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!

Don't be ridiculous....EVERYBODY wants this astrology analysis. Regardless of your style or sense of fashion, everyone is welcome here as Mimí and Ciera discuss the iconic Devil Wears Prada. With a star cast to analyze, and using a problematic male sliding scale, this stylistic classic has much to dissect, from stars to stilettos. Join us as we prepare for the second Devil Wears Prada release...no one can do what we do.

In this week’s episode, we’re tackling the dynamic between Mars and Saturn—one of astrology’s most frustrating and ultimately rewarding pairings. We break down how these two planets interact through transits, in the natal chart, and in synastry, exploring the push-pull between Mars’ impulsive drive and Saturn’s patience, discipline, and long-term vision. We also share personal insight from our own Mars-square-Saturn connection, and how that tension has actually created opportunities for growth, resilience, and stronger collaboration over time.If you’ve ever felt the urge to go full speed ahead while life hits the brakes—or wondered how pressure can turn into mastery—this episode will help you understand how Mars and Saturn work together to build something that actually lasts.

In this week’s episode, we’re diving into the mysterious world of Neptune—the most elusive, dreamy, and hard-to-define planet in astrology. We explore what Neptune represents in the natal chart, why its energy can feel both magical and confusing, and how it connects us to intuition, spirituality, escapism, and the collective unconscious. Ciera also breaks down the fascinating differences between the mythological Neptune and the astrological symbolism we actually use today, while Mimí brings the discovery chart (with eerily perfect timing) that sparks a bigger conversation about collective suffering and hope.If you’ve ever wondered why certain parts of life feel foggy, sacred, creative, or bigger than yourself, this episode will help you understand how your own Neptune placement can become a gateway to deeper self-connection—and connection to something beyond you. Tune in to decode the mystery.

When it comes to dreams, there is no more potent placement than Jupiter in Pisces! Being in one of its ruling signs, Pisces Jupiter knows no limits when it comes to miracles and potential. While this placement could have a tendency to drift into isolation, often to find its most lucky potential, it is also a placement that finds its social circles in every living creature. Not only discussing how the world collectively experience Jupiter in Pisces in a massively spiritual way, but also diving into how this placement played out in a very famous figure's chart really gives the full picture of Jupiter in Pisces- tune in for the magical and mystical joy!

In this week’s ramble episode, we’re truly covering all the ground—from silly, Valentine’s-themed fun to some very real Saturn wisdom. We chat about the Valentine’s gifts each zodiac sign would actually want, what the Year of the Fire Horse means for all of us, and absolutely lose it over a few chaotic sign pairings (including why Pisces cannot be trusted with straight lines and must be assigned the big wall). We wrap things up by grounding it all with a thoughtful discussion on the three stages of Saturn: growing up and taking responsibility, building a legacy, and eventually sharing that legacy with others. It’s playful, insightful, and very on-brand chaos.

In our latest episode, we’re following Mercury through the 12 houses and breaking down how this placement shapes the way you think, learn, and communicate. We talk about how your natal Mercury influences your perception of reality, the kind of information you’re drawn to, and the areas of life where your voice comes through the loudest and clearest. Whether you’re a big-picture thinker or a detail-obsessed note-taker, this episode helps you understand how your mind works—and where it wants to be heard.