The study of ‘addiction’ is one which fascinates me, how much of it is habitual, or rebellion, is it really as heady and definitive as we are led to believe?
In the astrological chart, most will look to Neptune as the perpetrator of addictive tendencies, it’s often those with Neptune (or Pisces) in a prominent position natal (at birth) who will declare themselves to have ‘addictive personalities’. In my experience what this means is that they tend to experience difficulty in calling on ‘willpower’ which is deemed to be what is best utilised in the fight against dependency upon substances.
Pluto can also be interpreted to be linked to compulsive and more destructive behavioural patterns. Those people with a strong Pluto (or Scorpio) signature in their charts are likely to want to explore, embrace and be enveloped by the ‘darker’ or shadow side of the psyche.
On the other hand Saturn, the planet of control, structure and authoritative obedience, is far less likely to be found in the chart of ‘addicts’ or those who like to indulge. It is the planet which rules the concept and implementation of all which, ‘willpower’ is deemed to represent.
So, how about I turn the tables on these concepts and look a little more deeply into the actual mechanisms of that which causes compulsive behavioural characteristics?
I have noted that those who have Saturn and the desire to be ‘in control’ prominently featured in their personality, are often drawn to the intoxicating effects to alcohol. Having studied charts for many years I have noted that when drunk; the effect it has on most people, is that Saturn fails to function in the personality. So, to consider somebody with a very prominently placed Saturn, say touching up the more personal areas of a chart, these areas which are usually processed through a refined and fairly restricted filter, the alcohol effectively helps to liberate these parts of the psyche.
This can work in a destabilising manner, or a liberating manner, it will actually vary based upon other circumstances, but it's fair to say that there will be a 'freeing' effect in the particular area of the chart where Saturn is prominent. In a reverse motion, those who suffer from anxiety may find that this is pronounced in just the same area of the personality when the effect of alcohol wears off.
As always the key is in balance, a little bit of intoxication can uninhibit a very uptight personality in an extremely beneficial way. On the other hand, if taken to the extreme, built up stresses and tensions are liable to be released, so it's not a one fix cure.
Neptune, on the other hand, the planet which is said to 'rule' addiction and forms of escapism, may actually operate alone in its ability to be able to create an alternative reality. In a well-developed, creatively open personality, Neptune needs no encouragement to bring transcendental, visionary and expressive alternatives. Often somebody with a strongly placed Neptune will only turn towards mind-enhancement substances when they are actively suppressed, or pressured by outside forces. Therefore, in and of itself, Neptune does not indicate any proclivity towards the likelihood of the individual turning to alcohol or drugs as a 'crutch'. However, it is true that the more spiritual and uplifting sensations that Neptune can create are such that; once experienced in their vividity, never forgotten. On this basis, if any kind of drugs is used as an aid to reach these levels, the likelihood of wishing to do so again is high.
Those with a weaker placement of Neptune may very well be more inclined towards the externally created visionary experience, as they are less able to do so without assistant aids.
In many ways, those who use substances to remove the confines of Saturn are more likely to behave in a manner which resembles what is regarded to be 'addiction'. This is simply because Saturn is far more affiliated towards 'routine' and a lot of apparent dependency is connected to having a very predictable life. If I could tell you the amount of times I have been told that somebody finds it difficult to give up smoking, because of the, “cigarette after the meal,” or, “first thing in the morning,” or “with a drink at the pub.”
This is nothing to do with physical addiction, it is emotional dependence, based upon an apparently mundane view of their own lives and the need for something to appear to 'lift' oneself higher than ones usual state. I will also add, that when I (accidentally) gave up smoking I experienced no physical withdrawals whatsoever, and because I had chosen not to make associations between smoking and other activities, I found this was not a problem either. Of course this does lead to the question of whether physical withdrawal symptoms are mentally created, in some cases, on the basis of expectation and mental programming. Smoking itself does not link particularly to any planetary signature, it links simply to emotional suppression and that is more of a cultural (or anti-cultural) issue, from what I have observed.
Now a lot of people will find that no matter what the signature of their natal chart, a trigger from the currently movement of the planets will exacerbate or rebalance habitual behaviour. In this situation, where Neptune links to the personal planets, there can be a problem with sudden dependency upon external mind-altering substances (or indeed, an enhancement in the sensory experience of one's life). This is where most of the issues come in, and actually, even more so with Pluto transits.
Pluto tends to link itself to extremes and a desire to uncover the deepest, darkest, depths of the psyche. Strongly placed in a natal chart, we see people with a gift for analysis, psychological profiling, psychic/intuitive ability and problem solving. A person with a lot of Pluto/Scorpio will often want to try every drug available; not because they are liable to become addicted, but because their need to explore and understand everything; especially the more taboo areas, is profound. This actually doesn't lead to addictive-type behaviour, simple because this would interfere with the mission to discover in other areas.
On the contrary however, Pluto aspecting a chart which is not so well connected with this natally, is the most dangerous indicator of extreme and life-threatening behavioural changes. It is a given that Pluto will bring the darkest and most intense upheavals to an individual affected by this small outer planet. For those who are less comfortable with uncovering dark truths, this can be a devastating experience; one which tends to leave us wiser, more enlightened, and freer, but during can bring us to our knees. In terms of becoming dependent upon substances or a mind-altering variety, this is the worst time in which to indulge, as they will provide a temporary release, followed by a more profound sense of alarm in many cases.
So, the summarise, the kind of charts I observe to tend to turn to mind altering and alcohol dependency on a very regular basis often feature very prominent Saturns. Mostly because society in the West is restrictive to the point of overload for those who are already naturally conscientious. Those charts which feature strong Neptunes will often use escapist measures, but are less likely to become addicted, unless in an environment which calls for unnatural levels of prescience (i.e. the music industry, and other performing roles; where alertness is required against the odds).
Charts with strong Plutos will use substances to empathise and explore other mental states.
Pluto aspects can create a likelihood of a more dangerous desire to uncover the darkness and deepest levels of addiction. Saturn transits will require an escape outlet and Neptune transits will provide a temporarily heady and explorative existence, but one which will often rebalance after the occasion.
For those who are born with personal aspects between Saturn and Neptune or Saturn and Pluto, a more complex signature has to be acknowledged, but one which I am loathe to cover on a general basis.
If you would like to learn more about your own personal chart and how addiction and/or escapist tendencies are marked. Or, if you would like some assistance with rebalancing a life which is dependent upon certain substances, then do contact me for a reading.
I can do a specific analysis on the subject for just £30, whether via IM, in a report format, or face to face. Contact me at: waxlobster@hotmail.com
And for more details follow my new facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/waxyjo/
In the astrological chart, most will look to Neptune as the perpetrator of addictive tendencies, it’s often those with Neptune (or Pisces) in a prominent position natal (at birth) who will declare themselves to have ‘addictive personalities’. In my experience what this means is that they tend to experience difficulty in calling on ‘willpower’ which is deemed to be what is best utilised in the fight against dependency upon substances.
Pluto can also be interpreted to be linked to compulsive and more destructive behavioural patterns. Those people with a strong Pluto (or Scorpio) signature in their charts are likely to want to explore, embrace and be enveloped by the ‘darker’ or shadow side of the psyche.
On the other hand Saturn, the planet of control, structure and authoritative obedience, is far less likely to be found in the chart of ‘addicts’ or those who like to indulge. It is the planet which rules the concept and implementation of all which, ‘willpower’ is deemed to represent.
So, how about I turn the tables on these concepts and look a little more deeply into the actual mechanisms of that which causes compulsive behavioural characteristics?
I have noted that those who have Saturn and the desire to be ‘in control’ prominently featured in their personality, are often drawn to the intoxicating effects to alcohol. Having studied charts for many years I have noted that when drunk; the effect it has on most people, is that Saturn fails to function in the personality. So, to consider somebody with a very prominently placed Saturn, say touching up the more personal areas of a chart, these areas which are usually processed through a refined and fairly restricted filter, the alcohol effectively helps to liberate these parts of the psyche.
This can work in a destabilising manner, or a liberating manner, it will actually vary based upon other circumstances, but it's fair to say that there will be a 'freeing' effect in the particular area of the chart where Saturn is prominent. In a reverse motion, those who suffer from anxiety may find that this is pronounced in just the same area of the personality when the effect of alcohol wears off.
As always the key is in balance, a little bit of intoxication can uninhibit a very uptight personality in an extremely beneficial way. On the other hand, if taken to the extreme, built up stresses and tensions are liable to be released, so it's not a one fix cure.
Neptune, on the other hand, the planet which is said to 'rule' addiction and forms of escapism, may actually operate alone in its ability to be able to create an alternative reality. In a well-developed, creatively open personality, Neptune needs no encouragement to bring transcendental, visionary and expressive alternatives. Often somebody with a strongly placed Neptune will only turn towards mind-enhancement substances when they are actively suppressed, or pressured by outside forces. Therefore, in and of itself, Neptune does not indicate any proclivity towards the likelihood of the individual turning to alcohol or drugs as a 'crutch'. However, it is true that the more spiritual and uplifting sensations that Neptune can create are such that; once experienced in their vividity, never forgotten. On this basis, if any kind of drugs is used as an aid to reach these levels, the likelihood of wishing to do so again is high.
Those with a weaker placement of Neptune may very well be more inclined towards the externally created visionary experience, as they are less able to do so without assistant aids.
In many ways, those who use substances to remove the confines of Saturn are more likely to behave in a manner which resembles what is regarded to be 'addiction'. This is simply because Saturn is far more affiliated towards 'routine' and a lot of apparent dependency is connected to having a very predictable life. If I could tell you the amount of times I have been told that somebody finds it difficult to give up smoking, because of the, “cigarette after the meal,” or, “first thing in the morning,” or “with a drink at the pub.”
This is nothing to do with physical addiction, it is emotional dependence, based upon an apparently mundane view of their own lives and the need for something to appear to 'lift' oneself higher than ones usual state. I will also add, that when I (accidentally) gave up smoking I experienced no physical withdrawals whatsoever, and because I had chosen not to make associations between smoking and other activities, I found this was not a problem either. Of course this does lead to the question of whether physical withdrawal symptoms are mentally created, in some cases, on the basis of expectation and mental programming. Smoking itself does not link particularly to any planetary signature, it links simply to emotional suppression and that is more of a cultural (or anti-cultural) issue, from what I have observed.
Now a lot of people will find that no matter what the signature of their natal chart, a trigger from the currently movement of the planets will exacerbate or rebalance habitual behaviour. In this situation, where Neptune links to the personal planets, there can be a problem with sudden dependency upon external mind-altering substances (or indeed, an enhancement in the sensory experience of one's life). This is where most of the issues come in, and actually, even more so with Pluto transits.
Pluto tends to link itself to extremes and a desire to uncover the deepest, darkest, depths of the psyche. Strongly placed in a natal chart, we see people with a gift for analysis, psychological profiling, psychic/intuitive ability and problem solving. A person with a lot of Pluto/Scorpio will often want to try every drug available; not because they are liable to become addicted, but because their need to explore and understand everything; especially the more taboo areas, is profound. This actually doesn't lead to addictive-type behaviour, simple because this would interfere with the mission to discover in other areas.
On the contrary however, Pluto aspecting a chart which is not so well connected with this natally, is the most dangerous indicator of extreme and life-threatening behavioural changes. It is a given that Pluto will bring the darkest and most intense upheavals to an individual affected by this small outer planet. For those who are less comfortable with uncovering dark truths, this can be a devastating experience; one which tends to leave us wiser, more enlightened, and freer, but during can bring us to our knees. In terms of becoming dependent upon substances or a mind-altering variety, this is the worst time in which to indulge, as they will provide a temporary release, followed by a more profound sense of alarm in many cases.
So, the summarise, the kind of charts I observe to tend to turn to mind altering and alcohol dependency on a very regular basis often feature very prominent Saturns. Mostly because society in the West is restrictive to the point of overload for those who are already naturally conscientious. Those charts which feature strong Neptunes will often use escapist measures, but are less likely to become addicted, unless in an environment which calls for unnatural levels of prescience (i.e. the music industry, and other performing roles; where alertness is required against the odds).
Charts with strong Plutos will use substances to empathise and explore other mental states.
Pluto aspects can create a likelihood of a more dangerous desire to uncover the darkness and deepest levels of addiction. Saturn transits will require an escape outlet and Neptune transits will provide a temporarily heady and explorative existence, but one which will often rebalance after the occasion.
For those who are born with personal aspects between Saturn and Neptune or Saturn and Pluto, a more complex signature has to be acknowledged, but one which I am loathe to cover on a general basis.
If you would like to learn more about your own personal chart and how addiction and/or escapist tendencies are marked. Or, if you would like some assistance with rebalancing a life which is dependent upon certain substances, then do contact me for a reading.
I can do a specific analysis on the subject for just £30, whether via IM, in a report format, or face to face. Contact me at: waxlobster@hotmail.com
And for more details follow my new facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/waxyjo/
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