In case you missed yesterday’s edition of Planet Waves FM:http://planetwaves.fm/podcast/111012podcast.mp3
Venus in Scorpio opposes retrograde Jupiter in Taurus tomorrow. The next few days will thus be a good time to practice a directed contemplation of what is now coming to a climax. The protocol is easy. Observe what appears before you in the course of going about your business. Make note of where you put your energy.
Also, be aware of what you are attracting. Keep track of what grows in importance, as well as that which is no longer a priority. Finally, be aware of what you have seen before and what you have not. Just for today and tomorrow, jot the actual events down if you get a chance. Then, think back to May, a month when the Sun was in the same part of the sky that the Moon is tracing most of this week. Now is the time to flex your memory muscles and reflect on that time, because that’s when Venus and Jupiter were together in the same place.
When two or more objects are in the same place in the same sign, they are conjoined, temporarily merging their energies to start a new cycle. That’s how it was for Venus and Jupiter in May. Try to recall what that was like for you. It could have been a promise that attracted or a potential that repelled. Possibly there was a confluence that brought together who you were, where you were at and what you possessed. It would be most useful if you could discern now what was not apparent at the time. That’s because conjunctions are also known for their blind spots, the things you could not or would not see because they were too new, too close, or because you were too busy.
The blind spot of a conjunction is best addressed at the eventual opposition, when two or more objects are at the same place in opposing signs. That’s how it comes to be a climax. Venus is now in Scorpio and willing to look. Jupiter is retrograde in Taurus and able to see. With both a healthy separation and a full frontal view, it is an opportune time to face the facts about what has transpired in the last six months. That is potentially intimidating. Most of us are inhibited about initiating confrontation, and for good reason. Fortunately an opposition between planets means that we are in the middle and that gives us some structure to work with.
At first, it may not seem so fortunate to be the pickle in the middle. It is intense. On the literal, material plane, it means that we are being pulled in two directions at once by the gravity of opposing planets. On the archetypal, symbolic level, an opposition often means finding ourselves in between outside forces that have little in common except what they want from us. The key is to focus on the opportunity and keep the peril at bay. In your life the opportunity is to influence and integrate both sides and be part of the solution. The peril is to identify with one side over the other and become part of the problem.
When it comes to the archetypes that Venus and Jupiter represent in our lives, there is a lot of common ground. Most fundamentally, Venus represents attraction and Jupiter expansion. Those energies usually affirm each other, like love and open arms. If there is any confrontation to be found between two good things, it will probably be a matter of too much. In most cases it is easier to correct a case of too much than not enough. It usually means restraint. That’s the connection we are looking for when we collect our observations today and look back to the month of May.
If the impending opposition of Venus and Jupiter means anything, there is probably something that started in May that could use some adjustment about now. If you can simply take the time to flex in active reflection, you should be able to see it and it will be good practice. It comes down to just three categories. Think attraction. What is pulling your energy and what are you pulling in? Think expansion. What is growing and what is shrinking? Finally, think about what has been unseen for six months in plain sight. Be conscious of not favoring either attraction or expansion, but rather being the moderation you want to bring about.
As yesterday’s Daily Astrology blog noted, the energy of our recent Full Moon, a monthly opposition between Sun and Moon, is being extended. It is being extended by a series of oppositions between planets. Like the season itself, the Full Moon is also being extended through the aegis of fixed signs. Tomorrow’s opposition between Venus in fixed Scorpio and Jupiter, retrograde in fixed Taurus, is the opportunity to prepare for a pattern that will repeat and intensify over the next five weeks.
It is an opportunity because it began when the Sun was where the Moon is now, making it a natural moment for bringing our whole selves to the task. It is a chance to practice because the truth and consequences of the moment are uncomfortable but not as dire as polarities get. Most of all, tomorrow’s opposition of Venus and Jupiter is an occasion to experience your own power to observe and correlate in harmony and union with the sky. That experience should tell you clearly that a climax is not the same as an end.
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ahhhhhhhh……..thank you Len.
Oh yes, Shebear, I will do that for you! Blessings to you, your family, and dear Eire!
zk:
Thank you for your kind words. Perhaps the revelation is that your heart wants what it wants and you should not feel bad about that. Human beings are not esthetically pleasing and efficient devices with little logos on our foreheads. We are each an entire universe and we are all equal and one with each other in the most fundamental ways, how we got here and how we leave. Embrace and love how you feel and your heart will find a way.
Amazing.
I was starting to get discouraged with online astrology…..wasn’t sure if it was helping or hurting ( not this site of course!)
With so much going on astrologically and with all there is to say about it….I am amazed that you teased out something so clear that it rises above all the clatter.
At least, it has for me.
I rarely remember themes that make any particular month stand out….it mostly a blur with ups and downs.
But last may i was acutely aware that i was behaving as if a peel had been cast on me……I wondered what had taken hold of me?! And it seemed dangerous.
I looked up in late April and BAM…..felt such a strong gravitational attraction and pull for someone that it was almost scary…..I felt out of control.
All through May I pursued star eyed until late in the Month we got together….it was unavoidable.
We are still entwined after one of the most tumultuous summers of my life:
* very unexpected conception ( first time at 39) on the solar eclipse on June 1st with Mr. inappropriate
* miscarriage in the midst of nature on July 31th……New Moon.
The blind spot seemed obvious then ( much older man….and all the sticky snags that go along with that) and is still very much a glaring bummer 🙂
So, maybe there is something else even more hidden…my agenda? I dont know.
The attraction piece I get….but i am not sure about the expansion.
After all the upheaval….i am left ( now 40 yrs old mind you) wanting a child after that brief taste….but locked in love with someone who really doesn’t have age or resources on his side 🙁
Sorry for perhaps over sharing (And i know I am usually just an observer on this blog) but it just spoke to me so much…..and add the eclipses and new moon and it like WOW.
I sincerely hope that i can pull some revelation out of my psyche….and see the blind spot so it will set me free…..
Thank you Len…..I am not one to fawn over people….but you are a cut above the rest. For me.
Much much gratitude for your insight and uncanny way to bring it all home.
Z
shebear:
Best wishes and strength to you. Please stay in touch with us as much as you can.
indranibe:
You are absolutely correct. New ball game. Goddess up.
I’ve had a thought on Venus in Scorpio. Power of the feminine/power of values/truth in values… In her detriment? I’m not sure that holds true any more – seems like an archaic, patriarchal interpretation of astrology, from a time that needs to be (and probably is) well and truly in the past… Clearly, the world’s moved on… (I must say, I’m enjoying venus in Scorpio)… it’s been fun so far! 🙂
Wonderful, Len. I feel what was started back in May for me is now here within me in a solid, reliable way and I’m about to head out to the airport this evening and carry it over to Ireland to visit my family with a new found fearlessness glowing inside me!
I intend to listen to yesterday’s podcast up, up in the air, and though I probably won’t be here at PW as much as I usually am, I will be thinking of you guys and sending the love and light your way, from the Emerald Isle! and manys a toasting of youse, with a pint or three of the black stuff; hear me, curly haired Brendan 😉
Hugs
SheBear
xxxxxxx
Hugging Scorpio: Please do not deny yourself and your partner a beautiful experience. What you are feeling is these fixed T-squares kicking in (re: my blog on re-thinking fixed signs last week). Have faith in yourself and in the humanity of your partner. May you be blessed with something powerful and healing.
be, aword and Carrie: Thank you for your kind words and for taking ths subject deeper and wider.
Ah Len, as always you are spot on.
In May I was reacting and doing exactly what my dad wanted me to do and the results were disastrous for him and very stressful for me and my family. The blind spot was that I couldn’t see that it is time for me to take charge instead of for allowing him to be in charge. He was making very bad choices for himself and my efforts to clean up after these cost me a lot of time, effort, money and stress.
So here we are in October and I am in charge and telling him what he will do. I am arranging for his move to a better place (with far more stimulation and amenities for less money) but not allowing him to drive (he had a bad accident and at 80, his doctors agree he shouldn’t drive) and staying in charge of his bank account (so he cannot go out and get more prescription drugs to abuse). Taking charge, something that is so hard for me to do with people, has released the stress and made things for him, my family, and me better. Instead of just reacting to his demands, I am directing his life and he is healthier, more alert, and will live a longer, more productive and happy life because of it. I literally and figuratively saved his life.
He won’t like it when I set my terms in front of him but it is either he accept these or I walk away and NOT come back. He has no one else and if I am going to take care of him, it will be on MY terms because my terms have made him healthy, kept my family less impacted, and kept ME sane. He does better in every way (mentally, physically, emotionally and even spiritually) under my management. Taking charge feels almost sinful but I know it is for the best for everyone involved.
Thanks so much, Len for saying it so well.
You always seem to help me out Len, with your amazing words, and in sync with my experiences.
I had a wonderful dinner with a friend on Sunday where we discussed a possibility of exploring a sexual relationship without it being monogamous. The last time we saw each other was in May. Also, I’ve NEVER had this type of relationship and it took A LOT for me to open up to her and even openly speak of this (I didn’t want to be that type of dude). For many good reasons, this would be amazing for me and it has the potential for being a really healing aspect for me right now. We both agreed. But, like everything that is experienced intensely, it can have an outcome not known at this time. Part of that is surrender, and part is listening to my gut I suppose.
Maybe the best thing to do is just back off slowly from the whole thing just enough for clarity to enter? I just don’t want that to be an excuse to control the situation, and deny myself a beautiful experience.
Thank you Len,
HS
Be, I’m with you on the clutter and chaos! Amazing how different my personal space is looking – re: both the state it is in and the way I prceive it. (“it” what I need around me)
I haven’t company coming – but I want to get some Work Done! (instead of feeling like I”m constantly clearing out old baggage)
🙂
There is/was “something*” going on that I am/was trying to put my finger on; both you, Len, and Eric have assisted in putting that push-me-pull-you thing* into more palpable form.
What has it been/is it?, I’ve been asking Self, about certain people that is rubbing me so vehemently the wrong-way? Old friends and family to be precise about who those certain people are.
And then yesterday I tagged it; the people who are still constantly wooing me to their personal agenda are the CPs. The ones who pull the Guilt and Abuse cards out of their sleeves whenever applicable. Those who don’t give a gosh-darn about what I may have to say about Life, let alone have interest in what my personal needs are. Those who are so adept at speaking their self-speak and walking their own-walk that they haven’t an idea there might be a bigger picture.
I’ve been searching and searching for what I KNOW is right in front of me. Damn Blind Spots.
Ah! Well — I feel better already! Full-frontal then – and onward!
Hey Len,
Let’s see. . the royal wedding had just happened, we had recently killed Bin Laden, and some french guy named Dominique had raped a hotel maid and was in jail. Indeed, too much love was in the air when Venus and Jupiter were last conjunct. Mercury was there too so the viewing public shared in the bliss. Mercury isn’t so very far from Venus at this time either, so maybe we the public will have an opportunity to find the blind-spot in all that love making. Scorpio and be so intense though. . . maybe the lovers will just keep it to themselves.
As for me, the clutter and chaos is shrinking and order is growing, and talk about blind spots! What has been unseen for 6 months is appearing out of the blue. Getting ready for company coming can be an amazing experience. Thanks once again for sharing your wisdom with us Len.
be