#Venus Transit 2023

[jeevanjali]

Venus Transit 2023: शुक्र का वृश्चिक राशि में गोचर किसे मिलेगा लाभ,किसे होगी हानि जानिएVenus Transit 2023: माना जाता है कि जिस किसी जातक की कुंडली में शुक्र ग्रह मजबूत हैं उसके पास पैसों का अंबार लग रहता है, माँ लक्ष्मी ऐसे जातकों के घर चुंबक की तरह खिंची चली आती है

[banglakhobor]

Gajlakshmi Yog: শুক্রের কর্কট গমনের সঙ্গে গজলক্ষ্মী যোগ! ৫ রাশির শনির দশা কাটবে, বাড়বে আয়

জি ২৪ ঘণ্টা ডিজিটাল ব্যুরো: শুক্র কর্কট রাশিতে প্রবেশ করতে চলেছে। শুক্র বক্রী অবস্থায় আছে এবং তা কর্কট রাশিতে প্রবেশ করবে। তার ফলে শুক্রের গমনের কারণে গজলক্ষ্মী যোগ তৈরি হচ্ছে। জ্যোতিষশাস্ত্রে এটি অত্যন্ত শুভ বলে মনে করা হয়। এই সময় ৫ টি রাশির জাতক-জাতিকারা ধন, সাফল্য, খ্যাতি ইত্যাদি পাবেন। এ সময় এই সব রাশির মানুষ ভালো আয় করতে পারবে। দেখে নেওয়া যাক, কোন কোন রাশির কপালে এই সৌভাগ্যের রেখা ঠিকরে…

[bestcareerprection]

Shukra Gochar 2023: 15 फरवरी को शुक्र अपनी उच्च राशि मीन में गोचर/Venus Transit in Pisces इन राशि वालों के जीवन में आएगी बहार।

वृषभ राशि

अच्छे स्वास्थ्य का लेंगे आनंद. आर्थिक स्थिति बनेगी मजबूत. नौकरीपेशा लोगों की होगी तरक्की/Job Promotion Yoga

मिथुन राशि

विद्यार्थियों को शिक्षा में मिलेगी बड़ी सफलता। शेयर बाजार से होगा तगड़ा मुनाफा।  प्रेमी जोड़ों के जीवन में आएँगी आकस्मिक ख़ुशियाँ.

मकर राशि

नौकरीपेशा लोगों का बढ़ेगा मान-सम्मान. वैवाहिक जीवन में बढ़ेगा प्यार. आमदनी में वृद्धि होने के योग.

यदि आप अपनी राशि पर इस गोचर का प्रभाव जानना चाहते है या अपनी राशि का दैनिक राशिफल/Daily Horoscope अथवा साप्ताहिक राशिफल/Weekly Horoscope पढना चाहते है तो इस लिंक पर क्लिक करें।

[middlenamesage]

Thinking about how women, on the whole, have been more open to astrology in these modern times since it’s been shunned by science and religion. That unfortunately also works to the advantage of people who would like to keep astrology known as just a silly, dumb girl hobby.

But astrology has been around in all cultures since before all major religions. People have always sensed that we can look to the sky, containing the macrocosm outside this microcosm, for understanding.

I wonder what that says about women that they have been more open to believing in this connection we have with the cosmos (and nature) than men have been?

I think that merely on a physical level, womens’ bodies have a deeper connection with the cosmos. We have cycles that can sync with the Moon, and we are the sex that brings life from the spiritual to the physical realms, which is a very intimate encounter with sacred forces. Because our bodies are made for an even more intimate connection with nature and the cosmos, I think our minds evolved that way too. I think that on average, we have more developed intuition, and we are more concerned with nurturing life, so we can have a more developed interest and/or ability to see connections between life and natural phenomena.

Black Moon Lilith is still in nearly an exact conjunction with Venus retrograde in Leo, so female empowerment is the name of the game right now. 🖤 I know I’ve been having many thoughts the last few days relating to the natural powers that women have, so I wanted to share some as they relate to womens’ relationship with astrology.

Bask in your primal power today, lovelies!

[elminx]

If this week feels like too much, know that you are right on time.

Today, Mars in Libra squares off with retrograde Pluto in Capricorn. Tomorrow, Pluto stations direct and Venus in Virgo opposes retrograde Saturn in Pisces. Mars enters Scorpio on Thursday and then immediately trines Saturn as well. Then, on Saturday, we have our solar eclipse in Libra.

That's a lot and none of it is what we like to call the fun times. It's all endings and hard work. It's holding on to things past their time and KNOWING that you are grasping at straws but still being unable to let go. It has big-time breakup weather written all over it with the lunar nodes and Pluto in play while both Venus and Mars are in aspect to Saturn.

The best you should expect to be able to do this week is to put one foot in front of the other. If you can't even do that, it's okay. The days leading up to ANY new moon are a time for sacred rest, and this is not any old new moon.

Do what you can do and cut yourself some slack for what is outside of your control this week.

[saturniandevil]

December 2023 Important Dates

AKA my notes on The Astrology Podcast's December forecast, hosted by Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock. As you can see from the calendar, this is quite the busy month. I've put the recap at the end again for those interested in mundane astrology. Generally, it's about the October 28th lunar eclipse in Taurus.

We're entering the month off a Mars-Saturn square on November 25th, and Mercury has already entered his pre-retrograde shadow (during the rx he will go back to about 22 degrees of Sagittarius). There's been a Mars-Saturn square making motion grind to a halt, and though it present frustrations and delayed gratification, Mars-Saturn can also indicate perseverance and relentlessness.

December 1st - Mercury enters Capricorn The next day he sextiles Saturn, further activating that Saturn-Mars square. He'll retrograde back into Sagittarius later. Mercury will trine Jupiter in Taurus around the 7th-8th, and sextile Venus when she enters Scorpio, bringing us some helpful communication in the first half of the month. The second half will be very different, though, as he retrogrades and conjoins Mars--think explosive arguments or disrupted communication like in late October-early November. Do your careful planning and mapping while Mercury is constructive in Capricorn, as his regress into Sagittarius will bring have us acting recklessly out of necessity.

December 2nd & 3rd - Auspicious Elections (not pictured)

The charts are both around 1:35AM local time and takes advantage of Mercury's application to a trine with Jupiter, before the chaos of retrograde & contacting Mars. It also takes advantage of the last bit of Venus in Libra.

On December 2nd, the chart has Libra rising with Venus in domicile in the first (whole sign) house. The Moon is in Leo, either applying to or just separating from a square with Jupiter, and trine the Sun in Sagittarius in the 11th house. This is a good Venus-related chart, for things that need to appeal aesthetically to others or unify people. As this is a night chart, Venus is also the sect benefic, and is especially equipped to help things build up and grow (plus she's in a position of strength in the first house). Venus elections are also good for design, getting back in touch with people & other social activities, and working together. Venus in Libra is especially good for bringing together two things that are at odds, whether it's disagreeing friends or disparate business endeavors. Although the degree of Venus isn't too important in timing this, Chris recommends trying to get the Midheaven around 5-6 degrees of Cancer, so that it sextiles Jupiter in the eighth house. The Moon rules the 10th house and is in the 11th house of friends, making this a good election for friends, groups, and social movements.

The 2nd is the primary election, but the 3rd has most of the same benefits. The Moon is later in Leo, now applying directly to a sextile with Venus, emphasizing her themes of unity and reconciliation as well as tying in the 11th house of groups & alliances even more strongly.

December 4th - Venus enters Scorpio Though in detriment here, Venus is opposite Jupiter in her sign (exact December 9th-10th, especially activated by a conjunction from the Moon), and this reception & contact bring forth more helpful qualities. She will also overtake slowing Mercury by sextile around December 10th-11th, bringing some reconciliation to our communications. However, the New Moon conjunct Mars will pose some challenges.

December 6th - Neptune stations direct

December 12th - New Moon in Sagittarius

A close square to (newly direct) Neptune adds some nebulousness to the picture, and a loose conjunction from Mars to the lights, with Mercury stationing soon after, mean things may not go as planned. Mercury's configurations to the benefics seem hopeful, but we should expect some misalignment and miscommunication over the following weeks. Additionally, Mars's proximity to the Sun means he'll be coloring the next few nations with martial qualities. This New Moon sort of resets things for the month.

December 13th - Mercury stations retrograde The Moon enters Capricorn and conjoins Mercury soon after his station, which will further trigger or activate general Mercury retrograde significations.

December 21st - Sun enters Capricorn

December 22nd - Retrograde Mercury conjoins Sun (Cazimi) This occurs in at zero degrees of Capricorn and marks the halfway/turning point in the retrograde. Normally we'd expect to start figuring out what's wrong and begin heading out of the woods, but once in Sagittarius Mercury approaches a conjunction with Mars, changing the layout of our path. Sometimes looking to the past for actions will bring up old conflicts, or further investigation into a problem reveals that we have to rethink our entire approach.

December 23rd - Retrograde Mercury enters Sagittarius Discussed above.

December 26th - Full Moon in Cancer

Mercury at 25 Sagittarius and Mars at 23 bring even more heightened emotions than usual to this Full Moon (think tense communications). Neptune squaring Mercury and Mars adds further muddies the waters; expect a mix of hostility and misunderstanding. Meanwhile, the Moon is in domicile and both lights form soft aspects to Jupiter, which Austin compares to a nice country breakfast. It's like getting an idyllic Christmas postcard along with some poisoned arrows. Being home for the holidays is comforting and familiar, but we may also fight with our relatives, perhaps over politics. A Neptune-Venus trine brings a dreamy, escapist quality to the lunation as well. This lunation will hit different people very differently. (Those with emphasis on the lights, Jupiter, or cardinal signs will do well, while those with strong mutable placements may feel strife, etc.)

December 27th - Retrograde Mercury conjoins Mars This is the second of three Mercury-Mars conjunctions, the first having been around the October eclipse in Scorpio, and the next one occurring in Capricorn during late January. Mercury will station direct at 22 degrees of Sagittarius on the first couple days of the New Year, and will be slowly chasing Mars for most of January.

December 29th - Venus enters Sagittarius This is a fairly big shift, as she immediately squares Saturn, dumping a bucket of ice water on our attempts to come together on New Year's Eve gatherings.

December 30th - Jupiter stations direct This station can be a positive turning point for anyone with important Taurus placements nearby. Austin points out that Jupiter's usually retrograde for about ⅓ of the year (he entered Taurus in May and stationed retrograde in September), giving us time to reevaluate things and see whether we've failed or succeeded. It's like a shock absorber as we traverse this bumpy road. We can try to stabilize things in the midst of a destructive world. The rapid growth and expansion we were feeling this summer may start to come back, visible in the part of your life corresponding to the house Taurus occupies in your chart. Strike while the Iron's hot, as we've got until May before Jupiter enters Gemini. Uranus is copresent in the sign and may remind us of previous Jupiter-Uranus conjunctions: unexpected growth, innovation, and benefits from out of the blue.

November Recap:

The last forecast was recorded days before a lunar eclipse in Taurus on October 28th, which heralded several world events not discussed in the November forecast. In Palestine this coincided with the beginning of ground invasion and telecom blackout (Mercury-Mars involvement=severing of communication). Last month our hosts predicted the Venus-Mercury sextile would indicate brief diplomacy in this situation, and we saw the beginning of "humanitarian pauses" as well as negotiations around prisoner exchange. Chris wants to emphasize that more civilians have died in these two months in Gaza than in the entire Ukraine war, and predicts that larger geopolitical tensions are likely to rise as world leaders split with each other and their constituents over these events. He sees upcoming eclipses in 2025 as well as Uranus in Gemini (USA return) heralding possibility of larger global conflicts. Austin reiterates from last month that the North Node near Mars (as was the cast 10/28) indicates, in combat, using force madly beyond what is necessary or proportionate.

In US politics, Joe Biden has the Moon in early Taurus and thus the last eclipse cycle has been getting closer and closer to his natal moon, with 10/28 being the closest. Because it's in the 6th house our hosts had speculated about his health, but in this case it seems to have affected his work more (another 6th house topic), as his prospects for reelection have been plummeting. In early October the US House fired the Speaker of the House right on the last stretch of the US Pluto return, and eventually Mike Johnson was elected speaker on the 25th--born on a lunar eclipse and appointed to this office 3 days before another. This fits with Chris's findings lately that a person born on an eclipse will have other life events occur on them as well. Chris's concerns around the breakdown of US democracy with its Pluto return events seem well-founded, as Johnson had a significant part in trying to overturn Biden's election and is now third in line for the presidency, as well as in a critical role for the 2024 election.

Other eclipse stories: Sam Bankman-Fried of FTX infamy was found guilty of one of the largest US fraud operations during a Taurus (signifying money) eclipse. Matthew Perry of Friends fame passed away, who was born under and published his autobiography near a lunar eclipse as well.

On November 17th-18th there was an exact Sun-Mars conjunction (cazimi) in Scorpio, and in tech news the board of OpenAI fired the CEO/founder, described among business and tech circles as "closest thing to a boardroom assassination" they'd ever seen. Chris predicts Pluto reentering Aquarius in two months will indicate major developments in the use of AI technology. Pluto was in Aquarius earlier this year for a couple months, giving us a preview of the next 20 years (aside from a brief 2-month dip back into Capricorn next fall before leaving for good).

[suniastrology]

Daily Astrology: Saturday, 10 June 2023

VENUS SQUARE JUPITER

The square aspect occurs between the two benefices, Venus 5deg in Leo and Jupiter 5deg Taurus, exact on 11 June, and gives a tendency for overgenerosity and overindulgence. Watch out for extra expenses, spendings on luxuries and expensive travels, and on food too.

Expectations around relationships could be exaggerated and may not meet your expectations as anticipated. You may be more generous than usual and to expect others to be towards you which could bring some disappointments under this energy (square aspect in astrology could be challenging but also call for actions).

Venus Square Jupiter could be a good time for a retreat, travels to beautiful places, to connect with friends/partners from abroad. You also may be attracted to explore/study for foreign cultures, traditions/religions or cuisine. Business and financial ventures may be successful if you act rationally and in a grounded manner. Although there is a square aspect between Venus and Jupiter this energy could bring optimism, romance, joy and pleasure in some areas in our lives. Money could come or go easily under such an aspect too.

The aspect is active for 2 days before and after.

Best wishes,

suni astrology

[moonastrogirl]

Venus in Leo transits my “8th house venus in Leo” this summer. The natal houses ruled by this transit planet are my 5th and 10th house. What does this mean for me?

Venus in Leo transit 8th house

A Venus transit in the 8th house means that you feel deeper, you will search for deeper connections too. You will try to make your relationships go to the next level. Connecting truly with people you know and already like. It also means more passionate and deep sex with your sexual partner if you have one. You will feel a deep and emotional bound while having sex and you will be very selective with who you have sex with. Not everyone will satisfy your need for depth. You won’t tolerate superficial connections no more. You will want to feel and connect deeply with people.

The 8th house is also the house of shared ressources so you might receive money or assets through others. It’s also the house of our inner power and sexual nature, so the more you will show that side of you the more you will receive attention. As Venus is in Leo here it’s exactly how it will be satisfying for you during this transit and you can make the most out of it.

As it’s impacting your 5th house it means the way you have fun or casual sex will be different. 5th house is the house of joy, lightness, playfulness, so that will get deeper for you. (Also the house of Tinder so maybe more hot dates for you 👀 tho be careful with who you hook with you, protect yourself).

For the 10th house it means you will want a deeper meaning when it comes to your career, goals and ambitions. You will want to do more meaningful tasks and connect more with your public. You will want people to connect with your public image in a more meaningful way.

Thanks for your question, let me know if you resonate with my answer by liking my post or sharing it 💜

[futurefatum]

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[cosmiccannibalcamille]

What Mercury in Capricorn Means for YOU

at Mercury in Capricorn means for YOU

     As 2022 winds down, Mercury, the cosmic maestro of thought and communication, steps onto the pragmatic stage of Capricorn on Dec. 1, ready to orchestrate a cosmic symphony that's sure to leave a lasting impact. And buckle up, because this transit isn't just a brief interlude—it's here to stay, pausing for a retrograde waltz from Dec. 13, 2022, to Jan. 2023.

Mercury's tour in Capricorn isn't just about thinking; it's about practical application. Channel this energy into your career pursuits, organizational endeavors, or money-making ventures. The cosmic scribe encourages you to scrutinize your professional trajectory, fine-tune your goals, and think about your career narrative with a Succession-like precision. Embrace the disciplined mindset that Capricorn loves, as it becomes your secret weapon for money-making, organizational prowess, and career elevation.

Your mental gears are grinding in the realm of career ambitions and financial strategies. This transit prompts you to fine-tune your professional game, turning your focus toward money-making endeavors and crafting foolproof plans that speak the language of success.

Learn more about Mercury in Capricorn here:

[astromeena]

Transit of Venus in Taurus from 06-04-2023 to 01-05-2023 – Beneficiaries

[alokastrology1]

Planet of love Venus transit in Aries! Will it be good or bad?

Venus is regarded as a particularly lucky planet. It is claimed that the individual with Venus in the Ascendant house has a particularly attractive face. These individuals also converse in a very quiet manner. Venus is in a powerful position in the horoscope, which benefits the native. Venus people experience riches, success, and happiness in their lives. Anand is a symbol of love, beauty, and other things. Tell us which zodiac Venus has an impact on. On March 12, 2023, Venus will enter the sign of Aries (Venus Transit) after finishing its voyage in the exalted Pisces. It will then transition to Taurus, which is its zodiac sign. Venus is the symbol of excess, fine living, and wholly materialistic things. All zodiac signs are impacted by their change the signs of the zodiac. We are aware of the nature of their transit’s impact thanks to the astrologer’s forecast.

Know about How this Venus Transit will impact your Zodiac Sign. Get an online astrology consultation by the world-renowned Astrologer Mr. Alok Khandelwal.

Effects of Venus Transit on Zodiac Sign

Aries

Venus’s passage through your zodiac sign will have numerous positive effects on you. Marriage-related discussions will go well. Moreover, there will be intensity in things of love. The prospect is excellent even if you wish to get married in love. The divisions of the federal or state governments will complete any outstanding work. The planet’s transit will be advantageous if you intend to apply for any type of government contract. Do not conduct joint business. There is a chance that the in-laws will cooperate as well.

Taurus

Due to the unfavourable effects of Venus’ transit, health issues, particularly those involving the left eye, must be avoided. The reward of visiting different nations is yours. Rushing is more expensive. Possibilities of learning useful information from loved ones. Also, there will be an increase in spending on luxuries. The time will also be to your advantage if your goal is to sell a property or a car. It would be wise to resolve legal court cases outside of the courtroom.

Gemini

According to Ganesha, Venus’s passage will bring about enormous success. The child will carry out their obligation. Wishing all of the students who are participating in the tournament success. The possibility of reproduction and childbirth exists for the newlywed pair. High-ranking government representatives will also work with us. Maintain good communication with older brothers and family members. Matters about love will be intense. The change will be beneficial if you wish to get married in love as well.

Cancer

Venus will be in transit and bring about advancement in employment as well as advancement and respect in business. Prestige in social positions will rise. We will settle disputes involving inherited property or real estate. The time is right to get a car if that’s what you’re after. chances of hearing good news from family and friends. The pursuit of citizenship or service in international corporations will also be fruitful. Due to auspicious works, the family environment would be nice.

Leo

Venus’s transit will ensure excellent fortune in all endeavours. There will be more boldness and daring, as well as gratitude for the choices made and the work put in. will give to charity and actively engage in religious and spiritual activities. The family will interact more frequently with one another. The planets will be in your favour if you intend to apply any type of government tender to the offices of the federal or state governments. There will be less worry about children.

Virgo

While Venus is in transit, its practical effects will be extremely variable. They’ll try to make you look bad with your trusted presentations. Intervene in each other’s conflicts and court-related issues. During this time, avoid selling any type of inherited property because doing so could result in a loss of money. Please refrain from lending anyone more money as this will result in a loss of funds or a late payment. Despite everything, there will be an improvement in status and reputation.

Read Also:- What are the 7 Dhatus of Ayurveda?

Libra

Venus in transit will provide outstanding results in all areas, however, there may be fresh difficulties in preserving family harmony someplace. Marriage-related discussions will go well. In government agencies, pending tasks will be completed. The planetary outcomes will also be positive from that perspective if you intend to seek any position with the government. For students and pupils participating in the tournament, time will be comparatively better.

Scorpio

You will experience a lot of ups and downs while Venus is in transit. It will be advantageous if you want to obtain a large loan for a house or car. There will be a tonne of hidden foes, and they won’t miss a chance to make you look bad. Think about your health. Travelling overseas will be advantageous to you, and your efforts to obtain citizenship or service in foreign organisations will be fruitful. To do well on the test, students will need to work more.

Sagittarius

Venus’s effect on you, while she is transiting, is nothing short of a blessing. There will be intensity in topics relating to love in addition to good results in academic competitions. The prospect is excellent even if you wish to get married in love. Strong ties will be established with senior officials. The likelihood of success in seeking employment is high. From that perspective, the planetary location will be advantageous if you wish to launch any new businesses.

Capricorn

Shukra will bring nothing but good tidings while en route. chances of receiving assistance from friends and family. Land, home, and property-related issues will be handled. Also, the possibility will be good if you want to purchase a home or a car. The government will provide its full cooperation. The planetary transits are also good for making election-related judgements. Keep the ideas private and proceed because this chance will continue the success chain in every way.

Aquarius

Your personality will become milder under the influence of Venus, but you will also be able to handle challenging circumstances with ease because of your unflappable boldness and courage. There will be a continued rise in interest in spirituality and religion. will offer assistance to those in need. Efforts undertaken for citizenship or service in foreign corporations will also be beneficial. The marriage negotiations will go well. likelihood of delivery and infection for the newlyweds.

Pisces

The economic side will be strengthened by Venus’ transit. the long-held expectation of recovering the money donated. Family responsibilities will increase, and prospects for fortunate employment will also arise. will purchase a costly thing. Land and property-related issues will be resolved. Be out for health issues, especially those involving the eyes. It is better to finish your task and go straight home than to risk becoming a victim of a plot even at work.

Read Also:- This mantra can eliminate any Vastu Dosha!

[banglakhobor]

টাকাকড়ি হঠাৎ আসবে হাতে, পকেট ভরাবে শুক্র! সৌভাগ্য পাবে মীন সমেত বহু রাশি

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[bestcareerprection]

Venus Gochar 2023: 22 जनवरी को कुंभ राशि में होगा शुक्र का गोचर/Venus Transit in Aquarius इन राशि वालों की किस्मत का खुलेगा ताला।

मेष राशि

सट्टे-लॉटरी से होगा जबरदस्त लाभ नौकरीपेशा लोगों को मिलेंगे मनचाहे परिणाम। बिजनेस में नए निवेश से होगा फ़ायदा।

तुला राशि

नया वाहन ख़रीदने के बन रहे हैं योग इनकम में होगी आश्चर्यजनक रूप से वृद्धि। कला संबंधी विषयों की ओर बढ़ेगा रुझान।

कुंभ राशि

आध्यात्मिकता में होगी बढ़ौतरी। बिजनेस से होगा अच्छा फायदा। उत्तम धन लाभ होने के बन रहे हैं योग. वैवाहिक जोड़े बिताएंगे ख़ुशियों भरे पल

यदि आप अपनी राशि का दैनिक राशिफल/Daily Horoscope या वार्षिक राशिफल 2023/Yearly Horoscope 2023 पढना चाहते है तो इस लिंक पर क्लिक करें

[middlenamesage]

We’ve been talking about this Venus retrograde for literally months and she still won’t actually be in retrograde motion for over another 2 weeks??!

A bit overhyped much?

And to be real, I tend to feel this way about how all retrogrades are treated in pop astrology, and especially the unnecessary doom placed on Mercury retrogrades. Most of the time ppl be thinking Mercury retrograde or some other retrograde is destroying their lives, when they don’t realize there are far more heavy hitting and personal transits they are going through. There’s a problem with this for two reasons:

1.) I don’t think retrogrades in general usually have nearly as much effect on most of us as eclipses, significant transits to our natal chart, and even just regular transits of the Moon in some cases (the mother🌝 closest to Earth who I would argue has us all under her thumb much more than we realize)! Yet “retrograde” is the blame buzzword in astrology circles for people who haven’t yet gone deep with astrology.

2.) I simply don’t think retrogrades have to even be a bad thing. What does it say about our culture that we see the chance to go inward and revisit dynamics of the past to create better dynamics for the future, as an ominous thing?? 🤔🤨 The type of introspective work that can accompany retrogrades (if you’re actually taking advantage of them!😀) can potentially be a little uncomfortable, and external things may not feel like they’re moving ahead as smoothly or straightforwardly as normal, but really retrogrades are a gift. Personally, I’m very grateful that Venus is coming back to the degree of my natal Venus THREE times this Summer, because these revisitings will be needed for the ways I’m trying to grow in Venus’s realm.

If I can impart one piece of wisdom on others, it’s not to view retrogrades with fear or dread. Go inside yourself and ask where YOU would like to grow, and see things differently. It also might be orienting to take into account that unless the retrograde is interacting in particularly personal ways with your natal chart, it may not even have much of any significant effect in your life. 🤷‍♀️

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Energy Update: 12/4/23 Venus in Scorpio and our upcoming Mercury retrograde

Today, Venus enters the sign of Scorpio, our fixed water sign. This is a big "vibe" switch in this sketchy holiday season. At least Venus in Libra made an effort to try and get along with everyone - sometimes even faux niceness is necessary. Now, there's no faking anything.

In Scorpio, we meet Venus as the vindictive bitch (affectionate). Scorpio is a sign prone to deep emotions that often include a fair dose of paranoia. While (so far as I can tell) people are mostly caught up in their own shit right now, Venus in Scorpio may make us a bit too sensitive to other people's bad moods. A high level of discernment may be needed during this time so that you don't go all revenge movie on somebody who didn't even see you.

(not that it's cool that they didn't see you, but is that really worth the effort of a big revenge plot? Scorpios please refrain from answering this question)

The world needs more kindness right now, not less.

With the Sun in Sagittarius, things are pretty straightforward - what you see is what you get. Venus in Scorpio is always digging around for a deeper and more meaningful answer, but there probably isn't one. Sometimes assholes are just assholes. Sometimes their stomach hurts and they are worried they might shit their pants.

You won't know what is going on in someone else's life unless you ask. That's always a good tip for Sag season: be blunt but don't expect to like the answer.

It's not that deep. If you start questioning if it is, you are almost certainly overthinking things.

Keep in mind that we've entered Mercury's pre-retrograde shadow which can really fuck with our perception of events. Mercury retrogrades resemble the fabled story of Merlin in some ways - they sometimes seem to happen out of order.

The answer you seek may already be here, but you might not understand the question. Rather than digging for it, let it lie fallow for a while.

The time we spend in a pre-retrograde shadow is the time to get right with ourselves. Where can you create the boundaries needed to navigate this tough holiday season? Are you capable of letting everybody else be "in it" without taking it on yourself? What can you do to reinforce that boundary between "your shit" and "my shit"?

Sure, you can let someone else ruin December for you, but wouldn't you so much rather ruin it yourself? (thanks for that reassurance, Scorpio) Or, better yet, how 'bout learning to navigate the tough times with enough grace to NOT wreck yourself?

That's a lofty goal for a Mercury retrograde season, but it is certainly doable.

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