The Stars Made Me Do It

Welcome to season FIVE of The Stars Made Me Do It! This year is all about the last of the personal planets: Mars. As per TSMMDI tradition, we are starting this new season by spotlighting Mars in Leo. What do you get when you add some fire to your fire? That's what we're here to talk about! Mars is all about our drive, physical movement, and what gets us hot (angry and horny). Mars shows itself in a dramatic, passionate, and enthusiastic fashion when expressed in the sign of Leo. With an enormous life force and extreme conviction, this placement is not interested in living life in the back seat!

Today’s episode is a ramble and honestly, is giving slum ber party vibes! From American Girl Dolls to Friend-Zoning to Truth or Dare, we’re here for the giggles and thoughtful reflection. Are you more of a Josefina or a Samantha? What genre book do you tend to go for? And what would you say are your favorite qualities about yourself? What was your favorite part of this ramble?

This week, Mimí and Ciera return to the Planet series in preparation for the upcoming FIFTH season of the podcast: Mars! In this episode, we discuss how Mars shows up in your natal chart, what it represents, it's cyclical nature, and what happens when it goes retrograde! So don't wait another second: take action and listen now!

Thanks to Rebecca Yarros for this incredible book that we loved so much it created a book hangover. This week, the firestorm reunites for a long-awaited discussion and analysis of Fourth Wing! If you haven’t yet read it, beware of spoilers as we go in depth to each of your favorite (and not so favorite) characters! And let us know: what are your thoughts on Sgaeyl? And do you think we got to see Jack’s moon sign?

Happy Spooky Season! It’s officially time to celebrate the intensity within while connecting wit the Scorpio energy all around us. This week, Mimí and Ciera discuss Venus in the sign of Scorpio and how an individual with this placement would approach love, money, and sex! Do you know a Scorpio Venus; are they hesitant to vulnerability? Are they giving Male Main Character energy? Let us know!

This week, the Firestorm comes together to continue the Intermediate Series and bring to light the Aspect Patterns of a chart. Using the Major Aspects we’ve explored before, there are specific patters that show natural talents, obstacles to overcome, and even spiritual growth throughout your lifetime. Join in on the discussion: do you have any of these patterns in your chart? Let us know in the Discord! You can join us on Patreon for as little as $3 a month to become a part of our amazing astro-community. patreon.com/thestarsmademedoit

Did you know the band wasn’t real when you read this book?! Join the Firestorm in this special analysis episode, where Martha Mimí & Ciera all discuss the very real placements of each character. Thanks to Taylor Jenkins Reid for making these characters so realistic and bringing them to life. Do you agree with our assessments? Did you have any of the same placements?

This week, the firestorm unites to begin their 7-Part Series of Parts. Confused by what that means? We don’t blame ya! Check out this episode to uncover the mystery behind these specially calculated points in your chart, starting with how to unlock your prosperity and abundance through the Part of Fortune. We’re so excited to learn about this unique placement with you and we’d love to hear your thoughts on your own placements!  For references on Part of Fortune through the houses, check out these links: https://www.astro.com/astrology/in_rcmpof_e.htm https://advanced-astrology.com/part-of-fortune-in-houses/

Our last Mercury episode?? How did that happen?! To end off our Mercury season with open arms and an open heart, Cancer Mercury is here to immediately sense what is wrong and comfort us through it. With Cancer being such an emotionally driven sign, it’s no wonder why people with this Mercury placement tend to be exceptionally intuitive. In the second half, we are also joined by Mimí's friend from university, Callie! Tune in to hear her perspective on being a Gemini with a Cancer Mercury! And for all the Cancer Mercuries out there…can you confirm that you are excellent imitators in your story telling?!

In today's episode, we keep it light with some zodiac associations to cereals and eating habits. Let us know where you stand on cereal (and especially on raisins!) Plus, we get into some of the most terrifying placements in a natal chart, including the dreaded Aries/Scorpio blend. Do you have any of these placements in your chart? How have you dealt with their terrifying nature?

In this weeks episode Ciera and Martha come at you with a light-hearted ramble. Of course, in the name of Mimi, they had to do an Am I The A**Hole! Followed by fun-loving superlatives for all 12 signs… we all know Leo is obviously voted best hair, but who’s the most clumsy?? To end the episode, Ciera and Martha got into an in-depth chat about routines! Do you listen to music on repeat? Or is that illegal to you? Because we have very different answers over here!!

In our most woo-woo episode yet, Martha and Mimí veer away from astrology and dive into some more mystical conversation. Let us know your thoughts on the term psychic. And do you relate to the embodiment of astrology in the same way as us? In this episode, there is a sensitivity in sharing our own unique experience of the esoteric and we would love to know how yours is similar or different! Whether you're looking for exercises to deepen your self-awareness or you just like chatting the woo, this episode will serve what you need!

Let's get dreamy, fishes! Dive into the waters of Mercury in Pisces (or 12H) with us as we discuss how these natives take us for a spin and contradict how we see communication in the traditional sense. Pisces Mercuries process the world in a sensitive and poetic way, and we get to see a beautiful example of that in our Pisces Mercury guest, Donna. With the incredible ability to see and find connection in everything, while also processing through foggy conditions, Pisces Mercury (12H) is certainly a fascinating and fantastical deep dive!

We are here and we are READY with part two of astrology archetypes! In this continued back to basics series, with the goal of going back to the beginning for newbies and experts alike, we explore the archetypes of Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces. Check out our previous archetypes episode for the first six signs of the zodiac, but REALLY check out both of them because you might be surprised with what archetypes you relate to!

December’s astrology forecast is here—and for this month only, we’re releasing our Patreon episode to the public so everyone can get a taste of what our monthly deep dives are all about! We start by recapping November’s events and how they lined up perfectly with the skies: Mimí’s zero-filter era and unapologetic resentments, plus Ciera’s full-on Sagittarius activation sprinkled with a surprisingly gentle Mercury Retrograde.Then we head into December’s cosmic weather, kicking off with a powerful Full Moon in Gemini and a grand cross that promises big energy. If you’ve got mutable placements… buckle up. You’ll be feeling everything this month—from activations to challenges to the full mutable rollercoaster.With a gobble gobble here, and a neigh neigh there, we prepare for the upcoming Year of the Horse. Keep your ears open because somewhere in todays episode, Mimí might be soft-launching something major 👀Tune in all the way through—you won’t want to miss the cosmic tea or the surprise.

It's officially Sagittarius season! What better way to kick off this season than with a Jupiter in Sagittarius deep dive?! As Jupiter is the ruler of Sagittarius, this placement is a double dose, extra concentration, of Juptiterian energy. Talk about luck and abundance, those who have Jupiter in Sagittarius are no stranger to large social circles and connections, as well as a tendency to embrace that 'more is more' attitude. Have a listen to see how this placement shows up in a birth chart or in your life when this transit is happening in real time.

It's that time of year again...Happy Sagittarius season and Happy Birthday Ciera! As per annual tradition, Ciera and Mimí discuss Ciera's upcoming astrological year by looking at her solar return chart. A solar return chart is a perfect way to get an overview of the upcoming year's themes as well as through which lenses lenses the year will be perceived. It seems that Ciera is in for a year of offering more healing services and feeling all of the feels...but with a lighthearted Sagittarius moon guiding the way. Tune in to see what this year has in store for Ciera, as well as what a solar return reading might look like for you!

This week, we’re shedding some light on the Sun through the 12 houses! You may know your Sun sign, but where it lands in your chart can totally change how that energy shows up in your life. We’ve covered the 12 signs before, but this time we’re diving into the houses—because let’s be real, this is where astrology can start to feel a little confusing. Don’t worry though—we’re here to make it clear, fun, and full of insight. Tune in as we break down how your Sun’s house placement shapes your self-expression, purpose, and where you’re meant to shine!

In this year’s The Stars Made Me Murder episode, Ciera is rejoined by Kailin to discuss the case of one of France’s most chilling crimes: the Dupont de Ligonnès family murders. While we always precise that the stars don’t actually make anyone murder…the family annihilator in this case not only had astrology in mind during this horrendous act, but the astrology of the day these crimes were committed were intense to say the least. What do you think happened that day and what would you make of this potent Aries stellium?

This week, join Ciera and Mimí as they ramble about everything from fashion brands’ astrological correspondences to the deep fear of a haunted house. Want to know which one of us loves the other more? You may discover that in this week’s episode as we explore ideal family dynamics. And of course, why would you want to miss a spooky-themed ramble during this time of year? Tune in and giggle with us!