Psychological Complexes in the Natal Chart

Episode 7: Let's talk about psychological complexes and how we can identify and work with them via the birth chart.
Astrology reflects psychological patterns and a healing potential. When things seem impossible to change, astrology shows us a wide spectrum of future potentials. But, discernment and curiosity are key to finding this healing potential within the chart.
In this episode, I reference psychotherapist and astrologer Delia Shargel's article, "Psychological and Astrological Complexes: An Evolving Perspective" published in the Archai: The Journal of Archetypal Cosmology, Vol. 5
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Shawna McGrath, AMFT is a psychotherapist and astrologer. She offers depth-oriented psychotherapy with astrology to those seeking healing, insight, new possibilities, and deep meaning in life. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find our more: www.theastrops...
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[@PS-qn4oz]

Thank you, Shawna. I have sun square Pluto and I was sitting here with my coffee waiting to hear about it. :) But I also have Mars semisquare Saturn, less than 1° orb. Both are retrograde. Several times over the course of my life I have made dramatic changes, transitioning to something new all at once. As if I had to jump from one thing to another, because the labor and time involved with gradual change just seemed too daunting. I didn't believe in myself to steadily inch along and reach my goal. Also I expect actions to be harder than they are, so I would create situations for myself that were more difficult than they needed to be. Maybe all this goes along with what you were saying.

[@TheAstroPsyche]

Thank you for enjoying! :) Yes, absolutely, I can see Mars-Saturn in what you're talking about...this feels like maybe a part of your journey is about exploring your relationship to hard work - I wonder if there's a part of you that needs things to be challenging, but no so challenging that it's overwhelming. Mars likes immediate results and Saturn shows overwhelm if things feel impossible. So it needs to feel like you have some results to show (even small milemarkers along the way). But I also suspect that you may have Uranus or Mercury involved in this life situation too if it's rapid dramatic changes. Wishing you ease in your journey! 💜

[@PS-qn4oz]

@@TheAstroPsyche Much appreciated, Shawna. All of that is spot on. I have Aqua Mercury square Uranus and I'm smiling that you picked up on it right away. Also I am a Capricorn sun, so yes to the hard work. Astrology is so cool. Wishing you all the best, too! :)

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Christine Albright "Thank you"!... "+"!..."❤"!...

[@TheAstroPsyche]

Thank you for listening! 🙏