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!

This week, we’re diving into the Moon through the 12 astrological houses—one of the most personal and revealing placements in the natal chart. We break down how the Moon expresses itself in each house, what it says about your emotional world, daily rhythms, and inner needs, and how these themes show up in real life. We also explore the Moon’s connection to our mothers (or primary caregivers) and the lasting influence that relationship has on how we nurture, self-soothe, and feel safe. Whether you’re new to houses or ready to deepen your chart understanding, this episode offers grounded insight into how the Moon shapes your lived experience.

Another year has come and gone and we are welcoming in 2026 with wide, cosmic arms. For the FOURTH year in a row Ciera and Mimí are joined by Hannah from Hannah's Elsewhere to bring you the major upcoming transits of 2026! We have the outer planets shifting, the nodes changing signs, as well as Mercury up to its annual f*ckery. Tune in for all you need to know about the upcoming year!

This week, we’re diving into Jupiter in Capricorn—what it means in your natal chart, how this placement shapes ambition, wisdom, and growth, and why Jupiter’s expansive energy feels so different under Saturn’s structured influence. Of course, we take a few classic detours along the way… including an urgent discussion about impulsively cutting bangs and a mildly morbid debate over whether bones ever really decay. We also peek at Karl Marx’s chart and revisit the energy of Dec 2020–Dec 2021, the last time Jupiter moved through Capricorn. But at its heart, this episode is all about understanding the grounded, intentional magic of this placement—and it turns out Jupiter in Capricorn isn’t limited, it’s just incredibly intentional.

This week, we’re diving headfirst into The Holiday and breaking down the astrology of all the characters, where we go through each character’s (and each actor’s!) top three and unpack how their personalities line up with their charts. And of course, we couldn’t resist roasting Ethan a little… mostly because if you ask Mimí, his character remains gloriously, spectacularly pointless. Grab your blanket, pour something cozy, and join us for a charming, astro-fueled trip through one of the best comfort movies ever.

This week, we’re diving into the Houses of Joy—aka where each planet is living its absolute best life according to Hellenistic Astrology. We break down which houses naturally support each planet’s vibe, why these placements matter, and how they actually show up in real charts. Along the way, we somehow end up discussing what it means to be an exalted sad bitch (looking at you, Mimí), and why Ciera absolutely would’ve been beheaded if she were king back in the day. Plus, we take a stab at where the modern planets might find their joy, because why should the ancient ones have all the fun? It’s educational, and it’s entertaining. It is an episode about joy after all!

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.