearly defined. There’s typically a strong drive to express one’s authentic self without inhibition.

Often associated with a commanding physical presence or distinctive appearance. May be more conscious of their body and personal style.

Natural leadership qualities are common with this placement. They often take initiative and prefer to be in charge of their own path.

Usually blessed with high energy levels and a robust constitution. Health and physical vitality are often important focus areas.

Strong desire for autonomy and self-reliance. May struggle with considering others’ needs or perspectives at times.

Tend to make strong first impressions on others. Often seen as warm, engaging, and direct in their approach.

Highly self-aware, sometimes to the point of self-consciousness. Personal growth and self-improvement are usually important.

Can sometimes come across as egocentric or overly self-focused. May need to learn to balance self-expression with consideration for others.

Sun in 2nd House

The Sun in the 2nd house presents a unique blend of energies focused on material security, personal values, and self-worth. This placement suggests an individual who finds their core identity and purpose through building material security, developing personal resources, and establishing a strong sense of self-worth.

Key Themes

Strong emphasis on financial security and material possessions. Often driven to accumulate wealth or valuable assets.

Sense of self is closely tied to personal resources and earnings. May measure self-worth through tangible accomplishments or acquisitions.

Develops a clear set of personal values and principles. Identity is shaped by what they consider important in life.

Natural ability to recognize and develop personal talents. Often skilled at turning abilities into financial gain.

Seeks stability and security in life, particularly in financial matters. May be more resistant to change, especially if it threatens their sense of security.

Appreciates physical comforts and luxuries. Often has a strong connection to the physical sense

Usually adept at managing resources, both material and personal. May have a talent for business or financial matters.

Can be possessive of belongings and relationships. May struggle with letting go of things, even when necessary.

Often develops a strong work ethic. Finds fulfillment in productive, tangible results.

May become overly focused on material gain at the expense of other life areas. Could struggle with equating self-worth solely with financial status.

Ability to build lasting financial security. Talent for recognizing and developing value in various forms.

Sun in 3rd House

The Sun in the 3rd house is an intellectually stimulating placement that emphasizes communication, learning, and mental agility. This placement suggests an individual who finds their sense of self and purpose through communication, learning, and intellectual pursuits. They often shine brightest when sharing knowledge, engaging in stimulating conversations, or exploring new ideas.

Key Themes

Strong focus on self-expression through speech and writing. Often gifted communicators with a knack for conveying ideas clearly.

Insatiable appetite for knowledge and information. Enjoy learning about a wide variety of subjects.

Quick-thinking and adaptable mindset. Able to grasp new concepts rapidly and make connections easily.

Thrive on social interactions and exchanging ideas. Often enjoy debating and engaging in intellectual discussions.

Significant focus on relationships with siblings or close relatives. May take on a leadership role among siblings or peers.

Often actively involved in local community affairs. May become a well-known figure in their immediate environment.

Enjoy short journeys and exploring their immediate surroundings. Traveling can be a source of learning and self-discovery.

May have talents in writing, teaching, or public speaking. Often drawn to careers involving communication or education.

Strong analytical abilities and logical thinking. Enjoy solving puzzles and tackling complex problems.

Can be mentally restless, always seeking new information or experiences. May struggle with boredom if not intellectually stimulated.

Tendency to overthink or become scattered due to numerous interests. May sometimes prioritize intellect over emotion.

Core identity is often tied to their ideas and how they express them. Feel most alive when engaged in intellectual pursuits or discussions.

Sun in 4th House

The Sun in the 4th house is a deeply personal and emotionally-rooted placement in astrology. This position emphasizes home, family, roots, and inner emotional life. This placement suggests an individual who finds their core sense of self and purpose through creating a nurturing home environment, connecting with family, and exploring their emotional depths. They often shine brightest when cultivating a sense of belonging and emotional security for themselves and others.

Key Themes

Strong emphasis on home and living environment. Often feel most authentic and alive in their personal space.

Deep connection to family, both of origin and chosen. May play a central or leadership role within the family unit.

Core identity is closely tied to emotional experiences and inner life. Personal growth often involves understanding and processing emotions.

Often possess a nurturing, caring personality. May derive satisfaction from caring for others or creating a welcoming environment.

Tend to be private individuals, needing time alone to recharge. May prefer intimate gatherings to large social events.

Strong interest in family history, cultural heritage, or ancestry. May feel a deep connection to their place of origin or cultural background.

Often talented in areas related to home and domesticity. May enjoy cooking, decorating, or other home-centered activities.

High need for emotional and physical security. May prioritize creating a stable home environment.

Childhood experiences often play a significant role in shaping identity. May need to work through early life issues for personal growth.

Rich inner life and imagination. May be introspective and reflective.

Can be overly sensitive or moody. Might struggle with balancing public and private life.

Often find increased satisfaction and self-expression in later years. May become more interested in home and family as they age.

Sun in 5th House

The Sun in the 5th house is a vibrant and creative placement in astrology. This position emphasizes self-expression, creativity, romance, and joy. This placement suggests an individual who finds their core sense of self and purpose through creative expression, romantic pursuits, and bringing joy to others. They often shine brightest when they’re able to showcase their talents, engage in playful activities, or inspire others through their enthusiasm and zest for life.

Key Themes

Strong urge to express oneself creatively. Often talented in arts, performance, or other creative pursuits.

Youthful, fun-loving nature. Enjoy games, sports, and recreational activities.

Passionate approach to romance and dating. Often charismatic and attractive to others.

Natural leadership abilities, especially in creative or recreational settings. May excel at directing or organizing entertainment or creative projects.

Strong focus on children, either one’s own or working with young people. Often skilled at relating to and inspiring youth.

Comfortable in the spotlight. May be drawn to performance arts or public speaking.

Willing to take calculated risks, especially in creative or romantic pursuits. Enjoy the thrill of chance and adventure.

Usually exude self-confidence and optimism. Identity is closely tied to their ability to shine and stand out.

Passionate about personal hobbies and interests. Often have multiple creative outlets or recreational pursuits.

Tend to be generous, especially with their time and talents. Enjoy making others happy and entertained.

May struggle with ego issues or need for constant attention. Could be prone to gambling or taking unnecessary risks.

Seek out and create joy in their lives and for others. Often have a talent for finding pleasure in various aspects of life.

Sun in 6th House

The Sun in the 6th house is a placement that emphasizes work, service, health, and daily routines. This position brings the core essence of one’s identity into the realm of practical matters and self-improvement. This placement suggests an individual who finds their core sense of self and purpose through practical work, being of service, and continual self-improvement. They often shine brightest when they’re able to apply their skills effectively, solve problems, or contribute to the well-being of others through their work or daily efforts.

Key Themes

Strong focus on work and productivity. Often derive a sense of self-worth from their job or daily tasks.

Natural inclination to be of service to others. May find fulfillment in helping professions or volunteer work.

Heightened awareness of health and wellness. Often interested in nutrition, exercise, or holistic health practices.

Sharp analytical abilities, especially when applied to practical problems. Enjoy organizing, categorizing, and creating efficient systems.

Tendency towards perfectionism in their work and personal habits. High standards for themselves and others.

Find security and self-expression through daily routines and habits. May be skilled at time management and scheduling.

Constant drive to improve skills and become more efficient. Lifelong learners, often pursuing courses or training to enhance abilities.

Keen eye for detail and precision. Excel in tasks requiring thoroughness and accuracy.

Often good at handling emergencies or solving urgent problems. May be drawn to crisis-oriented work.

Generally modest about their abilities. Find satisfaction in doing a job well, even if it’s behind the scenes.

May be prone to workaholic tendencies or neglecting personal life. Could struggle with anxiety or health worries if not balanced.

Pragmatic approach to life and problem-solving. Value usefulness and functionality.

Sun in 7th House

The Sun in the 7th house is a placement that emphasizes partnerships, relationships, and cooperation. This position brings one’s core identity and sense of self into the realm of interpersonal connections. This placement suggests an individual who finds their core sense of self and purpose through partnerships and cooperative endeavors. They often shine brightest when engaged in meaningful relationships, whether personal or professional, and when using their interpersonal skills to create harmony and mutual understanding.

Key Themes

Strong focus on one-to-one relationships, both personal and professional. Often find their sense of self through interactions with others.

Natural inclination towards teamwork and collaboration. May excel in roles that require diplomacy and negotiation.

Seek balance and harmony in their lives and relationships. Often skilled at mediating conflicts and finding compromise.

Gain deeper understanding of themselves through relationships. May see themselves reflected in their partners or close associates.

Partnerships play a central role in their life path. May feel incomplete without a significant other or close collaborator.

Often skilled in public relations or customer-facing roles. Natural ability to relate to and understand others’ perspectives.

Strong sense of fairness and justice in dealings with others. May be drawn to legal or counseling professions.

Adaptable in social situations and relationships. Able to adjust their behavior to suit different interpersonal dynamics.

Often charismatic and diplomatically skilled. May have a talent for smoothing over difficult situations.

Might struggle with codependency or losing their individual identity in relationships. Could face difficulties in asserting personal needs or making independent decisions.

Often involved in or interested in contractual agreements. May have a knack for negotiating deals or partnerships.

Find creative expression through collaborative efforts. Often at their best when working closely with others.

Sun in 8th House

The Sun in the 8th house is a potent and transformative placement in astrology. This position brings one’s core identity and life force into the realm of depth, intensity, and regeneration. This placement suggests an individual who finds their core sense of self and purpose through deep, transformative experiences and exploring life’s mysteries. They often shine brightest when delving into complex issues, facilitating personal or societal transformation, or working with resources in a way that empowers others.

Key Themes

Strong desire to explore life’s mysteries and taboos. Tendency towards intense experiences and relationships.

Natural ability to transform themselves and situations. Often go through multiple significant life changes or reinventions.

Keen interest in psychology and the hidden aspects of human nature. Often possess deep insight into others’ motivations.

Focus on shared finances, investments, or resources of others. May have talent for financial management or working with others’ money.

Heightened awareness of power structures in relationships and society. May be drawn to exploring or challenging existing power dynamics.

Often have a deep connection to their sexuality. May view sex as a transformative or spiritual experience.

Fascination with the occult, metaphysical, or hidden aspects of life. May have psychic or intuitive abilities.

Ability to bounce back from crises and emerge stronger. Often go through cycles of symbolic death and rebirth in their lives.

Experience emotions deeply and intensely. May need to learn healthy ways to process strong feelings.

Natural investigative abilities. Often excel in fields requiring deep research or analysis.

Could struggle with issues of control or manipulation. Might face difficulties in letting go or dealing with loss.

Often skilled at handling crises or emergency situations. May be drawn to professions dealing with life-and-death matters.

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Sun in 9th House

Broader and Wider

The Sun in the 9th house is an expansive and enlightening placement in astrology. This position brings one’s core identity and sense of purpose into the realms of higher learning, philosophy, travel and broader perspectives.

This placement suggests an individual who finds their core sense of self and purpose through expanding their understanding of the world, exploring new ideas and places, and sharing their wisdom with others. They often shine brightest when engaging with big ideas, experiencing different cultures, or inspiring others with their broad perspective and enthusiasm for learning.

Key Themes

There is a strong drive for learning and understanding. They often pursue higher education or lifelong learning.

These people are naturally drawn to exploring life’s big questions. They tend to develop a personal philosophy or worldview.

There is a desire to explore different cultures and distant places and they often find self-discovery through travel experiences.

With this placement, there is an interest in spirituality, religion, or metaphysical concepts. They may seek to understand the deeper meaning of life

A natural ability to teach or inspire others is found with folks with the Sun in the 9th house. They often enjoy sharing knowledge and insights.

They generally have an optimistic outlook on life couples with the ability to see the bigger picture and long-term possibilities.

Sun ninth people appreciate diverse cultures and ways of thinking and they may be drawn to international affairs or cross-cultural communication.

There is a strong sense of ideals and principles where 9th house Sun people may be passionate about causes that align with their beliefs.

The potential talent for writing, publishing or broadcasting cannot be underestimated with ninth house Suns. These individuals may be drawn to careers that involve spreading ideas out there.

You can expect a fascination with law, ethics, and justice and they might pursue legal studies or advocacy roles.

On the downside, they could sometimes be overly idealistic or preachy and might struggle with practical application of abstract ideas.

There is a constant desire to expand horizons and grow. Here their identity is often tied to their breadth of experiences and knowledge.

Sun in 10th House

When the Sun, the symbol of your core identity and will, is positioned in the 10th house of your birth chart, it suggests that your sense of self and purpose is strongly tied to your career, public image and reputation.

Positively expressed, the Sun in the 10th house can indicate someone who is confident, successful, and respected in their field. However, it’s important to ensure that your identity and self-worth aren’t overly dependent on external validation from your career or status.

Key Themes

Tenth house Sun people have a strong drive to achieve success, recognition, and status in their professional life.

There is a desire to be seen as a leader, authority figure or public persona.

They attain ambition, determination and a willingness to work hard to reach their goals.

Their sense of identity and self-worth is heavily influenced by their career and social standing.

They may have a strong need for approval, validation and respect from others.

There can be a tendency towards ego, pride or arrogance if the Sun is not well-integrated.

Challenges with finding the right work-life balance and separating their public and private life can pose a problem.

Sun in 11th House

Community

When the Sun, the symbol of your core identity and will, is positioned in the 11th house of your birth chart, it suggests that your sense of self and purpose is strongly connected to your social circles, group affiliations, and humanitarian/community-oriented goals.

When the Sun is positively expressed in the 11th house, it can indicate someone who is a charismatic, influential leader within their social circles, with a strong humanitarian drive and a desire to enact positive change.

However, it’s important to ensure that their identity and self-worth don’t become overly dependent on external validation from their peers or social status.

Key Themes

There is a strong drive to make a positive impact on the world through their involvement in groups, organizations or social movements

A desire to be recognized and respected within their social networks and community is evident with Sun 11th people.

There is an inclination towards leadership roles within their friend groups, clubs, or professional associations.

A tendency to find fulfillment and a sense of purpose through collaborative efforts and collective endeavors surrounds Sun in the 11th people.

The potential to be a visionary, innovative thinker who comes up with unique solutions to societal problems is a positive driver for these people.

There is a need for validation and a sense of belonging from their peers and the larger community.

Challenges with maintaining a healthy work-life balance and setting appropriate boundaries within their social life may arise.

Sun in 12th House

Unseen Selfless Acts

When the Sun, the symbol of your core identity and will, is positioned in the 12th house of your birth chart, it suggests that your sense of self is deeply connected to the unseen, spiritual, and subconscious realms of your experience.

When the Sun is positively expressed in the 12th house, it can indicate someone who is highly intuitive, compassionate, and dedicated to serving others through selfless acts.

However, it’s important to find a balance between your inner life and your external responsibilities and relationships.

Key Themes

They have a strong inner life and intuitive, spiritual inclinations.

12th House Sun people have a tendency towards introspection, solitude and retreating from the external world.

There may be a desire to serve, sacrifice, or work behind the scenes for the greater good.

Karmic or past life themes that influence their sense of purpose and identity are important.

Sensitivity to the energies and suffering of others, which can lead to empathy or burnout may plague 12th house Sun people.

Anticipate challenges with boundaries, self-discipline, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

These folk need regular periods of rest, reflection and spiritual renewal.

The potential for artistic, imaginative, or mystical talents is huge.

Author Bio

Alison Price: Professional Astrologer

Alison helps you uncover your individual creativity and lead a fulfilling life using your own astrology. She shares her wisdom from the heart with a touch of humor. She offers Consultations for everyone and Coaching for Aspiring Astrologers.

If you’d like to get in touch with Alison, you can reach out to her via email at starzology@gmail.com.

Pluto Transit Change Lives

Author: Alison Price - Published: November 2024 Pluto Transits Change Lives Often astrology jogs along with not much happening. Moons come and go, the Sun trots thorough the signs in a predictable manner and Mercury and Venus follow suit. But now and then big...

Astrological Symbology

In astrology, the SYMBOLOGY of the planets glyphs is significant to their interpretation. Learn the basic shapes meanings.

Astrological Symbology

Author: Alison Price – Published: October 2024

Symbology

In this post I want to chat with you guys a little bit about symbology. Specifically, symbolically in the New Age space and symbology in astrology. Basic shapes are symbolic in themselves. Even the simple shapes like the circles and the lines have meaning. It’s only as we start to explore New Age topics such as astrology that you come across the symbology within shapes. When you take it one step further and look closely at the planetary glyphs, you can see this symbology in action.

Even though these days there are very stylized drawings for the planet symbols, if you break them down to their simplistic parts you can see hidden meaning within each of the planets. Personally, I think this is a very interesting topic and it gives you something to think about as you’re learning to even practice drawing the planetary glyphs.

Once you get the idea that shapes are symbolic and have meaning, you can see them in everyday life as well through some business logos and what you see as you go about your day. I’m just giving you an introduction to the meanings of the basic shapes and how they are expressed through the planetary glyphs.

Circles

The circle represents the spirit and the cosmos. Furthermore, the circle itself is constructed from something. The unbroken line on nothing. The space inside and outside the line. The circle unifies spirit and matter. This structure itself has great strength.

Circles of Feminine

The perfect circle has no beginning and no end. It is unassailable. The magic circle creates a fortress of psychic protection. A physical and spiritual safe haven where unwanted or uninvited entities cannot enter.

**Hermes Trismegistus said of the circle, “God is a circle whose centre is everywhere and circumference is nowhere.”**

Arcs and Crescents

Arcs or crescents are parts of a circle. One clear example is a rainbow. As part of a circle, the arc symbolizes the spirit as well.The position of the arc is important as well.

Upright Arcs

If an arc upright or shaped like a cup or chalice, it implies the feminine principle of containment within the womb.It contains the spirit.

Inverted Arcs

If the arc is inverted like an umbrella, then the opposition is true.Now it becomes a triumphal, victorious masculine symbol thrusting upwards. The inverted arc is often on church doors and is representative of the vault of heaven. The arc shape often appears in planetary symbols.

Lines

Vertical Lines

The vertical line represents the physical symbol of the number one and man striving towards spirit. The simple line is the basic shape of the World Tree, or the axis Mundi that connects the heavens, the earth and the lower regions. It is not only a basic phallic symbol, but also signifies the soul that strives for union with the divine.

Horizontal Lines

The horizontal line is opposite of the vertical line. It represents matter and the forward and backward movement of time. This line also signifies the skyline or horizon and man’s place on the earth.

Crosses

In across, the vertical and horizontal come together to form a cross. The cross symbolizes the union of the material and the spiritual. And in some instances, the cross is said to give birth to the square. Because of its four cardinal points, the cross represents the elements and the directions of north, south, east and west.

Squares

The square represents the Earth and the four elements.

**Plato described the square, “Like the circle, as being absolutely beautiful in itself.”**

Astrology Planetary Glyphs

Spirit, Soul and Matter

The planetary glyphs used in astrology hold deep symbolic meanings, connecting to the concepts of spirit, soul, and matter. These three components represent the layers of existence and experience, providing a framework to understand the planets’ roles in shaping life and consciousness. Here’s a breakdown of how spirit, soul and matter are symbolically embedded in planetary glyphs.

Spirit (Circle)

In many planetary glyphs, the circle represents spirit. It signifies the eternal, the divine and the source of life. The circle has no beginning or end, symbolizing unity, wholeness and the infinite potential of consciousness. Spirit is the purest form of being, often viewed as the connection to the higher self or the divine essence that animates all life.

Soul (Crescent)

The crescent shape, found in several planetary glyphs, symbolizes the soul, the vessel of experience and emotion. The soul is the part of us that navigates through life, gathering experiences, feelings, and impressions. It is the receptive aspect of consciousness, like a cup that collects the light and wisdom from spirit.

Matter (Cross)

The cross is the symbol of matter, representing the physical world, form, and structure. It often grounds the planetary glyphs, showing how spiritual energy and the soul’s experience are manifest in the material plane. The cross symbolizes the four elements (earth, air, fire, and water) and the physical reality in which spirit and soul are embodied.

Glyphs

Spirit, Soul and Matter

I want to share some of my ideas on the shapes that make up the planet’s glyphs. The combination between these three symbols (circle, crescent, and cross) in each planetary glyph shows how each planet expresses different aspects of spirit, soul and matter.

Maps of Existence

Planetary glyphs serve as symbolic maps of existence. The circle represents the infinite and eternal spirit, the crescent symbolizes the receptive and emotional soul and the cross embodies the physical and structured world of matter. Together, these symbols illustrate how the planets influence our experience, guiding the interplay between spirit, soul, and the material realm. The symbolism of the planets can be understood by exploring how they represent the dynamics between spirit, soul and matter. These planets govern the more personal aspects of life and consciousness, shaping our individual experiences and growth.

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Summary of the Planets

The Sun’s spirit is expressed as the core self, guiding the soul toward individuality and vitality in the material world.

The Moon echoes the emotional and intuitive soul, reflecting spirit and influencing the material world through instinct and nurturing.

Mercury sends messages between spirit, soul, and matter, facilitating communication and the practical application of ideas.

Venus unites spirit and matter through the soul’s longing for love, harmony, and beauty in relationships and the physical world.

Mars activates the spirit, driving the soul’s desires and willpower to shape and change the material world.

Jupiter expand the spirit through the soul’s pursuit of wisdom, growth, and abundance in the material world.

Saturn grounds spirit in matter, teaching the soul through the limitations and laws of the physical world.

Uranus liberates spirit, breaking the chains of matter and tradition, awakening the soul to new dimensions of freedom and individuality.

Neptune dissolves the boundaries between matter and spirit, guiding the soul toward unity with the divine and the transcendence of physical reality.

Pluto transforms and regenerates both matter and soul, facilitating profound spiritual evolution through destruction and rebirth.

Sign Sigils

Let’s just have a quick look at the basic symbolic meanings ascribed to the signs of the Zodiac.

Aries symbolically means impulsion, the urge to act and will.
Taurus symbolically means perseverance and consolidation.
Gemini symbolically means polarity and adaptability.
Cancer symbolically means passivity and attachment.
Leo symbolically means creation and life.
Virgo symbolically means differentiation and diligence.
Libra symbolically means balance and harmony.
Scorpio symbolically means passion and endurance.
Sagittarius symbolically means cultivation of spiritual side and expansion.
Capricorn symbolically means elevation and conservation.
Aquarius symbolically means transition to higher states and adaptability.
Pisces symbolically means intuition and self-sacrifice.

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Forecasting Tips

Author: Alison Price – Published: October 2024

Information Overwhelm

Of all the questions I get from aspiring astrologers, forecasting is one of the more common ones. People want to know where to start, what to do first, what’s more important in a chart than other things and so on. And I agree, It’s overwhelming.

With forecasting there is no end to the amount of information that you can generate with your software and apps. The trick, really, is to sift through and decide what’s important, where to start and also what to not look at and what to dismiss that you can leave for another day. So, if you’re suffering farm forecasting info overwhelm, I’ve got some ideas on how to focus onto what you’re supposed to be looking at first. I just like to share some of my ideas about getting started in forecasting.

Get Started

I’m just going to cover the main forecasting techniques which are the ones that I use and the ones I recommend you start with. Please be aware that there are other forecasting techniques and you are certainly encouraged of explore them as soon as you like.

If you are just getting started with astrological forecasting, then focus on transits first. Every astrologer needs to know how to work with transit and they are the backbone of your forecasting data. Even if you never learn the other forecasting techniques, always focus on transits first.

How to Spend Your Forecasting Time

Each Hour

Let’s just have a quick look at how much time you should spend on each forecasting technique. We’re going to suppose here that you’ve already worked on the natal chart and probably spent an hour or two interpreting that. Now you’re turning your attention to the forecasting. Perhaps you’re going to put an hour into your forecasting. The diagram below shows that if you have 60 minutes available for forecasting, you want to spend half your time or 30 minutes on transits, 15 minutes on secondary progressions, 10 minutes on solar returns and 5 minutes on solar arc directions. Clearly the emphasis that you ought to put in your energy expenditure on each of the forecasting techniques. It is evident that transits are far ahead, by a long chalk, the most important technique you can do.

Percentage

It doesn’t really matter if you spend one hour, one day or one week on your forecasting. And in the beginning certainly you will put in more than one hour and I certainly did when I was starting out. The important thing is to pay attention to the percentage of time you spend on each of the forecasting techniques. This diagram clearly shows that solar arc directions are not as important as transits. And you should carefully expend your precious forecasting energy on the right things to start with.

Direct Forecasting

Direct forecasting refers to what is happening up there right now. There are several ways that you can work with direct forecasting techniques, but here I’m going to talk about a couple which I use and they are transits and solar returns. Let’s take a closer look at them.

Transits

Planets to Consider

When working with transits, always start from the outer planets and work in. So first look at Pluto, Neptune and Uranus and then move on to Saturn and Jupiter.

Transit Orbs

For all transit work, use a 1° orb applying and separating.

Transits What to Look For

With transits, need to know which natal house the transiting planet is in. Next you are going to look for any aspects that the planet is making to planets in the natal chart. Always look at the aspects in this order:

Neutral aspects: conjunctions.
Hard aspects: oppositions and squares.
Soft aspects: the trines and sextiles.

I like to call this aspect set, my “Fab Five” aspects.

Planets Changing Signs

For personal natal chart readings, there is not much value in discussing when a transiting planets changes signs, it will change signs for everybody. Unless the transiting planet makes a direct contact to their natal chart, either via an aspect or by a house cusp change, I would tend to ignore this in personal forecast readings

Planets Changing House

When a transiting planet changes house, it is hugely important for the person. The energy that was expressed by the planet in the old house will shift onto the new area of life which the new house represents.

Retrogrades

Transiting planets will retrograde back and forth over the chart. Each contact is important to show a main theme.

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Solar Returns

The technique of solar returns is the second indirect forecasting technique which I use.

How to Cast a Solar Return Chart

For each solar return chart that you calculate, your software will work out the exact moment (time) for the chart. So, solar returns come into effect for each person around one month before their birthday and definitely by the time the transiting Sun has entered the birth Sun’s sign. What you need to do is put in the current place. The solar return place depends whereabouts you are in the world at the moment of the return. So, if you were born in New York and now you are living in Hong Kong, you will cast the solar return chart for Hong Kong.

Travelling on Your Birthday

If you happen to be away from home for your birthday, as I was one year when I went down to Mexico, use that place. I celebrated my birthday in Cancun, Mexico and so Cancun was my solar return chart place for that year.

What to Look for in Solar Return Charts

Sun’s House

The first thing I look for is the Sun’s house, because that will show the trend for the whole year. Each year the solar return Sun will be in a different house. It cycles through the chart in a specific pattern. The solar return Sun’s house is an indication of the types of things that there will be a focus on for the individual that year.

Sun’s Aspects

The second step is to consider all of the solar returns Sun’s aspects. You need to explore each solar aspect as it will have something to say about the solar return chart. On a side note, I never look at the other planets positions or aspects within the solar return chart, although you can if you have time.

Solar Return Ascendant.

The solar return Ascendant is always an interesting position in the solar return chart. I would always put the solar return Ascendant position degree into the natal chart to see which house it is highlighting Additionally, if you have time, you can do this the other way around as well.

Watch my Solar Return Video series

Indirect Forecasting

Indirect forecasting covers all techniques where the chart is extrapolated through a time-based count forward. Secondary progressions are equal to one day per year. There are many ways of calculating indirect forecasted charts, but we’re just going to concentrate on two here today. They will be the secondary progressed chart and the solar arc directed chart.

Secondary Progressions

How to Cast a Secondary Progressed Chart

Your computer software will calculate your secondary progressed chart for you. You do not have to enter the time, but make sure the chart is set for the natal place of birth. For all progressed chart interpretations please use a 1° orb.

Note

And for more certainty, this means use 1° of for all the aspects, whereas in a natal chart you would use an 8° orb for a conjunction, when working with forecasting, you’re going to be using a 1° orb both applying and separating.

Progressed Chart What to Look For

There are three main things to look at in the secondary progressed chart, and they are:

House ingresses
Sign ingresses
Aspects

Progressed Planets to Consider

Typically, with progressed charts, you start with the inner planets at the Sun and work your way out through the five personal planets. So that would be the Sun, the Moon, Mercury, Venus and Mars in order. Now you can if you wish, work on the outer planets too, but you would have covered those energies already in the transits section.

Progressed Planets Changing House

Look for progressed planets changing houses. When they are within 1° orb of the actual house cusp. In general and loosely, the personal planets will be moving at about 1° year, so one if you use an orb of 1° it will give you a run up to the actual house change as well. These are important as some planets are better placed in some houses than others.

Progressed Planets Changing Signs.

With a bi-wheel, look for any progressed planet changing sign in the natal chart. And again using 1° or applying and separating.

Progressed Planet Aspects

With progressed planets play attention to the aspect starting in sequence with the conjunction, opposition, square, trine and sextile. If you have time, you can work on to the lesser used aspects as well, but I never do.

Progressions Overview

Usually there is not much information that comes through in a progressed chart. You may have 3 or 4 planets changing sign or house and you will definitely consider those.

Solar Arc Directions

How to cast a Solar Arc Directed Chart

Your computer system will cast the solar arc directed chart for you. Make sure the place is set for the natal birthplace.

Directed Charts What to Look For

The directed Sun’s position will be the exact same position as the as the progressed Sun’s position. Directed planets only move forward, there is no retrogradation in a directed chart. With the directed chart, you are again looking for the three main things:

Directed planets changing signs
Directed planet changing houses
Directed planet aspects to natal planets.

Directed Planets Changing Signs

Look for any directed planets changing signs. Use a 1° orb.

Directed Planets Changing Houses.

Look for any directed planets changing house and again use a 1° orb to the house cusp.

Directed Planet Aspects

Look for any directed planets making aspects to the natal chart. You will use it 1° orb for this. Look at the aspects in sequence of conjunctions, oppositions, squares, trines and sextiles. Again, you could look at the lesser used aspects if you wish and if you have time, but I never do. Typically, there is not much information that pops up in a solar arc directed chart, but what does come forward is gold.

Overarching

Transits First

Forecasting is a vast subject and there’s always something new to learn, but if you’re just getting started, then begin with transits and fully understand them because this knowledge will benefit you even if you’re doing horoscope work in general as well. For every client’s chart which you ever look at, you will always consider their transits. Getting to know where each of the planets currently are placed is always a great thing for an astrologer.

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USA Election Day 2024

Author: Alison Price – Published: October 2024

Election Day Chart

Let the Astrology Speak

I don’t want to comment directly on the politics, or whom I believe is going to win this race or which party I support, or whether I’d take the red of the blue pill, because this is not the platform for that. I’m only going to concentrate on what the astrology is saying, what is being shown in the charts, and I’m going to leave the interpretations up to you. Arwynne and I have already noticed that this is quite a fraught topic, particularly for some of our YouTube videos surrounding Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, and I do not wish to add fuel to the fire.

The Chart

This year’s election in the USA will be on Tuesday, November the 5th, 2024. I’ve set the chart for Washington, DC as that is the capital, just to give us a feel for the planetary positions on the whole day. Although millions will go to the polls and vote on voting day, thousands of other Americans have already sent in their votes from overseas and by post.

Trump

Bi-wheel

The Republican contender is Donald Trump who’s chart we have looked at more thoroughly and you can read more on Trump’s birth chart. But this time we’re going to be looking at the bi-wheel. With the bi-wheels, you always put the natal chart on the inside and then the transit chart on the outside. So in this bi-wheel, we’ve got Trump’s natal chart on the inner wheel, and the outer wheel is the actual transits for the day of the election.

Midheaven in 10th house.

Really when you’re considering politics and voting someone into the highest office, whoever they are, you would look at their 10th house. So in Trump’s birth 10th house he has Taurus on the cusp 24°. He has quite a wide 10th house and Gemini is intercepted fully within it. The actual 10th house is 38° wide which is one of his widest houses as well as the opposite 4th house.

Uranus conjoin the Midheaven.

We can immediately see that Uranus is conjoined the Midheaven. Uranus is at 25°42′ Gemini which is only 24′ short of the exact conjunction aspect to the Midheaven. This is a very powerful position for Uranus and Uranian themes are typically unexpected, sudden and future looking.

Jupiter in the 10th House

The one other planet that is in his 10th house is Jupiter in Gemini. Now, Jupiter has been there for a while, but it certainly wasn’t placed there the last time he was voted into office and neither was the Uranus, for that matter. These two dynamic planets are likely to show us how Donald Trump’s fortunes will favor on the day of the election.

Harris

Bi-wheel

The Democratic contender is Kamala Harris and you can read an in depth look at her chart here. The bi-wheel for Kamala Harris has the Midheaven at 2° Pisces.

Saturn in 10th House

She has Saturn in the 10th house, which is in accidental dignity and Saturn is conjoined her Chiron in the 10th house. This may suggest that she may be asking herself the questions, as Michelle Obama did in the Powers dub. Do I have a seat at this table? But clearly she does.

Neptune in the 10th House

So for her, Neptune’s been in the 10th house for many, many years. This is nothing new, but it is the planet of the rules the Midheaven which does indicate that if she’s going to take us her place on the centre stage of the world this would be a good time to do so because Neptune rules are Midheaven. Which of course shows the highest honors you can gain in life. Whether or not this will just be as a contender for the presidency or the actual presidency itself remains to be seen.

Overview

As Pluto is at the very tail end of Capricorn on Election Day, it does suggest a Capricornian theme to the result. However, Pluto is moving into Aquarius on November the 19th, and it will remain in Aquarius all the way through until the inauguration in January. This particular planetary ingress, more than anything else, is likely to create profound intensity to what will eventually unfold in January.

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Alison helps you uncover your individual creativity and lead a fulfilling life using your own astrology. She shares her wisdom from the heart with a touch of humor. She offers Consultations for everyone and Coaching for Aspiring Astrologers.

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Sun in the Houses

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The People in Your Astrological Houses

Author: Alison Price – Published: October 2024

People of the Astrological Houses

Where’s Waldo?

Years ago and thinking about people, when I first started learning astrology and particularly the astrological houses, I discovered that in the 3rd house are your siblings, which means your brothers or sisters. So, I looked in my third house and there I had Mars and Venus which were supposed to represent my brother and sister.

And I thought, “Gosh this astrology lark is very clever” because I have one brother (Mars) and I have one sister (Venus) and I thought, “This is brilliant!”

To me, this perfect alignment between what the chart said and what was real for me was one more indicator about why I should learn astrology and how astrology is so great.

Of course, the more I dug into the planets in the houses which represent the people in our lives, I realized that there is a subtlety to these interpretations. This what I’m going to be chatting about today.

When reading an astrological chart, frequently you want to know about people in your life and where they may be represented in your birth chart. This is a quick guide to most of the people that you will encounter in your life and the houses in which you can find them. Any planets in these houses will suggest the energy of the type of person within the house.

Example: 7th House

For example, if you have three planets in your 7th house of marriage, it suggests that you will be married or have close personal relationship with three specific people who are of the nature of the planets themselves.

The first partner will be indicated by the planet that is most clockwise in the house. This could also be said as the planet that would rise first over the Ascendant to the planet nearest to the house cusp on the clockwise side. The second planet suggests the second partner and the third planet suggests the third person. This goes the same for any business partners as well.

Vacant Houses

If a house is empty and has no planets, it doesn’t mean that those people-of-the-house do not exist in your life, but rather you would look to the ruler of the sign on the cusp of the house, as that planet will then be indicative of these types of people in your life.

Think about it, not everyone has a planet in the 1st house, but everyone is alive and has a body, which is represented by the 1st house.

Vacant houses suggest that the focus of the person’s life will not be in a place where the planets are not. Where the planets are indicates where the individual will bring focus to that area of their life and the people within in it.

Example: 5th House

If you do not have planets in the 5th house of children, it does not mean that you will not have kids, but that they may not be the be all and end all of your life experience. Your offspring could easily be a pleasure and not cause unnecessary concerns for you. Your focus in this lifetime will be where your natal planets actually are.

1st House

The folks in your first house are all concerned with you and your physical appearance.

Your first house people are:

You yourself.
Your personal trainer.
Your hairdresser.
Your manicurist.
Your personal stylist.
Your masseuse.
Your life coach.
Your alter ego.

2nd House

The people in your second house are connected to your financial situation, your assets and what you find attractive.

People in your second house are.

Your financial advisor.
Your banker.
Your art dealer.
Your auctioneer.
Your personal shopper.

3rd House

The 3rd house individuals are connected to family members of the same generation as yourself and people who live and work nearby your home.

Your third house people are:

Your siblings or brothers and sisters.
Your cousins.
Your schoolteacher.
Your neighbors.
Your Uber driver.
Your bus driver.
Your postman.

4th House

Others in your 4th house are representative mainly of your family and where you came from. Additionally, those who will be around in your twilight years.

Your 4th house people are:

Your father.
Your ancestors.
Your family members in general.
Your countrymen and women.
Your mother-in-law.
Your hospice carer.
Your interior decorator.

5th House

People in your 5th house are related to your recreation, your creation and your procreation.

Your 5th house people are:

Your own children.
Children in general.
Your playmates.
Your theatre cronies.
Your gambling buddies.
Your romantic dates.
People with whom you have affairs.

6th House

The people in your 6th house are related to your work, your day-to-day activities, your pets and your health.

Your 6th house people are:

Your workmates.
Your employees.
Your servants.
Your cleaning lady.
Your pool guy.
Your workout buddies.
Your yoga instructor.
Your doctor.
Your pets.
Your pet’s vet.
Your clients and customers.

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7th House

The individuals in your 7th house are related to your life partners, business partners and people in general.

Your 7th house people are:

Your spouse, husband or wife.
Your common law spouse.
Your life mate.
Your business partners.
Your lawyer.
Your children’s teachers.
Other people in general.

8th House

People in your 8th house are related to anyone who provides you with their resources physical or financial. Additionally, people related to the inevitables of life taxes, sex and death.

Your 8th house people are:

Your organ or tissue donors.
Your surgeon.
Your sex partners.
Your debtors.
Your undertaker.
Your henchmen.
Your secret supporters.
Your loan sharks.
Your tax advisor.
Your psychologist.
Your gynaecologist.

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9th House

Folks in your 9th house are related to anything to do with religion, travel or adult education.

The people in your 9th house are:

Your preacher or religious leader.
Your university professors.
Your college education tutors.
Your travel agent.
Your translator.
Your gurus.
Your visionaries.
People with whom you walk your life path.
Your brothers in law and sisters in law.

10th House

People in your 10th house are related to your career and your greatest achievements in this world. They also represent the government and authority figures in general.

People in your 10th house are:

The police.
Traffic cops.
Your mother.
Your boss.
Your superior.
Your father-in-law.

11th House

People related to your 11th house have to do with your friends and associates and the children of others.

Your 11th house people are:

Your friends.
Your associates.
Your collaborators.
Your teammates.
Your group members.
Your adopted children.
Your stepchildren.
Your astrologer.

12th House

People related to your 12th house are frequently people in the shadows of your life.

The people of your 12th house are:

Your guardian Angel.
Your magician.
Your psychic reader.
Strangers in general.
People who come to you in your dreams.

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Overview

Here I’ve given you some ideas I know about how to find the people in your life through the astrology chart.

If you are a consulting astrologer dealing with clients who perhaps bring up issues surrounding their sister, their vet, their lawyer or whomever, you will know in which house to explore to find indications around how that person will impact your client’s life.

As you interpret the birth charts of your clients there will be other people who crop up who may not be on this list, but there is always a way to work them out through derivative houses. Or you can just consider what role that person would be playing in your client’s life.

I hope you enjoy this article about the people in your chart. And it gives you something to think about during the next week.

Author Bio

Alison Price: Professional Astrologer

Alison helps you uncover your individual creativity and lead a fulfilling life using your own astrology. She shares her wisdom from the heart with a touch of humor. She offers Consultations for everyone and Coaching for Aspiring Astrologers.

If you’d like to get in touch with Alison, you can reach out to her via email at starzology@gmail.com.

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Mars in Leo

Author: Arwynne O’Neill – Published: October 2024

Mars in Transit

Mars takes 685 days to go all the way around the zodiac, meaning it spends an average of 8 weeks in each sign, but that is wildly variable. It can spend as little as 6 or 7 weeks in a sign, or as long as several months, like the 2024-2025 transit. Mars enters Leo on November 3, 2024 and goes retrograde on December 6, while making an opposition to Pluto in Aquarius, which is a potentially volatile aspect.

Pluto is entering Aquarius for the last time on November 19, after a very long stay in the final degree of Capricorn and a couple of retrogrades since 2023. Try your best to avoid conflicts with others around December 6 because sparks could really fly and the effects could be lasting if tensions erupt into open aggression.

Mars will retrograde back into Cancer on January 6, and it will continue its retrograde movement until February 23, when it stations direct and moves back into Leo on April 18, where it will stay until June 17. So if you have Mars or any major planets in Leo or Cancer, you’ll want to take a note of those dates and the degree of your planets to see when they will be activated by the movements of Mars. These could be critical days for you.

Mars in the Birth Chart

The planet Mars can be in any house or sign because Mars’s orbit is outside the orbit of Earth. Unlike Mercury and Venus which, from our perspective on Earth, only ever travel a couple of signs away from the Sun. So for example, if you have a Virgo sun, you can only have Mercury in either Leo, Virgo or Libra, or one sign away.

Similarly, if you have the sun in Virgo, you can only ever have Venus two signs away at most, meaning Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra or Scorpio. But you could have Mars in any sign.

Mars is the planet of action of desire, activity, aggression and, as Alison Price likes to say, what gets you up off the couch. It also plays a significant role in relationships, along with Venus, as it describes the preferred style with which you go after what you want in relationships, career, exercise… and anything else that requires positive action and initiative.

For example, when Mars is in Aries, the sign that it rules (along with Scorpio), Mars is quintessentially independent, competitive, bold and fiery. Whereas Mars in, say, Cancer is not as naturally comfortable in such a watery, lunar sign.

Mars in Cancer tends to be highly emotional, maybe even passive-aggressive, and it may take a lot more to get the Mars in Cancer person fired up or moving. They may struggle with motivation, assertion, positive action. They may only be moved when their emotions are highly engaged, for better or worse.

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Mars in Leo

If you have Mars in Leo here are some keywords that may resonate with you: dramatic, confident, expressive, dramatic, egotistical, possessive, jealous, competitive. This is definitely a drama king or queen placement.

They’re often driven to create or perform, and they have a high tolerance for risk. They tend to be idealistic but their anger erupts when they feel their pride has been injured or they’re not being respected. They can be self-righteous and egotistical but they always act from their heart.

They have a strong sense of right and wrong. They can be very ambitious, whether in their career or in their pursuit of love or the object of their desire, but since Leo is a fixed sign, their energy is more about perseverance than initiating change.

They tend to make good leaders because they have a natural empathy despite their ego. They know what it is to need respect and unless you’ve done something to cross them, they will naturally extend that respect to you.

They’re passionate and fiery but not as impulsive as Mars in Aries. In relationships, they can be very magnetic, authoritative and proud. If they’re kept happy by their partner, they can be among the most loyal of Mars placements, but if neglected they won’t hesitate to seek out the attention and admiration they require outside the relationship.

If their heart isn’t in something, whether it’s work or a relationship, it’s very hard for them to get fired up and motivated. Picture the male lion relaxed at the center of his pride, being fed by the female huntresses and lolling in the grass, satiated and regal. Now picture a solitary lion in a zoo; listless, bones protruding, hair matted, thousand-yard stare on his face. Is there anything sadder or more out of place?

If you have Mars in Leo and you feel like the lion in the zoo, some things that might boost your morale and motivation are:

Fall in love, passionately and completely. Devote your dramatic urges and desire for over the top self-expression to be fully focused on your object of desire.
Take up a competitive sport, preferably with an audience. Join an acting or improv class, learn an instrument, or talk to your boss about a promotion.
Stand up for someone who is being overlooked or not living up to their potential.
Teach others one of the many skills you’ve mastered; provide guidance, moral support and encouragement.

There is no expression of pride and mentorship quite as genuine as that of Mars in Leo. When the Sun King shines his rays on you, it’s almost impossible not to feel warmed and expanded by their attention!

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Mars in Leo in Relationships

According to Steven Arroyo’s excellent book, Person to Person Astrology, Mars in Leo has a fondness for living life to the fullest and delights in participating in group events, social rituals and robust, physical activities of all kinds. They usually have a big personality with a dramatic flair and a friendly nature, a knack for telling stories and jokes and an instinct for entertaining and encouraging others. They’re often good at sales professions and have a unique capacity to vitalize organizational efforts. They like to be in control.

Their overall tendencies are dramatic self-assertion, warmth expressiveness and abundant vitality and creative flair. They need to assert themselves dynamically and creatively, but may be seen as pushy or domineering and their physical and sexual energy is stimulated by attention and demonstrative generosity. They need to be complemented and appreciated for their sexual, physical or creative prowess.

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Beyoncé, Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, George Clooney, Hillary Clinton, Paul McCartney, Serena Williams, Michael Jordan, Cher, Frank Sinatra and Colin Farrell.

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Medical Astrology

Author: Alison Price – Published: October 2024

Medical Astrology

This time I’m chatting about medical astrology which is a branch of astrology that I personally do not practice, but many of you do. The reason I don’t offer health readings is because I just don’t know that much about the inner workings of the human body. If you are a nurse, doctor, therapist or practitioner in the healthcare world, then knowing some medical astrology will add interest to your daily work. So, I’m just going to go over the basics of health astrology for those who are attracted to this topic and I know many of you are by the number of requests I’ve had about this branch of astrology. I received a particularly long email from Sarah, thank you, which spurred me on to layout the basics about medical astrology, so you can go deeper for yourself.

Disclaimer

I am not a health care expert and any health concerns you have should always be addressed with your qualified healthcare professional.

Overview

Signs

Each zodiac sign is traditionally associated with specific parts of the body.

Planets

The planets, by their rulership of the signs, affect various bodily systems and health conditions.

Chart

Your natal chart can help to identify potential health strengths and vulnerabilities based on the planetary placements and aspects.

Illnesses

You can use transits and progressions to anticipate periods when you might be more susceptible to certain health issues.

Holistic

Health astrology often emphasizes the interconnectedness of mind, body and spirit in overall wellness.

Decumbiture

The Decumbiture Chart

Decumbiture is a specialized branch of medical astrology that focuses on the moment a person falls ill or takes to their bed due to illness. The term comes from the Latin word “decumbere,” which means “to lie down.”

Timing

A decumbiture chart is cast for the exact moment when a person first feels unwell enough to lie down or seek medical attention. This is considered a significant astrological event.

Chart Interpretation

The decumbiture chart is analyzed similarly to a birth chart, but with a specific focus on health matters. You would examine the planetary positions, aspects and house placements to gain insights into the nature and potential course of the illness.

Diagnostic Tool

Practitioners use decumbiture charts to diagnose the type of illness, its severity, and the affected body parts or systems.

Prognosis

The chart is also used to predict the likely duration of the illness and its potential outcome.

Treatment Timing

You can use decumbiture charts to suggest the best time to begin treatment or administer medications.

Historical Significance

Decumbiture was widely practiced in medieval and Renaissance medicine, with many renowned physicians of the time incorporating it into their practice.

Modern Applications

Some astrologers still use decumbiture as part of their health astrology practice.

Health Houses

Focus

In astrology, there are three main houses related to health they are the 6th house, the 12th house and the 1st house and on occasion, the 8th house. Pay attention to the sign on the cusp of the health houses their rulers and condition. Any planet in a health house will directly indicate the issues that may arise health wise.

6th House

Recoverable Health

The 6th house is your main health house and it suggests the recoverable ailments, illnesses or diseases which you experience. Illnesses of the 6th house are things such as a broken ankle that will heal, or when you catch the flu, and you will recover from that. All illnesses and diseases in the 6th house you will recover from.

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12th House

Critical Health

The 12th House represents critical illnesses that you may get in your life. These are any diseases that will be fatal or will be terminal if not treated. If you must take medication for the rest of your life for some disease or illness that you have, that then is a 12th house illness. Examples of 12th house illnesses are leprosy, diabetes, cancer, malaria, Ebola and rabies -and of course, there may be more.

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1st House

Vitality

The first house relates to your core vitality. This house suggests how well people can bounce back from health issues and get back to normal. It gives information about your physical body.

Elective Surgery

Note the 1st house also suggests non-life-threatening elective surgeries such as Botox, nose-jobs, hair implants, liposuction and facelifts which people may choose to do to improve their appearance.

8th House

Surgery

All surgery, where there is any slicing and dicing, is found in the 8th house. Injections and infusions with needles which penetrate the skin and enter the body, are 8th house related.

Transplants

Organ transplants are represented by the 8th house, as this is the house of the resources of others. Tissue donations, and being an organ donor, like blood, kidney, liver donations, egg and sperm donations are also 8th house in nature. Donating you body to science is an 8th house activity.

Death

The 8th house is the house of death. It may indicate the nature of your death shown by the house ruler and tenants, but also through transits and progressions.

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Signs

Body Parts

Each of the signs is related to one or two body parts and broadly, the signs start at the head with the first sign of Aries and end at the feet with the last sign, Pisces.

Aries

Head

Aries rules the head, brain, face, eyes and ears.

Taurus

Neck

Taurus rules the neck.

Throat

Taurus also rules the throat.

Vocal Cords

Taurus rules the vocal cords as many of the best singers are Taureans.

Gemini

Hands

Gemini rules the hands, which are used for gesticulating when talking and for sign language. Braille is read through the fingertips.

Arms

Gemini also rules the arms from the shoulder down to the elbows, the wrists and fingers.

Lungs

Gemini loves to rule pairs of things. It rules the pair of lungs which are also related to Gemini as an air sign. Breathing and aspiration – the drawing of breath is ruled by Gemini.

Cancer

Breasts and Chest

Cancer rules the breasts and breast milk and the chest area.

Stomach

Cancer also rules the stomach as the container of food.

Leo

Heart

Leo rules the heart and the cardiovascular system. It is the first sign of life from a fetus shown on an ultrasound scan at around eight weeks.

Back

Leo rules the back, the spine and the strength.

Virgo

Digestive System

Virgo rules the digestive system which includes the intestines. Indigestion is a theme for Virgo. Virgo rules the abdomen area in general.

Libra

Kidneys

Libra rules the kidneys and the renal system.

Inner Ear

Libra rules the semicircular canals and otoliths of the inner ear organs used for balance.

Scorpio

Reproductive System

In women, Scorpio rules the vagina, ovaries, eggs, cervix, womb and pregnancy. In men, Scorpio rules the penis, testicles, sperm production and the prostate.

Eliminatory System

Scorpio rules the bladder, bowel, anus, sweat glands and the vomit reflex all of which eliminate toxins and waste products from the body.

Sagittarius

Hips

Sagittarius rules the hips.

Thighs

Sagittarius rules the largest single bone in the body, the femur, in the thigh of the upper leg.

Liver

The Archer rules the largest organ (after the skin) which is the liver.

Capricorn

Knees

Capricorn rules the knees and joints.

Skeleton

Capricorn rules the skeletal bones in general.

Aquarius

Ankles

Aquarius rules the ankles. Aquarius rules the circulatory system.

Pisces

Feet

Pisces rules the feet. Pisces rules the lymphatic system.

Planets

The planets themselves are related to some areas of the body similar to the signs they rule, and certain diseases.

Sun

Heart

The Sun is always the beating heart and shows the heart of the matter.

Back

The Sun rules the back, backaches and back pain.

Diseases

Solar diseases are weak hearts, heart attacks, heart transplants, fibrillation, slipped disks and spinal surgery.

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Moon

Bodily Fluids

The Moon rules body fluids like the tears, the lymph and the female monthly cycle blood loss.

Breasts

The Moon rules the breasts, breast milk and nurturing breast feeding.

Diseases

Moon diseases are things like swellings, stomach ache, breast reduction and augmentation surgeries, breast cancer, the lactation let-down reflex, fluid retention and pigeon chests.

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Mercury

Brain

Mercury co-rules the two hemispheres of the brain where thing takes place.

Hands

The Messenger of the Gods rules the hands, hand signals, handiwork and handicrafts.

Arms

It also rules the arms, shoulders and elbows.

Lungs

It rules the lungs and breathing.

Diseases

Mercury related disease are things like Alzheimer’s, dementia and tremors or arthritis in the hands. Mercury also rules lung disease like bronchitis, tuberculosis, emphysema and collapsed lungs.

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Venus

Vocal cords

Venus rules the vocal cords.

Sugar

Venus rules all sweet sugary things including glucose.

Diseases

Venus diseases are typically stiff necks, throat infections, loss of voice, kidney failure, dialysis and diabetes.

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Mars

Blood

Mars rules the blood, blood pressure and all blood related diseases.

Fevers

Mars rules fevers and sweating.

Diseases

Martian diseases are blood and fever related like scarlet fever and hypertension. Infections from tattoos are Mars related.

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Jupiter

Liver

Jupiter rules the liver the life-giving organ.

Thigh Femur

Jupiter rules the upper leg, walking and ambulation.

Diseases

Jupiter related diseases are things like liver failure, hip replacements and all growths in the body.

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Saturn

Knees

Saturn rules the knees.

Bones

Saturn rules the bones and the skeleton.

Teeth

Saturn rules the teeth, dentures, orthodontics and fillings.

Stones

Saturn rules kidney stones and gall stones.

Skin

Saturn rules the skin which is the limit of the body.

Diseases

Saturnian diseases are skin related like pale skin, or acne. Saturn rules knee pain and knee replacements.

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Uranus

Ankles

Uranus rules the ankles including sprained or twisted ankles.

Synapses

As the ruler of electricity, Uranus rules the micro electrical synapses in the brain.

Diseases

Uranian diseases are typically modern, like Covid-19, and unusual conditions. When you are hooked up to a life support machine or baby’s incubator, which is plugged into the electricity, it is a Uranian event.

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Neptune

Feet

Neptune rules the feet, toes and arches.

Drugs

Neptune has much to say about tinctures, drugs and the actual medications you may take.

Diseases

Neptunian diseases relate to gasses in the body, halucinations and ingrown toenails.

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Pluto

Reproduction System

Pluto rules reproduction, sex and birth.

Elimination System

Pluto rules the eliminatory system that purges unwanted products from the body.

Diseases

Plutonic diseases are sexually transmitted diseases like syphilis and others. Pluto also rules any post operative infections.

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Chiron

Visible Weaknesses

Chiron rules any visible weaknesses which can be seen. These are such as when you are on crutches, in a wheelchair, have a colostomy bag, wear spectacles or a visible hearing aid.

Diseases

Chironic diseases cover all open wounds, stitches, weeping wounds, scar tissue and any issues which weaken your constitution in general.

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Astrology Business Branding

Author: Alison Price – Published: October 2024

Business Branding

Branding has become quite a popular trend recently. Your astrology brand is who you are and what you do in the astrology world. It is not your other social media streams or “friends”, it is only your astrology business. When you set up an astrology business, there are a few steps that will help you get going sooner and they can be taken in sequence. Your business brand will generally be shown by the Midheaven and the 10th house complex in your commercial start chart.

Business Name

Choose a good business name that says “astrology” in the name because it helps search engines like the mighty Google find you. Pick a business name which is easy to spell and say over the phone. Good examples of names for your astrology business are Newtown Astrology, Astrology by the River, or We Love Astrology. Avoid business names like “PDQ Industries” and “Audrey and Leslie PLC” because you can’t tell what the business is about just by the name.

Business Colour Palette

You will need to have some colour in your branding. This will ultimately go on your website, logo, favicon, banner, business cards, t-shirts, candles, cards and everything else you do for your business. You can get away with one color, or choose two colors, but at the most you will need three colors.

A main colour like red, blue or magenta.
A complimentary support colour like teal, yellow or pink.
An accent color like black, grey or white.

Your Logo

A logo is a symbol or a little image. Logos are always square. Your logo can be an immediate indication of your business and will be with you a long time. Your logo should be simple and in your chosen colour palette. Logos are you typically used on your business card, on your website favicon, on all your social media streams like TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, X, or Pinterest, they all have a spot for your logo.

Website and Online Presence

Once you have a business name, you could go on to the next part of building your business with an online presence. Get a self-hosted website with a domain name yourastrologybusiness.com.

Social Media

You could also set up a Facebook business page under your new business name, which is separate from your personal Facebook page. Additionally, you can create a Pinterest business account in your new name, because astrology is a highly visual medium. I always recommend taking your business name to all the channels a securing the name. If you don’t use it today you may wish to later. If you are happy with other social channels, by all means use them. Just keep your business social media channels to business. Don’t post about what you did last night because that juicy information goes on your personal page only.

Business Cards

Print business cards to give to everyone you meet if they ask.

Business Elections

Chart

When you finally decide to set up your astrology business there will be a start chart. This will be the birth chart for your business. If you just decide at your kitchen table you’re going to be working on charts, that’s one thing, but as soon as you start charging money and go professional, you will have a start chart for your astrology business.

Future Business Chart

Maybe you are aware that opening an astrology business is something you’d like to do in the next 12 months. Then certainly you have plenty of time to pick and choose a great start chart for your business. This is known as electional astrology where you are electing to do something in the future such as starting a business.

Existing Business Charts

All listed companies will have a start chart because they have an incorporation date and that would be the date and time for their birth charts. But for solopreneur one-woman-show astrology businesses it’s goes one of two ways:

Past: You started in the past doing chart readings.
Future: You decide that you are going to finish your training and hang up your shingle and start your astrology business, then you get to choose.

Been Doing Astrology for While

Let’s just look at the first scenario. Say you have been doing astrology on and off for 10 years, and now recently you’ve started charging money for doing charts, but you haven’t yet formed a business. Now you need that start chart and there is two ways you can do this.

You can go back to that very first day when you took your first dollar towards astrology, which is the indication of a professional business, and cast that chart.
Or you could decide that you are still working towards it and decide to have a launch party day, as it were and make an election chart for the business.

This launch party will be in the future to signify the official public launch of your astrology business.

Future Astrology Business

Your second option is if you are perhaps still working towards learning more about astrology, and let’s face it, who isn’t? We’re all learning as we go forward, but you may decide that in the next year you want to start an astrology business. Now you can choose a start chart for yourself through electional astrology.

Relaunch and Existing Business

Your third option will be that if you registered your astrology business sometime in the past, that date will be the start chart for your astrology business. So here you’ve got two options really. And, I’m going on a side note now, but bear with me.

Future Choice

Electional astrology is often used for marriage charts. You decide you’re going to get married next spring, and you pick a good day because you want Venus well placed or whatever it is. You decide and you have a marriage chart, and you go forward with that chart. However, if you come to astrology later in life and you’ve already been married for 25 years you could go back to the date from 25 years ago to the time when you said, “I do” and cast that wedding chart and that will be technically the chart for your marriage.

Retaking Vows

Now there is, of course, this modern thing of retaking your vows. This usually happens when marriages have been going a long time or they’ve hit a rocky patch and they’re trying to get back on track. The couple want to remake their vows to each other and reinforce the strength of their love. And then again you can then have a restart chart for that, so you wouldn’t just pick any old day to retake your vows and have a party. Now you’re going to choose carefully and elect a great day for your re-vow party and that would be then the chart moving forward.

So that’s just an example with weddings, but technically you can do with businesses as well.

Business Charts Examples

Not that I’m going into great detail regarding business electional charts here, but I just want to bring forward a pair of high profile business launches and the impact that one planet had on how they fared.

Facebook

Facebook went public with their initial public offering (IPO) at 11:30 AM on the 18th of May 2012 in New York. The launch chart has Venus retrograde. This is not a good position for money. I recall at the time that astrologers were saying that FB had not consulted and astrologer, otherwise they would never have launched on that particular day with Venus retrograde. But they did launch and of course Facebook is a massive company.

However. initial benefit from that launch was quoted as “a disappointment”. On the first day Facebook started at $34.41 and closed at $38.23. I have provided you with a link here to the Wikipedia article about it and how the financials didn’t rise to the expectation.

Twitter (X)

Twitter went public at 9:00 AM, November 7th, 2013, again on the New York Stock Exchange. Twitter’s start chart has Venus direct. Twitter exceeded expectations financially on the day of their launch. They opened at $26 and closed at $44.90. Even though at the time Twitter was a far smaller company than, Facebook was or is. The simple fact of having Venus direct made all the difference. I’ll also reference here the Wikipedia page discussing how their launch was. Exceeded expectations.

Venus

I’ve already mentioned. One planet. When referencing these two business charts on the habit gone into a deep dive, certainly, I’ll leave that to you. But the point is that when you are creating a business election, you do need to make sure not only that your 10th house is well supported with good planets. You also want to make sure that Venus is direct and not going to be going retrograde in the next 7 days.And additionally, you really want to make sure that the malefic switch are. Mars, Saturn and Pluto in general are not in prominent positions or on the 1st or in the 1st house. Of course, when you are doing elections, you can’t always have everything but. Venus is one of those planets that’s very important because it rules love and money. So it’s important for wedding elections and it’s important for business elections. Just something to keep in mind.

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Decision Time

Option 1:

If you are happy with your existing company chart because your business was registered on a particular day in the past, go with that.

Option 2:

If you feel you want to do some rebranding or relaunch your business or go down a different route with what you’re doing, you could then have a restart chart.

Examples

My Starzology website was launched way back in 2003. When I launched my podcast, I had an election chart for that venture. And when I launched this Starzlife newsletter I had an election chart for this venture. It really, it is up to you.

Midheaven

In your business chart you will be looking to the Midheaven, and 10th house of the chart. Ideally you would choose your branding colours that reflect and support this business from:

The sign on the Midheaven.
Any 10th house planets.
Any planetary aspects to the Midheaven degree.

Sign Colors

Each of the zodiac signs pertains to certain colours and it all hangs off the colour wheel.

Primary Colours

In the colour spectrum, there are three primary colours, red, yellow and blue and astrologically these relate to the fire signs. Aries is red, Leo is yellow and Sagittarius is blue.

Secondary Colours

The three air signs, which are midway between each of the fire signs, are Gemini, Libra and Aquarius. They take the secondary colours which are orange, green and violet.

Tertiary Colours

In between each active sign there is a passive sign, either earth or water. They will take the tertiary colours from the colour wheel. Taurus is tangerine, Cancer is apricot, Virgo is chartreuse, or lime green. Scorpio is turquoise, Capricorn is purple, and Pisces is fuchsia or shocking pink.

Planetary Colours

Planet Color

Another way to look at colour choices would be through planets which are prominent. Each planet has its own colour or collection of colours. Note: Here I’m just sharing my ideas with you, other astrologers could assign different colours to the planets. I’m not saying this is the final word on planetary colours it’s just the ones I use.

The Sun is yellow and gold.
The Moon is white and silver.
Mercury is green and paisley.
Venus is pink and lacey.
Mars is red.
Jupiter is royal blue.
Saturn is dark purple, grey or black and stripes.
Uranus is electric blue or turquoise and zig-zags.
Neptune is cyan or see green.
Pluto is maroon or dried blood red.
And once Chiron came along, I assigned it to taupe.

Planet Color Influence

When considering a business election chart, we’re looking at the Midheaven and the 10th house. After considering the sign on the Midheaven and its associated colours you can explore any planetary colours both as 10^thhouse tenants and by Midheaven degree aspect.

Ask Yourself

Which planet is the Midheaven ruler and what is its colour?
Which planets tenant the 10th house and what are their colours? If the10th house is empty ignore this.
Which planets aspect the Midheaven (trines and sextiles are most helpful).

Computer Colours

And if you are getting very particular about your colour choices, do remember there are different ways of determining the names or numbers for different colours in use today.

RGB

On computer screens we use the RGB system which is red, green and blue combinations. The RGB triplets lets you know which combination of red, green and blue to use.

Hex

Hex colours are another way to specify computer colors. They follow a hex triplet notation following a # and have two numeric values each for red, green and blue. Example #970511.

Pantone

Pantone colours are specific colours that can be called for by their name or by their code. These are used in the graphic design, printing and the paint industry. Each year Pantone announces the Color of the Year which is keenly followed by fashionistas and design people.

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Self-assessment

Here are some questions that you might like to ask yourself as you start to set up your brand-new astrology business.

What business name do you want?
Which colors do you want?
What type of astrology do you want to practice?
Who is your ideal customer?

Your Clients

Clients Starting Their Businesses

If you have clients who want to start or launch a business, and they come to you and say, “Hey, I want to open a widget business next June”. Once you’ve cast their election chart, you could then continue on to advise them on their colour choices for their business so that their selections are aligned astrologically to their business start chart. This extra step will add value to your business astrology consultations.

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If you’d like to get in touch with Alison, you can reach out to her via email at starzology@gmail.com.

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T-squares

Author: Alison Price – Published: October 2024

T-Square

Pattern

A T-square is a major aspect pattern found in charts it is formed with three planets, two planets oppose each other and the third planet squares the other two.

The pattern is in the shape of a “T” in a chart. Many natal charts have T-squares and I believe that between 60% to 80% of charts will have the pattern. Personally, I don’t have one in my chart. And you may find a chart that has one T-square. Additionally, you can find charts with multiple T-squares in them.

Interpretation

In general, when interpreting a T-square, the energy of the two planets in opposition tends to flow towards the focal planet, which is the planet that is getting the two squares from the other planets.

This is like a pointer in a chart, as many of the triangular major aspect patterns are.

Focal Planet

So the sign, and particularly the house, where the focal planet is in a T-square suggests where this energy of the whole T-square will be expressed through the person’s life.

Mode

Typically, T-squares are in one of the three modes, so you would either get a cardinal T-square, a mutable T-square, or a fixed T-square. If all the planets are in the same mode, this is definitely the case. However, if one of the planets is in a different mode and two or in another mode, that is then known as their disassociate T-square and it makes it slightly weaker.

In the example chart I have below for Elton John, this is a fixed T-square because Taurus, Leo and Scorpio are fixed signs.

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Important Planets

A T-square will be particularly important if the following planets are included in it:

The chart ruler.
The Sun.
The Moon.

You have to fully analyze all the three planets in their signs and in their houses before you can draw it all together and combine it into the group of three planets which make the T-square. It is unadvisable just to go straight in and it look at a T-square. You do need to have a full understanding of the planet’s complex before this.

Transit.

T-squares are often triggered through transits because there are three planets spread about the chart. Any of those planets could receive a transit from any of the planets at anytime.

For example, the Sun will pass around the chart and it will trigger each of the three planets in a T-square three months after each other as the Sun moves through the quarter of the chart, and not only that, where the Sun goes, Mercury and Venus follow closely behind.

So Mercury and Venus will also be aspecting the T-square and all it means three times a year.

Then you need to consider all of the other planets that may, or may not be, making aspects to the T-square.

T-square Themes

Any T-square, including its planets, their houses, their signs and the focal planet within the T-square will suggest a theme within the chart.

When you have aspects that are all hard, such as squares and oppositions, these are aspects that the person will have been grappling with from day one.

Orbs

The orbs I use for a T-square are 8° for a square and 8° for an opposition.

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Square

The square is typically an aspect that shows internal dilemmas within the person, things that they are working with and trying to work through at all times.

Opposition

An opposition aspect shows external dilemmas where the person is dealing with other people, other situations that are not from them. Here they may also bring in projection as well and blaming of the other and all the things that pertain to the opposition aspect. But they are external dilemmas.

The point is that the whole T-square is considered a dilemma for the person whose chart it’s in.

Sequence

Another way of interpreting T-squares is to consider the sequence with which the T-square is triggered.

You do this by deciding which of the three planets is on the earliest degree.

In the example chart I show below for Elton John, there is a T-square between the Moon opposition Chiron, both squaring Pluto. Pluto is the focal planet.

The next step would be to look at the degrees that each of these planets is at. Chiron is at 7°, the Moon is at 10° and Pluto is at 11 degrees.

This tells us the sequence for Elton John’s T-square is Chiron-Moon-Pluto because as the transiting planet comes up towards the T-square, it will first aspect Chiron either by a conjunction, opposition or square.

Next it will then aspect the Moon either by a conjunction, opposition or square, and then it will finally aspect Pluto either by a conjunction, opposition, or square.

The important thing here is that the sequence of how the events unfold in his life will remain the same. This shows a pattern in the natal chart.

So initially you would have a Chiron situation unfolding, which then moves on to a lunar situation that unfolds and followed by the culmination of a Plutonic situation as the final situation.

Ideally if this is your client, you want to be able to try and weave a story relating to how these planets are likely to work because the pattern continues in throughout their life.

Mr. “X”

Above is the chart of a guy we’re calling Mr. “X” and he actually has two of this pattern in his chart, a Jupiter and a Mars T-square. We actually give a full interpretation of this on the podcast episode, so make sure to listen to that.

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3 Steps to Interpreting Solar Eclipses

Introduction

Eclipses as Transits

Upcoming eclipses are technically transits that will occur in the future. Each year there will be at least two solar eclipses, and there could technically be five solar eclipses as there was back in 1935. It’s just a good idea to get your forecast material organized ahead for each upcoming year. I typically do this in October, November and December to make sure I know when the eclipses will be occurring and what their likely impact is going to be.

Number of Eclipses

If you do decide to work with eclipses, you will typically only have two solar eclipses in most years. For example, 2025 has only two solar eclipses which is pretty much what often happens. Any time investment you make into understanding eclipses, for say next year, will benefit you for all the forecasting or horoscopes that you do in that year.

3 Steps to Interpreting Solar Eclipses

3 Steps

There are three steps to interpreting solar eclipses which are general, family and personal.

General: The solar eclipse chart itself.
Family: The original family Saros chart to which the eclipse belongs.
Personal: The solar eclipse in a (yours or your client’s) natal chart.

Interpreting Solar Eclipses

Not all eclipses are created equal, and not all eclipses will affect individual people either the same or at all. Each solar eclipse has to be analyzed on its own merit. As an astrologer, you need to determine just how effective each eclipse will be.

In general, by the nature of the actual Saros family chart and whether or not it will affect individual people such as yourself, your family or your clients by its position in the Zodiac.

Eclipse Timing

You will still need to pay attention to exactly how long the effect of each eclipse will be. Although the consensus is that the effects of eclipses last six months, I don’t believe this is the case. You need to pay attention to the totality of the eclipse to calculate the time of effect for each eclipse.

Three Steps

Let’s look at our 3 steps:

Step 1: General, we’re looking at the actual eclipse chart and interpreting it as it stands by itself.

Step 2: Family, we’re looking at the family. That is the original Saros family. All eclipses belong to a Saros family which can last for over 1000 years and there are around 70 ish eclipses in each family. The idea is that you look at the original eclipse family chart, that is the birth chart for the Saros. This chart will tell you about the core nature of this particular eclipse family itself.

Step 3: Individual, is the personal effect of an eclipse, such as how will it affect you or your family or your client’s chart. You do that by finding where the actual eclipse contacts your chart, or not.

For example, if you have an eclipse that occurs conjoined your Sun, it will definitely affect you. But if that same eclipse happens on your sister’s chart and it does not make any conjunctions or oppositions, it is unlikely to effect her whatsoever. In this case the eclipse will just pass her by. Let’s have a closer look at the three steps to interpreting solar eclipses.

Step 1: General: The Solar Eclipse Chart Itself

House System

Cast the eclipse chart on the Zero Aries house system unless you are doing horoscopes for a particular location.

Details

The solar eclipse on October 2, 2024, occurs at 10° Libra. When considering specific eclipses, you need to focus on the zodiac degree where the eclipse occurs.

South Node

The October solar eclipse is at the south node. In this case, the node is in the same sign as the actual eclipse, in Libra. So, in this case, we’re looking to Venus as the ruler of this eclipse.

Note that if the node is in the adjacent sign to the eclipse point, you must consider both the ruler of the node and the ruler of the eclipse.

Interpretation

Solar eclipses at the South node, are symbolically of a low tide washing off a beach. As the tide flows out, it removes driftwood and other stuff from the beach.

Aspects

Mercury is conjoined this eclipse and the eclipse is squaring Mars at 15 Cancer. There is also a sesquiquadrate to Uranus.

Step 2: Family: The Original Saros Chart

Reference

Please note, I’m referencing Bernadette Brady’s fabulous book, Predictive Astrology, The Eagle and the Lark.

Brady has done some spectacular research and lists all the Saroses and the Saros birth charts.

S.S. 8 South

The original Saros family for this eclipse is Saros Series 8 South.

The first eclipse occured on April 1, 1718, at 15:02 GMT at the South Pole.

This particular Saros family will end with the last eclipse in April 2962.

Planets

The Sun and Moon are at 10° Aries.

Mercury is at 19° Pisces.

Venus is retrograde at 23° Aries.

Mars is at 20° Taurus.

Jupiter is at 24° Cancer.

Saturn is retrograde at 29° Libra.

Uranus is retrograde at 3° Libra.

Neptune is at 14° Taurus.

Pluto is retrograde at 12° Virgo.

North Node is at 24° Virgo.

Aspects

Saturn is on the New Moon / Mars midpoint.

Saturn = Mew Moon / Mars.

Interpretation Keys

Separation and loss. To be parted. To finish something, and to feel sad at its completion. Physical injury is also possible through over straining one’s strength. This is not the time to undertake strenuous physical activities.

Step 3: Personal: The Solar Eclipse in a Natal Chart

Natal House

When interpreting eclipses, you need to look at the house in the natal chart where the eclipse occurs. In this solar eclipse, we’re looking for 10° Libra. What you need to do is find the house in your chart where 10° Libra is and that will be the house which will be affected by this eclipse. If you are working with clients, you would look at their natal charts to see where this eclipse occurs in their chart.

Aspects to Consider

Pay close attention to any natal planet that conjoins the eclipse.
Consider any oppositions to the eclipse.
If there are natal planets conjoined or opposing the eclipse degree, you do need to interpret them thoroughly.

Aspects to Ignore

If there are no conjunctions or opposition to this eclipse you can move on. I tend not to consider squares and or trines from eclipses. This is due to the nature of the eclipse, which is either an opposition or a conjunction. Of course, you can explore every aspect and if you have time then do so, but I never do.

Interpretation

South node eclipses remove things from you in the nature of the house in your birth chart where the eclipse happens. South Node eclipses provide release for you from information, insights, friends, jobs, situations or events in your life. It is the time to let go of what you’ve been holding you back.

This is the moment to free yourself of emotional baggage or limiting beliefs which you perhaps have held on to for too long. This is the time for initiating relationships of all kind. There is a window of around three months where this eclipse has influence.

Pay close attention to what unfolds on the day the eclipse as this will set the tone for the next quarter. If your birthday is within the week of this eclipse, this influence will stay with you longer than for other people to around twelve months.

Eclipse Path

On the datasheet, the eclipse path is clearly marked with the red line. It is always an interesting to see exactly where the shadow of the Moon with sweep across the face of the Earth. This particular eclipse runs across the Pacific Ocean and just touches the very end of South America.

Orthographic Map

Data Sheet

You can download an orthographic map of every eclipse from the NASA website on public domain. I prefer to call this an eclipse data sheet as it has everything you need, astrologically, for an eclipse. I don’t pay attention to everything on the document as there is so much information which is not relevant to me as an astrologer.

Totality

What I do look for in a solar eclipse is the duration of totality. In this case it is 7 minutes 25 seconds which converts to a period of influence of seven and a half months which is pretty long. Now the next solar eclipse will occur on March 29th, 2025, which is before the seven and a half months are up for this eclipse. Typically, when a new solar eclipse occurs it will supersede the previous one. I urge you to test this for yourself if an eclipse contacts your chart with a close conjunction.

Individual

Natal Chart

Let’s have a look at the October solar eclipse in relation to an individual’s chart. Looking at Kamala Harris’s chart, we note that the solar eclipse is at 10° Libra. This means that it will occur in her 5th house.

Aspectarian

Considering the aspectarian for Kamala Harris, here her natal planets are across the top (X- axis) and the solar eclipse planets are down the vertical (Y-axis). We can isolate the eclipse, which are the Sun on the Moon’s aspects, from the solar eclipse chart.

To see which eclipse aspects form in her chart, we note that the only aspect that there really is from the eclipse point is the sesquiquadrate to Jupiter. As I’ve said before, typically when working with eclipses, I only consider aspects which are conjunctions and oppositions.

Of course, you may explore this chart in far greater detail if you wish, starting with the sesquiquadrate to Jupiter. Furthermore, you could go on to consider all the other contacts from the solar eclipse chart.

Remember that these aspects in the aspectarian, like Uranus applying to her Jupiter, are actual transits for her as well and would normally be picked up when you did the transit work first.

Solar Eclipses Reflection

Opportunities

Working with eclipses is very thought-provoking. And in general, you only an opportunity twice each year to witness a solar eclipse in action.

Natal House

I would be interested to know in which natal house this particular solar eclipse occurs for you. For myself, it will be in my 4th house, conjoined my Immum Coeli. So this is one of those solar eclipses that does closely contact my chart and I will be paying close attention to what unfolds on eclipse day.

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Born on a Cusp

Author: Alison Price – Published: October 2024

Note: Signs are 30 degrees wide

Born on a Cusp

In this article I want to talk about people who were born on the cusp. A sign cusp refers to the transition point between two zodiac signs. It is the boundary where one zodiac sign ends and the next begins.

Cusp Debate

There’s some disagreement among astrologers about the exact width of the cusp and its influence. This cusp debate has to do with the width of the Sun’s influence by its actual disk which is about 0°29′.

Some astrologers believe cusp-born individuals have a unique blend of characteristics from both signs, while others strictly adhere to the sign the Sun was in at the time of birth. I am firmly of the latter persuasion. I believe that if a planet is at 29°59’ of a sign, it is in that sign. I believe that if the Sun is in 0°00’ of a sign, it is in that sign and it has taken residence.

My main reason for this is because a planet at a cusp is like a person standing in a doorway threshold from one room to the next. They are exiting the room they are leaving, but all their focus and energy is on the new room they are entering which is the new sign. I’m pretty firm on these things, but you can choose to see it differently if you wish.

Sun Sign Ingress

This all comes back down to your Sun sign. Your Sun sign is decided by the Zodiac sign that the Sun was in at the moment of your birth. Inconveniently, the Sun does not change signs at midnight.

The Sun will change signs at any time during the day. So, people who were perhaps born in the morning may have a Taurus Sun, and others born in the afternoon could easily have a Gemini Sun. This works for all the sign cusps.

Poem: Between Two Worlds

By Claude

Straddling realms of fire and earth,

A soul emerges at day’s birth.

Not quite Aries, not full Taurus,

A blend of gentle and uproarious.

One foot in passion, one in grace,

Two natures etched upon one face.

Bulls and rams clash in the stars,

As cusped child breaks through cosmic bars.

Stubborn drive meets flighty spark,

Dawn’s light pierces through the dark.

Neither here nor fully there,

A bridge between, so strange and rare.

Cusped soul, you dance on edges fine,

Two signs entwined like grasping vine.

Your path unique, a dual-starred way,

Where yesterday meets coming day.

In you, the zodiac finds its seam,

Where endings flow to new beginnings’ stream.

Embrace your gift of double sight,

Born of twilight, child of light.

Horoscope Columns

The Sun changes zodiac signs approximately every thirty days, though the exact date can vary slightly from year to year. When you read a horoscope column either online or in a magazine, the astrologer generally uses the dates listed below for when the Sun enters each zodiac sign:

Aries: Around March 21
Taurus: Around April 20
Gemini: Around May 21
Cancer: Around June 21
Leo: Around July 23
Virgo: Around August 23
Libra: Around September 23
Scorpio: Around October 23
Sagittarius: Around November 22
Capricorn: Around December 21
Aquarius: Around January 20
Pisces: Around February 19

These dates are approximate and can shift by a day or two depending on the year. The exact time of the Sun’s ingress into a new sign can also vary this is discovered when you cast the chart. So this is the simplistic way of categorizing each person by the actual date they were born. And for the general public this is normally good enough.

However, for astrologers it is not. Your clients may come to you and say, “I’m a Virgo” and when you cast the chart, you discover the’re actually a Libran.

Cusp Days

A cusp day is a day when the Sun changes zodiac signs. So typically, this is around the 20th to 22nd of each of the months. But there are two special things that you need to pay attention to with cusp days. There are two ways that need to be looked at to find the difference on cusp date.

Each Year

Each year, the actual cusp day may move from the 21st to the 22nd or even to the 20th. Every year is different. What was the cusp day this year may not be a cusp day next year.

Leap Year Reset

Because the Earth takes 365 and a quarter, plus some minutes, to go around the Sun each year. After every four years we add an additional day to the year, February the 29th, which is of course the leap year. This is the first step that realigns the Sun to the earlier cusp time.

Capricorn Ingress

Table

From this table you can see that when the cycle starts, at the leap year, the Sun, in subsequent years, makes the ingress into Capricorn later and later on the day on the 21st. And finally, the Sun moves its ingress onto the 22nd of December.

Leap Year for Capricorn

Then at the leap year reset, the Sun once more goes back to the earlier time on the 21st of December and it slowly creeps forward each year from there. Here I’m just giving the example of the Capricorn ingress, but it’s the same for all the signs. The Sun starts off early and then each successive year is later and later in that day, or the next, until we get to the next leap year when it resets to the earlier time.

Location

From this we can see that the Sun will enter Capricorn either on the 21st or the 22nd, bearing in mind that is GMT, and it does depend on where you live in the world. If you’re very East of Greenwich, it can also be on the 19th and if you are very West of Greenwich, it can on occasion, be on the 23rd.

Leap Century Reset

400

Leap years have 366 days instead of 365, with an extra day in February. The old Julian calendar made every 4th year a leap year, but this method adds too many leap days – about 3 extra days every 400 years. Which results in us having too many leap days over time, causing the calendar to drift away from the actual seasons.

To fix this, the Gregorian calendar, created in 1582, only makes century years (like 1700, 1800, etc.) leap years if they’re divisible by 400. So, 2000 was a leap year, but 1900 (a common year) wasn’t. This helps keep the calendar more strictly matched to the actual length of the solar year and the seasons.

This change shifts the calendar year to match the Earth’s orbit around the Sun far closer, keeping the seasons better aligned with the calendar.

The Year 2400

This won’t bother us astrologers, but it shows how the Sun’s path drifts slightly all the time. The year 2400 will be the next century year that’s also a leap year.

In century leap years:

January 1st is always on a Saturday
December 31st is always on a Sunday
February 29th is always on a Tuesday

Anaretic Degrees

Anaretic degrees refer to the final degree of any zodiac sign, specifically the 29th degree (as each sign has 30 degrees). This concept is significant in interpretation.

Anaretic Definition

The anaretic degree is 29°00′ to 29°59′ of any zodiac sign.

Anaretic Significance

These degrees are considered critical or sensitive points in a natal chart or transit.

Anaretic Interpretation

Planets or points at anaretic degrees are often seen as:

Unstable or in crisis.
At a turning point or transition.
Carrying extra weight or importance.
Representing completion or culmination of the sign’s energy.

Energy

The anaretic degree is thought to embody the most intense expression of that sign’s qualities, as if the energy is at its peak before transitioning to the next sign.

Karmic implications

Some astrologers view anaretic placements as indicating unfinished business from past lives or lessons that need urgent attention.

Transits

When planets transit anaretic degrees, it indicates a time of important decisions or changes related to that planet’s themes.

Natal

Natal planets at anaretic degrees suggest areas of life where the person feels pressure or experiences significant developments.

Interpretation

I think that while I always note planets at an anaretic degrees, they should be considered within the context of the entire chart.

Solar Returns

Birthplace

This continuous movement of the Sun as ingresses the signs is why your solar return is frequently not on your birthday even if you stay at your birthplace.

Relocation

Of course, your solar return will not be on your birthday if you move very east or west of your birthplace either. I always have my solar return the day before my birthday because I’m in Vancouver and was born in England which is a move of around eight time zones west.

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Transiting Sun Ingress

See for yourself how the Sun changes times and dates for each of its ingresses into your Sun sign. I’ve done Capricorn (see table above), now you can do this experiment for your Sun sign. So, if you are a Sun Libra, do the Libra ingress.

In your astrology journal, please do the following:

Draw a table like the one I have above.
Find the precise date and time that the Sun entered your birth Sun sign this year.
Continue checking the exact dates and times that the Sun will ingress your own Sun sign every year until 2032, which is a leap year.
See if you find the realignment at each leap year to an earlier date and time.

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Your Born-on-a-Cusp Client

Most people do not understand why if they were born on December 21st, and they’ve always thought they were a Capricorn, that their natal chart returns them to be a Sagittarius. Unfortunately, the born-on-a-cusp issue adds confusion that surrounds the astrological techniques and the astrological community, so we need to develop some clarity here.

In your astrology journal, please do the following.

Write a few of paragraphs and simply explain how two people who were born in different years, but on December the 21st, so they have the same birthday, why one person has a chart which returns a Sagittarius Sun, and the second person has a chart that returns a Capricorn Sun.
Use simple language and consider what you would say to describe this phenomenon to your client (500 words).

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Aspects: Partile

Author: Alison Price – Published: September 2024

Partile Aspects

Using partile aspects is another way to fine tune your interpretations. Partile aspects are the ones you need to look at first as they have built in potential to be effective in the person’s life.

Partile Definition

Exact or within 1° of exact. The word “partile” comes from the Latin “partilis,” meaning “divisible.” In astrological terms, a partile aspect occurs when two planets are in the exact same degree of their respective signs.

The planets must be in the same degree although the minutes do not matter. Aspects may be in place but not partile.

Partile Examples

Venus at 27°01’ Taurus is partile square to the Moon at 27°59’ Leo.
But Venus at 26°59’ Taurus is NOT partile square to the Moon at 27°59’ Leo.

Example Chart: Jimi Hendrix

Looking at Jimi Hendrix’s chart, he has Mercury opposite Uranus.

Both Mercury and Uranus are at 2° of their respective signs.

Therefore they are in a partile opposition.

This make this particular opposition more meaningful than the Sun-Saturn opposition for instance.

Partile Significance

Peak

Partile aspects are considered to be at the peak of their influence.

They represent a precise alignment of planetary energies, often manifesting as clear and unmistakable influences in a person’s life or in current events.

Intensity

Partile aspects have the strongest and most pure expression of the aspect’s energy.

Immediacy

Their effects are often felt more immediately and obviously than wider aspects.

Clarity

The blending of the planets’ energies is clear and undiluted, making interpretation more straightforward.

Tightest Aspects

They are typically the tightest aspect in the chart.

Types of Partile Aspects

Any aspect can be partile. For example:

Partile Conjunction

Planets at the same degree in the same sign.

Partile Opposition

Planets at the same degree in opposite signs.

Partile Trine

Planets at the same degree in signs of the same element.

Partile Square

Planets at the same degree in signs of the same mode.

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Aspects of Declination

Author: Alison Price – Published: September 2024

Aspects of Declination

Declination Definition

Declination is the angular distance of a planet either north or south of the celestial equator.

It’s like latitude on Earth but projected onto the celestial sphere.

While the zodiac deals with east-west positions (longitude), declination measures north-south positions.

Parallel and Contraparallel

When we talk about aspects of declination there are two types.

Parallels

Two planets at the same declination, both north or both south of the celestial equator.

Contraparallels

Two planets at the same declination, but one north and one south of the celestial equator.

These aspects are considered similar in effect to conjunctions and oppositions respectively, but they operate on a different plane.

Planets that are parallel or contraparallel do not need to have an aspect of longitude such as a conjunction or trine to make the aspect.

Orbs for Aspects of Declination

Tight

The orbs for declination aspects are tighter than those for longitudinal aspects.

I suggest you use a 1° orb for aspects of declination.

Significance of Declination Aspects

Double Whammy

If two planets are conjoined and parallel it is what I call a double whammy.

This is a super conjunction and needs close attention.

If two planets are in opposition and contraparallel it is again what I call a double whammy.

This is a super opposition and needs close attention.

Aspects of declination add depth and intensity to planetary relationships with aspects the two aspects of conjunction and opposition.

They can reinforce existing zodiacal aspects (Double Whammy).
They can create connections between planets that aren’t aspecting by longitude.
They have a more subtle, but deeply felt influence.

Example of a Declination Aspect

Let’s say:

Mars at 15° Aries with a declination of 20°N
Venus at 28° Taurus with a declination of 20°N

While these planets aren’t in a major aspect by longitude, they form a parallel by declination, suggesting a strong, conjunction-like connection between Mars and Venus energies.

Example Chart: Justin Bieber

In Justin Bieber’s aspectarian you can see that Uranus and Neptune are conjoined and they are parallel.

This makes this particular conjunction a Double Whammy.

Whearas the conjunction between Mercury and Mars in not.

Neither is the parallel between Jupiter and Mars.

Justin-bieber-aspectarian-parallel-aspect

Out-of-Bounds Planets

Monster Declination

A related concept in declination is “out-of-bounds” planets.

These are planets that go beyond the maximum declination of the Sun (approximately 23.5° north or south).

Out-of-bounds planets express their energies in unusual or extreme ways.

Typically, the Moon and Mars are sometimes out of bounds more often that the other planets.

Interpretating Aspects of Declination

When interpreting declination aspects:

Look for parallels and contraparallels between planets.
Pay special attention when they are double whammys.
Consider them as potentially revealing “hidden” connections in a chart.
Remember that their influence is often subtle but profound.

Declination in Predictive Astrology

In predictive work, declination aspects can be particularly revealing:

Transiting planets forming declination aspects to natal planets may trigger significant events or realizations
Progressed declination aspects can indicate important developmental phases

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Aspects: Applying and Separating

Author: Alison Price – Published: September 2024

Applying and Separating Aspects

Applying Aspects

In an applying aspect the faster planet moves towards an exact aspect with the slower planet.

These aspects are considered a more powerful as the potential is still to come.

Separating Aspects

In a separating aspect, the faster planet is moves from the exact aspect and is moving away.

These are typically seen as waning in influence as the climax has passed.

Applying Example

Mars moves faster than Jupiter.

Let’s say Mars is at 15° Aries and Jupiter at 18° Leo.

The trine aspect is exact at 120°, but these planets are 123° apart.

With a standard orb of 8° for trines, this aspect would be considered in effect, albeit not at full strength.

It’s an applying trine, as the faster planet (Mars) is coming up to the exact trine point.

Separating Example

Let’s say Jupiter is at 15° Aries and Mars at 18° Leo.

The trine aspect is exact at 120°, but these planets are 123° apart.

With a standard orb of 8° for trines, this aspect would be considered in effect, albeit not at full strength.

It’s a separating trine, as the faster planet (Mars) has already passed the exact trine point.

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Author: Alison Price – Published: September 2024

The Libra Equinox

Every day the Sun transits about 1° through the Zodiac. It always moves forward and never retrogrades. Every year the Sun enters each the cardinal sign in turn. These cardinal ingresses are the four special days that mark the seasonal changes.

This week, as the Sun enters the cardinal air sign of Libra, it is the beginning of autumn in the northern hemisphere and spring in the southern hemisphere.

When working with these charts you can get a general view of what’s coming up globally for everyone. You can cast solar season charts at the two solstices and the pair of equinoxes.

Business Quarters

In the business world, people talk about Q1, Q2, Q3 and Q4. Business quarters divide the whole calendar year into four. The first quarter is January, February and March, the second quarter is April, May and June, the third quarter is July, August and September, and the fourth quarter is October, November and December. Each quarter slightly under 100 days each and it’s good chunk of time for measuring trends.

Solar Quarters

Solar Ingress

The solar quarters all start as the Sun enters one of the four cardinal signs, which are Aries, Cancer, Libra or Capricorn.

These special days signal the beginning of the four seasons of spring, summer, autumn and winter. And yes, I’m talking Northern hemisphere-centric here.

I spent most of my life living in the southern hemisphere, so I do understand that the seasons are swapped over. But because I now live in the northern hemisphere, I’m going to be talking mainly northern hemisphere-centric in this edition.

Libra Solar Quarter

In 2024, the Libra solar quarter is starts on September the 22nd. This is when the Sun enters Libra.

It depends where you live on the world, but it could be on the 19th, 20th, 21st or the 22nd. But this year, it’s firmly on the 22nd of September here in Vancouver.

In astrology, if you want to do forecasting for a solar quarter moving forward, (Q4 if you will), you can get an idea of the trends and energies at play globally, as background noise by casting the actual start chart for the quarter.

Solar Quarter Start Chart

Sun Enters Libra

So as the Sun enters Libra at the Libra ingress, the exact point that is the time you set the chart for.

The example chart I have here is also set on the house system called Zero Aries because we are going to be talking globally here.

If you can just get your head round that, even though I’m in Vancouver, the actual chart will be the same for everyone if you put it on the Zero Aries.

Zero Aries

When a chart is set on Zero Aries, you do dismiss the Ascendant and the house cusps.

What we focus on are the planetary positions in the signs and the aspects between them.

You are looking for general trends and themes for the quarter.

Let’s have a closer look at this chart.

In an equinox ingress chart, the Sun will always be at 0° of the cardinal sign and in this case, it’s 0° Libra.

Neptune Kites

And we can see straight away that the planets form some kites to Neptune.

Neptune Kite 1

The first kite with Neptune has the Sun opposition Neptune and the Sun is trining the Moon and trining Pluto.

Neptune is also sextile Pluto and the Moon.

This forms the kite major aspect pattern which is basically a grand trine and a mini grand trine on top of it.

In all four kite patterns, the focal planet here is Neptune in Pisces.

Neptune Kite 2

The second Neptune kite involves. Mercury. Uranus, Neptune and Pluto.

Neptune Kite 3

The third Neptune kite is between the Sun, the Moon, Pluto and Neptune.

Neptune Kite 4

The 4th Neptune kite is between Mercury, Uranus, Pluto and Neptune.

Kites Interpretation

Neptune Focal Planet

This means that all the energy from these four kites will flow towards Neptune in Pisces, which is technically in its rulership anyway, although Neptune is retrograde.

Although strictly there are four kites and if you were doing an astrology exam you would have to extract each one separately, in general, I would interpret these altogether because the main energy flow is towards Neptune.

Interpretation

Neptune has to do with intuition, the unseen, art and music in general and sometimes people in the shadows who are not there.

Because this is a global chart we’re doing and not a person’s natal chart, I would interpret this as being that there is something going on in the background, in the shadows, that we haven’t quite seen.

Although it may have been there all along, we haven’t been paying attention to it.

Whatever this situation is, it’s going to come forward.

It’s also possible there is something which people did not want to talk about (Mercury) and again, it could be a situation where emotions run deep because the Moon and Pluto are involved.

But with the presence of Pluto and Uranus, it’s likely to be some kind of taboo subject or something that is slightly distasteful, which is going to be brought to our attention, whether we like it or not.

T-squares

Mercury and the Sun are pretty close together and form two T-squares with Jupiter in Gemini and Neptune in Pisces.

Jupiter T-square 1

We would refer to the first one as the Jupiter T-square with Jupiter, Mercury and Neptune and the second is also a Jupiter T-square with Jupiter, the Sun and Neptune.

We have a disassociate T square because the Sun is in a cardinal sign and both Jupiter and Neptune are in mutable signs.

So that is a dissociate T square.

But the second one, which includes Mercury is a mutable T-square full blown because Jupiter is in Gemini and Mercury is in Gemini and Neptune is in Pisces which are all mutable signs.

However, both of these T-squares are pointing at Jupiter.

Within a T-square when interpreting it, most of the energy flows towards the focal planet, which is the one at the at the short point and in this case it’s Jupiter.

Jupiter in Gemini is the highlighted planet for this quarter.

Pluto Cardinal T-square

There is third T-square in this chart which includes Venus in Libra, Chiron in Aries and Pluto in Capricorn.

This would be referred to as a “Pluto T-square” because Pluto is at the apex of the T square.

Now in this case, Chiron and Pluto will have been squaring each other for a while and will continue to do so, but Venus just happens to have moved into position.

This is a cardinal T square as all the planets are in cardinal signs Aries, Libra and Capricorn.

Again, this provides a focus to Pluto in Capricorn, so let’s just take a closer look at that Pluto.

Pluto

Pluto is in Capricorn.

For those of you who’ve been doing astrology for a while, you will know that Pluto has been in Capricorn for over 20 years.

This is the final gasp in this season.

Pluto has popped in Aquarius already, then it retrograded back into Capricorn and as you can see it is still retrograde in our Equinox chart.

It will continue to remain retrograde, until the 11th of October when it stations direct.

Then the dwarf planet will creep through the very last degrees of Capricorn to enter Aquarius for the final time on January 21st, 2025.

So, for the whole of this quarter, Pluto is lingering (or loitering with intent) right at the end of Capricorn and for a lot of the time in the anorectic 29th degree.

It will then leave Capricorn early in the New Year.

Pluto is highly engaged in this chart and is part of the four kites and this T square.

This planetary position, in five major aspects patterns, highlights this dwarf planet and gives it prominence even though it is retrograde.

Interpretation.

This is an indication that the powers that be are going to go back on their word.

Typically, Capricorn is to do with government, rules, regulations and politics in general.

So, this will be a focus for the quarter and, as I say, Pluto’s has lingered in Capricorn for years.

This isn’t a kind of a new energy, but it’s just the final gasp before our quarter ends.

Venus Yod

Venus Focal Planet

Another major aspect pattern within this Libra Equinox chart is the Venus yod.

This pattern is comprised of three planets, Venus in Libra the Moon in Gemini and Neptune in Pisces.

In this major aspect pattern the focal planet, in this case Venus, is quincunx to the other two planets (the base) are the Moon and Neptune where the Moon is sextile Neptune.

This is an interesting pattern because it taps into the 12th harmonic, from which the quincunxes (five twelfths) are created.

Finger of God

It’s also known as the Finger of God or the Finger of Fate.

And because Venus is the planet at the pointy end of this triangle you would refer to it as a Venus yod.

Yods are often spiritual and almost ethereal major aspect patterns where there is a pointer actually in the chart indicating one of the planets saying, “Hey look at me!”

In this case, the planet in question is Venus.

This elevates Venus and gives us a clue that we do need to pay attention to her energy.

Interpretation

Briefly, I just want to say that for this quarter, Venus themes will be a focus.

But they’re not going to be on the headlines they’re going to be on page 3.

Venus themes broadly have to do with love, money and women.

We can anticipate that some women will come forward who perhaps are intuitive, artistic or musical in some way.

It is almost as though the Venus yod is the symbol of a goddess.

Let’s be clear here, we’re not talking about an old grumpy Aunt Agatha in sweat pants washing dirty dishes at the kitchen sink type of woman.

We are suggesting a woman who is going to be an inspiration for others.

It is likely that somebody in this silhouette will form and come to our attention during this solar quarter.

Dispositor Trees

I would like to give a look at it at the dispositor tree because, well I love them, and it is always a brilliant way to get an idea of the backstory within a chart.

The dispositor tree for the Libra equinox has two “Planet in Rulership” trees, one is Mercury in Virgo, the other is Venus in Libra.

Mercury in Rulership Tree

Mercury in Virgo

The Mercury tree is the larger and therefore is the more prominent of the trees because it has more planets within it.

Mercury is in dignity in Virgo.

Gateway Planet: Jupiter

Jupiter is below Mercury in Gemini and Jupiter is a gateway planet to Mercury.

A gateway planet has one planet above and three or more planets below it in the tree.

Gateway Interpretation

Jupiter has a lot to say about what’s happening now.

This position for Jupiter in Gemini, which is in detriment, suggests that there will be a lot of buzz, news and information flowing.

Perhaps even more than usual and not all of it can be trusted.

People with agendas will be able to get their voices heard.

Don’t get me wrong, the truth is out there, but first you do have to filter, filter, filter it out.

Continuing

Below Jupiter is the Moon in Gemini, Saturn in Pisces and Neptune in Pisces.

Beneath the Moon is Mars in Cancer and below Mars is Chiron in Aries,

Underneath Saturn is Pluto in Capricorn.

Venus in Rulership Tree

Venus in Libra

Venus is in her own sign of Libra and is the second planet in rulership tree.

What I’m saying is there are two separate trees in this dispositor tree drawing.

I don’t necessarily think it is a forest.

I like to say if there are three or more trees, we have a forest.

Below Venus is the Sun in Libra and Uranus in Taurus.

However, we have a strong pair of trees.

We’ve got the Mercury tree, and we’ve got the Venus tree so let’s have a look at them.

Interpretation

Venus is in Libra, and as this is the Libra equinox chart it’s quite a high-profiled planet because it brings a focus to the seventh sign itself, along with the Sun which is spotlighting the sign of the scales already.

Usually, I’d be quite happy with Venus and Libra, but it’s in that pesky anaretic 29th degree at the very tail end of the sign.

Although it will still have strong influence because it is a top line planet in the dispositor tree, it is I want to say, almost on its last gasp.

This is coupled with the fact that Venus is part of the Pluto T-square, so it will be supporting Pluto.

Additionally, Venus is the yod planet as well.

Overarching View

Turns and Balances

Remember, when you look at the annual equinoxes (and solstices) charts, they are snapshots of the transits at one of the four cardinal ingresses.

These types of charts can be informative for general trends for three months in a year, and in this case, for the last season of the year.

Forecasting Astrologer

If you are a forecasting astrologer, it is always good to see what the wide-ranging trends are at these turning and balance points for the Sun.

I think it’s always interesting to take into consideration each season’s start chart.

In this case, we looked at the Autumn/Spring chart to see what’s likely to be unfolding in overall background themes for everyone.

I hope you have a wonderful season wherever you are.

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Alison Price: Professional Astrologer

Alison helps you uncover your individual creativity and lead a fulfilling life using your own astrology. She shares her wisdom from the heart with a touch of humor. She offers Consultations for everyone and Coaching for Aspiring Astrologers.

If you’d like to get in touch with Alison, you can reach out to her via email at starzology@gmail.com.

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