Gemini Azealia Banks: Public Enemy #1

Now that Gemini season is in full swing; it is fitting that I am writing about Gemini media "sensation" Azealia Banks. The rapper Azealia Banks more infamous for her social media rants and public disputes that her music. She has had twitter beefs with a lot of other famous people including Angel Haze, Iggy Azalea, TI, Zayn Malik, Lady Gaga, Rita Ora, A$AP Rocky, Lilly Allen, etc. (aka the list goes on and on).

Whatever the case the sad part about all of this is that Azealia Banks is actually a pretty talented rapper with a bunch of good catchy songs. Check out Desperado, The Big Big Beat, 212, Heavy Metal and Reflective, 1991, and Chasing Time to see what I mean. Plus I love her dancing in her videos and her rapping over up tempo beats (they aren't that many rappers that can do that). 

Ghetto Princess Persona

I am not a bandwagon hater (neither a fan) of Azealia Banks. I don't find the crazy things she has said shocking (they are rather funny to me). I am sure she is not as bad as see appears to be. I just see her as an artist expressing herself, venting, and promoting her brand. She's probably the type that thinks all publicity even bad publicity is good. By the way I am not cosigning all that she says or does. I like her BUT she has that immature, petty, negative, and ratchet Harlem NYC Ghetto Bird side to her that I find revolting. This is why I am coming from a more moderate perspective.

Whatever the case, why is she so outspoken, loud and unapologetic. Well let's look at her astrology. Her astrotheme link here

Sun in Gemini in the 1st House

She has Sun in Gemini in the 1st House, meaning self expression and authenticity is important to her. She has to be herself at all times. In Gemini she is someone that has a constant need to communicate her ideas and thoughts. She has a commanding presence, exudes self confidence and pride. On the downside Azealia is someone who is arrogant, overbearing and loud. I notice with strong Mercury types (Gemini or Virgo) is that they are very proud/arrogant about their viewpoints (since they are so smart and worldly) that they can force it down on others. 

Moon in Capricorn in 8th house 

Her moon is in detriment in Capricorn, in the 8th House. This is a heavy placement. The moon already in a difficult position but in the 8th House it's even more stressful and difficult. Capricorn moons are known to be cold, repressed and insecure with their emotions. They are afraid to show their vulnerable side and try to beat the sensitivity out of themselves. This is because Capricorn moon natives oftentimes grew up in abusive households, forced to mature early, and have to forgo enjoyment and happiness for hard work and responsibilities. 

This moon (emotions) in the 8th House (of death, sex and rebirth) they understand the undercurrents of emotions. 8th House Moons oftentimes had a difficult and troubled relationship with the mother. In Azealia's case her mother was verbally and physically abusive and she had to leave her mom's house and live with her older sister at the age of 14. 

Moon conjunct Uranus (along with Jupiter & Neptune)

Not only that her Moon in Capricorn in 8th house, but it is multi conjunct with Jupiter, Neptune, and Uranus. This makes her emotions and emotional habits expansive/over-dramatic (Jupiter), deluded/overtly sensitive (Neptune), and over-rebellious/shocking (Uranus). 

True Lilith in Capricorn in the 8th House

On top of all that she has her True Lilith in Capricorn in the 8th House. Lilith was Adam's first wife before Eve; according to Jewish mythology. The story goes she refused to lay with Adam and be subservient to him so she was cased out of Heaven, onto Earth as a female demon (aka succubus).  She was seen as an evil, birther of demons; sucker of the life force out of human men and represented all the negative qualities of women.  

That's where we probably her Bad Bitch Bitchiness is in full swing. Lilith in Capricorn Bad Bitch Bitchiness is someone that revels in negativity, bitterness and complains constantly while blames others for their own problems. This is true in Azealia's case. 

The media/public portrays her as a talent-less, irrelevant massive troll who starts unnecessary fights with people whose success she is jealous of. This viewpoint isn't baseless but it's also very dismissive. I do think she is talented, creative, incredibly confident  (also a bit arrogant and insecure) pushy person who goes beast mode on people who she believes slightly dissed her or whom she disagrees with. 

Mars in Leo in the 3rd House

This explains A LOT about her. Planets in the 3rd House take on a Gemini/Mercurial quality to them. Mars in Leo in the 3rd House is confident, proud (read: arrogant), passionate and aggressive and combative in speech. She is constantly calling people out. Defending herself. Accusing people of stealing off her creative content/concepts. Etc. Leo is a fire fixed sign so they are passionate and stubborn, and she is not the kind of person to take the high road or back down. Even when she is clearly wrong.

Venus in Cancer in the 3rd House/ Venus opposite Moon

Other than her Pluto, Venus in Cancer is her only other water planet. Emotional and sensitive; her Venus in regards to other placements in her chart is dehydrated and needs to be watered. Her chart is mostly air, earth, and fire. Air and Earth combos are not known for their warmth, and can be cold/practical and have no heart. 

Venus in Cancer is all about strong family bonds and security; things she didn't have much of growing up. Venus is in opposition with her complicated Moon (technically, degrees are way out of orb). , meaning she struggles with expressing her emotional sensitive sides. She wants to nurture and be nurtured, but at the same time wants to be in control and appear emotionally stable/responsible to others. At the basis of it all, she is emotional and sensitive and needs to create her own sense of family. Watch her Hot 97 interview and you see what I mean. 

Mercury in Taurus in the 12th House
Mercury opposite Pluto & Mercury trine Uranus

Mercury in Taurus also explains why she is who she is. Mercury in Taurus is a practical but stubborn placement. Taurus like Leo are the most stubborn signs of the zodiac. While Taurus is not known for being outspoken, vulgar or argumentative, Azealia Banks also has Mercury opposite Pluto and Mercury trine Uranus. 

Mercury opposite Pluto makes someone have Plutonic communication skills. Mercury opposite Pluto aspect can make someone with a very alienating and polarizing opinions and communication style.  She has strong beliefs and ideas that are controversial (racism, black feminism, cultural appropriation, etc. anyone?); Azealia isn't afraid to make her opinions known. I have no doubt that she always means what she says, no matter how fucked up, cruel, bigoted, and evil it sounds.  

There is also an inner rebelliousness about her (as seen with her Mercury trine Uranus). I think she enjoys shocking people, getting a reaction, and making people mad. I also thinks she knows what she is doing (she is a brainy Gemini for heavensake!). I mean ask Donald Trump about it. I feel that she feels it her duty to be outspoken, frank and in your face.

On top of all this her mercury is in the 12 House (Yikes!!). This means oftentimes her words and the way she is communicates is often misunderstood, and misconstrue. So damn, she can't really win. 


Ascendant in Taurus

Ascendant in Taurus would make MC in Aquarius. I am not too confident with her as a Taurus rising, but it does make sense. MC in Aquarius would give someone a rebellious, unique persona to the public (which is does have).

Conclusions

To be honest I blame her complicated Capricorn moon and Mars in Leo placements for her media persona. Whenever she is in the news I just think it's that Capricorn moon or her Mars in Leo. This is because Leo and Capricorn are the proudest signs of the zodiac. And the specific combo in her chart showcases the shadow sides of these placements. Leo is all about creativity and individuality as much as it is about being dogmatic and arrogant. Capricorn is painstakingly honest, frank, and constantly disregard their feelings and the feelings of others. 

I like her outspokenness, her strong sense of self and individuality. Honestly we need more people like her to call people out their BS and not be afraid to speak their minds (no matter how unpopular it is). 

One part of me sees her as incredibly brave, passionate, and inspiring; while the other part of me sees her as UNNECESSARILY EXTRA, incredibly childish and stupid. There is a time, a place, and a way to deal with people that isn't so immature and petty. She can and fully be herself and rise above everything if she focuses on herself, her music/career, her opinions without tearing down others. The only way for that is to learn to deal with and control her emotions without retorting to negativity, immaturity and pettiness. 

BTW today is her birthday. So Happy Birthday Azealia Banks

Gemini/Sagittarius Opposition Imaginary Scenario

Random but I thought I will post a Gemini and Sagittarius Opposition imaginary scenario that I made up.

Sagittarius is the irresponsible mom that leaves her kid behind in a laundromat to get a pack of cigarettes and a 40. Her motto in life is "Don't threaten me with a good time". And that's what a tall, dark, and handsome stranger did and she ran off with him. 

The kid is the Gemini, a precocious and curious child. Abandoned he is raised by the streets and turns to magic and parlor tricks. He's experienced in immature tomfoolery with no sense of direction in his life. The Sagittarius mom suddenly comes back in the picture, clean (sober) after a 8 year prison sentence for armed robbery. She's a changed woman and devotes her life to Christ. The Gemini child however is still acting like a brat."

Random but I hope you enjoyed this. Happy Gemini Season!!! 

Ode to the QUEEN of Taurus SHADE: Cher

NOT IMPRESSED

This one was hard because I don't see Taurus as a shade throwing sign. They are too busy eating (ass included) and counting their money to be shady. I think shade is more of an air sign, fire sign thing, though Capricorns, Virgos, Pisces, aka every sign other than Taurus has thrown some good shade.

Anyway my first choice was Janet Jackson. But then I was like no, no, no. I was going to pick Janet Jackson because of this video where Janet throws some serious shade at Madonna. It was shady but it wasn't shady enough. It was more true then shady.

Her exact thought: Who that bitch think she is walking around like that?

After Janet was Queen Elizabeth, because she stay giving face like it's no one's business. If you need a laugh just click here. But when I looked for videos it was scarce. Also I realized that Queen Elizabeth being a Capricorn rising naturally has resting bitch face. Yes I want some tea with that shade. Pun intended.

I finally decided on Cher because of this video, where she goes in on Madonna.  I also chose her because she goes on people on her twitter too.

Let's get into her astrology. Her astrotheme profile is linked here.  I will be focusing on placements I feel are relevant in shade. I just want to note, that they are no astrological shade aspects/placement. Everyone is different. Astrology is all about potential and interpretation. I am paying special attention to her Moon, Mars, and Mercury placements and her 12th/8th House placements. 

Cher's moon is in Capricorn in the 7th House. 

Capricorn moons are really straightforward and honest, so they are not really known to throw shade. The weird thing about shade is that sometimes it's perceived as shade, when it's really not and really just the truth in how you feel. Capricorns placements are known for their sarcasm (and honesty). 

Even so, in the 7th House of relationships your emotions are dependent on your state of your relationships with your partner or business. These are the types of people that want to be babied, supported, and are highly sensitive in relationships. Gives the moon and 7th House a sort of Lunar/Cancer spin. These are the people that will throw shade when feeling slighted, insecure, not supported, blah blah blah, etc.

Mars and Pluto in Leo in the 2nd House

Not exactly a shade placement, but a very powerful placement nonetheless. Cher doesn't play with her money. This is the first indication for me of probably where that shade came from. She sees/saw Madonna as her rival/competition who is taking attention (aka money) away from her. Maybe Madonna is secretly throwing shade and trying to sabotage her. Who knows?. She clearly doesn't like Madonna and has a personal vendetta against her. 

She doesn't like her and has let it be known (Mars and Pluto). Mars and Pluto placements are not to be messed Keep in mind that these placements are in Leo. Leo placements are all about saving face and appearing regal. Which means if they are angry or hurt, they most like respond with shade (than overt anger).

Mercury in Taurus (and Sun) in the 11th House

Not really about shade, but very much into friends and being seen as popular. Her ego (sun/Venus) is there, so Cher probably loves groups/organizations and has a lot of friends. Her mind (mercury/Venus) is there too, so she loves intellectually stimulating conversations in large groups. All this can make someone a bit fake and shady, because it makes someone focused on pleasing others (Venus) while constantly communicating. Somewhere the lines between being pleasant (especially in words), being honest, and constantly needing to communicate conflict. When that happens either you curse someone out or throw SHADE!!!
8th House Placements
No major placements

Venus and Uranus in the 12th House 

Venus and Uranus in Gemini. A lot of celebrities and famous people have 12th House placements. 12th House is a murky house and often misunderstandings occur here. It has a Neptunian sort of presence to the planets in the house. 12th Housers usually don't fully understand or have control of this energy. It's the case of someone seeing something in you, but you don't understand it in yourself. Venus in the 12th House can show someone who has insecurities about their looks or social standing); but at the same time being widely regarded as beautiful and popular. 

From that shade video of Cher roasting Madonna. She dissed Madonna about her looks/beauty (which is very important Tauran/Venusian ideal). Maybe she is projecting her own 12th house Venus insecurities. She did fucked with her face with major plastic surgery. Not only that but she has her Uranus in the 12th. Maybe she doesn't feel special perhaps or doesn't trust her individuality or intuition enough. 

You also got to keep in mind that Gemini is an air sign, so they are by default vocal and communicative. Maybe she fights her battles with shade.

Anyway some other shady moments

BYE FELICIA

Anyway this is my Ode to the QUEEN of Taurus SHADE.

Mercury in Taurus Retrograde: Where they do that at?

Mercury has been in retrograde in Taurus since April 28th, and will go out of retrograde May 22nd. So pretty much 3 weeks of arguing, lost mail, train delays, car accidents, and future pending lawsuits. YAY.

Astrologers like to talk about this is a time to reflect, slow down, and reevaluate old ideas/thoughts.  Aka talking yourself out of shit, getting back with your ex, getting off track your diet (again), and going back on your word. Even so, this isn't a mercury retrograde rant. I actually don't hate mercury retrograde.

What I am interested in is the fact that this retrograde is in Taurus? Like where they do that at? Mercury in retrograde in Taurus is like Mercury in Taurus at normal speed. Slow and lazy.

Mark Zuckerberg: Taurus Prince of the Pluto in Scorpio Generation

The Taurus famous person that embodies the spirit of the Pluto in Scorpio Generation is Mark Zuckerberg (if you can't read the title). I already knew who Taurus will be before I even started this series. It was so obviously Mark Zuckerberg. Hello? Facebook, is uber Plutonian (same with Mark). He set a trend, made people more comfortable putting their personal information online all making some serious dollars off of that. This is very Plutonian. 

FYI Plutonian means a dominate presence of Pluto or Scorpio (which Pluto rules) in one's natal chart. This means many placements in Scorpio or many personal aspects to Pluto in one's natal chart. Mark Zuckerberg is very Plutonian (with his Moon, Saturn, Mars, and Pluto in Scorpio). This means he has a special connection and significance to his fellow Pluto in Scorpio generation peers. 

He understands Pluto in Scorpio's secret urge for control/power, information as currency (literally for him), and the need to keep your cards hidden while peeking at others. He filled a void, a need, a curiosity; which is to connect to others on a personal level, step into others lives, and transform one's image/persona.


Anyway let's get into his astrology.

Saturn and Pluto in Scorpio in 2nd House

2nd House is the house of worldly possessions, how you make money, and your values. He has both Pluto and Saturn in the 2nd House, which are some serious placements; signifying power, responsibility and karma. Pluto in the 2nd House means his money/worldly possessions are forever going through intense, powerful and trans-formative phases. I mean he became a multi-billionaire before the age of 30. Talk about intense and powerful. 

Pluto is a trans-personal planet, which pretty much means it doesn't just affect you but others in the same generation as you. His money was gained and is deeply connected to his peers. You can say he made money off his peers.  Two-way exploitation, sounds sexy right?. 

Saturn loves mistakes!!!

Saturn in 2nd House is a heavy placement, signifying both huge earthly gains and huge earthly losses. In his case it's gains. Even so, Saturn is a strict teacher that teaches about us hard-work, responsibility, and self sufficiency. Natives with Saturn in the 2nd House can't cut corners and expect success and money. Even if they think they can get away with it karma, will find them. If not today, then tomorrow or in future generations.

Moon and Mars in Scorpio, 3rd House
Uranus in Sagittarius, 3rd House

His moon and mars are conjunct in Scorpio. This means his emotions (moon) works together with action/work ethic/sexuality. Mars and Moon is also conjunct Saturn, which means that Saturn is also supportive of his emotions (moon) and effort (mars). Mark is emotionally intense, potent, private, controlling and volatile. He can suss out people's motivations and use people to his advantage. Expect a lot of passive aggressiveness and power plays.

Mark with his Moon conjunct Mars in the 3rd House. The 3rd House is about communication, short term travel, siblings, and your early home life. 3rd house planets give the native a Gemini quality to them. He's probably very active physically and loves to travel to exotic/crazy places (Mars). Perhaps he was a competitive child that competed with his siblings and peers. He also a very emotional and irrational thinker (though he hides it), and it effects his thinking/communication processes.

Uranus in the 3rd House means he is a rebellious, innovative thinker. He did things his own way. Dropping out of Harvard is crazy (not that crazy, cuss it's Harvard) but it takes self-belief and foresight that Uranus people possess. 

Jupiter and Neptune in Capricorn, 4th House

Mark has Jupiter in Capricorn in the 4th House. Earth sign jupiters are not seen as strong placements for Jupiter because they are too bound on earth and oftentimes represent superficial expressions of Jupiter. Keep in mind Jupiter is exalted in Cancer, detriment in Virgo/Gemini, domicile in Pisces/Sagittarius, and in the Fall in Capricorn. This means that Jupiter in Capricorn is uncomfortable here. 

Triple H, aka HARD ASS STOOL

BTW this doesn't mean it's a bad thing. It just means that it simply has to take a dump but is constipated.  All the while finding a laxative that works for them is HARD (NOT IMPOSSIBLE BUT HARD). Once they go through shit, they get to shit. #Jupiter in Capricorn. Even so, with Capricorn/Saturnian placements there is always a lesson to be learned. Who doesn't like homework. This placement is naturally money/power oriented. In the 4th house means that he probably had money growing up and that this money helped support his pursuits in education (he did went to elite schools).

Neptune in the 4th House means that Mark probably had a murky and emotionally confusing childhood. This can also explain his strive to be successful, which is to create the home he wish he had.

Sun and Venus in Taurus, 9th House

Mark Zuckerberg has Sun and Venus in Taurus (making a conjunction too). Taurus ruled by Venus is a sign motivated by money (which provides pleasure and security that Venusians strive for. Taurus is very earthly and is motivated by earthly pleasures (food, money/possessions,and pleasure). His Sun conjunct Venus so his ego and his sense of beauty and relationship values line up. Aka he wants the same things in these aspects of life.

Mark's Venus is opposite Saturn, which has a very bi-polar and restrictive approach love and relationships. He swings on a pendulum between his Venus self (Taurus) and his Saturn self (Scorpio). In one instance he is open, expressive, and positive but on another instance he is greedy, vain, restrictive, repressive and negative in relationships.

His Sun and Venus (Taurus) are also in opposition his Moon (Scorpio), so his emotions is in conflict with his ego and sense of beauty. Aka he constantly has to fuck shit up and there is a destructiveness to him. His Venus self reacts in a calm, rational, and appreciates beauty while his Scorpio self is intense, oftentimes irrational, and sees/feels the world's ugliness. This can make him appear stable, protective, and serious in relationships. At the same time he appears stubborn, insincere, controlling in relationships or that he takes people for granted in relationships.

The 9th House is about higher values, education, law, justice, and spirituality/religious beliefs. Traditionally ruled by Sagittarius/Jupiter, placements here give a sort of Jupiterian/expansive approach to life.

Sun in Taurus in the 9th House is the areas where Mark Zuckerberg shines. The Sun represents the ego and our core personality. 9th House suns pride themselves on higher values and beliefs. While his Venus (beauty) is in the 9th House which could mean he is attracted to beautiful exotic things and believes in beauty, pleasure and love.

Mercury in Aries 8th House

Mercury in Aries is a passionate, creative, and original thinker and communicator. These are the people that run with their crazy ideas. This is probably why he dropped out of Harvard. He NEEDED TO PURSUE THIS IDEA. His mercury is in the 8th House. This is a Plutonian placement. He was obsessive about his ideas. He has no other option, it'd do or die. Not only that but this shows that is comfortable in exploring and learning about live's greatest mysteries and secrets. 

This is hella long, but had to be done. Mark Zuckerberg is the Taurus Prince of the Pluto in Scorpio Generation because he found a way to make profit, exploit and pulls in resources that is popular (aka the internet and the human need to socialize/connect). His ideas weren't groundbreaking (hello, Scorpio Tom from Myspace anyone?) Even so, Taurus is one of the few signs capable of reaping the bounty of the Earth in the most natural way possible.