Venus spins through Cancer from May 7 – June 5, 2015
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Venus now moves from Gemini into cardinal water Cancer. Venus embodies the Divine Feminine: romance, beauty, pleasure, happiness and fine art. As she spins from sign to sign, changes take place within the heart. Venus concerns attraction: what vibes are you exuding and what attracts you? If Venus in mutable air Gemini was an intellectual conversation with your twin soul, Venus in Cancer is the eternal bond formed with your lover in the course of motherhood and parenting. We’re ready to move from mind to heart.
For the last month or so…
With Venus in Gemini, the heart demanded freedom. We worked on communication basics: mingling, chatting, flirting and exploring new friendships/partnerships. If balanced, you may have had more intellectual conversations or mental/creative energy than usual, especially concerning writing endeavors. If imbalanced, you may have felt scattered, flighty, indecisive, nervous or inconsistent. Venus in Gemini was busy, buzzing, bubbly! Outgoing though we may have been, trust was hard to earn as Venus in Gemini can be secretive and calculating. The heart and mind of the twins is voracious. As such, you may have been forced to juggle many interests/relationships at once. Although Venus in Gemini was community-oriented, there was an unmistakable air of privacy to this transit. We desired getting to know others as long as we kept the Self shrouded in mystery. What to expect now as the Goddess of Love settles into the realm of the crab?
Channeling the Divine Feminine
The move now is from a curious heart to a protected one. Venus is very much at home in Cancer. Besides the Moon, Venus is the most feminine of all the planets, and Cancer is arguably the most feminine of all the signs. Whenever Venus transits a water sign, emotions run high. After the swift, versatile energy of Gemini, Venus now encourages us to breathe, settle, intuit (words –> feelings). Imagine plunging into a cool lake after a long day of meeting and conversing with others. Water refreshes, soothes and supports. Let’s reflect: what have we learned? Who are we now?
Expect to feel more “in tune” now. If attached to another, your relationship may transcend a whole new level of understanding and connectivity. You may feel an overwhelming desire to love and be loved, as we are quite eager to share our dedication, affection and devotion at this time. Cancer focuses on safety and security. Remember that this is the sign of the crab, and when crabs feel threatened, they retreat into their shells. This is exactly how we may react now to unpleasant external forces. Going inward is necessary for our wellbeing from time to time. However, you may feel even more sensitive or touchy than usual. I like to visualize this sign as an exposed nerve or soft underbelly: tender, moody, vulnerable.
The axis of stability
The last time Venus transited Cancer was from July 18 - Aug 12, 2014. Themes that surface now are a reflection of our progress since then. Studying the polarities of the zodiac wheel is an effective method to learn more about the signs. You may recall that cardinal earth Capricorn is Cancer’s opposite sign, 180 degrees across on the wheel. Cancer is the prototypical mother, Capricorn the father. Both signs feel a soul longing to put down roots and get settled early in life, whether physically or emotionally. Capricorn and Cancer seek stability and comfort. However, the imbalanced crab lacks a thick skin and hard head, unlike practical, no-nonsense Capricorn. The crab shuts down when confused or insulted; the goat stands strong. Capricorns are realists more than capable of swallowing the truth, as is the balanced Cancer, but this transit may manifest as an emotional roller coaster if we are not vigilant. We may be more easily offended than usual.
In her natural habitat, Venus enjoys a certain level of bounty and luxury. In Libra, she plays the part of peaceful diplomat, master of balance and fairness. In Taurus, Venus reclines. What abundance does Venus in Cancer provide? What becomes scarce? When the Goddess of Love intertwines with the crab, we are gifted with a divine capacity for empathy. Venus in Cancer is deliciously irrational. She feels, knows, senses, understands: delicate, fragile, just like the moon. We don’t feel like taking risks now, nor do we treat matters lightly. Venus in Cancer is so warm and fuzzy, she may be as a too-heavy blanket, smothering with endless love.
Fear not!
Balanced Venus in Cancer is nurturing, sympathetic, gentle, perceptive, trusting, thoughtful and creative, but the imbalanced crab allows fear to override everything. When in pain, the crab cries out: no one understands me, and no one loves me! Venus in Cancer can make us feel like we care too much and love too hard. Our worries quickly blossom and multiply if we let them. Find solace beneath the waves. Curl up inside the egg shell. Rest in your cocoon. Astrology teaches us that all things come to pass: the planets keep spinning and we keep changing.
I was born with Venus in Cancer, so this month will be my Venus Return! To find out your personal Venus sign, click here. If you are curious about how this transit affects you personally, please contact me for more insight.
Mantra: I am safe