Venus enters Sagittarius on November 16, 2014 and will transit here until December 10, 2014

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Venus now moves out of fixed water sign Scorpio and into mutable fire sign Sagittarius. We have one more week in the Scorpio cycle before we dance our way into the joyous realm of the centaur archer. I hope that the scorpion has successfully guided you through this transit. Venus’ move into Sagittarius is like a sparkling whisper before the grand ignition of a blaze that will fill the entire sky. Soon enough we will be fully immersed in the flames.

The focus for the last few weeks with Venus in Scorpio was power and transformation. We craved profound soul connections, sexual transcendence and deep change. The scorpion desires. Wants felt like needs, such was our passion. Under this influence we were intense, probing and perhaps deliberately mysterious or cryptic. Many of our thoughts and actions were driven by lust. If balanced, this transit may have heralded a period of healthy self-discovery and spirituality. The energy here was fierce, intimate and sensual. If imbalanced, you may have given in more readily to compulsions and urges. So, what to expect now as the Goddess of Love frolics into the sign of the archer?

Adventures await us

The move now is from a passionate heart to an optimistic one. The energy of this transit is jolly and dynamic. We feel curious, buoyant, spontaneous and in great need of stimulation. In our relationships we no longer seek extremes. Herein lies the mutable nature of this placement: our focus now is on making the rounds, meeting as many people as possible and maybe even experimenting with different types of romantic unions. The centaur archer refuses to settle. This lends a certain restlessness to the sign. Sagittarius must wander freely, dashing here and there, excitedly exploring all that there is. The shadow side of Sagittarius is the inability to sit still long enough to become acquainted with/confront reality. Sometimes centaurs are so eager to climb to new heights of idealism that they will do anything to escape unpleasant situations and responsibilities.

Cultivating trust

We ardently value truth and honesty when it comes to relationships now. Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter, keeper of justice and fairness. Our mind is wide open; we are ready and willing to strike up a conversation even with strangers. The centaur loves nothing more than to trust and be trusted unconditionally. Sagittarius is the web of acquaintances that create a community and our abiding faith in humanity. We are determined to expand our social circle now. Like fellow fire sign Leo, the centaur loves to learn. You may meet and talk with people now about philosophical subjects. If Venus in Scorpio was the divine and eternal union of true lovers, Venus in Sagittarius represents the heart’s power to connect to many people at once.

Fighting for freedom

When taken to the extreme, Venus in Sagittarius may manifest as sovereignty struggles. Other people might try to unsuccessfully push you into situations or circumstances that limit your personal freedom. However, if balanced, this transit should be quite cheerful. The Sagittarius cycle is one in which we adapt and modify all that was fortified during the Scorpio cycle. In other words, this isn’t a time of new beginnings, but rather a period of adjustment in preparation for the initiatory cardinal Capricorn cycle in December.

Time to party

Expect others to be more extroverted and positive. The balanced Sagittarius eschews drama in favor of good vibrations. I like to visualize this transit as a party to which everyone is invited. The centaur archer is not particularly known for being deep or intense, but that does not mean that these types are not profound or insightful in their own lighthearted way. We approach our leisure and love life now with a carefree attitude. Expect bumps and bruises sustained during the Scorpio cycle to heal considerably now. You can take a deep breath and relax your heart. I think we’re all ready to loosen up a bit and move out of the deep black pools of the scorpion. Venus in Sagittarius will draw you out of the internal world and into your surroundings. The transition from meditative, contemplative Scorpio to excitable Sagittarius is much-needed relief. Suddenly all of the energy that was creating a gigantic supernatural whirlpool in the heart is bursting forth now, illuminating everything around us (feeling -> moving).

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YOGA CHALLENGE

Sagittarius rules the hips and thighs. Try a simple quadricep stretch on your stomach. Come up on to forearms, with elbows directly beneath shoulders. Turn your left hand in so that the fingertips point toward the right elbow. Bend your right knee behind you and reach back with the right hand to grab the back of the foot, transferring your weight to the left forearm in the process. Keep your thumb up with the eye of the elbow pointing toward the sky. Begin to bring the foot toward the outside of the right hip while resisting this motion by pressing the back of the foot into the hand. Relax the head and neck and keep rooting through the extended leg into the earth. Energetically square the shoulders to the front of your mat and breathe into your heart. Come through center and take child’s pose before switching sides.

Mantra: I expand