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Tuesday, August 25, 2020

An afflicted Venus - Gate into September


An afflicted Venus

Statue of Aphrodite

Jupiter and Neptune

This last week of August, Venus indulges herself as she opposes Jupiter and trine Neptune. 

Desires are expanded without limits, and overindulgence in love, expenses, or social life may backfire. 
You feel that no pleasure is enough; you may ‘drown’ in food, drink, sex, beauty, music, art, anything that makes you relax, and even provides an escape. You may even ditch work, spiritual practice, and morality for a moment’s enjoyment, that will not really satisfy you in the end. 

Be careful spending more than you can afford because you may regret it later. Usually, what may happen is that another person encourages you to go overboard, so it’s important to exercise self-control and moderation if you want to come out of this one ‘uninjured’.

As August draws to a close, Venus is entering a very compromised position in the zodiac. She enters into a Grand Cardinal Square configuration. 

Pluto

Not only does Venus opposes Pluto, but they do it EXACTLY at 22º ♑️46’, the exact degree and minute of the Saturn Pluto conjunction of January 12, 2020. Simply put, Venus and Pluto reactivate the issues that trigger the catastrophic developments of 2020.

Venus in Cancer is ruled by the Moon in Aquarius. This means that the values to hold are the people’s interest in the safety, protection, and security of families. Venus also represents resources, supplies, money, that we need and desire to sustain life (Taurus). She is also the love, self-esteem, and attraction we need to establish and maintain relationships (Libra), personal and social.

Changes issued of powerful forces of transmutation in society, government, institutions, and from those who own the world resources, operate a profound demolition and restructure of the social paradigm. Let’s not forget that Uranus in Taurus (ruled by Venus) is changing values regarding Nature, ecology, the environment, resources, food supply at the same time that changes personal and relationship values.

In opposition to Pluto, Venus is subject to power struggles from the powers that be, from another powerful person, entity or establishment that forces a profound transformation.

This may mean that food supply chains are disrupted due to the structural dismantling. It could mean that natural or human made atomic, radiation, chemical pollution damages the resources we need to survive.
In our present context, it could mean that the virus, since it was, after all, THE main issue related to the Saturn Pluto Conjunction of January 12, 2020, threatens to contaminate people massively, affecting the very fabric of society (Moon in Aquarius).

It could also represent a threat to the real estate value or the ability of the common folks to have a roof over their head.

They will certainly trigger financial upheavals related to taxes, insurance, stock market, and to the money available to the common people.

At a personal level, couples may suffer sexual difficulties, due to manipulation, jealousy, overpowering, submission by force, and violence.

There could be a tendency to trying to change others by relentless force, lack of kindness and consideration for their desires.

Saturn and Mars

TimePassages Chart by Astrograph


September 2, 2020, Venus opposite Saturn, applying to the waxing square to Mars.

This square is the crisis in action point, where action is unavoidable. Certain situation or event requires you to do something related to your desires, finances, resources, love, values.

The opposition to Saturn, indicates restructuring of finances, probable limited access to money, frustration in social life because of isolation, profound depression, delays in business, trade, work, economy. Time to tighten the belt. Resources may be scarce.

In relationships, you may feel unlovable, or unloved, rejected. You may experience separation from the object of your love or have a hard time satisfying your desires. Oppositions in general, are notices when other people, another person, or outside circumstances are against you. Someone may not give you what you want, or may ask you to fulfill your responsibility before giving you what you want. You may have low confidence in relationships and in social life, and feel isolated, lonely.

Juno & Haumea in Libra

Haumea is a newly discovered (Dec. 2004) dwarf planet in the farthest side of the Solar System after Neptune. About the size of Pluto, it's not less significant. It was name out of Haumea is the Hawaiian goddess of fertility and childbirth. 

Haumea


“She gave birth to many children, and to all the island chiefs. She is a great creation Goddess and the ancestor of all indigenous Hawaiians who are descendants of the ancient civilization of Mu. Haumea is a crone archetype and is the elder in a trinity of Hawaiian Goddesses that includes Hina and Pele. Haumea had the power to change her form as her nature was constantly renewing; although she grew old, she was continually transformed into a young woman, representing the cycles of women’s lives.

Each of her children emerged from a different part of her body, symbolizing a profoundly nourishing source of life. Haumea also acts as a divine midwife to human mothers and taught women the mysteries of childbirth. Author Martha Beckworth, whose collection resides in a Hawaiian museum, suggests that the name Haumea actually comes from Hanaumea, which means ‘sacred birth’.

Haumea is thought to inhabit the Makalei tree, a Tree of Life on the island of Oahu, whose mystical branches and deep roots yield infinite amounts of food. Like a Cornucopia, the tree symbolically provides many staples to the Hawaiian people, such as coconut, bamboo, taro root, breadfruit and sugar cane. When the Goddess shakes a sacred branch of the miraculous Makalei tree over water, she attracts abundant fish.”

Venus square Haumea and the asteroid Juno indicate that the nature of our unbridled desires, our dealing with and wasting of the Earth resources are not respecting the capacity of Nature to regenerate, and perpetuate life on Earth. Our extreme consumerist attitude does not even consider the human ability to survive.

The Mars opposition to Juno and Haumea in Libra relates to conflicts in relationships, especially love relationships, but also conflict is social life, meaning relationships of any kind. The energy of Mars is lack of kindness, even gruesome aggressiveness, inconsideration, selfishness. May also indicate financial problems (Libra). In addition, it relates to lack of consideration and reverence for Nature, childbirth, the fertility and the bounty of the Earth, aggressive attitude against any kind of fairness, justice, logic, and measure in the use of Mother Earth’s resources.

Juno, Jupiter's Wife


Mars energy reflects a strong will in the search for independence, at ALL costs, without any sensitivity for others. His assertive actions are against all attempts of cooperation. Partnerships may suffer a power struggle for domination, and subjugation.

Mars is now so strong and close to Earth that his energy is incendiary. Difficult to contain raging fires exacerbate the violence against Mother Earth. Please be careful and conscious of your actions.

On their Capricorn side, the triple conjunction pushes for strong repressive measures, that block and controls any intention of soothing the situation with commitment, alliances, equanimity or fairness (Juno). The Establishment, the Old Patriarchal Paradigm grasps as much power and resources as possible in great detriment of the Earth ability to recover and regenerate (Haumea). For more on this, I refer you to my Mars in Aries Catalyst of Change article.
 
References
Nasa, The Dwarf Planet Haumea
Astrograph, TimePassages chart

Tuesday, December 18, 2018

December 18, 2018 - Sun aligns with the Galactic Center 27º Sagittarius

The Milky Way Galaxy - our home
What’s that sweet spirit we feel around the end of the year? Are you sure it is the Holiday Spirit? Let us reflect on the coincidental Astrological events.

This time approximately coincides with the Winter Solstice in the North Hemisphere with the longest night of the year, and the Summer Solstice in the South Hemisphere with the longest day of the year, when the Sun enters Capricorn. Then, the Sun seems to be still for about three days before restarting its journey North. From the Astrological point of view, it’s about the Sun aligning with the Galactic Center at 27 of Sagittarius. The Galactic center is where everything dies and everything births.  There resides our essence source, the place where we all come from. Call it G.O.D. (generator, organizer, destroyer), Creator, High Spirit, Truth, Father, it is the Origin.

“The Galactic center is that black hole at the very hub of our galaxy, this star cluster surrounds the Milky Way's central supermassive black hole, which is about 4 million times the mass of our sun.[...] The galaxy’s nucleus (marked) is home to a central, supermassive black hole called Sagittarius A-star.” NASA Mar 31,2016

This exact conjunction falls at the end of Sagittarius, the sign of Higher Knowledge. It’s relevant to take a look at what Sagittarius represents as an archetype. Sagittarius gives us beliefs, opens our mind to a higher understanding of reality, broadens our horizons. It represents spiritual development, cultural diversity, faith and hope, goodwill and compassion, passion for life, adventure, discovery of new things, places and ideas, search for truth and justice, learning about the big picture. It’s optimism, inspiration, big ideas, projects and ideologies.

The Sun at the Galactic Center at 27 Sagittarius let us enter that open door to all of that, is our yearly opportunity to connect with our spiritual essence, to look up for inspiration and believe in a better life for all. We become more optimistic about our ideals, want to birth a new life, or a new way of living. We feel benevolent, are more inclined to give, and concerned about those who don’t have enough. Our soul feels this refreshing breeze of renewal that helps us see further than our tangible present and into a better more hopeful future. We feel more confident about the probability of our dreams coming true. We feel that equanimity, goodwill, justice and living the truth are possible. It’s our time to renew the vows with our own soul, because we start thinking that is possible to be who we feel we really, really, really ARE, even while attached to Earth.

We may receive downloads of understanding, new ideas, and inspiration that may change, modify or completely transform our belief system, or open up our mind to something we had never thought about. This can happen through reading, listening to or watching a message, program, movie, or just in a casual conversation with a person we meet for the first time. Old ideas may yield a new meaning as well. 
To gain some perspective, imagine that the planets do not travel around the Sun in concentric perfect ecliptics, rather they travel as a whole system around the Galactic Center among innumerable other systems, therefore, the rotations are in fact helicoidal.


If your natal chart has planets, or angles at or close to the 27 of Sagittarius, you are more likely to feel it more intensely. If there are hard aspects (conjunctions, squares, oppositions) you may feel the pull to change directions in some way indicated by the other planets, houses and signs. For example, if it falls on your IC (4th house) your emotions may be heightened or your family life highlighted with good vibes. If it falls on your AC (1st house) your whole personality can feel rejuvenated with newness and the desire to elevate your goals.

This year, we have some “bonuses” added to this wonderful energy. Venus and Neptune are in a harmonious relationship. With Neptune being a higher level of Venus (Love), their contact can spark a really beautiful stardust on relationships. They are positively supported by Saturn, which in fact makes the dream come true. Also, with Mercury joining Jupiter in Sagittarius, communications can be grandiose, but we may miss important details, and overlook practical matters. Therefore, the advice is to be careful, realistic and keep grounded, because at the same time we have a treacherous planetary relationship involving the Giant of the Solar System.

Jupiter transiting its home of Sagittarius is still in an active square to Neptune also at home in Pisces. Planets 'at home' are extra powerful. The challenge with them is becoming aware of our high idealism, probably seeing a situation through rose-colored glasses, while feeling exhilarated with unconditional love, exceptional optimism or enthusiasm about something. It’s the case of Don Quixote meeting his princess, Dulcinea del Toboso, who in reality was just a regular peasant girl from the countryside. For example, if those fall in your 11th and 2d house, it may mean that you feel overenthusiastic about the value of your contribution to your social group or network; or that high recognition or advancement received from your career over inflates your ego. If in the 4th and 7th, you may feel overoptimistic about a long-term partner, or you may think so high of him or her that you decide it is time he or she moves in with you, only to find out later that you’ve deceived yourself.  This aspect is active for a longtime, and it is exact January 13, June 16 and September 21, 2019.

Remember, with the Lunar Nodes shift to the Cancer-Capricorn Axis, we are looking for balance between societal conventions, public status, performance, activities and goals and our more private anchor of emotional comfort and safety. Therefore, the Cancer nodes is pulling us towards anything that will make our life more emotionally fulfilling, and there is a tendency to hide inside ourselves or wherever we consider home. This energy will be active for about 18 months total.

As I always say, the transiting energies are not isolated, but constantly affecting your natal chart depending on the natal planetary contacts they make. Therefore, it may affect each individual differently and uniquely. If you would like to know exactly how things will work out for you, please contact me for a reading at satsangatyoga@gmail.com.  

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