“Did I pass the Florida Bar Exam, that I took in February, results are expected on April 13th, and I am dying to know?” – Matt
Thanks for submitting your question, Matt. In order to answer this question using astrology I’m going to look at two charts. The first is a horary chart, cast for the date and time I, as the astrologer, received and understood your question. The reason I chose this type of chart is because your question can be answered with a simple yes or no. Then, I also looked at your natal chart, cast for the birth date and time you supplied. I did that to confirm the answer I believe the horary chart is giving.
Click to download a PDF of the horary chart: horary-did-i-pass-the-bar-exam
The Astrology of the Question
In a horary chart the person asking the question (the “querent”) is represented by the planet that rules the Ascendent (the “9 o’clock” position on the wheel, or eastern horizon). In this chart Taurus is on the Ascendent, and is ruled by Venus. The question at hand concerns the passing of a test- the bar exam. This is represented by the ruler of the 9th house, as the 9th house rules legal systems as well as higher education. We find Capricorn on the 9th house making Saturn the ruler of the question at hand. It’s interesting that in this horary chart Capricorn is ruling both the 9th house as well as the 10th house, the house of career.
Venus is in Aries, the sign of its detriment. It’s also in the 12th house and retrograde, further weakening its position. Venus is backing up to where it was in early February- a sign that the querent is going to have to re-do or revisit something that happened in early February. Matt said that he first took the bar in February, so this may indicate he will be taking it again.
Saturn is in Virgo, also retrograde. Since Saturn rules “the exam” and it’s retrograde this indicates that the results won’t be what were hoped for.
The Moon in a horary chart is the co-significator of the querent (Matt) and shows the general mood. The Moon is in Libra applying to an opposition to Venus. The Moon is also making a square to Pluto, which is conjunct the 9th house. These indicate difficulty or problems attaining what Matt wants, which is to pass the bar.
Based on the horary chart I would say that Matt is not going to pass the bar exam.
Click to download a PDF of the natal chart: natal-chart-for-matt
Taking a quick look at his natal chart we find 20 degrees of Pisces on the Midheaven, or 10th house cusp (at the top of the chart). This is the area of the chart that represents career and social standing. Currently, Uranus is transiting over this point, and opposing transiting Saturn at 18 degrees of Virgo. Matt’s Moon is at 16 degrees of Virgo. This suggests to me that there will be an unexpected or surprising events around career issues (Uranus on the Midheaven) that will bring about some disappointment (Saturn on the Moon).
Considering both the horary chart and Matt’s natal chart I would say that he will not pass the bar.
Matt, this may sound really upsetting to you, and understandably so. I get the sense from your natal chart that law is really just a stepping stone to something bigger for you- like public service or politics. With the Sun, Mercury and your Ascendent in Gemini I’m sure you have the gift of gab! Pisces on the Midheaven suggests a career in service to others. And your natal Venus in Aries opposing Pluto and Jupiter can give you a lot of charisma in groups.
I wish you much luck and success in your future endeavors and please do let us know the results of your exam.
