noby
I have gone back to looking and thinking about my chart, and wanted to share my observations here in the hopes of receiving feedback, criticism, and opinions on whether or not I'm getting the right sense of how all the different relationships in a chart function. I also think my chart is interesting (does anyone ever actually feel their personal chart isn't interesting? ), and wanted to share it in case it is interesting to others.
noby's chart
One of the things that powerfully jumps out at me is the sets of conjunctions on my chart, and how in general they are conjunctions between planets normally associated with one another or seen as a pair of opposites.
Sun conjunct Moon: In my experience, this relationship is manifested in the lack of distinction between my inner and outer life. I publicly share my innermost thoughts, and honesty and self-disclosure are very important values to me. I can often see and admit when my outwardly manifested behavior is the product of some inner event or state. I think this planetary relationship has helped give me a boost in the work of becoming self-aware.
That both of these planets are in Aquarius suggests how much of my being is reflected by this sign. The interaction between this conjunction and the sign Aquarius sometimes tends to make me perversely contrary, as I delight in openly airing observations that make others uncomfortable. I can also see here some struggle in accessing my intuition, as my core being and instinct are in an intellectual sign.
Venus conjunct Mars: This seems to be a more problematic relationship. Venus in dreamy Pisces meets with my Aquarian traits to make me very idealistic in the realm of romance and pleasure. But the squares to Venus make sense in my lack of luck or abundance in sexual love. Mars in Pisces seems to indicate an unfocused expression of force, fruitless outbursts, and the inability to really gather and focus energy to initiate change. There's a hesitancy in Mars in Pisces, an uncertainty as to where to direct energy.
And the fact that both of these planets are conjoined, two planets which point in very different directions in a lot of ways, seems to often leave me feeling torn between two different options. I find myself losing my temper in a nasty way and then lovingly apologizing afterwards. I go too far off the handle, but then go too far in apologizing and making myself into a doormat. I tend to swing from one extreme to another.
Pluto conjunct Saturn: I think this pair of planets make a great team. I personally experienced the power of their interaction when I experienced the personal transit Pluto square Saturn at a time I was at a Zen monastery. I could see in that experience the manifestation of this relationship, which is that all of that structure and seeming limitation created pressure which led to profound transformation. I see this team as working in a very purifying and intensifying way, pressurizing inner coal into diamond. I believe this pairing has been and will continue to be of great benefit as I walk the spiritual path.
The fact that this pairing occurs in the Twelfth House further suggests to me the spiritual and otherworldly nature of this relationship, and its nature as helping me open up into the Absolute. Both planets are conjunct my Ascendant, which is Scorpio, and which is ruled by Pluto. Lots of transformational power. Also, they are the only two major planets in my chart which appear above the horizon. All of this makes me think that spirituality and personal transformation will be a big part of whatever work I do in the world, and it all also goes to explain the degree to which spiritual study and practice dominates and steers my daily life.
Jupiter conjunct Uranus: Uranus is an important planet given my Sun and Moon are both in Aquarius. I also have three planets in Sagittarius, including these two, suggesting the strength of Jupiter's influence. This relationship is a bit more odd and hard to understand for me. It seems that the revolutionary energy of Uranus pushes me to go against the grain in my quest for expanding my knowledge. Perhaps this explains why I enjoy studying less respected and more arcane disciplines, and rebel against the more conventional forms which life tries to saddle me with.
Some other observations: Thank God I have Mercury in Capricorn; otherwise, with all of that nutty Aquarian energy, I don't think I'd make sense to anyone else, and probably not even myself! I appreciate how this placement seems to help me express more abstract and "woo woo" ideas in a down to earth and understandable manner. Interesting how many Mercury squares I have, as communication has never been a difficulty in my life. If I want to communicate something, I am fortunate enough to be blessed with the ability to find the right words and ideas to express what I am thinking, feeling, or sensing.
I often struggle with a lack of groundedness. I tend towards abstraction and idealism, to such a degree I've come up with an expression to describe this phenomenon: "floating away in my red hot-air balloon of abstraction." I notice this lack of grounding reflected in the fact I only have one major planet in an Earth sign, and it, as noted in the above paragraph, has a lot of squares.
Oh, how I do go on about myself! I hope I haven't bored you all to death
Any observations, comments, or criticisms much welcomed and appreciated.
noby's chart
One of the things that powerfully jumps out at me is the sets of conjunctions on my chart, and how in general they are conjunctions between planets normally associated with one another or seen as a pair of opposites.
Sun conjunct Moon: In my experience, this relationship is manifested in the lack of distinction between my inner and outer life. I publicly share my innermost thoughts, and honesty and self-disclosure are very important values to me. I can often see and admit when my outwardly manifested behavior is the product of some inner event or state. I think this planetary relationship has helped give me a boost in the work of becoming self-aware.
That both of these planets are in Aquarius suggests how much of my being is reflected by this sign. The interaction between this conjunction and the sign Aquarius sometimes tends to make me perversely contrary, as I delight in openly airing observations that make others uncomfortable. I can also see here some struggle in accessing my intuition, as my core being and instinct are in an intellectual sign.
Venus conjunct Mars: This seems to be a more problematic relationship. Venus in dreamy Pisces meets with my Aquarian traits to make me very idealistic in the realm of romance and pleasure. But the squares to Venus make sense in my lack of luck or abundance in sexual love. Mars in Pisces seems to indicate an unfocused expression of force, fruitless outbursts, and the inability to really gather and focus energy to initiate change. There's a hesitancy in Mars in Pisces, an uncertainty as to where to direct energy.
And the fact that both of these planets are conjoined, two planets which point in very different directions in a lot of ways, seems to often leave me feeling torn between two different options. I find myself losing my temper in a nasty way and then lovingly apologizing afterwards. I go too far off the handle, but then go too far in apologizing and making myself into a doormat. I tend to swing from one extreme to another.
Pluto conjunct Saturn: I think this pair of planets make a great team. I personally experienced the power of their interaction when I experienced the personal transit Pluto square Saturn at a time I was at a Zen monastery. I could see in that experience the manifestation of this relationship, which is that all of that structure and seeming limitation created pressure which led to profound transformation. I see this team as working in a very purifying and intensifying way, pressurizing inner coal into diamond. I believe this pairing has been and will continue to be of great benefit as I walk the spiritual path.
The fact that this pairing occurs in the Twelfth House further suggests to me the spiritual and otherworldly nature of this relationship, and its nature as helping me open up into the Absolute. Both planets are conjunct my Ascendant, which is Scorpio, and which is ruled by Pluto. Lots of transformational power. Also, they are the only two major planets in my chart which appear above the horizon. All of this makes me think that spirituality and personal transformation will be a big part of whatever work I do in the world, and it all also goes to explain the degree to which spiritual study and practice dominates and steers my daily life.
Jupiter conjunct Uranus: Uranus is an important planet given my Sun and Moon are both in Aquarius. I also have three planets in Sagittarius, including these two, suggesting the strength of Jupiter's influence. This relationship is a bit more odd and hard to understand for me. It seems that the revolutionary energy of Uranus pushes me to go against the grain in my quest for expanding my knowledge. Perhaps this explains why I enjoy studying less respected and more arcane disciplines, and rebel against the more conventional forms which life tries to saddle me with.
Some other observations: Thank God I have Mercury in Capricorn; otherwise, with all of that nutty Aquarian energy, I don't think I'd make sense to anyone else, and probably not even myself! I appreciate how this placement seems to help me express more abstract and "woo woo" ideas in a down to earth and understandable manner. Interesting how many Mercury squares I have, as communication has never been a difficulty in my life. If I want to communicate something, I am fortunate enough to be blessed with the ability to find the right words and ideas to express what I am thinking, feeling, or sensing.
I often struggle with a lack of groundedness. I tend towards abstraction and idealism, to such a degree I've come up with an expression to describe this phenomenon: "floating away in my red hot-air balloon of abstraction." I notice this lack of grounding reflected in the fact I only have one major planet in an Earth sign, and it, as noted in the above paragraph, has a lot of squares.
Oh, how I do go on about myself! I hope I haven't bored you all to death
Any observations, comments, or criticisms much welcomed and appreciated.