Hermes Astrology
Dealing with Feeling —
Emotional Intelligence Through
the Lens of Astrology
Marc Brackett’s Dealing with Feeling: Use Your Emotions to Create
the Life You Want explores the transformative power of emotional
intelligence—the ability to recognize, understand, and regulate
emotions in order to create a balanced and meaningful life.
Astrology, at its core, offers a remarkably similar roadmap. Every
birth chart is an emotional blueprint revealing how energy flows
through our inner world—how we react, express, repress, and
evolve. By merging Brackett’s psychological insights with
astrology’s symbolic language, we uncover a holistic guide to
emotional mastery.
The Moon (☾): The Emotional Operating System
In astrology, the Moon is the first and most direct key to emotion. It
describes what makes us feel safe, how we nurture others, and the
instinctive reactions that shape our moods. Brackett’s concept of
becoming aware of our emotional triggers aligns perfectly with
understanding one’s Moon sign and aspects.
●​ A Cancer Moon needs comfort and belonging, while an
Aquarius Moon finds emotional regulation through
perspective and intellectual distance.​
●​ When the Moon is challenged by Saturn (♄), emotions may
be restricted or disciplined; when harmonized with Neptune
(♆), empathy and imagination flourish.​
Learning your Moon sign is the astrological equivalent of
learning your emotional baseline—it tells you what your
nervous system is trying to communicate.​
Mercury (☿): Naming and Understanding Feelings
Brackett emphasizes that labeling emotions accurately is the first
step toward managing them. Mercury, the planet of language and
thought, governs this process.
●​ A Gemini Mercury can articulate feelings quickly but may
intellectualize instead of processing them.​
●​ A Pisces Mercury senses emotions deeply yet may struggle
to verbalize them clearly.​
Astrology reminds us that emotional clarity begins with
mental clarity—how we think about what we feel shapes how
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we respond.​
Venus (♀) and Mars (♂): Expression and Desire
Where the Moon governs internal emotion, Venus and Mars reveal
how we express those emotions outwardly—how we love, connect,
and assert ourselves.
●​ Venus shows our emotional receptivity and relational
patterns. When we ignore her, we become disconnected
from pleasure and harmony.​
●​ Mars, on the other hand, shows our action style and how we
express frustration, anger, or passion.​
Brackett’s framework encourages emotional honesty without
suppression; astrology deepens it by showing where and
how to practice it.
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Saturn (♄): Emotional Boundaries and Discipline
Brackett teaches that self-regulation—responding instead of
reacting—is a skill developed through practice. Saturn, the planet
of structure and self-mastery, rules this domain. When Saturn
aspects the Moon, emotional maturity becomes a lifelong lesson.
Saturn teaches us to take responsibility for what we feel and not to
project it onto others. It’s the astrological signature of Brackett’s
call to transform emotion into wisdom.
Neptune (♆) and Jupiter (♃): Expanding Compassion
Brackett’s work also highlights empathy—the ability to connect with
others through shared feeling. In astrology, Neptune expands
emotional sensitivity and spiritual connection, while Jupiter
broadens emotional understanding through perspective and
forgiveness. Together, they teach us to balance boundaries with
compassion, a theme central to Brackett’s method.
Pluto (♇): Emotional Transformation and Empowerment
The deepest emotions—grief, fear, shame, and desire—belong to
Pluto. While the Moon governs everyday moods, Pluto represents
the emotional underworld. Brackett’s process of facing
uncomfortable emotions rather than avoiding them mirrors Pluto’s
transformative demand: only through confronting shadow feelings
can we reclaim our personal power.
The North Node (☊): Evolving Emotional Intelligence
Brackett’s ultimate message—using emotions to create the life you
want—echoes the spiritual purpose of the North Node, the point of
soul evolution in the natal chart. Our emotional growth often lies in
learning to respond differently than our past (the South Node)
would dictate. Emotional intelligence, in this sense, is soul
intelligence: learning to navigate feelings as guidance rather than
obstacles.
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Astrology as an Emotional Compass
Astrology doesn’t replace psychological tools—it amplifies them.
Where Brackett’s RULER model (Recognize, Understand, Label,
Express, Regulate) offers practical methods, astrology provides
the archetypal map. Together, they create a powerful synthesis:
emotional literacy meets cosmic self-awareness.
When we know our chart, we understand why certain feelings
repeat, why some emotions overwhelm us, and why certain people
trigger us. When we apply Brackett’s framework, we learn to
transform those emotions into purpose, empathy, and growth.
Both Dealing with Feeling and astrology remind us that emotions
are not weaknesses—they are data, energy, and direction.
Learning to listen to them consciously is how we align with our true
selves and create the life we were meant to live.
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attention to detail are the cornerstones of our practice. We believe
that in the intricate dance of the cosmos, the smallest nuances can
hold profound significance. Our commitment to accuracy and detail
ensures that every insight and revelation we offer is a reflection of
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At Hermes Astrology, we take pride in our unwavering dedication
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cosmos, meticulously charting the positions of celestial bodies and
their subtle interplay.
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We recognize that every birth chart is a map of your life's journey,
and as such, we treat it with the utmost reverence. Our pursuit of
precision is not limited to the basics; it extends to every aspect of
your chart, including rare planetary configurations and fixed star
influences. We believe that even the most seemingly minor
celestial events can have a profound impact on your life's
trajectory.
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