Could Black Holes Become Astrology’s New Mercury Retrograde?
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On April 10, 2019, history was made when the first actual photograph of a supermassive black hole was captured for all to see. Behold, a collapsed star in the center of the Virgo A (Messier 87) galaxy—housed inside the Virgo constellation—with a gravitational force so fierce that no light can slip between the particles of matter it pulls in. It's an exciting discovery for astronomy, but believe it or not, black hole astrology is also a thing. It’s been in development since (Pisces) Albert Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity predicted these phenomena in 1916. Figuring out what a black hole means astrologically is largely an interpretive dance. What are the qualities of a black hole? Astrologers operate on the theory of “as above, so below,” so how do we see these resonating down here on planet Earth?
Black holes are unseen forces that pull us into their fields. Like it or not, we are getting sucked in, no matter how “enlightened” we consider ourselves to be. These inescapable forces yank us into the shadows, revealing our addictions, compulsions and reptilian brain urges. In many ways, black holes are the astrological Darth Vaders of our subconscious minds. As collapsed stars, they may represent the things that fall apart in our lives. Why do we keep on repeating the same destructive patterns? What is the compulsion that drives us to sabotage the very things we work so hard to build?
As every Star Wars geek knows, Darth Vader was once Anakin Skywalker, a super Jedi who knew how to use “the force” for good. Similarly, black holes can teach us how to work with our shadows in an empowering way. Like the hero’s journey of Joseph Campbell’s monomyth, you have to plunge into a dark night of the soul before being resurrected as an enlightened being.
Given this, black holes might just be the portals to our true power. Without darkness there can’t be light—and vice versa. By naming and claiming those compulsive urges, we gain compassion for ourselves and others who are going through similar struggles. If we don’t surrender to our total humanity, these forces will dog us. Instead, we can accept that they exist, then make smarter choices from there.
As it turns out, Virgo A is just one of many black holes that are considered by astrologers like Alex Miller, who authored The Black Hole Book, one of the most comprehensive writings to date on this subject. Our own Milky Way galaxy has a supermassive black hole at its center, called Sagittarius A, which astrologers consider a powerful portal between life, death and the afterlife.
Unlike a planet, which is in constant orbit through the zodiac wheel, a black hole is considered a “galactic point,” which stays pretty fixed in one place for years. While Virgo A is indeed housed in the Virgo constellation, it currently corresponds with an early degree of Libra in the Western zodiac. Given that, we’ve crafted some interpretations about how Virgo A may impact each of the zodiac signs. Because, hey, now that you’ve seen it, you can’t deny its existence.
Aries
The Test: Getting sucked into destructive relationships with people who flatter you or make you feel high
The Fix: Accepting that real relationships can feel “boring,” but you can learn to generate excitement.
Taurus
The Test: Getting overwhelmed when life expands, then rushing back to what’s safe and comfortable
The Fix: Breaking massive missions into milestones so you can move forward step by step
Gemini
The Test: Romanticizing to the point of self-deception—and spending all your money in the process
The Fix: Building a strong sense of self-worth; seeing yourself as whole instead of looking for a missing link that will complete you.
Cancer
The Test: Isolating yourself from much of the outside world in order to feel safe
The Fix: Forming deep emotional connections that give you a true sense of security—yes, even at work!
Leo
The Test: Hyping yourself up with positive affirmations and failing to deal with things that keep breaking down
The Fix: Taking a courageous look at your “weaker” spots, then working with teachers and guides to make them strong
Virgo
The Test: Trying to plug everything into a system that you can control, manage and understand
The Fix: Learning to let go of that “need to know” and simply enjoying some things for the beauty and pleasure they bring. Allowing people to surprise and delight you.
Libra
The Test: Needing other people to validate you in order to feel like you’re on the right path—whether you’ve positioned yourself as an influencer or a rebel
The Fix: Keeping a council of people around you who will ask you the tough questions and help you arrive at balanced decisions instead of impulsive ones
Scorpio
The Test: Letting your intuition spiral into superstition
The Fix: Tuning in to your feelings, then going on a fact-finding mission or communicating directly with people to figure out what’s really going on.
Sagittarius
The Test: Getting lost in outside feedback, FOMO and people pleasing as you seek support and try to figure out what other people “want” from you
The Fix: Generating innovative ideas and thoughts and living life by your own design; being the trailblazer instead of the follower
Capricorn
The Test: Being so driven to achieve a certain status or results that you lose sight of—and miss out on(!)—the present moment
The Fix: Taking regular breaks and vacations to enjoy the fruits of your labors; spending time with people who accept every part of you and don’t expect you to be “on” 24/7.
Aquarius
The Test: Creating goals that are so lofty and huge than people can’t understand your vision—and you get overwhelmed thinking about how to achieve them
The Fix: Figuring out what you need next—instead of trying to invent your “forever” scenario—then, moving the needle by taking a small, but important, action.
Pisces
The Test: Confusing feelings of obsession with love, desire, and interest
The Fix: Generating the “high” through your creativity and supportive friendships instead of seeking it from romantic relationships
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