Tag: Venus

November 16th, 2019: Yod To Venus In Sagittarius

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  • Cancer Moon inconjunct Venus in Sagittarius (18°)

  • Vesta RX in Taurus inconjunct Venus in Sagittarius (18°)

  • Cancer Moon sextile Vesta RX in Taurus (18°)

The above aspects make a configuration called a Yod. The harmonious sextile between the Moon and Vesta creates a stable base that’s rooted in the focus (Vesta) on habits (Taurus) and a familiar, comfortable environment (Cancer).

But the Moon and Vesta both made awkward inconjuncts to Venus in Sag-a new, slightly risky and tempting opportunity may distract you from your focus and make you feel uncomfortable. So there is a struggle to maintain that comfortable status quo even though something exotic beckons. The results can manifest as discord between what you want versus what you need.

The key with a Yod is to use the focal planet as a point of integration, because the focal plan is your task. The issues it represents will be prominent but difficult. Venus is the focal planet here, so what’s new and expansive must be integrated into what’s familiar. These will involve Venus themes- money, relationships, what you want, what you’re are attracted to, your values. There will be discomfort, security fears and anxiety because the Yod is a challenging configuration. The “target” (whatever Venus represents) will not respond to neediness or fear. Use the comforts that you know are real and sacred as a solid foundation, then reach upwards and outwards while keeping your feet planted.

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What About True Love & Soulmates?

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November 14th, 2019: Venus Square Neptune And A Touch of Lilith

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Peter Nicolai Arbo

Peter Nicolai Arbo

  • Scorpio Sun trine Black Moon Lilith in Pisces (21°)

  • Venus in Sagittarius square Neptune RX in Pisces (15°)

Sun/BML allows you to dip smoothly into Lilith’s forbidden waters. Exploring sexuality or a female persona that drift outside the lines can be empowering and natural. Nothing is forced-go with the intuitive current that pulls you in a magical or secretive direction. 

But Venus/Neptune suggests you have to be careful in case you go too far. Values, relationships or self-esteem can be undermined by unhealthy fantasies or risky attractions. There’s a draw to more and better, but the situation that appears to embody these qualities could be false. The fantasy of the ultimate romantic escape or liberating gift can end up costing you way too much. 

Dip your toes in the water but don’t lose sight of the shore.

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November 14th, 2019: Venus Square Neptune And A Touch of Lilith

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Peter Nicolai Arbo

Peter Nicolai Arbo

  • Scorpio Sun trine Black Moon Lilith in Pisces (21°)

  • Venus in Sagittarius square Neptune RX in Pisces (15°)

Sun/BML allows you to dip smoothly into Lilith’s forbidden waters. Exploring sexuality or a female persona that drift outside the lines can be empowering and natural. Nothing is forced-go with the intuitive current that pulls you in a magical or secretive direction. 

But Venus/Neptune suggests you have to be careful in case you go too far. Values, relationships or self-esteem can be undermined by unhealthy fantasies or risky attractions. There’s a draw to more and better, but the situation that appears to embody these qualities could be false. The fantasy of the ultimate romantic escape or liberating gift can end up costing you way too much. 

Dip your toes in the water but don’t lose sight of the shore.

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November 5th, 2019: Mars Square Pluto

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Photo by Isabella Mariana from Pexels

Photo by Isabella Mariana from Pexels

  • Mars in Libra square Pluto in Capricorn (20°)

  • Venus in Sagittarius inconjunct Uranus RX in Taurus (4°)

The crisis between external actions (Mars) versus internal motivations (Pluto) can trigger extreme reactions: anger, obsession or aggression will be intensified. 

Actions may be polite (Libra) on the surface, but there will be an undercurrent of something darker. Efforts to manipulate, gain power or strike back will be indirect, but don’t be fooled. 

Whether you’re reacting, or you’re on the receiving end, it can help if you tune in to what’s going on beneath the surface. What are the real motivations? Surface actions will be a distorted version of those.

Pay special attention to extreme power imbalances (Libra). Efforts to dominate or fight back against domination will be based on Pluto’s life-or-death vibe. The actual situation is usually not life threatening, but Pluto has a way of amplifying those survival urges.

Meanwhile, Venus (ruler of Libra) will make an awkward inconjunct to Uranus. Exploring new and expansive areas in relationships, finances, creative opportunities or personal values can attract some unexpected and disruptive results. Uranus in Venus-ruled Taurus is about the update to fixed financial or security habits. The resulting insecurity/impatience can trigger unwise risks.

Going back to Mars in Libra (square Pluto), we can see how intensely frustrating or hostile moments can trigger radical urges for escape (Sagittarius). Overall, you want to carefully consider your responses rather than blindly reacting. Don’t be someone’s puppet by dancing to their manipulative tune. And don’t be controlled by your Shadow issues-jealousy, resentment, fear of loss, unacknowledged anger. 

Maintaining your awareness is your best bet to maintaining your balance, even if you’re confronted with a ferociously unfair situation. That means acting in a way that’s as fair as possible while acknowledging your anger over what’s unfair.

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November 5th, 2019: Mars Square Pluto

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Photo by Isabella Mariana from Pexels

Photo by Isabella Mariana from Pexels

  • Mars in Libra square Pluto in Capricorn (20°)

  • Venus in Sagittarius inconjunct Uranus RX in Taurus (4°)

The crisis between external actions (Mars) versus internal motivations (Pluto) can trigger extreme reactions: anger, obsession or aggression will be intensified. 

Actions may be polite (Libra) on the surface, but there will be an undercurrent of something darker. Efforts to manipulate, gain power or strike back will be indirect, but don’t be fooled. 

Whether you’re reacting, or you’re on the receiving end, it can help if you tune in to what’s going on beneath the surface. What are the real motivations? Surface actions will be a distorted version of those.

Pay special attention to extreme power imbalances (Libra). Efforts to dominate or fight back against domination will be based on Pluto’s life-or-death vibe. The actual situation is usually not life threatening, but Pluto has a way of amplifying those survival urges.

Meanwhile, Venus (ruler of Libra) will make an awkward inconjunct to Uranus. Exploring new and expansive areas in relationships, finances, creative opportunities or personal values can attract some unexpected and disruptive results. Uranus in Venus-ruled Taurus is about the update to fixed financial or security habits. The resulting insecurity/impatience can trigger unwise risks.

Going back to Mars in Libra (square Pluto), we can see how intensely frustrating or hostile moments can trigger radical urges for escape (Sagittarius). Overall, you want to carefully consider your responses rather than blindly reacting. Don’t be someone’s puppet by dancing to their manipulative tune. And don’t be controlled by your Shadow issues-jealousy, resentment, fear of loss, unacknowledged anger. 

Maintaining your awareness is your best bet to maintaining your balance, even if you’re confronted with a ferociously unfair situation. That means acting in a way that’s as fair as possible while acknowledging your anger over what’s unfair.

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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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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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Venus’ Transit of Sagittarius

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Photo by Dark Indigo from Pexels

Venus enters Sagittarius on November 1st at 4:24PM EDT. Relationships, finances and values call for an open-minded approach to the future. You’re turning towards the horizon: what’s next?

This transit is about exploring opportunities. If it’s different, exotic or hopeful and you think this could be something you want, it’s Venus in Sag. This energy is excellent for broadening your perspective on love and self-esteem (you are worth more and you can attract more). It can also indicate matters of justice, wisdom or religion applied to Venus themes: what’s true, what’s legal and where can you put your faith. 

Keeping in mind that Mercury stationed RX in Scorpio on October 31st, there’s a contrast between internal reviews and investigations (the past) versus external expansion and attraction of what you want (the future). When you combine the two, you peer into the background of a situation while expanding its potential.

Sagittarius is the sign of truth and knowledge, and of course Mercury backing through Scorpio will take you on an intense, intellectual journey. There’s an opportunity to gain tremendous understanding about a Venus issue. Maybe you uncover secrets that give you fresh perspective and truth about your love-life. Maybe you do some research about shared finances and uncover valuable resources that you can expand on. Maybe you have the taboo conversation that teaches you more about what you want, leading to increased freedom.

This is a time of truths that are uncomfortable (Scorpio) but expansive (Sag).

Here are the aspects Venus will make (Venus will enter Capricorn on November 25th).

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Venus’ Transit of Sagittarius

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Photo by Dark Indigo from Pexels

Photo by Dark Indigo from Pexels

Venus enters Sagittarius on November 1st at 4:24PM EDT. Relationships, finances and values call for an open-minded approach to the future. You’re turning towards the horizon: what’s next?

This transit is about exploring opportunities. If it’s different, exotic or hopeful and you think this could be something you want, it’s Venus in Sag. This energy is excellent for broadening your perspective on love and self-esteem (you are worth more and you can attract more). It can also indicate matters of justice, wisdom or religion applied to Venus themes: what’s true, what’s legal and where can you put your faith. 

Keeping in mind that Mercury stationed RX in Scorpio on October 31st, there’s a contrast between internal reviews and investigations (the past) versus external expansion and attraction of what you want (the future). When you combine the two, you peer into the background of a situation while expanding its potential.

Sagittarius is the sign of truth and knowledge, and of course Mercury backing through Scorpio will take you on an intense, intellectual journey. There’s an opportunity to gain tremendous understanding about a Venus issue. Maybe you uncover secrets that give you fresh perspective and truth about your love-life. Maybe you do some research about shared finances and uncover valuable resources that you can expand on. Maybe you have the taboo conversation that teaches you more about what you want, leading to increased freedom.

This is a time of truths that are uncomfortable (Scorpio) but expansive (Sag).

Here are the aspects Venus will make (Venus will enter Capricorn on November 25th).

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