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Take advantage of Venus and Jupiter hours for love and matters of luck. Observe where transit Jupiter and Venus are in your chart and act accordingly.

Aries Moons have such a double-edged sword to their being. On one hand, they are vibrant, energetic people. On the other, they can ruthlessly explode on those around them. They seem to enjoy fighting with people.

People with Juno trine/sextile Venus are simply destined to marry well. I’ve seen this manifest as a trophy wife placement many times, yet, you marry for love. It’s a win-win placement unless Venus is severely restricted (i.e. Saturn squaring Venus). The peak expression of this is Taurus Venus sextile Pisces Juno — that’s marrying into royalty if you’re into that.

Your progression-to-natal planets matter more than day-to-day transits to natal planets. I like to think of progressions as the major bookends of our lives, while transits are more like chapters. Progressions can last longer and pack a much bigger punch.

I lived through progressed Venus square Saturn and transit Saturn square Venus. Progressed Venus square Saturn was absolutely brutal for self-esteem, relationships, and money. Truly one of the worst transits to live through.

8H Venus is a sugar baby placement. Depending on what else is aspecting Venus, you may easily attract money and provisions. This works especially well for women. 8H Jupiter attracts wealth easily. It’s only a matter of timing and transits. At some point, you will receive unexpected funds — inheritance, stocks, insurance payouts. I’ve even seen this manifest as lottery winnings.

The best combination for love, in my opinion, is Sun trine Sun with Venus trine Venus. This creates an ease and flow in the relationship that’s unmatched. Venus conjunct Mars in synastry is absolutely wild energy. By far the most intense chemistry and attraction you’ll ever experience — but it can make you feel uncomfortable and unable to fully relax.

For me, it felt like this person pulled me entirely into my feminine energy. As someone with heavy Mars energy, this felt alien to me. Like my voice and strength were completely muted. I would find myself near this person feeling like Ariel when her voice was taken — speaking in the most timid, giggly, girly voice while internally thinking “WTF is this? Speak up!”

The most successful year I’ve ever had financially was when Jupiter was transiting my 2H. Bonus points if Jupiter connects to Uranus or Venus — that’s when sudden windfalls happen.

Uranus in the 1H is the true trendsetter and visionary. Their life experience is entirely their own and because of that, they stand apart from the crowd 100% of the time — even when they want to fit in. Something about the way these people look, act, speak, or operate in the world is inimitable. Radically unique. Occasionally uncomfortable for the native. People who are ahead of their time.

The most intelligent Mercury sign, in my opinion, is Aquarius, which makes sense since Uranus is the higher octave of Mercury. This placement often shows extreme aptitude in math, science, and humanitarian causes. Very serious and structured mindset, but an impressive grasp of chosen subjects. Engineering and economics seem to be common fields of interest.

Sagittarius Mercury is so underrated and really depends on house placement. People forget that Sagittarius rules over higher learning. All the Sag Mercury folks I’ve ever known have been innately curious, intelligent, and wise — often with multiple degrees or at least the capacity to earn them. I highly suggest Sag Mercury natives pursue higher education or advanced studies.

The most notable placement for a writer is Venus conjunct Mercury. I’ve seen this time and again — Franz Kafka had that exact conjunction.

People with Jupiter–MC aspects will be successful in life, especially the conjunction. Trines and sextiles open the door of opportunity; conjunctions guarantee it.

Taurus IC people likely grew up in a comfortable home, with later degrees indicating substantial comfort or even nepotism. A strong foundation for life.

I’ve observed a trend that Juno retrograde can point to later marriage or none at all. These folks are hard to pin down for one reason or another. Outwardly, they may prefer to be in a committed marriage, yet something blocks them. I think the universe wants them to focus on becoming a truly good, selfless partner first.

Later degree Venus people seem to really grasp the concept of relationships. They inherently know how to make the most of any connection — platonic or romantic. Love comes easily for them, especially if the two respective Venus placements are in trine.

Chiron represents our deepest wound and the part of us that feels unhealed, rejected, or insecure no matter how much we try to “fix” it. Instead of embracing and working through this pain, many people unconsciously overcompensate, self-sabotage, or fall into toxic patterns.

I've been thinking about Chiron a lot lately lol and have been diving deeper into it. If you’ve ever wondered why certain issues keep showing up in your life, your Chiron placement could be the key. It might reveal where you're unintentionally making things worse.

So here’s what not to do based on your Chiron’s house placement. Take what connects, leave what doesn’t.

Chiron in the 1st House (Aries)

❌ What Not to Do:

Create a false persona to hide insecurity.

Brag or exaggerate to feel superior.

Constantly compare yourself to others.

Let self-doubt stop you from being authentic.

💡 The Mistake: Trying to “prove” you’re important instead of embracing who you are.

Chiron in the 2nd House (Taurus)

❌ What Not to Do:

Base your value on money, status, or possessions.

Hoard wealth or fear spending out of insecurity.

Self-sabotage financially because you feel undeserving.

Believe that financial success = personal worth.

💡 The Mistake: Thinking material security will fix inner insecurity.

Chiron in the 3rd House (Gemini)

❌ What Not to Do:

Over-explain or talk over people to sound smart.

Fear speaking up because you doubt yourself.

Interrupt conversations to prove your point.

Assume no one understands you, so you stay silent.

💡 The Mistake: Believing you have to “perform” intelligence instead of trusting your natural voice.

Chiron in the 4th House (Cancer)

❌ What Not to Do:

Stay stuck in toxic family patterns out of obligation.

Cut off family without processing your emotions.

Believe you’ll never create a loving home for yourself.

Seek comfort in nostalgia instead of healing old wounds.

💡 The Mistake: Thinking you can either erase your past or be trapped by it—when the real power lies in healing it.

Chiron in the 5th House (Leo)

❌ What Not to Do:

Seek validation through performance or creativity.

Avoid creative risks out of fear of rejection.

Compare yourself to others and feel inadequate.

Pretend you don’t care when deep down you do.

💡 The Mistake: Thinking you need applause to be worthy when true creativity is about self-expression, not approval.

Chiron in the 6th House (Virgo)

❌ What Not to Do:

Work yourself to exhaustion to prove your worth.

Obsess over routines or control every detail.

Fear structure and avoid responsibility.

Believe you’re only valuable if you’re useful.

💡 The Mistake: Tying your self-worth to productivity instead of valuing yourself as you are.

Chiron in the 7th House (Libra)

❌ What Not to Do:

Seek constant validation from relationships.

Fear intimacy and push people away.

Let relationships define your self-worth.

Stay in toxic partnerships just to avoid being alone.

💡 The Mistake: Thinking someone else will complete you when true healing starts within.

Chiron in the 8th House (Scorpio)

❌ What Not to Do:

Fear vulnerability and avoid deep emotional connections.

Use power or manipulation to control others.

Obsess over betrayal and hold grudges.

Avoid intimacy because of past wounds.

💡 The Mistake: Believing power comes from control when true strength is found in trust and surrender.

Chiron in the 9th House (Sagittarius)

❌ What Not to Do:

Play the guru or act like a know-it-all.

Overcompensate with degrees, travel, or “big” experiences.

Dismiss other perspectives out of insecurity.

Give up on searching for meaning out of fear you’ll never find it.

💡 The Mistake: Thinking external knowledge will replace internal wisdom.

Chiron in the 10th House (Capricorn)

❌ What Not to Do:

Define yourself by success or status.

Fear failure so much that you don’t even try.

Chase validation through your career.

Let others’ opinions dictate your path.

💡 The Mistake: Thinking your legacy is only tied to external achievements when true impact comes from authenticity.

Chiron in the 11th House (Aquarius)

❌ What Not to Do:

Try too hard to be liked and accepted.

Avoid social connections out of fear of rejection.

Change yourself to fit in.

Seek approval from the wrong crowds.

💡 The Mistake: Believing you have to earn belonging when true connection happens by being yourself.

Chiron in the 12th House (Pisces)

❌ What Not to Do:

Suppress your pain or avoid deep healing.

Escape into addictions or unhealthy coping mechanisms.

Over-identify with suffering or play the martyr.

Avoid spirituality or dive too deep into illusion.

💡 The Mistake: Thinking you have to either avoid your wounds or be consumed by them—when true healing comes from integration.

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🌸 People with Mercury in the 12th house think a lot but say very little, like words get processed somewhere deeper before they’re allowed out.

🌸 If you have Moon square Saturn in your natal chart, you may have learned early that emotions are "too much" or inconvenient, so you must control them, delay them, or hide them.

🌸 I've observed that people with Venus in their 8th house don’t do light love. To them, love means attachment, merging, and fear of loss. All at once, there's no in-between.

🌸 With Mars in the 6th house in your natal chart, you may turn stress into action, always doing something but rarely feeling at ease.

🌸 If your natal Sun squares your natal Neptune, you may experience struggles with identity, like you're never fully sure who you are without external reflection and validation.

🌸 If you have Saturn in the 1st house in your natal chart, you may always feel watched, judged, even when no one is actually paying attention to you.

🌸 With natal Jupiter in the 12th house in your chart, you may be protected in unexpected and silent ways. Your luck shows up in invisible ways, not obvious, but it’s there.

🌸 If your natal Uranus is placed in the 7th house, you may attract unpredictable people/partners/friends, relationships that start and end suddenly, or never stabilize properly - helllooooooooo, it's meeeeeeee 😭

🌸 Mercury opposite Neptune people may hear everything and doubt everything. Their intuition and confusion may be mixed.

🌸 With Pluto in the 4th house in your natal chart, you may carry family patterns deeply, even when trying to break away from them.

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This is a gentle, emotionally focused ritual for working with Leviathan—a powerful entity often associated with the depths of emotion, shadow integration, and transformation—to support healing from trauma or heartbreak during sleep. This ritual channels Leviathan’s vast, oceanic energy to guide emotional release and renewal while you rest.

Needed:

• A quiet, darkened space

• A pen or marker

• A candle (preferably blue, black, or white)

• A small bowl of water with sea salt (optional)

• Leviathan’s sigil

• Optional incense such as myrrh, opium, or frankincense

Instructions:

Dim the lights and turn off electronics. Light your candle and incense if using. Place the bowl of saltwater nearby as a symbolic link to Leviathan’s oceanic realm. With focused intent, draw Leviathan’s sigil on your left arm, over the heart-side of your body. As you draw, softly speak or whisper:

“Leviathan, keeper of the deep, I call you. Let your tides wash over my heart. Guide me through the waters of healing while I slumber peacefully.”

Sit in silence for a few minutes, breathing deeply. Visualize yourself submerged in a vast, calm ocean. Imagine pain or emotional weight dissolving into the dark water, carried away gently with each breath.

Make a spoken petition. Speak clearly from the heart, either aloud or silently:

“Great Leviathan, guardian of the abyss and healer of wounds unseen, I invite you to enter my dreams. Help me release the sorrow, the trauma, and the remnants of pain that hold me back. Let your waters renew me, cradle me, and carry away all that I no longer need.”

When you're ready, extinguish the candle and go to bed with the sigil still drawn on your arm. As you drift off, imagine yourself floating peacefully in the sea, watched over by a vast, coiling presence in the depths—benevolent, wise, and ancient.

Upon waking, gently rinse off the sigil with water in the morning, thanking Leviathan for their presence and any healing that occurred. Record your dreams or feelings in a journal—even if they seem small.

Optional Closing Mantra:"With night comes healing, with tide comes peace. Leviathan, thank you, for this emotional release. So it is."

a small spread to help reflect your inner flame, what you use it for, and something you hide behind it.

🎇i recently rewatched howl's moving castle and was reminded how this grumpy lil guy is me. i am him. he's my favourite character in a movie where the main character voiced by *the* christian bale, a massive achievement.

the hunter moon has just passed and i found myself doing a lot of shadowwork, making up a lot of spreads on a whim - perhaps there will be more spreads to come.

forever ago, emma ❦

Shadow Work is a psychological and spiritual practice that involves exploring the unconscious or hidden parts of oneself, often referred to as the “shadow.” This concept, popularized by Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung, refers to the aspects of our personality that we reject, deny, or are unaware of. These can include repressed emotions, desires, and impulses that we consider unacceptable or undesirable.