From Star Signs to Star Power: How Astrology Sneaked Into My Life—and Became the Ultimate Cosmic Soap Opera You Can’t Ignore
Added on May 4, 2025 inASTROLOGY CARDS
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Astrology crossed my path when I was just eight—and honestly, it’s become part of my DNA. But here’s a question: have you ever thought about how the cosmic shifts, like today’s celestial antics, ripple through our personal stories? For me, astrology isn’t just Sun Signs on mugs and T-shirts—though don’t get me wrong, those were everywhere back in the day, thanks to Linda Goodman’s cult classic launching the 70s astro craze. No, it’s more like a lifelong companion that’s taken me from dusty desert beginnings, where my grandpa gave the nod to this “hippie thing,” through the internet boom that made astrology not just accessible but downright unavoidable.
I’ve seen the scene evolve—from lighthearted cosmic chatter to the Pluto-in-Scorpio deep dive into the darker shadows of the soul, thanks to pioneers like Liz Greene. And speaking of evolution, isn’t it wild how the house system wars (Placidus vs. Whole Signs) echo a kind of cosmic rebellion in their own right? Astrology’s journey feels like a mirror of the times—shifting, expanding, sometimes getting downright complicated. So buckle up, because I’m diving into my personal run-in with the stars, how it shaped my view, and why even now, with all the changes and debates, I’m still hooked.
Curious how your astrological history stacks up against mine? Let’s unpack it together.
I was introduced to astrology when I was eight years old. I’ve stuck with it for my entire life. I don’t think about it much, as it’s as good as “baked in” to my person. But, Allie, asked about astrology, pre-social media on the forum thread: Astrology, Mental Health, Rumination & Narcissism. I realized this would be a good topic for blog post.
I want to be clear, these are my personal observations. I, in no way, speak for astrology or other astrologers as I’ve always been an outsider. Still, this what I think is real…
I collided with astrology in the 1960’s, with Uranus conjunct Pluto in my 8th house. It was a hippie thing, back then. It was seen as subversive by many, and loosely associated with the occult. Living in the desert with no TV, I didn’t have a lot of input on the subject. My grandfather introduced us to it, so he thought it was okay.
I only encountered one person who studied astrology, in the twenty-five years. She was part of my extended family, by marriage and one of the more interesting people I’ve ever met in my life. In whatever case, she the first adult I ever met, who used astrology, a lot. She was intelligent, and definitely a fringe sort of person. She had her own ephemeris and sat at the kitchen table, reading our fortunes, smoothly. Pisces, by the way. I think she lurks here – Hi, Patty! When I saw what she could do, I definitely wanted to acquire this skill.
What happened next was, Linda Goodman. Her book, Sun Signs, launched 1970’s astrology. It was still a hippie thing, but it spread, rapidly. There was a lot of marketing, similar to what we see now. You could buy shirts and cups and pins with your zodiac signs. It was also used in advertising. Koch was the house system of choice.
I was too young to be part of that, and still isolated. I didn’t want my sun sign on my shirt. I wanted to look at a page in a book and be able to tell someone something interesting and useful, instantly.
In the 1960’s it was about the individual. When Pluto hit Libra, in the 1970’s interest in relationship astrology, swelled. It was all about, “I’m Okay, You’re Okay”. Two individuals who can meet and interact. I’ve carried this attitude forward and work this way today. Point being, the expectation was that any two people could connect.
Astrology got darker when Pluto went into Scorpio. Pathology entered the chat, so to speak. I credit, Liz Greene, with taking astrology, deeper.
I had a double Gemini astrologer friend, at the time. She was older than me. A “Patty” character. My friend quit consulting at this time, stating astrology was just to bleak. She was Pluto in Leo generation. This made a lot of sense to me at the time as I was very busying consulting back then, and you really had to be comfortable with these topics. She said it was no longer, “fun”, and she was right! People had to grapple with innards!
Pluto in Sagittarius (90’s) brought us the internet. Europe was exalted in the United States at that time; people were switching to Placidus Houses, because they were, “European”. When astro.com used Placidus for their free charts… well this how Placidus took over. It’s also how astrology took off.
It took off because chart calculation was no longer a barrier. I got online and hooked up with astrologers all over the world, first on alt.astrology, then mailing lists, then via blogging and interaction in forums.
Astrology became big business, with Pluto in Capricorn. I was part of this and I came a loooong way from being an 11 year old, sitting at my kitchen table, watching an astrologer work or rather, weave her magic.
Pluto in Aquarius is degrading astrology, from what I can see. I acknowledge, I may be the only one who thinks so. We’re also having a rebellion against the Placidus house system. I expect Whole Signs to prevail… and the beat to go on!
What’s your history with astrology?
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