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Venus Rises
Bronwyn Simons & Rebecca Bihr
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Venus Rises
The Venus Retrograde in Leo

We're back for Season Three of Venus Rises!

Rebecca and Bronwyn are back to guide you through the tumultuous skies of 2023. We'll be dropping in when the big transits come along with guidance and supports, starting with August's Venus Retrograde in Leo.

Glad to see us back? Please review, share, and follow!

Show Notes - Season 3 Episode One - Venus Retrograde in Leo 2023

**Understanding the Venus Retrograde Cycle (1:00 - 3:30)**

- Venus stations retrograde roughly every 18 months over an eight-year period, forming a five-pointed star pattern in the sky.

- Venus retrograde provides an opportunity to explore unseen aspects of Venus and undergo an inner journey.**Pre-Shadow Period and Themes of the Retrograde (3:30 - 6:13)**

- The pre-shadow period began on June 19, offering a preview of the upcoming retrograde themes.

- The three phases of the retrograde are the pre-shadow (preview), the retrograde (active period), and the post-shadow (review and cleanup).- People with planets in fixed signs (Leo, Aquarius, Taurus, Scorpio) between 12 and 28 degrees will be strongly affected, as well as those with Taurus and Libra-ruled houses in their chart.

**What Venus Represents (6:13 - 10:31)**

- Venus rules values, money, love, relationships, women+, beauty, arts, and the exchange of energy with others.- Venus is associated with the heart chakra and represents the harmonious balance and beauty in life.

- A Venus retrograde can be an opportunity to reassess our values, relationships, and finances.

**Leo Attributes and Potential Pitfalls (10:31 - 13:52)**

- Leo is associated with creativity, playfulness, joy, drama, royalty, and being seen.

- Unhealthy Leo traits may include craving attention, self-absorption, drama, or manipulation for approval.

**Exploring Shame and Self-Love (13:52 - 17:33)**

- During the retrograde, one may encounter obstacles to self-love and areas where they feel unworthy of love or validation.

- Shame can lead to an implosion of positive energy, hindering the ability to radiate warmth and self-acceptance.

- Looking back at past experiences of growth and self-confidence can help overcome self-doubt.

**Nurturing the Positive Leo Archetypes (17:33 - 19:23)**

- Positive Leo traits include warmth, generosity, creativity, and being a source of light for others.

- Healthy Leo energy fosters genuine connections, while unhealthy aspects may involve seeking external validation.

**Navigating Relationships During the Retrograde (19:23 - 22:13)**

- In relationships, be aware of the potential for manipulation or emotional demands due to insecurity.

- The retrograde can prompt reassessment and deeper understanding of relationship dynamics.

**Embracing the Underworld Journey (22:13 - 25:18)**

- The retrograde journey can be likened to the Persephone myth, with themes of descent and renewal.

- Embrace the cyclical nature of life and transformation during the Venus retrograde.

- Utilize this period for introspection and growth, understanding that challenges can lead to evolution.

- Reconnecting with people from the past may be significant during this period.

Supports during Venus Retrograde:

- Practicing the "Bliss Journal" - Record something delightful that brings bliss every day.

- Rose Water or Rose Oil - Connects with Venus' love and appreciation, use in diffusers, baths, or drinks.

- Rose Hibiscus Tea - A heart-opening and Venusian beverage.

- Hawthorn and Crab Apple - Herbal supports for the heart, self-love, and self-compassion.

- Malachite - A green stone supporting emotional balance and self-expression.

Cautionary Notes (Don'ts):

- Avoid making big investments or purchases during Venus Retrograde.

- Be mindful of communications during the Mercury-Venus retrograde overlap, as misunderstandings may arise.

- Beware of impulsive actions during Venus square Uranus; overindulgence and excess might occur.

- Avoid major relationship decisions or reconciliations during Venus Retrograde, especially with the Jupiter and Uranus squares.


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2 years ago
1 hour 5 minutes 35 seconds

Venus Rises
Rapid Embodiment: The Astrology of April 19-26, 2021

This is the week of the First Quarter Moon in Leo, bringing choice points that require heart. We are looking at a week of rapid embodiment, as personal planets enter the fertile signs and Taurus planets collide with Uranus.

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4 years ago
36 minutes 3 seconds

Venus Rises
Astrology of April 11-17 2021

Welcome to Season Two!

The call of this New Moon, and the energy of this week, is to acknowledge the shadow (and the shadow work of the last year) but take decisive, self-motivated action to move on from it. What are the real-life, real-world courageous actions you can take this week to begin that forward motion?

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4 years ago
46 minutes 48 seconds

Venus Rises
Venus Rises Astrology Podcast Special Announcement

No forecast today, but a special announcement. Poetically timed with the Balsamic Moon in Pisces, we are concluding Season One of Venus Rises. Tune in next week for Episode One of Season Two! Didn't we say that 2021 would be all about pivoting gracefully with the sudden shifts in energy?

We appreciate all of your support for Season One, its been a wonderful journey. We hope you'll join us for what's next.

Lots of love,

Bronwyn & Rebecca

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Rebecca: rebecca@venusrisingastrology.com 

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4 years ago
8 minutes 10 seconds

Venus Rises
Between the Self and Others: Episode 31 - Astrological Events of Mar 22 - 29 2021

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Between the Self and Others: Episode 31 - Astrological Events of Mar 22 - 29 2021

We are experiencing the last bits of the transition finishing the zodiac of the year. Moving from the depths of Pisces to the spark of Aries can be confusing, like being exhausted and exhilarated at the same time. With two planets (the Sun and Venus) freshly moved into fiery Aries, we feel the urge to push forward into the new with initiatory zeal. While the potential for emergence feels exciting, the path forward may not be entirely clear. Mercury, the planet that rules our thinking, is still lost in a Piscean fog. There will be frustrations and frayed tempers over unclear communication and misunderstandings. We are cautioned to be mindful of our words all week; don’t let impatience overtake you! On the Full Moon in Libra this coming Sunday, relationships are drawn into the spotlight, showing us that we can create healthy boundaries without running roughshod. There are opportunities for developing autonomy and building toward a better future, but we need to be aware of how we are treating others and maintain flexibility as the path unfolds.

The Wallpaper:

  • Saturn Uranus vibes
  • Venus enters Aries
  • Full Moon in Libra

The Week:

Monday March 22: Finally Moving Forward

  • Moon in Cancer
  • Mercury in Pisces opposes Vesta in Virgo
  • Mars in Gemini trine Saturn in Aquarius

Tuesday March 23: Watching Our Words

  • Moon enters Leo 2:57 pm PDT
  • Mercury in Pisces square Mars in Gemini
  • Venus in Aries trine Hygeia in Leo

Wednesday March 24: Productive Upsets

  • Mars in Gemini sextile Ceres in Aries

Thursday March 25: Reclaiming Autonomy

  • Moon enters Virgo 8:26 pm PDT
  • Sun conjunct Venus in Aries

Friday March 26: Something to Fight For

  • Mars conjunct NN in Gemini
  • Moon in Virgo trines Uranus in Taurus

Saturday March 27: Intensely Unproductive

  • Moon enters Libra 10:22 pm PDT

Sunday March 28: Finding Balance in Partnership

  • Full Moon in Libra @ 8°18’ - 11:48 am PDT

Monday March 29:  Fact vs Fiction

  • Mercury conjunct Neptune in Pisces

The Supports:

Working with the Planets:

  • Flower Essence: Olive to help recover the nervous system from exhaustion and burnout
  • Essential Oil: Peppermint rejuvenates, cleanses and invigorates, reducing stress and fatigue while lifting the mood
  • Stone: Red Jasper known as the Endurance Stone, for focus and strength while transitioning from chaotic times, standing strong and grounded amidst renewal and revitalization
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4 years ago
37 minutes 55 seconds

Venus Rises
A Time of Transition: Episode 30 - Astrological Events of Mar 15 - 22 2021

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A Time of Transition: Episode 30 - Astrological Events of Mar 15 - 22 2021

This week holds the magic of a bardo period as we navigate the last degrees of Pisces and the astrological year dissolves and renews. We are in the last bits of the balsamic period for the entire year.

Before we move into the invigorating energy of rebirth and springtime, take a final swim in the watery depths of Pisces. This is an opportunity to shed calcified and imposed identities we have been carrying. This week we can release the weight of the past and the parts of ourselves we don’t wish to carry forward with forgiveness and compassion. The renewed authenticity you find in the space of letting go is the seed you will plant and nurture throughout the coming year. This is a chance to reinvent and reinvest in ourselves. It’s a time of extraordinary sensitivity and raw potential as we sit poised between form and formlessness. We are bridging the past and the future. Transitions are never easy, so be gentle with yourself and everyone around you. Next week we hit the ground running - be sure you are rested and ready.

The Wallpaper:

  • Mercury enters Pisces
  • Sun into Aries
  • Venus into Aries

The Week:

Monday March 15: A Feeling Kind of Thinking

  • Mercury enters Pisces

Tuesday March 16: Hope for the Future

  • Moon into Taurus
  • Sun in Pisces sextile Pluto in Capricorn

Wednesday March 17: A Felt Pattern Recognition

  • Mercury Conjunct Pallas in Pisces

Thursday March 18: Graceful Changes

  • Venus in Pisces sextile Pluto in Capricorn
  • Moon into Gemini

Friday March 19: Flexible Yet Excited

  • Moon conjunct Mars
  • Venus at the degree of her exaltation in Pisces

Saturday March 20: Posed Between Form and Formlessness

  • Sun enters Aries
  • Spring Equinox

Sunday March 21: Bold and Passionate Surrender

  • Moon enters Cancer
  • Venus enters Aries
  • Mercury in Pisces sextile Uranus in Taurus
  • Mars in Gemini trine Saturn in Aquarius

The Supports:

Working with the Planets:

  • Flower Essence: Walnut, the remedy of transition and rites of passage
  • Stone: Amethyst, known as “the soul stone”, helps us bring the emotional body back to center, aids in releasing grief and finding flow with wisdom greater than the self
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4 years ago
37 minutes 35 seconds

Venus Rises
Going With the Flow: Episode 29 - Astrological Events of Mar 8 - 15 2021

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Going With the Flow: Episode 29 - Astrological Events of Mar 8 - 15 2021

This week we are settling into an experiential understanding of what Pisces means. The earlier part of the week is bound to be more productive. A multiplicity of ideas and options may have you doing things twice (or more) as you continue to receive insight that informs your decision making process. As the New Moon moves into position in Pisces mid-week, it will join the Sun, Venus and Neptune. At this time we are encouraged to participate in the radical act of nonproductivity. View this as an opportunity to rest and be still, checking in with your intuition. Emotional and intuitive sensitivities will be high. Allow yourself to feel into situations and investigate with your gut. Listen to what your feelings are telling you. The skies are calling us to surrender to the flow in order to broaden our horizons. The planets are providing us with ample fruit to dream into the next phases of our lives. The best way to work with these energies is to let go of the edges of things, remembering that rest and relaxation are part of the process. Embrace the dreamtime to vision into the future.

Correction: Moon in Aries sextiles Saturn in Aquarius on SUNDAY, March 14th at 11:57am PST, which is our elected time to start New Moon rituals - not Saturday.  :)  Apologies.

The Wallpaper:

  • Saturn Uranus vibes to consider
  • Waning Moon Cycle
  • New Moon in Pisces
  • Last call for Mercury in Aquarius

The Week:

Monday March 8: A Deeper Understanding

  • Moon enters Aquarius

Tuesday March 9: A Choice Point in Values

  • Venus in Pisces square Nodes

Wednesday March 10: Flowing Creative Projects

  • Sun conjunct Neptune in Pisces

Thursday March 11: Active Imagination

  • Moon enters Pisces

Friday March 12: Dreaming a Vision

  • Moon conjunct Venus/Neptune in Pisces

Saturday March 13: Magical Potential

  • New Moon in Pisces 2:21 am PST
  • Venus conjunct Neptune in Pisces
  • Moon enters Aries

Sunday March 14: Do Something Difficult

  • Moon in Aries sextile Saturn

The Supports:

Working with the Planets:

  • Flower Essence: Honeysuckle for staying present as we move through these Neptunian currents, helps to integrate the past, stay present in the now and hold optimism for the future
  • Stone: Selenite for a quiet mind and clarity, helping to draw us out of metal fog, making it easier to be open to intuitive messages and surrender control
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4 years ago
31 minutes 59 seconds

Venus Rises
Course Correction: Episode 28 - Astrological Events of Mar 1 - 8 2021

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Course Correction: Episode 28 - Astrological Events of Mar 1 - 8 2021  After a long slog, the skies are surprisingly supportive this week - full of great opportunities for learning and even some windfalls around love and money. Working with an exalted Venus in Pisces offers the grace to find workarounds, forgiveness and the beauty in embracing life as it is. A sense of ease and flow returns. There is peace and acceptance in seeing things as they are, instead of how we wanted them to be. As we look to the recent past, we are able to see where we needed to reconfigure and adjust our perceptions - and yes, even identify where we may have been wrong. Accepting and admitting former errors allows us to advance unfettered. Ideas for successful movement forward are available in abundance. Adaptability and patience are the watchwords as we adjust to this gentle course correction. This week has the potential to reorient our lives to true north, helping us get back on the path to a brighter future.

The Wallpaper:

  • Saturn Uranus square softening
  • Mars enters Gemini
  • Pallas enters Pisces

The Week:

Monday March 1: Clear Communications and Power Dynamics

  • Moon in Libra

Tuesday March 2: Pleasant Surprises

  • Moon enters Scorpio

Wednesday March 3: A Scattered Mind Activates Creativity

  • Mars enters Gemini
  • Venus in Pisces sextile Uranus in Taurus

Thursday March 4: Learning and Brainstorming

  • Moon enters Sagittarius
  • Mercury conjunct Jupiter in Aquarius

Friday March 5: Course Correction

  • Sun in Pisces square Nodal Axis

Saturday March 6: Chop Wood Carry Water

  • Moon enters Capricorn

Sunday March 7: Finding Workarounds

  • Pallas Athena enters Pisces

Monday March 8: A Day of Intensity

  • Moon Pluto Conjunction in Capricorn

The Supports:

Working with the Planets:

  • Flower Essence:  Mimulus to address rational fears, bringing calmness and courageousness
  • Essential Oil: Juniper for hope, protection, regeneration, and courage in facing darkness
  • Salt: Himalyan/Sea Salt for purification and relaxation in the bath

Stone: Turquoise facilitates communication between the physical and the spiritual realms, grounding the mind and releasing us from past restrictions

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4 years ago
40 minutes 47 seconds

Venus Rises
Body, Mind and Spirit: Episode 27 - Astrological Events of Feb 22 - Mar 01 2021

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Body, Mind and Spirit: Episode 27 - Astrological Events of Feb 22 - Mar 01 2021 This week offers us an opportunity to catch up emotionally with last week’s major event: the Saturn Uranus square. This is a time of emotional decompression. We can slow down and pause to honor the intensity of all that has passed in recent months. With so much analysis, deconstruction, dialogue and mental focus on the nature of our situation, we may have left our feeling bodies by the wayside. This week we can put our thinking selves on the shelf for a moment and ease into the peaceful sanctuary of movement or music, creativity and art. In the chaos of recent times have you forgotten the beauty that surrounds you? Can you surrender to your feelings without judgment? The Full Moon offers us an opportunity to get clear around how we can empower ourselves through this vulnerable time. Remember that art is a therapeutic experience, more about process than product. We can use it this week to merge feelings with thought, leading us to deeper wisdom and more compassionate understanding.

The Wallpaper:

  • Mercury Direct
  • Full Moon in Virgo
  • Saturn square Uranus vibes

The Week:

Monday February 22: Emotional Awareness

  • Moon in Cancer trine Sun in Pisces and sextile Uranus in Taurus

Tuesday February 23: Finding Emotional Outlets

  • Moon in Cancer trine Neptune in Pisces, sextile Mars in Taurus

Wednesday February 24:  Accessing Creativity for Better Health

  • Moon enters Leo
  • Mars in Taurus trine Pluto in Capricorn

Thursday February 25: A Shift into Grace

  • Venus enters Pisces
  • Sun in Pisces sextile Uranus in Taurus

Friday February 26:  Accessing Lateral Thinking

  • Moon enters Virgo
  • Moon Virgo opposite Venus Pisces

Saturday February 27: Moving Toward Acceptance

  • Full Moon in Virgo  12:17am PST

Sunday February 28: Gracenotes and Practicality

  • Moon in Virgo trine Mars in Taurus and Pluto in Capricorn
  • Moon enters Libra

Monday March 01: Fusing the Mental and the Emotional

  • Moon trine Mercury, NN and Jupiter

The Supports:

Working with the Planets:

  • Activity: Listen to music, dance, write a poem, get crafty and make some art
  • Essential Oil: Sandalwood for grounding with sacred consciousness, connecting with the divine, helps us bridge between Aquarius and Pisces energies
  • Stone: Celestite fosters spiritual strength in understanding emotions and improving self-acceptance, allows for better recognition of what we have control over and what to surrender
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4 years ago
39 minutes 9 seconds

Venus Rises
Implementing Change: Episode 26 - Astrological Events of Feb 15 - 22 2021

Implementing Change: Episode 26 - Astrological Events of Feb 15 - 22 2021  

This week we are experiencing part one of a three part story as Uranus squares Saturn. Resistance to and from outdated societal structures is an ongoing theme, as we attempt to make changes to the world we live in. Trying to make sense of things through clear thought or communication will be challenging this week while Mercury comes to a halt in the sky, highlighting confusion about our place in society. It will be worthwhile to focus on self-love, developing trust in the beauty of our own unique contributions. We can embrace what makes us different as the gift we offer in service to the collective. Individual voices will join together and be raised mid-week, speaking out against injustice. If resistance is met as unexpected changes arise, we are encouraged to stay flexible. Things will be brought to the surface this week. Consider what arises as an opportunity to heal the deep internal wounds that prevent us from bringing our own bright light to the groups we participate in.

The Wallpaper:

  • Aquarius stellium continues
  • Mercury stations direct
  • Saturn square Uranus

The Week:

Monday February15: Reconciliation and Action

  • Moon in Aries sextile Mercury, Jupiter and Venus in Aquarius

Tuesday February 16: Speaking Up

  • Moon square Pluto
  • Moon enters Taurus

Wednesday February 17: Societal Choice Points

  • Saturn in Aquarius square Uranus in Taurus
  • Moon conjunct Uranus

Thursday February 18: A Felt Sense of Compassion

  • Sun enters Pisces

Friday February 19: Implementing Strategies

  • Venus in Aquarius square Mars in Taurus
  • Moon enters Gemini

Saturday February 20: Mental Confusion

  • Mercury station direct in Aquarius

Sunday February 21: Amplification of Emotion

  • Ceres enters Aries

Monday February 22: Toward Greater Acts of Kindness

  • Moon Cancer trine Sun in Pisces

The Supports:

Working with Aquarius Stellium:

  • Flower Essence: Vervain tempers extremes of mental energy and stress, easing an overactive mind
  • Flower/Essential Oil: Lupines supports greater acts of generosity when self-preservation obscures our participation in larger community
  • Stone:  Pyrite aides in coming into alignment with one's true self worth enabling connection with your personal power while negating feelings of shame.
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4 years ago
39 minutes 9 seconds

Venus Rises
Reviewing Belief Systems: Episode 25 - Astrological Events of Feb 8 - 15 2021

Reviewing Belief Systems: Episode 25 - Astrological Events of Feb 8 - 15 2021

The past month has been an incubator for powerful conversations brought to the fore from the rollercoaster of 2020. This week offers us opportunities to clarify our minds around these topics. Some perspectives are up for review as we discover where we have been too inflexible in our thinking. Deep internal shifts around ideology and belief systems will be taking place. With the balsamic phase of the Moon, we can distill what we want to carry forward and release the rigid behaviors that have been blocking our progress. Mercury is still retrograde, allowing us time to reconsider our opinions. Bear witness to conversations taking place on a greater scale and within your own mind. Is there a place where you are being encouraged to embrace broader perspectives by the communities you participate in? There will be moments of illumination as our limiting thought patterns are revealed. After a bit of realignment, optimism and exuberance come shining through! We are cautioned against going overboard in excitement to dismantle the old while building the new. Maintaining mental and emotional balance will ensure that we are fully able to benefit from clarity of vision Aquarius has on offer.

The Wallpaper:

  • New Moon in Aquarius
  • Uranus square Saturn vibes

The Week:

Monday February 8: Lightbulb Moments

  • Sun conjunct Mercury in Aquarius

Tuesday February 9: Pattern Recognition

  • Moon enters Aquarius

Wednesday February 10: Taking the High Road

  • Mercury in Aquarius square Mars in Taurus

Thursday February 11: Going Overboard

  • New Moon in Aquarius
  • Venus conjunct Jupiter in Aquarius
  • Moon enters Pisces

Friday February 12: Into the Emotional Body

  • Lunar New Year

Saturday February 13: A Day of Healing

  • Mercury conjunct Venus in Aquarius
  • Mars in Taurus sextile Neptune in Pisces

Sunday February 14: Exuberant Idealism

  • Mercury conjunct Jupiter in Aquarius
  • Moon enters Aries

The Supports:

Working with the Planets:

  • Flower Essence: Water Violet softens rigidity in belief systems, gently exposing inflexibility while allowing for compassion and release of grief
  • Herb/Essential Oil: Cardamom for objectivity, helps break down intense emotions projected onto others, to regain a solid sense of self-control and clearer thinking

Stone: Lepidolite is known as a stone of transition, aiding in the release of negativity and reconfiguration of limiting psychological patterns, gently inducing change

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4 years ago
43 minutes 51 seconds

Venus Rises
The Reconfiguration of Relationships: Episode 24 - Astrological Events of Feb 1 - 8 2021

Reconfiguring Relationships: Episode 24 - Astrological Events of Feb 1 - 8 2021

This week brings us into deep introspection and reflection around Venusian issues: self-love, relationships, inner balance, and our investments. We are offered opportunities to improve our communication and find new ways of partnering. There’s plenty up for review. It’s a chance to take a long hard look at some of our more intense emotions. Where are embedded thought patterns and protective behaviors preventing us from authenticity and intimacy? After a tough but fruitful conversation with ourselves, we can revamp the ways we think of ourselves and the way we work with others. The long distance Aquarian perspective (courtesy of a five planet stellium) provides a touch of emotional distance to help us regain a sense of clarity after some miscommunication. We are called to reforge our relationships, allowing for greater participation in community, despite our seeming isolation.

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The Wallpaper:

  • Mercury retrograde in Aquarius
  • Aquarian stellium
  • Saturn square Uranus vibes

The Week:

Monday February 1: Value in Relating

  • Venus enters Aquarius & Completes Morning Star Phase
  • Sun in Aquarius square Mars in Taurus

Tuesday February 2: A Little Peace & Harmony

  • Moon in Libra

Wednesday February 3: Emotional Tests

  • Moon enters Scorpio

Friday February 5: A Touch of Optimism

  • Moon enters Sagittarius

Saturday February 6: Relationship Boundaries

  • Venus conjunct Saturn in Aquarius

Sunday February 7: Re-evaluating Relationship Expectations

  • Venus square Uranus
  • Moon enters Capricorn

Monday February 8: A Moment of Clarity

  • Sun conjunct Mercury in Aquarius

The Supports:

Working with the Planets:

  • Flower Essence: Cherry Plum for remediation of nervous system stress, allowing for trust in one’s own inner stability, instilling centeredness during times of change
  • Herb/Essential Oil: Marjoram for connection - aids in identifying one's individual role in groups/friendships, rekindling trust and softening the heart from isolation
  • Stone: Aquamarine, associated with the throat chakra, enables us to articulate our thoughts with clarity and conviction, allowing us to speak clearly and without anger in difficult situations, aids in negotiation and understanding
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4 years ago
32 minutes 3 seconds

Venus Rises
Focusing on Human Family: Episode 23 - Astrological Events of Jan 24 - 30 2021

Focusing on Human Family: Episode 23 - Astrological Events of Jan 24 - 30 2021

We have two big events in the sky week: a Full Moon in Leo and Mercury turning retrograde in Aquarius.  The spotlight centers on the part we play as individuals within the society, community and our friendships. Unconscious awareness, beliefs and dreams will be making their way to the surface in our relationships. This includes our participation in group dynamics through the digital medium of the internet which, for many of us these days, serves as our primary means of communication. Disagreements and misinterpretation may surface. If things take an unexpected or disruptive turn, be open to the opportunity for clarification. Dig deep and own your limitations and fears - with the nature of a full moon our tendency may be to project. This week we are offered the capacity to rise above chaotic emotional response with a greater understanding of how we give and receive love. We can release subconscious patterns of defensiveness and restrictive self-preservation to embrace something greater and deeper, creating a sounder level of trust and belonging within our families of choice. Recognize what is truly worth fighting for and recalibrate your perceptions. Allow yourself to fearlessly lean into the higher octave of love.

The Wallpaper:

  • Full Moon in Leo
  • Mercury Retrograde in Aquarius
  • Neptune in Pisces square the Nodal Axis in Sagittarius/Gemini

The Week:

Monday January 25: Feeling the Feels

  • Moon enters Cancer

Tuesday January 26: Revelations in Relationship

  • Sun in Aquarius square Uranus in Taurus

Thursday January 28: Breakthroughs in Healing

  • Full Moon in Leo 11:16am PST, Sun conjunct Jupiter Aquarius
  • Venus conjunct Pluto in Capricorn

Saturday January 30: Reviewing Our Role in Group Dynamics

  • Mercury Retrograde in Aquarius

Sunday January 31: Productive Emotional Work

  • Vesta/Moon in Virgo opposing Ceres/Neptune in Pisces

The Supports:

Working with the Planets:

  • Flower Essence: Crab Apple helps us to overcome fear and inner doubt, encouraging self-acceptance when faced with feelings of shame over past behaviors
  • Stone: Rose Quartz to support and radiate loving kindness in relationship, hope, joy and harmony.  Excellent for calming in trauma, crisis, and grief
  • Essential Oil:  Geranium leads away from the logical mind and into the warmth of the heart, restoring trust in relationships, receptivity to human love and connection
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4 years ago
32 minutes 3 seconds

Venus Rises
Unexpected Events: Episode 22 - Astrological Events of Jan 17 - 23 2021

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Unexpected Events: Episode 22 - Astrological Events of Jan 17 - 23 2021

Much of the activity in the sky this week focuses on the planet Uranus.  Known for its surprising and disruptive nature, Uranus ushers in unexpected events. There is strong potential for explosive reactivity and volatility. Our nervous systems may be hyper-stimulated. The energy will feel electrical and enervating, so much so that we should be mindful of guarding our physical and emotional bodies from excess stimulation. There is the possibility of “getting carried away”. We are encouraged to somaticize emotions and allow our feelings to move through our bodies, as Uranian events that seem beyond our control unfold. Watch for impatience, anxiety, restlessness and fight or flight feelings. We can liberate excess mental energy by physically channeling it into tangible projects and creativity. On the precipice of a huge historic turning point, the changes we can make in our own lives will add to a sense of groundedness and security within the greater whole. As we hold space with our hopes for the future, staying present in the moment is key.

The Wallpaper: The Big Event

  • Mars conjunct Uranus in Taurus

The Week:

Sunday January 17: Easy Does It

  • Jupiter in Aquarius square Uranus in Taurus
  • Moon enters Aries 11:07pm PST

Monday January 18: Pushing Forward

  • Moon in Aries, sextile Saturn and Jupiter

Tuesday January 19: Looking to the Future

  • Sun enters Aquarius
  • Vesta station retrograde in Virgo

Wednesday January 20: Crisis and Decision Points

  • Mars conjunct Uranus in Taurus
  • Moon in Taurus 10:57am PST

Thursday January 21: Emotional Release

  • Neptune conjunct Ceres in Pisces

Friday January 22: Rest and Integration

  • Moon VOC 1:28 PM - 11:44pm PST
  • Moon enters Gemini 11:43pm PST

Saturday January 23: Bringing Dreams to the Tangible Realm

  • Mars in Taurus square Juptier in Aquarius
  • Venus in Capricorn sextile Neptune in Pisces
  • Sun conjunct Saturn in Aquarius

The Supports:

Working with Uranus in Taurus:

  • Flower Essence:  Rescue Remedy, a combination of 5 essences for moments of crisis
  • Stone: Shungite shields against environmental toxins, detoxifies and purifies by absorbing and eliminating negative energies, for grounding of the lower chakras

Essential Oil/Herb: Vanilla for calming and quieting the mind, evokes feelings of warmth and happiness, soothing anxiety and relaxing the body

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Venus Rises
Seeking Stability Within: Episode 21 - Astrological Events of Jan 10 - 16 2021

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Seeking Stability Within: Episode 21 - Astrological Events of Jan 10 - 16 2021  

Rough and tumble, the week is a giant mixed bag as we continue to bridge the past and the future. In all ways imaginable we need surge protection for our psyches this week. We are prompted to find security and nourishment with those around us and in our immediate environment as shock waves continue to reverberate from the world stage. With the sky so full of disruptive energies, cultivating practices that leave us grounded yet flexible will help us hold steady as we experience more tumultuous change on a collective level.  The New Moon in Capricorn mid-week provides us with the opportunity to set intentions and firmly root them into our lives. We can fortify these intentions by fully embracing all we have endured over the past year, in recognition of our own resiliency. Acknowledging our own strength and seeking ways to embody stabilization will assist us in remaining tenaciously rooted while we weather the winds of change.

The Wallpaper:

  • New Moon in Capricorn
  • Uranus Stations Direct
  • Mars Approaching Conjunction to Uranus

The Week:

Monday January 11: Righteous Thinking

  • Moon enters Capricorn
  • Mercury in Aquarius conjunct Jupiter in Aquarius

Tuesday January 12: In Need of Surge Protection

  • Mercury in Aquarius square Uranus in Taurus
  • New Moon in Capricorn 9pm PST

Wednesday January 13: Attempting an Overhaul

  • Moon enters Aquarius
  • Mars in Taurus square Saturn in Aquarius
  • Uranus stations direct
  • Venus trine Uranus

Thursday January 14: Potentially Explosive Release

  • Sun conjunct Pluto in Capricorn

Friday January 15: A Much Needed Reprieve

  • Moon enters Pisces

The Supports:

Working with the Planets:

  • Flower Essence:  Vervain to assuage extremes of mental energy, helps with relaxation from overstimulation and aids in rationally and stably defending a cause
  • Stone: Garnet is useful in crisis situations where there seems to be no way out and promotes mutual assistance through times of trouble
  • Essential Oil: Myrrh for reconnecting to self, restoring trust in the self and enhancing feelings of safety and belonging
  • Tea: Nettle for deep nourishment, fortification and protection from irritation and depletion
  • Yin activity:  Standing meditation with eyes closed, finding balance through subtle movement in the soles of your feet
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Dynamic Movement Toward Our True Values: Episode 20 - Astrological Events of Jan 3 - 9 2021

Dynamic Movement Toward Our True Values: Episode 20 - Astrological Events of Jan 3 - 9 2021

The week begins with an opportunity to make progress with detailed planning - as a seed moment for the coming year.  With three personal planets switching signs this week, the changing energies will be palpable.  These transitions may not feel entirely gentle as we shift to a heightened focus on security and stability.  Similar to landing in a plane after cruising at high speeds, we are called to adjust to a slower, more steady pace.  We are offered practicality in pursuit of goals, and can utilize tenacity and perseverance in creating new paths toward what we truly value.  This week is a time of investment in our future selves, bringing our dreams down to earth and responsibly taking the steps needed to bring our larger visions into reality.

The Wallpaper:  A Palpable Tonal Shift

  • Mars enters Taurus
  • Mercury enters Aquarius
  • Venus enters Capricorn

The Week:

Monday January 4: Deeply Focused

  • Mercury conjunct Pluto
  • Moon enters Libra @ 9:42 PST

Wednesday January 6: Potentially Chaotic

  • Mars enters Taurus

Thursday January 7: A Heightened Intensity

  • Moon enters Scorpio

Friday January 8: Finding Value in Community

  • Mercury into Aquarius
  • Venus into Capricorn

Saturday January 9:  Seeking Tangible Progress

  • Moon enters Sagittarius
  • Venus trine Mars
  • Mercury conjunct Saturn

The Supports:

Working with Saturn:

  • Flower Essence: Heather soothes feeling of loneliness, awakening compassion and awareness of our greater part in the collective whole, helping us see our own concerns in the context of others
  • Stone: Lapis Lazuli helps to identify the karmic roots of things and the habitual thought patterns and emotions sabotaging the healing process, promoting mental clarity
  • Essential Oil: Cypress to ease the pain of death and loss, supporting healthy grieving
  • Herb: Cypress for unbinding and release, burn some chips or incense
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Cautious Strategic Planning: Episode 19 - Astrological Events of Dec 27 2020 - Jan 2 2021

Cautious Strategic Planning: Episode 19 - Astrological Events of Dec 27 2020 - Jan 2 2021

The sky is relatively calm this week. Our primary focus will be illuminated by the Full Moon in Cancer.  This full moon is a great chance for emotional release and self-nurturing, providing a balm for the pain of the last year and an assist in letting go.  We are offered a preview of how we will be required to shift and pivot with flexibility in the coming year.  Take note and incorporate these insights into your intentions for the immediate and long term future.  This is a week of gentle release and subtle preparation.

The transition into 2021 is the perfect time to create resolutions and actually have them stick.  Changes begun now will require continual commitment, but this year, more than other years, we understand that all things worth doing take time.

The Wallpaper:

  • Full Moon in Cancer

The Week:

Monday December 28:  Putting Strategies in Place

  • Pallas in Aquarius square Uranus in Taurus

Tuesday December 29:  Projections Exposed

  • Moon enters Cancer
  • Full Moon in Cancer 7:30pm PST

Wednesday December 30: A Time for Release

  • Venus in Sagittarius square Neptune in Pisces
  • Venus conjunct South Node in Sagittarius

Thursday December 31: Exuberant Goodbyes to 2020

  • Moon enters Leo

Friday January 1: A Peaceful Day

  • Mercury sextile Neptune

Saturday January 2:  Be Gentle with Criticisms

  • Moon enters Virgo

The Supports:

Working with the Planets:

  • Flower Essence: Scleranthus for poise and decisive action as we begin to work with the fixed squares. Crab Apple to help in the release and cleansing of the past year.
  • Stone:  Moonstone for calming and soothing of the emotional body, identification and mastery of emotional patterns stored in the subconscious
  • Essential Oil: Laurel for overcoming self-doubt and lack of confidence, embracing commitment without fear or success, releases self-sabotaging tendencies
  • Herb: Bay Leaf for cooking in winter soups for perseverance and support for long term aspirations

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Venus Rises
The Great Conjunction: Episode 18 - Astrological Events of December 20 - 26 2020

The Great Conjunction: Episode 18 - Astrological Events of December 20 - 26 2020

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With three planets switching signs last week and two this week, changes abound. Some of the same old stories will be springing up again, but now they’re playing out in a different atmosphere. One that is primed for change. It is a time of transition. Our thinking may become more serious and practical as we turn to a more forward focused and strategic mindset as we consider reformatting our long term plans. The sky is offering us a great opportunity for enduring change. We can seize what’s on offer by finally and honestly releasing those things that are congesting our environment and mindscape. Old habits and thought patterns can truly be banished to the past. Midweek, through an eruption of emotion, our attention may be drawn to something that needs letting go. Watch responses and reactions for cues. On the Winter Solstice, we experience the darkest day of the Northern Hemisphere - after this the light begins to grow as the days will lengthen. At this time of new beginnings we can take a beat to rest while we adjust and recalibrate our internal structures. With so much shifting energetically, it may take a moment for us to regain our bearings, but commitments made to a more promising future can be fruitfully seeded now.  It’s the perfect time to clear space for the new and set intentions for the coming years.

The Wallpaper:

  • Sun and Mercury Capricorn
  • Great Conjunction

The Week:

Sunday December 20: Practical Thinking

  • Mercury enters Capricorn

Monday December 21:  A Commitment to Enduring Change

  • Winter Solstice
  • Sun enters Capricorn
  • Moon enters Aries
  • Jupiter conjunct Saturn in Aquarius

Wednesday December 23: Watch for Eruptive Emotional Reactions

  • Moon/Mars in Aries square Pluto in Capricorn

Thursday December 24: A Grace Note of Comfort

  • Moon enters Taurus

Saturday December 26: Supportive Communication

  • Moon enters Gemini

The Supports:

Working with Saturn and Jupiter:

  • Flower Essence: Star of Bethlehem brings you back into joy and hope from shock and trauma and allows you to ground
  • Stone: Septarian or Dragonstone is stabilizing and calming, eases communication with groups, connects us to the earth and assists with clear vision for the future
  • Essential Oil: Niaouli for the release of perceived threats, bringing a rational mind, clearing toxicity and discord within
  • Herb: Pine Sprigs to fill your home with a seasonal scent and connect with the stability of Saturn
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Toward a Paradigm Shift: Episode 17 - Astrological Events of December 12 - 19 2020

Toward a Paradigm Shift: Episode 17 - Astrological Events of December 12 - 19 2020

It’s a pivotal time of planting seeds for new beginnings, short-term and long-term.  We are offered an opportunity for release on many levels.  The focus of this energy is on thought, communications, perceptions.  In all honesty, what old beliefs and behaviors need to be cleared away to make space for the new?  If something seems to be crumbling, some foundation has shifted, take note. Our attention has been drawn to situations and systems that are no longer working and need to be reformatted or changed to sustain us for the future.  Eclipses are times of revelation and exposure.  Pay attention to what new information comes to light - it will be a helpful aid in determining how we want to move forward.

The Wallpaper:

  • New Moon Solar Eclipse
  • Venus enters Sagittarius
  • Saturn and Jupiter re-enter Aquarius

The Week:

Sunday December 13: Truth and Lies

  • Moon enters Sagittarius
  • Mercury in Sagittarius square Neptune in Pisces

Monday December 14:  Exciting Surprises

  • New Moon Solar Eclipse
  • Venus in Scorpio sextile Jupiter in Capricorn
  • Mercury Sagittarius trine Mars Aries

Tuesday December 15: A Turn Toward Healing

  • Moon enters Capricorn
  • Venus enter Sagittarius
  • Chiron direct in Aries

Wednesday December 16: Slowly Switching Gears

  • Saturn re-enters Aquarius

Thursday December 17: Higher Minded Issues

  • Moon enters Aquarius
  • Moon square Uranus

Saturday December 19: A Focus on Thinking

  • Moon enters Pisces
  • Jupiter enters Aquarius
  • Sun conjunct Mercury in Sagittarius

The Supports:

Working with the Eclipse:

  • Flower Essence: Honeysuckle for releasing the past and finding sweetness in the present and hope in the future. Leaving regrets behind.
  • Stone: Pyrite shields and protects its wearer, cutting through negativity within and without, it keeps us authentic, vibrant and energized, resonating with the sacral and solar plexus.
  • Essential Oil: Spikenard (Jatamansi) belonging to Saturn promotes calm and relaxing feelings, alleviates anxiety, stress, and insomnia.
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Venus Rises
Echoes of Completion: Episode 16 - Astrological Events of December 6 - 12 2020

Echoes of Completion: Episode 16: Astrological Events of December 6 - 12 2020

We are here in the midst of the eclipse portal, a time of shifting tides, between the lunar and solar eclipses.  Things may be falling away from our lives in rapid succession, clearing the path and creating space for new structures yet to come.  It is a time of reassessment that may come with rewards or sudden changes.  Strategizing and planning for the future is highly supported this week.  We are encouraged to take a long view and shift to a broader perspective looking forward.  Hope is being reborn as we ready ourselves to thankfully put 2020 in the rearview mirror.  What things would you like to release as so many cycles come to a close?  What needs to be disengaged to clear space for the new?  Courage and optimism are available to aid us in the sometimes painful process of letting go.  The sky is brimming with opportunities for completion this week as we prepare to move forward and embrace a world of change.

The Wallpaper:

  • Eclipse Season

The Week:

Sunday December 6: Getting Things Done

  • Moon enters Virgo

Monday December 7: Imagining Improvements

  • Moon in Virgo square Sun in Sagittarius
  • Moon in Virgo opposite Neptune in Pisces

Tuesday December 8: Practical Accomplishments

  • Moon in Virgo trines Jupiter, Saturn, Pluto in Capricorn
  • Moon enters Libra

Wednesday December 9: A Day of Release

  • Sun in Sagittarius square Neptune in Pisces

Thursday December 10: Pushing Forward and Power Moves

  • Sun in Sagittarius trine Mars in Aries
  • Venus in Scorpio sextile Pluto
  • Eris in Aries square Pluto in Capricorn

Friday December 11: Time for Intense Intimacy

  • Moon enters Scorpio

Saturday December 12: For Love & Money

  • Moon trine Pluto
  • Moon into Sagittarius

The Supports:

Working with the Mars and Saturn:

  • Flower Essence: Chestnut Bud assisting release of negative patterns in this conclusion phase, helps us learn our lessons
  • Stone: Hematite for connecting the body to the Earth, strengthens  the root chakra for feelings of security, protection and courage
  • Essential Oil/Herb: Basil inspires psychological endurance. Soothes tempers and mental strain, calming while energizing and uplifting the mind

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