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September 17th, 2019: Rough Patches

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  • Mercury in Libra inconjunct Uranus Rx in Taurus (6 deg)

  • Venus in Libra opposite Chiron Rx in Aries (4 deg)

A difficult day for relationship harmony.

Venus in Libra loves to be loved and to have everything polished, pretty and graceful. This can mean bending over backwards to be accommodating, but the opposition to Chiron indicates that there will be socially uncomfortable moments, no matter what.

Efforts to be charming or diplomatic may fail, or end up inadvertently triggering a sore spot. Perhaps you’re hurt because someone is taking advantage or treating you unfairly. This is the time to be aware of what desires (regarding love, attention and values) you’re projecting. People don’t know what you want unless you tell them. If they can’t or won’t meet you halfway (after you’ve been open) this tells you something about them.

Adding to this, we have Mercury making a painful inconjunct to Uranus in Venus-ruled Taurus. Polite conversation will be difficult due to hard-to-pinpoint anxiety about saying the right thing. There’s a need to speak the truth/break away from what’s proper, but there can be doubts about how to do this effectively. Words may swing between the complete avoidance of anything controversial (candy-coated statements) to blunt, artless blurbs.

Expect touchy, painful moments and inappropriate words. Do your best to navigate by making allowances for rough patches.

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Venus’ Transit of Libra

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Venus enters Libra on September 14th at 9:42 AM EDT. This is one of her home signs, so she is powerful here.

Libra is the sign of harmony, relationships and beauty, so some people mistakenly underestimate this combination. Social grace and relating are emphasized but many do not view these as strengths. And Venus in Libra can be co-dependent as she is primarily concerned with what the other wants. So there will be a lot of projection, flirting and “Whatever you want is fine with me.”

But this is not weak energy. Never forget that Libra is a Cardinal sign and Venus in Libra uses her charm and grace to skillfully and assertively appeal to others (without appearing to be assertive). Her talent is appealing to you and making you feel like you’re the only one in the room for that moment. She can become what she senses you want, all the while maintaining her detached view of the situation. Libra is an Air sign, so connections involve analysis. Venus in Libra is the beautiful strategist.

When this energy is distorted, connections can be superficial. At her worst, Venus in Libra wants to be someone’s partner for the sake of partnership (she really doesn’t like being alone). The idea of romance is exalted but the messy realities of relationships are avoided. She can be a social climber, focusing on appearance.

But at her best, Venus in Libra is the ultimate partner, sensing exactly what her lover wants and giving it to him/her without sacrificing her values or integrity. She understands that strategic compromise is an essential part of any partnership and being someone’s devoted partner does not make her weak. Her strength lies in her ability to be assertive (Cardinal) in a graceful way. Venus in Libra is just as competitive as Aries, but she competes in a way that others can’t detect (until she’s won). Some may call this sneaky (or passive- aggressive) but really she just knows how to get what she wants.

It’s easy to smack someone across the chops with your assertiveness but it takes skill to position yourself ahead of the pack in a way that’s undetectable and appealing.

During this transit, pay attention to what you want in the guise of what others have (they will reflect your desires). It’s all about the other, and jealousy/comparison/competition will be emphasized. Also, look at the balance between you and your partner – do you give each other what you want or is it one-sided? Do you know how to compromise or do you compromise to the point where others use you?

Here are the aspects Venus in Libra will make:

  • Sep 17th: opposite Chiron Rx in Aries (4 deg)

  • Sept 19th: inconjunct Uranus Rx in Taurus (6 deg)

  • Sept 24th: sextile Ceres in Sagittarius (11 deg)

  • Sept 25th: square Saturn in Capricorn (13 deg)

  • Sept 25th: square the Nodes in Capricorn/Cancer (14 deg)

  • Sept 27th: inconjunct Neptune Rx in Pisces (16 deg)

  • Sept 28th: sextile Jupiter in Sagittarius (17 deg)

  • Oct 1st: square Pluto Rx in Capricorn (20 deg)

  • Oct 6th: inconjunct Vesta Rx in Taurus (27 deg)

  • Oct 8th: Scorpio ingress

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Venus’ Transit of Libra

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Photo by Louis from Pexels

Venus enters Libra on September 14th at 9:42 AM EDT. This is one of her home signs, so she is powerful here.

Libra is the sign of harmony, relationships and beauty, so some people mistakenly underestimate this combination. Social grace and relating are emphasized but many do not view these as strengths. And Venus in Libra can be co-dependent as she is primarily concerned with what the other wants. So there will be a lot of projection, flirting and “Whatever you want is fine with me.”

But this is not weak energy. Never forget that Libra is a Cardinal sign and Venus in Libra uses her charm and grace to skillfully and assertively appeal to others (without appearing to be assertive). Her talent is appealing to you and making you feel like you’re the only one in the room for that moment. She can become what she senses you want, all the while maintaining her detached view of the situation. Libra is an Air sign, so connections involve analysis. Venus in Libra is the beautiful strategist.

When this energy is distorted, connections can be superficial. At her worst, Venus in Libra wants to be someone’s partner for the sake of partnership (she really doesn’t like being alone). The idea of romance is exalted but the messy realities of relationships are avoided. She can be a social climber, focusing on appearance.

But at her best, Venus in Libra is the ultimate partner, sensing exactly what her lover wants and giving it to him/her without sacrificing her values or integrity. She understands that strategic compromise is an essential part of any partnership and being someone’s devoted partner does not make her weak. Her strength lies in her ability to be assertive (Cardinal) in a graceful way. Venus in Libra is just as competitive as Aries, but she competes in a way that others can’t detect (until she’s won). Some may call this sneaky (or passive- aggressive) but really she just knows how to get what she wants.

It’s easy to smack someone across the chops with your assertiveness but it takes skill to position yourself ahead of the pack in a way that’s undetectable and appealing.

During this transit, pay attention to what you want in the guise of what others have (they will reflect your desires). It’s all about the other, and jealousy/comparison/competition will be emphasized. Also, look at the balance between you and your partner – do you give each other what you want or is it one-sided? Do you know how to compromise or do you compromise to the point where others use you?

Here are the aspects Venus in Libra will make:

  • Sep 17th: opposite Chiron Rx in Aries (4 deg)

  • Sept 19th: inconjunct Uranus Rx in Taurus (6 deg)

  • Sept 24th: sextile Ceres in Sagittarius (11 deg)

  • Sept 25th: square Saturn in Capricorn (13 deg)

  • Sept 25th: square the Nodes in Capricorn/Cancer (14 deg)

  • Sept 27th: inconjunct Neptune Rx in Pisces (16 deg)

  • Sept 28th: sextile Jupiter in Sagittarius (17 deg)

  • Oct 1st: square Pluto Rx in Capricorn (20 deg)

  • Oct 6th: inconjunct Vesta Rx in Taurus (27 deg)

  • Oct 8th: Scorpio ingress

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September 13th, 2019: The Best Details

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  • Sun in Virgo trine Pluto Rx in Capricorn (20 deg)

  • Mercury in Virgo conjunct Venus (28 deg)

Sun/Pluto empowers your mastery over details, enabling you to do it correctly with maximum impact. This is about making the most of an improvement while integrating transformation with practical knowledge. A potent but non-invasive way to make something better, and Mercury/Venus adds charm and magnetism – solutions and helpful suggestions will sound appealing. Or, digging for specifics can unearth something very favourable. Perhaps you hear something very, very nice that’s exactly what you want. Or, you can deliver a critique in the nicest possible way.

These influences are about making the most of Virgo’s precision. Details are key – this can deliver the exact information/solution/fact that makes you happy. Power and beauty comes from focusing on the best.

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September 13th, 2019: The Best Details

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  • Sun in Virgo trine Pluto Rx in Capricorn (20 deg)

  • Mercury in Virgo conjunct Venus (28 deg)

Sun/Pluto empowers your mastery over details, enabling you to do it correctly with maximum impact. This is about making the most of an improvement while integrating transformation with practical knowledge. A potent but non-invasive way to make something better, and Mercury/Venus adds charm and magnetism – solutions and helpful suggestions will sound appealing. Or, digging for specifics can unearth something very favourable. Perhaps you hear something very, very nice that’s exactly what you want. Or, you can deliver a critique in the nicest possible way.

These influences are about making the most of Virgo’s precision. Details are key – this can deliver the exact information/solution/fact that makes you happy. Power and beauty comes from focusing on the best.

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Healing from the Heart | Starcana Cosmic Dirt

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Good day friends! Before jumping too quickly toward our personal desires this week, we may want to consider a few moments of pause – in order to create a plan B, just in case things don’t go as planned. Intentions with persistence aim to get the job done right with a serious Mars/Saturn trine on […]

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September 4th, 2019: Venus Opposite Neptune

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Adolphe Piot

  • Venus in Virgo opposite Neptune Rx in Pisces (17 deg)

Neptune dissolves Venus in Virgo’s specifics, so facts about relationships, money or self-esteem become blurry. The details of what you want may be vague or take on sacrificial undertones. Perhaps it seems like a good idea to give all in order to prove your love. Or perhaps you’re questioning your value.

Pay attention to what’s undermining the truth about what you want. Watch for the urge to throw it all away because it wasn’t right. An opposition from Neptune is not truth, it’s the release of what you thought you knew. Your first urge (to sacrifice, to debase, to doubt everything) is probably wrong. But what comes after that…

This aspect is part of the T-Square, and it’s tricky. Neptune can expand the desire for slavery or expand your doubts of how valuable/attractive you are. An opposing force can challenge what you thought was correct about love/money. Before you give or doubt, ask questions.

This is the aspect of innocence, as Venus in Virgo’s purity is hi-lighted by Neptune’s transcendence. But with the hard aspect of the opposition, purity can also be a way of avoiding what’s real. The flaws in the elevation of perfection are illuminated.

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September 4th, 2019: Venus Opposite Neptune

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Adolphe Piot

Adolphe Piot

  • Venus in Virgo opposite Neptune Rx in Pisces (17 deg)

Neptune dissolves Venus in Virgo’s specifics, so facts about relationships, money or self-esteem become blurry. The details of what you want may be vague or take on sacrificial undertones. Perhaps it seems like a good idea to give all in order to prove your love. Or perhaps you’re questioning your value.

Pay attention to what’s undermining the truth about what you want. Watch for the urge to throw it all away because it wasn’t right. An opposition from Neptune is not truth, it’s the release of what you thought you knew. Your first urge (to sacrifice, to debase, to doubt everything) is probably wrong. But what comes after that…

This aspect is part of the T-Square, and it’s tricky. Neptune can expand the desire for slavery or expand your doubts of how valuable/attractive you are. An opposing force can challenge what you thought was correct about love/money. Before you give or doubt, ask questions.

This is the aspect of innocence, as Venus in Virgo’s purity is hi-lighted by Neptune’s transcendence. But with the hard aspect of the opposition, purity can also be a way of avoiding what’s real. The flaws in the elevation of perfection are illuminated.

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September 3rd, 2019: Get Precise

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  • Mercury conjunct Mars in Virgo (10 deg)

  • Sun conjunct Mercury in Virgo (11 deg)

  • Venus in Virgo trine the Capricorn South Node (16 deg)

Mercury/Mars is facts united with actions. There’s a precise, correct “thing” for you to do. You should know exactly what it is – maybe you’re doing something specific to manifest an improvement, or you’re using your anger/passion to communicate what you know is right.

The Sun’s superior conjunction to Mercury adds clarity and purpose to the above. No excuses – it’s spelled out in front of you. This conjunction will be a result or ending connected to the last conjunction (Jul 21st, 28 deg Cancer) when Mercury was Rx.

Venus adds a gentle nudge of reassurance as money, relationship or self-esteem issues harmonize with the past. Existing rules, traditions or habits support the specifics of what you love. Get real and focus on the details of what you want – it should feel natural rather than restrictive. Precision is beautiful.

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September 3rd, 2019: Get Precise

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Photo by Ali Pazani from Pexels

  • Mercury conjunct Mars in Virgo (10 deg)

  • Sun conjunct Mercury in Virgo (11 deg)

  • Venus in Virgo trine the Capricorn South Node (16 deg)

Mercury/Mars is facts united with actions. There’s a precise, correct “thing” for you to do. You should know exactly what it is – maybe you’re doing something specific to manifest an improvement, or you’re using your anger/passion to communicate what you know is right.

The Sun’s superior conjunction to Mercury adds clarity and purpose to the above. No excuses – it’s spelled out in front of you. This conjunction will be a result or ending connected to the last conjunction (Jul 21st, 28 deg Cancer) when Mercury was Rx.

Venus adds a gentle nudge of reassurance as money, relationship or self-esteem issues harmonize with the past. Existing rules, traditions or habits support the specifics of what you love. Get real and focus on the details of what you want – it should feel natural rather than restrictive. Precision is beautiful.

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