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Venus’ Transit of Virgo

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Venus enters Virgo on August 21st at 5:06 AM EDT. Relationships, money, values and self-esteem are filtered through the lens of precision and service. This means an exacting standard around what you want, have and own, or (if distorted) an attitude of slavery regarding who you love and what you’re worth.

This transit will hi-light the specifics of what you want – what’s missing and what could be better. This is excellent for self-improvement but it can also lead to picking away at your self-worth until there’s nothing left. The focus on flaws must be balanced with the drive to improve. Change the recording from “I’m worthless” to “I’m worth the upgrade.”

Venus in Virgo wants you to get real about love and resources. This entails looking at the specifics (the truth) of what’s working and what isn’t. If what you have/love isn’t working, this will not be a happy transit. But if you can see beyond the “failure” to the opportunity to make it better, this is can be the moment you grab the Virgo scythe and cut through the wasteful people/situations that are preventing you from being your best.

If you’re into helping others, this transit can be about love through service. It’s tricky energy because it can quickly tip over into slavery. But with proper boundaries and self-awareness (your self-worth is not defined by what you do for others) this can be a time where you experience the love and happiness that comes from simply making someone’s life bette: no applause ,no congrats. There’s nothing in it for you – you’re helping them and that’s it but that’s enough. Again, be careful -some will take advantage of this and if your values are weak you’ll fall victim to the belief that you’re only worth what you can do for others.

Overall, I see this as a transit of focus. Virgo is about specifics, so this is an opportunity to focus on what you really want and what really makes you happy, with an injection of realism.

BTW, Virgo is associated with pets, so those with Venus in Virgo tend to have an affinity with domesticated dogs and cats (or gerbils, guinea pigs, etc). Love is expressed with worried nurturing and obsessive care. This can also extend to human pets *ahem* partners – the fussing/control issues are a way of expressing love. If your partner has Venus in Virgo this doesn’t mean that they view you as a pet, but they do see you as a work in progress and their ultimate responsibility.

Here are the aspects Venus in Virgo will make:

  • Aug 24th: conjunct Mars (4 deg)

  • Aug 24th: square Ceres in Sagittarius (4 deg)

  • Aug 25th: inconjunct Chiron Rx in Aries (5 deg)

  • Aug 26th: trine Uranus Rx in Taurus (6 deg)

  • Sept 1st: opposite Black Moon Lilith in Pisces (13 deg)

  • Sept 1st: trine Saturn Rx in Capricorn (14 deg)

  • Sept 2nd: square Jupiter Rx in Capricorn (15 deg)

  • Sept 3rd: trine South Node in Capricorn (16 deg)

  • Sept 4th: opposite Neptune Rx in Pisces (17 deg)

  • Sept 6th: trine Pluto Rx in Capricorn (20 deg)

  • Sept 12th: trine Vesta in Taurus (27 deg0

  • Sept 13th: conjunct Mercury (28 deg)

  • Sept 14th: Libra ingress

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Being a Better You | Starcana Cosmic Dirt

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Good day friends! Our courage and confidence has been heightened during the past few weeks. This would’ve helped us to create and/or attract the yearnings from the heart. Now things are about to get a lot more serious AND real during the next four weeks. Venus (values, relationships, money) will be exiting glamorous Leo on […]

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August 19th, 2019: Success Through Partnership

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  • Venus in Leo sextile Pallas in Libra (27 deg)

  • Venus in Leo conjunct Juno (28 deg)

Excellent partnership aspects today, as Venus harmonizes with Pallas in Venus-ruled Libra. Relationship strategies/plans are balanced and creative, and Venus/Juno indicates a bright, bold union of love and commitment. There can be a public agreement between two people that features mutual joy, pride and power. There’s also a bit of drama – the relationship with a flourish.

These aspects are about you and another in perfect harmony. Being together increases self-expression and cooperation, as well as success. There’s a strong social facet as well – the two of you at the centre of the party or on stage.

Whether or not you’re part of a couple, consider how joining forces with another (romantically or platonically) can boost your chances of success.

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August 14th, 2019: Sun Conjunct Venus

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  • Sun conjunct Venus (21 deg Leo)

  • Sun and Venus inconjunct Pluto Rx (21 deg Capricorn)

Sun/Venus illuminates what you want – a point of pride, romance, creativity or celebration. Everything is bold and out in the open, with added drama. Excellent for making your wants known, for celebrating yourself or starting a new situation on a bright note.

But the inconjunct to Pluto adds a thread of dark compulsion. You may want this more than you realize; watch for jealousy or possessiveness to sneak in. Pluto adds an uneasy sliver of insecurity as the bright thing is questioned. Is this for real? Is it/he/she all yours? Do they really love you?

While power dynamics must be acknowledged (ignore Pluto at your peril) don’t allow manipulation or insecurity to undermine what is an otherwise beautiful moment. Yes, there’s something in the shadows but it doesn’t have to stain what’s in the light. Be smart, stay aware and enjoy what this influence has to offer. Rise above coercion or jealousy – if one person wins it doesn’t mean another has to lose (Pluto can add an underhanded competitive streak).

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August 9th, 2019: Make The Reality Work For You

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  • Venus in Leo inconjunct Saturn Rx in Capricorn (15 deg)

  • Pluto Rx in Capricorn trine Vesta in Taurus (21 deg)

Venus/Saturn adds a bit of grit to the Venus/Jupiter trine. There are certain rules or limits which cannot be ignored, and they’ll cast a shadow over what you want. You may not get everything you desire, or there will be moments when you feel less than beautiful/worthy. Although the overall vibe is bright, bountiful and beautiful, Saturn is there to remind you of a specific reality. As you bump up against that limit, acknowledge it but don’t allow it to put out your fire.

Pluto/Vesta is empowered focus on resources/security, or empowering yourself by devoting your energies to what’s essential. There can be a fixation on physical matters, and the harmony of the trine encourages you to transform an existing situation by giving it your full attention. There’s great manifestation potential here, and the key is Pluto Rx’s concentrated deconstruction and excavation of current structures. Dig deeper, redefine the rules and use this to strengthen your material security or physical stamina.

This connects back to Venus/Saturn, as Saturn rules Capricorn and Venus rules Taurus. There’s a clue on how to handle the Saturn inconjunct – use the current realities and enforced focus to your advantage.

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August 8th, 2019: Venus in Leo Trine Jupiter Rx

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  • Venus in Leo trine Jupiter Rx in Sagittarius (14 deg)

This aspect can attract more (Jupiter) of what you want (Venus). Venus in Leo is bold, entitled, passionate and dramatic. Brilliant swathes of creativity or romance, staged to impress. Jupiter expands this through a harmonious connection- a chance to take it further and celebrate.

This energy can be indulgent, as the trine indicates ease: you can attract without trying, just by being there. The romantic stakes are high and euphoric- confidence, risk and optimism make a potent combo.

You can’t really go wrong with this, but you can overdo it if you push things. Meaning, you can spend too much, display too much or expect too much, although in the moment it will feel really good. It will feel ideal, which is the Jupiter keyword. Jupiter is Rx but this does not dampen the flame. If anything, it means you’re getting a second chance at a missed opportunity or abundance/expansion is concentrated in one area. It’s helpful to be aware of your limits, especially since Venus is applying to an inconjunct with Saturn Rx, exact on August 9th.

But overall, if you want it and you’re ready to step out of the shadows, you can probably attract it (or entice others). Just remember that what seems limitless isn’t quite.

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My Lover Won’t Commit

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There is no denying relationships are more complicated than they’ve been in the past. It’s become common people have conflicting desires or ideas around how relationship should form or be maintained… or not maintained. I see a lot peo…

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August 5th, 2019: Social Sparkle With An Undercurrent of Lilith

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  • Waxing Sextile between the Libra Moon and Leo Sun (12 deg)

  • Venus in Leo inconjunct Black Moon Lilith in Pisces (10 deg)

The Waxing Sextile presents an opportunity. The Leo energy of subjective pride and “me first” attention blends with Libra’s objective “you first” vibe, for a nicely balanced social sparkle – others will appreciate what you’ve got going on, or you can celebrate in a way that includes everyone. This aspect is fun, a bit flirtatious and encouraging.

But Venus (ruler of Libra) makes an awkward inconjunct to BML, so there will be a spot of tension around taboo expressions of female sexuality or power. Venus in Leo is the public, “acceptable” display of female energy while BML in Pisces is the undercurrent of the witch/other woman/outsider. Lilith must be acknowledged, but somehow her energy must be balanced with what’s public (without allowing her secrets to undermine what you’re proud of). Think of her as the darker thread that runs through this bright energy.

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