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Aries-Leo Trine- The insatiable need to prove oneself, and one that's easily misled if they're convinced it's their own idea. This influence is one who is represented as selfish, but tends to more dedicated to their dreams than people have tried to understand. When dealing with this influence, it's important that we don't trivialize their ability to reach their goals. All they hear is that they haven't focused on themselves enough, and it only makes them dive into it that much deeper.

Taurus-Virgo Trine-

 A demand to maintain consistency in circumstances where a single-focus approach may not be able to account for how dynamic the conflicts caused by reality are. This influence is tunnel vision that blocks ideas out for the better of their community. When dealing with this influence, it's important that they're approached with answers instead of questions. Even if you're trying to lead them by making them think another way, they need to understand what the [result] of your idea is, not the approach to it is.

Gemini-Libra Trine-

 The scramble to find a unanimous answer for something they already have complete control over, almost seeking out a reason to do something different by polling people until they get answer they're looking for. When dealing with the influence, for every question they ask, ask them to follow that fear through. Ask them to explain the timeline of the worst possible outcome, and push them to acknowledge the fantasy rather than hoping it's being fed the right way.

Cancer-Scorpio Trine-

 A hand grabbing out for anyone to relate to, pushing themselves to extremes just so they can have stories to share with the people they see themselves in, almost wanting to save those parts in people they think couldn't be saved in themselves. When dealing with this influence, I think it's most important to remind them that they exist outside their past. They need to be asked to be involved instead of being allowed to wait for the perfect opportunity or it'll never feel genuine to them.

Leo-Sagittarius Trine-

 A purpose with no limit, reaching higher and higher the more meaning they find in everything around them, tying everything they fall into to a storyline of eventual success, failure meaning so little we risk not learning from it. When dealing with this influence, we have to remember they learn about themselves through watching the world around them change, so be the sudden change they don't expect so they can wake up to the effect they're having. Consequence yells where yelling itself isn't heard.

Virgo-Capricorn Trine-

 Organization with everchanging rules. This influence is the aspiration to perfection, a line that moves a foot forward every time we take a step towards it, quickly making us feel like everything we are isn't good enough. When dealing with this influence, they need to be pushed to acknowledge and celebrate their achievements, even if they're not the type to brag. I think not ever bringing a true end to anything makes it all start to blend together, and that closure will make future goals clearer.

Libra-Aquarius Trine-

 The nonconformist that wants to set a new standard, one who wants to be a voice of reason who can't be understood by anyone stuck in the past. Pietism is the way of the future. When dealing with this influence, they need to be reminded that their obsession with and push towards the future won't make people move faster than they're capable of. Dream, but respect other peoples' reality.

Scorpio-Pisces Trine-

 The chameleon that changes colors before understanding the influence it's taking in, acting in the moment and trying to go along with anything as long as it makes them a part of something. When dealing with this influence, their opinion needs to be asked before they go along with yours for so long that they start building resentment. Justified or not, they need the push to change that their bodies refuse to give them, pushing them far away enough to find control.

Sagittarius-Aries Trine-

 Knowing everything about everything the second everything started existing, pulling pre-written answers out of a hat so they at least seem constantly prepared even when they're wrong. When dealing with this influence, they need to be reminded that not being caught up doesn't mean they're behind. Learning in action is a talent, but it's not a reasonable expectation anyone can hold themselves to. Sometimes we have to pull back and study.

Capricorn-Taurus Trine-

 A deal isn't even a deal if you're not making it with them-- or at least that's what their pitch is. This influence always knows best approach in every situation, seeming to have complete control until it comes to their own habits. When dealing with this influence, don't ask "would you jump off the bridge too", because their risks are about the reward. They're here to push as hard and as far as possible before burning out, so we have to ask if we're willing to jump off the bridge with them.

Aquarius-Gemini Trine-

The perfect idea that never seems to work out. The mental blueprint that never makes it to paper. This is a person who lives to inspire other people and wishes they could use that potential to their own advantage. I don't think this is someone who isn't capable of their own individual success, but this is someone who shouldn't diminish their role in someone else's. This influence finds balance by only lifting up people who will stay loyal and pull them up later.

Pisces-Cancer Trine-

So, before I start, I think we just need to talk about some misconceptions first, one being that an empty house has no meaning or value to your life, the lack of placements in that area being equated with complete silence, like an empty house. The most common practice people will use, when trying to understand empty houses, is by looking at the houses "lord", aka the ruling planet of the empty houses' ruling cusp.

When looking at the house lords, I prefer the modern method (but still use Traditional alongside it):

Aries - Mars

Taurus + Libra - Venus

Gemini + Virgo - Mercury

Cancer - Moon

Leo - Sun

Scorpio - Pluto

Sagittarius – Jupiter

 Capricorn – Saturn

 Aquarius - Uranus

Pisces – Neptune

When looking at house lords, we look towards where that placement falls in our chart, using the house it falls under, any aspects, and if you apply it, malefic/benefic delineations to understand how that houses themes express themselves. So, say someone has an empty Cancer 3H, the lord of that house would be the Moon, meaning that we look to their Moon placements, any aspects towards it, etc. to understand how they (3H) communicate their emotions.

For me, under that same circumstance (empty Cancer 3H), let's say the house cusp is at 25° 25°- Aries- square degree influence- causes conflict between (25°) their desire for leadership and (square/cancer) their understanding of being able to express themselves as that leader. So, through house lords and other theories, we're able to see that we are able to find meaning in empty houses. Especially when it comes to transits through those houses, we can miss out on a lot in our chart if we treat these transits as *entering a void*. So, now to go through the houses and what they mean on their own! If these don't apply, try applying the degree aspect method and see if you have square or inconjunction degree influences over said house.

EMPTY 1H

This is someone who doesn't have to put thought into who they are, most struggles they face when it comes to their identity having to do with almost being careless with who they represent themselves as. This is someone who doesn’t feel the need to prove themselves. An empty 1H is someone who... isn't by any means immune to insecurity, but they aren't driven by it. Doubting themselves, if they're able, only happens in response to failure, needing a direct cause to make them start thinking about themselves.

EMPTY 2H

This is someone who has an easy time communicating their morals, values, and need for stability to people, sometimes overstepping by laying out an NDA for a new friend. Empty 2H folks tend to be... while they value their possessions, this is someone who isn't broken by something breaking. If they lose something, to them, all they can do is either find it or replace it. There is no intermission with them, they push forward.

EMPTY 3H

This is someone who... may have issues with recognizing social dynamics and cliques because they're so ready to give everyone an equal opportunity to get to know them, usually never considering what can be done with all that information. An empty 3H shows someone who, really, talks to hear themselves talk. While the house may be empty, this is where the silence of it becomes uncomfortable, pushing the native to make up for it on their own.

EMPTY 4H

Empty 4H's tend to have a cohesive home life, possibly getting in trouble for not switching things up enough. These are folks who tend to go home with the intentions of staying home, entering a new mindset depending on what side of the door they're on. The 4H being empty can show someone who, actually, needs an empty house. Not having any placements, these folks aren't used to not being able to escape the stress, so shadow work literally starts at what they consider to be "home".

EMPTY 5H

An empty 5H represents someone who, maybe even though having a touch childhood, still never lost their connection to their innocence and curiosity. This is someone who's never felt scared of or embarrassed by their own need to share and receive love. The 5H being empty shows someone who tends to follow trends more than starting them, and it's because they don't mind being introduced to something new. Their love isn't limited by any insecurity, their heart reaches as far as consent allows them to.

EMPTY 6H

This is someone who has little problem staying organized, or lives life so comfortably that they have their own version of being organized. These will be the 6H cusps to have their own system, holding to it no matter how much sense it makes. When they don't need to do a lot of work to maintain their life, this can sometimes lead to them... not being so great at adhering to other peoples' schedules. They tend to assume everything will take the least amount of work, sometimes falling apart because they didn't check up.

EMPTY 7H

An empty 7H shows someone who, usually, doesn't ever know the relationship is going south until they're literally told it is, assuming everything is alright as long as the two people who need to be together [are] together. They're truly about "us against the world", having a habit of forgetting, romantically and platonically, to check up on the other person and actually ask what they need out of a partner. This 7H needs to focus on more active communication, even if they don't think they "need" it.

EMPTY 8H

This house being empty shows someone who has no hesitation in how they share themselves with people, simply following the desire to be closer to someone and wanting to be the one who changes them for the better. And it isn't necessarily their goal to change the people they love, but intimacy to them is pushing each other forward through the anxiety and fear, not letting each other get stuck in feeling out of place-- fear they forget to say they don't really experience.

EMPTY 9H

This is someone who swings around a sword with three edges, one who needs no validation for their beliefs, one who sees no limitations in exploring other peoples' beliefs, and one who asks so many questions that people perceive it as doubt. Empty 9H'ers are... always looking to understand, over anything else. I think sometimes digging too much can get them in trouble, but it's never enough to put an end to their curiosity, because that ease in their approach to expansion already accounts for growing pains.

EMPTY 10H

The 10H being empty represents someone who doesn't usually feel a strong desire to change who they are to affect perceptions of them, not seeing value in being [known] if it means they have to be known for being someone else. This is someone who... for better or worse, rushes past criticism, setting their minds to a goal and only accepting failure if that specific goal isn't reached. This is representative of a hard worker, but tunnel vision can be their worst enemy in terms of other areas in life.

EMPTY 11H

I think, when it comes to the 11H being empty, this can either represent someone who finds ease in surrounding themselves with people, or finds ease in knowing they don't need that many people in their lives. An empty 11H shows someone who's dreams change constantly, maybe so much that people lose belief in their ability to follow through, but everything is connected. They may bounce around a lot, but every "thoughtless" risk they take has purpose.

EMPTY 12H

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Understanding is the first step to acceptance, and only with acceptance can there be recovery.

The Full Moon in Aquarius will return for another dose of excitement on August 22nd and the transit will be felt for a few more months. This time around, the Moon will have a different tone compared to the July 23rd transit. We will not feel the anxiety and hopelessness that Saturn made us feel. Instead, we have a greater sense of optimism since Jupiter has returned to the sign of Aquarius. The conjunction with the benefic allows us to be motivated and preserves some sense of confidence as we navigate towards the next couple of months before Jupiter enters Pisces once again. Chapters close now and we can reflect and allow ourselves to let those bad habits and repeating patterns go, as we look forward without our past actions keeping us controlled.

Aries – Changes to your social circles have been happening all year. During the last Full Moon, you probably experienced some challenges with friends and might have opted to be more reserved. Now, with the repeat of this transit, you are feeling a lot more like yourself and this confidence will allow you to make peace and heal with those friends you have neglected.

Taurus – Career changes are now going to be viewed in a more positive light as this Full Moon in Aquarius closes the chapters from last month. Any pending questions will now be resolved with a boss or if you are in school, a professor might give you praises. You are here to claim your rewards with this transit, so don’t give up hope just yet.

Gemini – A positive effect of this event is that you are going to be smarter about the future and your expectations. While the first transit had you focused on regaining your control, you now feel more encouraged and empowered to take the leap and choose a major or a field that fuels your passion. Make the best of it with this transit, as Jupiter will be trining your sign, giving you luck and motivation.

Cancer – An awakening with this transit as the Full Moon returns to Aquarius to offer some guidance as you continue to transform your career path as well as your finances. With the experiences and lessons, you have learned through Saturn in Capricorn, you can use your wisdom to make breakthroughs. Jupiter in the same sign is here to lend knowledge and power. It is also a reminder of your strength.

Leo – Things might have felt cold with your personal relationships or even romantic ones as Saturn continues to transform you. The last Full Moon transit in Aquarius brought up the challenges you faced while preserving your connections with others, but now with Jupiter in the same sign as the Moon, you are more understanding, compassionate and wiser. The ones you love may need you during this time to give them an ear to listen to or a shoulder to cry on, so be there for them.

Virgo – During this transit, you are prepared for the next phases on the road ahead for the next couple of months. The last Full Moon handed you the tools needed to make more efficient decisions. Your routines have transformed to meet the obstacles and with Jupiter back in the sign of Aquarius, you will see productivity levels soar. A time that will also help you redefine those career goals.

Libra – With this transit, you see the transformation with your relationships happening this year but the most important one that is evolving is the one you have with yourself. Jupiter will be there to remind you that there aren’t any setbacks if you are willing to move on and live in the moment. An expansive period filled with excitement as you reconnect with friends, family and you may even meet more interesting people along the way.

Scorpio – Get ready to see some changes at home and your career. The differences between this month’s Full Moon compared to the one in July is that Jupiter is back in Aquarius to join the party. Utilize powerful connections now that will help you on your way to the top, especially as Leo season comes to an end. Finding your footing during the last transit has helped others see how valuable you are and how efficient you can be even when you are stressed.

Sagittarius – As the Full Moon returns once again to the sign of Aquarius, you feel your communication habits begin to transform once more. Get ready to pick up your pen or laptop and get those thoughts on paper. If you are focused on creating something valuable, go for it while Jupiter is still in Aquarius. Socializing can become much easier now, as people from the past might reappear and connect with you.

Capricorn – A defining transit that shows you are on the path to success. If you struggled before with understanding your worth, you now have the answer you seek. Jupiter will put you in a favorable light, making you feel confident. Mars is already giving you the momentum needed to get to where you want while Jupiter makes you shine brighter; many are taking notice.

Aquarius – Once again, the Full Moon returns to your sign to give us a nice sense of closure. While you continue to traverse through the trials that Saturn has placed in your path, you now have Jupiter there too showing you that anything is possible. Expect this event to be the defining one for you, highlighting your successes as well as how much you have grown during this year. Show yourself some love during this time.