Tag: Transit Reminders

November 3rd, 2019: Venus Trine Chiron, Juno Into Libra

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John William Waterhouse

John William Waterhouse

  • Venus in Sagittarius trine Chiron RX in Aries (2°)

  • Juno enters Libra

Venus/Chiron is upbeat and healing energy. Exploring new areas of what you want or love can help you deal with wounds in a natural, unforced way. Independence, courage and faith in the future are emphasized; don’t be afraid to take a chance on something desirable. You may find that your vulnerabilities or differences fuel exploration and even add to your appeal.

Juno is comfortable in Libra, the sign of partnerships. One-on-one agreements and issues of fidelity can be explored with detached fairness. Equality in agreements will be very important. But if there are any imbalances in a relationship, this transit can bring them to light. 

Consider if you’re a partner or subordinate.

Note that Juno will station retrograde in Libra, so she will be in this sign for an unusually long time (until September 2020, dates and degrees below). This tells us that there are some significant Issues around partnership power balances that need to be worked out.

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October 31st, 2019: Mercury Retrograde

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Photo by Wendy van Zyl from Pexels

  • Mercury stations retrograde in Scorpio (27°)

Mercury RX signals a time of deep review, uncomfortable questions and delving into secrets/sensitive issues from the past. The pace of communication may slow to a halt, but it’s not really stopping-you’re going deeper rather than going forward. You’re drilling down in order to access a core truth. You’re redoing something and in the process you could uncover significant value.

There may be questions about sex, death, transformation and what you don’t have control over. Each question takes you deeper into the shadows, and that’s where the knowledge is.

This is about listening to the voice beneath the words. It could be your intuition, it could be taboo but brutally honest information, it could be a profound commitment. Mercury in Scorpio is never superficial and whatever is communicated is an all-or-nothing proposition: yes or no, fascinated or not interested. This retrograde can see you looking more closely at an extreme verbal commitment; will it stand up to this review?

Too, this transit supports targeted research into something that’s been stubbornly obscured. If you can’t find it, don’t give up just yet-go back and look more closely.

My original post on Mercury in Scorpio has all the dates and aspects.

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October 31st, 2019: Mercury Retrograde

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Photo by Wendy van Zyl from Pexels

Photo by Wendy van Zyl from Pexels

  • Mercury stations retrograde in Scorpio (27°)

Mercury RX signals a time of deep review, uncomfortable questions and delving into secrets/sensitive issues from the past. The pace of communication may slow to a halt, but it’s not really stopping-you’re going deeper rather than going forward. You’re drilling down in order to access a core truth. You’re redoing something and in the process you could uncover significant value.

There may be questions about sex, death, transformation and what you don’t have control over. Each question takes you deeper into the shadows, and that’s where the knowledge is.

This is about listening to the voice beneath the words. It could be your intuition, it could be taboo but brutally honest information, it could be a profound commitment. Mercury in Scorpio is never superficial and whatever is communicated is an all-or-nothing proposition: yes or no, fascinated or not interested. This retrograde can see you looking more closely at an extreme verbal commitment; will it stand up to this review?

Too, this transit supports targeted research into something that’s been stubbornly obscured. If you can’t find it, don’t give up just yet-go back and look more closely.

My original post on Mercury in Scorpio has all the dates and aspects.

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October 30th, 2019: Mercury Conjunct Venus

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Photo by Timotej Nagy from Pexels

  • Mercury in Scorpio conjunct Venus (27°)

Words are deeply seductive and magnetic, or thoughts can zero in on what you really, really want. Buried or taboo desires are defined and given a voice, so this is great for clarifying essential details about relationships, finances, intimacy or values. Perhaps something secret is finally being communicated.

But note that Mercury will station retrograde at this degree on October 31st. So there are more layers to uncover or reasons to pause and reconsider what’s been said.

Don’t disregard this aspect, because it’s potent and truthful. But do keep in mind that much more will be revealed. Wait for the level below the words to be exposed. And then the next level, and the next…

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October 30th, 2019: Mercury Conjunct Venus

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Photo by Timotej Nagy from Pexels

Photo by Timotej Nagy from Pexels

  • Mercury in Scorpio conjunct Venus (27°)

Words are deeply seductive and magnetic, or thoughts can zero in on what you really, really want. Buried or taboo desires are defined and given a voice, so this is great for clarifying essential details about relationships, finances, intimacy or values. Perhaps something secret is finally being communicated.

But note that Mercury will station retrograde at this degree on October 31st. So there are more layers to uncover or reasons to pause and reconsider what’s been said.

Don’t disregard this aspect, because it’s potent and truthful. But do keep in mind that much more will be revealed. Wait for the level below the words to be exposed. And then the next level, and the next…

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October 29th, 2019: Venus Conjunct Pallas

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NSPD Studios

NSPD Studios

  • Venus in Scorpio conjunct Pallas (25°)

This is the aspect of deep or secretive relationship strategies. Pallas (named after Pallas Athena, the warrior goddess of wisdom) is all about strategy, seeing patterns, connecting the dots and fighting certain battles. When she unites with ultra- feminine Venus in Scorpio, we have strategic and seductive energy that is focused on attracting exactly what you want.

There is nothing innocent about this, but that’s not a bad thing. While it can be manipulative if misused, it’s really about accessing your deepest resources (financial or emotional) and using that raw, possibly taboo, power to get what you want. Scorpio is about survival, so the stakes may be high (even if it’s not literal life and death). 

This aspect gives you an opportunity to use your intuitive wisdom. There may be a sexual undertone here-is an intimate relationship the place for strategy? In some cases, yes. Sometimes you need to plan what you’re going to give and what you’re going to keep. If this is about shared finances, the same issues apply. Look at where you’re vulnerable and where your power lies.

Venus/Pallas attracts by focusing on the pattern that serves her best.

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October 29th, 2019: Venus Conjunct Pallas

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NSPD Studios

NSPD Studios

  • Venus in Scorpio conjunct Pallas (25°)

This is the aspect of deep or secretive relationship strategies. Pallas (named after Pallas Athena, the warrior goddess of wisdom) is all about strategy, seeing patterns, connecting the dots and fighting certain battles. When she unites with ultra- feminine Venus in Scorpio, we have strategic and seductive energy that is focused on attracting exactly what you want.

There is nothing innocent about this, but that’s not a bad thing. While it can be manipulative if misused, it’s really about accessing your deepest resources (financial or emotional) and using that raw, possibly taboo, power to get what you want. Scorpio is about survival, so the stakes may be high (even if it’s not literal life and death). 

This aspect gives you an opportunity to use your intuitive wisdom. There may be a sexual undertone here-is an intimate relationship the place for strategy? In some cases, yes. Sometimes you need to plan what you’re going to give and what you’re going to keep. If this is about shared finances, the same issues apply. Look at where you’re vulnerable and where your power lies.

Venus/Pallas attracts by focusing on the pattern that serves her best.

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October 28th, 2019: Sun Opposite Uranus, Mars Inconjunct Neptune

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Photo by Miriam Espacio from Pexels

  • Sun in Scorpio opposite Uranus Rx in Taurus (4°)

  • Mars in Libra inconjunct Neptune RX in Pisces (16°)

Sun/Uranus continues the influence of yesterday’s New Moon. There is a contradictory surge of liberation in Fixed signs that strive to maintain control. There may be illumination from the depths (Scorpio) that highlights an abrupt upgrade to habits, finances or values. At the same time, the upgrade may encourage you to break away from secrets, taboos or unhealthy merging. The tension between change and preservation can make this energy feel even more radical than usual as it triggers anxieties about loss of control or the sudden reveal of what’s been hidden.

Mars/Neptune can make relationship efforts very tricky. You may want to initiate an exchange while dealing with the urge to give up or give in. The results can be misguided or severely unbalanced efforts. Some action is necessary but you have to proceed very carefully. Pay attention to unspoken beliefs, anxieties or fantasies that can throw you off course. You may be striving for something selfless or compassionate, but it can be easy to tip over into sacrificial or passive.

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October 28th, 2019: Sun Opposite Uranus, Mars Inconjunct Neptune

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Photo by Miriam Espacio from Pexels

  • Sun in Scorpio opposite Uranus Rx in Taurus (4°)

  • Mars in Libra inconjunct Neptune RX in Pisces (16°)

Sun/Uranus continues the influence of yesterday’s New Moon. There is a contradictory surge of liberation in Fixed signs that strive to maintain control. There may be illumination from the depths (Scorpio) that highlights an abrupt upgrade to habits, finances or values. At the same time, the upgrade may encourage you to break away from secrets, taboos or unhealthy merging. The tension between change and preservation can make this energy feel even more radical than usual as it triggers anxieties about loss of control or the sudden reveal of what’s been hidden.

Mars/Neptune can make relationship efforts very tricky. You may want to initiate an exchange while dealing with the urge to give up or give in. The results can be misguided or severely unbalanced efforts. Some action is necessary but you have to proceed very carefully. Pay attention to unspoken beliefs, anxieties or fantasies that can throw you off course. You may be striving for something selfless or compassionate, but it can be easy to tip over into sacrificial or passive.

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October 27th, 2019: Mars Square Saturn

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  • Mars in Libra square Saturn in Capricorn (15°)

This aspect is about blocked actions that trigger an imbalance of authority. Social rules and traditions may be oppressive, and the crisis manifests as a Waning Square. This means immediate actions are not appropriate, but questions are.

Even if you wanted to take action, I don’t think you could. But pay attention to the discomfort and questions that are raised. How does the imbalance of authority affect you? What can you do to correct that imbalance? There are certain limits that you simply cannot push past-will you continue to obey them? What compromises can you make?

Is the effort worth it? If it is, what are you willing to endure?

This can be a very frustrating aspect that signifies repressed anger or a fruitless struggle. There will be something unfair about what’s happening. This aspect will relate back to the Mars/Saturn conjunction at 8° Capricorn on April 2nd, 2018. That is when this issue began, with focused efforts, ambition or a need for extra work. Now you’re nearing the end of this cycle with questions about the rules versus your efforts. Think back to the beginning, about what you were trying to make real.

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