Jeffrey: On Friday, Venus conjoins electric and stimulating Uranus.
Michelle: They’re paired up in the sign of Aries, which is all about a new beginning. But Uranus can sometimes be about separation. So when we get Venus conjunct Uranus in Aries, it really begs the question, is it the beginning or the end? The answer to that isn’t immediately apparent, because Venus has just come out of Pisces, which is affiliated with endings, and then we’ve got the contrast with Aries (new beginnings), and then we have this unpredictable element provided by Uranus, which is associated with surprising plot twists. So this could signify a surprise beginning of a relationship; somebody brand new pops into the scene out of seemingly nowhere, but it could also signify separation. And again, that really depends on the strength and the quality of the relationship that you’re talking about.
Jeffrey: And sometimes a beginning brings on an ending. Venus is, among other things, the planet of love and relationships and romance. You may suddenly meet someone new, which—if you’re already in a relationship—could precipitate an ending. So one thing I would advise—especially because this combination is happening in impulsive Aries—is to look at where you are right now, if you are in a relationship, and think about what you value about it. Because sometimes if someone comes along and you get enticed, if the relationship you’re in isn’t strong enough, then it may crumble under that. But some people just take actions—even though they do value the relationship they’re in—because they just can’t resist what’s come up. Especially with this particular combination in Aries and with Uranus, which is about sudden risks and being impulsive, there is that possibility of just taking some action that you may regret later; like, I’m sure it will be a lot of fun in the moment, but you know, how does it fit in to the larger scheme of things?
Michelle: It’s interesting that you mentioned that, because when we’re talking about Aries energy, we’re not focusing solely on people who are Aries. This is about everybody having a bit of Aries in their personality. The Aries part of us doesn’t really have long-term vision, so you don’t necessarily think ahead and consider long-term consequences. It’s all about the beginning. Let’s face it: most people find that the beginning of a relationship is the most exciting part!
When it gets into the “Saturn in Libra” state, maybe things have calcified a bit and maybe it’s a bit routine. And so if you’re feeling that way and somebody pops on to the scene who excites you, then it may be difficult to resist the lure. But if you can put your long-term goggles on and really consider the value of the relationship, that’ll really help you deal with it better. I do like the fact that because we have Venus and Uranus in Aries, you can count on some kind of a breakthrough that clarifies who you are, because Aries is associated with self-identity. So there could be an internal process and “aha” moment that illuminates more clearly what you’re made of. And that’s only a good thing, because it’s the stuff we don’t know about ourselves that comes up to bite us in the back later on.
Jeffrey: Yes. Uranus is the planet of awakening and illumination, so it may actually help us get in touch with our own preferences and desires that maybe we haven’t owned in the past.
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