#astro guide
saturn opposite chiron
-this aspect is usually one that suggests a difficult or wounded relationship with the father or a key father-like/authoritative figure in a persons life; people with this aspect may have had a challenging relationship with their father [or similar figure] who may have been overbearing, unfair, aggressive while in some ways simultaneously distant, absent or caught up in his own wounds/struggles
-people with this placement may have a tendency towards feelings of inadequecy, self doubt, low self esteem, fear of rejection, lack of confidence in their abilities, imposter syndrome, feeling undeserving, feeling pressured to be perfect etc
-however, not only do they struggle with these feelings towards themselves, those with this aspect may also be quite judgemental towards others also; perhaps often rejecting others, being a harsh critic, setting unrealistic expectations for others, projecting their fears onto others, expecting the worst from others. a lot of the time they do not act this way out of intentional negativity towards others; usually this is a projection/representation of how they were treated by others or how they treat/think of themselves
-they may find themselves working tirelessly in order to achieve some sense of feeling enough; although a lot of the time they are chasing an unnatainable goal as their feeling of inadequecy is often very deep rooted and not so easily resolved through unrelated achievements
-people with this aspect may commonly feel extremely uncomfortable around anyone who is particularly authorative, aggressive, strict, harsh etc as they hate being in situations where they may be treated unfairly, looked down upon, judged etc which may stem from experiences from their childhood or interactions they had early in their life [again, possibly influenced by their father figure or a key authorative figure in their lives]
-because of this, they may feel very uneasy around authority figures such as bosses, teachers, people they deem ‘better’ than them or intimidating etc
-it is often common for people with this aspect to hold on to a lot of trauma, both their own and that of those closest to them/around them; they may feel responsible for it in some way or feel like they need to hold onto it to relieve others from doing so. a lot of the time, they do this quietly so people may not realise or notice just how much they are dealing with or trying to process
-furthermore, while one person may experience something and let go of it quickly/easily, overcome or forget about it, a person with this aspect is much more likely to keep the trauma of it with them, sometimes very deeply
-people with this aspect may experience family related issues or may struggle to feel secure within their family or loved by family members; they may find it difficult to comprehend that family can be loving, safe, secure, caring, etc. this does not always mean they have a traumatic response/relationship with their family, they may just feel very distant to their family or alienated from their family, like they don’t fit in
-they may struggle to find their place in the world; their fear of rejection combined with their fear of abandonment can cause them to both hold on to things that do not serve them while not making the most out of potential opportunities due to fear of failure/rejection, they may also be very suspicious of others and struggle to trust others, often keeping people at arms length and struggling to develop the deep connections they have craved for so long
-at times, people with saturn opposite chiron may feel like their relatioinship with themselves is what holds them back from healing, connecting with others or achieving what they want. they may struggle with lonliness and even feel like they deserve to feel this way. they may also struggle with feelings of shame, dissapointment or resentment when it comes to how they feel about themselves
-they may feel like they don’t ever fit in; they may feel so far away from others and find it hard to connect with people. they might believe that they have too many problems which prevent them from establishing healthy relationships/connections with others. because of this, they may trick themselves into believing that they are simply destined to be independent and self sufficient; that they do not need anyone other than themselves and because of this may feel very dissapointed, guilty, weak or even ashamed in themselves if they ever feel like they want/need a relationship as so often they assume that to depend on someone else is a weakness for them
-because it is common for them to hold on to trauma/emotions etc for others, it may be also common for people with this aspect to feel upset if they do not feel needed by others; so often, they have a tendency to pride themselves for holding it all together and being there for others [even if it is detrimental to themselves] and it gives them a sense of security to fit themselves into others’ lives by being useful or serving a purpose. if they do not feel needed by others, they may feel discarded, unwanted, useless, misplaced; their sense of purpose is taken away from them and without that they may feel like they have nothing left as they are given security by giving so much of themselves to others [so that they don’t have to deal with their own issues]
-sometimes, people with this aspect may struggle with trying to understand their trauma or issues [chiron rules our wounds and struggles] and because of this they may find themselves behaving in very self-destructive ways in order to 'recreate’ or find the trauma so that they can understand it in the present and heal, although this usually does more harm than good because it causes them to stray further and further away from the root of the problem
-this can be a very, very difficult aspect to have; people with it may become very withdrawn at times, absorbed in their own problems/traumas/wounds, lost in their own head, obsessing over the unfairness of what they are feeling/what they have been through
-the lesson of this aspect is to learn how to deal with pain and trauma that stems from the wound caused by chiron; we are never to blame for the bad things that have happened to us and we should never blame ourselves for it. however, the influence of saturn on this aspect is urging us to have more control over how we allow our pain to affect our lives; it encourages us to decide how much power we give to the pain and trauma in our life and be in control of how we continue living with it
-although this is a particularly challenging and painful aspect to have, the influence of saturn [ruler of restriction, rules, control, limitation] encourages people to limit how much pain and power this trauma caused by chiron holds over them, it encourages people to choose healing to overcome their issues; rather than cycles of self destruction or revisiting old trauma hoping for a different outcome
-it is often beneficial for people with this aspect to learn/understand/acknowledge that while wounds [chiron] may not dissapear or be completely forgotten about, they still have potential to be in control [saturn] of how much of an impact they have; this aspect is trying to teach that trauma doesn’t have to define a person and that people are able to regain control even after struggling with something
saturn conjunct ascendant
-this aspect tends to manifest as a person who is perhaps more shy, reserved or even conservative; this is because saturn is the planet of limitation, restriction etc while the ascendant represents a persons identity and how they come across to others
-responsibility is often a key theme or aspect of a persons life if they have this aspect; they may feel responsible for others, struggle with responsibility, feel burdened by responsibility or take on the responsibilities of others because it is what they are used to dealing with; they may feel responsible for things that are not actually anything to do with them [eg feeling guilty for problems that are not their own fault or caused by themselves] or may have experienced people dumping their responsibilities onto them from a young age/early in life
-because of their possible issues with responsibility, they may struggle with feeling like they need to be serious or the responsible one in life as this may simply be what they are used to; sometimes they may feel like they cannot relax, unwind or have fun because they are too concerned with their responsibilities or things they need to do
-people with this aspect tend to be the type to worry a lot; what makes this worse is that not only do they have a tendency to worry a lot about their own problems, but they also become overly concerned with the problems of others; burdening themselves with other peoples issues and even feeling like it is their responsibility to resolve or take on the burden of other peoples issues
-sometimes, people with this aspect may feel very down and exhausted as at times it can seem like the universe is playing them and testing them; they may experience struggles, delays, restrictions, challenges etc frequently and at times this may cause them to feel like success/achievement etc is being denied for them
-if they have experienced a lot of setbacks and struggles, this can cause them to be extremely cautious and at times even pessimistic which can also lead them to worry even more; perhaps struggling to feel confident in their abilities/skills, even constantly feeling like they aren’t ready or aren’t deserving of success
-this negative mindset can create a negative cycle of self-doubt followed by hesitation to take action, leading to the reinforcement of the belief that they are incapable of achieving whatever it is that they want
-people with this aspect will do well to understand that it is not good to constantly procrastinate or put things off out of doubt, fear, worry or hesitation; it will only make them feel less confident, ensure they miss out on opportunities and cause them to doubt themselves even more than when they started
-it is important that they keep working towards what they want and do not let fear based mentalities hold them back; this doubt will only hold them back and make things worse for them, they need to learn to take action despite any insecurity they may feel
-people with this aspect may experience feelings of depression, loneliness, insecurity, pessimism etc and they may also have a tendency to often ‘get too into their head’ and become consumed by their worries/doubts/negativity etc
-a lot of issues they experience may be helped or avoided by constantly taking action and trying their hardest not to remain idle; when they aren’t doing, they will usually be getting lost in their own head which is never good for them
-because of this, people with this aspect may benefit from writing to do lists, journalling, planning, preparing etc so that they know what they need to do and know what steps they need to take to get it done; they are usually not the type to be able to take action spontaneously and usually need to feel a sense of achievement after ticking tasks off that they planned to do, otherwise they may slip into feelings of negativity and end up procrastinating/hesitating/putting things off
-this aspect does seem to bring with it a lot of negative traits/experiences, but many of the things that those with it in their chart may struggle with in life do tend to improve as they get older; saturn is often the planet that teaches us lessons to improve ourselves so once we learn to improve or work with these less desirable traits/experiences we can become better and feel better [for example, with age and experience, people with this aspect may learn to worry less and take life less seriously because they have been through situations that have taught them that it is okay to have fun and not be so serious/responsible all the time]
-although people with this aspect may have a tendency to procrastinate [this can seem very contradictory to their tendency to be overly responsible; but this sense of responsibility can be very pressuring and worrying for them which causes them to put things off in an attempt to find relief from this] if they are eventually able to learn to take action, embrace opportunities as they come and get things done, they will likely be respected/admired for their hard work, reliability, loyalty, attention to detail etc
-even though people with this aspect may be big worriers; their experience with responsibility usually allows them to be good at providing advice to others and they are also usually the type to be good in a crisis or in difficult times as they are used to handling things [even if they might not feel like they are good at dealing with things, in the moment where they are forced to take action they usually handle it well]
-those with this aspect are often very time conscious; time is commonly something that can bring them a lot of stress/worry/concern; they may frequently experience feelings of 'time running out’, 'not enough time’, 'waiting for the right time’, 'needing to do things at the right time’ etc
-because saturn is the planet of restriction and the ascendant impacts self expression and identity; people with this aspect may come across as cold or reserved to others. if they are particularly self aware, they will know that they come across this way to others which can cause them even more stress and cause them to worry that they don’t come across well to others, which can lead them to struggle to connect with people [again, doubt/fear holding them back]
-on a lighter, slightly brighter note, these people are often the type to be caring and can tend to take on the 'motherly’ role in a friendship group; they are seen as responsible, dependable, good at giving advice etc [maybe others cannot sense/understand their inner turmoil and instead only notice their ability to handle responsibilities and show compassion to others]
-if they aren’t particularly reserved, cold or shy, it may just be that they instead have more of a desire/inclination to try to control how they are seen by others; as saturn is the planet of restriction, it is possible that people with this aspect can still act confident and outgoing yet really want to restrict how people see them and only want others to perceive them on their terms
-as saturn is the planet of rules and limitations; people with this aspect may have a lot of rules they have set for themselves, and these may or not actually limit them from things more than they serve them
-even if a person with this aspect is very confident and self-expressive, they may at times feel a bit held back by their tendency to be very concerned about how they are seen/perceived by others, they may feel at times like no matter how carefree/confident they try to be, they still struggle to 'let go’ or be exactly who they want to be out of fear of looking stupid to others or being judged by others [therefore, in some cases their confidence may just be a carefully curated mask of a personality that they think others will like to see and will respond to better]
-people with this placement are not doomed to struggle with their identity/image/self-expression their whole life, though! every step they make to express themselves authentically, develop their confidence, fight their doubts/insecurities etc will provide them with increased confidence and a sense of achievement; some aspects of life [taking action, showing their true selves etc] may be simply harder for them but once they learn to relax around others, let go more, take action, get out of their head etc they will be able to embrace more opportunities, develop their sense of self, build their confidence and become more self-assured etc
-it is important for people with this aspect to learn to find balance; balance between handling responsibility and letting loose, balance between discipline and risk-taking, balance between timing things right and taking action…
venus conjunct north node
-this aspect hints towards a life path/fate/mission/destiny involving or influenced by beauty and love; however, because the north node represents aspects of this life that we need to learn and that is new to us, people with this aspect may struggle with some of the things that venus represents as these things may not come naturally to them
-the north node in a natal chart is an indicator of ones life purpose and where/how a persons soul wants/needs to grow/develop in this life [in contrast, the south node suggests what we learned in a past life and what we already know in this one or already do well] therefore the north node shows what we need to learn in this life, and learning is often challenging
-as venus is the planet of beauty and love, this planet conjunct the north node suggests that beauty and love will be two central themes/areas that will have significant impact on the life of the person with this aspect in their natal chart
-people with this aspect have a tendency to be charismatic, attractive, charming, popular, stylish etc and also tend to have good taste and possible creative abilities due to venus’ influence
-harmony in life is often very important to those with this aspect, they appreciate beauty and want to see it as much as possible within every area of their life [which is why they may also be gifted with creative/artistic abilities too] and because of this they can usually connect with others easily and handle themselves very well in social situations, which in turn can allow them to succeed in their careers through benefiting through connections with others [think successful business partnerships, networking etc]
-these people tend to be very charming, charismatic and captivating; at times it may seem like people are just naturally drawn to them. however, there is a risk that at times they may use their charm for their own gain and can deceive others easily
-people with this aspect may find that their partner may be powerful or provide them with resources/tools for success or social gain
-often, people with this aspect may notice/feel that their purpose in life is to bring beauty into the world; in some cases, people with this aspect may be particularly beautiful and utilise this, or they may bring beauty into the lives of others in different ways [look to the venus sign and house of this aspect to learn more] such as providing services that provide beauty to others [interior design, artist, stylist etc]
-this aspect usually encourages those with it in their natal chart to discover what beauty is to them and what it means for them; not only what they find beautiful in life but how to bring more of that into the world, into their life and into the lives of others… it’s often about them needing to learn what love means to them, what love is for them and how they can show/share/express love in this lifetime - remember that love and beauty are different things for each person so discovering what this is will likely be vital and a potential key point for people with this aspect; once they understand what it means to them and how they can create more of this in their lives and the lives of others, they may gain a sense of purpose and fulfilment in life
venus trine neptune
-this aspect tends to have an impact on two areas of a persons life; both their relationships/love as well as their creativity/expression
-people with this aspect tend to be soft at heart [even if their other placements/aspects make them appear to have a hard outer shell] and they can also be very warm hearted, compassionate and friendly too
-because of these personality traits, people with this aspect tend to dislike others who are particularly aggressive, domineering, controlling, selfish and/or egocentric [especially when it comes to potential romantic partners]
-love/relationships is commonly important to those with this aspects; they can also have a tendency to idolise their lover or the idea of a potential partner and because of this they may have high expectations that are hard to meet which can make it hard for people to match up with the ideal version they have in their head
-this aspect has potential to manifest as a person with lots of creativity and artistic abilities; they may have a nice voice or an ability to captivate others, perform naturally etc
-people with venus trine neptune also commonly have a tendency to be drawn towards charitable and humanitarian causes; they may have a determination to stand up for others and care for others in some way. they may also have very progressive ideas when it comes to politics etc
-this aspect is usually very dreamy and idealistic, which is why it can provide a person with creative abilities but also a dreamy and idealistic view of the world or outlook on life; they are usually also quite gentle, mysterious, imaginative, romantic and adaptable
-their gentle, caring, giving nature may at times cause them to be on the more submissive side [although obviously mars placements can change or impact this somewhat]
-people with this aspect are usually the type to seek a relationship/love that is almost otherworldly; they want something that is really going to make them feel something intense, a very deep connection with someone and they are not likely to settle for any type of mediocre relationship/partnership despite being more romantic
-they are commonly empathetic and understanding; they seem to have a natural ability to understand the emotions of others and use this knowledge/understanding to care for others, because of this people often feel safe, secure and comforted when around them
-because people with this aspect tend to seek beauty in their lives, they often like to surround themselves with creative people like them who can also appreciate the beauty in the world around them and who are able to express themselves as creatively and openly as they are
-sometimes they may struggle with wanting to resolve world issues yet at times feeling powerless to do anything to cause significant change/improvement
-similarly, they may also struggle with becoming involved with things; they may have many ideas yet struggle to implement them in practical ways which may also be an issue due to how imaginative and dreamy they are, they may struggle to make their dreams a reality
-it is important for people with this aspect to both not get lost in their imagination but to also not lose their imagination; they would likely benefit from being able to utilise their creativity and imagination and implement this into their lives in tangible ways instead of getting lost in their imagination and not using it to their advantage
-while people with this aspect commonly dream about a very idealistic, deep, ‘true’ love, at times it may be hard for others to truly feel like they understand them as they can appear very mysterious to the point of almost seeming elusive and unobtainable
-that being said, they are usually very giving, generous, caring and considerate in relationships and are often the type to go the extra mile for their partner as love is commonly very important to them and they do not want a half-hearted, unpassionate, dull relationship
-while at times their very idealistic view of love can cause them to have unrealistic expectations that people may feel like they are unable to reach; in contrast, they may be more vulnerable to being taken advantage of as their very open heart, forgiving nature and dreamy/optimistic outlook can cause them to be gullible, blinded by illusion and overly giving
-as well as this, people with this aspect do risk being overly giving and sacrificing a lot of their needs/wants for those of their partner due to the fact that they like to feel needed and wanted within their relationship as this gives them a sense of purpose and deeper connection, serving and pleasing a partner is often very important to them which on one hand makes them a very good partner to have it can also cause them to be taken advantage of easily
jupiter conjunct north node
-this aspect is often considered a fortunate aspect/position
-because jupiter is the planet of expansion, opportunity and abundance, whereas the north node represents our cosmic destiny and true calling in this life, this aspect can provide an increased sense of purpose for those with it in their natal chart
-people with this aspect may feel like they have a lot to accomplish in this life or may have a more definite sense of what it is they are here on earth to do [however, sometimes this feeling comes to people at a later stage in their life, so don’t stress if you do not feel like you have this understanding yet if you have this aspect]
-it is usually beneficial for people with this aspect to look at which house this aspect takes place in; the themes of this house will point to the area of life the person should strive to align with or work towards improving in order to succeed; if a person takes notice of this, jupiter will usually provide extra energy/abundance/opportunity for this to become a success
-as this aspect is generally seen as a positive aspect to have, it can be a sign that a person with it in their chart may find good fortune later on in their life; in particular, it is common for people with this aspect to find that the second half of their lives are more successful or abundant
-while this aspect can be very optimistic and provide one with a lot of success or abundance, it can also hint at potential over-optimism/over-enthusiasm or things being taken for granted [the house jupiter is in in the natal chart may indicate what this may be] so it is important that people with this aspect do not become overly materialistic, over indulgent or excessive etc and also that they do not simply rely on their past successes or good fortune
-at times, there is a risk that people with this aspect can become/act/seem greedy or selfish; although due to the good nature of this aspect, these traits will likely not have too much of a negative impact on the person themselves [as jupiter represents luck] although this can therefore enable the person to keep acting this way which may be more detrimental for the people around them than the person themselves
-because the nodes represent karma [the north node pointing to karmic destiny, future, and with jupiter; karmic luck etc] people with this aspect will likely experience/achieve even more luck/abundance/success etc if they are generous and positive rather than expectant, overindulgent, selfish etc
-people with this aspect tend to be confident; for many, their potential awareness of their luck or ability to succeed [or simply their mindset that they will succeed] brings them a sense of self-assurance and confidence in their abilities/skills/plans
-there is a risk that people with this aspect may have unrealistic expectations; these may stem from the success of past situations that have led them to believe everything will work out or that they are destined for the best all the time or they may have very high expectations due to their potential confident/self assured personality. while many people with this aspect do definitely have the potential to succeed, it is important that they are always grateful for everything they have/obtain and do not get carried away with super high expectations of life that may leave them feeling frequently unsatisfied when things don’t match up because of their unrealistic views
jupiter sextile saturn
-despite the contrast in what these two planets represent [jupiter; abundance, prosperity, opportunity etc + saturn; limitation, restriction, rules etc] this is a fairly balanced aspect which can manifest as a person who has a balanced nature themselves
-people with this aspect are often cautious but are also able to live with a positive perspective/outlook, which can allow them to take risks at times but rarely will they do anything particularly dangerous/damaging as they are also able to remain cautious and steady
-commonly, these people tend to be very dependable and reliable within their relationships with others; but despite being very loyal and respectful, they are rarely boring and can usually find the right balance between being fun and mature/aware enough to understand people’s emotions or ‘read the room’ [eg they can be very fun and entertaining, but they will rarely - if ever - take things too far as they understand the line between what is fun and what is annoying/hurtful/dangerous etc]
-people with this aspect may notice that they constantly seem to be growing and learning; or at least they seek to. they may often gain valuable life lessons from experiences/situations they have been through; and they would do very well to learn from these and apply these lessons to their present reality or they may find themselves having to experience them again and again
-they tend to be very good at weighing up/analysing many different situations, likely due to the contrasting themes of jupiter and saturn; they usually have a good ability to see both benefits and potential setbacks before committing to something which can help them achieve success [rather than rushing into something unprepared and just hoping for the best]
-this aspect has potential to be a good indicator of success or material wealth; it is even considered a 'fortune aspect’ to some, it can be a sign of an ability to put ideas to action, good planning skills, the gift of foresight, wise decision making etc
-people with this aspect can be very hardworking when they want to be, and for some the reason why they succeed may not be because they are dedicated to simply chasing material gain but rather because they are the type to put a lot of care and dedication into what they do; people with this aspect usually focus a lot on quality of what they do and are generally not the type to rush into something just for easy money, they genuinely care about the process and the quality of the end result, which is what brings them success
-as well as this, people with this aspect usually have a very good ability to learn things and often enjoy studying/learning and understanding more about whatever it is they are interested in; again, they are often very committed to what they are working towards and don’t just aim for something because it is easy. they can be very dedicated towards learning/studying something, which helps them succeed in the long run
-they also have potential to be very talented planners; they often have very good skills such as decision making, forward thinking etc as well as the influence of sagittarius [ruler of jupiter] which can provide explorative thinking/new ideas combined with the influence of saturn which can aid with preparation, understanding what needs to be done to set the plan in motion etc
-this aspect is often a positive one to have as it brings together the enthusiasm, exploration, optimism, creativity etc from jupiter and the practicality, preparation, level-headedness from saturn
-people with this aspect are often very curious and open minded when it comes to seeking out new information and wanting to learn new things; it is important for them to stay reminded of the balance between gaining new understanding and not getting ahead of themselves at times
-there is a risk that for some people with this aspect, they may find themselves becoming a bit overwhelmed at times; potentially struggling to stay committed or struggling to stay interested in what they are doing. it is important for them not to let themselves get too caught up in this mindset and instead learn from saturn; take a step back and think of practical ways to prepare and take the necessary steps forward
