The Shadow Side of the Planets | How Astrology Reveals What We Avoid
We often look to astrology to understand our gifts, our light, our potential. But the planets also reveal something deeper, something less comfortable, and far more transformative.
In my latest video, I explore the shadow side of the seven traditional planets (from the ego-driven distortions of the Sun to the escapist tendencies of Jupiter) and how they can unconsciously shape our behavior, self-perception, and relationships if left unchecked.
Drawing from psychological astrology and insights from The Archetypal Universe by Renn Butler, I walk through how each planetary archetype can become distorted, and what it means to work with them consciously through the lens of shadow work.
This is not about fear or blame. It’s about integration. It’s about recognising that we are not just the brightest parts of our chart, we are the hidden motivations, emotional defenses, and repressed instincts too.
In This Video we discuss:
Why shadow work is essential to astrology
The distortions of each planet (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn)
How to recognise unconscious patterns in your chart
What it really means to integrate the “dark”
Reflections on wholeness and the psychological roots of transformation
Let’s Go Deeper
If this topic resonates, I offer in-depth private readings focused on birth chart integration, transits, and planetary cycles. These sessions combine traditional and modern techniques to help you understand the story your chart is telling, and the patterns you’re ready to evolve.
