The effects of
the powerful full moon in Aries on September 24, 2018 are still reverberating
with us, but there is more planetary action to come during the next week. This was a particularly intense full moon
featuring a conjunction to Chiron, inspiring me to tweet on that day:
The moon enters Aries today for a powerful #FullMoon that has a heavy emphasis on healing relationships with its conjunction to Chiron in Aries. #astrology— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) September 24, 2018
But Pluto is
getting in on the astrological act to finish up the month of September with a bang. On September 30, 2018, it stations direct in
18 degrees of Capricorn. Pluto has been
retrograde since its station in 21 degrees of Capricorn on April 22, 2018. We all know that when a planet changes
direction its influence and power are heightened. Pluto digs deep and reveals what’s been
hidden. I think it’s a pretty safe bet
to say that a lot of hidden facts have been revealed in the past five
months. Pluto in Capricorn is all about
exposing decay in the foundations of governments and institutions. And let’s not forget about all of those power
and control issues that most of us have been struggling individually since
April. Anyone who has planets in 18-21
degrees of the cardinal signs of Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn can
undoubtedly attest to the veracity of this theme. It’s been challenging, to say
the least. Pluto in Capricorn stationed retrograde in my 4th house
back in April and slipped back into my third house in late July while opposing
my midheaven in 19 degrees of Cancer, so I have definitely been feeling its
influence. Pluto entered my 4th
house in late January and it was not a particularly pleasant transit, but I am
trying to have faith that when it returns in early December 2018, I won’t feel
quite so powerless about my inability to control whatever situations crop up.
Hopefully, we
have been able to obtain some insight into our control issues and when Pluto
stations direct we will have an opportunity to act forcefully and mindfully
upon the circumstances that have been holding us back from transforming our
lives. We should have the ability to
discern the difference between what we can change and control and what we need
to let go. In my opinion, the Serenity
Prayer really encapsulates the theme of Pluto stationing direct and the path of
transformation:
“God, grant me the
SERENITY to accept the things I cannot CHANGE, the COURAGE to change the things
I can and the WISDOM to know the difference.”
While the Pluto
ruled transformation train is moving forward, relationships and our values will
be taking a step back to reevaluate when Venus stations retrograde in 10
degrees of Scorpio on October 5, 2018. Venus
re-enters Libra on October 31, 2018 (a Halloween treat) and stations direct in
25 degrees of Libra on November 16, 2018. Venus will be in Scorpio until
January 7, 2019.
Venus is
definitely NOT comfortable in the sign of Scorpio because, along with Aries, it
is considered to be in detriment. That is
because Venus rules Taurus and Libra, so when it is in the opposite signs, it
is not a happy camper. Venus is exalted
in Pisces, so when Venus is in Virgo, it is in fall, or weaker. I have Venus in Scorpio natally and it is retrograde
to boot, so this should be an interesting time for me, to say the least.
Venus
retrograde in Scorpio is also forming a challenging square to Mars in Aquarius,
so there will be an increase in sexual tension that can lead to outbursts of anger,
impulsiveness and lack of self-control. When Venus is retrograde it is more difficult
to give and receive love and affection. Venus retrograde also denotes a period when
our love life takes on a more fated quality.
Don’t be surprised if old friends and lovers pop out of the woodwork to
help us sort out our karmic issues.
While it is possible to meet someone who could be your soulmate during
Venus retrograde, it’s best not to make major commitments while Venus is
retrograde. Wait until Venus is
direct. I don’t advise anyone to marry
under Venus retrograde. Jennifer Aniston
married Justin Theroux when Venus was retrograde in Leo during August
2015. I wonder if the marriage could have
lasted if they had waited until Venus was in Libra in November 2015.
Venus also
rules money and values, so please be careful about investments and major luxury
purchases. It’s clearly not the best time to be spending huge amounts of money
on items that we may regret when the dust clears and Venus is direct. You don’t
want a major case of buyer’s remorse in November.
We do have one
particularly sweet aspect with Venus retrograde. When Venus stations retrograde in 10 degrees
of Pisces, it will be favorably trining Neptune in 14 degrees of Pisces. This aspect has a dreamy, relaxing and
romantic vibe which can help mitigate whatever damage the impulsiveness of
Venus in Scorpio squaring Mars in Aquarius brings to the table. And Venus trining Neptune in Pisces oozes
compassion and is a boon for creativity.
Hold onto that thought.
If you are
curious as to how all of the planetary changes, including this summer’s eclipses,
Jupiter in Scorpio, Chiron in Aries and Uranus in Taurus will be affecting you
in 2018, please consider getting an astrological reading. A transit reading might be just what you need
right now to make the most of Jupiter in Scorpio. Jupiter transits are all about taking
advantage of opportunities and if you snooze you lose with Jupiter. You have to be aware and strike while the
iron is hot and we only have another few weeks of Jupiter in Scorpio. The Services
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