posted January 24, 2019 11:22 AM
Always Look for repetition. If you get a theme 3times or more, its worth delving into. 3 is the magical number.This is how I do.
Say I look at the 2nd house of self esteem
Say for instance the 2nd house is in Taurus with Moon there. Moon in Gemini(Placidus house system)
First consider Moon in that house-The Moon is changeable and fluctuating. So the natives self esteem fluctuates.
Then consider the sign that Moon is in-Gemini.
Consider the subtle influence of the ruling planet of sign the Moon is in. Gemini is ruled by Mercury
So now I can say that the natives self esteem tends to fluctuate based on everyday thoughts and what's happening around them(Mercury/Gemini Moon)
Consider aspects to the Moon i.e if Mars on Moon changes the flavour of the Moon(barring Moon in Aries/Scorpio).
So this may adds to the fluence of the sign ruler the Moon is in (Mercury).
The native has a fluctuating self esteem which is based on their chronic thought patterns. And the native tends to be hard/angry at themselves a lot(Mars). May even push themselves to be "better".
The self esteem thus tends to be based on how much the native is able to win(Mars). Intellectual pursuits to improve self-esteem are likely.
Now we look at sign on the house cusp(Taurus). With 2nd house in Taurus, the self esteem is built on what i "have" and what i want to "have". Confidence is built on "haves".
So applying what was said about Gemini, i see this person being a collector of prizes that build their self esteem i.e getting lots of degrees(Mercury), collection of books, academic achievements or even titles (Doctor, Professor etc).
Taurus is ruled by Venus And say Venus is in Leo. So this individual "shows off" a lor with regards to intellectual achievements. And this adds to their self esteem.
So perhaps Venus squares Saturn in Scorpio. Here there is limitation in recognizing ones achievements as 'enough'(Saturn).
With Saturn being in Scorpio(Mars ruled), there is a tendency to cut oneself down or be unable to receive the full accolades that are due to one. But this is an internal struggle.
There could be a continuous struggle to "prove' ones worth. Work harder for recognition and never being satisfied with what one has. Or wanting things just outside of one's scope.
Then you consider other aspects to Venus before you move into the next house and do the same.....