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Mars’ Transit of Taurus: Deliberate Efforts

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Mars enters Taurus on March 9th. Action decreases, but has greater impact. Deliberate efforts and patience are the manifestors here – actions will have tangible results. This is a building transit, and you need to dig deeply into what you already have. Taurus is always about existing resources. How can you make the most of what you have? What are you trying to grow?

This is also about the basics. No convoluted plans or jet-propelled ascents. Keep it simple, slow and steady. 

Mars in Taurus will be in mutual reception with Venus Rx in Aries . There’s an energetic exchange happening between the planets of action and attraction. What do you want, and how do you get it? Mars can help you navigate Venus Rx, by grounding you with an instinctive understanding of who contributes to your stability, and what has maximum value. If you really want something, Mars in Taurus asks you to prove it with sustainable actions. Only do what you can keep doing for the long haul. 

With Mars in a Fixed Earth sign, and Venus moving in reverse, matters involving money, relationships, self-esteem and anger will slow right down. If you’re pushing for quick results, forget it. There’s more to evaluate in the Taurus and Aries sections of your chart. Aries is the sign of independence, and Taurus is about self-reliance. As you review or intensify your personal fire, you can build up your inner resources.

And this about you, not them. Forget about how you can attract Mr. X or make Mrs. Y happy. This is about what you want for yourself. Consider what turns you on, what makes you feel beautiful, what helps you thrive. Try to view external connections through this lens. These are the first two signs of the zodiac – you’re laying the foundation and trying this persona/lifestyle/job on for size. 

Here are the aspects Mars in Taurus will make:

  • March 14th: trine the North Node (3 deg Virgo)
  • March 14th: inconjunct Black Moon Lilith (3 deg Sagittarius)
  • March 27th: sextile Neptune (12 deg Pisces)
  • March 29th: trine Juno (14 deg Capricorn)
  • April 4th: inconjunct Jupiter Rx (18 deg Libra)
  • April 6th: trine Pluto (19 deg Capricorn)
  • April 10th: conjunct Ceres (22 deg)
  • April 13th: sextile Vesta (24 deg Cancer)
  • April 16th: sextile Chiron/Venus (26 deg Pisces)
  • April 17th: inconjunct Saturn Rx (27 deg Sagittarius)
  • April 21st: Gemini ingress

 

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Venus’ Transit of Aries and Venus Rx

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Venus enters Aries on February 3rd. The planet of relationships, money, self-esteem and values is in her opposite sign here. Technically, her detriment. Venus’ focus on relationships doesn’t sit easily in this “me first” sign. However, self-esteem and initiative can soar, if you’re ready to put yourself first.  

The desire for something new is pronounced. This is the perfect time to view yourself in a bold, new light -personal image, creative projects or social contacts (for business or pleasure) can benefit from a bit of impulse and confidence. New attractions can be hot and fast-moving, but there’s no guarantee they’ll last.

The initial draw towards something/someone can be all-consuming, which is great for starting things. The courage to go after what you want will increase, because Venus in Aries loves a challenge. If something’s not quite available, it becomes ultra-desirable. Competition is sexy. This will be enhanced by Mars in Aries.

Mars and Venus will be activating the same section of your chart until March 9th. The two won’t meet up, but there will be a combo of action and attraction that’s quite effective. 

Will you get what you want, and will it last? Some of it will. But some of what occurs will only grab your attention and remind you that you’re still alive. After the catalyst pushes you out of a rut, the attraction/situation will burn out. Even if this happens, you’ll still be in a brand new place, ready to keep moving forward.

Venus will square Juno in Capricorn on February 3rd – her transit will be immediately marked by the tension between new relationship impulses versus existing rules and commitments. 

Venus Rx

This transit will feature Venus retrograde in Aries and Pisces. New attractions/results will be put on hold. You’ll be reviewing the excitement, to see if it’s more than just a hot flash. Is there enough fuel for the fire to last? Newly expressed values and confidence will be tested. Are you courageous enough to keep running with what you’ve started? Are you strong enough to keep putting yourself first? Venus Rx can also reconnect you to a love interest from the past.

As Venus Rx backs into Pisces, the new impulse will be further tested. Before it can continue, something will need to be released. It’s notable that she’ll make two squares to Saturn in Sag. This will take you back to the Venus/Saturn square (and Aquarius New Moon) of January 27th. The limits you encountered then will be repeated, as a final test. A demand of proof that the new developments are real. This test will involve your courage, independence and strength of will. Your commitment to something new may be tested. Or, an existing commitment in the face of something new (and more exciting) may be tested. Aries can be immature, and that won’t cut it under a Venus/Saturn square. There’s a difference between confidence and bratty self-entitlement. 

Once Venus stations direct and reenters Aries, you’ll know if the situation is a keeper. You’ll know if you can sustain what you started. 

Here are the aspects Venus in Aries/Pisces will make:

  • Feb 3rd: square Juno in Capricorn (0 deg)
  • Feb 7th: inconjunct North Node in Virgo (3 deg)
  • Feb 10th: sextile Mercury in Aquarius (5 deg)
  • Mar 4th: Rx at 13 deg Aries
  • Mar 14th: square Juno in Capricorn (10 deg)
  • Mar 18th: conjunct Mercury (9 deg)
  • Mar 25th: conjunct the Sun (4 deg)
  • Mar 25th: trine Black Moon Lilith in Sagittarius (4 deg)
  • Mar 28th: inconjunct the North Node in Virgo ( 3 deg) 
  • Apr 1st: conjunct Pallas (0 deg)
  • Apr 2nd: Rx into Pisces
  • Apr 8th: square Saturn Rx in Sagittarius (27 deg)
  • Apr 15th: direct at 26 deg Pisces
  • Apr 16th: sextile Mars in Taurus (26 deg)
  • April 21st: square Saturn Rx in Sagittarius (27 deg)
  • Apr 28th: reenters Aries
  • Apr 29th: inconjunct the Virgo North Node (0 deg)
  • May 14th: trine Black Moon Lilith in Sagittarius (10 deg)
  • May 19th: opposite Jupiter Rx in Libra (13 deg)
  • May 23rd: square Juno Rx in Capricorn (10 deg)
  • May 25th: square Pluto Rx in Capricorn (19 deg)
  • May 26th: conjunct Pallas (19 deg)
  • Jun 1st: trine Saturn Rx in Sagittarius (25 deg)
  • Jun 3rd: conjunct Uranus (27 deg)
  • Jun 3rd: trine the Leo North Node (27 deg)
  • Jun 6th: Taurus ingress

 

 

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Mars’ Transit of Aries: What Are You Waiting For?

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Mars comes home to the sign he rules (Aries) on January 28th. He’s at maximum power here-actions, passion, initiative, anger and impulse are stoked.

As the first sign of the zodiac, this is a “get it started” transit. Final outcomes are not guaranteed, but you have to start somewhere. There’s zero refinement -this is about raw will and childlike impatience. 

What are you waiting for? Just start. Don’t worry about the details (yet). 

The area of your life described by the house or houses Aries occupies is where you can take action:

  • push the issue
  • fight for yourself or someone else
  • pursue something
  • launch your project/job search/exercise regime

This is a physical transit – you may not be pumping iron or kicking ass, but you have to do something to make the most of it. Even if that just means sending out the email you’ve been putting off. And if a background house (like the 12th or 8th) is activated, you need to look at what’s simmering underneath. What actions are hidden, what anger is buried, what initiatives are not quite ready? 

Now that I’ve written “just start” and “don’t worry” I’m going to add some cautions. This can be a volatile transit, especially when Mars squares Pluto (dominance) conjoins Uranus (explosions) and opposes Jupiter (more heat). Aries is the warrior sign. How you deal with aggression (coming at you, or coming from you) will determine how you experience this transit. Awareness is crucial: pay attention to unresolved anger, because what you don’t acknowledge will hit you from an outside source. If you’re going to take a risk or challenge someone, be smart. You know what’s safe and what isn’t. 

Here are the aspects Mars in Aries will make:

  • Feb 1st: inconjunct the Virgo North Node (3 deg)
  • Feb 16th: sextile Mercury in Aquarius (14 deg)
  • Feb 22nd: square Pluto in Capricorn (18 deg)
  • Feb 24th: square Vesta Rx in Cancer (20 deg)
  • Feb 26th: conjunct Uranus in Aries (22 deg) -there’s a New Moon eclipse in Pisces on this day
  • Feb 27th: opposite Jupiter Rx in Libra (22 deg)
  • Mar 5th: trine Saturn in Sagittarius (26 deg)
  • Mar 9th: Taurus ingress

 

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