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Neptune in Aries Themes:Neptune is now on the move to Aries, and we go from Neptune being in the last sign of the Zodiac to the first sign, and the fieriest, loudest, and most active sign in Aries!
Pisces is quiet and wants to stick to the background and shadows, while Aries is in-your-face and brash. Aries wants to take action, and it wants to take action RIGHT NOW! Thinking it through usually isn’t Aries' thing, but it can be great for quick action if you’ve been standing on the sidelines for too long. Aries is war and violence, so we may see more of that, and it can be fueled by this feeling that it’s right and just because of Neptune ruling our spiritual beliefs. We can believe in war, we can believe in violence, even worship it, and we don’t think enough before jumping into it. We can focus more on individuality since Aries is the individual self and our identity. This amplifies Pluto in Aquarius as Aquarius rules what makes us unique and nonconformity. We can push to be our individual, unique selves, but we have to make sure we’re not pushing too hard and creating more problems. If we can avoid that, we can step into our true selves and know who we truly are. At the same time, Neptune rules compassion, empathy, and understanding, so in Aries, we might be more driven to actually DO something about that instead of getting lost in the idea of being altruistic. Neptune rules water while Aries is fire and heat, so we may see more droughts as well as more wildfires (as if we need more!) and ever-increasing temperatures. Water just dries up with Neptune in Aries, so this continues to be a problem that only gets worse. We can see some major scientific breakthroughs when it comes to drugs and medicine, ruled by Neptune, and Aries being the pioneer gives more scientists a pioneering spirit in this area. Healthwise, Aries rules fevers, so if we get another widespread disease, or an existing one roars back, it’s likely to be something revolving around or fueled by fever. Neptune rules the dreamy arts and music, so with Aries, we’ll likely see more solo artists instead of groups (and solo artists who come from a group), more independent acts forgoing labels, more rock, metal, maybe a resurgence for punk or grunge. There could be a new style, sound, or even instrument invented. In fashion, it could be more androgynous, but also harder lines, military-style, combat boots, moto jackets, lots of red and black but also bright bold colors, grommets and chains and silver. In art, we might see more focus on street art, protest art, emphasis on being bolder and taking more risks. In interior design, we might see maximalism go big, gravitating more to bright colors and bolder styles. I anticipate a LOT of spiritual awakenings and enlightenment coming for 2025 - 2026! But it’s not just meant to have an effect on us internally. It’s also meant to be external, and the profound internal changes lead to profound external ones. The changes within inspire us with a bright fire - that’s Aries! And that flame fuels us to take action that we wouldn’t have taken otherwise. (this is an excerpt taken from the Neptune in Aries class)  All Planets in Direct Motion in astrology occurs when all ten of the major planets are in direct motion. A planet or body is called retrograde in astrology when it appears to be moving backward through the Zodiac. When it's no longer appearing to move backwards and appears to move forward again, this is called turning direct. Direct motion is forward motion. The normal motion for most bodies in astrology is forward, so when they appear to be retrograde, this can throw the energy of that planet of body off. The ten major planets are the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. The Sun and Moon are the only planets that don't retrograde; Mercury retrogrades several times each year for a few weeks at a time, while Venus retrogrades for about 1/2 months every 1 1/2 years, and Mars retrograde about every 2 years for about 2 month. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto retrograde for months at a time every year. While I do consider Ceres along with the regular planets, and Chiron is often depicted with them, neither are technically considered when determining if all planets are direct or not. Impact:All Planets in Direct Motion (or APDM for short) usually occurs at least once per year. How long it lasts can vary, as little as a few days to as much as a few months. Since the normal motion for the planets is forward, retrograde motion throws this off. What does that mean when they're all in forward motion then? It means we're in a period where we're moving ahead at a steady pace, gaining momentum, and ready to make quick progress. It's full-steam ahead! This can be difficult to really maximize when it only lasts for a few days, but when APDM lasts for a few weeks or months, that can be a hyper productive period for progress and success. We can be clear about what we want to achieve, what we're working on now, what our plans are, and what the next steps are. Retrograde planets, particularly Mercury, Venus, and Mars, like to throw a monkey wrench in our plans and keep us from making progress. During APDM, it's the exact opposite, and all planets are working in our favor. Can it be bad?On a personal level, if you're experiencing hard aspects (particularly by Saturn, Uranus, or Pluto), then it might not be such a great period for you. Almost everything in astrology that hits you personally has a bigger impact than anything broad that affects us all. If the planets are making bad aspects to each other, particularly hard aspects between Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto, then it might be a more difficult period in general. But, we can still feel more on track and keep going forward with some effort. Ways to Use It:We should all focus on trying to make the most of this energy when it's available to us. If it's short, for say under two weeks, then you'll need to work on some quick wins and small projects or goals that can be accomplished quickly. You can feel you have less blocks on your path, and a clearer head as you pursue.
If it's going to be longer, then you can set a bigger goal, make a bigger plan, and go for a bigger win. Focus on something that requires clear thinking and discipline, and make the most of energy you have to make it happen. Especially pay attention if you're going to experience any particularly beneficial aspects during APDM. That can show you're getting an extra boost during this time to go big.  Ceres is a dwarf planet ruling nourishment, support, and resources in astrology. It's going to retrograde (appear to move backward) starting in May of this year, and while retrograde, we may struggle with having the support we need, feeling secure, and being encouraging. There can be karmic issues that need to be worked through, and blocks to remove. By House:Ceres Retrograde in the 1st House
Ceres retrograde in the 1st house can bring out lots of existing and old issues regarding insecurity and lack. You may feel unsupported, and like you don’t have what you need when you need it. Tackling the issues helps a lot, and you should try to spend more time taking care of yourself and tending to your own needs. You should be a priority in your life, and this retrograde can remind you of that. This can be a good time for a second chance with something that nourishes you. Ceres Retrograde in the 2nd House Ceres retrograde in the 2nd house can bring issues with resources and finances, stability and security. Something in life can either become incredibly chaotic, or it may get incredibly stuck. Grounding yourself is more important, yet there can be blocks that you need to work through in order to do so. Money might be tight, but it may also be a matter of perception or simply needed to be smarter. This can be a good time to make money or use resources in a way you have before that was helpful. Ceres Retrograde in the 3rd House Ceres retrograde in the 3rd house can impact your ability to voice support or to get words of encouragement from others. You may be insecure about what you say or how you say it, and can be hurt by the words of others. Work on improving your confidence in your ability to express yourself, and tackle old issues that have gotten in the way. Take care of your mind as well. This can be a good time to pick back up an old idea with a nurturing approach. Ceres Retrograde in the 4th House Ceres retrograde in the 4th house can make your emotions stronger than usual, and you can be quite sensitive. Something or someone may trigger something at your core, an old issue that hasn’t been worked through yet, and you can be quite emotional. Work on strengthening yourself internally, and giving yourself emotional support and comfort. Strengthen your external support system as well. This can be a good time to reconnect with those you think of as family or places you’ve lived before. Ceres Retrograde in the 5th House Ceres retrograde in the 5th house can bring out issues in your love relationships. You may feel unsupported by those you love, or have to deal with someone especially clingy. You can feel insecure without praise, but need to work on giving yourself validation instead of looking for it in the wrong places. This can be a highly creative period, though you may struggle with being productive with it. Try to give yourself time to enjoy yourself without any expectations. Ceres Retrograde in the 6th House Ceres retrograde in the 6th house can make you feel insecure with the work you do, with projects, tasks, and chores you accomplish, and just generally in your everyday life. But, you’re likely going to be quiet about this, and it festers inside, making you anxious. Try to figure out what is making you feel this way, and work on tending to the details with it. Take a practical approach, and this can help you make progress. And make sure to go easy on yourself and don’t rip yourself apart for a mistake. This can be a good time to pick back up an old project and improve stress management. Ceres Retrograde in the 7th House Ceres retrograde in the 7th house can bring out issues in your relationships and partnerships. You may feel unsupported by others, and feel you’re giving too much. Work on having healthy boundaries, and tend to old relationship issues. You may need to improve balance and make sure support is flowing freely both ways. This can be a good time to reconnect with someone from the past, though you still have to keep in mind boundaries. Ceres Retrograde in the 8th House Ceres retrograde in the 8th house can stir up something deep inside, something you’d rather run from, that has contributed to insecurity, instability, and a feeling of not enough. Facing this and working through it may mean you need to make some sort of transformation, and this can be difficult at first but proves to give you a lot more power at the end. Don't get lost in intense emotions, and make sure you’re seeing the big picture and not getting lost in the details. This can be a good time to focus on improving your legacy and shared resources. Ceres Retrograde in the 9th House Ceres retrograde in the 9th house can make it so you either feel you have too much space and are kind of on an island alone, or you don’t have enough and feel like you’re suffocating. No matter which it is, work on getting to the core of why that is. Balancing the amount of space you have with the amount of responsibilities you have is important. Your beliefs can also be more important to you, but you may be closed-minded about it, and need to be respectful of others. Ceres Retrograde in the 10th House Ceres retrograde in the 10th house can make you feel stuck with a goal or that you’re on the wrong path. That might not be true, but it can feel that way. Go with the slow energy, and take the time to assess your plans, go over where you’ve been so far, and make sure you’ve done all the homework you need to. Make sure you’re doing this for the right reasons too. This can be a good period to reconnect with an old boss or pick back up an old goal that you can nurture now. Ceres Retrograde in the 11th House Ceres retrograde in the 11th house can make you feel less connected with friends or groups if you don’t feel nurtured and supported by them. This can be more important to you in your connections, and you may pull away from anyone you feel isn’t supportive and encouraging. You can also feel insecure about your dreams, and may feel you need to walk away, but this is likely just the insecurity of the moment. Work on getting to the heart of why you’re uncertain. Ceres Retrograde in the 12th House Ceres retrograde in the 12th house can make you feel drained by all of the support you’ve had to give to others. There might not be any support left for yourself, and you need to work on having stronger boundaries. You might be making too many sacrifices, and this gets in your way of progress. Remember to take care of yourself too, and get plenty of rest and more time alone. Reflect on the past, and work on issues that have made you feel insecure, and release. Nurture your intuitive side, and nourish your subconscious mind.  Astrology has something called aspects, which occur when two planets or bodies are at certain distances from one another in the Zodiac. There are 360 degrees in the entire Zodiac, 30 degrees per sign (12 x 30 = 360), and certain distances by degree are certain aspects. Aspects are split up between major and minor. The conjunction is a major aspect and occurs when two bodies are 0 degrees apart, so they are in about the same spot in the Zodiac. Conjunctions are seen as neither good nor bad, and rather amplify the energy of the bodies involved in the conjunction. The main keywords for conjunctions are NEUTRAL and AMPLIFY. Two of the Major aspects are the sextile and the trine. The sextile occurs when two bodies are 60 degrees apart, so they are about two whole Zodiac signs apart. The trine occurs when two bodies are 120 degrees apart, so they are about four whole Zodiac signs apart. Both sextiles and trines are considered beneficial aspects, and sextiles require some effort while trines are effortless. Sextiles are BENEFICIAL WORK, and trine are EFFORTLESS BENEFITS. Two of the major aspects are the square and the opposition. The square occurs when two bodies are 90 degrees apart, so they are about three whole Zodiac signs apart. The opposition occurs when two bodies are 180 degrees apart, which is about six whole Zodiac signs, and they're in the exact opposite spots. Both Squares and oppositions are considered challenging aspects, with squares being internal friction and oppositions being external friction. Squares are INTERNAL FRICTION, and oppositions are EXTERNAL FRICTION. The main two minor aspects are the semisextile and quincunx. While they are technically considered minor aspects, they're more like in between major and minor, so they tend to be used more than the other minor aspects. The semisextile occurs when two bodies are 30 degrees apart, so they are about one whole Zodiac sign apart. The quincunx (also called the inconjunct) occurs when two bodies are 150 degrees apart, so they are about five whole Zodiac signs apart. Semisextiles are considered beneficial, but require a lot more work than sextiles and trines, otherwise they can go away without much fanfare. Quincunxes are considered challenging, and require much more flexibility than squares and oppositions, and can be a little more unpredictable. Semisextiles are BENEFICIAL STRONG EFFORT, and quincunxes are ERRATIC FRICTION. In the birth chart:Conjunctions in the natal chart have a wide orb of up to 10 degrees, so the two bodies can be as much as 10 degrees apart and considered conjunct. This is for the planets; asteroids only get about a 2 degree orb, and it can also be small for non-bodies. Your natal chart is a snapshot of the location in the Zodiac of the planets and other bodies at the exact moment you were born and from the location you were born at. The natal chart reflects your personality and all parts of your life. Planets or bodies that are conjunct in the natal chart have direct influence on one another. With the planets, they can take on the energy of the other planet, each planet can take on traits of the sign the other planet naturally rules. This can be especially evident with your natal Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, or Mars conjunct your natal Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, or Pluto. The Sun and Moon are the luminaries, ruling your true self (Sun) and emotional self (Moon), while Mercury, Venus, and Mars are the personal planets, ruling your mind (Mercury), relationships (Venus), and how you take action (Mars). Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto dominate when conjunct your natal Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, or Mars. Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto have very strong energy, and the others don't really stand a chance against them. They can seem more like the sign ruled by Saturn (Capricorn), Uranus (Aquarius), Neptune (Pisces), or Pluto (Scorpio). And if they're already in that sign, it's extra-extra strong! You generally need to work on whatever issues are associated with that conjunction, since it tends to be indicative of some sort of early life trauma or baggage. Once you work through the issues, you can utilize the energy in a productive way. Sextiles and trines in the natal chart are usually given the smallest orbs of influence, and many keep the two bodies to no more than 4-6 degrees from forming an exact sextile or trine. This is because these are easy aspects, and they don't have as much strong energy as the challenging ones. Your natal chart is a snapshot of the location in the Zodiac of the planets and other bodies at the exact moment you were born and from the location you were born at. The natal chart reflects your personality and all parts of your life. Planets or bodies that are sextile or trine in the natal chart work well together in harmony. They provide assistance to one another, and you can use them to your advantage. This requires some effort on the part of sextiles, so it's not automatica with them. It can be automatic with trines, however trines are easier to be lazy with, and you end up missing out on the positive energy, squandering it. Trines put the bodies in Zodiac signs of the same element, and they naturally jive very well because of this. If you have planets in all 3 signs of an element, this is a Grand Trine. This can be a point of natural talent and ease for you, but again, it can be easily squandered, so you have to make sure you're using it. The signs of the elements are: Fire: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius Earth: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Air: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius Water: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces Squares and oppositions in the natal chart can be given an 8-10 degrees orb of influence, so they're usually on the larger side for orbs. This is because they are challenging aspects and have a lot more energy, which makes them stronger. Your natal chart is a snapshot of the location in the Zodiac of the planets and other bodies at the exact moment you were born and from the location you were born at. The natal chart reflects your personality and all parts of your life. Planets or bodies that are square or opposite in the natal chart can be at odds with each other. One may try to overtake the other, and don't play with each other very well. They often show areas where you have work to do on yourself, lessons to learn in life, and where you have to be smarter. The work can be internal with squares, while oppositions may feel out of your control and require more flexibility. Oppositions can ping pong between each other, so balancing their energies is often needed. Squares become internalized, and you usually have to work on issues that are more deeply embedded. Semisextiles and quincunxes in the natal chart are usually given small orbs of influence because they are technically minor aspects. They're generally given no more than 4-6 degrees, and many will only use 2-4 degrees. Your natal chart is a snapshot of the location in the Zodiac of the planets and other bodies at the exact moment you were born and from the location you were born at. The natal chart reflects your personality and all parts of your life. Planets or bodies that are semisextile in the natal chart offer an opportunity for benefit, but this does require a lot of effort. This can show areas where you have to put in hard work and be smart, but it can pay off in the end. Planets or bodies that are quincunx in the natal chart can struggle to have any understanding with each other. Giving each room in their own way without letting it become erratic is important to manifest. In Transit:The transit, or moving, planets and other bodies can conjunct one another, and when they do, this brings their energy together in a way that is available to all of us. This tends to be very strong, and we can put it to use or experience developments in the world at large. We tend to pay close attention to conjunctions between Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto since they move slowly and don't conjunct very often. This year (2024), we had Jupiter conjunct Uranus in April with both in Taurus, and next year (2025), we'll have Saturn conjunct Neptune with both in Aries. When Jupiter conjuncts Saturn, this is called the Great Conjunction, and it occurs roughly every 20 years. This signals the start of a whole new cycle, a new generation, a new phase. They occur in the same element of signs (fire, earth, air, water) for a period of time, and when they change signs, this is called the Great Mutation. This occurs roughly every 200 years. Ww just experienced the Great Mutation in December 2020 when transit Jupiter and Saturn conjuncted in Aquarius. This set us down a whole new era (that's really getting kicked up with transit Pluto in Aquarius now too). We also tend to pay close attention to when the transit Sun and Moon conjunct. This is the New Moon, which occurs roughly every month, and can act as a trigger for new beginnings, new ventures, and new developments. The transit, or moving, planets and other bodies can sextile or trine one another, and when they do, this helps them work together in a way that is available to all of us. This is beneficial for the world at large, and it can be easier for us to use their energy as a whole. The beneficial energy between them is something we can all use, and on an individual level, it's usually something that plays out involving the areas of life ruled by the houses in your natal chart the two transit bodies are located while making the sextile or trine. Whatever those two houses rule can work well together, have a positive influence on one another, and you can see beneficial developments impacting both. Whenever the slower planets (Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, or Pluto) are sextile or trine each other, this can show good things happening in the world at large. We can work well together, and can create positive developments in situations. The transit, or moving, planets and other bodies can square or oppose one another, and when they do, this means they're not working so hot together. They can be at odds with each other, and this means we all have issues that we're having to confront at once. This can indicate challenges in the world at large, and we can be more prone to conflict. This can play out for you personally with the areas of life ruled by the houses in your natal chart the two transit bodies are located while making the square or opposition. Whatever those two houses rule can struggle with one another, and may require more effort from you. Whenever the slower planets (Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, or Pluto) are square or opposite each other, this can show difficulties in the world, and we can feel restricted, have hard lessons, see unexpected developments, feel things dissolving, or fight over power and control. The transit, or moving, planets and other bodies can semisextile or tquincunx one another, and when they do, this can give us an opportunity to benefit from hard work with the semisextile, or we may experience unpredictable challenges with the quincunx. We can all experience this individually with the areas of life ruled by the houses in your natal chart the two transit bodies are located while making the semisextile or quincunx. Whatever those two houses rule can offer an opportunity for hard work that pays off with the semisextile, or they may have unexpected issues with each other with the quincunx. Whenever the slower planets (Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, or Pluto) are semisextile or quincunx each other, this can impact the world as a whole. We can work hard with the semisextile at something collectively, or we may collectively experience erratic energy with the quincunx. Transit Aspects to Natal Planets:The transit planets can make aspects to your natal planets and bodies, and when they are in the exact same spot, they are conjunct. This brings the energy of the transit planet or body to whatever is ruled by the natal planet or body.
We tend to feel transit planets or bodies conjunct our natal Sun or Moon pretty strongly. Because the Sun rules the self, any transit body conjunct it can have a strong impact on our personality, outlook, and approach to life, and what we're most focused on at the moment might be ruled by the transit body. We may seem a little more like the transit body naturally. Because the Moon rules the emotional self, any transit body conjunct it can have a strong impact on our emotions, the way we express ourselves emotionally, what we're emotionally focused on, and whatever the transit body rules can be more important for our emotional stability and security. Transit planets and bodies conjunct natal Mercury impact our ideas, expression, and outlook; conjunct natal Venus, impact our relationships and connections; conjunct natal Mars, impact what we're taking initiative with and how; conjunct natal Ceres, impact our resources and support; conjunct natal Jupiter, impact our opportunities and experiences; conjunct natal Saturn, impact our goals, direction, and lessons; conjunct natal Uranus, impact changes we're making and our dreams; conjunct natal Neptune, impact our intuitive and creativity; conjunct natal Pluto, impact our personal power and control; and conjunct natal Chiron, impact our healing and wounds. The transit planets can make aspects to your natal planets and bodies, and when they are 60 degrees away, they are sextile, and when they are 120 degrees away, they are trine. This brings beneficial energy from the transit planet to whatever is ruled by the natal planet or body. Sextiles and trines by the transit planets or bodies to our natal Sun or Moon can bring good moods and opportunity. With the Sun ruling the self, we can take the initiative and really feel at ease with the transit planet, and with the Moon ruling emotions, this can be a source of emotional stability and security. Transit planets and bodies sextile or trine natal Mercury impact our ideas, expression, and outlook; sextile or trine natal Venus, impact our relationships and connections; sextile or trine natal Mars, impact what we're taking initiative with and how; sextile or trine natal Ceres, impact our resources and support; sextile or trine natal Jupiter, impact our opportunities and experiences; sextile or trine natal Saturn, impact our goals, direction, and lessons; sextile or trine natal Uranus, impact changes we're making and our dreams; sextile or trine natal Neptune, impact our intuitive and creativity; sextile or trine natal Pluto, impact our personal power and control; and sextile or trine natal Chiron, impact our healing and wounds. The transit planets can make aspects to your natal planets and bodies, and when they are 90 degrees away, they are square, and when they are 180 degrees away, they are opposite. This brings challenging energy from the transit planet to whatever is ruled by the natal planet or body. Squares and oppositions by the transit planets or bodies to our natal Sun or Moon can bring frustrations, emotional upset, and personal challenges. With the Sun ruling the self, we can struggle with control with the transit planet, and with the Moon ruling emotions, this can be a source of emotional insecurity Transit planets and bodies square or opposite natal Mercury impact our ideas, expression, and outlook; square or opposite natal Venus, impact our relationships and connections; square or opposite natal Mars, impact what we're taking initiative with and how; square or opposite natal Ceres, impact our resources and support; square or opposite natal Jupiter, impact our opportunities and experiences; square or opposite natal Saturn, impact our goals, direction, and lessons; square or opposite natal Uranus, impact changes we're making and our dreams; square or opposite natal Neptune, impact our intuitive and creativity; square or opposite natal Pluto, impact our personal power and control; and square or opposite natal Chiron, impact our healing and wounds. The transit planets can make aspects to your natal planets and bodies, and when they are 30 degrees away, they are semisextile, and when they are 150 degrees away, they are quincunx. This brings beneficial energy for work with the semisextile, or unpredictable challenges with the quincunx, from the transit planet to whatever is ruled by the natal planet or body. Semisextiles by the transit planets or bodies to our natal Sun or Moon can provide opportunities to work hard and explore new projects, but we have to put in the effort, otherwise it can pass us by without noticing it. Quincunxes by the transit planets or bodies to our natal Sun or Moon can bring some unexpected developments, erratic energy, and we have to be quick to adjust. Transit planets and bodies semisextile or quincunx natal Mercury impact our ideas, expression, and outlook; semisextile or quincunx natal Venus, impact our relationships and connections; semisextile or quincunx natal Mars, impact what we're taking initiative with and how; semisextile or quincunx natal Ceres, impact our resources and support; semisextile or quincunx natal Jupiter, impact our opportunities and experiences; semisextile or quincunx natal Saturn, impact our goals, direction, and lessons; semisextile or quincunx natal Uranus, impact changes we're making and our dreams; semisextile or quincunx natal Neptune, impact our intuitive and creativity; semisextile or quincunx natal Pluto, impact our personal power and control; and semisextile or quincunx natal Chiron, impact our healing and wounds.  When a planet is retrograde when you're born, that planet is retrograde in your natal chart, and can have an impact on your personality and life. When it's Mercury, Venus, or Mars retrograde, that tends to be a *really* big impact! Venus is the planet of love, relationships, but also rules your values, what you take pleasure in, and your approach to money. So, this planet is pretty important for big matters in your life, and when you have this planet retrograde in your natal chart, that can be tricky. About Retrogrades:A planet is called retrograde when it appears to be moving backward in the Zodiac when you were born; it's not actually moving backward, and just appears that way. The normal motion for planets is forward, so the retrograde planet operates a little differently. In the case of Venus, a lot differently! Often, a retrograde Venus operates in the sign that is opposite the sign it's actually located. You almost reject the sign it's in, in favor of its opposite. But you have to learn to embrace the sign of your Venus, otherwise you usually have problems all your life with love, relationships, money, values, ethics, and confidence. (btw, this is also often true for natal Mercury and Mars) So, the opposing signs are: Aries - Libra Taurus - Scorpio Gemini - Sagittarius Cancer - Capricorn Leo - Aquarius Virgo - Pisces It'll also manifest the opposing house from where it's located, however this article will just cover the signs for now, but for your reference, the opposing houses are: 1st - 7th 2nd - 8th 3rd - 9th 4th - 10th 5th - 11th 6th - 12th So, let's say your natal Venus retrograde is in Libra and the 4th house, that means you likely operate as if it's in Aries and the 10th house. Say your natal retrograde Venus is in Aquarius and the 9th house, you likely operate as if it's in Leo and the 3rd house. The biggest issue is that not only do you tend to operate as if it's in the opposing sign and house, but you also tend to play up the negatives of that opposing sign and house. Every sign and house has higher (positive) and lower (negative) energy and potential uses, but your natal Venus retrograde gets pulled to the negative. Natal Venus Retrograde in the Signs:Natal Venus Retrograde in Aries: Your Venus may operate more like extreme Libra, so instead of being more independent and take initiative for yourself, you may look to others to do that for you quite a bit. You may struggle with being alone, and always find yourself with someone or dependent on someone else. You need to learn how to rely on yourself and not look to others to fulfill your physical, mental, or financial needs. Natal Venus Retrograde in Taurus: Your Venus may operate more like extreme Scorpio, so instead of playing the calm and collected one, you're a bit more extreme and intense. You may be a bit obsessive in love and have difficulty letting go of anyone. You may share too much with others, and not have enough for yourself at times. You need to find the calm center within, and make yourself more of a priority. Natal Venus Retrograde in Gemini: Your Venus may operate more like extreme Sagittarius, so you may keep people at arm's length, always demanding lots of space, and run pretty easily when it seems like others want to get closer to you. You may be a risk-taker financially, but don't actually think it through fully. You need to learn how to connect on a smaller scale and not be afraid of everyday connections, and think things through better. Natal Venus Retrograde in Cancer: Your Venus may operate more like extreme Capricorn, so you may keep your feelings to yourself and not really let others in. You may take care of everyone else, but leave yourself depleted and uncared for. It can be extra hard for you to ask for help. You may give more attention to the external than the internal, wanting to avoid the internal. You need to learn how to embrace your emotions, let yourself feel and connect emotionally, and develop a support system you can rely on. Natal Venus Retrograde in Leo: Your Venus may operate more like extreme Aquarius, so you may surround yourself with lots of people but rarely let anyone really get to know you in a personal way. You may be more detached and afraid of exposing your heart. You may seem above it all even when it's killing you. You need to learn to make your heart a bigger priority, and let it lead you more in life so you can forge closer connections. Natal Venus Retrograde in Virgo: Your Venus may operate more like extreme Pisces, so you might make too many sacrifices for others, and it can be way too easy for you to stay quiet and let everyone else walk all over you. You may be very insecure and feel like you deserve that, and are way too hard on yourself. You need to work on self-worth and see yourself as a separate entity that doesn't have to get lost in others, pay more attention to yourself, cut yourself a break, and take better care of yourself. Natal Venus Retrograde in Libra: Your Venus may operate more like extreme Aries, so instead of being very open with others and to commitment, you can run away from it. You may display loud independence, but are really just scared of losing yourself. You need to learn how to balance focus on the self with others, and be comfortable with healthy commitment. Natal Venus Retrograde in Scorpio: Your Venus may operate more like extreme Taurus, so instead of intimate connections, you may prioritize casual ones and sexual flings over anything lasting. You may focus on keeping more for yourself, and have difficulty giving to others, perhaps worried you won't have enough. You need to work through whatever may have given the fear of intimacy, and learn that sharing enhances your life, not steals from it. Natal Venus Retrograde in Sagittarius: Your Venus may operate more like extreme Gemini, so you may like to get to know everything you can about others, and get a little too invested. You may be great at surface-level conversation, but struggle beyond that. You may try to keep your world and thinking small, afraid of what broadening it would do or mean. You need to work on the blocks to opening up your life, expanding and evolving, and get beyond the surface. Natal Venus Retrograde in Capricorn: Your Venus may operate more like extreme Cancer, so you may get too emotionally invested, operate too subjectively with others, or try to avoid external responsibilities and just tend to your own personal needs. You may not be comfortable with asserting your goals or working to build anything for yourself, and instead only want to build for others. You need to embrace ambition and become comfortable with building for yourself. Natal Venus Retrograde in Aquarius: Your Venus may operate more like extreme Leo, so instead of a comfortable distance, you may get clingy and way too personal. You may struggle with anything casual, and may fall in love way too easily and way too fast, confuse other emotions or situations with love, and have a hard time with being alone. You need to learn how to be in a relationship with yourself and not be so quick to give your heart away or look externally for validation. Natal Venus Retrograde in Pisces: Your Venus may operate more like extreme Virgo, so you may be way too picky, have such high demands that neither you nor anyone else can live up to, and may find yourself constantly disappointed. You may do lots of work and pay lots of attention with others, but tend to keep your thoughts and feelings to yourself. You need to open up to more spiritual connections with others, and let things go and flow more without so many expectations. P.S.Venus retrograde in your natal chart often means you have some trauma or baggage associated with it. It may be from your early life, or past lives/karmic, but it's pretty much a definite that something is there.
Working through that block, that issue, that baggage, or whatever it is, helps you to start to feel comfortable with your natal Venus retrograde sign and house location so you're not running away from it anymore. But, the issues are often deeply embedded in your subconscious, and we may not even realize it's there. Being more honest with ourselves, our life experiences, and being more in tune with our innermost selves can go a long way. And once you do unlock your Venus retrograde and actually use it the right way, it can be a huge asset for you. Good luck with your natal Venus retrograde!  Venus is the planet of love in astrology, and when the transit (moving) planets are making a hard aspect (conjunction, square, opposition) to your natal Venus, this can have a challenging impact on your relationships in your life. Transit Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto can bring the most challenging energy with this. Hard Transit Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto to Natal Venus:Hard Saturn to Venus: Lessons in Love
When Saturn is aspecting your natal Venus, you get the commitment-minded Saturn meeting with lover Venus. When Saturn is conjunct, square, or opposite your natal Venus, your relationships can come under the microscope, and issues you have in your relationships can become exposed. Any issues you have with commitment or love can become more apparent to you, and you may be challenged more by others. Some relationships and partnerships may break apart, and this can feel unsettling. You an be afraid of getting hurt by others, so you may keep more of a distance with others. You may feel more stuck in your life, and when you become stubborn, you may encounter more problems. It can be super important to ground yourself under these hard aspects, but not keep yourself from moving forward at all. When you’re dealing with Venus, you have to face love and relationship issues with the hard aspects. The hard aspects show you the issues you still have to deal with. Saturn is the commitment planet, and wants you to be committed to the people you care about, but wants you to make sure that your relationships are healthy and add to your life, and have a solid foundation. That starts with dealing with your own. issues before you can create the kinds of relationships Saturn wants you to have. You also have to be willing to let go of people who aren’t good for you, no longer serve a positive purpose, or you’ve outgrown. Hard Uranus to Venus: Love Changes When Uranus is conjunct, square, or opposite your natal Venus, this can bring some unstable energy into your relationships, and you may deal with a lot of erratic people, or have to address issues in existing relationships. If the relationship feels stale, has gotten kind of boring, or you don’t have a completely solid connection, Uranus can make you want something else, something different. If you feel stifled by the other person, you may push back, wanting more independence. This is usually a time when you want more space from others, more freedom in your relationships to be yourself, and that can sometimes mean parting ways. But you don’t want to do that on a whim, because then you may regret it later. Uranus can just make us really impatient! The hard aspects can also bring some people into our lives who are radically different from the types of people you’d usually associate with, and sometimes they’re not great either. Sometimes they’re really erratic and can turn your life upside down. When you’re dealing with Venus, you should try to focus on making sure your relationships and partnerships have a solid connection, aren’t stuck in their ways, and give you enough space to be yourself. If there is a relationship or partnership you’ve been wanting to break free from but haven’t been able to, this can be a good time for it. Hard Neptune to Venus: Dissolving Relationships When Neptune is conjunct, square, or opposite your natal Venus, this is the ultimate time of falling for the wolf in sheep’s clothing, the Devil in disguise. How often do people fall under the spell of someone horrible under a hard Neptune aspect? Oh, very very very often! These aspects are ones where, when you see you’re under them, you absolutely have to be careful of who you trust. Your intuition about people can be on the fritz, and you may struggle with trying to figure people out. You may think you’ve met a soul mate, but it’s usually just a loser, but you don’t see that until the aspect has lifted and the fog has cleared. Then you’re all, hot diggity dog, what have I done?! These aspects can also be challenging for existing relationships, and can cause you to make some questionable decisions and actions. Affairs can be more likely, and secrets within relationships can be exposed. People may fade from your life as connections dissolve. But in that case, there usually wasn’t a very strong or healthy connection in the first place. When you’re dealing with Venus and Neptune, you have to work very hard at trying to be realistic with the people in your life with the hard aspects. It can be helpful to ground yourself - though that also can be more difficult since Venus rules grounding! But you want to try anyway, as well as set up boundaries in your relationships. The hard aspects tend to make us give way too much of ourselves away, and sacrifice too much for others, so solid boundaries are crucial. Always the case with Neptune! Hard Pluto to Venus: Transforming Relationships When Pluto is conjunct, square, or opposite your natal Venus, this usually spells trouble for your relationships. One or more of your relationships can undergo a trial, and issues that exist in relationships can become more difficult to ignore, and relationship issues you have can come to the forefront. Relationships can break apart if you can’t hold it together, while some may go in the opposite direction can get lost in obsession (sometimes more than stalker-like!). With the opposition, it may feel like the people in your life are the ones causing problems and you’re the victim, but you may be projecting on others and need to be more aware. With the square, issues that have festered for a while can bubble to the surface, and anything that’s been internalized leads to greater frustration. With the conjunction, incredibly intense Pluto energy can enter into relationships, and it’s important to find a way to use that energy to keep relationships together. When you’re dealing with Venus, it’s all about transforming relationships for the better. Pluto doesn’t want to settle, and with Venus, that means not settling in your relationships. The transformation that a relationship needs to undergo can be unsettling, and many relationships don’t survive them. The ones that do, can be around for the long haul (if you can get through Pluto together, you can get through anything!). For some, the issues may be of a personal nature though; your own relationship issues and your own issues in your attitude toward relationships, commitment, or deeply-held past issues impacting relationships now, and not an actual relationship you have in your life. In this case, it’s about transforming your own attitudes, beliefs, and releasing baggage and trauma. And for some, the issues may be focused more on your relationship with yourself rather than your relationships with others, especially if you’re someone who doesn’t know how to be alone and doesn’t really like yourself. Which exactly it is for you can usually be found with the houses your Venus rules, is located, or in your Venus sign. |
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