Comparing the two charts, and the midpoints some interesting aspects come to light.
In the natal chart your ascendent in scorpio has lots of fascination in itself, and Uranus and Jupiter are in conjunction there, in sagittarius. So you love to look a little different, but passionate and flirty?
These are square your mars/venus conjunction in virgo, a bit of a nitpick, aloof and sultry. The mars/venus square to your ascendent would make you attractive, I would think more appealing, glamorous and sexy than classically "pretty". The ascendent also has a semi-sextile to Neptune adding allure and fascination. Quite a package!
South node is in the first house. (are you average or on the short side?)
It's near your moon, again piling up on the wispy quality.
The Venus/ascendent midpoint exactly sextiles your natal moon. You are emotionally tied up with your appearance and your beauty.
Venus/Lilith midpoint is almost exactly conjunct your ascendent, again sultry and sexy, something tempting but unattainable, notes of the forbidden underworld, and you present it to the world in an unusual way, maybe its your independence that makes you seem illusive, or your originality (what colour do you dye your hair?).
That you are very much entwined in the importance of your appearance is confirmed by the Venus/Chiron midpoint that exactly squares your sun of Ego and Identity. You have to look good, not for others but for your own sake, for your own sense of self worth. You're heavily invested in it.
Then there is the Venus/sun midpoint (i.e. appearance, beauty with self-identity) that square Neptune, in the 2nd house of self-value and self-worth. The same theme keeps repeating itself here. Your appearance is basic to you.
Taking it one step further, the Venus/mercury midpoint squares the moon's nodes. What you think about your own beauty is the challenge you face in this lifetime. Your south node in the first says you were already there in a past life, this is your comfort zone, this is what makes you feel safe. The north node is where you have to go now, which is in relationships with others, emphasis off yourself and onto your partner, which is not easy because of the Venus/mercury midpoint square, and when it becomes too much for you, you run back to your safe place, at the south node, of your appearance.
Does this resonate with you?
If we move on to the progressed chart, again indications that this is an important moment in your life.
The progressed sun is sitting on your natal ascendent, so your individuality and ego are now out there up front and stimulating your concerns about your appearance.
Progressed mars is exactly square natal Neptune (in the 2nd of self-worth, remember?). So your self confidence is down and your intuition at the moment is not reliable, you want to try some things but somehow they aren't quite right, they aren't practical. Mars is in the 10th of career, Neptune in the 2nd of money, so this is also why you haven't been able to find a solution that combines caring for your appearance with your income. It's been eluding you.
The progressed mars is also exactly sextile your natal Venus/Lilith midpoint, giving you added strength and stimulation to express your appearance, so you will find a solution.
If we look at the progressed ascendent it's just entered Capricorn, with Neptune of illusions and delusions nearby but passing out of the first house. So you'll find yourself more ambitious, more serious. You'll even look more serious, darker, a little shy and timid. Your new ruler is Saturn, which is good because it is well placed in your natal chart, in scorpio, near Pluto (your chart ruler) and sextile your mars/venus conjunction. Together with your responsible Capricorn ascendent it will give you the self-control and discipline and desire you need right now to confront your problems and find solutions.
Another aspect to this is that both Capricorn and Saturn are related to ageing, and while you are by no means old, you have to begin to come to grips with the idea that you are ageing (everyone does) and as you do so, so does your appearance. Lessons to be learned here.
The important moon's nodes are now in the 6th, where the north node will draw you into work (which is what your mars/venus live for!), and in the 12th where Jupiter of good times is conjunct your south node of the past. You should be working, if you start partying you will regret it and delay your progress!
The progressed Venus at 6 libra has been conjunct your Venus/saturn at 4 libra, which is one reason why you have been seriously approaching the topic of your appearance.
And progressed Pluto (natal ascendent ruler and transformation energy) is at 0 scorpio, exactly conjunct your Venus/Neptune midpoint.
These charts show an amazing picture, all very integrated and now yes, it's very clear why you are concerned and also why it is important for your own ego and health that you do dedicate yourself to finding solutions that will restore your identity to you. Pluto transforms, goes to the roots and then rebuilds. His is the energy from your natal ascendent, and you should follow his guidance.
This phase of your life has very little to do with how you actually look, but very much about how you feel about how you look.
And once your self-confidence is restored you will be able to give more to those around you as well.
In the natal chart your ascendent in scorpio has lots of fascination in itself, and Uranus and Jupiter are in conjunction there, in sagittarius. So you love to look a little different, but passionate and flirty?
These are square your mars/venus conjunction in virgo, a bit of a nitpick, aloof and sultry. The mars/venus square to your ascendent would make you attractive, I would think more appealing, glamorous and sexy than classically "pretty". The ascendent also has a semi-sextile to Neptune adding allure and fascination. Quite a package!
South node is in the first house. (are you average or on the short side?)
It's near your moon, again piling up on the wispy quality.
The Venus/ascendent midpoint exactly sextiles your natal moon. You are emotionally tied up with your appearance and your beauty.
Venus/Lilith midpoint is almost exactly conjunct your ascendent, again sultry and sexy, something tempting but unattainable, notes of the forbidden underworld, and you present it to the world in an unusual way, maybe its your independence that makes you seem illusive, or your originality (what colour do you dye your hair?).
That you are very much entwined in the importance of your appearance is confirmed by the Venus/Chiron midpoint that exactly squares your sun of Ego and Identity. You have to look good, not for others but for your own sake, for your own sense of self worth. You're heavily invested in it.
Then there is the Venus/sun midpoint (i.e. appearance, beauty with self-identity) that square Neptune, in the 2nd house of self-value and self-worth. The same theme keeps repeating itself here. Your appearance is basic to you.
Taking it one step further, the Venus/mercury midpoint squares the moon's nodes. What you think about your own beauty is the challenge you face in this lifetime. Your south node in the first says you were already there in a past life, this is your comfort zone, this is what makes you feel safe. The north node is where you have to go now, which is in relationships with others, emphasis off yourself and onto your partner, which is not easy because of the Venus/mercury midpoint square, and when it becomes too much for you, you run back to your safe place, at the south node, of your appearance.
Does this resonate with you?
If we move on to the progressed chart, again indications that this is an important moment in your life.
The progressed sun is sitting on your natal ascendent, so your individuality and ego are now out there up front and stimulating your concerns about your appearance.
Progressed mars is exactly square natal Neptune (in the 2nd of self-worth, remember?). So your self confidence is down and your intuition at the moment is not reliable, you want to try some things but somehow they aren't quite right, they aren't practical. Mars is in the 10th of career, Neptune in the 2nd of money, so this is also why you haven't been able to find a solution that combines caring for your appearance with your income. It's been eluding you.
The progressed mars is also exactly sextile your natal Venus/Lilith midpoint, giving you added strength and stimulation to express your appearance, so you will find a solution.
If we look at the progressed ascendent it's just entered Capricorn, with Neptune of illusions and delusions nearby but passing out of the first house. So you'll find yourself more ambitious, more serious. You'll even look more serious, darker, a little shy and timid. Your new ruler is Saturn, which is good because it is well placed in your natal chart, in scorpio, near Pluto (your chart ruler) and sextile your mars/venus conjunction. Together with your responsible Capricorn ascendent it will give you the self-control and discipline and desire you need right now to confront your problems and find solutions.
Another aspect to this is that both Capricorn and Saturn are related to ageing, and while you are by no means old, you have to begin to come to grips with the idea that you are ageing (everyone does) and as you do so, so does your appearance. Lessons to be learned here.
The important moon's nodes are now in the 6th, where the north node will draw you into work (which is what your mars/venus live for!), and in the 12th where Jupiter of good times is conjunct your south node of the past. You should be working, if you start partying you will regret it and delay your progress!
The progressed Venus at 6 libra has been conjunct your Venus/saturn at 4 libra, which is one reason why you have been seriously approaching the topic of your appearance.
And progressed Pluto (natal ascendent ruler and transformation energy) is at 0 scorpio, exactly conjunct your Venus/Neptune midpoint.
These charts show an amazing picture, all very integrated and now yes, it's very clear why you are concerned and also why it is important for your own ego and health that you do dedicate yourself to finding solutions that will restore your identity to you. Pluto transforms, goes to the roots and then rebuilds. His is the energy from your natal ascendent, and you should follow his guidance.
This phase of your life has very little to do with how you actually look, but very much about how you feel about how you look.
And once your self-confidence is restored you will be able to give more to those around you as well.