ASTRO WEATHER: VENUS SEXTILE MERCURY

According to aol astrology:

" Explore your deepest desires now, when the passion planet Venus is sextile Mercury, the messenger -- of love! Messengers in mythology are often associated with guides, so when you see Mercury walking arm-in-arm with the lady of love and romance, you know they're leading you someplace exciting. According to Astrology romance expert Jeff Jawer, “This planetary waltz will open a rare door into the mystery of romance.” "

Get Your Communication On Luvies,
B!

ASTRO WEATHER: TRIPLE VENUS ASPECT

TRIPLE VENUS ASPECT WITH JUPITER, NEPTUNE, AND URANUS

Basically this means all systems are GO in the Romance department, but stay on your toes! As Venus, Goddess of Love, aspects with gaseous, illusory Neptune, and electric, unpredictable Uranus, we could be in for some surprises...but with lucky, jovial Jupiter in the mix, any shake-ups should be all in ggod fun. And in a really special addition to these aspects, Venus is in conjunction with the asteriod Chiron, the Healer. Whenever Chrion enters the picture, old hurts and wounds are brought up, I mean deeply seated issues, childhood, family, etc., but with Venus in the loving sign of Cancer, this conjunction with Chiron should be especially warm and healing. So go ahead and Love Luvies!

You all may be familiar with the Planets, but WHO IS CHIRON??? Click here to find out!
(and you'll be surprised to see who has VERY STRONG Chiron Aspects in his astrological chart, here a hint, "Smells Like Teen Spirit"

READ ALL ABOUT IT!!! - MERCURY RETROGRADE NEWS

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The planet of intellect - Mercury - is about to enter sensual, Venus-ruled Taurus. This means that major romance breakthroughs are possible.


According to Astrologer Shannon Day:

May 11th, 2009 by Shannon Day

Motivations in Motion

The planets will help you get your act together, as Mercury enters practical Taurus and Saturn puts your projects into forward motion. This Monday and Tuesday, stay in touch with your motivations, and make sure you’re working hard for more than just how much power and acclaim you can get from what you’re doing. Learn more in this week’s SkyVibe!

WHOOO-HOOO!!! VENUS FINALLY GOES DIRECT 2DAY!

And what a grueling & confusing month or so it has been on the "romantical" front!

Here's a little summation courtesy of astrology.com


April 17: Venus turns direct

On March 6, Venus turned retrograde in bold Aries, helping you take care of unfinished business and gain a deeper perspective on the status of your relationships. You may have been contacted by someone from your past; perhaps you met someone new who seemed strangely familiar. It has been important during this relationship review to evaluate the important people in your life and the strength of those connections. Now that Venus is direct, assess the changes that have occurred since she turned retrograde and put into practice everything you've discovered about yourself and your loved ones.

Are you ready to rev-up your romance? Ever since Venus turned retrograde on March 6, you've probably encountered plenty of twists and turns in your love life. You may have met the love of your life; perhaps you were contacted by someone from your past who wants another chance; or maybe you've seriously considered leaving your partner.

Whatever your particular scenario, evaluating your needs and the strength of your connections has been the essence of this retrograde. While relationship review is the motto of any Venus retrograde, maintaining the balance between independence and closeness has been especially important during the last six weeks. Why? Because lovely Venus was retrograde in assertive Aries. Additionally, with Pluto’s square to Venus during this time, you've yearned to connect deeply, and may even have considered letting people go if that spark could not be fanned into a steady flame. Venus finally turns direct on April 17 in Pisces, just in time to get your love life back on track.


Question of the Day (Venus's Expression for You Over the Past 6 Weeks Holds The Key For Your Particular Situation):

("How It Was Supposed to Be" Remix: Ryan Leslie feat. Jada Kiss - This Song is Straight Fiyah! ON THE SERIOUS REPEAT.)

MORE FUN W/ RETROGRADES! SUBJECT: PLUTO

All this talk about the Venus Retrograde, which began on March 6th, and lasts through April 17th, ALMOST made me forget to inform you guys about the PLUTO RETROGRADE WHICH STARTS TODAY, APRIL 4th!!! I REMEMBER WHEN PLUTO USED TO BE A PLANET. DO YOU???

Pluto, the Lord of the Underworld in mythology, is the astrological ruler of death, destruction and rebirth. So when it goes retrograde -- or appears to be moving in reverse from the Earth's point of view -- you might feel like important aspects of your life are out of your control, but Pluto's retrograde can inspire major reevaluations on a very profound level … bringing transformation, and rejuvenation.

Pluto Retrograde

4/4/09 (3-Degree Capricorn) - 9/10/09 (0-Degree Capricorn):

This is a time to begin to cleanse pollution both from our bodies and from our immediate environment.(RAW FOODIST? YOU CAN DO IT! B's Sidenote) Pluto requires acquiring a broader perspective of the process of life, learning the responsibilities of power, and teaching others to use poweful tools without destroying themselves and others.(WHOA! They are singing my Life right now...another Sidenote.)



APRIL 4 through SEPTEMBER 11 2009

In the natal chart, Pluto tends to operate even more Plutonian when it is retrograde. It is far more intense, it possesses a higher degree of concentration and it, therefore, gives greater insights into the subconscious. Because of this intensity, the individual can see much more than normally possible and it is easy to become suspicious of the motives of others. The powers of regeneration are far greater when retrograde. People with a natal retrograde Pluto have a tremendous ability to overcome major illnesses that might otherwise cause permanent disability. Remember, retrograde motion is always directed toward inner activity such as the psyche or psychological patterns that affect the physical body. Direct motion, on the other hand, is directed towards external circumstances.

Under any Pluto transit, we feel pressured to eliminate and release the old, outworn, outdated and obsolete in our lives. When Pluto is transiting retrograde, we are urged to let go of attitudes, thinking or communication patterns, security drives, rigid emotions; a time to undergo an internal form of house cleaning. It is a good time to research into our own Souls in order to determine exactly what we do or do not need. Because Pluto retrograde imparts an intense power for investigation, we should use this time to assess what reoccurring patterns in our lives make us feel out of control, where and why do we continually give our power away, and under what circumstances do we react so defensively that we elicit attacks from others. Pluto retrograde marks a time wherein we should seek to gain greater control over our personal life; Pluto direct is better for gaining control over professional and financial areas. My most frequent observation of Pluto retrograde is that many people do seek some form of regenerative activity. I have seen people undertake a series of internal cleansings, detoxifying diets, Eastern disciplines that put them in touch with the inner self and even intense psychological reforms.

CRITICAL DATES:
PLUTO-MARS: APRIL 26-27; AUGUST 25-26 2009 – Pluto- Mars be intense and even obsessive mentally. When afflicted, we are urged to resist external pressure, control or manipulation by others. Do not act under pressure.
PLUTO-VENUS: APRIL 2-3 2009 – This indicates a need to change attitudes in relating. Money and relating can become complicated.

by Lynn Koiner

VENUS SQUARE PLUTO

LIGHT BULB!!! This explains all that workplace tension I've recently felt...


"Dear Friend and Reader:

Today, Venus retrograde is in an exact square to Pluto, inching her way toward the Aries Point. The square was exact at 6:21 am ET and because Venus is slow and powerful in the sky, it’s within exact orb as you read this.


I’ve been working up to this aspect in previous columns all year, and the Venus retrograde series of events are described in the most precise astrological and psychological detail in the Next World Stories editions for Taurus and Libra (the signs with which Venus is most closely associated).

Let’s consider the theory of the square for a moment. Remember that the square aspect is about inner tension that the psyche is trying to resolve and build on. In natal astrology, typically when we’re younger, squares create a kind of split personality. We will jump from one side of the square to the other, living it out in pieces. This can feel like a deep inner division that cannot be reconciled, but it will keep demanding our attention.

As we grow and grow older, if things are going well, we’ll gradually integrate the two sides of the energy dynamic, which results in an increasingly mature, consistent person. If things are not going well, some people will camp out in one side of the square, in denial of a crucial, deeply influential side of their nature. This other, neglected side will erupt from time to time (usually when under transit) and can cause a lot of problems. We’ve all met these folks, we meet them every day and we may even live with one.

With a transiting square, we all go through a similar process. Venus square Pluto is particularly strong because it happens three times in close proximity: Feb. 6, 2009 (with Venus direct), April 3, 2009 (with Venus retrograde) and May 2, 2009 (with Venus direct).

When a pattern like this takes place, nearby standing points in our chart will also be activated repeatedly, and from two directions (from each side of the square). Many people can seem to be going through the same kind of change, crisis or growth process at the same time."

-By Eric Francis of Planet Waves

VENUS RETROGRADE - CLEAR IT UP!

Venus Retrograde in Aries: Slamming the Brakes on Love?



March 4th, 2009 by Jeff Jawer
Venus, the planet of love, normally transits a sign in about a month. She entered fiery Aries on February 3 and won’t leave it until June 6. This prolonged stay is caused by her retrograde cycle that begins on March 6 and ends on April 17. Venus related subjects like love, self-worth and partnerships can be complicated during this six-week stretch, especially when old issues resurface from the past to put a wrinkle in our plans. Aries is not the most comfortable place for Venus because this is a sign of independence, and Venus is all about relationships. Throwing in the twist of the retrograde cycle could make the conflict between Aries’ self-interest and Venus’ instinct for compromise even more difficult. Still, the reviews and revisions of these retro periods also supply a second chance, in this case, to reconnect with love, regain approval, and to recover income-producing opportunities.

Some astrologers consider any planet’s retrograde period to be a decidedly unfavorable time for the subjects it symbolizes. Yet, while it is true that the course of love may not run true during this time, there are enormous opportunities for resetting your personal compass. Venus is about values: what we like and what we want to be liked for. Her presence in pioneering Aries could set us off in a new direction, one in which a fresh assessment of what we hold most dear is likely. The single-mindedness of Aries can be helpful in screening out over-socialized behavior that turns us away from our true desires. Instead of being so concerned about others, this is a period of self-love when we connect more directly with our desires. The retrograde can awaken images from the past: pictures of old lovers, grandma’s brownies, and summer camp walks in the woods. These are reminders of what has delighted us in the past and what may have been lost over the years.

Venus Retrograde in Aries in not about the end of love, pleasure or income. It is about an instinctual alignment with tastes that please palettes and values that make sense. Some may be revivals of the past, but others can represent the fresh new direction of our post-Wall Street meltdown period. Yes, we may not feel secure in the torrential rains of economic bad news, but a renewed source of self-worth can arise out of these troubled waters and lead each and every one of us to bright ideas about the economy and a renewal of love and joy.

How COULD(the science of the stars is all subject to free will Luvies) The Venus Retrograde Specifically Affect Your Sign???(CLICK HERE)

AND

ANOTHER GREAT LINK WITH MORE INFO ON THE CURRENT VENUS RETROGRADE

(Here's a Snippet - CLICK ABOVE LINK FOR FULL ARTICLE - FOR THE SERIOUS ASTOLOGERS):

3. What does it mean?
During this particular period of Venus' cycle, everything the planet stands for tends to play out inwardly and affect psychological states. Therefore, expect matters related to the five senses, financial and material possessions, love, fertility in the literal and figurative senses, harmony and justice, aesthetics, relationships, and negotiations to be at the core of your thoughts. You may not enjoy socialising as much as usual.

You prefer to withdraw in some kind of retreat and concentrate on in-depth introspective work in order to discover the real meaning of your daily interpersonal exchanges. The other possibilities are that you are blessed with extraordinary inspiration, or on the contrary, you feel that your creativity is totally drained, strangely enough. In any case, after the cycle is completed, more often than not, you realise that the principle of evolution inherent to Venus retrogradations has worked. You are empowered and you find it easier to influence your world.

4. Who Is Concerned and How?
In astrology, a sensitive point is the spot of your chart where the Sun, the Moon, a cluster of planets, the Ascendant or the Midheaven axes are found. The four following groups of persons are very likely to powerfully feel the influence of this retrogradation:

people with sensitive points at 29° of mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces),
people with sensitive points between 0° and 15° of cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn),
people with natal Taurus or Libra highlighted,
people having natal Venus as part of their planetary dominant.
People with sensitive points at 29°Taurus, Cancer, Scorpio, Capricorn, or between 0°-15° Gemini, Leo, Sagittarius, and Aquarius, are very favoured. However, since they receive only soft aspects from Venus, there are not enough tension and stress to prompt them to take action. As a consequence, they may miss good opportunities for personal growth.

For all other people, the retrogradation will go more or less unnoticed. Please note that we are analysing exclusively the transits of Venus. Transits by other planets occurring within the timeframe indicated above may bring about concrete events and/or psychological developments which do not fit our description.

5. Do's and Don'ts
Since Venus is mighty in Pisces, the sign of her exaltation, she is unlikely to wreak havoc in the affairs of the houses that her retrogradation activates. Nevertheless, her station direct at 29° Pisces, an anaretic degree (the 29th degree of all signs) often deemed to be crisis-oriented, warns that indecisiveness may be an issue. To offset possible setbacks, it is advisable to keep all your lines of communication open, to tap into your analytical skills, and to avoid fuzzy situations. You must also pay high attention to details and concentrate on the matters ruled by the houses involved.

In Aries, Venus is in the sign of her detriment, and according to the Tradition, she is inefficient since she is unable to express her qualities. Modern astrologers disagree with this ancient interpretation and argue that the powers of Venus in Aries are nothing close to weak since they take on the fiery, pioneering, swift, and impulsive nature of the sign. Suffice it to say that Arian energies counterbalance the possible laziness of Venus and, provided that you accept to exercise some patience and thoughtfulness, you can fare successfully throughout Venus' retrogradation cycle.

Do not hesitate to exploit the tools Venus is lending you. Charm, softness, love, financial matters, on the one hand, and relationships, partnerships, harmony, fairness, legal affairs, on the other hand, are the trump cards you should take full advantage of. Indeed, they may open the path to entirely new opportunities.