Good day! In our attempt to rebuild what holds value for us, Mercury will exit from spontaneous Aries on Monday afternoon May 6, to enter stubborn Taurus. In the next three weeks, our focus moves from unstoppable to immovable with Mercury in Taurus – which can stall or slow down thoughts, communications and short travels. […]
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May 6th, 2019: Venus in Aries Square the Nodes
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Venus in Aries square the South Node in Capricorn/North Node in Cancer (19 deg)
A square to the Nodes manifests as a an issue that you’ve confronted in the past. This time, you have a chance to do things differently, but the pull towards the past will be strong.
Venus in Aries suggests a relationship, financial or self-esteem issue that involves passion, impulse or a new/exciting direction. You want or have attracted something/someone that’s bold and a bit risky. You can stick with the old rules/fears/commitments (South Node) or follow your gut instincts (North Node) -it’s a choice between what’s habitual versus what actually feels (Cancer) good/comfortable/authentic.
Feelings are your guide – Venus is what you want but Cancer is what you need. In this case you are combining them. Note that on May 1st, Mercury in Aries squared the Nodes, so this could be the continuation of an issue from that date.
It’s interesting that Mercury is entering Venus-ruled Taurus today – the conversation from May 1st is evolving. You’re at a crossroads, and conversations are getting real (read the Mercury in Taurus post).
May 6th, 2019: Venus in Aries Square the Nodes
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Venus in Aries square the South Node in Capricorn/North Node in Cancer (19 deg)
A square to the Nodes manifests as a an issue that you’ve confronted in the past. This time, you have a chance to do things differently, but the pull towards the past will be strong.
Venus in Aries suggests a relationship, financial or self-esteem issue that involves passion, impulse or a new/exciting direction. You want or have attracted something/someone that’s bold and a bit risky. You can stick with the old rules/fears/commitments (South Node) or follow your gut instincts (North Node) -it’s a choice between what’s habitual versus what actually feels (Cancer) good/comfortable/authentic.
Feelings are your guide – Venus is what you want but Cancer is what you need. In this case you are combining them. Note that on May 1st, Mercury in Aries squared the Nodes, so this could be the continuation of an issue from that date.
It’s interesting that Mercury is entering Venus-ruled Taurus today – the conversation from May 1st is evolving. You’re at a crossroads, and conversations are getting real (read the Mercury in Taurus post).
May 2nd, 2019: Powerful Words
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Mercury in Aries square Pluto Rx in Capricorn (23 deg)
Mercury in Aries trine Jupiter Rx in Sagittarius (23 deg)
Powerful words/thoughts today, as Mercury/Pluto indicates assertive (or bullying) communication that’s based on a deeper, unseen crisis involving loss of power. Whether you’re being confronted by someone who’s challenging your ideas, or you’re encountering a profound but upsetting revelation, know that there’s more beneath the surface. What you hear or read is not the whole story – pay attention to hidden motivations.
This energy can manifest as almost violently aggressive words – know that the real insistence comes from a deeper drive to reveal a truth in a distorted fashion. You can get a handle on this by becoming aware of what no one (including you) wants to openly acknowledge.
Mercury’s trine to Jupiter can amplify the push to dominate others (verbally) or expand your vision so you can see past the power struggle/fear. Jupiter increases optimism and enthusiasm, but with Pluto in the background there can be an unpleasant edge.
As always, it’s up to you how you handle this energy. Overall, this is favourable for delivering a forceful message that convinces others (whether they want to be convinced or not) but you’ll reap the benefits if you confront Pluto’s hidden issue. Jupiter gifts you with breadth (big ideas!) and Pluto brings depth, but the square is a crisis aspect, so the depth can only be accessed once you turn a difficult corner (have the hard convo, confront the ugly thought).
Note that Pluto and Jupiter are both Rx, so you may be returning to something from the past or focusing on one area that’s receiving an intensified push.
May 2nd, 2019: Powerful Words
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Mercury in Aries square Pluto Rx in Capricorn (23 deg)
Mercury in Aries trine Jupiter Rx in Sagittarius (23 deg)
Powerful words/thoughts today, as Mercury/Pluto indicates assertive (or bullying) communication that’s based on a deeper, unseen crisis involving loss of power. Whether you’re being confronted by someone who’s challenging your ideas, or you’re encountering a profound but upsetting revelation, know that there’s more beneath the surface. What you hear or read is not the whole story – pay attention to hidden motivations.
This energy can manifest as almost violently aggressive words – know that the real insistence comes from a deeper drive to reveal a truth in a distorted fashion. You can get a handle on this by becoming aware of what no one (including you) wants to openly acknowledge.
Mercury’s trine to Jupiter can amplify the push to dominate others (verbally) or expand your vision so you can see past the power struggle/fear. Jupiter increases optimism and enthusiasm, but with Pluto in the background there can be an unpleasant edge.
As always, it’s up to you how you handle this energy. Overall, this is favourable for delivering a forceful message that convinces others (whether they want to be convinced or not) but you’ll reap the benefits if you confront Pluto’s hidden issue. Jupiter gifts you with breadth (big ideas!) and Pluto brings depth, but the square is a crisis aspect, so the depth can only be accessed once you turn a difficult corner (have the hard convo, confront the ugly thought).
Note that Pluto and Jupiter are both Rx, so you may be returning to something from the past or focusing on one area that’s receiving an intensified push.
May 1st, 2019: Venus and Mars
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Venus in Aries conjunct Vesta (12 deg)
Venus in Aries opposite Pallas Rx in Libra (13 deg)
Mars in Gemini inconjunct Saturn Rx/South Node in Capricorn (20 deg)
Venus
Venus/Vesta focuses on a key issue of aesthetics, relationships, money or values. The courage to try something new or stand up for what you want/love becomes a sacred matter. Vesta’s exclusive focus and Aries’ subjective energy means this issue should be primarily about you (even if someone else is involved). Are you attracting what reflects your courage? How does it feel to put yourself first?
This is about the independence to be or express what you want. Vesta’s purity is based on virginity (vestal virgins tended the sacred flame in Vesta’s temple) but the meaning of “virginity” was sexuality that did not belong to others. It was feminine energy that was self-contained and belonged to that woman alone.
As Venus opposes Pallas (in Venus-ruled Libra) this “me first” energy will challenge a relationship strategy. That’s ok, because there’s an imbalance that needs to be corrected. Something new is being introduced into the dynamics – something more assertive and selfish (selfish does not have to be a bad thing).
Mars
Mars’ flexible choices and fast-moving impulses are at odds with the Saturn/South Node ending. You may experience a block (from the past?) as you attempt to make something happen. You may feel pressured to choose a way to say goodbye.
With the inconjunct, you need to adjust both sides. Focus is needed, as is attention to the ending or responsibility. But don’t let this shut you down – keep moving and maintain your sense of curiosity and motivation. Some choices will be restricted, but you still have work to do.
May 1st, 2019: Venus and Mars
Photo by Juliana Stein from Pexels
Venus in Aries conjunct Vesta (12 deg)
Venus in Aries opposite Pallas Rx in Libra (13 deg)
Mars in Gemini inconjunct Saturn Rx/South Node in Capricorn (20 deg)
Venus
Venus/Vesta focuses on a key issue of aesthetics, relationships, money or values. The courage to try something new or stand up for what you want/love becomes a sacred matter. Vesta’s exclusive focus and Aries’ subjective energy means this issue should be primarily about you (even if someone else is involved). Are you attracting what reflects your courage? How does it feel to put yourself first?
This is about the independence to be or express what you want. Vesta’s purity is based on virginity (vestal virgins tended the sacred flame in Vesta’s temple) but the meaning of “virginity” was sexuality that did not belong to others. It was feminine energy that was self-contained and belonged to that woman alone.
As Venus opposes Pallas (in Venus-ruled Libra) this “me first” energy will challenge a relationship strategy. That’s ok, because there’s an imbalance that needs to be corrected. Something new is being introduced into the dynamics – something more assertive and selfish (selfish does not have to be a bad thing).
Mars
Mars’ flexible choices and fast-moving impulses are at odds with the Saturn/South Node ending. You may experience a block (from the past?) as you attempt to make something happen. You may feel pressured to choose a way to say goodbye.
With the inconjunct, you need to adjust both sides. Focus is needed, as is attention to the ending or responsibility. But don’t let this shut you down – keep moving and maintain your sense of curiosity and motivation. Some choices will be restricted, but you still have work to do.
ReBuilding Our Value
Where we’ve been investing our energy will begin to slow down considerably, or possibly come to a complete pause under the next four-and-a-half months as Taskmaster Saturn stations retrograde on Monday April 29. As insecurities, responsibilities and fears start to rise beneath the big boss Saturn, we can either renegotiate, restructure, and rebuild… or re-experience […]
April 28th, 2019: The Agreement
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Chiron in Aries square Juno in Cancer (3 deg)
Fresh wounds are triggered by a partnership agreement. Issues around neediness, the desire to protect or mother/child dynamics can result in a new and painful crisis. Vulnerability will be a key theme – feeling more vulnerable together or feeling like safety is being compromised. Old family issues can be seen in a new light.
You have the power to say “No” or indicate what you’re not comfortable with, in this agreement. Family contracts can be challenged if they make you feel unsafe.
Every dance with Chiron is a chance to confront what hurts. Especially in Aries (the warrior sign) you are not meant to sweep this under the rug. The healing involves increased empathy but the wound itself never goes away. You gain strength when you have the courage to confront what hurts.
April 28th, 2019: The Agreement
Photo by Dương Nhân from Pexels
Chiron in Aries square Juno in Cancer (3 deg)
Fresh wounds are triggered by a partnership agreement. Issues around neediness, the desire to protect or mother/child dynamics can result in a new and painful crisis. Vulnerability will be a key theme – feeling more vulnerable together or feeling like safety is being compromised. Old family issues can be seen in a new light.
You have the power to say “No” or indicate what you’re not comfortable with, in this agreement. Family contracts can be challenged if they make you feel unsafe.
Every dance with Chiron is a chance to confront what hurts. Especially in Aries (the warrior sign) you are not meant to sweep this under the rug. The healing involves increased empathy but the wound itself never goes away. You gain strength when you have the courage to confront what hurts.