One thing I haven’t spoken of much is the role that the sign plays in the constitution and effects of any retrograde planet; with Venus in the Cardinal Fire sign of Aries, we should have both a desire to act, to do something about the Venusian subjects that come forward, and a certain fiery conviction: we can do it, and do it we must!
That’s something of a hard line to take in a period where re-assessing and perhaps experimenting with tastes and aesthetics is about as active as we should be; and we all know this is as bad a time as a Mercury retrograde to sign on the dotted line (worse! even, as what’s involved here is an asset of some kind, easily lost, rather than a bit of information we’ve yet to acquire). Looking back at my own history, I realized that Venus retro in Aries (which for me means it’s retro intercepted in the 2nd) evolved from centering on Self-image and Self-worth, to gifts (the arrival of my first daughter) and personal assets (my health and how that affected Self-image) to financial and lifestyle questions; all of these subjects were strongly connected with a Cardinal doing energy, one that demanded I take charge within my own life, and look squarely at who I am (Aries).
So, it’s worth considering that an active stance might be more appropriate than we think in this instance; at least, an active mental stance, that spends the retro sussing out the possibilities for Venusian themed subjects related to the House in the natal chart where the retrograde is occurring. Taking full responsibility for ourselves may be the ultimate expression, in this case, the success of which shines back at us through our Venus-connected losses and rewards for the retrograde period.
And finally, the most recent report I heard on the NFL players missing off Florida brought some mysterious elements forward, such as, why is there only one survivor, who had only mild hypothermia (despite supposedly being in the water, and on top of the overturned boat, exposed to the weather, for 40 hours)? And this person allegedly claims that the other three individuals all removed their life vests and just drifted away. Now, experts on survival at sea say that, in choppy, 60 degree ocean, which is what those people were in, loss of reason can happen relatively quickly, within an hour–but still, all three of them behaving the same way, having the same ‘delusion,’ if you will? I don’t think so. And to top it off, the relatives of the other three have not yet spoken with the survivor–whether this is by police design or simply allowing the individual time to recover, I don’t know–but I do know that that’s where I’d be, in that person’s hospital room, wanting to find out everything I could about my loved one’s disapperance.
I drew a horary at the time my suspicions were first aroused; I won’t be sharing it just yet, but will continue to look into the situation, and see what I can see, as my initial impression is: there’s something fishy here.
And everyone, have a great weekend!
Oh dear, Julie!
My dau and son-in-law hope to close on their 1st house Mar 20 (with Venus Rx)…i had told them to make certain that responsibilities for small amounts of money were well-understood (seller pays closing costs, some carpet replacement, etc) but your Venus Rx info makes me a little queasy about the whole deal – yet i won’t mention it to them again.
Besides, sometimes closing dates are changed – maybe this one will be (but probably not reset for as late as April 17 when Venus turns Direct.)
And Julie, I am So Glad you’re on the NFL-missing-at-sea case – I wanted to be but was recuperating – but I, too, have suspicious intuitions about it. Please keep us posted on what you find. Jude
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Hi Jude,
You could look at your daughter and son-in-law as closing and taking responsibility for their actions, which would be an excellent use of the energy. In my limited experience the moment when the offer in its final form is accepted is the meaningful point in contract terms. For the 20th, my real concern is the Void Moon in Capricorn that starts just after 10 AM ET–last minute surprises or a sudden withdrawal are not what anybody needs! But you’re right, why worry them–it may all go just fine.
And thank you for reinforcing my feeling about those missing NFL guys–I’ve found the lack of info unusual, to say the least.
Hope you’re recuperation is going swimmingly!
jd
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Oh no so sad I missed your deadline! Am going to respect your lovely boundaries and not email you my birth data 🙂
I have many planets in Libra and just left my freelance design job when venus retro started, due to a fight (read: intolerance from my side to his behaviour) losing money since the job was almost done and had been going on for about 3 months and feeling like I have worked so hard for nothing. Alas onwards and upwards.
Thanks for all your articles, I love them!
Thank you, Lark. Sorry to hear about your situation, but on the good side, it may have been you responding to what you truly value (Venus): being respected and treated fairly. Good luck in moving on!
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hi, wondering about changes during Venus Rx such as finding a new home, a rental. my decision to move has been a long time coming. My partner and i are going to live independently of one another. i am hoping to get moved in before mercury goes retrograde. seems an if-y time to find a new home, but maybe it could be perfect time as well. any thoughts? many thanks, emily
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Hi Emily,
Much depends on where in the chart Venus is retro, what it rules natally, and what you were doing 8 years ago–that last is the most important, as you need to see the similarities of then to now, and take your warnings (or encouragement) from that. Wait until late April to actually sign a contract, if you can–remember, any financial agreements right now are if-y, as you say! and your relationships, tastes, finances, and wants are going through a purging/sampling period–so even though this separation is a long time coming, drag it out a little more–you might be surprised what you have(or feel) by mid-April’s direction.
Much good luck to you,
Julie
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