Honestly, I almost skipped tracking this transit because life’s been chaotic lately. But last Tuesday morning, I chugged my coffee while scanning my astrology app and saw “Sun in 12th squaring Moon in 9th” flashing like a warning light. Grabbed my journal immediately – knew this combo spells trouble for inner peace vs. big dreams clashes.

My Pre-Transit Prep

First, I did two things:

• Dug up old journals from when this aspect hit years ago. Found notes like “felt misunderstood in philosophy class” and “obsessively researched spirituality but couldn’t focus”. Patterns!
• Set phone alerts labeled “SUN/MOON SQUARE – PAUSE” to buzz every 3 hours. Saved me from knee-jerk reactions later.

The Wild Ride Begins

Day 1 started deceptively calm. Meditated for 20 minutes (Sun 12th house loves solitude), then suddenly had this impulsive urge to book tickets to India (classic Moon 9th wanderlust). Caught myself mid-search when the alarm buzzed. Thank god – I’d forgotten my kid’s piano recital next month!

Wednesday was weirder. Had intense dreams about being lost in airports. Woke up and actually started arguing with my neighbor about different religions (she’s Buddhist, I’m agnostic) over trivial stuff. Total projection – my unresolved beliefs crap surfacing. Journal entry that night: “Why am I picking fights about enlightenment when I haven’t slept well?!”

Breaking Point & Breakthrough

By Friday, I was emotionally raw. Cried watching a documentary about space exploration (9th house philosophy meets 12th house sensitivity). Realized the tension was between wanting to “disappear into my cave” (12th) and “shout my ideas from rooftops” (9th).

Took practical action: called my therapist for an emergency Zoom session. Also canceled all social plans and instead:

• Wrote letters to my future self about spiritual questions instead of ranting online
• Visited three different places of worship just to sit quietly (no debates!)

What Actually Helped

This transit’s sneaky. It tricks you into thinking you need big external solutions when really it’s about internal balance. My survival kit:

• Voice memos: Ranted privately instead of at people
• Nature walks: Blended solitude (12th) with exploring new trails (9th)
• Comedy podcasts: Countered the heavy energy when journaling got too deep

The square finally eased yesterday. My takeaway? This aspect magnifies every unexamined tension between your private self and your worldview. Makes you confront whether your beliefs match your inner truth. Brutal but necessary – like cosmic couples therapy for your soul parts. Next time it hits? I’m stocking extra coffee and deleting my social apps in advance.