Author: Nadia Gilchrist

Venus’ Transit of Aquarius

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Photo by Gabrielle Ri from Pexels

Venus enters Aquarius on March 1st (11:45 am EST). This is the breath-of-fresh-air transit. Relationships, finances, self-esteem and values are given a shot of detachment, innovation and freedom. What used to matter may not matter quite so much as you’re able to step back and glimpse the bigger picture (Aquarius is the sign of the collective).

It may be time for an update to what you value, how you look or who you associate with.

Venus in Aquarius can emphasize the beauty of what’s unique or it can emphasize feelings of alienation. Much depends on how you deal with Venus-themed issues – do you feel like a misunderstood outcast or are you ready to embrace what’s yours? This isn’t a warm, fuzzy transit (independence is a huge theme) but it can be a relief for those who are ready to enjoy what lies beyond set definitions of beauty, success or popularity.

This transit sparkles for those who aren’t afraid to be themselves. Yes, this is a huge cliché, but it’s true. Whether you loath or enjoy what you see in the mirror, Venus in Aquarius asks you to celebrate who you are and what you have no matter what others think. Stepping away from the values that they assign to you can be tremendously freeing. You find it attractive/desirable/precious and they don’t, but suddenly it doesn’t matter what they think.

At the same time, consider where you feel free to love and be loved the way you want (without judgement or fear). Is there a place like that in your life?

Here are the aspects Venus in Aquarius will make:

  • Mar 2nd: sextile Chiron in Aries (0 deg)

  • Mar 10th: trine Juno in Gemini (11 deg)

  • Mar 11th: sextile Ceres in Sagittarius (11 deg)

  • Mar 21st: square Mars in Taurus (23 deg)

  • Mar 21st: sextile Jupiter in Sagittarius (23 deg)

  • Mar 21st: inconjunct North Node in Cancer (23 deg)

  • Mar 22nd: trine Pallas Rx in Libra (25 deg)

  • Mar 22nd: conjunct Black Moon Lilith (25 deg)

  • Mar 26th: Pisces ingress

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March 1st, 2019: Venus in Capricorn Square Uranus

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  • Venus in Capricorn square Uranus in Aries (29 deg)

Uranus challenging Venus in the final degrees of their respective signs suggests a crisis that will lead to a significant ending or turn. Venus in Capricorn’s rules about relationships, money and values will be shaken – a commitment could be broken or an impatient burst of freedom could suddenly redefine what you thought you had.

Note that Venus will enter Uranus-ruled Aquarius a few hours after this square, so we can see this crisis as necessary preparation for a move towards independence. This does not mean that everything you’ve built up or defined is worthless, but it does suggest that a radical re- evaluation is necessary. A rule about status, authority or judgement in a Venus-themed issue must be loosened so there’s room for an update.

A square from Uranus can be shocking, and it’s that sensation (the upset, the shock) that’s fuel for change – you have no choice but to look ahead.

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Venus’ Transit of Aquarius

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Photo by Gabrielle Ri from Pexels

Photo by Gabrielle Ri from Pexels

Venus enters Aquarius on March 1st (11:45 am EST). This is the breath-of-fresh-air transit. Relationships, finances, self-esteem and values are given a shot of detachment, innovation and freedom. What used to matter may not matter quite so much as you’re able to step back and glimpse the bigger picture (Aquarius is the sign of the collective).

It may be time for an update to what you value, how you look or who you associate with.

Venus in Aquarius can emphasize the beauty of what’s unique or it can emphasize feelings of alienation. Much depends on how you deal with Venus-themed issues – do you feel like a misunderstood outcast or are you ready to embrace what’s yours? This isn’t a warm, fuzzy transit (independence is a huge theme) but it can be a relief for those who are ready to enjoy what lies beyond set definitions of beauty, success or popularity.

This transit sparkles for those who aren’t afraid to be themselves. Yes, this is a huge cliché, but it’s true. Whether you loath or enjoy what you see in the mirror, Venus in Aquarius asks you to celebrate who you are and what you have no matter what others think. Stepping away from the values that they assign to you can be tremendously freeing. You find it attractive/desirable/precious and they don’t, but suddenly it doesn’t matter what they think.

At the same time, consider where you feel free to love and be loved the way you want (without judgement or fear). Is there a place like that in your life?

Here are the aspects Venus in Aquarius will make:

  • Mar 2nd: sextile Chiron in Aries (0 deg)

  • Mar 10th: trine Juno in Gemini (11 deg)

  • Mar 11th: sextile Ceres in Sagittarius (11 deg)

  • Mar 21st: square Mars in Taurus (23 deg)

  • Mar 21st: sextile Jupiter in Sagittarius (23 deg)

  • Mar 21st: inconjunct North Node in Cancer (23 deg)

  • Mar 22nd: trine Pallas Rx in Libra (25 deg)

  • Mar 22nd: conjunct Black Moon Lilith (25 deg)

  • Mar 26th: Pisces ingress

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March 1st, 2019: Venus in Capricorn Square Uranus

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Photo by Inzmam Khan from Pexels

Photo by Inzmam Khan from Pexels

  • Venus in Capricorn square Uranus in Aries (29 deg)

Uranus challenging Venus in the final degrees of their respective signs suggests a crisis that will lead to a significant ending or turn. Venus in Capricorn’s rules about relationships, money and values will be shaken – a commitment could be broken or an impatient burst of freedom could suddenly redefine what you thought you had.

Note that Venus will enter Uranus-ruled Aquarius a few hours after this square, so we can see this crisis as necessary preparation for a move towards independence. This does not mean that everything you’ve built up or defined is worthless, but it does suggest that a radical re- evaluation is necessary. A rule about status, authority or judgement in a Venus-themed issue must be loosened so there’s room for an update.

A square from Uranus can be shocking, and it’s that sensation (the upset, the shock) that’s fuel for change – you have no choice but to look ahead.

Read more →

February 28th, 2019: Taking Gentle Control

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Anders Zorn

Anders Zorn

  • Sun in Pisces square Ceres in Sagittarius (9 deg)

  • Waning Sextile between the Pisces Sun and Capricorn Moon (10 deg)

  • Venus in Capricorn square Pallas Rx in Libra (29 deg)

Waxing Sextile

The Sun/Ceres square can illuminate tension around nurturing as Pisces’ release/vagueness clashes with Ceres in Sag’s enthusiastic (and pushy) expressions of care. As more care is offered the situation may become less certain. Too, a discordant truth (or loss of faith) about mothering or nourishment may be revealed.

The Waxing Sextile can provide some help as maturity and commitment (Capricorn) gives form to what’s vague (Pisces). If you’re trying to care for someone or nurture a project/potential and are frustrated by what’s undefined, this sextile encourages you to take control by gently (this is not about lowering the hammer) steering events. Step in as the compassionate parent and do what needs to be done.

Venus/Pallas

Venus/Pallas suggests some relationship tension as rules about partnerships, money or values clash with social strategies. Pallas is in a Venus-ruled sign, but Libra wants everything to be nice and pretty while Venus in Capricorn is all business. Strategies used to appease or obliquely win a battle will not blend with stricter (and more direct) definitions of what the other person wants.

Consider who’s in control and what has greater value: politeness or authority? Pallas’ Rx status is a hint, because this means strategies are currently under revision.

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February 28th, 2019: Taking Gentle Control

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Anders Zorn

Anders Zorn

  • Sun in Pisces square Ceres in Sagittarius (9 deg)

  • Waning Sextile between the Pisces Sun and Capricorn Moon (10 deg)

  • Venus in Capricorn square Pallas Rx in Libra (29 deg)

Waxing Sextile

The Sun/Ceres square can illuminate tension around nurturing as Pisces’ release/vagueness clashes with Ceres in Sag’s enthusiastic (and pushy) expressions of care. As more care is offered the situation may become less certain. Too, a discordant truth (or loss of faith) about mothering or nourishment may be revealed.

The Waxing Sextile can provide some help as maturity and commitment (Capricorn) gives form to what’s vague (Pisces). If you’re trying to care for someone or nurture a project/potential and are frustrated by what’s undefined, this sextile encourages you to take control by gently (this is not about lowering the hammer) steering events. Step in as the compassionate parent and do what needs to be done.

Venus/Pallas

Venus/Pallas suggests some relationship tension as rules about partnerships, money or values clash with social strategies. Pallas is in a Venus-ruled sign, but Libra wants everything to be nice and pretty while Venus in Capricorn is all business. Strategies used to appease or obliquely win a battle will not blend with stricter (and more direct) definitions of what the other person wants.

Consider who’s in control and what has greater value: politeness or authority? Pallas’ Rx status is a hint, because this means strategies are currently under revision.

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February 27th, 2019: Pisces Sun Sextile Mars

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Photo by Lisa Fotios from Pexels

  • Sun in Pisces sextile Mars in Taurus (9 deg)

Sun/Mars presents a gentle boost of initiative. Mars in Taurus is gradual movement and this will ground Pisces’ dreams. It won’t present as a radical surge of “do it” energy, but if you’re conscious of what’s happening you should be able to sense quiet potential.

Good for manifestation if you’re prepared to get real and if you have patience. The confidence to make it happen is based on physical effort and proof.

Look at what you can do right now. What are some practical steps that you can take? Nothing fancy and nothing fast- this is about taking a dream and planting it in the ground. Pisces is the exalted potential that waters the earth and Mars in Taurus expends the effort to make it grow.

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February 27th, 2019: Pisces Sun Sextile Mars

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Photo by Lisa Fotios from Pexels

Photo by Lisa Fotios from Pexels

  • Sun in Pisces sextile Mars in Taurus (9 deg)

Sun/Mars presents a gentle boost of initiative. Mars in Taurus is gradual movement and this will ground Pisces’ dreams. It won’t present as a radical surge of “do it” energy, but if you’re conscious of what’s happening you should be able to sense quiet potential.

Good for manifestation if you’re prepared to get real and if you have patience. The confidence to make it happen is based on physical effort and proof.

Look at what you can do right now. What are some practical steps that you can take? Nothing fancy and nothing fast- this is about taking a dream and planting it in the ground. Pisces is the exalted potential that waters the earth and Mars in Taurus expends the effort to make it grow.

Read more →