With Uranus and Pluto still quite close in aspect after their most recent exact contact, having Venus enter the picture could feel profound for a lot of people. ‘Change’ is almost a dirty word for some, but in all honesty, it’s the only thing that ever allows us to grow and heal in the long run — and Pluto is the Lord of Change with a capital ‘C’.
Now along comes Venus, cruising through Capricorn (though not at her fastest, since she will station retrograde in Capricorn next month). She’s tucked in her shirt and tied her hair back in a ‘sensible’ style, and has comfortable shoes on. She’s made up her mind to be ‘proper’ (her usual in Capricorn).
But as soon as she turns the corner, who’s leaning against a lamppost in a leather jacket, with his motorcycle nearby?
Pluto. And he’s giving Venus the eye, a sly smile on his lips.
Okay — so that’s the pulp version. The point is, the Lord of Change (Pluto) meeting with a personal planet (Venus) means that Venus is in for some sort of transformational experience. That means that you — or the part of you represented by Venus — is also in for a transformational experience: something that has the power to change you.
Something this week will probably feel very daring to you. Not necessarily dangerous (referring back to the little story, we’re talking about a sexy motorcycle ride, not playing Russian roulette), but it will feel like you’re taking a chance. Something about you will not be the same afterwards, in a palpable way.
If this starts kicking up nervousness or a sense of resistance (or downright terror), remember Saturn is nearby in a loose sextile from Scorpio. There are guardrails; a safe boundary; a container for the experience — which could very well be exciting or passionate or surprising, even if it’s challenging and scary and pushes you deep.