(Venus in Pisces is considered to be an “exalted” placement: full of open-hearted non-judgmental love and willingness to express it. Mars in Virgo is looking to win by analyzing the details. The two positions are opposite each other, and Venus opposi…
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Venus in Pisces, Mars in Virgo: Pinky And The Brain Try Internet Dating
(Venus in Pisces is considered to be an “exalted” placement: full of open-hearted non-judgmental love and willingness to express it. Mars in Virgo is looking to win by analyzing the details. The two positions are opposite each other, and Venus opposi…
The Bubble And The Pin: Venus in Pisces Opposes Mars in Virgo
Venus in Pisces is opposing Mars in Virgo right now. This gives us romantic (Venus) fantasy (Pisces) challenged by real (Virgo) actions (Mars). Nothing bursts the Pisces bubble like a shot of Virgo realism (or pessimism). Plus, Mars is retrograde ̷…
Unpacking My Library: A Lover’s Discourse
“Am I in love? – Yes, since I’m waiting.” The other never waits. Sometimes I want to play the part of the one who doesn’t wait; I try to busy myself elsewhere, to arrive late; but I always lose at this game: whatever I do, I find myself there, with n…
Mars Retrograde: Just What Are You Doing Down There?
(Astrology Explored) Newscaster: Mars stations in Virgo on the day of the Aquarian New Moon. Many astrologers have posted their take on this combo, but Astrology Media Press thought to ask the planets themselves, “What does it all mean?” I … Continue reading →
Mars Retrograde in Virgo
Honing, fine-tuning, sharpening, filtering. The time of refining situations down to their essential details is almost upon us. Mars is going retrograde in a couple of days (January 23rd). Rather than weakening its energy, this reverse motion will int…
The Rising Planet: Your “First Responder”
The planet closest to your Ascendant, usually in the first, second, or third houses, is called the rising planet. I also call it the “first responder” planet, because it’s the planet that is first on deck to handle anything new that comes your way. What’s your first responder planet, and how does it operate in your life?
Mars And Pitching Fits
“She turned me into a NEWT! [pause] Well I got better.”
–Monty Python’s Holy Grail
Gifting And Mars
“It is better to have loafed and lost, than never to have loafed at all.” –James Thurber Mars placement is indicative of how one acts. Venus expresses your esthetic, what you like and value. I’d say Venus plays a big … Rea…
Astrology of Now: Mars in Virgo = The Big Clean Up
I have been down at the bottom of the garden this week, turning my compost, mulching the autumn leaves, sawing up wood, stacking old flowerpots and sharpening blades. It’s creating a surprising amount of room under the laurel trees.The action planet Ma…