Venus Planet of Love and Money Retrogrades in May!
Venus is the second planet from the Sun, orbiting it every 224.7 Earth days. The planet is named after the Roman goddess of love and beauty. After the Moon, it is the brightest natural object in the night sky, bright enough to cast shadows. Venus reaches its maximum brightness shortly before sunrise or shortly after sunset so it is known as the Morning Star or Evening Star.
OF SPECIAL NOTE: The next transit of Venus can be observed in North America the evening of June 5, 2012. The transit of Venus is when Venus passes directly between the Earth and the Sun. At that time we see Venus as a small dot gliding slowly across the face of the Sun. Historically, this rare alignment is how we measured the size of our solar system. Mark your calendar. Plan your observing location and eye safety. For details about times and locations for viewing visit: http://transitofvenus.nl/wp/where-when/local-transit-times/Venus rules love and money.
It rules two zodiac signs, Libra (love/beauty) and Taurus (money/that which is valued). Venus rules attachments to others. It rules attractiveness–both the ability to attract and attraction to others (and things). Venus energy is harmonious, and this is why people with Venus prominent in their charts are often peace-makers. In Venus, we find a need to be appreciated and to appreciate. Venus rules, amongst other things, the arts, love and romance, beauty and the glamorizing process, money, entertainment, leisure, sensuality, and comfort.
Venus turns retrograde on May 15, 2012 at 23Gem59. It will turn direct on 27 Jun 27, at 07Gem29. Because of Venus’ extended stay in the sign of Gemini look to where Gemini is in your chart to determine how this lengthy stay in Gemini will directly affect your life. Venus is in airy Gemini now and will remain in the sign until August 7 when it moves into the watery sign of Cancer. The retrograde period is a time when you will revisit and analyze your emotional connections with others, focusing on feelings and specific issues to resolve. It also brings the same review energy to your financial matters and negotiations.
The following are my “dos” and “don’ts” for handling the retrograde of Venus:
–This is not a good time to get married or begin a new relationship. Why? Because Venus retrograde can change your perspective of the other person and your feelings leading to upset later. Often during this time people feel less loved and experience a need to revisit emotional situations from the past in order to resolve the feelings awakened. There is often a fatedness to retrograde periods. A love from the past may pop up!
–It is best to wait until Venus moves forward to make major financial decisions.
–Big changes in personal appearance or any type of cosmetic work should be postponed.
–Be wary of the tendency to overdo spending on personal items or for pleasure to compensate for a lack of love or affection at this time. It could be costly.
–Avoid the purchase of luxury goods and services during this time. What you love during the retrograde period you will not love later. Do not buy a car during Venus retrograde. There will be problems with it! I have had several clients who encountered this particular effect of the energy. Their cars turned out to be lemons and ultimately were replaced or returned.
– Venus retrograde is a great time for bargain hunting….searching flea marhets and antique shops to find something of value that others may have overlooked.
–Long standing financial problems can be resolved with the energy of Venus retrograde. This is also a favorable time to renegotiate a bank loan or other financial contract. The retrograde Venus energy can also help legal matters in a stalemate status to conclude once and for all. Negotiations may be slow under the energy but persist!
It is worthwhile to point out that Saturn is still retrograde in Libra at the time of this Venus retrograde period. This brings a greater focus to facing or revisiting the emotional and practical issues that exist within exisiting relationships. Bcause Gemini aspects Libra favorably there is real opportunity to connect with unresolved emotional issues at this time. Time to improve or to release these energies/people and pave the way for a new and richer love experience.
What to Expect From Today’s Leo Full Moon!
Leo is the sign associated with the heart…with love and affection and generosity. Let’s not forget that Leo brings a bright, positive and sunny energy since the sign of Leo is ruled by the Sun! There is often an element of drama and people born with Leo moons are excellent actors and actresses. This together with the Aquarius Sun will bring a bit of drama.
Here is my mantra for this full moon:
A gentle word, a kind look, a good-natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles. – W. Hazlitt
The moon is full on February 7th at 18 degrees31 minutes of Leo. Remember that a full moon is a time when the Sun and the Moon oppose each other. A full Moon brings completion to the energy begun earlier at the time of the new Moon.
With the Moon full in Leo and the Sun opposing in Aquarius there is a a need to get our hearts and our dreams in sync with ou thoughts especially with Mercury (the planet that rules thought and communication) very close to the Sun. Uranus will be in aspect to the Sun emphasizing the cosmic message of this full Moon: be open to new energies and embrace change with warmth and good heartedness.
Saturn making a station (for astrology purposes stopping in space) at 29Libra31 just before the Moon is full adds a more serious note to this lunation, making it important to revisit lingering situations and end that which simply is not working.
But overall this is a happy if slightly crazy full Moon energy so get out and about and enjoy!!
Fun and Sexy Scorpio Moon Valentine’s Day Predictions!
Valentine’s Day has evolved into a rather stressful holiday………..men feel their hand is forced in the area of love, romance and shopping, women feel pressured to have a valentine and the unattached of both sexes feel left out and annoyed by the whole vibe. Not always a Hallmark card moment!
Let’s have some fun and take a look at the energy each sun sign will relate to on Valentine’s Day 2012. Without a personal birth chart based on the exact time and place of your individual birth these descriptions are for general use only ….just like the daily horocopes you see in the news.
My descriptions do include a synthesis of each sun sign’s characteristics with the chart for this Valentine’s Day which is very specific to 2/14/2012 …. a chart that is unique and different than any other Valentine’s Day in history! So let’s get started:
Aries
Fiery Aries sun signs have opportunity for hot love and romance with the planet of love, Venus, visiting the sign of Aries this Valentine’s Day. With the crazy planet Uranus in Aries conjunct Venus in the eighth house of sex and depth there is potential for some spontaneous sexual connections, maybe even of the kinky variety, especially with the moon spending much of the day in sultry Scorpio. With Venus approaching a square to Pluto and the natural ruler of Aries (Mars) retrograde, the PASSION is there but the longevity is questionable. Enjoy!
Taurus
With Jupiter in the sign of Taurus, Taureans will have an upbeat and expansive attitude about Valentine’s Day this year. Opportunities abound! The house influence shows energies involving travel to connect with a romantic partner whether travelling spiritually or physically. The vibe of relating to another at a deep level is strong. With Mercury approaching Jupiter communication is assured. Sex on an astral level is more likely for Taureans especially as Jupiter crosses into the sexy eighth house later in the day. The key word for Taureans is TRANSFORMATION!
Gemini
With the sun in airy Aquarius positively aspecting Gemini, the Valentine’s Day energy for Geminis is focused on a special connection that has the potential to last. Hope, wishes and dreams are in focus now. Geminis are more than usually inspired and unusually ready to stay in one place and FOCUS on a significant other…… at least for the evening! Tensions may build by evenings end so be careful not to get into a debate as the Moon enters Sagittarius. Geminis without an established partner will find their fun out with friends and mixing and mingling this Valentine’s Day 2012…..and just may end the evening with a partner in the wings.
Cancer
The Moon, natural ruler of the sign Cancer, is in sexy, watery Scorpio for most of Valentine’s Day 2012. Emotions and deep sexual attraction make this a Valentine’s Day to remember. As the Moon moves into the fiery and fun-loving sign of Saggitarius later in the evening, the security loving Cancer may throw caution to the winds and dive into INTIMACY, relating totally to a partner. This Valentine’s Day could also bring a love from the past into the picture to complicate the entire scenario.
Leo
Proud lions will attract attention with Venus and Uranus in Aries, adding more flames to the already hot fire this Valentine’s Day. Emotions and desires may move at cross purposes with the Moon in Scorpio and the Sun in Aquarius but the day could end with much less frustration……when the Moon move moves into lively and fun Sagittarius. Valentine’s Day may bring a SIZZLING reconnection with a old flame or an unexpected sexual connection with someone who was “just a friend”. Don’t try to control these experiences but rather go with the flow for best results.
Virgo
Pure and Earthy Virgos will find their visions of reality tested somewhat this Valentine’s Day with the ruler of Virgo, Mercury, in close contact with dreamy Neptune in the equally dreamy and at times overly giving sign of Pisces. Watch for a tendency to overthink things. The Neptune energy coupled with the energy of Mars retrograde in the sign of Virgo will send normally grounded Virgos into a spacey place. Virgos will need to decide if a situation with a partner seems too good to be true. The good news is that the grounded planet Saturn is still serving to anchor Neptune and will help keep the situation in control. Virgos will find the touch of the DIVINE in their connections this Valentine’s Day!
Libra
With Saturn in the sign of Libra at the critical degree of 29, Librans will encounter INTENSITY on Valentine’s Day 2012. The overall theme is one of revisiting love from the past, karmic love or a May/December romance. With heavy duty Saturn in trine with dreamy Neptune the opportunity to connect in a special way may come sailing in to the picture. Saturn in retrograde motion again emphasizes the theme of reliving the past with intensity. Sex, deep bonds, and karmic ties all can come alive with the Aquarius sun connecting in a strong way with Saturn and Neptune in Libra!
Scorpio
With the Moon in Scorpio for the majority of Valentine’s Day 2012, Scorpios will be electric and give off a vibe I can only describe with the term animal magnetism. With rulers Mars and Pluto in Earth signs there is a strong need to express intense feelings in a physical way bringing the desire to express via EXPLOSIVE energies…..and amazing sex! As the moon leaves Scorpio it approaches a trine aspect to Venus and Uranus at the end of the evening. The end to this Valentine’s Day could be an unforgettable one for Scorpio sun signs. The moon and the sun together in a sign represent the merging of two into one so watchout! The encounter could be intense, releasing deep seated needs and feelings.
Sagittarius
Fun loving Saggitarius might feel a bit out of step with the romance vibe early in the day. Neptune and Mercury in Pisces could bring some confused communications. The tendency will be to stay at home and not enter into the energy of the day. However with the Moon changing signs from Scorpio to Sagittarius, the need to connect and have fun will motivate them to get going. Once out and about the happy archers who take action could find themselves ending the night connecting with someone new and exciting! The key for a fun time on this Valentine’s Day for Saggitarius sun signs is to be open and EXPLORE.
Capricorn
Your feelings this Valentine’s Day are intense and perhaps even extreme. Be careful because during personal encounters you may meet your “darker” side or inner demons this Valentine’s Day with Pluto in your sign just past a square to Venus and with an approaching square from the electric planet Uranus. Your sun sign ruler Saturn is retrograde in Libra so expect feelings from past relationships to revisit your consciousness as well. Normally in control Capricorns may find passions and romance a bit out of control this Valentine’s Day. The emphasis is on the DISCOVERY of who you are through romantic encounters!
Aquarius
The Sun is always in the sign of Aquarius on Valentine’s Day but the aspects it makes reflect the energies Aquarians will be dealing with each year when Cupid fires his arrows. For much of the day the Moon in Scorpio will square the Sun in Aquarius bringing attraction and connection with a partner. However, the connection may make you aware of a conflict between what you want and what you need. This Valentine’s Day could bring some tensions or feelings of being unsupported by your special other. The key to making this Valentine’s Day feel right for space agey Aquarians is to COMMUNICATE your feelings to your partner. Romance could bloom as a result!
Pisces
Watery Pisceans will be in touch with the depths of their emotions on Valentine’s Day 2012 and communicate them to lovers. With both Neptune and Mercury in Pisces, Pisces sun signs will be feeling the energy of divine love in a big way! The Moon…watery by nature….is in the watery sign of Scorpio adding more water to what threatens to become a tidal wave! Pisceans need to do reality checks to avoid being carried off to an emotional place that doesn’t exist. With this in mind, the day holds the promise of wonderful romntic experiences as long as BOUNDARIES are not totally forgotten.
Relationships Go On Trial!
We all swim in a pool of energy and are affected by these energies that literally surround us. Just as the cycles of the moon create tides by changing the energy surrounding planet Earth, ALL the planets in our solar system touch our personal energy in meaningful ways. I liken it to playing chess with God…a way of insuring that we are living our destiny! I recently sent you a heads up about Mars turning retrograde in Virgo. What’s next now that Mars is retrograde? Saturn retrograde!
The Timing
It is important to note that retrogrades are NOT bad. They help us grow and allow change by creating a review option in our lives, giving us the chance to correct and revise a matter that needs to change. A spell check of sorts 
Saturn turns retrograde on February 7, 2012 at 29Libra30 degrees. It stays retrograde until June 25, 2012 when it turns direct at 22Libra40 degrees. It moves out of its own shadow (the degree at which it turned retrograde) on October 2, 2012 as it moves forward into the sign of Scorpio leaving Libra (not to return to Libra for roughly 29 years).
What Does This Retrograde Mean?
To determine the overall effect of any retrograde we need to look at the quality of the planet itself and the nature of the zodiac sign it is transiting through. Saturn is the planet of limitation, restriction, responsibility and ultimately success through hard work and discipline. Libra represents how we cooperate with and relate to other people and situations in our lives.
Put these two energies together and we see that Saturn in Libra tests our ability to reach our goals in life through our connections with other people. Saturn in Libra also tells us it is time to get organized, set priorities and not waste time with people and situations that are not for our highest good.
The Critical Last Pass
Because this is the last retrograde period and it involves the ending degree of 29 ( a critical point) the energy for change is strong. Ending and new beginnings is the theme. Remember that Saturn will not be in Libra again for 29 years so it packs a punch!
Relationhips with family, lovers, co-workers and friends will all be put to the test. Self-discipline, honesty and a mature approach to personal relationships will work well during this final retrograde period. Saturn retrograde asks us to seriously reevaluate and reality test our long-term connections. In some cases we may be firming them up, fine-tuning and improving. In other instances, there may be separations or a total parting of the ways.
What to Expect
Saturn in Libra definitely brings flaws and problems into the bright light of day. This can be upsetting and traumatic but the process gives us the opportunity to see others for who they truly are and decide whether to work on building a better foundation or to let go. In the end Saturn paves the way for healthier, happier and more balanced relationships.
How this will affect you specifically depends upon where Saturn in Libra is placed through in your birth chart. For example if it is currently visiting your Houseof Marriage then your marriage or live in relationship will be tested. Contact it is making to planets in your birth chart is another key to how it will affect you overall.
Astro’s DOs and DONTs
A few of my helpful tips… the DOS and DONT’S about this energy:
1. Saturn retrograde in Libra may bring an past love back to life since Saturn rules time and is the planet of karma. This may be a past life love. Be prepared for that possibility.
2. Saturn may also bring up deep-seated issues in your relationship with your father. You may experience a sense of being carried back in time to revisit issues that were swept under the rug. This may happen even if your father has passed over. Again this can be very productive for you as you process feelings that were buried.
3. Saturn always rules business and it is best to not begin a totally new business venture during the retrograde. If you do it doesn’t spell disaster but it often means that the startup will encounter difficulties and frustrations, taking longer to develop into a profitable business.
4. Be prepared to honestly face the cold, hard facts about significant relationships in your life especially those involving overlooked issues. Strong relationships will pass the test. Build a new foundation or let go based on the truths of your situation.
5. Honor commitments and obligations made to others to the best of your ability. Your intent matters during this retrograde. For example, if you promised your spouse you would support him/her more by handling additional family and household duties “do it!” Saturn brings rewards when we are responsible.
6. Take the time to listen to your significant others…and I mean listen not hear. Effective communication can work wonders during this type of retrograde and avoid more difficult situations.
7. Face your fears about the people and relationships in your life. For example, if you have had a feeling your girlfriend is cheating on you….don’t ignore the issue. Face it now to avoid a more difficult fallout later.
8. Embrace this time as a chance to clean house and give your relationships and way of working with others a tune-up. Your life will be better because of the changes you make at this time!
For a more personal look at the current transit of Saturn and/or for help obtaining a copy of your own natal chart to refer to in the future, just call or email me at AstroWingsWorld.com and I will be happy to get you started on this path to greater awareness. Remember knowledge is power!
Stay guided by the stars,
AstroWing
2012 Will be Pure magic….OMG! Is That a Shark?
As an energy reader, medium and clairvoyant astrologer I felt the vibrations of 2012 as quite heavy and coarse. The energy wreaked havoc on peoples’ health (note the news) and around the Earth bringing earthquakes at a global level and violent energy expression in the realm of personal lives. WELCOME 2012 !
Miracles and Magic
I know 2012 will be a year of surprising good things and restore my belief in miracles and magic I was given personal validation when early on Friday, New Years Eve I felt the urge to go for a walk on the beach. Mind you I have not had the urge to hit the beach since October but I honored it anyway. …. asked my daughter if she wanted to go shell hunting but she said a friend was dropping by….. so I didnt venture out. Then she and her friend received an invite to his grandparents’ home in Kure Beach.
I dropped Nick and Maddie at the house and headed for my personal beach spot, Fort Fisher State Park. It was later in the afternoon. The weather was unusually cold for Kure Beach, NC in December. The sea breezes were chilling and the sand beneath my feet was too cold to walk on without shoes. Armed with just my cell phone and car keys I walked toward the surf.
Holographic Beauty
I was immediately struck by the color palette of the winter seas. In striking contrast to the bright blue water and bright white sand in summer, the winter ocean on this day was silvery blue and shimmered with a crystalline light. It was low tide and calm with the sand a pale grey and the sunset sky reflecting as a cool, pale pink light on the water. The effect was holographic. The atmospheric energy I felt was cool and calm and ethereal. It was quiet with just a lone sea gull or two to be heard above the quiet surf and one flock of pelicans to enjoy the view from the air….(probably heading to a New Years party in Florida)!
Sharks …on New Years Eve?
As I stood close to the surf a dark image flickered at the edge of my visual field and I turned only to see several dark fins slicing through the cold silver lake in front of me. Attuned to sharks because of the incidents we had in the summertime, I instinctively took a step back and then realized…They were dolphins. I stood as close to the sea as I dared and was treated to the most magical scene.
Stretching from the breakers on my left far down the beach to my right were pods of dolphins. There must have been three dozen or more and as I watched in amazement, they played with one another swimming in circles, leapt from the water together, smiling, jumping and playing as though they hadn’t a care in the world. The combination of the winter colors, cold air, silence and leaping dolphins in such numbers was sooooooooo magical. These beautiful creatures radiate such pure joy and love and a complete connection to primal life force energy. They rejuvenated my soul. I was moved by their presence and this reminder of the true beauty of God’s creatures (and the need to always carry by camera ).
Feeling the Energy of Pure Joy
Only a handful of people were on the beach and every single human there from toddler to senior was smiling and intently watching these amazing animals. Each soul was touched and entranced by the dolphins and their dance on this cold stark New Years Eve day, feeling blessed and touched by God. They clearly touched the heart of each person there. I have lived in this area for over a decade and have never seen so many dolphins and in the winter and on New Years ….all I can say is: ” WOW! 2012 WILL BE A MAGICAL YEAR!! ” Not just for those of us who saw this special dance but for us all.
Find Your Animal Totem
I urge each of you to be aware of how nature and its great power is ever present in your environment. Pay close attention to personal connections and visits with members of the animal kingdom. Native American Shamans believe the Great Spirit of God frequently uses animal spirits to send powerful messages to individuals. These are messages which should not be ignored but NEED TO BE NOTICED. When you become sensitive to the energies around you you will find that the same types of animal appear to you at significant times in your life………That is how to discover your very own totem animal. Each of us has several so open your eyes and ears to the smallest of signs and you will find your totem animal and much more in 2012…..a magical year for us all!
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