Author: Nadia Gilchrist

February 6th, 2019: Discordant Nurturing

by  • 

Mary Cassatt

Mary Cassatt

  • Moon in Pisces conjunct Vesta (2 deg)

  • Moon in Pisces sextile Venus in Capricorn (2 deg)

  • Moon in Pisces square Ceres in Sagittarius (3 deg)

The Moon emphasizes yesterday’s Venus/Vesta sextile:

“Venus in Capricorn is about strict and ambitious definitions for relationships, money or personal values. Vesta in Pisces focuses on transcendent or compassionate issues. When they harmonize, Vesta’s higher devotion loosens some of Venus’ rules – there can be more to what you want as judgements are released. “

Moon/Vesta suggests emotional devotion or focus on a specific issue that transcends reality. There’s a yearning for something higher. Venus adds a touch of practicality while keeping the energy calm and beautifully contained.

But the Moon/Ceres square suggests the above may be disrupted by discordant expressions of nurturing. Vague or spiritual needs are out of step with the belief about how care “should” be implemented. Although well-intentioned, Sag’s fiery enthusiasm can be too much for gentle Pisces. Nurturing may be too pushy.

Sag is about the belief of what’s true and right while Pisces simply “is.” If you’re attempting to nurture, consider what’s needed versus what you believe is best. If you’re the recipient of some pushy efforts, know that it’s ok to keep those boundaries in place.

Read more →

February 5th, 2019: Venus in Capricorn Sextile Vesta

by  • 

Photo by Moose Photos from Pexels

Photo by Moose Photos from Pexels

  • Venus in Capricorn sextile Vesta in Pisces (2 deg)

Venus in Capricorn is about strict and ambitious definitions for relationships, money or personal values. Vesta in Pisces focuses on transcendent or compassionate issues. When they harmonize, Vesta’s higher devotion loosens some of Venus’ rules – there can be more to what you want as judgements are released.

But the sextile is such a soft aspect that you won’t feel this unless you’re paying attention. Tune in to the whisper that suggests your love or values can be elevated. At the same time, consider how a difficult-to-grasp issue (perhaps involving an unattainable devotion) can be grounded by blending it with what you want in the earthly realm.

Vesta is about purity and Venus in Cap is quite disciplined, so the vibe is still a bit spartan, but it’s an interesting mix of material and spiritual.

Read more →

February 5th, 2019: Venus in Capricorn Sextile Vesta

by  • 

Photo by Moose Photos from Pexels

Photo by Moose Photos from Pexels

  • Venus in Capricorn sextile Vesta in Pisces (2 deg)

Venus in Capricorn is about strict and ambitious definitions for relationships, money or personal values. Vesta in Pisces focuses on transcendent or compassionate issues. When they harmonize, Vesta’s higher devotion loosens some of Venus’ rules – there can be more to what you want as judgements are released.

But the sextile is such a soft aspect that you won’t feel this unless you’re paying attention. Tune in to the whisper that suggests your love or values can be elevated. At the same time, consider how a difficult-to-grasp issue (perhaps involving an unattainable devotion) can be grounded by blending it with what you want in the earthly realm.

Vesta is about purity and Venus in Cap is quite disciplined, so the vibe is still a bit spartan, but it’s an interesting mix of material and spiritual.

Read more →

February 4th, 2019: Mercury Conjunct Black Moon Lilith in Aquarius

by  • 

Henry Fuseli

Henry Fuseli

  • Mercury in Aquarius conjunct Black Moon Lilith (20 deg)

Emphasizing the disruptive message of today’s New Moon , Mercury/BML gives Lilith a voice. The energy is clear, truthful and detached – you can step back from Lilith’s anger (at being an outsider) and simply observe the eye-opening facts about this situation.

A bit of detachment can help immensely when delivering BML’s message. She can be so dark (especially when dealing with rejection or women’s victimization) that what comes out is raw and full of rage: a howl. No one hears the message because they’re too frightened or repelled. And this can include you if you’re glimpsing a part of yourself that you’d rather not see.

But under this influence there’s absolute clarity and just enough chill that her realizations/words will make a direct hit. What you learn or communicate may not be pretty, but it will be the truth and it will be liberating.

Mercury/BML says that you don’t have to follow anyone’s rules but your own. But, you also need to take an unblinking look at your darker impulses (jealousy, rage, revenge). Remember that Lilith was exiled from the Garden – she’s powerful but part of her energy comes from anger at being rejected. Today may help you come to terms with being on the outside, in some way.

Read more →

February 4th, 2019: Mercury Conjunct Black Moon Lilith in Aquarius

by  • 

Henry Fuseli

Henry Fuseli

  • Mercury in Aquarius conjunct Black Moon Lilith (20 deg)

Emphasizing the disruptive message of today’s New Moon , Mercury/BML gives Lilith a voice. The energy is clear, truthful and detached – you can step back from Lilith’s anger (at being an outsider) and simply observe the eye-opening facts about this situation.

A bit of detachment can help immensely when delivering BML’s message. She can be so dark (especially when dealing with rejection or women’s victimization) that what comes out is raw and full of rage: a howl. No one hears the message because they’re too frightened or repelled. And this can include you if you’re glimpsing a part of yourself that you’d rather not see.

But under this influence there’s absolute clarity and just enough chill that her realizations/words will make a direct hit. What you learn or communicate may not be pretty, but it will be the truth and it will be liberating.

Mercury/BML says that you don’t have to follow anyone’s rules but your own. But, you also need to take an unblinking look at your darker impulses (jealousy, rage, revenge). Remember that Lilith was exiled from the Garden – she’s powerful but part of her energy comes from anger at being rejected. Today may help you come to terms with being on the outside, in some way.

Read more →

Venus’ Transit of Capricorn: The Beauty of Limits

by  • 

Fernand Khnopff

Fernand Khnopff

Venus enters Capricorn on February 3rd. This Saturn-ruled sign is not a fun placement for Venus, but it does demand quality, focus and maturity for relationships, finances, values and self-esteem.

This is the transit that makes you aware of what you’ve earned or where you’re restricted/lacking. It delivers reality in all Venus-themed situations and demands that you focus on what you want and the associated limits.

Venus in Cap can be ambitious or fearful – it all depends on how you work with the energy. You’ll probably notice more restrictions but this is the opportunity to dig in and do the work. When you run up against a restriction, it emphasizes the true value of what you want or love. When it’s not immediately available you have to earn it.

How much do you want it? How much do you value yourself? Authority is a theme – getting yourself/your money/your boundaries under control.

As an attraction influence, Venus in Capricorn can deliver rewards, but these will only be the results of your hard work and self-respect.

This transit can also deliver judgments: not attractive enough, not successful enough. You may be weighed down by these judgements or you can turn them around and apply them in constructive ways. Are the people you let in good enough for you? Do they respect you? Do you respect yourself?

Boundaries, boundaries, boundaries.

Here are the aspects Venus in Capricorn will make:

  • Feb 5th: sextile Vesta (2 deg Pisces)

  • Feb 17th: sextile Neptune in Pisces (15 deg)

  • Feb 18th: conjunct Saturn (16 deg)

  • Feb 22nd: conjunct Pluto (22 deg)

  • Feb 26th: conjunct the South Node (25 deg)

  • Feb 28th: square Pallas Rx (29 deg Libra)

  • Mar 1st: square Uranus in Aries (29 deg)

  • Mar 1st: Aquarius ingress

Read more →