WISH UPON A STAR — VENUS IN LIBRA — OCTOBER 28 — NOVEMBER 22, 2012
Back again, dear Friends and Readers, let’s take a look at Venus in Libra this year. Those of you born in Libra or with Libra Ascendant may find this transit a welcome bit of sweetness in your lives after 3 grueling years of Saturn transiting through Libra. The whole time Saturn was in Libra, more of my clients were in cardinal signs than not. Now that Saturn is in Scorpio, I’m getting more fixed sign clients again. I expected it. My cardinal sign clients are stronger, wiser, more resilient as a result of Saturn and now they deserve a treat. Venus in Libra is also in harmony with the other Air signs, Gemini and Aquarius. SO Venus in Libra for you three signs will offer lots of possibilities for social life, people who are fun and interesting to talk to, and more affection and beauty in your lives. If you’re a Libra or have Libra rising, this is a great time to consider a make-over. You could change your bedroom, add new colors to your wardrobe, change your hair or make-up. Libras have a very good sense of color and they know how to harmonize a room as well as a relationship. Depending on your individual chart, it could be love that comes to you. At the very least you should be the recipient of kindness, affection, and little gifts. Receive those compliments graciously, you deserve them 🙂 …
Those of you who are Capricorn, Cancer, or have these signs rising may have to meet partners in the middle when it comes to choices in art, beauty, cultural activities and social life. Venus in Libra squares are not necessarily negative, but they do suggest that you be aware of different preferences between yourself and partners and/or friends. These difference become even more prominent if you are Aries or have Aries rising. The opposition from Venus is a chance to get to know your partner even better but you will have to stay open-minded to do so. The opposition is a symbol for gaining awareness through relationships. The worst way for you cardinal signs to play this Venus transit is to overspend to try and impress someone. Keep it simple…
Venus in Libra is kind, polite, socially adept, and very willing to smooth the path of near and dear ones. Venus in Libra is a wonderful time to bring the small gestures of love into your life — candles, pretty flowers on the table, a beautiful card sent to someone who needs a bit of cheering up, buying something artistic to improve your home, etc. It’s a good month to improve your wardrobe but major shopping is under some stressful transits this time so it would be better to buy one or two classic things and call it done for now. On November 3rd, Venus squares Pluto in Capricorn. Those of you who are taking direct hits with this square could find that work obligations interfere with your love life or social plans. On a general level, this can be a sign of manipulation. Could be some kind of subtle pressure at work. Venus in Libra is very sensitive to what is fair and just. A person could use this transit to confront injustice that has become intolerable. In general, all of us should avoid trying to orchestrate life 11-2 through 11-4; much better to go with the flow — if you’re running into opposition, there’s a reason for it. Step back and re-examine the situation.
November 9th, Venus trines Jupiter. This is one of the lucky transits in astrology. 11-8 to 11-10 is fine for buying a lotto ticket, socializing, nailing down a meeting or interview with someone who has been inaccessible up to this point. Remember that Mercury is retro 11-6 through 11-26 — this period is great for going over the past, looking up old friends, doing additional research but not necessarily moving forward with any NEW projects. I have met with new people when Mercury is retro but usually the meeting has to be re-scheduled a couple of times. SO, I think that the luck of Venus-Jupiter this month is more connected with social life and cultural things. This is NOT a good time to sign major contracts or important paperwork. If you must, then please proof-read VERY carefully because there are likely to be errors, misunderstandings, even someone trying to slip something past you.
November 11th, the Moon conjoins Venus — a pleasant day for a party or socializing. Same thing with the 15th when the Moon sextiles Venus. Just keep things fairly small and simple in view of the Mercury retro.
The other Sun and/or rising signs that I haven’t mentioned — Pisces and Taurus will take inconjuncts from Venus — you guys really need to doublecheck all times, dates, places for appointments and meetings while Mercury is retro. Inconjuncts can denote misunderstandings. Strive for clear communication and use active listening techniques. Repeat important addresses and phone numbers back to the other person to make sure you have written it down correctly.
Virgo and Scorpio people are taking semi-sextiles from Venus, a 30 degree transit. Mild but helpful. Good for inner work, analysis, and meditation.
Sag people are getting a sextile from Venus, pleasant for social life and particularly so while Mercury is briefly in Sag 10-29 to 11-15. After Mercury goes retro November 6th, you have the chance to reconnect with old friends. Go ahead and reach out. If you are trying to locate someone from your past, you have pretty good transits to be successful. Use Mercury retro in Scorp to play private detective…
I don’t see other Venus transits of note. Of course, your individual chart could offer more info. Venus enters Scorpio 11-21 and there will be more important transits during that period.
The thought occurs to me, since I am primarily a USA astrologer, that this monster storm on the East Coast could be rather difficult for so many people and families to sort out the legalities and the insurance paperwork afterwards. I don’t like the aspects. I want you who are affected to use Venus, be polite and diplomatic, but BE PERSISTENT (Mercury in Scorp) about your claim and getting the help you need. Expect delays but in the long run I think you will also find some hidden benefits in the disaster. The transits are indicating that if you are rebuilding you can end up stronger than before. This would apply to relationships and businesses as well as homes. Stay safe, Blessings, Jenae
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