When forensic evidence links a man to a brutal crime, we ask how. But when the stars echo that link, we must also ask why. In Terry Hobbs’ natal chart, guilt isn’t just a possibility—it’s written in pressure points, shadow triggers, and karmic signatures.
Hobbs was born with a rare and volatile configuration: three anaretic placements—his Sun at 29° Taurus, Moon at 29° Virgo, and Pluto at 29° Leo. The anaretic degree, known in traditional astrology as the “degree of fate,” represents a final exam in that sign’s archetype. It holds crisis, urgency, and karmic inevitability.
His Sun at 29° Taurus, conjunct the sorrowful fixed star Algol and the tragic cluster of the Pleiades, suggests an identity steeped in trauma, control, and grief—both inflicted and internalized. Taurus here can cling to material order and emotional dominance; at the anaretic degree, the will to maintain stability can turn toxic when threatened. His Sun is also conjunct asteroid Lachesis, symbolizing the length of life and its fated end, adding another layer of fatalism to his identity.
His Moon at 29° Virgo reveals someone emotionally walled off—analytical to the point of coldness. This placement often masks pain under obsessive control and an inability to express nurturing. It points to someone who copes through rigidity, often suppressing empathy to stay composed. The Moon is conjunct asteroids Admete, Pallas, and Persephone, combining themes of victimization, detached strategy, and seasonal descent—suggesting a patterned split between what is shown and what is buried.
But it’s Pluto at 29° Leo that tips the scale. Pluto, the planet of power, fear, and death, positioned at the final degree of a sign associated with ego and pride, warns of deep psychological intensity. At its worst, this is the signature of a man who would rather destroy than admit weakness. It suggests manipulation, secrecy, and a fear of being exposed. In his case, Pluto is also conjunct Patroclus, a symbol of rage and vengeance born from loss. This may speak to an inner narrative of retaliation cloaked in grief.
Even more revealing is the square between Hobbs’ Sun and Pluto, a classic red flag in forensic astrology. This harsh aspect reflects an intense inner conflict between ego and control—between the need to appear stable and the urge to dominate. In someone unevolved, this square often erupts as compulsive secrecy, paranoia, and the ruthless suppression of perceived threats. Combined with both planets being at the anaretic degree, this becomes a spiritual crisis point—a soul at war with its own capacity for destruction.
Hobbs’ Venus rises on the Ascendant, suggesting a man who is outwardly disarming, maybe even charming—someone capable of masking deeper truths behind a congenial, soft-spoken demeanor. Venus on the Ascendant often bestows likability or at least approachability, but in a forensic context, it can also serve as a mask of calm over chaos. What makes this placement even more significant is the conjunction to asteroid Kalypso, the mythological nymph known for keeping secrets and hiding lovers away. In this context, Kalypso lends an energy of concealment, entrapment, and isolation to the face Hobbs shows the world.
Also chilling is Mercury conjunct Hades in Hobbs’ natal chart. Mercury governs thought, communication, and planning—while Hades, the underworld asteroid, brings themes of decay, secrets, and death. This pairing suggests a mind preoccupied with hidden knowledge, destructive thinking, or concealed truths. In a forensic context—especially involving murdered children—it can signal someone capable of burying the truth both literally and psychologically.
His Uranus is conjunct Isis-Transpluto, a combination that often points to psychological fragmentation or extremes in detachment. There’s potential here for dissociative behavior—especially when paired with the broader Pluto themes of suppression and control.
His Jupiter, a planet associated with moral code and growth, is conjunct Ixion, the archetype of murder, betrayal, and moral transgression. This pairing casts doubt on any appearance of ethical conviction—it suggests he may expand upon or justify behaviors that cross serious boundaries. And Borasisi, a body associated with self-deception and idealized delusion, is conjunct Saturn, linking harsh karmic lessons with deeply flawed beliefs.
Lastly, Mars—the planet of action and aggression—is conjunct Proserpina, goddess of seasonal cycles and forced descent. This can symbolize aggressive separation, sudden violence, or being pulled into a dark spiral one cannot escape. In a crime chart, this duo can speak volumes about the moment of impact.
In a particularly damning twist, Hobbs’ Pluto at 29° Leo is tightly conjunct asteroid DNA (#55555) at 27° Leo, directly linking his karmic shadow to the forensic evidence found on the ligature used in the crime. This is not metaphor. This is celestial mirroring of physical fact.
We also examined key crime-related asteroids:
- Lie is located at 14° Aries, opposite Hobbs’ natal Jupiter and Saturn midpoint, suggesting conflict between truth and moral restraint.
- Nemesis at 4° Cancer squares Mercury, indicating karmic consequences tied to spoken words or withheld information.
- Justitia at 20° Sagittarius forms a wide trine to his Moon and a sextile to his Chiron, suggesting a deep but obscured tension between justice and personal injury.
- Karma at 18° Virgo sits near his Moon, underscoring emotional guilt or retribution tied to past actions.
When we examine the transits for May 5, 1993 at 6:30 PM—the last time the boys were seen alive—we find an eerie activation of Terry Hobbs’ natal chart. Transiting Mars was nearing 20° Gemini, triggering a sextile to his Pluto and DNA conjunction, potentially energizing suppressed impulses. The transiting Moon was in Scorpio, closing in on opposition to his natal Moon and Karma, highlighting emotional tension and potential guilt.
More strikingly, transiting Saturn in Aquarius formed a near-exact opposition to his natal Pluto, pressing hard against the boundaries of control and consequence. At the same time, transiting Pluto in Scorpio was approaching a square to his natal Sun, signaling a brewing identity crisis or reckoning.
Transiting Lie and Nemesis both hovered near sensitive degrees in his natal chart, with Lie moving through early Taurus, drawing attention back to his Sun. These are not gentle nudges from the cosmos—these are cosmic indictments.
Together, these placements do not describe a balanced psyche. They describe a man at war with himself—someone whose identity, emotions, and shadow all sit at the very edge of their signs, as though waiting for one spark to push them over.
Conclusion: Lies in Print, Truth in the Stars
On May 5, 2025, the day Terry Hobbs released his long-anticipated book, the stars were far from silent. Mercury, planet of communication, stood retrograde in Taurus — conjunct his natal Sun and the asteroid Stevie — a cosmic red flag for revisionist storytelling. Meanwhile, asteroid Lie hovered at 13° Gemini, square Terry’s natal Neptune, long associated with illusion, obfuscation, and escapist narratives. This is a man writing under a haze of half-truths.
The transiting Moon in Scorpio — the sign of secrets and buried truths — opposed Uranus, activating shocks and potential revelations. Asteroid Fabulist, a marker for liars and embellishers, conjoined the South Node, suggesting past deceptions resurfacing with karmic weight. If this book is meant to clear his name, the heavens seem to think otherwise.
The presence of asteroid Justitia at 1° Leo, square his natal Chiron at 22° Aquarius, hints that justice remains a wound in this story — not a victory. The public may be swayed temporarily, but as more eyes scrutinize his words, especially if statement analysis comes into play, the inconsistencies may spark renewed interest in the case.
Terry may believe he’s reclaiming his narrative, but in doing so, he’s reopened a spiritual and psychological inquiry that astrology refuses to close. His DNA is already part of the evidence — now his own words will be, too. In the end, what he hoped would be a legacy may only underscore his guilt.