Osamenor
Staff member
I recently had a friend ask me, as an astrologer, whether her current trial separation from her partner will be permanent or they'll get back together. My response was that we don't know: the astrological factors might go in either direction, so both possibilities exist unless and until one or both of them decides otherwise. I'm wondering how accurate that really is.
I personally believe in choice-centered astrology. The astrological factors provide rough parameters, but within that, people can make choices. My friend and her partner could have chosen not to separate at all (though perhaps if they hadn't, they would just be unhappily together and wish they'd separated). They could choose to get back together, but if one of them decides to move on and no longer consider getting back together, the other would no longer have the option of restarting the relationship. Or, of course, they could both decide to make this a permanent separation.
Does anyone who's done much relationship astrology know if astrological factors point more strongly to a permanent breakup or a temporary one? Assuming, that is, that a breakup like this has occurred.
Notably, both parties in this case have significant cardinal sign placements that are getting touched by Saturn/Pluto right now. And some Saturn theme in their synastry that suggests what they would find difficult in the relationship, which my friend confirmed.
I personally believe in choice-centered astrology. The astrological factors provide rough parameters, but within that, people can make choices. My friend and her partner could have chosen not to separate at all (though perhaps if they hadn't, they would just be unhappily together and wish they'd separated). They could choose to get back together, but if one of them decides to move on and no longer consider getting back together, the other would no longer have the option of restarting the relationship. Or, of course, they could both decide to make this a permanent separation.
Does anyone who's done much relationship astrology know if astrological factors point more strongly to a permanent breakup or a temporary one? Assuming, that is, that a breakup like this has occurred.
Notably, both parties in this case have significant cardinal sign placements that are getting touched by Saturn/Pluto right now. And some Saturn theme in their synastry that suggests what they would find difficult in the relationship, which my friend confirmed.