Asteroid Talent is on the move to Capricorn, where it'll be for about two-and-a-half months. What does this do for us?
About Asteroid Talent:
Asteroid Talent is literally the asteroid of Talent, and in your natal chart, shows where your biggest talents are. In transit, Talent can show what talents are being spotlighted, how we're approaching them, and how well we're using them.
You can find the location of your natal asteroid Talent for free using astro.com; in Extended Chart Selection, click on 'Additional objects', and add the number '33154' to the 'Manual entry' box, and generate your chart. Asteroid Talent in Capricorn 2024-2025 Dates:
Asteroid Talent in Capricorn 2024-2025 General Impact:
Asteroid Talent in Capricorn puts the asteroid of talent in the sign of goals, direction, and discipline. This means we can be especially talented with discipline, or we may use more discipline with the talents we have. We may showcase our talents in our goals, using them to our advantage, or we may set goals that directly tie into our talents. We may hit new heights with our talents, and may achieve in some way.
We can be more responsible with our talents, and we can showcase talents when we're being disciplined, responsible, and mature. We can take our talents more seriously, and want to have some control over them. Talents may get more recognition, and we can give more attention to talents in the public eye. Talents might be turned into careers, or used professionally somehow. We may see talents being showcased more in those who are older. Instead of reserving talent for the young, we may pay more attention to those who are past Saturn Return age since Saturn is the ruler of Capricorn. Talents that have been worked on for a long time, homed in on, that we've been smart with and dedicated to, and that we're passionate about can get more attention as well. We may pay more attention to leaders, governments, countries, and corporations as these are all ruled by Capricorn. Asteroid Talent was in Scorpio and Sagittarius all year thanks to a retrograde period, so we may welcome the change in Capricorn. Asteroid Capricorn in Capricorn 2024-2025 Aspects:
Asteroid Talent sextiles, which is a beneficial aspect, Saturn in Pisces on December 20th, and Saturn is the natural ruler of Capricorn, so this makes it easier for us to be disciplined with our talents,to use talents professionally, and to hit our stride with our talents.
Asteroid Talents sextiles Uranus in Taurus on January 10th, and we might make some changes with our talents, or use our talents to create change. We can be more independent in pursuing our talents. Asteroid Talent opposes Mars retrograde in Cancer on January 17th, and a planet or body is called retrograde when it appears to be moving backward through the Zodiac. This throws the energy off. Talent in opposition to Mars retrograde might show there is a problem with some talent, that there is great failure or major aggression that is showcased, and this holds many back as a result. Asteroid Talent sextiles Neptune in Pisces on January 24th, and this helps with creative talents, spiritual talents, and talents of help. Asteroid Talent in Capricorn only makes two conjunctions, and the first is to the Sun on January 13th. This shines a light on our talents, and we spend more time on them and give them more attention. The second is a conjunction to Mercury on January 27th, and this occurs at the anaretic degree, which is 29 degrees of any sign, or the last degree of a Zodiac sign. This can trigger major activity with talents, and some particularly talented person may get a lot of people talking about them, or we may focus more on mental talents. Suggested Reading: Transit Asteroid Abundantia Aspects 
Saturn turns direct in just a few days on November 15th, and begins to move forward again in Pisces. With Saturn no longer being retrograde, this can open more up for us, and we normally move toward clarity and opportunities - but are stalled out for now thanks to other retrogrades and a sticky Full Moon!
What is Saturn Direct?
A body in astrology is called retrograde when it appears to be moving backward through the Zodiac. When they're no longer appearing to be moving backward and instead appear to go forward again, this is called turning direct.
Saturn retrogrades for a few months every year, and Saturn is the planet of restriction and limitation. This is doubled-down on while Saturn is retrograde, and we can feel super restricted, super limited, like our options have been zapped. This can be frustrating, but we generally lack the focus, discipline, or motivation to do much about it, and it can take some time to get back on track. With this coming to an end, we can focus on opening up our lives again and finding more opportunities. We can work on being more optimistic, less pessimistic, and seeing things as they really are rather than what we fear them to be. Saturn in Pisces focuses on our subconscious minds, our spiritual selves, our intuition, and our karma. We can work on any of these things now, and feel we have more options to process lessons and learn. The Taurus Full Moon Stagnates
On the same day as Saturn direct, we have a Taurus Full Moon. Full Moons are emotional energy, but Taurus Full Moons are usually more stubborn and stuck. They keep us in place as we refuse to budge, insisting we're right, or scared of what might be different.
The Taurus Full Moon can hold on to the Saturn energy, and we feel a bit stalled. There's usually some time after a retrograde ends before we get back to usual anyway, and it might seem like we're extra stuck this time. There is likely something we need to be working on, addressing, that is keeping us in place. We may prefer avoiding it, but that doesn't help us much. We have to find some motivation to take action and work slowly, deliberately, and purposefully. Mercury Is Going to Retrograde
Mercury retrograde begins on November 25th, 10 days after this Saturn direct, so we fold right into the next round of Mercury madness. The Mercury retrograde occurs in Sagittarius, naturally ruled by Jupiter, and is the sign of expansion, new experiences, and exploration. Mercury retrograde in this sign means we likely won't have as many options, so the limitations of Saturn retrograde might continue.
With Mercury retrograde, we might lash out because of this. We can push too hard and too fast, and run away. We've been restricted for too long, and we want to bust out, but this usually isn't the right way to handle it. We need to be smart, and we need some disciplined, as Saturn would have us act. Since Mercury retrograde starts just ten days later, it might feel like we're flipping around and all over the place as Saturn changes direction, going forward, and then Mercury changes direction, going backward. Things might be a little wonky thanks to this, and we have to be flexible, especially with both Saturn and Mercury in mutable signs (the flowing adaptable signs). Pluto is Exiting Capricorn
Four days after Saturn direct, on November 19th, Pluto is shoving off, leaving Capricorn for good and entering Aquarius. This is huge, the biggest event of 2024 as Pluto is now starting a whole new cycle, and our lives are moving into a whole new phase. This is the end of one era in Capricorn and the start of another in Aquarius.
This began in March 2023 when Pluto first entered Aquarius, but it's official now as Pluto stays in this sign for almost 2 more decades. So, we're coming out of Saturn retrograde, and we're immediately staring down Pluto in Aquarius. We have to, once again, be flexible. This is a lot of changing energy all at once thanks to Saturn, Pluto, and Mercury, and the Taurus Full Moon might make us want to throw up our hands and give up quickly from the overwhelm. But that's not smart, so focus on flexibility. Aspects to Saturn Direct:
This year's Saturn direct comes at 12 degrees 42 minutes of Pisces. The major aspects to Saturn direct are between 9 and 15 degrees of:
Pisces: conjunction Taurus and Capricorn: sextile Gemini and Sagittarius: square Cancer and Scorpio: trine Virgo: opposition Sextiles and trines are considered beneficial aspects, so any bodies making these aspects are working well with Saturn. If you have any planets or bodies at these positions in your natal chart, you can work with the energy well, and have an easier time using any opportunities you have, creating more options, and being disciplined. Squares and oppositions are considered challenging aspects, so any bodies making these aspects are at odds with Saturn. If you have any planets or bodies at these positions in your natal chart, you feel extra restricted and have a lot of work to do, still. You have to be smart, and do things the right way and for the right reasons, and make sure to learn any lessons you have left with them. Conjunctions are considered neutral aspects that amplify the energy involved. In the case of Saturn, conjunctions make it even more important to be disciplined, to be smart, to have plans, and to do things right. You need to be ethical, responsible, and mature in all Saturn things. If you do that, you can see rewards once Saturn moves on. The best way to utilize this Saturn Direct:
Saturn in Pisces focuses on your past, subconscious, soul, and karma, so focus this Saturn direct on any of those things. What from the past do you need to better understand, reflect on, dig deeper into it, and let go of?
Dig into your subconscious mind, and try to understand yourself better, your motivations and actions, and what has led you to where you are now. What still needs to change? Connect with your spiritual self. This might mean taking time for spiritual projects or ventures, or simply getting some time to be more introspective, to be still, and to have some quiet. And then there's karma, and it can be a good time to work on releasing some karmic baggage. If it feels like something's weighing on you that doesn't connect with anything in this life, it might be karmic baggage that needs to be done away with. Saturn in Pisces is big for endings, and this is the end of a cycle. That times out well with Pluto changing signs (and Uranus and Neptune next year). What is ending for you now, and how can you learn and grow from this? Suggested Reading: The Transit Saturn page for general interpretations in the houses and aspects December 2024 New & Full Moons: New Moon in Sagittarius, Full Moon in Gemini & New Moon in Capricorn11/8/2024
Here comes December, the final month of 2024, and with it comes an extra New Moon! What can we expect?
What is a New Moon?
A new moon occurs when the transit (moving) Sun and Moon are in the exact same position in the Zodiac (called a conjunction). New moons are related to beginnings, have high energy, and are enthusiastic.
What is a Full Moon?
A full moon occurs when the transit (moving) Sun and Moon are in the exact opposite positions in the Zodiac (called an opposition). Full moons are related to endings, culminations, and are emotional energy.
New Moon in Sagittarius: December 1st 2024 (1:22AM ET/November 30th @ 10:22PM PT)
The month of December kicks off with a New Moon in optimistic Sagittarius on the 1st, and this is usually a great New Moon where we're focused on new opportunities, new experiences, and open to expansion and exploration. We have a good view of the big picture, and we can see what's possible now.
BUT this New Moon comes with Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius! A body in astrology is called retrograde when it appears to be moving backward through the Zodiac, and this can throw things off. Since Mercury is retrograde in the same sign as this New Moon, we may not be focused on anything new, and instead, want to take second chances. Retrogrades are times for do overs, and when we have a New Moon alongside one, this is an excellent time to take a second chance and do things over again. We can focus on something we tried but failed at, we started but didn't finish, or we didn't get off of the ground for some reason. With Sagittarius, this might be a big idea, something that would expand some part of our lives, or an experience we had that we can pursue again and learn more from. This is a great time to relearn something we've forgotten or need to hone in on, as well as to teach something we have before, or to do some writing and revising. We can also travel to somewhere we've been to before and want to see again (though do keep in mind, travel in general might be a little challenging!). The New Moon occurs at 9 degrees 33 minutes Sagittarius. Aspects to the New Moon are: Conjunction: 7 degrees 33 minutes - 11 degrees 33 minutes Sagittarius Sextile: 7 degrees 33 minutes - 11 degrees 33 minutes Libra or Aquarius Square: 7 degrees 33 minutes - 11 degrees 33 minutes Virgo or Pisces Trine: 7 degrees 33 minutes - 11 degrees 33 minutes Aries or Leo Opposition: 7 degrees 33 minutes - 11 degrees 33 minutes Gemini Full Moon in Gemini: December 15th 2024 (4:01AM ET/1:01AM PT)
The Full Moon in Gemini puts the emotional Full Moon in the sign of the mind and expression, so Gemini Full Moons are usually times where we express what we're feeling more easily, and we can say what we mean and mean what we say. We can be authentic and open, and we want to feel understood. We can connect mentally with others, and we can focus on the ideas and plans that connect with us emotionally. We likely need an outlet for our minds so we don't overthink things, cause stress and anxiety for ourselves, and cause a mental meltdown.
This Full Moon also makes no aspects, but comes on the same day Mercury retrograde ends (the Full Moon is almost 12 hours before), and Mercury is the natural ruler of Gemini. This means we're extra focused on the retrograde energy, and we may struggle with something emotional coming out of the retrograde. There might be upsetting news, or outright bad news. Something might be coming to an end, but it might not feel like it's ending in the right way just yet (likely because it's not really over yet thanks to Mars retrograde until February). We may need to work on improving your communications with others, expressing ourselves in new ways, and doing a better job at listening. There might be a lot of information flowing with this Full Moon, but it's in one ear and out the other, so we have to work on really listening. The Full Moon occurs at 23 degrees 53 minutes Gemini. Aspects to the Full Moon are: Conjunction: 21 degrees 53 minutes - 25 degrees 53 minutes Gemini Sextile: 21 degrees 53 minutes - 25 degrees 53 minutes Aries or Leo Square: 21 degrees 53 minutes - 25 degrees 53 minutes Virgo or Pisces Trine: 21 degrees 53 minutes - 25 degrees 53 minutes Libra or Aquarius Opposition: 21 degrees 53 minutes - 25 degrees 53 minutes Sagittarius New Moon in Capricorn: December 30th 2024 (5:27PM ET/2:27PM PT)
The year comes to a close with a New Moon in Capricorn, the sign of goals and direction, which is kind of perfect as we move into 2025. We can set goals, we can focus on what we want to achieve in the new year, and we want to feel like we're setting ourselves up on the right path for success. We can be disciplined, practical, realistic, and hard-working in smart ways.
This is helped by Mercury retrograde now over for this New Moon, however Mars is still retrograde (starts December 6th, lasts until February 23rd). Mars retrograde can inhibit our ability to take the initiative with what we want, so we may put together lots of plans and set new goals for the new year, but we may not take action right away. It might feel like the first few months of 2025 are stalled out thanks to retrogrades, so we have to be patient and make the most of opportunities when we have them as they may not last long. Retrogrades are times for second chances, so many of you might focus on goals that are for second chances and do overs instead of something brand new. This might tie into the energy with the Sagittarius New Moon and carries over into the Capricorn New Moon and for the first 4 months or so of 2025. It's actually great energy for a second chance, so if there's something you want to give another shot, this can be a time to do just that. The New Moon occurs at 9 degrees 44 minutes Capricorn. The aspects to the New Moon are: Conjunction: 7 degrees 44 minutes - 11 degrees 44 minutes Capricorn Sextile: 7 degrees 44 minutes - 11 degrees 44 minutes Scorpio or Pisces Square: 7 degrees 44 minutes - 11 degrees 44 minutes Aries or Libra Trine: 7 degrees 44 minutes - 11 degrees 44 minutes Taurus or Virgo Opposition: 7 degrees 44 minutes - 11 degrees 44 minutes Cancer Suggested Reading: The New & Full Moons page for general interpretations by house and aspect 
Ceres will finally bow out of Capricorn and move into future-focused Aquarius in early December, and it's going to come with a bang! Let's cover what you can expect (hint, expect the unexpected!).
What is Ceres in astrology?
Ceres is technically a dwarf planet (like Pluto) but in astrology, we call it an asteroid (as it was before the dwarf planet designation). Ceres is super nurturing, supportive, caring, and there for you. It's like a supercharged Moon, maybe mixed with a little Venus.
You can find Ceres in your own chart on astro.com (in Extended Chart Selection, click on Additional Objects, and select Ceres from the menu). Ceres in Aquarius 2024-2025 Dates:
General Impact of Ceres in Aquarius:
Ceres spent a while in traditional Capricorn thanks to a retrograde period May - August 2024. This has bogged us down, and kept us stuck in the old ways, and brought out remaining Capricorn issues as Pluto is nearing the end of its time in Capricorn (and we had two Capricorn Full Moons midyear adding to this). It's been intense and serious and has weighed on us - but Ceres moving to Aquarius changes everything, and fast!
Aquarius is the sudden and unexpected, the future and change, the unconventional and eccentric, independence and individuality - all that is very different from Capricorn, and we're ready to hit the ground running. On the same day Ceres enters Aquarius, so does Venus, as well as an asteroid, Abundantia, the asteroid of abundance. This comes just after Pluto has finally moved into Aquarius for good on November 19th, and Ceres, Venus, and Abundantia all conjunct Pluto very quickly. Wowza! This is huge because of what Aquarius rules - change, the unconventional, and the future. We've been stuck in traditional Capricorn for a while, and we're ready for something else. It's time for the future! We can embrace the change, and we can go forth boldly. Thanks to Pluto in the mix, this change might come super fast, but it's one that can last for many years to come. Pluto is in Aquarius until 2044, so we've got a while with this. We're not just making a change for the sake of change - we're ushering in a whole new future. This is massive, and we can be ready for it. We can see that this is change that needs to happen, and we want it to. We can turn the page, start a new chapter, embark on a whole new journey for our lives. It's really something! With Ceres, this impacts our resources, so we may get access to all new resources, or make big changes regarding the resources we already have. Ceres rules money, so we might experience big changes with our finances in some way; with Venus and Abundantia involved, this is likely a positive change. Ceres rules nourishment and support, so we might be making changes in what we need to feel nourished and supported, and in how we nurture others and provide support. Aquarius also rules our friends and groups, so we may give more support to our friends and to groups we belong to, and also feel more supported by our friends and groups. We can pour more resources and support in causes we champion, and we can be greater humanitarians. Now, on the downside, Ceres in Aquarius does ride with Mars retrograde, which begins the day before Ceres enters Aquarius, and lasts until the day Ceres exits Aquarius. So, we do have to keep this under control, and not let the Mars retrograde cause us to lash out. We have to make sure we've got healthy outlets for frustrations and aggravation with Mars retrograde, and not give in to impulse. We may focus on taking more second chances, revising, and understanding the past. This helps us move toward the future without all of the baggage, and without making the same mistakes twice. If we can just manage the Mars retrograde, this is an amazing period and it starts right away - don't miss it! Ceres in Aquarius 2024-2025 Aspects:
Ceres in Aquarius is only making 6 aspects. They are:
- Conjunct Pluto on December 8th 2024 @ 0 degrees Aquarius: This is part of the big energy right away as Ceres, Venus, and Abundantia all change signs and conjunct Pluto. Pushing us into the future and into the next phase! With Pluto, this can be an empowering transformation. - Opposite Mars Retrograde in Leo on December 20th 2024 @ 4 degrees: This can be difficult with Mars retrograde, and we may lash out about something we're insecure about. We need to make sure we're grounded, but also not stuck. Be resourceful and give yourself support. - Square Uranus in Taurus on January 6th 2025 @ 23 degrees: We may be extra restless with this aspect, and there can be something unexpected that we're dealing with. We need to try to avoid being impulsive, and focus on small changes. - Trine Jupiter in Gemini on January 9th 2025 @ 12 degrees: This is a helpful aspect, and we can get access to new resources, find new ways to get and give support, and generally feel more optimistic. - Conjunct Mercury on February 11th 2025 @ 25 degrees Aquarius: Mental energy surges, and we can come up with ideas for new resources, ground our minds, and voice support for someone or something. We can be active and engaged. - Conjunct the Sun on February 14th 2025 @ 26 degrees Aquarius: This shines a light on our resources, finances, support, and nourishment, and we can get and give more support, and work to improve access to resources or the way we use resources. Final Note:
Ceres spent a very long time in Capricorn, and this tour in Aquarius goes much faster - not to mention starts off with a bang! So we're definitely focusing on the future now, and ready for the change to come.
Suggested Reading: Transit Ceres in the Houses & Transit Ceres Aspects 
2025 is going to come to a close with Mars retrograde in Leo, and soon moves into Cancer in the new year. Joy! What can we expect from this retrograde?
The basics - what is Mars retrograde?
A planet is called retrograde when it appears to be moving backward from our view here on Earth. It's not actually moving backward, and only looks that way. Mars retrogrades roughly every 2 - 2 1/2 years for about 2 - 2 1/2 months. Mercury retrogrades most often (3-4 times each year for about 3 weeks at a time) while Neptune and Pluto are retrograde for almost as much time as they're not (so much more subtle).
Mars is a personal planet (with the Sun, Moon, Mercury, and Venus), and personal planets have energy we feel more personally. This makes their retrograde much stronger in our lives. Mars rules our energy and drive, what makes us take action and how we do so. Mars retrograde tends to bring out frustration and annoyance, impulsive behavior and impatience, and we can see a surge in fights. Mars Retrograde in Leo & Cancer 2024-2025 Dates:
Mars Retrograde in Leo & Cancer Effects:
Mars retrograde can trigger a lot of aggravation and frustration, but we have a hard time doing anything with it. It festers and grows until it blows, and we lash out irrationally. We then regret it afterward, but it's too late. Which means it's better to work on it in healthy ways as it comes rather than bottling up and waiting for the explosion.
This retrograde begins in Leo, and this is likely going to make us extra selfish and egotistical. We're wrapped up in our own drama, and we spill that drama out everywhere else. We can be drama queens, high maintenance, and extra needy. We're desperate for praise and adoration, and want to fill up the holes in our hearts in any way possible, but this is obviously a very bad thing to do. Instead, we need to focus on reconnecting with our hearts, getting to the core issues that led us to feel this way, and work on better understanding and releasing. Old love wounds can be more prominent, and it's up to us if we're going to use that as an excuse for bad behavior, or finally work through. This retrograde is excellent for creativity, so creative projects, ventures, and hobbies can be the right way to go for healthy outlets for frustration and high emotion. Channel that part of you into something creative, and let it become motivation and inspiration. If you have children, they're likely to be more rebellious while Mars is retrograde in Leo, the sign of your kids. Mars retrogrades back to Cancer on January 6th, and spends the rest of the retrograde in this water sign. Cancer is the sign of emotion, so Mars retrograde in Cancer is likely going to make us extra subjective, too wrapped up in our emotions, and we can blow up in emotional outbursts. Our internal foundations can be shaky, and we can have a hard time self-regulating. The healthy outlets become even more important so we don't let our emotions get the better of us. If we're feeling triggered, this is likely a sign of something that we've shoved away or that impacted us at our core that needs to be addressed. retrogrades love to highlight what we've been ignoring, whether consciously or subconsciously, and force us to work it out. Tap into those emotions, and see what you find underneath. In the world, we may see more hostilities between people in their own countries/homes, and we may see a big act of violence (especially with the January Full Moon in Cancer, or when Mars first retrogrades into Cancer). While retrograde in Cancer, this can be helpful for reconnecting with family or with those you think of as family, with revisiting somewhere you've lived before or someone you lived with before, or making improvements to your home or living situation. This is because Cancer rules the home and family. Cancer is the bottom of the Zodiac, so we can also get back to basics, get back to our roots, and restore the foundation of something in our lives. Some may also be dragged to the bottom or experience a fall (sometimes literally) that drags them down. This is usually as a result of very bad behavior that ends up being revealed. Mars & Mercury Retrogrades:
Mercury is retrograde to start Mars retrograde (begins November 25th), and they overlap until December 15th, when Mercury retrograde ends. Mercury retrograde throws off communication, so we may have a hard time expressing ourselves early in Mars retrograde. It becomes even more important that we have healthy outlets as a way of expressing ourselves.
They are trine, which is a beneficial aspect putting them four signs away in the same element, when Mercury retrograde ends, and this means we're working with the two well. We're finding new ways of expressing ourselves and taking the initiative, and they support one another. Also, since retrogrades rule second chances, this is an amazing period for a second chance. Mars Retrograde in Leo & Cancer Aspects:
During the retrograde in Gemini, Mars will make major aspects to the other transit planets. They are:
December 12th 2024 | Opposite Venus in Aquarius With Venus ruling the people in our lives, we may struggle to get along with this aspect, and we may fight more. We need to keep an open mind - and ears! - and work to be more fair. January 3rd 2025 | Opposite Pluto in Aquarius This can be a fiery aspect that triggers some major aggression and violence; we can't control that in the world, but we can control ourselves, so make sure you've got those healthy outlets ready to go for this aspect as it's likely to bring a ton of frustration. January 12th 2025 | Trine Neptune in Pisces This is excellent for intuition, intuitive insights and understanding things about the past, and we can be more compassionate and empathetic. Be gentle with others and with yourself. January 15th 2025 | Opposite Sun in Capricorn We may feel uncomfortable with something, and this can trigger frustrations. We need to make sure we're taking care of ourselves and seeing things clearly. January 23rd 2025 | Opposite Mercury in Capricorn & Sextile Uranus in Taurus The opposition to Mercury can bring misunderstandings and fights, and we have to work harder at being more open-minded. The trine to Uranus does help with that, and we may need to find different ways of dealing with situations that can be helpful and healthy. January 25th 2025 | Sextile Venus in Pisces This is a beneficial aspect for our dealings with others, and we may reconnect with people from the past, restore commitments in existing relationships, or find better balance. Moons of Mars Retrograde:
There is one Moon to pay attention to with this Mars retrograde and that's the Full Moon on January 13th. It's in Cancer and widely conjunct (aligned with) Mars retrograde. Cancer is the sign of emotions, while Full Moons are times of high emotions, so put it together with Mars retrograde and it's a doozy!
We need to make sure we're tending to our emotional needs and giving ourselves emotional support. We also need to make sure we're not being too subjective, and get a wider perspective on situations. As mentioned, we may see more violence and fighting within countries around the world with this Full Moon; there could also be something with water since Cancer is a water sign and Full Moons link to water. Final Notes:
Mars retrograde will hit one critical degree, 26 degrees Cancer, January 13th - 16th. Critical degrees are special degrees of critical energy, and we may get into extra fights, are frustrated, and want to blow. Emotions run extra high, and this comes with the Full Moon, so we have to work to be less subjective and channel emotions into healthy outlets.
The retrograde begins at 6 degrees Leo, so those of you Lions born July 26th - 31st can feel the start of the retrograde most. The retrograde ends at 17 degrees Cancer, so those of you Crabs born July 6th - 11th can feel the end of the retrograde most. For the rest of you, check the house(s) Mars will be retrograding in your own natal chart, and any aspects Mars will make during its retrograde to your natal planets, to fully understand how it will impact you personally. If you have Mars retrograde in your natal or progressed chart, you may not feel the worst of this. Those individuals generally don't experience the difficulties of the retrograde because it feels more natural to them. Of course, chances are everyone else around them doesn't have the same aspect, so they can still experience difficulties brought on by others. Suggested Reading: The Mercury, Venus, & Mars Retrogrades page for interpretations for Mars retrograde in the houses and aspects 
Currently, there are over 20,000 asteroids in astrology - that's a lot of asteroids! Most of them don't really have any significance, usually just named after the people who discovered them, but there are many that do have astrological significance. Those asteroids help with predictions and analyzing natal charts to understand each of us better.
Asteroids in general help to focus more specifically. The planets have broad impact and cover a lot of ground, but the asteroids are specific and don't have a ton of variation. The Purpose of Asteroids in the Natal Chart
A standard natal chart has the ten planets (minus Earth, including the Sun and Moon), and twelve houses. But you can add any other body to a natal chart and see what it's doing, including the asteroids.
The most important thing to look for with asteroids in the natal chart is any conjunct, or aligned with, one of your natal planets or angles. This is going to make the influence of the asteroid strong with whatever the planet or angle rules. Asteroids conjunct your natal Sun, Moon, or Ascendant can have a lot of influence over your personality since this trio is the basis for who we are. Using Asteroids in Transit
Just like how you can follow the transit, or moving, planets and what they're doing to each other and to your natal chart, you can also follow the transit asteroids. Again, the impact is specific to whatever the asteroid specifically rules, so in that respect, it does make interpreting a bit easier. While there can be many ways for planets to manifest, that's not really the case with asteroids.
You can follow the transit asteroids and what they're doing to each other, and this has influence over all of us at once. You can follow the transit asteroids and the aspects they make to your natal chart, and this has specific influence on just you. Beneficial aspects (sextiles and trines) show whatever the asteroid rules is having a positive impact on you; challenging aspects (squares and oppositions) can show it's having a difficult impact; and conjunctions show it's having a strong impact, whether good or bad. You can also track aspects by the transit planets to your natal asteroids, and they can have similar impact. You can create an ephemeris for any asteroid for free using astro.com; there's a video on Youtube showing you how to do that and read an ephemeris HERE. Using Asteroids in the Composite Chart
The composite chart merges the charts of two or more people to create a new chart that is considered the chart of the relationship between them. The relationship itself is seen as a third party to the relationship, and the composite chart can explain why some people who seem like they should get along don't, or why some people who seem like they shouldn't get along do.
You can add asteroids to the composite chart and see what they're doing to the relationship. Just like with the natal chart, asteroids that are conjunct a composite planet or angle can have a strong influence over the relationship and the way you interact with each other. Using Asteroids in the Progressed Chart
The progressed chart adds one day to your date of birth for every year you've been alive to create a new chart that reflects your maturation and growth as you age. The progressed chart is also used in predictive analysis.
You can follow the progressed asteroids just like you would the planets, and see how they change and impact you. When they change signs or houses, this can change the way they manifest in your life; when they turn retrograde or direct, this can trigger events related to what they rule; and when they make aspects to the natal or progressed planets, this can have an impact similar to a transit aspect. Following the Returns of Asteroids
In astrology, a return occurs when a planet or body returns to the exact same position it was at in the Zodiac when you were born. We follow the returns of the Sun every year (around your birthday), of the Moon every month (roughly every 4 weeks), and Saturn Returns are probably most notorious (occuring in your late 20's-early 30's and signals the painful push into adulthood).
But you can follow the returns of any body, including asteroids! Returns tend to bring attention to whatever the body rules, and there can be important events, developments, decisions, or insights into whatever they rule, and their influence can be heightened in your life during the return. Returns of asteroids that are strong in your natal chart (namely conjunct one of your natal planets or angles) tend to be the strongest asteroid returns you experience. If an asteroid isn't doing much in your natal chart, its return may not be as important, unless it's pairing with other big transits or progressions. Do know you can create a chart for the moment the asteroid returns, just like with any of the planetary returns, and that chart can give clues as to how the return will impact you. Suggested Reading: The Asteroid Series |
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