The Astrology of Anger
Anger is a complex emotion. Everyone experiences it, but we each express it differently. Expression of anger depends on your natal chart, as well as who you’re addressing.
Your Ascendant shows how you express anger to acquaintances.
Your Sun shows how you express anger to loved ones.
Your Moon shows how you express anger when feeling tired/hungry/vulnerable, or when addressing those closest to you.
Your Venus shows how you express anger towards your lover.
Your Mars is how you would express anger in the absence of any restrictions.
When someone hurts you, you…
Aries: Blow up and move on. The ‘explosion’ could be a screaming match or punch to the face. Either way, it can be very sudden and violent. Once you express your anger, you can easily forget what upset you.
Taurus: Avoid the source of your rage. Cut that person and everyone connected to them out of your life. Your anger hurts you more than it can hurt anyone else because you keep it inside; appearing vulnerable or sharing your feelings and being dismissed is much worse.
Gemini: Lash our with cruel words you know will hurt the other person, whether or not you believe what you’re saying. Alternatively, vent to a trusted loved one— and lash out at them if they don’t ‘take your side.’
Cancer: Let your rage fester. Remember the injustice at irregular intervals until the day. You. Die. While, paradoxically, seeking the approval from the people who hurt you. Take twisted pleasure in being ‘right/the victim/martyr.’
Leo: Cry, scream, punch walls, put on one hell of a show. The anger clogs your throat and makes it hard to get the right words out, no matter how much you rehearsed them. Pretend nothing happened once it’s over.
Virgo: Just like Gemini, you pick them apart. Unlike Gemini, your insults come with dates, examples, and sources cited in APA. You throw every little thing you’ve kept a note of, every flaw and misstep and illogical decision they made, into their face. When the damage is done, the guilt of hurting the one who hurt you eats you alive.
Libra: Know why they did it. Try your best to explain how and why they hurt you. If they still don’t understand, more evolved Libras go the Taurus route, or take a page from Aries. Un evolved Libras will act like Gemini/Virgo.
Scorpio: Mix between Taurus and Cancer, but you also form a plan to eventually extract revenge. When you’re really mad, no one is allowed to know So that when you finally get them back, it comes out of nowhere.
Sagittarius: Literally run away from the person who made you mad or find middle ground between Aries and Leo. Start with the phrase, “I gotta get this off my chest,” let everything out, and move on.
Capricorn: Usually act like Taurus/Virgo, with a little extra- you remind the other person everything you’ve ever done for them, and all those things they took for granted, but won’t ever have again. Channel negative emotions into something productive.
Aquarius: A terrifying mix of Gemini and Leo- they really go for the jugular and never truly forgive.
Pisces: Cry privately, write in a journal, get drunk, draw a picture, listen to music, feel sorry for yourself, forgive the other person (for no logical reason) and get on with your life— kinda like Leo minus the audience.
(via zodiacsociety)
