posted May 08, 2022 03:14 AM
I have this aspect.Natal Moon in Gemini square Mars in Aries. I have Moon in 8th house and Mars in 4th house.
I specified the signs, because this aspect is tight, but the signs themselves are actually in sextile. This might mean something in regards to how I respond to your question.
My mother. I am close to her and do my best not be overly reliant. In practice, I'm somewhat emotionally detached, but in recent months, I've been more open to communicating my feelings. I've done this in a way that hasn't resulted in much conflict. The orb is what makes this aspect a square. There is some emotional conflict regarding the fulfillment of my needs, but I largely believe I'm the main reason for that internal conflict's existence. I chose to close myself up emotionally after something that happened to me when I was a young child. This wasn't my mother's fault, not my dad's fault, and certainly not mine. Things just happened that shouldn't have, but I don't blame either parent for the trauma I've experienced.
My dad. He has his issues, but I am defensive whenever people are quick to criticize him. It was still fairly recent in modern history that women were still housewives dependent on their husbands to survive. Although my parents are divorced and currently friends, I don't see a problem with a gender reversal in this scenario. He's available and he's not a bad person. Just don't ask him for financial support. I know I've built an emotional connection to him, but I'm not as able to communicate where it comes from. I just know that we generally have a positive parent-child dynamic and I'm trying not to repeat his lifestyle mistakes.
My parents and I are on good terms with each other.
Since my mom adopted my sister, I believe I've learned more about the square. The emotions that make this square what it is have surfaced. However, because of my partial anhedonia, the anger that generally results from my sister's behavior or even her mere presence has been used as an energy source for my hobbies. Whenever that emotional intensity is missing, it becomes more difficult to do things.
I've ended up expressing concerns that I will lose control or snap on multiple occasions and it never happens. I have no idea how I manage to control myself and I'm the one that decides how I respond to things. You'd think I would know this stuff. In any case, my sister is abusive. I've overheard her abusing our mom countless times and it has taken a toll on me. I've changed because of her. In some ways, for the better. In others, I know which problems I need to work through. I always want to rush to my mom's side and defend her against the abuse, but I'm most sensitive to my sister's behavior and my mom has even said it herself.
I have this theme of water and fire with the Moon and Mars. I have Moon in Gemini, but on the night of my birth, the Moon transitioned into Cancer not long afterward. My Moon is in a late degree of Gemini and Mars is only minutes into Aries. I used to question why Mars was in Aries. I also used to wonder how Mars even manifested in my life, because I didn't feel a connection to it. All the family drama has helped me learn a lot about this placement.
For someone that is boiling with anger on a regular basis, I have an unheard of level of self-control. I'm no monk or saint though. I believe they still have me beat in the area of self-control in general.
I've discussed my anger with both of my parents. They don't really get to see it, because I'm not mad at them often. And, when I am, it usually passes quickly. It's not as intense as the anger I have toward my sister. My sister doesn't know how angry I am inside, but I keep it contained to avoid harming others and inanimate objects. When I let it out, I seem to just get it back within the hour. It's quite noticeable when I'm not angry that I still have anhedonia. Partial or not, the energy boost of anger is a benefit that helps me function.
My dad makes me angry more often. He doesn't understand emotional issues very well so you definitely don't go to him if you want emotional support. Regardless, we bond over how awful my sister is, every little thing she does that bugs us, and the drama she causes. I understand why my sister hates my dad, but he's open to forgiving her if she ever becomes less hateful and starts treating him better.
Overall, both my parents and I have built a stable parent-child connection. It's healthy for the most part. I don't blame them for anything I've been through. I chose to close myself off emotionally and I only have the strength now to open up because of pure spite.