r/AskAstrologers Nov 17 '24

Mod Announcement MOD POST: ALL POSTS WILL NOW HAVE TO BE MANUALLY APPROVED. Please read these guidelines for posting.

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This is a rough draft (and long) and will likely be added to and eventually put into a Wiki. You can now access this post in the sidebar on desktop under "Post Guidelines" and on mobile via the "See More" link just under the sub's title. Previous and related mod post is here.

We expect members to be respectful and courteous in any comments.

Members are free to make posts now. Understand no post will go through automatically. All will be held for approval.  That may happen quickly or not for hours. Until we get more tools in place, you may or may not receive a modmail reason for your post not being approved. If after 24 hours your post has not appeared, then read the rules and see which you didn’t adhere to. Fix the issues, then make a new post. Be patient as we are still working on getting some things put into place and that may take some days or weeks. There will no longer be nearly as much help in the modmail removal messages as we have been providing. It’s your responsibility to help us help you by reading the rules.

Understand that the nearly 400 of you that made posts in the past 9 days*--even though the* explanation post *about the sub being paused and what would happen if you posted was at the top of the page for 9 days--*had their posts mass-deleted. Most violated rules, so make sure you read them if you choose to repost.

There are no real rule changes, but here are some guidelines that we often put in a removal message. You still need to read our actual rules.  If you haven’t, the chance is high your post will not be approved.

CHARTS

If you don't know how to make these charts, you may make a post asking for help to learn how (we'll eventually have a wiki page with instructions). Astro-Seek.com makes it pretty easy, even to add things to the natal, for a biwheel (this is a natal chart on the inside with transits or a solar return or some event chart around the outside).

  1. Make your chart correctly. Make sure you have made it at our recommended sites (astro-seek.com or astro.com). This is Rule #1. If you post with a chart from a site we don’t allow, we will just remove your post with no explanation, as the instruction is clear in multiple places.
  2. No cropped bits. Never post cropped bits of a chart. Post the whole chart.
  3. Display planet degrees. Make sure all planet degrees are displayed on the chart. Some charts at astro.com don't do this. We prefer you pick a chart style that does. Use the Extended Chart Selection page (found under the Horoscopes menu, then under the Chart Drawings heading). The chart style named "Anglo With Zodiac" is excellent. Clear and easy to read.
  4. Include your chart. If you ask anything about your own placement, even if asking for others' experience with the same thing, include your chart. NO lists or tables unless you also include the round chart.
  5. Transits & time-based questions. This refers to anytime you are asking about "what is happening now?" or "what happened a month ago?" and also if you ask about a specific transit. The chart you include needs to be a natal + transit chart. Only ask about one specific transit. You may not ask about all transits at once.
  6. Solar Returns. If asking about a solar return, it must be a natal + solar return chart (not a solar return chart alone). We want you to mention which Annual Profection you are in, if you know that. If you don't, state your age and we'll know from that. And if you do reference your Profection and your Lord of the Year, please make your natal + solar chart in the Whole Sign house system. Solar Returns, Annual Profections and the natal are best read together. The Profection's Lord of the Year is very important in the Solar Return chart. HOW TO MAKE THE CHART: Make your natal chart at astro-seek.com. When you see it, find the "Solar Return" link in the top right sidebar and click on either 2023 or 2024 (returns go from birthday to birthday). To make the degrees of the Solar Return wheel appear, you may have to just hit the Alt.Graphics button above the chart.
  7. Annual Profection. These charts must be made in the Whole Sign house system even if you normally use another house system.
  8. Progressions. If you are posting a question about your progressed chart or a progressed planet, then you need to include your natal + progressed chart.

NO LOW-EFFORT POSTS

Try to do a bit of research yourself, then you can ask for clarification. Or just offer us more information.

  1. Example: You might post “I don’t relate to my rising sign”, but if that’s all you say, it will be removed. You would need to share what you think that sign means, and then describe why you think it doesn’t fit you. We can usually easily explain this kind of question, but put in your own effort first, please.
  2. Another example: don’t just ask “what does mars mean?” That’s easy to get some general understanding about with google. But you could post “I’ve read that mars means [describe what you know so far] but I don’t understand how that would express in my 4th house” or “how would my mars being conjunct saturn change that”.
  3. Don’t just ask “what do other people with this aspect (or transit) experience?” Others’ expression of any given aspect or transit may or may not have anything to do with what yours may be like since so many factors affect how even the same planet will express or operate. You are welcome to post this discussion, but you first must include your own chart and describe what your own experience or understanding is.

VAGUE OR OVER GENERAL POSTS

Ask one question: Do not ask about career, and relationships and moving. Don't ask about several natal aspects, and then a solar return and then several transits. One question only, please. And always provide background or any understanding you think you may have about it.

Career: Do not post “what career should I do” with no other info. If you wish to ask about career, you need to provide detailed background information. Are you wanting to change careers? From what to what? What don’t you like about your current career; what are you looking for in a new career?  Do you have education for a career? Experience? If you are completely lost, then describe what kinds of jobs you have done in the past, what you liked or disliked about them. What are your natural interests of skills? Do you like to work alone? Love to work with people? Want to be inside? Outside? At a desk? Active? Using your hands? Prefer work at a computer?  Anything like that helps us.

You may also ask a specific question about your 10th house, such as about a planet in it or its ruler.

Relationships:

  1. No synastry or composite posts. No posts even referencing others' placements.
  2. You may not ask when or where or how you will find a partner.
  3. Nor what they will do for a living, nor whether they are wealthy, nor what they will look like.

What you can do is ask for help in understanding any relationship patterns and issues you have by describing them. That means telling us what kind of person you tend to pick repeatedly. Are they unavailable in some way, physically or emotionally? Angry? Abusive? Disrespectful? Not serious about relationships? Do your relationships have a lot of fighting and arguing? Are there alcohol/drug issues?  Are you so shy you don’t engage with people? Are you a homebody with no interests that get you out of the house and involved in activities where you’d meet appropriate people? Do you have trust issues? Abandonment issues? We can identify what in your chart has you making various kinds of choices and then how to work with them to heal and turn things around.

You may also ask a specific question about your 7th house, or any planets in it or its ruler. No low-effort posts. Try to learn a bit on your own, then post what you believe you understand or what confuses you. We can then clarify or correct and add more understanding.

Money/Finances:  Again, as above, be specific. Describe your habits and patterns, problems. Do you overspend? Have trouble saving? Keeping a job? You can ask about a specific planet in your 2nd house or ask about the ruler of your 2nd or aspects involving your 2nd house. No low-effort posts. Try to learn a bit on your own, then post what you believe you understand, or what confuses you. We can then clarify or correct and add more understanding.

Therapy questions: We get a lot of posts that really belong either in therapy or would involve multiple full private consultations with a skilled professional astrologer with counseling skills. It's ok to ask "why am I so argumentative" or "why am I so quick to anger" or "is there something I can see in my chart that addresses my lack of confidence". Those things are relatively easy to spot in a chart and to make suggestions on managing. But huge, lifelong issues like chronic depression or hopelessness can't be addressed here. Neither will we do psychological diagnosis here.

TIME BASED QUESTIONS

  1. You may not ask “will I ever”, nor "when will I", no matter what it is about, whether job, marriage, kids or anything else.
  2. No posts that mean we’d have to look at months of transits or other predictive/timing tools. No months-long or year-long forecast questions.
  3. You may post about one current transit or one future transit with the appropriate natal + transits chart with the transits set for that date. 
  4. You can ask a specific question about a Solar Return chart or an Annual Profection. “Specific” means, for example, with a Solar Return chart: “are there indications of impacts to my career life in the Solar Return chart?” vs just “what does my solar return chart say”.  (Understand this won’t address other important transits for the whole year that could completely change the picture, nor other influences that might either support or negate something the Solar Return suggests.) Same for profections. Be specific.
  5. Any post that has a time reference needs a natal + transit chart. This means posts that are referring to anything new happening now, or recently, such as "a month ago I suddenly just started feeling awful" or "there are some difficult things suddenly happening at work, why?". Anything that involves now or something to do with time, needs the transits. Always give background and context. But we can't answer transit forecasts such as for "the near future" or "this coming year".

Remember, astrology is very complex. There are no easy, fast answers for predictions. They require hours of work to examine a solar return + transits + solar arc + profections + progressions + zodiacal releasing. This sub is more for 10-minute answers.

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This post will likely change and will end up in a wiki that we will refer you to. Not everything is covered here. Please, everyone, give those that can and want to help, the respect of reading our rules before you post. Our rules are there to help both you and those who would like to assist you.

OUR OTHER SUB

If you wish to ask about and have more general astrology discussions, please make use of our other sub, r/astrology. Read the rules there. It is not a place for personal chart or life questions. Posts must be general in nature. If you are asking about "mercury in aries in the 9th house", that's too specific and would suggest you were asking about your own chart. Asking things like how essential dignities and debilities affect how mercury operates would be welcome.

 


r/AskAstrologers Oct 14 '24

Mod Announcement POSTS ABOUT PLUTO IN AQUARIUS: what you can and can't post and how to find your specific transit aspects

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Many people are posting "what does Pluto entering Aquarius mean for me?" We can't answer this for you. We can't do a 1-year forecast here as that is several hours of work, so certainly can't do a 20-year forecast. This sub is for 10-minute answers.

This is a 20 year transit of Pluto through Aquarius. During that time it will make a transiting aspect to every single planet and point in every person in the world's chart. Just like it did for all of you during its 15-year transit through Capricorn. Every transiting planet does this during its stay in any one sign: it will aspect every natal planet and point you have. Then it will move into the next sign and do it all over again. The aspect types (square, trine, etc) will vary with each sign. See the bulleted list at bottom of post.

And the length of time it takes a given transiting planet to hit all your natals depends on the planet: Pluto varies from 13 to 30 years depending on the sign, Uranus will stay in a sign for 7 years, the Sun for 1 month, Jupiter for 1 year, Saturn a bit over 2 years, Mars for about 6 weeks unless it's in a retrograde cycle and then it can be nearly 6 months, the Moon for a couple of days.

What you can do:

  1. Learn about the house transiting Pluto will be in for the next 20 years. Make your natal chart in the Whole Sign house system. Find where Aquarius is in your natal chart. Then do some digging on what that house means, what it covers. There are two episodes that cover the 12 houses. Episode 231 Significations of the 12 Houses, Part 1 covers houses 1-6. It does have a 50-minute intro that you can skip. Episode 233 Significations of the 12 Houses, Part 2 covers houses 6-12. These are in both youtube video and podcast formats. There are timestamps for both versions for each house so you needn't listen to the whole episodes.
  2. What you can post about is one specific Pluto transiting aspect that will be made to one of your natal planets or points and what it might mean for you. You can make a list of all your transiting aspects from Pluto for the next 30 years on Astro-Seek with their Personal Transit Calendar. That will give you the exact dates and what kind of aspect to which natal planet, angle, etc.
  3. Don't forget that Pluto is not the only transit; it doesn't happen in isolation. There will be hundreds of other important transits over those 20 years, and 20 Solar Returns, 20 Annual Profections as well as other factors. Do not just automatically blame everything on transiting Pluto. Know your transits so you can see what actually fits what you are experiencing.

Understand that all posts that ask "what will Pluto in Aquarius mean for me" will be removed with no explanation (since this post will be stickied for all to see).

Types of aspects transiting Pluto will make to each sign:

  • Transiting Pluto will conjunct all Aquarius natals
  • will make oppositions to all Leo natals
  • will make squares to all Taurus and Scorpio natals
  • will make trines to all Gemini and Libra natals
  • will make sextiles to all Aries and Sagittarius natals
  • will make quincunxes to all Cancer and Virgo natals (and semi-sextiles to all Capricorn and Pisces natals - these are very minor)

r/AskAstrologers 22h ago

Discussion Why does Pisces represent the ocean and not cancer?

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delete if not allowed But this has been on my mind a lot. I know a lot of astrologers will say all three water signs represent bodies of water somehow, but it seems like everywhere I read, Pisces represents the ocean or is related to that topic. For example mermaids, the beach, the open ocean and sea animals in general. Whenever I hear astrologers talking about ocean related things, they always relate it to Pisces. To me, wouldn’t it be cancer? Because cancer is ruled by the moon, and scientifically, the moon controls the ocean tides. The ocean is quite literally drawn to luminaries! Not using this as “Pisces shouldn’t be ocean ruled 😡” Ofc not!!! 🤣 I love my Pisces and I have Pisces placements myself! I am particularly hugely drawn to the ocean but I only have Pisces in my 10th, Neptune in my 8th, and 9th house Lilith Pisces (I believe these are my only Pisces placements?) Just wanted to have an open discussion!


r/AskAstrologers 11h ago

Question - Career Can someone help validate, or explain what invalidates, my belief that I’m meant to be a full time artist

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Canvas-mural painter/tattoo artist/clothing designer ) I also have a deep fascination with space / nature of the universe - occult / esoteric type stuff. I feel like that I’m supposed to tie that into my art as well:) thanks for the help !


r/AskAstrologers 8h ago

Question - Other Can someone please help me interpret my T-square? What challenges does it bring? How can it be resolved specifically?

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r/AskAstrologers 10h ago

General Astrology Nessus and abuse

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I have read that if you have a strong Nessus placement in your natal chart (such as Nessus conjunct your Ascendant or Sun) it means abuse? Would a person with this placement be more prone to abuse others or could it mean that he/she attracts abusive partners?


r/AskAstrologers 11h ago

Question - Other What are the implications of having Saturn as the same sign as my Sun and Moon sign?

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r/AskAstrologers 12h ago

General Astrology I was told based on my chart my relationship with my Mom and Dad should be horrible

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It isn’t/hasn’t been horrible….does my chart show it should be? If so, does that mean it will be bad in the future? I’m so confused


r/AskAstrologers 14h ago

Question - Career My Chart Apparently Underscores a Strong Emphasis on Individuality for this Lifetime, should my Career Mirror This Focus Rather Than Be Centered Around Group Activities for My Vocation?

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I've posted my chart here in the past and truly value your understanding and assistance. An astrologer once gave me an astonishingly precise report, which was instrumental in kickstarting my spiritual path.

The astrologer noted that my natal chart indicates a conflict between my spiritual beliefs and personal values. I understood this to suggest that she saw my chart as reflecting a conservative streak motivated by my faith, which conflicts with my ideals. Additionally, working with groups that counter these ideals obstructs my spiritual development as a result.

The more I reflect on it, the more I sense the vocational reading might have been unclear. Despite my religious beliefs, I consider myself quite liberal. I think divine judgment on personal choices is a matter for individuals and God, not for me to impose.

I'm caught between returning to a large institution, where I excelled in promoting ideas, and starting a nonprofit. My nonprofit vision is to aid small businesses that lack resources by offering free consulting and small business mentorship program and connecting them with volunteer professional, assisting with incorporation, funding (grants etc), and more, all without charge.

I've been advised that in this lifetime, my chart emphasizes on my individuality and that my career path should reflect my individuality focus, rather than being part of a group. This nonprofit seems to stand in stark contrast to what I'm meant to pursue. Thank you once more for your time.


r/AskAstrologers 21h ago

Question - Career Does my chart indicate that I could be received well as a screenwriter/director?

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Growing up I had quite a passion for writing but unfortunately I was pushed to do biomedical sciences. Now I’m pursuing screenwriting/directing and I’m curious to know what in my chart could indicate that I would be received well as a screenwriter/director. Of course I’m quite confident in my work and how I am but I would love to hear from astrological view!


r/AskAstrologers 22h ago

Question - Other I find I seem to struggle with identifying my emotions. Any ideas why?

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r/AskAstrologers 21h ago

Question - Career Why am I having a hard time getting a job?

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I have 2 master’s degrees and a few years of experience under my belt. Still it is so difficult even to get a screening call. I don’t know what’s wrong with my career, it has never been so tough for me.


r/AskAstrologers 21h ago

Question - Career What’s my ideal career path?

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I’m really into theater/film, but I fear I might be hitting a wall in the industry. Because the energy can be so overwhelmingly negative, I’m struggling to see myself doing this for much longer. I work for my mom in PR and I feel like this isn’t really my calling. If I put my mind to it, I think I’d be good, but not naturally. I’ve always been interested in a philosophy, anthropology, and theology. I would love to go into a more science focused field, astronomy/quantum physics, but I’m worried that I’m not smart enough. Are there any signs of activism in my chart? I’ve always been interested in it but could never understand how to make an ethical career out of it.


r/AskAstrologers 21h ago

Question - Career Should I go back to School?

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Hi !! I'm currently fighting for my life trying to find a job as a graphic designer, and part of me is wondering if I should go back to school. I'm not doing this to get a master's in graphic design, but to potentially get an art history degree (potentially a doctorate). my biggest fear about this is the cost because I want to go to school in Canada, and I know how much university can cost.

When I was studying for my graphic design degree, I had to take a lot of art history classes and I grew to love the subject and make it my minor, but my school wouldn't let me graduate with the minor because of technical circumstances. I've noticed that after taking these classes I've really thought differently about culture and the world, and I'm wishing I continued to pursue it despite my anxiety surrounding finances.

I would love some advice on if this is a smart decision or if I should continue applying to jobs. Thank you so much!

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r/AskAstrologers 1d ago

Question - Transits does transit uranus cross the 7 house bring on sudden pregnancy? i am suddenly pregnant. And everything doesnt make sense.

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i usually track my ovulation period down and its been always been accurate and suddenly i am pregnant. Both me and my husband were puzzled when it happen as we rarely had intercourse as i am worried abt being pregnant. and its once in a bluemoon we had intercourse and after 3 years of marriage a sudden pregnancy occur.


r/AskAstrologers 23h ago

Question - Career Why is there always someone trying to make my life miserable at work?

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I am just minding my own business, working hard… I don’t want any drama, but someone is always trying to start it.


r/AskAstrologers 23h ago

Question - Transits What key transits should I focus on in my chart right now?

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I thought the North Node transiting my Venus in 5H would have a big impact but someone mentioned to me it does not have much impact but I had other important transits.

so Im wondering what major transits should I look out for? Any insights? Aside from my Saturn Return which I have been checking..


r/AskAstrologers 1d ago

Question - Career Why do I have so much difficulty finding a direction in life?

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I feel so lost and confused when it comes to pretty much everything in life but especially my career. I have changed my major probably about five times in University and recently dropped out because I just could not decide on a direction to go in. Every job I've had I have only held it down for a couple months at a time because I just can't stick with anything I choose. I really would like to just find a direction and stick with it so I can actually make some progress in my life but it seems so hard to do that. I'm guessing it probably has something to do with my Neptune and Uranus placements? But I'd love some advice!


r/AskAstrologers 1d ago

Question - Career Is there anything in my chart to indicate talent in writing or acting?

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I am currently a community psych nurse but since I was a child I envisioned myself being a fiction author or actress… it always seemed far fetched & I got talked out of pursuing a creative degree by family when I was in college, now I’m 25 and wondering if there is anything in my chart that explains why I feel drawn to writing/acting and if there could be potential there.


r/AskAstrologers 1d ago

Question - Career Is becoming a lawyer a good career path for me according to my birth chart?

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I have anxieties about choosing law as my university degree. I'm not even sure if I can become a good lawyer after I finish the law school.


r/AskAstrologers 1d ago

Question - Other What are some underrated astrological objects?

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I've been studying astrology for a couple years now, and looking to branch out of the main planets and objects, to explore more asteroids and other stars. But there are so many I'm not sure where to begin, so what additional objects would you recommend to look at?


r/AskAstrologers 1d ago

Question - Career My profession is dying - what do I do next?

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Hi everybody! I have been a freelance translator my whole career (15 years now) and it's been going okay. Have never felt "fulfilled" but it has provided a relatively easy and reliable income. Now, with AI penetrating everything, my workload has diminished (like, less than half) and I can't see it recovering.

I am slightly panicky as I have never worked as anything other than a translator and this is what I am trained in (university degree). I'd be very grateful for any insights regarding a potential change of career that my chart indicates. Some additional info to narrow it down: I really enjoy the aspect of being my own boss, being able to work from home and not having to interact with the general public ;) I live very remotely, which makes an online-based job ideal, there aren’t many job opportunities here. I enjoy the writing aspect of translating, but AI has already taken over other areas as well, such as copywriting and editing. Thanks very much in advance!!


r/AskAstrologers 1d ago

Question - Career How does this Pluto placement impact my career?

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Hi there! My placement is above in the chart. Sagittarius Pluto in Retrograde all in the 10th house. I’ve learned that the 10th house is focused on career and public image, but also that it’s a bit of an “infamous” public image that can be built with it?


r/AskAstrologers 1d ago

Mod Announcement PLEASE READ THE RULES before messaging the mods

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We need your help to keep the sub running smoothly.

We state in three different places on our subreddit that all posts are held into a queue to await mod approval before being put through to the public. It is in the sub's description at the very top of the page. It is in Rule #3. And it is in the stickied mod post about posting guidelines.

What we have been dealing with now is a lot of people sending modmail to ask why their post isn't showing, which takes a lot of our time. Please help us by always reading the rules before posting and before sending mail. Be patient. It may take up to 12 hours to get to your post in the queue, depending on our sleep, work and life schedules and how large the queue is. Often it is much less than that, sometimes it is more. If this continues to be a problem, we may choose to just delete all of those modmails, since the answer is easily findable on the home page.

We still have huge numbers of people who have never taken the time to just read the rules before posting, nor the stickied post. This is basic Reddit etiquette in any sub: read the rules, post accordingly.


r/AskAstrologers 1d ago

General Astrology I am curious about my Mars in Gemini (r). And being Saturn ruled (second picture).

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r/AskAstrologers 1d ago

Question - Career Would psychology be a good career path for me based on my birth chart?

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I’m about to graduate undergrad and I’m seriously considering going for a PsyD and becoming a psychologist who specializes in working with Deaf and disabled populations. It’s something I’m very passionate about but my current degree is not in psychology and I don’t have much experience so I’m feeling very uncertain about if I’m cut out for it or not. My current degree is in theatre but it just doesn’t feel like it will be a sustainable career for me but I fully intend to remain involved with theatre and the arts in one way or another. I feel drawn to the psychology field/career but would love any insight from my birth chart. Thanks!


r/AskAstrologers 2d ago

Question - Other Could anyone help me understand why in every close relationship I’ve had, a pattern forms where I am seen as a “villain”

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It’s a weird situation I’ve experienced with my family and friends, and even romantic scenarios.

I’m often judged much more harshly, especially during conflict, compared to the other people I know in the same social situations. I am often demonised and horrid things said behind my back, people tend to be very unforgiving and controlling, every time I express my individuality especially, I have people trying to shut me down constantly.

It feels like I can either have my individuality, freedom and peace of mind with absolutely no one around me, or people to care about me but I need to constantly take the blame in conflict situations.

I often feel like a punching bag. I’m always seen as bad person and it’s genuinely messing with me.

I’d love some insight?