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Indulging in Mine and in Yours. | Taurus New Moon, Venus re-enters Aries
Taurus New Moon. On Wednesday April 26, the New Moon blesses us with creative energies, which can be encouraging for new beginnings, a start-up project or a fresh approach to an old issue. If you’re unsure how to do this, try spending a little time quality time with yourself – in order to listen for […]
April 21st, 2017: Turning the Venus/Saturn Corner
Astrology of Now: Venus Exalted
My daughters’ favourite moment during the recent Venus Retrograde was their discovery of a large skeleton in a lonely, crumbling ruin by the edge of the roaring Atlantic — even the 13 year old lost her composure for a full moment. They burst out of the broch — a 10th century miniature fort — and into the rain, terrified and thrilled. Then they crawled back through the dark, muddy tunnel for a closer look. The 40-day Venus retrograde can be read as Venus’ journey through the Underworld. Perhaps this was a little re-enactment of that story of Inanna’s journey to the Kur, the Sumerian hell. As you […]
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DC Horoscopes: May 2017 Lunations (US Mars Return)
Here are the horoscopes for the ‘Flower’ Full Moon of May 10, 2017 @20Sco24 and New Moon of May 25, 2017 @4Gem46 set for Washington DC; if you wish, please enlarge for better reading of my scribbled study notes:
As you see, Venus rules both charts via Libra rising. At the May 10th Full Moon (lower left on the dual chart), Venus applies only once: an opposition to Jupiter Rx denoting a period of
April 16th, 2017: Gentle Encouragement
April 15th, 2017: Venus Direct in Pisces
- Venus in Pisces stations direct: 26 degrees
The reevaluation of relationships, finances and self-esteem (which began on March 4th when Venus stationed Rx in Aries) is now complete. You should have a greater understanding of what something’s worth. Of what you’re worth. Venus’ station is very close to Chiron in Pisces, so this understanding will involve compassionate acceptance of a wound. Moving forward means forgiving yourself or forgiving someone else. Accepting (Pisces) that it/you/they are not perfect. And, you’re going to stop reopening the wound. This is crucial. Forgiveness does not mean allowing the hurtful situation to continue. Remember – you’re moving forward.
Venus will be involved with the Saturn square, until April 21st. Progress may not feel like progress. You might wonder if there’s any movement at all. During this time, it’s important that you don’t give up. You have turned a corner. Trust this. Saturn is defining your new reality (maybe your new values) and there’s a task ahead of you. It’s the same task that you were aware of when this square first began (April 8th) but now you’re ready to lean into it. You’re done mopping up the spills of the past, and you can focus all your energy on this. Saying goodbye can be a bigger job than you imagined.
And let’s just say the work continues until April 30th, when the square between Saturn Rx and Chiron in Pisces perfects at 27 degrees. The painful limits implied by this aspect are being felt now. And the limits may continue until the end of the month. But Venus direct is leaving the party – one layer has been removed, one issue has been dealt with. That’s one less thing to worry about.
If you have any planets/points from 26 to 27 degrees of the Mutable signs, you’re in the zone for the Venus/Saturn/Chiron dance. Money, love or self-worth has reached a crisis point, but you’re in the home stretch.
Your Week 14-20 April 2017 A Taste of What’s Holding You Back
Friday the 14th we see a perfect blending of ego and action urge with instincts, making for highly successful actions …
Creating Balance | Libra Full Moon, Venus Direct
Libra New Moon. New Moon intentions placed during the New Moon come to a peak as the fired-up needs finally burst right along side of the Full Moon on Tuesday April 11. As sacred light is spilled, hidden secrets are revealed as unseen truths and much needed answers are revealed. In this opportunity to shine our light, we are […]
April 8th, 2017: When It Hurts
- Sun in Aries square Pluto in Capricorn: 19 degrees
- Venus Rx in Pisces square Saturn Rx in Sagittarius: 27 degrees
Shadow Power
Sun/Pluto can trigger a crisis that shines a light on shadow issues. New beginnings, freedom or impulse will have a darker side, as anxiety leaks through. A square involving Pluto intensifies its power, even though fear of weakness is increased (overcompensation is the result).
When confronted with this aspect, consider what’s behind the aggression. You may be the one compulsively charging ahead, or someone else may react to your initiative.
The Venus/Saturn Dance
Venus Rx/Saturn Rx can feel like a painful deadlock, as you revisit an issue and encounter limits. Those limits are reality. Whether you see that you have to end something, or intensify your focus on what you want, the way forward involves accepting reality. This is what you can’t have. This is what you must do. It will be obvious – Saturn always is.
This square will perfect again on April 21st (27 degrees) when Venus is direct. From April 8th to the 27th, they will remain within orb of each other, which means the square will be active for the entire time. And Chiron will be lurking in the background, at 26 degrees Pisces.
I know – not fun. But this is the current reality, so let’s deal with it. Chiron’s influence means this will be an essential confrontation with a wound – what you’re afraid of losing, where you feel least attractive, where you feel less worthy. Where you hurt. You can’t avoid this (Saturn won’t let you) and that will be a good thing. You’ll either push past the pain and get what you want, or you’ll understand that it’s time to focus your energy elsewhere.
Even with Saturn’s structure, Venus in Pisces is still about allowing – it will happen or it won’t. You’ll know whether you should give it one, last try, or whether you should just let go. Sun/Pluto may urge you to struggle against the inevitable. But that’s just your fear talking. Sun/Pluto really wants you to evolve. Stop fighting it and just go with the deconstruction.
Yes, this applies even if you are on track to getting something desirable. The prospect of finally hearing “yes” can stir up all kinds of fears. What if it hurts? What if you’re exposed? These things may happen. But it will hurt even more to remain frozen in your current state. The message in these aspects is that it hurts to love, whether you’re opening yourself up or shutting something down. You can’t avoid the pain, but you can take the sweetness of release, or the joy of acceptance, as part of the package.