Turns of the season invite us to trust the intelligence of the body. This is our personal and portable temple–our Divine Feminine vessel. That’s how our ancestors saw it, years and years ago. We may have forgotten their rituals and incantations, but the body remembers. Without consulting a calendar or reading the blogs, it knows that Solstice is coming. It’s feeling the coming of the new season (officially arriving on December 21). In the three weeks before and after new seasons begin, our bodies are changing and they’re vulnerable. Bodies are susceptible to infections at this time. They need a little extra rest. So pay attention! Support your instinctive animal self. If you’re in the Northern Hemisphere, eat foods that have cooked awhile (like hearty soups) as this will bring supportive warmth into your body. If you’re in the Southern Hemisphere, eat raw fruits and vegetables, as this will help your body dance into summer.
Your body has another message for you this year. See if you can find it. Venus turns retrograde in Capricorn. She descends into the underworld. Because Venus is your pleasure principle, this is primarily an opportunity to return more pleasure to your life. But be aware, as with all retrogrades, the energy can be unconscious and somewhat unstable. Sudden new impulses may be regretted later. Listen to your desires. They bring important news. But consider your actions carefully. Be especially wary of large purchases and investments—their actual value may be less than what you imagine. New relationships may seem to offer what you’ve been hungering for—but recognizing and taking responsibility for your needs may be more important. Check out new partnerships carefully before committing. With retrogrades, old friends and lovers might re-enter your life. You could discover new treasures among old and faded objects. If you’re experienced in assessing the value of antiques, this can be a good time to check out garage sales. In all things Venus, this is an excellent time to conjure fresh strategies.
What does Venus want you to know? She’s operating from your Capricorn house–but her natal position in your chart is her constant throne. This is your Venus “command central.” If you’re not sure what your chart’s Venus most desires, this is a great time to order your Venus Unleashed report!
Dana, an old flame is re-emerging for me – A Capricorn sun/moon man who was not in a position to have a relationship a few years ago. I have a feeling his marriage has not brought the happiness he has worked so hard to achieve, although it has brought material successes. (We were deeply in love and have not really forgotten about each other truth be told). I am wondering if this unusual turn of the cosmos could create a window of opportunity here? Not that I wish to be the instrument of a marital breakup – and my Virgo sensibility is keeping very cool!
I know this story! I received a similar invitation during a Venus retrograde years ago, and I said yes. I reconnected with an old flame involved in an unhappy marriage. Our passion ignited, his marriage broke up, and within months I left my job and moved a thousand miles to be with my new partner. Quickly, it became complicated. There was plenty misunderstanding and disappointment on both sides. This situation skittered and endured for years. Was it wrong to have begun this relationship during a Venus retrograde? Was it wrong to have begun it at all? For many years I asked myself these questions. I can’t say what the answer should be for you–your relationship with Venus (and this man) is something you need to investigate deep within. In my case, Venus shook up my life in just the way it needed to be shaken. While the romance didn’t survive, the decisions I made because of it have been very, very good. As they say, the planets work in mysterious ways.
food for thought! thank you 🙂
Hello Dana. The retro Venus will be passing over my natal moon in the 7th house of Capricorn around January 1, 2014 (Cap 26 33). I’m wondering how this could further influence the situation? I was planning on joining an online dating side next week, but I’m having my doubts. Thanks! 🙂
The standard (ie, fuddy duddy) astrological position is “Don’t start new relationships during a retrograde!” which I think, misses the point. Our desires during the retrograde can motivate us to take new action, which can be a very good thing. If you’re feeling agitated or vulnerable, I’d wait. But if you’re entering the online dating site with good awareness, about yourself and all that you’ve learned from past dating experiences, I’d listen to the prompting of your spirit and see what happens. I’d also keep a good boundary and a sense of adventure. Be prepared to learn something new about your approach to the partnering game.
Venus was retrograde in this part of your chart eight years ago… do you remember what was going on for you at that time? It’s actually a great opportunity for you to “restart” your own Capricorn Venus, perhaps get a new angle on what’s trapped her in the 12th, and what her deeper longings really are.
Hi Dana, I always find your posts inspiring, but with venus in Capricorn- in the 12 house- I find this one, with venus going retrograde on the solstice, prompting more curiosity. Does this aspect just make things more intense and removed than usual?