Your horoscopes start making a lot more sense once you hit 40 — this is why

Find you’re relating to astrology more as you age? You’re not alone (Picture: Getty) When people don’t relate to their star sign or aspects of their birth chart, it doesn’t mean they never will — in many cases, they’re just trying too early. It takes time to unfurl into your full personality, purpose and true nature. The authenticity of childhood traits and interests gets worn away with schooling, hormones, and peer pressure. While the first Saturn Return at 30 is a wake-up call that jolts many folk towards into their true calling and a phase of ‘growing up’, it’s perhaps not until we get past age 40 that we start to resemble the ‘finished article’ the stars predicated all along. If you’re over 40 and finding yourself feeling more resonant and interested in your star sign and horoscope, then you’re not alone. And here’s why… Looking for more insight? My Everything Covered reading will look at all life areas and give you a full run-down of what’s going on. Or, come join my magical, mystical tarot club, free for a whole month when you sign up using this link. Your Rising sign begins to take centre stage If your Sun sign is your core identity, your Rising (or Ascendant) sign is the outer-facing version of yourself the world gets to know. Some think of it as a mask, but that reduces it to something fake, which it isn’t; it’s simply an extroverted version of you. Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. Astrologers often say we ‘grow into’ our Rising sign. As teenagers and young adults, we’re not only burdened with peer pressures but are also still discovering our own true personality, preferences, interests, niches, and self confidence. Our selfhood is a fledgling work in progress. By midlife, we’ve usually gained that self esteem and mettle to express ourselves more authentically, and our Rising sign starts to shine through. Your Rising sign feels more pertinent in later life (Picture: Getty Images) Many folk find themselves trying to fit in, adapt to the crowd, play to the most influential, and survive awkward social situations. Enough of this and you begin to realise that you can’t please everyone, and what others think of you is their business. This hard-earned wisdom releases the true Rising sign traits, and you find a version of yourself socially that reflects the real you and feels like home. You’ve already survived your Saturn Return If you’re over 40, you’ve come through your first Saturn Return, which takes place between the ages of 27 and 30. It’s a ‘growing up’ phase, a tough mirror moment when you ask whose version of success you’re really living. It’s also often the period when people marry, divorce, change careers, become parents or realise they’ve not been taking responsibility for creating the life they truly want to lead. Do you find that your interest in astrology has grown as you've gotten older? Yes, I feel it resonates more now.Check No, I don't pay attention to astrology.Check I have always been interested in it equally.Check My interest in astrology has actually lessened over time.Check Like checking your horoscope every morning? You can now sign up to our free daily newsletter to get a personalised reading for your star sign delivered straight to your inbox. By the time you reach your 40s, many of those lessons have been learned, overcome, and corrected. You’re less interested in impressing other people and more interested in building a life that actually works for you. This means the purpose and life path part of your birth chart or horoscope suddenly seems to fit you. You get that you’ve probably returned to the core, early traits and interests you always had in childhood because they make up who you really are. You’re more invested in the present Your teens and 20s are all about growing up, gaining independence and becoming something or someone. Everything lies ahead. Your killer questions were likely: Who will I love? What career should I choose? By your 40s, many of those questions have an answer and life is more settled. The questions become deeper: Am I happy? What’s my purpose now? How do I protect my peace? What legacy do I want to leave? Midlife frees you from the worries and insecurities of your 20s and 30s (Picture: Getty Images) Astrology has answers for those questions too. In fact, this is where it often becomes most useful, not for predicting the future, but for understanding yourself. Astrology starts to feel less like a personality quiz and more like a lifelong map, revealing different landmarks exactly when you’re ready to recognise them. So, if you’ve recently found yourself reading your horoscope and thinking, ‘that sounds exactly like me,’ don’t be surprised. Your horoscope has been waiting for you all along. Kerry King has been reading, teaching and creating tarot for 30 years. Join her magical, exclusive Tarot Club for forecasts, predictions, lessons and readings straight to your inbox. Enjoy one month free for all Metro readers (no lock-in or commitment) over on Patreon. Our Top Shopping Deals Parents can save up to 30% on Kickers school shoes ahead of the new term The back-to-school hack that's helping parents avoid queues and sold-out sizes Could your hair be wavy rather than straight? This brand thinks so Could your star sign improve your skincare routine? This new beauty launch thinks so Best skincare for menopausal skin? This dermatologist-created treatment is tailored to you Your daily Metro.co.uk horoscope is here every morning, seven days a week (yes, including weekends!). To check your forecast, head to our dedicated horoscopes page. 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