Astrology and the Art of Not Acting

Astrology isn't just about finding the perfect time to start something new; it's equally important to know when not to act.
Electional astrology is often used for this purpose, to find lucky or auspicious dates to start new ventures and undertakings, but it can also be used to identify dates and times that are particular inauspicious as well.
This is also something that you can track just in terms of transits to your birth chart, especially once you have identified which transits tend to be more positive for you, versus which ones tend to be more negative or challenging.
Sometimes astrology is simply the art of knowing when not to act.
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[@PriscillaLivesHere]

Chris, I really don’t think you could possibly understand what an impact you’ve had on the world. You will go down in history as one of the most influential astrologers of all time.

[@katieyoung7271]

I completely agree! No other astrologer puts out such high quality content and so much too.

[@katiemoore248]

100%% - He's all class!!

[@queenoulali]

I believe that too 😊

[@lillyteggin710]

Absolutely. The best mind out there😊😊

[@astrocarti]

For sure

[@Cali-at-the-beach]

Hi Chris, I'm loving these new short format videos. But, I also love your longer, in depth videos. Short format astrological videos are pretty ubiquitous in KZbin land. Your long format videos, on the other hand, simply don't have a competitor. I do know that short form video is easier, especially for a person like yourself who has such vast astrological, historical and current event awareness. But, I feel that you are THE astrological historian of our time. Yes, longer videos take more work but they are here for decades to come. I hope you treat us to a balance to short and long form videos. Thank you so much for all you do Chris.

[@TheAstrologyPodcast]

I plan to do both, and I just recorded a longer podcast on financial astrology today with Grace Morris, which is now available for early access on my Patreon

[@SparklesofGold]

@@TheAstrologyPodcast DO both. The short ones have their own purpose.

[@Cali-at-the-beach]

@@TheAstrologyPodcast awesome! Thank you!

[@AzzaTwirre]

It's a prime time for a heavily Scorpion Aquarius rising to be actively innovating, Mars-Uranus in Taurus isn't all tragic bullets and computer glitches

[@edgars777]

The long ones are a bit too long for me.

[@KatieTantrum]

Chris is rockin this setup 🤘🏼

[@holistichealingbysusiejura7510]

Thank you Chris.

[@garyglynn9945]

When it comes to astrology, timing is everything. Like the shorter format, Chris.

[@cywoods60]

SAME

[@paddleduck5328]

🎉

[@mathildedlihtam382]

The description of "astrological weather" is such an apt metaphor and really helpful to understand the philosophy and practicality of astrology. I may plan a picnic with friends all week only to wake up Saturday morning and see rain clouds. But, rain clouds are not a guarantee of a bad day - rain clouds just mean it's probably not the best day for a picnic. If I invite my friends over to my house instead, and we stay in a play board games or watch a movie, we can have a great day even as it pours and thunders outside.

[@lotusphoenix8]

Learning astrology has helped me let go of the illusion of control. I am now confident in who I am astrologically and what story is unfolding in my life according to my cycles. It has helped me relax about a lot of things that I would have insisted on doing before and I have become more patient with my own personal cycles (a very challenging Mahadasha period running right now). I have increased faith now that I know the purpose and intended outcome of my cycles. I have also come to understand that some issues will eventually resolve themselves naturally if I just get out of the universe's way and give it time. I have come to understand and even accept people in my life for who they are as I observed their stars. This has helped me decide how to engage with them, who to keep close and who to release from my life. I have matured and healed so much of my life's trauma in the last 4 years of my astrological journey than all the therapy sessions I have attended in my entire life. My astrological education came at the absolute worst time of my life and has been the best thing to happen to me. Thank you for everything you do Chris, know that your impact is far reaching and indeed impactful.

[@melt4769]

Paying attention to the astrology and not acting at key times has both saved my bacon or proved advantageous over the years. This past week and a half has definitely been a good time to lay low and remain quiet.

[@clairedish]

Beautiful camera and lighting Chris…nice upgrade…we will be watching and rewatching these videos for as long as time allows…glad you are going next level on your production…it makes a world of difference! Many thanks for your teaching!

[@Applepie910]

Agreed. I like the visual changes, very warm and inviting.

[@frankeyaatkinson4891]

Amazing content this week!

[@dianah3204]

Hit the like & Subscribe button 👍🏻. Chris is one of the most informed and educated astronomers I know of, and is always sharing information we may not have access to as laypeople. Thanks again Chris for freely sharing with us! Diana

[@dianah3204]

*Astrologers thanks auto correct lol

[@MysticalMatterTarot]

Yea I wish my dad (a Taurus sun) would’ve told me he was having a gallbladder surgery around the Taurus eclipse in October 2023. He died unexpectedly on the night of the eclipse October 30. 💔 I Miss him dearly and regret so many things… 😢

[@queenoulali]

@@MysticalMatterTarot so sorry for your loss ❤️

[@MysticalMatterTarot]

@@queenoulali thank you so much

[@earthtorobert]

You also can check any transit on that day or anything that happens between his natal chart, or natal progression that regards as fated events. That maybe can give you some sort of closure. But regardless I'm feeling the grief of your loss. ❤

[@mb102076]

I agree with your comment about Mars and surgery. It shouldn’t always be feared. I had surgery last year as Mars transited my 12th in Cancer. My surgery was successful, fully covered by insurance and I healed quickly.

[@kirsinyou]

This got me thinking: Does constantly checking planetary movements before acting prevent us from going with the flow and instead make us too rigid? I believe there are times when we should simply let things unfold naturally rather than overanalyzing or trying to control every outcome based on astrological influences. Sometimes, it's beneficial to trust in the natural course of events and allow life to unfold organically, embracing spontaneity and the unexpected....so it's also valuable to balance this with openness to life's surprises and opportunities for growth beyond astrological influences.....

[@wavingcat5]

Yes, I see this way too. Both, and, I guess.

[@g0ji_baby]

I'm coming to realize for myself that instead of tracking my transits to see if they align with my desired actions, which can be difficult to decipher while holding them back, that its actually more helpful to me to just go with the flow (do what I was going to or want to do) and then journal about the experience over time as it unfolds. I learn more from tracking my actual patterns alongside transits vs. anticipating what I should or shouldn't do. It helps me find the balance Chris was talking about.

[@RussianVideoPodcast]

Just my personal perspective. There is not need to check constantly and make it into an obsession. What does make sense though is when you are scheduling some upcoming important event and you know the dates or you control and can chose the dates, then check the transits and if you see that transits are not so favorable, then schedule that for another more favorable time. Things like that, but no need to check constantly.

[@astrocarti]

Upon discovering electional astrology, I found myself obsessing over transits and not actually living life. Going to the extreme for fear of bad outcomes was obviously inhibiting progress or growth of any kind - you can plan all you want, but things can still go awry that aren't in your control. Instead, I now favour the approach of consciously choosing the manifestations of less desirable transits and stay aware of the energies to expect potential delays, changes, poor outcomes, etc. This week, for example, with Mars Uranus in my 8H (within 3°) Square my Moon in the 5H; I tried to be prepared, tried to rest, tried to expect the unexpected. I tried to consciously make time for breakthroughs and insights, I made sure my finances were in order and to not overbook and be extra extra mindful of my children - I ended up treating myself to an off the cuff luxurious facial at home. Of course, I had an unexpected and sudden skin reaction (burning, inflammation) with one of the products and got minor chemical burns 💀 Mindfully living life, staying aware of transits and consciously trying to manifest the less desirable ones by your own hand is the balance. The number of delineations of planetary combinations are almost unending - choosing how you want them to go (to the best of your ability) helps me to feel a little more in control and fear less what is potentially unavoidable, anyway. Astrology is, as we know, a lifelong study and we won't ever know it all and so can't always get it right, but we are in control of our actions and responses and timing only to the best of our ability is all we can do to mitigate worst case scenarios and take advantage of auspicious times when we may be in receipt of the best case scenario, too

[@TheTheveronicaspl]

From my experience, most of the times when something has to happen, it will happen either way, even if you try to "control" it using astrology. It's like we think we're being smart and sneaky with paying attention to transits but somehow planets are a few steps ahead of us and still influence us.

[@lindadelia-repetz6791]

I love these shorter podcasts. Great information. Thanks Chris!

[@theajane6444]

Wow, Chris... you have been so busy this week! THANK YOU for all your hard work to bring us lots and lots of really good and useful content.

[@slogurtyogurt]

Loving the shortform content! Normally not a fan of shortform content, but I really like how to-the-point the info is. Although I love some of the guests you have, sometimes they are a little less concise than I would prefer. Just the nature of having a dialogue, I suppose, but I appreciate this new variant of content!

[@goddess131]

hi Chris, love these shorter videos, for me, I feel like I'm getting more information from the shorter form than the longer form, maybe its just me lol

[@teenatabon]

I'm loving how this Mars transit is activating Chris. Lots of insights. Thank you for everything.

[@Theo-tp2wv]

Very nice video! Taoism preaches similar concepts about acting/not acting. It's called Wu Wei "actionless action." It explains that Non-action still counts as an action. It's like a karmic dance of timing.

[@zaiologyy]

Such a vital concept here, an artform as much as it is a science. When the tougher transits start stacking, sometimes it's better to sit it out hence not stirring up more of the snowball effect and incurring more damage. Sometimes I will forget to look at the forecast and everything will start to turn edgy when I'm at work (espp when Mars attacks!) and I'll rush home to look at the stars and remind myself how important it is to keep an eye out a week or so ahead just to be safe. 😅 But sometimes it's fun to play with it, when you see the inevitable coming up and you know it will be chaos.. I recently took a vacation to Vegas for 4th of july, I already knew it was going to be chaos for my forecast, but the weather itself was decent so i went.. had friends fighting the whole time and then turning against me, it was total anarchy lol but the Key is to *remove the element of surprise*, for then and only then can one truly appreciate the transits for what they are: all just sweet sweet data arriving in many forms, here to teach us how to reckon with our karma! 🦋 Then when our forecast is more brighter it's time to get out there and take those chances ;) Anyway, thank you Chris.. such a good topic here! Keep up the good work+

[@katiemoore248]

The depth of field in this podcast shot is perfection! And yes, I completely agree that the interpretation of the astrology is often misguided due to a lack of personal experience. Time and experience is so important. Wise words and valuable insights as always, Chris!

[@angeleslopezmichelena9906]

Knowing when not to act has saved me many times. On the other hand, there have also been times when acting ‘in spite’ of astrology has given pretty good results! It’s about symbolic, individual time I believe.

[@cassvillagrana1]

Idk why ive never left a comment. Chris, ive been hearing you for more than 3 years. Youve had a huge impact in my studies, I'm an astrology teacher for women in México and many of them are taught knowledge from you. I love listening. Thank you so much.

[@Amorfati536]

Very helpful! Love the shorter formats (but also the long, in-depth ones!) Thank you, Chris!

[@aracelycampbell]

Was that a smile at the end? That is the face of someone feelin' ✨ stars blessed ✨

[@robandstevemeditationandyo5550]

Thanks for this. I literally just changed the launch date for my novel this morning. I was trying to ignore the blatant message that astrology laid out. I’ve seen my clients do it and I’ve seen the results. And then tonight I saw this from you. Underscored my decision! Thank you for all you do to educate and inform! Best to you, Rob

[@mariapomeroy3766]

You are so humble and wise...I am grateful for your teachings.

[@meganbegins]

I said this on insta, but I’m really appreciating the production value of these new vids. The darker, cooler lighting paired with the books in the background are an excellent choice. This might be my Taurus rising w Venus in Cap talking, but aesthetics and ambience are obviously hugely important, maybe more than they should be, but I just wanted to note that since you clearly put a lot of work into this change (for short-form vids)🖤🖤

[@virgomoon927]

Love these recent uploads!

[@philippala]

Looking forward to listening Chris! I love this lighting, background and colour palette for you

[@EP-ki2zu]

I agree....Relaxing and pleasurable to the eye and a great episode. Thanks Chris

[@fullcupastrology]

This is so important! I learned this the hard way and you’re bang on about how we connect this to free will. I now use it as an exercise to ask how my body feels about the situation I’m about to engage in. If it’s a challenging transit AND my body is saying no, then I have to make the call. The astrology is a great tool for understanding what our intuition is likely also trying to tell us. In my case, the repercussion of going against my body’s signals AND the transits was life changing. As much as I don’t believe in living in fear of transits, sometimes it’s more about listening to ourselves. Our bodies will know which transits are asking us to not take action. Thanks for this Chris! Everything you mentioned is 👌

[@KISSPrinciple]

Love the synchronicity of finding this video today. I’ve been physically feeling a build up of energy and agitation. When I checked my chart and saw the August transits and how they were meshing with my chart, I could see potential for several major things to come unstuck. I was aware that some of these potential things if they happened I would have no control over, and some, like work stress, I could probably find a workaround to manage potentials and minimise fall out. So I’m taking holidays for nearly three weeks in August and will find some healthy outlets for the building energy, and brace myself for the things I may have no control over. I think I’m making good use of Saturn going back and forth over my ascendant : taking its second pass atm. Thanks for posting Chris. Great advice for using astrology wisely. Love your book 🙏

[@veryominous774]

Reminds me of the Book of Changes actually. As well as perhaps Art of War. There are archetypes of actions and conditions that give certain results within parameters. Good video! One of the ways in which to not just be an astrologer, but to live as one.

[@mlouw8218]

Thanks Chris, super interesting topic. I guess it’s harder to do this with longer transits… My sister is having her Saturn return and it’s in her fifth house. It’s been kind of amusing watching her try really really hard to have fun. Her efforts keep backfiring: she’ll go clubbing with friends who are too tired to dance, throw parties where half the people don’t show up or where those who do have suddenly decided to begin healthy habits like going to bed early and not drinking etc. She’s spent hard earned money on concert tickets where the show gets cancelled or someone’s car breaks down, but she doesn’t seem able to give up and take things easy. I’ve been torn between feeling bad for her and just wanting to laugh when yet another thing goes wrong.

[@laurenwilson1888]

So glad you touched on this topic. I would be interested in hearing more on this topic concerning difficult transiting generational planets, not acting and opposing, long held generational beliefs. 🙏

[@robertwunder878]

This is a really spectacular talk. Thank you Chris for approaching the Philosophy of using this Tool and explaining the two sides of the coin.

[@elediamond144]

I really like learning about astrology, I’m a self taught person mostly, and I want to watch your long videos, however, I simply don’t have the time to listen to them because I work so many hours and I normally only get time when I’m in bed before sleep and I fall asleep through them. So when I saw this short video I jumped into it and I really liked it. I would love more short videos, up to 30 mins or so to be available from you if you would consider doing more. Thanks for sharing your wisdom with us, you truly are brilliant

[@NathanLeeMillerFoster]

Chris brother, you rock. Thank you for your monumental contribution. Quoting Tool's 13th track on The Holy Gift, "Disposition"... "Watch The Weather Change". Singer is a Cancer Moon, Aries Sun... Thank you so much for your countless hours of dedication. You are a luminary in this sphere and I extend my heartfelt gratitude and respect to you. Rock On, Bruddah! 🎹🎸👍🍀

[@wavingcat5]

This was such a great discussion Chris. While it might be obvious to astrologers - so they don’t explain it - it’s something I have been wondering about applying and hadn’t heard anything elsewhere. I always seem to have something aspected in my chart and it’s quite mixed between easy and hard, making good and bad times less clear, so so I had put the issue aside. But I’ve experienced what you said, where the most absurd difficulties have sometimes emerged from my naïve actions. I’d really like to discern better when not to act. One problem I have is a tendency towards freeze and procrastination, so when I do feel motivation flowing I sort of feel like I have to follow it in case I might be too tired or overwhelmed later on. I’d love to know if anyone else struggles with this and is figuring out how to integrate that concern with intentional “not acting”.

[@LogicalAstro]

I picked an argument with my boss during the mars retrograde in gemini (in my 10th house), also while saturn was directly opposing my chart ruler, mercury. This issue I picked blew up beyond belief, I never worked well with my boss again, it became a hr issue, a few months later she ended up getting fired, and I was laid off on the same day. It ended up being a "good riddance" and "much better off afterwards" transit.

[@725Ast]

Hi, Chris. Sometimes it's not about impulse, sometimes you need to do something, and the right time has not been chosen. At a time when current transits are favorable, something is putting strain on the natal chart. And the job must be done, although for various reasons it may not be possible later. I realized that this means that you did not take everything into account, or the way you chose to solve the problem is not quite right, or when you get closer to solving it, it turns out that in fact everything is not as you imagined. In these cases, artificial tightening does not help and can lead to losses. I always recommend giving it a try. Without spending a lot of money and time. Just sort out the situation to figure out what's wrong. Our life is more complicated than just "yes" or "no".

[@lily7943]

Fantastic topic. Thank you!

[@TheAstrologyPodcast]

Thanks for your support, I appreciate it! 🙏

[@user-nd8mg2tm7b]

Absolutely critical skill, the Art of Not Doing. After 20 years as an astrologer, I had a career in tech for one of the major global tech companies. My success there was built on the Art of Not Doing. Astrology helped me identify potential problems (I ran events for both internal and external customers, and established protocols for event streaming when it was new technology) and then to mitigate those problems. It also helped me identify personality dynamics with different colleagues, which helped me work more effectively with them. At once point, when assigned a new manager, I was able to quickly identify a conflict that was irreconcilable, and instead of trying to work through it, I found another position with someone with whom I could work more effectively. (Without ever having to ask what their sun-sign was.) My success significantly outstripped what my background and education would have predicted. It was largely about the experience I gained during my years working in astrology. As a person with a natal Mars/Merc square Sat/Plu, learning to not do, was critical. Otherwise, I would have spent my life banging into brick walls.

[@mtully4624]

I had surgery in June. I know every four months that I have a wicked square (worse in the summer and winter). There were two days available and I opted to for the one a week after that square. Everything went well. There was a snafu with donated LOA not getting in my hour off bank and a shorted paycheck, but that is now resolved, and I welcome that over complications.

[@pr1metime.]

Which one do you prioritize? Current transits or transiting planets making aspects to natal planets?

[@TheAstrologyPodcast]

It is about half and half, but always prioritize transits to your natal chart in terms of how it will impact you personally

[@MVH-28075]

I like to think of experimenting with choosing not to act as a way of backing into understanding the transit, the planet and signs, especially where my temper might be involved!

[@melaniehall509]

This way of approaching astrology is something that works for me. I have Mars Uranus conjunction on my MC in my natal chart..

[@enlumineresse]

Very important topic! So glad you talked about this. 10:14 yes! I'm looking forward to it

[@gregorydejean8389]

Excellent, brief video containing highly valuable astrological information!

[@arthurjones4847]

Non-action is an extremely powerful and necessary action. Very similar to: The only thing I know, is that I don't know. These two states of being, come from a position of trust and being teachable. Crucial to learn. Exceptional podcast, thank you.

[@heathenstarot]

A few years ago during a mercury retrograde I was planning to break up with my boyfriend. Knowing the astrological weather, I waited until after the retrograde was over. It gave me more time to analyze my reasons for leaving, and fortify my resolve. It worked! I didn't buckle, and we broke up for good. So one good reason to "not act" is to contemplate your choices more heavily, and perhaps act after the retrograde clears.

[@analoguedream]

Thought this was going to be about when not to pretend (act) as though a client’s chart were not problematic. (Thinking about my progressed Sun 0 Scorpio….will be square transiting Pluto for years) Tell me everything will be fine.I’ll take an act.

[@curtiserecacho1401]

I really liked this video. It’s a great reminder to pay attention to the astrology. I don’t recall specific date of taking action on something and then regretting it, but I can definitely feel the transit and it’s nice to know the weather before hand. Thanks.

[@sarrahathome]

Thanks Chris this is such an important topic. I'm glad you added the point about overthinking the astrology as well, it is a balance. Timing and consideration of planetary transits or periods of time is essential to working with astrology. The detail example on having surgery and the astrology of that is on point as I'm working on an election for someone now.

[@papalangiloi]

Thank you for sharing your depth of practice, this is true art mastery advice. ❤

[@monikita777]

This message is such a great reminder. You are absolutely correct, thank you for putting this message out there ☺️You are amazing!

[@amerahism]

I simply have now words to express my gratitude to the universe to bring you in my life. Your videos , your Astrological readings have become sort of a beacon. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@psychesonic1]

I once told a friend not to take a trip because Mars and Pluto were aspecting his chart. He crashed into a tree on a road with no other cars.

[@growingwings1212]

😲

[@voice_of_jayne]

I love all your content and devour the longer episodes and knowing that you time your content and creation utilizing astrology I would love to see a short-form episode on what astrological seasons opened into your choice to start presenting this form of content in addition to long-form.

[@susanfabian6234]

I totally agree with you, sometimes you need to refrain from saying or doing anything. I’ve learned the hard way by going against the astrology. I now always check my chart to have a successful outcome, and plan accordingly. Thanks Chris ❤ your videos!

[@barnowl.]

Spirituality is a full of paradox (ruled by Uranus). To with-hold action is a form of action.

[@cristina494]

Thank you Chris for concisely putting into words the... tea. 🍵

[@patriciahahto704]

Quite so, Chris, and how uplifting to hear you address the flip-side of a situation, i.e., the "what NOT to do." I propose that most of us don't dwell in the negative/opposite/feminine space as a general rule. More likely, it's more, "What should/could/can I do about this/that/the other?" Action. Your tutorial on "non-action" is timely.

[@KrisVictoria]

Mars conjuncted my natal Uranus in Gemini in my 3rd house last December. I was at home having a relaxed morning and got a magnesium tablet stuck in my throat. Late afternoon rolled around and it was still lodged. I ended up going to the ER and had to be put under anesthesia to get it out. So I looked back to the other times I’ve been to the ER or/and had to go under anesthesia and mars is always involved. In the past it’s been in my 12th square Uranus or going over my ascendant. With the magnesium incident, there was no way I could have seen that coming or prevented it. The other hospitalizations and surgeries were planned but very quickly in response to an urgent event. Other than fasting, not much I can do to stop things but I definitely wouldn’t plan anything for these days in the future.

[@Brooke20268]

holy shit! that’s wild.. glad to hear you’re okay ❤

[@erinfield1943]

Once i understood how bad the election was for the first day of ny current job (three important planets in the 12th), i starting deliberately withholding extra contribution to my job (and even speaking) until i can get out of there into a job with a better election. That took a long time to understand because im always wanting to improve and/or work with something to make it better, but i embrace inaction now.

[@normapanno217]

Hi Chris thanks for your deep astrological insights. To act or not to act and at the same time honor the heavens - following Ficino - requires, as you say, a well-tempered Saturn, which is not my case!!! In the 80's and 90's with Pluto transiting Scorpio on my Moon (ruler of the Asc and Sq Sun/Pluto) I was very far from that consciousness of decision. But the gods were merciful and offered an unexpected way out. Stanislav Grof came to Argentina to give his only training in Holotropic Breathwork in the country. What a surpise these short format videos.

[@suzigemini]

I went against the Mercury Retrograde last April and I kept buying crypto prior because Bitcoin was doing so well--and alas we took a significant hit. With this upcoming August Mercury Retrograde I tried my best to restrain myself over the last few weeks from buying but to be honest failed somewhat. Yikes. I guess I will see how that plays out. Great video. Thank you.

[@gme5400]

Yes, I try and keep what you and a few other say into consideration. Either stay home and bow out of invites or accept. Or just prepare mentally. Thanks Chris🙏🏽

[@LogicalAstro]

Chris, these shorts are amazing. This gave me so much to make my personal astrology so much more effective. Thank you.

[@alejandrac5455]

Me calling out of work as soon as I see too much RED in my transit chart. 😂

[@michellehowell7544]

Yes!!! If people could understand non action.. what I contemplate is this is why some people may get turned off with astrology.. if an astrologer suggests to hold off so something getting released has no issues.. and the person does . Then nothing bad or challenging happens and things work out.. people more than not do not credit astrology. They feel just that nothing happened or would have. Thanks Chris always such amazing and useful insight 🙏❤

[@Quantolosophy]

Wise words but ignorant minds don't understand.... They think this is evil. But this is why earth is the way it is. You are amazing ty.💚🤗 Regan was an Aquarius. Makes sense he understood astrology.

[@LightbodyCodeLinks]

In the 90's I was fortunate enough to attend teachings with Tav Sparks and Stan Groff, colleagues of Rick Tarnas in Australia. Tav taught 'Doing Not Doing' which I have been practicing since and through that group of fellows, you now remind me Chris, linked my psyche to the cosmos. So much easier to do now I am retired, can flow in my daily life with astrological timing🙏✨

[@sstarjoyy]

Alright let's practice sharing "obvious, common knowledge" more often 🎉🎉🎉 for the love of everything sacred!!!

[@EliRedman]

Chris, thank you. I don't know if you realize it, but this is actually a really deep share.

[@lauriefuda]

Thanks, Chris! When I think back on my life, I SO wish I knew astrology and transits because it seemed I didn't have very good luck with vacations. I actually had my appendix removed on our Honeymoon in Cancun in 1990😳. At the time, it clearly was a major bummer, but now it's a great story, LOL! (And Yes, we're still married!!!) Thankfully, I've learned to laugh at some of it, even though looking back it's rather shocking. Love your shorter videos as well. Wishing you the best.

[@palma9835]

Loving these shorter videos (in addition to the regular ones). There have been times I've not acted in order to avoid unnecessary conflict or disruption. Other times I've acted beforehand to avoid conflict during an upcoming transit. A simple example was deciding to get my car serviced before mercury rx even though oil change wasn't quite due yet -- the auto mechanic discovered a nail in my tire causing a slow leak that would have caused a "crisis" that would have been during the upcoming merc rx.

[@ezekieldavidlarosa32]

Thanks Chris. Good points, the Astrology goes far beyond what we can fully perceive at any given moments. Metaphorically also everyone has blind spots in their natal chart, like the 12 House being in aversion to the Ascendant. Trust the Astrology! I am really like this shorter content you have been putting out.

[@SteveWhite-ct2is]

My Mars conjunct Saturn in Cancer has been a constant leap, don’t leap energy. Still I check on the big decisions, like you advise. Thanks for the shorts, love them.

[@Michelle-cb5jf]

Love this new look, you look great and the background just adds another beautiful dimension. Content is always great 😊

[@dobrawiedzmaIK]

You are sooo right. Sometimes we/people think that if we are stubborn, bold, otimistic (or something else) enough - the rain will stop, because we really really want to go to the beatch. Maybe we can go to the beatch but it won’t stop the rain if the storm is coming. Nope. It doesen’t work that way🤷🏻‍♀️ It’s better to go later when the prognosis is diffrerent.

[@kathygladen5389]

Every Venus retrograde my John Deere farm tractor has some sort of major issue. From blown transmission to clutch to PTO rebuild. I don’t push or use her during the retrograde now. Also - Never buying a major purchase without timing again.

[@636BlkNinja]

This is very true. The chart is never wrong, we are wrong in our interpretation. That is so true it rings in my ears. We can try to mitigate it as best. I feel that’s where the East and Jyotish comes into play with the remedies through eating the food of our weakest planet to help strengthen it, mantras to help with the energy and appease whatever that is that it does. Other times we can wear gemstones. Although they are over used or used for nefarious reasons at times. But to keep it basic, eat the food of your weakest planet and see if that doesn’t help. I personally and through others have noticed good results. Great video

[@empressonthethrone]

Really need to hear this today. Thank you 🙏🏾...

[@jmwellr]

Fun that you mention Mars and surgeries, Chris. I just had an operation over this Mars-Uranus conjunction, an elective one, the date was picked for me. I feel like the consensus was this should have been avoided due to the volatile nature of the conjunction. This was also a first house transit for me. Yes, I was a bit nervous knowing that Mars can be challenging for me, but when I sat with it, it came through as a surgical or medical breakthrough. There was in fact a small tear during the operation that the surgical team was not expecting, but it was not something new or surprising to me, it will heal just fine. Overall, so far, a success.

[@leelewis22]

Hi Chris, very helpful broadcast. What interesting times we live in. Often I have acted without thinking of pausing. My ill health has made me slow down. Wait. Thank very much.

[@CharlotteBrown-bh1cd]

Such valuable information, thank You. As an Astrologer, I've always tried to use foresight with inauspicious transits. It often works! My chart ruler is mercury in the 9th...mars/Uranus conjunction on my natal mercury. Zany.

[@julyecovel1519]

Many examples of needing to delay timing. Sometimes, I didn’t listen to my own advice. 😂 One success story was delaying taking legal action when Mars was retro in Libra in 2014. I waited to take action until it ended and received what I sought in the action.

[@ktkatte6791]

If you made this a regular genre of video content I'd probably be a much better astrologer lol Thanks Chris.

[@David_AC90]

Virgo rising here. I had to constitute a company around april, decided to put it off and work but not "create" it yet, I think it was the right choice.

[@kittyketket]

I believe this! Timing and intuition

[@bennmacstiofan4387]

Don't know if you have seen the news about Bangladesh, but the protests turned violent on Tuesday the 16th and fits the Mars Uranus conjunction with scary precision.

[@eurydicevega1173]

The Mars/Uranus conjunction is opposite my natal Mars, 5th/11th axis. There’s a lot brewing with the two full moons in the 1st, the first conjoined my ASC, Moon, & Jupiter. Sometimes the best course is to sit back and see how everything touches the grass again.

[@sarahsierz233]

Thanks Chris I really needed that! Hope you are doing well. ❤

[@deansky-lucas7880]

Thank you for this video. Astute, clear, interesting and compassionate. I’m a Vedic astrologer as well as reading western charts. I think you are spot on and I really appreciated the idea of a substitute for allowing difficult energy or transits to still have expression. That is something that the pragmatic side of Vedic astrology accommodates as well, whether that’s in mantra, yantra, fasting, donations of food, grain, time or fire ceremonies. Thanks for talking about conscious non-action. 🙏🙏🙏

[@dianneclou456]

I really agree with you. It’s like Mercury Retrograde. It’s going to keep happening so I might as well find constructive uses for that time.

[@bluelotus2480]

I love this! Thank you, Chris!

[@echokehn4990]

These shorts are so good!

[@telepathtee50]

It was really surprising to see how your long July Astrology podcast in retrospect highlighted the major events that happened 😮. 🙏

[@ThatPositivePsychologist]

My biggest 'real life' lesson is how every astrologer I know had told me not to start anything on a VOC moon. I did. I had an interview. I couldn't move it even though it was smack on it. It got cancelled ...🤣

[@kennypham3856]

Saturn is currently transitting my 12th house, I saw a message from the universe, once: "Do Nothing!"