Chart Readings #122 - Send us YOUR Chart for Next Week
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Love,
The Astro Poets
Question 1
Hello!
Hope ya'll are doing well! I've been a monthly subscriber for a bit and didn't know you did chart readings! Not sure if this is just for new subscribers or not, but figured I'd shoot my shot.
I feel like I'm at a turning point in my life as I'm going through my Saturn return. I've had a difficult time in the romance department (still have feelings for my lovely Aqua ex ((we are still friends and I work w/their band, though he's dating someone else now)) and I got my heart's ass handed to me by a coworker crush that we had feels for each other but I ended up getting used and feel deeply ashamed.
I'm feeling unfulfilled with my job but it has good benefits (it's music industry related but I want to tour and travel and help bands!), and on top of that, I'm having a spiritual crisis/doubts of faith after having been Pagan/heavily spiritual and have been doubting everything that I know that usually brings me comfort during difficult times.
I've been doing a LOT of therapy and am usually a self-reflective person, but lately I just feel like I'm hitting a big wall of overthinking every single thing. I have this deep Yearning in me that just never goes away and I don't even know that I know what it's for.
I'm an open minded person, so if I'm one of the lucky ones that you feel inclined to take a gander at my chart, I would sincerely appreciate anything that jumps out intuitively or stands out in my chart that may be able to help me find a path through this storm of overwhelming thoughts and emotions. Thank you so so kindly; the work you do really helps give me a smile during the week.
Here's my chart:
Sun: Leo
Moon: Libra
Rising: Aries
Mercury: Leo
Venus: Leo
Mars: Libra
Jupiter: Sagittarius
Thank you again!
Dear Leo,
Saturn Returns are difficult! For our readers that may not be familiar with what they are — Saturn Return occurs when the planet Saturn finds its way back to the same place it was when you were born. This happens every 27-30 years. But the first Saturn Return (which I’m assuming this is for you) is the most obviously transformative because in some ways it is the transition to true adulthood. A lot of masks are taken off and a lot of illusions left behind.
Leo is a sign that takes Saturn Return very personally (as they do everything, of course). Leos are optimists and empaths by nature. They also thrive on having a path, a goal, something to reach. Saturn Return throws a wrench into all of that.
I see that your moon is in Libra. Libras are all about grace, harmony, order and doing it their way. Saturn Return is confusing to your unconscious — and the moon is unconscious energy. But the good news is, Libra energy is all about trying to set it straight again. Make adjustments. And make something beautiful. In other words, your moon will really help you through this. Especially when as a Leo you feel down and like everything is pointless.
What you must remember about Saturn Return also is: nothing is what it seems. That is the purpose of the first Saturn Return. To turn your world upside down and make you question what you wanted and thought from the get go. After that happens, after the dust settles, a kind of rebuilding takes place. You aren’t in that rebuilding yet. Which is why it feels so hard. But the rebuilding is often when new opportunities come up, when you let go of relationships that aren’t serving you, and when new people enter your life.
This happens around 30-33. The rebuilding is after Saturn Return concludes.
Your Jupiter is in Sagittarius which screams luck. A lot of great things are going to happen to you if you just stick around for them. Let the elements pull you any which way now — there is a purpose to it. Which is to mold you into your truer, stronger self.
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Question 2
Hi lovely poets,
I’m writing in about an intense workplace crush that’s, quite frankly, terrible timing as I’ve tried to stay unattached for a while now and have succeeded in doing so, however a colleague I’ve been working with has suddenly piqued my interest, now quite intensely so.
I thought of him as nothing more than a friend for a while but always found it very endearing that he’s asked me to go for coffee with him several times (sometimes he’s asked in front of others in seemingly jealous retaliation to someone else having my platonic attention in front of him), but always got caught up with something (he is a doctor, I am not), so we’ve never ended up going. He has no social media presence and doesn’t seem to be chronically on his phone, which I think is what piqued my crush up to more intense. He is sweet and caring with beautiful eyes, but he doesn’t give too much away, I can’t really read him. I‘ve thought that he was into me for a while now, but I just can’t tell if it’s friendliness or not.
I can’t dig up anything on him and I’m giving myself second-hand embarrassment at finding pathetic reasons to text him about something other than work. How can I dig a little deeper with him without scaring him off or humiliating myself for potentially misreading it?
Your always,
A curiously fond Scorpio
Me:
Scorpio sun
Gemini moon
Scorpio Venus
Scorpio Mercury
Leo Mars
Capricorn rising
Work crush:
Aries sun
Cancer moon
Aries Venus
Aries Mercury
Pisces Mars
Dear Scorpio,
Oh sweetie — an Aries with a Cancer moon asking you to coffee multiple times and some of those being in front of others he is jealous of? He is absolutely romantically interested. No Aries wants to get just coffee that bad.
His sun and moon are cardinal signs. That’s leader energy for you. He is going to pursue what he wants. Even if he doesn’t show his cards right away. His Venus (love) is also in Aries. What you need to know about Aries is that they are transparent. What you see is really what you get. And you have to trust your reading on them. If the vibe felt a bit more than friends in the way he asked (and the fact that he keeps asking) — it is.
This is hard for Scorpios sometimes to understand because Scorpios are very coded and private and secretive. Aries are not. Although he does have that Cancer moon and — any water energy in a major placement is going to make one seem like they’re holding back / being reserved in public.
You need to take him up on one of these coffees. And if he isn’t asking anymore, I’d text and say, “hey, I’m down to take you up on getting a coffee sometime.” That way it’s not you asking, it’s you following up. Months or weeks later. Like the Scorpio queen you are.
Aries rarely pursue things intently if they are not interested. They have a short attention span. And they burn bright. Meaning, you’ll feel their interest.
I’m sure he also isn’t able to be fully outward about it in front of others and at work. So the reserve you are sensing may be just that.
Let that flirty Gemini moon of yours take over. Absolutely give this no social media Aries a shot (how hot btw).
Question 3
Dear Astro Poets,
Long time reader first time emailer here. You guys have helped me through a lot, especially in the pandemic. You’ve offered a great escape into navigating the beautiful astrological world, so thank you for that!
I guess I’m writing because I’ve recently found myself in a long distance relationship and I’m left with an uneasy feeling of the future. Will they move for me or will they not? Will they put their family first before us? Will we be happy in the long run?
Moving was a big step for me and in some ways I’m still mourning the life I lived before. But the promise of a new life with my partner is intriguing, as soon as they make the move to me.
A little back story, we met a year and six months ago and we immediately clicked. We spent every evening and weekend we could together and I fell hard and fast. I’m a Capricorn sun, Libra moon, Gemini rising. He’s a Cancer sun, Scorpio moon, and Scorpio rising.
There was just something I found in him that I hadn’t seen before in a partner. He listens and really understands how I process my feelings. He’s funny and good looking, and he loves my dog (which isn’t hard but it’s a huge plus). We decided to move in together, and it was about 10 months before I made this recent move. We navigated through the good times and bad times quite well, but I never got over the feeling that I was in the way.
He is very family oriented, his father passed away a few years back now and he found himself as the head of house. He cares for his family and for me, and he’s expressed how it can be a bit too much at times. I’ve tried to not impose too much, but for a future wouldn’t we want a peaceful merge as one family?
At this point I’m just scared he’ll decide to put their needs first and our relationship will slowly deteriorate with the distance. Or he’ll see it as too much work and give up and look elsewhere. There are times when he claims he can not think of a future for us, and there are times when he promises forever. I’ve sunk deep into this triple water sign man, and I’m hoping not to drown.
So please, if you could give me a little help, astrological wise maybe it’ll help me rationalize the next step. I am ready to give it my all, but I hope I don’t lose myself In the process.
Sincerely an optimistic Capricorn.
My chart:
Capricorn sun
Libra moon
Gemini rising
Aquarius Venus
Aquarius Mars
Aquarius Mercury
His chart:
Cancer sun
Scorpio moon
Scorpio rising
Virgo Venus
Gemini Mars
Cancer Mercury
Dear Capricorn,
This is a classic question and scenario with a Cancer. Cancers are probably the most family oriented sign in the zodiac. They put their family first and before anything. And no matter what dramas arise in their family — as they do in all families — Cancers feel a great purpose in being the energy and person to hold their family together.
That said, Cancers are also way up there in the rankings of signs who believe in true love and will do anything for love. They are very attentive lovers and they try to see everything through their partner’s eyes to better understand them. You’ve made a great choice! And this one sounds very promising.
As a Capricorn you yearn for stability and answers 100%. But this seems like a period of transition. For you and potentially for your partner if they move to you. So stability and answers aren’t what you’re going to get for a while. And you need to dig into that reserve of Capricorn strength and just know this will be a little murky for a while.
It’s important to have very direct conversations about this. You both are Cardinal signs. Signs that like to take charge and make decisions. He will respond to having open conversations about whether he is moving, where you are in the relationship, and how he sees his role in his family in the years ahead. Do not be afraid to be direct. Many of these questions you have here should be asked of him. In a non-aggressive, understanding way.
One thing Cancers really hate is to be cornered or to be accused of not caring. Not that you are doing that. Just a tip on how to approach them. They are fine with bringing out the big guns and big questions. They just don’t like to be attacked.
It sounds like you two are a great match. And Cancer/Capricorn is a very common romantic pairing. It’s two signs that shouldn’t exactly click on paper but do in life. Both have very big personalities and big opinions on life and how to do things. The assertive energy in this pairing is what will keep it going. So be assertive and ask the tough questions. The conversations themselves will evolve into action.
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Question 4
Dear Astro Poets,
I’ve been passionately reading your beautiful take on astrological events and how they could affect us down here on earth for years and it’s such a joy and pleasure every time I see your content in my inbox. Thank you for writing and sharing with us always.
This year’s spring I have spontaneously met and started talking to a lovely guy with whom I am now in a relationship. It is thankfully harmonious, intense and very passionate. He is a caring, responsible man and feels like a safe choice and for once, I am actually attracted to that. This man loves science, fashion and travel. If you have a gift suggestion that feels personal for his bday, I would appreciate your input. Otherwise, I have no question in particular, but I would love nothing more than to read a portrait of us painted with your astrological intake and poetic words.
My Chart:
Sun: Leo
Moon: Leo
Rising: Sagittarius
Venus: Cancer
Mars: Cancer
His Chart:
Sun: Libra
Moon: Scorpio
Rising: Aries
Venus: Scorpio
Mars: Leo
Dear Leo,
This is so beautiful to read. We are so happy for you!
A gift for a Libra with this much Scorpio (and an Aries rising) is definitely a trip to somewhere intensely beautiful, intellectual, and romantic. So probably Italy! Why not.
Leo and Libra are a very active pair. What we mean to say by that is: you both activate each other. There is something he unlocks in you that makes you feel seen and known. And you unlock something very tender and emotional in him. And Libras tend to evade sincerity outwardly! So yes, we think this is a great match.
You have a ton of fire and water in your chart. And he has a ton of very deep water: Scorpio. So he may not be as forthcoming about his feelings as you are. But he has them and they are very large. As a person with a lot of Scorpio energy he is a bit of a puzzle. But you have to remember that every puzzle just wants to be solved, and just wants to be seen.
Our advice is to also give a Libra a lot of space. Leos tend to show love through presence. And very actively so. And while everyone loves that, because it feels like so much attention — Libras really love their space but have a hard time asking for it. From his chart, he’s very independent. The more you honor that independence, the hotter you’ll be to him. And he already thinks you’re pretty hot — who can resist a triple fire sign!
Love,
The Astro Poets
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