“Time is free, but it’s priceless. You can’t own it, but you can use it. You can’t keep it, but you can spend it. Once you’ve lost it, you can never get it back.” — Harvey MacKay
As I am noting my thoughts in this writing, Venus ♀ was just conjunct with Saturn ♄ in the sign of Aquarius ♒.
Venus the planet of relating and relationship rules the zodiac signs of Taurus ♉ and Libra ♎ . Saturn rules Capricorn ♑ and Aquarius (traditional ruler). What is interesting is that Saturn is exalted in the sign Libra. This makes perfect sense as our 3-Dimensional reality is that of duality, opposing qualities offering us choice: do I take this path or that one? Our duty is to find balance in our lives represented by the scales of Libra. There are consequences for going to extremes.
Albert Einstein introduced the concept of time being the forth dimension. According to Einstein, you need to describe where you are not only in three-dimensional space — height, width and depth — but also in time. So to know where you are, you have to know what time it is.
Saturn is often referred to as the taskmaster or Father Time. Could this be due to the fact that we only have a certain amount of time to complete tasks? We don’t spend forever as a child. We grow into adulthood and are expected to assume adult responsibilities as well as allowed to enjoy the benefits bestowed upon productive, adult, law-abiding citizens. There is a finite amount of time for all things mortal including life itself.
Reaping What You Sow
When farming was the main manner in which people sustained themselves, it required a certain amount of discipline in order to survive: plowing the fields, watering the crops, observing the moon’s cycles, not only having the knowledge of knowing the best time to plant and harvest crops but to actually perform these laborious duties.
This may be why the Roman god Saturn was sometimes depicted with a scythe or sickle because of the association with putting in the time, energy and discipline to have a plentiful harvest. And actually the major Roman festival, Saturnalia, celebrated in December, was in honor of Saturn, the god of agriculture.
Saturn is also associated with karma which is related to the saying, “you reap what you sow”. Reaping what you sow may also be why Saturn is exalted in Libra the sign associated with balancing the scales of justice.
In the first week of April, the 4th, the planet Mars will conjunct Saturn. Mars lies within the realm of Saturn, in terms of planetary position from the sun to Saturn, so Mars will have to answer to Saturn. At this time, Mars may have to reign in some of his impetuosity which may not be all bad as he is tasked with having more measured activity. Maybe Mars will be more apt to ask questions first before shooting instead of shooting first and asking questions later. Or maybe he just won’t shoot at all remembering there are consequences for all actions.
At this time, we also may want to look before we leap!
One of the major advantages of practicing Astrology is not just in its predictive mechanisms, although important in helping us to discern the impact of astrological timing of influences and cycles in our lives but its Astrology’s contributions to helping, seekers of knowledge and truth, understand reality and our place in it.
As I am noting my thoughts in this writing, we have a new moon in the sign of Aries ♈ coming up March 31st, PDT.
A few days ago, we had the Spring Equinox at zero degrees of Aries commencing the astrological new year. Just as twenty-nine degrees of Pisces represents endings, in Astrology, zero degrees Aries not only represents the beginning of Aries but the very beginning of the zodiac wheel.
Aries, cardinal fire, answers to Mars the planet of action, initiation, drive and passion. These are the qualities needed to push through an idea, plan or a forceful physical action. Just think about the energy needed for a seed to sprout and break soil. A flower shoots forth claiming life, its right to exist… its place in the sun.
This Aries/Mars energy is present in all living things including us humans. We are all responsible not only for claiming our right to exist but to express who we are sometimes having to fight to be our true selves. It takes courage to demand respect.
At the new moon coming up at the end of this month, there is a stellium of astrological energy in Aries: the sun and moon of course, Mercury, along with the asteroids Chiron and Pallas Athena. Nadiya Shah, a very gifted Astrologer, gives an excellent overview, background on Chiron and Pallas Athena in her March 13th, 2022, Youtube video post titled, “Virgo Full Moon & Chiron Athena conjunct!”.
The Forecast Of Change
It has been said that the only thing that is constant is change. Aries enables us with the strength to make those changes. Although the change could simply be a hair cut, depending on your free will and natal chart, life-altering changes could also result in perhaps moving to a foreign country to a new career and a whole new life. Astrology helps us to prepare for the cycles of change.
With the following in the sign Aries, we have the fortitude to initiate changes in our lives:
* we have the sun in Aries starting the Spring Equinox
* the moon in Aries
* Aries Season itself and
• we have the first new moon of Aries Season in Aries, wow.
If there were ever a time to initiate changes in our lives, it seems like the gods are saying, “here’s your opportunity to ride with the tide of change.”
The planet, Mars, the ruler of all of this Aries energy, is in the sign of Aquarius during this new moon. Aquarius is the Three Musketeers sign, “one for all and all for one”. Aquarius wants us to express our unique selves in a way that works well within the group of collective energy. By contributing individual talents to the group, the group prospers which in turn is better able to support individuality.
Not only is Mars, the ruler of Aries, in the sign of Aquarius, Mars, at this new moon, is conjunct the planet Saturn known for its discipline, structure, longevity and responsibility. These astrological influences: new moon in Aries, stellium in Aries, Mars in Aquarius and Mars conjunct Saturn could represent a win-win situation.
These energies support Implementing changes not only for yourself but for others that could have implications for assisting in the betterment of the group/society and with the staying power of Saturn, the possibility of adding durability to Mars’ initial thrusts increases the potential for long-lasting effects.
However as that Aries primal energy bursts forward, the driving force of self motivation is heightened and the ability to establish yourself and your place in the world is fortified.
If you have been feeling stagnant like you’re mired in quicksand, looks like things could be changing quickly!
As I am noting my thoughts in this writing, Spring is upon us in the northern hemisphere beginning March 20th when the sun ingresses into the sign of Aries ♈. Although many of us celebrate the new year January 1st, for Astrologers, the new year truly begins with the coming of spring.
On my walk around the lake a couple of days ago, I could feel the transition from winter to spring. It was an absolutely glorious day. The sun was shining and sky was blue but yet, there was still a slight chill in the air, not enough to wear a coat but a sweater sufficed. What a perfect day to experience the blending of winter and spring.
Yes, spring begins the astrological new year but along with the remaining three seasons, also commences the four quadrants of the zodiac wheel:
1. The First Quadrant (zodiac houses one to three) begins with the Spring Equinox at zero degree Aries ♈, cardinal fire. This first quadrant period represents our youth and becoming self-aware.
2. The Second Quadrant (zodiac houses four to six) begins with the Summer Solstice at zero degree Cancer ♋, cardinal water. During the second quadrant period, we are young adults who become rooted to our personal lives and families.
3. The Third Quadrant (zodiac houses seven to nine) begins with the Fall Equinox at zero degree Libra ♎, cardinal air. The third quadrant represents later adulthood, dealings with others and moving out into the world.
4. The Fourth Quadrant (zodiac houses ten to twelve) begins with Winter Solstice at zero degree Capricorn ♑, cardinal earth. A time of maturity, accomplishment, reputation and self-actualization.
This zero degree of the cardinal signs is known as the Aries Point sometimes called the World Point. The Aries Point refers to the 0 degree of Cardinal Signs as mentioned above: 0 Aries, 0 Cancer, 0 Libra, and 0 Capricorn. Using a 1-2 degree orb, we can include 28-29 degrees of Mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces) as well as up to 1-2 degrees of Cardinal signs.
The Aries Point is the beginning of each new season. Kathy Rose, astrologer, in her article written for The Mountain Astrologer Magazine, titled, “The Aries Point Bloom”, she shares her observations and research on the effects of having planets and placements at this extremely powerful point and Rose states in reference to The Aries Point: “a special area that relates to high public visibility.”
In Western astrology, we base our interpretations of the planetary positions on the relationship between our home, Earth, and the Sun. The seasons definitely affect what we do in our lives and how we do it. If it’s summer, we’re at the beach; if it’s winter, we’re in the rain or snow. We plan our lives around the seasons.
Moving It Forward
Just as the cardinal signs initiate the seasons, natives born with the sun in a cardinal sign, are also considered initiators and go-getters reaffirming the archetypes of the signs.
Aries —the initiator of spring—these natives move things forward, sometimes with their sheer force as they are ruled by Mars. They are courageous, pioneers, headstrong and enthusiastic.
Cancer —the initiator of summer— true to its cardinal status as a leader, Cancerians are leaders in the exploration of emotions. Ruled by the moon, their emotions inspire them to create. Whether building a comfortable family home or a successful business, they can tap into a wealth of e-motion.
Libra —the initiator of fall— represented by the scales, where would we be without balance in our lives? Answering to the planet of Venus, librans tend to be loyal, diplomatic, charming and enjoy engaging others in the exchange of ideas.
Capricorn —the initiator of winter— ruled by the planet Saturn, Caps are structured and grounded in their approach. Methodical and driven, their handwork and perseverance usually finds them at the top as CEOs are running things in some way.
Every year, The seasons present us with the opportunity to begin anew. Metaphorically and in real life, the seasons represent fresh starts in life.
No matter what the season, whether you are in the spring of your life or the winter, “for everything there is a season.”
As I am noting my thoughts in this writing, we had a new moon in Pisces March 2nd and now we are headed towards a full moon in Virgo March 18th.
In Astrology, the signs of these lunations, the most recent new moon in Pisces and the upcoming Virgo full moon, represent the sixth Axis of Service.
There are six axes comprised of two zodiac signs, paired complements, that are 180 degrees apart on the zodiac wheel:
1. The first axis, first and seventh houses, comprise the Axis Of Identity and Relationship.
2. The second axis, second and eighth houses, comprise the Axis of Possession and Money.
3. The third axis, third and ninth houses, comprise the Axis Of Information and Knowledge
4. The fourth axis, fourth and tenth houses, comprise the Axis Of Security and Recognition
5. The fifth axis, fifth and eleventh houses, form the Axis of Ego and Community
6. The sixth axis, sixth and twelfth houses, comprise the Axis Of Service, Physical and Spiritual
Since we are now under the influence of the Virgo and Pisces lunations, it is the Axis Of Service that we will focus on.
Yes, Virgo, mutable earth, is known to be analytical, discerning and critical but Virgo also is concerned about health and wellbeing. The healing aspect of Virgo is demonstrated in such careers as nutritionists, nurses, physicians, etc. These professions are in service to others by helping them to maintain health or by way of restoring health.
Anatomically, Virgo is associated with part of the Alimentary System, the intestines, which is the human digestive system. Digestion involves the breakdown of food into smaller and smaller components, until they can be absorbed and assimilated into the body.
Breaking down food in our intestines to its purest forms in order for our bodies to have access to the nutrients we need, is such a Virgo process. A perfect metaphor is “separating the chaff from the wheat.”
Virgo’s partner, Pisces, mutable water, completes the Axis Of Service as Virgo ministers to healing the body, Pisces ministers to healing the heart and soul.
Pisceans, as all the twelve zodiac sign natives, are multidimensional: having yin, yang, enlightened and shadow traits as being descriptive of their archetypes. This holds true for Pisceans whose shadow side can be easily swayed, over emotional with a tendency to escape facing life’s sometimes harsh realities.
However there are these other endearing qualities of Pisces: kind, empathetic, artistic, gracious, intuitive and spiritual. You may find many Pisceans in such professions as musicians, dancers, writers, fisherman, psychics and astrologers. Just as Virgoans can help to heal a broken arm, Pisceans can help to heal a broken spirit.
To be an instrument of service is a great gift. To be an instrument of service is a great gift. People who truly feel honored to be in service to others, are worthy of our admiration. I am sure we have all witnessed people who always seem to be available to help us when we need it most and it doesn’t have to necessarily be help on a grand scale but small acts of kindness and their accumulative effects are just as powerful. Like when someone holds the door open for you when you have a handful of groceries or when driving, someone lets you over into their lane when you’re in a hurry.
But there are those exceptional human beings that go above and beyond like staying by your side overnight in the hospital holding your hand to comfort you. Or someone who always has time to listen when you’re feeling down and need to purge. These people seem to find serenity in service.
To me, the perfect integration of Virgo and Pisces is Mother Teresa who was an Albanian-Indian Roman Catholic nun and missionary, who ministered to both the physical and spiritual needs of human suffering. In the Catholic Church, Mother Teresa was canonized as a saint.
Of course, we can’t all be like Mother Teresa but in our own way, we can make this world better with little acts of kindness everyday. Actually, with us all treating each other with respect, dignity and kindness everyday, I believe this would be the most powerful of all towards making the world a kinder, gentler place for humankind and all living beings to live and evolve.
Drift into nothingness to discover something-ness…
As I note my thoughts in this writing, we are approaching a new moon in Pisces ♓ March 2nd. A new moon is when both lights, the sun and moon, embrace sharing their synergized energies. Pisces is a transitional zodiac sign moving us from Aquarius, collective thoughts, to Aries, individual action.
Pisces is a universal sign that transports us through infinite realms of being delivering us to the precipice of the infinite where we meet the origins of I am.
As we explore the frequencies of the real and unreal, we are free to drift, dream and imagine. In this state, we can be anything or anyone we imagine. In this unbounding reverie, it is possible to let go of what has outgrown its usefulness and step into new states of being.
Within this transitional shift of Pisces, we emerge as a distinctive soul. We experience a form of nothingness, the absence of attachment, in order to proclaim our something-ness.
When we allow ourselves to drift, connected to nothingness, we have the ability to deeply experience All That Is. Here, our dreams and imaginations are endless.
This particular new moon in Pisces conjuncts with the planet, Jupiter, which supercharges the expansion of this infinite realm. This could be a profound time of spiritualism, compassion and unconditional love.
Also at this new moon, we have the planet, Mercury conjunct Saturn in Aquarius. Depending on your natal chart, you may be able to originate courses of action that lay the foundation for future, longterm goals with staying power.
To add to all these energies, we also have a powerhouse of an astrological aspect with planets, Venus, and Mars, meeting up with the planet, Pluto in Capricorn, wow. These energies represent the potential for vast transformation. The sheer force of this threesome puts forth life-altering possibilities.
The way this trio of energy manifests in your personal lives during the new moon, depends on your own personal charts but some may get married or divorced, entirely change their careers, move to another country or make themselves over perhaps by losing large amounts of weight or having cosmetic surgery. Whatever your transformation may be, it is possible to seem like you are: a new you.
The energies at this new moon are bring many possibilities but Astrology not only informs… it answers.
The new moon in Pisces gently whispers: “to drift, to dream, to imagine, helps you find your way.”
As I am noting my thoughts in this writing, we just had a new moon in Pisces March 2nd. And Venus, Mars and Pluto are now conjunct in the sign of Capricorn of which Mars, the god of war, is exalted.
It seems as though the sweetness of Venus, goddess of love and beauty, is being held captive by her captors Mars and Pluto. At present, it is hard to enjoy the gentleness of my favorite love song or the soothing caress of a silk nightgown. Why? Because of the horrors of war.
I call this writing Overcoming Our Winter Of Discontent because it reminds me of Shakespeare’s line in Richard III: “Now is the winter of our discontent.” With this line, Shakespeare lays the groundwork for the portrait of his tragic, King Richard, a discontented, unhappy man that Shakespeare also proclaims since King Richard “cannot prove a lover”, he is “determined to be a villain.”
This is a very icy description of the king which could be what Shakespeare actually thought about King Richard or it could have been a characterization for dramatic effect. At any rate, it seems as though Shakespeare was not only a brilliant writer but psychologist and fortuneteller as well, whose understanding of human nature holds true centuries later.
In my own personal observations, I have seen people, up close and from afar, who seem to be not only discontent but full of anger. People who find no joy or peace within one’s self. Usually, they have bought all types of things to make them happy: the latest cellphone or the big-screen T.V. or a new sports car or a new house or all of the above depending on income.
Once they possess that new toy, they are satisfied for awhile but then that discontent starts stirring up again. When this happens with just average people, we witness it in “normal” ways. With buying things as mentioned above or even a mid-life crisis affair which turns the person’s life upside down and the lives of others they are closely related to.
When the ruler of a country faces a severe depression or extreme crisis, the result could be not only families torn apart but countries.
As I witness the horror and disbelief of this war, I feel helpless. But there is something I can do, that we all can do.
We can seize the loving, spiritual energy of Pisces now hosting the sun, Jupiter and Neptune. In fact, one of the luckiest days of the year, sun conjunct Jupiter, is upon us. This conjunction in Pisces, lends itself to our spiritual side where we can feel compassion and love.
At this hour, let’s fight the feelings of helplessness and vow to unite our hearts and minds with the higher frequencies floating on waves of uplifting vibrations… anointing the world with the greatest power of all, love.
As I note my thoughts in this writing, the sun has just entered Pisces ♓ a couple of days ago. Pisces is the twelfth sign of the zodiac. After we have completed our journey through the prior eleven signs, we are now ready to reflect on where we’ve been and who we are. At this time, we can let go of attachment to things that don’t contribute to the healthy integration of the opposing parts of ourselves.
Pisces is the dominion of Jupiter, traditionally, and Neptune, modern day ruler. These gaseous planets are beyond the rocky personal planets of Mercury, Venus and Mars and thus, allow for ever-expanding perceptions due to the fact that one of the characteristics of gas is the property of indefinite expansion as opposed to a solid or liquid.
Although Pisces is the twelfth sign, last sign, following the previous eleven, it doesn’t have to mean that we only realize Pisces at the end of life, we may have Pisces’ experiences many times as we traverse the endings and beginnings of life. However, there will come the final ending; that time when we take our last breath.
What will be our legacy? What will we be remembered for? Once someone transitions to the other side, those remaining behind are left with memories of that person. I have found that people usually remember the uplifting qualities of a person. Yes, we remember some of the person’s faults but as time goes on, we seem to remember less of their faults and more of their uplifting qualities.
No matter what characteristics a person has, there are a few that stand out. Perhaps a man was vain about his clothing/appearance to the point of being rigid, which he would describe as being well groomed, but was a devoted family man. Or perhaps a woman could have a prickly personality, which she would describe as being straightforward, but would host very warm holiday celebrations making everybody feel at home. After the deceased has passed on, as time goes by, we usually tend to remember the uplifting qualities more so than the frustrating ones.
There is also the Akashic record. In 0ccultism, the Akashic record is a compendium of pictorial records, or “memories,” of all events, actions, thoughts, and feelings that have occurred since the beginning of time. They are said to be imprinted on Akasha, the astral light, which is described by spiritualists as a fluid ether existing beyond the range of human senses. Akasha allegedly transmits the waves of human willpower, thought, feeling, and imagination and is a reservoir of occult power, an ocean of unconsciousness to which all are linked, making prophecy and clairvoyance possible.
Perhaps the Akashic record is the basis for our incarnations, a report card if you will. Depending on what subjects we excel in or lack, people with whom we have karmic lessons yet to fulfill or parts of life we need to experience in order to graduate to new levels of growth and development, is what determines the curricula, natal astrological charts, of our incarnations conceived from what is written in the Akashic record?
In our 3-D reality, duality not only exists in our observable world: light/dark, left/right, male/female, etc., but within ourselves as well. The energy inside us takes on many forms. Some aspects of ourselves we like and some we don’t. However, as human beings with free will, we can make it our goal to objectively observe our affect on ourselves and others. If there is something we don’t like, we can then change it and create something more worthy of us.
This is where Astrology can be very helpful. Of course, we can make internal course corrections without the aid of Astrology but with it, it broadens the possibilities. I think everyone should study Astrology as Astrology is a map that guides and directs. Just as when traveling on a road trip, you use a map/GPS to help you get from point A to point B, Astrology is a map too not only showing course directions but can tell you when you’re traveling on life’s smooth multi-lane highways or if there are flashing red lights notifying you to proceed with caution.
Astrology helps us to realize qualities that may be unconsciously hidden from ourselves as Astrology embodies psychological, intellectual, emotional and spiritual dimensions. We may have unrealized talents and strengths just waiting to be tapped as well as weaknesses that others may be aware of but we are blind to. Just like a map that shows us where we took the wrong turn and winded up lost, we can look at our astrological map and see life cycles of the past, the present transits and future progressions which can help us make course corrections.With self-examination, we can become better people.
I was once talking to an associate and we were talking about the subjects we took in high school. I mentioned I liked math, Algebra and Geometry, and she said she didn’t see the need for these subjects because as long as she knew how to count her money, that was all the math she needed. To me, there are things we are taught that we may not always use directly in a specific way in our everyday lives but a wide range of knowledge helps us to expand our consciousness, depth of awareness, increases social interaction potential with others and our outlook on life.
This is the potential of Astrology.
What will be your legacy? What will you be remembered for? Partnering with the practice of Astrology, combined with free will, you can come closer to becoming the quality of the person you want to be, closer to the legacy you want to be remembered for.
While we are alive here on this earth, we can evolve into not only the person we want to be and remembered for but for the person others want to remember.
As I am noting my thoughts in this writing, Venus and Mercury return to direct motion as both had been recently retrograde and we are in the waxing phase of the moon, the two-week period between the new and full moons. We began February with new moon energy and we will have a full moon in Leo ♌ February 16th.
At this time, all the planets are in direct (until April 29th) forward motion with the moon building to its fullness. As the moon grows to peak in its brilliance as the full moon, we can see how the moon gets bigger and bigger, brighter and brighter until the moon reaches its full glory as the big, beautiful guiding light that illuminates our nights. When the moon is full, we can see objects at night that aren’t normally visible to the naked eye especially when the moon is dark in its new moon phase.
Light not only illuminates objects helping us to see where things are but light also refers to hope. We have heard the sayings: “there’s light at the end of the tunnel” or “things will come to light” meaning that no matter how bleak the situation may be now, have hope as it will get better; you will find your way. Or as stated in the Bible, God said, “And let there be light.” We need the sun to live. If there were no sun, there would be no life on this earth. But maybe even what God said had more than one meaning?
So light is a real tangible, electromagnetic phenomena that not only allows us to physically see life but also helps us to sustain life with the aid of photosynthesis, a sun driven process needed to grow the foods we eat.
There is also an electromagnetic field that surrounds humans we call the aura. This auric light surrounding us is nothing new as it has been written about in many books for centuries. Actually, some people have claimed to be able to see the auras that surround us.
In 1939, Semyon Kirlian, inventor and researcher, discovered Kirlian photography sometimes also called corona discharge photography. Kirlian photography is a collection of photographic techniques used to capture these coronal discharges which some have said proves we are bathed in auric light.
It’s our auric light carrying our electromagnetic fields that projects outwardly our frequencies and allows us to tune in to various, external frequencies.
Some people suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) which occurs at certain times of the year when there is less sunlight and patients with SAD experience depression and hopelessness among other symptoms. Some of you reading this may be familiar with this disorder. Treatment for SAD includes phototherapy, light therapy.
Is it possible that light not only provides us with light that physically sustains life but also deeply affects our moods in a chemical way?We all know that we love to be outdoors when the sun is shining; we are more active and social too. Also, we know that our skin manufactures Vitamin D when we are exposed to the sun but is there something more that actually affects our mental health, psyche, and has an affect on how successful we navigate life in our world?
Perhaps the sayings that refer to light as the ones mentioned above and so many others like: “it is darkest before the dawn”. This phrase, “it’s darkest before the dawn”, is a metaphor meaning things always seem the worst right before they improve. With the inference being that the dawn, light, brings improvement.
Light is also associated with having vision in the sense of being able to see beyond our current circumstances. When we look forward to the light at the end of the tunnel, metaphorically, we are saying that we have hope no matter what stands before us.
In our modern world, we have so many things that can seize our time: cell phones, the Internet, T.V. and we can always go to our favorite social media platforms to follow our social media friends. It’s great to have friends as being social is so important in maintaining our human to human connections.
But as we tune in to our favorite entertainment networks to follow our favorite programs, don’t forget to look up to appreciate the sun lighting up our days, the cycles of the moon, the transits of the planets and the stars lighting up our nights. They too are a part of who we are and impart to us their own special wisdom.
Also check out an Astrology documentary series based on the phenomenal work of legendary astrologer, Richard Tarnas titled, “Changing of the Gods”, which will be released on Feb, 22nd, 2022.
As I am noting my thoughts, it is Valentine’s weekend. This is auspicious timing for this day of love as Venus, Goddess of Love and Beauty, is in a tight squeeze with Mars. Although Mars is known as the God of War, he is also known as the fiery spark that initiates action. And right now, he is the sign of Capricorn where his power is exalted. These two pairing up at this time, could make for not only a powerful Valentine’s Day but week.
Here in the U.S., we also have the Super Bowl, a huge football sporting event. More than likely, with Venus and Mars huddling up together, there will be a lot of serious human-to-human contact and not necessarily just on the football field.
Valentine’s Day is so symbolic of Venus. On this day, we enjoy chocolates, all types of sweets, love notes and kisses; it’s a day to celebrate our sweethearts. It doesn’t necessarily have to be a romantic connection although romance is highlighted on this day as Cupid is very busy shooting his arrows of amor. There will be romantic, candlelit dinners, flowing champagne and adoring couples calling out: “sugar’, “honey”, “baby” and maybe there will even be a “loverboy” thrown in amongst this mix of auditory vocatives.
Valentine’s Day allows us to be all mushy inwardly and outwardly.
But Valentine’s Day occurs in the sign of Aquarius which is actually a less personal zodiac sign and more of a sign that has to do with community, the collective. The archetype of Aquarius represents socially conscience humanitarians concerned about the plight of their fellow citizens. Yes, there is caring though not focused specifically on the personal, one-on-one level but on the societal level. The word altruistic comes to mind.
The fact that on Valentine’s day, we acknowledge the special people in our personal lives, doesn’t minimize how we celebrate the day because at this time, we are less self-consumed reaching out to others to let them know how much they mean to us. It’s when our focus is less about self and more about others. Relating, reinforcing and building bonds are extremely important.
And of course on this day, we give flowers, mostly long-stemmed red roses but all kinds of flowers.Flowers aren’t selfish; they share rainbows of vibrant colors and fresh fragrances that excite our senses. Flowers are apropos for this occasion and do Venus proud.
Once a flower blooms, it gives freely of itself until wilting back from where it came.
No matter whether in a cultivated nursery or springing wild from a fissure in the earth,
it does not hold back its beauty
but beguiles us with a vision of majestic reverie.
Venus, Valentine’s Day and Flowers go hand in hand.
As I note my thoughts in this writing, Venus is stationing to turn direct awakening from her slumber for approximately the last month and a half. Venus had been retrograde, appeared to be going backwards from our point of view here on earth, but now she awakens from her slumber refreshed and renewed.
The Goddess of Love and Beauty has a very important role to play in our lives. It has been said that “love makes the world go round”. This is so true. But love not only makes the world go round but from my point of view, love is the origins of the world and what we call life.
Love is the powerful force on which our existence came to be. The Big Bang was based on the desire for All That Is, Source, or what some might call the Divine Power, to consciously create. Once there was physical existence, there was then the ability for All That Is to be with what had been created. The frequencies of creation were able to “speak” and reflect back to the Creator.
When we see the beauty of a golden sunset fill the sky, the fog drifting amongst the mountain tops, flowers bursting with the colors of the rainbow, animals frolicking on green pastures and people helping people to live better lives, we can feel for ourselves how the beauty of our planet earth and its life speaks, reflects back to us and fills our hearts with love.
Love and beauty go hand in hand. Venus holds dominion over love and beauty and thus, contributes to the drive to live. We need the love of our parents to not only be born in our physical bodies, but to survive. It has been scientifically shown that infants who are fed and sheltered without human touch, lose the will to survive even though their basic biological needs for sustaining life are met.
A life without love, is life, not knowing itself.
Now, the Goddess is back, moving in her forward motion. With Valentine’s Day not far away in a couple of weeks, this is good timing. Venus will be transiting the zodiac sign of practical Capricorn so although there will still be traditional Valentine’s Day gifts of chocolates and flowers, some may find more practical gifts coming their way as well such as scarfs and gloves to keep you warm on these cold winter days.
Venus and Pluto coupled up for a slow dance in December, merging their frequencies, and they will couple again in March. Venus meeting with powerful Pluto can persuade us to probe how we feel about love and how we relate to others be it love or business relationships. This self-reflection process can allow us to transform ourselves and those we interact with as we can discard what doesn’t work and build on what does. It’s a type of catharsis that can make for a refreshed more dynamic self.
Venus like all levels of experience in our three dimensional reality of duality has its positive and negative expressions but with Valentine’s Day soon upon us and Venus moving in direct motions, I would like to think that Venus, who watches over the beauty of love, will be a sweetheart: showing us how the sweet joy of love truly comes from the heart.