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February 26th, 2019: Venus Conjunct South Node and a Third Quarter Square

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Fernand Khnopff

Fernand Khnopff

  • Third Quarter Square between the Sagittarius Moon and Pisces Sun (7 deg)

  • Mercury in Pisces trine the Cancer North Node (25 deg)

  • Venus conjunct the Capricorn South Node (25 deg)

Third Quarter Square

There’s a crisis between external exploration versus internal stillness. Sagittarius can trigger loud statements about truth, justice or belief. Or, there can be a powerful drive to experience more. But Pisces holds some secrets that are impossible to name. There’s something here that defies trumpeting declarations.

The tension between these two energies will raise questions about what’s true and how you gain new understanding. It may be time for silence and waiting – let developments come to you rather than charging forward. This is the waning part of the Moon’s cycle where things slow down and fall away. Is there a belief that needs to be released? If it’s not immediately clear what should happen next, accept that and sit with the questions this raises.

Mercury and Venus

Part of today’s Last Quarter crisis will involve relationship, financial or self-esteem issues as Venus passes over the South Node. Issues from the past will reach a culmination. Definitions and commitments around Venus themes will be key, and the South Node always suggests an ending or wrap up.

Watch for significant results that deliver real value (a reward for your work) or a reality check that shuts the door on the past. In some cases, a past or past life relationship can resurface – watch for heavy feelings of responsibility and a sense that you’ve connected before. Keeping in mind that this is happening during a Last Quarter Square, pay attention to any questions that come up. This could also be a reality check about your values and self-esteem: how are your current rules working for you?

Mercury’s trine to the North Node (and sextiles to Venus/South Node) can help you navigate the above. Mercury in Pisces is intuitive, compassionate communication. Free-flowing words and thoughts rather than hard logic. A conversation or trail of clues should be easy to follow as it leads you towards a place of nurturing, empathy and emotional satisfaction (Cancer North Node). The conversation should flow towards a place that feels right, even if you feel vulnerable. Perhaps you’re trying to progress a financial or relationship issue to the point where you feel (Cancer) safe/secure/nourished/comfortable. Pay attention to how it feels.

Don’t try to control the information – just go with it and see where it leads. If this is a relationship conversation, it should involve affectionate or loving words and a sense of peace, no matter what the conclusion.

However, note that Mercury will aspect the Nodes two more times:

  • Mar 14th: Mercury Rx (24 deg)

  • Apr 9th: Mercury direct (22 deg)

Even if there’s an official conclusion or commitment today, know that the facts (and some truths) will continue to develop into April 9th. And perhaps the sense that the story is not complete is part of today’s crisis – you can’t force the answers.

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February 22nd, 2019: High Stakes

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Dante Gabriel Rossetti

Dante Gabriel Rossetti

  • Mercury in Pisces square Jupiter in Sagittarius (21 deg)

  • Venus in Capricorn conjunct Pluto (22 deg)

An intense day with high stakes.

Jupiter stretches Mercury in Pisces’ fluid boundaries so anything seems possible and something can sound very, very good. Imagination is limitless, promises will be grand and visions will look amazing.

Potential does exist here, but there are a couple of cautions. A square to Jupiter always means exaggeration. There’s a crisis of faith and expansion- too much, too big and the details are overlooked. Plus, this is only the first of three squares (due to Mercury’s upcoming Rx). What you learn or say will not be concrete and there will be more questions. The truth will shift and the story (Jupiter) will dissolve and reform.

March 15th (Mercury Rx) and April 12th are the dates of the next two squares, so be prepared for a lengthy process of questions. Promises that you make or receive will require a second and third look. Disbelief and illusion may undermine faith. You’ll have to sort through the shimmering pictures in order to find the truth.

Venus/Pluto adds some heavy energy to the above – Pluto intensifies what you want/love, so money, relationships and values become all or nothing. Deeper resources can be uncovered and amplified value will be assigned to someone.

Venus/Pluto suggests there is a solid core to today’s events -transformative potential via the power of love or the power of realizing your own worth and self-sufficiency. Pluto also reveals the truth behind what you want as you confront rules and responsibilities (Capricorn). This could be a profound commitment; focus on the core potential and remember this as you work through the Mercury/Jupiter squares. Keep reminding yourself of what you really want.

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February 22nd, 2019: High Stakes

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Dante Gabriel Rossetti

Dante Gabriel Rossetti

  • Mercury in Pisces square Jupiter in Sagittarius (21 deg)

  • Venus in Capricorn conjunct Pluto (22 deg)

An intense day with high stakes.

Jupiter stretches Mercury in Pisces’ fluid boundaries so anything seems possible and something can sound very, very good. Imagination is limitless, promises will be grand and visions will look amazing.

Potential does exist here, but there are a couple of cautions. A square to Jupiter always means exaggeration. There’s a crisis of faith and expansion- too much, too big and the details are overlooked. Plus, this is only the first of three squares (due to Mercury’s upcoming Rx). What you learn or say will not be concrete and there will be more questions. The truth will shift and the story (Jupiter) will dissolve and reform.

March 15th (Mercury Rx) and April 12th are the dates of the next two squares, so be prepared for a lengthy process of questions. Promises that you make or receive will require a second and third look. Disbelief and illusion may undermine faith. You’ll have to sort through the shimmering pictures in order to find the truth.

Venus/Pluto adds some heavy energy to the above – Pluto intensifies what you want/love, so money, relationships and values become all or nothing. Deeper resources can be uncovered and amplified value will be assigned to someone.

Venus/Pluto suggests there is a solid core to today’s events -transformative potential via the power of love or the power of realizing your own worth and self-sufficiency. Pluto also reveals the truth behind what you want as you confront rules and responsibilities (Capricorn). This could be a profound commitment; focus on the core potential and remember this as you work through the Mercury/Jupiter squares. Keep reminding yourself of what you really want.

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February 18th, 2019: Today’s Reality (Chiron Enters Aries)

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Pieter Brueghel the Elder

Pieter Brueghel the Elder

  • Venus conjunct Saturn in Capricorn (16 deg)

  • Chiron enters Aries (4:07 am EST)

  • Pallas stations Rx in Libra (29 deg)

Venus/Saturn

Continuing yesterday’s activation of the Saturn/Neptune sextile, Venus conjunct Saturn defines what you have and what you can’t have. Here is the reality of a commitment, restriction or responsibility involving relationships, finances, self-esteem or values. Saturn makes it real and (in combination with Neptune) can also define what you have to give up in order to get what you want. Or, perhaps what you have to give up, period.

Venus/Saturn is the dividing line – the new beginning that separates past from present. This is permanent and official. Make it so.

Chiron into Aries

Chiron returns to Aries for the long haul (it won’t be completely done with this sign until April 2027). For details and dates on this transit, check this post.

Chiron’s return will reactivate issues from its first Aries ingress (April 17th, 2018) but now you’ll be pressing forward with the battle. There’s no turning back. Are you ready to fight with vulnerability as your banner? It’s interesting that the Venus/Saturn conjunction happens on this same day because it really does emphasize that hard line between past and present.

But we also have the Sun’s Pisces ingress today, so there’s a reminder that compassion and forgiveness are important. Be gentle with yourself, even as you step into the fray.

Pallas Rx

Pallas reaches the final degree of Venus-ruled Libra, then she stations Rx. The social or relationship strategy that you thought was complete needs a review. You’ll have to rethink how you relate to others, and the connection to Venus/Saturn is important – there’s a clear reality or rule that means you have to reassess your approach.

Pallas will station direct on May 30th (10 deg Libra) and will exit Libra for Scorpio on August 26th.

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February 18th, 2019: Today’s Reality (Chiron Enters Aries)

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Pieter Brueghel the Elder

Pieter Brueghel the Elder

  • Venus conjunct Saturn in Capricorn (16 deg)

  • Chiron enters Aries (4:07 am EST)

  • Pallas stations Rx in Libra (29 deg)

Venus/Saturn

Continuing yesterday’s activation of the Saturn/Neptune sextile, Venus conjunct Saturn defines what you have and what you can’t have. Here is the reality of a commitment, restriction or responsibility involving relationships, finances, self-esteem or values. Saturn makes it real and (in combination with Neptune) can also define what you have to give up in order to get what you want. Or, perhaps what you have to give up, period.

Venus/Saturn is the dividing line – the new beginning that separates past from present. This is permanent and official. Make it so.

Chiron into Aries

Chiron returns to Aries for the long haul (it won’t be completely done with this sign until April 2027). For details and dates on this transit, check this post.

Chiron’s return will reactivate issues from its first Aries ingress (April 17th, 2018) but now you’ll be pressing forward with the battle. There’s no turning back. Are you ready to fight with vulnerability as your banner? It’s interesting that the Venus/Saturn conjunction happens on this same day because it really does emphasize that hard line between past and present.

But we also have the Sun’s Pisces ingress today, so there’s a reminder that compassion and forgiveness are important. Be gentle with yourself, even as you step into the fray.

Pallas Rx

Pallas reaches the final degree of Venus-ruled Libra, then she stations Rx. The social or relationship strategy that you thought was complete needs a review. You’ll have to rethink how you relate to others, and the connection to Venus/Saturn is important – there’s a clear reality or rule that means you have to reassess your approach.

Pallas will station direct on May 30th (10 deg Libra) and will exit Libra for Scorpio on August 26th.

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February 17th, 2019: Awkward Feelings

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  • Waxing Inconjunct between the Cancer Moon and Aquarius Sun (28 deg)

  • Venus in Capricorn sextile Neptune in Pisces (15 deg)

The Waxing Inconjunct presents a difficult adjustment between objective Aquarius and subjective Cancer. Emotions will interfere with detachment, disrupting a cool vibe. But the messy, uncomfortable mood should not be ignored – pay attention to where you’re vulnerable or insecure. These awkward feelings need to be attended to (before you can move forward). If you can still maintain a bit of objectivity, even better.

Venus activates the first part of the Saturn/Neptune sextile. She will conjoin Saturn tomorrow, but today is a gentle reminder that there’s more to what you want than rules, status or work. Remembering that Saturn/Neptune is about making a small sacrifice in order to manifest (Saturn) a dream (Neptune) today’s aspect can gently widen your awareness. Tune into the compassionate or spiritual undertones in a material issue or formal commitment.

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February 17th, 2019: Awkward Feelings

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Photo by rawpixel.com from Pexels

Photo by rawpixel.com from Pexels

  • Waxing Inconjunct between the Cancer Moon and Aquarius Sun (28 deg)

  • Venus in Capricorn sextile Neptune in Pisces (15 deg)

The Waxing Inconjunct presents a difficult adjustment between objective Aquarius and subjective Cancer. Emotions will interfere with detachment, disrupting a cool vibe. But the messy, uncomfortable mood should not be ignored – pay attention to where you’re vulnerable or insecure. These awkward feelings need to be attended to (before you can move forward). If you can still maintain a bit of objectivity, even better.

Venus activates the first part of the Saturn/Neptune sextile. She will conjoin Saturn tomorrow, but today is a gentle reminder that there’s more to what you want than rules, status or work. Remembering that Saturn/Neptune is about making a small sacrifice in order to manifest (Saturn) a dream (Neptune) today’s aspect can gently widen your awareness. Tune into the compassionate or spiritual undertones in a material issue or formal commitment.

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February 11th, 2019: Real Venus

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Anders Zorn

Anders Zorn

  • Moon in Taurus trine Venus in Capricorn (9 deg)

The Venus-ruled Taurus Moon makes one, major aspect. The trine to Venus would normally be quite indulgent, but Capricorn adds an edge of practicality and discipline. So the vibe is about solid acquisition -real proof of love, security and values.

This emphasized Venus energy is good for focusing on what has the most value. What’s worthiest and what makes you feel most secure? This is not romantic or wishful: look at the reality of what you love, want and have.

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February 11th, 2019: Real Venus

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Anders Zorn

Anders Zorn

  • Moon in Taurus trine Venus in Capricorn (9 deg)

The Venus-ruled Taurus Moon makes one, major aspect. The trine to Venus would normally be quite indulgent, but Capricorn adds an edge of practicality and discipline. So the vibe is about solid acquisition -real proof of love, security and values.

This emphasized Venus energy is good for focusing on what has the most value. What’s worthiest and what makes you feel most secure? This is not romantic or wishful: look at the reality of what you love, want and have.

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