Venus is preparing to leave airy, mercurial
Gemini and enter the sentimental water sign of Cancer on July 31, 2017, where
it will reside until August 26, 2017.
Venus in Gemini may have been ultra-social, but it had its rocky
moments, especially on July 24th when it opposed Saturn in
Sagittarius, inspiring me to tweet:
What can we expect when Venus is transiting the sign of Cancer? Venus in Cancer features a strong emphasis on women, children and real estate. If you are moving into a new home while Venus is in Cancer, this is a perfect way to capitalize on that energy. We will definitely find ourselves feeling more emotional, sensitive, and nostalgic as it inspires devotion to others. We may want to entertain at home more too. Cancer is also known for its nurturing qualities, which may mean for some who are born nurturers what they need to feel nurtured. If you tend to be a member of the tribe that finds giving easier than receiving, this is an optimal time to get in touch with what you need to feel nurtured. Venus in Cancer has its emotional ups and downs, because let’s face it, Cancer is also known for being moody, but let’s try to focus on the good times it can bring.Our self esteem may take a hit today with a challenging opposition of Venus in ♊️ to Saturn in ♐️.But nice aspect for creativity.#astrology— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) July 24, 2017
Venus in Cancer will be conjuncting my south
node in Cancer, so I am anticipating the potential for some changes in my emotional
life as well as my financial situation.
I confess that transits to my south node tend to make me anxious. They are highly emotional times. Four years ago I left my full-time job when
transiting Jupiter was conjunct my south node and it was not an easy decision
but I have no regrets. While I don’t know
if Venus will contribute to ending any relationships, it could very well symbolize
the end of some patterns in relationships that no longer serve me. The south node does represent our
over-developed qualities that are our karmic baggage and having a planet
conjunct the south node brings opportunity for releasing situations or patterns
that no longer serve our best interests.
It’s definitely food for thought and I hope that I can be mindful of
that because transiting Venus will be conjunct my south node on August 7, 2017,
when we have a lunar eclipse in 15 degrees of Aquarius.
On August 3, 2017, Uranus will station
retrograde in 28 degrees of Aries until January 2, 2018 when it stations direct
in 24 degrees of Aries. Uranus
retrograde happens every year and approximately 40% of the population has
Uranus retrograde natally. I am in that group
myself. Uranus is known for its disruptive
nature, but I can attest to the fact that when you have Uranus retrograde natally,
there is a strong tendency to internalize that disruptive nature by feeling
anxious, stressed out and restless. I
believe that transiting Uranus in retrograde motion will help us process
internally what we need to do to allow changes to happen. Many of us are feeling frustrated these days
that the changes we want to see happen aren’t manifesting. Uranus retrograde denotes a period of higher
self-awareness and gives a whole new meaning to the expression that real and
lasting change starts as an inside job.
If you have any planets or points (as in nodes,
ascendant or midheaven) between 24 -28 degrees in the cardinal signs of Aries,
Cancer, Libra and Capricorn, you will feel the brunt of this transit most
acutely. Uranus will be opposing my Neptune in Libra, which has the potential
to play out as either confusion or enlightenment. Reality and fantasy are literally colliding
with this aspect. I am setting an intent
for this to be a time of profound revelations.
Neptune has the ability to create quite the smoke screen and I am hoping
to dissolve that smokescreen during this transit.
On August 4, 2017, we will experience the third
and final exact square of Jupiter in Libra to Pluto in Capricorn. This aspect began on November 24, 2016 and
occurred again on March 30, 2017. Back
in March Jupiter was retrograde and Pluto was direct; now that is
reversed. Both planets are in 17 degrees
of their respective signs. The central theme of Jupiter squaring Pluto is to
achieve super success, justice and a desire to create healthy dynamics in
relationships while maintaining a level of integrity. Squares are challenging aspects that feature tension
which promotes an impetus for growth.
Any limited beliefs and limitations will come up for review. I will not lie about the frustration level
inherent with squares and with Jupiter in Libra (the sign of justice and
balance) challenging Pluto in Capricorn, the issues of trust and integrity are
bound to surface. Jupiter in Libra is
demanding that we act fairly to achieve the success that Pluto in Capricorn
craves. There is also potential with
this aspect to create a healthier relationship with ourselves.
The Jupiter Pluto square is impacting me big
time as well. Jupiter is conjunct my
ascendant while Pluto is squaring it.
Jupiter conjunct the ascendant can be expansive and pleasant, but it
comes with the caveat of watching one’s weight as well as one’s ego. I can’t let Jupiter expand my physical body
or project an arrogant persona. And then
there is Pluto in Capricorn featuring the potential of intense encounters that hold
the key to transforming important relationships.
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