I would like to show you an interesting and, on the surface, not so clear case of how divorce may look and what could be the underlying process.
We’ll look at Madonna’s chart and her filing for divorce in Jan 1989.
A few details we need to keep in mind from her birth chart are related to her Venus in Leo in the 11th house in a square with Jupiter and Neptune—the two rulers of her 7th house in Pisces. This combination suggests that “normal” human love with one person may not be enough. She may have very high, idealistic standards and a desire to receive more and more love.
Let’s look at the different Astrology indications at the time of her separation. Some of them show a potential breakup, but the more significant ones give an opportunity for more love, social status changes, success, and expansion.
Our purpose is to find the essence of the process she went through and the deeper reason for her divorce.
Solar Arc Directions
✨ Uranus in conjunction with her Moon in the 1st house—a classical aspect for separation and drastic personal changes.
✨ Venus in conjunction with her Pluto—deep emotional transformation; something she loves can be destroyed or transformed.
✨ Neptune (ruler of the 7th house) in conjunction with the 4th house—the old foundation is dissolved; possible disappointment in her personal life (Neptune makes a square with her Pluto at the same time).
Secondary Progressions
✨ Progressed Venus in conjunction with her natal Ascendant—a rare, once-in-a-lifetime aspect that can bring more love; a new way of experiencing relationships and connections; more focus on her own values.
✨ Progressed Moon in conjunction with her natal Jupiter (ruler of the 7th house) and North Node—possible success, recognition, and expansion. Activation of the natal square between her Venus and Jupiter. This is one of the key aspects. In her inner world, personal love (Venus) and success (Jupiter) are in conflict.
✨ Progressed Sun nonagon Jupiter and Neptune (the rulers of the 7th house)—the need for a drastic shift in her relationships and public appearance. She may recognize that something isn’t enough and that she needs more.
✨ Venus sentagon with Mars—drastic shifts in relationships; possible conflicts; strong passion.
Solar Return Chart
✨ Jupiter in conjunction with her natal 10th house—brings opportunities for success, recognition, expansion, and social changes.
✨ 10th house in conjunction with Pluto—the old status can be destroyed; an opportunity to have more impact and power.
✨ Jupiter in the 7th house in trine with the Moon in the 10th house—more visibility; connection with more people; expansion in relationships.
✨ Neptune in conjunction with the 5th house in opposition to Venus in the 11th house. Activation of the natal theme of feeling the need to search for love beyond regular human connections.
Transits
✨ Pluto in opposition to her Mars—possible conflicts; desire to do things her way.
✨ Neptune in conjunction with the 5th house—huge focus on creativity; falling in love with her art.
Conclusion
Madonna’s divorce looks very much like finding new love and expansion. The deeper reason for her divorce is that she found a way to connect with more people and feel their love—her audience. A regular human relationship has been disappointing for her, but she has been able to find a more powerful substitute. During this time, her popularity and success increased drastically, and she became an icon.
Astrology allows us to see:
✨ If a certain event is possible.
✨ What could be some parallel processes that affect the situation.
✨ What is the deeper meaning and essence of the process.
