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December 23rd, 2018: Venus, Lilith and Juno

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Frederic Leighton, 1st Baron Leighton

Frederic Leighton, 1st Baron Leighton

  • Venus in Scorpio square Black Moon Lilith in Aquarius (15 deg)

  • Pluto in Capricorn trine Juno Rx in Taurus (20 deg)

  • Juno stations direct in Taurus (20 deg)

Venus and Lilith

Venus in Scorpio completes the last of three squares to Black Moon Lilith in Aquarius. The first square occured on September 16th, and the second (when Venus was Rx) on October 17th, so this issue has been active for a few months.

Venus in Scorpio maintains her power by keeping secrets, exploring what’s hidden and possessing. At the same time, she demands absolute intimacy and pushes past all limits (the deepening spiral of honesty regarding what’s really loved/desired). This could apply to relationship, self-esteem or financial issues. BML in Aquarius would disrupt this with challenges based on the freedom to break away via “unacceptable” or shocking female behaviour/issues. Black Moon Lilith is the outsider and dangerous woman.

Her ongoing conflict with Venus in Scorpio since September points to a crisis between power and freedom, possession and detachment, darkness and clarity (Aquarius). As this issue concludes today, there may be a final crisis. Venus and BML are two different expressions of female energy – Venus attracts while Lilith rejects all those who would seek to control her. What are you trying to liberate yourself from? Or (conversely) what resources are you trying to preserve/draw towards you?

Juno

Meanwhile, Pluto (ruler of Scorpio) makes a trine to Juno Rx. The fixed (Taurus) relationship agreement (Juno) is empowered through deep transformation (Pluto). And soon after, Juno stations direct, which means the agreement moves forward.

There is no stagnation here – the relationship review (Rx) led to a change, and now you progress. This is necessary even in the most settled agreements.

I discussed the Juno/Pluto trine in this post from December 17th, when these dynamics were first triggered by Mars in Pisces:

“Mars also makes a sextile to Juno Rx so we know the above involves a relationship (business or personal) agreement. Right now it’s under review and Mars’ sextile activates energetic progress. You’re not just sitting and pondering the terms of the agreement, you and another are taking action to revise it.

Note that Juno will trine Pluto two times:

  • Dec 23rd (Juno Rx)

  • Dec 31st (Juno direct)

Juno/Pluto is the profound commitment that harmonizes with slow change and empowers both parties as it evolves. The process has started now (the trine is within orb) and the Mars sextile suggests following the route of intuitive action to make it happen.”

So the second trine is approaching at the end of the month- great news for those who are ready for a serious commitment to evolve. You can treat Dec 23rd-31st as one influence: a time of increasing strength between you and another. This strength will be based on mutual awareness of the need for change.

Consider how this might be connected to the tension between Venus and BML, especially Venus’ possession and exploration of what’s hidden. What has that tension clarified?

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December 23rd, 2018: Venus, Lilith and Juno

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Frederic Leighton, 1st Baron Leighton

Frederic Leighton, 1st Baron Leighton

  • Venus in Scorpio square Black Moon Lilith in Aquarius (15 deg)

  • Pluto in Capricorn trine Juno Rx in Taurus (20 deg)

  • Juno stations direct in Taurus (20 deg)

Venus and Lilith

Venus in Scorpio completes the last of three squares to Black Moon Lilith in Aquarius. The first square occured on September 16th, and the second (when Venus was Rx) on October 17th, so this issue has been active for a few months.

Venus in Scorpio maintains her power by keeping secrets, exploring what’s hidden and possessing. At the same time, she demands absolute intimacy and pushes past all limits (the deepening spiral of honesty regarding what’s really loved/desired). This could apply to relationship, self-esteem or financial issues. BML in Aquarius would disrupt this with challenges based on the freedom to break away via “unacceptable” or shocking female behaviour/issues. Black Moon Lilith is the outsider and dangerous woman.

Her ongoing conflict with Venus in Scorpio since September points to a crisis between power and freedom, possession and detachment, darkness and clarity (Aquarius). As this issue concludes today, there may be a final crisis. Venus and BML are two different expressions of female energy – Venus attracts while Lilith rejects all those who would seek to control her. What are you trying to liberate yourself from? Or (conversely) what resources are you trying to preserve/draw towards you?

Juno

Meanwhile, Pluto (ruler of Scorpio) makes a trine to Juno Rx. The fixed (Taurus) relationship agreement (Juno) is empowered through deep transformation (Pluto). And soon after, Juno stations direct, which means the agreement moves forward.

There is no stagnation here – the relationship review (Rx) led to a change, and now you progress. This is necessary even in the most settled agreements.

I discussed the Juno/Pluto trine in this post from December 17th, when these dynamics were first triggered by Mars in Pisces:

“Mars also makes a sextile to Juno Rx so we know the above involves a relationship (business or personal) agreement. Right now it’s under review and Mars’ sextile activates energetic progress. You’re not just sitting and pondering the terms of the agreement, you and another are taking action to revise it.

Note that Juno will trine Pluto two times:

  • Dec 23rd (Juno Rx)

  • Dec 31st (Juno direct)

Juno/Pluto is the profound commitment that harmonizes with slow change and empowers both parties as it evolves. The process has started now (the trine is within orb) and the Mars sextile suggests following the route of intuitive action to make it happen.”

So the second trine is approaching at the end of the month- great news for those who are ready for a serious commitment to evolve. You can treat Dec 23rd-31st as one influence: a time of increasing strength between you and another. This strength will be based on mutual awareness of the need for change.

Consider how this might be connected to the tension between Venus and BML, especially Venus’ possession and exploration of what’s hidden. What has that tension clarified?

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December 21st, 2018: A Day for More

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Photo by Daria Shevtsova from Pexels

Photo by Daria Shevtsova from Pexels

  • Mercury conjunct Jupiter in Sagittarius (9 deg)

  • Mercury/Jupiter in Sagittarius sextile Vesta in Aquarius (9 deg)

  • Venus in Scorpio trine Neptune in Pisces (13 deg)

A day for more, with energies that encourage you to rise above anything petty or restrictive. Note that these influences are given extra oomph by today’s Winter Solstice (the Sun’s Capricorn ingress).

Mercury/Jupiter

Mercury/Jupiter can be a high point for wisdom, insight, the sales pitch or good news. Mercury’s info and communication are expanded by Jupiter, blending facts with ideals and details with optimism.

Excellent for learning, delivering a message (especially one that features new information) or seeing the whole story along with the details. This is all powered up by Jupiter-ruled Sagittarius, for extra expansion. This conjunction previously occurred on November 27th (at 4 deg) when Mercury was Rx. At that time, you may have encountered the same issue but had to deal with questions or delays. Now the questions have been answered and the delay has been lifted – you can surge ahead with what you know.

Note the sextile to Vesta (devotion) which adds focus on an unusual or innovative (Aquarius) area. This can truly be a moment where you break through a mental/verbal barrier or experience a leap of understanding.

Venus/Neptune

Venus/Neptune continues the theme of openness, as relationships/money/self-esteem/values harmonize with Neptune’s compassion and dreams. What you want/love has depth (Scorpio) and transcendence (Neptune) for an intensely romantic, creative or giving influence. There’s more of what you want to go around, although it’s not all about you (and you’ll be fine with that). Neptune increases Venus in Scorpio’s flow of love/value/desire while adding a touch of refined creativity or selflessness – the trine gives it a natural flow (what you want or want to give will unfold easily, if it’s meant to be).

In certain cases, if this energy is distorted, Neptune might enable the slide into something addictive or unhealthy (you want it even though it’s bad for you). Use the Mercury/Jupiter conjunction to get a full understanding of what’s going on – there will be no excuses.

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December 16th, 2018: Deep, Quiet Commitment

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  • Venus in Scorpio sextile Saturn in Capricorn (9 deg)

Here we have an aspect of profound commitment. Relationships/self-esteem/shared finances are confirmed by Saturn’s rules. And, Scorpio means the Venus issue will be serious stuff- enduring and intense.

But the sextile is a gentle connection, so the commitment (involving yourself or another) may be a wordless confirmation of what you already sensed. An unseen guarantee that settles in place without you being fully aware of it. However, its quietness does not dilute its depth – this is not light and playful energy.

This can also be the subtle manifestation of deeper resources: quiet efforts that bear fruit by revealing what’s beneath the surface. Overall, a good stabilizing energy for those who care more about quality than flashy displays.

This is the last of three sextiles, the other two occuring on September 12th (2 deg) and October 24th (4 deg-when Venus was Rx). This commitment has been gently persisting in the background for awhile. There’s a sense of endurance as something worth waiting for has finally ripened. Just remember that Venus in Scorpio demands total commitment and complete honesty about what you really want/love/are worth.

Note that this can be a commitment to self – to inner values or recognition of your Shadow.

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December 16th, 2018: Deep, Quiet Commitment

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pexels

  • Venus in Scorpio sextile Saturn in Capricorn (9 deg)

Here we have an aspect of profound commitment. Relationships/self-esteem/shared finances are confirmed by Saturn’s rules. And, Scorpio means the Venus issue will be serious stuff- enduring and intense.

But the sextile is a gentle connection, so the commitment (involving yourself or another) may be a wordless confirmation of what you already sensed. An unseen guarantee that settles in place without you being fully aware of it. However, its quietness does not dilute its depth – this is not light and playful energy.

This can also be the subtle manifestation of deeper resources: quiet efforts that bear fruit by revealing what’s beneath the surface. Overall, a good stabilizing energy for those who care more about quality than flashy displays.

This is the last of three sextiles, the other two occuring on September 12th (2 deg) and October 24th (4 deg-when Venus was Rx). This commitment has been gently persisting in the background for awhile. There’s a sense of endurance as something worth waiting for has finally ripened. Just remember that Venus in Scorpio demands total commitment and complete honesty about what you really want/love/are worth.

Note that this can be a commitment to self – to inner values or recognition of your Shadow.

Read more →

RIP Nancy Wilson

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Intelligent, emotional and true — Nancy Wilson called herself a “song stylist”. She managed to mix irony and compassion in her interpretations seemingly effortlessly. She died today at the ripe age of 81. Listen to her caught-you-red-handed song, Guess Who I Saw Today, for an example of her ability to spin a yarn, her remarkable technique and perfect timing. Wilson was born with Venus Rising in Aries, and along with being a straightforwardly beautiful woman, this could explain the immediacy of her singing, and its pin-point precision. There’s a lot of water in this chart — Sun and Moon, plus […]

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November 30th, 2018: Venus in Libra Opposite Uranus

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Mary Sheppard Greene

Mary Sheppard Greene

  • Venus in Libra opposite Uranus Rx in Aries (29 deg)

The Venus/Uranus opposition at the final degrees of their respective signs signals an ending or result that’s been a long time coming. Uranus is retrograde, so you’ve been here before.

Venus previously opposed Uranus, but she was in Scorpio and Uranus was in Taurus (Sept 12th at 2 deg and Oct 31st at 0 deg). So the push for change/liberation is not new, but the energy has shifted. Scorpio/Taurus was about a loosening of deep control, possession or security fears. Libra/Aries is the surface reflection (the final result) of these depth charges.

Even though this is not new, Uranus can still provide a jolt. A relationship may be shaken or abruptly adjusted. An issue involving projection could hit with surprising force. Uranus provides liberation, which will also address any imbalances (Libra) that have gone unchecked.

An external trigger may deliver the jolt, but consider how this is a reflection of what’s been happening on a deeper level.

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November 28th, 2018: Pivotal Relationship Issue

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Jean Benner

Jean Benner

  • Venus in Libra inconjunct Chiron Rx in Pisces (27 deg)

  • Venus in Libra square the North Node in Cancer/South Node in Capricorn (28 deg)

Venus in Libra square the Nodes is a pivotal relationship issue. There will be a choice between sticking with old rules/limits/expressions of authority (South Node) or progressing towards something that is more intuitive, nurturing and in line with authentic needs. It may be about getting past the superficial shell of status and tuning into the real emotions.

Venus’ inconjunct to Chiron Rx indicates that this will be a touch painful. You may be tempted to gloss over a reoccurring wound (Venus also made an inconjunct to Chiron on November 3rd) but dealing with this is part of your progress towards the North Node. Chiron will make an exact trine with the North Node on December 2nd, but you can certainly make use of this energy now- move towards a place of emotional authenticity by acknowledging what hurts. In the process, you can forgive, release, heal, sooth. And this may correct an imbalance in your relationships.

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Powerful Cravings | Astrology Horoscope

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How have you been feeling lately? Have you noticed all of those powerful emotions that you’ve been carrying… and where they have been guiding you? We can carry a lot of extra heavy weight with us; but eventually that hefty load will burst through the tough walls – that kept us safe. Creative people who […]

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