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rohini moon » Sæglópur " Astro-Seek claims my Mars in Capricorn ruling my 5th House plays a strong role in how I´ve conducted these romances, but perhaps that might not be the right word, for even recently my (second, hopefully last) wife questioned if I even know what love is - to which I quoted Forrest Gump:

"I may not be a smaht man, but I know what love is.""



You should try writing stories, if you haven´t already.. you definitely have a knack for it.

Sæglópur Not an astrology expert blah blah disclaimer blah. Therefore I used ChatGPT, which claims the 5th, 6th, 9th, and 11th Houses; in addition to our Sun, Moon, ASC/DSC, Mars, and Jupiter are the most likely to provide views into the nature of our hobbies.

Well my 6th and 11th Houses are empty. But my 9th is my Sun (Bull) and my 5th is my Mars (Cap). ChatGPT´s conclusions follow:

"With my Sun in Taurus in the 9th House, I find myself drawn to hobbies that connect me with nature and the outdoors. Exploring serene landscapes through activities like hiking and camping brings me a deep sense of joy and fulfillment. Additionally, my appreciation for art, culture, and artifacts fuels my interest in visiting museums and collecting beautiful pieces from different parts of the world. I take pleasure in immersing myself in sensory experiences and finding inspiration in the tangible expressions of creativity."

-When I lived in Colorado I had done every outdoorsy thing there is to do there at least once. These included hiking, white water rafting/canoeing, horseback riding (every negative stereotype about horse girls is true - but so are the positive ones I suppose), and going to every national monument - resources and time permitting. I hiked/climbed most of the 14ers, did a bunch of fitness events that lined corrupt veterans´ coffers (Tough Mudder, Spartan Race, etc); and since I´ve been poor for years now and then also a dad, I´ve traditionally jogged, usually clocking in 15km or so each week.

-My big hobby, for a time, was shooting sports. Just like with my mediocre fitness in fitness events, I wasn´t ever a good shot. As a hobby I just enjoyed collecting the tools of the trade (I was a real hipster when it came to what I liked - I liked Czech arms before it was cool) and socializing with and studying people that shared the hobby. It also taught me that America´s "gun community" is largely a consumerist identity (no duh I guess), is politically unserious (outside their niche issue and it´s 2nd Amendment), and while I´ve met more generous and kind people, there´s a ton of corruption and snake oil salesmanship. This is the case in all realms and aspects of American life, so I can´t really put down firearms-enthusiasts too much as they are a microcosm of a larger problem. It´s not my thing anymore in any case, it´s like me and drones: I have a big base of knowledge, but it´s out of date and I don´t keep up with the goings-on nor feel any need.

-Last I´ve enjoyed painting, drawing, and making music on-and-off my whole life. The truth is I value creativity, the process behind it. I´m a fan of seeing how the "sausage is made" in everything, and especially art like videogames (I used to make maps/levels in high school, for example) and movies. I love stories generally, so I suppose that really jives with my Solar placement and my Piscean Moon.

"Furthermore, my Mars in Capricorn in the 5th House influences my hobbies with a disciplined and ambitious approach. I thrive on structured and goal-oriented creative pursuits. Whether it´s painting, sculpting, or engaging in competitive activities, I approach my hobbies with determination and a desire for excellence. I find satisfaction in showcasing my skills, assuming leadership roles, and striving for tangible achievements in recreational endeavors."

-What this doesn´t reflect is my Venusian Gemini into the mix. A big "hobby" as it was for me was messing with crazy bitches (Astro-Seek´s verbiage delicately describes "very sensitive partners"), and my tools were Match.com and later Tinder during it´s first 14 months or so before it became overwhelmed with creeps and other majority-mediocrities. Astro-Seek claims my Mars in Capricorn ruling my 5th House plays a strong role in how I´ve conducted these romances, but perhaps that might not be the right word, for even recently my (second, hopefully last) wife questioned if I even know what love is - to which I quoted Forrest Gump:

"I may not be a smaht man, but I know what love is."

Maybe I do maybe I don´t (I demand evidence), but I do know loyalty and with the length and breadth of my experiences in this matter, I´ve learned how to do that at least. For me, I successfully switched from being... how I was in my 20s to being a good husband overall and a great father, and even if nobody appreciates the effort required I still occasionally pat myself on the back for it.

On that note, I´ve noticed Capricorn placements are big gamblers, and in keeping with that theme there were some instances where my "pull-out game" ought to have been stronger, there were times when I should´ve not responded to obvious nefarious challenges (as young Obi-Won said in Episode III, "Spring the trap!"), and various other mistakes were made - but the knowledge and stories gained were, well, mostly worth it as I hope I successfully evidenced above.

"Balancing work and play is essential to me, as I seek hobbies that allow me to fulfill responsibilities while also finding leisure and enjoyment. I gravitate towards activities that align with my professional goals, allowing me to develop skills that can contribute to my growth and success. Practicality and productivity are important to me, as I appreciate hobbies that offer a sense of purpose and allow me to enhance my capabilities."

-Eh, what´s this balance you speak of? Was that some girl I dated? Aghh I kid. You gotta have professional goals to have something to balance, and I´m long out of any of those. Perhaps I´m so "practical" and "productive" I have this problem where I dont bother making goals anymore if indeed I ever did - instead of studying cybersecurity I´m responding to posts on an astrology forum. Like my user namesake, I´m mentally floating along, adrift maaaan. At least that´s what I´ll reveal here.

Now all of this being said, the trouble with all this variety and quantity (in hobbies, romantic partners, etc) is the sort of blending together, save one distinction: work/employment/career. That side has always stood apart from everything else (aside from my writing acumen) and never the twain shall meet. It´s like a mental block the size of Trump´s $40 billion wall that was never built: how to successfully mesh talent and consistent interest with fortune?

Well I suppose that´s the $40 billion question (adjusted for inflation), not to be answered anytime soon.

rohini moon Anything creative.

Art
Music
Playing guitar
Writing
Baking too.. I do love to bake.

Neptunian Capricorn I love games of strategy. But I don´t ever get to play them often.

I would say it´s an 11th house thing for me.

dani_mae1 I have a 5th house Stellium. Everything becomes my hobby

Current Hobbies: Astrology Research, Genealogy, Writing, Photography/Modeling, Scrapbooking, Baking & Cooking (currently playing with creating more mushroom dishes in unusual ways and testing its kid friendliness on my own—so far enoki fake fried chicken nuggets are their favorite ), Gardening (My shampoo ginger plants propagated so much this year and already got some tomato medleys coming), Foraging, Wildlife Identification (especially during hikes or kayaking here), and also I’ve made a hobby out of going to every museum, historical, or culturally significant place I am within a 2 hour radius of. I used to do Karaoke a lot but I prefer singing to my cats more these days than people. I hope I didn’t forget anything… feels like I did

Wolfmoon I read alot. 3rd house Merc. 5th house Gemini. Mostly fantasy novels. Aries Merc Neptune. I often have 3 or 4 books on the go at once. Something entertaining, something historical and something educational.

Gardening and herbs. Probably Venus in Taurus in the 4th. I enjoy germinating seeds and watching things grow. Gardening is just a good time.

I like to build things... sometimes... depending on the job... Aries Sun conjunct IC. Am hoping to build an underground house in the coming years.

Astrology, I guess Aqua Asc and Sun Uranus

Exercise / Martial Arts, Aries Sun, 12th house Capricorn Mars.

ellllisa » hyepark3 you are right, I think that many here must have some aspect for astrologer or contemplation of stars and mysteries

ellllisa » fishscales second person who likes to cook as a hobby how interesting

hyepark3 Studying astrology" is a fascinating hobby for me. lol

I have Saturn in the 5th house, Virgo, closely aspecting my Mercury on my ASC point. I´ve heard that the combination of Mercury and Saturn has long been associated with being an astrologer. It´s interesting because my Saturn is the ruler of the 9th house (astrology) and its placement in the 5th house (hobby) while also aspecting the ruler of the 5th house seems to align with that description. Haha.

In addition, I have Jupiter (ruler of the 8th and 11th houses) in the 5th house, aspecting ASC ruler Venus in the 3rd house, partile. Through studying astrology, I´ve had the pleasure of meeting wonderful friends, and I truly enjoy sharing experiences and joy with them.

fishscales Music...probably Venus in Taurus along with Libra ascendant

Cooking...Venus in Taurus... Maybe also moon in the 4th

Astrology/esoteric stuff...Uranus conjunct ascendant and moon in Aquarius

Now, I would not call working on cars or fixing things in general a hobby... I actually dislike both intensely.. But if I´m going to do such things (which I often have to, out of neccesity)... I think my Mars in Taurus gives me the dogged persistence to get the job done, even if I have no idea what I´m doing.

Also, are beautiful women considered a "hobby"

ellllisa » Fireyfish nice! I know how to draw and sculpt I think it must be my moon in Libra, but I don´t practice it, I think my hobby is surfing the internet lol

ellllisa » Parable of the Sower nice!

Fireyfish Hi Elisa!

I am in H5. I really enjoy creating art. I make all sorts of stuff. I just completed a family tree for my FIL made out of scrabble tiles on a canvas my daughters and I painted. I also just made wall art for a baby shower that was made out of buttons.

I also have in H3. I enjoy creative writing, especially poems.

How about you?

Parable of the Sower Hi Elisa, my main hobbies are singing and playing guitar. This all comes from my venus in Pisces. I´ve heard that when venus is exalted, it will give you some interest towards art. My other side hobbies are reading and cooking. Don´t know which placements are responsible for interest towards cooking and reading.