Love Love Love Hua-Venus exalted, time to be in Love!
Jupiter in Taurus
Jupiter remains in forward motion in Venus house "Taurus",
moving through the degrees of Rohini nakshatra. Jupiter is completing his
transit through Venus' earth sign and preparing to change signs to Gemini on
May 30. Therefore, we have three more months of this Jupiter transit through
Taurus. Since Jupiter rules positive growth and expansion, is currently in
forward motion, and is unimpeded by any negative influences, this could be a
really great period to move things forward in the realm of life that the sign
of Taurus covers in your own birth chart.
Providing a counterbalance even a little more than usual to this urge to
grow and manifest inspired by Jupiter, Saturn is currently in retrograde motion
through Venus' air sign, Libra (Relationships). Where Jupiter likes to grow, Saturn likes to
limit; where Saturn is cautious, Jupiter is bravely hopeful. These two planets
tend to play opposing roles as far as basic action goes. Saturn is contractive
and Jupiter is expansive.
The interesting thing to think about is that these two opposing forces
are both occupying the signs of Venus. Venus' main motivation is love,
connection and relationship. Perhaps there is something to learn from this
configuration about how love and relationship makes us contract and expand as
we walk our own paths.
Saturn in
Libra
Saturn is retrograde and in its sign of
exaltation. When a planet occupies the sign of exaltation, it can comfortably
express its energy as if its is in the luxury of its own, fine home. Saturn,
planet of detachment, serious inquiry, truth and limitation is completely
shining in the dry, philosophical sign of Libra. This is a very good position
for objective observations unfettered by ego-driven desires. This is a great
time for self-inquiry and for checking in with your chosen authorities to make
sure you're living your life right. Saturn retrograde and exalted should make a
particularly strong impact through July 2013.
Rahu in
Libra
Having Rahu in Libra with Saturn is a bit
like a rock band having dry ice in their stage show. The smoke makes everything
mysterious and dramatic, drawing you into the scene. The trick is to reach for
the higher echelons of the Saturn energy and stay above the murky stage.
Choosing truth over fear will keep you from being lost in the smoke.
Mars in Pisces till April 12
Mars handles our ability to locate, express
and manage power and resources. With Mars, we move forward with determination,
purpose and planning. Mars plans, designs and executes with focus.
Pisces is Jupiter's water sign, the last sign of the zodiac, and a place
of transition from ending toward beginning. In Pisces we are able to perceive
the full realm of possibilities, but often this vastness of choice and
opportunity makes it difficult to take decisive action. Since Mars is the
planet of decisive action, we can use this period of time till April
12 as Mars motors his way across the symbolic cosmic ocean, to observe the
vastness of possibilities while hatching our plans about how our next set of
efforts are going to be focused.
Pisces is actually a nice place for Mars to chill out. He enters Pisces
as a leader of the other planets, scouting ahead, assessing the scene; we can
take this time to discard the parts of our work life that may be dragging us
down into the water, which will create buoyancy as we look toward the horizon
and new possibilities. One by one, the planets that were sharing Aquarius will
follow behind Mars into the transitional position of Pisces: Sun, Venus and
then Mercury.
It is a great idea to take advantage of this transitional time for Mars
to make sure that your energy, work, plans and efforts are pointed in the right
direction. By mid-April, Mars and the other planets will begin to file into
Aries, which puts them into opposition with the Saturn/Rahu combination in
Libra. The energies of pressure, churning and action will begin to surface
strongly by late April into May, so getting your plans into place in March
through integration of Mars energy is highly recommended
Sun in Pisces till April 13
The
Sun followed Mars into Pisces on March 15 and steadily sails through this sign in
Jupiter's water sign. With the fiery energy of the Sun and Mars and airy energy
of Mercury and Venus moving through Pisces, brings some energetic stimulation
to Jupiter, ruler of Pisces, currently in his final months of transit in
Taurus. This is yet another indication that we could gracefully direct our own
energy toward understanding and preparing for the upcoming transitions in our
own lives.
If
we think of Pisces as oceanic in nature, imagine how the immeasurably powerful
light of the Sun reveals that which lies beneath the surface of the water. This
increases our perception such that we can consider all aspects of our
situation, not just what is visible on the surface.
Our
soul-searching during this period may be well directed toward exploring what is
supporting us beneath the surface of our daily lives, how that manifests in the
surface of our lives, and what, if anything, needs to be altered in order to
continue floating our boats toward whatever shore we are steering.
Venus,
as current lord of both Jupiter and Saturn because they are in occupation of
the signs that Venus rules, is in a quietly influential position. Moving from
Aquarius where Venus and Saturn exchanged signs, into Pisces, where Venus and
Jupiter exchange signs shows the behind-the-scenes influence of Venus upon our
planetary configuration during this time.
Interestingly,
Venus will be "combust," staying within four degrees of the Sun till April
14. Combustion is the state a planet enters when in extreme proximity to the
Sun. The Sun's power is so great that when planets are too near, it is
difficult to perceive or express their energy. Much like the time of the new
Moon, when Moon and Sun are conjunct, this will be a period of "New
Venus." Venus will not be visible in the sky due to proximity with the
Sun, and is currently in a transitional phase from evening star to morning
star.
Again,
we continue our theme of transition. Venus is also exalted in the sign of
Pisces, which is the best sign for expressing the Venus qualities of love,
compassion and relationship. Because of the combustion, it may be hard to
contact that juicy expression of oneness that Venus represents. But not
impossible! The trick is to unify the Self (represented by the Sun) and the
Other (represented by Venus) consciously, reflecting the state of Sun and Venus
as they move through Pisces.
The
message that I'm getting is that an important factor in this transitional time
is to include others (partners, the earth itself, all beings, friends, family,
the environment) in your plans for the future. While Mars is very good at
working things out for the Self, Venus is very good at including Others. The
trick is to discover what will support the Self while also supporting Others in
the new paradigm that you are creating.
Because
of the combustion, it may be a good idea to put extra energy into expressing
Venus (Love) during this time. Carve out time and space for relationships,
socializing, creating art, music and poetry; beautify and clear your space.
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