Dear Shaun,

Is there something in my birth chart that makes the unwanted chatterbox? I feel like every time I open my mouth I’m called insensitive. I’ll admit that I can be a bit blunt at times, but only because someone has to say the hard stuff out loud, right? I don’t like uncomfortable tension in any room and if the room is already uncomfortable…how am I in the wrong for adding to the thick tension?! -Running My Mouth in Denver

Dear Running My Mouth in Denver,

First of all, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! This Gemini season has seemingly been an ode to the chatty Geminis. It sounds like the recent new moon in Gemini might have you under its spell, and by reviewing the rest of your birth chart, I can say that being the first to speak up is kind of your MO, and to be honest. I like that.

However, if being a bit brash is starting to impact your close relationships, maybe being more mindful of how you’re saying things and when you’re saying them could be helpful. Not everyone likes having their band-aid ripped off.

Gemini & Leo Stellium

You have multiple stelliums in your chart with your Sun, Mercury, and rising in Gemini, and your Venus, Mars, and Jupiter in Leo. With these two stelliums combined, you’re highly expressive, mentally agile, and socially magnetic when it comes to communication. The way you converse is almost theatrical.

The Leo placements add confidence and flair to how you express yourself socially. Venus in Leo brings charm and a strong desire to be appreciated for their voice and opinions, and it’s probably the reason why you’re so bummed about your opinions being perceived the wrong way lately.

Don’t be too hard on yourself, though. Your Mars in Leo makes your speech more bold without you even trying. You mean what you say! Jupiter is the big daddy in the sky, and when it’s in Leo, this amplifies. You have a natural sense of big energy in conversation.

You are a thorough Gemini with your Gemini stellium. Your thought process is fast and curious. You’re good at reading the room and keeping things intellectually stimulating. With astrology, though, there’s always a downside. Gemini’s have a tendency to be a bit scattered-brained, and Leo’s like being the center of attention.

With these stelliums combined, you might unintentionally talk at people rather than with them, or move quickly from playful banter into strong opinions that feel more judgmental than intended.

Stellium in Your 3rd House

The third house in astrology is the house that rules communication. It covers everything from speech, thinking patterns, and even how you like to flirt. Your Leo stellium rests in the third house in your birth chart and makes you truly hard to forget in a group setting. You could sell salt to a slug if you wanted to, and that’s a flex. The challenge is your mix of intellectual impatience (Gemini) and need to be heard (Leo). This can lead to interrupting, finishing others’ sentences, or moving on before fully hearing someone out.

If I could suggest anything, slow down. Conversations don’t have to be rushed, and whatever it is you need to say can always be said. Even if that has to happen later and not right now. I also think a blog or podcast would do wonders for you. “Running My Mouth In Denver” isn’t a bad podcast name either.

To answer your question plainly, yes. There are a few things in your chart that could make you an “unwanted chatterbox,” but these same placements also make you an excellent speaker that people are drawn to. It’s all about knowing who your audience is in real time and making sure you’re in the right environment where strong opinions aren’t just allowed but welcomed.