The armies can march! In the ancient world, Venus reappearing in the morning sky was a sign to align the troops and go for it. This year, Venus emerges from her seclusion right beside the Lord of the Underworld, within a degree of Pluto. This is a no-nonsense pair. They demand that you be true to your depths--willing to shed what doesn't serve. They demand that you stand in … [Read more...]
Venus Retrograde Casualties
This may be Bibi’s and Poldi’s last Venus retrograde as a couple. The turtles have been together for 115 years, longer than any human can remember. Perhaps it was the influence of the accelerated Divine Feminine energies this year, peaking at the Transit of retrograde Venus conjunct the Sun. This event brought us the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and a rare and wonderful planetary … [Read more...]
Venus is Retrograde
The day Venus stationed retrograde in Gemini, I was printing a Venus report when I heard an ominous crack from the printer. The next ten pages looked like some mischievous spirit had thrown mud pies at them. Was it Venus? Gemini is one of my favorite signs for Venus, even though most astrology books have little good to say about her. I find her an artful courtesan, seductively … [Read more...]
Venus goes to the Bank
Astrologers believe in the "rule of three," which says that anything occurring at least three times is a bonafide pattern. When I got three emails about banking problems during the first week of Venus retrograde, I figured I should rethink my ban on linking Venus with finances. Oh sure, Venus likes the good stuff money can buy. But I've never felt her presence inside banks or … [Read more...]
Venus goes rogue!
Venus goes retrograde tomorrow. This period reminds me of Boticelli's delightful painting: a spent Mars is passed out while Venus is alert and pondering (possibly scheming). Usually our warrior Mars is active, while Venus, as feminine receptivity, is passive. But during her retrograde these roles are reversed and Mars (who chooses what we do and don't do) lets Venus take over. … [Read more...]
