New number, who dis?
Sagittarius pigskin king Aaron Rodgers is making moves and changing jerseys. It was announced this week, just ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft, that after nearly two decades as a Green Bay packer, Rodgers will join the roster of the New York Jets as quarterback and hope incarnate.
New team, same color scheme my dudes.
News of the trade was followed by the revelation that Rodgers will be wearing No.8 on the field, a fated departure from the No.12 he has sported (get it?) throughout the entirety of his 18-year NFL career.
The Jets retired No.12 in honor legendary Gemini quarterback Joe Namath who stans for Rodgers and said he would be proud for the younger QB to revive his digits.
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It remains to be seen if Rodgers will alter his Instagram handle, @aaronrodgers12, to reflect this new development. Maybe @aaronrodgers8 or @immunizedaaron, or @throwingballsanddroppingmics. We wait with bated breath.
What does Rodgers birth chart and the auspicious energy of the number 8 reveal about the man and his hero’s journey on and off the field? Read on to learn more.
Aaron Rodgers’s birth chart is equal parts soul and power
Sag sun + Scorpio moon + Taurus rising = spiritually purging in pursuit of primordial wisdom in plush accommodations.
Aaron Rodgers was born in Chico, California on December 2, 1983 making him a swashbuckling, good time loving, boundary pushing Sagittarius sun with a shadow dwelling, secrets as fuel Scorpio moon and a self-care at all costs Taurus rising.
The combined, conspiring forces of Rogers’s sun, moon and rising can be seen in his decision to spend his final days as a Packer at an ayahuasca summit in Costa Rica with his inner circle. Spiritually purging in pursuit of primordial wisdom in plush accommodations? It tracks, folks, it tracks.
The brilliant astrologer Alice Sparkly Kat describes this sun/moon combo as, “You are interested in truth and however giant you appear to others, there is always a more esoteric part of you that seeks hidden truth. Because you’re able to be versatile, you’re also able to maintain your own integrity and sense of structure.
I’ll bet he never blinks during sex or spoken word poetry readings
You’re always prepared to make big changes not only to your own life, but to the world at large. You can be quite extreme and, when you have the impulse to go towards an idea, commit the entirety of your spirit to a singular pursuit. Others see you as an exaggeration of an ideal and feel quite unequipped to deal with you.”
Considering the archetype of Sagittarius as the seeker and Scorpio as the phoenix we can begin to understand Rodgers’s enduring fascination with shadow work, conspiracy theories and inner transformation.
This sun/moon combo is driven by investigation and expansion, craving depth and growth in equal measure. I’ll bet he never blinks during sex or spoken word poetry readings. Bless up baby, and blessed be your transformational, isolationist four day darkness retreats.
Mars and the No.8
Thanks to the benefic, albeit fickle gods of the internet, we are pretty sure that Rodgers was born at 2:50 PM, and we can see that his Mars, planet of sex, aggression, action and athletics falls in his sixth house. The house position of Mars within the birth chart reveals what arena, pun intended, the gladiatorial energy of Mars will manifest itself. In astrology, the sixth house alludes to work, well being, daily habits and public service; an unbelievably apropos placement for an outspoken athlete.
Rodgers’s Mars in Libra forms a sextile with his Sag sun, a real indicator of vigor, vitality, piss and vinegar. This aspect suggests our man is happiest when on the move, making strides and pouring sweat. This sextile also serves to explain Rodgers’s vociferous personality as it bears the mark of someone willing to do battle of the cerebral, physical and spiritual variety.
The outlandish and staunchly original qualities of Rodgers are emphasized by the conjunction between his sun and Uranus, punk rock planet of lightning, rebellion, visionary ideas and disruption. There is a volatility here and a deep need to push back against the conventional and always and ever deviate from the status quo. In the sign of Sagittarius there’s a strong desire to move towards new levels of consciousness and higher ideals, I think this trajectory is evident in Rodgers’s choice to step away from his ultra conservative, religious parents. Uranus is an agitator and an instigator that does not fear the new nor revere the old, it has no time for naysayers or hater, it does what it wants with the express purpose of progress.
Rodgers describes himself as the guy that “shoots from the hip and speaks from the heart” even and especially when those shots and words are controversial or dissenting and address subjects as broad as psychedelic medicine, conflict minerals, vaccinations, social justice and the healing of family fractures.
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Rodgers wearing No.8 on the field signifies not just a new chapter, but a complete reimagining of him as a person and player.
Here’s where it gets wild and wooly folks. Rodgers’s Mars is at EIGHT DEGREES of Libra. In degree theory, placements that fall at eight degrees take on the energy of the ruler of the eighth house AKA Scorpio, lord of death and regeneration, endings and beginnings.Thus, Rodgers wearing No.8 on the field signifies not just a new chapter, but a complete reimagining of him as a person and player. Look for Rodgers to speak out and act out even more as he sheds skins, trades jerseys and steps more fully into himself in the years ahead.
What does the number 8 mean in numerology?
In numerology, the number eight is a hallowed symbol of achievement, abundance, fortune and karmic debt. In Chinese numerology, the number is considered so lucky that it is sought out for inclusion in wedding dates, business deals, addresses and finances. An upright infinity sign, the number 8 speaks to the ever flowing cycles of life, death and karmic retribution. In perfect balance it receives and bestows, accepts and releases. It’s a lucky number for Rodgers and a beautiful bet for the Jets.
Love and other drugs
In his romantic wheelings and dealing, Rodgers has a taste for brunettes and a draw towards fire and water signs. Rodgers has dated Aries Jessica Szohr, Cancer Olivia Munn, Aries Danica Patrick, Scorpio Shailene Woodley and suspected water sign Blu “not a witch” Brereton. Rodgers has recently been keeping company with Aries model Mallory Edens. Ayahuasca, new love, long nights of the soul and the No.8? All of it is purifying and preparing our man for his latest and greatest incarnation.
Play ball and live true, baby, we’ll be watching.
Astrology 101: Your guide to the stars
Astrologer Reda Wigle researches and irreverently reports back on planetary configurations and their effect on each zodiac sign. Her horoscopes integrate history, poetry, pop culture and personal experience. She is also an accomplished writer who has profiled a variety of artists and performers, as well as extensively chronicled her experiences while traveling. Among the many intriguing topics she has tackled are cemetery etiquette, her love for dive bars, Cuban Airbnbs, a “girls guide” to strip clubs and the “weirdest” foods available abroad.