Experiencing Astrology In Your Daily Life
A realisation I had when I started studying astrology is that we have actually been experiencing astrology since we were born.
So much of astrology can seem “wishy-washy”. Poetic and non-tangible words and examples are in every book, blog and course. But astrology is incredibly practical and tangible.
We’re interacting with the planets every single day. The planetary archetypes aren’t just “out there in the sky.” They’re alive in our psyche, our choices, emotions, habits, and reactions.
Here’s what I mean:
☀️ You're engaging with the Sun when you
choose to be seen
say “this is who I am” or speak about your purpose
choose what lights you up vs. drains you
show up confidently and self-expressed
take pride in something you did
make choices that align with your core values
🌙 You're engaging with the Moon when you
react emotionally, cry, or are “in your feelings”
nurture someone (or crave nurturing yourself)
seek comfort, food, coziness, or familiarity
need alone time, rest, or soothing
automatically respond without thinking
🧠 You're engaging with Mercury when you
texting, emailing, writing, brainstorming
driving, commuting, or navigating directions
talking things out with someone or debating a topic
processing information, planning, or problem-solving
learning or sharing an idea
making lists, schedules, or decisions
♥️ You're engaging with Venus when you
give or receive affection
are flirting, going on a date or enjoying romantic gestures
choose what you like, prefer, or find aesthetically pleasing
honour your self-worth or relationship standards
spend money on something you value
are indulging (food, purchases etc)
🔥 You're engaging with Mars when you
take action or assert yourself
start something new
get angry, fired up, protective, or competitive
set a boundary, confront someone, or say “no”
exercise!
push through resistance, or go after what you want
channel energy into fixing, building, fighting, or pursuing
✨ You're engaging with Jupiter when you
dream bigger than your current reality
feel optimistic, hopeful, and believe in possibility
invest in higher education or spiritual growth
are travelling long distances or to foreign countries
think philosophically about life
inspire, teach, or uplift others generously
🪜 You're engaging with Saturn when you
work on long-term life or career goals
are building structures and strong foundations for future growth
have to be patient or handle delays
meet deadlines at work, or show restraint when it’s hard to
are saying no to instant-gratification
face consequences, limits, or reality checks
take responsibility and handle the practicalities of a situation
time block, to discipline yourself to get things done
follow through on something you’d rather give up on
👽 You're engaging with Uranus when you
have a sudden idea, breakthrough or “aha!” moment
question or rebel against the system or rules
honour your weirdness, even though it makes you different from others
delete all your plans out of nowhere
leave a relationship where your independence was lost
crave freedom and autonomy
refuse to conform
embrace your quirks and authenticity
☁️ You're engaging with Neptune when you
zone out and daydream, fantasise, or romanticise life
get lost in music, film or art
create music, film or art
meditate, or engage in spiritual and healing practices
feel compassion, empathy, or energetic sensitivity
escape or avoid life with drugs or alcohol
trust your gut and intuition
are dreaming during sleep
surrender or seek meaning beyond the material world
🕳️ You're engaging with Pluto when you
feel fear, control or jealousy
are going to therapy or doing shadow work
feel obsessed with something or someone
cut ties, purge, detox, or release what (and who) no longer serves you
go beyond surface talk, and get to the truth
transform your identity or reclaim your personal power (rebirth)
experience emotional intensity or intimacy with another
When you can identify these planetary archetypes in real time (in your thoughts, your relationships, your reactions, your habits) you’re connecting with astrology. With the planetary archetypes.
It makes it easier to study astrology… less overwhelming. It becomes a language you can experience, not just something you study.
When moving through your day and life, notice when each planetary archetype is functioning. This is how you build an awareness and relationship to them.
For example, when I’m driving my car, while chatting on the phone, to run errands in town, this is me engaging with Mercury who rules transportation, movement, interactions, tasks, and communication.
Keep a journal to log your moments of awareness and any insights that come through.
If you want to go deeper into understanding these energies (and learn to read birth charts with clarity and confidence) join the astrology certification.
