Venus transits Aries from February 20, 2015 - March 17
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Venus now moves from mutable water Pisces into cardinal fire sign Aries. Venus draws us closer to the Divine Feminine: romance, beauty, pleasure, happiness and fine art. As she moves from sign to sign, changes take place within the heart. Venusian energy concerns attraction: what vibes are you exuding and what attracts you? If Venus’ move into Pisces was the euphoria of lucidity, Venus in Aries is like sitting on top of Mount Everest watching the first sunrise of the year while a cosmic gong reverberates throughout the Universe. After slipping into the holy waters of the fishes for some emotional healing and constructive reflection, we’re ready to be reborn!
For the last month or so…
Venus in Pisces was soft and sentimental. We folded in to the Self to better understand our dreams, hopes and beliefs. Interpersonal relationships were sweet and compassionate when balanced; those who felt imbalanced may have struggled to express new insights gained from internal wandering. Pisces energy is not very clear or straightforward. Perhaps you felt something so strongly that it was radiating throughout your body, yet words completely escaped you. With Venus in Pisces, this inability to communicate can lead to passive aggression or unhealthy internalization. This transit was like being woven into a cocoon. Alone but not lonely, bound up with nothing but vivid thoughts and a beating heart to keep us going, how can we possibly transmute our experience from within? The balanced mind recognizes that this is not an obligation. To simply breathe and be is enough - your unique perception and reality belong only to you, so don’t worry about trying to make other people see in the way that you do. What to expect now as the Goddess of Love crackles in the primeval fires of the rugged ram?
I’m awake!
The move now is from a dreamy heart to a ravenous one. Aries is the first sign in the zodiac realm: the bugle call at dawn, hot blood pumping through the body, muscles straining, the fires of breakfast raging, screams of LIFE shattering the stillness. Aries does not think - Aries dances, jumps, runs, climbs, falls, gets up again, shoots, plunges, ducks, throws, spears, touches, grabs, pulls. Venus in Aries is loud and direct. Our basic needs and desires immediately come to the fore: sex, physical conditioning and hitting the reset button. Like a ram lowering its horns to smash through a wall, we’re ready now to change life as we know it without second thoughts, full speed ahead. Visualize a sprinter at the starting block, body quivering with adrenaline and anticipation. The cardinal modality manifests here in our soul’s great yearning for this body, mind and spirit awakening; all humans need this proverbial kick in the butt to remember how delicious it feels to be strong and active. We do create our own reality and can make choices that lend excitement to life. If you’ve fallen into a rut, Venus in Aries is here now to yank you back to square one. Just as when you injure yourself and must keep moving and walking normally to properly heal, it’s time to get back on the horse (ram) and continue riding like nothing unfortunate has ever happened to anyone - that is survival.
The relationship axis
You may recall that Venus transited the ram’s opposite sign (Libra) back in October 2014. Themes that surface now are a reflection of our progress since then. Venus is ruler of Libra, so she was “at home” during this time. Libra is calm, fair-minded, agreeable and feminine; Aries is active, impulsive, reckless and undeniably masculine. Libra speaks to our relationships with others, Aries to our relationship with the Self. When we think only of the Self, it can feel as though there is no need to go slowly - why take my time when there is only me? Venus in Aries has a wild streak. Nothing seems to come fast enough. We are given to stamping our little sheep hooves and demanding more from life when imbalanced. In moments where patience eludes you, meditate on the scales of Libra gleaming in the light of equilibrium. To make it through this transit without sticking any feet in your mouth, it is absolutely essential to weigh the pros and cons of a given situation, consider all sides and listen sincerely. Libra asks for harmony while Aries searches hungrily for battle - lose your ability to compromise even for a moment and watch conflict close in like a lean wolf at midnight.
Sourcing energy from life-giving fire
In her natural habitat, Venus enjoys a certain balance and levelheadedness. Normally she plays the part of peace keeper and diplomat. In Aries, this role is not always available. Venus in Aries acts now and thinks later. Watch for extreme urges and incurable restlessness. Aries emanates from the ego, so continue to ask yourself how and when you can be more empathic and accommodating. In the midst of our newfound thirst for life, it is easy to forget the needs of others. You don’t have to be selfless or self-absorbed, but rather perfectly between: find the Self reflected in strangers’ eyes. Remember that we all have common ground, that to share and co-create is essential. Venus in Aries might make it difficult now to communicate tactfully. Do not allow temporary disagreements to determine the ultimate fate of your relationships!
One major difference between the two ends of this axis lies in day-to-day preferences. Libra is indulgent, stylish, luxurious and pleasure-seeking, much like a Parisian house cat, whereas Aries is more than happy to keep things simple - no frills or addenda. Perhaps this is a reflection of the ram’s hotblooded propensities: I don’t have time for all this, just let me go outside and roll in the mud! This is how and where we derive satisfaction now: in the heat of exercise, in the glory of another morning and in the glow of a tribal bonfire billowing up to the stars.
Striving for balance
Thinking less and living more in the present moment is utterly vital and refreshing. Sitting and lounging around are no longer options. It’s time to get up and get out - inertia is now temporarily suspended, laziness evaporated. Ultimately what we learn from Venus in Aries is that it doesn’t matter how well we do anything - the real victory comes from simply doing. It is enough to be able to say: I climbed a mountain today, I ran around the block, I went to yoga or I rode my bike for an hour. Who cares that you barely made it, that you were covered in sweat and cursing your own mother as you inched forward? This is the true majesty of life: to let go and just be - to be content, nay, overjoyed with all that you are and and all that you do - no comparing or competing.
There is no desperation or moodiness to be found with Venus in Aries, just pure, unadulterated joy and sincerity. Embrace generosity, lightheartedness, humor and the delight of raw love. Step out of the fires of the soul every once in awhile to remain in tune with your surroundings. Gather information with a relaxed heart - open yourself to see and hear above the crashing and burning of the grand blaze within, as difficult though it may be to turn away from what is undoubtedly more exciting.
Once again, Venus leads ahead of the Sun, following Mars into the flames: a hint of what’s to come next month. Enjoy the rough edges, find their beauty. Peace. Bliss. Namaste.
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